Chapter 21
" Boss ! She started again. " Cried Carne, entering Zeff's room.
" Hum ? Who ? "
" Raynare, of course ! She scares our customers away. "
Drooling literally, a client was staring at Raynare, while the angel, as a waitress, had just arrived with the menus for him and his wife. Having then transformed to take the features of Yuuma Amano, the fallen angel was now leaning slightly towards the man, while asking him.
" So, my treasure ? What will you take today ? "
" Uh, I ... I ... "
" If I can advise you, you should have the delicious steak tartare. " Affirmed the girl, approaching him.
Leaning more, she allowed the client to have a better view of her chest, which then could not restrain a nosebleed. Annoyed by this, the client's wife threw her purse in his face before leaving, screaming.
" I never want to see you again. "
" No, wait, honey. "
Seeing them both leave, Raynare smiled broadly as he said.
" And here is the separation of the seventh couple of the day ! A record ! "
" Raynare ! " Zeff roared suddenly, entering the room. " What are you doing, damn it ? I told you to stop it. "
" Huh ? And I seemed to have pointed out to you that I still refused to work here! I've been here for four days now and my patience has run out. "
" Unless my roof is repaired, you and Mugiwara stay here. "
" To do what ? The other cooks no longer want me in the kitchen for fear that I will poison the food and I will scare away the customers thanks to my talents. "
" You especially annoy me! Look, I've always refused to hit any woman in my life! But a brat like you, I keep telling myself that she deserves a good correction."
" In this case, go ahead! But as soon as you raise your hand on me, Sanji will comes to defend me. "
" Tsss! This fool has become your doggie ! It makes me laugh ! "
" AHHHHH! " Suddenly shouted a woman, standing up, staring at the window.
" That's him. " Horrified a man.
" Hum? " Zeff said, looking out the window.
Doing the same, Raynare was surprised to see a galleon coming towards them. Wearing a pirate flag, he made it very clear that trouble could now happen at any time.
" It's Don Krieg's ship. " Someone said.
" What ? Did he come here specifically to avenge the guy who got beaten the other day? "
" Don Krieg ? " Repeated Raynare.
" All of this is your fault. " Yelled Carne to the fallen angel. " If you hadn't brutalized the guy the other day, we wouldn't be there. "
" Hum ? Well, in this case, there is only a solution. "
Immediately unwinding the apron she was wearing, she dropped it to the ground before leaving.
" Good luck, guys ! I leave you with him. "
" Come back here right away. " Cried the cooks.
" Wow, this boat is amazing. " Suddenly stated Luffy, arriving with Sanji and Alice.
" I have never seen such a big boat. " Confessed the young woman. " It is at least twice as big as the Baratier. "
" Do you think Gin came back to say thank you ? "
" That would surprise me a lot. " Confessed Sanji.
Then examining the boat, he noticed.
" Is it me or their boat is in a bad state ? "
" It's true that the boat is all shredded. " Said Patty, noting that the bow had lost a good part of its whole, while the sails were in tatters. " It looks like a ghost ship. "
" Oh ? " Said Raynare, coming back to them. " Do I understand that the redoubled Don Krieg can't even afford to travel on a more presentable boat? "
" It looks like the boat was the victim of a violent storm. " Sanji retorted.
Suddenly, footsteps were heard on the Pont du Baratier, while a large figure could be seen through the window. Frightened by the figure, many people began to swallow when they saw it.
" He ... He happens. "
Finally, after many seconds, the front door opened to make way for the dreaded man. Don Krieg was here, in the flesh.
However, Luffy didn't find him as terrifying as he would have thought. And for good reason, the man seemed so weak that he had trouble walking and had to be helped by Gin in order to move forward.
" Sorry, to scare you so, dear people ! Many must know who I am! However, I assure you right away, I am by no means here to kill you. "
Then turning to Zeff, he informed him.
" I am here like a customer, and I must admit that I am starving ! So could I have something to eat, if possible ? Don't worry, I have enough money to pay you for a meal, and even to buy you the restaurant if that tells you. "
Then hearing his belly cry starvation, he put a knee on the ground, before affirming.
