Chapter 13

Currently, The carriage is traveling at the Wonder Garden.

It is the bridge that connects the Mast mansion to the HQ. It's also a nice place to relax and watch the greenie of the place.

But the carriage drives past the bridge and heads to the bustling building.

In front of the Hunter's Guild HQ was the platform. Surrounding it were the reporters and journalists, They were being settled by the staff of the Guild.

A huge crowd!

The carriage stops at the entrance and all the people there were restless.

*Snap* *Snap*

The carriage door was opened.

I came out and I was bombarded by the flash of their cameras. Lucky for me I am in formal attire, So I won't look like an idiot in front of these people.

It was interesting to walk in front of the guests while being showered by gazes and cameras taking pictures of me.

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What do you feel if you are looking down at a large number of people on a platform? Me? I felt satisfaction.

I've finally reached this stage! I had definitely left a mark in this world. The Guildmaster of the Hunters Guild.

Bounty hunters are everywhere in the area, Even our fresh recruits are there to watch the scene.

Aside from them, A bunch of Government officials is also here.

News reporters and cameramen are taking pictures of me. Video transponder snails are also used and are connected to monitors all over the world. It's almost like a press conference. Even the owner of the news coo is part of the audience.

This means that today's event is a big scoop that can even move the president of the World Economic Journal.

I can proudly say that I caught the attention of the world right now. My blue eyes scanned all the people gathering in front of me.

Holding a small transponder snail, I started to speak up.

"Hello everyone, I'm Shikage, the Kage Kage no Mi user and the ruler of shadow... First of all, I want to welcome everyone here especially you, Morgans. I look forward to extending our partnership." (Shikage)

"Kuwahaha! As if I could let this BIG NEWS pass from my grasp! Also, the feeling is mutual Shikage."

Morgans replied as he gestured me to continue talking. We do have a partnership, Our posting agencies are closely related to their work and the two would collaborate since we needed the information for the bounty posters and such.

"I have something to announce to every bounty hunter in the world... I am also a bounty hunter that is allied to the World Government. I know how unique I am and I plan to use this to help my fellow bounty hunters... Bounty hunting is hard. Pirates who have bounties in their head has always a crew member to back them up, While the Bounty hunters are either solo or a toxic group. Takedown one bounty, and the crew members of the target will hunt you down for revenge. Takedown enough, and you find yourself building a small army of enemies. I can imagine how hard it is to continue working as a solo without any support from any organization." (Shikage)

As I continue to say my piece, Some of the hunters in the area were wondering where would this go.

"That's why I have created the Hunters Guild as the base of operation for all the Bounty Hunters. I'm sure that some of you are victims of a crook Marine and were given less payment than the original price... I would do everything to punish that kind of Marine using my Authority... We will be your shadow that will protect you from being overwhelmed by the angry pirates! We would help you sustain your daily lives! We, Bounty hunters, have our own reasons to hunt pirates, which is the only thing that connects us! Leave everything to me and just hunt them!" (Shikage)

*Roar*

It seems I've succeeded in exciting them.

All the hunters were starting to shout, Even the staff and recruits of my Guild joins the shouting.

"Bring out the REQUEST BOARD!" (Shikage)

Then a scene that would cement my position as the ruler of shadow happens, The crowd saw my shadow expanded. And becomes a portal made with shadows.

A large request board emerges from the shadow! A board filled with wanted posters! After the board was fully exposed, my [Doppelman] set it beside the entrance and close to the platform.

When the crowd looks at the various posters, everyone gasped when they saw the number of bounties. At the top of the board are the bounties of the Yonkou and Supernovas.

It ranges from billions to millions! Making some of the hunters drool due to the amount promised in the poster.

"Listen! The Hunters Guild is posting every bounty poster there is. I even used my title to get the precious bounty poster of the Yonkou's... The amount may be intimidating but fear not! We must abide by Hunters creed. Always hunt if you know you can triumph. Do not take a death wish. I'm just posting it to remind you that pirates are treasures for us! Half a billion ฿ could no longer let you worry to have a living. We are greedy hunters!" (Shikage)

The excitement of the Bounty hunters in the scene was at its peak. Reporters are already doing their best to do an article while photographers are taking pictures of me and my [Doppelman]. And they got a good picture when I finally ended my announcement.

