Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Garp took the newspaper and glanced at it, his gaze finally landing on the wanted poster. He exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? This face looks kind of familiar, especially that nose..."

He took a look and felt that it was somewhat familiar.

Especially that red nose...

"I feel the same way."

Bogart nodded, his tone becoming slightly more serious: "If I'm not mistaken, this clown Bucky is very likely a former member of Roger's Gambling F."

"That apprentice crewman Bucky who's on friendly terms with Shanks!"

That red nose is just too easy to spot.

Once you've seen it, you'll remember it vividly; it's hard to forget it even if you want to...

"Hahaha, so it was that guy?"

Upon hearing Bogart's words, Garp recalled the incident and couldn't help but laugh.

However, Garp quickly stopped laughing, his brows furrowing slightly as he muttered to himself, "Roger's crew? Why are they showing up at this time?"

'Could it be related to that brat Ace?'

This speculation inexplicably arose in Garp's mind.

Did Roger's people at the Boutique know Ace's identity?

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

Not long after Ace set sail, that red-nosed brat from Roger's Pirate F showed up...

Garp asked, "Do you have any information about Bucky the Joker?"

"According to intelligence from the East China Sea branch base, Bucky the Clown has been here in East China Sea for quite some time."

Bogart reported: "However, they have been very low-key before, never had any conflicts with the Navy, and would actively avoid conflicts when they encountered the Navy."

"This sudden display of strength may be due to the trembling of the Nth... "

"Roger's men are really troublesome!"

Karp gave a soft hum.

After thinking for a moment, he ordered Bogart: "Have someone search for their whereabouts, and inform me immediately if any news comes."

But a thought lingered in his mind: 'Roger's crew, who's sworn brothers with Shanks, has been hiding in the East Blue for years, and now he's suddenly showing up at this time...'

What a coincidence!

It was so coincidental that Karp felt something was amiss.

We need to go find Bucky the Clown and ask him some questions.

Did the other party know Ace's identity?

Ace's identity must not be exposed, otherwise even he would find it troublesome...

"I understand, Lieutenant General Garp."

Bogart was not quite sure what Karp was thinking.

However, since this involves members of Roger's Pirate F crew, the Navy definitely needs to take it seriously...

"Vice Admiral Garp, there is a large amount of blood on the sea surface. Based on the analysis, it should be left behind by the killing of a Sea King."

At this moment, another naval soldier came to report: "However, we did not see any ships, and the people who started the attack have already left."

"Well, I see."

Garp responded and calculated the distance the warship had traveled. His eyes suddenly lit up: "A flying strike that can cross such a long distance? Looks like a swordsman of considerable strength..."

The distance covered by a flying slash is also a standard for judging a swordsman's strength.

Garp made his judgment on this.

The person who unleashed that strike was definitely not weak...

Is it over there?

Garp unleashed his Observation Haki.

I sensed the presence of people in one direction, and there were quite a few of them...

Knowing the sea area where the warship was located and that there was a floating restaurant in the area, Bogart said, "This is the Sambas Sea. That direction should be where the floating restaurant Barati is located."

"The Baratie Sea Restaurant? I've heard of it."

Garp nodded.

He knew about the floating restaurant, but he had never been there.

Then he waved his hand and ordered, "Go and see what happened, find the guy who threw that slash!"

Chapter 27 The Sea Restaurant, Baratie!

Barati, a restaurant on the sea, is the most famous restaurant in the East China Sea.

Because the chefs in the restaurant are all quite skilled, trouble often breaks out in the restaurant.

When receiving guests, Barrati doesn't consider their status, but only whether they have Pelé.

To put it simply, this restaurant doesn't cater to poor people!

However, Baratie has one rule: wasting food is not allowed. Anyone who wastes food will be blacklisted...

It's a very unique restaurant!

The two-masted sailing ship is moored at the berth.

Rocks, Kuina, and Nami disembarked and boarded the Baratie.

Besides Locke's ships, there are other ships docked here.

There were two merchant ships and one seagoing vessel.

