"No matter what we want to do or what forces we run into, they'll have to think twice before crossing us."
"That's a huge safeguard for our arms trade and casino business!"
Marianne took out a fresh canvas and said with a smile, "That's where Chris was smartest!"
"Becoming a Shichibukai was the best decision he ever made."
"It keeps the World Government from hunting him down and gives him plenty of privileges."
"And the Shichibukai title alone is enough to intimidate other pirates."
"You couldn't ask for a better deal!"
A faint smile appeared on Princess Vivi's delicate face. "Chris has always been that wise."
"He may be the smartest person on these seas, the one who understands life better than anyone else."
"Nothing ever seems to escape his control."
Robin chuckled. "Of course!"
"Otherwise, Chris could never have achieved what he has today."
"He drew the eyes of the whole world before turning twenty and became one of its most powerful men."
"And before Chris, no one had ever gotten the Marines to help attack a country."
Robin and the others had never doubted Chris's wisdom or strength.
Those qualities only made them admire him more.
Now, whatever they did, they found themselves thinking of him.
Chris had become a godlike figure in their hearts.
For his sake, Robin and the others would spare no effort, even if it cost them their lives.
Sally stubbed out her cigarette and said evenly, "We can take our time with dominating the First Half of the Grand Line."
"But I think expanding our operations into the Four Seas is something we need to do."
"The forces there are weaker than those on the Grand Line."
"The Shichibukai title alone would scare off plenty of people."
"And there's more money to be