" I haven't eaten anything for almost a month ! I beg you, give me food. "
Seeing him in this state, Carne dared to ask.
" This shuttle really is the famous Admiral Don Krieg ? "
" Sincerely, the other man, next to him, had made a much better performance when entering here. " Affirmed Patty. " He may be a big guy, but he does not look fit! "
" He looks hungry. " Remarked Luffy.
" It's time to enjoy it. " Asserted Raynare. " If this pirate is also feared, then that means that his bounty must exceed ten million berrys ! If we capture it, our debt to this restaurant will be settled definitively. "
For their part, Sanji and Alice then left.
Falling at that moment, Don Krieg no longer even had the strength to stand up, while Gin implored him to remain conscious. Seeing that his captain did not get up, he immediately begged the cooks.
" Give him food ! You are not going to watch him die without doing anything! It's your job to feed people. "
" You kidding ? " Asked Patty. " In fact, your captain is well suited ! After the accident with the other idiot lieutenant, the Navy filed a complaint against us ! If we deliver Don Krieg to them now, chances are she will forget this incident. "
" Yeah, no way to feed a man like him. "
" This guy never felt the slightest pity for his enemies. "
Wanting to make fun of him more, Raynare walked, smiling, towards the hungry man, while asserting.
" Frankly, who would be stupid enough to feed this man, knowing that he could very well destroy this boat, just then? "
" You ? " Raged Gin, recognizing the woman who had beaten him up.
" I ... I swear I won't attack you! I give you my word of honor. "
Don Krieg then begged the cooks.
" I will pay you as a normal customer and as soon as I finish, I will leave here! But I beg you, have mercy and give me something to eat. "
" What an idiot. " Raynare thought. " As if someone would be stupid enough to feed him! Well, let's try to capture it as quickly as possible. "
Suddenly, she was surprised to hear someone hit Patty, before Sanji arrived, with a pan full of food, while Alice was walking behind him.
But while the cook moved forward without the slightest fear, the young waitress could not help trembling, at the sight of the pirate, while clutching a bottle against her.
" Gulp it ! " Sanji advised, putting the food in front of Don Krieg. " That should get you back. "
" That … ? " Raynare wondered.
" Sanji ? " Murmured Gin.
" Thank you ! " Cried Krieg, immediately starting to eat.
" Sanji! " Cried Carne. " This is not going head ? You don't know who knows this guy? You will give me the pleasure of bringing this dish back immediately to the kitchen! Murder and looting ... he is known all over East-Blue for his misdeeds worthy of the devil himself! What do you think you can do once he has regained his strength? "
No answer.
" Alice! Take it off ! " Carne begged her.
But the girl imitated Sanji and preferred to put the bottle in front of the pirate.
" You too ? " Gin wondered, as she couldn't stop shaking.
" G… Go away, after ! " She ordered, before hiding behind Sanji.
Seeing none of them want to stop Don Krieg, Carne suddenly cried out.
" Raynare! If you catch this guy, I promise to make sure you can get out of here. "
Smiling at that moment, it didn't take more for the fallen angel to move towards Don Krieg, spear in hand.
" It had to be said right away! I will be happy to turn him into a skewer. "
Nevertheless for her, getting up at that moment, Don Krieg was able to face her while he was now standing.
" Have you already gained strength ? Too bad for you, it won't be enough. "
Grabbing her spear, she sent it straight towards the man's chest, while keeping her sadistic smile. However, her smile disappeared the instant the tip of his attack disintegrated, touching the pirate.
" That … ? "
A punch then struck her in the stomach, causing her to eject against the wall of the stairs. Hitting the latter with full force, she collapsed to the ground, while grimacing in pain.
" Raynare ! " Cried Luffy, seeing her on the ground.
" But that … ? " Said Sanji.
Hitting him in turn, Krieg banged him hard enough to knock him down, in turn, under Alice's frightened gaze.
" San… Sanji? "
" Ha ha ha! " Sneered the pirate, making reels with his arms. " Perfect, it looks like I could regain all my strength! "
" But… Don Krieg! " Cried Gin. " You promised me you wouldn't hurt them! You just hit the man we owe our life to. "
" Hein ? " Simply wondered his captain.
