[Shit he shouldn't have apologised. He keeps making these sort of mistakes when he forgets to act like he isn't a good, nice person in his heart of hearts.]

... A crew has to work together, I couldn't afford to have you mad at me. If you and Ban-ya decided to mutiny on me I'm sure I wouldn't stand a chance.
[A dry joke to deflect. Also he may have forgotten to mention they have Ban under their flag now, but there you go.]