A young man watch is 20s wakes up in a studio apartment laying on a futon He had short, spiky black hair with a noticeable swirl.He still had brown eyes, With an average build.
*The room was dimly lit by the morning sunlight seeping through the curtains. He couldn't remember anything – no past memories, no identity. All he knew was that he was alone in this unfamiliar apartment.* He sat up slowly, his mind foggy and disoriented. Suddenly, *His eyes widened as the blue message window floated in his field of vision. He blinked, shaking his head, but the message remained stubbornly in place. The words "Welcome, Player." hovered there, translucent but perfectly legible.*
"What the—?" He reached out to touch the interface, his fingers passing right through the holographic display. The text flickered briefly.
" emergency quest issued The Preparation to Become Powerful this world is still a monsters or mysterious beings who will try and kill you to avoid that you must become strong daily workout routine. 100 Push-ups,100 Sit-ups,100 Squats,10 km Run."
*His jaw dropped as the floating text scrolled through the ridiculous requirements. 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, AND a 10 km run? Every single day?*
"Is this some kind of joke?" He scoffed, standing up from the futon and looking around the cramped studio apartment.
"The Rewards Upon completing the daily quest on time, the system rewards him with:Stat Points: Points to allocate freely to his attributes (Strength, Agility, Intelligence, etc.)Fatigue Recovery: Instant full restoration of his physical energy and health.Quest Box: A reward box that provides random items, like HP potions warning The Penalty ZoneIf the quest is not finished within the day, player will be dragged into the Penalty Zone."
His expression shifted from skepticism to concern as he read the penalties. Being dragged into some mysterious "Penalty Zone" sounded terrifying, especially when paired with the term "if the quest is not finished within the day."
He stared at his reflection in the mirror, recognizing the familiar face of Saitama from the manga/anime One Punch Man. The pieces clicked into place - the amnesia, the strange system interface, the daily quests... He was reincarnated as pre-power-up Saitama.
"OK might as well get started."he said with a determined nod, he began his workout routine. He started with the push-ups, his muscles burning as he completed the first few reps. The room filled with the sound of his grunts and the creaking of the old floorboards. After finishing the push-ups, he moved on to sit-ups, then squats.
The morning air was crisp as he stepped out of the apartment, his body already feeling the effects of the intense workout. He began his 10 km run, pushing through the initial discomfort and finding a steady rhythm. The streets were relatively quiet at this hour, allowing him to focus solely on his task.
As he ran, he passed by various landmarks and buildings, some familiar from the manga/anime and others completely new. After what felt like an eternity, he finally reached the 10 km mark. His lungs burned, and his legs felt like jelly, but he had completed the quest's requirements.
*As he slowed to a halt, catching his breath, a blue message window popped up in his vision.* Quest Complete: Daily Training Routine Rewarded: Stat Points: +5 Strength, +5 Agility Fatigue Recovery: Full physical energy and health restored. Quest Box: You've earned a Quest Box! Open it to claim your reward.
With a mental command, he opened the Quest Box. A small, glowing item appeared in his inventory interface."You've received: HP Potion (x1). This potion restores 50% of your maximum health when consumed." The system message disappeared, leaving him with the new item.
He slowly made his way back to the apartment, his body feeling refreshed and energized thanks to the fatigue recovery. As he entered, he collapsed onto the futon, exhausted but satisfied with his first day's accomplishments. Suddenly, a new message appeared in his vision.
New Message: "Attention, Player. A Random Event has occurred in your vicinity. You may choose to participate or ignore it.Event Details: "A group of thugs is terrorizing a nearby park. Defeat them to earn additional rewards.
"i'll take on the quest." He said
He got up from the futon and headed back outside, the afternoon sun beating down on the streets. The park wasn't far—he followed the map-like overlay the system projected in his peripheral vision.
As he approached, he heard shouting and laughing. Five thugs surrounded a young woman near a bench, one of them holding a switchblade to her throat.
"System show me my current stats." He asked
His current stats appeared in a transparent overlay:Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 5 Vitality: 8 Luck: 5 He was still quite weak compared to his eventual One Punch Man self, but these stats were already above average for a regular human.
He stepped cautiously behind a nearby tree, crouching low to stay out of sight. The thugs' laughter echoed through the park, completely oblivious to his presence. One of them, a tall guy with a buzz cut and a scar across his nose, was twirling the switchblade between his fingers.
"Come on, sweetheart. Just give us your wallet and nobody gets hurt."
He waited until he was close enough to hear the woman's frightened breathing. Suddenly, he burst from behind the tree, his fist connecting with the knife-wielding thug's jaw with a sickening crunch.
The thug's head snapped back violently, his body flying several feet before crashing onto the ground. The switchblade skittered across the pavement as the man's jaw hung limply, clearly broken. The other four thugs turned around, shocked and enraged by the sudden attack.
He capitalized on the element of surprise, punching each of the remaining four thugs in their solar plexus with calculated force. They doubled over instantly, gasping for air and clutching their stomachs. He deliberately held back, avoiding any strikes that could cause serious injury or death.
Within seconds, all five thugs were writhing on the ground in agony, completely incapacitated. The woman they had been threatening stared at him with wide eyes, a mixture of shock and relief etched across her face. Suddenly, a system notification appeared in front of him:
Quest Complete: Defeated the thugs protecting the woman. Rewarded: +100 Exp Points, +5 Strength, +5 Agility The system message continued with an additional notification."You have leveled up! You are now level 2." His stats instantly increased.
Without wasting any time, he quietly returned to his apartment, knowing that drawing unnecessary attention could be dangerous. Once inside, he closed the door and leaned against it, feeling the newfound strength and agility coursing through his veins. His movements were smoother, his reflexes sharper than before.