Chapter 38 – Baratie 01.

Chapter 38 – Baratie 01.

[Chapter Size: 2949 Words.]

Third Person POV

Baratie, East Blue.

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...After resolving the situation with the Marine ship, the crew continued on their journey, sighting the restaurant on the horizon some time later. As they approached, a sense of awe seized Luffy and his crew. The sea restaurant was a unique spectacle, and the sight of it enchanted everyone.

The Baratie rose imposingly above the sea's waters, a splendid floating restaurant that defied imagination. Built on various interconnected platforms, the venue featured a unique architecture that blended the functionality of a ship with the elegance of a luxury establishment. Graceful towers rose above the waves, adorned with banners swaying in harmony with the sea breeze.

Connected by suspended bridges, the platforms offered a breathtaking view of the vast ocean. Stone lions guarded the entrance, giving a majestic aura to the Baratie. The external structure reflected the fusion of maritime themes and refined details, providing an imposing and intriguing look.

As they approached the restaurant, the Straw Hat crew was amazed by the grandeur of the Baratie. The nautical details and the majestic structure left Luffy and his companions in awe. The spacious platforms and large windows promised panoramic views of the ocean, while the legendary cuisine piqued everyone's curiosity.

"Amazing! The sea outside Wano is so fascinating. Thank you, Luffy, for freeing me from that old tyrant!" Yamato expressed her gratitude to Luffy for freeing her from the shackles imposed by her father.

"It's truly extraordinary. Beyond the sky, there are so many peculiar and amazing things on the surface!" Shirahoshi, also someone previously confined, marveled at the diversity of the world beyond her prison.

"This place is quite luxurious!" Zoro commented, directing his admiration to the restaurant itself.

"I've never heard of this place..." Kuina observed the restaurant with curiosity.

"And to think that such a place exists in this vast sea..." Usopp expressed his surprise, making the most of it even after a few days of leaving Syrup Village.

"This place is highly renowned and certainly lives up to its reputation." Nami, with a knowledgeable tone, shared her observations about the location.

"Sharky!"

"Megalo said if there are some seaweeds, he misses eating some that were served at my father's palace..." Shirahoshi said.

"Doubtful, but we'll see soon..." Luffy replied calmly.

"Arf!"

"Let's go then, I know you'll enjoy the food, Chouchou." Luffy responded to the crew's watchdog's expectation.

"I heard that the place has powerful waiters who can kick out any troublemaker looking for trouble." Johnny said.

"Be careful, Brother Luffy!" Yosaku said next to his partner.

"We're not bullies..." Zoro commented next to him, puffing.

Kuina continued to steer the helm towards the location; the place even had a support for six large boats to dock and seemed to be a busy day, as all the spaces were occupied by tourist and commercial boats.

So the ship didn't anchor but stopped at a conveniently accessible dock, and his crew laid down a plank for them to descend beside the restaurant in the open sea.

Leading the way, Luffy walked off the ship onto the beach straight to the restaurant with everyone on the Marine ship following him, but not before he made the ship shrink that besides needing to leave someone to take care of it, he didn't want to attract too much attention.

The people in the group who hadn't witnessed his power and its possibilities were shocked when Luffy took the boat they were on until a moment ago and turned it into a miniature that fit in the palm of his hand with his ability.

Climbing majestic stairs that seemed to lead to a gastronomic kingdom, Luffy opened the imposing doors of the Baratie. In doing so, he was met with a stunning scene: a huge hall capable of accommodating at least 200 people, far beyond what he had imagined. It was a spectacular and grand vision, in stark contrast to his previous experiences in the original world of the work.

The restaurant was bustling, with about 15 zealous waiters working hard to serve the diverse clientele. Crossing the door's threshold, one by one, Luffy's crew members entered the place, capturing the attention of everyone present with their peculiar group of humans and animals.

"What's that?" exclaimed someone, observing the mini Megalo. Luffy had reduced its mass even further, to only 20 centimeters, a decrease of 100 times from its original size. He used his power to make Megalo less conspicuous, but still, the creature continued to intrigue those present.

"Some kind of dog? Looks so strange, almost reminds me of a shark..." people murmured, still debating about Megalo next to Chouchou.

