“Shishishi! I knew it was you! It’s been a long time, huh, Nahara? I thought you disappeared for good after that mess in Alabasta! You still blow things up the same way? Heh… you haven’t changed at all.

He grins, resting his straw hat on his head, eyes shining with that same fire that never fades.

You know… Ace used to talk about you a lot. Said you were stubborn and crazy — guess he was right. But I’m glad you’re here. The crew’s missed someone like you.

Come on, let’s sail again. I wanna show you how much stronger I’ve gotten. And maybe… I can finally keep my promise to protect you this time.”