Suddenly grabbing him by the shoulder, the man lifted him off the ground. Then, while grinding his shoulder, Krieg said with a smile.
" There is not to say, we feel much better than when we have a full stomach ! In fact, I like this ship. "
" Say, do you think this is going well for Luffy-aniki ? " Wanted to know Johnny, passing his head over the railing of the Merry.
"We haven't heard anything since a while ago. " Noticed Yosaku. " It's a good sign, isn't it ? "
" No, not really with Luffy. " Zoro replied.
Looking at Don Krieg's boat, Lucy seemed to stare at him with a puzzled eye.
" A problem ? " Usopp asked him.
" To navigate with such a boat, you need a large crew, right ? "
" It's certain. " Affirmed Yosaku. " At least fifty men. "
" In this case, is it normal not to have heard any noise, since the two others left the boat? "
" Now as you say, it's true that this boat looks more like a ghost boat to me than anything else. " Approved Johnny." It looks like there is no one on it. "
" Help ! "
Suddenly, dozens of people smelled of Baratie, while rushing into their respective boats, to then leave at full speed.
" That … ? " Said Usopp. " Why is there a panic? From what we could see, Krieg was barely able to walk when he left his ship! "
" We just have to go see. " Zoro suggested.
" What but you are sick ? "
" Anyway, Luffy will certainly need us. " Zoro assured him, grabbed him by his clothes before pulling him towards him, while he went towards the Baratie.
" No, Zoro, let go of me! I don't want to die ! Help ! "
" Rest in peace, Usopp-aniki. " Announced Johnny and Yosaku.
" Help me, bunch of fools. " He yelled, before Zoro jumped over the ship, with Usopp in hand.
As for her, Lucy walked towards Don Krieg's boat, while asserting.
" I will go up there. "
" Huh ? " The two men wondered.
" There is something not normal. " Announced Lucy. " I don't intend to fight! But just take a look. "
" Wait, sister-Lucy ! This is Krieg's boat. "
" Yes, his crew is as ruthless as him ! We must not forget that. "
" If that were the case, we would never have seen them following their captain in order to reduce the restaurant to crumbs. " Said Lucy.
Seeing her go, the two men looked at each other before declaring, with a sigh.
" Okay, but we're coming with you. "
" Yeah! Anyway, we wouldn't forgive ourselves if something happened. "
Turning to Nami, Johnny questioned her.
" Is it okay if we entrust you with the custody of the boat ? "
Barely seeming to hear him, Nami stayed at the other end of the Merry, looking at what looked like a wanted poster.
" Nami ? "
" Yes ? What ? " Asked the latter, immediately hiding the paper behind her.
" Are you OK ? " Asked Yosaku.
" Uh, yes yes ! " She assured. " You want to go to the other ship, right ? Well, in this case, I'm watching the Merry! "
" Hum ? " Wondered Lucy.
" She doesn't stop us from going there ! It's strange ! "
" W… What ? " Yelled the cooks in the dining room.
" If you are deaf, I repeat ! I plan to take over this restaurant! " Don Krieg assured.
" What ? But it's not a pirate ship. "
" No importance ! My own ship is no longer able to sail ! I need a new one ! And then, your restaurant is doing well, I need all the food I need to get my crew back on their feet. "
" Your crew ? "
" Yes ! There are a hundred people on my boat, all as starved as each other ! Hurry up and make them eat. "
" To they'll kill us next ? No way ! "
" Because you think you have the choice, bunch of fools ! "
" Tsss, thank you for the thanks. " Quipped Sanji, getting up, with difficulty.
" So… Sorry ! " Suddenly apologized Gin. "I ... I didn't think it would end like this. "
" All of this is your fault, Sanji. " Affirmed Patty. " We warned you not to feed this scoundrel. "
In response, Sanji suddenly stood up, then said.
" Alice, I would need a helping hand in the kitchen in order to have all the necessary ingredients ! Are you coming to help me? "
" Y… Yes. " She said, following him.
