Game of Thrones: The Road to Pirate King

Ten-year-old Euron Greyjoy returns to Pike Island after a three-year journey.

This once frail boy, who could easily be lifted by his older brother Baron, had grown tall and strong, bearing the dust and unfathomable silence of the Narrow Sea. Instead of indulging in the comfort of returning home, he appeared on the pebble beach outside Pike Town at dawn the next day.

Every day, before the sea fog has been completely dispelled by the rising sun, his exceptionally strong and resilient figure would appear on time.

Euron initiated combat training sessions with any Ironborn willing to accept the challenge, from rugged warriors to curious sailors; he welcomed all. Wooden swords, blunt knives, and even hand-to-hand combat—the beach became his exclusive, brutal training ground, a place where sweat and seawater mingled.

What drives him is not simply a sense of honor or a love for martial arts, but a deeper and more powerful motivation—the [One Piece System].

Every effective defeat, every successful dodge, every time an opponent voluntarily surrenders, a cold notification sound will ring in his mind, accumulating insignificant yet continuous "defeat points." These points are, in his eyes, the fastest shortcut to becoming stronger, the only currency leading to lotteries and enhancements.

Over the past three years, through system exchanges and his own arduous cultivation, You Lun has long since transformed from an ordinary person.

The Water Dancer Swordsmanship from Braavos endows him with fluid agility and precision; Dual Wielding Lv10 allows him to wield two weapons simultaneously, combining offense and defense in a dazzling display; and the Naval Six Styles - Paper Drawing Lv10, originating from a deeper world, enables him to dodge attacks with the slightest margin, as if his body were weightless, by sensing air currents and hostility.

Even his previously most criticized weakness—far below the average level of the Ironmen—has gradually improved to [10 points] through persistent daily training and the increase in age, making him no different from an ordinary, strong adult.

Quantitative change eventually led to qualitative change.

One day, when his brother Baron, known for his strength, came down with a hint of mockery and disdain to "instruct" his eccentric younger brother, the outcome shocked all the onlookers.

Baron Greyjoy's growl drowned out the roar of the waves as his massive body charged forward with unstoppable force. His heavy training axe sliced ​​through the air with a ferocity that seemed intent on cleaving Euron in two, sword and all, as it came crashing down! This strike contained the pure power he had accumulated through years of fighting at sea—simple, brutal, and effective.

However, Euron did not retreat or block as everyone expected. Just as the axe blade struck his body, his body seemed to lose its weight, "flowing" to the side and rear in an almost eerie way—a perfect combination of the Water Dancer's exquisite footwork and the Paper Artist's perception of airflow. The deadly axe blade grazed his clothes by a hair's breadth, crashing heavily onto the beach, splashing up a cloud of wet, cold sand.

Baron's attack missed, his old strength exhausted, and new strength yet to arise. In that split second, Euron moved. The wooden sword in his hand was no longer a weapon, but had transformed into his extended, acute nerves. There were no sweeping, powerful swings, only precise, surgical-like, continuous taps.

"Snap!" The first sword struck the wrist joint of the man holding the axe, and a tingling numbness instantly shot up Baron's arm, making him almost lose his grip on the axe handle.

"Crack!" The second sword followed immediately, striking his elbow and forcing his arm to bend involuntarily, completely thwarting his attack.

Before Baron could adjust his balance, Euron's third step had already entered his open center line, and the wooden sword struck him precisely on the side of his knee with its third strike.

Baron groaned, his lower body staggering. The continuous, precise strikes not only brought pain but also completely disrupted his balance and rhythm of power. He felt as if he possessed immense strength, yet every strike landed on cotton, only to be easily redirected elsewhere by his opponent, leaving him so frustrated he almost vomited blood.

Enraged, Balon roared and swung his giant axe again, attempting to sweep away the enemy with sheer force and force Euron back. But this was precisely the opportunity Euron had been waiting for. Facing this furious, all-out attack, Euron did not retreat but advanced, sliding his body at a very small angle to close in on Balon. His left hand skillfully hooked and guided Balon's arm as he exerted force, not by directly resisting, but by using the momentum to push him forward.