"Who are these people?" they questioned, curious and bewildered at the Straw Hat crew's triumphant entrance.

"Pirates?! Look behind that man's cloak; there's a Jolly Roger with a straw hat!"

"I know who they are! Saw it in the newspaper. Monkey D. Luffy, the man who killed a Marine commander and held an entire base stationed in Shell City hostage!"

"The recently recognized pirate in East Blue with a bounty of 10 million!"

"There's also the former bounty hunter by his side! He has another bounty of 5 million!"

"Hey, he's clearly dangerous!"

"I heard there's a new bounty hunter, and she's a powerful woman catching pirates above 10 million. Hope she takes down this scum too!" a man spoke, referring to Lami. Luffy raised an eyebrow hearing this, as they hadn't seen the newspaper yet. He hoped to have one soon to check the news about Lami.

"But the captain is so handsome!"

"Never seen a man so beautiful..."

"Hey, he's a pirate; don't start finding someone like that attractive!"

"Look, you're on a date with me, why are you falling for a scoundrel!"

"Someone free this pirate, waiters!"

"Doubt you can make her look at you; see the women surrounding him, they're by far the most beautiful I've ever seen!"

Seeing that Luffy remained silent, the crew members began placing their orders from the menu, with Shirahoshi helping Megalo and Chouchou choose their meals.

"And you, what can I do for you..." She spoke cautiously, feeling strange in front of this man. He was very attractive to her, but the gaze that studied her all the time made her uncomfortable, as if he knew all her secrets. It wasn't the lustful look she was used to receiving from idiots.

"Meat, lots of meat..." was his simple response, and she quickly noted it down to leave.

Seeing her walk away, Luffy noticed that everyone was looking at him strangely, especially Yamato and Nami. However, realizing that the waitress was moving away, he moved quickly, like a bullet. In the next second, he stopped her in the middle of the restaurant, holding her hand. She felt the touch and suddenly turned around angrily, ready to kick whoever held her so rudely.

Her body spun quickly, gaining momentum, and she kicked the person who held her. The noise caught everyone's attention when the waitress was still in the air, with the pen stuck in the man's head.

Surprisingly, the man showed no signs of pain or discomfort from the impact of the kick. He simply looked embarrassed while his foot, with a high heel, still pressed gently against his cheek.

*Boom*

The noise echoed, capturing everyone's attention in the restaurant. The waitress still hovered in the air with the pen stuck in the man's head.

Surprisingly, the man showed no signs of pain or discomfort from the impact of the kick. He simply looked embarrassed while his foot, still with a high heel, pressed gently against his cheek.

"Hmm... Sorry about that, but I couldn't help but ask when I saw you..." He spoke awkwardly, leaving the woman even more stunned when she finally landed on the ground. His arm didn't disconnect from the man's hand, and many waiters watched the scene angrily. They were friends with the woman and always protected her from men who tried something. However, she dealt with all the idiots alone, needing only a few kicks to knock out any smart aleck.

This was the first time a man had approached her without her being able to react, leaving her intrigued. Especially because he took her kick as if it were a child's play, showing surprising indifference.

"What do you want...?" She asked cautiously, trying to pull her hand away.

"I... I want you to join my crew!" He finally declared, creating a silence that spread throughout the place. Employees, customers, and even Luffy's acquaintances were stunned by the revelation.

"Hm?"

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"WHATTTTTTTTTTTTT?!"

The pink-haired woman with a snail-shaped eyebrow screamed in astonishment, echoing through the restaurant and increasing the commotion among those present.

-------------Author's Notes-------------

[* For me, women with supreme beauty in One Piece are, first of all, Young Big Mom, then Yamato, Hancock, and Shirahoshi, so they will always be on a level beyond any other. Of course, then comes Nico Robin, Nami, and Vivi. Despite all the women in this world, I've always liked Nico Robin the most.]

[* Sometimes I will use the sense of smell to describe some situations because Luffy has a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, so it makes sense for him to use some benefits of the animal.]

[* The fight with Mihawk won't change much for Zoro, but how will Luffy and Yamato react to it, being the two strongest? Will Luffy stay quiet while the world's greatest swordsman leaves, or will he fight with Yamato by his side using his Mythical Zoan?]

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