bookbashuk Chapter 421 At the Banquet
Chapter 421 At the Banquet
The banquet was filled with laughter and cheerful conversation as everyone enjoyed the delicious food and the joyful atmosphere. Brook's addition undoubtedly brought more energy and fun to the Straw Hat crew. His humor made everyone laugh, and his unique musical talent added a special touch to the banquet.
After the banquet, the Straw Hat crew continued their voyage. Onboard the Thousand Sunny, they held another banquet, this time to formally welcome Brook. Everyone sat together, raised their glasses, and shared their joy and happiness.
However, fate always seems to like playing tricks on people. When the Straw Hat crew arrived beneath the Red Line, they unexpectedly encountered the mermaid Cammy and the starfish Pappagu. These two adorable creatures gave them an urgent mission—to rescue Cammy and Pappagu's friend, Hachi.
To complete their mission, the Straw Hat crew decided without hesitation to head to the Flying Fish Knights' headquarters. However, upon their arrival, something unexpected happened: the Flying Fish Knights' leader, Duval, had a face that looked exactly like Sanji's wanted poster!
This discovery struck Sanji like a bolt from the blue, instantly igniting his fury. His eyes widened as he stared intently at the mocking wanted poster, his anger erupting like a volcano.
"How could you treat my wanted poster like this!" Sanji roared, his voice echoing through the air as if the whole world could hear his anger.
Unable to tolerate this insult, Sanji unleashed his signature "Transformation Kick" without hesitation. His kick soared into the air with lightning speed and thunderous power. It struck Duval squarely in the face, and in an instant, Duval's face underwent a dramatic transformation, as if by magic.
The once hideous Dibaru instantly transformed into a strikingly handsome man. His features became refined and three-dimensional, his skin smooth as silk, and even his sparse hair became thick and lustrous.
Duval looked at himself in the mirror and could hardly believe it was real. He was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and his gratitude towards Sanji was overflowing.
"Thank you, Mr. Sanji! You gave me a new life!" Duval said, choking back tears. He felt as if he had gone from hell to heaven.
From then on, Duval felt a deep sense of gratitude towards Sanji, regarding him as his savior. Sanji, because of this dramatic turn of events, became a legendary figure among the Straw Hat crew. Everyone praised his kindness and courage, believing he possessed not only superb culinary skills but also a heart of gold.
However, the story didn't end there. After Sanji was sent flying, the Straw Hat crew continued their journey. They traveled onward, crossing countless oceans and islands, experiencing all sorts of hardships and dangers.
Finally, they arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago. This was a place filled with all sorts of strange creatures and mysterious powers, and it was also the only way for them to reach the Grand Line.
Their goal was very clear: to find Hachi's friend and have him perform a coating on the Thousand Sunny. Only then could the ship safely navigate the treacherous waters of the Grand Line. After some difficult inquiries, they finally learned of Hachi's friend's whereabouts. They rushed to the location and successfully completed the coating work.
However, just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking everything was going smoothly, an unexpected accident suddenly occurred. The adorable little mermaid Camie had been kidnapped by a group of despicable human traffickers! This greatly alarmed Sanji and the others; they were frantic and immediately decided to launch a rescue operation.
With Duval's help, the Straw Hat crew began gathering information everywhere, leaving no stone unturned. They traveled tirelessly, finally obtaining crucial intelligence—the human auction venue. It turned out that this was where Camie had been sold.
Upon hearing the news, they rushed to the auction venue in a panic. However, when they arrived, they witnessed an infuriating scene: the Celestial Dragon Charlos Saint had mercilessly injured Hachi! This sight enraged Luffy, instantly igniting his fury.
Without hesitation, Luffy threw a punch, a punch filled with his anger and protest against injustice, striking Charlos Saint directly. Charlos Saint was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the wall.
This action caused a huge uproar, plunging the entire auction hall into chaos. This is the famous "Celestial Dragon Incident," which not only plunged the Straw Hat crew into enormous trouble but also shocked the entire world.
At this critical moment, Rayleigh suddenly appeared before everyone like a ghost. His movements were as swift as lightning, instantly rescuing Cammy from danger, causing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.
However, the Straw Hat crew's respite didn't last long. Just as they relaxed, they were shocked to find themselves surrounded by a large, well-prepared group of Marines. These Marines were numerous, well-equipped, and clearly had come prepared.
Faced with such a dire situation, the Straw Hat crew showed no sign of backing down. They remained closely united, displaying perfect teamwork, and together confronted their formidable foe. A thrilling battle ensued.
In the battle, the Straw Hat crew fully utilized their individual strengths and specialties. Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit ability gave him unique advantages in both offense and defense; Zoro's three swords moved like a whirlwind, possessing astonishing power; and Sanji's leg techniques were relentless and unpredictable, making them difficult for enemies to defend against. In addition, Usopp's unerring slingshot, Nami's Clima-Tact, and Chopper's reindeer antlers all played important roles.
Under the Straw Hat crew's tenacious resistance, the Marines' attacks gradually lost their effectiveness, and they began to find themselves on the defensive. However, at this moment, Duval and the others suddenly appeared on the battlefield, joining the Straw Hat crew's ranks without hesitation and providing them with powerful support.
