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Japanese Name

サンジ

Romanized Name

Sanji

Official English Name

Sanji

Debut

Chapter 43; Episode 20

Affiliations

Straw Hat Pirates; Straw Hat Grand Fleet;Vinsmoke Family (former); Baratie (resigned); Germa Kingdom (defected); Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance (disbanded)

Occupations

Cook; Senior Officer; Sous Chef (former); Prince (former); Cart Vendor (temporary)

Origin

North Blue

Residence

East Blue (Baratie) (former); Germa Kingdom (former); Momoiro Island (former, temporary)

Alias

"Mr. Prince" (Mr. プリンス, Misutā Purinsu?) "San-gorou" (サン五郎, Sangorō?, English versions: Sangoro) "Osoba-mask" (おそばマスク, O-Soba Masuku?, English versions: "Soba Mask")

Epithet

"Black Leg" (黒足, Kuro Ashi?)

Birth Name

Vinsmoke Sanji (ヴィンスモーク・サンジ, Vinsumōku Sanji?)

Status

Alive

Age

19 (debut) 21 (after timeskip)

Birthday

March 2nd

Height

177 cm (5'10") (debut) 180 cm (5'11") (after timeskip)

Blood Type

S (RH-)

Bounty

1,032,000,000 330,000,000 177,000,000 (Only Alive) 77,000,000

Japanese Voice

Hiroaki Hirata;Ikue Otani (young)

English Voice

Odex:Joseph Murray (Episodes 20–67);Paul Pistore (Episodes 68+)4Kids:David Moo;Veronica Taylor (young)Funimation:Eric Vale;Christine Auten (young);Megan Shipman (young, 2019+)

Live-action Portrayal

Taz Skylar;Christian Convery (young)

Introduction

"Black Leg" Sanji is the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the Senior Officers of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. He is the fifth member of the crew and the fourth to join, doing so at the end of the Baratie Arc. Born as Vinsmoke Sanji, the third son and fourth child of the Vinsmoke Family (thus, making him a former prince of the Germa Kingdom), he disowned his family twice, once in his youth and again after reuniting with them as an adult. After fleeing the Vinsmokes as a child, he eventually entered the care of Zeff as the sous chef of the Baratie, where he would remain until he met Luffy, who convinced him to join his crew. His dream is to find the rumored chef's paradise, the All Blue, which is where the East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, and South Blue meet, along with their wildlife. He is one of the top three fighters of the Straw Hats, alongside Luffy and Zoro, who is referred to as the "Monster Trio". He first gained a bounty of 77,000,000 for his role in the raid on Enies Lobby. It increased to 177,000,000 after the Dressrosa Arc, but the condition of his bounty was changed to Only Alive due to his biological father's interference. After he escaped from Big Mom's territory, his bounty condition was reverted to Dead or Alive (with the Vinsmoke name despite his renouncing it), and its value increased to 330,000,000. Following the Raid on Onigashima, his bounty was increased to 1,032,000,000. "Black Leg" Sanji is the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates and one of the Senior Officers of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet. He is the fifth member of the crew and the fourth to join, doing so at the end of the Baratie Arc. Born as Vinsmoke Sanji, the third son and fourth child of the Vinsmoke Family (thus, making him a former prince of the Germa Kingdom), he disowned his family twice, once in his youth and again after reuniting with them as an adult. After fleeing the Vinsmokes as a child, he eventually entered the care of Zeff as the sous chef of the Baratie, where he would remain until he met Luffy, who convinced him to join his crew. His dream is to find the rumored chef's paradise, the All Blue, which is where the East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, and South Blue meet, along with their wildlife. He is one of the top three fighters of the Straw Hats, alongside Luffy and Zoro, who is referred to as the "Monster Trio". He first gained a bounty of 77,000,000 for his role in the raid on Enies Lobby. It increased to 177,000,000 after the Dressrosa Arc, but the condition of his bounty was changed to Only Alive due to his biological father's interference. After he escaped from Big Mom's territory, his bounty condition was reverted to Dead or Alive (with the Vinsmoke name despite his renouncing it), and its value increased to 330,000,000. Following the Raid on Onigashima, his bounty was increased to 1,032,000,000.

Appearance

Summary

Sanji is a tall, muscular young man with long legs and jaw-length blond hair which he keeps brushed over one side of his face. Before the timeskip, this was the left side. After the two-year timeskip, he switched his hairstyle so that it covered the right side. It also appears that Sanji's hair is scruffier after the timeskip. Sanji's most distinctive physical trait is the spirals on his eyebrows: His right eyebrow forms a spiral at the outer end, while his left eyebrow forms a spiral at the inner end. His eyebrows curl in the opposite direction from his siblings, whose eyebrows curl in a counterclockwise direction (i.e., to the left side); Sanji's eyebrows instead curl in a clockwise direction (i.e., to the right side). During his battle with Queen, when his dormant genetic modifications awakened, Sanji's eyebrows switched to curling in the same direction as his siblings' (i.e., to the left side). After being unconscious for a brief period, when he awoke, his eyebrows had returned to their original shape. When fighting S-Shark, his eyebrows changed direction again, although they reverted following the battle. After deflecting Kizaru's laser with a kick, his eyebrows have once again changed directions. While Sanji's eyes usually seem black, he was depicted with grey-blue eyes in the anime at the beginning of Thriller Bark Arc. During the Punk Hazard Arc, when Trafalgar Law switched Sanji into Nami's body, her usual brown eyes became grey-blue. Sanji almost always wears a black, double-breasted suit with golden buttons and a tie together with a long-sleeved buttoned shirt of varying colors, sometimes with pinstripes. His outfit changes on a more frequent basis than most of the crew. He almost always wears black dress shoes, mostly for his Black Leg Style. These shoes are extremely durable and were designed to increase the power of his attacks, though he can attack sufficiently without them as shown in his fight against Kuroobi. Sanji is a chain smoker, and is rarely seen without a cigarette. As a child, Sanji wore a yellow shirt with the number "3" on it, white pants, brown boots, and a light-yellow bandana around his neck. His hair was styled oppositely as it is in the present.

Before The Timeskip

During the Baratie Arc, he wore a blue shirt with black pinstripes. During the Drum Island Arc, he wore a brown coat with furry outlining. During the Arabasta Arc, he wore white desert robes under a sky blue jacket with a dark blue hood and a red sun symbol on the eachbicep. After making it through the desert, he switched to his regular black suit and blue striped shirt, though without a tie and with the addition of black sunglasses with yellow lenses. During the Skypiea Arc, he wore a pink short-sleeved button-up shirt with a white, magenta, and burgundy flower-like pattern along with orange goggles hanging from his neck and black knee-length pants. Later on, he changed into a dark blue shirt with light blue lines running down from the shoulders. During the Long Ring Long Land Arc, he wore a lavender shirt and a blue tie with a cross pattern. During the Water 7 Arc, he did not wear a suit jacket, but a black vest over an orange shirt with black pinstripes. During the Enies Lobby Arc he wore a light turquoise shirt. During the Post-Enies Lobby Arc, he wore a pink shirt with a red tie and no jacket. During the Thriller Bark Arc, he wore a more muted blue shirt with a periwinkle tie. During the Sabaody Archipelago Arc, he wore a green shirt and a white tie with purple horizontal stripes. During the Straw Hats' separation, Sanji was coerced into dressing as a typical Okama, wearing a pink dress with short puffy sleeves. He also wore a long blond curly wig, nail polish, a pair of women's undergarments, and heavy, trashy makeup. He was also seen with a pair of high heels. He later reverts to his usual outfit and appearance sometime after that.

After The Timeskip

After the two-year timeskip, Sanji now covers his right eye, shows his left eye, and has grown his hair just slightly longer. He also sports a dark anchor style facial hair and stubble on his upper lip. Sanji's neck has gotten thicker as well, similar to Luffy and Zoro's. He has grown taller and therefore remains nearly the same height as Zoro. He wears a black double-breasted suit (which is sometimes depicted as dark blue) with gold buttons with a yellow dress shirt together and a brown tie. In Punk Hazard, he wears a grey dress shirt with a very light grey tie. While on Punk Hazard, Kin'emon used his Fuku Fuku no Mi ability to give Sanji a double-breasted coat for the cold, as he was trapped in Nami's body because of Trafalgar Law. During the Dressrosa Arc, Sanji first wore a white dress shirt which he wore untucked, with a black tie, black trousers, and a black pinstriped waistcoat. Upon going incognito into Acacia, he wore a black single-breasted suit and a white shirt with the top button undone. In the anime, he wears a blue tie as well. He also wore black glasses, a fake white beard, and a mustache and put a red rose in his breast pocket. After being injured by Doflamingo, Sanji wore bandages around his chest and wore his shirt and suit jacket unbuttoned and over his shoulders. After arriving at Zou, Sanji sported a pair of brown sunglasses (with his hair still covering one of the glasses) an orange leather jacket, a white dress shirt with a purple polka dot pattern, yellow pants, brown shoes, and a small backpack. He also slightly trimmed his beard. Later, he wore a black fur-trimmed coat over a plain white dress shirt and a beaded necklace. During the Whole Cake Island Arc, Sanji wore a white, frilled dress shirt as well as his usual black dress pants and shoes; he kept the collar of the shirt upturned and the first few buttons undone. Later, his wrists are each fitted with a gold exploding wristlet (later revealed to be fake), and his face is discretely covered by a transparent hi-tech mask given to him by his sister, to remove the facial swelling he received during a violent confrontation with his brothers. Once he departed for Whole Cake Chateau with his family, he was also clad in a red, single-shoulder royal cape held together with a golden chain and clasp. During the Tea Party, he wore an off-white coat with a stand collar and gold lining on the outside, a white suit, a white dress shirt, an off-white ascot, and white dress shoes.. After finishing the second wedding cake, Sanji disguised himself as one of the WCI 31 chefs by wearing a chef hat and a rag. During the Levely Arc, Sanji wore a dark gray dress shirt with an orange tie, black pants, and bandages wrapped around his right arm. In the Wano Country Arc, Sanji was given a yellow and white striped yukata by Kin'emon with a top knot the same as Luffy and Zoro. Later, he dons the raid suit that was given to him by his family, which gives Sanji a black Germa outfit and black and red cape with the number 3 on it, a white belt with the Germa 66 logo on the front, long white gloves with orange and black cuffs, jet-propelled boots. Uniquely, it also gives him a mask to wear over his nose and mouth, as well as a pair of sunglasses and a set of earphones on the top of his head. It also slicks the front of his hair into two parts, one pointing up and one pointing down. During the Raid on Onigashima, Sanji wore a burgundy suit, a black shirt, a red tie which was later changed to white, and black gloves before briefly changing into a Beasts Pirates attire with the help of Kin'emon's Devil Fruit power. During the Egghead Arc, Sanji wears a hooded orange Hawaiian shirt with a blue and yellow floral pattern, a pair of black shorts with the name Vegapunk written on the side, an earpiece, and a pair of orange DOM Shoes. During the Elbaph Arc, Sanji currently received a Viking styled outfit due to Road imprisoning him in his Land of Gods. He now wears a full suit of decorative knight-like leather armor with a blue chainmail-like kilt. Along with this, he wears a pair of long brown shirt and pants, with a pair of blue gloves, and a leather belt with a large, round decorative buckle, with light blue knee guards and blue leather boots, complete with a sword and a large blue fur-lined cape.

Noncanon

In Clockwork Island Adventure, he initially appears he appears with a blue two-tone swimsuit. After the Trump Pirates stole the Going Merry with his clothes inside, he had to wear a white tuxedo with a red rose on the flap from a wedding store. Then he changes his clothes for a green jacket, with a gray shirt underneath, and black pants. In Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals, he wears a dark brown jacket, with the chest area exposed, a white collar, and black pants. He also wears his orange glasses during the plot. Also momentarily, he wears an extravagant panda costume designed by Usopp. During the G-8 Arc, he infiltrates as a Marine cook, wearing a white cook uniform, a blue scarf on his neck, and a white chef hat. In One Piece Film: Strong World, before meeting Shiki, he wore a white crew-neck sweater, a white and purple diagonally striped tie, lime green cropped pants, and black loafers. After being separated from the rest of the Straw Hats, he wore a black cowboy hat with a green strap, a round coral backpack, a red blazer, a pink pleated dress shirt, brown shorts, a slightly darker brown belt, and black boots with gray accents. During the raid on Shiki's palace, he wore an open black single-breasted suit, a blue dress shirt with a light blue polka dot pattern, a necklace with a skull on it, and black dress shoes.

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Introduction

Overview

Summary

One of Sanji's most easily noticeable characteristics is the kind, calm, cool, and collected manner in which he carries himself. He tends to speak in a very composed manner, even in dire situations, and rarely acts without thinking. His demeanor in a lot of ways can be compared to that of a secret agent. This is amplified by the fact that he very often enjoys a smoke, and in the anime, they tend to play smooth music with jazzy undertones when he speaks. He quite often makes comedic exceptions to this, such as when in the presence of beautiful women, or when angered by a crew member. Like Zoro, he is more perceptive than he seems, and often tells people what they need to hear instead of what they want. Hence, he is seen as one of the more hardened members of the crew. For example, when the Straw Hats first meet Laboon and learn that the whale had been waiting for 50 years for a reunion with his crew, it is Sanji who immediately (and correctly) points out that Laboon's crew is most likely dead. Sanji does possess an optimistic and idealistic side. His dream is to find a sea that even other cooks consider mythical. Furthermore, even after the abuse, he experienced from his family as a child, he held out hope that they may have changed for the better. However, this hope proves to be completely futile, but he was angrier than surprised at the revelation, showing that he maintains a healthy sense of skepticism even at his most hopeful. Sanji also showed a high degree of faith in his fiancée, Charlotte Pudding, and was horrified and downcast when he discovered her true motive. Like Franky (and unlike Zoro), Sanji is not afraid to show his emotions when the moment calls for it and is entirely capable of crying or losing his temper, which results in Sanji's short fuse and subsequent beatings of most villains (and Luffy). In fact, a running gag has appeared since Sanji's fight with Jabra, during which he stated that when he gets angry, he "heats up". After this fight, when Sanji gets particularly angry at a villain, he appears to burst into flames. This occurs with both Absalom and Duval, though the latter example appears only in the anime. It is also seen when Luffy states nonchalantly that he is friends with Boa Hancock, considered to be the most beautiful woman, when she appears to prevent a Marine ship from sinking the Thousand Sunny. Despite his hardened outlook on life, Sanji does not object to acting foolishly on certain occasions, like dancing with the more immature members of the crew (Luffy, Usopp, Chopper and Brook), or acting childishly excited in certain situations (like when they first visited Skypiea) and he was also the crewmember who enjoyed going to Fish-Man Island the most as he was seen partying with mermaids. He is also one of those who believes that afros give power. Sanji seems to enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea (his favorite drink) as seen when he entered Mr. 3's wax house and helped himself to Miss Golden Week's tea set. This habit came up again in Enies Lobby when Kalifa distracted Sanji by offering him tea; in another instance, Sanji angrily refused Bege when he was offered something to drink while trapped inside of Bege's body. Since at a young age, Sanji has a habit of saying "shit" or "shitty" when describing something. While the Japanese word for feces, "kuso", is not specifically an expletive, Sanji's manner of speech makes the term sound brash. For example, he might call a person he especially does not like a "shitty bastard" or something along those lines (such as his personal nickname for Zeff, "shitty geezer"), but he also described something pleasant to him, like being alone with Nami, as "shitty fantastic" and "the shitty best". In the Funimation dub, this habit is downplayed to swearing that is less offensive. He has a habit of separating himself from everyone else and subsequently helping the crew and other allies survive, such as times like: When Luffy, Usopp, and Karoo were fighting Mr. 3, Miss Goldenweek, Mr.5, and Miss Valentine, Sanji got back to Going Merry and found Mr. 3's hide-out instead, fooling Crocodile to think he was Mr. 3. When Mr. 2 Bon Kurei came on board the Going Merry, Sanji was not present, making him the only member left of the Straw Hat Pirates whose identity was not known to Crocodile. When he and Usopp were going to save Nami from Enel, he took a detour first to destroy the inside of Enel's Ark. In Water 7, he left the group after finding Nico Robin and was not seen until the Puffing Tom's departure. When everyone else was fighting the two hundred captains at Enies Lobby, he went to close the Gates of Justice instead. In Punk Hazard, he left the group of Straw Hat Pirates in order to save Tashigi from Vergo. At Zou, Sanji left the crew to save them from the Fire Tank Pirates and to confront his family. During the raid on Onigashima, Sanji separated himself from Nami, Carrot, and Shinobu to search for prostitutes, but he later saved Kouzuki Momonosuke by using his Raid Suit. He does admit that he is not perfect. He convinced Usopp to let him fight Jabra, because of their differences in abilities. He admitted that he was stronger than Usopp in terms of physical strength, that they both had things they could not do and things they could do and because of that, they can help each other. This inspired Usopp to realize he was the only one who could save Robin by using his marksmanship.

Smoking Habit

Sanji is a heavy smoker, having started shortly after beginning his career at Baratie. Being tired of Zeff treating him as a child, he thought smoking would make him seem more mature. He is usually shown lighting a cigarette with a lighter before taking in a few puffs of it, even amidst battles.

Intelligence

Sanji is also able to think one step ahead in most situations, making him extremely clever compared to his other crewmates. The first example was seen during the Little Garden Arc, in which he fooled Crocodile into thinking he was Mr. 3 and lied about having killed the Straw Hats, allowing the crew to reach Arabasta without Baroque Works pursuing them. Later on, when the rest of the crew was captured by the Warlord, Sanji (with the help of Chopper) outwitted him using a Den Den Mushi despite Crocodile's reputation as a meticulous schemer. Another example is when Nico Robin was captured by the CP9, he somehow knew (or was able to deduce) that the CP9 were going to take Robin to the station. He was seen at the station hiding before the CP9 even got there. When these events go as he planned, he has a habit of saying 'Bingo!'.

Amorous Love And Romanticism

When it comes to the subject of women, Sanji is extremely amorous and a self-admitted romancer at heart; obsessively flirting with any attractive woman he sees to the point of being labeled a pervert. Even as a child, while working in Baratie, Sanji would become love struck with attractive female customers and end up making mistakes in the process, much to Zeff's irritation. Since, and a while after, this romantic nature is a hassle for the rest of the crew in times of crisis. Returning to Sabaody Archipelago after his two years on Momoiro Island, Sanji became even more perverted due to not having seen a woman in two years, making lewd faces when he so much as thought of beautiful women (primarily his crewmates, Nami and Robin) and acted strangely when he got close to 'real' women, causing others to question about his health. He is even attracted to Kaidou's son, Yamato, despite the latter identifying as a man and being addressed with masculine terms while biologically being a woman, and therefore was in favor of him joining the Straw Hat Pirates. He is also known to show jealousy towards others when their luck with women appears better than his, with an example of this being his reaction upon learning that Luffy spent his two years during the Timeskip on Amazon Lily and being very close to both Boa Hancock and the mermaid Shirahoshi, as well as his reaction to Momonosuke continuously being allowed to go places like the women's room that Sanji himself would be prohibited. He is also amorous toward females of different humanoid species such as mermaids, giants and minks. He became jealous of Zoro for saving Kouzuki Hiyori and getting her attention after Kaidou's defeat. In particular, he was furious at Absalom peeping at Nami bathing and Road changing Nami's clothes. Sanji considers himself handsome and charming, often comparing himself to a fairytale prince (while ironically already being a prince himself). Though this trait has not been explicitly noted by others (similar to most of the male characters), there are times where ladies are interested in the cook, like after rescuing Cocoyasi Village from the Arlong Pirates a whole group of women gathered around him (anime), the female bounty hunters at Whisky Peak and the female members of the Foxy Pirates also took an interest in him (but both of these times they were merely fooling him, making him drop his guard) and more recently, the mermaids of Fish-Man Island were very captivated with the cook and played with him in the water causing Sanji to cry with happiness. The most significant woman to become attracted to him was his ex-fiancée Charlotte Pudding, who despite having been arranged to marry him as per her mother's orders, she ended up falling genuinely in love with him because of his kind heart (interestingly, he seemed to take her lovesick attitude in stride, though this could be because he was focused on saving his crew from her mother and reuniting with them). Pudding even became the first person to kiss him on the lips (though she removed the memory with her Devil Fruit powers afterwards). At other times when Sanji is full of himself, he tends to be brought sharply back to earth by the people around him (such as being called the "Prince of Moronica" by Zoro, prompting Sanji to attack him). Despite his perverted nature, Sanji has some degree of self-control, stemming from his loyalty to his crew, as is shown by the fact that in spite of being attracted to Pudding, he sternly refused to marry her and thereby decided to let her down gently. Though he is capable of self-control, Sanji can still allow his extreme lust to control him and warp his perception of a situation; in spite of his knowing about Pudding's malicious nature as well as her intention to murder him, Sanji still found himself deeply captivated by Pudding's beauty and seductive words and physically struggled with himself. However, when the moment called for it, he was stoic when Pudding tried several times to assassinate him, disregarding her feeble taunts and suggested to her that she was lying to herself. Sanji is conscious of his romantic nature but feels no shame throwing himself at beautiful women. When forced to agree with the marriage with Pudding for the sake of his loved ones, he told himself to act like his old romantic side "love cook" despite feeling the grief of being separated from his friends and the danger they were in. During his time on Momoiro Island, Sanji showed his resentment to putting on a dress and losing his manhood. He bluntly declared to Ivankov that he is a man among men who was born to love the ladies and not to be friends with them. To this end, Sanji resisted becoming an okama for two long years. Sanji will often get so caught up in what he calls a "hurricane of love" that he becomes downright delusional. He often imagines himself bursting in on a horse to save Nami or Robin. At Water 7, he went overboard by not only leaving Nami a confidential letter but defeating its purpose by writing Nami a very obvious message for her and only her at the Blue Station when he went off to sneak onto the Puffing Tom, which said that whoever else read it were all idiots, managing to annoy Nami once she spotted it. Whenever he prepares a meal or a drink for his female crewmates, he dislikes it when his male crewmates start griping for not receiving any other food from him and then bickers at them to make their own food or tells them they were undeserving. If they try to sneak food, he is also quick to punish them, especially Luffy, against whom he has gone to great lengths to protect the fridge from being raided on the ship. At Wano Country, Sanji was given the task of using his cooking to gather Kin'emon's allies, but he instead used his cooking solely to attract women, managing to irritate Nami when she saw this. Later on, he was more interested in hearing Robin's opinions about the taste of his soba noodles and snarling at Franky when he was making a suggestion on how to attract samurai. During the raid on Onigashima, Sanji immediately shifted his focus to finding prostitutes after coming across a brothel. However, Sanji became focused on the raid again to save Momonosuke from execution and to prevent Luffy from wasting his strength on needless fights. As an inveterate womanizer, he refused to offer submission for Black Maria screaming that he will love all women.

Combat Attitude

Sanji's attitude towards fights is an interesting matter. Unlike Zoro, he does not go looking for fights and his many brawls at the Baratie can be attributed to certain customers (e.g., Fullbody) aggravating him. Unlike Zoro, who fights for the sake of getting stronger, Sanji usually engages in fights to rescue or help people in trouble (such as Jabra, Absalom, Vergo, Page One, Queen, etc.) When other people are at risk, he will not hesitate to back down, as shown during his fight with Judge, when he gave up fighting after realizing his father intended to use his soldiers as human shields. At other times, Sanji will try to avoid unnecessary confrontations, like onboard the Puffing Tom where Sanji tried to simply move past the government agents or detach their train carts instead of fighting them. On the other hand, Sanji is shown multiple times to enjoy fighting; when he kicked a piece of a building at Oars, Sanji was shown grinning in a similar manner to Zoro. Sanji also refused to back down when he was challenged during the Davy Back Fight, and in Arlong Park, he chided Luffy for bursting into Arlong Park so quickly, telling his captain to "save a little for the rest of [them]". After defeating Bon Clay in Arabasta, the former assumed Sanji would kill him, but Sanji simply thanked him, stating that it was a "good fight" (although he kicked him immediately after in order to take back Usopp's goggles). Sanji is sometimes too confident in his skills, leading him to underestimate his opponents (as noted by Zoro in Jaya). This happened with Wanze when Sanji got his legs trapped in Wanze's Ramen Armour, and later with Vergo, leading to the Vice Admiral fracturing Sanji's shin bone.

Chivalry

Because of the chivalrous lectures he received from Zeff, Sanji has sworn to never let women be insulted or injured while he can still stand, regardless of how attractive (or unattractive) they are, even in life-or-death situations. When he found Cosette brutally beaten to the point of unconsciousness, Sanji became absolutely furious and broke Niji's jaw when he saw him again despite the threats and warnings his family issued towards him; only when Ichiji reminded him did Sanji stop the assault. However, he is not quite above insulting some women himself if they prove to be evil or hurt his crew in anyway, like when he called Dr. Kureha "old hag" after she beat Luffy around and he called Kalifa "Witch" after being distracted by her and her tea when he needed to rescue Robin. He was also rude to his older sister Reiju but this was due to being forced back into the family and his arranged marriage as he actually bears no true hatred toward her specifically. This is still often problematic in his fighting as he cannot attack female opponents as he would rather die than hurt them (though that does not mean he will not resort to blocking their attacks, and even pointed a gun at Nico Robin when her status as a Baroque Works Officer was revealed). He even went out of his way when he sensed Tashigi crying, simply to protect her from Vergo, in spite of her being a Marine. He is shown to be protective of women of all ages, whether they are old or young, such as when he protected Kureha from Kuromarimo's attack, stopped Usopp from harming Lil, and later protected Toko while fighting X Drake. All of this is due to Zeff teaching him the "ancient laws of the universe" that men should never hurt women. Because of his chivalry towards women, he refuses to carry a grudge against any of them no matter how they offended him, and even sees the deeper meanings of their actions, such as how Robin appears to betray the crew and how Viola deceived him and even violently beat him down. Even when he discovered Pudding's betrayal and how she cruelly mocked him behind his back, instead of feeling angry, Sanji only wept silently in the rain. Conversely, Sanji is very abrasive and insulting to many other males throughout the series, mirroring the attitude of the men on the Baratie, though he will not hesitate to help them if they are in trouble. However, Sanji's excessive chivalry tends to cloud his judgement and get him into unnecessary trouble as well as suffer unnecessary damage, such as letting his guard down and falling into an obvious trap in an enemy's territory, as during the raid on Onigashima when he heard Sarahebi feigned being sexually harassed, Sanji chose to prioritize saving her over the crew's goal of defeating Kaidou, and end up easily trapped by Black Maria and her subordinates, not noticing until it was too late. He also willingly took the full brunt of Black Maria's brutal torture rather than use Armament Haki to defend himself for fear of hurting her. Sanji acknowledges this aspect of him as a major weakness, as he becomes a useless mess when the enemy is a woman. Sanji will not, however, stand by and allow an enemy to harm one of his loved ones even if that enemy is a woman, as evidenced by him attacking Big Mom along with Luffy in order to defend Reiju. Sanji has no objection if females fight other females. However, unless it is truly necessary, Sanji will not allow males to fight females. This has happened when Sanji did not object to Luffy challenging Big Mom. He also had no qualms with Bege's assassination plot against Big Mom as Sanji only partook in it to save his family.

Kindness And Compassion

As stated by Brook, Luffy, his mother and his sister, Sanji is extremely kind, having a strong sense of generosity and compassion ever since he was a child, as is exemplified by his feeding food to a rat and looking after a turtle though he was brutally bullied by his brothers and punished by his father for doing so. Sanji's experiences with his family hardened him up greatly as was shown when he pulled a knife out on his father and when he nearly killed Zeff for "food". It wasn't until Zeff sacrificed his leg to save him that Sanji truly lightened up again and regained his merciful nature for the majority of the series. Due to his kindness, Sanji will even save people that he has no obligation to help such as Gin, Kin'emon, and the kids from Punk Hazard (though this was supposedly due to Nami wanting to save them). Sanji even saved his enemies as was shown when he saved Tashigi and the G-5 Marines from Vergo and Caesar's gas and later, Sanji saved an entire race when the Mink Tribe was poisoned, as was shown by his ordering Caesar to neutralize his own gas weapon. He also went out of his way to save Chiffon from being executed by Oven. The greatest sign of Sanji's kindness was shown when he confessed to Luffy that despite the immense suffering his own family has caused him, he refused to leave them behind to die and wanted to save them. During the chaos caused by his crew, Sanji did not hesitate to save Charlotte Pudding despite overhearing her mockery of him as well as her intentions to kill him. This side of him is shown again as when his family was in danger, Sanji ran to their aid before he succeeded in saving them from being killed by the treacherous Big Mom Pirates, much to his family's mutual shock. Despite her previous deception and attempts to kill him, he thanked Pudding for being his fiancé, which caused the latter to feel guilty at his kindhearted nature. His kindness also extends to his disdain towards cruelty. An example was towards his family's royal ethics. When Niji told Sanji that he brought shame to their family, Sanji retorted that being part of the family brought shame to him. He openly stated how Niji had no respect for food and the latter's willingness to harm a woman as well as the arrogance of royalty that compels them to see their servants as less than human, which goes against everything Sanji stands for. There are still times when Sanji is downright ruthless to enemies. In his first appearance, he brutally beat Fullbody and dangled him from the neck with one hand for wasting food; this is similar to Zoro's intimidating introduction into the series and even threatened to kill Fullbody when he said he was going to report the restaurant to the Marines. Sanji is especially brutal to any foes who attack or insult women, as he sent Kuroobi flying through Arlong Park when the latter insulted Nami, he reconstructed Wanze's face and kicked him through a door when the agent badmouthed Robin and viciously smashed Absalom into a solid stone wall due to his perverted actions towards Nami (and also for stealing his dream of invisibility). When his despicable older brother Niji threw a plate at Cosette's face, Sanji caught it inches from her face and was furious. He later became outraged when Niji brutally beat up Cosette and upon seeing Niji again, he kicked his brother's face in, forcing Niji to fix his jaw with his hands. When he learned that Orochi fed his impoverished citizens faulty SMILE fruits to rob them of their ability to feel sadness and anger, Sanji was silently enraged and alongside Zoro stood up against Orochi by defending Toko. Because of his own brutal childhood, Sanji sympathizes with anyone who keeps their past hidden. This can be seen with Nami, Robin, Chopper, Luffy, Viola, and even Kin'emon. When Sanji's own past is brought up by his friends, he has a tendency to try and shrug it off. However, when Bege finally revealed his infamous heritage, he said he never intended to keep his past hidden from his crew, and that he must deal with his problems alone. Due to being locked up and punished by his own father, Sanji has a morbid attitude towards anyone whose been enslaved or locked up. When the crew witnessed a slave bite his own tongue off at the Human Auction House, Nami wondered what just happened and Sanji stated that compared to living life as wretched "property" of another person, dying might have been the right choice. This belief also led Sanji to call in the Flying Fish Riders after Camie was kidnapped, as he knew their previous experience with the Human Auctioning business was necessary to locate Camie in time before she could become a slave herself. He offered to help the Mink Tribe after a horrified glimpse of the dukes of said tribe Inuarashi and Nekomamushi mutilated after the invasion of Jack ordering Caesar Clown get rid of the gas he had invented, he was happy to see them recovered. After his Genetic Modifications were awakened, Sanji started to fear that his compassion and sympathy may have been affected, as it looked like he had seemingly attacked a woman without hesitation, similar to how his brothers attacked Cosette. During these moments of his alleged lost humanity, his memory of his actions became vague, and upon regaining his clarity, he was ridden with guilt and horror, to the point of destroying his Raid Suit and requesting Zoro to kill him should he ever lose himself again. He later realizes that it was Queen who attacked her while he was invisible to get back at her for blowing him off many times, filling Sanji with rage for making him doubt his own integrity.

