Chapter 304 (Continued)

"We have a suggestion. Interested?"

Chris narrowed his eyes, a cold smile touching his face.

He had a fair idea what Marine Headquarters was up to.

"Let's hear it."

Chris's voice remained cool.

If they were going to scheme against each other, there was no need to be polite.

"Our research shows that the Pudora Kingdom would be an excellent choice!"

"It has a prime location and abundant resources. It would make an ideal base."

"Besides, the Pudora Kingdom has been a thorn in the World Government's side for years. They've long wanted to get rid of it."

"If you conquer Pudora, you'll gain a territory of your own."

"And as a Shichibukai, you'll have an achievement worth showing for it!"

Sengoku's tone was coaxing, but Chris was no three-year-old.

That sort of bait was far too obvious.

Chris wasn't interested in what the Pudora Kingdom had to offer.

He sat down on the sofa, crossed one leg over the other, and asked coldly, "What do I get if I conquer Pudora?"

Sengoku understood perfectly. Chris wanted to know what the World Government would give him beyond Pudora's land and resources.

He sighed inwardly. Chris was Chris—never easy to deal with.

In the conference room, Vice Admiral Momonga said coldly, "See? That's the nature of a pirate!"

"Greedy to the core. All they care about is what they can gain."

"Even as a Shichibukai, all he thinks about is squeezing more benefits out of the government."

Onigumo nodded in agreement. "It's in their nature. They'll always be like this!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru tipped her head back in thought. "Ordinary terms probably won't satisfy Chris."

"Though honestly, a territory and all those resources are already a generous offer."

Kuzan took off his eye mask and gave a soft laugh. "Chris isn't