It was thanks to his forceful recommendation that the Pudora Kingdom's Royal Family had not interfered much in Ochoku's affairs back then.
As Ochoku settled there, he gradually drew more people to the kingdom.
So after King Yuriton formally took the throne, more and more powerful fighters chose to retire there.
Ochoku was the single most important reason for that.
And in Ochoku's eyes, King Yuriton carried considerable weight.
Milo Teach nodded and said calmly, "The members of the legendary Rocks Pirates all had stories worth telling."
"And the fact that King Yuriton holds him in such high regard says plenty..."
"Ochoku must have the strength to stand against Chris!"
Bull Pirates Captain Milo Teach had a strange glint in his eyes.
Learning that Ochoku really was in the Pudora Kingdom put Milo Teach somewhat at ease.
After all, with Whitebeard and Kaido of the Beasts as examples, Ochoku could hardly be weak.
And if King Yuriton himself called Ochoku the Pudora Kingdom's greatest asset,
that said enough on its own.
Big Bug Rodman laughed around the cigarette in his mouth.
He said smugly, "A legendary veteran of the Rocks Pirates is bound to be formidable."
"That Chris is said to have power rivaling the Four Emperors."
"Everyone outside says there's no one in the Pudora Kingdom who can match him."
"But with Ochoku here, Chris isn't the only powerhouse around!"
"Ahahahahaha!"
Big Bug Rodman exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, his laughter rolling through it.
The tension he had felt earlier was gone.
With Ochoku around, he was no longer particularly worried about the Seven Warlords Alliance.
He also knew one thing perfectly well.
Marine Admiral Kizaru Borsalino would make his move against Chris when the time was right.
With Ochoku and Kizaru Borsalino joining forces, Big Bug Rodman