The gang decided to split up. Of course, Sanji wanted to follow Nami who was going to shop more clothing. Wanting to buy more clothing, Brook followed her and Luffy decided to follow Nami to get more money.

Zoro was acting strange, spacing out frequently, only to be brought back by nudging or insults from Sanji.

Luffy asked, "What's wrong, Zoro?"

Zoro looked at him in surprise and said, "… Nothing, don't worry about it."

Luffy, along with his crewmates except Robin, looked confused.

Luffy then smiled and told Zoro, "Let's go together!"

Zoro looked at him and said, "I think I will go with Robin."

Luffy stated, "But she's going to buy books. You don't like books."

"That's fine"

Chopper then interrupted the conversation by asking Robin and Zoro, "Then, can I go with you guys? I have to buy more medical supplies."

"Of course," Robin gently replied.

The gang split up into two groups and decided to meet at the large plaza 2 hours later. Nami went into a high-class clothing store and tried on 300 different outfits.

Each time, Sanji was yelling, "YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL~! NAMI-SWAN~!"

On the other hand, Brook was trying on different outfits on Luffy. First, Luffy tried on a large navy blue hoodie with shark decoration with red khaki shorts. It made him look more vibrant and lively, especially with his dazzling and innocent smile. Sanji smiled at his appearance and patted him on the head. Next, Brook attempted to put on a suit on Luffy but failed. Luffy ran away to Sanji. He wore sleek black suit pants with tight crimson red dress shirt. The top button of the shirt was undone and his black skinny silk tie was hanging around his neck.

Luffy hid behind Sanji as a barrier and complained to Brook, "The suit makes it hard for me to move. It's uncomfortable!"

Brook retorted, saying, "But Luffy-san, you need a suit for special occasions. Ho-rah, it look nice on you! Please tell him Sanji-kun."

Sanji looked at Luffy's appearance and slightly blushed. Luffy looked more mature now, stronger. The suit emphasized his lean muscular body and his masculinity. Without his hat, Luffy looked more sharp and attractive. The undone buttons revealed his chest as it swayed as Luffy moved. Sanji gulped and was distracted by the revealing skin.

When Sanji was racking his brain to say something, Nami interrupted and said, "Luffy, you look so chic! No wonder The Pirate Empress Boa Hancock likes you. She will faint when she sees you in that."

"Oh, I see," Luffy said, looking more interested in the suit now.

Sanji was annoyed at what Nami said and Luffy's reaction. He was jealous. Jealous of what? The most beautiful woman in love with Luffy? Yeah, that was it. I am jealous of Luffy, he told himself.

Surprised, Nami and Brook said excitedly, "So you/Luffy-san like her too?"

Sanji then looked at Luffy in fear. Luffy in love? That's not possible. He's too childish.

Luffy grinned widely and said, "Yeah. I like her!"

Gritting his teeth, Sanji looked away.

Then, he yelled at Luffy, "HOW CAN YOU BE IN LOVE WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD!"

Sanji was pissed. Enraged to be exact. But at what? He wasn't sure any more.

Nami, thinking he is jealous of Luffy, said, "Yes, Yes. You are handsome too and The Pirate Empress would love to meet you as well."

But what Nami said didn't calm him down. The anger and fear was still there.

Confused, Luffy said, "Love? I like Hancock but I don't love her."

Sanji paused and felt relieved. Luffy doesn't love anyone. He smiled. Not yet. Sanji frowned, feeling still annoyed.

Then, Nami looks confused and said, "HUH?! What do you mean? You mean you like her only as a friend?"

Luffy continues to smile and said, "Yep!"

Nami puts her hand on her head and sighed, "Of course! You wouldn't be attracted to the most beautiful girl in the world. You are probably the only one in this world."

She continued, "I bet you will never love anyone in that way."

Hearing that, Sanji's heart sank. He tried to be upbeat around his lovely Nami-swan but his mood didn't improve so quickly.

Realizing this, Nami said, "Never knew you can seriously like someone."

Feeling scared, Sanji said, "Huh? What do you mean, Nami-san?"

"I didn't know you like Boa Hancock so much. It must be saddening for her to like Luffy."

"Oh, that."

But in truth, he wasn't mad at Hancock, just annoyed.

"On the bright side, Luffy won't ever love anyone back in that way so relax," Nami smiled.

Sanji looked at Nami like his world has been crushed into pieces.

He won't love anyone? Not even me?

Nami was surprised. I thought he was a shallow guy who only liked girls with pretty faces and glamorous bodies.

She said as she patted him on the back, "Sanji-kun. I think you are in love."

In his mind, it made sense. Why he was so agitated, why Luffy looked so cute and loving recently, why he felt jealous, and the list went on.

Shaking his head, he said, "No…. No. No. No… NOOOOOOO!"