The text in the manga bubble reads: 「腐っても『海賊王』の一団か…」 (Kusatte mo "Kaizoku-ō" no ichidan ka...).
The accurate English translation is: "Even if fallen, they are still the crew of the 'Pirate King'..." or "As expected of the 'Pirate King's' crew, even after all this time...".
Breakdown of the Meaning
- 腐っても (Kusatte mo): This comes from a Japanese idiom meaning "even if it spoils, it is still a premium item." It implies that greatness retains its value and power even when old, retired, or past its prime.
- 「海賊王」 (Kaizoku-ō): This means "Pirate King" (referring to Gol D. Roger).
- 一団 (Ichidan): This means "crew", "faction", or "group".
The speaker is acknowledging that despite being older or inactive, the former members of Roger's legendary crew remain incredibly formidable.
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