Chapter 19

" Awesome ! " Cried Luffy. " A restaurant on the ocean ? Let's go ! "

" So that is this boat. " Usopp said.

" It's super big. " Lucy noticed.

" What pity that this hideous fish head is there. " Raynare retorted.

" Avoid saying it once there, they could take it wrong. "

While it had been a whole day since the boat had changed course, the pirates crew could finally see the floating Boater in the distance.

" Here we are. " Assured Johnny. " The Baratie ! If you want to find an excellent cook, this is the place to go. "

" So cool ! " Said Luffy. " But first, let's pay for a good meal ! I can't wait to taste the cuisine of this place. "

" Do you have money ? " Zoro asked him.

" Raynare is rich. " Luffy assured him, with a big smile.

" Go to hell ! " Retorted the ange!.

" Hey, you could be nice ! We are friends, right? "

Hearing this, Raynare froze for a few moments, before finally retorting, in a cold tone.

" We are not friends, Mugiwara ! Just allies, as specified in our agreement ! Never forget this detail. "

This sentence threw some cold around the boat. It was true that the fallen angel was the most anti-social person on board and seemed to want to bond with the rest of the crew. Besides, she was the only person who never called Luffy by his first name. She constantly called him "Mugiwara", with a tone of disrespect, showing that she did not like him.

But, despite being used to her cold temper, the crew was quite surprised by her words, and no one dared to say anything.

" Huh ? We have arrived ? " Suddenly wanted to know Yosaku, then leaving the men's cabin.

" Partner ! Are you doing better ? "

" Huh ... I still feel a little weak! But, I think it goes on the whole. "

" Happy to hear it, partner. "

But before the two could dance again, the sound of a strange alarm was heard not far from them, before a navy ship appeared.

" That's another big boat. " Lucy noticed.

" Yeah, but he doesn't come as a friend. " Noticed Nami. " It's a navy boat. "

" Oh ? " Said Raynare, creating a spear in her hand. " So this one, am I allowed to sink it ? "

" What ? Aren't you crazy ? " Horrified Usopp and Johnny.

" Hey, you pirates. " Then yelled a voice.

Looking up a bit, Luffy could see a man grabbing their attention, while declaring.

" I am a Navy's officer ! Lieutenant Fullbody! Can I know who I'm dealing with, miserable pirate ? Who is the chief ? "

" I'm Luffy ! The captain of this boat. "

" And me, Usopp. " Adds the sniper. " The vice-captain. "

" Shut up, you. " Zoro and Raynare ordered him, kicking him in the buttocks, to make him fall forward.

" This boat has been flying our pirate flag for two days. " Assured Luffy proudly.

" Here then ? A crew of beginners? And you dare to challenge a lieutenant, to start your adventure ? That's so funny. "

Then, turning his face towards Yosaku and Johnny, Fullbody scratched his chin a little, finally affirming.

" You two, I seem to have seen you before. "

Staring at Zoro, Fullbody cried out.

" You are the two Roronoa Zoro's disciples ! But while he is a real bounty hunter, tackling everything that comes to hand, you two are only good at attacking the small fry. "

" What ? " The duo got angry, taking out their sabers. " What dare you say ? "

" Calm down ! " Sneered the man, pretending to be scared. " Why use violence ? After all, you know as well as I that I would have no trouble crushing you like common insects. "

" Say, are they all so arrogant in the Navy ? " Wanted to know Lucy, having the strange impression that this man had far more faults than qualities.

Arrogant or not, Yosaku and Johnny ended up catching the fly, and jumped towards the navy boat.

" You will see who is weak here. "

Suddenly closing his fist, Fullbody allowed everyone to see his brass knuckles, which he threw at the jaws of his two opponents. Immediately falling backwards, the duo fell back on the Merry, while Luffy affirmed.

" You are pretty weak, guys. "

" You… you speak ! We ... we were almost going to beat him. "

" Tsss! Don't waste my time. " Advised Fullbody. " Besides, what are you doing on this boat? Have you just captured this pirate crew ? "

" No, I became one. " Zoro replied.

" What ? Roronoa Zoro has become… a pirate ? "

" Yes, and we will always protect Aniki. " Johnny and Yosaku assured, getting up, while taking out two piles of posters from their jackets.

" These bandits, we caught them. " Johnny explained, showing posters crossed out in red.

" And these are our next victims. " Adds Yosaku. " Well, for the most part. "

Throwing their papers in the air, they shouted at the same time.

" So, impressed ? "

But it was barely if Fullbody gave them a new look. For her part, seeing two papers being blown in her direction, Raynare grabbed them before asking.

