Chapter 16 (3D2Y)

I dashed right away to the cage that holds the girls.

And just when I reached it, The rumbling started!

*Boom Boom Boom*

"We have a problem, World! A fleet of the Navy ships is here!"

"Navy?!"

The sound of cannonballs exploding rang outside. The cell that holds the sisters were dropped to the ground. I quickly recovered and went to open the cell.

A blast of wind came from the shockwaves of the fight.

Luffy lunges at World to distract him while I did my job.

On the other hand, Raiden keeps his hand in his sword's grip to prepare in joining the fight.

The two big ladies were bewildered when I reach out for them.

"Who're you?"

"Now's not the time for that! Let's go!" (Shikage)

After confirming their safe, We were out and were ready to go back to the ship.

I turned around and saw Luffy.

"I got them!" (Shikage)

"Ou! I'll count on you! I'm going to beat this guy!"

"Damn you, Shadow hunter... The mission failed... Fine, I'm gonna fight you as you wish! Straw hat!"

And so, We left the place and ran towards the ship. It's only us who are running. The sisters and a shadowless boy.

Raiden wanted to see Luffy's battle and I know that he can handle himself.

Well, There's also my shadow there to protect him in case something happened.

"Mari! Sonia! Are you okay?.. Who're you?!"

""Anee-sama!""

Ugh, What's with these women.

We ran into the Pirate Empress, and her clothes were in tatters. Some of her skin is exposed.

I raised my thumb and opened my mouth.

"Hancock-senpai, I know that I changed a bit. I just hit my growth potential. But It's me! You know, The Kage Kage no mi ability user?"

"Oh? So, It's just you... Anyway! Are you okay my sisters?"

"We're okay, Anee-sama. Luffy is fighting World right now."

"That's right, This man also saved us from that horrible cage."

*Sigh*

I'm still like a normal boy for Hancock-senpai. The sisters told her what happened back there. She was really worried for Luffy.

As she prepared to go to the battle, She turned around and looks into my eye.

"I suppose I'm wrong about you. Thank you for saving my sisters... Please take care of them. Shikage."

"Eh?.. Hiyaa~ If you're serious like that, I just don't know what to do Hancock-senpai." (Shikage)

I was fidgeting and rubbing the back of my head.

It caught me off-guard when my senpai suddenly treats me like an equal.

"Tch. I wasted my time, I wonder if Luffy's okay... Sisters, Follow him to ship. I'll be back with Luffy."

*Sniff*

Senpai, Why do you have to show it if you're that annoyed?

Well, I'm happy she treated me as an equal even if it is just a moment. Of course, I did grow up as a man.

Then she chased after Luffy and left us.

We also moved towards the ship. As we reached the exit, The amazons quickly boarded the Kuja's ship. We're at the backside of the Huge ship.

My Black Pearl was joining the Navy's Warship at firing.

"Young man! Where you going?!"

Elder Nyon was at the ship's rail and asked me.

My job to escort them was done. It's time to be a hunter.

But the grandma was surprised that my left eye is turning into a dark shadow. And smoky shadows are gathering in my lower body.

"Don't worry, Grandma. Luffy and Hancock-senpai are retreating right now... Then, See ya~ [Substitute]" (Shikage)

The dark shadow consumed me and transfer me back to the room of the battle.

Raiden just glanced at me and then continued to stalk the prey.

"Yo, Did I miss something?" (Shikage)

"Shhh. That guy won't last long. Are you ready Shika-niichan?" (Raiden)

"Wait... What's he doing with that giant Cannon?" (Shikage)

That's right, there is a giant Cannon aimed at my Black Pearl and the Navy!

Damn it! Should I move now?

Raiden and I nodded to each other, It's time to end this before this huge ship would sink.

Then something happened that totally blew our minds. The giant Cannon fired a giant cannonball and it transforms into a humongous cannonball!

"Nya?!"

"What the hell?!"(Shikage)

Oh! Shit! My ship!

I instantly used [Soru] and catches up to World and his brother.

And before I took a step towards the humongous cannonball, something shocking happened again.

*Shing*

That cannonball was sliced!

*Kaboom!*

And a massive explosion came right after it!

The blast of the shockwave hit us. I braced myself from the impact.

Shortly after, the blast is done. And so does the story of these two in front of me.