Respect For Food

One of Sanji's most prominent characteristics is his strong respect toward food and the preparation of food in the kitchen. Since food and sustenance play a crucial role in maintaining life, he strongly believes that a chef's work must be treated as though it were sacred. This respect stems from Sanji taking after his mother and practicing his cooking (but for rats), causing outrage from Judge who would throw away the food Sanji made, causing Sanji to cry. Prior to being stranded on the rock with Zeff nine years before his introduction, Sanji thought food was dispensable and would toss out any that had gone bad. In fact, he was disgusted by how his fellow chefs would eat leftovers from customers, disregarding their lecture on the importance of conserving food on sea-based voyages. However, after nearly starving to death on the rock, he came to regret his maltreatment to food, especially after finding out that Zeff has sacrificed his own leg as emergency rations in order to give Sanji all the remaining food. As a result, he has a strong tendency to become hostile towards those who waste food or regard it in any way that is less than his respect for it. Thus, he has a habit of beating up anyone who steals food from the fridge (mainly Luffy). When Niji wasted his food by trying to throw it at Cosette, Sanji unhesitatingly ate it off the floor claiming it was delicious, causing the female cook to cry in happiness and Niji to become disgusted. When a thug kicked his soba pot while threatening him at Wano Country, Sanji forced the wasted soba noodles into the thug's mouth after knocking him out. It has been dictated on many occasions that Sanji puts the quality of food before everything that is not vital, even his instant infatuation with any woman he sees. A strong example of this was shown in the anime-only G-8 Arc, where he snapped out of an infatuation with Jessica after she questioned his culinary skills and demonstrated his superiority (but when she recognized his skills and told him he was welcome in the kitchen, his infatuation returned). This is precisely why Sanji, in his first appearance, proceeded to beat Fullbody. He is also shown to fully believe that anyone who wishes for food should be given food, be it a customer or a criminal, with an example being his giving the starving Gin food in spite of the other chefs refusing to serve him. When he learned from Shinobu that Orochi fed his hungry citizens with faulty SMILE fruits just to prevent them from expressing sadness, Sanji was greatly enraged by this atrocity. The greatest example of his adherence to his belief is that Sanji strongly opposed to Bege's intention to sabotage Big Mom's substitute wedding cake with poison or explosives despite the fact that the Emperor had held Zeff hostage and tried to massacre him and his family for her own selfish ambitions. The very first meal he cooked on the Going Merry was a very simple fare on request. Though Sanji expressed some disappointment that it provided no challenge, the Straw Hats' enthusiastic appreciation of his food greatly pleased him. Sanji tends to get distracted about the thought of preparing a dish in the middle of strange or dangerous circumstances. When he and Luffy first met Chopper, Sanji discussed how the meat needs to be tenderized. When Luffy was trying to eat him, Sanji told him he has to cook him first before realizing the reindeer could talk and walk like a human. This happened again when the crew spotted Yokozuna, and Sanji thought about cooking him. When fish were being boiled due to Oven's powers, Sanji discussed how fish is properly prepared by adding the right amount of salt. According to Tony Tony Chopper, Sanji hates foods made by artificial means since it does not have the love and dedication of a cook in it. Therefore, he absolutely despises any machines that make food like the Food Machine on Egghead Island.

Bravery

Being one of the strongest members of the crew and part of the "Monster Trio", Sanji is naturally fearless and often fights armies and powerful opponents with barely a concerned look, including those that are many times his size such as the Bananawani, Oars, Wadatsumi, and Queen. Sanji was unfazed by the undead denizens of Thriller Bark and did not hesitate to fight a Warlord in midair when his crew was threatened and even fired at an Emperor's ship despite all the risks involved. Sanji, while very brave, is not completely without fear. Both him and Luffy ran away in terror when Kureha threw a plethora of sharp weapons at them while chasing them. In the Jaya Arc, he was terrified alongside Nami at the spiders and huge insects, showing he may have arachnophobia and entomophobia. Sanji was also terrified of the Okama that fought and chased him for two years. Sanji also becomes nervous whenever Nami is absent and fears for her safety (the same goes for Robin) and Sanji will be fearful when other crewmates are in direct danger of losing their lives as seen with Kuma. Sanji has also displayed fear while in the presence of Big Mom. He also suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from his childhood abuse at the hands of his brothers as was shown that in spite of having become immensely stronger both physically and mentally, he still trembled when Ichiji and Niji arrived in the Germa Kingdom. He also became terrified for Zeff's safety when Judge blackmailed Sanji by threatening Zeff's life and thus allowed Niji to strike him down when his older brother threatened the old cook.

Loyalty

Sanji's loyalty to those dear to him has their priorities, and he is willing to turn cold towards comrades for the sake of those who are in more danger. An example of this is when he knew that his father figure, Zeff, is being threatened with death if he is disobedient, Sanji would put up an act of bigoted cruelty towards the Straw Hat Pirates to sever ties with them, in order to protect Zeff, and hoping to chase away the crew from hopelessly chasing after him any further. This ploy was tragically successful as Nami was heartbroken and angry at his supposed change and slapped him for his words. However, Luffy refused to believe Sanji of all people would abandon their crew after all their adventures and proclaimed he will not leave until Sanji returns, as Luffy could tell Sanji's words were forced and fake, and that he felt pain himself for kicking Luffy. In response, Sanji broke down in tears as he recalled his time with the crew. Later, he bargained with Big Mom to spare the Straw Hats' lives in exchange for his cooperation in the political wedding, showing he is fully willing to commit in giving up his freedom with his friends in exchange for their safety. Like Zoro, Sanji strongly believes in loyalty, as he sided with him about Usopp rejoining the crew when the latter stepped on Luffy's pride. This is shown again at Punk Hazard during his fight with Vergo. After saving Tashigi and the G-5 from his slaughter, Sanji commented that Vergo would be someone that his captain would hate the most. After being forced to fight his captain at Whole Cake Island, he claimed that he had lost the right to return to the crew, until Luffy convinced him to return by saying he would help Sanji save his family from Big Mom.

Pride

Sanji can be rather prideful and stubborn at times, as he originally considered the Raid Suit given to him by his family as an insult and refused to use it at first due to his hatred of his family's cruel usage of their technology. However, when confronting Page One, Sanji acknowledged the fact that he and his crew were up against an Emperor. Thus, he willingly put aside his pride for the sake of his friends. Sanji is usually modest about his culinary skills, though he strongly dislikes his meals being criticized (especially by Zeff) and he tends to refer himself as a first-class chef. Sanji even claimed to Tamago that the other Straw Hats were likely suffering without his meals, causing Tamago to scoff at his arrogance though Sanji was right about the crew. Like Zoro, Sanji takes pride in his bounty. Prior to the timeskip, he was angry over how he was the only member to have been given a poorly drawn image of himself unlike the other members. He also hated how his bounty was changed to "Only Alive" due to his father's demand to capture him. Upon finally given a bounty increase that surpasses Zoro's, Sanji was overjoyed to have been given a bounty higher than Zoro's and more so after seeing it was changed back to "Dead or Alive". However, he was dismayed to see that his family name is included on the bounty poster. Sanji also believes that having a higher bounty would attract women to him more as he was deeply shocked to see Zoro and Hiyori interacting with each other so closely despite Zoro's bounty being lower than his.

Wanted Poster Issues

Ever since Luffy got his first bounty, Sanji was envious because he wanted a bounty too. This only escalated when Zoro got a bounty as well, who did not hesitate in flaunting it in front of Sanji by calling him "Pirate A" and "Pirate B". Upon finally receiving a bounty poster, Sanji was utterly dismayed to see it was a crude drawing due to Attach's failure to get a proper photograph. Coupled with its value still below Zoro's, Sanji could not take pride in the bounty he desired so much and was the only member not to post his poster in the men's quarters on board of the Thousand Sunny. He became even more furious when he learned the drawing greatly resembles Duval, who became mistaken by many as Sanji. Receiving his second poster became somewhat an intrigue for Sanji, as his portrait is updated to include his true photo, but the capture condition has been altered to be "Only Alive". He deduced that his family had a hand in this, as they required him alive for their political purposes. Once his poster has been updated after escaping Big Mom, Sanji finally took great pride in the fully updated portrait and the value exceeding Zoro's, to which he expressed aloud with joy. However, this was instantly shot down when he saw the name was also updated to "Vinsmoke Sanji", and he became depressed again as he despises the name "Vinsmoke". Nevertheless, he did not hesitate to flaunt his bounty's higher value in front of Zoro. Upon his fourth bounty coming out, he was infuriated that not only was his amount below that of Zoro's again, but also Jinbe's as well, and started to bicker with Zoro for referring him as "Number 4".

Desire For Invisibility

One of Sanji's greater desires was to gain the power of invisibility. By his claim, he desired the power to be a superhero, though it was constantly punctured by his true desire to peep at women bathing. For this reason, he desired the Suke Suke no Mi, the only Devil Fruit he was willing to consume and lose his ability to swim. For this reason, he hated Absalom for eating the fruit, for it meant Sanji's dream of gaining invisibility to be over. At that point, he claims to have lost interest in the fruit, and would just peep at women bathing in another way. Non-canonically, when Sanji saw the Iro Iro no Mi's camouflage abilities being so similar to the Suke Suke no Mi, he became angry at Psycho P for the same reason at Absalom, though it also revitalized his dream slightly at the possibility of other Devil Fruits granting such powers. Upon gaining his own Raid Suit, which grants him the power of invisibility, Sanji was conflicted, as he finally gained the power he desired so much, though at the irony of under the Germa science he detested so much. Nevertheless, he was overjoyed at the thought of finally being able to peep at women's bath (or, as he swiftly corrected himself, to protect his friends). However, during the raid on Onigashima, when Sanji started to fear he was becoming heartless like his brothers by wearing the Raid Suit many times, he willingly destroyed it and sacrificed his invisibility powers to protect his crew and his humanity.

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Sanji first met the crew after Luffy accidentally attacked the Baratie. His first impression was that they were a "noisy bunch" but catching a glimpse of Nami caused Sanji to swoop over. It took a while for Sanji to fully understand and like the crew, since he thought Luffy and Zoro were crazy for risking their lives for their dreams, when they respectively fought Krieg and Mihawk; however, seeing their determination and recalling his own crazy dream of finding the fabled All Blue, Sanji is inspired to pursue his own dream. After joining the crew, Sanji would often butt heads with Zoro and argue with Usopp, as well as seeking out Nami's company, but after fighting together at Arlong Park, he warms up to the whole crew (including Zoro, to an extent), making huge feasts for them and taking pleasure at their happiness. Just before the entered the Grand Line, it was Sanji who proposed a launching party, during which all of the members who joined in East Blue declared their commitment to achieve their dreams. Sanji often states that he only cares about the women of the crew, but this is far from true; Sanji cares for all his friends, and between his heroic rescue at Rain Dinners and by closing the Gates of Justice at Enies Lobby, it can be said Sanji has saved the entire crew on numerous occasions. When Sanji was unable to protect his crew from Kuma, Sanji became distraught and charged at the Warlord, despite Usopp trying to hold him back. When given a difficult challenge by Ivankov, Sanji said he would go through (his idea of) "hell" for his crew and accepted the challenge. He has also risked his life for the crew on multiple occasions, whether it be by taking lightning blasts from Enel, or stopping Doflamingo from reaching the crew. Even after meeting his beautiful, arranged fiancée, Charlotte Pudding, he turns her down and chooses to return to his friends. After Pudding tells the crew that Sanji turned her down for them, they are shocked to the core that Sanji would turn down a woman, let alone such a beautiful and (seemingly) kindhearted one; Luffy is so moved by Sanji's loyalty that he even cries. While fighting his father, the latter questioned if Sanji would really sacrifice his own family to which Sanji stated he did not care what harm came upon them as he only came to protect his crew. It can be said that Sanji sees his crew as the real family he never had growing up. Sanji's care for his crew even enters his subconscious thought, as when he was preparing a bento box for Pudding, he realized he put all their favorite foods in the meal. However, with explosive shackles placed on his hands, Zeff's life being held hostage by the Germa Kingdom, and his crewmates threatened by the Big Mom Pirates. Sanji reluctantly decided to sever his ties with the Straw Hat Pirates, speaking cruelly and insultingly to Luffy and Nami in the hopes to chase them away, to the point of pretending he arrogantly forgot Luffy's name. To further his goal of stopping the crew from pursuing him, Sanji continued on with his words and violently attacked Luffy but was driven to tears afterwards. Sanji also made sure the crew would survive Whole Cake Island agreeing to Big Mom to marry Pudding so long as the crew were safe, until he realized the entire marriage is a sham to kill him and his family, and that Big Mom never intended to spare the Straw Hats. After Sanji realized his misgivings, he rushed off with the bento box to find his captain. After arguing with Luffy, Sanji finally wept and admitted that he wanted to return to the Thousand Sunny. He also said to Luffy that he could not abandon his family, so Luffy told Sanji that they would destroy the wedding together. Sanji was very reluctant to face the crew again but were overjoyed to hear them through Brûlée's mirror shard. His crewmates, particularly Brook, Luffy, and Chopper, dearly enjoy his delicious cooking, and began to better appreciate him after Luffy's disastrous wastage of their food supply by cooking the disgusting Random Curry. They were extremely overjoyed at being able to taste his cooking again to the point they joyfully hugged Sanji. After safely reuniting with the crew, Sanji has shown to be more caring and protective towards the male members of the crew as he angrily swore to go all out to protect Usopp if he were to be captured by the Beasts Pirates.

Monkey D Luffy

The two first met when Luffy was forced to work as a choreboy in Baratie to pay for the damages he caused. Luffy thought highly of Sanji not only for his skills as a master chef but also for his kindness by generously feeding a starving Gin, which made Luffy determined to recruit Sanji into his crew as their chef. Sanji developed an initial bond with Luffy in that they both had dreams that were deemed foolish: Luffy was often not taken seriously for wanting to be the Pirate King, and Sanji was often told that All Blue did not exist. However, they both had mentors who made great sacrifices for them (Shanks gave up his left arm to save Luffy, and Zeff gave up his right leg for Sanji), and ultimately gave them the motivation to believe that they could achieve their dream. Sanji respects Luffy as a captain, but often gets angry at him for eating too much, showing disrespect for the aesthetics of cooking, or stealing food rations in which he often put a giant mouse trap near the refrigerator or locks it. Along with Nami, Sanji is the crew member who beats up Luffy the most often. He also dislikes Luffy's imitations of him, although this may also be because of their inappropriate timing, rather than the imitations themselves. Sanji often says he chose an "idiot" for a captain, but conversely states that Luffy is far better than most pirates. Luffy quite often asks him to cook an animal that he's defeated, and Sanji rarely objects. In spite of Luffy's gluttony, he does care for Luffy, and, as the best swimmer on the crew, he is shown dragging his captain out of the water more often than any of the other crew members. When the crew met Luffy's grandfather Monkey D. Garp, Sanji was surprised by Luffy's connection to a legendary marine but stated he understood Luffy's personality and strength after hearing about his training. However, he was stunned to hear Luffy was the son of the world's most dangerous criminal and that Luffy never heard of him. Sanji rarely shows shock or surprise at some of Luffy's outrageous actions and decisions. In fact, he is often one of the people to assure the rest of the crew or other people that Luffy knows what he is doing. In Thriller Bark, Sanji volunteered to give his life in exchange for Luffy's but was stopped by Zoro. After the timeskip, Sanji and Luffy still got along. However, Sanji becomes envious of Luffy after finding out that Luffy landed on Amazon Lily and befriended Boa Hancock while he was in 'hell'. Despite that, he was in awe at Luffy using Supreme King Haki and impressed that his captain was capable of such a feat. When Bege stated that the crew would fall under Big Mom's wing via Sanji's marriage to Pudding, Sanji ferociously rejected the idea, saying that Luffy would never bow to anyone else and even boldly stating that Luffy will become the Pirate King. Sanji and Luffy have a great trust in each other as seen most recently when Luffy trusted Sanji to fight off Big Mom's crew near Dressrosa and travel all the way to Zou while protecting Caesar, Momonosuke, and the rest of the crew from danger. Sanji succeeded and Luffy was confident that Sanji could look after himself even when the cook was missing from Zou, but Luffy became concerned when he learned that Sanji had gotten entangled in Big Mom's political plans and decided to go retrieve him from his "wedding" to Pudding. When Luffy heard from Pudding that Sanji had turned her down so he could return to his crew, Luffy was so grateful that he cried and became more determined to save him. When Charlotte Cracker told Luffy that Sanji would most likely be happy with the Charlotte Family and turn away from the Straw Hats, Luffy angrily attacked him, telling him not to put words in Sanji's mouth. When Sanji actually said what Cracker said to Luffy directly after violently kicking Luffy off the Cat Carriage, and then telling him to be gone, Luffy immediately expressed his doubt over Sanji's words as being sincere. Luffy then opted to not defend himself or run away when Sanji proceeded to beat him without mercy, and after being defeated, Luffy brings Sanji to tears when he expresses that he will still not turn his back on him. Furthermore, Luffy feels strongly enough about Sanji's defection that he refuses to move or eat until Sanji returns and cooks for him, preferring to die rather than continue without him. Luffy refused to leave his waiting spot and true to his own words refused to eat or drink, contrary to his extremely gluttonous nature and fought a majority of Big Mom's crew in a hungry and exhausted state as he waited for Sanji. Even while seriously wounded, Luffy stubbornly refused to move and had to be knocked out and taken captive. Sanji later requested that Big Mom spare Luffy's life by agreeing to marry Pudding, and he was relieved when Big Mom said she agreed to Sanji's terms until he learned of Pudding and Linlin's true intentions. Sanji could not forget his care for his captain, as when Bobbin tried to eat the meat (meant for Luffy) from Sanji's bento box, Sanji became enraged and kicked down the pirate, inadvertently risking Zeff's life in process. This is worth noting as Sanji almost never denies anybody food, but he obviously cared more for his starving captain than about keeping his deal with the Big Mom Pirates. Sanji traveled through Sweet City and soon found his captain at the spot that he promised to meet with him, which brought a smile to his face. Sanji then gave Luffy the bento box he made (despite it being ruined in his journey), thus relieving Luffy of his hunger. Afterwards, Sanji gave his reasons as to why he could not return to the crew and was punched in the face by Luffy, who told him to admit the truth and Sanji told him that while he is conflicted over wanting to save his family despite their cruel treatment, he nonetheless wanted to return to the crew and Luffy complimented that Sanji is truly kindhearted and he will help him ruin the wedding ceremony. Sanji's belief in Luffy was really shown as when Pudding informed him of Luffy's battle with Charlotte Katakuri, Sanji expressed his confidence that Luffy would somehow prevail, and that Katakuri's then-untouched victory record would be broken. When Luffy emerged from the Mirro World, Sanji fought through an army of the Big Mom Pirates and carried his captain away. Sanji even suffered injuries to his own person but refused to let the vengeful enemy crew touch his captain. When Judge badmouthed Sanji about the things he despises about Sanji, Luffy considered all of the traits to be virtues. After Sanji returned to the Straw Hats and they escaped Totto Land, Luffy was very happy to have him back and was gluttonously elated to hear him say he was going to cook. He even begged Sanji to keep the Raid Suit he received from Niji even though Sanji made it clear he wanted nothing from his family. When he learned of his captain's ultimate goal after becoming Pirate King Sanji simply laughed and joked about how Luffy needed to get his head examined but continued to support Luffy in his endeavor.

Roronoa Zoro

Though they can behave casually and calmly towards each other, Sanji very frequently gets into physical and verbal fights with Zoro (who he refers to as "marimo" or "mosshead" because of his green hair); in turn, he is nicknamed "shitty cook", "ero-cook", "Mr. Nosebleed" and "Prince of Dumbass Kingdom" (among other things) by Zoro. During the Little Garden Arc, Sanji and Zoro unknowingly took on the same challenge of dinosaur meat hunting that the two legendary giants, Dorry and Brogy, started 100 years ago. Despite their rivalry, however, the two respect each other's abilities; after Wanda accidentally implied that the minks had killed the Curly Hat Pirates, it is Zoro who calms the others down by reminding them that Sanji was with them, and that he would not have let half of the crew get killed. Although he spends a lot of time arguing or competing with Zoro, Sanji is not beneath siding with Zoro on those rare occasions where Zoro has seen the bigger picture more than everyone else (e.g., on their preference for death rather than dishonor during the Davy Back Fight, and on Usopp rejoining the crew). He also tried to stop Zoro from sacrificing himself to Kuma to save everyone else by offering his life instead, although the swordsman knocked him out first before he could do so. After waking up to find Zoro missing, he showed great concern at what may have happened to him and was the first to find Zoro in the aftermath of Kuma's attack. Furthermore, although their rivalry sometimes impedes their effectiveness during battle, once the two agree to work together, they become a near-unstoppable force. Sanji seems to understand Zoro on a personal level as well, even before he joined the crew. When he witnessed Zoro's defeat against Dracule Mihawk, he recalled Zoro telling him earlier that day that his ambition to be the greatest swordsman meant that he threw away all attachment to his own life, and he was perplexed that Zoro would not abandon his ambition in the face of almost certain death. When the Risky Brothers were going to tell the crew of Zoro's sacrifice, he told them not to do so on the basis that he knew Zoro would not sell his life for gratitude. Sanji also demonstrated this to the G-5 Marines on Punk Hazard, as they seemed to be under the impression that Zoro is ruthless and would cut down anything. He assured them that Zoro does indeed have a soft side, and that Tashigi should be just fine with him there, stating that he is the kind of person who gets the job done. When Sanji was allegedly losing his human compassion due to his genetic modifications awakening, he entrusted Zoro to be the one to kill him if he (Sanji) ever goes astray, something Zoro agreed to without questioning in details. Sanji has consistently been frustrated at his bounty in comparison to Zoro's. After the Arabasta Arc, he was annoyed that Zoro received a bounty while he did not. After their battle at Enies Lobby, although he finally received a bounty, Zoro's increased enough that it remained higher than his. Although he was not there to express his annoyance, Zoro's bounty remained higher after the battle at Dressrosa. It was not until escaping Whole Cake Island that Sanji's bounty became greater than Zoro's, which made him wildly shout in joy. Sanji holds a jealousy towards Zoro for saving Kouzuki Hiyori. After Kaidou's defeat, Sanji showed further jealousy towards Zoro when he found out that Hiyori had cleaned his body while he was unconscious. He was also dismayed that Zoro's bounty was once again higher than his after they left Wano. Zoro insulting Sanji by referring him as "number 4" and himself as "Crew's 2nd" causing yet another fight between Sanji and Zoro.

Nami

The moment Sanji saw Nami in the Baratie, he was enamored with her and tried to flirt with her as he does with the other women he encounters. Nami, on her part, was pleased she was getting special attention, leading her to manipulate the cook numerous times. Sanji appears to be well aware of this manipulation but is happy to continue being constantly subservient; in fact, Sanji has claimed that 98.72 percent of the reason he was joining the crew was because of Nami, despite not actually being true. He is kind to her, as he is to all women he comes into contact with. Sanji does occasionally get on Nami's nerves, such as when he makes a declaration of love during serious moments. Sanji will sometimes anger Nami, and she does not hesitate to beat him up (though he does not seem to mind). This was most notably shown when Trafalgar Law used his Devil Fruit powers to switch Sanji into Nami's body; Sanji's perverted delight at being in her body caused Nami to freak out and become furious with him. When they switched back, she punched Sanji for changing her coat (a misunderstanding caused by her assuming that he had stripped to see her body), despite him taking great care of her body while she let his get damaged. Sanji hates treating Nami roughly in any manner and is always gentle with her; this is another reason why Sanji fights with Zoro as the swordsman is prone to shoving Nami roughly out of peril. However, if she is immediate danger, Sanji will throw Nami out of harm's way as well, as was seen when she and the others were trapped inside Capone Bege. When Zeus joins Nami as her newest servant, Sanji stakes his claim of being her servant first and foremost. Sanji will not tolerate Nami being insulted or harmed in any way, like when Kuroobi bad-mouthed her causing Sanji to send the fish-man flying. Her safety is a frequent cause of his own injuries, such as on Drum Island when Nami was gravely ill, and Sanji joined Luffy in taking her to the doctor's and got his spine cracked as a result of the avalanche caused by the Lapahns, in Skypiea when Sanji went aboard the Ark Maxim with Usopp to save her from Enel only to be blasted by the God for his heroics, and on Thiller Bark when Nami was kidnapped by Absalom to become his bride, Sanji (furious at the prospect of Nami marrying another man) went alone to rescue her and got knifed in the shoulder while protecting her. Sanji was also angry at Jinbe when he admitted he was the one who let Arlong loose on East Blue, which resulted in Nami's experiences under Arlong's reign, and it was only due to Jinbe's friendship with Luffy that he gave Jinbe a chance to explain himself; however, even after listening to Jinbe's story, he still could not forgive him for what Nami went through he suggested that if Jinbe wished to atone, he should cut open his own belly (he only relented after Nami defended Jinbe). Sanji trusts Nami very much and not just by her navigator skills; Nami was the one who Sanji entrusted the letter to Luffy to and directly apologized for keeping secrets from her and the crew. Despite her occasional annoyance at his antics, Nami does care for and respect Sanji. She considers him very dependable and will often hide behind him when there are enemies nearby. When she heard that he was going up against CP9 on the sea train, she expressed concern for his safety, and even fought Kalifa for him when he refused to fight the assassin. On Zou, Nami was distraught after Sanji was taken by the Big Mom Pirates, and she accompanied Luffy to see Pekoms so she could learn as much as possible about Sanji's family (which led her to discover, much to her disbelief, that Sanji was closely connected with Germa 66). She also demanded that Luffy allow her to accompany him to retrieve Sanji, saying that she felt partially responsible for what had happened to him. While facing problems in the Seducing Woods, when it appeared they had found Sanji who was running away from them, Nami stated it could not be him as he would never put his friends be in danger. Nami is one of the four Straw Hats (along with Luffy, Chopper and Brook) to have met members of Sanji's family. She was very surprised to learn that Sanji had a younger brother but stated that, save for his attraction to her, the latter had nothing in common with Sanji due to his selfish nature. Nami was even more surprised to meet Sanji's elder sister and learn the history of his family. When meeting Sanji's arranged fiancé, they were all shocked that Sanji turned down the kind and attractive woman to return to the crew. When Nami saw Sanji again, she was happy to see him again, but their excitement was short-lived as Sanji (reluctantly) tried to get them to leave Whole Cake Island by kicking Luffy away and acted as if he embraced his royal heritage. Nami was speechless and heartbroken at Sanji's supposed change in personality as he went on to insult them because of their peasant status. Nami was shocked to see Sanji attack a non-retaliating Luffy while insulting the crew and their dreams and was even scared when he gave her a vicious glare to silence her (something he never did before). After the confrontation, a tearful Nami approached Sanji and slapped him across the face while not using her usual "-kun" honorific for him, signifying a loss of respect. She angrily and sarcastically bid him farewell on his journey while Sanji is unable to look her in the eye and instead simply walks away after the strike to his cheek. As Sanji rode away in the carriage, Nami cried in earnest and even attempted to get Luffy to abandon trying to rescue Sanji. When his crewmates were captured by Big Mom's forces, Sanji believed he saved their life by agreeing to marry Pudding. After coming to understand the situation, Nami was deeply saddened by Sanji's troubles and once again becomes determined to rescue him and bring him back to the crew at all costs. While she does tell him that she'll never forgive him for the despair he put her through, she's willing to put that aside for the sake of rescuing him. While taking the never forgiving part as a pierce to the heart, Sanji then mistook her claim of putting it aside as a marriage proposal and returned to his love-struck personality with her. Despite her promise of never forgiving him, she was happy when he saved her from hitting the ground after his sister freed her from Smoothie's grasp and referred to him as “Sanji-Kun” again. When he returned to the crew officially, Nami (along with Brook and Chopper) gave Sanji a tight hug with tears in her eyes, causing Sanji to get overexcited and flip out, which caused Nami to evade him when he tried to hug her back several times. When Nami revealed she had Zeus serving her, Sanji angrily told the homie that he was Nami’s servant long before it showed up. When Nami caught Sanji using his new Raid Suit's invisibility power to peep at women (herself included) in a public bathhouse, she brutally beat him up and considered him to be the most untrustworthy person for seeing her while she is naked even though he saved her, Robin, and Shinobu from X Drake and Basil Hawkins.

Usopp

While he argued with Usopp on their first meeting, Sanji soon became good friends with Usopp and is often seen hanging out and/or partying with him. Despite this, he occasionally beats him and Luffy up when they do something immature, like eat too much food or goof off in serious situations. Usopp also declares that Sanji is his "bodyguard" and clings onto the cook in dangerous situations Sanji always shrugs him off, saying he is only Nami's bodyguard. Though he acts like he does not care about Usopp, Sanji tried desperately to stop Usopp from leaving the crew and did not hesitate to attack Luffy to prevent him from telling Usopp to leave the crew, proving his commitment to his friends and the crew. Usopp finds Sanji's girl crazy attitude annoying at times especially when they are in direct danger, berating Sanji on his "one track mind". During the Skypiea Arc, he does not hesitate to tell Usopp that he's OK with him dying if it meant that they could save Nami; however, just as Usopp was about to take a potentially fatal attack from Enel, Sanji kicks him out the way so that he can escape with Nami and takes the attack himself. Furthermore, during the Enies Lobby Arc, it is Sanji's advice that helps Usopp realize his value to the crew, after Usopp had left the crew under the false belief that he was weaker and more useless compared to everyone else on the crew. Sanji also understood Usopp's frustration wanting to help Robin but not able to face the crew and accepted the crazy "Sogeking" disguise despite Franky being confused. When Sanji cried in happiness at Mermaid Cove, Usopp was shocked and asked Sanji what happened to him over the past two years. After Sanji left the crew in the Zou Arc, Usopp was worried Sanji would go "lovey dovey" and agree to marry Pudding. Usopp was deeply relieved when Sanji was rescued from Big Mom's clutches and was happy to be able to taste his cooking again. Contrary to his previous harsh attitude, Sanji is notably more caring and protective of Usopp since they reunited as he swore to protect Usopp at all costs from being captured by the Beasts Pirates. During the raid on Onigashima, Sanji became jealous of Usopp riding inside the Brachio Tank V with Nami and Carrot and implored Usopp to let him in. In response, Usopp said the cook was “unfit” to drive such a vehicle. One of the biggest examples of Sanji's respect for Usopp is when Sanji easily entrusted the sniper to look after Nami when they were being pursued by Page One and Ulti, despite the previous times where Sanji got furious at Usopp for failing to prevent Nami from getting hurt or captured like at Thriller Bark.

Tony Tony Chopper

Sanji originally wanted to cook Chopper and continues to refer to him as their "emergency food supply" to tease him. However, he does consider Chopper a good friend, and will give him or Usopp advice when they need it. Sanji, along with Luffy and Nami, was the first in the crew to treat Chopper with any kindness, like when he heard about Chopper's past being rejected as monster. When the reindeer asked him what Luffy was, Sanji replied that he was a "Monster" smiling. An ongoing theme of Chopper's personality has been that his age and sometimes childish nature allow for him to be more susceptible to advice from the crew. A lot of this advice has come in the form of what it takes to be a real man, and to this end, Sanji has taught Chopper quite a few lessons. Before the real reason as to Robin's betrayal is revealed, he tells Chopper that when a woman lies, a real man forgives her. Upon Usopp's defeat in his fight with Luffy, he taught Chopper not to stomp on a man's pride and resolution by showing him pity in the face of defeat. At the same time however, Sanji is very understanding of Chopper's childish nature and will appease it when he feels necessary. For example, he agreed to help him warn Usopp about Aqua Laguna despite Usopp leaving the crew, as he saw how much Chopper was worried about Usopp. Furthermore, he played along with Usopp's Sogeking persona, knowing that Chopper fully believed in Sogeking, whereas he had worry greatly about Usopp. Chopper also finds Sanji's strength and fighting power "awesome", especially Sanji's burning rage aura (which Chopper beheld in awe) and Chopper was even happy to be in Sanji's body in Punk Hazard. Sanji treats Chopper the best out of all the males of the crew, rarely hurting him in any way and even shows concern whenever Chopper hurts himself while being clumsy. Chopper is the same towards the cook, hiding behind Sanji's leg when he was scared of Nami’s anger at Skypiea, causing Sanji to reach down and pet Chopper’s head in a comforting manner. Sanji (much like Zoro and Franky) will even give Chopper shoulder rides. During the Zou Arc, Chopper (along with Nami and Brook) was absolutely distraught over Sanji's departure with the Big Mom Pirates, and so decided to accompany Luffy in retrieving Sanji from Whole Cake Island. Chopper was so hopeful about seeing Sanji again that he initially mistook Sanji's malicious younger brother for him. Chopper was also the Straw Hat most amazed at noticing that Sanji's curly eyebrows were common amongst all the Vinsmoke children. Along with the others, Chopper was very surprised that Sanji turned down Pudding to stay with the crew. During Big Mom's Tea Party, Chopper assisted Sanji in rescuing his family from Big Mom's clutches. Chopper dearly adored Sanji's cooking and happily cheered and hugged the latter when he was going to cook a meal for them again.

