Looking at the stammering Bartolomeo, Reno asked knowingly.
Could this guy have already become his little fanboy?
Isn't this cutting into Luffy's territory?
This was getting interesting.
Hearing Reno's call, Bartolomeo jogged over to Reno's side.
"Senior Bai Luo, I…"
"What? Are you saying you want to sail with me, '057'?"
Reno knew what he was thinking.
After all, everything this guy thought was written all over his face.
"As expected of Senior Bai Luo, you guessed my thoughts in an instant."
"That's right, I want to sail with Senior Bai Luo!"
Bartolomeo nodded frantically, like a chick pecking at rice.
Being able to go on an adventure at sea with the pirate who had the highest bounty in the East Blue was a dream-worthy thing to imagine.
"I know your urgency, but I still hope you can seriously consider one question."
"Don't forget your identity. You are the leader of the underworld in nearly 150 towns. If you just leave with me like this, what about your many brothers?"
"Who will manage them? Have you seriously considered all these issues?"
Sure enough, the moment Reno's words fell.
Bartolomeo instantly froze.
"I…"
It was clear that sailing with Reno was a spur-of-the-moment decision for him.
"Before making any decision, you must consider all things clearly. If you really embark on a journey with us, who have no burdens, don't you think that's being too irresponsible to your brothers?"
Reno continued to analyze.
"."
Bartolomeo was even more speechless.
He felt that Reno seemed to be absolutely right.
"How about this, let's choose a more compromising method."
"We'll first venture into the New World. Once we've made a name for ourselves, you can bring all your brothers to join us. Wouldn't it be the same then?"
"Don't you feel anything??"
"Senior Bai Luo!"
Hearing that Senior Bai Luo had always been thinking of him, Bartolomeo was already in tears, deeply moved.
As for whether to immediately abandon everything and follow Reno or to follow Reno's advice...
First, take care of his group of brothers.
He already had an idea in his mind.
Go ask his grandma!
In short, one sentence:
When in doubt, ask his grandma.
This had already become Bartolomeo's habit.
Whenever he encountered difficulties, he would find his grandma, and eventually, things would be resolved.
So, after finishing this meal with Reno, he also planned to go find his grandma and ask her for advice.
Let her give him an idea.
Just as he and Reno were chatting happily, the strong wind outside gradually stopped.
"It seems we have more guests."
Reno's lips curled slightly as he looked towards the entrance of the tavern.
Hmm??
Following Reno's gaze, Bartolomeo noticed a man in a green overcoat had appeared at the entrance at some point.
Feeling the powerful aura emanating from him, Bartolomeo's expression immediately darkened.
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