Inside the restaurant.

During this journey, they did not encounter the Krieg Pirates, nor did they encounter Hawk Eyes. Hawk Eyes was supposed to be recruited by the marine and rushed to Marlin Vandor, so he didn't appear here.

The same is true for the Krieg Pirates. If they hadn't encountered Hawk Eyes, they would not have been wiped out by the group. Naturally, they would not appear here as losers like in the original book.

The process of Sanji joining was very smooth, without any accidents.

The chef on the ship even held a large farewell + welcome party to send off Sanji and welcome Luffy's group.

All of a sudden, the crew of the entire restaurant on the sea went into a party.

And when the atmosphere of this farewell + welcome party reached its climax, Luffy suddenly called Sanji and Usopp to a lounge in the ship.

Usopp: "Ha! Luffy, why are you being so secretive? Isn't this your style?"

Sanji: "Yes, Luffy. This is not like the you I used to know."

Luffy no longer has a hippie smile, but a serious face.

Seeing this, Sanji and Usopp couldn't help but become serious.

Luffy: "Usopp, I'm sorry, I just remembered that there is a very important thing that I forgot to tell you. Since Sanji is here, let me tell you as well!"

Usopp laughed dryly, not used to Luffy's serious look: "Hahaha, Luffy, just say what you want, even if you want to give me the captain's position, the atmosphere doesn't have to be so serious?"

Luffy didn't speak.

He took out a wanted warrant from his arms and handed it to the two of them.

Luffy was stunned by the expressions of the two after seeing the arrest warrant. The imaginary shock and worry did not appear, but the two looked at each other and grinned.

Sanji: "What's the matter? Letting us see your reward, is it to show off to us?"

Usopp: "Hey hey, Luffy, the reward is only 18 million Berry, you are complacent, I will surpass you soon!"

Luffy was confused: "You... you are not surprised?"

Sanji and Usopp, although they didn't know each other before this, and didn't experience any battles to enhance the relationship between the two, but at this moment, they both showed playful smiles in a very tacit understanding.

Sanji: "What's so surprising? Your arrest warrant has already spread throughout the East Blue."

Usopp: "Yes, I have seen your arrest warrant a few years ago."

Luffy was surprised: "Could it be... Aren't you wondering why I did this?"

Usopp closed his eyes very confidently, and shook his head: "Although I don't know whether the content on the arrest warrant is true or not, even if it is true, I believe that you must have your reasons for doing this! It's the Luffy I knew back then!"

Sanji nodded.

Obviously agreed with Usopp.

Luffy's heart warmed up, Sanji and Usopp trusted him so much, so of course it was even more necessary to confess to them!

"The content on the arrest warrant is indeed true. I only found out that my father was the leader of the Revolutionary Army a few years ago. But my grandfather was slandered. It was a lie they made up because they wanted to deal with my father! And, he has already begun to target me now!"

Usopp stroked his chin and nodded: "No wonder... No wonder your reward has soared so high all of a sudden. I'm surprised, there's a reason why the gap between the famous Captain Usopp and you is so big. It turns out the problem is here."

"I pulled you in this time mainly to tell you that they have arrested my brother and are going to lure me to the execution ground. And I will indeed go to rescue my brother. So it will be very dangerous for you to follow me to sea. I hope you will think carefully before deciding..."

Sanji threw the cigarette butt on the ground, then extinguished the flames with his toes, and said with dissatisfaction: "Needless to say, Luffy. Since we are companions, you shouldn't need to ask us that question! Who are you looking down on?"

Usopp agreed with his nostrils upturned: "Yes! Since you have decided to go out together, don't be such a mother-in-law."

Luffy looked guilty: "Sorry, I was worrying too much."

The two patted Luffy on the shoulder: "Let's go, go out and continue drinking!"

And just as the two were about to step out of the waiting room, Luffy suddenly said: "By the way, there is one more thing, I think, I also need to tell you."

Sanji and Usopp stopped,

They all turned around and looked at Luffy with doubts on their faces.