Nico Robin

Sanji's first meeting with Robin was surprisingly hostile, as he pointed a gun at her head (due to Robin being a threat to the crew at the time), but when he got a better look at her Sanji became love struck. Sanji was one of two people, the other being Luffy, who welcomed Robin into the crew. Sanji treats Robin in much the same way he treats Nami, though while Nami treats his advances with anger and manipulation, Robin is polite and calm towards the cook. Sanji knows that Robin can actually take care of herself and as such does not worry as much about her safety while fighting foes as he does with Nami. His subservience for her extends to begging to lay his head on her bosom after the battle against the New Fish-man Pirates. Sanji also will ask Robin for her advice and wisdom when dealing with a problem, Sanji even called Robin his "friend" to Wanze contrary to further claims that he was "born into this world to love women not be friends with them" to Ivankov. Sanji will also not stand Robin being insulted, brutally defeating Wanze and Jabra when they did so. During the battle against Oars in the anime, while the crew attempted the "docking" technique where they all combine, similar to a "Mecha Robot", Sanji realized if Robin performed the "docking", he could possibly see up her skirt. While thinking this, Robin shot him a sharp deadly look. Sanji (like he does with Nami) gets blinded by his affection for Robin as such forgets the dangers around him like when he spotted Robin on Fish-Man Island and jump towards her only to be accidentally punched by both Luffy and Jinbe. When Sanji heard about Robin's past and how CP9 "used" her, Sanji called them "sick" and Sanji's advice to Usopp motivated him to save her from entering the Gates of Justice by using his sniper skills, thus ultimately saving Robin. Robin has also heard of the Vinsmokes but never thought Sanji would be connected to them. Sanji is also confident in Robin's abilities, telling Black Maria not to underestimate her

Franky

When they first met on the Sea Train bound for Enies Lobby, Sanji kicked Franky in the face for what he did to Usopp, before learning how much the situation had changed since then. After Franky joins the crew, Sanji shows respect to Franky for his shipwright and engineering skills as Franky made him a great kitchen and dining room, though he gets irritated by Franky's habit of crying excessively after hearing sad stories. Sanji was actually quite hypocritical towards Franky calling him pervert for not wearing pants, but Franky took it as a compliment. Like Zoro, Franky will call Sanji "curly brow cook" but he is saying it as a nickname rather than as an insult. Franky acknowledges that Sanji's strength is greater than his own, claiming that Sanji was one of the strongest fighters on the crew. Franky has shown some dislike towards Sanji's womanizing behavior, namely at Thriller Bark when Sanji showed more concern for Nami's safety rather than Usopp and Chopper after the three initially disappeared and later at Wano Country because of Sanji preparing his soba noodles to attract women rather than gathering samurai as he was originally supposed to do.

Brook

Sanji was one of the first members of the crew to meet Brook. He was shocked to see a walking and talking skeleton, and questioned Brook on how he came to be. Sanji could not understand why Brook seemed so constantly upbeat, telling the skeleton that his life was depressing, but the skeleton laughed him off. After Sanji learns about Brook's connection with Laboon, Sanji joined the rest of the crew in supporting Luffy's decision to recruit him into the crew. Sanji still gets irritated at Brook's immature character traits, including his burping and farting during dinner, and by his lame 'skull jokes'. He also once threatened to attack Brook when the latter laughed at the resemblance between Duval and Sanji's first, hand-drawn wanted poster. However, Sanji has a lot of similarities to the un-dead musician. Both of them wear suits and act like gentlemen and fawn over Nami and Robin, making them the "pervert duo" of the Straw Hats. While they do fight over Nami and Robin's affection, the cook and the skeleton are good friends and were both (along with Kin'emon) very jealous of Momonosuke's "special attention" from the ladies. Brook looks up to Sanji and was in awe when the cook battled Doflamingo and was even prepared to aid him when Sanji was in trouble, but Sanji instead trusted Brook to look after Momonosuke, Nami, and Chopper. Brook was very depressed over the outcome of events in Zou and insisted on joining Luffy in the Sanji Retrieval Team as he felt responsible for Sanji's capture. Like Robin, Brook was aware of the Vinsmokes and never thought Sanji would be connected to such an infamous family. Along with the others, Brook showed great surprise that Sanji turned down Pudding. Sanji appears to have a lot of trust in Brook's strength as he once entrusted Nami's safety to the skeleton while he went on to explore Claw City. Brook was also the only crewmate Sanji asked to accompany him when he had to deal with Pekoms and Capone Bege. Brook on his part has both high respect and a deep understanding of Sanji as a person as is seen by his saying to Big Mom that Sanji would give up his happiness to make sure the crew would survive, and he would respect Sanji's choice while making sure that he would not feel guilty if Luffy failed to return the cook to the crew. Brook was incredibly happy to hear Sanji again through the mirror shard, but also yelled insults at him like Chopper and Carrot. Brook deeply appreciates Sanji's cooking and was ecstatic to finally taste it again. Both Sanji and Brook were jealous of Momonosuke and the antiunion Nami and Robin gave him and could tell the perverted child was aware of his actions. When Momonosuke was turned into an adult, both of them, laughed together as he could no longer get away with feeling up the girls. On a more humorous note, Brook was very jealous of Sanji after meeting Charlotte Pudding, Sanji's arranged bride and was smitten by Sanji's older sister.

Jinbe

While traveling to Arlong Park with Luffy and Yosaku in pursuit of Nami, Sanji was informed about Jinbe and the supposed agreement he made to obtain his position as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. The agreement stated that Jinbe had to let the Arlong Pirates rampage through the East Blue without opposing them. This apparently caused Sanji to develop a grudge against the fish-man captain due to the suffering and misery Jinbe's former crewmate Arlong caused to Nami and Cocoyasi Village. Sanji apparently had no reaction to Luffy's statement that Jinbe protected him during the Summit War of Marineford and its aftermath but later admitted that he believed that Jinbe was no different from Arlong. The information that Jinbe had protected and cooperated with Luffy surprised him, but he still insisted that Jinbe's explanation for allowing Arlong to go to the East Blue would determine if he should be forgiven or hated. Despite Jinbe's story, Sanji was still angry with him but relented when Nami stated she forgave Jinbe as her true hatred was towards Arlong, not the latter. When Jinbe informed the Straw Hat Pirates that they cannot battle against the New Fish-Man Pirates because it would worsen relations between the two races, Sanji refuted this by insisting they had to rescue their comrades and therefore it was a reason to fight. Jinbe and Sanji later cooperated to defeat Wadatsumi in Gyoncorde Plaza. Sanji was also fine with Jinbe joining the crew, but the latter turned it down for the time being. Jinbe later betrayed Big Mom to aid the crew and Sanji was surprised that Jinbe appeared to save Nami and Luffy. Jinbe later helped Sanji rescue his family from the Big Mom Pirates' assassination plot. Later on, Jinbe officially joined the crew but chose to stay behind to help his former crew. When Jinbe arrived at Wano to join the crew, Sanji was alongside them to celebrate his arrival. He was later upset at Jinbe, after the events of Wano, due to Jinbe receiving a higher bounty than him.

Friends

Zeff

Sanji initially despised Zeff for attacking the cruise ship that Sanji was working on as a child. Sanji swore he would not die because he had to find the All Blue; Zeff, overhearing this comment, was greatly impacted by it, and when Sanji was swept overboard, Zeff jumped in after him. Sanji and Zeff were subsequently marooned on a rock for over 80 days, during which time both of them nearly starved to death. Sanji initially complained about Zeff's bag being bigger than the one he received, and secretly planned to leave Zeff to die if he managed to get a ship's attention. After weeks of eating nothing, Sanji decided he would take Zeff's rations, even if that meant killing him; however, he ultimately discovered that Zeff's portion of rations was actually a bag of treasure, and that Zeff and had eaten his own leg in order for Sanji to have all of the food. Overwhelmed, Sanji demanded to know the reason for the pirate's kindness, and Zeff simply replied that it was because he and Sanji shared the same dream. Zeff then confided to Sanji his idea of building a sea-going restaurant, if he ever got rescued. Sanji promised he would help Zeff run it, to which Zeff said he was too weak, but Sanji replied, "Then I'll become strong". After their rescue, Zeff raised Sanji as his adopted son, teaching him about cooking as well as how to fight like a cook (meaning, without using his hands) and also the chivalry beliefs of never attacking a woman. Zeff admits to Sanji that he considers himself to be Sanji's parent and that it is his duty to make sure Sanji does not grow up to be a person he'll "come to despise", something that deeply moved Sanji. Sanji's sense of debt towards Zeff was Luffy's main obstacle in trying to recruit Sanji, and Zeff visibly had tears in his eyes when Sanji did finally leave the Baratie to join the Straw Hat Pirates. Despite their constant bickering and fighting and throwing insults while running the Baratie (with Sanji calling Zeff "shitty geezer" and Zeff calling Sanji "little eggplant"), Sanji has adopted a few of Zeff's personality traits notably the tendency to be hard on men that he knew and constantly insulting people. Sanji even considers Zeff as his true father, telling his biological father that "I have a father, but it is not you!" When Sanji remained defiant against his family, Judge decided to show Sanji a picture of Zeff, stating Germa 66 knows where he is and are prepared to have him killed should Sanji continue to go against their demands. The revelation of the man who raised him being in danger caused Sanji to react in great shock as he recalled his memories with Zeff. Sanji's undying loyalty to Zeff is such that he would even sever ties with the Straw Hat Pirates with cruel and insulting words and indirectly broke his chivalry code by emotionally hurting Nami in order to protect the head chef as well as brutalizing his captain and best friend, Luffy. Sanji's respect for Zeff is so great that he refused to allow his biological family to die at Big Mom's hands as he did not was to disappoint his "father". Sanji stated to his biological father who questioned his reason for saving them that he will not live a life where he is unable to look his "father" in the eye if he would stoop low enough to hold onto a petty grudge. Sanji verbally disowned Judge as his father and told him never to come near him or his crew as Judge solemnly promised to never interfere with Sanji's life or threaten the East Blue.

Baratie

Sanji had a habit of getting on everyone's nerves while at the Baratie. In particular, they resented the fact that he was the sous chef (and therefore their superior), despite being the youngest chef in the restaurant. They also found his habit of flirting with female customers annoying, while Patty, in particular, was disturbed by Sanji's frequent attacks against ungrateful customers. Despite this, Sanji's cooking was revered by all of the Baratie's cooks, and the entire cooking staff was upset by his departure. They have kept an eye on his progress through the Grand Line ever since and have used his former association with the Baratie to promote the restaurant every time his bounty is updated. The Vinsmokes also threatened the inhabitants of Baratie, as when Sanji fought against his brothers, Niji sneered that their blood would be on his hands, causing Sanji to willingly allow Niji to strike him down.

Gin

Despite being enemies, Gin also considered Sanji as a friend because he showed him the only act of kindness he ever experienced. Gin was unable to bring himself to finish Sanji off and left on the vow that the pair would try and meet again on the Grand Line if it was ever possible. Sanji is the first person to ever show kindness to Gin, by giving him free food when the pirate was starved and penniless. As such, Gin ultimately cannot kill Sanji, despite his own reputation as a "Man-Demon", and Krieg's orders.

Nefertari Vivi

Like the first six of the Straw Hats, Sanji became good friends with Vivi. As with Nami and Robin, Sanji liked to pander to Vivi's every whim, but while Nami reacts with a combination of manipulation and annoyance to his advances, and Robin reacts with politeness, Vivi usually responded with confusion as to what he was doing or simply mistakes his infatuation for kindness. The only time Vivi acknowledged Sanj's pervertedness was when Sanji bought her dancer outfit. Vivi was embarrassed, explaining it was unpractical, but Sanji was too overexcited to care which led to Vivi claiming with exasperation that there was no getting through to him. Like the others, Sanji was saddened when she decided to remain in Arabasta threatening to kill Zoro when he told the crew to get over her absence. When he received news of Vivi disappeared during the Levely, Sanji became frantic, and alongside Luffy, wanted to go save her.

Duval

Duval initially hated Sanji because he resembled Sanji's first, hand-drawn wanted poster, which resulted in his being incessantly hunted down by both bounty hunters and Marines. He was wounded in the back by someone who mistook him for Sanji. However, after a defeat during a fight with him, Duval became friends with Sanji because Sanji reshaped his face to make him look handsome. The downside is that Duval's love for his new handsome face, and his reference to Sanji as "young master", gets on Sanji's nerves. Despite preferring not to see him or his men again after their original parting, Sanji decided to call in the Flying Fish Riders when Camie was kidnapped and sent to a Human Auction House, aware that their experience in the Human Auction Business was necessary to locate Camie in time to save her.

Kamabakka Kingdom

Sanji also developed a friendly (of sorts) relationship with the entire populace of Kamabakka Kingdom, not unlike Luffy's own with the Kuja of Amazon Lily, after being sent there against his will by Bartholomew Kuma. Ironically, this bond initially started out as "hell" for Sanji, but later improved overtime as he assimilated (to his chagrin) with their lifestyle. This relationship further bettered upon meeting their then-newly freed leader, Emporio Ivankov, who aided Luffy during the Summit War two years ago. Upon receiving Luffy's disguised message for his crew to lay low and strengthen for the next two years, Sanji spent the period fighting the 99 Okama Kenpo masters to retrieve their recipes for Attack Cuisine. Having succeeded in his task, Sanji was granted a lift back to the Sabaody Archipelago. In response to their pleas for him to visit them again, he gave them the finger and proclaimed he would never return, though he also asked them to thank Ivankov on his behalf. Due to his time on the island, as well as the trauma he experienced from his encounter with Splash and Splatter, he has developed a huge aversion to Okama.

Shirahoshi

When exploring Fish-Man Island, Sanji eventually met Princess Shirahoshi. Despite Chopper's pleas against this due to him losing blood at the sight of other mermaids he was instantly turned to stone upon gazing at her. Afterwards Sanji showed to adjust well to her presence, reacting the same way to her as he usually does around Nami and Robin. Shirahoshi seemed unsure and afraid towards his affections, but, because she was good friends with Luffy, she trusted him well. During the battle with the New Fish-Man Pirates, Sanji was quick to save her as she thanked him for his actions. As the Straw Hats were preparing to leave Fish-Man Island, he was one of the members who promised to take her to the surface when they see her again.

Viola

When exploring the island of Dressrosa, upon in pursuit of a fairy who took Zoro's Shusui, Sanji met a flamenco dancer named Viola who had a grudge on a certain sniper. Naturally, Sanji offers his assistance without hesitation. Not long after that, it was revealed that Violet was one of Doflamingo's underlings, but in spite of being beaten up, Sanji believed that she was serving against her will, and still wanted to help her. She does not believe him at first but realizes that he is being sincere after she uses her Devil Fruit abilities to look into his mind. Consequently, she betrays her underlings and urges Sanji to leave Dressrosa, using her powers to show him that he fell into a trap and giving him a Den Den Mushi to warn Law, and also gives him a map to get to the hidden SAD factory.

Mink Tribe

Due to his group's efforts in saving the Mink Tribe after they were devastated by an attack from Jack, Sanji and his crew are considered as saviors to the minks. Therefore, they formed a harmonic relationship. Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, Pedro, and Pekoms feel strongly indebted to Sanji, and Wanda even tried to chase after Capone Bege when the gangster took Sanji away from his crew. While staying with the Mink Tribe, Sanji was greatly taken with the female minks.

Carrot

Carrot also expressed her fondness for Sanji during a conversation with Charlotte Pudding after the latter claimed to be in love with the cook. When Sanji felt guilty after he discovered Pedro had sacrificed himself to ensure their escape, but Carrot (patting Sanji’s head) refused to let him feel that way, saying it was Pedro's decision to come to Whole Cake Island. While saying this, Carrot broke down in tears, prompting Sanji to give her a hug. Carrot also loved Sanji's cooking to the point she gluttonously cheered after having the chance to taste his cooking again.

Toko

Toko was one of Sanji's customers at his soba stand in the Flower Capital. When Kuni knocked her soba noodles out of Toko's hands, Sanji kicked his head into the ground for wasting food and happily gave the last bowl to Toko. When Toko complimented his cooking, Sanji found her mannerism amusing. Later, when Toko trespassed into her father's execution, Sanji recognized her and expressed his concern. When Orochi shot at Toko, Sanji came to rescue her along with Zoro. After Zoro handed Toko over to Sanji, he further protected her while being attacked by X Drake before he gave Toko to Usopp so he could look after her.

Family

Summary

Sanji has an extremely strained relationship with his family, the Vinsmoke Family, and has been estranged from them since he was 8. Their royal pride and singular focus on strength and warfare conflict with his own dream and his chosen profession as a chef. His brothers used to brutally bully him because of "weakness" and his childhood tendency to cook for others, and they followed their father's example in calling Sanji a disgrace to the family name. At the age of 8, after being imprisoned by his father for 6 months, he chose to flee the Germa Kingdom despite being told that he would never survive alone on the high seas, indicating that he preferred to risk death rather than remaining with his family. After learning of his arranged wedding, Sanji resolved to return to the Germa Kingdom, in part, because he held out hope that his family may have changed or improved since he last saw them; however, these hopes were in vain as Sanji remarked that they have only gotten worse over the years. Despite his issues with his father and brothers, Sanji loved his deceased mother, so much so that he tried to carry on her legacy of caring for the weak. He also cares greatly for his elder sister Reiju, who was the only other person to show him kindness and the one who helped him to escape as a child. Even after a decade of estrangement, when Sanji returned with a vast improvement in physical strength, Reiju remains the only living member of their family to acknowledge him in a positive way. Due to both conflicting ideals and being disinherited, Sanji shows complete disinterest in the Vinsmoke Family's political affairs. Even as a child, he chose exile on the high seas over remaining a prince in the kingdom. As an adult, he considers the family's actions (and their pride in those actions) to be "insane". Later, as the rest of the family conversed about their political and military standpoints, Sanji simply ate quietly. While he was deeply affected in his childhood by being considered the family failure, his time away from them has helped him to see them more objectively. During the same meal, when his brother Niji told him that he brought shame to their family name, Sanji declared that being affiliated with it brought shame to him. He also confided to Pudding that, despite it giving him royal status, he had never once felt any joy in being born a Vinsmoke. Sanji has only once identified as a member of the family. However, it was merely an act put on in response to the pressures imposed on him by his family, including their holding his father figure hostage, and to prevent harm coming to Luffy and Nami. The whole incident caused Sanji great distress, and while it satisfied his father, his brothers resumed tormenting him immediately after seeing his anguish at speaking down to his crew. After learning of Big Mom's assassination plot against his family, Sanji confided to his sister that, while he hates the rest of their family for all the pain and suffering, they put him through, he does not want her to die, leaving her touched. In a later talk with Luffy, Sanji stated that, while he feels no obligation to save his family from their fate, he did not have it in him to leave them to die at Big Mom's hand and wanted to find a way to save them. During the Tea Party, the Big Mom Pirates showed their treachery and were prepared to execute his family while Sanji went out of his way to rescue them which he was able to do. The family was very shocked by the lengths Sanji would go through to save them especially Reiju and Judge. After learning of Sanji's reasons for saving them, which was to overcome his childhood grudge for Zeff's sake, the Vinsmoke Family decided to clear their debt to Sanji by fighting off the Big Mom Pirates to give his friends and allies an opening to escape. Afterwards, Sanji wanted to distance himself from his family again as he told his crew not to mention them. Though the family gave Sanji his own Raid Suit, Sanji does not want anything from his family and considered it an insult. Ironically, Sanji later learned that his Raid Suit had helped fulfill his lost dream, which was to have the power to make himself invisible. He was further dismayed to see that despite his wishes, he is still considered a Vinsmoke as his new bounty poster included his family name. When Drake mentioned of the Vinsmoke to Sanji, Sanji angrily replied to him to never call him by his family name.

Vinsmoke Judge

Sanji has a strong hatred toward his biological father due to his neglect for him. Since he did not possess the enhancements, Judge tried to give him, he was treated with disdain due to his lack of progress and weakness. Judge allowed Sanji's brothers to beat him up and he eventually locked Sanji in a cell. However, Judge allowed Sanji to be fed and even allowed him to escape when given the opportunity, on the condition that Sanji not identify himself as his son. Sanji was brought to tears by the disdain his father treated him with, and after he met Zeff, who treated Sanji like a son, he had no problem with disowning Judge and viewing Zeff as his real father. After Sanji left the Vinsmokes, Judge later viewed him to be of use as a sacrifice to marry off to the Big Mom Pirates in order to form an alliance with them, and when the two reunited 13 years later, Judge's expectations for Sanji to follow his orders were met with disdain. He hypocritically berated Sanji for not being obedient, despite still not considering Sanji as a son, and resorted to physical threats to get him to comply with the arranged marriage. The two battled with Judge being surprised by Sanji's new strength before using underhanded moves to defeat him. After this, Sanji remarked that he returned to see if Judge had changed but was dismayed to see that he has gotten worse since the last time the two met each other. In response, Judge retorted he never saw Sanji as his son and only sought him out to further his goal of retaking the North Blue. He even had Reiju handcuff Sanji with what appeared to be exploding wristlets. When Sanji showed no intention of ever caring for Judge's wishes and resisted heavily, he was forced into complying due to the threats. However, when he discovered that Judge and the rest of his family were to be killed at the wedding ceremony, Sanji admitted that he did not have it in him to abandon them. At the wedding, when the Big Mom pirates prepared to execute his captive family, Sanji surprised his father by freeing him and his siblings from their clutches. After he had rescued them, Judge questioned Sanji on why he would save them due to the pain they put him through, even voicing how easy it would be to allow them to die. In response, Sanji told him that it was to honor his "true father" before he verbally disowned Judge as his father again. Having appeared to see the pain he caused Sanji and somewhat humbled from Big Mom's betrayal, a solemn Judge accepted this decision, and the Vinsmoke patriarch then swore to never interfere with Sanji's life ever again and promised not to go near the East Blue. Judge then offered to hold off the Big Mom Pirates due to not wanting to be indebted to a "failure", something Sanji understood and declared as his resolve. Judge once again came to Sanji's aid at Cacao Island. While asking Luffy why he risked his life for Sanji, Judge still referred to Sanji as Germa's failure.

Vinsmoke Sora

While she was pregnant with Sanji and his brothers, Sanji's mother took a drug to counteract the effects of the genetic modification surgery Judge eventually forced her to undergo. While the drug made her weaker, she had no regrets, as the drug ensured that Sanji, at least, grew to be a human with emotion. As a result, Sora was extremely overjoyed every time Sanji showed kindness, and she doted on him for his compassion. Unknown to Sanji, Sora often shared her happiness at Sanji's emotional growth with his elder sister, Reiju. After Sanji told her to get well soon, she burst into tears, stating that Sanji is the best kid in the world. Sanji, in return, deeply cared for his mother. He once brought food for her and, even though it was ruined, she still ate it and declared it to be delicious. After her death, and against Judge's orders, Sanji carried out his late mother's will by becoming a chef to honor her memory. When he learns of the reason for her premature death, Sanji is initially horrified and begins to blame himself, but Reiju reassures him that their mother was happy from the bottom of her heart.

Vinsmoke Reiju

Out of all his siblings, Sanji has the most positive relationship with his elder sister, as while they aren't close, they both care for each other. Reiju would laugh at him when they were children whenever their brothers bullied him but she privately told him the only reason she did it was so they wouldn't bully her too. She loved her brother enough to secretly tend his wounds after his beatings and even helped him escape his imprisonment, tearfully telling him that he would meet people who would treat him better after he left. However, Sanji still showed great resentment for Reiju when they reunited as adults due to her role in dragging him back to the family, and her attempts to show him the benefits of a royal life despite knowing what he went through as a child. While watching him duel their father, she was amazed by the strength and skill that Sanji had gained since their childhood. Following his defeat, she would treat Sanji's wounds while voicing her surprise that he had once been the weak child that she had known. Though Sanji treats her coldly, Reiju tended his wounds after his brothers beat him once again and even questioned his choice to return. After Reiju was attacked by Charlotte Pudding, Sanji didn't hesitate to tell his sister the truth about the Big Mom's plan to assassinate the Vinsmokes. When Reiju told him to leave her and the family, Sanji vehemently objected to the idea as it meant she would die, showing that in spite of everything, he does genuinely love his sister. In response, a touched Reiju expressed that she was proud of his empathy, telling him the truth of their mother's death and alleviating his thoughts of guilt for her passing. Despite his sister's pleas, Sanji refused to leave her to die and worked with his crew to save her. When it briefly seemed that Sanji would not succeed in rescuing his family at the tea party, he called out to his sister and Reiju again expressed her pride in him for his empathy. Due to Luffy's actions, Sanji was able to reach her and free her and the rest of his family. She later expressed a smile after Sanji publicly disowned Judge after he questioned the latter's reason of liberating them from Big Mom's clutches. As the Vinsmokes fought off the Big Mom Pirates, Sanji and Luffy quickly came to Reiju's aid when Big Mom focused her attacks on her. At Cacao Island, Reiju aided Sanji in escaping with his captain.

Ichiji Niji Yonji

Sanji holds a great hatred toward his fellow quadruplet brothers, Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji, who were born with genetic enhancements while he was not, thus taking away their empathy. Since he fell behind them, he was repeatedly tormented and bullied due to his weakness, with his brothers taking joy in exerting their strength on him. When Sanji was given a fake funeral, they were fine and even happy with his supposed death. After learning he was still alive, they routinely beat him up in the dungeon while calling him a failure, which was a factor in why he ran away from the family. When they reunited as adults, Yonji had expected Sanji to still be as weak as he used to be and tried bossing him around, only to be met with a rude awakening as Sanji showcased his improved strength by effortlessly breaking his face. Sanji treated all three of his brothers with bitterness, berating their poor manners and now having the proper strength to fight back, he is not afraid to physically attack them. The brothers were surprised at his improvement but were more than willing to beat him up once again in response, as they happily held Zeff under threat in order to render Sanji weak. Ichiji berated his younger brother for not acting like a proper royal, and Niji got revenge on Sanji standing up to him by viciously beating a cook Sanji had defended, causing Sanji to become extremely enraged at Niji and attack him on first sight. When Sanji cried after being forced to distance himself from Luffy, his brothers all laughed at his pain. Despite his utter disdain for them, Sanji decided to save his brothers along with his father and sister when he discovered they were under threat of assassination by the Big Mom Pirates in order to grow out of his childhood grudge. His brothers were surprised at him rescuing them and saved his allies as repayment. They seemed to have no reaction to his actions and remained silent when Sanji officially disowned their father again. Even though they did not thank Sanji for saving them, they showed their gratitude by willingly assisting Sanji and his friends in escaping the wedding venue without any complaints. At Cacao Island, Sanji's brothers came to his aid once again though claimed that they were seeking payback against the Big Mom Pirates for their deception. They went out of their way to ensure Sanji escaped safely by bringing down specific enemies who tried to thwart his escape. Afterwards, Sanji was angry to discover that Niji gave him a Raid Suit, which he took as both an insult to his strength and an unwelcome reminder of his Vinsmoke heritage. When he started to develop the same modified abilities as his brothers, he became annoyed and enraged as he did not want to become anything like them, even though his new augmented body is the very reason he survived Queen's attacks.

Marines

Summary

Like all the Straw Hats, he is wanted by the Marines. The Marines as they do with all pirates utterly hate Sanji, calling him by his moniker "Black Leg" though before his bounty, Zoro joked they see him as just "Pirate A". Sanji could not care less about the Marines, beating aside trained marines without hesitation. Sanji earned a bounty as a result of his piracy. His first bounty poster featured a rather crude image of his face, due to the Marines being unable to get a proper snapshot, much to Sanji's chagrin. The second bounty poster was updated to reflect his true image, although it now features his unique bounty condition ("Only Alive"). After Sanji is revealed to be a member of the Vinsmoke Family, it was revealed that the bounty condition was set by the Marines at the instigation of his father. After he returned to his crew, the bounty condition changed back to "Dead or Alive", since the Germa Kingdom has lost its connection with the World Government. The poster also included his full name "Vinsmoke Sanji", meaning that the Marines are now aware of his heritage. Sanji was once again dismayed by his poster, as he despised the name "Vinsmoke".

Fullbody

Fullbody especially has a personal vendetta against him for what happened at the Baratie. However, this has never been taken seriously; Sanji ruins his date with a woman named Moodie when he corrects Fullbody on the type of wine he and his date were consuming. Fullbody decides to put a fly (Batchee) in his own soup to ruin the restaurant's reputation and to get back at Sanji. However, Sanji's continuously smug attitude leads Fullbody to smash the table he is sitting at, prompting a fight with Sanji. He is later shown to have lost horribly, being held dangling from his neck and lectured about wasting food. Fullbody, with his ego in tatters, is later shown fleeing the Baratie. Fullbody swore revenge on "that crazy cook" but his later encounters with the cook have always ended with him fleeing in terror.

Tashigi

The only exception to Sanji's Marine dislike is the beautiful Tashigi, who he saved from Vergo despite their warring factions and Sanji showed some comradery with the G-5 Marines, who felt indebted to him. Sanji even ordered them around. Sanji only showed jealously when he saw Zoro carrying Tashigi around after they fought Monet but was willingly to let Zoro look after her and told the G-5 Marines that she was in good hands.

G5 Marines

Sanji became acquainted with the G-5 marines. They seem to respect Sanji quite a lot, especially because he saved Tashigi from the "fake" Vergo. Also, much to Zoro’s surprise, they obey his orders to the point that they let him be in command during the fight against Caesar Clown and his subordinates. They refer to him as bro.

Enemies

Summary

Due to Sanji's principles, anyone who treats women and food in a disrespectful manner will earn Sanji's wrath. As revealed during his initial encounter with Duval, Sanji supposedly has many people who bear grudges against him from his time at the Baratie.

Jabra

Jabra became Sanji's enemy during the crew's siege on Enies Lobby to save Robin. The then-CP9 agent earned Sanji's wrath after he wounded his friend Usopp and they engaged in battle. Jabra proved to be a formidable opponent for Sanji with his superhuman strength, claws, and his ability to use the Tekkai technique while still being able to move around. It was only after Sanji managed to develop a new technique that could scorch and critically injure his opponent simultaneously that he was finally able to defeat Jabra.

Absalom

Sanji considered Absalom his arch-nemesis and is the only villain to make Sanji angrier than he's ever been in the series (until he met his family again). First, the Invisible man crept on board the Sunny and molested Robin and knocked Sanji about, then accosted Nami while she was bathing and stalked her relentlessly through Thriller Bark only to blocked by Sanji's own shadow getting Absalom angry. And when Absalom finally stole Nami from Usopp and Chopper, Sanji heard the news and burst into flames of angry swearing he will kill the invisible man and rushed off the save Nami. Interrupting the marriage and brutally beating Absalom into a pulp, Sanji also revealed he hated Absalom because he ate the Suke Suke no Mi since Sanji dreamed of using it to peep on girls too. Absalom also hates Sanji for keeping Nami from him and "touching his bride", after seeing the cheap tactics of the invisible man, Sanji stated he no longer desired the fruit (since he could just peep on his own). Sanji then imprinted Absalom on a stone wall, thereby weakening him so much that Nami would later finish him off with one attack.

