[A small sigh. How can he get through to him? He was reminding Smoker of Ace when he was younger. So determined to get home and make sure Luffy completed his dream.]

I'm not saying sit and enjoy yourself. I'm saying at least tackle the problem intelligently. You're the smartest kid I know. [Other than Kotomi-chan, but he thinks of her as young adult.] So use it. There is such a thing as determination and finding a way just through trying, but if you want to give yourself the best chance of success, stack the odds in your favor.