One Piece: The Great Summoning System

The once peaceful fishing village now lay in ruins, its streets soaked in blood, and the scent of death hung heavy in the air. The sound of screams echoed through the town as pirates, flying a black flag with a menacing skull, slaughtered innocent villagers. The beautiful stone roads, the sturdy buildings, and the wealth of fish at the market were now tainted by violence.

Renji, who had just returned home, groceries in hand, stood frozen at the door. He stared in disbelief at the chaos before him, trying to make sense of the nightmare unfolding.

*Did I open the door wrong?* he wondered briefly, trying to reconcile the familiar and the impossible. He quickly realized the situation: I've been transported here. What in the world is happening?

A pirate, lean and scrappy, noticed Renji and grinned maliciously. His eyes locked onto the newcomer, a perfect target.

Renji's hand instinctively tightened around the harpoon he'd grabbed on his way in, but retreat wasn't an option. His back hit the wall, and with no way out, he knew his only chance was to fight.

Adrenaline surged through him. *If I die, it's on my terms.* He lunged forward, gripping the harpoon with everything he had. The pirate swung his sword with confidence, but Renji's reach with the harpoon gave him the upper hand. The spear's point found its mark, cutting through the pirate's throat in one swift motion. Blood sprayed, the life draining from the pirate's eyes as his body slumped lifelessly onto the stone.

Breathing heavily, Renji dropped the harpoon, his legs weak beneath him. *I can't believe I just did that…* He had no time to reflect—he could hear the pirates closing in, their eyes narrowing as they realized their comrade was dead.

One of them, a small-time leader, pointed his gun at Renji. "You've got guts, kid. Want to join us?"

The pirate's offer was met with a single defiant gesture from Renji—a middle finger raised high. The leader's face twisted in a sneer, and he fired without hesitation. The bullet flew toward Renji, and for a moment, time seemed to slow.

Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice echoed in his mind. *The sailing partner summoning system has been activated and is binding... Binding complete. The host has completed the novice mission "Kill an enemy" and has obtained a summoning opportunity. Do you wish to use it?*

"Use it!" Renji thought desperately, barely processing the strange words.

Extracting... Congratulations, host, you have obtained the character "Yorha-type combat android - 2B".

A silver flash of light cut through the air, and the bullet split cleanly in two, falling to the ground in pieces. Renji blinked, stunned by the sudden intervention. Before him stood a woman in a dark skirt, her sword glowing with deadly energy, her posture graceful yet formidable.

"May the glory of mankind last forever," she whispered, her voice as cold as her blade.

Renji barely had time to react as 2B, the mysterious android warrior, turned her gaze to the pirates. Her sword flashed, and one by one, they fell—cut down with swift, precise movements. The pirates were helpless against her, unable to even raise a weapon in defense.

The leader, a giant of a man, tried to charge with a massive mace. But before he could land a blow, 2B disappeared in a blur, her sword striking him down with a single slash, leaving only a bloody, lifeless corpse.

The remaining pirates, terrified, attempted to flee, but they were no match for 2B's relentless speed. Her movements were like a storm, cutting them down with ruthless efficiency.

Renji watched, stunned, as the last of the pirates collapsed to the ground. His heart pounded in his chest, but there was a sense of awe in his eyes as he regarded the woman who had just saved him.

2B turned to him, her expression unreadable, and asked simply, "Do you wish for me to continue?"

Renji glanced at the survivors, still trembling in fear. The choice seemed clear. These pirates had slaughtered innocents without a second thought.

"They've made their choice," Renji said, his voice firm. "Finish it."

Without hesitation, 2B nodded and advanced toward the remaining pirates, her sword raised high.

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The survivors, hidden in the shadows of their homes, peered out to witness the carnage. The pirates who had once ruled the village with fear were now reduced to mere corpses, their lives taken in the blink of an eye. As 2B stood among the fallen, her white skirt stained with blood, Renji couldn't help but feel a strange sense of gratitude.

But he also felt a responsibility weighing on him. These pirates had caused immeasurable suffering, yet they were still human, no matter how vile they had been. Was it right for him to let 2B continue her slaughter?

As Renji contemplated this, one of the villagers stepped forward, eyes blazing with anger. "Kill them! Revenge for the dead!"

The crowd surged behind him, the thirst for justice overwhelming them. Renji stood in silence, watching as the village took back what little power it had left. With 2B at his side, the pirate threat was gone, but the questions about what he should do next had only just begun.

"Now what?" Renji whispered to himself, knowing that his journey had just begun.

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