A pirate on the high seas kidnaps a Celestial Dragon!

"Marshal Sengoku, don't worry, it's just a pirate crew. I will capture the whole crew. Just wait for my good news."

Smoker clearly didn't take Sengoku's warning to heart. After all, as a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, he was confident that there wouldn't be a pirate stronger than him in the entire East Blue.

"Then I'll wait for your good news."

Sengoku did not think Smoker's words were too arrogant.

That's actually normal, since Logia-type Devil Fruit users are almost always hard to defeat unless their enemies possess Haki or Seastone.

With a click.

Sengoku on the other end also hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Did you hear that? The entire navy is now heading towards Shells Town."

Smoker also glanced at the surrounding navy and said loudly.

Under his command.

The naval soldiers on the warship also sprang into action, changed course, and the warship headed towards Shells Town.

The warship was very fast.

Proceed at full speed.

Even from here, it won't take much time to get to Shells Town.

……

Meanwhile, in Shells Town...

Qi Bai, however, was enjoying the delicious food.

After witnessing firsthand how the dishes made by the young master chef emitted golden light, he could only describe it as magical.

Dandan noodles!

This is a dish made by Little Chef.

Time was short, so he naturally didn't have time to make any complicated dishes, but the aroma emanating from this bowl of Dan Dan noodles made Qi Bai's mouth water and he suddenly felt a little hungry.

I picked up my chopsticks and mixed the dan dan noodles in the bowl.

Qi Bai then began to pick up noodles and put them into his mouth.

One entrance.

The wonderful flavor of Dan Dan noodles exploded in his mouth.

This tastes completely different from what he ate at which restaurant.

Take one bite.

He too was lost in a culinary fantasy.

After a while.

He only came to his senses after swallowing the food.

Looking at this bowl of Dan Dan noodles in front of me.

He continued eating.

……

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Chapter 43: Little Chef: "Okay, sister-in-law, I accept your challenge!" [1]

After finishing the whole bowl of Dan Dan noodles.

Qi Bai inexplicably felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness.

can only say.

This is truly amazing.

However, considering that Master Boy comes from the world of food-themed anime, this is understandable.

"Little Master, from now on you will be in charge of preparing all three meals on the ship. You are currently the only chef in our bandit team."

Qi Bai also spoke to the young master.

As for why it's "at present"?

Of course, it's because he's unsure whether he'll ever draw characters from the world of Gourmet anime again in the future.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Boss."

The young master's eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly responded.

He was able to serve Qi Bai.

This is a great honor for the young master whose loyalty is already maxed out.

aside.

Nojiko was a bit silly.

She was a little confused. Why, in such a short time, had her only position as the chef on this ship and in this team been taken away by someone else?

and so……

What should her current position be on this ship?

For a while.

Nojiko was also somewhat resentful.

Why did this short guy manage to steal her job the moment he arrived?

"and many more."

She immediately stepped forward and called out to the young master who was about to return to the Shark.

Nojiko's sudden loud voice drew everyone's attention.

"Boss, it seems like I'm the team's chef."

Her tone was filled with strong dissatisfaction.

Her position was suddenly taken away from her. Regardless of whether Qi Bai threatened her into joining the bandit team, she couldn't swallow her anger.

The more you endure, the angrier you get!

Taking a step back only makes you feel like you're losing out!

So, given her short temper, she naturally couldn't bear it.

"But his cooking skills are much better than yours."

Qi Bai helplessly shrugged and said.

"What did you say!!!"

Nokiko's voice immediately rose to a high pitch.

Qi Bai's words were practically a direct message to her, implying that she was inferior to the other person.

but.

Nochiko also has dignity.

"Your name is Little Chef, right? I want to have a cooking contest with you."

Nojiko took a deep breath, and the magnificent figure in front of her swayed slightly. Then, she turned her gaze to Little Chef, staring sharply at him, and then challenged him.

As for making unreasonable demands of Qi Bai...

She clearly didn't dare.

of course.

She's not that kind of woman.

Since Qi Bai said she was inferior to him, then she would compare her cooking skills with his and see what was wrong with the short man in front of her.

"Boss..."

The young master looked at Qi Bai.

"Let's have a match with her, so she'll know the difference between us."

Qi Bai said.

He certainly wouldn't indulge Nojiko just because she was the woman he had his eye on.

After all, Master Boy's cooking skills are truly amazing. He is indeed a character from the world of Gourmet Anime. After eating Master Boy's noodles, he felt that Nojiko's cooking was utterly inferior.

This is not a disparagement, but a fact.

Therefore, when he saw that Nojiko wanted to challenge Master Chef, he did not object, but instead let the two have a food competition.

This will allow Nojiko to see clearly that his cooking skills are worlds apart from Master Chef's.

"Alright, since the boss has said so, then I accept your challenge, sister-in-law."

Little Master also spoke to Nojiko with utmost seriousness.

But these are the words that were spoken.

"Big sister-in-law..."

Originally, Nojiko was hostile towards Chef Xiaochang, but after hearing what the other party said...

He was stunned for a moment.

She stammered a little, and her face turned rosy.

I spent the last two weeks on the ship.

although.

She and Nami were coerced into joining the enemy's ruthless gang and ended up on their pirate ship.

but.

In the past two weeks.

She did not receive any special treatment within the opposing gang of thugs.

In his interactions with Qi Bai and others.

instead.

There's also a sense of home, and the opposing gang of thugs is incredibly powerful, making me feel completely safe.

of course.

For Nochiko, it was the feeling of home.

The main reason is that she and Nami are together.

Also.

Even the orange trees associated with Bellemere were planted on the ship.

and so……

Everything you need is there.

It's just that the location has changed.

but.

It feels pretty much the same as being at home.

but.

The short woman in front of him—oh no, the young master calls her sister-in-law.

This undoubtedly made the somewhat carefree Nojiko feel a little embarrassed.

……

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Chapter 44: Nami: "We absolutely cannot let Noki fall for Qi Bai's charm!" [2]