Besides, in what way did you two look like brothers? You looked nothing alike!
"What are you standing there for!"
Good slapped Ace hard.
"Say something, you brat!"
"Uh, oh, right!"
Ace finally reacted. Cowed by Good's tyranny, he bowed in utter frustration and apologized to his companions.
Brothers, his ass.
He was clearly a vicious creditor!
If Good hadn't seemed to bear his companions no ill will, Ace wouldn't have obeyed even if it meant blowing himself up.
"Sorry for the misunderstanding. Good is my big brother!"
"..."
The commanders exchanged looks.
It was true?
But Ace, why did you look a little scared?
"Hahahaha."
Good vigorously ruffled Ace's hair and explained with a laugh, "Ace and I got to know each other through a fight in Wano Country, then drank a toast to become sworn brothers. I beat this kid up a few too many times, so he's a little afraid of me."
"So that's what happened."
The commanders understood.
That made sense. Becoming friends after a fight was common, especially among pirates. Ace had joined them after challenging them, too.
Wait!
This guy had beaten Ace?
The commanders caught on, and the way they looked at Good changed.
They had witnessed Ace's strength firsthand. He was still young, but he was truly strong!
This muscular giant was stronger than Ace?
Seriously?
The commanders exchanged glances, itching for a fight.
Watching their expressions, Good suggested with a smile, "I mainly came here to check on Ace. Now that I see he's doing well, I can rest easy."
"Thank you again for looking after Ace!"
"How about this? Let me buy you all drinks!"
"Ace, go get all your shipmates. And commanders, you must do me this favor!"
They had to oblige!
Marco smiled. "Since you're Ace's brother, we