Duval and his companions displayed astonishing fighting skills and courage, working closely with the Straw Hat crew to form an unbreakable defensive line. Through their combined efforts, the Marines were finally repelled, and the Straw Hat crew successfully broke through the encirclement and safely returned to Peony's Bar.
In the bar, the Straw Hat crew reunited with Rayleigh. When Sanji and the others saw Rayleigh, they were all speechless with astonishment. They never imagined that this seemingly ordinary old man was actually the first mate of the legendary Pirate King, Roger! This news was like a bolt from the blue, filling everyone with awe and respect for Rayleigh.
Rayleigh smiled at the Straw Hat crew, his eyes revealing a wise look born of experience. He told them that coating the Sunny would take three days. To ensure the Straw Hats could pick up the ship on time, he even gave them his Vivre Card.
The Straw Hat crew was deeply grateful for Rayleigh's generous help, feeling his care and support. They made an appointment with Rayleigh to return in three days to retrieve their ship, and then left the bar filled with anticipation.
However, shortly after the Straw Hat crew left the bar, an unexpected crisis suddenly struck. They were attacked by the pacifist PX-4 on the road, and a new battle awaited them...
Faced with such a powerful enemy, the Straw Hat crew showed no sign of panic. They cooperated closely, making full use of their individual strengths, and fearlessly engaged in a thrilling battle with PX-4.
In this fierce battle, everyone gave it their all. Luffy used his powerful Gum-Gum Fruit ability to relentlessly attack PX-4, displaying astonishing strength; Zoro wielded his three famous swords, employing various dazzling sword techniques to engage in close combat with PX-4;
Nami wielded the Weather Stick, swinging it through the air. A powerful jet of air shot from the tip of the stick, instantly forming a massive tornado that swept towards PX-4. PX-4 was trapped by this sudden tornado and unable to escape for a time.
Meanwhile, Usopp hid on a distant high ground, holding a slingshot and aiming at PX-4. With a gentle pull of the bowstring, a specially made bullet shot out like lightning, accurately striking PX-4's joint, instantly slowing its movements.
Sanji moved across the battlefield like a ghost, his speed dazzling all who beheld him. He skillfully dodged PX-4's attacks, then swiftly struck, kicking PX-4 in the abdomen. PX-4 cried out in pain and flew backward.
At the crucial moment, Chopper transformed into a giant reindeer, his size increasing dramatically and his strength growing immensely. He roared and rammed his antlers into PX-4, sending it staggering backward.
Robin stood to the side, her hands blooming like flowers, countless arms extending from her body. These arms, like nimble snakes, attacked PX-4 from all angles, leaving PX-4 bewildered by this bizarre attack method.
After a fierce battle, the Straw Hat crew finally managed to defeat PX-4. However, just as they breathed a sigh of relief, an even worse situation arose. Sentomaru, the Pacifista PX-1, and Marine Admiral Kizaru suddenly appeared before them, forming a pincer movement. This sudden turn of events caught the Straw Hat crew completely off guard, like a bolt from the blue. They stared in astonishment at the scene before them, momentarily at a loss. They had thought they could escape smoothly, but unexpectedly, at this crucial moment, another obstacle had appeared.
However, at this critical moment, Rayleigh demonstrated his courage and decisiveness. Without the slightest hesitation, he resolutely stepped forward to face the powerful Kizaru. Rayleigh's strength was unfathomable, and with overwhelming force, he engaged Kizaru in a breathtaking duel.
In this fierce battle, Rayleigh displayed his exceptional combat skills and formidable strength. Every move he made was like a whirlwind, dazzling the onlookers. Although Kizaru was powerful, he was forced to temporarily retreat under Rayleigh's relentless attacks.
Seeing that Rayleigh had successfully held off Kizaru, Luffy felt a little relieved. He immediately gave the order: "Sanji, Zoro, Nami... everyone run!" His voice revealed a resolute and decisive nature.
Although Sanji and the others were extremely reluctant, they knew the situation was critical and allowed no room for hesitation. So, without hesitation, they turned around and ran as fast as they could.
However, just when everyone thought they had successfully escaped, an unexpected figure suddenly appeared before them. This figure was tall and imposing, like an unshakeable mountain—Bartholomew the Bear!
The appearance of Kuma completely caught the Straw Hat crew off guard. They stared at him in astonishment, as if witnessing the end of the world. Before they could react, Kuma attacked without mercy. His bear paws moved with lightning speed, sending the Straw Hat crew flying one by one with astonishing force.
In an instant, the Straw Hat crew members were sent flying like kites with broken strings. They traced arcs in the air before scattering to different places.
During his two years of training, Sanji experienced a nightmarish ordeal. He was dressed up as a "ladyboy" and then flung away like an abandoned rag doll. He drifted helplessly through the air, eventually landing on the pink island of Kamabakka Kingdom, the land of the Okama Kingdom, on the Grand Line.
As soon as Sanji landed, he was surrounded by a group of enthusiastic transvestites. They praised Sanji's "transvestite" outfit and asked to take photos with him. Sanji was terrified and desperately tried to escape the group of transvestites, but he found that he had nowhere to run.