An Old Friend at Enies Lobby

"Ryan's ship!" When Rayleigh saw the Soaring Dragon appearing overhead and heading toward the bar he ran, he murmured, "Could he be looking for me to coat it?"

Rayleigh remembered that yesterday, the young man named Mihawk had ridden his freshly coated motorboat toward the New World.

"Could that brat Ryan be going too? The New World is about to get lively!" Thinking about how he used to compete against those old rivals himself, only for his disciple to now take his place against them, Rayleigh could not help laughing!

Under Beli's control, the Soaring Dragon landed steadily.

The moment they met, Ryan got straight to the point. "Teacher Rayleigh, I have a favor to ask!"

Just as I expected, Rayleigh mentally praised his own foresight. Then he looked at Ryan with a smile. "No problem. I agree!"

He was the very picture of a benevolent mentor!

Ryan had not expected Rayleigh to agree so easily. He had thought he would need to offer up some good liquor before Rayleigh would be willing to guide them.

Ryan clearly remembered that back in the Calm Belt, when he had asked Rayleigh how to get back, Rayleigh had simply pointed at the sea and swum away himself!

If he had not later encountered some kindhearted people at sea, he probably would have been in terrible shape. Back then, he did not even know the way and could only swim desperately in the direction Rayleigh had pointed.

"Then let's set off now!" Ryan grabbed Rayleigh and headed toward the ship.

"Wait!" Rayleigh stopped, pointing at the docked Soaring Dragon. "Without coating, it can't leave yet! Besides, I'm old now. I don't want to fight anymore!"

The Blood Sword Pirates: "???"

"Teacher Rayleigh, I only want you to lead the way. After all, I