Awkward Can Yue and Hawk Eyes, a New Voyage is About to Begin.

Just as Can Yue turned to leave, he suddenly felt his body grow heavy.

Hawk Eyes had placed a hand on his shoulder.

Hawk Eyes' expression was conflicted, as if he found it difficult to speak.

"Can... can you carry me to land or a boat?"

Hearing this, Can Yue got goosebumps.

What the heck? Me carry you? I absolutely can't accept that.

Before and after his transmigration, Can Yue had never had such intimate physical contact with anyone.

Let alone a middle-aged man?

The image of himself carrying Hawk Eyes flashed through his mind, and Can Yue felt completely uncomfortable, instantly leaping three meters away.

Hawk Eyes was also extremely embarrassed, his expression frozen.

"There's no other way. You destroyed my compass, my Log Pose, and my boat, and I can't fly."

After all, Baratie was located in the middle of the sea near a nearby island, and the closest small island was nearly a hundred kilometers away.

Hawk Eyes could use his sword to vibrate the air to fly, but he might exhaust himself before even finding an island.

It would be the same if he swam; without navigation, who knew where he'd end up?

The atmosphere at the scene was incredibly awkward. It had started as mutual respect between strong individuals, but suddenly it had become strange.

Both were proud and unwilling to have excessive contact with others.

But when a problem arose, and this was the only solution...

They were stuck in a stalemate.

A thousand meters away from the explosion's center, in another direction.

Luffy and the others grew increasingly anxious.

Finally, under the joint decision of Zephyr and Luffy, the Baratie set sail towards the battle location.

"It doesn't make sense, how could these two suddenly disappear?"

Sanji couldn't figure it out.

In his opinion, with their strength, it was impossible for them to perish together in such an explosion.

Just as everyone was looking worried.

Suddenly, they saw a strange figure flying through the sky.

Luffy squinted and said, "That should be Can Yue."

"Tsk, the person he's dragging by the hand, is that Hawk Eyes?"

"The strongest Hawk Eyes, being carried by Can Yue?"

Soon, Can Yue and Hawk Eyes landed on the Baratie.

Hawk Eyes glared at Can Yue with resentment.

Fine if you won't carry me, but dragging me like a dog? What kind of etiquette is that?

And you refused to find a deserted island.

You just openly landed in front of a crowd.

Where does my face as the world's number one swordsman go?

Huh? Don't I have any pride?

Thinking of this, Hawk Eyes was so embarrassed he wanted to fight Can Yue.

After putting Hawk Eyes down, Can Yue's expression was stiff, and he ran off to wash his hands without looking back.

Flying Hawk Eyes such a short distance had made Can Yue feel unbearable; carrying him to a farther small island? He could dream on.

If Hawk Eyes' small boat hadn't been cut by him, Can Yue would never have flown with Hawk Eyes.

This scene left everyone on the Baratie shocked, then confused, and then a little amused.

"Pfft, their expressions are too funny." Usopp couldn't hold it in.

But after this snicker, Usopp was locked onto by two bone-chilling killing intents, his face instantly turned pale, and he didn't dare to say another word.

The others on the Baratie suppressed their laughter, each using breathing techniques to calm their minds.

Later, when everyone figured out what had just happened, their newly calmed moods were instantly shattered.

Luffy, in particular, was the most outrageous.

He rolled on the ground, laughing wildly.

"Hahaha, Can Yue, you're so funny when you're embarrassed. Hahahaha."

Finally, Luffy's face turned into a big pig's head under everyone's happy gazes.

The atmosphere slowly returned to normal.

The conflict had ended.

The Straw Hat Crew had helped the Baratie deal with the Krieg Pirates.

Everyone also learned that Hawk Eyes had gone easy on Zoro.

The crisis was over, and the misunderstandings were cleared.

Under the invitation of the chefs, everyone entered the restaurant and took their seats.

Finally, at Luffy's call, the banquet began.

Hawk Eyes didn't refuse; his face was already ruined, so it would be a waste not to have a good meal.

The banquet began.

The aroma of wine was intoxicating, and the plates of fresh fish were endlessly delicious.

