At the beginning, I summoned Li Jing, who is very cold, and I will fight against Hawkeye!

Chapter 523 Being plotted

Shanks' voice became increasingly deeper, revealing a chilling chill, as if he had revealed a corner of a shocking conspiracy.

"Ah! That's a really terrible plan!" Blackbeard responded with a fake smile, but he was sneering in his heart.

He would not be easily led by Shanks, but would wait for the best opportunity to gain the greatest benefit for himself.

"Shanks...you!" Looking at the eye contact between Blackbeard and Red Hair, Buggy was stunned, as if he suddenly realized something.

A feeling of uneasiness welled up in his heart, as if he sensed that there was a deeper conspiracy behind this, but he didn't dare to say it, because he was sure that the Straw Hat Boy believed in Shanks 100%.

This also means that in the current chaotic situation, two teams are on the same side.

His Cross Guild stood in the middle of the single-plank bridge, and if it was not careful, it might fall into an irretrievable situation.

“This guy Shanks had a meeting with Blackbeard in advance.

Trouble! This time they are targeting my Cross Guild! Bastards! "

He secretly groaned in his heart, regretting how he got involved in this trouble.

......

The sea breeze was still howling, blowing across every inch of Elbaf, bringing with it the chill from the depths of the sea, making the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

Everyone fell into a brief silence, each calculating the pros and cons in their minds. Only the sound of the wind whistled in their ears, as if cheering for this tense situation.

"Bucky?" Crocodile raised his eyes inadvertently, and his hawk-like sharp eyes immediately caught that there was something wrong with Buggy's expression.

Bucky's face, which always had a bit of cynicism, was now tense, with the corners of his mouth drooping slightly, and his eyes showing a hint of panic and anger.

This is completely different from his usual appearance.

Crocodile's heart trembled, and he subconsciously followed Buggy's gaze.

When the figures of Blackbeard and Shanks came into view, Crocodile, the second in command of the Cross Guild who had been in the martial arts world for many years and was extremely smart,

A chill suddenly surged through his heart, and he immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

I saw the huge figure of Blackbeard standing not far away, his black robe fluttering violently in the wind.

He seemed like a demon from the dark abyss, with an unfathomable sneer on his face, and he whispered to Shanks beside him from time to time.

Shanks, however, stood tall as always, with his iconic red hair shining in the sun.

Like a burning flame, his eyes contained a depth that was difficult for others to fathom.

"Damn it, I was tricked!" Crocodile couldn't help but curse in a low voice, with suppressed anger in his voice.

It was like a trapped beast finding itself in a carefully designed trap.

"What's the plan?" Luo, who was confused, stood beside Crocodile and was stunned for a moment.

A trace of doubt appeared on his stern face, his brows were slightly wrinkled, and his eyes were full of inquiry.

I don't understand why Crocodile, who is usually calm and composed, would suddenly lose his composure like this.

Luo subconsciously tightened the knife in his hand, as if this could give him a sense of security.

Crocodile took a deep puff of his cigar, and the butt of the cigarette instantly lit up with an orange-red light.

Then he slowly exhaled a cloud of thick smoke, which slowly dissipated in the air, blurring his face.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, and spoke in a low voice as if squeezed out from between his teeth: "The red-haired guy had already met with Blackbeard in advance.

The two of them made some kind of deal, and now... they're forcing us to take sides!"

Every word was like a bombshell, exploding in Luo's ears, making him instantly understand the undercurrents hidden behind the complex situation.

"Stand in line..." After hearing these words, Luo raised his eyes again, as if a flash of lightning flashed through his mind, instantly illuminating the seemingly chaotic situation in front of him.

He clearly realized that the seemingly three-way power structure had suddenly become extremely clear and dangerous - the Cross Guild had been forcibly separated.

There seems to be some kind of tacit understanding between the Blackbeard Pirates, Red-haired Shanks and the Straw Hat Pirates, and they have formed a side.

"I can tell the Straw Hat Master..." Luo just opened his mouth, but before he could finish his words, he was suddenly blocked by an invisible barrier and stopped abruptly.

A trace of annoyance flashed in his eyes. Yes, there was still a Blackbeard lurking in the dark.

If he rashly came forward to communicate with Luffy at this time, Blackbeard would definitely seize this opportunity and pretend to surrender to the Cross Guild.

With his cunningness, he will definitely disrupt the situation at the critical moment.

And Straw Hat Luffy, that simple, passionate, and loyal guy, will definitely believe in Red Hair Shanks even more unconditionally.

In this case, the one who will suffer will inevitably be the isolated and helpless Cross Guild, and they will then be caught in a desperate situation of being attacked from all sides.

"Shanks holds an ace card (Luffy), and at the same time, a joker card (Blackbeard) that could turn against him at any time."

Bucky, who had been silent for a long time, opened his mouth slightly. His voice was full of vicissitudes and helplessness, as if he had seen through the power struggles in this world.

Then he walked slowly forward, each step heavy and firm, and came in front of Shanks.

At this moment, Bucky stopped laughing as usual, and his expression was as serious as ice in winter.

He stared into Shanks' eyes, questioning in his tone, "Do you really have to do this? Shanks. I didn't expect you never forgot."

"I can't forget it." Shanks lowered his head slightly, his eyes fell on his prosthesis, and subconsciously reached out to touch it. The action seemed as if he was touching a painful memory that was deeply engraved in his heart.

"And I'm just going with the flow. After all, I've been a part of your Cross Guild, right, Buggy?"

His voice was calm, yet it revealed an unquestionable firmness, making it difficult to tell whether his words were true or false.

For a moment, the two men faced each other, and the air around them seemed to freeze.

The sea breeze still howled, the boat still rocked, but they seemed to be in another time and space.

They returned to the time when they were under Captain Roger's command - at that time, they were a pair of happy enemies, fighting side by side, facing the wind and rain together, and although they quarreled and fought from time to time, their friendship was deep.

But now, the torrent of time and the cruel reality have washed them away and made them terribly unfamiliar.

The innocence of the past is long gone, replaced by the game of power and interests, which makes people feel emotional.