S.U.N.

The S.U.N. or Shadow Undercover Network are the unique result of the interaction between the Kyousha Kyousha no Mi, Majo Majo no Mi , and Oni Oni no Mi, Model: Shadow Demon. They are effectively living Zeppin, manifesting as a race of humanoid shadow like entities. They serve as loyal aides to Eldar Van Reinhart, and form the basis of his spy ring and espionage group.

Design
The S.U.N. were created in a multi stage process. Firstly, the Majo Majo no Mi was channeled into the shadowy aura generated by Reinhart's hybrid form, causing the shadow to be brought to life and take on human form. Next, the Kyousha Kyousha no Mi was used to grant this living shadow the multiplying ability of bacteria.

Apperance, Abilities and powers
While the S.U.N beings appear entirely human at first glance, this fails to stand up to closer inspection, as they are often visibly shadowy in nature, and in some cases even appear translucent. Unless they have had a significant period of time to grow, they are usually physically frail and lightweight, and are completely incapable of surviving if submerged in water, as their devil fruit related nature gives them similar weaknesses to fruit eaters.

Each entity within the S.U.N. is apparently fully sentient, albeit showing less autonomy than normal people, and invariably showing undying loyalty to Reinhart. Each shadow has the ability to duplicate themselves, given time and a suitable environment, gradually increasing in number as a result. They appear to have something resembling a hive mind, and treat each individual shadow as expendable so long as one of their number survives to multipy further. Being born initially from Reinhart's shadow aura, the entities are effectively connected to him telepathically, and he can command them from afar using his devil fruit powers. This also allows them to transfer information between each other, using Reinhart as a central relay. This makes them incredibly effective spies and infiltrators, particular combined with their light nature and subsequent agility.