As the agreements were handed out, all seven began reading them.
The agreements laid out the rights and obligations of becoming a Shichibukai. For example, each Shichibukai had to use their strength and reputation to deter and strike at certain pirates, and meet the required quota every six months.
Aside from being required to answer the World Government's summons and pay it a portion of their earnings, they were free to act as they pleased and were entirely beyond the government's interference.
Once they became Shichibukai, their wanted posters would be suspended, and the World Government would no longer pursue them for any crimes they had committed in the past.
The World Government would turn a blind eye to Shichibukai engaging in privateering, but if they were caught, they would have to pay tribute.
To maintain the Shichibukai's cooperation, the World Government would also agree to certain individual requests. For example, Boa Hancock was allowed to keep Marine ships out of the waters around Amazon.
The Shichibukai's positions weren't permanent, either. If another pirate defeated one of them and caused serious consequences, the title could be revoked outright.
The agreement didn't specify what counted as "serious consequences."
They could also lose their title for causing major losses to the World Government.
"Sign if you agree. If you don't, leave!"
Doflamingo was the first to sign. The agreement had a few flaws, but overall, it was mutually beneficial.
Jinbe and Hancock signed next.
The terms suited their reasons for becoming Shichibukai.
Then Aquite, Moria, Mihawk, and Weevil signed as well.
The meeting didn't last long. It ended in less than an hour, and from that day on, the Shichibukai were officially established.
"Extra! Extra! The World Government establishes a new organization: the Shichibukai!"
"The Shichibukai: Seven Great Pirates granted the right