"Also, you must keep our relationship hidden. No outsiders can know about it."
Since Sakazuki hadn't appeared, Chris had no choice but to wait for an opportunity.
They had already made up their minds to take Sakazuki down.
Chris had the patience to wait a while longer.
He went on to ask, "Momousagi, how much support do you have within the Marines now?"
"How many people have joined your camp?"
That was something Chris cared deeply about.
Only with enough people behind her could Momousagi rise smoothly through the ranks and become an Admiral at Marine Headquarters.
Besides, most of the people in her camp resented the World Government or harbored thoughts of rebellion.
When Chris and Momousagi raised the banner of revolt, those people would become an immensely important force!
Momousagi laughed softly. "You don't need to worry about that at all!"
"I've been expanding our camp all along, and the results have been quite good."
"Nearly half the officers are willing to support me now."
"And plenty of them have truly joined our side."
"Lately, I've been looking for ways to approach people in the CP Agency!"
Chris frowned slightly at that.
His expression remained calm, but his voice turned cold. "The people in the CP Agency are among the Five Elders' most trusted confidants."
"And their loyalty to the Five Elders is frighteningly strong."
"Isn't approaching them now a little risky?"
"If your motives and identity are exposed, you could be in extreme danger at once."
Chris didn't object to Momousagi approaching the CP Agency. He was worried about her safety.
It wasn't merely because she was an important collaborator. She was also a partner he respected deeply.
He didn't want anything to happen to her.
Chris knew the people of the CP Agency well. They were