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20

"Respecting Sanji"

"Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin's Debt!"

"Manekarezaru Kyaku! Sanji no Meshi to Gin no On" (!
)
3
15.0

April 12, 2000[49] February 12, 2005[51]

After a review of the last episode, the episode begins with Patty, a cook for Baratie,
picking his nose in the bathroom while making a monologue about how serving the
customers who have money is the number one concern for a restaurant. Upon
leaving the bathroom, Patty becomes furious when he sees that Sanji is beating up
Fullbody, who is a customer. Sanji replies that customer or not, Fullbody insulted a
chef and his food. At this moment, the head chef and Luffy come crashing down
from the ceiling because the head chef was kicking Luffy too hard while trying to
convince him that he has to work at Baratie for a whole year to pay off his debt. The
head chef then kicks Sanji to calm him down and also kicks Fullbody out of the
restaurant. Fullbody's subordinate then comes running into the restaurant yelling
that their prisoner, a member of Don Krieg's pirates, has escaped. The customers
are terrified because Don Krieg is supposedly the strongest pirate in East Blue. The
pirate shoots the marine from behind and comes in to order food. Patty recognizes
the pirate as a customer and asks if the pirate has any money on him. The pirate
points a gun at Patty and says "is a bullet okay?" Patty then beats the pirate up and
doesn't recognize the pirate as a customer since he has no money. Sanji, on the
other hand, heads to the kitchen and starts making a meal. Fullbody in the
meantime, leaves the restaurant sneakily (along with the subordinate who got shot
earlier, guess he is still alive). Sanji brings his meal to the pirate, who was thrown
out by Patty. Sanji states that, for him, a customer is anybody who is hungry. He also
states that he understands the feeling of starvation more than anybody else. The
pirate then grabs the meal and gobbles it up, while crying and saying that this is the
most delicious dish he has ever had in his entire life. Luffy, who was watching the
whole thing, attempts to recruit Sanji as the cook for his crew. After refusing and
some conversing, we find out that the head chef used to be a notorious pirate and
the restaurant often comes into conflict with other pirates after his fame. Luffy, as
always, is stubborn and insists that Sanji joins them. We also find out that the other
pirate's name is Gin. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, we learn that Don Krieg is the
captain of a fleet of 50 ships. Gin thanks Sanji for the meal and leaves. Sanji throws
the dishes into the ocean to get rid of the evidence that Sanji is giving out food for
free, which makes Gin even more grateful. Luffy is then sent back to work, where he
ends up breaking even more dishes and makes a big commotion in the kitchen. The
rest of the crew, Zoro, Nami, and Usopp, turn out to be eating a meal at the
restaurant. Sanji, after seeing Nami, is captivated by her beauty. While flirting with
Nami, the head chef tells Sanji that he's annoying and that he doesn't need him
anymore. Meanwhile, Gin informs Don Krieg of the restaurant, where Don Krieg
makes clear his intention to "visit" the restaurant.
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21

"Recipe for Disaster"

"The Strongest Pirate Fleet! Commodore Don Krieg!"

"Saiky no Kaizoku Kantai! Teitoku Don Kurku" (!)
8
12.2

April 26, 2000[52] February 19, 2005[53]

Ghin returns to the Baratie with his captain, Don Krieg, on a nearly destroyed ship,
and begs the cooks to feed him. Sanji feeds him again, despite knowing that he is
evil but Krieg betrays him and demands 100 meals for his men, as well as the
restaurant ship. The cooks oppose Sanji, but Zeff agrees to prepare the food.
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22

"The Red Footed Pirate"

"Protect Baratie! The Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!"

"Mamore Baratie! Dai Kaizoku Akaashi no Zefu" (!)

May 3, 2000 February 26, 2005[54]

It is revealed that Chef Zeff was a great pirate known as Red Foot Zeff who sailed in
the Grand Line, but lost his leg at some point. Ghin explains the catastrophe the
fleet met in Grand Line when they encountered Hawk-Eyes Mihawk, who destroyed
all but one of their ships. Krieg feeds his men and is about to begin to attack the
Baratie when Mihawk, having followed Krieg and his men, destroys Krieg's ship.
Things are more dire when Luffy, Zoro and Usopp learn from Johnny and Yosaku that
Nami stole the Merry Go.
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23

"The Better Swordsman"

"Hawk-Eye Mihawk! The Great Swordsman Zoro Falls At Sea!"

