Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

"Dong dong dong..."

As Yan entered the interior of the "Sea Restaurant," a man dressed as a chef immediately greeted him with a smile on his fleshy face.

"Welcome, sir. Are you here for a meal?"

"That's right!"

Yann nodded, habitually found a corner seat and sat down, saying, "I came from a very far place, having heard of Barati's reputation, so I came specifically to taste its delicacies."

"Rest assured, guest, the Baratie will definitely not disappoint you. And the timing of your arrival is perfect, so you can enjoy your meal while watching the Baratie's unique performance," the chef assured him, patting his chest.

It must be said that if someone were unaware of the situation, they would probably think this chef's behavior was some kind of shady business.

Yann nodded and said, "Well then, bring one of all the specialties of Barati."

Immediately, the chef's face showed a troubled expression, and he said, "Sir, Baratie has a rule of 'absolutely no food waste,' so..."

"Feel sorry."

Yaen then realized that what he said was indeed wrong, and changed his mind and said...

"Then could you please have your head chef Zeff and chef Sanji each prepare a dish for me? I should be able to finish both dishes."

"no problem."

The chef responded and then headed straight for the kitchen.

Soon, two dishes that Ya'en couldn't name, but which were delicious and visually appealing, were served to him.

As Arn carefully tasted the two dishes from different chefs, there was no doubt that both were top-notch. Given Arn's less-than-professional tasting skills, he couldn't distinguish which was better.

'Hmm, it seems my influence on Sanji hasn't changed his cooking skills. That means Sanji, as Sora and Hotaru's chef, won't have to worry about the food.'

As Yann savored the dishes, pondering what professional gaps he still lacked as Luffy, Sora, and Firefly's companions, a cheerful and ethereal piano melody drifted through the restaurant.

Yann paused slightly, then closed his eyes and listened intently.

This is a common piece of music on the high seas. It's not particularly difficult, but its natural melody and rhythm seem to perfectly capture the feeling of living freely on the open sea, making people subconsciously resonate with it.

[Chapter 707. That Gentleman]

As the music ended, amidst enthusiastic applause in the restaurant, Yan turned to look at the performance area, where a pink-haired woman in a light pink dress, with elegant manners, stood up and bowed to thank the guests.

"Reiju?"

Soon, Yann recognized the pink-haired woman in front of him as Vinsmoke Reiju.

So many years have passed. Although Yann occasionally keeps track of Reiju and Sanji's whereabouts and knows that they are both in the "Baratie" restaurant, seeing Reiju no longer as innocent and cute as before, but instead becoming an elegant and beautiful woman, he inexplicably feels that time has passed by so quickly.

"Clap clap clap!"

Immediately, Yann couldn't help but gently applaud Reiju's performance.

Reiju smiled and looked around the restaurant. When she noticed Arn sitting in the corner, her expression suddenly froze, and her pupils contracted sharply to a single point.

'It's...it's that man!'

A memory hidden deep within was instantly awakened, and Reiju recognized Aon's mask almost immediately.

"Boom boom boom!"

Under the astonished gazes of some chefs listening to the performance, Reiju hurriedly walked up to Arn, a hint of nervousness on her face, and then asked.

"Sir, is that you?"

“Long time no see, Reiju,” Yann replied with a smile.

"It really is you, sir."

Reiju's face immediately lit up with surprise and gratitude, and she asked, "Sir, would you mind coming upstairs with me to talk?"

"Um……"

Yann hesitated for a moment, then spoke.

"Sure, but please wait a moment. This restaurant has a rule against wasting food, and I can't break that rule."

"Yes, sir."

Immediately, Reiju breathed a slight sigh of relief, then carefully sat down in the seat next to Aon, quietly waiting for Aon to finish his meal.

This scene left many of the restaurant's guests, and even many of the chefs who were temporarily acting as waiters, completely stunned.

It's worth noting that Reiju is a well-known goddess at the "Baratie" restaurant, with stunning looks and extraordinary temperament, attracting countless guests to the "Baratie" restaurant.

This goddess, who is usually adored by countless guests, may not be arrogant, but she always maintains a considerable distance from all guests with an elegant demeanor. She simply performs for the guests every day, let alone sits beside Yaen like she is now.

"Reiju... Goddess Reiju, how... how could she..."

"I...I can't accept this!"

"Who exactly is that guy? What gives him the right to let Reiju sit next to him?"

……

Ignoring the occasional discussions around me, filled with disbelief, envy, and jealousy, Yann slowly finished all the dishes.

Seeing this, Reiju quickly handed Aon a napkin.

"Thank you."

Hearing Arn's thanks, Reiju seemed flattered and quickly stood up, then reached out her hand to Arn.

"Sir, please follow me."

“Mm.” Yann nodded.

Immediately, Reiju led Aon by the hand towards the area upstairs of the "Sea Restaurant" Baratie that was not open to ordinary guests, making the many guests who witnessed this scene feel as if their hearts had shattered into countless pieces.

