Just because you have a lot of allies doesn't mean your stronger you first have to look at the stats. When your looking for a good ally you look at the ATACK/DEFENCE bonus , if it's good then look at the max plunder bonus The max plunder bonus will help you in battle and you'll get a lot ofdepending on the max plunder bonus. The higher it is the better it is for you you will be strongerin no time. Having good stat allies will benefit YOU.
You should add that the stat bonus is added on to your 'real' stats (the number which is stupid high that only said player can see, so hiring someone with the same allie stats as you DOES NOT double your attack and deffence.. Alot of new guys don't pick up on that
Btw I am in no way implying that that is what you meant in the first place.. Only suggesting that you mention it