15. SHICHIBUKAI

SHICHIBUKAI
The Shichibukai ("Seven Military Seas") are a seven well-known and ex-powerful pirates, who have chosen to ally themselves with the world government. They have chosen to leave their former crews, and ally themselves with the government in order to be able to do whatever they want. However, most of these pirates do not respect, or even like the government. They are hated amongst the pirates because they are considered "Government Dogs", but regardless of their title, they are still feared because of their reputation and powerful strength. Before becoming a Shichibukai most of these pirates had a large bounty, and quite the reputation.

HOW TO JOIN SHICHIBUKAI
Joining the Shichibukai is a real hard task actually, there's a ton of things you have to accomplish before you even try to sign up to become one. Firstly, you'd have to capture four pirates (pc/non pc), then complete ten missions that are actually typed out nice, and with effort, been in two site-wide events, your character has to have at least two level three/four techniques and finally your bounty has to exceed 100,000,000. Once you have completed the requirements you must leave your crew and go request an audience with the world government. There, they will test you in various obstacles, and you will need to participate in a battle to prove your skill. If the Shichibukai are filled, then you can challenge a member for their spot, if you win then you can take their position. However, a member can only be challenged once a month, good luck.

THE DUTIES OF SHICHIBUKAI
They do not offer open opposition to the rule of the World Government, but are not guaranteed to follow them either. They are allowed to only attack other pirates, and give up tenth of their loot, but being as they are pirates themselves they rarely follow that rule and keep the loot to themselves. They must also keep up their reputation, and remain undefeated. If they are defeated, and it is spread throughout the world they would be kicked out. The main reason Shichibukai are there is to intimidate the other pirates, and prevent them from becoming pirates, but if they lose a fight then the intimidation factor decreases. Without the world government's orders, they do not need to help the marines, only in the time of war would they fight by their side.

BENEFITS OF SHICHIBUKAI
Since they are now Shichibukai, their bounties are wiped clean, and they are basically given a new slate. Since they are no longer outlawed, they can start a legit business or just float around on their ship all day. They are also given access to resources otherwise deemed unavailable like Kairoseki equipment and the likes.

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