" Say, Zoro ! How much do you think the bounty for a mighty pirate is ? "

" Currently, a pirate with a bounty of more than ten million berrys corresponds to a serious threat. " Zoro explained to her. " But they are few in East-Blue ! The average bounty for a pirate in this sea is three million berrys! "

Then looking at the two crossed out posters, showing two pirates, Raynare noting that their bounty, between them, was less than a million berrys. Staring at them for a few seconds, she ended up looking at the two bounty hunters, while simply sighing in pity.

" Hey, what does that mean? " Johnny got angry.

" Stop underestimating us. "

" In any case, this lieutenant is as despicable as Morgan was. " Said Lucy, seeing him about to leave his ship, with a pretty woman. " Nami, you who hate pirates, maybe you should be a little better ... "

Suddenly she fell silent, looking at the redhead, clutching a poster in her hands.

" Nami ? " She wondered.

Turning around then, Nami ends up folding the wanted poster, before putting it in the pocket of her skirt, without Johnny or Yosaku being able to see it. Then she moved away from the group.

" hUH, what's wrong with her ? " Wondered Lucy.

" AHHHHHH, they attack us. " Suddenly frightened Usopp, pointing to the navy ship.

Indeed, under Fullbody's order, a cannon had been pointed in the direction of the Merry, ready to sink it at any time.

" We're done. "

" Prepare to shoot ! " Ordered a soldier.

Smiling at this moment, Raynare, ran towards the ship, while already having a spear in her hand.

" This is great, I just lacked exercise. "

But while she stepped on the ship's railing, Luffy, who was right next to her, cried out.

" GUM GUM BALLOON ! "

Inflating like a balloon, the captain struck the fallen angel with full force. Thrown to the side, the angel launched her spear of light, without realizing it, which then rose high in the sky.

" FIRE ! " Cried the soldier.

Then being fired, the cannonball shot straight at Luffy, who intercepted it, under the astonished eye of Johnny and Yosaku.

" But that … ? "

" Return to the sender. " Said Luffy, returning the cannonball straight to the ship's hold.

Exploding, a hole was created in the hull ejecting the soldiers behind because of the explosion. Surprised, too, a hungry man, chained to one of the walls of the boat, could only be surprised when he noticed that the wall which was holding him had just been destroyed, making him free.

" E… Eat ! " He mumbled, then stood up.

" Yes, one to zero for the future pirate king. " Sneered Luffy.

But immediately Raynare began to strangle him, while the fallen angel had hit her head against the bow of the ship, because of him.

" I will really kill you. "

" So… Sorry. " He apologized.

Then turning his gaze in all directions, Zoro wanted to know.

" Raynare, where did your spear go ? "

At that moment, a new explosion was heard, coming from the Baratie. Recognizing the noise of her favorite attack, Raynare let go of Luffy, while asserting.

" I think we will not be able to eat in this restaurant, finally ! Who agrees to leave right away ? "

" So like that, is it because of you if my restaurant is in this state ? " Wanted to know Zeff, staring at the two people that the Baratier's cooks had taken to his room.

Immediately, looking away, Raynare pointed to Luffy, while affirming.

" It's his fault. "

" What ? " Cried the man. " It was your spear that blew everything up. "

" And why did you go to the roof of this ignoble restaurant, according to you ? "

" What do you describe as " ignoble restaurant " ? " Got angry Zeff. " Already have destroyed it, don't make your case worse. "

" We are sorry. " Apologized Luffy.

" Pfft ! As if apologies was going to fix everything ! You have destroyed the roof, so it is normal that you pay me for repairs to it. "

" Raynare takes care of it! " Assured Luffy. " She has money. "

" In your dreams. " Retorted Raynare. " I would not put a berry for this rotten restaurant! "

" No, but are you going to stop criticizing my restaurant ? " Raged Zeff. " If you keep going, I'm really going to hit you. "

Then changing appearance to take the shape of Yuuma Amano, Raynare asked, in a frightened and shy tone.

" Because you really plan to hit a poor helpless girl like me? You are obnoxious. "

Faced at this change of character, Zeff could only lose his means. Finally, wanting to direct his anger at someone, he hit Luffy with his wooden leg.

" Hey, it hurts! "

" It's your fault, little maggot ! A man never asks a woman to pay for him ! Where were you educated ? "

Finding that Zeff seemed to refuse to put a finger on her, Rayanre could not help smiling, understanding that she could perhaps without going out without paying a single penny.

" You have no money ? " Questioned them Zeff. " In that case, you will be working here for a year… both of you. "

" Huh ? " Raynare wondered, immediately losing her smile.

