"I'm confident we can recruit Kalifa!"
After working with Vice Admiral Momousagi for so long, Chris had come to trust her abilities.
She had won over so many people, one step at a time. Not just anyone could have done that.
Chris glanced down. Nothing seemed amiss.
He checked the time. He had been talking to Vice Admiral Momousagi for quite a while.
Although they had taken every precaution, they still had to be extremely careful.
Chris and Vice Admiral Momousagi could not yet let their relationship become public knowledge.
To be safe, they strictly limited the length of every call.
If they talked too long, someone was bound to grow suspicious.
Vice Admiral Momousagi was in a Marine Base, where danger surrounded her.
Chris said quietly, "Once I've dealt with Pudora Kingdom, the Chris Pirates will be firmly established in the New World."
"To achieve our goal, the Chris Pirates still need to grow."
"That makes your help behind the scenes crucial right now."
Chris's gaze sharpened. "Momousagi, our next step is to get you promoted as soon as possible."
"Whatever happens, you need to keep a close eye on Sakazuki."
"If necessary, give things a push. Create an opportunity for Sakazuki to leave Marine Headquarters!"
With the Seven Warlords Alliance established and his cooperation with the Revolutionary Army deepening, Chris's plans were moving forward in good order.
He was growing impatient. They could not put off Momousagi's promotion much longer.
Many of his later plans could only proceed once Vice Admiral Momousagi became an Admiral at Marine Headquarters.
Vice Admiral Momousagi sensed his urgency and nodded at once. "I'll find a way."
"It won't be easy to get Sakazuki to leave the Marine Base soon, but it isn't impossible."
Her mind was already racing as she considered how