Chapter 22

(a/n: Just know that I am trying to give you all diabetes, I am trying to make a sweet scene, I wonder if I can do it without making my OC simp.)

At the entrance of the Bathhouse, All of us assembled first before walking towards the Hunters Guild main building. All of our clothes are the same, It was a yukata. Except for the swordsmen who have their swords.

The rest of the group is ahead of us by three steps. Nami and I are behind them.

We were given space which is quite nice of them. But I can see them looking at us and their grins.

(Urgh... At least they're considerate for us.) (Shikage)

I turn my head to look at the woman beside me. She really resembles her image in the Divine book. Oh... It is her. Need to start the conversation.

"So... How's the bathhouse, Nami?" (Shikage)

I can hear her giggle. How cute~

Her hair is already long like her current hair in the Divine book, And she tied it in a ponytail. That's why I can see her nape and it's erotic~

"It's quite nice... Relaxing and it was fun talking with the others." (Nami)

"Heh~ I wonder what's the topic of the talk." (Shikage)

I only said it quietly but Nami heard it.

She turned red and murmurs in a low voice.

"About you..." (Nami)

"Huh? I didn't hear it." (Shikage)

Nami's face was red all the way to her ears, So Nami can be shy~

"No! Nothing you should know of!" (Nami)

She suddenly becomes aggressive and started to stomp her way to catch up with the group. How cute~

"Wait! Nami~! Don't be in a hurry." (Shikage)

I also hurried up to catch up. And we all moved to our destination.

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As I said, Lots of events happened in these three months...

Zoro, Mihawk, Perona, and Raiden are here in Thriller Bark to have a vacation and to make sure Raiden is back to the Guild.

Raiden's training is already done. This kid is really incompatible with the swordsmanship of Mihawk-san. But Raiden is really talented in sword drawing, Making him heavily specialized in Iai-style.

Now, It's all depending on how Raiden will continue to get stronger.

They would return soon to Kuraigana Island. Zoro's training isn't finished yet.

The same could be said to Nami, Currently, The Thriller Bark is exposed right now because we're directly below the Sky Island, Weatheria. We were staying in this place for three days already.

If it wasn't for Nami, the Thriller Bark would remain untraceable and invisible. Tomorrow, The Island Ship would sail again and disappear while the Weatheria would drift with the winds.

The Grandpa's at the sky had already taught Nami all about the studies regarding the weather conditions in the New World. And I already compensated them for teaching my lady by exchanging information with them.

They all wanted information on all sorts of weather in the world. And since the Guild is spread out, We easily have this kind of information.

Also, I was the one to change Nami's plan to stay at Weatheria until the promised 2 years meet-up of the Straw hats.

I'll be the one to train her for the next 6 months. Actually, It's not me. But my power will.

Right now, the pirate, Cat Burglar Nami is staying on the HQ of the Hunters Guild.

Originally, It's unthinkable that a pirate would stay in a lair of bounty hunters. But it is different if that pirate is the partner of the Guildmaster.

"Good day, Miss!"

"You're so beautiful, Miss!"

"Kyaa~! So romantic!"

Nami was surrounded by the townspeople on our way to the HQ. She's not good at dealing with this stuff and I know it because of her red face.

It's kinda my fault that it becomes like this. It all happened when Nami arrived here using the transportation of Weatheria. And It landed on the town of Shadowfen, so everyone there saw my actions of being a gentleman to Nami. Which leads to the rumors and the kind acceptance for her.

The ladies beside Nami supported her and we safely passed the town. I also ignored the men who are grinning at me. They're just jealous of me.

After entering the HQ, We quickly disbanded and return to our rooms. Sadly, Nami didn't share a room with me yet since she preferred for us to know each other first.

"Raiden, How's the katana? Are you used to it now?" (Shikage)

Raiden is with me in the room, I wanted to know his status with the katana.

"Nyahaha, Raiu is so good! With this, I can zip zap and brrrr the bad guys easily." (Raiden)

As expected of the 14 years old, He is still a child. Anyways, I'm glad that Raiu is compatible with him. To think that the katana could be coated with electricity is really helpful to the white cat mink.

Oh, by the way, The katana is almost his size. So, Raiden has a large katana at his back.

"I see, Tomorrow, You'll be training together with Nami. It's time for you to master your own DF. Mihawk-san had already entrusted you to me." (Shikage)

"Yahoo~ I can't wait... Nami-oneechan always respond to the Garachu~" (Raiden)

Okay, You're doom kid. I'll be 10x more strict tomorrow at the training.

I watched Raiden left while skipping. Let's see if you can stay like that tomorrow.

Hah...

For now, Let's take it easy. I've already finished the intense training. I've done all sorts of things I can think of to be stronger.

I'll be training lightly and polishing my strength for the next 6 months.

◇1 month later◇

*swoosh*

*clank*

Two individuals are being watched by the onlookers at the training grounds.

