So anyone who knows One Punch Man has to have heard of the anime for it. And anyone who knows it could've heard that the RAW demo for episode 1, which is unfinished, is out right?
Well yeah time to give my tribute and GASP it's not a crossover! Well it is. But it'll be OPM Centric. With a few minor crossovers.. Posting the first chapter now. Please leave your reviews by the end. May the Gaming King, King, unlock his Gaming powers and become powerful.
I don't even own the idea in here. I only own the fanfiction, not anything else.
Oh and of course I'll work on my other projects... I promise.
Setup...
"Do you need help mam?"
Despite the heavy downpour my voice was heard by the old lady. It was a booming voice that would've gotten anyone's attention. Even with the rain outside I'm sure this this old frail lady heard me too. I'm confident that even if there was a crowd around us and I was far away from her I'd still get her attention.
Naturally, the elder woman turned around seemingly moved by the fact that a stranger she never met would help her bring her groceries up. Only to be surprised when she saw the speaker. But that quickly gave way into recognition and then joy. Makes sense. She wasn't expecting a hero to show up and help a meek elderly. Even if I did look intimidating I'm sure she recognized me as the great hero-
"Why young boy I would appreciate that," Or maybe she just doesn't recognize me and was surprised by my appearance but after realizing I was offering to help she was thankful. That could be an option. She might've assumed that if I was a thief I could've just stolen from her from the start. I doubt that theory at least. I'm still betting on the fact that she recognized my face though. "You're King aren't you?"
I was right. Everyone knows who I am once they see my face. That's why I usually wear hoods when I go outside. I rather appear to be an awkward guy, which I am, than some really popular hero. Otherwise I won't be able to do anything, or buy games. Being a hero is hard after all.
"Why yes I would like some help!" I took the two bags of groceries she was holding and lifted them. They're a bit heavy but nothing I can't carry. I don't work out too much but I'm at least on the level that I could help out with these kinds of tasks. If a granny struggles with something like this it would be pitiful if I can't lift them. "Thank you Mister King! You're quite a helpful hero!"
What a good way to put it.
As we entered the lobby I quickly followed, more than a little glad that I'm not being soaked by the rain anymore. It was a pretty long way up and would've been tiring for an old lady like her. But with me on her side, she didn't end up tired. Instead I'm the one panting as I reached the top. Five floors wasn't an easy height to climb. Just why do you live here Granny? If there are no elevators here it would be difficult for shopping you know.
Well I didn't really voice out my complaints. I just thought those in my mind as we climbed up. Or maybe that's just what I think. Maybe there's an elevator here somewhere that we skipped over. Not that I mind. I'm just here to help. Maybe this could be physical exercise for me. Helping out a person like this might take some effort but that's what heroes are supposed to do. Still... Having to deal with these long stairways and no assistance from others. I'm probably going to be the only few that helps out the elderly. Poor nana.
"Thank you so much dear!" She turned to me with a bright wrinkled smile. "It really means a lot for a youngster like you to help."
"Glad to be of service. I'm not doing it because I'm paid, I am a hero after all."
"Oh! Could you also give me an autograph?" An autograph? I thought she might knew me by title but I didn't know she was a fan. "My grandson is a big fan of yours. I'm sure he'll love it if I get him an autograph."
"Ah in that case, I can't possibly deny a fan."
"I only have this shopping list. Would it be alright?"
"It's fine. I can write my signature there." I took the piece of paper and pen that she brought out. I was already writing my name on it as she slowly unlocked her door. "Who should I make it out to?"
"Kakashi. To Kakashi Boruto, my dearest grandson. Thank you so much King."
Her eager voice. She really believes in heroes huh. Or was it because I helped her? Could be both now that I think about it.
I did this before so it was easy to write the King's signature. My handwriting was messy but I could just blame it on being cold under the rain. I was shivering slightly too. My jacket wasn't exactly waterproof since I was rushing when I left my apartment. I didn't bother to check the weather and ended up going outside in this kind of outfit. I'm thankful that it has a hood so I wasn't too wet.
At least I got the video game I wanted before it was sold out. All's well that ends well I suppose. I can go home soon after this.
