[He politely refuses a cigarette and listens. This Marco person... Didn't sound like the kind of pirate he had originally expected. It's interesting how much he's willing to say.

He moves to bow at Marco once he tries to leave.]

Ah, if I could keep you for another moment... It sounds to me that Marco-san is someone who does not need duty. It seems that he has his heart. [Japan places his hand over his own thoughtfully, and then drops it, looking away.]

I am different. By order, by duty-- I am a nation. I must live for my people. So, when that person who calls me his brother stood in my way... I struck him in the back with little hesitance.