The shift had naturally spilled into the struggle between the New World's various powers.
And Anthony loved nothing more than watching a spectacle like this.
Pascal smiled calmly. "If we make a move, the Marines will have to think twice."
"So we can put enormous pressure on them without paying any real price."
"Helping the Chris Pirates won't hurt us, either."
"On the contrary, they'll be grateful to us for it later."
Pascal believed the Chris Pirates had a bright future ahead of them.
Now was an excellent chance to show them some goodwill.
And given the Red Hair Pirates' influence across the world, the Marines would have to weigh their actions carefully.
If they angered the Red Hair Pirates, they would have a hard time of it!
Pascal and the others all agreed with Ben Beckman's plan.
They unanimously felt they should help the Chris Pirates when the Marines made their move.
Nearby, Anuno casually stubbed out his cigarette and exhaled the last of his smoke.
He gave a helpless smile. "If we treat it as an investment, it's worth making."
"After all, it costs us nothing, and the return should be considerable."
Anuno had no personal attachment to the Chris Pirates.
To him, they were simply a valuable potential partner.
Nothing more.
Ben Beckman glanced around at the others, then smiled. "Balam, keep a close watch on the Marines from now on."
"Report to me immediately if they make any unusual moves."
"The moment they act, we'll have to act too."
Balam of the Longarm Tribe gave a confident smile. Surveillance was what he did best.
"Don't worry, Boss Beckman," Balam said.
"From now on, I won't miss a single detail of what the Marines do."
"If a fly leaves one of their ships, I'll know where