"I don't know if you can accept it, but during the next journey, Zoro and I will kill many, many people. As long as they are bad people, we will not let them go! If you really can't accept it, I will not I force you to do it, but I hope you don't stop us. Because we have reasons to kill them!"

Usopp: "It's also this reason that you destroyed the Kingdom of Goa?"

Luffy nodded. Sanji: "If you really killed all the bad guys, although I don't care, can you tell me why?"

Luffy nodded: "My brother promised me that as long as I kill all the people who may target me and take revenge, then he will resurrect the people I care about."

As soon as the words came out.

Sanji's reaction was not bad, he was just slightly surprised.

He was a little surprised by the word 'resurrection'.

But Usopp is different! While he was surprised, he felt a sense of suffocation in an instant! For a long time, although he was fine on the surface, in his heart he was always blaming himself for killing Kaya's parents back then.

If there is really resurrection in this world...

Aren't Kaya's parents...!!!

Usopp said with a trembling tone: "Lu... Luffy... You... Didn't you say that your brother was captured by the marine?"

Luffy shook his head: "The brother who was captured by the marine is called Ace. He is my sworn brother. You have actually seen this brother. He is the one who was by my side back then. With his strength, and it's impossible for him to be caught by the marine."

Sanji and Usopp, who were still a little suspicious at first, heard that it was the masked man who had the ability to resurrect the dead, and the only suspicion in their hearts disappeared immediately!

Others, maybe they won't believe it!

But if this person is the masked man from back then, then it is impossible for them not to believe it!

After all, they had been in close contact with the masked man back then, and the mysterious and unfathomable feeling they have never forgotten.

Sanji nodded: "If it's that person... Maybe it's really possible."

Speaking of this, Usopp suddenly rushed towards Luffy, and emotionally grabbed Luffy's collar: "Lu... Luffy!! You said that he can help people resurrect! Then...then...then can you helped me revive Kaya's parents?!"

Luffy: "Usopp, calm down first. Even if you hadn't asked me, I'm going to ask my brother to help me revive Kaya's parents..."

Usopp's eyes were moist, and his tone trembled: "Really...really?"

Luffy nodded sincerely.

Immediately, Usopp seemed to release the pressure that had been suppressed in his heart for many years. He collapsed and knelt down on the ground, crying while wiping his tears: "That's great...that's really great..."

Luffy smiled slightly.

In this way, Usopp will not object to him killing bad guys.

Luffy turned to look at Sanji.

Sanji shrugged and spread his hands: "I don't have anyone who I want alive again. However, I just want to ask, since he has the ability to resurrect the dead, can he also help people grow a brand new calf?"

Luffy was taken aback.

He knew that Sanji was talking about Zepp.

After a while.

Luffy replied: "My brother didn't respond to me. He hasn't looked for me for a long time. But I believe that with his ability, there will be no problem!"

Receiving Luffy's guarantee, Sanji felt a little excited in his heart.

Suddenly a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes, and he grinned: "Then there is nothing more to say. I hope you don't wait until the critical moment to be soft. If possible, I also want to take Mr. Zeff to find ALL BLUE!"

Without waiting for Luffy to say anything.

Usopp stood up abruptly again, and said excitedly: "Yes! Luffy! Don't go back on your word! If you are too soft-handed, let me do it!"

Seeing that both of them have the same beliefs as himself, Luffy smiled brightly: "Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down!"

After the farewell party + welcome party, it was time for Sanji to bid farewell to his colleagues who had been with him for many years.

After saying goodbye to everyone one by one, Sanji kowtowed to everyone to express his gratitude to everyone for taking care of him for so many years.

Then before parting, he walked up to Zeff, pretending to be mysterious: "Old man, don't die so soon! I will definitely bring you a surprise!"

"Hmph! Don't you die while I'm still alive!"

Just like that, the old friends are all gathered together now.

The adventure group, which was nearly completely darkened, officially set off for their next location.

... At the same time.

Northwest of the East Blue.

Arlong Park.

