King Cosmos

The Tower Chapter 1: A New Dawn

The woman on the screen was a master of her craft, someone well trained in the art of public relations. Her voice was soothing and reassuring while her tone held just the right amount of professionalism and confidence to add weight to her message. Her appearance was the same, mixing the straight backed posture and uniform of someone with authority with the comforting smile of someone who was on your side and had your best interests at heart. It was a tough balancing act to show both warmth and strength at the same time, to show people you were strong enough to protect them without that same strength being intimidating, but Lorne’s marketing and PR departments were good enough to make it work.

Show the public chaos and destruction, and then show them the calm and resilient face of Lorne who would stand against the chaos. Make sure to acknowledge the unfortunate accident but neglect to mention just whose tower it was that blew up. Paint Parahumans as deadly and dangerous, people who use their powers for evil, so that of course the Lorne Corporation they so unfairly blame for everything must be the good guys. And if you’re not one of those evil, dangerous Parahumans then you must be on Lorne’s side, right? Which means you’ll visit one of their rehabilitation centres, right?

And if that didn’t work then tell them they were all going to fucking die if they didn’t.

“Well that’s the biggest load of bullshit I’ve heard in years.” Robert was well acquainted with Lorne’s particular brand of bullshit, having been force-fed it by the shovel load when his factory was taken over by Lorne suits. They’d refined it somewhat over the decades but it still smelt the same, which made it all the more frustrating when people bought into it. At least now he knew what he and his followers would be doing this Saturday; that drop-in clinic was the perfect opportunity to disrupt Lorne’s attempt to round up the cities Parahumans.

And every Parahuman they could keep out of Lorne’s grasp was a victory in Robert’s book; which, as it happened, was why he was here in the first place. The screen he was watching Lorne’s announcement on was not the small monitor in the lounge of his headquarters, but a large public display meant to show advertisements or breaking news depending on which was more important at the time. A couple blocks down the street was a diner, mangled and deformed by some unknown phenomenon and since these days ‘unknown phenomenon’ meant ‘Parahuman’, Robert was interested.

The police were interested too, which was why he was standing two blocks away instead of somewhere he could get a closer look. Whatever had happened in that diner was bad enough that it left a bodycount, so the police and Lorne had an excuse to go all out in trying to apprehend them; a half dozen patrol cars and a couple of SWAT vans could be seen blocking the street from where he was, armed and armoured officers along with a number of those faceless mechs keeping a watchful eye on the crowds. Whoever this Parahuman was he was powerful and possibly unstable, which meant it was imperative that the PPS find them before the police did, or Lorne would make sure they disappeared forever.

Robert began walking towards the diner, risking being seen by the police or their drones so he could attempt to find some sort of clue as to where the Parahuman had gone to.

@Heat

One Piece: The Next Voyage

Alabasta was, Shigeuchi quickly decided, far too hot for his liking; the sun too harsh, the wind too dry and the desert too endless. That might sound strange coming from a man who served as first mate to a living sun, but where Nikko simply burned the sun above Alabasta seemed to press down on you instead; an oppressive heat that drained your energy as much as anything else.

“A drink, sure. Nothing like dulling your senses with alcohol before trying to take over a country.” Despite the sarcasm, as Nikko suggested a drink Shigeuchi’s eye drifted over to front entrance of a building that seemed to be a bar judging by the sign over the door and the stream of noise that he could hear even from the ship. He began to walk in that direction, counting on his captain to follow him as he made his way through the crowded docks, weaving past sailors and locals alike until he reached the swinging, saloon style doors and pushed his way through.

The interior was exactly what you would expect from an establishment that mostly catered to mariners, pirates and alcoholics. In other words it was dimly lit, unhygienic and filled with a mixed scent of smoke, stale sweat and saltwater; the clientele looked as hostile as they were drunk and the man behind the bar looked like he could have had a bounty on his head at least as large as his or Nikko’s, which was almost a requirement when it came to keeping a place like this running and in one piece. Shigeuchi approached the bar and got the bartenders attention by placing some belli on the counter. “I’ll take the best bottle of whiskey this’ll buy me.”

