"Otherwise, I would never have let Ochoku and Chris meet!"
Perospero knew the situation had become troublesome.
A battle between Ochoku and Chris was inevitable.
Winning Ochoku over would take some work!
Katakuri nodded, then fixed Beckman with a cold stare. "Beckman, you've never been one to meddle in other people's business."
"Why are you interfering in ours today?"
"Is it really like the papers say? Have you formed an alliance with the Chris Pirates?"
Katakuri's voice was cold and blunt.
His stance could not have been clearer.
Ben Beckman showed no surprise when Katakuri and the others appeared.
After all, he had deliberately let Debt Collector Bobbin go.
He had done it to draw Katakuri and the others here.
Beckman was confident they would not abandon Perospero to force their way down into the fight.
He was also confident that once they came here, he could keep them from interfering below.
Beckman answered casually, "Think whatever you like."
Beckman gave a faint smile. "Think whatever you like about our relationship with the Chris Pirates."
"But the Red Hair Pirates are getting involved today, no matter what."
"As long as we're here, forget about interfering with the Chris Pirates."
Beckman was every bit as uncompromising as Katakuri.
He wore a broad smile, but he would not give an inch.
Katakuri narrowed his eyes, his expression darkening.
He said gravely, "I didn't expect you to go this far for the Chris Pirates."
"Perhaps your relationship really is something special."
"Are you willing to risk a conflict between our crews for their sake?"
With no better option, Katakuri tested Beckman's limits.
A clash between the Big Mom Pirates and the Red Hair Pirates would be no small matter.
But to Katakuri's surprise, the warning had no effect.
Beckman answered without hesitation. "I