After skipping episode 27's opening and recap as usual, they were greeted with, "Coolheaded, Coldhearted Demon; Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Gin."
Ocean water rained down on them as it was revealed the fin was smashed into chunks. Krieg was furious, ordering Gin to shoot Zeff already.
"Luffy, look at what you've done!" Iida panicked, worried that Zeff will die.
Gin hesitated, saying that Zeff saved them with his meals while Luffy pointed out that he haven't attack them, he just broke the fin. Sanji was furious, asking why he did that.
Luffy admitted to trying to sink the ship, much to everyone's shock. His logic is that if he destroyed the ship, then there'll be no reason for them to attack.
Almost everyone facepalmed.
"I kind of missed that." Hizashi sighed.
"I mean... he's right." Denki shrugged.
"By that logic, we should be destroying banks and shops so villains will have no reason to steal from them." Jiro shook her head.
Of course Sanji got angry at him for trying to destroy the restaurant, but Luffy thought it was stupid to die for it.
Luffy grabbed his black jacket and brought him up to his face. "Dying isn't... Dying isn't something you should do to repay kindness! That's not what he saved you for! Being given life and yet dying... is something that a weakling would do!"
"It's harsh, but I can see what's he's talking about." Aizawa admitted to the quieting audience. "I understand the man have saved his life, but I don't think Zeff would want him to die just for him, especially when he had hopes of Sanji finding the All Blue."
The two got mad at each other, growling. Pearl told them to stop fighting, saying that it's disgraceful to fight each other and reminding them of their hostage.
He laughed, then activated his Fire Pearls, but suddenly, Gin dropped the gun and attacked him with his special tonfas, shattering Pearl's shield armors.
"Gin... are you going to help them now?" Mina knew she's being too hopeful, but she didn't want Gin to betray Sanji when he seem to have potential for more.
Pearl fell to the ground with a loud thud as Gin told him to get out of the way. Krieg was furious, asking if he's betraying them. Gin could only apologize, saying that Sanji saved their lives and he doesn't want him to die this way. Instead, Gin wants to do the job himself.
"Damn it, Gin!" Mina cursed.
"Don't do this, man!" Kirishima shouted.
Krieg wondered if Gin have gone crazy, calling him the Pirate Fleet Chief Battle Commander, as Carne and Patty checked if Zeff is okay, but they were shock that Gin wasn't apparently just an underling.
Luffy proudly proclaimed that his 'plan' to lure him out worked, but Sanji called him a liar, knowing he was going to break the ship.
Gin called out to Sanji, telling him that he wants him to leave the ship unhurt but he realized that's not going to happen. Sanji said he was correct, even if it means risking his life, so Gin guessed that he have to bury him with his own hand, extending that to Luffy too. Luffy said that he won't lose against weaklings like him, which obviously gotten the other underlings into a tizzy for calling their Chief Commander that, bragging they're the strongest crew in the East Blue.
"Ha! There's no fucking way Straw Hat's going to lose to a bunch of extras like you." Katsuki smirked.
"Huh, Gin has more of a presence than I thought." Iida said, impressed that Gin is given so much respected from the minions.
"Gin, you don't have to do this." Mina could only pray for the better.
Luffy pointed out they're the 'strongest' because they have the biggest amount of pirates. Apparently, that really struck a cord with the Krieg Pirates because they were rendered silent.
"There is strength in numbers," Jiro said, nodding. "I guess if there's 5000 weaklings band together, you would be the strongest in the weakest sea, but in the Grand Line?"
"I'm surprise Luffy of all people could think of that." Toru said, impressed.
The minions tried to attack Luffy in anger, but Krieg told them to back off, saying that if they get upset when called weak, that just proves that you are weak.
Everyone looked at Katsuki, and he glared back.
"Oh fuck off!" Katsuki shouted.
"We didn't say anything." Jiro simply said, looking back on the screen.
"Besides, we know you're manly and strong as hell. It's just you get really... defensive." Kirishima nervously chuckled.
"I don't get defensive!"
His minions backed off as Krieg ordered Gin to finish off the cook while he take care of Luffy. Gin agreed without hesitation.
Don Krieg called out to Luffy, making sure tot ell him he'll experience the 'true power' of East Blie' conquerer and that his Devil Fruit means nothing to him. Luffy just thought that all his griping is annoying, still certain that he'll kick his ass.
