[ the idea... of making a new crew... had not crossed his mind... and it is clear when he blinks ]

... I figured we'd find what remained of my old crew and go from there. Even if Pops is gone... [ hmmm ] Remember that friend with the phoenix fruit I told you about? Marco should still be around somewhere no matter what. I figured we could start by looking for him. He's pretty much impossible to kill, and he was first division commander, so he'll know everything.

[ there's a pause ]

Not that you guys would have to listen to him. [ they only have to listen to ace :/ ]