Hody Soiled Himself; First Meeting with Sanji

Naturally, Luffy became a part-time worker at the Sea Restaurant.

If you cause destruction, you must repay the debt, whether intentionally or unintentionally. This was the compensation Luffy was bound to make.

Can Yue suddenly felt it was quite peculiar. Although his intervention would change the course of events, Luffy's bombardment of Baratie still happened.

Perhaps there was a deeper reason rooted in the world's rules, but Can Yue wouldn't overthink it.

All he needed to do was grow stronger step by step. No matter what difficulties he faced in the future, he was confident he could handle them.

The current timeline was the same as in his memories before he transmigrated.

Next, at the Sea Restaurant, he would inevitably encounter Gin and Krieg.

And Zoro's greatest challenge, Hawk Eyes!

While eating steak, Can Yue fell into thought.

He naturally wouldn't stop Zoro from challenging Hawk Eyes.

But what if the Hawk Eyes of this Pirate World had different thoughts from the Hawk Eyes in his memory and made a different decision?

Would Zoro be in danger because of it?

His current strength would definitely still make facing Hawk Eyes difficult, but if Zoro were truly in danger, he would save him no matter what.

'Hmph, so what if he's the number one swordsman?'

A slight smirk played on Can Yue's lips, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation. Fighting spirit gradually accumulated within him.

As for Krieg's fleet, they were merely clowns.

Meanwhile, Marine Captain Hody was fully immersed in his date mode.

He took a sip of wine and, pretending to be a wine connoisseur, stated the wine's origin and vintage.

However, he was immediately exposed by Sanji, who was serving dishes nearby.

Hody, enraged and embarrassed, smashed the table and moved to attack Sanji.

"Oh? This Marine Captain is going to attack the waiter?"

Everyone watched the spectacle with amusement.

Hody swung his right hand, which was equipped with knuckle dusters, towards Sanji.

Sanji calmly dodged the attack and then lifted his '1.8-meter' long leg, bringing it down to smash Hody's head, causing him to face-plant immediately.

Zoro smiled with interest, "This waiter has some impressive skills."

Nami was also surprised, "I didn't expect a waiter to be so capable. This restaurant is definitely not simple."

Usopp, eating a drumstick, analyzed, "After all, a restaurant that dares to do business with both the Marines and pirates simultaneously should have some tricks up its sleeve."

Hody hailed from Marine Headquarters and was recently assigned to East Blue for a period of internship and to boost his reputation. Wherever he went, he was usually showered with flattery.

Today, however, he was beaten by a waiter, naturally filling him with shame and indignation.

His face contorted as he roared, "How dare a mere restaurant waiter treat the great Marine Headquarters Captain like this!"

Sanji replied with a smile, "Sir, I am the sous chef of this restaurant."

Hody slowly got up, gritting his teeth, and yelled at Sanji, "Even a sous chef isn't someone you can provoke! You wait, I'll call a warship over right now to blow this place up!"

Upon hearing this, Sanji's brow furrowed, and he said with anger, "Then I'll have to keep you here."

This sudden statement instantly calmed Hody down, and he swallowed hard as he looked at the murderous aura emanating from Sanji.

Fortunately, Sanji, who was about to make a move, was held back by other chefs in the restaurant. Hody, supported by his subordinates, shakily walked towards the exit.

Coincidentally, as Hody was fleeing towards the exit, he saw the members of the Straw Hat Crew dining.

He was no longer in his lust-crazed state and suddenly found the two people sitting at the table very familiar.

'White hair, green hair, and earlier there was one with a straw hat...'

Thinking this, Hody broke out in a cold sweat. Just then, Can Yue's gaze swept over him.

Hody's composure completely shattered. He fell to the ground and then crawled back towards Sanji.

The other diners, witnessing Hody's actions, began to discuss amongst themselves.

A Man: "What is this Marine Captain doing?"

A Woman: "He had such gentlemanly manners at first, but now he's just embarrassing."

A Pirate: "Why did he get scared and retreat back after already reaching the door?"

A Child: "I saw this Marine uncle look at the people at the table by the door before he fell."

Everyone turned their gaze towards the table near the entrance.

Upon a closer look, everyone gasped.

"My goodness, how could it be them."

"That green-haired guy is the Pirate Hunter Zoro, and his bounty is a whopping 15 million."

