One Piece System
BARATIE RESTAURANT

"Yoho's... Brother, you've become so strong? Why didn't you tell us?" Johnny is pumped up to see how Zoro takes care of the entire naval vessel.

"Do you eat the devil's fruit?" yosaku asked as he could easily see the lightning in Zoro's attack.

Zoro denies and only says that he has learned this unique style of swordplay on his way. Ken had given him this favor and he would never betray that trust, even if the two were close friends with him.

Soon the naval vessel was nowhere to be seen. Merry Go is anchored near the restaurant and Luffy is specifically encouraged to eat meat. Ken and the others followed the impatient Luffy inside and sat down at the table. The other customers in the restaurant didn't seem to care that there was a pirate ship docked.

Luffy and Ken's gift poster has just been released and only the navy knows about it. Luffy and Ken are still unknown to the world. Nami's presence eventually draws the attention of the person Ken is waiting for on their next trip.

Sanji Vinsmoke.

Sanji took out the most delicious dish and gave it to Nami. Sanji seems to have fallen in love with her eyes that turn into a heart of love when Nami pulls on her cute side.

"Food here is free for you Miss Nami."

Zoro saw that the humble cook was fed up. Somehow Zoro was upset to see Sanji. Ken doesn't care about that and just orders good food and lots of meat for Luffy who is very hard on his food. Only meat can calm him down.

The food was ready in no time because the money was already paid by Ken and they enjoyed the luxurious meal. Ken has to admit that Sanji's cooking is really amazing. His cooking before looked like dirt in front of him.

But this good atmosphere was broken once Gin, one of Don Krieg's subordinates, appeared. He seemed to be having a very difficult time. At first he tried to threaten the cooks with his weapons and he was given enough lessons by a cook named Patissier.

Gin was thrown out the door. Luffy who had finished his meal was now outside looking at Gin who had been thrown out. It was Sanji who came later and gave him food.

Fried rice and even drinks.

"I don't want your alms." said Gin even after everyone could hear his stomach rumbling.

"Eat only. Dreams will die if you die. Eat and live for another day." Sanji said while smoking his white cigarette. The owner of Zeff, the owner of Baratie's restaurant just looked at this from above and said nothing.

He and Sanji know what hunger means because both suffer from extreme hunger. Food is like God to them and no one can spill or waste it in front of Sanji.

Gin thanked Sanji after eating. He left in a small boat because he had to go back to his Captain and take him. Like him, everyone on board suffered from starvation.

"Suggest, join us. Be a pirate like us and be a cook."

"Who are you?"

"Are you an idiot? It's just a dream." Sanji said but his tone trembled as he said that. Like Luffy, he also had dreams. Dream of finding the All-Blue. But now he's tied up here to pay Zeff. Zeff saved his life at the expense of his own feet.

This was something he could never forget!!

"What dream? The Pirate King has already talked about the One Piece treasure and I will find it." Luffy did not care about that little insult.

"Heah... The truant... Stupid again... By the way, I refuse to join your crew."

"Then I refuse your refusal" said Luffy.

"What kind of logic is that?"

Soon Luffy and Sanji argue while the rest of the crew only sees the folly of the two. Even Zeff came out to see what a commotion it was. He just smiled and said nothing.

Nami is deeply disturbed as she flinches when they return to their ship. Luffy has decided to try Sanji and convince him to join their cause. Ken and Zoro did not protest and let the Captain do what he wanted.

"Nami, you look confused. Thinking about your house?" Ken goes out at night to see Nami just daydreaming on the deck, staring at the bright stars in the sky.

"Home? No. gabe.. No. I was just thinking about how beautiful this world is." Nami laughed nervously at being caught off guard.

"It's okay to miss your house. I know your problem. We can face the enemy you're facing." Ken said because now it was time for Nami to understand that once someone joined their crew, Luffy would regard that person as his friend and would do anything to save that person.

Nami, Sanji, Robin!! All of these people need to be saved and Luffy never backed down. And Nami needs to understand that.

"What do you know about my home? You don't know shit. Don't talk more than you should." Nami while angry started walking away. Ken sighed and finally said

"We can take care of Arlong!!"

"What's? What the hell are you saying? Say it again." Nami trembled as Ken spoke of Arlong.

"We can deal with third-rate fish-man pirates who have occupied your home. I always knew your mission was to collect 100 million bellies. To be honest Nami, you have traveled far and wide at sea now. Do you think Arlong will do it letting you go even if you get 100 million stomachs? You let me down." said Ken in one breath.

Nami shivered as she said that.

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