"Here you go," I handed her the piece of paper having finished the autograph. I was almost smiling in the process. Why was I smiling despite being in a dark downpour? Maybe it's because of that game that I just brought. Maybe it's because I did my good deed for the day and helped someone. "Oh, I need to go now. Please take care of yourself."
"Thank you for the help again Young Hero. If only there were more people like you."
I'm really hoping that there aren't people like me.
The moment her hand brushed the paper, a screen popped up in front of me.
Quest Alert! Objective completed!
Help out Old Granny
Completion Reward: 75 exp, increased relationship with granny, one happy King fan
Oh right. This was the main reason why I'm happy. Because of this blue thing.
The blue screen that changes visibility depending on how hard I focus on it. Despite it popping up in front of me the granny didn't seem to notice it at all. It was invisible to everyone after all. Only I could see this weird screen. I wasn't even fazed by it this time. In fact I was expecting it.
Awhile ago it surprised me the first time it popped up. But I didn't show it. I was able to keep my composure and just stare at it. I do that to a lot of situations, most of them involving horrible monsters. It was a daily thing for me. This one was just another thing I have to ignore and be... King-esque. A natural ability I unlocked by myself.
Anyway we're getting off topic. This thing here? This is what got my attention.
This 'notification screen' that showed the quest I just finished. The quest that I accepted earlier. A quest that only appears in video games. Something that should not form in real life since I don't have any supernatural power at all.
How to explain this simply... I became a Game Character. The main character of a game.
I could see quests and levels from other people. I could see my own HUD showcasing my health, mana and stamina alongside a few more features. This wasn't a dream or me finally breaking down. I tried pinching myself and I didn't wake up. I was still able to think rationally. This was reality. I have unlocked something bizarre and strange.
I have become a video game character and I can now accept quests.
I finished a quest and I got experience and some other rewards.
"Thank you again Mister King," She smiled at me with that face again when I gave her the groceries. She really means it huh. Sakura Inou. Level 4. "It's not everyday that people helps an old lady."
"It's no problem at all." I said turning away preparing to step down the stairs. "It's our task as heroes after all."
Yeah bullshit. Everyone's just doing it for publicity or their image. All the heroes I see aren't really true heroes. They're doing everything for a reason after all. For publicity, for money, or to get more money. I haven't seen a single person do it selflessly. Or am I just being a conceited bastard and discriminately hating all heroes just because I'm not a great one? What am I even thinking today. The gloomy weather is making me gloomy.
I sighed as I stepped off the trains, out of my cover and into the rain. Freaking cold... I need to get home soon. I don't think I can catch the bus. It's easier to walk anyway. Alleys filled with shortcuts aren't scary at all if you're King.
"Why am I thinking about all those stuff anyway..." I muttered barely hearing myself over the downpour. "I should be thinking about my new power..."
That's right. My power. I could only call it a power
Right now I'm a video game character that unlocks experience and rewards from doing quests. That was a simple one. A simple one of helping a granny get up the stairs with her groceries. You could say I could've become a main character but that's just silly. There's a lot of people more powerful than me and more fitting for the title "Main Character." Regardless I unlocked this power somehow. A weird power that could mean so much.
But there is something I want to check on it...
"Status Window," I almost said that as a whisper. The moment I finished speaking it popped out. That same blue window from before, displaying my stats. "Huh. Looks like it does work."
Earlier I brought it up by saying the word Status Window and Status Bar. But it seems I could also summon it with just a whisper. It shocked me earlier but I got used to it pretty quickly. Maybe I just need to think about it in the end. Now let's see...
Primary Title - The Gamer
Secondary Title - None
Tertiary Title - None
King
75/500
Points - 5
Level - 4
HP - 100
MP - 100
HPR - 5 per minute
MPR - 1 per minute
Str - 6
Vit - 8
Dex - 10
Int - 12
Wis - 8
Luk - 5
Numerous titles. It shows my health bar and mana bar. My rate of recovery is also there alongside the points I could use. My level is right there too. Compared to everyone else, I'm the same. I have a slightly different set of stats since they're varied. But they're all Level 3s, 4s and 5s. Basically right now I'm a normal person despite this strange thing that happened to me.