Big Mom Pirates

Summary

As a member of the Straw Hats, Sanji is an enemy of the Big Mom Pirates. At Dressrosa, Sanji personally asked for permission to return fire on their ship. After Sanji was taken from Zou, Tamago tried to convince Sanji to go through with the wedding and join the crew, but Sanji refused. Tamago even provided explosive wristlets for Judge to use to keep Sanji in line. When Charlotte Pudding held his sister captive, she revealed her true nature as well as her family's plans to kill his own family. Sanji was dismayed at these revelations and nearly resigned himself to being killed. However, after Bobbin tried to steal food he made for his friends, Sanji attacked him and fled to regroup with his crew. During the Tea Party, the Big Mom Pirates were prepared to slaughter Sanji and his family, but when Pudding faltered after Sanji complimented her, their plans went awry. Pudding's brother Charlotte Katakuri tried to kill Sanji himself when he knew he would dodge a shot from the priest, but that attempt failed as Sanji dodged the shot as well and glared at his surprised would-be assassin. He later fought with Charlotte Daifuku, who decided to take it upon himself to kill Sanji after Pudding's failure. After the Big Mom Pirates held his family at gunpoint, Sanji tried to save them, but Daifuku held him at bay. However, after Luffy caused Big Mom to scream, Sanji managed to free his family from their clutches. Sanji later attacked Charlotte Oven to protect Charlotte Chiffon since she was helpful to his crew. Sanji fought through dozens of their forces to protect a weakened Luffy from their vengeful nature after Katakuri was defeated. Sanji was nearly overwhelmed, but his siblings came to his aid, and he escaped the enemy crew.

Charlotte Linlin

When first hearing about how Big Mom was prepared to destroy Fish-Man Island over lack of a candy tribute, Sanji was vocal about his disagreement about the Emperor's ruthlessness, alongside Luffy and Zoro. At first agreeing with Zoro that Big Mom is not being manly for being impatient, Sanji changed his opinion slightly when hearing that Big Mom is a woman, fantasizing her as an attractive redhead. As a result of his central role in sealing the political alliance agreed between herself and Sanji's father, Big Mom treats Sanji as a figure of immense value. She is prone to thinking of Sanji with reference to his Vinsmoke heritage, referring to him primarily as "the Germa boy" and ordering her children and subordinates to ensure that no harm comes to him. She and her children also hold his royal heritage in great respect, especially because it is that of the powerful Germa Kingdom; indeed, Charlotte Cracker references this status to try to convince Luffy that Sanji would have no interest in returning to a "lowly pirate crew". Beyond his political value, however, Big Mom respects Sanji's cooking skills and experience, and his pirating exploits with the Straw Hat crew. She had Baron Tamago extend Sanji a position in her crew if he cooperated with the wedding, but Sanji immediately refused the offer. Sanji later talked to Big Mom in person and was surprised and grateful to hear that Big Mom would allow his friends to be spared as long as he agreed to marry Pudding. However, he later heard about Big Mom's plan to kill him and his family, with Big Mom gleefully plotting for Pudding to shoot him between the eyes. Having learned this, Sanji nearly resigned himself to being killed, but immediately regained his senses and rushed to regroup with his captain to ruin the Tea Party and save his family from her. While discussing with Bege about the assassination plot on Big Mom, Sanji recognized her as a powerful threat and even pointed out how slim the chance of taking her down. At the wedding, Sanji foiled Big Mom's plans by surviving the assassination attempt on his life. With the help of his crew, he was able to save and free his family from her clutches. When Big Mom attempted to kill his sister Reiju, Sanji and Luffy intercepted her. After Sanji and his allies were routed by the Big Mom Pirates, Linlin prepared to execute them before the Tamatebako dropped to the base of the Whole Cake Chateau and exploded, causing the castle to collapse. Despite her attempts to kill him, Sanji strongly opposed to Bege's intention to sabotage Big Mom's substitute wedding cake with poison or explosives. Sanji was also confident that his cake would greatly please the Emperor with its delicious flavor.

Kurozumi Orochi

As an ally of the Kouzuki Family, Sanji was an enemy of Orochi. Sanji was deeply shocked when Kin'emon explained about Orochi's atrocities in killing Oden. Later, he personally developed an intense hatred for the shogun when he learned from Shinobu about how Orochi fed his impoverished citizens the faulty SMILE fruits to rob them of their emotions, forcing them to only smile, which stood against Sanji's ideals of food. Alongside Zoro, he openly stood up against Orochi by defending Toko.

X Drake

Because of Sanji's transgression against the Kyoshiro Family, Drake was one of two people sent to punish him. After Page One failed to kill Sanji, Drake continued with his mission to hunt down Sanji and was relentless in attacking him at Rasetsu Town. When having their one-on-one conflict, Drake was surprised to learn he was a Vinsmoke and that made him angry for being referred as one.

Queen

Sanji met Queen during his crew's attack on Onigashima and soon found out that he was once a research partner of his hated father in a group called MADS. Sanji quickly took a disliking to the All-Star due to his attack on his crewmate Chopper and for constantly reminding him of his heritage; not only that, Sanji found the All-Star to be a dangerous adversary for he was a highly capable cybernetically-enhanced warrior with an impressive arsenal of weaponry, but Sanji did not falter and persevered against this challenge. During their fight, Queen assumed that Sanji’s flaming kick was some sort of genetic enhancement done by Judge because he heard that Judge did body modifications on his children. Sanji denied this, but Queen scoffed at him, claiming that normal humans do not control fire like Lunarians. Queen became determined to prove his superiority in battle using his strength and scientific brilliance. As their fight continued, Sanji became increasingly annoyed by Queen's desire to see him use his Raid Suit again and by the fact that he was awakening the same enhancements as his brothers by fighting the All-Star. Sanji's hatred for Queen continued to grow as he realized he could replicate the raid suit abilities of his brothers, who he deeply despised, as well as his own raid suit's ability of invisibility and when Queen told him that he wanted him to wear his Raid Suit so that he could beat him and therefore prove to Judge that he was the superior scientist, Sanji infuriatingly berated that their rivalry had nothing to do with him. His hatred for Queen reached its pinnacle when he realized that he attacked an innocent geisha when he was invisible, which caused Sanji to doubt himself and his compassion, leading him to bash him repeatedly with his new Ifrit Jambe techniques. finally defeating the deranged scientist and sent his unconscious body flying away from Onigashima.

Other

Germa Kingdom

Like with the members of the Vinsmoke Family, the Germa soldiers cared for Sanji and supported him in training. They would go to help him when he nearly drowned and stopped Niji from beating him any further. One of the soldiers even tried to help him when he was going out in a storm to visit his mother. However, they were obliged to do what Judge commands them to do, as some were ordered to place an iron mask on him without hesitation or any defiance. As Judge announced Sanji's "death", the onlookers were deeply sadden. Upon Sanji returning, the soldiers were excited for his return. They cheered for him and Judge when they were about to battle. They even acknowledged Sanji's strength in spite of not wearing a Raid Suit. However, like before when he was child, they were once again obliged with Judge's orders to be used as human shields when Sanji was about to attack. Sanji was deeply disgusted about Judge's philosophy about the soldiers of Germa 66 being as tools for war but upon hearing about the Vinsmoke's cloning technology and that the soldiers are nothing more than clones, Sanji was deeply mortified. In spite of him not caring for the soldiers and humble about his royal status, he does not show any disdain towards the servants. Sanji saved Cosette from getting hit by a plate of food after he and Niji got into an argument about their different qualms about food. He even ate a piece of it after it had fallen to the floor in spite of Cosette insisting that she would clean it up and let him not eat it off the floor, but she blushed once Sanji commented on how tasty the food was. After Sanji found Cosette unconsciously beaten, he yelled for a doctor and went after Niji in anger.

Bentham

Bentham was the Baroque Works agent Mr. 2 at the time Sanji and the rest of the crew met him, making him an enemy. Like the rest of the Straw Hats Sanji saw his shapeshifting powers as a serious threat. During Operation Utopia Sanji and Bentham fought a fierce battle; Sanji found Bentham to be a difficult opponent to fight between Bentham distracting his lustful side by taking on Nami's form and Bentham's unorthodox fighting techniques, however Sanji found a weak point to exploit and narrowly defeated Mr. 2. When Bentham showed the Straw Hats he was no longer their enemy by sacrificing himself so they could escape Hina's marine fleet Sanji actually cried, showing a deep sense in gratitude.

Bartholomew Kuma

Sanji greatly resents Bartholomew Kuma who sent him to an Okama island for 2 years while sending Luffy to Amazon Lily. Out of the crew, he is the only one who is still bitter about the separation, in spite of learning the truth about Kuma, in spite of Kuma's reasons for it, and even in spite of the dramatic increase in ability it provided. Despite his resentment, he was willing to protect Kuma, who arrived at Egghead to protect his daughter, Jewelry Bonney, from Jaygarcia Saturn and the World Government.

Charlotte Pudding

Sanji was arranged to be married to Charlotte Pudding, Big Mom's 35th daughter. Already smitten after receiving her photograph, he became attracted to her during their first meeting because of her beauty and their mutual love of cooking. Despite expressing a desire to marry her, however, Sanji maintained his refusal and turned her down because he did not want to be forced to leave his crew. When Pudding first encountered the Sanji retrieval team on Cacao Island, she recounted her first meeting with Sanji to the team in a flustered and embarrassed way, leading Nami to ask whether Pudding had already fallen in love with him. After seeing the crew's resolve to get Sanji back, Pudding promised to help reunite the crew with Sanji, drawing them a map that would lead them to the treacherous Seducing Woods. The two met again at Whole Cake Chateau, where they conversed in secret. Pudding informed Sanji that she had encountered Luffy and others and offers to take the blame if Sanji wanted to run from the invitation. In response, Sanji revealed to her both the exploding wristlets and the injuries he sustained from his brothers, before explaining his tragic history with his family (which ended when he met his father figure and his crew). When Pudding broke down in tears, bemoaning that her own mother was responsible for his grief, he comforted her by stating she was the only hope he had in this dark time. He told Pudding if she accepted, they should go through with the marriage. Sanji followed this up by making an agreement with Big Mom, whereby he promised to marry Pudding in exchange for the release of his friends, before deciding to give in to his love crazy-nature and claim he was in love with his "fiancée". The day before the wedding ceremony, Pudding went to speak to Luffy and Nami in the Prison Library. She informed them that Sanji had proposed to her, shocking both of them, before assuring them that she would not be marrying him. Instead, to their even greater horror, she revealed her plan to assassinate Sanji at the ceremony. Unbeknownst to Pudding, Sanji soon learned of Pudding's true (sadistic) nature while she was holding Reiju prisoner, including how she had tricked him into believing she was a kind woman who genuinely cared about him. The betrayal leaves Sanji silently heartbroken. Despite his strong-willed nature, Sanji was soon brought to tears and was left silently crying in the rain. Pudding began to cruelly mock him for his belief in her as she explained her plans to kill him at their wedding. Pudding also called his swollen face "ugly" and cruelly referred to him as a "failure" like his brothers did as well as mocking his proposal and even considered him unworthy to be a proper prince. While conversing with Reiju and explaining what really happened to her, Sanji expressed anger that he fell for Pudding's trickery, calling his attempts to save his crew a joke. On the day of the wedding, he was uncomfortable around her (given that he is now aware of her true nature) and had very conflicting thoughts as to her act being real as he struggled with trying to keep himself focused. However, despite knowing Pudding's murderous intentions and how she sadistically mocked him before, Sanji is still irresistibly infatuated by her charms and beauty to the point he had another extreme nosebleed that caused him to fly and crash into a wall much to Pudding's secret disgust. When he and Pudding approached the main venue, Sanji was shown with a face of joy. During the exchange of vows at the wedding altar, Sanji internally continued to keep his wits to stay alive while Pudding was ready to go through with her mother's plan. However, after Sanji called her third eye beautiful as he noticed goodness when he first looked at it up close, she broke down in tears due to him being the first person to say anything nice about her third eye. Despite previous ill-will from Pudding, Sanji nevertheless rescued her from the falling wedding cake. Though he saved her, Pudding furiously attempted to shoot Sanji while admitting that she had deceived him like she did to countless other people. He then caused her to waver by asking if she lied to herself as well. Even after her attempt on his life, he saved her once more when her brother Charlotte Daifuku attacked and showed concern for her after he ruthlessly slapped her away. Sometime after the Straw Hats escaped from the Whole Cake Chateau, Pudding developed an intense, romantic fixation on Sanji after being touched by his kindness. In stark contrast to her behavior towards him previously, she can no longer interact with him without blushing wildly and panicking. Motivated by her newfound feelings, she even turned on her mother for his sake and began to actively assist the Sanji Retrieval Team in escaping Whole Cake Island. However, due to also suddenly developing an erratic personality disorder, her moods switched rapidly from outwardly expressing both love and disdain for Sanji, sometimes at the same time. Despite this, however, she continued to assist Sanji and the Straw Hats even as she lapsed into her "evil Pudding" persona. Sanji himself appeared curious about Pudding's erratic behavior, but otherwise remained friendly and loving towards her. As she continued to act belligerently towards him, he simply ignored her protests and thanked her while also complimenting her beauty yet again, causing her to become flustered. Later, they are shown to cooperate well with each other while baking a new cake for Big Mom, with Pudding diligently taking instructions from Sanji. Pudding showed admiration for Sanji and becomes ecstatic whenever he does something amazing such as creating a special ingredient that made a chef faint with bliss, saving Chiffon from Oven, and lifting the carriage holding the wedding cake to Bege's ship with a kick. In these moments, her reactions are no different from Sanji's reactions to her beauty as she now gets nosebleeds and is left amazed by his abilities. Even though Pudding occasionally goes into her "evil" persona and speaks ill towards him, Sanji continues paying no mind to it. After leaving the cake in Bege's hands, Pudding took Sanji back to the Sunny so he could reunite with his crew and later back to Cacao Island so he could help his captain. Sanji graciously thanked Pudding for her help, but Pudding became extremely flustered, wanting to avoid being mistaken as a married couple. While waiting for Luffy on Cacao Island, Sanji decided to part ways with Pudding once Luffy returned and once again thanked Pudding for her help. Pudding wanted to apologize to Sanji for her deception but could not bring herself to do it. Sanji also told her that he was glad that she was his fiancée, causing her to become emotional again. Pudding made one last request to Sanji and kissed him, which delighted him. However, she used her Devil Fruit ability to remove the moment from his memory before leaving him without saying another word. Unbeknownst to Sanji, after Niji and Yonji were captured by the Big Mom Pirates after they escaped Totto Land, Pudding furiously punched the two for their cruelty towards him, showing that even after parting ways, she still loves and respects him.

Vito

Sanji's first encounter with Vito was hostile, as the latter held Nami and Chopper hostage while telling Sanji the repercussions of refusing to attend Big Mom's Tea Party. He also conveyed to Sanji Big Mom's personal threat to take retribution against someone Sanji loved if he dishonored her invitation. Vito later becomes markedly more friendly to Sanji, revealing that he is an enormous fan of the fictional comic strip, Sora, Warrior of the Sea, and that he idolized its villain group, Germa 66. Because of this reverence, he was excited and pleased to meet Sanji, a member of the family that commands the Germa, and constantly tries to engage Sanji in a conversation about them. Sanji, by contrast, finds Vito's enthusiasm about his family irritating and attempts to shake Vito off whenever the latter follows him around. Despite Sanji's irritation at him, Sanji's heritage as a Germa prince led Vito to help Sanji by ambushing and shoot down Bobbin when the latter chased after the Straw Hat cook. Vito explained later to his captain that he did so because Germa 66 are his idols. He expressed great excitement in meeting Sanji again when the latter arrived at the Fire Tank Pirates' hideout calling him his hero. He was also impressed with Sanji's strength when he used a kick to lift a large carriage holding a group of chefs and a massive wedding cake onto the deck of Bege's ship.

Vegapunk

Despite Vegapunk's past association with fellow MADS scientists Vinsmoke Judge, Caesar Clown and Queen whom Sanji all greatly despised, Sanji did not hold such resentment towards Vegapunk, as he respected him as a benevolent scientist. Sanji became infatuated with Vegapunk's satelite Lilith and also protect Edison from being destroyed by the Seraphim. Sanji also stated he will absolutely rescue Vegapunk. Sanji tried to get Vegapunk to safety and was horrified when Kizaru fatally stabbed Vegapunk. Sanji carried Vegapunk away from Egghead Island, not knowing Vegapunk died, in hope that he can be saved. After escaping Egghead, Sanji mourns for Vegapunk when he couldn't save him remembering Vegapunk’s final words, which was to encourage them to get One Piece. Sanji was relieved to hear that the Vegapunk can be saved, according to Lilith.

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Carmen

Carmen admired Sanji's undying passion to seek out his dream since she saw him talking to the chefs about his dream to find the All Blue when she walked by the Orbit's kitchen when they were young. In Loguetown, she challenges him to a cooking contest, where Carmen ends up in second place behind Sanji. Also, as he does with all the girls, Sanji constantly flirts with Carmen.

Banban

When he arrived at Banban's small floating restaurant, Sanji noticed that Banban was fast asleep, so he decided to prepare something himself. When Banban woke up, he immediately recognized Sanji's way of handling the carving knife, for he knew Sanji's mentor, "Red-Leg" Zeff. Before they left, he insisted that Sanji taste some of his cooking. Sanji was amazed by the flavor, but could not figure out how the old man made it. Moments later, Sanji came back and told him that he had realized he used the salt created by Aqua Laguna. Hearing Sanji say this, Banban laughed and told him that he was correct, and told him to bring him to a rooftop, where he explained that when the Aqua Laguna covers the buildings with seawater that, in the following sunny days, particularly tasty residual salt would be left on the rooftops.

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Introduction

Overview

Summary

As the cook of the Straw Hat Pirates, Sanji provides an extremely valuable service to his crewmates. Alongside Luffy and Zoro, Sanji is considered one of the Monster Trio (怪物三人組, Kaibutsu San-ningumi?) of the Straw Hats due to his strength. Because of their role as Luffy's main support, Zoro and Sanji are referred to as the Pirates King's Wings (海賊王の両翼, Kaizoku-ō no ryōyoku?). Despite his great strength, Sanji tends to be underestimated by the World Government and has almost never been in the top three highest bounties, with one exception after the events of Whole Cake Island, when he ranked third. Sanji currently has the fourth highest bounty among the Straw Hat Pirates after Luffy, Zoro, and Jinbe, at 1,032,000,000. Alongside Jinbe, Sanji is one of two members of the crew to fight without weapons or Devil Fruit powers in combat, until acquiring the Raid Suit, but then abandoned it as his dormant genetic enhancements awakened. While Luffy often fights the strongest enemies, Sanji and Zoro often end up fighting against enemies considered the second or third primary threat. However, Sanji's and Zoro's opponents could be often characterized as matching (or countering) their particular fighting styles, such as his fight against another leg-based martial artist, Mr. 2, during the Arabasta Arc, while Zoro fought against Mr. 1, an assassin who ate a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit that made him a Fullbody Bladed Human resistant to swords. Although Sanji and Zoro usually let their rivalry impede their fighting performances, they have proven to be a near-unstoppable force if they agree to cooperate for the battle. As a member of the infamous Vinsmoke Family, Sanji was raised and trained from an early age alongside the rest of his siblings in warfare and combat. Their father modified them while their mother was still pregnant in order to endow them with superhuman abilities. However, due to Sora's own attempt at ensuring her sons would keep their emotions using a counter-drug, Sanji's genetic modifications were repressed, and he was born a normal human. Because of this, Sanji could not keep up with Germa's extremely grueling training, resulting in his father's renouncement of him. However, he ended up encountering Zeff, a pirate captain turned chef who would teach him his own kick-based martial art, resulting in him attaining natural superhuman physical abilities and skills that have proven efficient against many powerful opponents. After joining the Straw Hat Pirates, he could defeat fish-men like Kuroobi, powerful assassins like Mr. 2, and mighty CP9 agents like Jabra. As a result, he earned a bounty of 77,000,000 before exiting Paradise. Since returning from his training in the Kamabakka Kingdom and entering the New World, Sanji's strength grew exponentially and he has become an even more a powerful combatant, able to fight against some of the strongest pirates and fighters there. After the two-year timeskip, he became capable of breaking the stronger-than-steel neck of a Pacifista with a single Diable Jambe-enhanced kick, whereas his leg would have been seriously injured after using the attack twice on a Pacifista pre-timeskip. Against Charlotte Oven, Sanji could break his collarbone with a simple kick while moving too fast for his eye to follow, despite him being gifted with the sturdiest body of all the Charlotte sons. On Fish-Man Island, his kicks could injure the enormous fish-man Wadatsumi, who size even surpassed that of an ancient giant, and dealt him a critical blow. Sanji proved to be more than a match against his genetically modified siblings, Niji and Yonji, despite their bulletproof exoskeletons, breaking the former's jaw and smashing the latter's cheek in respectively, and only later losing against them on purpose due to their threats against Zeff. On top of the Whole Cake Chateau, he blocked a lightning-enhanced attack from the Emperor Big Mom with one of his techniques and Luffy's assistance. During the Raid on Onigashima, he (alongside Marco) could hold off two All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates, King and Queen, while buying enough time for Zoro to recover. Afterwards, Sanji could temporarily overwhelm and fight on par with Queen, a top henchman of the Emperor Kaidou, and an Ancient Zoan user with extensive cybernetic enhancements and a bounty of 1,320,000,000. After wearing his Raid Suit for a third and final time, Sanji's latent genetic modifications were awakened, which allowed him to gain the advantage over the All-Star and finally defeat him using a powerful combination of blue flaming kicks. During the Egghead Incident, his newly-awakened exoskeleton was powerful enough to fully withstand Fish-Man Karate blows from the Seraphim S-Shark, indicating its awakening had acted as a permanent increase to his endurance and durability. As a former prince of the Germa Kingdom, it can be assumed that Sanji would have had the same political and military power possessed by the rest of his family. However, due to his decision to renounce his title and status as a royal (as well as his father's decision to cast him out of the family), Sanji has willingly given up any and all claims to these kinds of advantages. Despite this, it has been shown that he still retains political authority over the Germa Kingdom's subjects as shown during his childhood, where the rest of the kingdom treated him with the same respect as they treated the rest of his family (despite his family's own poor treatment of him), and when he returned to the kingdom after 13 years, they continued to do so.

Culinary Expertise

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Self-taught since childhood and also personally trained by Zeff, Sanji is an exceptional culinary master of the highest caliber, possessing immense knowledge and the capability of preparing almost any kind of delicious food with a strong sense for the aesthetics of cooking. He cooks with amazing speed and dexterity, particularly in his use of knives. His sense of taste is also not lacking. Often, he is able to deduce the qualities of aspects (i.e., ingredients and methods of cooking and preparation) involved in a prepared dish in a very short period of time. He has an extremely sharp sense of smell despite being a chain smoker, as he correctly figured out all the ingredients Streusen used for the wedding cake and even perfectly figured out Streusen's secret recipe solely by its fragrance, a feat that completely shocked Chiffon and the 31 Head Chefs of Whole Cake Island. He is also shown skilled enough to turn leftover ingredients like tuna bones, animal fat and vegetable peels into a full course of delicious dishes. By the end of the two-year timeskip, it has been shown that Sanji has already won the 99 recipes of the Kamabakka Kingdom's Attack Cuisine as prizes for managing to defeat the Okama Kenpo masters on Momoiro. In addition to preparing food, Sanji is also extremely skilled in writing recipes, as one of the recipes left behind in the Thousand Sunny allowed Nami to cook a perfect seafood dish. According to Chiffon, Sanji's cooking skills have surpassed even Streusen, Totto Land's finest chef. He was able to completely remake a giant wedding cake in less than twelve hours, where it took Streusen several days to make the first cake. The cake was so delicious, it made Big Mom, a sweets enthusiast who had spent her entire life eating all sorts of treats from all over the world, fall into a state of absolute bliss that she had not known since her sixth birthday party. While in Wano Country, Sanji worked as a soba chef and his cooking was immensely popular with the citizens.

Attack Cuisine

Attack Cuisine (攻めの料理, Seme no Ryōri?) is a special kind of cooking only found in the Kamabakka Kingdom. According to Sanji, the cuisine emanates a powerful aura and flavor to the one consuming it. It is said by Emporio Ivankov that it builds up the physical side of the human body; he even vouches for it as the reason why the inhabitants of the Kamabakka Kingdom have fit and powerful physiques. While the Attack Cuisine is not denied to outsiders, and is in fact freely offered, only the people who have gone through the "Bride Training" and have become users of the Newkama Kenpo are told the 99 vital recipes of the Attack Cuisine. Exceptions to this rule may occur, as seen when Ivankov gave Sanji a challenge to earn the recipes. The challenge was to defeat the 99 Newkama Kenpo masters who are in possession of the 99 recipes while avoiding becoming an okama. Sanji accepted the challenge and eventually conquered it. As of yet, only two of the 99 recipes have been revealed in detail: Hormone Soup with Sea Pork (海ブタ肉入りホルモンスープ, Umibuta-niku iri Horumon Suupu?): A large pot of soup made from pork with laced hormones. It is able to rejuvenate the consumer's energy and strength. In the Viz manga, this is called Offal Soup with Sea-Pig Meat. It is known as Sea Pork Offal Soup in the Viz manga, Hormone Soup du Jour with Sea-Pig Pork in the Funimation dub and Hormone Soup with Sea Pork in the subs. Simsim Whip (シムシムホイップ, Shimushimu Hoippu?): A special type of whipped cream Sanji made while making a cake to calm Big Mom's rage. It is described as the ultimate cream (究極クリーム?) and, according to Sanji, it is the essence of sweetness. Its taste is so delicious, it can cause people who eat it to nearly die in utter bliss as shown with Buche and Capone Bege. Bege described the sensation as being hypnotized.

Physical Abilities

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Due to years of arduous training under Zeff since childhood, Sanji has gained extraordinary superhuman strength, resiliency, speed, and agility, even before his latent genetic enhancements awoke, enabling him to use an array of handstands for a kick-based martial art that makes him immensely versatile in combat. Sanji has immense physical strength. In his first appearance, he held Fullbody up by the neck unsupported with one hand before even displaying his lower body strength. During the Arlong Park Arc, he could stop Kuroobi from killing Genzo and Nojiko in the water by grabbing onto his leg despite the natural advantage and strength a fish-man receives when submerged. At Little Garden, he hauled a dead Tyrannosaurus rex through the jungle and back to the Going Merry with little effort. On Skypiea, while Gan Fall was explaining Dials, Sanji was able to lift a huge sledgehammer and used it to test an Impact Dial. Thanks to his inhuman strength, he is one of the few capable chefs to keep up with Luffy's insane appetite. After Luffy and Usopp dueled in Water 7, Sanji was able to easily restrain Chopper in Heavy Point from going to treat Usopp's injuries. While escaping Enies Lobby, Sanji, alongside Zoro, could catch three cannonballs (using Luffy's body) and throw them back with enough strength to destroy a Marine battleship. In the Thriller Bark Arc, Sanji could hold Nami above his head and keep her balanced while receiving countless attacks on his body from Absalom before setting her down and holding the extremely heavy pirate in place with only one hand, despite being struck multiple times while doing so. On Zou, Sanji lifted a massive pile of wounded minks with little help. After repeated usage of his Raid Suit fully awakened his genetic enhancements, Sanji's constitution evolved and granted him genetically enhanced physical might, gaining a massive increase to his previous level of strength that allows him to exert an overwhelming amount of force in his kicks with only moderate effort. With his newfound strength, Sanji was able to knock Queen in his immensely heavy brachiosaurus hybrid form flying through several walls in the Pleasure Hall (which he previously struggled to do so before, even with Diable Jambe), and broke his advanced cybernetic arm while being slammed by it through several stone walls. A fully enraged kick, bolstered by Sanji's newfound strength and Ifrit Jambe, was enough to knock Queen unconscious and send him through the Skull Dome, off Onigashima, and into the air. Another impressive feat of strength was showcased on Egghead, where Sanji managed to deflect a laser from the Admiral Kizaru, something that had him visibly shocked at. Sanji's endurance and durability are immense. Even as a child, when he was still considered physically weak, he survived his three superhuman brothers' brutal and frequent beatings. Combined with the years of extremely intense physical training under Zeff into his young adulthood, and Sanji's body has become tremendously tough. He survived decompression when Kuroobi forced him down through the water in Arlong Park's deep swimming pool and quickly recovered from Kuroobi's Fish-Man Karate attacks, even underwater, where a fish-man's strength is magnified. Enel's El Thor, an attack so powerful that it disintegrated a normal man earlier in the Skypiea Arc and took out the giant snake Nola, was incapable of destroying Sanji's body; instead, he withstood the lightning blast at point-blank range and was still able to stand and mock the Logia user before collapsing. He was caught off guard and almost beaten to death by Kalifa after being immobilized by her bubble powers, but later recovered and mustered the strength to fight against Jabra, the third strongest member of CP9, withstanding his incredibly potent Rankyaku and Tekkai attacks and defeating him with a mighty kick even after being stabbed by half of the latter's Gekko Jusshigan. He was stabbed in the back by Absalom with a knife long enough to go through his chest and still managed to defeat him with relative ease, showing a great tolerance for pain. Sanji remained conscious after being hit by Bartholomew Kuma's Ursus Shock, an attack that devastated an entire island, despite having just endured an exhausting battle with the giant zombie Oars before being knocked out by Zoro. Later at the Sabaody Archipelago, Sanji survived a Pacifista laser beam being shot through his chest. After the timeskip, Sanji's endurance also increased. He withstood 5,000 meters of underwater pressure without a coating, a depth that would have crushed a submarine. He took direct punches from both Jinbe and Luffy to the head, from both sides simultaneously, with relatively minor injuries (though he was left bleeding on the ground). While Nami was inside his body, it was tough enough to withstand a direct explosion from Caesar Clown's Gastanet, and after recovering his body, Sanji could still fight on par with Vergo. When his right fibula was fractured by Vergo, despite initially reacting to the pain, he continued fighting him with his injured leg and did not show any more signs of discomfort afterwards. During his confrontation with Donquixote Doflamingo near Green Bit, Sanji only suffered minor injuries from the Warlord's initial attacks. Sanji withstood powerful attacks from his family, recovering quickly from Judge's spear attacks and Niji's electrical blows. Sanji was unharmed after taking a Raid Suit-enhanced kick to the face, despite the force of the blow being powerful enough to send him flying through the ground and into a wall. Even when a gelatinous mask veiled Sanji's swollen and injured face, he remained unfazed when Nami slapped him. Sanji even shrugged off a bullet wound to the arm while protecting Luffy from Charlotte Oven's army on Cacao Island and did not notice it until Chopper pointed it out. After being brutally beaten by Black Maria, Sanji recovered and reentered the main fray, surviving the combined onslaught of All-Stars King and Queen. After his genetic enhancements fully awakened, his overall durability and endurance immensely increased and combined with his exoskeleton, allowed him to resist assaults that would have previously been lethal. Examples include a strike from Queen's dao sword to the head, which broke the weapon instead and shrugging multiple bullets to the head without using Armament Haki. He took Queen's Henry Queen and Winch Queen attacks head-on without flinching. His newly gained durability and exoskeleton most prominently allow him to use the far more powerful Ifrit Jambe, and he can withstand the unbearably intense flames and heat it generates. Sanji is not only strong; he is one of the fastest members of the crew. His agility, reflexes, and speed are tremendous, rivalling that of Brook and even Luffy's Gear 2. In his first fight against the Krieg Pirates, Sanji moved so fast that he appeared to be disappearing and reappearing. At Little Garden, Sanji avoided machine gun fire from Miss Friday, and in Jaya, he dodged Mont Blanc Cricket's gunshot at point-blank range. After dodging one of Wanze's attacks, Sanji instantly kicked him in the face twelve times, with the former miscalculating the number of blows. Even when up against the lightning-fast CP9 and their formidable Rokushiki techniques, Sanji proved his mobility by countering Kalifa's Soru with ease and forcing her to the ground, causing the assassin to marvel at how fast the cook was. He also mustered enough centrifugal force to slightly break through the guarding power of Blueno's Tekkai with a single kick to the side. Sanji was able to dodge an onslaught of blows from Oars, causing Luffy's shadow to get annoyed. Due to fleeing from the okama in the Kamabakka Kingdom for two years, Sanji's already impressive speed increased massively. Sanji was able to dodge Vergo's kick when it was centimeters from his face, and in Dressrosa he took out a sniper who was 16 meters above the ground and claimed it was "nothing" to Viola. Sanji was confident that he could avoid a point-blank shot from Pudding and he proved fast enough to dodge Charlotte Katakuri's jelly bean projectile from several meters away; an exceptional feat, as Katakuri is an extremely skilled Observation Haki user and could not foresee Sanji being swift enough to dodge his shot. Additionally, had Katakuri not interfered with the natural flow of events, Sanji would have dodged a point-blank gunshot from the priest, which is a further testament to his speed. While Pound was trying to defend Chiffon from Oven, Sanji was able to instantly kick Oven away and grab Chiffon with neither Pound nor Oven noticing. After awakening his genetic enhancements, Sanji's speed and agility increased tremendously, enabling him to casually move so fast that his opponent Queen first mistook his swiftness for invisibility. He also could attack Queen with Ifrit Jambe-enhanced kicks numerous times with such overwhelming velocity the latter could not react at all. On Egghead island he moved fast enough to propel off the sword of Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro and even kick the elder making him spit up blood.

