As soon as he finished speaking, Sanji and the others stared at Bartholomew in shock. It was common knowledge in this world that a Devil Fruit user could not eat a second fruit.
Even Wyper slightly furrowed his brow. "Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
Bartholomew grinned viciously. "People afraid of death don't go out to sea to become pirates!"
As he spoke, the ferocity on his face suddenly faded, replaced by an expression of overwhelming emotion. "Besides, although I can't face death with a smile like Luffy-senpai, don't think something like this can make me afraid!"
Sanji's face revealed his deep emotion. In that moment, he truly acknowledged Bartholomew's existence. "Let me do it. I'm not a Devil Fruit user!"
Unexpectedly, the barrier suddenly shrank, forcing Sanji out. "Sanji-senpai, you're a chef who wants to pursue ALL BLUE. How could I let you eat a Devil Fruit?"
Sanji suddenly lunged forward and pounded against the invisible barrier. "Idiot, are you trying to stop a chef from tasting an ingredient? Open up! I haven't even tasted a Devil Fruit before!"
Luffy also desperately tried to stop him. "Don't do anything stupid, bastard! This bird-man can't kill me. You don't need to meddle!"
"Don't worry, Luffy-senpai. This guy wouldn't dare force me to eat the fruit!" Bartholomew shouted emotionally at first, then looked slyly at Wyper. "Did you hear that, bird-man? I order you to kneel. If you don't... Huh? Are you shaking with anger?"
Only then did Bartholomew notice that the man opposite him seemed to be trembling slightly.
"Heh! Thanks for buying me time!" Wyper suddenly raised his head. His eyes were bloodshot, his pupils dilated, giving him the terrifying appearance of eyeballs about to burst from their sockets.
"This is..." Bartholomew froze, then suddenly realized. "He took