Gin and Sanji stared at each other as the minions were certain it's over for Sanji. As Gin spun his tonfas, it was revealed by the minions that his nickname is 'Demon' Gin from the fact that he tortures his enemies to death mercilessly, even if they were crying or screaming. A demon who doesn't have a shred of sympathy.
"Then what was the whole thing about wanting Sanji to leave?" Mina pouted.
"He must have a softer side if he didn't want Sanji to get hurt before." Ochako said.
"Wanting to finish Curlicue off himself is totally something someone with a softer side would do." Katsuki sarcastically said, rolling his eyes.
Gin slowly leans forward, then sprinted towards Sanji. The cook tried to kick him, but Gin jumped back just in time, though his tonfa's heavy weight hit the floor boards, missing him. As Sanji fall, Gin pulled up the tonfa, causing wood to splinter around them. Sanji tried to roundhouse kick him, but Gin was able to pin his body down with a tonfa against his neck.
Gin told him to accept his defeat, swinging his other tonfa. The minions cheered him on while the chefs told Sanji to fight.
Smoke came out of Sanji's nose, looking oddly calm for the situation he's in. Before Gin could slam the heavy weight in his head, Sanji spit out his cigarette into Gin's face, making him miss as Sanji slide out and kick his foot into the back of Gin's head. That wasn't enough to defeat Gin as he hit his weapon against Sanji's chest, making them both fall.
"Sanji!" Plenty of students cried out in worry.
Izuku bit back his tongue, sweating nervously. How long can Sanji last? He was attacked by both Pearl and Gin.
After the eyecatches, the chefs and the minions were shock. The underlings were worry that Gon have been defeated. Krieg called them a fool for believing such a thing since Gin is a well trusted, coolheaded demon. There's a reason why he appointed him as the Chief Commander, certain he'll show his true colors.
Sanji and Gin were able to stand up. Patty and Carne were worried for Sanji's safety since he was attacked by both Pearl and Gin, and probably have broken 5-6 ribs. Still, Sanji was able to mock Gin's 'skewered dumplings,' asking if that's the best he can do.
Gin only licked his lips.
"Sanji, this is not a good time to fool around with your opponent!" Iida scolded him, doing his weird karate chops.
Luffy noticed that Krieg is distracted with Gin and Sanji's fight, and decided that it's a good opening for him to attack Krieg.
Krieg noticed Luffy running up a mast to him, and flicked a small orb into the ocean. A sudden explosion came from it, making Luffy stop in place until a bullet from Krieg caused him to be send flying into the wooden boards.
Krieg laughed as Luffy angrily asked if he actually wants to fight him. Honestly, Krieg doesn't intend to. He told him that what he needs is a means to kill, which is the force that humans have, but Luffy said that if you take a monkey lightly, it'll scratch you, childishly stretching out his face.
"They... both make good points." Iida reluctantly said. "Surprisingly enough."
"Especially for Luffy." Aizawa added.
There were people suddenly cheering. Turning around, Luffy saw Sanji on the ground, spitting out blood as Gin stood with his bloodied tonfa on his shoulder.
"Sanji!" Worried students can't help but to shout out in shock.
Even though the chefs claimed that Sanji must have taken 10 blows from his iron balls, Sanji was able to mock him, though his thoughts admit that Gin is pretty strong. Though Gin planned on finishing him off, his attack was dodgeable for Sanji, who kicked him from behind, feeling insulted for being underestimated.
The minions called out to Gin as Sanji tried to grit his teeth, but he soon fell as the sound of breaking bones was heard.
Everyone winced at the sound every time Sanji moved, especially Izuku, who was rather... well acquainted with bones breaking.
Gin grabbed Sanji by the neck. The underlings cheered as Sanji could only curse at him. Everyone waited for Gin to do something, but tears fell onto the ground, next to Sanji's head.
...Gin can't do it. Gin can't kill Sanji.
"He does care." Mina let out a relieved sigh, smiling.
"But he's definitely going to be in big trouble with Krieg." Toshinori said.
Don Krieg was furious at him as Gin admitted it was the first time someone has treated him so kindly, though he didn't want to betray Krieg either. While he believes that he doesn't think they've done anything wrong until now and Gin respects everything about Krieg and what he've done for him, he just doesn't have the heart to kill Sanji. With tears still running down his face, Gin asked Krieg if he could let the restaurant go this one time.
Of course, Krieg cursed him, demanding on what's going on. He's disappointed, saying he's disgusted by morality and sympathy.
