A long time ago this would've been a sore subject, but not anymore, and especially not if he conveniently leaves out the details.

"I always knew it was there, but not the way I do now. Knowing and knowing are two different things. The relationship gets clearer over time. As for when I started, probably as soon as I understood words. Wouldn't you?" It would've been harder to keep him from trying, honestly.

"How do you get yours? You have to eat that fruit, but how do you get those?" Do people just give their children devil fruit? Are they bought? Do you have to just be insanely lucky and find one?