One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

"How could this be? This shouldn't be happening! Am I having a nightmare?"

Thoth glanced at him and tapped the menu on the table: "Have your Chef Zeff make his best dish. Money is no object."

His words were calm, yet contained an unyielding will.

Sanji's pupils contracted sharply, and after standing up, he looked at Thoth with a serious expression.

"Okay, please wait a moment!"

It wasn't Sanji speaking, but a burly old man dressed in a white chef's uniform with two golden braids walking over from not far away and speaking.

Former chef Captain of the cruise ship, Redfoot Zeff, is now the owner and head chef of Barratier Restaurant.

Thoth looked at him with a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "Then please hurry. If the food lives up to its reputation, I will discuss a business deal with you, Mr. Zeff."

Zeff's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't say anything, only nodded steadily:

"Please wait a moment."

With that, he grabbed Sanji by the back of his collar and forcibly dragged him away.

“A big shot has come today, so you’re here to assist me. Remember to behave yourself.”

After Zeff and his companion left, another waiter quickly came over and asked Thoth what kind of appetizer he would like.

Various pre-dinner desserts and drinks were served, and Thoth also ordered a whole roasted lamb to be delivered to Tiger Girl on the ship.

Before long, a variety of delicious dishes were served.

Thoth was also amazed. After all the dishes were served, each time everyone ate a dish, Zeff, who was waiting on the side, would explain the ingredients and effects of that dish.

With his exceptionally sensitive palate, Thoth enjoyed these delicacies and discerned the essence of each dish.

【Cooking Skills (Slightly Accomplished) 3↑/500】

Over the past few days, Thoth's culinary skills have improved significantly under the "tutelage" of Nokigo.

It gained 1 Agility and 1 Spirit attribute.

As they savored and analyzed these delicious dishes, Thoth also described the specific methods and ingredients used in each dish, causing Zeff and Sanji, who had followed him, to widen their eyes in astonishment.

Is this guy a real gourmet?

Is he here to cause trouble?

With both men looking serious, Thoth finished eating all the dishes and then gave Zeff a knowing smile:

"As expected of the renowned Barati restaurant in the East China Sea, Mr. Zhepu's culinary skills are truly worthy of its reputation."

"We're heading to the Great Sea Route, and I've collected many rare recipes from the East China Sea. Let's exchange some of them!"

What do you think?

"..."

Zeff's expression turned serious, but Sanji's face was ashen. He was about to refuse outright, because the top-secret recipe was the very soul of this restaurant.

Those precious recipes are the pride of Chef Zeff's life.

However, Zeff waved his hand to stop him, and looked at Thoth with a wry smile:

"Why exchange them? With Mr. Thoth's sense of taste, surely he'll be able to decipher all the recipes in our restaurant after eating them for a few more days?"

Thoth laughed: "We all earn our living through our own skills, and we have no grudges against each other. Besides, I don't want to spend too much time here."

Don't worry, the recipes we get through this transaction are only for our own use.

"Open and spacious! Okay."

Zeff took a deep breath and readily nodded in agreement to the recipe deal.

112. The Tragedy of a Hegemon!

Since Zeff agreed, Tote was in a good mood, and soon the food was finished.

Zeff went back to his room to retrieve his life's work of recipe selection. Noki quickly flipped through it, nodded to Thoth, and then took Bages back to the ship to get the recipes.

At this moment, Thoth looked at Zeff, a thoughtful look in his eyes, "By the way, Mr. Zeff, I heard that you used to be a sea monster and created a kicking technique that can launch fire attacks!"

Zeff's pupils contracted slightly, somewhat unsure of Thoth's meaning, after all, the person in front of him had made his fortune as a sea monster.

Noticing Zeff's seriousness, Thoth smiled and shook his head. "Don't worry, I have no ill intentions towards you. It's still a technology exchange."

"I have a leg technique that allows for high-speed movement. Want to trade?"

Zeff fell silent for a few seconds, then gave a wry smile: "Mr. Thoth, are you trying to drain me dry? Fine, I agree."

As he uttered these words, his eyes dimmed slightly, and at that moment, Sanji beside him looked increasingly dissatisfied:

"Hey! Weapon Thoth, since you want this old bastard's signature move, do you have the guts to fight me?"

"I inherited all of that old bastard's skills, so let me check if the mobility technology you're trying to trade is up to par."

"Sanji!" Zeff's face darkened, but at the same time, he felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

However, at this moment, a look of understanding flashed in his eyes, and he said, "This kid is ignorant, please don't take it to heart."

Thoth chuckled lightly, "I didn't take it to heart, but since your child is disobedient, I'll just give him a beating."

Zeff's eye twitched, and Sanji's face turned black with anger. Looking at Thoth, who was not much different from himself, he didn't think he could be that much stronger.

Old man Zeff is probably really old; even his courage has shrunk.

Sanji looked at Paddy, one of the chefs in the restaurant, and immediately shouted:

“Go, raise the ‘Fish Fin’ field, I’m going to teach this bastard a lesson.”

The latter's face trembled slightly, but he did not hesitate and went straight to raise the outdoor area.

A short while later.

The group arrived outside the restaurant, where a spacious wooden area had been erected outside the passageway.

Sanji, dressed in a casual black suit, moved swiftly, a cigarette dangling from his lips, glaring at Thoth with an expression that seemed to say, "I've had my eye on you for a long time."

