"There are, and so far as I can figure, anyone who's anyone is lookin' for a way out of this world," he said, and began to pace back and forth in front of Sasuke, studying him as he went.

This guy was dangerous. That much, between his stance and his admitted actions, were clear.

Most likely, he wasn't someone Marvelous would have trusted aboard the Gokai Galleon. He couldn't be sure of his motivations or trustworthiness.

At the same time, though... If he sought the same things they did, and he was that dangerous? It could be to their advantage.

While Marvelous may have been a terrible poker player, he knew a gamble worth taking when he saw it.

"If you're gonna search for it, you're gonna need a way to do it. Yeah?"