Desires of Men ~SEQUEL TO THE LIFE I LIVE~

The Return of A 'Friend'

'Captain Trafalgar Law of the Heart Pirate Crew,

Recents events have prompted Marine Officials to consider you for the vacant position of Shichibukai. This position has many requirements and rules attached, which must be followed at all times...'

"Blah, blah, blah...we get it. Captain has to listen to the government. Where do we go to receive the title?" Penguin asked, scanning the letter for any information. Shachi, who looked over his shoulder, snatched it out of his hand.

"Give me that. I'll find it." His eyes sped through the words. Penguin narrowed his eyes.

"We all know I'm the faster reader."

"Says who?" Shachi glanced up at his friend. Before anything more than their childish bickering happened, Casper quietly took the paper away while they weren't looking.

"Alright, lads. Let's calm it down a bit, yeah?" They looked to the cook, who had a stern expression on his face, and crossed their arms, refusing to look at one another.

"I'm still the faster reader..." Penguin muttered. Casper shot Shachi a look before he could retort.

Taking the letter from the mechanics, he left the mess deck in search of the captain. Law himself hadn't seen the letter yet, and Casper was keen to inform him of the expected news.

His steps quietly took him to the Captain's quarters, where he rapped gently against the door. A muffled 'Come in' reached his ears and he entered the room. Inside, Law was poring over another medical book. Four daggers lined up along the table didn't escape the cook's notice, and he sighed inaudibly.

"Thought you'd like to see this." Casper said, handing over the letter at Law's quizzical glance. Taking the letter, Law set down the mug of coffee he was drinking and looked it over.

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Captain Trafalgar Law of the Heart Pirate Crew,

Recent events have prompted Marine Officials to consider you for the vacant position of Shichibukai. This position has any requirements and rules attached, which must be followed at all times.

When informed, Shichibukai must meet at a designated gathering place, as per the Fleet Admiral's direction. Attendance is mandatory.

Tasks may be given freely and as the Fleet Admiral sees fit to distribute them. If you are assigned a task, completion is expected in a timely manner unless otherwise specified.

Shichibukai must abide by all laws of Safe Passage, as the duties of a Shichibukai may include transport of high-standing individuals within the Marine organization.

Under no circumstance are these rules to be broken. Failure to obey regulations will result in loss of title and immediate detainment with the possibility of being put to death.

After the position is accepted, any acquired bounty will be frozen and suspended. Any status holding you as a fugitive of law will also be suspended or terminated.

If you choose to accept this offered position, you must sign an agreement contract at the Plaza Marine Base before midnight of June 31st. If the contract has not been signed after the specified date and time, the offer will be retracted and no longer available.

Marine Headquarters'

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Law looked over the letter once more, memorizing each detail to the dot. Unbeknownst to him, a small smirk slowly took on his face, which the cook noticed. Finally, after he was satisfied that he knew all information from the letter, he put it down on his desk and stood.