[it still sounds really boring to him, but this guy really wants it. It's his dream and that's pretty awesome]

It's kinda hard. You gotta be really strong to keep everyone safe....

[he didn't quite make it. Not yet. But... But more importantly than even that]

As long as you can trust in the strength of your nakama, it's easier.

[because he knows they'll come back to him and they'll all be together again really soon. Btw, he's gone from eating all his meat to attempting to steal ramen. Just, you know, casually]