Hard-Working Protagonist Stories
MoreHard-Working Protagonist has 27 web novels listed. Enjoy!
Konjiki no Moji Tsukai
When heroes are needed to battle a Demon Lord, a magical summoning goes slightly wrong, bringing along an extra person – Hiiro Okamura. He wasn't meant to be a hero and doesn't want to be. Watch as Hiiro, the 'innocent bystander', leaves the others behind to explore the world on his own terms. Armed with his incredibly unique 'Word Magic', where writing words makes things happen, Hiiro starts his solo adventure in Konjiki no Moji Tsukai.
258 Chapters
Azalon
Makoto Henderson is neither a hero nor a villain... just an ordinary human, caught between good and bad. Every day, he hides his true feelings behind a fake smile, lying like everyone else to fit in. Afraid to speak his mind, he becomes just another face in the crowd. But when he enters the Virtual Reality game Azalon, he has a chance to become someone new. Will he choose to be a saint, a demon, or his true self, free from society’s rules? In a world where anything is possible, Makoto must decide who he really wants to be. Azalon awaits!
73 Chapters
New Changed World
A young man who always saw the world through bitter eyes finds his life turned upside down by what he calls “the world’s most untimely apocalypse.” Monsters appear, society collapses, and survival becomes a daily struggle. But somehow, he avoids death, disaster, and everything else this new world throws at him. As the world changes with every step, and danger waits around every corner, one question remains: can he survive this deadly game of life and death?
123 Chapters
A Scholar's Travels with a Witcher
A young scholar, scorned by his family and not knowing what else to do, sets out to find a subject for his studies. At first, he is merely looking for something to help him make his name in scholarly circles. But as time goes on, the more he sees and the more he learns. He is forced to challenge what he has always believed to be true. And maybe, he can teach the Witcher a thing or two as well.
150 Chapters
One Piece: God of Space
At age fourteen, a mysterious “Spatial System” awakens within him the power to bend space itself—just as he inherits a bankrupt kingdom on the brink of collapse. With this god‑like ability, he rebuilds his realm into a rising maritime superpower, mastering Devil Fruits and ancient weapons like Pluto and Muramasa. Cold‑blooded and cunning, he forges uneasy alliances with legendary pirates, outsmarts Marine Admirals, and edges ever closer to dominion over the Grand Line. Featuring 622 chapters of non‑stop action, system‑based progression, unexpected romance, and comedy—each updated daily with over 8,000 words—this completed epic breathes new life into the One Piece legacy. Whether you crave a dark‑bellied adventure or strategic world‑conquering thrills, “One Piece: God of Space” delivers an unforgettable voyage across seas uncharted.
622 Chapters
Comprehension Ability: Creating and teaching the Dao in various worlds
Lin Yuan, bearer of the "Door to Myriad Worlds" finds himself reborn in the vast expanse of the Starry Sea Universe. Here, the mightiest could obliterate star systems with the flick of a finger, and traverse millions of light-years in an instant. As a bottom-dweller, Lin Yuan could only rely on the "Door to Myriad Worlds" and his innate talent, "Against-Heaven's Understanding," to travel through countless worlds, silently growing stronger. 【Your Against-Heaven's Understanding allows you to cultivate the Muscle-Tenden Transformation Bible, comprehending the 'Muscle-Tendon Transformation Blood Tempering Divine Technique'】 【Your understanding is Heaven-Against, upon extending your comprehension to the Thunder in the Palm, results in the mastery of the 'Thunder Creation Opening Technique'】 【Your understanding is Heaven-Against, while observing the birth and death of worlds, leads to the insight of the 'World in the Palm'】 【Your understanding is Heaven-Against,, through studying the art of external incarnations, culminates in the 'Self-Transformation Great Technique'】 ...... Throughout his endless travels, Lin Yuan transforms from an underestimated novice into a force unrivaled across all worlds.
