Capítulo 249: Chapter 248
When they heard Robin confirm Sanji's identity, the Straw Hat Pirates were left in complete shock.
Sanji, the flirtatious cook who spent his days wooing every woman in sight, claiming he was their prince charming, had been hiding a secret far greater than any of them could have imagined. They had always thought his romantic overtures were just part of his comedic charm.
After all this time, it turned out they were the ones playing the fool.
"Sanji-kun, your family must be very rich, right?" Chopper asked, hugging Sanji's leg with a wide, innocent smile.
Brook, ever the gentleman, spun on his heel and bowed deeply. "Yohohoho~~~, respected Prince Sanji, I would be honored to serve as your most loyal guard!"
Usopp quickly followed suit, bowing before Sanji. "I'm sorry for all the loud things I said before! Please don't take it personally!"
Sanji's face was a mask of bitterness.
He wasn't someone who secretly reveled in the idea of being a hidden prince. Quite the opposite—he despised the name "Vinsmoke" and everything it stood for. His connection to his family was something he had long since left behind.
"What do you mean?" Sanji said coldly, glaring at Tamago and Pekoms. "I have nothing to do with that name anymore!"
"Boy, you can lie all you want," Tamago said with a smirk. "But your eyebrows don't lie. Here, take a look at these."
Tamago reached into his egg-shaped pants and pulled out a set of photographs, waving them in front of the crew.
Before Tamago could react, Luffy's arm stretched out and snatched the photos from his hand. The entire crew crowded around him as Luffy held the photos up for everyone to see.
"Shishishishi!!! This is Sanji when he was a kid! So funny!!!" Luffy laughed, pointing at the picture of a young Sanji with his familiar curly eyebrows.
"Hey, hey, hey! The other kids in the picture have the same curly eyebrows as Sanji!" Usopp exclaimed. "They really are his brothers!"
"Yeah, it's clear now," Nami said, shaking her head in disbelief. "Sanji really is part of the Vinsmoke family."
"Eyebrows don't lie~~~ Shishishi!" Luffy added, still laughing.
While the crew found amusement in the photos, Logan remained silent. He knew the truth behind Sanji's past. For the rest of them, this was just some amusing family secret. But for Sanji, this was a painful history he had long since buried.
Logan walked over to Sanji, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. "No matter how painful the past is, it's over now."
Sanji dug his nails into his palms, his face twisted with anger and sorrow. He hated his family—hated them for the way they treated him, hated them for letting his mother die, hated them for trying to drag him back into their twisted world.
And now, his crewmates, his friends, knew about the one part of his life he had desperately tried to leave behind.
"Sanji," Logan said softly, "a real warrior is someone who can face the pain of the past without flinching. The people who loved you, the ones who are gone now, wouldn't want to see you crushed by this."
Logan's words struck a chord within Sanji.
In that moment, images of his mother flashed through his mind—her gentle smile, the way she always praised his cooking, even though it was terrible back then. She had been his one source of love and comfort, and she was gone because of them.
"Sanji," Logan continued, "You hate your family this much, And you managed to escape them. Think about the person who helped you. Would she want you to give up?"
Sanji's heart stirred. Memories of his sister, Reiju, resurfaced. She had been the one to help him escape, the one who made sure he could live a life free of their father's control.
Her last words to him still echoed in his mind: "The sea is vast. One day, you'll find people who are kind and gentle. You'll meet people who really care about you."
I already have, Sanji thought, his mind clearing. I've already met them.
Logan's words echoed once more in his mind. "Don't forget, Sanji. You're strong now. And with your friends by your side, you're not powerless. You can say no to this."
Sanji nodded to himself, his heart growing steadier. He had experienced the Battle of Marineford. They had gone up against admirals and survived. They weren't the same crew they once were, and he wasn't that helpless kid anymore. The Four Emperors were strong, yes—but he wasn't about to cower in fear.
He would stand his ground.
With newfound resolve, Sanji relaxed his clenched fists. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a cigarette and lit it with a flick of his lighter. After a deep inhale, he exhaled a cloud of smoke, staring Tamago and Pekoms down.
