[He gives Squalo a dry look.]

I can see that.

[But knowing Squalo, if the kid couldn't handle it, it would be fifty-fifty whether he would waste the time of day trying to help.

He gives Yamamoto the more charitable explanation, sighing and smiling ruefully.]

Sorry, kid. I'm just not a big fan of letting anyone younger than me run off into danger. On a fundamental level. It's no judgment against your abilities.