章節 19: Never let a man starve

Thirteen was waiting tables as usual, ignoring the insults but there was a new sign on the wall that read 'Don't abuse the Waiters, or else.' Someone didn't believe it and got a kick from Sanji while Luffy punched him in the face, sending him flying out of the restaurant, then everyone quieted down, but only a bit.

They didn't stop hurling insults at him, but they did stop smashing plates over his head.

So that was a positive!

As Thirteen was waiting tables, a man came in with the headband man, before the bigger man fell to his knees and said "Please! Give me some food, I've been starving for days!" The headband man said anxiously "Don! You can't kneel!" The 'Don' said "Nonsense! I need food or I'll die! Do you want me to die, Gin?"

The headband man, who was named Gin, said "No! But…" The 'Don' said "Then shut up!" Gin sighed and got on his knees as well, pleading "Sanji, please." The restaurant had already been quieted down and insultless since 'Don' walked in, now they were all staring at the cloaked man named 'Don'.

Sanji walked over with a plate as Thirteen started waiting tables again and a chef shouted "Sanji! That's Don Krieg! You can't give him food!" Sanji lit a cigarette and said "He's also starving. I don't care who he is."

Don Krieg ate the food and said with emotion "It's so good!" as he inhaled the food as if it was air, Gin smiled and said "Thank you, Sanji." Sanji nodded and out of nowhere, before anyone could react, Don Krieg threw a punch, smashing Sanji in the face and sending him flying across the restaurant before standing up and ripping off his cloak, revealing golden armor.

Thirteen caught Sanji with his tail and put him down as he handed Sanji a napkin and continued waiting tables, Sanji took the napkin and held it to his nose, saying "Thanks." Thirteen waved his tail in response as he asked a terrified customer, "Are you finished with your meal?"

Don Krieg laughed and shouted "Listen up! I want food for all my men!" Gin said quickly "Don! This isn't what we agreed!" Don Krieg looked at him and said "Do you still want to be my Vice-Captain, Gin?" Gin opened his mouth and closed it, closing his eyes at the same time and replying quietly "Yes, sir."

Don Krieg grinned and turned back to the restaurant, shouting again "What?! Are you deaf?! I said do it NOW!" A group of cooks rushed out of the kitchen with their trademark food themed weapons and opened fire on Don Krieg, creating a giant cloud of smoke.

A chef smirked and said "Heh, what an idiot. Who was he to mess with us?"

Unfortunately for him, the smoke cleared and revealed Don Krieg, perfectly fine. The chef's choked back their laughter and stared at him in shock, unable to believe this guy was still alive.

Don Krieg laughed and pulled out two guns as he said "Haha! My armor's invincible!" as he was about to shoot, there was a voice that said "Wait." Don Krieg turned his attention to Zeff, who came out of the kitchen with a sack of food. He threw it at Don Krieg and said "Take your men and leave. You're scarin' away my customers."

Don Krieg caught the bag and said in disbelief "You're 'Red Leg' Zeff?!" Zeff grunted and replied "That was a long time ago." Don Krieg shouted "You've been to the Grandline before! What are you doing in the East Blue!? You must have a Logbook of your travels and tricks… If I had that, I can go back!"

He turned his guns to Zeff and said "Hand over the logbook!" Zeff crossed his arms and refused, saying "No."

As Don Krieg threatened Zeff again, Thirteen took his eyes away from the scene and looked at the table he was serving, only to notice the customers were gone. He looked around and the restaurant was empty.

How was he supposed to do his job now?

Thirteen took the food back from the tables and brought it to the table the crew was sitting at. A hand stretched over and grabbed a plate of meat before eating and asking "Who is this guy?" Zoro grabbed the booze from the tray and said "Some guy who ran away from the Grandline I guess."

Usopp looked around and said "Where's Nami?" before squealing at the sight of Thirteen sitting next to him. Luffy spoke again "So he was at the Grandline before?" Zoro finished his drink and looked in it as he replied "Sounds like a loser to me." before saying "Can I get some more booze over here?"

Thirteen looked at him as he stuffed his face with any food that was in front of him, Zoro looked back at him and held the cup in front of his face. Luffy threw the rest of the meat in his mouth and spoke as he chewed "Sho thish guy ish like a bigshot?" before swallowing.

Zoro shook the cup at Thirteen and replied "Doesn't look like much to me."

Don Krieg turned his head to the table and shouted "I CAN HEAR YOU!" Luffy and Zoro looked back at him and said "So?" Thirteen grabbed a cup of booze from another table with his tail and 'handed' it to Zoro as he looked at the fainted Usopp on the ground, poking him with his foot while saying "Is he ok?"

Don Krieg was enraged at their nonchalance and complete ignorance so he turned one of his guns to the group before a pirate smashed through the doors and shouted in a terrified voice "Don! It's- It's- Its!" Don turned his head to the man and said "It's what!? I'm busy here!" The pirate shouted "It's HIM!"

Don Krieg's pupils constricted as he said "WHAT?! He followed us here?!" The Pirate nodded and started sweating bullets as Don Krieg rushed past him. Luffy said "Hey, guy! Who's HIM?" the pirate stuttered "H-He! I-I don't know who he is! He's a monster! A demon! He has hawk eyes and a giant black sword! He cut our entire fleet with one sword strike!"

Zoro tensed up and grabbed a sword with excitement in his eyes as he threw the booze to the ground and rushed out of the restaurant. Luffy followed him and Usopp jumped up, shouting "The Merry!!!" before rushing out after Luffy.