" Hey, where do you think you're going, like that? "
" In your opinion ? To prepare a hundred meals, I have to go to the kitchen. "
" That … ? Are you an idiot? "
Rising then, Raynare, with blood flowing from her mouth, advanced towards the blond, before grabbing him by his collar.
" All of this is your fault, asshole ! If you hadn't done anything so silly, I could have captured him ! So why did you do this? Do you work for him, or what ? "
" Leave him. " Alice ordered her, grabbing her arm. " You can't understand how Sanji feels when he sees someone as hungry as Krieg was. "
" Huh ? What is this story ? Being hungry is not that bad ! You drink water to forget that you are hungry and you can live with it. "
Despite the fact that she was still holding him, Sanji ended up lighting a cigarette, before retorting.
" During the first three days, that's what everyone can say ! However, for the following days, it is not the same thing ! As soon as you feel your body weaken, you stay put, doing nothing, for fear of losing a single ounce of energy ! Then, finally, you feel that your body is losing mass, which frightens you day after day ! Finally, you can no longer move and this means that you are close to dying ! This is what it is to be starved. "
Suddenly, a huge punch knocked him down.
" Imbecile ! " Yelled Patty, before heading to a small hatch in the wall. " I'm aware that you give food to all the guys I kick out! But there you went too far! This time, it's no longer the time to joke ! No question of leaving this restaurant in the hands of this brute. "
Suddenly taking out a kind of bazooka in the shape of a lobster, he directed it towards Krieg while affirming.
" Hey, I hope you still hungry ! Here is a dessert offered by the house! "
Then firing, he sent the projectile right towards Don Krieg, that stunned by the size of bullet. Being hit hard, he disappeared in an explosion that threw everyone to the side, while the restaurant door was reduced to ashes.
" Wow, too classy! " Luffy said.
" Shit, I screwed up the door. " Patty noticed. " The boss will still scold me. "
" Don Krieg! " Gin horrified.
" Is he ... Is he dead? " Alice frightened.
" No ! " Raynare suddenly replied, clenching her fist. " It didn't even have to hurt him. "
" What ? " The other cooks wondered.
" I understood why my attack earlier did nothing to him. " She asserted. " In fact, he's wearing armor. "
" A what ? " Horrified Patty.
" Well, here is one smarter than the others. " Sneered Krieg.
Then swinging his arm to spread the smoke that concealed him, he ended up showing himself wearing huge armor covering his whole body.
" Indeed, my arms are protected by titanium plates! My abdomen is reinforced by a hardened steel armor and my hands are covered with indestructible diamonds ! And to top it all off,… "
The plates on his shoulders suddenly opened, like those of his forearms, to let out machine guns.
" I have many guns. "
Then shooting the cooks, he injured them enough to eject them to the side. Dodging bullets without any problem, flying through the air, Raynare ends up landing near Luffy, while asserting him.
" There, I think we will need you. "
" His armor is too cool. " Suddenly exclaimed Mugiwara. " I don't care about his weapons, but I would like to carry his ! I would look too cool in there. "
" This is not the time, imbecile. "
" So, these hundred rations, they come ? " Wanted to know Krieg.
In response, a broom hit him on the shoulder. He had barely felt a flick. However this is enough for him to look down on the insolent people who had just attacked him.
Standing next to him, with her broom in her hands, Alice had just challenged him. Yet she was shaking so much that a draft would have been enough to make her fall back. Her legs were paralyzed and was about to sob. Yet she had the courage to say.
" Go away ! "
" Huh ? "
" This boat is not yours ! It's Zeff's ! It's my house ! No, everyone's home ! There is no question that we leave it to you ! Go and we promise not to call the Navy. "
" Alice, go. " Most of the men shouted at her.
" Who do you think you are, microbe ? " Asked Krieg, pointing his machine guns towards her. " What right do you think you can give me orders ? If you want to die, no problem. "
Seeing him about to shoot, Sanji pretended to run towards Alice to come to her rescue, when a figure overtook him. Moving with an extraordinary speed, Zeff ends up giving a big kick in the arm of Don Krieg, ejecting the man on the side.
" That … ? " Wondered the pirate.
Landing in front of him, Zeff ends up dropping a huge bag between them, while asserting.
