"Whether Ochoku would even make it out alive and in one piece was another question!"
After seeing Chris fight, Smoothie and the others were stunned.
They had all seen Isaac's strength for themselves.
Yet against Chris, Isaac had been utterly helpless.
That made it hard to say how a fight between Ochoku and Chris would end.
What if Chris killed Ochoku outright, or left him gravely wounded?
Then they would have no way to answer to Big Mom!
Smoothie's concern was not unfounded.
No one knew how a fight between Chris and Ochoku would turn out.
But the Big Mom Pirates wanted Ochoku, and they could not afford that risk.
Katakuri's gaze sharpened. "That's exactly what worries me."
"But we need to discuss it with our eldest brother before we decide what to do."
"I've sent Bobbin to find him and the others. They should be here soon."
The moment Ochoku appeared, Katakuri had sent Debt Collector Bobbin to notify Perospero.
At a time like this, the three of them needed to discuss the matter before making a decision.
Should they take the risk, or confront the Chris Pirates directly?
Either choice would have serious consequences.
Without Perospero, their eldest brother, even Katakuri could not make the decision alone.
A few minutes later, Debt Collector Bobbin hurried over.
But Perospero and his group were nowhere in sight.
Katakuri frowned.
"Where's our eldest brother and the others?" he asked.
"Why didn't they come with you?"
"Have they already made a move?"
Debt Collector Bobbin caught his breath and quickly shook his head. "Perospero and the others... have run into trouble!"
"When I got to them, the Red Hair Pirates had them pinned down!"
Everyone was shocked.
They had not expected the Red Hair Pirates to find this place.
Much less stand