But then Goenitz spoke up.
Everyone turned to look at him.
"Just us and the World Pirates?"
"Should we bring in other forces too, Admiral?"
It sounded like a question, but Goenitz was really offering Shiki and Reinhardt a reminder.
If they wanted the greatest possible victory, the stronger their combined forces, the better.
And Goenitz was not the only one asking that question.
Before coming, Goenitz had already informed Ignis.
From the intelligence available, Ignis had easily deduced that the Flying Pirates would intervene in the matter between the World Pirates and him.
So he had Goenitz raise the subject.
"Oh? Who else?"
Goenitz had caught Shiki's interest.
After all, convincing other Great Pirates to attack the World Government of their own accord would not be easy.
"The Beasts Pirates—or rather, Kaido of the Beasts. He craves large-scale war. If we tell him about this, he'll most likely join in."
"And then there's Typhon, the King of Monsters."
"We can't underestimate the Monster Legion's terrifying strength. If they join us, they'll be a tremendous help."
"Even if they refuse, we lose nothing."
Neither the Beasts Pirates nor the Monster Legion were far from Red Port. They might even arrive faster than the World Pirates.
That was, if they set out immediately.
"Reinhardt, make the arrangements." Shiki was clearly tempted. Won over by Goenitz's words, he turned to Reinhardt and gave the order.
"Yes, Governor." Reinhardt nodded slightly, then looked at Goenitz in surprise.
This was unlike Goenitz's usual way of doing things.
Before this, Goenitz had never involved himself in matters like these. He simply took orders and carried them out.
But Reinhardt did not dwell on it.
Even if someone was pulling Goenitz's strings, it would make little difference to the Flying Pirates.
The stronger the alliance between