Business looks good...

"It seems the chef's skills are quite good; we're in for a treat."

As soon as he stepped inside, Locks' keen sense of smell detected the aroma of food in the air.

As a food enthusiast, Locke was already looking forward to Baratie's dishes.

Nami's little nose twitched: "Why can't I smell anything?"

"Your nose is stuffy, isn't it?"

"..."

Nami glanced at Rocks.

Why is this person criticizing her?

Kuina, however, explained, "Rocks is an Zoan-type Devil Fruit user, so his five senses should be more acute than those of an ordinary person."

"Oh."

Nami knew that Rocks was a Devil Fruit user, but she had never seen him.

So, out of curiosity, he asked, "Speaking of which, I still don't know what kind of devil fruit Rocks ate!"

It seems like Rocks hasn't demonstrated his abilities yet?

She was indeed curious!

"Human Fruit, a phantom beast species, a black-winged great demon in illusory form."

Lox looked over, puzzled, and asked, "Didn't I say that?"

"A mythical beast species? Never heard of it!"

Nami asked suspiciously, "Could this be a lie? I haven't seen any change in your appearance..."

"My ability is rather unique; it won't cause much change to my appearance unless it's developed to a certain extent..."

Lox didn't say much: "I only have a vague understanding of it myself right now, and I'll know more as development continues..."

Even Rocks himself hasn't fully figured out "Golden Finger".

It was simply considered a special mythical beast, like the Nika Fruit.

What changes will occur in the future is just speculation; there are still many unknowns...

"Is that so? Then I won't ask anymore."

"Let's go, let's try Baratie's cooking first."

The three chatted casually as they entered the Barati restaurant.

"Welcome! Are you two beautiful ladies here for a meal?"

As soon as I entered the restaurant, a fawning voice came from inside.

A blond-haired man, who looked about sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a black suit and smoking a cigarette, came over.

He ignored Rocks as if Rocks didn't exist.

He only showed affection to Nami and Kuina...

"Tsk..."

Upon seeing the blond-haired man, Rocks couldn't help but click his tongue.

With those round eyebrows and blond hair, who else could it be but Sanji?

Very much like Sanji, only has eyes for beautiful women, completely ignoring him...

Rocks glanced at the cigarette dangling from Sanji's lips and said calmly, "Smoking in a restaurant makes me doubt the hygiene of your restaurant. If you don't even understand this, then you shouldn't be running a restaurant."

"Also, my two companions don't like the smell of smoke."

With a casual flick of his wrist, he released a small phantom, interrupting the cigarette Sanji was holding in the middle.

A burning cigarette fell to the ground and was stomped out by Rocks.

Rocks looked at Sanji and said, "Find us a good spot."

"I'm sorry for the unpleasant experience you and your companion had. It's my fault..."

Sanji is not an unreasonable person. Realizing his mistake, he quickly apologized.

It was also because he had entertained many guests and met all sorts of people; in addition, he was once a member of the Vinsmoke family, so he had exceptional insight.

The person in front of him looked to be about the same age as him, but had a strange aura about him.

Moreover, the other party's casual flick was so fast that he didn't even have time to react.

It's obvious that the other party is not simple!

He wouldn't do anything inappropriate with this kind of person, otherwise he would cause trouble for Baratie...

"This way, please, all three guests."

Sanji led the three to a window seat.

After the three were seated, Sanji took on the role of waiter: "What would you three like to eat?"

Rocks flipped through the menu, then casually closed it and said to Sanji, "Give me one of everything."

"All dishes?"

Sanji glanced at the three of them and reminded them, "Guests, we have a rule in our restaurant that no one is allowed to waste food..."

"Just go ahead and do it."

Locke waved his hand dismissively, then said, "By the way, can we specify a chef to cook for us?"

"Designated chef?"

Sanji found the request a little strange, but he nodded nonetheless: "Of course, but you'll need to pay 30% more Berries."

"Money is not a problem."

Rocks doesn't skimp on food.

Even 30% more Pele isn't that expensive.