"You want the old man's kicking skills? Then you bastard, come and experience its fiery power for yourself."

However, seeing that Thoth still showed no intention of using his weapon, the veins on his forehead bulged, and his anger continued to rise:

"Your weapon? Where is it?"

Thoth looked at him calmly, "Let's see if you can actually force me to use my weapon before we talk!"

Sanji sneered, "Arrogant bastard."

In the blink of an eye, the muscles in his body tensed up, his right foot slammed into the ground, and he spun rapidly in an instant, a visible swirling air wave rising up. His right foot, which served as support, rubbed against the ground at high speed, and a few faint orange-red sparks lit up.

Sanji abruptly stopped spinning and roared, "Although I haven't fully grasped the essence of this move yet, it's more than enough to defeat you, you bastard."

"You better wake up! You enviable, damned bastard!"

Before he could finish speaking, Sanji had already charged in front of Thoth, unleashing a ferocious kick like a spark in the ashes.

Seeing Thoth standing there seemingly unresponsive, Sanji felt a surge of satisfaction and swiftly delivered a powerful kick.

Paper drawing. Fleeting moment. Afterimage.

In the instant that Thoth's right foot struck, he dodged silently and at high speed, even leaving an afterimage in his place.

Sanji kicked the afterimage away, and before the joy on his face could even bloom, an irresistible violence struck his back.

A muffled thud!

Sanji flew away in the blink of an eye.

Thoth, who appeared behind him, slowly landed his right foot on the ground after kicking out. He watched Sanji bounce quickly across the sea like skipping stones, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Thoth recognized his footwork as the prototype of his famous Devil's Kick, and now, with his own eyesight and perception, Thoth had basically figured out the principle behind it.

Soon after, it will be able to reappear in itself.

"Sanji?!"

The chefs on the ship panicked, and at Zeff's urging, some immediately jumped into the sea to rescue them.

"Don't worry, he's fine. By the way, we don't need to trade kicking techniques anymore!"

Tot looked at Zhepu, then his face darkened. "Are you looking down on my kicking skills?"

Thoth waved his hand with a smile, "It's a pretty interesting technique, but I've already mastered it!"

Zeff stared in disbelief, then looked at Sanji, who had been rescued and was now unconscious, and his eyes twitched violently.

That little rascal is utterly useless.

We've suffered a huge loss this time!

Johnny and the others looked at Thoth with curiosity in their eyes. Nami walked up to Thoth and glanced at Sanji, who was soaking in boiling water.

"What an idiot!"

At this moment, Nojiko and Bages came over carrying a stack of recipes. Nojiko and Zeff traded, and after examining the recipes, which were all rare ones, Zeff's eyes lit up.

The transaction is complete.

The Thoths left the place.

……

Not long after, Drowned Chicken Sanji woke up in the back passageway of the restaurant. As soon as he woke up, he sat up abruptly and looked around warily.

"They've already left! You little idiot!"

Zeff's voice came from the second-floor balcony, and Sanji quickly looked up:

"What did you say? You traded your kicking skills to him?"

Upon hearing this, Zeff was speechless:

"You idiot, you used your ultimate technique right away and still got killed instantly. They saw through your flawed kicking skills at a glance."

Remember, don't show off anything you're not ready for outsiders.

From now on, it will be about both cooking and combat skills.

Sanji stared blankly, unable to believe that his kicking technique was a secret technique passed down from his master Zeff, which he had gradually perfected through continuous practice.

So someone stole it?

How is that possible?

Zeff snorted: "This ocean is incredibly vast, and it's teeming with monsters. Remember, there are always people more powerful than you, and the world is always a world beyond the world."

Just like weapons, based on his sense of taste alone, even a fool could figure out that if he were to learn cooking, his skills would definitely surpass yours and mine.

You're just an ordinary person. Remember to hone your skills steadily and practically, whether it's cooking or combat ability.

After reprimanding Sanji, Zeff smiled slightly, turned around and went back to his room, leaving Sanji alone downstairs with an uncertain expression.

"You damned weapon bastard, I'll beat you to a pulp sooner or later!"

Sanji made a decision in his heart.

He absolutely refused to believe that bastard could have three such beautiful goddesses.

This is definitely not jealousy.

5 p.m.

The Breaker Wave docked on the shore behind the Cocoyasi Nami family's orange grove.

"Cocoyasi! It feels like so much time has passed in a flash, like returning home after a long period of time!"

Nami's nostrils twitched slightly as she inhaled the citrus scent wafting from the nearby orange grove, a radiant smile spreading across her face.

"Thoth, Nocigo, let's go home."

He then looked at Johnny Bages and the others, saying, "You're free to do as you please."

As he spoke, his body instantly transformed into a seven-meter-tall white tiger, and a whirlwind swept Totto Kigo onto his back. In an instant, he stepped into the air and transformed into a Mercedes of light and shadow.

The sailboat rocked violently in the strong wind. After regaining her footing, Karina blinked and looked at herself, who had been left behind. A twitch appeared at the corner of her mouth.

"You idiot Nami, you've forgotten about me?!"

She immediately looked at Tiger Girl, and Tiger Girl looked over as well. Karina mounted Tiger Girl's back, and a gust of wind swept the Mercedes away.