If a fight broke out, the people of the Pudora Kingdom would have a real headache on their hands.
"Brrr-ring! Brrr-ring! Brrr-ring!"
As Hancock and the others laughed together, a Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.
They followed the sound to the Den Den Mushi beside Chris.
Anyone who could call Chris directly was someone important.
A hint of curiosity crossed Hancock's beautiful face. "Who could it be at a time like this?"
"Could the Marines have decided to contact us first?"
Nami raised an eyebrow. "It's possible."
"We've been here for almost two days."
"By now, both the people of the Pudora Kingdom and the Marines must have noticed us."
Baccarat chimed in. "The Marines sent Borsalino to lead their forces so he could support us and keep an eye on us."
"We haven't contacted them at all. They're probably getting anxious!"
Hancock shook her head with a faint smile. "You don't know Borsalino. He wouldn't get anxious!"
"He's lazy by nature. He wouldn't care whether we contacted him or not."
"Besides, his people won't be deeply involved in the fighting. He'd probably prefer it if we never called."
Hancock had dealt with the Marines long enough to know several of Marine Headquarters' key officers well.
The Borsalino she knew would never be that invested.
Kikyo smiled. "If it isn't the Marines, it might be our reinforcements!"
"No wonder Chris has held back these past few days. Did he arrange for help in advance?"
Baccarat, Hancock, and the others looked puzzled.
None of them had heard anything...
Inside the Training Room aboard the Chris.
Chris put Blood Red away and picked up the Den Den Mushi beside him.
"This is Chris."
That was all he said when he answered, his tone cool.
An extremely familiar voice came from the other