I, Kizaru, only came to the chat group after I became invincible

Chapter 402 We're the team that's going to become the Pirate King!
Sanji replied.

"I apprenticed under Redfoot Zhefu and worked for many years at the Barratier floating restaurant."

"Red-footed Tetsuo?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Gustav's eyes.

"That legendary pirate chef?"

"Do you know old man Zhefu?"

Sanji was also surprised.

“Of course I do.”

Gustav smiled.

"We met a few times when we were young."

"I never expected his disciple to come to me."

"So, you are one too."

"That's right, I used to be a pirate too."

Gustav readily admitted it.

"But that was a long time ago."

"Right now, I'm just an ordinary chef."

Sanji stared intently at Gustav, trying to discern any traces of pirates in him.

However, Gustav gives the impression of being an ordinary person who has experienced the vicissitudes of life, completely lacking the fierce aura of a pirate.

"Then why did you give up your life as a pirate?"

Sanji asked curiously.

Gustav was silent for a moment, a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

"Because I discovered the true meaning of cooking."

"Cooking is not about satisfying personal desires, but about bringing happiness to others."

"Once I understood this, I no longer wanted to live that kind of violent life."

"So that's why you opened this restaurant?"

"That's right."

Gustav nodded.

"I want to use my cooking to bring happiness to more people."

"This is more valuable than any treasure."

Sanji fell into deep thought upon hearing Gustav's words.

He remembered his dream—to find All Blue.

That legendary place that gathers ingredients from all over the world.

But now he's starting to wonder, what happens after he finds All Blue?
Is it for personal satisfaction, or to bring delicious food to more people?
"I can see that you have a deep passion for cooking."

Gustav continued.

"But passion alone isn't enough; you also need to understand the spirit of cooking."

"The spirit of cuisine?"

"It's about selfless dedication."

Gustav said earnestly.

"A true chef should put the happiness of their guests first."

"Regardless of the other person's identity, we should put our heart into preparing meals for them."

"That's why I'm giving you this task today."

"If you're willing to risk your life for the safety of the islanders, then you've truly earned the awareness of a chef."

Sanji felt a warm feeling well up inside him as he listened to Gustav's words.

"I see."

He stood up and bowed deeply to Gustav.

"Thank you for your guidance. I will do my utmost to eliminate the threat of the sea monsters."

"very good."

Gustav nodded in satisfaction.

"Now go and rest, tomorrow will be a tough day."

Sanji returned to his room upstairs and found Luffy fast asleep.

Everyone else was resting in their own rooms.

He lay in bed, Gustav's words echoing in his mind.

The spirit of cooking: selfless dedication.
These concepts were not unfamiliar to him, but hearing Gustav's explanation today gave him a deeper understanding.

Perhaps becoming a true chef is not just about improving skills, but also about elevating one's state of mind.

The next morning, everyone got up early.

Gustav had already prepared breakfast in the restaurant, along with the special equipment he had promised.

"These are weapons specifically designed to deal with sea monsters."

He pointed to several strange weapons on the table.

"The blade is coated with a special toxin that can weaken the sea monster's strength."

"And these protective suits can reduce the damage from the venom."

"This is the most important thing."

He picked up a bottle of green medicine.

"This is the antidote. If anyone is poisoned, take it immediately."

"This equipment looks very professional."

Franky carefully examined the weapons.

"Are you a specialist in marine mammals?"

"no."

Gustav shook his head.

"These are what I collected during my previous adventures."

"I never thought it would come in handy now."

After everyone was equipped with weapons and protective gear, they enjoyed a hearty breakfast prepared by Gustav.

"Have you finished eating?"

Luffy patted his stomach.

"Let's go then!"

"and many more."

Gustav called out to them.

"I want to go with you."

"What?"

Everyone was surprised.

"Are you going too?"

"That's right."

Gustav's expression was resolute.

"This is a problem on our island, and I have a responsibility to participate in solving it."

"Furthermore, I am very familiar with that area of ​​water and can provide you with assistance."

"But this is dangerous."

Nami said worriedly.

"You're just a cook; leave the fighting to us."

Don't underestimate me.

Gustav smiled.

"I used to sail the high seas, so I have some combat experience."

"And I won't hold you back."

Seeing Gustav's insistence, everyone agreed.

After all, having someone familiar with the terrain would definitely be helpful.

