"The Captain said it himself: Red-Haired Shanks acts a bit like Pirate King Roger did back in the day."
"They're free-spirited and wild. They can be perfect gentlemen one moment and ferocious beasts the next."
"If they worked with us, we could reach the top of the world in no time!"
"And the World Government? We could bring it down just like that."
Doc Q's words dripped with scorn for the World Government.
Beside him, Hawkins remained expressionless, looking as lifeless as ever.
"We're doing just fine as we are," he said flatly.
"What the Red Hair Pirates want to do is none of our business."
"Our only goal is to overthrow the World Government ruled by the Celestial Dragons. That's all."
"The Captain isn't particularly interested in ruling the seas."
"Besides, the Captain is already the strongest man in the world!"
Demon Gin nodded and cast a cold look at Ben Beckman's group.
"Even if the Red Hair Pirates want an alliance, it's up to the Captain," he said dismissively.
"And whether we'd even want the Red Hair Pirates as allies is another question."
"Their ship's so small, I doubt they brought anyone important."
"So they can't be here to propose an alliance..."
The Division Commanders hadn't seen Ben Beckman. By then, he had already gone into his cabin.
Enel floated cross-legged in midair, looking thoroughly unconcerned. "The Red Hair Pirates seem pretty capable."
"Some of their Division Commanders are especially strong."
"Too bad none of them are here!"
Caribou stuck out his tongue and curled his lip. "Aren't the Red Hair Pirates looking down on us?"
"Even if they're only here to watch, they should've sent a few Division Commanders to show they mean business."
"Sending a handful of nobodies—is that their idea of insulting us?"
Caribou gave