ところ

just about to; on the verge of doing something

Explanation of ところ

小僧こぞうぉ なんでおまえごときが...といたいところだが、
そのひとみいろもっと 注意ちゅういしておくべきだったな。

Kid, I was about to want to ask you why you are so (strong) but...
I should've paid more attention to the color of those eyes huh!

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