" There is enough to feed your men ! Go feed them, before I decide to kick your rear end myself. "
" Boss ? "
" What ? Do you want to fight too ? " Krieg asked him, aiming him in turn.
Initially surprised that Zeff does not move an inch, he ends up displaying surprise, recognizing his face.
" Wait, you ! You are… Zeff, the red feet. "
" Well, it's been a long time since I've been called like that. "
" Red feet ? " Repeated Raynare. " Wait, don't tell me this guy ... "
" I'm surprised to see you here, Krieg, without the rest of your armada and with a boat in such pitiful condition. " Informed Zeff. " So tell me, how was it ... on the Grand Line ? "
" What ? How did you know? "
" Grand Line ? " Repeated Patty. " Wait, is that why his ship is in this state? "
" With five thousand men, he too was routed ? " Carne wondered.
" Impossible ! How could a fleet of fifty ships not be able to conquer Grand Line ? And where is the rest of the ships? "
" Surely stayed there. " Sneered Zeff. " Sunk at the bottom of the ocean, with the men who were on them ! Here's what happens when you go on the Grand Line road without being perfectly prepared. "
"Is ... is that a joke ? " Wanted to know Raynare. " This guy is the most powerful person we've ever seen! And even him, he is beaten? Do we really have a chance to find Raftel? ""
" Here ! " Krieg ordered. " You really think you're better than me because you survived a year on the Grand Line, right ? "
" What ? " The other cooks were surprised, as well as Luffy and Raynare.
" You went on the Grand Line, old man ? " Asked Luffy. " Very cool ! You should have said it before ! Say, can you tell me what you saw ? Were there monsters over there ? "
" You are not stronger than me. " Roared Krieg, pointing his fist toward Zeff. " And even less with your wooden leg! I now understand why no one has heard of you in recent years ! You turned into a pathetic cook because of having lost one of your two precious weapons! I want to talk about your leg ! You, the famous pirate who fought only with his feet, had received the nickname of `` red feet '', due to the fact that your feet were constantly covered with the blood of your victims. "
" So what ? What does it do ? I lost a leg, and then what ? I still have my hands, and with them I can still cook ! As you can see, hardly losing my leg does anything to me ! I no longer intend to become a pirate again. "
" Well glad to hear it. " Sneered Krieg. " In this case, you don't mind if I take your logbook, where you had to write down everything that your crew made of their days during an entire year.
" A log book ? " Wondered Luffy. " Are there some who always do this ? "
" Normally, any good sailor does. " Retorted Raynare. " Except for a fool with a straw hat. "
Suddenly advancing on Don Krieg, the fallen angel questioned him.
" Who did you lose against ? "
" HUH ? " Said the pirate, staring at her. " What do you want, microbe? "
" The damage on your boat shows that it was the victim of a violent storm ! Should I understand that the brave Don Krieg would have lost all his armada, in a storm ? HAHAHA ! In fact, you are no better than another pirate. "
Then clenching his fist, Don Krieg fired with his machine guns, while Raynare created in time a magic seal, to use it as a shield.
" You will never be able to understand who we fought against. " Krieg yelled, barely noticing Raynare's parade." He was a superman! A man with the powers of the devil himself! I, Don Krieg, had everything to succeed: boats within reach, valiant men and all the weapons I needed! And this man had to stand before me to destroy everything! And in less than a week, he put my plans into the water. "
" Don Krieg got kicked out of Grand Line… "
" In a single week ? And by a person ? "
And to show that it was true, Gin then began to tremble in fear, just thinking about what he had experienced on the Grand Line.
" Normally, I could have achieved anything and gone to the end of my goal ! And do you know why I did not succeed ! It is only because I did not collect the necessary information from this cursed place! The places to go to avoid the people we should be wary of…! All this I knew nothing about! I didn't even know where to go because of that damn compass that had suddenly stopped working! With this damn log book, I could go back to Grand Line! And then I could be considered the king of the pirates. "
" You dream ! " Suddenly exclaimed Luffy, walking towards him. " The pirate king, it will be me. "
" Hein? " Said the cooks.
