Shichibukai (Rukiryo)

The Shichibukai, more formally known as "Oka Shichibukai" (王下七武海), are a group of seven powerful pirates employed by the World Government.

Founded recently in the LFZVerse, the Shichibukai were created in order to maintain balance, and more importantly, to lighten the load of the World Government by allying themselves with dangerous pirates who pose a threat to themselves. By doing so, also creating a force stronger than the common military which can handle more powerful pirates killing two bird with one stone. Due to their position, the Shichibukai are granted numerous privileges ranging from nigh-immunity of being captured by the World Government, as well as various assets and resources, as well as a rank equivalent to that Vice Admiral allowing them to command marines of lower rank, even then their strength and reputation alone keeps Vice Admirals, and other pirates in line.

They play a major role within the events of ---.