The offer this man had made was truly too tempting.
But at that moment, Zoro was also deeply worried about his companions. With the Sabaody Archipelago in such chaos, no one knew what had happened to the others or whether they were in danger.
"With your current strength, you still fall short of what it takes to hold your own in this world."
"Young swordsman."
Rayleigh shook his head gently.
"Studying swordsmanship under River is without a doubt the best choice you could make in this world!"
"Because besides titles like the strongest Admiral and the unkillable monster, this fellow also has a knack for teaching."
"Every one of his former subordinates was taught to become a formidable fighter in this world."
Hearing the old man speak, Zoro hesitated even more. "But!"
"Are you worried about your companions?"
"Although I don't know where Kuma sent them, since you're unharmed, the others should be safe as well."
Rayleigh spoke with a smile.
"What a surprise. To think that Shichibukai was on your side."
River spoke up then. "Bartholomew Kuma is a member of the Revolutionary Army."
"So that's it? No wonder he helped the Straw Hat Pirates."
Realization dawned on Rayleigh.
Thinking back to Dragon's appearance, he finally understood that Kuma had come with the intention of sending Straw Hat and the others away from the dangerous maelstrom engulfing the Sabaody Archipelago from the very beginning.
"So you were helping the Straw Hat Pirates too?"
Rayleigh narrowed his eyes and asked with another chuckle.
"Garp and I go back a long way."
River offered no further explanation.
But that was already a satisfactory answer, and it made Rayleigh smile again.
"Study under River, train, and grow stronger."
"Only then will you be able to do more for your companions in the