"Regardless of whether I come with you, you're still going to consider me a thief," Mello said, leaning back as well. "I can't gain your trust, and I don't plan to. I'm not looking for friends. All you need to know is that I'm reliable, and I do what I say I'm going to do. I said I'd help you build weapons, and I said I'd help you protect your stash. I didn't say I'd help you fight monsters. It's an inefficient use of resources." Even drugged, he expected Sai to be rational. If he was a ninja, he should know a bit about strategy.

"You're a fighter, and I'm sure you have allies other than Usopp. I'll make a list of what you need, but you should go with another group that's gathering supplies."