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Durability And Endurance

Speed And Agility

Genetic Modifications

When Sanji was a child, he was weaker than his siblings (who always outpaced him) to the point that he was considered a disappointment and a failure to his family. This was only due to the drug that his mother took during her pregnancy to ensure Sanji would still have his humanity, thus resulting in him being born without any apparent genetic enhancements, much to Judge's fury. However, during the Raid on Onigashima, Sanji noted that after three uses of the Raid Suit that his body began to feel different, and even in some cases, "better", which perplexed him early on during his fight with Queen. Later on, in his fight with Queen, Sanji angrily realized that the genetic modifications that laid dormant within him since birth have finally awakened, granting him a superhuman physical constitution, an exoskeleton that makes him nearly invulnerable, and an accelerated healing rate. After surviving being crushed to death, Sanji stood back up, even with all of his bones broken, shocking everyone as his body snapped back into place and reformed. Queen then struck Sanji with his sword, only for the blade to shatter against Sanji's neck, with Sanji only feeling minor pain and annoyance as a result. He would then pull his cheek back into place and also withstood several bullets to the head by the Beasts Pirates without any injury. After realizing that his genetic modifications only awakened due to him wearing his Raid Suit, Sanji chose to accept the changes to his body, but not before destroying the canister that held his suit to permanently cut off his ties to Germa and to ensure his mother's efforts weren't for nothing. After mastering his new gifts to some level, he discovered that he has become so fast that it is as if he can become invisible without the suit and his already impressive strength has grown to a level far greater than he would have imagined. By combining all these augmentations to his body and his Armament Haki, Sanji developed fighting techniques that would have been physically impossible for him to do before. He has not displayed the total lack of empathy associated with his brothers' genetic enhancements, as he was horrified when he thought he was responsible for hitting a woman as his powers were manifesting, which indicates that his genetic improvements only enhanced his physical capabilities and did not affect his character in any way, probably due to having a fully developed set of emotions before it awakened.

Black Leg Style

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Under Zeff's strict tutelage, Sanji became a seasoned master of a martial art he created named the Black Leg Style, which relies solely on dynamic and well-coordinated kicks. The fighting style resembles a unique combination of Brazilian Capoeira, French Savate and Korean Taekwondo. Sanji has stated that he fights using his feet because he does not want to risk damaging his hands, as he needs them to cook; thus, instead of punches, Sanji incorporates handstands into the Black Leg Style. He can also use one-handed handstands and execute consecutive back handsprings (as seen during his fight with Jabra) to augment the force and range of his kicks. Using this martial art, Sanji can easily overpower numerous enemies simultaneously, including pirates, Marines, and World Government agents. While running away from the okama on Momoiro Island during the timeskip, he discovered how to walk on air, allowing him to attack from above and evade incoming enemies. Through his Sky Walk, Sanji can leap to great heights and travel at incredible speeds, as shown when he used it to travel from downtown Dressrosa to the edge of Green Bit to intercept Doflamingo in no time. During the Wano Country Arc, Sanji could carry Nami, Carrot, Chopper, and Brook simultaneously using this technique. Sanji has also learned how to momentarily run underwater. Not only is Sanji's Blue Walk not slowed down by the weight of water (as he was during the Arlong Park Arc), Usopp stated that Sanji's swimming speed is now on par with that of the fish-men, who are at their physical prime while surrounded by water. After the timeskip, Sanji can utilize fire in his strikes, similar to his Diable Jambe. This ability is partially due to Sanji's trauma from the last two years, so much so that simply reminding himself of it causes him to burst out in flames through sheer anger. He demonstrated this by easily defeating the gigantic fish-man Wadatsumi by using Hell Memories while in this mental state to engulf his massive foe in flames. Due to his tremendous mastery of the Black Leg Style, Sanji can defeat powerful and dangerously skilled martial art masters, such as Kuroobi of Fish-Man Karate, Bon Kurei of Okama Kenpo, Wanze of Ramen Kenpo, and even Jabra, a deadly Rokushiki master who specialized in Tekkai Kenpo. During his time in the Kamabakka Kingdom, he took down all 99 Newkama Kenpo masters to steal the recipes of the Attack Cuisine. His training in a kick-based martial arts has granted him colossal leg strength, enabling him to break even the hardest materials and defeat the toughest enemies using the tremendous power of his kicks. Absalom, a pirate weighing over 600 pounds, noted that ordinary people would break their legs if they tried to kick him, but Sanji effortlessly knocked him around. He can casually destroy metal weapons and buildings and effortlessly overpower giant sea monsters such as Bananawani and Momoo. Sanji even toppled Oars, a monstrous giant, by kicking him in the foot. In an SBS, Oda stated that Sanji's kicking power is "21 Bats" (the power to break 21 wooden bats in one kick). After his two years of rigorous training on Momoiro Island, which consisted mainly of constantly running away from the okama for days regardless of the harshest weather, his leg strength vastly increased. He broke the stronger-than-steel neck of a Pacifista with only one Diable Jambe-enhanced kick, critically damaging it, and showed no signs of pain afterwards (something he was unable to do before the timeskip). Sanji's newfound strength was also shown when he briefly overpowered and fought on par with Vergo, an elite officer of the Donquixote Pirates and a Marine vice admiral who defeated Smoker, even after being wounded by attacks from Caesar Clown and having one of his legs broken. One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Donquixote Doflamingo, recognized his physical power, opting to restrain Sanji's movements after the Straw Hat landed several blows. With a crescent kick, he sent Charlotte Oven, a huge man and one of the strongest members of the Big Mom Pirates, flying and crashing into a nearby building. During the Whole Cake Island Arc, Sanji easily overpowered his brother Vinsmoke Yonji, a genetically enhanced commander of Germa 66, and emerged from the conflict without a scratch, which is notable as their father stated Yonji's strength was formidable. Sanji was also able to match his father Vinsmoke Judge, the supreme commander of Germa 66, in a duel before he was overwhelmed by the latter's advanced technology and underhanded moves. His sister, Vinsmoke Reiju, was in awe at how strong he had become since she last saw him, describing him as a "beast". When he kicked his older brother Niji in the face, the force of the kick did not only dislocate his jaw but also sent him crashing into a wall. Sanji's attacks are even strong enough to make his captain, Monkey D. Luffy, briefly pass out when struck by them, something only Rob Lucci had accomplished before, although he was not fighting back, and Sanji has improved significantly since their clash against CP9. Later, during the Tea Party escape, Sanji could counter an attack from Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, with a Diable Jambe-enhanced kick alongside Luffy. He could even lift a gigantic carriage carrying a giant-sized wedding cake along with the WC 31, Chiffon, and Pudding and launch it to the top of the Nostra Castello. He also blocked Daifuku's genie's naginata strike when the genie was half the size of the Thousand Sunny. At Wano Country, Sanji smashed Page One into the ground with a kick after the Tobiroppo member had assumed his massive spinosaurus form. He blocked a kick from the enormous All-Star King while using his Raid Suit. He also kicked the All-Star Queen with such overwhelming force to rotate his brachiosaurus neck at high speed and easily shatter Perospero's hard candy arrows while also knocking away the latter on impact. In contrast, not even Chopper's strongest form, the Monster Point, could inflict any significant damage. As for his named attacks, Sanji fights with a vast number of specific kicks and techniques. Most of his attacks are said in French and are usually cooking/food terms related in some way to the particular portion of the opponent's body that he is targeting or to the nature of the attack itself. In the 4Kids English anime, the attacks are changed to be funny-sounding, non-existent food items that have something to do with the target area of the attack. Standard attacks are Mouton Shot (Sanji jumps and flips before kicking with all his might into the foe's mid-region or head) and Anti-Manner Kick Course (one of Sanji's most powerful kicks where he delivers a 180-degree vertical kick upward into a giant foe's torso or back). Sanji's comedic finishing move, Parage Shoot, is a series of kicks directed at his opponent's face. This attack rearranges the victim's facial structure, often turning them handsome or bishounen-like, as seen with Wanze and Duval.

Diable Jambe

During the Enies Lobby Arc, Sanji revealed a new ability: Diable Jambe, the power to heat his lower legs to a temperature so high that they glow bright red by spinning rapidly in place, which causes his attack to be more powerful. "Diable" means "Devil" in French and is also the name of a kitchen tool. It may also reference to the "sauce à la diable", a French spicy sauce. "Jambe" means "Leg". The kanji used, 悪魔風脚, means devil wind foot (風脚, wind foot, is a play on the term kazaashi, meaning wind speed). The aforementioned attacks also have the word Diable Jambe preceding them (ex. Diable Jambe: Flambage Shot). The heat of his attacks is so high that contact for even a second could simultaneously scorch and severely wound his opponent. Sanji used this ability during his fight with Jabra, in which his regular attacks were not as effective due to the other's active usage of Tekkai. With the heat of his new ability, Sanji overcame his inability to smash through Tekkai by burning through it instead and setting his opponent ablaze. By using the technique Frites Assorties against Oars, Sanji could effectively deflect his direct Gomu Gomu no Bazooka to protect Robin with three rapid kicks. His tolerance against fire is also astonishing. This would explain why he can utilize Diable Jambe without showing signs of getting burned while the opponent gets incinerated at the receiving end. However, Oda has said that it does not damage him because while the Diable Jambe burns hot, Sanji's heart burns hotter. The first time Queen saw Sanji using Diable Jambe, he thought it was an ability acquired by Germa 66's genetic modifications. Sanji replied that he is a completely normal person, unlike any of his brethren. Queen said only lunarians can create fire at will like so, but Sanji said it was due to his "passion". As revealed during the crew's battle against PX-4, Diable Jambe appears to put extreme stress upon Sanji's legs. After several uses of the technique and during the confrontation against PX-1, Sanji himself comments that if he were to use the attack one more time, his legs would break. After his two years of training and experience in "hell", Sanji's kicks became significantly more powerful, as seen in his fight with PX-7, where he critically damaged the Pacifista's neck with a single kick. Diable Jambe has improved to the point that his entire leg is now enveloped in large flames. It is now so powerful and hot that, even underwater, he can scorch a Kraken's tentacles with Bien Cuit: Grill Shot, severely injuring it. At Gyoncorde Plaza, as he was airborne from using Sky Walk, he revealed another new move called Poêle à Frire: Spectre, where he stomps his opponents repeatedly with high accuracy and speed. Sanji's Diable Jambe could easily counter his father's flame resistant Raid Suit, and when Sanji was about to use Poêle à Frire against Judge, the Germa king was forced to resort to using a human shield to overpower his son. Later, when forced to fight off his captain, Sanji's Concassé was strong enough to make Luffy pass out when Sanji struck him with it. Later, Sanji used Crosse Strike along with Luffy's Elephant Gun to counter a lightning attack from Big Mom.

Ifrit Jambe

During the Wano Country Arc, Sanji developed Ifrit Jambe, a new, enhanced version of Diable Jambe. By combining his recently awakened genetic enhancements with Armament Haki, Sanji drastically increases the strength and endurance of his legs, allowing them to endure much hotter flames. With this technique, Sanji is capable of producing bluish-white flames, adding a massive boost to his kicking techniques, more than the previous Diable Jambe, which allowed him to defeat the All-Star, Queen, an Ancient Zoan user with multiple cybernetic augmentations, including his and his brothers' Raid Suits' abilities.

Haki

Observation Haki

Sanji is an extremely skilled user of Observation Haki, which is his specialty. During his stay in the Kamabakka Kingdom, Sanji trained his Observation Haki to become an advanced master of it due to being on a constantly careful watch for the harassment from the okama day and night who sought to steal his manhood. He can sense the presence, strength, emotions, and intent of others. Most remarkably, Sanji could even dodge a jelly bean shot by Charlotte Katakuri despite the Sweet Commander possessing a higher level of Observation Haki. Sanji's mastery at using this form of Haki is evident in the following examples: During the Fish-Man Island Arc, Sanji could sense Caribou in the Ryugu Palace alongside both Luffy and Zoro. He helped Kin'emon recover his torso from within the lake on Punk Hazard, actively using Observation Haki to locate the samurai's torso within the dark water. He was able to perceive Tashigi being beaten by Vergo, despite the considerable distance between them. He detected a sniper on a rooftop 16 meters above the ground and intercepted him before he was able to shoot. He was even able to tell people's true intentions the first time they meet (as with Kin'emon or Viola, though it did not help with Pudding due to her superb acting skills). He sensed Nekomamushi's aura from within Capone Bege's castle body. He was able to dodge multiple bullets being fired at him by Pudding, all from point-blank range. He discerned Jewlery Bonney's presence inside a massive Warm Eddy.

Armament Haki

Sanji is a highly skilled user of Armament Haki. During his fight with his father, he blocked his spear by hardening his right leg. Sanji also damaged Luffy despite his rubbery body when they fought on Whole Cake Island, indicating he hardened his leg to do so. Having awakened his dormant genetic enhancements during the raid on Onigashima, Sanji combined his sturdy exoskeleton and Armament Haki to enhance his legs, allowing them to endure much hotter flames, resulting in the creation of Ifrit Jambe.

Weapons

Summary

While Sanji's policy as a chef is to preserve his hands for the sole purpose of cooking, he has been known to fight with various items.

Swordsmanship

Summary

According to his father, Sanji was trained to use swords. However, due to Sanji's policy of only using his hands for cooking, the extent of any skills he may retain is unknown. He may still retain a high level of skill at wielding swords and/or other bladed weapons, as shown by his superb skills in wielding knives for combat, a skill Sanji retained and continuously honed through use in cooking.

Hocho Sabaki

There has only been one time that Sanji has made an exception to his rule of never using knives and other kitchen tools or his hands to fight, though this was a very special case since his foe's armor was made of food (ramen to be exact) and they were fighting in a kitchen. Sanji took a pair of Wanze's kitchen knives during their battle aboard the Puffing Tom. He has demonstrated excellent precision and quick dexterity in wielding knives. According to Sanji, the way he performs this style is a first-class cook special, Hocho Sabaki (包丁捌き, Hōchō Sabaki?, literally meaning "Kitchen Knives Method"). Epluchage (皮剥作業（エプリュシャージ）, Epuryushāji?, literally meaning "Peel Skin"): The only attack Sanji showed while fighting this style. He uses a pair of kitchen knives to peel away an opponent's armor. This is first seen being used against Wanze's ramen armor. Epluchage is a French cooking verb which means "to peel away skin".

Raid Suit

Germa 66 had created a Raid Suit specifically designed for Sanji to use, which was secretly hidden and given to him as a parting gift during the Vinsmokes' assistance in his and Luffy's escape from Cacao Island. Sanji initially refused to put it on due to his hatred for his family but ultimately donned it while in Wano Country. The suit gives Sanji a black Germa outfit, a cape with the number 3, and jet-propelled boots. Like the other Vinsmokes' Raid Suits, it grants Sanji the ability to fly and strengthen his kicks with propelled boots and serves as an armor to protect him from attacks. Uniquely, it also gives him a mask to wear over his nose and mouth and slicks the front of his hair into two parts, one pointing up and one pointing down. Its unique ability allows Sanji to blend in perfectly with his environment, leaving him invisible to the human eye. This invisibility gives him a great advantage in battle, enabling him to land surprise attacks on opponents without them seeing him coming. He later uses this ability to sneak into a bathhouse and assist Nami, Robin, and Shinobu in escaping and was also instrumental in rescuing Kouzuki Momonosuke from the crucifix he was chained to during the Raid on Onigashima. The suit and its ability cause Sanji to resemble a character known as Stealth Black, who is a member of the fictionalized version of Germa 66 in the comic strip Sora, Warrior of the Sea. Knowing that, Sanji rejected the name and named this form as O-Soba Mask (おそばマスク, O-Soba Masuku?) instead. After realizing it awakened his dormant genetic enhancements, Sanji destroyed his raid suit to cut off his ties to the Germa Kingdom.

Other Weapons

Usopp's Special Salt Ball (ウソップ特製”塩星”（ソルトボール）, Usoppu Tokusei Soruto Bōru?): Sanji was given salt balls by Usopp during the crew's adventure on Thriller Bark, for use in Zombie attacks. He used them to reveal Absalom's position after the zombie commander became invisible through the powers of the Suke Suke no Mi. Sanji was seen pointing a pistol at Miss All Sunday during her first meeting with the Straw Hats, but he did not fire it (likely due to his chivalry). Later in Zou, he stole a rifle off one of the Fire Tank Pirates and used it to hold Caesar Clown hostage. During the Raid on Onigashima, Sanji used the bandaged Zoro as a blunt weapon against members of the Beasts Pirates.

Tactical And Informational Wit

Summary

Besides his strength and speed, when it comes to strategy, Sanji has proven to be very resourceful. This was particularly evident in the Arabasta Saga, where he was responsible for both posing as Mr. 3 and fooling Crocodile into believing that he had killed the Straw Hats on Little Garden. Later, he posed as "Mr. Prince" to lure Crocodile out of Rain Dinners, where the Straw Hats were being held captive, so that he could break in and release them. In the Skypiea Arc, when he and Usopp snuck onboard the Maxim to save Nami, Sanji took a detour and destroyed the ship's main engine. While the backup engines prevented the flying vessel from being crippled, Sanji's actions distracted Enel and bought Usopp time to get Nami off the ark. During the Water 7 Arc, Sanji went off on his own and waited patiently at the train station, having discovered that only one train was due to depart before Aqua Laguna struck; he also deduced that, if Robin were to leave the island, the train would be the only means of doing so. With his instincts confirmed, Sanji left Nami a Baby Den Den Mushi and a letter of his intentions, though most of the letter just spoke of his love for her, and even worse, the hiding place of the letter was very obviously marked with red paint, with large hearts for Nami and a threat for anyone else not to read it. During the Enies Lobby Arc, he took over Usopp's fight with Jabra, reminding the unconfident Usopp that he was not useless, and he could help protect Robin via sniping enemies from a distance, while Sanji himself was better suited for front-line fighting. Later, he shut the Gates of Justice to allow the crew to escape the overwhelming Marine forces gathered for the Buster Call. In the Dressrosa Arc, he was the only one to figure out Law's true objective in establishing the Pirate Alliance, noting that Law was focusing too much on personally defeating Doflamingo instead of executing their plan to starve Kaidou of SMILEs. On Zou, when the Curly Hat Pirates were captured by Capone Bege and the Fire Tank Pirates, Sanji was able to release the others by sensing Nekomamushi was outside and throwing his friends out of Capone's body castle. He also ensured that the Fire Tank Pirates would not pursue the other Straw Hats by holding Caesar Clown hostage at gunpoint, after deducing that the new condition of capture on his second bounty ("Only Alive") guaranteed that the Fire Tank Pirates would not risk harming him to get Caesar off him, effectively outsmarting the extremely cunning master strategist Capone Bege. Sanji also had a fondness for reading books when he was younger and knows of many legends, albeit mainly in the form of urban legends as opposed to Robin's historical recollection of legends. He had already heard of the legendary ingredient, the Blue-Finned Elephant Tuna before he even saw it, and he was also familiar with the tale of Mont Blanc Noland through the book King of Liars, Noland, which he read as a child in North Blue. Furthermore, through reading an encyclopedia on Devil Fruits, he learned of the Suke Suke no Mi; however, since he was only interested in that particular fruit, what else he knows about Devil Fruits is currently unclear, as he was shown not to be aware that Devil Fruit users would lose their ability to swim until Zeff told him.

Lady Radar

Summary

Sanji takes chivalry to such an extent that he can sense when a woman is in danger, even when he is not within earshot, such as when Brogy approached Nami in Little Garden or when Tashigi was in tears after Vergo's betrayal at Punk Hazard, dubbing this as his Lady Radar (レディレーダー, Redirēdā?). However, this can be a weakness, as he refuses to attack a woman even at the cost of injury. This led to him sustaining serious damage against Kalifa until Nami showed up and being at the mercy of Viola and her henchmen in Dressrosa. As an extension of this, however, he also seems to be able to detect sincerity (or lack thereof) in women. For instance, Sanji could tell that Viola truly felt despair under Doflamingo's control, despite her earlier boasting. When Nico Robin tried to leave the crew and discourage Sanji from chasing after her, he was able to tell that she was holding something back, later telling Chopper that "When a woman lies, a real man forgives her". Despite discovering the brutal deception and mockery that Charlotte Pudding put him through, he was able to see through her cruelty as a front to hide her past misery, and confronted her of it the next day, which caught her off guard. From Sanji's point of view, his radar seems to emulate an electronic scope, being able to spot and detect women, possibly in danger, as if he were a machine.

Stealth Mastery

Summary

Sanji is immensely skilled at sneaking; his skills rivals that of Nami and Robin. After leaving the Germa Kingdom at a tender age, he could avoid detection for 13 years. As an adult, Sanji's skill was still prominent, as he was the only Straw Hat to avoid detection from Baroque Works until the final battle in Alubarna. In the anime-only G-8 Arc, Sanji showed no trouble sneaking around the base and was forced to help his far less stealthy captain to avoid detection. At Water 7, Sanji infiltrated the Puffing Tom right under the noses of CP9, who were masters of espionage and stealth. Even Rob Lucci exclaimed his amazement at this feat. Sanji also moved around the heavily guarded Whole Cake Chateau with no difficulty, avoiding detection from Pudding, and successfully broke into the infirmary to speak with his sister, Reiju, by tying up the guard. After acquiring his Raid Suit and the ability that came with it, Sanji was able to make great use of this new invisibility for direct combat, being able to land heavy strikes on Page One without being detected. On Onigashima, Sanji used his Raid Suit to sneak onto the Live Stage without being detected and freed Momonosuke after Shinobu's attempt failed.

Facial Reconstruction

Summary

Sanji is capable of reconstructing someone's face simply by kicking them. This ability of his debuted when Sanji was facing off against Wanze. During his fight with Wanze, he did not seem to have any control over this power and only discovered it by accident. The kicks he inflicted to Wanze's face unintentionally reshaped it little by little until he looked entirely different, and it was reversed when the kick Sanji used to defeat him hit so hard it knocked his face back to normal. However, when Sanji reconstructed Duval's face, he clearly states that he did it on purpose, meaning that he has mastered the ability.

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Introduction

Past

Summary

Sanji was born 21 years ago in the North Blue into the Vinsmoke Family, the reigning royal family of the Germa Kingdom, along with his three brothers on the same day, with Sanji being the third son of the family and the fourth child overall, thereby making him the kingdom's third prince. Sanji's father, Vinsmoke Judge, planned to genetically enhance all of them before birth to make them have superhuman abilities and no emotions, and thus turn them into perfect soldiers in the future. His mother, Vinsmoke Sora, was against this practice and while being still pregnant, she took a drug that would ensure they would grow as normal humans with emotions. This intent resulted successful only on Sanji, at the cost of severely weakening her own health beyond recuperation. While Sora was still alive, Sanji once prepared a meal for her. Even though the meal was ruined while Sanji was delivering it to her hospital, it made her smile and she decided that she would only eat what he had made for her, sparking an interest in cooking for Sanji. Vinsmoke Judge revealed to his children at a young age that he had endowed their bodies with genetic enhancements and his plan for Sanji and his four siblings to lead their kingdom's military arm Germa 66 in the future, and began training them to capitalize on their genetic potential. While Sanji's siblings excelled at their exercises and their bodies evolved, Sanji continually lagged behind due to his body remaining human thanks to the drug Sora took prior to his birth. This made him an easy target for his brothers, who bullied him regularly, and Judge did not intervene due to his disdain for Sanji's weakness. One day, Judge caught him serving food to a rat in his room and shouted that Sanji would need to stop cooking and train even harder if he wanted to catch up with his siblings. He then threw the food and the rat out of the palace, causing Sanji to cry. Sanji continued to be beaten up by his brothers regularly, with his sister Reiju occasionally tending to his injuries. Eventually, Judge became convinced that Sanji would never develop superhuman abilities and decided to erase his son's existence from his future plans by putting an iron mask on him and locking him in a Vinsmoke castle dungeon. At the same time, he staged a state funeral for his son, informing the onlooking Germa 66 soldiers that Sanji had died in a tragic accident. During the next six months of Sanji's imprisonment, his mask was only removed when receiving meals from the guards. At some point, he read about the All Blue from a cookbook he received. His brothers eventually discovered he was still alive and occasionally visited the dungeon just to continue bullying him. Reiju came to the dungeon to treat her brother's wounds but told him that she was not on his side. After the Germa Kingdom crossed the Red Line into the East Blue, Sanji declared to Reiju that he wanted to run away and become a chef. Reiju broke open Sanji's cell, allowing him to escape. As Sanji was fleeing, he ran into his father. Judge decided to allow Sanji to go on the condition that he never tell anyone about their relationship. While Germa 66 was attacking the island of Cozia in the East Blue, Reiju directed him to a cruise ship called the Orbit and told him to never come back to the Germa Kingdom. Having escaped the kingdom, Sanji cut all ties with his family and renounced his title as a prince. Two years after he left the Vinsmoke Family, a ten year-old Sanji was working as a ship's cook on the Orbit. One day, "Red Leg" Zeff, a pirate, and his crew, attacked the ship. However, both ships were caught in a sudden storm and sank. Zeff managed to save the young Sanji from drowning. Before the storm tore the boats apart, Sanji had cried out his dream to find the All Blue, which was why he was saved by Zeff afterwards. After the storm, the two were washed onto a rock outcropping, high above the sea. Despite their good fortune, there was little food for them: a few rations had washed onto the rock with them, but there was no vegetation, no animals, and no way to reach the water to fish. Splitting up what little rations remained, Zeff ordered Sanji to sit at the other end of the island to look for a ship. Sanji protested that Zeff was keeping a large sack for himself, but Zeff brushed him off, saying that as an adult, his stomach was bigger. Weeks passed, and Sanji had no more food, but there was still no sign of a ship. After months without food, an emaciated Sanji decided to take a chance to kill Zeff for his food. He did not kill the old man, but when he slashed open the old man's sack in a fit of rage, he discovered that there was no food inside, only treasure. To his horror, he realized that Zeff had given him all the rations, and had eaten his own leg to survive. Zeff confessed that he often lacked food on the high seas and planned on opening a restaurant on the seas. Sanji, guilty over plotting to kill Zeff, agreed to help, but Zeff remarked that he was too weak. Soon after, a ship appeared, and they were spared from death. Because of this ordeal, Sanji pledged to never refuse food to a starving individual, no matter how evil or poor they may be. Sanji began smoking shortly after starting to work at the Baratie in order to impress Zeff, despite Zeff's warnings that it would destroy his taste buds, only for Sanji to reply "Now, I am a man!". Sanji subsequently spent the next nine years working aboard the Baratie as its sous-chef, during which time he vastly improved his cooking under Zeff's tutelage while also developing tremendous physical abilities and his signature kicked-based martial arts style under the latter's guidance, Zeff also instilled in Sanji the importance of his hands to not be used in combat as well as never hitting women.

East Blue Saga

Baratie Arc

While doubling as a waiter one day since the rest had jumped ship, Sanji served a particular couple at the Baratie – Marine Lieutenant Fullbody and his lady friend, Moodie. Though Sanji served them well, his dismissiveness towards Fullbody made the Marine lose face in front of his date and the other customers . Angered, Fullbody dared to pick a fight with Sanji. Sanji on the other hand, upon seeing Fullbody waste the food prepared for him out of frustration, beat the Marine up. As the situation intensified with Patty coming, Sanji was suddenly confronted by Zeff who was at the moment dealing with some trouble. Luffy, seeing the mess that Sanji stirred up, Zeff immediately got into the argument as well. Just as things were going crazy as usual in the Baratie, a new development arrived. The prisoner that Fullbody and his men captured, Gin, had escaped and was then demanding food from the restaurant. Though dangerous, the starving pirate however was denied food from the other chefs and was kicked out of the restaurant. While his fellow chefs denied the pirate food, Sanji however gave the starving man food for which he gratefully ate. Luffy, who was witnessing Sanji at the time, was impressed by such a kind act and decided to invite Sanji to join his crew. Despite Luffy's offer, Sanji refused due to his own personal debt to Zeff. After seeing Gin off, Sanji went back to work and glanced upon one of Luffy's crew members, Nami. Seeing such a beauty, he declared his willingness to become a pirate as long as he was with her. Though the declaration was mere flirtation, the scene however intensified when Zeff butted in. After a brief argument between the two chefs, Sanji continued his flirting with Nami and gave a bad impression to Usopp with his womanizing nature. Two days after the incident with Gin, Sanji and the rest of Baratie witnessed a fearful sight before them. Though wrecked, the ship, the Dreadnaught Sabre, came before them. The ship belonged to Don Krieg, the pirate captain that Gin served under. With the knowledge of Baratie being a floating restaurant, Gin brought a starving Don Krieg and his crew before Sanji and the other chefs. As before all the chefs but Sanji refused to give food to such a dangerous person. However, no sooner had Krieg finished the food that Sanji gave him and regained his strength, the pirate showed his true colors. Demanding food for his men, Sanji complied with Krieg's request. However because Krieg also demanded the Baratie, Sanji's efforts were hindered by the other chefs. Though Sanji's efforts to give food were hindered, Zeff instead gave food for Krieg's men. After a lengthy discussion, Sanji and the rest of the chefs of Baratie prepared for upcoming battle. Luffy, spurred by the turn of events, decided to join Sanji in defending the restaurant. However, before anything could happen, Don Krieg's ship was suddenly sliced up before the eyes of Sanji and the rest. Finding out that these new turn of events was caused by Mihawk of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Sanji and the rest then witnessed momentarily a battle between this legend and one of Luffy's crewmembers, Roronoa Zoro. Though Zoro was skillful, Sanji and the rest witness Luffy's companion fall to the master swordsman. As the battle ended and they witnessed Luffy's Devil Fruit powers, Sanji and rest heard Zoro's vow to Luffy. With that finished, Sanji and the rest were able to concentrate on the battle with Krieg's forces. With his fighting skills learned from Zeff, Sanji was able to defeat a great deal of Krieg's men. One amongst them however was different from the rest. Pearl, the so called invincible wall, was significantly stronger than them. Made fiercer by a blunder by Luffy, Pearl proved to be a real threat to Sanji. Despite this, Sanji was still able to handle his own against this tough opponent. Though Sanji was getting the upper hand against this opponent, in the midst of their battle however, a new surprise developed. As Sanji and the others were fighting, Gin snuck up on Zeff and took the old man hostage. With this, Sanji was asked to surrender. Gin continued to hold Zeff hostage. He negotiated with Sanji and Don Krieg to let the chefs leave the Baratie. However, Sanji is unable to accept the terms due to the honor debt he felt he owed to Zeff for saving his life as a small boy. Sanji refused to let Zeff give up another one of his treasures. Seeing this behavior, the other chefs asked Sanji what he meant by this. As he was being attacked by Pearl who took the opportunity for some payback, Sanji explained to them that in the past, Zeff sacrificed everything, including his own leg, so that he could live. Sanji explained to them all that it was his obligation to Zeff. With this, Sanji stood still and took all of Pearl's attacks, ready to die for the Baratie. As Sanji was being attacked however, Luffy did something unexpected. Luffy broke part of the Baratie much to everyone's surprise. Angered by this sudden action, Sanji asked why. In response, Luffy told him that since the ship was the goal of Krieg and his men, destroying it would be the solution to the problem. Luffy also explained to him that Zeff did not save Sanji's life so that he could throw it away for the ship. As they were talking about all this, Pearl decided to attack once more. However before Pearl could strike Sanji and Luffy, Gin suddenly defeated him. Explaining himself to Krieg, Gin stated that he will be the one to finish off Sanji. Told that this was a special honor for the food that he gave Gin, Sanji battled with the pirate. Despite his skill, Sanji was overpowered by Gin due to being hindered from his earlier injuries. However, just as Gin was about to land the final blow, Sanji found himself before a supposedly heartless pirate unable to kill. Because of Sanji's previous kindness, his opponent was not able to bring himself to finish the job. While this saved Sanji from being bludgeoned by Gin, it angered Don Krieg. Krieg fired his MH5 bomb at them and Luffy threw Sanji and Gin two masks to protect themselves from the poison. Luffy also finds a mask for himself at the last second. When the smoke clears, they realize Gin had been poisoned, having thrown Luffy his mask to save him. With this turn of events, Sanji told the other chefs to help the poisoned Gin. As they were helping Gin, Sanji noticed an angered Luffy decide to go against Krieg. He then watched the two fight. As the battle raged, Sanji was told by Zeff to watch Luffy carefully. With every turn of the fight, Sanji was amazed at Luffy's determination against difficult odds. In the end, Sanji and the others witnessed Luffy do the impossible – break Don Krieg's famed impenetrable armor. Though this was a deciding blow, Sanji and the others saw that Krieg still had a few tricks. While this did not deter Luffy from ultimately defeating Don Krieg, the outcome however caused the young pirate captain to fall into the water. Seeing this and being told of Luffy's weakness, Sanji dove in and rescued Luffy. After a few moments with a slightly less poisoned Gin, Sanji gave the defeated crew of Don Krieg a little boat in which they can use to retreat in. With everything done, Sanji awaited an unconscious Luffy to tell all that happened. Though Sanji still refused to go with Luffy when he woke up, he however shared with him about his dream. As Sanji and Luffy then decided to have a well deserved meal, they came before a surprising incident. Apparently, every chef there thought that Sanji's soup was disgusting. Though this got to Sanji, in truth, they were just making an excuse so that Sanji could go with Luffy and fulfill his dream of finding the All Blue. As Sanji was pondering about all this outside, he noticed a strange sight. The spectacle that crashed into Sanji and into the restaurant, was one of the Luffy's traveling companions, Yosaku. Due to Nami taking the Going Merry during the battle with Don Krieg, Luffy's crew and traveling companions were forced to part midway and thus unable to fully aid Sanji and the rest. With Yosaku back, the bounty hunter asked Luffy to come with him back to the others for an urgent matter. As Luffy decided to accompany him, Sanji finally decided to become Luffy's chef. After a few moments with the other chefs and with himself, Sanji packed his stuff and went to go with Luffy and Yosaku. As he was leaving, Sanji was met with one last surprise. Zeff, a man who usually belittled Sanji one way or another, asked Sanji to take care of himself. Completely moved by this, Sanji fell to his knees crying and thanked Zeff for everything he done for him, however he thanked while "insulting" them as he is a foul mouthed most of the time. With an emotional Baratie behind, Sanji left with Luffy and Yosaku aboard his small ship, the Shimashima Shopping.

