The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

"what!!"

Seeing that his well-intentioned greeting had been met with such an outburst of anger, Luffy was immediately annoyed.

"I don't care what nonsense you're all spouting, I'm hungry! Bring me food!!"

He was shouting there, and Link was also looking around the kitchen.

"Hmm, it seems that the two brothers, the Marai, who don't know how to cook, haven't come into this kitchen yet."

Finally, Link's gaze settled on the cooking station at the very front of the many stoves, where the head chef was positioned.

A blonde woman, with her back to them and holding two frying pans, remained calm and unaffected by the commotion as she continued cooking.

"It's you guys."

After most of the chefs had vented their dissatisfaction and anger, she suddenly spoke up.

"An idiot who spends a million Berries a week, or even just one meal, to cook for the luminaries of Mary Geoise?"

As she spoke, the numerous naval cooks spontaneously stepped aside, completely exposing Jessica's back to Link and Luffy.

"oh?!"

Upon seeing Jessica's back, Luffy's eyes widened immediately, and drool involuntarily trickled from the corner of his mouth.

Don't get me wrong, he wasn't interested in Jessica as a person, but rather in the meat patties and steaks she was cooking.

The sizzling aroma of the fried meat constantly lingered at Luffy's nose.

"No matter how noble the places you have been, this is the most sacred place in Nabalon!!"

Jessica turned around, carrying two pots of meat patties, her eyes sharp. "It's the kitchen!!"

"I won't let any chef I don't approve of set foot here!!!"

"well said!!"

"As expected of Miss Jessica!!!"

The naval cooks were also there, offering their support.

"This fortress is garrisoned by over a thousand fierce generals."

Jessica tossed the two frying pans in her hands into the air with an air of great style, exuding a fierce aura as she walked towards Link and Luffy.

"The chefs here did their best to provide delicious food and energy for everyone!!!"

"For the soldiers on the front lines, we won't let them lose a single hair, morning or night!!"

As Jessica walked towards them, the tossed meat patties landed on the plates.

"We are worlds apart from those chefs who use ingredients to cut corners!!"

clap clap clap! !

The meat patties landed perfectly on each plate without spilling a single drop of sauce.

"That's awesome!!"

Luffy completely ignored Jessica's words, his eyes fixed on the meat pie dishes. "Can I eat these?!" He wanted to rush over, but Link patted him on the shoulder as he walked up, so he held back.

'Don't forget?'

Jessica continues to offer her inspirational advice here:

"This is where you use it for cooking!!"

She clenched her fist and patted her magnificent, imposing figure, which was even more impressive than Nami's.

Well, after all, she's already married, and there's a difference between her and Nami, that youthful and beautiful girl.

"It takes dedication!!"

After she finished speaking, the chefs behind her all straightened their backs.

They were all very proud of Miss Jessica's words, as well as their own dedication and integrity in their work! *Clap clap!*

After Jessica finished speaking, Link clapped his hands.

"After listening to Miss Jessica's words, I feel like I've read ten cookbooks."

Link chuckled and said, "It truly makes me admire Miss Jessica and all the chefs for their work."

"I'm not saying this to get you to praise us or think we're so great!"

Jessica put her hands on her hips and stared at Link with her beautiful eyes. "I just want to say that we also have self-respect."

"No matter who you are, or what remarkable achievements you have made in the past."

"This kitchen in Nabaron has absolutely nothing to do with this place!!"

"So, if you don't have any decent skills, you'll just be a burden to others?!"

She stated very bluntly, "To put it simply, if you can't get my approval, then don't even think about becoming a chef in Nabaron!!"

(Wang Qian's) "I see?"

Link clapped his hands and laughed, "Then it seems there's no other way."

The commotion coming from the kitchen instantly attracted the attention of the naval soldiers who were preparing to dine in the dining hall.

"What's wrong? What's wrong? What's all this commotion?!"

"It seems the chefs are preparing to settle their differences with their dishes!!"

"Chefs? I've just heard that there are two chefs from Mary Geoise, and I'd like to try their cooking."

"A chef competition? Hehehe, I'm not interested in anyone else's competition, but when it comes to chefs, we're in for a treat!!"

A group of naval soldiers swarmed in, crowding from the mess hall to the kitchen's food counter, eagerly watching the scene inside.

At this time, the chefs of Nabalong had already placed a variety of extremely fresh ingredients on the table.

"Why don't you just pick any ingredients you like?"

Jessica, hands on her hips, announced with a heroic air, "The rules are simple: each person prepares a meal for one hundred people, and the winner will be decided by the soldiers who eat."

"Even though I don't understand what happened, I feel so excited!!"

Looking at the dazzling array of food before him, and the competition proposed by the chef, everything fell into place at just the right moment.

