Once Doflamingo understood Chris's plan, he could not help admiring him.
He suddenly realized just how shrewd the young man before him was.
When Doflamingo had seized Dressrosa, he had shown nowhere near Chris's boldness.
As a result, he had created problems that persisted to this day.
Gecko Moria licked his lips and clicked his tongue in admiration. "That's Chris for you!"
"The best way to defeat a person or a country is to crush them openly, head-on!"
"Only by showing overwhelming force can you make them feel the gulf between you."
"Then they won't just accept their defeat. They'll never dare resist again."
Jinbe stroked his short beard and laughed. "Hahaha! What a clever move!"
"A nation of warriors like Pudora Kingdom has a fierce people."
"They must be strong-willed. They won't submit easily to any outsider."
"But I believe they'll submit to Chris."
Bartholomew Kuma nodded. "If they're fierce and prize martial strength, then they respect power."
"Crush them completely in the one field they value most..."
"And I believe many of them will acknowledge the Chris Pirates' strength."
"At the very least, once they see such an overwhelming advantage, they're unlikely to resist again."
"Before long, this country will truly become Chris's territory."
Bartholomew Kuma had gained extensive experience with such matters in the Revolutionary Army.
He understood the people of a country remarkably well.
So he agreed with Chris's plan completely.
As for Dracule Mihawk and Empress Boa Hancock, they had known about Chris's intentions for some time.
Neither of them offered an opinion.
Dracule Mihawk crossed his legs and said casually, "Chris is taking a risk, but it's an effective one..."
"If it works as intended, it will benefit the entire Seven Warlords Alliance."
Gecko Moria bared his sharp teeth in a grin. "Hee-shishishi!"
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