Arlong Park Arc

While Johnny, Usopp, and Zoro were on their own, Sanji, Luffy and Yosaku headed to meet up with the rest of the crew. Yosaku told Luffy and Sanji about fish-people. Ignoring him, Luffy began doodling what he imagined fish-people look liked, to Sanji's amusement, and what Nami would look like if she was a mermaid (though all he did was draw hair on his horrendous sketch, causing Sanji to demand Luffy to destroy it). Sanji then cooked lunch for the crew. They were interrupted by the arrival of Momoo, a Grand Line beast who was looking for food. Keeping to his oath, Sanji attempted to fed Momoo, but then swiftly kicked him when Momoo attempted to eat his hand. Using Momoo to lead their boat toward Arlong Park, the three were flung right into Zoro. Johnny found them shortly after, claiming to have seen Usopp get stabbed to death by Nami. Before he and Yosaku left, Nami showed up and Sanji greeted her in an ecstatic manner, causing Zoro to insult him, but Sanji retaliated that his "Love is a Hurricane". Nami then confirmed the facts of Usopp's "death", which caused Zoro to attack her and Sanji to defend her. Still actually alive, Usopp ran to meet up with the gang. Luffy slept and Zoro commented on his own views of Nami, which made Sanji become enraged and the two prepared to fight, only to have Usopp's face come in between the impact. Nojiko appeared, and after Sanji claimed she had to be Nami's sister because they are both so beautiful, she decided to tell the crew about Nami's past to make sure they do not make things worse for Nami, though only Sanji and Usopp agreed to listen. Once Nami broke down after Arlong's betrayal and asked Luffy for help, Sanji, Usopp, and Zoro joined him on the march to Arlong Park. Hatchi summoned Momoo once again to attack the pirates. However, Sanji and the pirates were unimpressed as they had already fought Momoo. Luffy grabbed Momoo and spun his body at the rest of the Arlong Pirates, knocking most of them out. Luffy found his feet stuck in the cement due to the blow and was defenseless. The fish-men threw a boulder at Luffy and Sanji shattered it with a kick to protect his friend. The Straw Hat Pirates each squared off against one of Arlong's officers. After Usopp began his fearful run from Chew, Sanji became distracted watching Zoro fight Hachi and took a powerful punch from Kuroobi and blown from the impact through a wall many yards away. Sanji got back up after Zoro's fight was done, claiming that Kuroobi's strength did not compare to the kicks he received from Zeff. In order to save Luffy from drowning, Sanji dove into the pool. Kuroobi followed Sanji into the water, demonstrating that Sanji's movement is slowed down underwater, while fish-people remain unaffected, if not stronger, by beating him up and preventing him from surfacing. Grabbing Sanji, Kuroobi pulled Sanji up, then downed quickly so that the severe change in water pressure would crush Sanji's body. Thinking quickly, Sanji remembered that fish die when their gills are blocked. Sanji did this and escaped from his grasp. After assuring Zoro that Luffy was alive, Sanji challenged Kuroobi to a battle on land. Kuroobi accepted but was quickly defeated by Sanji's kicks. He and Zoro then fought against Arlong, but the two were both defeated, agreeing that only Luffy could win. While Zoro kept Arlong distracted, and with minor interference by Hatchan, Sanji dove back into the water and freed Luffy's body. He, Nojiko, and Genzo then watched Luffy battle Arlong. After the destruction of the park, Sanji and the Straw Hats celebrated with the locals. They took off once more for the Grand Line with Nami officially joining them.

Loguetown Arc

After regaining Nami, Sanji and his fellow crewmates sailed towards the Grand Line. Along the way, they decided to stop by Loguetown for last minute supplies for the journey ahead. Knowing the need of his fellow pirates, Sanji bought some food, among which was an Elephant Tuna. Though the shopping trip was relatively uneventful, something suddenly happened as the day went on. Sanji's captain had suddenly been captured. In the midst of their trip around Loguetown, Sanji's captain had been captured by an old foe of his, Buggy. Having been caught by this old foe, Luffy was going to be executed by Buggy on the same execution platform that Gol D. Roger died on. Seeing Luffy in danger, Sanji and Zoro immediately tried to rescue their captain. Though they were not able to reach Luffy in time, Luffy was nonetheless miraculously saved by a bolt of lightning. Regardless of how it happened, Sanji regrouped with his fellow crewmates to escape from Buggy and the Marines stationed in Loguetown. As Sanji and his two companions were escaping, they were momentarily stopped by Captain Smoker. Despite the brief road bump and the sudden appearance of a mysterious storm, Sanji and the rest were able to regroup back on the Going Merry to begin their new journey into the Grand Line. As the Straw Hats sailed through the storm, Sanji pulled out a barrel for which he and his fellow crewmates could have a little ceremony. Swearing their dreams upon breaking the barrel, the Straw Hats sailed towards the Grand Line.

Arabasta Saga

Reverse Mountain Arc

After going through a storm and a slight detour, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats went up the Reverse Mountain to enter the Grand Line. Though they were able to successfully climb up the mountain, they unfortunately hit a snag as they entered the Grand Line, a giant whale was blocking the entrance. While Sanji and the rest of the crew were able to stop the ship just in time, Luffy's special seat however was broken in the process. Due to the ensuing reaction that came from Sanji's captain from this, Sanji and the rest of the crew except Luffy unfortunately got swallowed by the whale in retaliation. Within the whale's stomach, Sanji and his fellow pirates found out that an old guy named Crocus had made his home within the whale. From him not only did they learn that of a way out of the whale, but also of the whale's story. The heavily scarred whale, Laboon, was bashing his head on the Red Line in hopes of being reunited with a group of pirates that left him fifty years ago. While Sanji and the rest could not do anything about this problem, Sanji's captain however gave the whale some new hope to look forward to. After the situation with Laboon and getting some antics involving on how to travel the Grand Line, Sanji and the rest of the crew's company was soon joined by two more, the beautiful Miss Wednesday and Mr. 9. The two were suspicious looking people that tried to take Laboon's meat earlier. Through certain circumstances, they required the aid of the Straw Hats in getting back to their home at Whisky Peak. Despite the suspicious nature of the individuals, Sanji and the rest took the two aboard.

Whisky Peak Arc

Due to the unpredictable weather of the Grand Line, Sanji ended up shoveling snow on board the Going Merry. Soon afterward, he had to help control the ship upon learning that it had turned 180 degrees, and when the weather changed once more, he prepared onigiri to keep everyone's energy up. After much toil, Sanji and the rest of the crew managed to stabilize the ship, but were unable to move from sheer exhaustion. Eventually, the crew reached Whisky Peak, where he noted that there was a good chance they would encounter some monsters since they were in the Grand Line. Sanji was surprised when they encountered people cheering at the sight of pirates. Upon being told that this was a town of welcoming and celebration, Sanji Luffy, and Usopp immediately agreed to share tales of their adventures with the townsfolk. That night, Sanji managed to flirt with 20 women at once, to the amazement of onlookers. Eventually, believing that this was a wonderful town, he passed out after drinking a large amount of alcohol. Later, after the Straw Hats were put on the hit list of Baroque Works, Sanji and Usopp were violently woken up by Luffy, who dragged them out of the building they were sleeping in all the way to their ship. Once the rest of the Straw Hats and Vivi arrived, Sanji demanded to know why they were leaving such a nice town, only to be punched by Nami to shut him up. When Nico Robin appeared on the ship as Miss All-Sunday, Sanji and Usopp confronted her, with Sanji pointing a pistol at her head, but Robin threw them away with her powers, at which point Sanji saw her face and realized she was beautiful. After Vivi explained the situation to him, Sanji noted he still had a chance to shine before promising to protect her.

Little Garden Arc

After some sailing, Sanji and the rest of the crew reached their next destination, Little Garden. Noting that they did not properly restock their food supply while in Whisky Peak, Sanji hoped that they get properly resupply in this jungle island. As most of the crew was going out to explore, Sanji asked Zoro to get some meat. The simple request however turned into a heated squabble as Zoro proclaimed that he would do so since he could retrieve more than Sanji anyways. Spurred by this, Sanji challenged Zoro to a hunting competition to see who could catch the bigger prey. With this, the both of them went into the jungle to hunt. As Sanji ventured through the jungle, he encountered a dinosaur. Defeating it, he returned back to the Going Merry with his prize. However while waiting at the ship as time passed, Sanji noticed that something might be wrong as nobody else but him had returned. Setting out into the jungle once again, Sanji discovered, by chance, a house completely made out of wax for which he momentarily enjoyed a cup of tea in it. As he was leaving, he heard a Den Den Mushi ring. Answering it, he was surprised to find out that he was directly talking to the leader of Baroque Works, Crocodile. Realizing that the house he was in was the base of one Baroque Works' agents, Sanji pretended to be Mr. 3 for whom Crocodile mistook him for. Talking to Crocodile in this guise, Sanji tried to convince the Warlord of the Sea that he had accomplished his mission in eliminating Vivi and the Straw Hat pirates. As he was talking, Sanji was momentarily taken off guard as Mr. 13 and Miss Friday, the Unluckies, appeared. After defeating these two and finishing up his false report to Crocodile, Sanji took the Eternal Pose to Arabasta that was meant to be given to the real Mr. 3 by the Unluckies. Knowing that there were Baroque Works agents on the island, Sanji then rushed off in search for the rest of the crew. Eventually, Sanji regrouped with the rest of the crew together with a pair of giants they befriended. To his joy, Sanji not only found out that both Vivi and Nami were safe, but he also got to see a nice sight from Nami without her shirt on as a result from the battle with Mr. 3 and his group. After explaining things about his talk with Crocodile to the rest of the crew, Sanji revealed to them the Eternal Pose he swiped much to their delight. With this and after a slight argument about who won the hunting competition, Sanji and the rest of the crew set sail for their next destination. With a little help from the giants in defeating a giant goldfish, they were able to finally leave Little Garden.

Drum Island Arc

Sanji was one of the most devastated upon hearing that Nami's disease could possibly be fatal. He assured the crew he did everything he could nutritionally, but they would need a doctor to truly help Nami get better. The crew agreed to head to a nearby island for help. Once he and the rest of the Straw Hats arrived on Drum Island in search for a doctor, he decided to depart with Luffy and Nami on their quest to find the witch living in the abandoned castle who could possibly save Nami's life. Along the way, he and Luffy encountered an infant Lapahn, and easily defeated it. However, this invoked the wrath of an entire herd of enormous adult Lapahn, who attempted to assault the two. During the ensuing struggle, Sanji protected Luffy and (more importantly to him) Nami, at the cost of becoming critically injured. Luffy pulled the injured Sanji out of the snow and was determined to carry them up the mountain. The Lapahns that caused an avalanche were soon helping them reach the top due to Luffy helping a buried Lapahn. The Lapahns fought of Wapol and his men so Luffy could continue to bring Sanji and Nami to the top of the mountain. Upon regaining consciousness, Sanji attempted to capture Chopper, hoping to turn him into a stew for Nami to make her feel better. Once he witnessed Chopper's transformation, though, he expressed shock along with Luffy that the reindeer was a "monster". However, once Luffy claimed that he wanted to recruit Chopper into his crew, Sanji seemed to go along with his desire. As Luffy continued to chase after Chopper, Sanji and Nami listened as Dr. Kureha informed them of Chopper's sad past. As she finished her story, Chopper burst into the room, informing her that Wapol had returned. Sanji joined Luffy outside to defeat Wapol and his minions Chess and Kuromarimo. When Luffy ran inside to get Nami's jacket, though, Sanji and Chopper were left to fend for themselves. Kuromarimo launched bits of his hair onto Sanji, which clung onto his body. The hair was then lit on fire by one of Chess's flaming arrows. After Luffy and Chopper began their counter-attack, Dr. Kureha pinned Sanji to the ground, making sure that he did not battle so that he would not agitate his already wounded body. Even without his help, though, Luffy and Chopper managed to deal with the tyrant king and his two followers. After Luffy had defeated Wapol and the rest of the crew joined up with Luffy and Sanji, Chopper approached Luffy and said that he declined his offer to become a pirate. Luffy however told him to shut up and come with him, which got Chopper to join the crew after all. Shortly after the recruitment of Chopper, Sanji and the rest the crew continued their journey with their newfound friend.

Arabasta Arc

Sanji was below deck when the rest of the crew rescued and met Mr. 2 Bon Kurei. When the crew landed, Sanji was apparently assigned to go get desert attire for the crew, which resulted in him buying dancers outfits for Vivi and Nami (even though they wore an outfit over those clothes in the desert to prevent sunburn). Throughout the desert, Sanji got annoyed with Luffy's losing their food (first with the Kung-Fu Dugongs, then with the Warusagi Birds). When the Straw Hats came across the Sandora Lizard, Luffy, Zoro and Sanji easily defeated it. Upon reaching Rainbase, the crew separated to escape the Marines. He and Chopper were the only ones who were not captured by Crocodile. After they decimated the Baroque Works Millions, Sanji introduced himself as "Mr. Prince" and made it seem like he had been captured to lure Crocodile outside with a Baby Den Den Mushi. Using Chopper as a decoy, Sanji then somehow destroyed the bridge to Rain Dinners and found Vivi, who was sent to go find help. Upon entering the room in which the crew was held, Sanji fought Bananawani to get the key to the cage the rest of the crew were in. Instead, Sanji kicked Mr. 3's wax-wax ball out of one of them, whom he then 'persuaded' to make a duplicate key. The crew then raced to the Alubarna, the capital of Arabasta, on a Moving Crab. When the crew provided a distraction for the remaining Baroque Works officers agents so Vivi could get past them. Sanji and Chopper were chased by Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas. Sanji left Chopper to go check on Usopp and Matsuge, who were followed by Bon Kurei. Sanji set off to save Vivi from Bon Kurei. He initially had the advantage over Bon Kurei's Okama Kenpo and outright ridiculous use of his Mane Mane no Mi. Bon Kurei then turned into Nami, which he recognized as Sanji's weakness. As Nami, Sanji could not bring himself to attack Bon Kurei. Sanji then saw Bon Kurei's weakness: he could not use his Okama Kenpo in Nami's form. After Bon Kurei uses his swan slippers, the battle reached its peak where Sanji ultimately emerged as the victor over Bon Kurei, which ended the battle. As Bon Kurei was incapable of even moving, he asked Sanji to finish him of. Sanji however said that they had a good fight and did not need to finish him of, which made apparently Bon Kurei very happy. Sanji, however, did kick him and took the goggles which he had stolen from Usopp. After he met up with Vivi and the rest of the crew, he began searching for the bomb which was set to destroy the entire city. After Vivi had found it, he and the rest of the crew assisted Vivi in climbing the tower. When Vivi reached the top of the tower, she took at Mr. 7 and Miss Father's Day who were guarding the bomb. She then defused prevented the cannon from firing the bomb. However, this did not end the threat to the city, as the bomb was revealed to be a time bomb and would explode anyway. Pell, however, came and flew the bomb to a safe location, sacrificing his own life while saving his beloved kingdom. After the bomb had fired, the struggle between the rebels and the king's army went on as if nothing had happened. Which caused Sanji and the rest of the crew to bring the battle to a halt as much as they could. But shortly after Crocodile was defeated, it began raining, which caused the war entirely. As the events unfolded at the battlefield, Sanji and his crewmates took this opportunity to find Luffy, which they later found being carried by the King himself. After the king left Luffy and went to the battlefield to sort things out. Sanji and the rest of the crew all passed out from fatigue. Luffy woke up 3 days later in the palace alongside some of his crewmates. After Luffy and his crew had a banquet with Vivi and several others to celebrate their victory, they went to the bath, where the king properly thanked Luffy and his crewmates. After all the festivities, the crew left silently in the night to continue their journey. As they arrived at the ship, they met up with the previously defeated Bon Kurei, who apparently had protected their ship from being taken away. After the crew told him about their objectives, Bon Kurei offered to go along with them. Shortly after they arrived at the meeting spot they had arranged with Vivi, Hina along with some marines came to capture the Straw Hat Pirates. Bon Kurei pleaded that they should escape as soon as possible, the crew refused however and said that they would wait for their friend. After hearing this, Bon Kurei was touched by their sense of friendship, and offered himself as bait to lure the marines away from the crew, which ultimately got him captured. After Vivi had arrived and told them she would not accompany them on their next journey, she asked them if they would still consider her as one of them to which the entire crew replied by raising their left arms in the air and showed the 'X' mark, which symbolized their friendship. This brought Vivi to tears and she raised her left arm as well. After this, the crew sailed off to continue their journey.

Sky Island Saga

Jaya Arc

Though depressed at not having the beautiful Vivi join the crew, Sanji and the rest of his crewmates came across a new development. Another beauty, Nico Robin, a.k.a. Miss All-Sunday from Baroque Works, had stowed away on the Going Merry and to Sanji's delight asked Luffy to let her join his crew. To his joy, Sanji's captain agreed and thus Sanji wasted no time in making Robin feel right at home. Not long afterwards, a massive ship fell from the sky. From a brief search of the sinking ship by his captain and an explanation from Robin, Sanji and the rest of his crewmates learned that the ship fell from an island in the sky called Skypiea. Needing more information on the matter, Sanji joined the expedition team consisting of himself, Luffy, and Zoro. Using special diving suits made by Usopp, they explored the sunken ship. As they were exploring the ship, their search was suddenly cut short as the ship was suddenly clamped and filled with air, and a bunch of other people appeared. After taking care of the intruders within the newly created air pocket, Sanji and his companions encountered a monkey-like person bursting in. Although his captain initially got along with the person, they unfortunately got on bad terms with Masira when they found out they were after the same thing. Fortunately, Sanji and his two crewmates were able to escape from Masira as well as from a giant turtle that ate the ship. As Sanji and the others were about to deal with Masira and his crew, they all suddenly found themselves in the presence of shadowy silhouettes of creatures much larger than normal giants. After apparently escaping from the creatures and getting rid of a little stow away, Sanji and the rest learned of Jaya from an Eternal Pose that Robin stole. Needing more info on Skypiea, Sanji and the rest sailed to the island. Arriving at Jaya at the port of Mock Town, Sanji and the others learned that they had landed at a lawless town filled with pirates. Unable to join either Nami's group or Robin in exploring the place due to Usopp and Chopper's begging, Sanji stayed behind to guard the Going Merry. After the rather uneventful wait, Sanji and his two companions were surprised to find that Luffy and Zoro were heavily wounded. Although Nami's group proved unsuccessful in getting any information, Robin was. Learning that a man by the name of Mont Blanc Cricket might know something, Sanji and the others headed off to the other side of Jaya. After encountering and escaping from a brief encounter with Masira's brother, Shoujou, Sanji and his fellow crewmates came upon Cricket's home. There they had a little misunderstanding with Cricket and Sanji had a brief battle with him. However in the middle of the battle, Sanji and the rest found out that the old man suffered from decompression sickness. Taking care of the old man, Sanji and the rest were able to clear things up with him and his two proteges, Masira and Shoujou. As Sanji and his fellow crewmates explained their problem on how to get to Skypiea, they learned that Cricket was a descendant of Mont Blanc Noland, a guy known for being a liar in Sanji's home seas. Showing interest in the story and Cricket's dream, they convinced him to help them out. Later as the Saruyama Alliance and the Straw Hats were dining on Sanji's cooking, they realized that they needed something important to aid them, the South Bird. This bird as explained to them by Cricket, was needed to find a Knock Up Stream needed to help them get to Skypiea. Having been told this, Sanji and his fellow pirates quickly went in search for the bird. Teaming up with Nami and Usopp, Sanji and his fellow companions found that searching for the bird was harder than expected. It was also revealed in a gag scene that Sanji is terrified of spiders. Despite the antics, Sanji and his fellow pirates were able to catch a South Bird thanks to Robin. With the bird, they headed back to Cricket's. Upon returning however, they discovered that while they were away Cricket and his proteges were robbed by some pirates that Luffy encountered in Mock Town earlier. As Luffy went off to get Cricket's gold back, Sanji and the rest stayed behind to heal the Saruyama Alliance's wounds and prepare the Going Merry. After a long wait for Luffy's return, Sanji and his fellow pirates were able to set sail on the newly modified Going Merry escorted by Masira and Shoujou's ships. Arriving at the designated place for a Knock Up Stream, they waited until the conditions were just. As they maneuvered the Going Merry through the waves into the right position, the Straw Hats encountered Marshall D. Teach and his crew that Luffy met at Mock Town. The pirate and his crew had come to claim the new bounties issued on Luffy and Zoro during Arabasta. To Sanji's disappointment, he did not get one despite his efforts. This encounter with this pirate however was short as the Knock Up Stream suddenly started to burst. Riding on the propelled Going Merry, Sanji alongside his fellow pirates went up into the sky as well inadvertently escaping from the pursuing pirate.

Skypiea Arc

After surviving an intense trip up into the sky, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats arrived in an ocean of clouds. Experiencing their new surroundings for the first time, Sanji and the rest soon encountered hostilities. Due to the lack of oxygen in such a high altitude environment, Sanji, Luffy, and Zoro were easily beaten by a masked assailant. Fortunately, the Straw Hats were saved by the sky knight, Gan Fall and his pet bird, Pierre. After being saved by this strange knight, Sanji and the rest maneuvered the Going Merry across the White Sea until they reached Heaven's Gate. Upon entering, they were allowed to be transported to Skypiea by a sky shrimp without paying the gate watcher, not knowing that they would be entering illegally. Arriving at Angel Beach, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats soon befriended two locales, Conis and her father Pagaya. The former of the two entranced Sanji with her beauty. As the Straw Hats were entertained and informed of local stuff by the two, Sanji noticed that Nami, who had decided to try out a dial-powered device known as a waver earlier, had gone out of sight. It was then that the pirates learned of the forbidden place called Upper Yard. Fearing that Nami may have gone there, Sanji immediately wanted the rest of them to look for her. However before the pirates could do anything, they were intercepted by the White Berets. Having been accused of entering illegally, the Straw Hats were forced to pay the fine. Despite their initial cooperation, they were put into a dire situation when a recently returned Nami unintentionally knocked down the White Beret leader with the waver, McKinley. Seeing the situation, Sanji along with Zoro and Luffy immediately subdued the hostile White Berets. Though they defeated them, they unfortunately got a higher penalty than what they started out with. Realizing the situation they were in, the Straw Hats decided to set sail so as to not bring any trouble to their hosts. As Sanji was preparing for the journey ahead at Conis' house, he along with Luffy and Usopp learned of a new development. Aside from the fact that Nami had put on a shirt over her bikini top, Sanji and his two crewmates saw the Going Merry and the rest of the crew on it being taken by a large sky shrimp. From their hosts, Sanji and the remaining two pirates learned that the rest of the crew were being taken to a sacrificial altar in Upper Yard to receive judgment from the priests. They on the other hand, were to be tested as they attempted to rescue their captured crewmates at Upper Yard. Having no other choice, Sanji and his two companions decided to head to Upper Yard to rescue the rest of crew. Lead by Conis to a dock for gondolas, Sanji and his two companions were instructed how to get to Upper Yard and given a gondola, the Karasumaru, to use. As they were lead by her, they noticed that she and everyone else they met along the way were acting very strange. To their surprise, Conis revealed to Sanji and his two companions that not only was it her that called the shrimp that took the Going Merry, but she was also helping them so selflessly as it was her forced duty to Skypiea's god, Enel. Despite this revelation though, the pirates were more concerned that Conis was now going to be target for telling them such things. It however was too late, Enel exacted his judgment on Conis for telling them the truth in the form of a gigantic lightning volt. Fortunately, Conis was saved at that moment by Gan Fall. With the knight promising to take care of Conis, Sanji and his two companions headed out to Upper Yard. As Sanji and his fellow pirates sailed through the Upper Yard Forest in search of their kidnapped crewmates, they eventually came upon one of the so called trials. Entering a part of the forest filled with lots of balls made from island clouds, they soon encountered one of Enel's priests, Satori. Upon encountering the priest, not only did Sanji and his companions found out that Satori had some form of technique that allowed him predict where their attacks would come from, they also found out that the guy had some sort of trick that allowed him to deliver massive blows with a simple touch. Adding to that fact that the priest had also hidden all sorts of surprises in the clouds found throughout the area, Sanji and his two companions found the priest to be very challenging as he knocked them off the Karasumaru and set their boat adrift. As they struggled fighting with the priest, Sanji and Luffy were able to get a chance to hit a clean blow when Luffy messed up one of Satori's attack. In the smoke of the explosion, Luffy was able to capture the priest, and said that the ability to predict attacks is useless if the attacks could not be dodged. Restrained, he began begging for mercy, claiming the odds of two versus one was "unfair". Sanji became enraged reminded Satori about the kidnapping of Nami and Robin (Zoro and Chopper as well), that Satori had no right to talk of fairness, and told Satori of his own challenge…of "love". With Luffy still restraining Satori, Sanji compared his attack to tenderizing meat and was able to K-O Satori with a single attack. Having defeated the priest, Sanji and Luffy pressed forward after Usopp relocated the lost Karasumaru. With this, they continued their search not knowing of the consequences their actions had caused. As they continued their search, Sanji and his fellow pirates found the rest of the trip uneventful except a brief meeting with the guerrilla that attacked them earlier, Wyper. Eventually, they were able to reunite with the rest of the crew at the sacrificial altar. Seeing the state their ship was in, and having too many questions, Sanji and the rest of the crew decided to camp out for the night. As they discussed the events that had unfolded, Sanji and the rest learned something important from Nami, Upper Yard was the long lost part of Jaya mentioned in Mont Blanc Noland's tale. Realizing the truth to the tale, Sanji and the others decided then that as pirates they should search the fabled gold mentioned as well. After a night of discussing things and dancing with wolves, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats went ahead with the plans they made. With the Going Merry somehow mysteriously fixed, which Usopp claimed was done by some mysterious spirit, Sanji joined the team consisting of himself, Nami, and Usopp. With the ship, they were to navigate it out of Upper Yard and dock it as close to the ruins where the gold was said to be. As they were sailing to the designated place, Gan Fall, who had joined the pirates' company through some events, explained some things about Skypiea and Upper Yard. From the former God, they learned about Skypiea's history, the use of Dials in warfare, and Mantra, which explained some of the mysteries they dealt within the sky island. Though their trip out of the Upper Yard Forest initially appeared uneventful, Sanji and the companions with him had an unexpected meeting, Enel appeared before them. With the God before them, Sanji and Usopp were easily knocked out cold by Enel's powers. Though unconscious, they were protected by Nami and Gan Fall from Hotori and Kotori. Later their wounds were tended by Conis, who came into Upper Yard with her father and a Shandia girl. After recuperating through a series of events, Sanji awoke to find that Nami was no where in sight on the Going Merry. As he looked around, he spotted her on a flying ship hovering over Upper Yard, the Maxim. Seeing that she needed rescuing, Sanji woke up Usopp and they both attempted a rescue mission. Using Usopp's devices, Sanji and his fellow pirate were able to climb aboard the soaring ship. As the two split up in order to locate Nami faster, Sanji came across some important looking gears within the ship. After messing with the Maxim's gears, Sanji arrived just in time at the top deck to save Usopp and Nami from Enel. Though he was shocked by Enel for doing so, Sanji's actions down below however put a wrench in the god's plan. As Sanji lay unconscious once again, Usopp, who was able to secretly stay aboard, took the electrocuted chef off the Maxim and back down to the rest of the Straw Hats. Though he had been rendered unconscious again by Enel, Sanji woke up upon hearing the legendary Shandorian Golden Belfry Bell ring as Luffy finally defeated Enel. After the whole ordeal and some recuperating, Sanji and his fellow pirates decided to hold a large party with everyone on Skypiea in celebration. After several days of nonstop partying, Sanji along with the rest of the crew were woken up by Luffy to get a hold of some gold. Learning from his captain of the gold located in the belly of the giant snake, Nola, Sanji and a few of the crew journeyed into the sleeping beast's belly to gather some much sought after treasure. As Sanji and the rest were preparing to leave with their "stolen loot", they saw a bunch of Skypieans and Shandia carrying what they believe was a huge cannon. Believing the people were going to get them for stealing, Sanji and the rest immediately left in a hurry towards the Going Merry, not knowing that the cannon that the sky natives were carrying was actually a golden pillar that they were planning to give to the Straw Hats as a reward. After escaping aboard the Going Merry, Sanji and the rest of the crew were taken to Cloud's End by Conis. There, they were transported back down to the Blue Sea by a Balloon Octopus. As they floated back down, they heard the ringing of the golden bell that was rung in honor of Straw Hats.