"All right, Hunters... It is time to hunt!" (Shikage)

Letting out a feral smirk, The picture for the headline has been decided.

After stepping down from the platform, The reporters rushes at me and started to ask many questions and such.

Fortunately, Kalifa seems experience with this and she handles the situation quickly. A bunch of our staff surrounded us and guided us to the HQ.

Blueno was the one who's busy after the speech. A bunch of recruits and bounty hunters rushes at him to register to the Guild. They are given a passbook of the Guild. The Hunter's creed is inside in it and their respective class rank. It will also be their license and their identification book.

For now, Everyone starts at E-rank and a physical examination would take place to know their capabilities. They would respectively be placed to their rank.

I tasked Kaku to take care of the Government officials for me, He does have a history with that colossal organization. Some of our recruits are people with bounties like the ex-baroque works, They are given a chance to be with our Guild and pardoned their crimes.

Although it was contradicting our mission, I was quite amused by the fact that they were the same as the CP9. Beaten by the Straw hat pirates. I don't know if I would pardon fugitives after them.

As for me, I was busy doing 1 on 1 interview with the reporters. It was awkward for me at first since this is a new experience for me. But I was gradually getting used to the rush and exposure that I was having.

After the reporters, It's the partners of the Hunter's Guild. The representative of the Doskoi panda congratulated us by giving us brand clothes and other custom clothes. I discussed with them the trade routes of their company. It is possible that it will be disrupted by the new age, pirates are being born in a rapid situation.

Then it was Morgan's turn. Kalifa joined me when I met with the bird-man. It is because Kalifa is also the head of the posting agency that is in charge of information in the Guild. We need to have a smooth and reliable exchange with the World Economy Journal.

"I must say, Shikage. You are one of a kind man. I never met someone who would gladly declare war against pirates. Kuwahahaha"

"Haha, I can do it because I have the WG behind me. I just worry about the time where they will revoke our title... So, I really hope I'll be strong enough to fend off a Yonkou in the future."

I let out a bitter smile, I still don't have a genuine force. That's why I'll train to the limit in this period of time. I'll be ready for anything when the Straw hats decided to jump back to the World again.

We continued to talk about various topics until it was nighttime. A fulfilling and tiring day it was. Morgan was given room to stay and rest for the night.

I helped Blueno and the staff arrange the files of all the Hunters and store them in our archives.

The Hunters Guild would be busy from now on due to the broadcast. Worldwide recruitment is going to take place soon.

By the way, the scene a while ago had already spread to every corner of the World!

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At the Water 7. The Rolling pirates are still here enjoying the life of an ordinary person. They would soon depart from this island and continue their voyage.

It's been three or more months since they got back their shadow. Right now, they're staying at the bar of the square-haired twins.

*Slam*

"Captai~~n!! look! isn't this Shika?!"

"Hmm?! Oh! You're right! But his eyes are different. is it really him?"

After Lola finish observing the picture of Shikage, She read the headlines and couldn't believe what she saw!

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At a certain island in the Grand Line.

A spooky castle is there. Three individuals are there at a dining table.

"Horohorohoro, My ghost had brought the latest news. Let's see if there's a report from Moria-sama."

"Oi, Ghost girl. I already told you, Moria's no longer here."

"Shut up shut up shut up!"

Two swordsmen shook their heads to the girl.

"T-this is... It's the boy you told me about!"

"Hm?"

A man with the eyes of a hawk stops drinking his wine. Curious about the news. He took a glance at it and he let out a smirk.

Another man with three swords couldn't help but be curious as to why that man looks like he's amused.

"Ho~"

He saw a familiar face in the newspaper and saw the headlines. He read it in awe and wonder where did he see him.

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At an island somewhere in the world.

"Damn it! That brat... how dare he flashily overtook my limelight! We have the same title!"

"Huh?! isn't that my former colleagues?! what are they doing there?"

