One Piece: After Decades of Retirement, My System Finally Arrived
After transmigrating into the world of One Piece, Carnes waited years for the system that every protagonist was supposed to have. It never came. What was worse, he soon discovered that he hadn't arrived in the era of Luffy, but in the Old Age of Pirates—the age ruled by monsters and legends. Despite that, Carnes chose to set sail and eventually joined the legendary Rocks Pirates. With his overwhelming strength, he rose through the ranks and became the crew's Vice Captain. Believing his knowledge of the future could change history, Carnes tried to alter the fate of the world and prevent the tragedy of the God Valley Incident. But reality proved otherwise. The members of the Rocks Pirates ultimately chose betrayal, and the battle of God Valley ended in the crew's complete defeat. The captain of the Rocks Pirates, Rocks D. Xebec, perished in the battle. Although Vice Captain Carnes managed to escape with his life, he suffered grievous injuries that left behind permanent scars and hidden ailments. Forced to end his voyage prematurely, he withdrew from the world and spent decades living in seclusion on a remote island, accompanied only by alcohol and fading memories. Then, decades later... The system that never came finally arrived. [Ding! The Grand Captain System is now at your service!]