"Is this the peak?" a younger traveler asked, watching from the safety of the docks.
For thousands of levels, Kael had been a shadow in the wake of giants. He remembered the humble days of punching bandits on Starter Island, his only dream being a rare Fruit to call his own. Now, his body crackled with the passive aura of a seasoned Conqueror. His primary Fruit—the —did not just burn; it pulsed with the weight of the earth’s core. Every step he took left charred footprints on the legendary soil of the Third Sea. The Trial of the Emperor KING LEGACY (WORK LVL 3600)
Level 3600 wasn't just a number; it was the requirement to face the . As the massive serpent rose from the depths, dwarfing the galleons anchored nearby, Kael didn't reach for a sword. He unleashed his "Great Eruption." The sky turned a bruised purple as molten rock rained down, each impact dealing millions in damage, a testament to the thousands of stat points poured into his Fruit mastery. The Legend's Burden "Is this the peak
"The peak is just a viewpoint," Kael replied, his voice echoing over the crashing waves. "The real work begins when there's nothing left to level but your own legacy." Now, his body crackled with the passive aura
With a final burst of Geppo, he ascended into the clouds, heading toward the next update's whispers, leaving the world below to marvel at the strength of a Level 3600 King.