[after a short pause he simply nodded, firm, giving an agreeing sound. He'll keep that in mind, Whitebeard Marco.]

[But the other part got his attention, ears perking a bit. Huh.] That doesn't make se--Oh. [pause.] OH! Is that what was wrong with Mr Straw Hat? ... Oh. [wait, no, that still doesn't make sense. HOW is that possible. But... another firm nod sound.] I want to hear more about this though. How is that possible, to be so far behind others?