" Hey, it's impossible. " Retorted Luffy. " No way I'm staying a year here. "

Taking a new kick, the boy was then crushed the leg by Jeff, who said then.

" Very well ! In this case, I would take your leg, in exchange. "

" What ? But are you sick ? "

Meanwhile, enjoying a good lunch with his new companion, Fullbody was complimenting the young woman, when a young waitress arrived, with a bottle of wine in hand. Walking as best she could, as if she was afraid of tripping, the young girl ended up putting the bottle in front of the couple, before asserting by stuttering.

" Th ... This is our ... best wine. "

" Splendid. " Assured Fullbody. " It's very nice, my little one! But could you also open it for us ? "

Then taking the bottle, the young waitress immediately used a corkscrew and began to remove the cork from the bottle. However much she fired, the cork did not move a millimeter.

Smiling at first, seeing her struggling, Fullbody gradually lost patience until asking in an annoyed tone.

" It's coming ? "

" Y… Yes ! " Assured the girl. " It's ... It's just stuck. "

Jumping at this moment, the wine cork suddenly left its place, surprising the girl. Suddenly, suddenly raising the bottle, she ends up dropping a little wine on the lieutenant's shirt. It didn't take more for the man to growl.

" DAMN IT ! Look at what you just did, stupid. "

" So… Sorry ! I ... I ... "

" A problem ? " Wanted to know a voice.

Suddenly arriving behind the young waitress, a blond haired man questioned her.

" Are you all right, Alice-chan? "

" No, Sanji! I ... I ... " The woman stuttered, being on the point of sobbing.

" Look at what this idiot did to my shirt. " Carried Fullbody, showing the enormous task on the front of his shirt.

" But it's horrible! " Said Sanji.

" I don't make you say it! This task just ruined my clothes and I ... "

" No, I meant "but what a horrible shirt "! " Retorted Sanji. " This white is despicable ! Fortunately, the red color of this wine allows your dress to be more embellished ! Good work, Alice-chan. "

Surprised by this, the woman in the company of Fullbody could not help giggling, while Alice apologized again, before taking leave.

Clenching his fist, Fullbody struggled to contain his anger. However, seeing Sanji take over, to serve their glasses of wine, he ends up being silent. Wanting to impress his partner, he began to take a sip of the liquid, before affirming.

" Excellent! This wine is both full-bodied and sweet! On the palate, it releases an exquisite flavor, while letting out a slightly woody odor! It combines balance and finesse! I would say that it is an "Itnesboursten" wine and I would put my hand in fire. "

" False ! " Sanji replied simply, going away. " You are completely off the mark ! Well, I'm going to get your soup, hoping that you will not confuse it with a chocolate sauce. "

Hearing his partner chuckle again, Fullbody could only clench his teeth.

" What does it mean ? However, I ordered this wine well! So why did they give us another bottle ? "

" Excuse me ! " Suddenly cried Alice, coming back to them.

Having another bottle of wine, the young waitress apologized.

" I ... I got the wrong bottle! Excuse me for this! Here is the " Itnesboursten '' wine you ordered ! Sorry again ! "

Understanding then why his companion had been so sure of himself, during the description of the wine, the blonde woman could not help exploding for good laughing, while the man glared Alice. For her part, the young waitress went away, with the wrong bottle in hand, glad she could fix her mistake without being yelled at.

"How did this idiot dare to humiliate me? And why does this restaurant have a waitress as pitiful as she ? "

" Alice-chan! " Suddenly called her a client. " Could I have the menu? "

" Yes ! " Assured the waitress, walking towards him, before tangling her feet and falling to the ground.

" Warning, you're still going to hurt yourself! "

" It will be fine! " She assured, getting up.

" Alice-chan, after could you advise me for the wine to take? "

" Of course ! "

" Alice-chan, I made my choice for dessert. "

" I'm yours in a moment. "

And, to Fullbody's surprise, he heard many customers asking for Alice, while Alice showed them many smiles, between two falls.

"What's wrong with this restaurant ? Why is this slouch so appreciated? "

" Here, your soup. " Sanji suddenly announced, with two plates in his hands.

However, unable to refrain from making fun of him, he told Fullbody.

" And this is a soup with many vegetables, like potatoes and carrots! That way, if your language still has trouble recognizing their tastes, you will know it. "

And while he took his leave, he left Fullbody, with a vein on his forehead, while the lieutenant nonetheless smiled.

" That's it ! Laugh while you can ! "

Then stooping discreetly, he ended up grabbing a small insect, on the ground, and put it in his soup. Then, when he made sure that no one had seen him, he started to shout.