I haven't spotted any heroes yet but I bet they would be higher than me since I'm just an average person.
This strange power but it's not anything else. I'm sure it's a power now. What else would it be if it's not lunacy or a dream? If it's either of the two I don't mind continuing since there's nothing I can do for those. I can only keep going with this kind of thing. Right now I unlocked these powers. I have to see how far and what they can do.
But how? How did I unlock it?
Did I become a monster because I play too much video games? I did unlock it when I brought that video game from the store. The moment I paid for it. Was it because I brought too many games? Could I count as a monster now? I don't feel any rabid thoughts or anything like that so I doubt that... But then again maybe I've already gone insane and I'm thinking calmly while I'm in a rampage.
I'm just thinking too much about this. I never think too much about these. Usually I would just focus on games. Was this part of my power? Or am I just that thrilled and weirded out by this idea.
Eh whatever. I better get home before I get sick. Or this game gets wet. That was the reason why I was outside anyway. To buy this game. Let's just get home before anything else happened.
A skill has been created through a special action. Due to being under cold temperatures for a long time the ability 'Cold Resist' has been created - The cold never bothered me anyway
A Status Effect has been acquired. Cold [Light]. Will last for three days but lasting time could be affected. Causes sneezing and mild discomfort
... Sigh. Such misfortune...
"ACHOO!" ...
Home. Warm warm home.
It's sooo warm inside compared to the cold weather outside. The cold cold outside world that douses you and make you gloomy. The slippery wet floors that'll make you slip and bang your head onto steel doors. Steel doors that makes you shout in pain and rub your head as you looked at the 30 damage you lost from slipping at a bad angle...
That's right I took damage but I didn't black out. There wasn't even a bruise or a wound. No one saw that event either but even if they did I doubt that would've affected my reputation. Regardless now I'm safe and in my home just warming up... Thank you creators or heaters and air conditioning. If it weren't for these great works I would be suffering. I pray and thank you greatly for these warm creations.
Now here I am sitting while eating Ramen and watching the TV while being heated up. Also listening to the news for any important information while checking the cell phone that the Heroes Association gave me. It's just a typical day under a cold weather. A completely normal day to spend inside your house and just play a brand new video game.
Yeah no.
Under no circumstances will a person ignore the power that they just unlocked right now. Unless for some reason they refuse to acknowledge it or know its drawbacks. But again, doubtful. This doesn't seem like the type of thing that would slowly sap my life or turn me into a corpse if I use it too much. Even if I don't know any drawbacks testing out my ability now would find the pros and cons. And that's always a good idea.
Now that I'm alone this is the perfect opportunity to test it out. I can do anything I want...
That's right.. I have several choices right now.
1. Play Video Games
2. Interact with my Video Game powers
3. Do nothing (Don't pick this, this option is for lazy weaklings who require sleep)
4. Go outside and save someone from a monster to fulfill a quest that pops out (Hell nooooo)
Now which option seems like the best one? Well anyone with a brain would know. Even someone without one would make the right choice here by instinct. Well, probably. Why am I thinking too much of this?
As a person who's been meaning to discover powers, this is something that I have been dreaming about. I finally have a power. A bizzare power that I need to experiment with.
Of course I didn't expect it to be this weird. I would've preferred if I developed the capability to use magic, telekinesis or just be super strong and fast. But then again I can't be picky. Beggars can't be choosers. This seems like an ability that would fit me anyway. Gamer... Really really weird. But if I could really level up like a game character...
Well first I need to explore it and find out all the pros and cons.
I already checked Status Window Earlier. If I'm really a video game character then I'd actually have things such as inventory, settings, and save data. Then again if I have an ability like that I'll be pretty broken. I'll be completely unable to die. I can just restart and continue from where I left off... That would be amazing.
"Save Data!" I shouted that command out pretty loudly. But if it's like before then all I need is my voice to summon that blue screen. "... Load Data!.. Data!"
But nothing happened... With those words there wasn't even a flicker of something. Not even the sound of a loading screen. There was no data showing up. Nothing.
