17: Chapter 17: Barati Restaurant on the Sea, Sanji's DecisionIn the afterglow of the sunset, the Golden Merry slowly arrived at the Barati Restaurant on the sea.
Luffy and his crew were somewhat excited to admire this magnificent-looking, gigantic building on the sea.After all, they had only seen it in comics and animations before, and this was their first time to experience it in person.The Barati Restaurant at Sea is shaped like a giant ship with fish-shaped figureheads at both ends.To prevent the restaurant's internal facilities from being damaged by battles, the entire ship can be converted into a combat state, and is called a "fish fin" battle arena.In the plot, the head chef here is [Red-legged Zeff], and the sous-chef is called Sanji.This is where Sanji and Zeff live together, and it is also a place full of beautiful memories.Following the principle of "never waste food", this restaurant has many fully armed combat chefs.
Luffy and his crew moored the Golden Merry around the restaurant and filed in.
"Hello!Waiter, take your order!One serving of seafood fried rice, one serving of pork knuckle fried rice, and." Luffy was quite polite and glanced at Nami."I'll serve the most popular dishes," Nami replied.
Luffy, Zoro, and Nami sat around a dining table.Sous-chef Sanji came over to pour wine for the three of them, then left without a word.Zoro suddenly realized something: "That curly eyebrow guy.Why do I look a little unhappy?" Luffy didn't care.After all, they didn't know each other yet.If he just casually approached someone and asked them to come aboard, he would probably be considered a psychopath.
Luffy and the other two were enjoying the wine and food, feeling very comfortable, and all of them showed expressions of enjoying the food.
Suddenly, there was a commotion at a nearby table.As expected!According to the original plot, the so-called Lieutenant Hobodi would start looking for trouble.And now, even though Luffy and the others had taught him a lesson, they still couldn't stop him from seeking his own death.
Sanji had just poured red wine for Hobodi and the woman he brought with him when Hobodi started to provoke him inexplicably.When Sanji turned around, he secretly threw a bug into the dish and used this to make things difficult for Sanji, forcing him to either change the dish or eat it.
Sanji didn't say anything, but just wanted to pick up the chopsticks and eat the dish.However, Hobodi slammed the dish to the ground and stepped on it twice.He thought that the chef's behavior was tarnishing his identity, and he was about to start eating without paying any attention to others' dissuasion.
Just like in a play, Sanji didn't tolerate him at all and immediately kicked him to the ground.After all, wasting food was what Sanji hated the most, so he grabbed Hobodi's collar and beat him up.As Sanji beat Hobodi up, he said, "Disrespecting women and wasting food are two unforgivable crimes.Going against the chef at sea is like seeking death.Remember this, kid."
Zoro folded his arms, watching the scene with interest.Nami and Usopp also watched the show from the side, but did not step forward to help.Luffy said at the right time: "This kid is quite interesting.After all, he beat up a navy admiral.It's not easy to just leave him alone.Let's help him." Zoro and Nami spread their hands indifferently.
Hobodi had just gotten up and was about to say something harsh.Luffy took a quick step and came directly behind Hobodi, put his hand on Hobodi's shoulder, and said with a smile: "Ahaha, Lieutenant, please don't make trouble here." Luffy's strength was so strong that Hobodi fell to the ground.Hobodi looked up and saw the face he had just seen.He said fearfully: "Monkey D.No, Lord Luffy, it's my fault.I'm leaving now." After that, he was ready to leave with the woman in a dejected manner.Grandpa Garp's connections were still so useful!
Seeing this, Sanji no longer wanted to wipe out Hobodi, but just prepared to do his own thing.
At this moment, a navy soldier suddenly rushed in and reported: "Oh no!The men that the navy captured three days ago, Crick, have escaped!"
Hobodi hadn't even reached the restaurant entrance when his legs went weak upon hearing this.He was well aware of the Click Pirates, known as the strongest pirate group in the East China Sea.Rumor had it that their leader, Click, commanded a massive criminal gang with 50 warships and 5,000 thieves.This pirate group's reputation was known far and wide, and everyone in the East China Sea was terrified.The members of this pirate group were a real headache for the Navy.
Facts have proven that this pirate group is indeed rampant.The member of the Klick Pirates who escaped not only did not run for his life after escaping, but also did not return to the pirate group.Instead, he returned to the Barati Restaurant, walked into the restaurant with a swagger, and called the waiter to serve the food.
This is the pirate Ajin!Luffy's eyes lit up.In the original plot, Ajin still followed Click, but Click didn't trust him at all, which led to Ajin's tragic death at the hands of Click, the boss he admired so much.
If possible, let's save this true-hearted guy!Luffy thought to himself.
At this time, a burly waiter came forward and asked Ajin: "Of course we can serve you food, but do you have money?"
Just as Jin was about to leap up, the waiter punched him to the ground.Hobodi trembled all over.This restaurant was truly terrifying; it was like a Dragon Gate Inn on the sea!Hobodi scrambled out of the restaurant, probably never daring to come back again.
Waiter Paddy knocked Ajin down and threw him out of the restaurant.
Sanji said nothing, walked into the kitchen, made a delicious seafood fried rice, and brought it to the hungry Jin.Jin wanted to be tough for once, but who can resist the law of true smell, and he ate it with big mouthfuls.
Luffy and his three companions also finished their meal and came out.Looking at this scene, they felt a little emotional.
Sanji glanced at Nami, and his gentlemanly image immediately collapsed.He excitedly stepped forward: "Ohhh!Beautiful lady, can you go on a date with me?"
Nami was immediately furious and rushed out to punch Sanji: "What the hell?"You're only handsome for three seconds!I thought you were a handsome chef!"
"What a.powerful punch." Sanji knelt on the ground holding his stomach, while Jin watched silently beside him.
Luffy then said, "I like you very much!Chef Sanji, do you want to join our Straw Hat Adventure Group and go on an adventure at sea?"
Sanji sighed and refused directly: "What is this, a pirate group?Are you playing house?Don't try to take this restaurant, otherwise I won't be polite!" Sanji believed that the Barati Restaurant was a common memory between him and Master Zeff, so naturally he would not allow others to get involved.
"No!We only need you!We are not pirates, but an adventure group.As for the adventure group, it is to go out to sea to eliminate evildoers and feel the scenery along the way.I have already achieved my biggest dream - to let everyone in the world live with a smile!We are going to the Grand Line, so we need you to join us.It will definitely be very interesting!" Luffy invited with a smile again.
When Jin heard that Luffy and his crew were going to the Grand Line, he kindly dissuaded them: "The Grand Line is very dangerous!You must think twice before you act!"
Luffy and Zoro smiled at each other: "Don't worry, we are very strong!" Usopp also nodded proudly.
Jin stopped trying to dissuade him and knelt down to thank Sanji for the meal.He was about to set sail when Luffy stepped forward and reminded him, "Jin, you're not a bad person.Out of humanitarian concern, I still want to remind you not to trust Click too much.He's a tyrant.He doesn't trust anyone, let alone you!"
Jin waved goodbye, and Sanji said, "If that's the case, I can agree to join your Straw Hat Adventure Group.After all, I'm just like you, dreaming unrealistic dreams.I want to find All Blue!But I have conditions!First, the kitchen belongs to me, and no one else is allowed to enter without permission!Second, no matter what, no food can be wasted!We can think of other things later!"
It was no problem for Luffy and his crew of four to join them, so the Straw Hat Adventures welcomed their fifth member, Sanji, on the Golden Merry!
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