"For now, I'm afraid it won't be so easy."
"Once those seven join forces, they'll be a terrifying force."
"By a conservative estimate, they'd be no weaker than a Four Emperors Pirate Crew!"
Vice Admiral Dalmatian folded his arms and nodded. "The Seven Warlords Alliance is an entirely new power bloc."
"Chris brought the other six into it single-handedly."
"So his influence within the Alliance may be greater than we can imagine."
"It's even possible that Chris could lead the Seven Warlords Alliance away from the World Government."
Dalmatian's words immediately set the others talking.
They were all stunned by the possibility.
If the Shichibukai left the World Government together, its prestige would suffer a severe blow.
Kuzan looked unruffled as he said casually, "I doubt all seven would leave the World Government."
"But five of them? I could see that happening."
Everyone turned puzzled looks on Kuzan.
Kuzan pursed his lips. "We all know Doflamingo's background."
"He was born a Celestial Dragon, and he's always relied on the World Government to build his power."
"So I'd say there's almost no chance he'll leave it."
"As for Bartholomew Kuma..."
Kuzan paused, then clicked his tongue. "After all this time, I still haven't figured that man out!"
"I've never understood why Bartholomew Kuma takes such an interest in the World Government's affairs."
"Still, judging by everything he's done, odd-tempered as he is..."
"He probably won't leave the World Government either."
"The others, though? That's anyone's guess!"
For once, Sakazuki agreed with Kuzan. To everyone's surprise, he nodded.
His expression was grave. "If Chris leaves the World Government, others will follow him. No question."
"Empress Boa Hancock and Dracule Mihawk would be the first two."
"Hancock needs no explanation. Mihawk's unusual behavior this time says it all."
Among the Marine officers, most