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Silver once again opened the testing gate, however this time he came from the inside. He has taken the advice of Gotoh and disabled his bat-ear transformation.

"Oh, you're finally out. Were you able to get their services?" Zebro asked.

"Yes, thank you for introducing me to them." Silver answered.

"It is no problem. It is my job to introduce the client after all." Zebro nodded to Silver. He still in doubt how a child had so much money, yet he has to work as a guard here. Maybe he has taken wrong turn at one point his life.

At this time a man came to Silver. "Good afternoon, I'm Marco Bartoli. I saw you came out from the Zoldyck's testing gate. I wonder if I could invite you for a meal?" Marco extended his hand to the kid for a hand shake.

Marco is a 45 year old man who wears an all black long coat with a red neckline that stretches to the chest. He is wearing black leather gloves on both hands and a black top hat with red band to complete the set.only his face is thr skin that can be seen. If you observe closer near his neck line, he has a distorted skin that resembles a burn skin.

"Hello, I'm Silver Uchiha. May I ask what for?" Silver took the offered hand and shook it.

"I am a treasure hunter. My partner and I are currently looking for helpers for our new treasure hunt. Seeing you came out from 'that' gate counts you as qualified on my books."

"Sure, I don't have anything planned at the moment." Silver agreed.

"Perfect, why don't we meet our would be group in the city."

An hour later, Marco and Silver meet up with 6 other people in a bar called Red Piano.

"You're finally here, Marco. And who's this kid?" Asked a woman who seemed to be the leader of the group.

"He's the helper I was able to find while loitering at the Zoldyck's gate." Marco replied nonchalantly.

"Isn't he a bit too young for our trip?" Rebuked the woman.

"Well, if you know he opened the third gate you would think otherwise." Marco urged.

"Third gate? That is indeed a feat. Still a bit too young for my taste. Well you can listen for now and decide if you want to join or not."

The group of 8 finally settled in private room within the restaurant and started eating. After a while the conversation started. "To begin with let's start with introduction. I am Marco Bartoli and my partner here is Lara Croft. We are both treasure hunters and decided to partner on this next treasure hunt. We will both co-lead this hunt. We reached out to you to extend our invite and cover more expertise during the trip. We have here Captain Jack Sparrow to man the ships. Bear Grylls our survivor specialist. Nellie Lovette our chef. Bradford Jace the trapmaster. Slade Wilson our hired gun and lastly Silver Uchiha our courier."

"Our goal this time is to find the lost 'Dagger of Xian'. We have found a clue to the key to enter the Catacomb of the talion that is recorded to be the last resting place of the Dragon Emperor. The Dragon Emperor is believed to be the last owner of the dagger, therefore the chances that the dagger is also in the Catacomb is high." Explained Marco.

"The Talion? Haven't heard of them before." Commented Nellie.

"The Talion is just a key, the Xian's however is a lost civilization for over 4,000 years ago. They are a great believer of a dragon god that also serves as their protector." Informed Lara.

Lara Croft is stunning woman wearing tight fitted blue tank top and a brown short with combat boots. A customized dessert eagle strapped on each thighs of hers. She has a long brown ponytail hair and wears sunglasses.

"This trip will probably take a few months to a year, as compensation we will pay you 1 Billion each and you can divide the 30% of any treasure we find along the way." Marco enticed the group.

"Including the Kid?" Asked Slade.

"Including the Kid, yes. I selected him for his strength as did we for all your strengths and knowledge. This is to avoid jealousy and also have everyone do their best to complete the hunt." Marco explained without impatience in his voice.

"Now those who wants to backdown can leave the restaurant." Marko asked the group while glancing at everyone on the table.

They waited for a while but no one wants to pass up this opportunity. "That is good then. Prepare your equipments and items. We meet here again in 1 week. For those who can read this, you may stay." Marko placed his hands in front and pointed his index finger to face each other as if expecting words to come out. "The rest may leave."

Knowing what is it about, Silver contemplated if he should use Gyo. He doesn't know anyone here other than the brief introduction and Bisky told him to use his appearance as a kid to lower the guard of others. In the end, he decided not to and asked and a confused manner. "What should we be reading?"

"Nothing, those who can't 'read it' may go." Answered Slade in straight manner without explaining and seemingly without care.

'Aren't you a little bit rude? Tsk... Wait till you learn that I already know how to use Nen.' Silver thought to himself. 'Should I even go? Why not? I don't have anything else to do.' He smiled and left.

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A.N. If you search for the names you'll get spoiled. If you already know the story, hope you enjoy my take on this.