" What an idiot ! " Sighed Raynare. "
" You, the pirate king ? " Raged Don Krieg. " You aborton! If I did not manage to get out of it, it is not a tadpole like you that could have done better."
" I think the opposite. " Retorted Luffy, staring at him while smiling. " Either way, with or without a log book, you will never be powerful enough to beat the man who defeated you ! And you know why ? Because you don't have the motivation of a real pirate. "
" No motivation ? Me ? " Roars Krieg. " Wait, microbe ! Do you know many of the pirates who want to return to the Grand Line, after having known the nightmare there ? Not me ! If I don't have the willpower, I wonder what more you need. "
" To be a pirate, you must always go ahead, straight towards adventure and danger. " Asserted Luffy. " And not bypass them as you intend to do ! If you run away from the enemy, do you really think you could truly become the king of the pirates ? "
" I am tired of hearing you say stupid things ! Say your prayers, or ... "
He suddenly froze, looking up, before mumbling.
" Decidedly, this restaurant has a lot of strong East Blue guys ! What are you doing here, Zoro, the pirate hunter? "
" Me ? " Said the swordsman, walking towards Raynare. " Not much, I just make sure my captain doesn't get us into more trouble than usual. "
" Luffy, if ... if you want a helping hand, there is no problem ! We ... we come to help you." Assured Usopp, having his legs trembling.
" What are you two doing there ? " Raynare asked them.
" Oh, just a quick visit. " Zoro assured him.
" Good, if you don't need me ! I'm ... I'm going ! " Assured Usopp.
Seeing him leave, the others two put their hands on his shoulders, to keep him staying.
" Where you go ? "
" Let me go, I don't want to die. "
" Oh, you mean you are going to let a weak and beautiful helpless girl fight against this monster ? "
" Where did you see a weak girl ? You are largely able to beat me when you want. "
" Perhaps, but there is only the marmoset with his straw hat or the gorilla with his three sabers who can hope to defeat the other guy with his armor. "
" Who did you call marmoset ? " Became angry Zoro.
" Are you an idiot ? It's Mugiwara, the marmoset ! You, you is the gorilla. "
Hearing them start bickering, Don Krieg suddenly laughed, while asking.
" So here are the glorious members of your crew, Mugiwara ? At four, unfortunately you will not go very far. "
" You're wrong. " Retorted Luffy. " I have three other people with me. "
" Hey, if we take Lucy-chan and Nami-swan away, who is left in your crew ? " Sanji got angry.
" Tss, bunch of kids ! " Said Don Krieg, before finally grabbing the bag of food. " Well, it's time for me to go feed my men ! So I give you time to pack up and run away! However, if only one of you decides to stay here, when I come back, I promise to kill him right away! You have been warned! "
Seeing him leave, Gin suddenly began to mumble.
" Sorry, Sanji ! I really didn't think things were going to be like this."
" Tsss ! So stop lamenting." Zeff ordered him. " Just like Sanji did with you, you just tried to save a life ! Don Krieg didn't want to keep his word, that's all. "
" But, why are you defending this thug, boss ? "
" According to your fault, Sanji. " Cried Patty. " And you too, Alice ! I hope you have really good explanations to give us. "
" Shut up, bunch of fools. " Roared Zeff. " Aside from Sanji and Alice, none of you have a clue what it means to starve without having a single thing to eat ! It is a long and painful death that no one should know. "
Hearing this, Alice suddenly took her head in her hands.
" No, I don't want to hear more. "
" Wait, what does that mean ? " Wanted to know someone.
" Sanji and Alice almost starved to death ? But when ? "
" It would be before the creation of this place ? "
" Good, get out ! " Then ordered Zeff. " No way you stay here to get killed. "
"No need to tell me twice. " Raynare thought, already pretending to leave. " Just to see King's arsenal, even Mugiwara has little chance of winning a duel against him. "
" No way. " Retorted Patty. " I will protect this restaurant until the end. "
" Me too. " Carne assured. " Like Alice said, this place is our home. "
" Yeah, it's not up to us to leave. "
" Anyway, I have no other place than this restaurant. "
" Are you crazy ? " Gin asked them. " We're talking about Don Krieg ! You can never face this monster. "
" You bet ? " Asked Sanji. " Sorry to tell you, but I do not intend to give your little friends a gift once they have a full stomach! From now on, they are no longer my customers but my enemies! And depending on your choice, you too could be one. "
" Tsss ! Feed him to kill him then, you talk about a cook imbecile. " Patty muttered.