"What're you talking about partner? Now then, Let's do something flashily today! Men! Ready yourselves!"

A man with a big red nose started to liven up the atmosphere.

While the man with hair that was styled as number 3 was still looking at the newspaper.

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At an Island in the New World!

The man reading today's news was in a bad mood. He kept reading the organization in the newspaper.

"fuffufuffu... Interesting! It's really interesting! hm... Would this threaten my trade in the underworld? Kohai, you've become an obstacle in my way!"

A vein in his started to pulsates, Indicating that the man with a feather coat is angry.

"Come to the New World, Kohai! I'll kill you right away."

A force that's invisible to the eyes came out of the man and crushes the room.

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At an island in the calm belt.

"Luffy~💕 Look, I've brought you food and stuff!"

"Hancock! it's nice to see you! Oohh! is that all for me?! Thank you~!"

"Aaaaaah~ did Luffy just proposed to me?!!"

Then something snaps the dream of the Snake empress. An old woman and old man couldn't help but shake their heads at the two.

After reprimanding the Snake empress, They all engaged in idle talks.

Then a Kuja pirate came to them bringing the latest news.

A man with black hair kept eating and saw the back page of the newspaper.

*Pfft*

He spitted out the food in his mouth due to how surprised he was.

"Baa-san! Let me see the back part!"

"Eh? alright."

The group saw the headline of the newspaper.

A very familiar face for the two of them.

"Huh?! It's Shikage! Isn't he?!"

"That's right, That's Shika-boy... I see... So he did become an important person."

"Oh! I forgot about him, He did save me back at the war. How did you know him, Hancock?"

Then the Snake empress told him everything she knew about Shikage. Although she knew it due to the debriefing she received from her advisors in her crew.

As for the old man, He looked at the boy's gaze and was sure that the world is going to be unpredictable.

A totally different power is joining the world balance! It will either bring peace or chaos!

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At an Island in the sky!

It is a bright and sunny day. A woman was busy cultivating the weather balls in the field. After taking a breather, She ended up receiving a newspaper from a news coo.

Even back at her crew, She's the only one who reads the newspaper to stay updated.

Then she immediately saw the face of someone who's becoming dear to her. She was quite surprised by the bombshell and quickly read the headlines.

"Hah... That guy didn't tell me he's loaded! Kyaa! another plus point for him... Anyway, To think Shika would be making waves in the world. He does look good in the paper... Eh?.. This is bad! Some bitch could snatch my man away from me! I need to do something!"

A bunch of old men saw the woman getting stressed about something.

"Prepare yourself! Shika! You won't get away from me!"

The woman resolved to herself and started to laugh creepily, The old men couldn't help but retreat from being frightened.

Our protagonist somehow got a chill in his spine.

(a/n: It is a comical scene, Nami could be sweet too.)

◇3rd person POV◇

The world was informed of what had transpired at the Hunters Guild HQ.

The ruler of shadows was in the headline! And the article stated as:

The greatest Bounty Hunter of this generation, Shikage!!

And the newspaper also talks about his organization. The Hunters Guild.

Making the Bounty hunters in the east blue, west blue, north blue, south blue, the first and second half of the Grand Line know about an organization that will be the center of bounty hunting.

Another thing to note is that the creator of the organization is just a young man. But you can't treat him like a normal boy. His achievements have already surpassed most of the bounty hunters and it is all stated in the news.

Starting from making a name at Saboady Archipelago, Taking down a Supernova, Helping the marines at the war of the best, having the Kage Kage no mi Ability!

And the most prominent thing he did is to defeat a Division commander of the Whitebeard pirates!

Although the government had already done the publication of his achievement, It was still refreshing to know what he has done.

And according to certain sources, Shikage is also an honorary warden of the Impel Down! The greatest prison in the world!

Making him on good terms with the Government and the Navy!

Again, After working in the Impel down for 2 months, His name resurfaced again and shook the world! Just like the pirates who are making waves in the New World.

The Ruler of Shadows is now part of the Worst Generation! But he's the only one carrying the generation to be better!

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