Water 7 Saga

Long Ring Long Land Arc

After their adventure in Skypiea, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats finally returned to the Blue Sea. After navigating through some of the Grand Line's dangers and a discussion with what to do with the gold they gathered from their previous adventure, Sanji and the rest soon came to their next destination. While Luffy and two others decided to explore this new island, Sanji and the rest decided to stay behind on the Going Merry. However as they were preparing things, they soon came to face with a new danger. A giant ship had trapped the Going Merry between its anchors and its crew, the Foxy Pirates, were itching for a fight with the Straw Hats. Facing this new foe, Sanji and those with him soon learned that the Foxy Pirates wanted to challenge the Straw Hats to a Davy Back Fight. Knowing what a Davy Back Fight is, Sanji along with Robin explained what it was to Zoro and Nami. With this knowledge, Sanji and the rest also realized what had happened to some pirates they had met earlier. Knowing that their pride as pirates was on the line, Sanji decided to partake in the sport as his captain accepted the challenge in the distance with a gunshot. With this, Sanji and his fellow pirates entered into a Davy Back Fight with the Foxy Pirates. After some pre-game formalities, Sanji and his fellow pirates decided on what Davy Back Fight games they would participate in. Along with Zoro and Chopper, Sanji decided to participate in the second round of the Davy Back Fight games, the Groggy Ring. As Sanji and the rest awaited for their turn and watched the first round of the games, they soon learned of the Foxy Pirate's cheating ways. The most devastating of their tricks, the Straw Hats witnessed was from their captain, Foxy, who had eaten the Noro Noro no Mi. With this Devil Fruit, Foxy caused the Straw Hats to lose the first round. Having won the round for the Foxy Pirates, the sneaky captain then took away Chopper thus taking one of Sanji's teammates for the next round. With Chopper taken away, Sanji along with Zoro were forced to not only participate in their event with one man short, but also forced to face against three of most gigantic members of the Foxy Pirates, the Groggy Monsters. Following the rules of the game, Sanji was unfortunately made the ball of the Straw Hat team. His role was that if he was dunked into the Straw Hats' buoy, the Groggy Monsters would win. For his opponents, their ball was the biggest member of the team, Big Pan. While Sanji and Zoro were more than capable to handle the situation they were in, their team however suffered a major setback. Due to their rivalry with one another, they spent most of the match arguing with another rather than working together, a trait their gigantic opponents were masters of. To make matters worse, the referee of the match was a member of the Foxy Pirates who would "unfortunately" look the other way at certain times thus giving the Groggy Monsters chances to use illegal weapon. This made Sanji mad however despite his protests, he was unfortunately given a yellow penalty card for attacking the referee. With Sanji and Zoro's inability to properly work together, the Groggy Monsters' teamwork, and the crooked referee, the two of them soon found themselves being hammered by their opponents. As the two of them were beaten to a bloody pulp, they however decided then to stop bickering with one another and defeat their opponents. Standing once more to their opponents, Sanji and Zoro were then pitted against the strongest attack the Groggy Monsters could deliver, Monster Burger. However thanks to them finally deciding to work together, they were able to counter the attack successfully and turn it into their advantage. In the middle of the fray also, Sanji kicked to his delight Pickles, one of the Groggy Monsters, towards the unsuspecting referee who decided to not watch the match as the Groggy Monsters were cheating. With practically all of their opponents neutralized through their teamwork, Sanji and Zoro did one last team attack which ultimately resulted in Zoro dunking Big Pan into the Groggy Monster's buoy. Having thus won the match, Sanji and Zoro were able to win a match for the Straw Hats in the Davy Back Fight and get Chopper back. After his and Zoro's event and getting Chopper, Sanji and the rest of the crew watched on as Luffy partook his turn in the Davy Back Fight, the main event, Combat. Despite Foxy's tricks, Luffy was able to defeat the trickster to the amazement of Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats. Having won the final round against Foxy, the Straw Hats were given the choice of picking one of the Foxy Pirates. Despite the sexy Gina, one of the Foxy shipwrights, catching Sanji's eye, Luffy instead chooses to take Foxy's Jolly Roger. After taking the symbol and giving the pirates a new one made by Luffy, the Straw Hats bid farewell to the Foxy Pirates. Having dealt with the Foxy Pirates, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats decided to go see Tonjit, a friend that Luffy and those with him made earlier. However when they arrived to Tonjit's house, an unexpected guest was also awaiting there, Marine admiral Aokiji. Though this Marine initially appeared to be non-hostile to the Straw Hats, even helping Tonjit out, it soon became clear that he was a threat to them particularly towards Nico Robin. Before they knew it, Sanji and half of the crew were fighting against the Marine. However due to Aokiji's Hie Hie no Mi Devil Fruit powers, Sanji ended up getting his leg frozen along with Luffy's arm and Zoro's sword. As Aokiji froze Nico Robin, Sanji and the rest retreated to thaw themselves out while Luffy dealt with the Marine. After thawing out his leg, Sanji along with Zoro decided to head back to help Luffy. By the time, they got there however, Luffy was completely frozen but thankfully still in one piece for the rest of the crew to thaw out. Though the encounter with the Marine had left Sanji and the Straw Hats worn, they fortunately were able to survive it. After some time for Robin and Luffy to recover, the crew decided to continue on with their journey.

Water 7 Arc

As Sanji and the rest of the crew were heading to their next destination, they ran into a little trouble with a giant frog and what appeared to be a train running on water. After this brief encounter, they were explained to about the deal with the frog Yokozuna and the train the Puffing Tom, by the nearby train station manager Kokoro and her granddaughter Chimney. They were also informed that their next destination would be Water 7, a city famed for its shipwrights. Learning about this, the Straw Hats decided to venture to the city in search for a shipwright to join their crew and fix Merry. Sanji personally wanted to find an attractive female shipwright to join them. Eventually, the Straw Hats reached the fabled city of water. Some time after docking at a peninsula near Water 7, Sanji decided to go shopping upon finding that most of the crew went on ahead. As he was shopping around for supplies, he caught a glimpse of Nico Robin accompanying a masked person into an alley. He ran to them, thinking it was Chopper along with Robin. However, just as he was about to catch up to her, Robin and the masked person somehow vanished while briefly out of Sanji's sight. This mystery was further deepened when he met up with Chopper and learned that the masked person was not Chopper in human form. Remembering what Aokiji had said about Robin earlier, Sanji feared the worst. With nothing else to do, he and Chopper decided to go back to the Going Merry and await her there. Upon arriving back on the ship, things got worse. First, Sanji learned from Zoro that a shipwright who examined Merry deemed it incapable of being repaired. Next he learned from Nami that Usopp had been attacked by a gang of ship dismantlers called the Franky Family while carrying two thirds of the money the Straw Hats exchanged for the gold they got from Skypiea, and had lost it all. Together with Chopper and Zoro, Sanji went to where Nami had left Usopp. Instead of Usopp, they found a trail of blood. Joined up by Luffy then, Sanji and the rest went to the hideout of the Franky Family, figuring that Usopp had gone there to retrieve the money. Sure enough, they found a heavily beaten Usopp in front of the Franky House. Enraged by what the Franky Family had done to Usopp, Sanji and his fellow Straw Hats decided to take revenge. Barging into the gang's hideout, they completely pulverized the Franky Family. Unfortunately, the money was long since gone, having been taken somewhere by the gang's leader, Franky. With nothing else to do about it and Robin still unaccounted for, Sanji and the rest returned back to Going Merry to face the hard truth, that they had to part with Merry. Though Sanji and most of the other Straw Hats accepted that this was the only decision, Usopp went against it. With feelings raging between Usopp and Luffy over the matter, Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats were powerless to prevent Usopp from deciding to leave the crew and challenge Luffy for ownership of the Going Merry. Incited by this turn of events, Sanji could only but argue with Zoro over which one of them could have prevented such a thing. In the end, however, the duel between Luffy and Usopp took place. Though Sanji and the rest witnessed Usopp put up a valiant effort against Luffy, he lost. As the dust settled from the duel, Sanji prevented Chopper from helping Usopp fully. Understanding the situation how Usopp's pride would be broken if he as the loser was treated, Sanji explained to Chopper this hard-to-hear truth. With the crew shaken up by the incident, Sanji and the rest left Usopp with the Going Merry and rented a room in the city. Knowing that Robin was not around during this terrible affair, Sanji waited for her at the peninsula to tell her what happened. Despite his waiting, Robin did not turn up. Returning to the hotel momentarily, he decided to look for her in the streets with Chopper aiding him. Just as the two were about to head off, they learned some troubling news from Nami. Iceburg, the mayor of Water 7 and president of the Galley-La Company, had recently been shot. The man was an important figure whom the Straw Hats needed in regards to ship transactions. Apart from this, the two later learned, while searching for Robin, of more troubling news: The yearly high tide called Aqua Laguna was coming to hit Water 7 soon. Fearing that Usopp may not know that Aqua Laguna was coming, both Sanji and Chopper warned their former crewmate indirectly about the impending danger. After their little charade, the two continued their search for Robin. As they continued searching, things got even more hectic. It was identified that Robin was involved with Iceburg's shooting. Due to this, the whole city became frantic in their search for Robin or any of her associates. Fortunately, because Sanji and Chopper were not identified as being associated with her, they were able to continue searching for her without much bother. Though Sanji and Chopper finally found Robin in the midst of the chaos, she told them what they had feared upon learning about her involvement with the whole incident with Iceburg: She really was responsible and now wanted to part ways with the crew. With this turn of events, Sanji and Chopper were left questioning Robin's "apparent betrayal". Though she stated her reasons, Sanji refused to accept it and told Chopper he would forgive her lies. As he sent Chopper off to tell Luffy and the others of what just happened, Sanji decided to investigate further the real reason behind Robin's actions. Figuring that Robin might leave Water 7 via the next Sea Train departure, he waited for her at the train station. Eventually, his wait bore fruit as she arrived at the station at the next departure accompanied by some Marines and some World Government agents. Also with her were two captives, Usopp and Franky. Seeing that the Sea Train was about to depart and that the others probably would not be able to arrive in time, Sanji left a note to Nami describing his actions and stowed away on board the Puffing Tom. Having stowed away on the last car of the Puffing Tom in pursuit of Robin and Usopp, Sanji was soon discovered by the government agents in the car. He was able to defeat them and their leader Jerry easily. Battling across to the next car, Sanji was able to reunite with his former crewmate Usopp and someone quite unexpected, Franky. Despite all that happened before in Water 7, Sanji freed the two. Moving to the roof of the car to hide from the rest of the agents and Marines, Sanji then contacted Nami via a Den Den Mushi to report the situation and was then informed by her the real reason behind Robin's actions. Having learned about what really happened, Sanji was more determined than before to rescue Robin from CP9. With this news, Sanji was joined in the rescue by Franky, who was moved by their story. Usopp, on the other hand, did not join Sanji due to his fight with Luffy. Instead, he left them and returned as his newly formed alter-ego Sogeking. Together, the three of them increased their chances of rescuing Robin by tricking most of the agents and Marines on board into the train's last two cars. With the cars filled, they detached them and left their would-be foes behind. Continuing on, they eventually came across the dining car and the government agent guarding it, Wanze. Deciding to fight this chef, Sanji let Sogeking and Franky go ahead to save Robin. As Sanji fought against Wanze, he had a little trouble with Wanze's Ramen Kenpo style and his sticky ramen suit. Eventually, Sanji was able to counter this by slicing the suit up with his culinary skills. With this obstruction out of the way, Sanji proceeded to punish this chef for his blasphemy against the culinary arts and his insults against Robin, kicking him hard enough to permanently reshape his face. After beating Wanze and reuniting with Franky in the next car, Sanji came across the CP9 agents that took Robin. Meeting these government agents, Sanji found them despicable in their treatment of a fellow agent defeated by Franky and their view of justice. Just then, Sogeking and Robin emerged from the car ahead. While Robin refused to be rescued, Sogeking managed to grab her in the midst of the CP9 agents using a smokescreen. Having Robin with them, Sanji and his companions proceeded to detach the previous cars in order to escape. Despite this, however, the CP9 agents managed to pursue them. Added to that, Robin still refused to be rescued. With all that was happening, Sanji and his former crewmates were only able to finally get some distance away from the agents thanks to Franky sacrificing himself. Despite Franky's sacrifice, Robin was still taken back from Sanji and Sogeking via one of the agents' Devil Fruit power. Though he tried his to rescue her, Sanji was stalled and the agent left with Robin. Completely separated from CP9, who now had both Robin and Franky, all that Sanji and Sogeking could do was wait for their pursuing allies to pick them up.

Enies Lobby Arc

As they arrived at Enies Lobby, the Rocket Man lands on Oimo's back. All of them, except Luffy, rode Sodom and Gommorah to the Courthouse. As they waited for the bridge to be activated, they lined up on the roof and convinced Robin to accept their request of saving her. When Kokoro heard that the bridge was only lowered halfway, she helped by using the Rocket Man. Luffy dragged them all down as he jumps onto the train and they crash-landed in the Tower of Justice. After they landed, Fukurou appeared declaring that a key is needed to un-cuff Robin. The crew decided to fight individually and set out in search for the CP9 agents. Sanji confronted Kalifa, and requested to teach her how to make tea. Later, Kalifa attacked Sanji, who only defended himself due to his chivalry. He was later seen by Nami and Chopper, under the effect of the Awa Awa no Mi and told them "I will not kick a woman, even if I die". He recovered from the Devil Fruit's powers when the bath from Kalifa's room fell near him during Chopper's rampage after his transformation into Monster Point. He takes over for Usopp, who had been defeated and introduced himself as "the hunter", whilst Jabra is the Wolf. He defeated Jabra after a fierce battle with his new skill called Diable Jambe and took his key. Later, he was seen with Zoro cheering for Usopp's sniper skills as he shot at Spandam and Marines. He and Zoro later carried Usopp to the tunnel to escape. They almost drowned when the tunnel flooded but were saved by Kokoro, who also ruined Sanji's dreams of beautiful mermaids because Kokoro turned out to be a mermaid, and was older than Sanji had hoped a mermaid would be. As they stole their escape ship, Sanji disappeared. It was later revealed that he turned the lever to close the Gate of Justice, which in turn caused many whirlpools to appear that threw off the marines' aim. Unfortunately, their escape ship exploded. Though shortly after that, they heard a voice telling them to jump over into the sea and when they realized that it was the Going Merry, they jump together and finally escaped with the help Nami's navigation skills. With the Going Merry, everyone has managed to escape Enies Lobby safely. However, after escaping, Iceburg arrived in a Galley-La just in time to pick up the Straw Hat Pirates as the Going Merry suddenly broke apart. Luffy then gave the Going Merry a viking funeral by burning it as the crew tearfully said goodbye (though Sanji and Zoro managed to maintain their straight face).

Postenies Lobby Arc

Sanji helped cook for the festival the Straw Hats and allies were having, which incidentally drained almost all of their remaining Belly. He received his first bounty of 77,000.000 and is nicknamed "Black Leg", in contrast to his old mentor Zeff, who was known as "Red Leg". However, Sanji was horrified to see his picture on the bounty poster. The marines were not able to obtain a photo of him (someone left the lens cap on the camera) and thus used a horrendous composite sketch. In a flashback, Sanji informed Luffy about Usopp rehearsing what to say to rejoin the crew, and a delighted Luffy wanted to go get him. Zoro, however, believed that Usopp's behavior was disrespectful to Luffy's rank as captain and threatened to leave the crew if Luffy allowed himself to be pushed around. Eventually, the crew agreed with Zoro, and decided to only allow Usopp back if he acknowledged his wrongdoing and apologized. After waiting for the Thousand Sunny to be completed, the Straw Hats (with the newly added Franky) were forced into a hasty departure, due to Garp changing his mind about capturing them, without Usopp. Luffy cried out in joy when Usopp apologized for being stubborn and asked if he can re-join the crew, of which everyone happily accepted. Sanji was then seen defending the Thousand Sunny from Garp's attack. But they were ultimately able to escape thanks to the Coup De Burst, after their escape, they were able to continue to their next destination, Fish-Man Island.

Thriller Bark Saga

Thriller Bark Arc

After sailing for some time on the Thousand Sunny, Sanji and the rest of the crew came across a mysterious barrel floating on the ocean. Upon opening it, a flash shot up from it. After braving a storm that mysteriously came afterwards thanks to Nami and Franky, Sanji and the rest of the crew found themselves in the presence of a ghost ship. Making sure that nothing would happen to Nami who decided to tag along Luffy in exploring the ship, Sanji climbed aboard along with them. There they met a skeleton named Brook whose being made Sanji ask a lot of questions. Luffy instead asked Brook to join his crew which in turn the skeleton accepted. This shocked both Sanji and Nami. After climbing back down to the Thousand Sunny, Brook suggested that they eat dinner, which Sanji agrees to cook. Over dinner, Sanji was deeply appalled by Brook's bad manners as the skeleton explained his past. Just as Brook was about to perform on his violin for Sanji and the rest of the crew after dinner, a ghost appeared and some clanking sounds were heard. These sounds were caused by the gates of the island that suddenly appeared, Thriller Bark, closing. These events prompted Brook to head to the island before Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats' eyes. Franky then showed the other Straw Hats his present which Nami, Usopp, and Chopper decided to test ride. After crashing into the island and hearing Nami scream, Sanji decided to go ashore and find her. However before Sanji and the rest could go to the island, they were stopped by an invisible thing. The thing grabbed Sanji's leg as he was jumping overboard and slammed the cook to the side of the ship. It then proceeded to trip up Sanji and lick Robin. The thing later left Sanji and the rest baffled. After the Thousand Sunny got caught in what was apparently an unbreakable spider web, Sanji and the rest descended to the island. There they met the Cerberus which did not intimidate Sanji or the rest of the crew. After Luffy tamed the beast, Sanji and the rest met two more of the island's creatures. Luffy caught the "Geezer Tree" while Franky caught the unicorn. Sanji, along with Zoro, then stopped Luffy before he could ask the "Geezer Tree" to join the group. Later as Sanji was scolding Luffy, he and the rest came across some ghosts whose strange abilities affected Franky, Luffy, and Zoro. After they recovered, they pressed forward. Sanji and the rest encountered some Zombies and defeated them with a combo technique (600,000,000 Belly Jackpot). The group then met with an old man who looked like a Zombie and asked them to defeat Gecko Moria who had stolen his shadow, so the group headed for the mansion. During the first fight inside the mansion, Sanji was kidnapped and brought to Moria to have his shadow put inside Inuppe. The rest of the crew later found him on the Thousand Sunny along with Zoro and Luffy decorated by the zombies. After finding out what had happened to Nami, Sanji was more then determined to stop her wedding with Absalom. After the crew split up, Sanji, along with Usopp, Franky, and Zoro, ended up in Perona's room. When it was revealed that only Usopp can stand up to Perona's ghosts, Sanji made his way to the wedding chapel to save Nami. There Sanji engaged Absalom in battle to stop Absalom's intended wedding to Nami. He was able to defeat him with ease due to his rage, but got hit a few times to protect Nami. Sanji later teamed up with other members of the crew to take down Oars. Sanji landed the final blow in flipping Oars over, taking out his legs with an Anti-Manner Kick Course. Shortly after their feat, Gecko Moria showed up in Oars' Stomach, which increased Oars' mobility and effectiveness in battle. After Robin's shadow was taken, Sanji was furious enough at Oars and Moria to use Diable Jambe to combat Oars. He ended up redirecting a giant sized Gomu Gomu no Bazooka from hitting the unconscious Robin. He was later beaten down after a team move with Chopper by a Gomu Gomu no Gatling Gun from Oars. Things were looking dire as the Straw Hats could not defeat the combo of Moria and Oars. Shortly after most crew members were defeated. Luffy showed up to save Usopp and Nami, after that Luffy began fighting Oars and Moria in his new form "Nightmare Luffy". Luffy soon managed to knock down Oars in his new form, but this was still not enough to defeat Oars. Luckily, the entire Straw-Hat crew, including Brook, woke up shortly after Oars stood up once again, and started taking Oars down once and for all. Sanji contributed by kicking the rudder chain of Thriller Bark around Oars, so that they could straighten Oars' spine to the point that it would not be able to withstand Luffy's Gigant Bazooka. After Luffy defeated Moria in his Shadow's Asgard form (which nearly cost Sanji and the other shadowless people their lives, had their shadows not returned to them) and subsequently passed out, Bartholomew Kuma appeared to kill the Straw Hats and the Thriller Bark Victim's Association. Not even one of Sanji's kicks was able to damage Kuma (due to the fact that he is a cyborg, which no one knew at the moment), and so, Kuma decided to give the group a choice: Either die, or surrender Luffy to him. After refusing, the group was knocked out cold by Kuma's Ursus Shock. When the attack did not knock Sanji out, he began to bargain with Kuma for Luffy's life to stop Zoro who was doing the same thing, knowing that Zoro's dream was far too important for him to just give up his life. However, after he asked Zoro to tell the crew to find a new cook, Zoro knocked him out. After the rest of the crew awakened, Sanji found a heavily wounded Zoro standing in the woods. After this, the crew and the Thriller Bark Victim's Association prepared a party to celebrate their victory over Moria and his zombie army. Sanji learned from the Risky Brothers, who also witnessed what he and Zoro did to protect Luffy, that Zoro took in all of Luffy's pain and exhaustion from his fight with Moria. Sanji told them not to tell any of the Straw-Hats this, even though Robin had spied on them without his knowledge. As the feast continued, Brook told Sanji that he also saw what happened, and asked him for a song request that Brook would play on the piano. But before Sanji could say anything, Brook began playing Binks' Sake. When the Straw-Hats prepared to sail away from Thriller Bark, Sanji was ecstatic to go to Merman Island so he could see the mermaids. So much in fact, that when one of the Risky Bros told them that mermaids do not wear panties, he and Brook got massive nosebleeds.

Summit War Saga

Sabaody Archipelago Arc

After leaving Thriller Bark, Sanji became more upbeat on their journey to Fish-Man Island, particularly considering the comments made by members of the Rolling Pirates about the existence of mermaids around that area. Sure enough, the chef was in heaven when the Straw Hats rescued one after arriving at the Red Line. But Camie immediately asked for the crew's help for the rescuing of her partner Hatchan from the grip of the slave trader Iron Mask Duval. Although Sanji initially believed this as a means to get on a mermaid's good side, this would turn into a personal nightmare. Upon arriving at the Flying Fish Riders' base to free Hatchan, Sanji helped defeat the Flying Fish Riders with the other Straw Hats, before learning that Duval's had a grudge against him because Duval looks exactly like Sanji's highly inaccurate wanted poster and his life was ruined by Marines and bounty hunters trying to arrest him. Sanji then proceeded to run up to Duval and kick him in the face. Duval responded by having his Flying Fish riders capture Sanji in a metal net before diving underwater in an attempt to drown him. After Camie saved him, resulting in him getting a large nosebleed from his perversion, Sanji countered by attacking Duval with his face-rearranging kick combo Parrage Shot in order to destroy the one thing at which he cannot stand looking; the face of his horrible wanted poster. The beating rendered Duval's face beautiful, ending his grudge against the Straw Hats and Duval now calling himself "Handsome". At this time, Sanji remained on the Thousand Sunny with Usopp and Franky as the other Straw Hats go about on the Sabaody Archipelago. When he got a call from Chopper out in Sabaody Park that Camie had been kidnapped by fish-man/merman hunters, knowing the only way to locate her in time was with experts in the Human Auction business because of the size of Sabaody Archipelago, Sanji decided to call in Duval's favor and the Flying Fish Riders to help find her, since they were former kidnappers themselves and would have an easier time locating the people who kidnapped Camie to find which Human Auction House she had been taken to. With the help of Duval and his newly named Rosy Life Riders group, they found out the Human Auction House at Grove 1 had Camie. Sanji then took part in the conflict Luffy initiated by attacking a World Noble in the Human Auction House before the Straw Hats escaped on the Flying Fish. Meanwhile, Sanji berates Luffy for falling asleep in such an intense situation. He also learned the truth about Gold Roger's execution from the Silvers Rayleigh when they regrouped in Shakky's Rip-off Bar. Apparently Roger gave himself up, as opposed to the Marines' claim that Roger was captured. Roger contracted a serious illness which could not be cured, and spent three of his last four years traveling and eventually conquering the Grand Line. After being dubbed the "Pirate King", Roger gained fame and fortune although it did not matter due to his impending death, so he disbanded his crew, and surrendered himself to the Marines. While the Marines wanted to make an example of him, his lack of fear before his execution sparked "The Great Pirate Age". After telling his story, Rayleigh decided to coat the Thousand Sunny free of charge, but said it would take three days. To make up for this, he said he would be going to a different location, and gave everyone Vivre Cards to find him. Zoro suggested they split up, and regroup later to avoid capture due to the admiral arrival on the archipelago, while Sanji notes it's an ironic statement from him. As the Straw Hats departed, they said farewell to Shakky, Camie, Pappag and Hatchan as they decided to split up only to be confronted by a soldier who appears to be Bartholomew Kuma. The Straw Hats battled with the cyborg, who could fire beams out of his hands as well as his mouth. Sanji noted that while they last encountered Kuma when they were worn out, now they're at full strength, as Luffy activates Gear 2. Sanji, Zoro and Luffy landed a combo called Gomu Gomu no Diable Mouton Jet 600 Pound Cannon to slow "Kuma" down momentarily. Zoro noted that their opponent may not even be the real Kuma as he did not demonstrated any of his Nikyu Nikyu no Mi abilities thus far and is instead a replica Pacifista. This presented a problem because it meant there was more than one with Kuma's level of strength. After much intense fighting, the Straw Hats finally managed to do significant damage on the Kuma clone and the Monster Trio delivered their finishing blows to it. Sanji used a 'Diable Jambe: Flambage Shot' to give it serious damage, as Zoro activated his Asura technique to use his 'Asura: Makyuusen', right before Luffy activated Gear 3 and finishes it off with a 'Gomu Gomu no Gigant Rifle'. As they rested, they contemplated how such a powerful opponent could appear right so early while they were waiting for the ship to be coated. Sanji got up and noticed the Kuma clone has "PX-4" written on its neck, but before he could work out what it meant, a broadaxe-wielding warrior named Sentomaru appeared and ordered a Pacifista entitled "PX-1" to capture them. Seeing little choice, the Straw Hats chose flight instead of fight, and Sanji, Nami and Franky ran together, however PX-1 ambushed them, as Kizaru: one of the three admirals appeared and attempted to kill Zoro, who was exhausted from the previous battle against Oars and Kuma and was still nursing injuries sustained during the events at Thriller Bark. However, Kizaru's attack was deflected by Silvers Rayleigh. After the two engaged in small talk, Luffy ordered his crew to escape as in their current state, they could not hope to match either Kizaru, Sentomaru or another Pacifista. Kizaru attempted to come after Usopp, Zoro and Brook but Rayleigh confronted him again, this time using his sword. Seeing them in danger from PX-1, Sanji ran back telling Franky to protect Nami and kicked the Pacifista as hard as he could, and narrowly avoided his laser beam. However, PX-1 made a direct hit on Sanji and left him unconscious. He awakened just as the real Kuma appeared and vanished Zoro, he was later vanished when he tried to attack the real Kuma.

Straw Hat Separation Adventure Kamabakka Kingdom

Because of Kuma's power, Sanji landed on Momoiro Island in Kamabakka Kingdom, where the land is pink and occupied by transvestites (both animals and humans). Sanji was seen running away in horror from a group of pursuing transvestites asking him if he was 'one of them'. They chased him across the beach and through the castle. Later, it appeared that somehow the transvestites caught up to Sanji and forced him into being "one of them". Sanji is then seen in a frilly dress, a curly wig, high-heeled shoes, and thick make-up frolicking with the transvestites. The veins on his head and arm suggested this might have been against his will.

Postwar Arc

Sanji was seen again back to his old self when trying to convince Ivankov that he is part of Luffy's crew. Ivankov did not believe Sanji because of his badly-drawn wanted poster. Ivankov also declared that he would refuse to tell Sanji anything about Luffy since there was the slightest chance of him being a spy for the government and the marines. When Sanji was exhausted from his tense conversation with Ivankov, one of the okamas urged someone to put a dress on Sanji again. Sanji responded by giving the okama audience an angry glare. The okamas gave Sanji a thumbs-down when he declared that he will not put on a dress again and that he is a manly man who loves ladies. Sanji then battled Ivankov for a boat but did not prevail. Ivankov then handed Sanji a newspaper since the news of Luffy had already been made public. While Sanji read the newspaper he found something quite interesting about Luffy in the article. Iva then asked Sanji what he found out in the article, but Sanji would not answer, much to Iva's annoyance. After Sanji realized that the "Attack Cuisine" of Kamabakka Kingdom had enhancing properties, he asked Iva to give him the recipe hoping to use it to help his crewmates. Iva bluntly said no to Sanji's request and gave the cook a challenge to earn the recipe. He said that since Sanji refused to learn the Newkama Kenpo, the cook had to travel around the island and defeat the 99 masters of the Newkama Kenpo, each time he beat one he would claim one of the ninety nine Attack Cuisine recipes. The catch was that the island's inhabitants would pursue him nonstop and try to dress him up again. If he won, Ivankov would grant all his wishes, including giving him a ship, if he lost, there was no guarantee that Sanji would keep his manhood. Knowing that he could not meet up with Luffy again with his current fighting skills, Sanji accepted the challenge saying that it would make him stronger. The story continues two years later.

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Fishman Island Saga

Return To Sabaody Arc

Two years had passed and Sanji had conquered Ivankov's challenge and changed which eye his hair covered in the process. The okamas then gave Sanji a ride back to Sabaody Archipelago. After arriving to their destination, Sanji was overjoyed to see real women again. The okamas bid Sanji farewell and said that they hoped to see him again someday. Sanji responded by declaring that he would never return to Momoiro Island while giving the okamas the finger. Sanji thanked them for giving him a ride back and told them to give Ivankov his best before running off to find Nami and Nico Robin and exclaiming that he had returned from "hell". After arriving at Shakky's Rip-off Bar, Sanji was furious to learn that Roronoa Zoro was the first to return and happy that Nami had returned as well. He also thanked Duval for protecting the Thousand Sunny. During a conversation with Rayleigh, Sanji commented that Monkey D. Luffy must have gotten stronger training under the first mate of the Pirate King. Sanji also wondered how Nami had grown during these two years while having a nose bleed. He later asked a fisherman for some fish, but the fisherman was worrying over a green-haired man who had accidentally gotten on a pirate ship. Sanji, suspecting it was Zoro, showed the old man Zoro's wanted poster (covering up "wanted" and his bounty value) and asked if that was the man. After the fisherman confirmed it, Sanji told the fisherman not to worry. Soon after, a large galleon burst from the water after being cut in two by Zoro. Sanji then got reacquainted with Zoro, who said that he wanted to go to the beach and fish. Sanji angrily stated that it would be a pain for the crew to search for him if he ended up getting lost and forced him to return to the Thousand Sunny. The two then started their usual bickering with Sanji threatening to pummel Zoro with the legs he trained during the two years in "hell." Sanji spoke on a Den Den Mushi to Franky who told him to meet at the beach on Grove 42. Sanji passed the information on to Zoro but the pair started their usual arguing, with Sanji speaking to Zoro like a child and Zoro saying that he will cut Sanji later. They heard a commotion coming from a nearby grove. When they went to investigate, they found Luffy, the Marines, the Pacifistas, and the Fake Straw Hat Crew. After reuniting with Luffy, Sanji and Zoro quickly destroyed a Pacifista with a Diable Jambe kick and a slash, respectively. The newly reformed Monster Trio then proceeded to the ship. On the way, they met Rayleigh. When Luffy told Rayleigh that he would become Pirate King, Sanji just smiled along with Zoro. As the Monster Trio continued to run away, they encountered more Marines. Perona aided the trio by fending off the Marines with her Negative Hollow. Sanji started staring perversely at her, causing Perona to wonder if he was sick. Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy were then picked up by Tony Tony Chopper and a giant bird and were flown back to the ship. Upon seeing Robin and Nami for the first time in two years, Sanji suffered a massive nose bleed. Later when Boa Hancock aided the Straw Hat Pirates by intercepting a Marine ship, Sanji "turned to stone" simply at the sight of her and quickly became jealous of Luffy when he heard that he was friends with Hancock and was sent to the all-female Amazon Lily. He then suffered a pain in his heart when he 'sensed' his okama friends helping him. With the Marines held back by the Straw Hats' new allies, the crew submerged and headed for Fish-Man Island.