All the women in the room: "Wow, that white-haired man is Lord Can Yue! He's even more handsome in person than on his bounty poster."

Ever since Can Yue's bounty poster was released, many women had collected it like a celebrity's photo, hanging it up at home as if it were a pin-up.

Seeing Can Yue in person now, combined with his game-breaking 'First Meeting Buff: Any opposite-sex person will lose their mind' ability.

All the women present started to lose control of themselves.

Similarly, the men in the restaurant who had female companions noticed their dates were all distracted, their eyes practically melting as they gazed at Can Yue. They all turned sour, clenching their fists, looking as if they wanted to fight Can Yue to the death.

But upon remembering Can Yue and his crew's achievements and bounties, they held back.

One infatuated woman: "As expected of a man with a 30 million bounty. He's got my heart pounding out of my chest. It's over, I can't control myself anymore."

With that, she rushed towards Can Yue.

As soon as this woman moved, all the other women in the room who were still struggling also unleashed their true natures.

Thus, a horde of beauties in evening gowns, stockings, and high heels all charged towards Can Yue.

Seeing this scene, Nami immediately pulled out her collapsible staff from near her neck, inside her top, and shouted, "You shameless bad women! You're not allowed to touch Can Yue."

She then charged forward and got into a brawl with the other women.

Faced with this scene, which was like a battlefield of Asura, Can Yue, no matter how calm he was, couldn't just sit there.

"Shushu, transform and subdue them." After saying this, Can Yue turned around and returned to the Merry outside.

'I should put on my mask,'

Can Yue thought with lingering fear, then walked towards the cabin door, preparing to retrieve the black and white patterned half-mask he had prepared a few days ago and put it on.

In the restaurant, Shushu transformed into its Dog Demon form.

"Roar!"

A terrifying roar accompanied by a dreadful demonic aura swept through the restaurant.

Everyone in the room was startled into silence by the giant Shushu's roar.

Even Sanji and the other chefs stared cautiously at Shushu.

However, once everyone quieted down, Shushu immediately reverted to a harmless little white dog.

This sudden contrast left everyone in the room momentarily bewildered.

The restaurant fell silent. After calming down, everyone finally understood why Hody had been so startled and retreated when he reached the doorway.

After all, the Straw Hat Pirates had defeated the East Blue overlord, Clown Buggy.

Although the method of victory was debatable, the Straw Hat Pirates were currently the undisputed overlords of the East Blue.

Furthermore, Can Yue, with the highest bounty, had the same 30 million bounty as Clown Buggy. This made more ordinary people believe that the Straw Hat Pirates' strength was not inferior to Clown Buggy's.

And this Marine Captain's strength seemed lacking. Facing the overlord of the East Blue pirate circles alone, he must have been terrified.

Just as the entire room was falling into an awkward silence, Zoro suddenly spoke.

"We're just here to eat. You guys do whatever you were doing!"

Hearing this, Hody's eyes darted around, and he quickly urged his subordinates to take him away.

Once Hody returned to the warship, feeling the familiar scent of the Marines, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

"Captain, Gin, a member of the Krieg Pirates we captured earlier, just escaped. He's definitely still nearby. Should we go into the restaurant to search?"

Hody, still unsettled, heard this news and his face contorted with displeasure.

"Are you trying to embarrass me further? Let him run. We don't need to worry about it. Hurry up and leave here."

Hody continued to take deep breaths.

'That's the Straw Hat Pirates. I actually ordered them shelled earlier. Tch~'

Before coming to the East Blue for his internship, his instructor had clearly warned him that the one person he absolutely could not provoke in the East Blue was Clown Buggy.

And the Buggy Pirates had been defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates. Strictly speaking, he had some inside information.

According to a resident of Orange Town, Clown Buggy didn't lose due to strategy, but in a one-on-one fight against that Can Yue.

And he had directly ordered their ship to be blown up.

'Fortunately, Can Yue and his crew didn't pursue the matter, otherwise I would have lost my life today.'

Thinking of this, Hody shivered violently. He involuntarily glanced at the Merry behind the warship.

Just then, he saw Can Yue, wearing the black and white patterned mask, staring at him.

His legs, which had finally regained their strength, went weak again.

He immediately ordered his subordinates to increase their speed and leave.

"Captain, did your pants get spilled with alcohol just now?"

"You idiot... Yes, it was spilled with alcohol!"