Chapter 139: Personal Charm, Ryuunosuke’s Goal!
Chapter 139: Personal Charm, Ryuunosuke's Goal!
After hearing Kuina's explanation, Ryuunosuke finally relaxed.
So that's what she was worried about.
Earlier, Ryuunosuke had just said those things based on his knowledge of the One Piece world. His real goal was to win over Conrad's trust. After all, the Mink Tribe is notoriously xenophobic.
Considering they'd just been captured and sold into slavery, it was only natural for them to harbor resentment—even toward those who helped them.
Sure, Conrad might be moved that Ryuunosuke saved them, maybe even choose to stick around. But to expect him to fully commit and entrust everything to the Dragon Hunter Pirates? That was a different story.
Of course, Ryuunosuke wasn't about to explain all this to Kuina. In her eyes, he had a heroic, larger-than-life image. There was no need to ruin that with behind-the-scenes scheming.
And more importantly—if he did try to explain—he'd have to reveal how he knew so much in the first place.
So... if it's a nice little misunderstanding, he might as well let her believe it.
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"What exactly is the connection between the Kozuki Clan and your Shimotsuki Clan?" Ryuunosuke asked casually. "From what I know, your clan always played more of a support role in Wano. It's not like you were defeated—you all just stepped back into the shadows."