Shuunya got up and freshened himself up. He got ready and walked down the streets of Dressrosa. He saw a drastic change in the city, a lot of people walking around the streets. No empty space left for hawkers. Armed men gearing for the upcoming yearly tournament. Crowded areas around the colosseum visible from even far away.
He saw excitement, intrigue, nervousness but more importantly, the smiles almost overflowing, from children to adults, from merchants to participants.
I don't have any more doubts about what I want to do in the future.
He stopped walking and looked around the street. He slowly raised his head to look at the bright blue sky and slowly smiled softly. But soon his smile turned to seriousness and gloom.
Although everything looks to be on track, this is only relative to what I know. There are more troubles that will surface as the event goes on. I sense greed in some gazes, they need a strong deterrent.
There will be people eyes the colosseum after the tournament, but that is a problem for later. For now I have to focus on making thing work. The success of this festival will determine my future actions.
Shuunya has taken care of most of the things in advance. He has rigorously trained the King's Gourd to be able to handle miscellaneous pirates in New World by using their numbers to their advantage. They have gotten strong too, with the 'Al's New Body Training Method', however there is one among them that stood out. Kyros.
I still have a slight regret for not bringing him under my command. He even so far as to join the king's gourd just to avoid me, however his expression when he found out that I was the Trainer was priceless.
Shuunya smiled and then shook his head again. He has to make more preparations for this event. Its the first yearly event since the radical change, and it has quite a significance. Although it is difficult, since the New World is chaotic and roger, edward and shiki cause chaos every once in a while, the Fat Pigs could still attend the event if the world government attaches a significant importance to this.
I need a deterrent to both the merchants and the Fat Pigs, if they attend, since I cannot use force on both of them. Maybe I can spread rumors about Whitebeard's involvement, since I have his favor.
Shuunya knew that once the popularity of this event increases after its success, there will be copies of it in many places around the world. So he need a talent who will keep this the best, and he has a candidate for that.
"Dondora, have you found the person I am looking for?"
"We have not located him yet. Saboady Archipelago is huge and we didn't have enough development time to reach there. However, since this was rated as prime focus task, we can cover a lot of it."
"Send another addon to the task. Increase the search area to the maximum, and change the description to - 'Suspect may or may not have left his house. His mother is an alcoholic, and he has tendency to fall into crime after escaping, Suspect may have turned 12 years old by now.' Now, off you go."
The people around Shuunya looked at him weirdly, as he talked to himself and kept some distance away from him. However Shuunya knew his orders were implemented since he felt a light weight lift off his right shoulder.
Dwarves are getting really good at this. Even with the Observation Haki I awakened, its harder to track them. Probably because its still weak, or since I left it at Auto to Al.
Not only will I get some one with terrifying potential to be a business acumen, but also a talented singer. Its a double win for me. He should be willing to work for me if I offer him a chance to sing to the entire world.
"Latest trends. Latest trends of clothes. From North sea to South sea. From East sea to West sea. From Grand Line to New World. We bring you fashion from every where, now at a discount for tournament."
I got to note that down, this is talent. Al, record his appearance for me, and remind me to meet him later.
"Yes"
"Freshly Baked Pastries, Freshly cooked crackers, a packet for a 1000 baileys. Come get yours while its hot."
I have to go to the headquarters as soon as possible. Although those I hired could do some things, I still have to do the most. Moreover , I still don't trust them.
"Bwahaha, These crackers are better than Sengoku's"
. . . Wtf?
Shuunya turned around sharply to look at he man speaking. The man was sitting at the stall munching on some crackers. He has black hair covered by a Dog hat, muscular back draped with a cloak with justice written on it.
It took him about 5 seconds to understand what has happened. He immediately turned away to avoid being noticed.
. . Al, Why didn't you inform me?
"The individual does not show any strong malice towards the event in general, and by your orders, is not worth noticing"
Notify me about any individuals I would consider very strong once they enter the range
"Noted"
Damn, that was a mistake. I was too influenced by Great sage and forgot about my situation. Alright, last time, I need to consider all the factors from now on, no matter how small or distant they are. But Garp attending is okay, it could play as an introduction to navy. Anyway lets head bac-
"Strong individuals noted near the Colosseum"
Yeah, I guess it won't be so peaceful. Now I know why Garp is here. Another nuisance to take care of. I need to plan some precautions fo-
Thump-
"Hey brother, You've been observing me for a long time. Do you want some Crackers or something?"
Aw No. I turned just because I don't want to be noticed. Why does he think I am observing him?
"It is because on orders of the host, I have been using Observation haki always whenever I notice a strong. Based on your memory, it seems he thinks you are focusing on him."
. . Again, I have to be more careful when ordering Al. Now probably even Roger knows.
"What are you gawking around when I am talking to you. You lost your brain or what?"
"No No, I was just shocked to see the Marine Hero, thats all"
New command, Al. Use thought acceleration whenever you judge I am 'not safe' or whenever I am in battle or whenever I am talking to you. I've not been using it much since its straining but, I need to.
"Noted"
Garp picked his nose and said, "Is that so, whatever. If you see the dangerous pirate Gol D. Roger, inform me. I am currently on duty to find him."
". . You are eating crackers here instead of searching for a dangerous pirate?"
"What's that? I was just asking the vendor if he has seen roger, don't slander me."
Garp then sat down again and waved his hand to tell shuunya to leave. But shuunya didn't leave and just stood there.
They just stared at each other for a couple seconds before Shuunya just turned around and started walking away saying
". . Anyway, if you want to find roger, you can come with me to my Office. I have a few connections here and there in this city. I can ask them to search for roger. He might be interested in this event because of the publicity we made, and with the amount of people here, it would be hard for you to search alone. What do you say?"
After not getting any reply Shuunya turned around to look at him, only to find him Snoring while sitting on the bench.
What a Snoring Hero. He probably didn't even listen to anything I just said. This is so troublesome. I am not getting paid enough for this. . . Wait, I am not getting paid at all since I am the boss. But who will pay me for these troubles? Meh, I'll ask King Riku to pay me for this. Anyway, he is making a lot of money from all these events.
"However all of this is giving me an Idea, though. If I can play my cards right, I can get the deterrent effect that I need, Maybe even publicity. There are still a few days to the tournament to begin, I can make a few changes here and there. Hopefully there is enough time. And the arena needs to be modified too. But all of this depends on one important thing."
Shuunya took a den den mushi from his pocket and dialed a number. 3 seconds later, other side picked up the call and said, "What are your orders, boss?"
"Beatrice, send someone to inquire if Gol D. Roger has registered in the colosseum. He might use a fake title, so ask around"
"Yes!"
This is good, really really good. Unexpected but I can kill two birds with one stone.
'Puru ruru'
"Did you find it?"
"Yes, and he has registered under his own name"
Even better
"Don't spread the news, yet."
"Yes!"
If roger's here then the CP would know it, so Fat Pigs won't be coming. But there will be a lot of Navy trying to lay low to catch him, so it also solves the security problem to an extent.
"Hey Garp. I have something fun for you. Do you want to fight against roger on a stage?"
Pop~
"Huh?!"