Treacherous Currents

Amid the ruins, Red-Haired and Swain stood facing each other.

Red-Haired's gaze was profound as he calmly said, "I can't tell you about the plan just yet."

At this, the muscles in Swain's face twitched slightly, and a trace of doubt and wariness flashed through his eyes. He thought to himself that Red-Haired had always acted mysteriously. For him to be this cautious now, there had to be a deeper meaning behind it.

Even a powerhouse like Red-Haired had moments when he acted so carefully.

It seemed Swain was not the only one wary of Imu.

Anyone paying attention had noticed the World Government's unusual movements over the past few years.

On this sea, danger and conspiracies were everywhere. Who knew when someone might be used by someone else?

Red-Haired frowned slightly, inwardly marveling at Swain's sharp insight, but his face remained composed as he said meaningfully, "The human heart is even harder to fathom. We both have companions and family behind us. There's nothing wrong with being cautious."

A faint smile curled at the corner of Swain's mouth as he continued, "Indeed. No one can guarantee that the Five Elders won't use some means to buy us off."

Even Vegapunk's clones, created through technology, could lose themselves in the temptation of Celestial Dragon status and become their accomplices.

It had to be said that the Five Elders were truly far ahead when it came to manipulating human hearts.

Red-Haired was holding something back from Swain.

By comparison, Red-Haired trusted Bullet, who had been on the same pirate ship as him, more.

"You may have misunderstood me." Red-Haired's expression changed.

Swain's gaze turned cold, and he immediately shot back, "So there's no trust between us at all? Then what is there left to discuss?"

With that, Swain suddenly moved. At