Even the Chris Pirates hadn't seen it coming, let alone Sengoku and the others, who had no idea what was going on.
Chris said calmly, "That's why I'm not afraid of anything the World Government might do."
"Even if Borsalino really joins forces with Pudora Kingdom, they'll be no match for us."
"Would the World Government really dare to break openly with our Seven Warlords Alliance?"
"I doubt it."
That was the brilliance of Chris's move!
Forming the Seven Warlords Alliance had strengthened his forces as a whole.
It had also created a top-tier power on the seas.
No one could afford to confront an alliance with such enormous influence head-on.
With all seven united, their combined strength, influence, and resources were beyond imagination.
Breaking with seven Shichibukai at once would take considerable nerve on the World Government's part.
And Chris didn't think the World Government had that nerve right now.
Vice Admiral Momousagi considered this, then murmured, "If the entire Seven Warlords Alliance appears together, the World Government will have to think twice..."
"But Borsalino is a wild card!"
"He may slack off on ordinary missions, but once he gets serious, he won't stop until he's achieved his goal."
"So he might confront the Seven Warlords Alliance directly!"
From what Momousagi knew of Borsalino, she couldn't rule out his taking on the entire alliance.
Borsalino wasn't the one calling the shots for the World Government or Marine Headquarters. He didn't have to worry about the bigger picture.
He might do whatever it took to complete his mission!
Chris nodded in agreement.
"If he wants to go wild, I don't mind playing along," he said lightly.
"After all, I haven't fought an Admiral of Marine Headquarters since I set sail!"
"I'd like to find out for myself just how powerful