I have bothered to consider your views. Aside from my own dislike of marines and Sengoku trying to make a sacrifice of my best friend just for being related to someone, I've been trying to call you Commodore, simply because you're right. You have earned that position and I'm sure it was difficult. I'm TRYING to get your justice. Just because I can't completely capitulate to all your standards doesn't mean I'm not trying. I don't blindly say all marines kill babies, even though we both know some did. This is part of why I insist you're still you Freckles. Because wherever you go, whatever you join, I know you'll still follow your values.

You aren't. Strength isn't just about being the last one to survive. Why do you think the World Government is still afraid of Gold Rogers and One Piece? He's been dead for 22 years. It's because people don't have to be physically alive to continue on their will. And the other you knew that. I believe it's why he wanted to avenge Thatch. And I know I can never make up for losing either of them, but we all did our best to carry on his will. How many artists are only recognized once they die? That's part of what Ace realized about killing Pops. I don't think my Ace was afraid of death. On the contrary, he was so reckless, we all thought he had a deathwish. People who spend their lives clinging it to desperately, too afraid to do, won't be fulfilled. Everyone dies Ace. Accepting it and doing what you can with it is a far bigger strength than you seem to grasp.