"Hey, the fact that Zeff was so sympathetic with your situation allowed you to live. If he wasn't, you would have died in that restaurant!" Mina shouted, furious at Krieg's words.
"I guess he only allow sympathy if it goes for his favor." Todoroki said.
Krieg took off the giant shoulder pad and point it at them. He told the minions to move away as the makeshift shield's skull opened up to reveal a hole.
The minions panicked, declaring it's a MH5; the strongest poison gas weapon he has, or at least what's they claimed.
"MH5?" "Poison gas?!" The students became just as panicked as the main characters.
The minions panicked to wear their gas masks as Krieg told them to stop worrying about the small things. He just wants to win no matter what even through foul play and to him, that's power.
Gin took out his gas mask, but Krieg ordered him to throw it away, claiming he's no longer one of them, that he'll die.
"Don't throw it away! You're no longer his control anymore!" Toru shouted.
"Yeah, you don't need to listen to him." Jiro nervously bit into her nails.
Luffy ran up the mast, planning on not letting him shoot that poison gas, but one smack on the mast from Krieg caused Luffy to be sent off balanced.
The golden shield opened up, revealing to itself to be part projectile launcher too, shooting out sharp spears at Luffy like a gatling gun. Luffy ran back to the other side, being able to dodge them.
Plopping onto the ground, Luffy told Gin that he didn't have to listen to Krieg. Luffy still planned on kicking his ass, but Gin told him not to mock the don, believing Krieg is still the strongest man ever. Sanji called him crazy, especially since Krieg is trying to kill him, but Gin believes that he deserves it for not fulfilling his role, for losing to his emotions. So he threw his mask into the ocean.
"Gin, no!" Mina shouted in horror.
"Why are you so loyal to someone trying to kill you?!" Jiro shook her head furiously.
"...Maybe there was a time where Krieg was actually cool." Kirishima dropped his voice down to a whisper, wishing he wasn't comparing the man to Katsuki in his head, but he can recognize when Katsuki can tend to be... over the top sometimes.
Krieg told him to die together with the cook and soon he released the gas, launching it out of the shield like a cannonball. The chefs swam into the sea while Patty and Carne dragged Zeff into the restaurant.
While Krieg and his men wore masks, Luffy was able to stretch his arms out and stolen two gas masks from some minions, tossing them to Gin and Sanji.
Luffy tried to get another for himself, but everyone was already submerged into the ocean.
"Shit, no!" Sero shouted over the worried gasps of the others. "There's no way he's going to live through this."
Luffy panicked when he saw the bomb.
There was a distant shot of the Baratie. Then there was an explosion leading to a "To Be Continued."
"Oh come on!" Denki complained.
After skipping the opening and recap of episode 28, they were met with, "I Won't Die! Conclusion; Luffy vs. Krieg."
Luffy was panicking as the missile neared, but the out of nowhere, a gas mask was tossed his way. Before the bomb exploded, time seemed to have slowed down as the area turned black and white. This is strength to Krieg.
Then it finally exploded, letting out a lavender colored gas into the air. Krieg watched while Luffy was able to save himself by putting on the gas mask.
"Oh, he's saved." Toru let out a sigh of relief.
"But... where did he got it?" Though he asked, Ojiro paled, knowing full well where it came from.
From the distance, the chefs can't believe Krieg would use a poisonous gas in a fight, believing that's not how humans fight.
The poisonous gas's effects were shown soon when a seagull passed by, only to fall straight down.
When the gas lifted, Krieg took off his mark with a nasty smirk on his face.
Pinning down Sanji with a mask over his face was Gin, who've turned a sickly gray-purple color. Luffy realized where his mask came from.
"Gin, no..." Mina paled at the sight. Her words can't be heard from the shock gasps of the others. "You didn't have to do this."
"But he did saved Luffy." Sero said, a little shaken from these events.
Luffy was able to run over to the two when Gin collapsed, spitting out blood until he heard Krieg laugh proudly, calling Gin a fool for making such a big deal over them.
"You ass, if it wasn't for Gin, you would have starved to death!" Ochako furiously shouted.
Luffy went silent over Krieg's laugh and the horrified comments of the chefs. In Sanji's arms, Gin could only breathe heavily, tears and blood running down his face until he attempted to call out to Krieg. Sanji told him he's following the wrong man, glaring at the don.
