That red figure was none other than Red, known as the Red Earl, who had already eaten the fruit and become a King.
In fact, he had arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago before yesterday.
He had simply remained hidden without showing himself.
"You're right. The fighting force Bullet and the others have gathered is top-class."
"But against Marine Headquarters and the Red Hair Pirates working together, it still falls a little short."
"Still, they only need to hold them off there."
"We don't even need to intervene. Someone will offer support on their own."
Roy's words startled Red. "Why are you so certain?"
But a moment later, his expression changed.
"Hiss, you mean those forces hiding in the shadows, once they see how Bullet's battle is going..."
"They won't be able to sit still and will send support?"
Roy offered no direct answer, only a meaningful smile.
"Heh, Red, at our level, we ought to understand a great many things."
"There are no absolute friends, only absolute interests."
"And above all, you must believe that the human heart cannot withstand being tested."
He paused, then continued.
"Right now, Red-Haired Shanks's cooperation with Marine Headquarters is already a fact."
"But as a pirate, how could his cooperation with the World Government not make other forces wary?"
"If he dares attack us today, he'll dare attack other forces in the future."
"Especially the Five Emperors. Do you think someone like Kaido of the Beasts wouldn't consider that?"
"Besides, while the decisive battle in Area 38 is important, it isn't the most important one."
"Because from beginning to end, clashes between superpowers have always needed top-tier fighters to decide the outcome."
As Roy finished speaking, his eyes grew deep, and the shadows around him gradually began to surge.
They soon formed a peculiar