938 Chapters
Marvel: Breezing Through History as an Eternal
After dying, I met the One-Above-All and received a second chance at life. Transmigrated into an eternal being, I now watch history unfold with my own eyes. Join me on a slow-paced journey through time as I witness epic moments and ancient secrets while carefully avoiding any changes to fate. Author's Thoughts: This story is about a human who lost his sense of humanity and is learning what it means to be truly alive again. Expect slow development and a touch of melancholy as the main character, a bit emo at first, grows over time. Note: This is not a harem. Although it features some elements inspired by the MCU, it is primarily an eternal adventure through history. All characters belong to their original owners, and this work is shared under fair use.
246 Chapters
I Became the Wife of the Monstrous Crown Prince
She transmigrated into the body of “Ancia”, the wife of the monstrous crown prince, “Blake” in a R-19 romance novel. In the original story, Ancia committed suicide on her first day of marriage, leaving Blake with a huge trauma. But this time, Ancia didn’t have any intention of leaving him. Blake is the second male lead in the original story. He is potrayed as a beast who posses’ an exquisite facade. Yet, right now, he behaved like a naive rabbit. The only person who can remove the crown prince’s curse is the heroine, Diana. My only role is to keep this little boy from getting hurt and then step down in time. But….. “Ancia, don’t leave me!” This little rabbit keeps chasing me.
182 Chapters
The Arcane Emperor
Rainer, a college student and an amateur Arcanist, sought to create a new spell far surpassing the magic of the few he inherited from his grandfather. Yet, the interference of an unknown event during the casting of his spell led him to be thrown through space and time. Leaving his sleepy dorms, he was transported to a mysterious new world! Where status screens were accepted as normal and class distinctions were quite clear. Leveling and achieving a class beyond a simple farmer or peddler was an affair of life and death, combined with years of hard training. Even the weakest Goblins were not the fodder that they should be, orcs filled bedtime stories in order to scare children into behaving, and a dragon? You might as well pack up and move to another country. He, however, enters this world with the rare and powerful class of the Arcanist. How will the recently ardent seeker of magic find greater heights, or will he land in deeper depths?
256 Chapters
The Spearmaster and the Black Cat
After a tear in reality pulls Kagari Shuya into a white room he discovers a futuristic interface for reincarnating in a different world. After looking through the different races and skills he unlocks a new race, Lucivault, a type of vampire with none of its characteristic weaknesses. All set to start his life in a new world, Shuya is confused to discover that he is enveloped in darkness. As it turns out something went wrong when he was transported and instead of appearing where he was supposed to, he appeared in an underground cave. Shuya faces untold dangers, runs for his life, before finding his way out of the underground world. After escaping he meets his Shishou and begins to learn to fight with a spear. There is also a cute black cat named Rollo.
462 Chapters
Clearing an Isekai with the Zero-Believers Goddess
“Your stats are lower than that of your average person.” Takatsuki Makoto was among the weakest otherworldlers of class 1-A! His classmates, who had cheat skills, were praised as heroes and sages. They just left! The Great Demon Lord is going to revive soon? I am a Mage Apprentice? Isn’t the balance way too bad? This damn Isekai is a tr*sh game! “Want to be my believer?”, the Goddess who asked me, had ZERO believers! Aah, this is bad…I don’t think I can clear this. The Goddess with zero believers is an incredible beauty, and she is telling me she is imprisoned somewhere and is waiting to be saved. My last and hardest mission is to save the Goddess. Clearing this Isekai that only has adversities. This is the story of the weakest mage.
364 Chapters
The Bounty Hunter
Vicious criminals, bloodthirsty monsters, wanted fugitives—if there’s a bounty on their heads, I will hunt them down. The other world I work in is brutal, and even though it's only a part-time job, I dream of the day I can leave it behind. I just hope my time there doesn’t change me more than it already has. I already carry enough regrets. Can I still live a normal life as a high school student in Japan while fighting and killing in a savage other world? Can I hide a secret that would shatter my peaceful life if exposed? After facing an unexpected crisis, I’m no longer sure. I’m a cold-hearted mercenary... so why am I stuck playing the hero?
