Reborn in one piece as a prince

Chapter 2: The Devil Fruit

At the age of seven, while exploring the royal palace, Leon stumbled upon an ancient manuscript. When he found it among the dust-covered shelves of the palace's vast library, he felt an inexplicable pull toward it. The manuscript was written in an ancient language, but the carefully drawn diagrams and map intrigued him. After days of studying its contents and attempting to decode the texts, Leon managed to pinpoint the location indicated by the map: a hidden cave deep within the kingdom's forests.

The Journey to the Cave

With the enthusiasm of an adventurous child and his innate intelligence, Leon sneaked out of the palace one night, armed with a few simple tools. After an adventure-filled journey through the forest, he arrived at the cave. The entrance was guarded by ancient statues of lions that seemed to protect something valuable. Upon entering the cave, Leon felt an unusual energy in the air, as if he were in the presence of something great. Deep within the cave, he found a golden chest that emitted a faint glow. When he opened the chest, he saw a strange fruit, resembling a mix of orange and gold, radiating a powerful golden aura.

Consuming the Fruit and the First Transformation

Driven by curiosity, Leon ate the fruit without hesitation, despite its unpleasant taste, which resembled burnt metal. Immediately, his body began to glow with a golden aura, and he felt excruciating pain surge through him. His limbs transformed into claws, and his body began to grow uncontrollably. Within moments, he found himself transformed into a giant lion, much larger than any normal lion, with shining golden fur and eyes that glowed like embers. The air around him was charged with heat, and when he roared for the first time, flames erupted around him, destroying part of the cave.

The Fruit's Abilities:

1. Transformation into a Legendary Giant Lion:

• The fruit's primary ability allows Leon to transform into the legendary Nemean Lion, with massive size and glowing golden fur that radiates power and majesty.

• The transformation enhances all his physical capabilities, including strength, speed, and agility, making him unmatched in hand-to-hand combat.

2. Control of Fire:

• Leon can generate and manipulate fire from his body at will.

• He can unleash massive fire waves, create fire shields, or even summon a giant fire lion as a combat entity.

• He has the ability to precisely control the temperature of the flames, allowing him to ignite light fires or unleash destructive attacks with extraordinary heat.

3. Absolute Defense:

• The lion's fur in its full form is incredibly tough, making it impervious to conventional weapons.

• Even in his human form, his skin becomes much more resistant to physical attacks.

4. Immunity to Poisons and Mental Attacks:

• The "Nemean Lion" fruit grants Leon complete immunity to all forms of poison, whether natural or synthetic, allowing him to face opponents who use poison as a combat tool.

• He is also immune to mental attacks such as mind control, hypnosis, or illusions, as his will is shielded by a legendary aura that prevents any external influence from penetrating his mind.

5. Enhanced Senses:

• Sense of Smell: Leon can detect the location of people or objects from great distances, even if they are hidden behind obstacles.

• Sense of Hearing: He can hear faint sounds from miles away, giving him a significant advantage in detecting oncoming threats.

• Sense of Sight: He can see in complete darkness as if it were broad daylight, and he is able to detect fast or concealed movements.

6. Increased Strength and Speed:

• Even in his human form, his strength and speed have increased dramatically. He can run at lightning speed and jump vast distances.

• In lion form, his speed reaches levels that allow him to surprise his enemies in an instant.

7. Royal Flame Technique:

• An advanced ability that allows him to envelop his entire body in golden flames, turning him into a moving battle machine that burns and destroys anything that comes near him.

• He can summon a giant fire lion similar to the Nemean Lion to fight alongside him or launch it at his enemies as a final technique.

8. Self-Healing:

• The Nemean Lion fruit grants him advanced healing, where his wounds heal at a rate much faster than normal humans, especially when it comes to burns or physical injuries.

9. The Majesty of the Lion:

• When in his lion form, Leon exudes a royal presence and majesty that terrifies his enemies, causing even wild creatures to fear and submit to him.

• This aura weakens the resolve of his foes and makes them less able to focus or fight effectively.

Challenges in Control:

Despite all these incredible abilities, Leon initially struggled with controlling his transformation and had to undergo intense training to tame his fiery powers and advanced abilities. His mental and poison resistance required him to further develop and refine his will.

At first, Leon would lose control of his transformation when under stress or danger, often shifting into lion form involuntarily. His power was devastating, but he couldn't wield it precisely, which made him risk being discovered by those around him. Thanks to his knowledge of One Piece, Leon knew that the Grand Line was filled with dangers and complex alliances. He decided to keep the fruit a secret and returned to the palace, continuing his life as an ordinary child while secretly training himself at night in the forest, hiding from the kingdom's eyes. His goal was to harness his newfound powers to protect his homeland and perhaps fulfill his own dream: to become part of the great story of the One Piece world.