Krieg laughed at him, wondering if he's sympathizing with the 'scumbag.'
"Scumbag?!" Kirishima gawked at the man. "Crying over the fact that he can't follow your order to the T is something a scumbag would do to you!?"
Krieg considers Gin an idiot for refusing his order without thinking. Killing him before he makes the same mistake is just his sign of love.
His minions were shock that he could kill his battle commander, his right hand man, the one who've worked harder for Krieg than anyone else.
Gin is so dedicated to him that when they escaped the Grand Line and Fullbody's marines were after them, Gin became a decoy for him.
"It's been a while since we heard from Fullbody." Shoji can't help but to comment on.
"If that's his sign of love for someone who's practically his cult member, I don't want to see what his sign of hate is." Mineta shuttered.
Sanji called out to Patty for an antidote. He said yes, but was reluctant since Gin's their enemy. Sanji told him to do it while Zeff said to put a gas mask on him, saying there should be an antidote in there and to take him upstairs.
As Patty and Carne followed these orders, Krieg said it was useless, believing he can survive a hour at most. With shadowed eyes, Luffy said to Gin to not die, especially for that man. He have to survive and Luffy'll destroy Krieg.
Slightly muffled by the mask, Gin tried to tell him he can't do it, and even tried to stop Luffy from falling into Krieg's trap, but Luffy promised he won't die, looking serious as he stared down Krieg.
"Luffy, you're so manly."A surge of hope filled Kirishima, confident in Luffy's ability.
"But the ocean..." Izuku said, nervous at the disadvantage, especially when Kireg also have needles in his arsenal. He can actually do damage on Luffy in this fight.
Luffy ran towards Krieg, ignoring Sanji's warnings, daring Krieg to shoot him. Krieg told him that the sea is his hell, tossing small, silver bombs into the waters. It created a giant splash, blinding Luffy from Krieg's storm of spiked spears. Through the splash, the spears stabbed through Luffy's body from all over.
Terrified screams came from the students, recoiling from the damage Luffy took.
Krieg and his pirates were confident that luffy was killed, but the rubber man jumped through the water, preparing a punch. Kireg put up a spiked cape shield, but even with that, Luffy punched his face through the spiked shield, sending him flying across the floor.
There was a mixture of pained wincing and cheering from the audience, even Katsuki can't help feeling the phantom pain from his hand.
"God, that was amazing, but just... OW!" Hizashi exclaimed, shaking his hands out with the others.
The minions were completely shocked by the outcome as Luffy was still able to stand up, even the chefs shook their hands from him punching the spikes.
Blood dripped on the ground as Luffy ripped out the spikes from his body. One by one, as he tossed them aside, Luffy was still able to smile, confident that he isn't meant to die here.
Even though it looked painful as hell, the audience felt a surge of hope, seeing Luffy standing even when he went through all of that.
"Manly as usual." Kirishima smiled widely as Izuku wondered if being made of rubber made Luffy numb to pain.
Sanji thought Luffy was too reckless, though Zeff said that he'll see idiots like him will fight to the death once they've chosen their target, someone like that is bad to have as an enemy; a kind of guy he likes. Sanji can't help but to stare at Luffy.
"So... problem children." Aizawa said, which caused Hizashi to let out a laugh.
"But I can kind of see what he means." Toshinori smiled a bit, rubbing the back of his head. "Someone who's dedicated to their goals no matter what."
Patty and Carne were trying to revive Gin, asking him if there's something he needs, but Gin still have problems breathing. The two stared at each other, about to fight until Gin was knocked, worried he might have died.
"No, we should have a good ending to this arc!" Toru panicked over the worrying students.
When Gin started to breathe, Patty and Carne were glad he's alive, though he still calls out to Krieg.
The minions tried to convince themselves that Luffy was just lucky, that Don Krieg won't lose to him, as the chefs worried about Luffy.
Krieg was still conscious, slowly standing up. He suddenly slammed his shield against Luffy's body and shot him, convinced that this place will be his grave, but Luffy jumped, using his foot to push him back to the ground. The minions panicked, seeing Krieg was beaten again.
"Ha! Suck it!" Katsuki shouted as his friends cheered. "Your shitty 'don' was beaten!"
The minions' panicking were cut short when Krieg told them they were being ridiculous. He put his shoulder plates together and pulled out its staff, revealing a sharp blade from the other side. He slammed the spear into the ground, causing the wreckage to explode. Luffy jumped away just in time to dodge the attack.