As Nikko arrived Shigeuchi turned to him, giving him a considering look for a moment before pouring out a shot of whiskey and drinking it. “This plan… is more ambitious than anything we’ve done before. This is the first step towards becoming a legend instead of just writing about them; are you sure you’re ready for that?” The plan, although just a quick and dirty approximation of the plan Crocodile enacted more than a decade ago, was the kind of thing that made the whole world stop and pay attention to you. Threatening the capital city of a kingdom, kidnapping the royal family and holding them to ransom, especially when that royal family was one with a history like the Nefertari’s, was a big deal to say the least. “How far are you going to take this? Not just here, but the whole journey. Luffy did some amazing things, if you’re planning on recreating all of his actions every step of the way, you may not get chance to publish this book you write.”

@Reflection

I, the Demon King, Will Summon My Own Damned Heroes!

Poison magic did exist. The fact that Ash was able to confirm its existence, or the fact that she already had skills that used it, wasn’t particularly ground breaking, but it was another piece of information to add to what he had already learned today; it also allowed him to confirm a few other pieces of information pertaining to the different elemental types that existed in this world. The list of elements that were mentioned in his analysis of the Giant Rat was the most comprehensive yet and gave him a better indication of what magic was capable of and therefore what he was capable of.

Of the elements listed he already had spells that used the elements of Fire and Water, alongside spells using Air and Light; the fact that these last two weren’t mentioned in his analysis meant it wasn’t a complete list, which was also useful to know. Of the remaining elements he was already working on Ice and at least one of his party members had spells of Ice, Earth and Poison, meaning he had the ability to learn them via observation rather than blind experimentation. The remaining elements were then Metal, Lightning, Shadow and Curse; these were the elements he had neither knowledge of nor an immediate source of knowledge and were therefore going to be the hardest to learn. He also had no easily accessible source of metal or electricity to use as a base for spells of those elements and who even knew where he would find an inroad for Curse magic.

Ash brought him out of his thoughts, stating that she had some training she wanted help with at some point. “Oh, yeah, I’d be glad to help; I have some things I want to try as well. Thanks for the information.”

Moving away from the Pygmy Drake to stand by himself, Oberon looked around the camp to see what others were up to. Digbie had said something about a book earlier, but Oberon had been too distracted by his own thoughts after the fight and the fire to pay much attention, and right now seemed to be trying to use both Mana Orb and some kind of Earth spell at the same time; he seemed to be struggling to manage both at the same time, the orb flickering fitfully and the soil under his hand barely moving, but in practice it seemed to be possible, if difficult, to use two spells simultaneously. The Sprite mentally added it to the growing list of things to look into.

Torrent meanwhile was doing… something. Given her pose and what he had seen of her spell casting so far, she was probably trying to use or develop a breath-based spell, but Oberon couldn’t see anything that hinted at what the spell was for or using. Likewise, Ash was also practising a new spell, first firing a Mana Slice before summoning a caustic looking orb and trying to reshape it to match the crescent-shaped projectile; Oberon used Magic Analysis on the Poison magic, also inadvertently using it on Ash at the same time, whose eyes seemed to have a strange glint to them even in the waning light of dusk.

Everyone else seemed busy with their own tasks, which left the question of what Oberon was going to do with his time. Sleep seemed like a good option, it had been a long and tiring day after all, but now that the sun was setting he was finally in a good position to try and see what Shadow magic was all about. Then again, maybe he wasn’t. Unlike the other elements he had experimented with so far, Shadow was something that he had no frame of reference for; water existed, fire existed, air existed, even light was a thing that he could think of in terms of existing in the form of photons and energy. Shadow didn’t exist, it was the absence of something that existed, it was a lack of light, not a thing in and of itself; Shadow as an element, which existed separately and independently, wasn’t something he could really wrap his head around.