" And you, young people ? " Questioned them Zeff. " What are you planning to do ? "
" I didn't understand everything, but I would not say " no " to a good fight. " Said Zoro.
" As long as you let me go then. " Raynare assured.
" No, but you are crazy. " Shouted Usopp.
" Hey, Gin ! " Then called him Luffy. " What is this story of Grand Line? I thought you didn't know anything about this place. "
" It's… It's the truth. " Affirmed the man. " As soon as we got there, our compass stopped working, so we started to wander everywhere! We were just going around in circles, when we crossed the path of a strange little boat, where a man was there! Thinking we could find out, we started calling him! And that's where it all started. "
Trembling then, he continued.
" One by one, our ships were cut in half, as if nothing had happened, by this man's huge saber ! On his own, he cut more than 49 ships. "
" What ? " Shouted everyone.
" 49 ships ? " Usopp wondered. " But it's a monster. "
" Are there really men like him on the Grand Line ? " Wanted to know Raynare, starting to swallow.
"If that's really the case, then we have to worry ! Definitely, this trip will be far from being a pleasure. "
As for him, Zoro began to play with his sabers, while mumbling.
" This can only be him. "
" And how did you manage to escape ? " Asked Alice. " Did you kill him ? "
" No ! We managed to survive by luck ! A storm then broke out and immense waves allowed our ship to move away in time from this man's boat ! Without it, we would be dead by now ! Do you understand now why Grand Line is so terrifying ? I don't even plan to go back ! This place is much more horrible than suffering the wrath of Don Krieg ! I don't even know why he insists on wanting to go back. "
" In any case, this man can only be Mihawk. " Affirmed Zeff. " He alone is able to cut ships in this way without the slightest concern. "
Listening to the name, Alice suddenly jumped, murmuring.
" Mi ... Mihawk ? "
" Mihawk ? " Raynare wondered, looking at Zoro, getting excited from second to second. " Wait, this is the guy Johnny told us about, right ? "
She received no response, while her comrade seemed to be in a trance.
" If he attacked you, it is that you may have untied him during his nap. " Zeff assumed, while remaining serious.
" Do you think it's time to joke ? " Got angry Gin. " You are not going to tell me that our army was destroyed for such a ridiculous reason. "
" Hum? Who knows ? Just know one thing, when you take the Grand Line route, expect everything ! The expression `` die at any moment '' takes on its full meaning there. "
" LUFFY ! " Shouted Usopp. " Change of program, we no longer go there ! It's too dangerous as a corner. "
Suddenly feeling her hands tremble, Raynare could only cringe, finding that fear was felt in her.
"How can a superior being like me tremble because of the exploits of a simple human ? I ... Am I weaker than I claimed ? No it's impossible ! If I want to continue living, I must go to this sea. "
" It's awesome. " Suddenly shouted Luffy. "We will have fun ! I can not wait to be there. "
" Luffy ! You're completely frosted. "
" Me, in any case, I want only one thing. " Assured Zoro. " Meet Mihawk ! "
" HUH ? " Raynare wondered. " Remove me from a doubt ! Are you deaf, or just plain stupid ? "
" Forget about it. " Zoro advised her. " From the start, I intended to fight against him, so that I could become the best saber in the world. "
" Tsss, you're just idiots, guys. " Suddenly affirmed Sanji. " Grand Line? There are only reckless guys who dare to go there. "
" Perhaps, but we are not idiots. " Replied Zoro. " Just a bunch of pirates wanting to achieve their goals. "
" Pfff, you are completely frosted. " Assured the blond.
Cries from outside were suddenly heard.
" They comes. " Cried one of the cooks.
" In this case, prepare to fight and protect this boat until death. "
But suddenly, the sound of a blade was heard, before being followed by that of a boat being cut.
" Hein? "