Just over ten minutes earlier, they had been discussing why Bartholomew Kuma had not received an invitation from Chris.
Now, Chris's invitation had arrived right on time.
Bartholomew Kuma went on, "What do I gain by joining the Seven Warlords Alliance?"
"As far as I can see, this so-called Seven Warlords Alliance is no different from the Seven Warlords Organization."
In fact, Bartholomew Kuma had heard of the Seven Warlords Alliance long ago.
He had always had his doubts about it and had never thought much of its prospects.
Without anything to hold its members together, it would eventually fall apart.
Bonney smiled faintly and explained, "Father, it seems you don't know much about the Seven Warlords Alliance."
"What you've heard is all secondhand, isn't it?"
"I bet you only know that it exists and who a few of its members are. That's about it, right?"
A hint of smugness flashed in Bonney's eyes.
Though she had not been with Bartholomew Kuma for a long time, she was still his daughter.
She still knew her father inside and out!
Bartholomew Kuma did not deny it. "Then explain what the Seven Warlords Alliance really is."
"If you want me to join, you'll have to convince me."
Bonney glanced at Chris and Hancock. Both nodded.
She continued, "Father, I can tell you this: every Shichibukai except you has already joined the Seven Warlords Alliance."
"You're the last one. That's why Chris was so eager for me to contact you."
"He wants the Seven Warlords Alliance fully formed before he takes the Pudora Kingdom."
The news startled Bartholomew Kuma, and his brow furrowed slightly.
He had not expected Chris to move so quickly.
In such a short time, Chris had brought all five of the others into the Seven Warlords Alliance.
"So even