Tsugikuni Yoriichi did not know how much effect his advice to Zoro would have.
But what Tsugikuni Yoriichi did know was that children like Zoro, who had possessed a clear goal since childhood, were often far more resilient than others their age.
People like them found it difficult to lose themselves in the emotions of failure.
Zoro did not stay with Tsugikuni Yoriichi for long. After finishing his noodles and sitting for a short while, he left Tsugikuni Yoriichi's office.
That night, Zoro heard quite a few so-called "life lessons" from Tsugikuni Yoriichi. Although some of the haze before his eyes had dispersed, it would probably take him some time to fully understand the meaning behind Tsugikuni Yoriichi's words.
After suffering defeat, Zoro did not give up on himself. Instead, he became even more diligent in his usual training.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's life had also settled down. Stationed in Whole Cake Island, he devoted nearly all his attention to managing his territory.
With Mihawk and Kuma absent, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had two fewer capable people at his disposal.
Issho and Abel had become exceptionally busy during this period. Under Tsugikuni Yoriichi's instructions, they began leading people to open up sea routes connecting Whole Cake Island with Thunder God Island, Risky Red Island, Dressrosa, and Migo Town.
In the New World, pirates were as numerous as carp crossing a river, too many to count. These pirates often claimed territory for themselves, preyed on passing ships, and attacked prosperous towns.
The routes indicated by Eternal Poses were usually the shortest. If he wanted to connect all the territories under his command, opening up those sea routes was essential.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi did not want New Marine warships and supply vessels to face the threat of pirates at every moment while traveling.
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