"Fortunately I wouldn't be alone. He's protecting himself and his people too, and they'll protect him, ne? Like nakama." Only nationalism. Sometimes countries could get a little confusing like that, but Marco didn't worry about it too much.

He grinned softly. Entertainment was indeed what he aimed to provide with all of this. "A rare truth," he stuck his tongue out.

The phoenix had actually imagined Garp and America fighting before in what could only be described as nightmare fuel. He gave off a visible shudder, both at the memory and Tatsumi's confession. "I guess that answers my masochism question. Do you actually want to die over and over? Because if not I recommend getting a little stronger or smarter first. Especially if you want to be more his ahhhh kismesis, yes, that's the word."