It was a spar between a male with black hair and a female with orange hair.

"Nice fighto~ Miss!"

"Oooh~ You're so cool, Miss!"

"Take him down, Miss!"

The orange-haired lady couldn't take it any longer and snap at the audience.

"SHUT UP~! I can't concentrate!"

""""We are sorry!""""

All the audience was synchronized.

And then...

*Silence*

The black-haired young man also stops the sparring and broke the silence with his laugh.

"Hahahaha! Nami, Wanna take a break?"

"... Ah, Okay."

The audience dispersed after seeing that the sparring is done. They still greeted the lady while being scolded.

◇Shikage POV◇

These guys, why are they happy being shouted at by Nami?

Well, It looks like Nami is already used to dealing with them.

It's been 1 month since she started living here in Thriller Bark.

I can see her messing around with her weapon. A staff-like weapon that can control the weather, How cool is that.

"Shika, It's about time the shadow pill would end." (Nami)

"Hm? Oh, alright. Here's the next pill." (Shikage)

Nami received a pill case from me.

Then, we waited for the shadow to come out of her.

"Argh... I can't get used to this. It's creepy." (Nami)

I controlled the shadow that was previously absorbed by Nami. It came back and transform from a human shape shadow to a ball made of shadow.

This shadow was an individual who's a master at using the staff.

"Take the new one... And feel how it is to use the staff." (Shikage)

As I finished moving the shadow pill to a new pill case, Nami absorbed another shadow pill and received the skills of another master who's proficient at using staff.

*woosh*

"Neh, Shika... How is it possible that I can do the things that the shadow knows." (Nami)

Nami continues to swing her staff while experiencing the shadow's abilities.

That's also my question, Nami. Ever since I started using [Spectral Theif] to get stronger, I always questioned it.

"... I'm still looking for the answer... One day, I'll know what it is then I can tell it to you." (Shikage)

I am observing Nami's training. Her orange hair is wildly swinging around to match her nimble movements. Her beautiful brown eyes are so focused with the intent of getting stronger.

I am completely entranced by this.

(How beautiful...) (Shikage)

"Oi, stop drooling. Board meeting!"

*Jolt*

"Hiaaah, that scared me! Lily! Don't sneak around using your ability!" (Shikage)

Something pinched my cheeks and I was surprised to see that it's Lily.

"Eh? If you weren't distracted, You would surely sense me." (Lily)

That's right, I would've sensed her even if she's invisible. Nami was just that beautiful to have my full attention.

"Lily! You're here." (Nami)

"Hey, Nami. Practicing hard huh? Good luck." (Lily)

What's this, why is Nami blushing? Damn it, Lily, you already have a harem on your sub-team. Tch.

"By the way, Nami, I'll borrow this idiot for now. Is that okay?" (Lily)

"Sure, Go ahead." (Nami)

I stood up and calmly arranged myself. There's a meeting in the conference room.

"See you later, Nami. Get familiar with using the staff, okay?" (Shikage)

"Geez, I'm not a kid. I'm older than you! But... Take care of yourself, okay? I'll be waiting." (Nami)

Nami said this while fidgeting.

Cute~ How can you flash me with that smile, It's making me stay here.

Lily notices this and proceeds to drag me away from the training grounds.

Nami giggled and waved at us. Let's finish this meeting fast!

Soon, We entered the conference room. Some familiar faces are already seated in their own seats. They all turned to me when I arrived. Lily also took a seat for herself.

Then I took the seat at the head of the table and looked around the room. There were monitors placed on the vacant seats.

*Kacha*

Again, Familiar faces could be seen on these monitors. These hunters are stationed at their own territory or residence. Only those who reside in Thriller Bark are seated in the room.

These people in the meeting are the teams and hunters that become the core of the Hunters Guild.

"Let's start the meeting." (Shikage)

Everyone agreed. Including the members who are away from the HQ.

"Alright then. First, We will hear the reports of the hunters in the Blue seas." (Kalifa)

My secretary is the one who's organizing the meeting. She's really competent, I also heard about her blooming love story with the Giraffe guy. I'm glad for her.

*Static*

"Etto... We are the duo hunters of the East Blue, Pirate-hunters. I am Yosaku. D-rank of the Hunters Guild. We are currently hunting the Krieg pirate group."

How nostalgic, I have read the early part of the Divine book and learn the names of the bounty hunters that idolize Zoro.

Now, They are the top dogs at East Blue. They were chosen to be the representative of all the hunters in that region and join us here in the meeting.

"Hahaha, as usual, The weakest sea is East Blue. Their strongest is only a D-rank... But we, the Mafia hunters are in different leagues with them. We are the best in West Blue. And has a lot of D-ranks and a few C-ranks in our team. We are now hunting the remnants of the Fire tank pirates here."

There were a lot of men that wear a suit in the screen. And what an unlikeable man.

There's no way you won't have any kinds of bad apples in an organization. There's always a bunch of rotten goods in the sack.