Well that was worth a shot. If I had that it would almost be unfair heh. It'll be as if I'm in Time Loops, continuously restarting. Then again I can't complain. I need to explore a bit more. Let's see...
"Character Screen!"
Something popped out this time. A large blue screen displaying a few tabs. Displayed on the center of that blue screen is an image of me wearing my current outfit. Describing each clothing with detail and the stats they give. Comfort and fashion? Really? These traits are recorded? I'm just wearing normal clothes there's supposed to be nothing special about them.
But looking at the screen... I could see a few tabs. Character Screen is the one I'm on right now. There's the Status Window that I accessed earlier. There's also a few more tabs labelled Ability List, Inventory, Reputation Bar and Notifications.
"Ability List."
I muttered that word before I even realized it. The moment I did a blue screen popped out took 'Character Screen's' Place. A small one with a different color set and different content compared to the previous screen. I was a bit surprised at what popped out. Four abilities have shown up, organized with little icons and titles. It really did look like something out of a video game. Showcasing all my abilities. I can't properly describe it but I like it.
Ability List of King:
Gamer's Body LV MAX
Gamer's Mind LV MAX
Gaming LV Max
Cold Resist LV 2
Huh...
The last two abilities made sense. I was a gamer, so naturally I played a lot of games. I mastered a lot of techniques in gaming and I got a lot of awards. I probably shouldn've noticed this earlier though. Cold Resist on the other hand I unlocked just awhile ago because of the cold weather. Even levelling it up. It was a bizarre ability but I remember when I got it. Excessive exposure to cold. I really unlocked a special ability that way.
But what about these two? What about these two abilities I never heard of before? I unlocked both before everything else it seems. Or are they just high priority because the Level is Max? Maybe if I tap the titles- ah. There we go. A small description
Gamer's Body (Passive) LV Max
Grants a body that allows the user to live life like a Game. After sleeping recovers HP, MP depending on how long one sleeps. Also recovers from most status ailments
Gamer's Mind (Passive) LV Max
Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through. Allows a peaceful state of mind. Grants Immunity to psychological status effects. May even resist certain attacks and effects this way.
These two special passives... To live my life like a game and to think things logically and calmly... Now I understand. It made perfect sense after all. The reason why I was so calm instead of panicking. Instead of freaking out and becoming overloaded with information. Instead of becoming insane or thinking I'm in a dream. Anyone in my place- no. If I didn't have these abilities I would've been much more bothered but I doubt I would go insane without it. Still, this ability makes sense.
That would explain why my forehead looked okay when I banged my head. I should've fallen unconscious or end up with a migraine because of that impact. Instead it only hurt for a short amount of time. Even right now I could still see my health with the small damage to it. Slowly healing... It's almost fully healed now.
Looking back at it, my intelligence is pretty high for some reason. And I'm sure it's not because I'm an Academic Genius. I'm only above average at best. Or was it based on my knowledge about video games? Is this the effect? Or does it just meshes well with each other? High intelligence and the Gamer's Mind.
My intelligence was actually only in the norms. It's only high compared to my other traits, minus dexterity. Remembering how certain people had average levels, would they have same stats as me? Would they have varying traits depending on how smart they are? I can't be sure but I can at least guess that physical stats are higher for well people that are physically fit. Geniuses would probably have higher intelligence or wisdom. Makes sense that way
Hmm... I only unlocked this power earlier when I brought that game. Staring at this game now it just looks like a regular video game. Or is there something up with it? There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it now that I look at it. I guess it really was an award for becoming a god of gaming. A power that came out of nowhere.
Well then... Let's think up of a few facts about this power of mine.
- I unlocked this ability when I brought that game
- No one else could see my screens and only I could interact with them
- My body is literally of a video game character's and when I slipped earlier, hp was lost
- I could gain exp and unlock skill points
- Quests are randomly given. At least that's what I'm assuming since I only had one. It might be influenced by the area around me (Assumed)
- The average Level is Level 4 for an adult my age, sometimes 3. Anything lower is typically a teenager or a kid. A baby is Level 1
- I could see other people's Levels and stats if I see their face at a good angle but some are hidden (typically heroes)
All of those factors are what I have. Maybe I'll update this list of facts as time passes. It makes sense. I need to add the ability list there anyway alongside the status screen. But looking back at my ability list, there sure a lot. Well four is a small number but the benefits outweigh the limit. Quality over quantity I mean. Just two of these abilities are absurdly powerful. While the other two are... well I guess they'll be useful.