He flew over to the edge of the clearing, to the base of the trees where the darkness was deepest, and stood in the darkest part of the shadows he found there. Was this Shadow? Or was it just a shadow? Would he find traces of elements here that he could use to imbue his Mana Orb was Shadow magic, elements that only sprang into existence in places where the light didn’t touch and which was banished when light reached it, or was Shadow something else entirely? Was Shadow a kind of naturally forming substance that had nothing to do with the mere absence of light?

There was really only one way to find out. The Sprite raised his hand and formed a Mana Orb, in the same way he had every other time he began one of these experiments, and closed his eyes. He let his mind clear until he found himself falling into the kind of half-trance state he had used earlier when trying to draw water into his Mana, and then later on when trying to sense and pull air into it as well. If he reached out with his senses in this state would he be able to sense the shadows that he and the orb were bathed in, or would he just find more air? If he found Shadow he would attempt to draw it into the Mana Orb and then he would let it take whatever shape it wanted to, keeping just enough of a hold over the Mana that it wouldn’t break apart. He used Magic Analysis on himself to help guide the process using whatever information he gleaned from the results, including the spells name if it had one and was indicative of its intended use or shape.

He would continue this, moving to darker shadows as the sun continued to set if need be, until he felt he could go no longer. When he was done he would meditate to restore his Mana reserves before retreating to the cave and going to sleep. During the night he would find him sleep interrupted by something, awaking to the sensation of eyes on him only to see nothing of the sort; his companions slept peacefully and easily each time he awoke, and each time he used Magic and Monster Analysis on them to see if anything was wrong with them. Each time he eventually managed to relax enough to fall back to sleep, only to wake up again later on and repeat the cycle.

In the morning he awoke again, this time to dim sunlight at the entrance to the cave and the distant sound of a horn being blown. The air was damp and chilly as he exited, hands rubbing along his biceps as his lack of clothing made itself known. “I don’t think Sprite’s are built for this kind of climate.” He drank some water from the stream and ate breakfast from any remaining, unspoilt fruit they had gather the day before, still wary about eating raw meat. “System request: show Skill Tabs and Current Experience. Show Party Information as well.”

Action Report

Used "Magic Analysis" on "Poison Splash"
Used "Magic Analysis" on "Mana Vision"
Used "Mana Orb"
Attempting to draw "Shadow Mana" into "Mana Orb"
Used "Magic Analysis" on "Shadow Mana Orb"
Used "Meditation" to restore Mana
Went to sleep
Awoke in the night and used "Magic Analysis" and "Monster Analysis" on Digbie, Torrent and Ash each time
Drank water and ate breakfast
Requested "Skills Tab", "Current Experience" and "Party Information" from System

@Rune_Alchemist@Zeroth

Yugioh - Verdant Dreams

Eiko Araki

Name: Eiko Araki

Age: 15

Personality: A strict upbringing has taught Eiko to be a diligent and serious individual, while an emphasis on maintaining traditional values means that she puts a lot of stock into the concepts of respect, honour and hospitality. She maintains a calm exterior and does not let her emotions show openly while also being polite and formal to a fault.

History: The Araki School of Kendo has been owned and operated by Eiko’s family for centuries, teaching students the traditional form of combat and trying to keep the art alive in the modern world. Originally from Kyoto, the dojo was relocated to Hyacinth not long after the cities founding and experienced some success for being the only established kendo school in the city.

Eiko is the eldest of the Araki family’s two daughters and as such is the heir to the dojo; it is expected that she will take over the responsibility for running the school when her father retires and as such she had been a student at the dojo from a very young age. Her training and development were very closely monitored by her father and grandfather, the current and former masters of the dojo respectively, and her personality was shaped under the weight of their expectations. Her sister, in comparison, led a much freer life with less pressure or supervision; she is a very different person from Eiko as a result, being more reckless in her actions and more open with her feelings. Nonetheless, they manage to maintain a close relationship in spite of their differences or the possible resentment that could have developed between them.

