Su Xiao glanced at the Superior Alchemy Bomb Doflamingo had taken out and understood his intentions almost instantly.
Su Xiao was certain that Doflamingo hadn't told Jack about Apollo. The man wanted to use Apollo as a secret weapon to resist the Big Mom Pirates' attack.
If Jack knew about Apollo, he would at least demand one from Doflamingo and send it to his boss, Kaido.
"I assume you all know my current situation."
Su Xiao looked toward Jack. Jack said nothing, meaning that Doflamingo had already told him about Su Xiao's circumstances.
Su Xiao's earlier brief exchange with Jack had seemed reckless, but it had actually been anything but. Su Xiao knew all too well how to deal with villains. Without that brief clash, Jack wouldn't have adopted his current attitude. Instead, he would have done everything possible to squeeze value out of Su Xiao.
After their brief exchange, Jack knew that Su Xiao was not someone to be trifled with. That was precisely why the three of them were now sitting at the dining table negotiating.
"Honestly, it makes little difference to me who I make bombs for. Rather than serve the World Government, I'd prefer to work with pirates. After all, when working with pirates, I can guarantee my personal freedom. However..."
The moment Su Xiao said "however," Doflamingo's heart sank. He didn't need to think to know that obtaining Apollo from Su Xiao again would no longer be as easy as before.
"My bomb-making skills have improved recently. I can produce some special models of explosives."
"Special models?"
Jack glanced at Doflamingo. Doflamingo waved his index finger from side to side, indicating that he didn't know either. In reality, however, he understood perfectly.
"That's right, special models. As a token of my sincerity in working with