[Grits his teeth and debates punching Luffy before remembering that he already helped unlock Luffy's perception haki, so he just aims a hard punch for the pirate's face.]
Not everyone else gets to make those kinds of choices!
Maribelle was right. Someone is going to get hurt, and then you'll regret it.
It's one thing to say this stuff isn't necessary, that's true! But you can't then decide you'll randomly change your mind on a whim when you feel like it! How will you know?! What makes you think the world will stand still and let you take the time to get stronger?! This kind of thing is about sacrifice and not always getting what you want, which already proves you aren't strong enough for it yet!
[DEEP BREATH AND FUMES. He feels like he had this argument before with Hina from the other side.]
[Eerie.]
[He pulls out the jitte and aims it at Straw Hat's throat.]
I told you before, I go my own pace. I'm not speeding up or slowing down for anyone! GOT IT?! And I'm sure as fuck not going to diverge from my route for a god damn pirate, do you understand that yet?!
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Not everyone else gets to make those kinds of choices!
Maribelle was right. Someone is going to get hurt, and then you'll regret it.
It's one thing to say this stuff isn't necessary, that's true! But you can't then decide you'll randomly change your mind on a whim when you feel like it! How will you know?! What makes you think the world will stand still and let you take the time to get stronger?! This kind of thing is about sacrifice and not always getting what you want, which already proves you aren't strong enough for it yet!
[DEEP BREATH AND FUMES. He feels like he had this argument before with Hina from the other side.]
[Eerie.]
[He pulls out the jitte and aims it at Straw Hat's throat.]
I told you before, I go my own pace. I'm not speeding up or slowing down for anyone! GOT IT?! And I'm sure as fuck not going to diverge from my route for a god damn pirate, do you understand that yet?!