"Captain Zepp! It's...the ship of the Monster Pirates!"
After confirming his judgment, the lookout immediately shouted to Zhepu on the deck below.
"Baga...you don't need to tell me, I'm not blind."
The man with two golden beards like braids looked at Kazan and Monet who had stopped on their boat with a cold sweat.
"Ah...I remembered, I saw your reward order."
Kazan has always had the habit of remembering bounty orders. When he was traveling around the world, he could basically remember the big pirates with a bounty of over ten million.
"'Redfoot' Zhepu has a bounty of fifteen million."
Kazan was not in a hurry to take action because Monet planned to compete with these chefs on his cooking skills.
Gudong.
Zhepu swallowed. He didn't expect to encounter a monster of this level when he first came to the Grand Line.
When Zhepu was in the East China Sea, he often heard the comments made by the great pirates about Kazan, 'That is a man who, even though he lives in the four seas, is feared by all the pirates in the Grand Line.'
The reason is because there was once a great pirate who was a two-sword style swordsman and challenged Hawkeye Mihawk, the 'world's greatest swordsman', on the Grand Line. He heard from the opponent that Kazan, who was also a two-sword style swordsman from all over the world, was his opponent and friend.
The great swordsman pirate was not killed, but returned to his hometown to live in seclusion, but he spread the news that Kazan was Hawkeye's opponent.
At that time, Kazan's reputation had reached the highest level in the world, especially the pirates in the West Sea. Although many pirates were hunted by Kazan, those who were still alive were proud that the West Sea had produced such an outstanding person.
What's more, the 'red-haired' Shanks, who has also become famous recently, is also from Xihai. It is rumored that this guy is also the opponent and friend of Hawkeye Mihawk.
Zhepu didn't want to fight Kazan, in other words, he didn't dare to fight Kazan.
This is pure seeking death.
He didn't come to the Grand Line for the great secret treasure or any grand ambitions. The Chef Pirates just came to find all blue.
Regardless of whether they are found or not, they will return to the East China Sea a year later.
"You want my head?"
Zhepu asked tentatively, if Kazan really wanted his head, then he could only kill him.
"Ah? No, no, I'm not very interested in your head."
"Then why do you have to come to our ship..."
"My baby sister is curious about the cooking skills of your chef pirate team and wants to compete. If you win, let you go. If you lose, die."
"...fair enough."
Zhepu's face was calm, even a little relaxed. The people in the Chef Pirates were very confident in their cooking. They didn't think that they would lose, that is, they would die.
"How?"
Kazan couldn't answer Zhepu's question because he didn't know anything about cooking, so he looked at Monet beside him.
"We use beef to make dishes, and there are no restrictions on the types of dishes we make. In the end, my brother tastes them and evaluates the results of the competition."
Monet came up from behind Kazan. She was very confident in the beef dishes she cooked. Because Kazan loves beef, Monet put a lot of effort into the beef dishes.
Everyone in the Chef Pirates felt that it was unfair for Kazan to evaluate the food in the end. If Kazan insisted on saying that Monet's cooking was more delicious, there was nothing they could do.
But...even if it feels unfair, so what?
They dare not bring it up.
"Okay, I'll do it myself."
"No, all of you come together."
Zhepu originally planned to do the cooking in person. Of course, this kind of life-and-death competition must be done by him, the best cook, but Kazan asked all the chef pirates to join the competition.
There is both confidence in Monet and other small purposes.
The Chef Pirates felt that Kazan was contemptuous of their cooking skills, but Zhep thought that was not the case because he did not see any contempt in Kazan's eyes.
He is over fifty years old, and he cannot be said to be very powerful, but he still has a very accurate eye for people.
There is a kind of person in the sea who is born with an attractive temperament.
Kazan has a very unique charm. Zhepu believes that Kazan is just like this. This kind of person will not fake the results.
What's more, the strong have their own pride and don't bother to deceive the weak; just like the Chef Pirates, they never play tricks in the cooking competition with others.
"Okay, then, please come to the kitchen with me."
Kazan and Monet entered the kitchen of the Chef Pirates together. This kitchen can be said to be very luxurious and huge. It has all kinds of utensils and ingredients, and there are many stoves, which is enough for everyone to cook together.
"The game begins."
There was no fuss about it. After entering the kitchen, I started cooking the beef directly. There was a lot of beef on the Chef Pirates, which was barely enough for everyone.
The battlefield without gunpowder that followed was extremely exciting, at least in Kazan's view.
The members of the Chef Pirates each have their own areas of expertise, and some of them are extremely skilled in swordsmanship. Kazan believes that they can all be called swordsmen.
Some people are good at adjusting the heat, controlling time, making sauces... In short, they all show their talents, and even Monet couldn't help but look sideways.
The most eye-catching one among them is Zhepu. Perhaps in some aspects his cooking skills are not as good as those of professional chefs, but overall, this guy has no shortcomings and is excellent in all aspects.
Kazan saw Monet looking to the side with a somewhat worried expression, and nodded. His goal was achieved.
Let Monet learn the cooking techniques of these people, which is why Kazan brought everyone together.
But I didn't expect that the difference seemed to be quite big based on Monet's appearance.
The members of the Chef Pirates may not be very good at fighting, but they are really good at cooking.
After the battle, when everyone walked up to Kazan with a plate of food, Monet was a little depressed.
Kazan already knew the outcome.
However, he still picked up the knife and fork and ate bit by bit everything everyone cooked.
"Thanks for the hospitality."
"Monet...your cooking is very good. My brother can feel the 'love' in it, but...you still need to work hard."
For his baby sister, Kazan would never directly tell her "you lose", but would encourage her in a tactful way.
This is Kazan’s way of education.
"Nissan~"
Monet's eyes turned slightly red and he threw himself directly into Kazan's arms.
Unexpectedly, Monet lost out on his brother's favorite beef dish. At this time, Monet was so unwilling that he almost cried.
But... my gentle brother is Nana’s favorite.
"I will continue to work hard!"
"Um."
Kazan hugged Monet tightly, gently stroked her long hair, and then looked at the Chef Pirates on the other side who had a winning smile.