Stand User in Marvel Universe Chapter 3 Stand User in Marvel Universe

The novice pack yielded two crucial items: a skill book for learning Hamon energy and an egg containing an unknown Stand.

Dio activated the Ripple energy, and a flood of knowledge instantly infused his mind. Upon opening his eyes, they shimmered with astonishment!

What exactly is Hamon?

While JoJo's true fame stems from Stands, any viewer of the entire series must acknowledge the genius of old man Araki. The foundational combat mechanics in the initial two seasons of JoJo's are the so-called Hamon energy!

Despite Stands being the primary driver of JoJo's popularity, Hamon is by no means less captivating. A famous line from the second season declares, 'Ore no saigo no hamon daze! Uketottekure!'

It's certain that those who witnessed this scene were deeply moved.

The inclusion of the 'Hamon' concept into the game he developed was a deliberate choice. Firstly, it was to ensure the game mirrored the original series as closely as possible, thereby attracting more players.

Secondly, it served as a replacement for the typical blue bars, MP, energy meters, and similar functions found in other games. Given that this mobile game features the Stand ability, the presence of magic to power it would feel incongruous.

Thus, the idea was to introduce Hamon energy, which sees minimal use from the third season onwards, as the 'power' source for controlling Stands, executing finishing moves, and so forth. After all, this is essentially a derivative game inspired by the JoJo's series.

However, Dio had not anticipated that the Hamon energy acquired from the novice pack could be enhanced through various methods. He only discovered this possibility after interacting with the Hamon energy in the novice pack earlier!

This implies that not only is the Marvel universe real within this context, but there's also a significant probability that the JoJo's universe exists as well!

Based on the knowledge imparted upon activating the Hamon energy, Dio understands it to be an energy akin to the sun, which the human body can generate through disciplined breathing. This process causes ripples of energy to propagate from the bloodstream throughout the body and to any objects in contact with it. Hamon manifests as crackling, electricity-like sparks, visible even to ordinary humans.

For instance, if Hamon were applied to a stone before it's thrown into water, the stone would create a distinct series of ripples upon impact.

Therefore, the fundamental principle of utilizing Hamon energy lies in mastering one's breathing!

Hamon possesses the ability to fortify the body, and given its solar-like nature, it proves remarkably useful.

Having grasped the theoretical underpinnings of Hamon, he desired to test it firsthand. Adjusting his breathing, Hamon energy coalesced from the blood within his body, enveloping his hand before he delivered a punch to the table before him.

The wooden table ceased to exist as it was instantly torn asunder!

Dio was taken aback by Hamon's sheer potency, his gasp echoing as the Hamon energy in his hand rapidly dissipated. A feeling of slight fatigue washed over him as he checked the interface. He observed that the energy bar indicating his Hamon energy had depleted by a third!

Since he had only just learned about Hamon, its initial value stood at 100 points. This indicated that the Hamon expenditure for his punch had amounted to 30 points of energy.

The power demonstrated was immensely destructive. The average person would stand no chance against him, yet he possessed a maximum of only three such bursts currently. He recognized that achieving greater strength was not a nocturnal endeavor; he was confident he would grow more powerful over time. Without this Hamon energy, he was merely an ordinary individual, and in this era, women primarily valued appearance, barely glancing at a strong man!

Considering Hamon's destructive capability, even in his inexperience, he pondered if he could easily dispatch an opponent, as Hamon appeared to be usable as a projectile.

Nevertheless, he resolved to maintain a low profile for the time being...

Dio then calmed his racing heart and recalibrated his breathing to resume practicing Hamon. It was then that he noticed through the game interface that his energy value was replenishing, and at a considerable rate. Within mere seconds, his energy bar was fully restored.

“This underscores the paramount importance of breath control. If I falter, not only will I be unable to wield Hamon, but my energy bar will also fail to recharge!” Dio couldn’t suppress a slight smile. For an ordinary person by his previous standards, suddenly finding himself in another world and being shocked by the revelation that breath control could dictate the outcome of a battle was profound. Becoming truly strong was certainly no simple feat.

Yet, this realization did not deter him; he firmly resolved to master the breathing technique and internalize it completely. If he couldn't even achieve this, who knew when a threat like Thanos might appear, leaving him dead before he even understood what happened.

Having solidified his resolve, Dio diligently practiced the breathing technique while maintaining a vigilant watch over the white egg.

Despite his realization that the Stand obtained from the white egg might not be a top-tier one, he couldn't help but anticipate its arrival with excitement!

A Stand!

A Stand is a formidable entity born from the body's life force. Drawing inspiration from the game he created, the wielder requires Hamon energy to manifest a Stand!

Should Hamon energy serve as Dio's bedrock, then the Stand itself embodies Dio's sheer might!

Furthermore, it's crucial to understand that this rudimentary, albeit unconventional, game allows for five distinct Stand slots!

Ordinarily,

Within the original JoJo narrative, a Stand user typically commands but a single Stand. However, due to the unique system derived from the game he developed, he possesses the capability to wield up to five!

Nevertheless, with his current Hamon energy level at a mere 1, he is presently limited to utilizing only one Stand.

Overcome with anticipation, he clasped his hands over his eyes as the pristine white egg began to crack open…

Star Platinum, The World, Crazy Diamond, Killer Queen, Gold Experience, King Crimson… an overwhelming array of potent Stands left him salivating. Just acquiring one among them would, in essence, secure his path forward.

Yet, recalling the capricious nature of his luck in his past life, a sudden wave of apprehension washed over him!

With a gentle luminescence, a being resembling a miniature tomato materialized before him, fixing its gaze upon him!

"Congratulations to the player for acquiring the Stand – Pearl Jam!"

Dio found himself at a loss for words. He silently lit a cigarette, gazed towards the ceiling, and exhaled a plume of smoke. It was truly a mystery how life could be so unforgiving!