Chapter 139
"What's wrong?"
The guest seemed confused. Looking at the menacing Judge, he felt a little intimidated and instinctively leaned back to look at Zeff. "Sanji is a chef and part-time waiter at Baratie. He just looks exactly like those three boys."
He realized that this seemingly terrifying man was after Sanji, so he simply told him everything he knew.
Because it's really scary.
Is Sanji really here?
Reiju unconsciously clenched her fists.
What a coincidence!
Sanji! I'm so happy that you're alive and well, and that you've become a chef just as you wanted to be.
But why did you have to appear here of all people?
"Hahaha! That piece of trash Sanji is still alive!"
Red-haired Ichiji had completely understood everything, and immediately burst into laughter.
"Great! It's been so many years since I've beaten him up. I really miss the feel of Sanji bag!"
Green-haired Yonji grinned as well.
"Wasn't putting an iron mask on him enough before?!"
The second son Niji, was filled with malice. "This time, let's just break both his legs!"
Zeff frowned as he listened to the three brothers' words.
So that's why Sanji was so terrified?
So, Sanji spent his childhood with guys like these?
Even though he was once a pirate, Zeff still felt that there were indeed many people in this world who didn't deserve to be called family.
"So, Sanji is here?"
Judge suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Zeff, "My good-for-nothing son of mine became a damned cook here?"
Actually, when Sanji escaped from the Germa Kingdom, Judge met him. Judge personally let Sanji go, and even the key to the Iron Mask was given to Sanji by Judge himself.
Judge made only one request of Sanji: that Sanji never tell anyone that he was Sanji's father.
In Judge's eyes, Sanji was the only stain on his life, but even if he was ruthless, he couldn't bring himself to kill his own son, so he let Sanji escape to the sea and let him fend for himself.
But that brat who should have died long ago is still alive!
And he actually became a chef, and even worked part-time as a waiter, humbly serving others!
If we hadn't met, so be it; let's just assume he's already dead.
But that's exactly what happened!
I don't understand what you're saying.
Zeff's back was completely soaked with sweat, but he remained calm and composed.
"Pretending to be something they're not!"
Judge glared at Zeff, then strode towards the kitchen, yelling, "Sanji! Get the hell out here!"
"This guest,"
Without any hesitation, Zeff stepped in front of Judge, saying, "The kitchen is a mess, please don't trespass."
"Get out of here!"
Judge raised his hand and grabbed Zeff's shoulder, using his strength to throw Zeff away.
Zeff's expression changed slightly.
He was, after all, a pirate who had sailed the Grand Line, but his strength was no match for Judge.
It's impossible to stop him by force.
However, it must be said that he truly lives up to his reputation as a seasoned veteran.
Before Zeff could even steady himself, he turned to look at Naito, who sat there calmly watching the show. "Rear Admiral Naito, please uphold justice!"
So everyone looked at Naito.
Yes! Naito the Hero is here!
How could he allow anyone to act recklessly?
Even the furious Judge couldn't help but look at Naito, his originally aggressive expression instantly turning tense.
He quickly explained, "Rear Admiral Naito, no, don't misunderstand! Sanji is my son. He left home a few years ago, and I just want to find him!"
Zeff's eyes lit up immediately.
From this perspective, it seems that Rear Admiral Naito is capable of restraining Sanji's domineering father!
Naito, who had been watching the drama unfold, finally spoke up with interest, "Mr. Judge is the king of World Government Member States. Logically speaking, I have no right to interfere in his family affairs."
The king of the Affiliated Nation!
Zeff was immediately jolted.
Was Sanji originally born into the royal family of Affiliated Nation?
That's exactly what happened!
Judge looked at Zeff smugly, "Old man, are you trying to stop me from reuniting with my son?"
Zeff's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.
What to do?
What should we do now?
Sanji's father happens to be the king of Affiliated Nation, so even Naito, a Marine, can't really interfere with this matter!
Stop talking nonsense!
From inside the kitchen, a blond-haired boy rushed out.
Thirteen-year-old Sanji gritted his teeth, tears welling in his eyes, and stood in front of Zeff, staring intently at Zeff, "I'm not your son!"
"Five years ago, when I left Germa, you said we were no longer friends! Judge! You bastard, get out of Baratie!"
Germa?
Among the spectators who were watching the play in a daze, some who recognized the name had a slight change in expression.
This family actually exists?
"Sanji..."
Zeff watched Sanji rush out of the kitchen, then suddenly turned his head and looked angrily into the kitchen.
Why were you letting this child out?!
Then he paused, stunned.
He saw chefs holding cleavers, woks, and spatulas.
"Boss! Why waste time talking to them now!"
Patty yelled, "We can't let that bastard take Sanji away!"
"That's right!"
Carne angrily added, "We watched Sanji grow up; if anyone's going to bully him, it's us!"
The chefs were all filled with righteous indignation and high spirits.
Judge ignored him, simply watching his furious son.
Judge frowned, his lips twitching. "Sanji, it's only been a few years, and you've already forgotten how you talk to me? You idiot, you really need a good beating!"
"Hahaha, I'll do it, Father!"
Ichiji was the first to raise his hand, "I'll break his legs!"
Niji and Yonji, looking rather slovenly, strode towards Sanji. "Hahaha, you idiot Sanji, let us remind you of the happy times you had as a child!"
"Hahaha, this time, will we drop you onto the flagpole, or tie you to a fishing rod to fish?"
"You guys—"
Sanji gritted his teeth so hard they almost ground to powder. He stared intently at the people in front of him, nearly screaming, "Why are you still showing up in front of me! Why can't you just pretend I'm dead!"
"That's what I think too."
Judge said coldly, "But you just had to show up in front of me, Sanji. Why didn't you just die somewhere in the ocean? Why did you have to make things difficult for me!"
Behind Judge, Reiju sighed softly.
Is this what they call fate playing tricks on people?
"Judge!"
Sanji, like an enraged little beast, roared and tried to pounce on Judge.
Zeff quickly grabbed him.
This man is not someone Sanji can handle.
"What a cold-hearted man."
Binz scrutinized Judge's profile, his voice low with a sigh.
He wasn't like Naito, who didn't care at all even when facing the kings of the Affiliated Nation.
"Poor young man."
Ain looked at Sanji with a hint of pity in her eyes.
You'd have to say, this kid is really unlucky, right?
If Naito hadn't suddenly decided to come and check out the restaurant's food, he would never have reunited with the Vinsmoke family.
"I understand."
Naito suddenly spoke up slowly.
"Rear Admiral Naito?"
Judge immediately turned his head, his expression instantly becoming uneasy. "Do you have any instructions?"
It wasn't that he was a coward, it's just that this Naito the Hero was simply too terrifying!
"Mr. Judge, you don't want this boy?"
Naito glanced at Judge, then at Sanji. "And this boy also despises the Vinsmoke family."
"Then let's not interfere with each other."
Zeff's eyes lit up instantly.
Sanji's father is terrified of this Rear Admiral Naito.