User blog comment:DancePowderer/The Smiling Man, Part 3/@comment-5387880-20131107130954/@comment-1595565-20131108044407

In terms of influence and control, I see him as about equal with Kaido. His lack of fear only extends to those above him politically. Also, I don't think he ever said he was afraid of Kaido, just that breaking off their deal would be bad. When it comes to equals and certain lessers, he actually gives a crap.