With the advent of Soul Drawing, the landscape of Hyacinth changed as the city became a hub of activity in the world of Duel Monsters. The dojo saw an upswing in new applicants as people tried anything they could think of to try and cause a Soul Draw to happen, including learning traditional martial arts techniques. Embracing this, Eiko’s father rebranded the dojo to make it friendlier to duelists while also preserving their traditions; they didn’t become a Duel Dojo exactly, but rather a Kendo Dojo that catered to duelists. Part of this rebranding included teaching Eiko how to duel so that she could become a showcase of how blending her family’s kendo teaching with Duel Monsters could lead to success.

Although this plan was moderately successful, with the dojo attracting a good number of new applicants every month, most of the duelists eventually move on when the techniques they are taught don’t result in them being able to Soul Draw. In order to combat this, the hope is that Eiko will be able to take what she has learned and become a strong and well respected duelist so as to draw attention back to the dojo; given that she has recently managed to Soul Draw herself for the first time, things seem to be going well.

Six Samurai

Monsters – 20
The Six Samurai – Zanji
The Six Samurai – Irou
The Six Samurai – Nisashi
The Six Samurai – Yaichi
The Six Samurai – Kamon
The Six Samurai – Yariza
Spirit of the Six Samurai
Elder of the Six Samurai
Kagemusha of the Six Samurai
Hand of the Six Samurai
Chamberlain of the Six Samurai
Grandmaster of the Six Samurai
Shien’s Footsoldier x2
Shien’s Squire x2
Shien’s Advisor
Shien’s Daredevil
Enishi, Shien’s Chancellor
Great Shogun Shien

Spells – 11
Cunning of the Six Samurai
Gateway of the Six
Shien’s Dojo
Shien’s Smoke Signal
Shien’s Castle of Mist
Six Samurai United
Six Scrolls of the Samurai
Six Strike – Triple Impact
Legendary Ebon Steed
Fusion Sword Murasame Blade

Traps – 9
Breakthrough!
Double-edged Sword Technique
Return of the Six Samurai
Backs to the Wall
Musakani Magatama
Shien’s Scheme
Six Strike – Thunder Blast
Swift Samurai Storm!
Six Style – Duel Wield
Desperate Tag

Extra Deck
Great General of the Six Samurai
Shadow of the Six Samurai – Shien

Ace Monster

• Name: Araki - Novice of the Six Samurai
• Attribute: Light
• Type: Warrior
• Level: 4
• Effect – This card gains 500 ATK and DEF for each “Six Samurai” monster that you control. If this card would be destroyed, you can destroy another face-up "Six Samurai" monster you control instead.
• ATK / DEF – 0/0

One Piece: The Next Voyage

“Not quite what I had in mind but…” Shigeuchi looked up at the burning platform, the musty, rotting wood going up in seconds when subjected to the heat of Nikko’s Devil Fruit ability. “I guess this is a good start.”

Shigeuchi had long thought that Nikko had the potential to be one of the great pirates of the age, something he had tried to foster in the brat for years now to little success. He had an incredible Devil Fruit ability, one of the strongest Shigeuchi had ever seen, he had pedigree in being The Golden Lion’s son and he had a determination, or perhaps a better word would be obsession, which would let him reach any goal he set for himself. More than that however there was just something about him, a presence that made him seem larger and more there than others. It wasn’t always there, but Shigeuchi caught glimpses every now and then.

The only problem was that Nikko… was Nikko. He was more interested in his writing than anything else and while that might occasionally lead him to pretend to be a pirate every now and then, the writing was always his priority. Their first journey together had been one with the aim of researching the life and career of Gol D. Roger and any piracy they committed along the way was only done coincidentally for the most part; stealing and raiding when they needed something and fighting when Nikko went too far. The marines were more annoyed with the contents of his novel than any crimes he might have committed. Now this journey looked to be the same, but instead of just following the footsteps of the last King they were going to be walking them as well.

