Sea restaurant ‘Balati’, lobby on the first floor.
The customers have already left, and most of the civilians probably have no appetite to continue eating after being exposed to the continuous stimulation.
The navy captain who was also dining in the hall on the first floor originally planned to say something to Zoro and the other new pirates, but as soon as he saw Ace and Nami's ship heading towards the sea restaurant, he immediately lowered his head and ran back
The naval battleship left as quickly as possible.
In the past two years, the power of the Hunter Association has become stronger and stronger, and the public recognition of the Hunter Association is extremely high. Among the four major outer seas, the West Sea is the home of the vicious chain. Needless to say, the South China Sea is the base of the Hunter Association. The countries in the North Sea have made great achievements in these years.
Shivering in the shadow of Erma, the weakest Donghai can give the navy some face.
I don’t know why, but the Coral and Hunter Associations have no intention of settling in the East China Sea, and they just built a few branches here and there to show off. Therefore, there are more pirates in the East China Sea than in the other three outer seas, and they are more "green".
Some.
For example, the 'leader' Creek who has been evaporated has a bounty of 17 million berries from the World Government, while the bounty given by the Hunter Association is 12 million berries. Such a pitiful amount can be
He has dominated the East China Sea for many years.
The weakness of the East China Sea is evident.
"So, Ace, you won't arrest us?"
At the dinner table, Luffy took the time to talk while eating haise: "That's great, I was still thinking that it would be very hard to duel with you Ace."
"Idiot, just eat and don't complain! Ah, I'm sorry, brother-in-law has caused trouble for everyone."
Ace, who was holding a fork, first wiped his face and reprimanded Luffy, and then solemnly bowed down and apologized to the others at the table. He was very polite, and the three Straw Hats quickly stood up and returned the favor.
As the great benefactors who saved Barati, the restaurant on the sea, Ace and Nami naturally received sincere gratitude and the highest level of hospitality from all the chefs. The chefs showed off their best dishes as gifts to their benefactors, even after a long time.
The head chef, Tetsuo, personally cooked and presented his most famous dish, 'fried scallops with foie gras'.
Moteros scallops from the Flying Shark Islands are soaked in ice water and quickly cooled, then seasoned and fried until golden brown on both sides. The stamens of the windmill asparagus are blanched in salt water as a garnish, and finally the most classic Aquitaine foie gras is used.
Slightly fry the sauce and place it on the fresh scallops. Add the secret sauce and it's complete. It seems simple, but every step requires the heat to be exactly right, which is a great test of the chef's skills.
Nami took a bite and her eyes suddenly lit up: "It melts in your mouth and is extremely delicious... Chef Zeff, this dish is really delicious!"
Zhefu, who was standing aside, elegantly put his hand on his chest and bowed slightly: "It's an honor for you to like this dish, Mademoiselle."
The waiters and chefs around were whispering that they had never seen their chef and boss be so gentlemanly and easy-going. It seemed that Sanji's gentlemanly demeanor and chivalry were all learned from Tetsuo. Of course, he is a nymphomaniac.
Sanji is self-taught.
"Where's Mr. Victor? Didn't he come to the East China Sea this time?" Sanji was a little curious. He wanted to thank Victor in person. That revolver has now become an inseparable part of Sanji's life. He uses [Kicking Skill] in close combat.
, using [Marksmanship] for long-distance combat, Sanji has now developed a complete set of combat skills.
Nami picked up the wine glass, shook it, smiled slightly and said:
"Master still has things to do, so let us come here first."
…………
Donghai, the ‘town of beginning and end’ Rogge Town.
This is the place where Roger, the Pirate King, was born and died. Today, it has become the most famous tourist attraction in the East China Sea. At the pier, a huge naval warship is moored, and the bow of the ship looks like a huge dog head biting a bone.
"Wahahahaha! Smoker, what's going on with your kid?"
In an office at the Rogue Town Naval Station, Garp, whose white hair showed his age, was holding a teacup and laughing.
Smoker, who was shirtless, had his silver hair combed back. Huge scars extended from his left shoulder to his right waist. There were also horrific scars on his left face. The deadly battle on Cake Island that year left indelible marks on him.
He chewed two cigars and looked at Garp with a calm expression: "It's just a job transfer, no big deal."
The internal situation of the Navy has been changing continuously over the years, and meritorious officials like Smoker were suppressed just because they complained about Garp. Logically speaking, Smoker could have been promoted to lieutenant general with his strength and achievements, but he
To this day, he is still just a colonel at the Navy Headquarters, and this year, his superiors directly sent him to East China Sea, where he was the weakest, and asked him to guard Rogge Town.
In other words, Smoker basically has no future.
Garp smiled and gradually fell silent. He looked down at the teacup in his hand and remained silent for a long time.
"Mr. Karp, this is none of your business. I have long wanted to leave that smoky place. It would be nice to come here and relax." The tops of the two cigars at the corners of Smoker's mouth flickered, slowly.
Breathing out a puff of smoke: "...Tina, is she okay?"
"Why don't you give her a call if you care about her so much?" Garp raised his eyelids and glanced at Smoker.
Smoker leaned back on the sofa, looked up at the ceiling, and said slowly after a long time: "I feel confused, Mr. Karp. What we represent...is it really [justice]?"
"Justice is not a word you say casually, but the values in your heart."
Karp blew the hot air from the edge of the tea cup: "If you are confused, find out the 'thing' that makes you confused, question your heart, and ask for clarity."
"..."
Smoker looked at Garp in shock and said in a complicated tone: "Mr. Garp, you..."
"Speaking of which, there are many more pirates in the East China Sea than in the other three sea areas."
Garp abruptly changed the subject: "Have you met any more powerful characters?"
"They are all rotten fish and shrimps, not worth mentioning." Smoker waved his hand: "I have to say that the hunter association of the guy with the fierce chain has indeed put the reins on this 'raging era' and curbed the sea.
The age of thieves also restricted the navy."
"Eight years ago, no one could have imagined that a poor fisherman's son could change the entire era."
Garp took a sip of tea and said slowly:
"I really don't know what he is planning..."
The central square of Rogge Town was crowded with people, and the execution platform that witnessed the beginning of the great pirate era stood quietly.
Among the crowds of people coming and going, a figure wearing a dark green cloak stood still, silently looking at the execution platform in the distance. Suddenly, he turned his head and looked behind him, only to see a figure wearing a black cloak and a black felt.
The blond man wearing a hat is looking at him with a smile.
"First meeting, 'revolutionary' Long."
The blond man held up the black felt hat on his head and smiled at the corner of his mouth.