At Luffy's point of excitement.

I can start anytime.

Link arranged the rows of kitchen knives in front of him, indicating that he was ready.

177 [Culinary Badge]!! A very famous dish! Chinese cuisine!!

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Upon seeing this, a tall naval cook immediately blew his conch shell horn, issuing the order to begin the war.

"We cannot afford to lose this battle, even if it means death!!"

The short, withered, dark-skinned chef was there, diligently cutting open a fish head.

"Use only the best parts of the ingredients!!"

The chef with wavy, curly hair and thick lips was also there selecting the freshest vegetables and meat.

The chefs in Baron were all working hard, while Link stood with his arms crossed, quietly watching the scene.

Especially when watching the chefs throw aside the slightly less appealing broccoli and cabbage.

There are also some edible parts of the beef and potato skins on them.

Needless to say, the fish meat that was taken away was gone, along with the remaining fish head, intestines, and swim bladder, as well as a lot of unappetizing pieces of meat stuck to the fish bones.

"It really is a waste..."

Link suddenly understood why Sanji in the original version didn't rush and only made his move at the very end.

It wasn't just because they were highly skilled and daring; it was also because the chefs had enough ingredients left behind.

There's no need to use new ingredients to cook.

"Aren't you going to do it?"

Luffy looked at Link with some confusion.

He wasn't foolish enough to call Link by his first name in front of so many people.

Not only him, Jessica was also puzzled, "Are you just going to admit defeat without even lifting a finger?!"

Soon, driven by pride and a sense of honor, the chefs worked even harder than usual, quickly completing a meal for one hundred people!

"How about that? This is Baron's true strength!!"

"Each time we have to make enough for a thousand people!!"

"Its speed is comparable to that of a shark in the ocean!!"

The chefs from Baron were there, confidently introducing their dishes, as if victory was already assured.

"Well done, chefs!!"

Even the naval soldiers at the food delivery counter were generous with their praise for the chefs who provided them with nutritious and delicious meals every day.

Link, however, quietly walked up to the wasted ingredients.

Looking at the remaining ingredients, enough to cook for another hundred people, he couldn't help but shake his head.

"That's a bit wasteful."

As he spoke, the nine five-pointed star badges affixed to his clothes, which were visible to everyone, emitted a burst of light.

"What...what is he doing?!"

The cooks in Baron saw Link pick up a knife and then very swiftly and efficiently mince the meat they had left there.

"That, that guy..."

"Could it be?"

"Should we use the parts we threw away?!"

Under the incredulous gazes of a group of naval cooks, Link's hands moved with extraordinary dexterity on the tabletop and cutting board, like butterflies fluttering in the air.

The superb skill and amazing technique displayed were so impressive that even the world's best chefs couldn't compare!

"Sigh!!"

Even Luffy, who was drawn by the fragrant food prepared by the chefs of Baron, had to turn his head with difficulty, his eyes shining as he looked at Link, who was exceptionally dashing and handsome at that moment.

"I never knew Link could cook! And he seems to be even better than Sanji. Did he work as a chef before, besides being a prop maker?!"

Luffy's eyes sparkled as he watched Link cooking.

It has to be admitted that men who are serious about their work are all very attractive.

Even Luffy, who is more focused on food, thinks that Link is actually quite handsome now.

Well, he'd be even more handsome if I cooked him a delicious meal!!

"Speaking of which, despite having such amazing culinary skills, they kept it hidden, even serving us rice balls and sashimi at the very beginning of the trip."

"How cunning of you, Link!!"

Luffy stared longingly at the food, then thought for a moment, "Maybe it's Link's tool? A tool that can make someone an excellent chef?!" Stimulated by the food, Luffy's mind was constantly working.

Yes, that's exactly what he thought.

"It truly lives up to its reputation as a [Culinary Badge], it makes me feel like a world-class chef!!"

Link, who was processing the ingredients there, couldn't help but admire it in his heart.

The "Cooking Badge" refers to the five-pointed star-shaped badge he wears.

Props: [Cooking Badge].

Description: Once worn, simply speak the dish you wish to make, and your body will automatically prepare it, just like a real chef, creating excellent dishes. Multiple badges can be worn; the more badges worn, the more outstanding the culinary skills will be, and the more powerful the effects in cooking.

For example, wearing two [Cooking Badges] will give you the ability and skill to turn leftover ingredients and scraps into delicious dishes.

The maximum level for the [Cooking Badges] is ten. After equipping ten badges, you can travel through space to find the best ingredients at the optimal time.

In the original version, on Mother's Day, Nobita and his father, wanting their mother to rest, announced early in the morning that they would be in charge of all the meals for the day.