The vast ship deck fell into an inexplicable silence.
Faced with the words suddenly spoken by Elam of the Five Elders, everyone present was utterly baffled.
Whether it was Red-Haired Shanks' old friend or the Five Elders' plan, most people simply could not guess what it meant.
"An old friend? You mean that guy will wade into this muddy water?" Red-Haired Shanks raised a brow and said in surprise.
"Also, that's your plan. Don't include me in it. You came to me for a deal. If I don't think the reward is worth it, I won't agree."
Elam's vague words immediately brought to Red-Haired Shanks' mind the image of an old friend he had heard about not long ago.
Even Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, got a headache whenever he thought of that maniac.
"Red-Haired Shanks, don't get too full of yourself. If we weren't tied up, we wouldn't have come looking for a brat like you," Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro snorted coldly.
"If you weren't still somewhat useful, we would have sunk you into the sea long ago."
"You only need to give us one answer: do you agree or not?"
His stern words carried an unquestionable authority.
However, the smile on Red-Haired Shanks' face remained unchanged. "Nusjuro, you're still the same as ever. No wonder you suffered at the hands of the Blood Flag Pirates."
"You contacted me specifically this time because you want me to stop that madman from ruining Totto Land's tea party, so that BIG MOM's alliance with the Beasts Pirates can fight the Blood Flag Pirates to the death while you reap the benefits, right?"
"It seems that after all this time, you Five Elders are still as cowardly and fond of scheming against others as ever."
Red-Haired Shanks paused, looking at