The Straw Hats happen across Zoro's former partners, Yosaku and Johnny, whose dietary dilemma reminds the pirates they still need a cook on their ship. Thus, they set sail for the sea restaurant Baratie, hoping to snag a chef.

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Luffy is on hiatus from pirating to work as a cabin boy to pay off the damage done to the Baratie. While he tries to convince Sanji to join his pirate crew, the pirate Gin brings the infamous Don Krieg and his entire starving fleet to the sea restaurant.

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It's revealed that Chef Zeff was once a great pirate known as "Blaze Leg" Zeff, and his fighting spirit is as strong as ever. Meanwhile, Gin explains how his men met disaster in the Grand Line when they ran afoul of a devastatingly strong opponent. Manga Chapter(s): 47-49 Anime Episode(s): 23-24

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As Nami steals the Going Merry, Hawk-Eye Mihawk, known far and wide as the world's greatest swordsman, arrives all the way from the Grand Line to finish off Don Krieg. However, Zoro challenges the deadly Mihawk to a duel in order to achieve his dream. Manga Chapter(s): 50-52 Anime Episode(s): 23-24, 29, 135

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Mihawk departs after defeating Zoro, and Krieg continues his assault on the Baratie. Pearl, one of Krieg's strongest men, goes on the offensive with fiery attacks and multiple shields at his disposal, so Sanji reveals his unique fighting style. Manga Chapter(s): 53-55 Anime Episode(s): 25

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Sanji continues to battle Pearl, but Gin cleverly holds Chef Zeff hostage, forcing Sanji to let Pearl hit him or lose his mentor for fighting back. Sanji's childhood memories flood his mind, and he reflects on why Zeff means so much to him. Manga Chapter(s): 56-59 Anime Episode(s): 26

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In a surprising twist, Gin finishes Pearl off himself, claiming Sanji as his own target. Though still wounded, Sanji rises to the challenge and faces off with Gin. As the battle draws to a close, Don Krieg unleashes a deadly toxin into the air. Manga Chapter(s): 59-63 Anime Episode(s): 27-28

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The struggle with Krieg nears its end. Luffy's fighting spirit is unwavering, even after taking several hits from the giant battle spear. Straw Hat’s strategy shifts to smashing through Krieg’s defenses and attacking the spear head-on. Manga Chapter(s): 63-67 Anime Episode(s): 28-29

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As dust from the battle settles, Gin, despite still being poisoned, decides to go back to the Grand Line with Krieg, and Sanji makes the difficult decision to join Luffy's crew. Then, Yosaku returns with news of where Nami took the Going Merry. Manga Chapter(s): 67-68 Anime Episode(s): 30

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