Baron felt as if his strength had surged into the void, only to be pulled forward by an unexpected force, causing him to stumble uncontrollably forward. At the same time, Euron's right foot shot out like a ghost, precisely tripping Baron's already unsteady steps.

"Bang!"

A heavy thud. Baron Greyjoy's massive body lost its balance completely, crashing heavily onto the cold seawater and the rough pebble beach, splashing water everywhere. The machete flew from his hand, landing a few steps away.

The beach was deathly silent, save for the tireless crashing of the waves against the shore. Baron lay in the shallow water, the salty seawater soaking through his clothes. He gazed at the hazy sky over the Iron Islands, breathing heavily, his face filled with pure, incredulous astonishment.

When did his younger brother, whom he used to be able to manipulate at will, who was a "freak" who only knew how to read books, grow up to be so terrifying?

Shame and resentment instantly overwhelmed the shock. "Come on!" Baron jerked to his feet, water droplets rolling down his face. He growled, "I was careless just now! One more time!"

Euron smiled and took a few steps back, picked up another blunt training sword, held it with both hands, and assumed a starting stance.

The second competition started even faster and ended even more quickly.

Baron learned his lesson and stopped his reckless attacks, attempting a more measured approach. However, Euron's twin swords formed an invisible net, parrying, deflecting, and thrusting with fluid grace. In less than ten rounds, Baron saw a blur before his eyes as the blunt, rounded tip of a wooden sword gently, yet undeniably cold, touched his Adam's apple.

His entire body froze instantly, all his roars and resentment stuck in his throat. He could feel the faint pressure from the tip of the sword, and the difference in strength it represented.

Euron sheathed his wooden sword, remaining silent, and turned to walk into the deeper waters to continue his daily practice.

"Again!"

"No, focus on your sword practice. You can challenge me once a month."

"A challenge??? You bastard!!!"

………………

As night fell, Euron returned to his room and examined the more than 500 points he had earned. He then activated the One Piece System – Lottery.

[Special Item: Clear-Clear Fruit] Origin: Absalom, commander of the zombie soldiers and zombie generals under Gecko Moria. Description: The user can make their body transparent, and can also make objects that have come into contact with their body transparent. The user is invisible under normal light. Special item, usable only by the system-bound user. —Because the system-bound user has already used the Devil Fruit: Soul-Soul Fruit, this fruit has automatically become a one-time use fruit, disappearing after one use. Duration: 60 minutes. The fruit's effect can be manually terminated.

【Skill: Pegasus Dash Lv1】Origin: Gan Fall, the sixth god of the Sky Island "Kingdom of Gods". Description: Uses a knight's lance on a mount to launch a super armor attack. Super armor effect: While mounted, one cannot be easily knocked off.

[Equipment: Octopus Shoes] Origin: Usopp, a sniper in the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the top officers of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet, with a bounty of 5 million Berries. Description: An octopus-shaped gadget invented by Usopp, worn on the hands and feet, allowing him to climb walls using built-in suction cups. Looking at the strange, octopus-tentacle-like shoes, Euron wondered: Am I supposed to climb the Wall wearing these shoes?

[Food: Mackerel Miso Stew] Origin: Wano Country Cuisine. Description: A delicious dish, would you like to try it?

[Item: Arlong's Shark Tooth] Origin: Former Sun Pirates officer, Arlong, captain of the Arlong Pirates. Description: You can put it in your mouth and use it to bite through steel—if your mouth can fit it. Well, it's also nice as a decoration.

Of the five items, the only one that satisfied Euron was the [Special Item: Transparent Fruit]. Although it was a one-time use item, it might be very useful in certain situations, such as infiltration, ambushes, or assassinations. Of course, it could also be used, like Blackfoot, to spy on Daenerys or Cersei taking a bath. The other four items seemed like a waste of points, practically useless.

Sigh... Time to wrap up work and go to sleep!