"But according to the intelligence we've gathered, the Chris Pirates are no pushovers."
"They defeated the Shichibukai Gecko Moria in the Florian Triangle."
"Then, on Fish-Man Island, they defeated fierce Fish-Men who had taken Energy Steroids."
"And not long ago, they wiped out the Shield Guild without breaking a sweat."
Charlotte Smoothie said gravely, "According to our intelligence, the Chris Pirates have never been dragged into a grueling fight."
"Whether their enemies are ordinary or formidable, they tend to win by overwhelming force."
"A Pirate Crew like that cannot be underestimated!"
Smoothie and Katakuri's serious regard for the Chris Pirates surprised the others.
Both were famously proud. They rarely spoke so highly of anyone, much less an entire Pirate Crew.
Charlotte Daifuku frowned and said, "But... are they really worth this much attention?"
"We don't even know if they can take the Pudora Kingdom!"
"How could a Pirate Crew like that pose a threat to us?"
Daifuku remained convinced that the Chris Pirates were not worthy opponents.
Charlotte Cracker, the Minister of Biscuits and one of the Four Sweet Commanders, could not help shaking his head.
He gave a dismissive snort. "Brother Katakuri, Sister Smoothie, I think you're worrying too much."
"The opponents the Chris Pirates defeated were nothing special."
"Besides, their captain Chris is just a nineteen-year-old brat!"
"How strong could he possibly be?"
The others did not dare openly contradict Katakuri and Smoothie, but Cracker had no such fear.
He was one of the Four Sweet Commanders too, and he had the strength to back up his words.
Cracker curled his lip. "I honestly don't know how this Chris got so overhyped."
"Because he defeated Crocodile and became a Shichibukai?"
"Or because he beat some mere Marine Vice Admiral?"
Smoothie's expression did not change. "Have you forgotten that