" Disgusting, it's a scandal. "

" Who ... Who has he, sir? " Wanted to know Alice, then arriving.

" There is this thing on my plate. " Fullbody said, gesturing to the insect floating on its plate of soup.

" AHHHHH, an insect! " The waitress frightened, stepping back at the sight of the bug.

"Ha ha, great! " Rejoices Fullbody, noting that several other customers have heard her. " With that, the reputation of this restaurant will take a big hit. "

" Mademoiselle, can I tell you how charming you are ? "

Suddenly turning his gaze, Fullbody could only show surprise, seeing Sanji flirting with his partner, without any shame.

" Hey, bastard ! What are you doing ? See what I found in this horrible soup! Can you tell me what it is, huh ? "

" Hum? Sorry, but I can't answer you in any way. "

" Huh ? "

" Yes, you see, just like you with wine, I don't know anything about insects ! Sorry to not be able to satisfy your curiosity. "

Hearing this sentence, many started to laugh. Not to make fun of Sanji, but really to make fun of the face that Fullbody then displayed. Stunned by his response, the man had just opened his eyes, before finally screaming.

" Who do you think you are ? "

Then taking the table, he threw it aside, dropping everything on it.

" Oh no ! " Said Alice, seeing what he had just done. " Don't spoil the food like this ! And then, the boss may be angry. "

Suddenly grabbing her throat, she was lifted by Fullbody, who said.

" You, you annoyed me enough like that. "

" Fullbody, stop! " Begged his companion, afraid that he would strangle her.

" Why ? I'm the customer! So I do what I want! After all, the customer is always the king in a restaurant! "

" The king, you say? " Repeated Sanji, looking down. " So a quick question to the king: does arrogance fill your stomach ? "

" Huh? " Could just say the man, before a foot destroyed his jaw.

" Say then, it seems to have a fuss inside. " Usopp noticed, when he had just tied the boat, which had taken him to the Baratie.

" Perhaps a confusion between a customer and a cook. " Suggested Lucy.

" Or simply Luffy or Raynare getting into more trouble. " Sighed Nami.

Afraid that the latter hypothesis would be correct, Zoro was almost tempted to recite a prayer, before pushing the front door.

But barely did he enter, when he stopped, seeing the scene in front of him, comprising Sanji raising the injured body of Fullbody, while ordering him.

" Never do that again ! Never waste food. "

" It's ... He's the navy lieutenant." Recognized Lucy.

" This ... This man beat him, without receiving a scratch? " Usopp wondered.

" And be sure of one thing. " Continued the blond? " If you ever dare to hit a woman in front of me, you can be sure that I would make sure to make your skin. "

" Sanji ! " Then got angry Patty, coming up to him. " No, but what are you doing ? This guy is a navy lieutenant ! Do you want to be in trouble, or what ? "

" I don't care who this guy is. " Retorted Sanji. " He dared to waste the soup I served him."

" So what ? Anyway, given the level of your kitchen, it's quite ... "

" And he took it out on Alice. " Sanji cut him off.

Seeing the young girl, on her knees, while massaging her neck, Patty immediately exclaimed, with a big smile.

" Oh, but that changes everything. "

Then raising his fists in the air, he crushed them with all his might on Fullbody's head, causing him to crash violently against the ground. Spitting blood, Fullbody barely had time to sit up, when he heard Patty say.

" Hey, lieutenant, listen to me well ! If you break something, I don't care ! This is the boss who solves this kind of problem ! That you criticize our cuisine, it still goes ! Only fools can find it bad ! However, if you ever touch our little Alice, know that we will never forgive you, lieutenant or not.

"This is ... What is this crazy asylum ? " Wanted to know Fullbody, starting to crawl on the ground! " How dare these miserable cooks strike a man like me ? "

" You will regret it. " He affirmed. " As soon as I report to the Navy, this restaurant will close, I'm the one telling you. "

" No problem. " Assured the two cooks. " We just have to whack you and throw you in the water to erase all traces of evidence. "

However, hardly did they take a step forward when a shock noise was heard, above their heads, before two men suddenly crossed the ceiling.

" What … ? "

" Here is Luffy ! " Zoro noted.

Indeed. Having fallen at the same time as Zeff, his captain was now present in the room, right in the middle of the carnage. Showing himself, Raynare jumped to join them. And barely did she put a foot on the ground, she noticed everyone staring at them, while Fullbody stepped back, while he was right behind her.