They arrived at the port and boarded the Thousand Sunny.

Gustav looked at the ship with admiration in his eyes.

"What a fine ship."

"I can feel its soul."

Of course!

Luffy said proudly.

"This is our partner, the Thousand Sunny!"

The Thousand Sunny soon set sail, heading towards the waters where sea monsters frequently appeared.

Following Gustav's directions, they arrived at a seemingly calm stretch of sea.

"This is it."

Gustav pointed to the sea and said.

"That sea serpent lives in the underwater cave below."

"It looks very calm."

Usopp observed his surroundings through his binoculars.

Are there really sea monsters?

No sooner had he finished speaking than the sea began to churn violently.

A huge dark shadow rose from the seabed.

"coming!"

Zoro gripped the hilt of his sword tightly.

"Everyone, prepare for battle!"

The sea exploded, and a giant snake's head burst from the water.

The sea serpent was much larger than I had imagined; its head alone was over ten meters long.

Its eyes, like two huge red lanterns, gleamed with a fierce light.

"Wow, it's huge!"

Luffy shouted excitedly.

"This guy looks interesting!"

The sea serpent let out a deafening hiss that echoed across the entire sea surface.

Then it opened its gaping maw, revealing two enormous venomous fangs.

Green venom continued to drip from the fangs, each drop corroding the seawater.

"Watch out for its venom!"

Gustav shouted a reminder.

"Absolutely must not get it on you!"

The sea serpent spotted the Thousand Sunny and immediately swam over.

It was incredibly fast, its enormous body moving nimbly through the sea.

"Frankie!"

Nami shouted loudly.

"Get out of the way quickly!"

"receive!"

Franky immediately maneuvered the Thousand Sunny to evade it.

But the sea serpent was too fast and quickly caught up. It raised its head high, preparing to attack the Thousand Sunny.

"It's our turn!"

Luffy jumped up excitedly.

"Rubber rubber—rocket launcher!"

Luffy's fist flew at high speed toward the sea serpent's head.

However, the sea serpent reacted quickly, dodging Luffy's attack with a sidestep.

Then it opened its mouth and sprayed out a large glob of green venom.

"Danger!"

Sanji immediately jumped up and kicked away the venom.

However, some of the venom still splashed onto the deck, immediately corroding several holes.

"Is this venom really that corrosive?"

Sanji was taken aback.

"Everyone must be careful!"

"Three-Sword Style - Demon Slash!"

Taking advantage of the sea serpent's distraction, Zoro swung his sword at its body.

However, the sea serpent's scales were very hard, and Zoro's attack only left a few shallow scratches on them.

"This guy's defense is really strong!"

Zoro frowned.

Enraged by Zoro's attack, the sea serpent lashed its massive tail out of the sea and slammed it down on the Thousand Sunny.

"Hurry up, everyone!"

Nami shouted loudly.

The Thousand Sunny was tossed about by a giant wave, and the ship rocked violently.

"We can't let it keep attacking!"

Borsalino has finally made his move.

"The Eight-Foot Jade Ornament!"

Countless beams of light shot towards the sea serpent, exploding on its body.

The sea snake hissed in pain, and some wounds appeared on its body.

But its anger also intensified.

"Looks like we'll have to deal with this guy seriously."

Luffy flexed his wrists.

"Let's all attack together!"

Faced with the ferocious attack of the giant sea serpent, the Straw Hat Pirates quickly entered battle mode.

"Everyone, disperse! Don't gather together!"

Nami gave the orders loudly.

"This way it can't attack everyone at once!"

The sea snake sprayed out a large amount of venom again, the green liquid raining down onto the deck.

"Demon Wind Kick - Blazing Inferno!"

Flames erupted from Sanji's legs, and the fierce wind he kicked evaporated all the venom.

However, the toxic mist produced after the venom evaporates is even more dangerous.

"Everyone hold your breath!"

Chopper immediately took out gas masks and distributed them to everyone.

"Inhaling this toxic fumes is very dangerous!"

Just then, the sea serpent's enormous body suddenly leaped out of the water, attempting to directly ram the Thousand Sunny.

“You wish!”

Zoro jumped to the bow of the ship, drawing all three swords at the same time.

"The Ultimate Technique of the Three-Sword Style—Three Thousand Worlds!"

