"There are plenty of pirate crews, and besides, even if no strong pirate crew accepts me in the end."
"I can form my own pirate crew and go too."
"Anyway, right now, I just don't want to leave here!"
Seeing the two arguing without settling anything.
Rayleigh then released a powerful burst of Conqueror's Haki.
And this Haki.
Instantly filled the entire sea restaurant.
Causing Sanji and Zeff to separate in shock, with expressions of horror on their faces.
The first time.
Rayleigh held back a bit, so Sanji didn't feel it.
But this time, he felt it, and Sanji's face instantly turned pale.
Rayleigh is the strongest pirate he has ever seen!
No question about it.
No wonder Zeff insisted so much on him leaving with Rayleigh.
He figured that Zeff had seen Rayleigh's strength long ago.
But despite this, Sanji still didn't waver.
Rayleigh knew.
That this wasn't going to work if it continued like this.
So he came out directly to smooth things over, saying:
"Let's not argue anymore. Since Sanji doesn't agree now, let's not force him."
"Let's fill our stomachs first."
Saying that.
Rayleigh rubbed his belly which was getting flatter from hunger.
And Luffy's eyes lit up when he heard the word "eat."
Seeing this, Zeff relaxed inside.
As long as he was sure that Rayleigh wasn't here with bad intentions, that was enough.
Thinking of this.
Zeff quickly got to work and made a whole pot of meat dumplings.
Seeing this whole pot of meat dumplings.
Luffy's eyes lit up instantly.
He picked up the pot directly and started pouring it into his mouth.
At this time, Rayleigh and Usopp said in unison:
"Don't eat with the pot!"
Then the group!
Happily enjoyed a full meal.
During this time, Rayleigh invited Sanji many times, but Sanji refused sternly each time.
Even Luffy kept coaxing him!
But Sanji remained unmoved.
And just at this moment, a scream rang out outside the restaurant door.
Rayleigh and Sanji went out to check the situation.
They saw a fat and strong cook stepping on a skinny, ghost-faced man, saying:
"Do you know what kind of place this is? How dare you barge in here? If you want to dine and dash, you'll have to ask your grandpa first!"
Rayleigh looked at the skinny guy being stepped on.
And his eyes lit up.
It was Gin.
Rayleigh didn't dislike Gin as a character.
First of all, he valued friendship and loyalty, even if his boss was a jerk, he would still try to save him.
Just for that!
Rayleigh admired him greatly.
If he wasn't absent in the main storyline, Rayleigh would have wanted to take him on board.
Thinking of this, Rayleigh gave the fat and strong cook a look, causing him to step back.
The Conqueror's Haki that Rayleigh had emitted!
Made him somewhat fearful.
And Gin also noticed Rayleigh at this time.
With some shock in his eyes.
If he wasn't mistaken, Rayleigh had just used Conqueror's Haki.
Only the top experts in the East Blue!
Knew about Conqueror's Haki.
It belonged to the Grand Line!
It was a unique ability of the New World.
He didn't expect Rayleigh to be able to use it.
But why would such a great pirate come to the East Blue?
The fat cook took his foot off of him.
Then Rayleigh brought over a plate of dumplings and placed them in front of Gin.
"Eat, and leave here quickly when you're done. We won't help you with anything."
Hearing this.
Gin was stunned for a moment.
But because he was hungry, he quickly started eating in large mouthfuls.
Then Rayleigh walked back and didn't bother with Gin anymore.
And Sanji, who was standing by watching this scene, frowned slightly.
He seemed to be touched inside.
The one thing he couldn't stand the most in his life was seeing others enduring hunger.
And Rayleigh's actions.
Made Sanji feel very happy in his heart.
Sanji was hesitating whether or not to go with Rayleigh.
A strong person like Rayleigh could definitely go with him to the end.
Maybe.
He could really see that sea he dreamed of.
But on second thought.
Sanji shook his head.
He couldn't leave Zeff at this time.
Now was when Zeff needed manpower the most.
He at least had to see Zeff leave before he could leave here with peace of mind.
He was still young, with plenty of time to wait, but Zeff might not have many years left.
Thinking of this.
Sanji went and stir-fried a large plate of fried rice for Gin.
Then he wanted to leave, but at this moment, Gin grabbed Sanji's leg.
Sanji was about to fight back when he saw Gin with tears streaming down his face, hysterically saying:
"Please, save our boss."
"As long as you can save our boss, you can take our gold and silver treasures as you please."
Hearing this, Sanji kicked Gin away.
"Gold and silver treasures are useless to me."
"I can't save you either. Finish your meal and leave quickly."
Hearing these words.
A look of despair appeared in Gin's eyes.
"But our boss is about to starve to death, do you have the heart to stand by and watch him die?"
Hearing this, Sanji stopped in his tracks.
Something inside him was touched, and he turned around and said coldly:
"Since there are people on the sea who are about to starve to death, then we can't ignore them. Bring them here."
Hearing this.
Gin's eyes filled with tears.
And at this time, Rayleigh stood at the entrance and said coldly:
"Sanji, you need to open your eyes and see people clearly."
"I won't say anything about this guy in front of you. But I've heard something about their leader."
"He's known for being a jerk for miles around. Do you think they will be grateful to you?"
Hearing this.
Gin panicked immediately.
Afraid that Sanji would change his mind, he kowtowed heavily on the deck.
"No, we will definitely not repay kindness with evil. Please save us!"
Sanji didn't listen to Rayleigh's words.
He took a deep drag from his cigarette and slowly said:
"There are too many good people and bad people in this world. I'm too lazy to tell them apart."
"All I know is that it's hard to be hungry."
Saying that, Sanji walked inside.
And at this time, Gin was still kowtowing behind him.
Seeing this, Rayleigh sighed.
But it didn't matter.
Krieg was just trash pirate anyway.
If he dared to cause trouble, he would just kill him directly.
Thinking this, Rayleigh also turned back and stopped paying attention to Gin.
During this time.
Rayleigh didn't forget to invite Sanji to board the ship.
But Sanji, after careful consideration, still decided not to board.
This made Rayleigh and Luffy feel a little troubled.
It seemed that this time inviting Sanji.
Might fail.
It would depend on whether Krieg's arrival at the end could salvage the situation.
Anyway, judging from this attitude, the chances of Sanji boarding were almost zero.
The group had their fill of food and drink, and were killing time there.
Just at this moment.
A cook suddenly came to report.
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