(It must be Mihawk-senpai, It's been a long time since we met. I'll visit him after I'm done here.) (Shikage)

*swish*

Someone drops beside me. Looking at it, It's Raiden. His eyes were sparkling.

Hmm... Is it a Swordsman thing? I guess Mihawk-senpai would have two visitors soon.

"Nyahaha, That was amazing! Shika-niichan!" (Raiden)

"Yeah, Look! That's the guy that did it." (Shikage)

I pointed to the man who just landed on the huge ship.

Yep, It's really is Mihawk-senpai.

He's much far in front of us. But I'm sure he saw us. Or he was just focused on World.

*Zoom*

Something passed me.

Eh? Raiden? Oh shit.

The kid was charging to the Shichibukai. But there wasn't any malice intended in it that's why Mihawk noticed it too late and was embraced in the head by Raiden.

"Nyahaha! That was so cool! Shishou!" (Raiden)

Mihawk was never in a situation where he couldn't breathe due to a kid. He quickly tries to get off the kid from his head.

*Puwah*

Mihawk was finally released from Raiden's hug. And he greedily took in a lot of air.

Then he looks at the kid bizarrely. Looking at the sparkling eyes of the kid, he sweatdropped.

Meanwhile, I heard the talk of the two brothers. They were planning to stay in the sinking ship. It won't be long until it explodes due to the bombardment of a certain magma man.

Then I creep up into the two of them. Sure enough, They were surprised.

"I'm sorry, But if you're going to die, Why not help me by leaving your head!" (Shikage)

The two brothers couldn't even react. But they surely saw my eyes. Blue eyes that were supposed to be filled with light were nowhere to be seen. It's just dark and cold blue eyes staring at the two.

I pulled out my dagger! It was the same dagger that I used to kill the side characters in my Shikadiary. I even named it Shadowfall. A weapon that devours characters!

I [Imbued] my Haki to my precious dagger and sliced their head!

*Squish*

Red blood splattered onto my face. I kept my eyes open as I silently watched the brother's final moment before devouring their bodies with my shadow.

Storing their corpses for future use. This guy had an interesting epithet, I'll help it become reality.

I pulled out a piece of cloth from the shadow and cleaned my dagger. I learned how to treat my Shadowfall with care. Weapons last longer if you clean off foreign substances like blood after being used.

It also has my Haki. Making it stronger and spotless!

Then I looked for the heads and spotted them. I slowly walked towards it.

The lifeless eyes still had the expression of shock in them, They surely didn't expect me to end them right there.

At first, I wanted to just capture them. But when I saw the ability of the Moa Moa no Mi, I decided to take it back with me. The head is just the confirmation that my hunt is a success.

A sack of fruits is already prepared in the Black Pearl. I hope that the DF will reincarnate there.

I'm not a good person. I'm just following my royal road:

An eye for an eye, evil for evil!

After covering the heads with the same cloth, I flew away using [Geppou].

And then!

*Kaboom!*

The huge ship exploded!

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The Fleet admiral Sakazuki watch as the huge ship burst into flames. He also took a glance at the unique ship on their front.

A merchant vessel with a unique flag. His men have already told him that it's the ship of a Shichibukai. If it had hoisted a pirate flag, He would've wanted to burn it just like that huge ship.

"Men! We're done here. Report it to everyone! That the World Destroyer is dead."

They were already preparing to go back to their new base of operations in the New World.

*Thud*

They didn't expect a man to drop in their warship from the sky.

Sakazuki came to face the man who had singlehandedly stabilized a part of the Grand Line without using Justice!

He chose to ignore him and simply ordered his men.

Not knowing that this pissed the man.

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"Tch"

I clicked my tongue due to anger. This damn dog.

"Oi... Magma man. I want a word with you!" (Shikage)

*Gasps*

The lesser rank marines were shocked. They can't believe that I'm picking a fight with the highest-ranked marine.

Although it was still soon to fight the top fighters in this world, I knew I can handle myself in a fight with them. I'm on the verge of unlocking the dormant power inside me and was close to grasping the advanced use of observation Haki.

I wouldn't want to be looked down on by anyone!

"Hmm?! What'd you say, Kid!"

A blazing heat was starting to build up. I can already feel the heat.

"I said, I want a word with you... My hunt was successful, Where's the reward?" (Shikage)

*Thud*

Something drops to the deck of the warship and rolls around.

