Luffy had already strode up to the old witch.
He clasped his hands in front of his chest and looked at her pleadingly, his attitude so sincere that it was hard to refuse him.
"Old witch, our ship has always needed a real doctor. Your medical skills are amazing, so you could join us and become our ship's doctor!"
"If you came out to sea with us, everyone could work together better. When someone on board got hurt, we wouldn't have to go around looking for help anymore."
Luffy grew more enthusiastic as he spoke, the anticipation in his eyes almost tangible. Not having a qualified doctor had always been a serious problem for them. They could tough out minor injuries, but if something serious happened, none of them could guarantee that everyone aboard would pull through.
The old witch did not answer immediately.
She stared at Luffy for a few seconds, then slowly narrowed her eyes. Her expression was no different from the dark clouds before a storm.
"What did you just call me?"
Luffy blinked. "Old witch?"
The next moment, a kick sent him flying.
"You rotten brat!" The veins on the old witch's forehead nearly bulged with fury. "I'm only a hundred and thirty! I'm in the prime of my youth and beauty! How dare you call me an old witch?"
Luffy spun through the air several times, then got back up after landing as though nothing had happened.
"Then should I call you a young witch?"
At those words, the room instantly fell silent.
Sanji quietly lit a cigarette, his tone as calm as if he were merely stating a fact. "She certainly is an impressive old witch."
Without even turning her head, the old witch raised her hand and threw a punch.
Sanji instantly became