Though his methods were rough, he managed to remove all the fish scales and innards. Then, carrying two fish larger than his human form, Little White plunged back into the sea. Only after washing himself and the fish clean did he come ashore, turn back into a dragon, and fly toward the flying ship.
Luffy watched wide-eyed the entire time. When Little White headed back, he grabbed his leg and returned to the flying ship with him.
Every time Little White turned back into a dragon, his clothes disappeared. So, after tossing the cleaned fish to Kaku, he went to his room to change, then waited at the dining table with Luffy.
Sitting across from Little White, Luffy excitedly slapped the table and asked, "Will you join my crew?"
Little White refused without expression. "No."
"Huh? Why not?"
"I only listen to my master."
"But didn't you just listen to the Long Nose cook?"
Little White said matter-of-factly, "I wasn't helping him or obeying him. I was helping myself."
"Little White is right," Kaku said as he stewed the food. "If he helps, he gets to eat delicious food sooner. So there's nothing wrong with saying he's helping himself."
Luffy blinked and looked at the busy Kaku. After a long while, he grinned and said, "You're amazing."
Kaku paused and turned to Luffy, then asked with a smile, "What makes you say that?"
Luffy grinned and asked in return, "Hey, want to join my crew? I can set sail in two years."
"Now that you mention it, I remember. You said you wanted to be the Pirate King, didn't you?"
"Yeah! I'm definitely going to be the Pirate King!"
"Being the Pirate King isn't easy," Kaku continued. "As far as I know, plenty of pirates want that title. If that's