Chapter 295 (Continued)

"He might become a tremendous asset to Chris someday!"

"Chris has joined forces with so many factions. I'm afraid he's after more than a seat among the Shichibukai."

Sakazuki, one of the Three Marine Admirals, gave a sudden snort.

Until then, he had thought little of the meeting and remained silent.

But as Brannew continued his briefing, Sakazuki realized Chris was far more complicated than he had imagined.

"I've said it before: the Shichibukai System should be abolished!"

"Which one of those people doesn't have an ulterior motive?"

"They hide behind a badge of legitimacy while committing crimes and building up their power."

"And they could break away from the World Government and become pirates again at any time!"

"For Absolute Justice, we must eliminate them all!"

Anger showed on Sakazuki's face. His fierce words left the room suddenly tense.

He led the Marine Hawk Faction and had always favored aggressive measures.

But none of the officers dared respond to his call to abolish the Shichibukai System.

That decision ultimately belonged to the Royal Families of various lands at the Reverie. It was not their place to weigh in.

Only someone as powerful and influential as Sakazuki dared speak so freely about it.

Sengoku coughed softly and brought the meeting back on track. "Let's set that aside. Today's meeting is about the Chris Pirates."

"Brannew, continue."

Brannew nodded at once and resumed his analysis of the Chris Pirates.

"What I've covered already tells us a great deal."

"The Chris Pirates now have two major powers behind them: the Vinsmoke Family and Alabasta."

"And the establishment of the Alabasta Branch means that nation has become a client state of the Chris Pirates."

Sakazuki's face darkened.

Everyone could see his displeasure.

But the Marine officers in the Conference Room were worried about