This man's sudden enthusiasm puzzled Koushiro.
Pein seemed to realize he had been too enthusiastic and coughed lightly, somewhat embarrassed.
"Ahem, it's like this, introducing someone with decent skills into the guild will earn you extra points!"
It seems he felt that this reason would make him appear somewhat opportunistic; of course, it's also possible that this young man named Pein wasn't used to this kind of thing.
"Of course, once I introduce them to the guild, I'll definitely help them familiarize themselves with everything about the guild. Don't worry, I'm a prince of the Delasi Palace, and I always keep my word."
Koushiro became even more curious.
Kuina and Zoro might not know, but he certainly did: this so-called Delasi Kingdom was an independent kingdom in the East Blue, and apparently Affiliated Nation of the World Government.
The Hunter Guild was founded by Dunn. Will princes from World Government Member States also join the Hunter Guild?
"Thank you, sir. However, my daughter and my disciple are still young. Even if we were to set sail, it would be two years before we could."
Kuina was about to speak when Koushiro raised his hand to stop her.
"I see!"
The young man named Pein was clearly disappointed, but he didn't press the matter.
He waved his hand.
The people who disembarked from the boat that had just reached the shore whispered a few words to Pein before returning to the boat. When they came down again, they had a bag with them.
"These pirates without bounties can also be exchanged for points in the guild. Since you haven't joined the Hunter Guild, these points are useless."
However, since you were the ones who defeated them, according to the guild's bounty, a pirate without a bounty poster has a bounty of 300,000 Belly.
"I can offer 500,000 Belly for a single pirate, if you agree."
"Sure."
Koushiro nodded upon hearing this and casually took the bag that Pein handed him.
"Then we'll take our leave. Our Hunter Guild branch is located in Pumpkin Mountain Town. If you'd like to join, you can go there."
However, initially, one can only join as an apprentice hunter; only by passing the Hunter Exam six months later can one become a full hunter.
Are there many Hunter Guild around?
Koushiro asked.
"Yes, there are many. There are several branches in the nearby sea area, but the closest one is in Pumpkin Mountain Town."
After saying that, the young man named Pein waved his hand, led his men to carry the pirates onto the ship, and then left.
Why won't you let us join?
After these people left, Kuina spoke, looking at her father with a puzzled expression.
"There are a few things I need to explain to you, and if you want to join the Hunter Guild, you'll need to make some preparations. It would be best to talk to Dunn about it."
Koushiro thought for a moment and then said.
"However, it would be best if you spent some time training in the East Blue before discussing this further."
The Grand Line is not a place that Kuina and Zoro can venture into right now.
After returning to Isshin Dojo, Koushiro invited the two to sit down.
"It seems that Dunn's Hunter Guild is developing very quickly, but he doesn't have that many people."
Koushiro did not tell Kuina or Zoro that he had any connection with the Revolutionary Army.
However, the establishment of the Hunter Guild was indeed closely related to the Revolutionary Army.
"Isn't that normal? Dunn is so amazing, there must be many people who want to follow Dunn."
Zoro had a sudden inspiration and said...
"That's right, Father. Didn't you say before that after Dunn made his move against Mary Geoise, many people would definitely want to follow Dunn?"
Kuina agreed with Zoro's statement.
"Even so, it still requires organization to bring these people together. You heard them say that capturing pirates can earn points in the Hunter Guild."
This is clearly a well-established reward system.
Koushiro was well aware that achieving this would require a significant investment of manpower and resources.
Furthermore, the fact that the young man named Pein, a prince of World Government Member States, became an apprentice hunter in the Hunter Guild already says something.
"However, you don't need to worry about all that. Although your strength has improved a lot recently, you are still too young and need more experience."
"But Dunn..."
Koushiro brought this up again, Kuina puffed out her cheeks and glared at her father.
"If we don't go out and gain experience, when will we ever catch up with Dunn?"
Zoro also suddenly stood up, clenching his fists in a look of anxiety.
Then, Kuina, who was glaring at her father, and Koushiro, who looked helpless, both turned to look at Zoro.
That look made Zoro a little embarrassed.
He raised his hand and scratched his short green hair, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"Am I wrong...?"
"You said you wanted to catch up with Dunn?"
"I asked in a strange tone, "Kuina asked.
Is there a problem?
Zoro hasn't figured out what the problem is yet.
"No problem, but you'll have to work twice as hard."
Koushiro patted Kuina on the shoulder to tell her to keep quiet, then smiled and said to Zoro.
"Definitely, I'll put in two hundred times the effort."
Upon hearing this, Zoro immediately shouted with renewed energy.
Kuina pursed her lips slightly, wanting to roll her eyes but forcibly holding back.
"I'll give you another six months. During this time, you can explore the area around Shimotsuki Village. Kuina, you take Zoro with you and make sure he doesn't get lost."
"If you can meet my requirements in six months, I will let you go to sea."
Koushiro knew he couldn't stop him, but Dunn had brought about significant changes to the sea.
The situation at sea is becoming increasingly complex.
Kuina and the other two still need to improve their skills.
"Yes, Master Koushiro, I will do my best."
Zoro nodded immediately and turned to run outside.
Seeing Zoro still acting so impulsively, Kuina shook her head and looked at her father.
"Will we be able to go find Dunn after we set sail?"
"That probably won't work. The opponent Dunn is facing now is someone you can't handle. If you get caught in the crossfire of Dunn's battle, you could all die."
Koushiro sighed and shook his head.
"Sigh, the gap is widening."
Kuina's tone was somewhat downcast.
"A person like Dunn might only appear once every few decades or even centuries. The current Dunn, single-handedly, can intimidate the entire World Government."
Koushiro smiled as he looked at his daughter.
"So, it's best not to compete with him. After all, his goal isn't to become the World's Greatest Swordsman."
Koushiro had already learned some of Dunn's current deterrent power from Ryu.
As a newly emerging force, the Hunter Guild clearly poses a threat to the Navy and the World Government in the future, but the World Government and the Navy simply dare not take action.
The reason, of course, is the enormous deterrent effect Dunn himself exerted on the World Government and the Navy.
This is the awe-inspiring power of the world's top experts.
When Dunn came to Shimotsuki Village to learn swordsmanship, Koushiro could not have imagined that Dunn would become a very important figure in this world.
But I never expected this day to come so soon.
Even more unexpectedly, Dunn's influence was so great.