Miss Bakkin narrowed her eyes and nodded. "Building the Seven Warlords Alliance so quickly was no easy feat."
"Chris had to persuade the other six and manage the conflicts between them."
"His drive and leadership are beyond question."
Miss Bakkin had to admit that much.
"But..."
Miss Bakkin changed tack. "But establishing the Seven Warlords Alliance won't change much by itself."
"I don't believe all six of the others will contribute to this war."
"Let alone stand together against the Four Emperors Pirates in the future."
"If the Seven Warlords Alliance can't truly act as one, it's just the same old thing under a new name."
"It won't stand a chance!"
Ochoku crossed one leg over the other and smiled. "How do you know they aren't united?"
"All seven of them showed up for this war."
"And judging by the photo, they seem to get along quite well."
Miss Bakkin frowned slightly and scoffed. "What does that prove?"
"We won't see their true colors until their lives are on the line."
"This war with the Pudora Kingdom is the perfect chance to test their bonds."
"If the other six all pull their weight, then I'll believe it!"
Miss Bakkin leaned back in her chair, looking utterly relaxed.
She smiled dismissively. "If the Seven Warlords Alliance really has united as one,"
"then that Chris kid has created an entirely new power from scratch."
"One strong enough to go toe-to-toe with any of the Four Emperors Pirates."
Miss Bakkin wore a skeptical smile as she spoke.
If the Seven Warlords Alliance truly was united, its strength would be terrifying.
Beyond the seven members' formidable individual power, the Pirate Crews and other forces behind them were significant powers in their own right.
Together, those forces could certainly rival the Four Emperors Pirates!