Not exactly what he meant by ‘making your own story’, but it was sure to lead to big things nonetheless.

When Nikko spoke about going to Alabasta, to visit the city where Luffy had defeated one of the Shichibukai, and said that he needed to see the city destroyed so that he could relive what Luffy must have felt in that moment, Shigeuchi saw another glimpse of that presence. He’d been part of Shiki the Golden Lion’s crew. He’d seen Whitebeard and even Roger himself during battles fought against their fleets. He’d met pirates and marines both who would go on to do great, terrible, huge things with their lives. They all had the same feel to them, the same intensity, the same presence that Nikko did right now.

Shigeuchi turned away from the burning platform. The crowd of onlookers seemed frozen in place by something, a spectre of the past perhaps? At the back of the plaza he could see the first marines rushing down the main road, encountering the civilians and trying to push their way through to reach them; they’d have to fight their way back to the ship. The first mate of the Red Lion pirates drew he sword. “To Alabasta then.” To Alabasta and beyond. To Impel Down and Marineford. To Fishman Island and Wano. To the New World and all the way to the end of the Grand Line.

For someone who only wanted to write a book, sure did act like his father at times.

@Reflection

One Piece: The Next Voyage

“Just let him do his thing. It’s a waste of time trying to talk sense into him.” Shigeuchi descended the gangplank, stepping onto solid land for the first time since leaving the Grand Line, and looked around the bustling port of the infamous Loguetown. This was where Roger began and ended his journey, becoming Pirate King somewhere in the middle, and it was also where Luffy’s journey began according to some; it was where he first drew the world’s eyes to himself anyway. It was also where Nikko began and ended his first novel and where he planned to start his next one.

The captain dismissed the crew, as he usually did whenever they reached port, before diving nose first into his notebook. Shigeuchi grabbed one of the crewmembers as they walked past him, placing a hand on his shoulder to bring him to a stop and consequently stopping everyone else behind him as well. “Hold on. Before you all run off, you guys unload the treasure we got during the last raid and try to fence it in the city; not all of it, we don’t have time, but as much as you think you can manage. The rest of you head into town and buy supplies; Captain’s about to cause enough trouble we’ll be running all the way back to the Grand Line in a hurry, so this is the last chance we’ll have for a while.”

As the group dispersed, some to have fun and others to help keep the ship running, Shigeuchi turned to follow Nikko down the main road towards the centre of town and the execution platform that was the end of one Pirate King and the beginning of another. There was a poetry to it that wasn’t lost on Shigeuchi, though he didn’t have quite the same appreciation for such things as his captain did. Rather, it was a continuous point of annoyance that the boy preferred following the footsteps of other pirates instead of making his own. “Have you ever..." Here we go again; despite telling the crew not to try and talk sense in Nikko he was about to try doing the same thing. Again. "Have you ever considered making your own story, instead of writing about someone else’s? Why write about the last Pirate King when you could become the next one?”

@Reflection

One Piece: The Next Voyage

Given how large the One Piece world is, can I ask people to include their location at the top of there posts like Reflection did? I think everyone is spread all over the place at the moment, but it's hard to tell.

Digimon Hackers: Jormungundr

“I couldn't care less about losing points. If she didn’t want us getting found maybe she should have given us some warning before dropping us into a hostile server!” Reiko whispered harshly so as not to be heard over the music still being played on stage, but her annoyance at the situation and at the woman who had put them there was palpable. If Harumi wanted to try and rescue Ruruka then she could; even more reason for Reiko to get out of here as fast as she could. Hearing Manaka admonish her through her Digivice just made her temper flare even more; if she wanted to complain after she was the one to dump then in here without telling them what to do or where they were going then Reiko wasn’t going to just sit and take it. “It’s not my problem if your little revenge plot gets uncovered. Maybe you’ll be more careful with the next set of idiots you recruit.”

