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Chapter 21 - chapter 21 ben something secret about her life

Screen 1 — The Red Mode Revelation

The Thousand Sunny sails smoothly under a calm, blue sky.

Ben stands near the mast, examining the Omnitrix, which now glows faintly red instead of its usual green.

Chopper: "Ben! Your watch thingy… it's red! Is that bad?!"

Ben: "Not bad — just tired."

The crew gathers around, curious.

Ben: "When it turns red, it means the Omnitrix — or, well, technically now the Ultimatrix — needs to recharge. It's my version of a 'no battery' warning."

Luffy: "So you can't turn into aliens right now?"

Ben: "Not until it recharges. Even heroes need a nap sometimes."

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Screen 2 — The Evolution of the Omnitrix

Ben adjusts the device, showing the faintly glowing dial.

Ben: "This isn't the original Omnitrix anymore. It's called the Ultimatrix. It's an upgraded — and slightly unstable — version. The big difference? It can evolve my aliens."

Usopp (wide-eyed): "Evolve? Like Pokémon?!"

Ben (smirking): "Kind of. It simulates millions of years of natural evolution in seconds, turning each alien into its ultimate form — stronger, faster, and way more dangerous."

He pauses, his tone shifting serious.

Ben: "But it's not perfect. The Ultimatrix was built by a copycat named Albedo after he stole a prototype from the original creator, Azmuth. It's powerful but glitchy. Sometimes it transforms me into the wrong alien. Sometimes it doesn't turn off at all."

Franky (impressed): "That's super super tech! Whoever built that watch is a genius!"

Ben: "Yeah, Azmuth's one of the smartest beings in the galaxy — kind of like your world's Vegapunk. He made the Omnitrix to unite species, not to fight wars. But I use it to protect people — same idea, different path."

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Screen 3 — Crew Reactions

Luffy (grinning): "So this thing comes from another world?"

Ben: "Exactly. It's alien tech — way beyond anything on Earth or even your world."

Zoro: "So how many of these… omni-things are there?"

Ben: "Just a few. But mine's the real deal."

Sanji (lighting a cigarette): "Whoever designed that device must've been one hell of a brain."

Ben: "Azmuth doesn't just build tech — he builds possibilities."

Usopp and Chopper (together): "That's so cool!"

Robin (curious): "So, this device holds the DNA of countless species?"

Ben (nodding): "Exactly. Over a million lifeforms' genetic codes — all stored right here."

Nami (half-smiling): "Sounds like a lot of responsibility."

Ben (shrugs): "It is. But I'd rather carry that than let someone else misuse it."

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Screen 4 — After Garp's Revelation

Later that evening, the Straw Hats gather around the Sunny's deck.

The sun sets in gold and orange, reflecting off the sea.

Nami: "So, Luffy… your grandpa's a Marine hero, your dad's the most wanted man alive, and your brother's one of Whitebeard's commanders?"

Luffy: "Yup!"

Zoro: "That's… insane."

Sanji: "No wonder trouble follows you."

Ben chuckles quietly from the railing.

Ben: "Guess every family's got its surprises."

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Screen 5 — Ben's Family Explained

Robin: "What about you, Ben? You've helped us fight gods and armies… who raised someone like you?"

Ben smiles softly, looking at the horizon.

Ben: "Back in my world, I'm just a kid from a town called Bellwood. My grandpa's name is Max Tennyson — an old space explorer, a Plumber, and one of the toughest humans I know. He taught me about courage, weird food, and aliens."

Chopper: "Your grandpa's a hero too?!"

Ben (grinning): "Yeah. Guess that's something Luffy and I have in common."

He glances at Luffy, who grins back.

Ben: "Then there's my cousin, Gwen. She's a magic prodigy — smart, disciplined, and always right, unfortunately. We've saved the world together more times than I can count. She's the brain; I'm the blunt force."

Nami: "And your parents?"

Ben hesitates for a moment, then smiles gently.

Ben: "They're normal. No powers, no aliens — just good people trying to live a quiet life. They're the reason I fight… so others can have that kind of peace."

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Screen 6 — Crew Reaction

Usopp: "So your grandpa's a space hero, your cousin's a mage, and you're an alien shapeshifter?"

Ben (smirking): "Pretty much. Makes me the normal one, doesn't it?"

Sanji: "You're the farthest thing from normal I've ever seen."

Zoro: "Still less insane than Luffy's family."

Luffy (pouting): "Hey!"

The crew bursts into laughter.

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Screen 7 — Bond Between Worlds

Later that night, Ben and Luffy sit side by side under a sky full of stars.

Luffy: "Do you ever miss your world?"

Ben: "Sometimes. But when I look at you guys… I realize I'm right where I'm supposed to be."

Luffy: "You think your grandpa would be mad if you became a pirate too?"

Ben (smiles): "Nah. He'd probably just tell me the same thing yours did — 'Don't get caught.'"

Both laugh, their voices echoing into the night.

The Omnitrix flickers faintly — green returning to its glow.

Ben (grinning): "Looks like I'm back online."

Luffy: "Good. We might need you soon."

They stare at the stars in silence, the ship drifting forward into a new chapter.

Be continued…

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