"Hey, hey, this Straw Hat kid actually defeated Krieg!"
"Really? Did Krieg not recover?"
"No, Krieg had already recovered. Didn't you see him fighting his subordinates and Sanji earlier?"
"Then this Straw Hat kid is even stronger than Krieg!"
"This guy is also a pirate!"
"I didn't expect there to be another pirate stronger than Krieg in the East Blue."
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The restaurant guests looked at Luffy in fear.
The strength Luffy displayed had already terrified them.
They didn't expect the guy who had been serving them for the past two days to be so strong.
Even Sanji looked at Luffy in a daze.
There was no trace of a strong person's demeanor on Luffy.
He even constantly messed around with him, sometimes not fighting back when hit.
But such a guy actually possessed such strength.
It was incredible.
Luffy walked towards Zeff, and the surrounding guests quickly retreated.
They seemed to see a plague god, not daring to approach Luffy by a single step.
"Uncle, I've solved it for you! This guy will be my chef from now on!"
Luffy said with a smile, his eyes sincere, a look even Zeff rarely saw.
But he could tell that what this guy said earlier was completely true.
He was a kid with decent strength and great potential.
Ron's judgment was truly spot on.
But for such a kid, having Sanji follow him was also a good choice.
After all, there was also a guy like Ron on the ship.
"Hmm, Sanji is your chef!"
"Sanji, from now on, follow this kid!"
Zeff looked at Sanji.
"No, I'm not leaving! Why didn't you two discuss it with me when you made that bet?!"
Sanji roared, completely unwilling to listen to Zeff.
"Bastard, how dare you talk back to your boss! Get out of here right now!"
"This restaurant doesn't need you anymore!"
Zeff heard Sanji's words and kicked him in the face.
The two, one driving away, the other clinging stubbornly.
It would take a while to convince him.
"Hmph, it's over after all!"
Zoro felt a bit bored, not expecting the East Blue Overlord to be so weak.
He couldn't even withstand one punch from Luffy, what kind of East Blue Overlord was that?
Usopp sighed in relief, standing by the side, casually looking at the sea.
The next moment, he frowned, seeing a small boat on the sea.
"It's too early to say it's over!"
"Zoro, that man is here!"
Ron looked at the isolated figure on the sea.
"Who?"
Zoro was startled, following Ron's gaze.
"Boom!"
Between heaven and earth, a resounding sound.
The waves surged violently, and a terrifying slash swept across the sea.
The seawater was split open, and the ships in its path instantly became fragments.
This was the iconic power of swordsmen on the Grand Line.
A flying slash.
"Hawkeye! The opponent I've been searching for is finally here."
Zoro stood on the ship, looking at the sea with a solemn expression.
His heart was incredibly excited, even a little uncontrollable.
He had set sail to find this man.
Now he had truly found him.
But at the same time, Zoro also realized the gap between this man and himself.
They were completely incomparable, even to say there was no comparison at all.
If he went up, he might truly never return.
But!
He had now become a pirate, and he had a few reliable companions.
If he were to die there at this moment, Zoro could imagine Luffy crying.
After all, every time he traveled back, Luffy was in tears, which strangely amused him.
If it were in the past, Zoro might have stepped forward without hesitation.
Now!
"Go on, this is your opponent!"
"If you want to surpass him, you must have the courage to stand before him!"
"If you cower on the ship today, you might never become the world's greatest swordsman in your entire life!"
Ron patted Zoro's shoulder.
He didn't know what Zoro was hesitating about, as he had stopped in place.
"He's amazing! Is that the goal Zoro is pursuing?"
Luffy, at some point, was leaning out the window, also looking outside.
The surrounding ships were shattered, but they cleared a path for Mihawk.
The man sitting there was like a true king.
Possessing a terrifying aura like a king.
"He's truly amazing, Zoro, go for it!" Luffy lifted his face and smiled, saying to Zoro.
"That's right, Zoro, I don't believe you'll lose!" Nami smiled, her magic book floating beside her.
Nami had witnessed Zoro's efforts during this time. If anyone was the most diligent in traversing other worlds.
It would undoubtedly be Zoro. Whether in reality or in the simulator.
You could see Zoro either fighting or undergoing intensive training.
He never stopped, constantly making himself stronger.
At this moment, one should not hinder a companion's dream.
Instead, one should bravely strive to pursue their dream.
"Zoro, here you go!" Usopp took out the mask that stimulated potential. Although his gaze towards Mihawk carried fear.
But Usopp was still able to stand firm, helping Zoro a little.
"Seriously, you don't need to worry about me."
"Usopp, I'll take your mask for now, I'll give it back to you later!"
Zoro suddenly smiled and walked down the steps.
His face was calm, completely devoid of fear of death.
Multiple deaths in the simulator had given Zoro many insights.
And his current swordsmanship was even stronger. Zoro didn't believe he would lose so miserably.
Even if he lost, it would be a more dignified defeat.
"What is this guy going to do? Does he want to die?"
Sanji was somewhat unable to understand, looking at Zoro walking outside.
Did he want to challenge that man?
Wasn't that seeking death?
"Sanji, sometimes, dreams are the foundation of all beliefs!"
"If you can't even dedicate yourself to your dreams, then your beliefs will collapse!"
"Perhaps he will die here in this battle, but if he doesn't fight, he might regret it for the rest of his life."
Zeff placed his hand on Sanji's head, looking at Zoro's departing back.
Sanji looked at Zoro in disbelief, was he not even afraid of death?
Were dreams that important?
"Watch this battle carefully!"
Zeff didn't want to say anything more and walked outside to watch this duel between swordsmen.
Ron's ship had one or two interesting people.
He didn't know where he found them, they truly had courage.
To take this step, this man had already stepped out of the East Blue.
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