One of the minions claimed that's Don Krieg's ultimate weapon: The Great Battle Spear.
"Man, is he prepared for everything?" Sero paled.
"A spear that explodes. It's not something you hear of often, though it seems rather unpractical." Izuku pondered.
Krieg wonders how long Luffy will run away, taking odd his cape. He claimed that this spear is different from the tinier ones, that he won't survive after 2 or 3 hits. Krieg slam the spear into the ground, causing an explosion that send Luffy into the smaller rubble. Luffy was confuse that it explodes on every hit, and suddenly he fell to his knees. Sanji realized he've lost too much blood.
"No! Luffy can't lose!" Toru shouted.
"Pretty sure there's still a thousand episodes to watch." Katsuki rolled his eyes.
The minions can't believe what they're seeing, claiming that the explosions become greater after each hit.
Krieg tried to stab Luffy with the Great Battle Spear, but the rubber man was able to dodge his swings with jumps and flips until he slips, bouncing on his heels to stop himself from falling into the ocean. At one swing, Luffy jumped higher than usual, and Krieg though he was at an advantage, but with another swing... Luffy clung onto the staff, wiping away his sweat.
Krieg was definitely not please with this.
Jiro tried to cover up a laugh.
"Luffy, be more serious about this!" Iida warned.
Krieg slammed his weapon into the ground, creating another explosion which launched Luffy into the air. As Luffy fell down, Krieg attempted to stab him, but Luffy punched the tip, setting off another explosion that sent him flying through the air, covered in soot.
"Luffy, you idiot! Why did you do that?!" Jiro shouted.
"It's either that or get stabbed. What else do you want?" Katsuki groaned.
Luffy fell to the ground, then slowly stood up as Krieg declared that he won't let him die so easily, laughing.
Sanji can't believe that Krieg keeps bringing out weapons one after another, believing there isn't a chance they can win, but Zeff was certain that Krieg isn't able to defeat Luffy's 'spear.'
Like before Krieg swung his weapon at Luffy, and he met it head-on, ending in the same result.
"What are you doing?!" Jiro shouted over the worried students' muttering.
"Is he...?" Izuku softly trailed off, trying to remember how many times the spear exploded.
Krieg was able to walk away, unimpressed with Luffy's performance until he could hear Luffy struggling to stand up. Krieg took this as an insult.
Zeff claimed that in a pirate's fight, the one who hesitate to think about death will get crusted... Another explosive went off.
...And Luffy has no hesitation.
Sanji stared off at their fight, watching Krieg attack with another explosion, causing Luffy to be sent flying once more. Zeff wonders if that's how Luffy's going to survive, or maybe it's because of his conviction, he simply refuses to die.
"His conviction?" Izuku repeated.
"No hesitation about death?" Aizawa said. Then he smirked. "Isn't that another way of saying 'reckless?'"
"It still can be an important trait." Toshinori lightly argued.
Krieg attempted to ram the spear into Luffy once again, furious that he refuses to accept that this will be his grave, and with another swing, he set off an explosion that was nearly the same size as the Baratie.
There was a pause, waiting to see if Luffy could stand once more.
Zeff declared that if all of Krieg's weapons and fleet are his strength, then Luffy's 'spear' is equal tot hat. As the smoke cleared away to reveal Luffy still moving, Zeff was reminded of a certain someone, someone who would get attached to 'that spear' for his own reasons.
"'Spear?' Does he mean like...'heart?'" Denki guessed.
"It has to be. Both of them have a lot of heart!" Kirishima confidently said.
Luffy slammed his foot onto the ground and Krieg's blade suddenly shattered, much to Krieg's shock. Krieg demanded what he have done, and Luffy only said he punched it five times in a row. That method of his won't work anymore.
"To Be Continued."
"Did he actually plan that?" Izuku gaped.
"Luffy might have gotten lucky though." Jiro shrugged.
"Still, he was able to take those blast head on!" Kirishima exclaimed. "Isn't that manly?"
After skipping episode 29's opening and recap, they were greeted with, "Outcome of a Deadly Battle! The Spear Inside!"
Luffy was confident now there was enough space to pulverize Krieg and that his spear is basically a bomb on a stick, but the don took it in stride since the rubber man was rather battered. Krieg ran and tried to hit him, but Luffy dodged it and jumped up to a mast, swinging around. With another explosion, Krieg broke down the mast. With the broken piece of the mast, Luffy threw it like a javelin back at him, but Krieg used his miniature flamethrower to incinerate it into nothing.