Sakazuki and the other marines watch as the cloth that's covering the head was removed. They were surprised again since this head belongs to the pirate, Brynndi World.

"You see, I just wanted to get the bounty on his head." (Shikage)

"Argh... Shadow hunter, Shikage... I'll remember this! Someone! Confirm his kill. And help him get his reward."

"Yes, Sir!"

Now that's more like it.

The Marines became busy after taking the head. They documented my hunt and told me to wait until they were in a government building to comply with the amount.

It seems that the marines are used to this kind of procedure since it was done quickly.

I told them to sent the money to my mansion and I prefer to roam around the sea first.

My residence is known to the public and they agreed. But I didn't saw the hot-headed admiral anymore. What an unlikeable guy. I kinda like the chill guy more.

After finishing everything on the warship, I left using [Geppou] and boarded my ship.

The Black Pearl had visitors, It is an annoyed ghost girl and a badass swordsman.

"So It's you huh?! What'd you do with Moria!!"

A screaming and a floating pink-haired girl was charging at me.

So it's Perona huh?! I didn't forget about her, I am also a victim of her back when I was hiding in the dark and gloomy forest.

(... Should I kill her?) (Shikage)

My eyes that are naturally filled with neutrality suddenly became cold because of a thought that entered my mind.

And it seems that Mihawk sensed something wrong and shielded the pink-haired girl.

"Young man... Calm down your rage. I don't know what history you guys have but it's all in the past."

A bit of time passed until I recovered. My eyes gradually turned back to their neutrality state.

"Phew... You're right, Mihawk-senpai, I am already done being the victim. Oh, By the way, Welcome to my ship!" (Shikage)

"Ummu... Good. It's a nice vessel." (Mihawk)

And so, I guided both of them and tour the Black Pearl.

About Perona, We decided to never talk about the problem anymore. I knew that she had already accepted Moria's fate.

But the feelings of that girl are something that I can't relate to. After I showed her the corpse of Kumashi, she immediately became friendly to me.

Girl, What are you doing?!

It looks like she really likes the creepy cute zombies that the late Hogback made for her.

I remembered the surprise zombies in the freezer. She would like it very much.

"Horohorohoro, please? please? C'mon Shika~ Animate Kumashi for me." (Perona)

"Ahhh, Annoying! Fine! But you should join our Guild. That's my condition." (Shikage)

Persona's ability is so strong. I may require it to capture the shadows after she dealt with the negative pirates.

Perona agreed and we made a deal.

Meanwhile, Raiden and Mihawk were in a serious conversation. Well, It's a one-sided conversation.

Mihawk was explaining that he doesn't make disciples and such.

But the kid didn't hear it and still calls him his master.

Soon, The time for them to depart came. Raiden was visibly sad since Mihawk didn't take him.

Perona felt a jolt in her heart after looking at the teary eyes of Raiden. She persuaded him to take care of the child so Mihawk doesn't need to babysit Raiden.

"Hah... I understand. Kid! You better not do it half-heartedly..."

"Really Shishou?! Yahoooo~!! Perona-neechan, thank you!" (Raiden)

"Awuuu~"

I thought something hit Perona since she was gasping for air.

A chill went on my back when I imagined something horrifying.

You better not do something funny! Ghost Girl!

It looks like we're going to be separated huh. As his self-proclaimed Older brother, I should give him a gift. And I have the perfect thing for him.

I went to Raiden's side and crouched down to have an eye to eye contact.

"Raiden! Be strong under Mihawk-senpai. We're the Shadow Gear and we'll hunt some stronger preys soon! Also, This is my gift. You know the ability that made that cannonball? It's yours now." (Shikage)

I gave him a DF. I'm so lucky that the fruit reincarnated in this ship.

"Nya?! That's awesome!.. Nyahaha. I'll be back, Shika-niichan." (Raiden)

And so, they boarded the boat and sails to their home.

The crew and I waved to the drifting boat of Mihawk. I can see his annoyed look since it was crowded in there. If it wasn't for Persona's ability to levitate, The boat would've been overloaded.

I guess the team Shadow Gear is on hiatus.

"Men! Let's set sail to the Fishman Island!" (Shikage)

"""""Aye, sir!""""

Fishman Island, Here we go~!

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