" Damn it ! " Sighed the fallen angel. " Why is there always trouble when we go somewhere? Mugiwara, you're wearing bad luck. "

" Raynare? " Nami wondered. " But what are you making ? "

" Hum ? Are you there ? "

" My ceiling. " Roared Zeff. " No, but I don't believe it! You destroyed it too. "

" You made us fall. " Luffy retorted.

However, as the two men got ready to fight, Zeff finally saw Fullbody on the ground, while Sanji was in front of him.

" Hum? What's going on here ? "

" You, we didn't ask you anything, old debris. "

Getting up, the boss went to Sanji, while affirming.

" Sanji, I already told you a hundred times… "

He then kicked her with his wooden leg, while screaming.

" Don't create trouble in my restaurant! "

Seeing Sanii fall to the ground, Raynare dared to whistle in amazement, before affirming.

" He seems very young, the old debris. "

" Patty ! Can you explain to me what's going on here ? " Asked Zeff.

" These are your damn cooks. " Suddenly yelled Fullbody. " They dared to hit me and humiliate me, an honest customer of your establishment! Do you think this is normal ? "

" Hum? " Zeff wondered, staring at Patty.

" He attacked Alice. " Said the cook simply.

It didn't take more for Zeff to send his wooden leg to Fullbody's face, which fluttered until it crashed against a wall.

" Clearance, parasite ! And never come back here again. "

" Well, I feel that touching this waitress is a bad idea. " Usopp remarked, noticing that the soldier was taking mostly blows because of this.

" You little … ! "Fullbody began, straightening up with difficulty.

" We have a problem. " Suddenly cried a soldier, arriving at the restaurant.

Passing between Nami and Usopp, the man passed the pirates without really realizing it, while he affirmed.

" Our prisoner has escaped. "

" What ? It's impossible ! He was chained to the bottom of the hold. "

" A little while ago, the pirate ship we attacked managed to send us a cannonball! The latter damaged our ship enough for the prisoner to be able to flee! Right now, our men are trying to find him, but some corpses show us that he is now armed and dangerous. "

" Of course it is dangerous. "Fullbody roars. " Even if he has to starve, a man in Don Krieg's armada is still dangerous. "

Just by saying this name, several customers displayed distraught faces.

" He ... said. "Don Krieg"? "

" A pirate of his crew is here ? "

" Don… Don… Don Krieg ? " Frightened Usopp.

" You know him ? " Lucy asked him.

" Of course I know him ! He's a powerful East-Blue pirate who lives only for carnage! It is said that he has more than five thousand pirates under his command. "

" Five… Five miles ? "

" Now, it is necessary that… "

A shot was then fired, hitting the soldier behind his back. Spitting blood immediately, the latter fell to the ground, under the frightened gaze of Nami and Usopp.

" That ? "

Then passing between Luffy's men, a newcomer appeared in the restaurant. Walking slowly, while standing on his stomach, Gin had just arrived, with a revolver in his hand. Seeing him, several clients immediately moved away from him, while the pirate took advantage of the situation to sit down at a table.

" Give me something to eat! " He ordered. " No matter what, I'm not picky! "

" Tsss! No, but who do you think you are? " Asked Patty! " Anyway, can you afford to eat? "

" I can pay in lead! " Assured the pirate, pointing his weapon at him.

Seeing this, an idea crossed Raynare's head, who immediately asked.

" Hey, the old debris ! If I get rid of this guy, can you forget our debt ? "

" Hum? Don't make me laugh ! If you can at least avoid that there is more breakage here, I could possibly forget the hole in the ceiling ! Then it will depend on how you manage to coax it. "

" I take. " Assured the girl, walking towards Gin.

And before someone could stop her, she announced to the latter, with a broad smile.

" The boss asks you to be kind enough to leave! If this is done without the slightest hostility, you will gain freedom! At least, if you manage to steal a boat! But, in the event of any rebellion on your part, ... I kill you. "

" Are you kidding me ? " Gin asked her, pointing the tip of his gun at her forehead.

Raynare then lowered her foot on the man's skull with enough violence to put him on the ground. Falling to the ground, he shouted again as Raynare crushed his face under her foot.

" I warned you, loser. "

" You little … !

Raynare sent him another nice kick through the door, until he collapsed outside. Once the danger was gone, she told Zeff.

" I compensated you ! Now, I can go! "

" In your dreams, you stupid girl. " Simply replied the boss. " Any of my cooks could have put this guy down ! Come on, go in kitchens and put on an apron ! We are waiting for you to work. "

" Work ? " Repeated Lucy, approaching the fallen angel, with the others. " What is this story, Ray-chan ? "

" All this is again because of Mugiwara. " Raynare roared, as her captain had disappeared, along with Sanji.