"If those three Pirate Crews joined forces, they might even be able to take on the entire World Government!"
Chapter 681
After reading the newspaper, everyone in the Royal Palace Hall was shaken.
What concerned them most, naturally, were the rumors about the Chris Pirates.
Haliya-Zina, captain of the Troublesome Pirates, said grimly, "If these reports are true, that's terrifying."
"The Chris Pirates have joined forces with the Seven Warlords Alliance, plus two of the Four Emperors Pirates."
"Compared to them, we wouldn't stand a chance."
Aver Bradley's face went pale. He swallowed and said, "Neither of those Four Emperors Pirates sent its strongest lineup."
"But Marco the Phoenix and Ben Beckman alone would be more than we could handle."
"Which of us can say for certain we could take on either of those two?"
As Aver Bradley spoke, his gaze swept over everyone present.
Even Milo-Teach, widely acknowledged as the strongest Pirate in the hall, dared make no such claim.
He knew full well that he and someone like Marco the Phoenix were in entirely different leagues.
If anyone in the Royal Palace Hall could take on those two men,
It was probably only Combat Commander Isaac!
After all, Isaac had once forced Katakuri to retreat single-handedly.
Isaac's expression was cold, though his eyes held a trace of concern.
"This report still needs to be verified," he said evenly.
"The newspaper only says it's suspected."
"And these so-called photographs show nothing more than ordinary meetings."
"They don't prove the Chris Pirates have any secret ties to those two Four Emperors Pirates."
Deputy Battle Captain Hu Ci nodded and smiled calmly. "Exactly. This proves nothing."
"To claim the Chris Pirates are allied with two of the Four Emperors Pirates at once..."
"That's a bit far-fetched!"
"Everyone knows the Whitebeard Pirates