138 Chapters
Chaos Online VR
Chaos Online is the world’s first truly "hardcore" VRMMORPG. With 75% pain conversion and ultra-realistic graphics, it offers an uncensored and brutal gaming experience. Many doubted anyone would play such an intense game—"Who wants to feel their skin burn from dragon fire?" they scoffed. Yet, millions joined on launch day. Fight. Suffer. Triumph. Welcome to Chaos Online.
74 Chapters
Naruto: The Wind Calamity
The MC transmigrates into Naruto world in the body of a civilian orphan. Fortunately, the transmigration resulted in chakra being unlocked for him. Follow the story of the MC as he grows in power and stabilizes himself into the world of ninjas and trains to be the strongest ninja. - - - What to expect : 1. Smart and consistent MC 2. Lots of training 3. Manipulative MC, who use the original plot 4. A lot of original arcs. 5. Plot will mostly stay the same (at least till Shippuden), but I won't repeat any scenes/dialogues that took place in the manga (as I'm assuming you've already read it). Warning: 1. The MC won't be OP for a long time. All his power would be gained via hard work and training over years (so if u want an OP MC right from the word go, this one ain't for you) 2. No Harem nor Romance 3. There will be a lot of ki**ing 4. The story will start slow. Quite a few of the initial chapters will be around training, orphanage and academy life, instead of directly becoming a Genin. 5. The MC is a careful, he won't put his life at risk unless there is no other choice. 6. There will be no Boruto plotline Disclaimer : I don't own Naruto or it's characters (except the original characters I create)
761 Chapters
The Divine Hunter
Luo Yi, a high school dropout in his original world, was transported into the world of the Witcher 3. Starting out as a weak farmer boy named Roy in the village of Kaer, Lower Posada, he was determined to grow stronger, no matter what it took. The first step toward becoming a legend was to kill. And his first kill was… a rooster. ‘You gain 1 EXP.’ Of course, Roy had his own cheat system like all the other isekai protagonists. His first step to becoming a legend started now…
637 Chapters
Wesley The Conqueror
Wesley Holt, the former crown prince, was cast out by his own father for lacking talent in sword and in magic. Forced to leave the palace and live in exile, Wesley sets out to find his true purpose beyond the palace walls. Along the way, he discovers talents he never knew he had, and a destiny bigger than he ever imagined. Follow Wesley as he conquers his own path to greatness.
69 Chapters
Reincarnated Monster
Names. To most people—and even to creatures both good and bad—they matter. They’re a big part of who they are. But for me, names don’t mean much, especially when you have the odd ability to reincarnate. And honestly, that’s the least of my worries. Between the life-or-death training I’ve been going through since I was a baby, and the fact that my current mother is a dragon, I’ve got bigger problems to deal with.
123 Chapters
Level 1 Strongest Sage
Saijō Haruto's life took an unexpected turn when he was forcibly reincarnated into a world of swords and sorcery by the Evil God. Cursed with a “Locked” Status that restricts him to the most basic level of magic, Haruto finds himself at a significant disadvantage in a realm where strength is gained through combat professions and magical skills. Despair seems unavoidable as Haruto faces the harsh reality of his curse. Yet, fate has a twist in store. Due to a divine oversight, Haruto is granted a boundless reservoir of magical energy, far surpassing anything the world has ever known. Follow the adventure of Haruto as he defies the constraints of his curse and rises to become the ultimate sage, transforming from the weakest of the weak to an unstoppable force in a world that underestimated him.
367 Chapters
Peak of the World
In a world where strength dictates fate, Fang, the last descendant of a once-honored family, is condemned to a life of ridicule and failure due to his inability to master martial arts. Orphaned and scorned, he clings to hope, fighting against a world that has long abandoned him. But when a mysterious meteor crashes into him, his life takes a dramatic turn, awakening dormant powers and unlocking ancient secrets. Now, guided by the spirits of forgotten masters, Fang must rise from the ashes and prove that true strength is born not just from might, but from resilience and heart.