"Taka no Me no Mihku! Keng Zoro Umi ni Chiru" (!)
8
11.9

May 10, 2000[55] March 5, 2005[56]

As Nami steals the Merry Go, Mihawk has returned to finish the job, but Zoro
challenges him to a duel in order to achieve his dream of being the world's
strongest swordsman. Despite his best efforts, Zoro is easily outclassed by Mihawk
and loses. Seeing potential in the young swordsman, Mihawk tells Zoro he has much
to learn and will hold the title as the greatest swordsman until they duel again.
Following his defeat, Zoro apologizes to Luffy for disappointing him and swears that
until the day he defeats Mihawk, he will never lose another duel again. Luffy sends
Zoro, Usopp, Johnny and Yosaku ahead to follow Nami so that he can defeat Krieg to
pay his debt to the Baratie.
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24

"Pearl Jam"

"The Deadly Foot Technique Bursts Forth! Sanji vs. The Invincible Pearl!"
"Hissatsu Ashiwaza Sakuretsu! Sanji vs Teppeki no Pru" (! VS
)
5

13.7

May 17, 2000[57] March 12, 2005[58]

Mihawk leaves after defeating Zoro, so Krieg continues his invasion. He has Pearl,
one of his stronger crewmates, attack, and Sanji reveals his fighting skills, gaining
the upper hand on Pearl, but Ghin takes Zeff hostage.
26

25

"Stranded"

"Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!"

"Zefu to Sanji no Yume Maboroshi no rubur" ()
7
13.1

May 24, 2000[59] March 19, 2005[60]

With Zeff held captive by Ghin, Sanji has no choice but to take Pearl's hits. He
reveals that he worked on a cruise ship that Zeff attacked, and when a storm hit,
the two were the only survivors. Zeff sacrificed his leg to save Sanji and gave Sanji
food, as both shared the same dream of finding the legendary ocean, All Blue. No
longer able to fight with his legs and be a pirate, Zeff founded the Baratie. Sanji
reveals that he will defend the Baratie with his life, and Luffy responds by attacking
the ship's porch with Gum Gum Axe.
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26

"Here We Go A Ghin"

"Cool-headed, Cold-hearted Demon! Pirate Fleet Chief Commander Ghin!"

"Reitetsu Hij no Kijin Kaizoku Kantai Sch Gin" ()
3
14.2

May 31, 2000[61] March 26, 2005[62]

Ghin finishes off Pearl, claiming that he wants to kill Sanji himself. A lengthy battle
ensues but Ghin eventually gains the upper hand after Sanji breaks his ribs. Ghin,
however, comes to terms with himself, realizing he does not have the strength to
kill the man who saved him from malnutrition. He then begs Don Krieg to leave the
Baratie alone but Krieg is just disgusted with this show of emotion. Because of this,
Ghin is no longer a member of the Krieg pirates and Don Krieg decides to have him
executed. He then pulls off one of his shoulder pads, attaches it to his hand and it
turns into a launcher for one of his deadliest weapons, the MH5 Poison Gas Bomb.
Even Ghin and the Krieg pirates are shocked at this length of execution and are
quick to put on their masks (except Ghin who throws his in the water). The Baratie
chefs swim away while Patty and Carne run inside with Zeff and Luffy attempts to
make a beeline for Krieg but is thrown back by the Needle Gun concealed in the
launcher shoulder pad. Krieg fires the MH5 while Luffy steals two masks from two
Krieg pirates and throws them to Sanji and Ghin. He turns round to get another for
himself but the pirates have vanished. Out of nowhere, a gas mask lands in Luffy's
lap and he puts it on, just as the MH5 impacts and explodes.
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27

"Blitz Krieg"

"I Won't Die! Fierce Battle, Luffy vs. Krieg!"

"Shinanee yo! Gekit Rufi vs Kurku!" (! VS !)

12.1

June 7, 2000[63]

April 2, 2005[64]

It is revealed that the mask Luffy was wearing was Ghin's while he held Sanji's to his
face. Krieg succeeds in poisoning Ghin and Patty and Carne pull him inside the
Baratie to administer first aid. Outraged, Luffy runs for Krieg who pulls out his
Needle Gun again but they don't even hinder Luffy. Krieg pulls out his spiked
Porcupine Cape and covers himself but Luffy punches right into hit, striking Don
Krieg in the face. Luffy seems to have the advantage in the fight until Krieg pulls out
his explosive Battle Spear.
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28

"The Crack of Don"

"The Conclusion of the Deadly Battle! A Spear of Blind Determination!"

"Shit no Ketchaku! Hara ni Kukutta Ippon no Yari!" (! 1 !)
10
10.6

June 21, 2000[65] April 9, 2005[66]

Even after taking several hits from the Battle Spear, Luffy refuses to give up.
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29

"New Crew"

"Set Sail! The Seafaring Cook Sets off With Luffy!"

"Tabidachi! Umi no Kokku wa Rufi to Tomo Ni" (!)
6
13.2

June 28, 2000[67] April 16, 2005[68]

After the battle, Ghin decides to go back to the Grand Line with Krieg despite still
being poisoned, and Sanji makes the difficult decision on whether to stay or to go
with Luffy just as Yosaku comes back with news that he knows where Nami is.