Seeing them flustered and on the verge of disbanding the Straw Hat Pirates, Ian helplessly comforted them. "As long as no one else finds out, isn't that fine?"
As soon as his words fell, the four instantly lit up, and then the Straw Hat crew immediately gathered into a circle, seemingly discussing something.
However, the discussion did not go very smoothly at first.
In the end, after several bumps appeared on Luffy's head, the Straw Hat crew finally reached an agreement.
And everyone also let out a sigh of relief.
As for Ian... Looking at the people who had more or less finished their discussion, he yawned and said: "Alright, that's how it is. This is also why the World Government is keeping an eye on Teach. In the eyes of the World Government… anyone who inherits Rocks's blood, just being alive is the original sin!"
Of course, it was not Rocks's blood. It would be more accurate to say the blood of the Davy Family.
"So those people last night were from the World Government?"
Hearing Ian's words, Nami's face also darkened. "And lastly, that guy who was glowing all over..."
"That was an Admiral from Marine Headquarters, a powerhouse standing at the pinnacle of marine combat strength."
Before Nami could finish speaking, Ian directly cut her off, then continued: "So now, how are you going to choose? That's not an opponent you can deal with right now."
Everyone: "..."
As soon as his words fell, the people who had still been shocked and bewildered fell silent again.
The Rocks Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, the World Government, and an Admiral... No matter which one of these, they were not something they could handle!
Even putting themselves aside, even those powerful pirate crews that had gone to the East Blue before would probably despair when facing such a situation!
At this moment, even Luffy became serious and did not say a single word.
The atmosphere instantly became oppressive!
"If it really won't work, then don't go."
Ian put down the teacup in his hand, looked at Ace, who was also caught in hesitation, and said calmly, "Ace, do you remember what I said before? That guy, Teach, is not a good person. His approach to the Straw Hat Pirates may be for some other scheme."
"I..."
"Is that so?"
Before the conflicted Ace could finish speaking, Luffy scratched his head and said with a grin: "No wonder I always felt that something about Teach was kind of weird before."
As soon as these words fell…
Everyone: "...?!"
The people who had been hesitating instantly lit up.
"Luffy's intuition shouldn't be wrong!"
Usopp hurriedly said. "Since that guy isn't a good person and approached us with ulterior motives, then why should we bother with him?"
"That's right, that's right, Usopp is absolutely right!"
Nami also nodded repeatedly. "We should hurry up and fix the ship, and then leave this place!"
"Nami and Usopp are right!"
Princess Vivi also kept nodding. "Not to mention us, even my sensei, Sir Crocodile, would be finished when facing this kind of big shot!"
Luffy: "..."
However, unlike the others, Luffy did not immediately agree. Instead, he frowned and crossed his arms, as if troubled by something.
This scene also startled Nami and Usopp, as if they had already guessed what Luffy was about to do.
Just as they were about to reach out and cover his mouth and drag him back…
"I've decided!"
The troubled look on Luffy's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a grin. "Let's go save Teach!"
"You idiot, didn't you hear what was just said? That guy approached us with ulterior motives!"
"I don't know what Teach's motive really is."
Luffy pressed down on his hat, still wearing that innocent smile. "But Teach really did help us, and he even treated us to drinks last night. So we should go save him!"
"Then what if, after saving him, he tries to harm us?!"
"Then I'll personally beat him flying!"
Facing Nami's question, Luffy said without hesitation, then took a deep breath and raised both his hands. "I'm a man who's going to become the King of the Pirates. How can I just ignore it when a friend is in trouble!"
As he spoke, he looked at everyone behind him. "Everyone, let's go save brother Teach together!"
When these words fell, seeing their captain in front of them, Zoro and Sanji, who did not really care anyway, revealed smiles.
"Do whatever you want. You're the captain, we'll listen to you!"
Nami and Vivi, Usopp and Chopper, two by two, they hugged each other and looked at their captain with despair on their faces.
"Crazy, crazy! That's the Marine Headquarters and the World Government!"
But after seeing Luffy make up his mind, they did not say anything more.
Seeing that things were more or less settled, although somewhat surprised by the Straw Hat crew's choice, this was perhaps exactly the choice the Straw Hat crew would make.
A trace of curiosity flashed through Ian's eyes. Then he yawned and said directly, "Alright, you already know everything you wanted to know. Can you leave now and stop disturbing my rest?"
"Mr. Ian..."
"Stop, don't say it."
Seeing Nami open her mouth as if she wanted to say something, Ian directly cut her off, not giving her a chance to speak. "And don't even think about it. This is your business and has nothing to do with me. That marine Admiral has an agreement with me; I won't intervene in this incident, and he'll act as if he didn't see us."
"I don't want my rare family outing to end just like that. If it really doesn't work, you can go to Teach's old man. If he hears that his son has been captured, he'll definitely rush over to help."
As he spoke, he waved his hand. "Hurry up and leave!"
Everyone: "..."
Seeing that Ian really was unwilling to help, although somewhat disappointed, the Straw Hat crew could only sigh.
After saying, thank you, they turned around and left.
Looking at the living room that had become much emptier, Ian stretched comfortably, then said to Ace, who seemed like he wanted to say something: "Don't think about it. Just stay here obediently. You're now a member of the Umbrella Corporation. If you make a move, it means the Umbrella Corporation is entering the fray. When that happens, the situation will only get worse."