"Go back and tell them that I have no relationship with that family anymore," Sanji said calmly, his eyes narrowing. "And I won't be part of some ridiculous arranged marriage."
Tamago and Pekoms exchanged looks before Tamago let out a teasing laugh.
"Boy, I think you misunderstand the situation," Tamago said, his mustache twitching slightly. "This marriage was arranged between your father, Vinsmoke Judge, and our captain, Big Mom. You think you can refuse an order from Mama?"
Sanji raised an eyebrow, not backing down. "Is that supposed to scare me?"
Tamago smirked, but his expression darkened. "In this sea, no one defies Big Mom and lives to tell the tale."
Sanji took a slow drag from his cigarette, his voice calm and cool. "Well, I'll be the first."
Tamago and Pekoms' expressions changed instantly. The threat of defying Big Mom wasn't something to be taken lightly. As fighters of the Big Mom Pirates, it was their duty to ensure that no one disrespected her in their presence.
"What an arrogant brat," Pekoms growled, his temper flaring.
"Haha, rookies in the New World never know their place," Tamago chuckled, clearly amused by the situation. "Go ahead, Pekoms. Let's teach them what it means to face the New World."
"You want to fight?" Luffy grinned, rolling up his sleeves, ready for action.
"Someone wants to die?" Zoro said, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
Kuina's spirit began to glow faintly on Zoro's shoulder, as if preparing for a fight of her own.
"We're the only ones who can mess with our friends," Robin said coldly, crossing her arms as the power of her Flower-Flower Fruit manifested.
But before anyone could make a move, Logan raised his hand, stopping them. "Hold on."
The crew turned to Logan in confusion.
Tamago chuckled again. "At least one of you knows how to recognize the gravity of the situation."
Logan smiled slightly. "Don't get me wrong. I just don't want us to waste time on two minions."
Tamago's smug expression vanished in an instant, replaced by a flash of rage. Logan's words had cut deeper than any blade.
"Pekoms!!" Tamago shouted, his patience snapping.
Pekoms growled and charged at Sanji, his fist coated in Armament Haki, aiming straight for Sanji's head. "You rookies need to learn your place!"
Sanji raised his leg to block, his expression calm as Pekoms' Haki-coated fist collided with his foot.
One second passed.
Then two.
Three.
There was no sound of breaking bones. No scream of pain.
Pekoms' face twisted in confusion as he turned to see Sanji still standing firm, his leg unmoved, blocking the blow with ease.
Sanji took a drag of his cigarette, exhaling slowly. "The power of the New World? Is that all?"
Without another word, Sanji retracted his leg and kicked out, fast as lightning.
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Capítulo 250: Chapter 249
"The power of the New World? Is that all?" Sanji's words dripped with disdain as smoke curled from the cigarette between his lips.
He had expected more. He had always heard how terrifying the New World was, how it was filled with unimaginably powerful warriors. Yet, here was Pekoms, a so-called veteran of this harsh sea, and he barely made Sanji break a sweat.
Pekoms, on the other hand, stood frozen in disbelief. He had given Sanji his best punch, yet the blonde cook blocked it with ease, as if it were nothing more than a light breeze.
"Pekoms, what are you doing?" Tamago frowned, his confusion palpable. He had fought alongside Pekoms for years, and never had he seen the lion mink falter against someone so young.
Pekoms' face twisted in annoyance. "Don't yell at me! This kid seems to have some abilities... but it's nothing special." His voice carried more frustration than confidence now.
But before he could regain his footing, Sanji's leg shot out again, faster than before. The speed and precision of his kick left Pekoms no time to react.
The impact was immediate.
Pekoms' eyes widened in shock as he felt his body lift off the ground, hurtling backward with such force that he crashed into the side of the Big Mom Pirates' ship, embedding himself in the wood.
Tamago, still standing on the deck, blinked in disbelief. Nani??
Pekoms—his partner, a seasoned warrior of the New World—was embedded in the wall like a fly stuck to a windshield.
"This can't be happening," Tamago muttered to himself, rubbing his eyes as if to clear away a trick of the light. But no matter how much he stared, it was still the same.
Pekoms was down. And Sanji… Sanji stood there, completely unscathed, flicking his cigarette and exhaling a puff of smoke as if nothing had happened.