She wasn't going to risk herself to try and rescue Ruruka, but she took the grenades the little Digimon tried to hand her nonetheless, stuffing them in the pockets of her stolen hoodie. Crossing behind the curtain Reiko managed to reach the opposite side of the stage, presumably without being heard and seen since she wasn’t being thrown to the audience like Ruruka was. She placed her hand on the handle, ready to throw it open, only to pause at the door for a moment; there was this door, which led to who knew where, and a set of stairs that would lead her down to where the audience was watching the show. Would it be better to take her chances with the door in front of her or to try and blend into the crowd and find whatever exit was intended for them?

Making a decision Reiko let her hand fall from the handle and instead followed the stairs down to the ground floor and opened that door instead.

Fate/『 』Märchen

Cleo Forsberg

Let the games begin

The stands of the Tokyo Dome stood empty and dark. An arena that was used to seeing audiences in the tens of thousands, that would often by filled with cheering crowds as it hosted sporting events and concerts, held a silence that seemed all the starker for how large the space was. There was something eerie about it, the sheer emptiness and lack of life making the dome feel more devoid of life than any graveyard Cleo had ever visited.

“Are you ready Shielder? You should be able to fight to your heart’s content in a place like this.”

The preparations Cleo had wanted to perform last night were now complete and she was ready to join the war in earnest. The brief scuffle at the tower last night had given them little, earned them almost nothing, and their actions tonight were aimed at correcting that. The Tokyo Dome was about to become host to a spectacle that few in the modern age would ever see, that most wouldn’t ever learn had taken place.

She took up her position in the announcer’s box, giving her a clear view of the entire field at the arena’s centre and most of the stands. The familiars she had spent a portion of the day creating were hidden at each entrance and in the many hallways that ran through the building. The air around her was filled with the spirits, wraiths and apparitions that would be her tools should another Master seek her out.

They were ready.

“Go ahead Shielder. Let everyone know where we are, send out the challenge.”

@Crusader Lord

One Piece: The Next Voyage

Shigeuchi the Trickster

Name: Shigeuchi the Trickster

Age: 44

Starting Location/Current Location: East Blue

Personality: “Work smarter, not harder”; that’s the motto by which Shigeuchi lives his life. He’s a man who dislikes making things complicated, one who’s always looking for the easiest option without compromising on the end result; the mark of a job well done is not exceeding expectations but by meeting expectations with time and resources to spare. That said, he also believes that a job worth doing is one worth doing well; his approach to life should not be mistaken for laziness or sloppiness.

This makes him very good at organising and leading people towards completing a task, while at the same time making him something of a nightmare to work under. He is very particular about the way things are done, can be strict and demanding of his underlings. He is quick to anger when mistakes are made but also quick to forgive and forget in the name of keeping things moving. Furthermore, Shigeuchi is also very frugal; a perennial penny-pincher who approaches purchases with a mentality of only buying what’s ‘good enough’ and nothing more. He is not one to indulge in frivolous needs.

Lastly, Shigeuchi is absurdly unambitious for a pirate. He never seeks out responsibility or power, instead finding it placed in his lap without ever looking for it and grumbling about how troublesome it makes his life the whole time. He is someone who cannot fathom how he ended up where he has, with people under his command and a heap of responsibility weighing on his shoulders; he’ll complain and lament his existence constantly, even as he works hard at his given task.

Dream/Goal: Dreams? Shigeuchi doesn’t have many right now. A life without complications would probably be his answer; money would help with that, so would power, while fame would be a detriment. Unfortunately as a pirate those things tend to go hand in hand.

For now his goal would be keeping his old captain’s son alive. Maybe work at helping him become stronger than his father someday, if the boy’s willing.

History: Where to start? Shigeuchi first became a pirate as a teenager, being recruited as a lowly deck hand in the fleet of Shiki the Golden Lion the one time the large pirate fleet docked at his home town for supplies; they were looking for new blood and Shigeuchi was looking for a way out of his current situation, seeking a life of freedom with the pirate crew. This was not a well thought out decision.

