Considering that bringing the boy into the fold could also eliminate a potential future rival for the family, Mousse was determined to bring Trafalgar Law back to Totto Land, even if people accused him of repaying kindness with ulterior motives.
However, Trafalgar Law was still far too young, and Hogback's greed and lechery were notorious throughout the medical world. Doctor Trafalgar could not help worrying that his son, whose values had yet to take shape, would be led astray by studying under such a teacher.
Though it was difficult to refuse the great benefactor who had saved the entire country, including his own family, the director of Flevance Hospital still tactfully expressed his hope that Mousse could wait a few more years:
"Law does have some talent, but he's only ten this year. He's still far from being a qualified surgeon. I'm confident I can teach him for a few more years, so let's wait until he grows up!"
Mousse thought that made sense, so he agreed to wait a few years. Then, in his own name rather than Totto Land's, he simply invited Trafalgar Law to join him.
"If we wait a few years, I'll be able to form my own pirate crew. Law, then the ship's doctor position is reserved for you! Come on, pinky promise. No changing your mind for a hundred years."
After reluctantly hooking pinkies with Mousse while wearing a dark expression, Trafalgar Law could not help wondering whether this red-haired boy was really fifteen. What he did not know was that Mousse had only done it to tease him for fun, and in doing so confirmed that Law's later aloof personality had not been entirely caused by the Flevance incident.
After leaving the Flevance Kingdom with abundant gains and the gratitude of more than