Translator: PapaSmurf0700
When Enel's troops were routed, the Shandia tribe eagerly headed home to start their relocation plans, and the Sky Islanders continued their own preparations on Angel Island. Surprisingly, only the Straw Hat crew lingered atop Upper Yard. Even at this altitude of 10,000 meters, dusk faded into a moonlit night, bringing a serene quiet to Upper Yard.
Beside the glowing bonfire, Luffy called out with hopeful eyes locked on the food simmering in front of him, "Sanji, I'm starving, what's the holdup?" Drool uncontrollably escaped him as he stared.
Sanji, exasperated and flipping a large steak on the grill, retorted, "You wouldn't be waiting if you hadn't snacked on all the food from the forest earlier. Plus, you devoured Miss Conis's love-packed bento box in no time. How can you be hungry again so quickly?"
Sanji's frustration grew as he spoke, culminating in a swift kick towards Luffy as he scolded, "If you're really that desperate, help out instead of whining!" He gestured towards Chopper and Merry, "Learn something from them!"
Chopper was diligently turning skewers over the flames while Merry, perched on a stool to reach the massive pot, stirred vigorously with an oversized spoon. Both sported chef hats, looking every part the culinary experts.
At Sanji's unexpected compliment, pride washed over their faces. Chopper, trying to hide his pleasure, managed a coy retort, "Even if you praise me, I won't let it go to my head, you jerk~~~"
At that moment, Luffy, restrained by Bai Ye, looked longingly at the dubious food options and complained, "But, they really look tasty!" Bai Ye, overhearing this, couldn't help but cough awkwardly and interject, "Mice and frogs are hardly what I'd call appetizing, regardless of how you try to spin it." Initially, the crew had settled for an array of fish and shrimp, supplemented by forest fruits and mushrooms. Then, Luffy had excitedly contributed some sky sharks, which Bai Ye had reluctantly accepted.
However, Bai Ye's acceptance turned to dismay upon spotting an unusually large mouse and frog among the catches. "Would anyone in their right mind consider that an edible option?" he thought, bewildered. Following a brief but intense discussion with Nami, Sanji was persuaded to drop any plans involving rodent cuisine.
Luffy, undeterred, pointed accusingly at Zoro and exclaimed, "Zoro found those, not me!" Bai Ye, puzzled, glanced over at Zoro, who was feigning sleep with an unmistakably flushed face. "Did Zoro resort to eating such things while drifting through the East Blue?" Bai Ye wondered, sensing he'd stumbled upon a quirky chapter of Zoro's past.
As this lighthearted banter unfolded, Sanji announced that dinner was ready. Luffy, ever enthusiastic about food, was the first to dash to the campfire, exclaiming, "Meat! Sanji, hand over the meat!"
Sanji, plate in hand and ignoring Luffy's pleas, gracefully navigated towards Nami and Robin. "Enough with the noise," he chided Luffy, before turning to the ladies with a flourish, "Nami-san, Robin-san~~~ This is the drink and dessert I've specially prepared for you. Please enjoy~"
Robin accepted the plate with a gracious smile, "Thank you for the effort, Sanji." Sanji, visibly thrilled by her acknowledgment, nearly soared with joy, "Ah~~~ It's absolutely no trouble at all!"
Witnessing this amusing scene, Luffy couldn't resist joining in with a cheeky comment: "Perverted cook!" To add to the humor, he tousled his hair and put on a grave expression, making it clear he was mimicking someone—immediately recognizable as Zoro.
Usopp burst into laughter at Luffy's antics, slapping him on the back, "Hey, hey, Luffy, you've nailed Zoro's look too well! Hahaha." He was nearly in tears from the laughter, genuinely impressed by Luffy's impersonation.
Merry, while handing Luffy a bowl of food, chimed in with a grin, "That's right, Luffy's impression is spot on!" Chopper agreed enthusiastically, nodding along with the others.
Basking in their praise, Luffy quickly slurped down his food, then struck a heroic pose, hands on hips, laughing joyfully. He didn't stop there—grabbing a bone, he mimicked lighting a cigarette and declared in a suave tone, "Nami-san, Robin-san, I am willing to be your guardian knight forever~"
Usopp, Chopper, and Merry burst into another round of laughter. "Hahaha, classic Sanji!" they exclaimed. "That twist, it's just like him!"
Luffy, basking in the applause, continued his role-playing spree. "Speaking of which, have you completed today's training?" he asked, channeling Bai Ye perfectly.
"Hey, hey, that's exactly something Bai Ye would say!" the others laughed, thoroughly enjoying Luffy's impressions.
Pushing the joke further, Luffy then pinched his nose, making it longer, and declared, "My uncle is a great captain with 80 million subordinates!"
Usopp couldn't contain his amusement, "Hahaha, you even made your nose longer to mimic me!"
Their laughter was abruptly cut short by a sudden 'Boom! Boom!' as Bai Ye and Zoro, unamused by the impersonations, gave Luffy and Usopp a quick rap on the head. They then scooped up Merry and Chopper, moving them away from the silliness.
Left with large bumps on their heads, Luffy and Usopp lay on the ground, momentarily dazed by the impact but quickly recovering. True to their resilient natures, they were soon back on their feet, ready to keep the picnic lively and fun.
For a moment, the laughter and chatter of the Straw Hats filled the entire forest, drawing the attention of some uninvited guests.
Sanji eyed the pack of wolves that had suddenly encircled them. With a hint of uncertainty, he noted, "These guys are cloud wolves. Gan Fall mentioned something about them earlier."
These wolves, pure as driven snow and resembling the wolves from the blue sea, glared with piercing eyes. The apparent leader of the pack, distinguished by a scar over his right eye, stepped forward. Baring his teeth, he let out a fierce bark that echoed through the trees. "Grrraaaawwwr!"
The Straw Hats paused, taken aback by the sudden confrontation.
Suddenly, Chopper moved closer to the scarred wolf, mirroring the animal's assertive stance. "Since just now, you've been making all this noise here, and it's really annoying!" he translated with confidence.
The wolf leader seemed momentarily stunned by Chopper's ability to understand him, then barked again, more emphatically this time. "Grrraaaawwwr!"
Chopper relayed: "You outsiders better quiet down and go to sleep like me, or do you have a death wish, you fools?!"
Hearing this, Luffy reacted with surprise: "Ah?! Chopper, you talk like that?!"
Chopper quickly clarified, flustered, "No, I didn't say that!!"