It turned out that being the lowest rung of the ladder on a fleet of cutthroats and brigands was not the easy life he had imagined it to be however and did not remotely live up to the romantic image most young idiots have of a life at sea. Shigeuchi was put hard to work by the crew, was given little freedom or pay in return and for the most part spent the next couple of years bored and tired. It was a simple life however, one that didn’t require much thought on his part and he always knew more or less what the next day would bring.

He was a hard worker however and seemed to have a talent for directing his fellow workers so as to make them more efficient and effective, something which didn’t go unnoticed. Bit by bit he was promoted up the ranks of the crew, at one point or another in his twenty years of being a pirate holding almost every position that didn’t require specialist knowledge or skills, almost always in a position to order or organise other crew members. Shigeuchi complained every step of the way, always grumbling about the complications and extra responsibilities his new role brought, but generally accepted because it was always easier to be the one giving the order than the one trying to correct the orders of others.

At some point Shigeuchi even found himself in charge of an entire division, only one of over fifty in Shiki’s fleet but a division nonetheless. As part of his new position he was even given a Devil Fruit, the Kōkan-Kōkan No Mi, both as a reward for his promotion and to make him a stronger member of Shiki’s fleet. The Devil Fruit and its associated curse was another complication he never wanted, but at least the power to move himself and his crew around the ship near instantaneously was useful for keeping things moving.

Shigeuchi worked as a division commander for a little over a year when Roger went and got himself executed and the Admiral’s eldest son got it into his head to run off and start his own crew. As a result, Shigeuchi was ordered to go after the brat and become a member of his crew, to assist him in whatever he wanted to do and to keep him alive while trying to convince him to join his father’s fleet.

His life has never felt more complicated than it did during that time. He followed Nikko on the first legs his journey, always seemingly a step behind as he tried to catch up to the aspiring writer, eventually finding him and convincing the boy to let him join his crew. In the process he managed to avoid the fate of the rest of the Gold Lion Pirates, avoiding death or imprisonment unlike the others.

He thought it would end when Nikko published his book, but now the brat has it in mind to write a new story about the new Pirate King and, of course, Shigeuchi is going to need to keep an eye on him.

Crew: The Red Lion Pirates

Ship: The Gold Lion Mark 2

Specialty/Profession: First Mate of the Red Lion Pirates

Fighting Style: As a swordsman, the way Shigeuchi fights should be obvious; to put it simply it involves getting as close to the enemy as possible and sticking his sword in them before they do the same to him. That said he’s only a semi-decent duellist, nothing special as far as swordsman go, so he needs to rely on more than just his skills to win. He uses a longer sword than most and wields it two-handed, relying on strength and technique more than speed to beat his opponents.

Shigeuchi’s epithet of ‘Trickster’ comes from the way in which he uses his Devil Fruit power as he fights. His Devil Fruit allows him to swap places with another object of similar size, including his opponent; he uses this power to instantly chance his or his opponent’s position on the battlefield, confusing them and using that to his advantage.

Weapons: A tachi; like a katana but with a longer blade and a deeper curve, for those of you who don’t know. He also carries a tanto as a backup weapon.

Devil Fruit: Kōkan-Kōkan No Mi – A Paramecia type fruit known as the Exchange-Exchange Fruit. It allows the user to exchange two objects of roughly equal size, having them trade places instantaneously with each other. At the moment Shigeuchi is only able to use his Devil Fruit power on himself, trading places with another object within his range so long as that object is about the same size as himself, but eventually he’ll be able to exchange an object he is holding or touching with another and maybe even swapping any two objects or people he can see.

Items: Aside from his weapons, the clothes on his back and a bag with a few basic supplies, Shigeuchi doesn’t have much in the way of possessions.

Bounty: 130,000,000 Beli. It’s not often a first mate has a higher bounty that their captain, but Shigeuchi is still wanted for his time as part of The Gold Lion Pirates on top of being a member of Nikko’s crew.

Color: It’s gray. Hope it’s not too hard to read.