Guided by Reiju, Yann climbed to the rooftop of the Baratie, the "sea restaurant." Unlike the turbulent waves of the Grand Line, the sea breeze blowing across the rooftop was moist and comfortable, and the sky above was filled with brilliant stars.

Reiju, however, bowed deeply to Arn and said, "Sir, thank you for your kindness back then."

"Ok?"

Yone was taken aback at first, then helped Reiju up and said, "What favor? It was just a deal we made back then."

"Do not……"

Reiju shook her head and said.

“If you hadn’t taken Sanji and me away back then, I would probably have become a weapon that has lost its meaning, and Sanji might have been imprisoned in the dungeon for life by that man as a disgrace. Reiju will remember this kindness for the rest of her life.”

“In the past, Reiju was too young to understand the weight of this kindness, and never had the chance to properly thank you. This is something Reiju has regretted for more than ten years. Now that we are finally reunited, please let me do something to repay your kindness.”

Yann gave a helpless laugh and then said, "In that case, I might be staying in Baratie for a few days. I'll have to trouble you to play a few more pieces for me."

Reiju paused slightly, then reached up and brushed the strands of hair that had been ruffled by the sea breeze behind her ear, revealing an elegant and joyful smile as she replied.

"No problem, sir."

……

Meanwhile, inside the "Sea Restaurant" Baratie, several chefs who witnessed Reiju leading Aon upstairs hurriedly ran to the kitchen and started shouting at a young man in a black suit with gentlemanly blond hair.

"Oh no, oh no! Sanji, Reiju has gone upstairs with the guests..."

"And they went upstairs hand in hand, very intimately. Sanji, you might have a new brother-in-law!"

"I never expected this, I never expected this. Reiju, whom we've watched grow up, has finally reached this point. Has she... finally succumbed to love?"

Suddenly, Sanji, who was intently chopping vegetables, stopped abruptly, turned around abruptly, the cleaver in his hand flashing with a terrifying cold light, stared at the chefs with an extremely frightening expression, and asked with wide eyes.

"What...are...you...saying??!!"

Immediately realizing the seriousness of the situation, Sanji didn't wait for the chefs to answer and rushed out of the kitchen with a cleaver in his hand.

"Sanji, don't be impulsive..."

"The sword, Sanji, at least leave the sword here first."

"Oh no, oh no, notify the head chef immediately!"

……

Amidst the chaotic sounds, the kitchen was in complete disarray. Some chefs rushed to inform the head chef, while others grabbed various kitchen utensils and chased after Sanji, heading straight upstairs.

"Bang bang bang!"

As Sanji kicked open the rooftop door with a flying kick, raising his cleaver as he tried to get the bastard away from his sister, he saw Aon and Reiju turning to look at him. The cleaver clattered to the ground.

"You...you are that gentleman?!"

[Chapter 708. How could I possibly be jealous?]

In the following days, Yann's life became more comfortable. He stayed in the most luxurious room at the Baratie, the "sea restaurant," where Sanji cooked every meal with all his might, trying his best to show his benefactor, Yann, how he had grown.

As for Reiju, she temporarily took on the role of Arn's personal musician, playing various moving pieces for Arn privately.

This kind of treatment... not only made the other guests who came to "Baratie" at Baratie a little jealous, but even Zhepu, the owner and head chef of "Baratie" at Baratie, a little jealous.

After all, although there were no real promises between Zeff and Sanji and Reiju, after so many years of getting along, Zeff had undoubtedly come to regard Sanji and Reiju as his adopted son and daughter.

Sanji, who never gives himself a kind look, is now being unusually attentive to people other than women. Reiju, whom Zeff treats like an adopted daughter, is giving him a lot of special treatment.

"hateful!"

Zeff gripped the spatula tightly in his hand, speaking indignantly.

"Even if that guy is the benefactor that Reiju and Sanji mentioned before, this has already seriously affected the normal operation of Baratie. Moreover, Reiju hasn't been to the restaurant to perform for several days, and that guy hasn't paid the bill either. We have to find a way to get rid of him."

A chef who had been following Zeff and spying on the doorway of Yone's room asked uncertainly, "Boss, you're not just jealous, are you?"

"What a joke, how could I possibly be jealous of such a pointless thing? Besides, Sanji has been busy cooking for that guy almost all day long, which has seriously affected the kitchen's progress and Baratie's reputation. As the owner of Baratie, I'm just protecting my rights."

Zeff waved his fist, then grabbed the chef by the collar, becoming increasingly agitated as he spoke, his two braids even starting to stick up slightly.

"Boss, calm down, calm down..."

Just then...

"boom!"

The "floating restaurant" Barrati seemed to have been hit by a cannonball, making a huge noise on one side.

"Could it be... that Barati has been attacked?" A chef immediately became alert.

Such things are not unusual for the "floating restaurant" Barrati.