Zoro, who had been unconscious, was instantly awakened by the smell of wine.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw Hawk Eyes cutting a steak with a small knife.

"Huh? What's going on?"

A confused Zoro, while drinking, learned the whole story from Usopp.

After a moment of silence, Zoro slowly looked at Can Yue, who was feeding Shushu bones, his gaze somewhat complex.

Sighing, Zoro mustered his courage and shouted loudly.

"Can Yue, Luffy. I'm sorry!" After saying this, Zoro fell silent.

"Enjoy the banquet!" Can Yue responded faintly, making Zoro beam with joy and bury his head in his drinks.

But he probably didn't know what he would experience in the next few days.

"Hey, you green-haired swordsman. I have something to ask you."

After serving the wine and food, Sanji lit a cigarette and sat next to Zoro.

"What is it?" Zoro, not liking the look of this cook, gave him a glance before continuing to drink.

Sanji had intended to ask Zoro why he was willing to give up his life for his dream, but seeing Zoro's attitude, he instantly became furious.

"What are you looking at? Do you want to fight?" Sanji roared, veins bulging on his forehead.

"If you want to fight, then fight! Come on!" Zoro was not to be outdone.

The boisterous banquet finally ended around midnight.

Can Yue, Hawk Eyes, and Zoro stood on the rooftop of the Baratie.

Hawk Eyes spoke first, "Zoro, while I admire your courage to face death, I don't approve of your act of throwing your life away."

"If you had encountered someone else instead of me, you would have completely become a failure who avoids reality."

Zoro also realized this, which was why he had apologized to Can Yue and Luffy before the banquet began.

Even now, Zoro felt very guilty. His willful behavior today, done for the sake of his oath, would have certainly led to his death if Hawk Eyes hadn't valued his talent.

It would have also implicated Can Yue, Luffy, and the others who would have avenged him.

His act of spreading his arms and welcoming death could be described as: spirited and youthful, yet lacking in composure and thought.

At this moment, he drew his sword and looked at Can Yue and Hawk Eyes.

"I will definitely live to surpass you both."

The two smiled without speaking.

A moment later.

Can Yue walked to the edge of the rooftop, looked up at the bright moon, and said softly, "It's good that you've grown."

The next day, Hawk Eyes borrowed a small boat from the Baratie, bid farewell to everyone, and sailed towards the Grand Line.

Before leaving, he specifically told Luffy, "I hope you don't bring shame to this hat."

Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately understood that Hawk Eyes and Shanks must be acquaintances, and his attitude towards Hawk Eyes became a little more friendly.

Watching Hawk Eyes gradually disappear, Can Yue recalled the feeling of sparring with him.

'Unwavering will, stable sword heart. Very tolerant towards juniors he admires. No killing intent throughout the entire battle.'

A moment later, Can Yue turned to ask Luffy, "Shall we go?"

Luffy stood in place, silent for a moment, then said with disappointment, "Ah, it's time to go."

At yesterday's banquet, Luffy and the others learned about Sanji's past from Zephyr.

They were all touched by the deep 'father-son bond' between Sanji and Zephyr.

Zephyr requested that everyone take Sanji out to sea, allowing him to break free from the shackles of Baratie and pursue his dreams.

This coincided with Luffy's own thoughts, but Luffy had repeatedly invited Sanji many times, only to be rejected each time.

At this moment, Luffy was unwilling to force the issue any further and decided to leave.

As Luffy walked past Sanji, Sanji, who was looking down and smoking, suddenly spoke those words.

"Let me be the chef on this ship."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Straw Hat Crew members became animated, except for Can Yue.

Luffy shouted excitedly, "That's great! Hahaha."

Nami was also exceptionally happy, "We'll be able to eat delicious food in the future."

Usopp started to dance with joy, realizing he could finally escape his daily life of bird hunting for ingredients.

Even Shushu barked happily.

Luffy, in his excitement, casually moved a large pile of meat from the Baratie restaurant into the Merry's kitchen.

He paid no mind to the horrified faces of Zephyr and the other chefs.

Finally, with a scene of Sanji kneeling and kowtowing to Zephyr, the Merry set sail towards Cocoyasi Village.