"How many weapons does that guy have!?" Sanji and Denki yelled.
"I know you should prepare for everything, but even I believe all those weapons are a little excessive." Aizawa commented on.
In the air, Luffy was able to perform a "GOMU GOMU NO GATLING" onto Krieg, but his armor prevented any damage. Still, the minions were shocked that it seemed like Luffy's arms are multiplying while the chefs cheered him on. Angry, Luffy landed back onto the floorboards while Krieg laughed, saying that his punches are useless against his armor.
Still, Luffy ran forward, stretching his arm out so that he could hit him once more. A deep ringing bell sound was made once Luffy hit his armor and it seemed like it affected Krieg in some way, but using the remains of the spear, Krieg sent him back across the deck.
"I thought gold aren't effect as armor or weapons." Denki said.
"Or it could be a metal that happened to look like gold." Momo suggested.
"...Goddamn it."
Krieg mocked him for trying to attempt to break his armor. Luffy tried to recover, believing he's almost there, but when he looked up, it seemed like the don suddenly disappeared until Krieg called out to him. On top of the broken mast was Krieg, who've bragged about his power.
Running up the mast, Luffy confidently smirked, stretching his arms back while Krieg held up his weapon. Even when an explosive went off, Luffy was able to throw Krieg off with a "BAZOOKA," though Luffy was stun.
At first, Krieg continued to be smug as he was thrown through the air until cracks appeared in his armor. Still, the bombs Krieg have thrown landed in the water, destroying the battlefield into splinters. The result caused rocking waves that put everyone in the water in danger, struggling to stay afloat while Sanki cried over the noise.
"This isn't looking good!" Denki shouted.
"How is Luffy going to survive this?" Izuku said as everything seemed to be going against Luffy's favors now.
Even Katsuki, who kept going on about 'main characters' surviving before, seems to be somewhat about the ending result of this.
Seawater ran down as Krieg was confident that Luffy's dead, but through the smoke and dust, Luffy's stretched out arms came out.
"GOMU GOMU NO..." Krieg's eyes bulged out at the sight of him.
The students cheered at the sight of Luffy.
"Oh, thank you." Katsuki let out a sigh of relief, slumping back into the couch.
"BAZOOKA!" When the attack hit, it shattered Krieg's armor into pieces, sending him fall to the ocean.
"HA! Where's your indestructible armor now?!" Denki mocked the man.
...But Krieg won't give up. From his wrist, a net came out, capturing Luffy. Krieg laughed, planning on drowning him in the end.
"Learn how to lose, old man!" Mina shouted at him angrily as everyone can't help but to worry.
Soon, Luffy was able to free his arms and legs through the holes as Sanji wonders why he doesn't stand down. Luffy twisted his legs to get, using his feet to latch onto Krieg's head. Believing this is finally over, the force of Luffy's unwinding legs rapidly spun Krieg around like a propeller.
"GOMU GOMU NO..." Using his legs, it seemed like Luffy was about to slam Krieg into the deck. Then the eyecatches came along.
"Goddamn it!" Everyone surprisingly shouted at the same time.
"Don't break the tension like that!" Katsuki furiously spouted.
After the eyecatches... "OZUCHI!" Luffy slammed Krieg right into the floorboards, finally knocking Krieg out, but... Luffy still fell into the water, sinking fast like a rock.
"Oh no! Someone go save him!" Momo worried, hands to her mouth.
Everyone was in shock at the result as the chefs cheered for joy and Gin woke up, equally as shock to hear Krieg was defeated.
In the ocean, Luffy continued to sink as Zeff finally told Sanji to stop spacing out and save Luffy already since Devil Fruit users will sink because of their powers. Sanji was mad at him for not telling him sooner, tossing his shoes and jacket aside to sink often Luffy. Zeff smiled.
"Oh, thank goodness." Momo sighed in relief, reflecting on how the others feel.
Sanji swam deep into the ocean, looking for Luffy. He was starting to need air until he noticed Luffy tangled with the net and the pieces of the boat. He refuses to let Luffy die, to let this become his grave, remembering the events from before. These memories and Zeff's words stayed with him as he swam up, getting closer to the surface, but also close to losing his breath.
Then there. He could see it as the light shine down. Fish filled his vision.
