64: Chapter 64 Sanji VS CarmenThe shopkeeper's expression changed drastically upon seeing the sword Zoro picked up, and he hurriedly shouted, "This sword isn't for sale!" Zoro gave him a strange look, and the shopkeeper had no choice but to explain, "This sword is called Sandai Kitetsu, a cursed sword.It's said that everyone who has used it has died." Upon hearing this, Tashigi quickly checked the brochure: "Sandai Kitetsu: One of the sharp swords, also a cursed sword.It has decorations on the head and buttocks, a cross-shaped blade, and is relatively simple.It has a shark-like handle and a rolled handle.The blade is relatively long with a large curve, without a blood groove.The blade pattern is a typical flame-patterned steel tempered and forged.The handle has no piercing gimbal, no mekugi (eye nail), and a koi-guchi (carp mouth).There is a small strip of white cloth on the handle and scabbard.The blade is 88 cm long, 1.7 cm wide, and the blade is only about 0.8 mm thick.The handle is 22 cm long and 2 cm wide.The scabbard is 89 cm long, 1.9 cm wide on the outside, and 1.7 cm wide on the inside."
Listening to Tashigi's introduction, Zoro's face lit up with excitement.He drew his sword to examine it closely, ignoring the shopkeeper's attempts to dissuade him.Zoro raised the sword and declared, "I like it, this is it!"
The shopkeeper, even more flustered, tried to stop him, saying, "Idiot, I won't sell it!If you die because of this, wouldn't that be the same as me killing you?" "Then how about this," Zoro confidently laughed, "let's see which is stronger, my luck or its curse." The three people present looked on with suspicion.Zoro tossed the sword upwards, raising his right arm just as it was about to fall.The shopkeeper cried out in anguish, "Stop!It's very sharp!Your hand will be cut off!" But Zoro simply closed his eyes and waited quietly.As it turned out, to the horror of the three men, the Sandai Kitetsu brushed past Zoro's right arm and plunged straight into the floor."That's it.Hey, can you pick another one for me?" Zoro turned to Tashigi, who was slumped on the ground, and said.Tashigi gave a blank reply.At that moment, the shopkeeper called out to the two men and hurriedly took out a knife from inside the shop."The blade is made of black lacquered small knife, and the edge is a chaotic small T-shaped pattern.It's a fine and fast knife.Although my shop isn't famous, this is the best knife in my shop."
Zoro turned around and said, "I can't afford it.Didn't I say I have no money?" The shopkeeper said with a firm look in his eyes, "It's free.Of course, I won't charge you for the Onikiri either.I'm sorry I almost cheated you earlier.It's been a long time since I've seen the eyes of a good swordsman.They say a sword chooses its master.I wish you good luck in your swordsmanship."
Zoro thanked the shopkeeper and left the weapon shop, satisfied, to search for Kuina.Meanwhile, Tashigi, inside the shop, was lost in thought, feeling she'd seen this person somewhere before.On the other side, Sanji, who was strolling along the street, was stopped by a woman's voice: "Stop right there, Sanji!" Sanji turned around in surprise and saw a beautiful woman in a red dress dancing, saying, "I've been looking for you for so long, Sanji, for the past ten years!" Coincidentally, Nami was dragging a reluctant Luffy past.Seeing a juicy scene, Luffy perked up, rushed to Sanji's side, and put his arm around Sanji's shoulder, saying, "( •̀ .̫ •́ )✧, Sanji, do you know this woman?Perhaps you've been unfaithful to her?(○´･д･)ﾉ"
Sanji said angrily, "What did you say, you rubber bastard?Believe me or not, I'll chop you up (///￣皿￣)○～·"
Luffy calmly replied, "I don't believe you.You can't beat me anyway.In the end, I'll definitely be the one pounding you in the ground.╮(╯-╰)╭"
Sanji gritted his teeth, speechless, and could only silently vow to become stronger so he could chop the rubber bastard in front of him to pieces.Meanwhile, the dark-skinned woman opposite him, whose face was already dark, grew even darker.Seeing this, Nami could only step forward, grab Luffy by the ear, and walk behind Sanji.‵□′)＞───Cε(┬﹏┬)3, and didn't forget to apologize, "I'm sorry, my captain has caused you trouble." The dark-skinned woman felt a little better after hearing the apology.At this moment, two people appeared behind the dark-skinned woman.One of them introduced, "Her name is Carmen." The other followed closely behind, "She is the number one chef in the East Blue." Carmen continued, "The woman of passion, known as Flame Carmen." Then the three of them struck an extremely silly pose.The two people behind Carmen (this is the part the author really wanted to complain about) also revealed their full appearance.A short man introduced himself, "I am Carmen's first disciple - Leo." The other person with a big hole in his face said, "I am the second disciple - Jose." Just as the two were about to say something, Luffy interrupted, "Okay, okay, I'll remember you.One is short, ugly, and has a big round face, and the other is short, fat, and has a nostril-like face." Just as the two were about to say something, Luffy told them to draw circles on the ground.Nami covered Luffy's mouth and looked at Carmen with an awkward smile.Carmen also tried to suppress her laughter.Enraged, Carmen challenged Sanji to a cooking contest.The reason?She'd seen an article in the newspaper claiming Sanji was the best chef in the East Blue.Sanji, who had been so serious just moments before, suddenly had heart-shaped eyes and accepted Carmen's challenge: 1 PM, the cooking competition at the market.Seeing her goal achieved, Carmen laughed wildly and spun around.She spun faster and faster, and to everyone's astonishment, she flew into the air.Before anyone could even gasp, Carmen landed dizzily on the ground and was carried away by her two apprentices.Luffy watched the two leave and muttered, "Idiots!" Then he looked at Sanji: "Go on, bring me first place!" Sanji lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and smiled as he agreed.Time quickly passed, and 1 PM arrived as promised.When Sanji saw the first-place prize, he was overjoyed.It was elephant tuna!An incredibly rare delicacy!Thinking of this, Sanji began his competition with Carmen with renewed vigor.Watching Sanji perform with such gusto on stage…Nami and Luffy cheered for Sanji from the audience.Time ticked by, and soon Sanji and Carmen finished their dishes simultaneously.After everyone tasted them, the winner was chosen.Just as the host was about to announce Sanji as the champion, Carmen interrupted him, stood up, and went to Sanji's side, saying, "I can't forgive myself.I can't forgive myself.I always wanted to compete with you, so I worked hard to hone my skills." Carmen's body trembled as she said, "Because I wanted to be your equal.But ten years have passed, and your dream hasn't changed.I actually thought I could beat you.I can't forgive my foolishness.I lost.Your cooking was delicious." Carmen seemed relieved as she spoke to Sanji.Just as Sanji, looking like a pig, was about to hug Carmen, Leo picked up a frying pan and slapped Sanji.Sanji angrily kicked him away.Carmen smiled and promised Sanji they would compete again next time they met before leaving Loguetown.