The powerful slashing wave struck the sea serpent, leaving three deep wounds on its body.

The sea serpent hissed in agony as it crashed back onto the surface of the sea, creating a huge splash.

"Well done, Zoro!"

Luffy shouted excitedly.

"Now it's my turn!"

"Rubber Rubber - Giant Rocket Launcher!"

Luffy's body instantly grew larger, and his enormous fist slammed into the sea serpent's head with astonishing power.

The blow hit its target squarely, and the sea serpent's head was knocked to one side.

But the sea serpents retaliated.

It angrily swung its tail, and the enormous force created waves tens of meters high.

"Ever-changing—Gigantic!"

Chopper immediately transformed into his giant form and used his body to block the impact of the waves.

"Everyone, think of something quick! I can't hold on much longer!"

"Frankie, unleash a wind-based attack!"

Franky immediately launched a powerful wind cannon.

However, sea snakes are so agile in the water that they can easily evade attacks.

“This won’t work!”

Gustav observed the battle from the sidelines.

"It's too dominant in the water; we need to find a way to guide it to shallower areas!"

Shallow water area?

Nami immediately checked the sea chart.

"There's a small island nearby! If we could lure it to that rocky area over there, that would be great!"

"I'll lead it over there!"

Luffy volunteered.

"Rubber rubber—rocket!"

Luffy launched himself in front of the sea serpent and began punching its head repeatedly.

The sea serpent was enraged and relentlessly pursued Luffy.

"Now! Franky, full speed ahead!"

The Thousand Sunny sailed at full speed toward a nearby island.

Luffy fought and retreated, successfully leading the sea serpent towards the reef area.

Once the sea snake entered the shallow water, its movement was clearly restricted.

Its massive body appeared rather clumsy as it swam among the rocks.

“The opportunity has arrived!”

Robin crossed his arms.

"Twenty-round flowers—strangulation!"

Countless arms grew out of the sea serpent and gripped its body tightly.

The sea snake struggled desperately, but couldn't escape for the time being.

"Kaleidoscope - The Great Whirlwind!"

Usopp launched a specially made wind shell, creating a powerful whirlwind around the sea serpent.

The whirlwind, carrying a large amount of seawater, further restricted the sea serpent's movement.

"Now! Everyone, attack together!"

Luffy shouted loudly.

Everyone launched an attack simultaneously.

"Rubber rubber—Giant battle axe!"

"Three-Sword Style - Ultimate Tiger Hunt!"

"Demon Wind Kick - Top-Grade Meat Grinder!"

"Superman Transforms—Iron Ball!"

"Wind Blast - Super Edition!"

"Thunderous Weather - Lightning Gun!"

Multiple attacks struck the sea serpent simultaneously, causing it immense damage.

The sea snake hissed in pain, its body writhing incessantly.

However, it has not completely lost its fighting ability.

In desperation, the sea serpent launched a final counterattack.

It opened its enormous mouth and began to accumulate large amounts of venom.

This time, the amount of venom was greater than ever before, and a green light gushed from deep within its throat.

"Oh no! It's about to use its full power!"

Gustav warned loudly.

"With so much venom, if it were all sprayed out, the entire ocean would be polluted!"

"We can't let them succeed!"

Borsalino finally got serious.

"A eight-foot mirror!"

He appeared instantly above the sea serpent's head.

"The Kusanagi Sword!"

A golden lightsaber descended from the sky and pierced directly through the sea serpent's head.

The sea serpent's movements abruptly ceased, and its enormous body slowly tilted towards the surface of the sea.

The accumulated venom also went out of control, spraying haphazardly into the surrounding seawater.

"Success!"

Everyone cheered excitedly.

After a fierce battle, they finally defeated the sea monster that was threatening the area.

"so amazing!"

Gustav looked at the giant serpent lying on the sea surface, his eyes filled with admiration.

"You really did it!"

"It's nothing!"

Luffy patted his chest triumphantly.

"We're going to be the Pirate King's crew!"

"correct."

Sanji suddenly thought of something.

"Mr. Gustav, such a large sea snake must have very good meat, right?"

"Sea snake meat?"

Gustav's eyes lit up.

"Indeed, sea snake meat is very delicious and highly nutritious."

"Especially with such a large sea snake, the meat must be of even higher quality."

"Then let's take some back with us!"

Luffy immediately became excited.

(End of this chapter)