All Blue!
Finally he reached the surface and brought Luffy to dry land.
"I... I think Sanji have found his inspiration to join." Izuku can't help but to smile, and soon, the others smiled along, convinced Sanji will finally come along with Luffy's journey.
The minions, including Gin, were shock that Don Krieg was defeated. Gin was especially in shock, having to admire the man to such high regard, despite ehst Patty and Carne have said. Soon, Gin took off his headband and walked off, ignoring the two's warning of dying sooner because of the poison.
"Wait, Gin'll die?" Toru gasped.
"He... He can't!" Kirishima was dishearten at such an idea.
Sanji was desperate for Luffy to not die, knowing the rubber man have so much to live for. He kept on shaking him... until he heard Luffy snoring.
A sense of relief washed over the room as a few students were able to let out a small laugh.
"Oh, Luffy. I'm just glad you're safe." Jiro sighed.
Sanji wasn't mad, even as he gave Luffy a good bonk on the head. Instead, he was able to smile at him.
Then suddenly Krieg risen up, spouting out how he won.
"Just die already! You fucking lost!" Katsuki shouted as the other students angrily complained at the sudden reveal.
The minions tried to hold him down, saying he's still unconscious, but the man was able to throw them off, beating them in the process. The man rampaged on until a single punch to the gut caused him to go limp. Gin was able to pick him up, telling him that they lost but they can retreat and start all over again.
"What? He's still willing to follow Krieg?" Momo's eyes widen.
"The man literally tried to get him killed!" Jiro protested.
"I guess he's still dedicated to him til the very end." Kirishima smiled sadly.
Gin causally gave his thanks to Sanji, and Sanji told him to come back, but Gin told him to give Luffy a message; to tell him that they'll meet again in the Grand Line.
Sanji was surprise that Gin still wanted to follow Don Krieg. While Gin admitted that he wasn't sure when Krieg's ambition became his, he doesn't mind using his last hours to live for it, but that's how he wants to live. He've been running away this while time, using Krieg as a shield.
"When your mind's made up, you eventually pay less attention to things like being scared of a strong enemy, or how not to get yourself injured. That's what he taught me."
"I... I understand what he's saying." Izuku nodded.
"Though I disagree to still wanting to follow Krieg of all people." Ochako sighed.
"Yeah, I was hoping he would live a lot longer than a few hours." Toru lightly kicked the ground.
Sanji smiled in respect, and soon told Patty and Carne to prepare a ship with supplies for them. The two didn't want to for what the pirates have done to them, but a little bit of shouting from Sanji made them cry, running away.
Later, the Krieg Pirates look like they're going to sink in that little boat they're given, but somehow, it still will be able to float.
Laughter came from the crowd.
"Really? You don't have any bigger ships?" Mineta chuckled.
"It's not like they're a luxury restaurant." Todoroki said.
Sanji and Gin smiled fondly at the scene. Gin told him he felt so silly for worrying about every detail in the past, then he noticed the sleeping Luffy. Gin finally aboard the small boat, about to set off until he was stopped by the chefs, reminding him that this is the Baratie's fighting chefs.
"Do you think we'll see him again?" Kirishima asked with a smile.
"Hopefully." Izuku said.
"Highly doubt it." Katsuki shook his head dismissively.
Out in the great blue sea, there it was; the Going Merry.
Nami looked out at the sea, wondering if they'll let her join them again if they ever meet once again, but she started to cry, her hands curled on the railing, not knowing if there will be another chance for her to do so. She wrapped her arms around herself, declaring that she wants to be free.
Just as "To Be Continued" appeared, Nami have said a name: "Bellemere-san!"
To those who felt betrayed by what Nami have done, there was a mixture of reactions: sadness, confusion, and somewhat understanding.
"So, she want to be free?" Ochako said, looking at the floor as she realized Nami does have some regrets.
"But what does she need to be freed from?" Momo questioned. "And why doesn't she ask Luffy and the others for help?"
While they mull over those questions, Aoyama replayed that name through his mind, filtering it. Bellemere... Mother-in-law? Stepmother? ...Beautiful mother?
He decided not to speak his mind this time.
AN: I apologized if the little bit with Aoyama in the end is wrong. I don't know any french and this is based off from something from Bellemere's wiki page, so please correct me if I'm wrong. I just thought it could be neat if Aoyama kind of recognizes it.
Anyway, hoped you enjoyed this chapter.
