[...Ace went from wanting to punch Santa's teeth out to wondering why the hell Sabo thought he could be a good big brother all by himself.]

...I guess we can hold off on havin' that talk for the moment.

[He had to keep Luffy innocent. He didn't mind him not following his tail all day anymore, but Ace liked him the way he was.]

Now, I'll let ya' go, Luffy. You gotta get back to your crew.