Seeing that Shimotsuki Kozaburo did not seem to be faking it,
Ryan thought it over and decided not to make a move after all, because he still had other questions for the old man before him.
"What exactly is hidden in East Blue? You've been in East Blue for decades—you must have noticed some clues!" Ryan said seriously.
Clues?
"No. I don't know!"
Faced with Ryan's question, Shimotsuki Kozaburo answered without hesitation.
Perhaps because he had been scared senseless by the beating, Shimotsuki Kozaburo hurriedly added, "It's really useless. Believe me!"
This time, all three of them stared blankly at Shimotsuki Kozaburo.
This old guy had caved way too fast.
Ryan was also weighing the truth of Shimotsuki Kozaburo's words. Killing intent spread from his body, aimed directly at Shimotsuki Kozaburo.
"Fuck, this young man! Again?!"
Cold sweat began to form on Shimotsuki Kozaburo's forehead. The blade hanging over his head was what tormented the mind most.
Time ticked by, but Shimotsuki Kozaburo still showed no sign of changing his answer.
Ryan withdrew his killing intent and said with a smile, "I was just joking. You don't mind, do you?"
"Not at all! Not at all!"
Shimotsuki Kozaburo hurriedly waved his hands.
"That's good, then!"
Rayleigh watched Ryan, who was like a little fox, and smiled with satisfaction. This was Rayleigh's disciple.
Rayleigh had taught Ryan for two years, while Gaban had taught Ryan for one.
Therefore, Rayleigh > Gaban!
"Then you..."
After that, Ryan and Shimotsuki Kozaburo began to communicate in a friendly manner.
At least, that was what Ryan thought.
Shimotsuki Kozaburo felt that he had only spoken under the pressure of Ryan's tyranny, helplessly opening his mouth.
Elsewhere, the battle continued.
"Brat!"
A roar echoed in every direction.
Kaido, still bleeding all over, scanned the