I just have to think of how to unlock more abilities. Gaming is clearly by playing games. Cold Resist on the other hand was exposure to cold. So how do I gain other abilities? No wait. I should check out the other ones first. Inventory, Reputation Bar and Notifications.
"Wow," I muttered as the blue screen shifted in front of me. The list of abilities now replaced by a small column of empty space. The inventory bar really is an inventory. Just like how the Archer Class is really made out of Archers. Not that I was expecting anything else. It really is the inventory screen of a typical rpg game. But if it is let's see... I grasp the video game I had earlier and - "Ah?"
The video game is now on my inventory. A 3-D model of it. The video game was gone from my hands and it was now on the screen. Yup. It wasn't a trick or anything. It was just there.
Tapping the object on my inventory showed the choices "Use, Swap Position, Take out, Drop.". The option to click use was greyed out as if I'm unable to use it. Which makes sense. You need a video game console to use a video game. Does it work like RPGs that I have to get close to something I'm about to use it on in order to use it? Either way a quick tap of take out quickly made the game pop out onto my hands. I could feel its texture as I looked at it.
Yup. Not hallucinating. I actually have some sort of hammerspace to hide my stuff.
Well after checking that I just tapped the Reputation Bar and the Notifications Screen. But there was currently nothing on either. Huh. Maybe just like the greyed out tabs I can't access them right now? Or are they just useless things? Well maybe I need to level up or finish a tutorial or something heh-
A flash of thunder. A very loud sound and a bright flash.
Normally that would've made me jump or freeze. I wasn't even fazed by it this time. Gamer's Mind effect? Or was it because I was focusing on my stats? No. I would've been more shocked if that was the case. So it must be one of the effects of Gamer's Mind.
But looking outside the window... It's been raining for awhile. Would M City be flooded if this continues? I wonder if this is just an event or if something is causing this. Could it be a monster? Then again they're more focused on destructive ways. I don't think they'll try something like this.
Yeah, I've seen monsters before. This is probably just Mother Nature crying for us. I shouldn't worry about it too much. I'm no scientist or weatherman after all. I might be a hero in title but I'm not even a great one. With my job and position as one of the top strongest, I have a very high chance of dying.
A lot of things to think about. Somehow I feel mentally tired as this day continues. Maybe I should just sleep for now. My mental capacity is being exhausted by something like this. Or maybe it's the cold. It could be that too. Am I getting an illness? No. Without a doubt I have one.
But if I sleep maybe I'll just shake that off? Video game characters do that all the time right? Yeah, sleep sounds nice. Seems very beneficial. Yeah, I'm already on a couch anyway. I'm fine with just sleeping here. This is my place and I can do whatever I want. I'll just clean up the place tomorrow. But the blanket's all the way on the room. I'll need to get up and get it. I'm already comfy and I just want to sleep. Eh maybe I won't-
"ACHOO!... Yeah let's get that blanket."
It took me a minute to get to my room and fall onto the bed back first. Had to make sure the door is locked. Afterwards I just stared at the ceiling listening to the patter of the raindrops. Just thinking about all of this makes my head hurts. No, not really actually. It doesn't even hurt at all. Huh. It has to be Gamer's Mind...
Maybe I should put points on my wis or int and become a genius. Either one works. I didn't consider the difference between the two. I don't fully understand either yet anyway. But I'm sure if I boosted them I'll unlock something with Gamer's Mind. My physical stats would probably affect my Gamer's Body more.
A skill has been created through repeated special actions. Due to constantly looking at what you see, the ability 'Observe' has been created - Watch and learn kid. Watch and learn...
Huh...
An ability to observe. Was it because I was looking around too much? Maybe that's the case. That's one clue on finding out more about abilities.
I should just sleep right now anyway. Maybe I can cure this cold that way. I close my eyes...