66 Chapters
Quantum Cultivator
Johnny Stark, a genius with the highest IQ ever recorded, meets an unexpected end when a groundbreaking experiment goes wrong. But death isn’t the end—it's just the beginning of a new adventure. Johnny is transported to a world where power is everything and martial prowess determines one's place in society. In this new realm, Johnny isn’t alone. His A.I. assistant, LILY, is fused with his consciousness, creating a unique partnership that drives his journey. With LILY’s help, Johnny sets out to develop revolutionary cultivation techniques and invent martial arts never before seen. Witness his transformation from a brilliant outsider to a formidable force, striving to reach the peak of power and redefine what it means to be a true martial artist.
30 Chapters
Lumina's Isekai Story
Reborn in a world where magic is real, I find myself surrounded by strange yet familiar names - people, places, even the world itself. Is my memory playing tricks on me, or why is everything so familiar? No matter how mysterious it may be, one thing is clear: I've been given a second chance, and this time I'm diving headfirst into the wonders of magic. From mastering spells to exploring new lands, I'm ready to enjoy every moment of this extraordinary life!
64 Chapters
White Tiger Cultivator
A wandering spirit lost for millennia seizes the chance for a new life when he finds the body of a drowned prince. The spirit is in a new world of saints, magicians and immortals. With fragmented memories and a burning desire to reclaim what was stolen from him, the spirit embarks on a path of cultivation. His journey begins with a mysterious golden pearl and the awakening of a shocking power within it.
89 Chapters
Azuel
Azuel the demon, finally achieves his long-awaited revenge. Fulfilling his goal, he embraces his end, but fate had another plan for him. Reborn as Azrael with his memories of his past life and a new loving family, Azrael vows to grow stronger and rise to the top. Follow Azrael's journey from demon to legend in a tale of power, magic, and redemption!
31 Chapters
Adventure in Edenawe
Paul Silver’s quiet life is turned upside down when a mysterious voice, a blinding light, and a sudden headache transport him to Edenawe—a world straight out of his favorite fantasy novels. Now in a realm filled with magic, mythical creatures, and adventure, Paul must: Uncover why he was brought here and what it means for his future. Master new powers and face dangers that test his courage. Decide if he wants to return home or embrace his new life. With guidance from a 257-year-old magi named Jonathan, Paul’s journey is just beginning. In a world where fantasy becomes reality, can he find his place and make his own story?
21 Chapters
Arminius' Rise To Power
In an ancient era, Arminius reigned supreme over mankind, wielding magic that allowed him to crush armies and forge a vast domain. His power seemed unstoppable—until the martialists arrived. Outnumbering him with their sheer force, the martialists—though individually weaker than magicians—overwhelmed Arminius with their numbers. The onslaught of tens of thousands of martialists and countless mortal warriors proved too great for a single magician to withstand. But even in defeat, Arminius's magic granted him a rare gift: escape from the cycle of reincarnation. Fast forward eons, and the world he once knew has changed beyond recognition. Magicians are extinct, and the martialists have evolved their combat skills into divine powers that eclipse even Arminius's former might. Reborn as Andric in this new age, Arminius faces a world where magic is a mere whisper of the past and martial prowess reigns supreme. Driven by his ancient desire for power, he sets out to master these new martial techniques and reclaim his lost dominion. In a world where his magic is fading and his old rule is long forgotten, Arminius must adapt to this new order and rise to power once again. With ancient knowledge and newfound skills, he aims to challenge the gods themselves and restore his throne.
26 Chapters
I Am This Murim’s Crazy Bitch
I transmigrated into a female character in a wuxia game I’ve played for the first time. I don't know absolutely anything about Murim, though…
11 Chapters