"Why? You want to try my kick too?" Sanji asked calmly, nodding at Tamago. His tone was so casual it bordered on mockery.
Tamago's pride flared. "Kick, huh? What a coincidence. I'm pretty good with kicks myself," he sneered.
Without warning, Tamago spun on his heel and launched a powerful spinning kick aimed directly at Sanji.
Bang!!
In an instant, Tamago was airborne, crashing into the same spot in the ship where Pekoms was already embedded. Now, there were two of Big Mom's elites stuck side by side in the woodwork, looking as though they were part of the ship itself.
"Ahem… so, it looks like you joined me up here, huh?" Pekoms said bitterly, glancing at his partner.
Tamago coughed, pulling himself out of the bulkhead. "You bunch of fools! You don't understand who you're messing with! You've made an enemy of Big Mom herself!" He straightened his collar, glaring at Sanji as if daring him to keep resisting. "Last chance, Vinsmoke! Are you really going to defy her wishes?"
Sanji clenched his jaw, his anger simmering just beneath the surface. "Don't call her my mom," he growled. "She's not my mother. It's not up to her or my so-called family to decide my life!"
Tamago's eyes flashed with frustration. "You'll regret this!" he snapped, signaling to his crew. "Return to the ship!"
Before they could make their retreat, Logan landed beside Tamago with a thud, his arms crossed. "Not so fast."
Tamago glared at Logan. "What now? Are you insane? Do you have any idea who you're dealing with?"
Logan smirked, completely unfazed. "Since you're with the Big Mom Pirates, I bet you've got a lot of good stuff on board, right?"
Tamago's jaw dropped in disbelief. Is this guy seriously thinking of robbing us? "Are you out of your mind?! You're going to rob the Big Mom Pirates?!"
Logan shrugged, his tone casual. "We're pirates, aren't we? It's kind of what we do."
Pekoms, still pulling himself out of the bulkhead, shouted in shock. "You're insane! You're actually going to steal from Big Mom?!"
With a swift motion, Logan slapped Pekoms back against the wall, silencing him once more. "We're pirates. What did you expect?"
Logan turned back to Tamago, who was now sweating nervously. "Start loading up the treasure. Let's see what you've got."
Realizing they had no choice, Tamago gestured to the rest of his crew. They quickly began hauling out treasure chests, piling them on the deck of the Going Merry. Among the treasure was a peculiar box that immediately caught Logan's eye.
Logan pointed to it. "What's in that one?"
Tamago swallowed, his pride already wounded. "It's a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit," he admitted.
Logan's eyes lit up. "Oh? A Devil Fruit, huh?"
At that moment, Little Merry appeared on deck, her engines whirring softly as she floated over to Logan's side. Her tiny, cute form buzzed with excitement.
"Wow! That fruit smells so good!" she said, her adorable little nose twitching as she sniffed the air.
Logan raised an eyebrow. "Smells good? Devil Fruits aren't supposed to smell like anything."
Little Merry's eyes sparkled. "Daddy, can I eat it? Please?"
Logan hesitated. Could Merry even eat a Devil Fruit? She wasn't a person in the traditional sense, but she had never eaten one before. After a moment's thought, he shrugged. "Sure, go ahead."
But instead of taking it herself, Merry pouted playfully. "Daddy, feed me!"
Logan chuckled and held the Devil Fruit up to her mouth. With a delighted squeal, Merry bit into the fruit, slurping its juices with gusto.
The sight left the rest of the crew—except for Luffy—completely bewildered. Everyone knew how awful Devil Fruits tasted. But here was Merry, enjoying it like a delicious snack.
As she finished, Logan checked her stats through the system.
[Merry]
Durability: 86.65 million
Armor: 48.98 million
Firepower: 730,000
Dodge: 7%
Expansion points: 410,000
Renovation points: 8.2 million
Growth points: 60,000
At the bottom of her interface, a new addition caught his attention.
[Special transformation in progress...]
[7%...]
[16%...]
[29%...]
[35%...]
[52%...]
[92%...]
[100%...]
As Logan watched in anticipation, Merry began to glow, her transformation into something entirely new underway.
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