"Ehem... As for the North Blue, It's the mortal enemy of the Germa 66, the self-proclaimed Sora the hunter! A C-rank hunter! I'm hunting for the accursed Germa 66!"

A man cosplaying the hero of the comic book of the World Economic Journal is doing some funny poses on the screen.

Ooh, A solo hunter. How nice~ Also, why did he introduce himself like that. Anyway, I'll take note of him.

"Unfortunately, The hunter in the South Blue can't be contacted right now. Thanks for the report everyone." (Kalifa)

For now, These teams and hunters are the best in their respected seas.

East Blue = Pirate-hunters

West Blue = Mafia hunters

North Blue = Sora the hunter

South Blue = I heard that the hunter is on a hunt.

"Then it's our turn now... We are the hunters that receive the pirates who just arrived at the Grand Line. It is the team, Spiders Cafe, and our sub-teams. We are doing our best to expand to the first islands in the Grand Line."

I can see a man with sunglasses on the screen. It's the man who ate the Bomu Bomu no Mi. The Bombman is a C-rank. And also his colleagues.

Their base of operations is at Whiskey Peak. I'm quite worried if they would separate from us but it looks like they really need my title.

"Oi Oi, You're acting quite cocky. The Guild still has us, The Pack, We are the elites in this Guild. We are hunting pirates in the middle of the Grand Line." (Jabra)

"Chapapa, Don't take all the credit for yourself." (Fukurou)

"Just like he said. What a disgrace." (Kaku)

The former CP9 agents have their own teams, Including Kalifa and Blueno. Meaning that they are C-ranks except for Kaku who's at B-rank.

They're most active in the middle part of Paradise like the Island in Jaya, Alabasta, Water 7, and more. In terms of the pirates captured, These former agents are in the lead.

Well, Kalifa and Blueno's team are more like the staff of the Guild.

"Yare yare, What an unsightly man... Kalifa. My team, the Amazones, are pursuing the group of rap*ist and will kill them for the sake of the victims. We need info about them." (Lily)

Oh dear, They messed with the wrong targets this time. The Amazones consist of female hunters pursuing male bounties. This is the Sub-team that Lily created. She's managing it if we are not on a hunt.

These are the teams that are stationed at Paradise. These teams and the hunters in the Grand Line made Paradise stable.

"I understand, We'll support you on your hunt, Lily... Next is the Guild hub at Fish-man Island and we'll continue to the New World." (Kalifa)

"I want to hear the situation there." (Shikage)

And so, the teams mentioned started their report.

"We are called as the 'Predators'. Hyouzou-san is away right now. We are currently experiencing some strange things. There weren't any visits of pirates here in Fish-man Island."

I can see the monitor, Inside of it is the video of the Fishman. Oh, Hyouzou is now at B-rank. After learning the world, He returned to his Island. I do hope he won't be an enemy.

The report was a bit troubling, It seems that the Divine book's plot is starting.

"Guildmaster, Please update the list of the Impel Down escapees. I have caught another one. Dededede~"

This solo hunter is one of the best and crafty hunters in the Guild. It's Jean Ango. He mainly specializes in capturing the prisoners who escaped the Impel down. He's good and has the rank of B-rank.

"Ararara, I remember the days when I used to this back in the Marines. Your organization isn't bad, Shadow hunter."

Finally, There's now another protector of the Guild. Although he's still Independent, He's now enacting his own sense of justice. Saving the lives of citizens from violence. There's a lot of news regarding him in the New World. And the WG couldn't do anything since he's a hunter. Yes, He's with the Guild now. He also has a rank like me, an A-rank.

"I'll join you soon there, Kuzan." (Shikage)

"Well well, you better be. Blackbeard is preparing for something." (Kuzan)

I'll investigate it soon.

"So, We are last? Well, I don't care. The team 'Unity' and its sub-team are spreading wide in the New World. A lot of races are mixed in the team. It seems that the tontatta tribe is experiencing cruelty from your colleague, Guildmaster. His name is Doflamingo."

This team was the most unique team I've ever known. To think that we all could coexist by hunting pirates, I'm really amazed. The head of this team is the giant warrior, Hajrudin. A side character in the future.

And this is all the core members of the Guild.

I am now preparing for the lack of support of the WG in the future!

And then We all discussed the War and the overall situation of the Guild.

It was stressful but it was fulfilling to know that there's a hunter in every place in the world.

Oh, by the way! Mihawk-san is an A-rank too. He's also an independent hunter and uses the organization as his way to past time. How manly!

Anyways, There's someone I really need to recruit in the New World.

I need a doctor that can restore the humanity of my zombies like Cindry.

I need Marco and his flame of restoration!!

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(a/n: The shadow pills can be used as the energy steroids that the fishman like Hordy uses. It is the main supply of the Guild to the bounty hunters to let them hunt bigger prey. Although their Willpower is the only one limiting them to absorb few shadows.)

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