As the straw-hat-wearing youth hurriedly disappeared, the refined-looking young man sitting to the side spoke up.
"Father, is that person Monkey D. Luffy?"
The masked man continued leisurely savoring his food before nodding.
"Looks like it..."
A beautiful girl with a princess-like air and a hairstyle resembling a hime cut propped her smooth chin on one hand, tilted her head slightly, and commented.
"So weak. He feels like he's at most as strong as a Marine Headquarters officer. Is this guy really Uncle Dragon's son?"
At those words, the masked man's movements paused. He then spoke helplessly.
"Kong, Ying, don't be fooled by how weak Luffy still is. His potential is tremendous, and he's very likely connected to one of the ultimate secrets of this sea. At the same time, he may become one of the greatest uncertainties affecting the future."
Kong nodded, pushed up the glasses that made him look somewhat like Yaen, and said, "Father, rest assured. I understand what my task is."
"Hmm..."
Just then, Yaen noticed from the corner of his eye a girl with striking orange hair entering the restaurant. She looked about the same age as Ying, though her appearance was still quite youthful.
"Nami?!"
Yaen quickly recognized the orange-haired girl and couldn't help feeling somewhat surprised.
Following Yaen's gaze, Ying looked toward Nami, rolled her eyes slightly, and muttered, "Perverted, lecherous father!"
Yaen's expression beneath his mask twitched slightly. He explained, "Hey, hey, Ying, don't you think you've misunderstood me a little too much?"
"Have you not?"
Ying retorted, "Then what about Aunt Yamato?"
For a moment, Yaen was rendered speechless. Stammering, he could only cast a glance toward Kong.
Seeing this, Kong gently reprimanded her.
"Ying, you mustn't speak to Father that way. Aside from being somewhat improper in certain areas, Father