Captain Nezumi was killed by Li Yaoxiang back then, and took his place. However, after Li Yaoxiang was promoted and transferred to other areas, the Marine Headquarters sent another captain to manage the sea area.

And the style of this naval captain is no different from that of the original Captain Nezumi.

On this day, she also came to Arlong Park to ask Arlong for a monthly 'protection fee'.

Two people are sitting by the pool.

Arlong puts a wad of money on the table: "This is the amount for this month, you can accept it."

"Hehehe, you really know how to live in the world...then I'll be polite..."

"Hahahahaha! Do you still need to be polite? A wonderful world is a world where money is earned! Money is the best, more reliable than anything, isn't it?"

"That's right!"

"Hahahahahaha! Although I hate humans, a sensible person and woman like you is another matter!"

"Okay, after the matter is settled, I will take my leave. It would be terrible if someone finds that the patrolling ship is parked here."

"You are in such a hurry every time, why don't you enjoy the wine a day earlier? If someone in the headquarters is nagging, I will kill him for you!"

"No, I'm leaving."

"Hey! The captain is going back! Take her back to the ship for me!"

Immediately afterwards, the octopus fish-man, Hatcha, appeared in front of everyone, and he was responsible for sending the captain out of here. The development of things here is almost the same as in the original book, when Captain Nezumi communicates with Arlong.

However, just when the captain was about to sit on Xiaoba's octopus shell, the captain suddenly stopped and turned to look at Arlong: "By the way, there is news about the arrest warrant that was given to you last time. If you really want to help me, then you'd better help me capture the guy on the wanted list alive. As long as he is handed over to the headquarters, it will be of countless benefit to you and me."

Speaking of which.

Hatcha, who had a hearty smile on his face, suddenly darkened.

Even the expression of Arlong subtly changed.

Arlong said calmly: "Don't worry, as long as there is news about him, I will definitely notify you as soon as possible. After all, no one dislike too much money, right?"

"Well, that's it."

After the captain of the marine leaves.

Arlong took out a wanted warrant from his pocket, and he said excitedly: "Yes, Luffy! You really didn't disappoint me! The bounty is about to catch up with me so soon! Hahahahaha! Those marines actually value it so much! It seems that the content on the arrest warrant is true! You really destroyed a human country! Hahahahaha! Good! Very good!"

...

A few days later.

On a certain sea area in the northwest of the East Blue.

The closer she gets to Arlong Park, the more nervous and excited Nami becomes!

The crew on the ship were so excited that they could all see that something was wrong with her.

Nami stood on the bow of the boat, trembling all over, looking in the direction of Elong Park.

Sanji's eyes flashed with two big hearts, and he came to Nami courteously: "Nami, are you hungry? Just tell me if you are hungry, and I will definitely cook satisfactory food for you!"

Luffy and Usopp hooked their shoulders: "Me too!!"

At this time, Zoro, who was still exercising, suddenly said: "Nami, you don't have to worry too much. If things are really as you said, as long as we meet them, we will not let them go!"

Usopp patted his heart: "Yes! I guarantee it in the name of Usopp!"

Sanji also put on a pose that he thinks is the most handsome at this time: "Yes, I, Sanji, will be the first to make a beautiful lady like you sad."

Seeing that everyone was supporting her, Nami was very moved, but she was not overwhelmed by this touch of reason: "I know you are all powerful. But I can't let the village take a risk. Remember, you have promised me that you will not tell others that we met before this problem is completely resolved."

Luffy smiled and said: "Don't worry, I will do what I promised you!"

Everyone feels at ease with the members of the ship.

However, after saying this sentence, everyone looked at Buggy, the handyman who was still mopping the floor.

Sensing everyone's stares, Buggy said angrily, "Look, what are you looking at? I'm not interested in meddling your affairs!"

Zoro stopped exercising, shook his head, and walked towards Buggy: "No, no, even your promise doesn't reassure us..."

"You...you...you, what do you want?! Don't come here! Don't come here! No! Ah!!!"