One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"The Vinsmoke, is that the legendary family of the North Sea?"

Meanwhile, in the top-floor room of Barratier, in the bedroom of the boss, Zeff.

Right after Red revealed Sanji's past...

Zeff, who had secretly slipped back here, stood discreetly by the window, looking down at Sanji and the Straw Hat crew with a complicated expression.

Especially when he saw Sanji's tears falling, his own eyes couldn't help but well up with tears as well.

"I didn't know you were hiding such pain, you brat!"

Zeff murmured softly, a hint of regret flashing deep in his eyes.

He was both blaming himself for not truly understanding Sanji's past and feeling guilty for not resolving Sanji's inner conflict sooner.

Over the years, the relationship between him and Sanji has long surpassed that of father and son.

But only today did Zeff realize that there was less and less he could teach Sanji.

……

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On the second-floor deck.

Sanji suddenly turned around and quickly wiped the tears from his face.

Shedding tears in front of such a lovely lady as Nami, showing his vulnerable side, is not in line with his chivalrous spirit that he has always upheld.

After adjusting his posture, Sanji, with his back turned, unexpectedly questioned:

"How...how do you know all this!?"

Didn't I already say that?

"I have eyes that can see the past and the future!"

Chi Hong stepped forward, handed him a tissue that she had prepared beforehand, forcefully stuffed it into his hand, pointed to her eyes, and smiled confidently.

"I know your past perfectly well!"

"Your future is also within my observation range."

"Otherwise, why do you think we would suddenly come looking for you!?"

Crimson said earnestly:

"Sanji, what I just said wasn't meant to comfort or move you..."

"In the future I foresee, the terrifying power hidden within you will finally awaken!"

"Your glory will be a peak your father can never reach!"

At this point, Red suddenly stepped forward, standing in front of Sanji, her eyes gleaming with expectation and trust, and met Sanji's gaze.

"Sanji!"

"Your future is enough to prove that Vinsmoke Judge's entire life's efforts were a failure!"

"And your mother, Sora, is the greatest scientist in the world!!!"

"Because of her, we have such a perfect work!!!"

Snapped!

Suddenly, Akane slapped Sanji's shoulder.

The sudden weight made Sanji tremble.

Feeling inexplicably nervous, he slowly extended his palm, took out another cigarette from his pocket, and lit it.

After exhaling a breath of stale air towards the sea, he turned to look at Crimson and asked in a complex tone, filled with both expectation and doubt:

"Can you really see the future?"

"Genuine, guaranteed!"

"Of course, it's the future after you join us!"

Chi Hong revealed a sincere smile.

"Judge's ideas have always been wrong!"

"In this world, technology can indeed create immense power without limit!"

"But what he didn't know was... that limitless potential lies in technology, not in scientists!"

"Judge might be a genius for being able to utilize bloodline factors, but that's all he is!"

"People like him will never understand that true strength lies not only in the body, but also in the spirit and will!!!"

"Come on! Join us, Sanji!"

"The East China Sea is too small, and the world is too big!"

"To become stronger, to prove Sora's greatness to Judge, to the Vinsmoke, and even to the world..."

"You need a bigger stage!"

Inviting Sanji to join the crew is actually quite simple.

As long as the plot doesn't change too much because of the Crimson Butterfly, seeing Zoro fight for his dream even at the cost of his life...

At that time, Sanji would inevitably be inspired by Zoro's spirit and yearn for a wider world.

But in Red's eyes, that kind of Sanji...

She's too gentle.

He was so gentle that he was always thinking of others and always dedicated himself or sacrificed for them.

Just like when he stopped Zoro in Moria's territory:

"What will happen to your ambitions if you die?"

but……

At that time, Sanji never considered what to do about his ambitions.

Even after entering the Grand Line, he rarely mentioned the term ALL·BLUE.

Having lost all his bonds since childhood, he now has new ones.

So he has been trying his best to maintain this bond from beginning to end!

All battles are for Luffy, for our crew, and to fulfill everyone's dreams!

Gentleness is not a bad thing.

But in order to prevent those unpleasant plot points from happening again, Red must create the strongest Straw Hat crew in the shortest amount of time!

The gentle Sanji is not conducive to the "involution" atmosphere that he has worked so hard to cultivate!

Involution isn't about comparing yourself to others!

Instead, it's about fighting against the self of the previous second!

So here, Red wanted to add a bit of ambition to Sanji, who hadn't yet joined the crew, and get him to join this competitive family as well!

If you don't participate, plenty of others will!

This was an ambition he couldn't resist!

That is to prove to the world...

He is the most powerful cyborg in the world!

But his mother, Sora, was the greatest scientist in this field!

As for Vinsmoke Judge?

He's a complete jerk!

Clearly, Sanji had been persuaded by Red at this moment.

Even though he realized at this moment that Crimson didn't have the ability to see the future, the seed had already been planted in his heart forever and had begun to take root and sprout.

"I think... I need to calm down and think about this carefully..."

After finishing his cigarette, Sanji neither refused nor directly accepted the Straw Hat crew's invitation.

But when he decided to think it over, the answer was already obvious.

"That's alright, we'll stay here for a while until you make a decision!"

Red smiled slightly and didn't press the matter further. He simply patted Sanji's shoulder gently, like a friend, and then returned to his companions.

Secretly, he made an "OK" sign to Luffy and the others, instantly earning their delighted smiles.

Once the important business was finished, Red didn't give Luffy another chance to eat.

Although the food of Baratti is indeed delicious, it should not interfere with one's daily spiritual practice.

A moment later.

Red, Luffy, and Zoro returned to the Going Merry to continue their training.

Nami and Usopp, on the other hand, took some money and went to a merchant ship near Baratie to see if they could buy some useful supplies.

After all, Usopp is still completely clueless about Nami's Clima-Tact.

He needs to see more new and interesting things to broaden his horizons.

Aside from having a big dinner at Barati to replenish their energy from the day, they spent the entire afternoon working hard for their upcoming adventure!

On the other side...

Sanji, back in the kitchen, also used the excuse of feeling unwell to go back to his dormitory to rest.

Zeff, who had seen everything, said nothing.

He is also waiting for Sanji to make his final decision.

However, regardless of what choice Sanji ultimately makes, for Zeff, there is only one choice...

Get Sanji out of here!

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