As for ruling the North Blue, that was simply wishful thinking.
Watching the expressions on Sanji's face change several times, Judge quickly guessed what Sanji was thinking. Naturally, Judge had also considered the Star Alliance, since he kept an eye on every powerful force. However, the Star Alliance's reputation for "benevolence and righteousness" gave him ideas he could not accept, so he chose the BIGMOM Pirates instead.
But now, the BIGMOM Pirates clearly could not hold on much longer. If Charlotte Linlin died here in this battle, the forces she left behind probably would not last long either. At a time like this, Judge had no choice but to find Germa a way out.
"Germa's conduct will be dealt with by Vinsmoke!" Judge sighed and said, "If we follow the rules set by the Star Alliance, can the Star Alliance guarantee that it will help us seize control of the North Blue?"
"Father?" Niji and Yonji's expressions both changed. Germa's long-standing iron-blooded, merciless policies had become ingrained in people's minds. If they gave up Germa's inherent nature just to join the Star Alliance and reclaim control of the North Blue, then Germa might never again be that terrifying war-machine people feared.
Judge ignored the two of them and turned his gaze toward Ronglin. But with that one look, Judge felt as though he had fallen into an icy abyss. Far away, Ronglin was leisurely flying toward Charlotte Linlin—yet he had turned his head to look this way as well.
Judge's heart turned cold. Could that man even keep this side under control? Were even the contents of his conversation with Sanji within that man's grasp?
Just as Judge glanced at Ronglin and trembled from head to toe, Ronglin drifted leisurely toward Charlotte Linlin, casually glancing in Sanji's direction.
"Hmm? Why