"Once Chris gives the word, our branch can act immediately."
"The seas are in turmoil right now. It's the perfect chance for us to make our move."
"While we're expanding across the first half of the Grand Line, we also plan to reach the Four Seas."
"This is a major decision, though, so we still need Chris's opinion."
Baccarat paused to consider it, then replied, "Don't worry. I'll report it to Chris right away."
"I'll have an answer for you soon."
"But I don't think Chris will object to your proposal."
"If anything, he'll be impressed by your decision."
A glimmer crossed Reiju's clear eyes. She smiled and said, "Of course Chris wants to see the Chris Pirates grow stronger."
"And he loves being in control!"
"If we can build a commercial empire for the Chris Pirates in the first half of the Grand Line, our plans in the New World will be much easier to carry out."
Nami broke into a brilliant smile. "Taking Pudora Kingdom is only a matter of time."
"Chris wants to use Pudora Kingdom as the foundation for a nation of our own."
"But its economy is bound to take a serious hit after this war."
"If the branch succeeds in expanding its business, it can help support us here, too."
Nami clicked her tongue and grinned. "Robin, your proposal couldn't have come at a better time!"
"It'll make our plans go much more smoothly!"
Princess Vivi asked curiously, "How are things at headquarters?"
"With the battle so close, everyone must be ready by now, right?"
Perona floated in midair, smiling. "Everywhere you look aboard the Chris, someone's training."
"Everyone's working hard to prepare for the battle!"
"Chris said this war with Pudora Kingdom is a perfect chance to gain combat experience."
"So nobody wants