But Yun Ye was unwilling to accept it. How could he let a pirate who had injured Zephyr swagger around right under their noses?
Yun Ye's gaze turned somewhat cold.
Seeing Yun Ye's expression, Zephyr guessed what he was thinking. After sending everyone else away, he solemnly said to Yun Ye:
"I'm just an old man who no longer matters. Don't do anything foolish for my sake. Your talent is extraordinary—the greatest I've ever seen. You still have so much room to grow." Zephyr looked at Yun Ye.
Zephyr understood his prized disciple to some extent. Though Yun Ye was usually gentle toward others, he was deeply proud by nature.
He was worried Yun Ye would do something reckless. If he angered the World Government, then even as the Navy's rising star who had defeated Kaido and one of its current high-ranking officers, Yun Ye would be in serious trouble!
Yun Ye gave Zephyr a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, Teacher Zephyr. I'm not foolish enough to go against the World Government..."
But Yun Ye had another sentence left unsaid—unless they provoked him first!
Hearing Yun Ye's promise, Zephyr smiled.
"That's good. I don't care about anything anymore. Reputation and all that are bullshit. What I care about now is the Navy's next generation, and disciples like you. Watching you grow step by step already makes me happy. Especially since I raised a monster like you! Hahaha, this old man still has some skill after all!"
Though there was disappointment toward the World Government in his tone, he had come to terms with it. He did not think the damage to his reputation mattered much anymore; he was already a retired veteran.
By the end, he was even laughing heartily.
Yun Ye had truly done him proud!
At such a young