The sight that unfolded before everyone's eyes left them in utter disbelief!
The image depicted the scene vividly.
Sanji's spinning kick in mid-air left no room for error!
He put all his strength into it, making it an all-out kick!
But delivering such a kick could shatter even rocks into pieces, right?
Luffy, having just faced Cracker, was physically drained. If he didn't evade, could he endure it?
Facing the possibility of being hit by Sanji's kick, he might drop dead on the spot, right?
Nobody doubted the potency of Sanji's kick, yet they couldn't fathom him mercilessly targeting Luffy's head.
They had undergone countless adventures together.
Comrades who entrusted their lives to one another!
How could Sanji bring himself to actually execute the kick?
It must be a mere act, intended to intimidate Luffy.
Surely, at the last moment, Sanji would cease the attack if Luffy didn't dodge!
That's what everyone believed!
However, the subsequent events unfolded, slapping everyone in the face.
[Sanji descended from the sky, flames engulfing his feet ominously!]
[Bearing unimaginable power!]
[Confronted by Sanji's imminent head-kick, Luffy stood there with unwavering determination, unmoving!]
[Simply glaring at him!]
[At last, Sanji's attack ensued!]
[Yet, the anticipated scene didn't materialize.]
[In the final moment, Sanji struck Luffy's head with unbridled force!]
[Rumble.]
[A resounding noise echoed as everything within a hundred meters of the ground where Luffy stood crumbled!]
[The power of this kick was enough to induce terror!]
[Instantly, blood started trickling from Luffy's mouth and nose. He rolled his eyes and collapsed heavily to the ground.]
[Unconscious...]
[In the not-so-distant Vinsmoke family carriage, Judge, along with Sanji's brothers and sisters, witnessed the might of Sanji's kick.]
[Everyone couldn't help but be slightly taken aback, and then spoke with a teasing tone.]
["It's truly a staggering kick, and a good way to sever this pointless bond!"]
["Seems like Sanji finally understands the art of sacrifice for his family!"]
["Well..."]
[But Nami, who stood behind Luffy, was utterly dumbfounded...]
[She couldn't fathom that Sanji had actually delivered such a kick!]
[Originally, she shared the same anticipation as all the viewers]
[She was convinced Sanji would stop at the last moment!]
[But what unfolded before my eyes was stark reality]
[Witnessing Luffy collapse, bloodied on the ground, Nami almost crumbled!]
[Zoro, Brook, and others were occupied with their respective tasks, leaving only her and Chopper following Luffy…]
[So, she bore witness to Luffy's tribulations along the journey]
[Enduring countless hardships to see Sanji, to save Sanji]
[Luffy faced life-threatening challenges against Cracker!]
[Yet, meeting Sanji resulted in this...]
[It's absolutely bone-chilling.]
[After the profound shock and disbelief, anger surged forth!]
[Nami was genuinely furious. She approached and halted Sanji, who was about to depart!]
[With a resounding slap across his face]
["You don't deserve everything Luffy has done for you!"]
["Henceforth, you're no longer our comrade!"]
[Having declared that, Nami turned away, heading to attend to Luffy.]
[Even though Sanji received a slap and endured Nami's scolding]
[His expression remained unchanged as he turned back to the carriage.]
[As the carriage set into motion, the creaking sound echoed once more...]
[Upon hearing this sound, Luffy, previously unconscious and battered, miraculously stirred!]
[Though beaten to a pulp, covered in blood, and utterly drained, he bellowed towards Sanji]
["Sanji, I know everything you said is a lie!"]
["No matter what, I'll be waiting for you to return!"]
["If you don't come back, I'll wait forever..."]
["Because I'll only eat the food you cook!"]
[Inside the carriage, Sanji was utterly dumbfounded by this revelation.]
[At that moment, Luffy's voice reached him once again]
["I wouldn't be able to become the Pirate King without you cooking for me!"]
[Hearing this, Sanji couldn't contain himself any longer...]
[He covered his face with his hands, yet the unhidden sorrow lingered on his face.]
[Tears streamed down from the corners of his eyes]
[In that instant, he reminisced about every shared moment with Luffy and the others.]
[From the sea restaurant to here]
[Why don't I love these friends?]
[Why don't I want to go back to the sea and be free?]
[However, there is no going back!]
[For the Restaurant on the Sea, for the Straw Hats, for my companions, and for my own hands.]
[He must marry Big Mom's daughter and complete the marriage between the Vinsmoke family and the Big Mom Pirates....]
this moment!
The audience at sea was once again shocked!
As before, the emotions of the entire audience were almost divided into two groups.
They understand Sanji and know that he did all this just to persuade Luffy to retreat.
Let him stop insisting on saving himself.
They also understand Sanji's difficulties. After all, if they put themselves in Sanji's shoes, they would do the same thing.
However, the other group supported Luffy and cursed Sanji angrily!
In their opinion, Sanji is worse than a beast!
He actually treated his partner so cruelly!?
You know, Luffy went through a lot of hardships to save him!
The result was this!
If he were Sanji, he would return to his friends even if he had to lose his hands!
As for the sea restaurant, the worst possible thing is to go back and let them all escape.
Could it be that the Vinsmoke family and the Big Mom Pirates would find them one by one and kill them?
For freedom and companionship, what does a pair of hands mean?
As long as you can be with your friends, that's good!
What's more, you fight with your feet, you're afraid of a ball!
Naturally, Luffy and others in the Water 7 also saw the scene in the sky.
Everyone fell into silence at this moment...
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