Fishman Island Arc

Undersea Voyage

While sailing under the ocean, Sanji and the crew marveled at the site of the underwater world. As Nami started to explain the properties of the resin that was used to coat the ship, Sanji got another massive nosebleed just by seeing Nami move. Sanji propelled himself out of the coated ship and had to be grabbed and pulled back in by Luffy. When Franky told the crew that they owed a debt to Kuma for saving them from Kizaru and protecting the Thousand Sunny for two years, Sanji woke up and once again expressed his bitterness of getting sent to Momoiro while Luffy was sent to Amazon Lily. Brook attempted to cheer him up with a song, but Sanji declined because it would only make him feel worse. As the ship descended further, the Straw Hats marveled at how dark it had become and how deep they had gone. However, with the help of their seacow, the Caribou Pirates caught up with the Straw Hats and prepared for battle. Caribou quickly set foot on the Thousand Sunny. Before his crew could follow, their seacow, which turned out to be Momoo, fled in fear after seeing Nami, Sanji, and Luffy, leaving Caribou behind. The Straw Hats then tied up Caribou as he begged for mercy. When Caribou looked at Nami in a perverted way, Sanji kicked him. He then promptly suffered another huge nose bleed from looking at Nami and had to receive a blood transfusion from Chopper. As they approached the gigantic 'underwater waterfall', Sanji regained consciousness Sanji and the crew then encountered a Kraken. To fight the Kraken out in the sea, Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy use Flutter Kick Coating. Sanji displayed his new skills and techniques to give Luffy an opportunity to land a knock-out punch. The Monster Trio defeated the Kraken, but because they were not wearing life-lines, they got separated from the other Straw Hats as the ship went down the "underwater waterfall". Luffy successfully tamed the Kraken and named it Surume. However, Luffy's and Sanji's coating had popped so they had to share Zoro's. After some searching, the Monster Trio eventually found the Thousand Sunny and the rest of the Straw Hats just in time for Surume to save them from an Umibouzo. After reuniting with the ship, Sanji and everyone else were startled to hear an undersea volcano beginning to erupt. While the rest of the crew were trying to get the ship to safety, Sanji was looking at pictures of Nami and Robin as a part of his rehabilitation therapy until the volcano erupted. He asked Nami how far it was until Fish-Man Island and had yet another nosebleed after looking at her. Surume carried the ship and jumped down through a trench to escape the eruption. Once they got to Fish-Man Island, he began thinking about all the mermaids and his uncontrollable nosebleeds came back. Chopper told him it would be best for him not to meet the mermaids because seeing them would cause him to lose too much blood and kill him. Sanji then proclaimed that he would rather die while giving perverted looks at mermaids than live a long life and not having his dream come true, much to Chopper and Usopp's shock. Burning with passion, he proclaimed loudly that he that would meet them. The crew then encountered a gang of sea monsters led by Hammond, who gave the Straw Hats two options: join the New Fish-Man Pirates or die. Luffy rejected Hammond and the fish-man prepared to attack. Franky activated Coup de Burst and the ship flew through the bubble surrounding Fish-Man Island. The ship then fell into a current and the Straw Hats got separated.

Trouble In The Underwater Paradise

Sanji, Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were seen again in Camie's house meeting and getting reacquainted with Camie. Camie introduced them to some of her friends, the Medaka Mermaid Quintuplets. When Camie informed them that they were in the Mermaid Cafe's female dorm, Sanji almost got a nosebleed while in her apartment but controlled himself, saying he had vowed not to get a nosebleed or pass out while on Fish-Man Island. Camie then took the four Straw Hats to Mermaid Cove where Sanji met the objects of his dreams, beautiful mermaids. As a mermaid took his hand and greeted him, Sanji started to cry out tears of joy, saying he had found the All Blue, and that this is the day that he would die and could not know such a level of happiness otherwise. Sanji then played with the mermaids with a perverted expression on his face. Sanji happily stated that he was going to live in Fish-Man Island. The four Straw Hats then hid when a royal gondola arrived in the mermaid cove. Ishilly hid Sanji by hugging him, pushing her breasts on Sanji's face. The Neptune Brothers appeared searching for the people who entered Fish-Man Island illegally. The mermaids denied that they had seen any intruders. As the Neptune Brothers were leaving, Sanji could not hold any longer and got a gigantic amount of blood pouring out of his nose in the shape of a mermaid, forcing the Straw Hats to reveal themselves. Since Chopper had no blood of Sanji's type left (due to the previous events and its exceeding rarity), Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper began to beg for a blood donation to save Sanji, who was experiencing a critical blood loss. Hammond and his group then appeared and told the story of how Fisher Tiger supposedly died. After a gruesome battle, Fisher Tiger suffered a critical blood loss and could have been saved with a blood transfusion, but humans refused to help him. Hammond went on to say that because of the humans who left Fisher Tiger to die, there was a law that prevented fish-man and merfolk from sharing blood with humans. The fish-man pirates attempted to capture the four Straw Hats, but Luffy repelled them. Camie stole the royal gondola and transports the Straw Hats to the town port, where most humans on the island should be. At the town port, Camie and the four pirates found shelter in Madam Shyarly's Mermaid Cafe. Madam Shyarly provided them a room where they could treat Sanji. The Straw Hats luckily found blood donors for Sanji. After Sanji woke up, he was horrified to see that his blood donors are two okamas, Splash and Splatter. Later, the Ammo Knights arrived to arrest him and Chopper because of Madam Shyarly's prediction and because of the false accusation for mermaid kidnappings. After Chopper fended off some of the knights, Sanji told him that he was going to see the Mermaid Princess. Chopper scolded Sanji, telling him that her beauty would instantly kill him. Sanji then defeated the rest of the Ammo Knights. Sanji expressed his disappointment of having to give up his chance of going to Ryugu Palace since they were trying to handcuff him. Chopper scolded Sanji for overdoing things, but Sanji snapped back saying whats done is done. Sanji then complimented him on his Kung-Fu Point and the reindeer happily danced while claiming to not being happy. Sanji and Chopper then found a wounded Hatchan, who warns them of an impending attack by the New Fish-Men Pirates. Chopper then tended to Hatchan's wounds while the doctor and Sanji were met with accusations from the Fish-Man Island citizens. While the citizens demanded the return of the kidnapped mermaids, Sanji tried to explain that they did not kidnap anyone. While hovering above Coral Hill on top of Megalo, Luffy saw them and jumped down to meet them. Megalo, who was holding Princess Shirahoshi in his mouth, reached his limit and spit her out. While the Fish-Man Island citizens instantly concluded this as a Mermaid Princess kidnapping, Chopper yelled at Sanji to not turn around or else he would get another nosebleed and would truly die. After getting confirmation that the person standing behind him is the Mermaid Princess, Sanji decided to turn around and look even if it meant death. Instead of getting a nosebleed, Sanji became petrified. The citizens then tied up Sanji and his friends, but were interrupted by the arrival of Vander Decken IX. After Luffy pummeled Decken into the ground, he checked on Sanji, who reverted to his normal state. The princess and the entire group then hopped on Megalo and flew away. After Luffy punched back Wadatsumi, the entire group headed for the Sea Forest. After reaching the Sea Forest and getting acquainted with Franky, Den, and Jinbe, Sanji displayed his old usual flirting personality in front of Shirahoshi. Nami and Camie soon arrived and Sanji acted normally towards Nami indicating that he's finally cured of nosebleed tendencies. After Nami and Camie informed the group about Hody Jones' rampage in the Ryugu Kingdom, Jinbe decided to explain the situation and reveal that he was responsible for setting Arlong loose into the East Blue. Before Jinbe started his explanation, Sanji gave Camie, Nami, and Shirahoshi some tea. Nami brushed Sanji off, saying that they were in the middle of a serious conversation. After Nami asked Jinbe about him setting Arlong loose, Sanji stated that he heard about Jinbe from Yosaku and he thought that Jinbe was as bad as Arlong and was surprised that he allied with Luffy. Sanji then informed the ex-Warlord about Nami's suffering at the hands of Arlong and warned him that what he said next would determine on whether or not he should be forgiven. Sanji then listened to Jinbe as he explained the fish-men and merfolk's dark past as well as the ideals of Queen Otohime and Fisher Tiger. After Jinbe finished his story, Sanji was still angry at Jinbe. He calmed down when Nami said that she held no resentment against Jinbe since Arlong was the one to blame. Sanji then kicked a sleeping Luffy and is annoyed to see that Luffy slept through the whole story. Hatchan was about to reveal Hody's plan, but a visual Den Den Mushi appeared. The group then watched Hody's speech to Fish-Man Island. Sanji and the group then listened to Hody's plan of recreating the Ryugu Kingdom with himself as the ruler as well as executing Neptune and the imprisoned Zoro, Usopp, and Brook. After Hody finished, Sanji stated that the New Fish-Man Pirates were trying to pick a fight and Luffy resolved to fight Hody. However, Jinbe told him not to. Franky and Chopper correctly guessed that it was because they are humans. Sanji remarked on how confusing it is coming from them. Luffy remained insistent on going to Ryugu Palace so he fought with Jinbe to settle their little dispute. A duplicate of Robin suddenly appeared between them when they were charging at each other. Sanji jumped in to rescue "Robin", but the clone vanished so Luffy and Jinbe collided with Sanji instead. After the real Robin appeared, Jinbe once again tried to reason with Luffy. Sanji then asked Hatchan if Hody was the one who gave Hatchan his wounds, which he did not confirm or deny. Sanji then told Jinbe that they could not ignore the New Fish-Man Pirates and the Straw Hats also had a reason to fight. Jinbe came up with a plan that would make Luffy a hero instead of a villain. Sanji went to the Ryugu Palace to find Zoro, Usopp, Brook, and Pappug.

Battle For Fishman Island

Sanji later appeared in Gyoncorde Plaza with the rest of the Straw Hats preparing to fight against the New Fish-Man Pirates. As the enemy began their attack, he started making calculations about how many enemies each one has to face. When Luffy unleashed his Supreme King Haki, Sanji was impressed that his captain could use that ability. As the battle with the New Fish-Man Pirates initiated, Sanji faced off against the Sea Urchin Spike Squadron. Sanji once again thought back to his time in "hell" in which he continued running until he could fly. Sanji then used his new skill "Sky Walk" to evade his attackers. Sanji then intercepted a group of the fish-men pirates who were about to hurt the princess and then used Diable Jiamble to repel the pirates. Later, Ikaros tried to attack Luffy as he approached Hody. Sanji intercepted Ikaros and kicked him away. Later, when Noah arrived and almost burst the island's bubble tracking Shirashoshi, Sanji went up into the air to follow it. He was stopped by Luffy, telling him it is his business and asked him to take care of the plaza with the others. Sanji helped him up, shooting him up right onto one of Noah's chains. When Wadatsumi fell to the ground after having his attack deflected by Jinbe, Sanji got angry at the giant fish-man for knocking over Nami as he fell down and kicked him in the head. Sanji and Jinbe then prepared to fight Wadatsumi. After Luffy finally defeated Hody, Sanji was seen standing on an almost-spherical Wadatsumi, who kept asking whether he was surprised yet. While obviously neither him nor Jinbe were, they decided to execute their unseen plan. Jinbe attacked the giant with a powerful Fish-Man Karate technique, causing the giant to release all the air he sucked in. After Wadatsumi was launched into the sky, Sanji flew after him and appeared in front of his face and used his rage to engulf his entire body in flames. He then kicked Wadatsumi and scorched him up all over, sending the giant crashing back down. After all the leaders of the New Fish-Man Pirates were defeated, the Straw Hats looked into the sky as Luffy tried to destroy Noah. When the Sea Kings appeared and stopped Noah from falling, saving the ship and the island at the same time, everyone on Fish-Man Island celebrated.

The After Battle Celebration And Departure

After the battle, Sanji was lying beside the Sunny, jealous that Robin had placed Chopper's head on her lap and not his. He then watched as Chopper performed a blood transfusion on Luffy using Jinbe's blood. Later, while flying through the air on the Sunny, he commented that the crew should not force Jinbe into a corner about joining if he has personal business to take care of. He then suggested staying at the Mermaid Cafe for a whole week at Shirahoshi's request. Sanji then attended the honorary banquet with the rest of his friends at Ryugu Palace and was overjoyed beyond words when the mermaid dancers came out. He later turned to stone when some mermaids joined him, Chopper, and Brook while eating. Later, when Luffy looked over to some of his crew, he saw that Sanji had turned to stone, and Chopper told Luffy that Sanji lusted too much and was recovering. Sanji then listened to Jinbe's recap of what happened in the seats of power over the last two years. When Luffy asked Zoro and Sanji if they sensed some kind of animal in the palace, they noticed it too and started searching. They arrived at the entrance of Hard-Shell Tower to find Shirahoshi being absorbed into Caribou's body using his Devil Fruit ability. After Luffy sent Caribou flying out of the palace, Shirahoshi took him in her hands and hugged him, much to Sanji's jealousy, saying he should have kicked Caribou. When Nami realized that Caribou had all the palace's treasures on him, she asked why they could not have tied him up instead of booting him out. Luffy and Zoro got defensive while Sanji smiles. Nami then threw the Monster Trio out of the palace so they could pursue Caribou. When the Monster Trio found Caribou, he was already unconscious. The trio collected all the treasure and as they headed back to the palace, they arrived at the Candy Factory and met Big Mom's messengers: Pekoms and Tamago. Sanji demanded to know why they could not just wait for the factory to be repaired. When Sanji learned that Big Mom is not a male, he erroneously pictured her as an attractive, slim woman. He then asked what would happen if the payment is not made and Tamago explained that the island would be destroyed if the candy is not given. Sanji is presented when Luffy declared war on Big Mom. After returning to the palace and informing the crew of what happened, the Monster Trio was beaten up by Nami for giving the treasure away. As they prepared to leave, Sanji stated how wonderful it was to see the Mermaid Princess and wished to stay another year on the island, only to be insulted by Zoro and the two bickered like usual. He said his goodbyes to the mermaids and stated they are the "All Blue" of his dream. After the crew (minus Zoro and Franky) promised Shirahoshi to take her to the surface someday, the Straw Hats left Fish-Man Island and headed towards the New World. On their way to New World, Sanji decided to join Brook who was peeping on Nami while she was taking shower. Later they were both given a shock my Nami's Thunder Tempo attack and joined the crew on the deck who were fishing deep sea fishes. Sanji showed excitement in cooking the fishes of deep sea as a cook. Finally, when the crew reached New world, Sanji was seen with the crew remarking on raging flame seas of New World.

Dressrosa Saga

Punk Hazard Arc

Arriving At Punk Hazard

Soon after entering the New World, the crew spotted an island surrounded by a sea of flames. Sanji told Luffy that aside from the parts he had cut away, the fish that they had caught had been burnt to a crisp. The Straw Hats then received a distress call from someone who seemed to be in trouble and mentioned something about a samurai. Sanji then handed Luffy a deep-sea fish box lunch for sustenance on their exploration mission. While Usopp, Robin, Luffy, and Zoro were fighting a dragon, Sanji walked out onto the deck of the Thousand Sunny and found his remaining crew mates knocked out by sleeping gas. Sanji is shocked and tried to escape back into the cabin to warn the team on Punk Hazard, but unfortunately fainted before he reached the Den Den Mushi. Everyone on the Thousand Sunny, except for Brook, were then abducted by some unknown foes. The captured Straw Hats later woke up in a cell and found parts of a samurai's still-living head. After putting the pieces of the head back together, the group got information from the samurai. Once they decided to break out, Franky used his Radical Beam to blast a hole in the wall, allowing the crew to escape. Before they left, Sanji picks up the samurai's head and decided to take responsibility for its safety. They ran down through the halls of the complex and stumbled upon a room filled with children in a variety of sizes. The children were excited to see them, but Sanji just wanted to escape the room before they were recaptured. While their pursuers came after them, the children begged the pirates to help them escape. Nami could not ignore their cries and decided to help them. At first Sanji protested, but Nami was firm in her decision. Sanji then accepted Nami's choice and attacked one of the men in the gas masks. He and Franky stayed behind to hold off their pursuers. Their opponents tried to fire poison gas, but Sanji knocked off all their gas masks and destroyed their air tanks, preventing them from doing so. This also revealed that the masked people possessed ram horns, making him wonder if they were sheep. This was confirmed when Sanji and Franky defeated the masked men and found out that they had goat legs as well. Franky, Sanji, and the samurai's head then met up with Nami, Chopper, and the children and busted out of PH-006 and ran into the G-5 Marines, Smoker, Tashigi, and Law. To avoid combat, they immediately turned around to find another exit. As they were running away, Law used his ability to rearrange the personalities of the Straw Hat Pirates, putting Sanji in Nami's body and Chopper in Sanji's body. Sanji, overjoyed that he was in her body, tried to get indecent pictures of Nami, but there were no cameras to be found, and Nami (in Franky's body) acted out in rage. They then met up with Zoro, Luffy, Robin, Usopp, and Brook, all the while Sanji fondled Nami's body by groping her, much to her frustration. The Straw Hats took shelter in the back side of the facility, tied up Brownbeard, and brought each other up to speed on the current situation. The Straw Hats then interrogated Brownbeard and learned about a man known as Caesar Clown. Kin'emon later left the group to find his torso and Sanji (in Nami's body) and Brook volunteered to go search for him while having perverted thoughts. Unfortunately for Sanji, Nami made Zoro go with them. While Sanji's group went looking for Kin'emon, Chopper (in Sanji's body) discovered that the children were being drugged and experimented on. When Luffy decided to go look for Caesar, Chopper and Nami decided to stay behind to watch the children. Sanji's group then saw the Yeti Cool Brothers' massive footprints and decide to follow them, thinking they might belong to a legendary snowman. When they reached the edge of a cliff, they encountered the yetis and got shot at with KYP gas, knocking them out and sending them falling off the cliff towards an icicle trap. Fortunately, Zoro destroyed the trap before falling into unconsciousness. When Caesar's subordinates came to collect their "corpses", Sanji woke up and attacks them before he violently woke up Brook and Zoro. Sanji then started to argue with Zoro about taking off to find Kin'emon in the first place. Sanji then wondered if Kin'emon was around. As they were walking, each of them managed to step over Kin'emon's frozen body until Zoro noticed him laying there. Stomping on his face to revive him, Sanji pulled him out of the ground asking if he's alright. Berating the samurai for his hubris in being rescued and ignoring the cold, Kin'emon still did not understand why pirates would be willing to help. Reminding him about their agreement, and after the samurai got his body back, Sanji reaffirmed that he would be beat him to a pulp. When Kin'emon finally expressed his gratitude, Sanji was surprised that the samurai knew how to thank someone, making an off-hand comment that more people should be frozen. Sanji's group then ran into Brownbeards' men, but the centaurs choose to run instead of fighting. While they were on their way to the lake to retrieve Kin'emon's torso, they saw a 'mountain'. Sanji, Zoro, and Brook then stared at the slime and comment that it is doing something mysterious.

A Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Sanji continued to watch the slime shoot itself over the lake with the others. Brook then claimed to have read about the Slime in a book which Sanji asked to borrow. Fish then started floating to the surface of the water, which had been poisoned by Smiley's toxins. Sanji then took off his clothes and jumped into the lake to search for Kin'emon's torso. While searching for the torso, Sanji noticed that the slime's toxins were quickly spreading throughout the lake. Using Observation Haki to sense where the torso is, he commented on the difficulty distinguishing it from the life force of the fishes in the lake due to being in a foreign body. Luckily, he then found the torso inside a shark's mouth and proceeded to kick the shark, causing it to release Kin'emon's upper body. Sanji grabbed the body and realized that the toxins are about to completely engulf the entire lake. He then used Blue Walk to make a narrow escape. After Kin'emon's body was completely put back together, Sanji scolded Kin'emon for being kind and apologetic. Once the group noticed that they were completely surrounded by the slimes, Sanji scolded Zoro and Brook for not doing anything about it. Kin'emon proceeded to attack the Slimes with his Kitsunebi-ryu to cut the slimes as well as the fire caused by the subsequent explosion, and clear a path for the four of them. Sanji was later seen fleeing from Smiley along with Zoro, Brook and Kin'emon. He then watched with the others as the slime began to change its shape. Resuming its attack again, Zoro and the others began to run again, deciding to head for the research facility to find Kin'emon's son. As they ran from Smiley, they come across the giant piece of candy left by Caesar for Smiley, and a small dragon made by Vegapunk. They then saw a screen appear with Caesar on it but chose to continue running. After witnessing Smiley explode, Sanji, Kin'emon, Brook, and Zoro ran extremely fast attempting to get away from the poisonous gas cloud. They then saw the small dragon flying quickly, and Zoro proposed the idea to ride on its back and fly away. Struggling to catch up to it, Sanji was able to rush ahead after feeding his perverse nature. He then caught the dragon, allowing the group to finally ride it. Eventually meeting up with Nami, Usopp, and Brownbeard, the two groups turned their attention to Caesar's lab where Zoro and Kin'emon were able to cut down the iron shutter, allowing them to enter. After the G-5 Marines plugged up the hole made by Kin'emon and Zoro, they prepared to arrest the Straw Hats and Brownbeard. As Law was telling Smoker and Tashigi not to get in their way, Nami asked Law to switch Sanji and Nami's bodies back (Sanji was obviously not happy about this). Law complied and switched them back. Nami, noticing that she was wearing a different coat, punched Sanji and accused him for peeping at her body. Usopp then told Sanji about an earlier confrontation with Caesar and Sanji expressed his relief that it was his own body that took damage and not Nami's. Law then told everyone present about a way off the island but would have two hours to escape. Everyone then split into three teams. Sanji went with Kin'emon, Zoro, Nami, Brook, and Usopp while the G-5 Marines went with Tashigi. Sanji's group decided to rescue the abducted children. One of Caesar's henchmen fired a cannon at the wall of Building A, letting the gas in. As the gate exiting Building A was closing, Sanji and the others made a dash for it. They managed to escape to the passageway to Building B before the gate sealed completely. While riding on Brownbeard's back, Sanji sensed a new presence behind them. While Brownbeard, Kin'emon, and the other Straw Hats continued through Building B, Sanji rushed back to the passageway to confront the new arrival. He saved the G-5 Marines and Tashigi from further harm by attacking Vergo directly. Sanji began to fiercely fight Vergo, stating that he was someone his captain would hate. After sending Vergo crashing headfirst into a wall, Sanji stated that Vergo's body was harder than iron. As the fight went on, Vergo ended up cracking Sanji's right shin bone. The Building A gate then opened, letting the gas flow into the passageway. Sanji and Vergo continued to battle while Tashigi and the G-5 Marines escape to Building B. The gate to Building B slide shut, but Sanji managed to escape with two Marines. Sanji stated that Vergo quit the fight and stormed off somewhere. The Marines cheered for him, but Sanji knew that he would not be able to continue fighting for long with his injured leg. Sanji, Tashigi, and the surviving G-5 Marines went through the area where the small dragon attacked the Straw Hat Pirates, Kin'emon, and Brownbeard. Because of the surrounding fire caused by the dragon, a tank exploded, blowing up the wall and letting the deadly gas inside. Sanji and the group then run for their lives. To help the G-5 Marines escape Shinokuni, Sanji kicked them to a safe distance as the group fled to the Biscuits Room. After reaching the Biscuits Room, they saw Zoro and Monet fighting. Zoro and Sanji then comically yelled at each other despite the serious situation. Sanji left Tashigi and Zoro to handle Monet while he and the G-5 Marines started to head towards Nami and Robin's position. As Chopper was torn between sedating the berserk children and saving Mocha, Sanji and the G-5 Marines suddenly appeared to help them. On Sanji's orders, they immediately proceeded on sedating the children. While Chopper tended to Mocha's condition, Sanji, Nami, Robin, the children, and the G-5 with them made haste to Building R. They later ran into Zoro and Tashigi, and Sanji was not happy to see Zoro carrying the Marine captain. After Luffy defeated Caesar, Sanji's group reunited with him. Once everyone reached Building R safely, they boarded a rail cart and made their escape.

Aftermath

After the defeat of Buffalo and Baby 5 and the capture of Caesar Clown, everyone took a moment to rest and relax. Sanji prepared one of his Attack Cuisine recipes and gave food to Kin'emon and Momonosuke. Momonosuke was hesitant to eat at first, but his father encouraged him to do so. Everyone enjoyed a feast together. After the party ended, the Straw Hats left with Law, Kin'emon, and Momonosuke as Tashigi and her men took the children away from Punk Hazard. Sanji and the rest of the Straw Hats then set sail for their next destination, Dressrosa. When Luffy informed his crew of the alliance formed with the Heart Pirates, Sanji informed Law that he and Luffy have two different ideas of what "alliance" means, causing the Warlord to sweat, having heard the same thing from Usopp earlier. With everyone gathered around, Law proceeded to explain about Doflamingo's connection to the underworld and the plan to decimate Kaidou's forces. Later that evening, when Nami told him, Brook, and Kin'emon that Momonosuke was taking a bath together with Robin, they all got very jealous. When Momonosuke and Robin came out of the bath, wearing towels, they all yelled at him out of a fit of rage, only to get reprimanded by Nami, who hit them all. Momonosuke then rubbed his advantage with Nami and Robin in their faces, by pressing his face into Nami's chest and glaring at them with a malicious smile, much to their dismay. On the next morning, everyone read the news about Doflamingo's resignation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea. They read that the paper also explained about Luffy and Law's alliance and the alliance between Kid, Hawkins, and Apoo.

Dressrosa Arc

The Next Objective

After Law contacted Doflamingo to inform him that they would bring Caesar to Green Bit, Sanji was concerned about how many men Doflamingo would bring with him, but Law told him that would not be an issue. Sanji then had a meal with the rest of the crew while Kin'emon and Momonosuke told them the story about how they were shipwrecked and drifted to Dressrosa, how Momonosuke was separated from his father, and how Kanjuro was captured. The Thousand Sunny later approached Dressrosa. Sanji, enticed by the great smells coming from the island, went with Zoro, Luffy, Franky and Kin'emon to save Kanjuro and destroy the SAD factory. They saw the many wonders of Dressrosa, including fragrant flowers, delicious food, beautiful women, and living toys. After getting disguises so no one would recognize them from the newspaper, the group headed to a restaurant to grab a bite to eat. Sanji questioned why no one is concerned over Doflamingo giving up his spot as King. Later, they found some thugs taking advantage of a blind man while taking away his money in roulette. After Luffy called the thugs' bluff, they witnessed the blind man used some gravity-like ability on the thugs. After the man left without saying who he was, a commotion started with various people having their possessions mysteriously stolen. A bystander claimed that it was the work of fairies. Zoro get instantly worked up when he noticed that Shusui was missing. He managed to spot the thief holding his sword and immediately gave chase. Sanji followed him out of concern for his bad sense of direction. Eventually, Zoro stopped running, having lost sight of the thief. While looking around, Sanji was attracted to a beautiful woman named Violet. Zoro ran off, separating from Sanji. Sanji was furious at first, but then he decided to forget about Zoro and enjoy himself. While Sanji was daydreaming, Violet approached him and used him to elude the police. As Sanji become enamored with her, she asked him to escort her and help kill a certain man. While escorting Violet, Sanji took out a sniper targeting them. Violet then lured Sanji into a trap set up by her group called the Trébol Army. After Sanji was beaten badly, Violet commented on how pathetic Sanji was for being so weak towards women. However, Sanji never lost faith in her and his kind words moved Violet, which led her to betray her comrades. After defeating them, Violet then revealed to Sanji that the news about Doflamingo's resignation was a false report. With this newfound knowledge, Sanji contacted Law and informed him that Doflamingo never quit the Seven Warlords of the Sea and warned him to get out of Green Bit. Sanji then contacted Franky, who told him to go to the flower field. After Franky assured Sanji that Nami will be fine with Brook and Chopper with her, Sanji saw a video broadcast from the Corrida Colosseum, which showed Luffy (as Lucy) participating in the tournament. Violet gave Sanji a map to the factory, under the guise of a toy house. Sanji, in turn, instructed Violet to wait for him at the western port. Right after this exchange, Kin'emon suddenly appeared and surprised Sanji, who proceed to defeat the men pursuing Kin'emon. Having learned that Kanjuro is held at the toy house, Kin'emon asks Sanji to accompany him. Sanji and Kin'emon then witnessed Luffy's clash with Chinjao on the video broadcast. Kin'emon wants to save Kanjuro as soon as possible, but Sanji tells him to wait as there are Marines surrounding the Corrida Colosseum. Sanji then scolds Kin'emon for cheering Luffy's battle along with the crowd. Kin'emon replies with his belief that once a man enters a competition, he must aim for the top to be acknowledged as a real man. Sanji and Kin'emon later reunited with Zoro, who was running back to the Thousand Sunny with a dwarf named Wicca. Violet appeared and informed Sanji that the ship had been taken over by Giolla and was heading for Green Bit. Sanji decided to go save the Sunny while Zoro and Kin'emon stayed behind at the Corrida Colosseum. On the way to Green Bit, Violet informed Sanji about the Marines present in the country. Before parting ways with Violet, she assured him that she would be protected by the government. She also told him that their ship was under attack and Sanji immediately headed there using Sky Walk. Later on, just when Doflamingo was about to attack the Thousand Sunny, Sanji intercepted him in the nick of time.

A Change Of Plans

Despite Sanji's best efforts to fend off Doflamingo, he was soon immobilized by his strings. When Doflamingo was about to deal a lethal blow to Sanji, Law intervened by using Shambles, and teleported Sanji, Caesar, and himself to the Thousand Sunny. Law asked Sanji about the status of the operation in Dressrosa only to learn that Zoro's group needed more time. Law revealed that he had Caesar's heart inside of him and Law's heart was hidden in the Thousand Sunny. After giving Caesar his heart back, Law instructed Nami's group to head for Zo. Nami's group was reluctant to leave behind the other Straw Hats, but they complied when they realized that the ship was facing threats from both Doflamingo and Issho. Sanji noticed that Law was so fixated on Doflamingo when the plan's true objective was supposed to be defeating Kaidou. After blocking an attack from Doflamingo, Law informed the Straw Hats about Doflamingo's Devil Fruit powers and instructed them to go to a place without clouds. Law then took Giolla hostage, giving Nami's group enough time to escape, using Coup de Burst. After sailing far away from Dressrosa, Sanji contacted Franky and Usopp and told them to take care of Robin. He figured that Law's plan was to have Doflamingo and Kaidou fight each other and assured Chopper that Law will be fine if he can escape. Sanji then talked to Momonosuke who began recounting the first time he saw Doflamingo. However, Sanji was thinking about Violet while Momonosuke was telling his story. Sanji's team later engaged in a conference call with Luffy and Franky's group after Zoro managed to make contact with their captain at the Corrida Colosseum. After everyone was brought up to speed and learned about the true situation on Dressrosa, Sanji decided to sail back to Dressrosa to carry out their assault on Doflamingo, much to the dismay of Nami, Chopper, and Brook. On the way back, the group on the Sunny heard the skirmish occurring at the Corrida Colosseum through the Den Den Mushi and was shocked to hear that an Admiral was also present in Dressrosa. The return trip was cut short by the appearance of the Big Mom Pirates, who were after Caesar. The scientist informed Sanji's group that he made dealings with Big Mom in the past and begged them not to let her crew capture him. Franky told Sanji not to lead the Big Mom Pirates closer to Dressrosa or else Thunder Soldier's rebellion would be ruined. Luffy gave Sanji's group permission to continue on to Zou and allowed Sanji to counterattack against Big Mom's ship.

The Next Island

The group on the Thousand Sunny managed to deal some damage to the enemy pirate ship and escaped the Big Mom Pirates thanks to a fog Nami created. They arrived at Zou the next day. After forcing Caesar to take them on the giant elephant's back, they came across Sheepshead chasing after Tristan. After saving Tristan and running from Sheepshead, they found Zou's ruined city covered in poison gas and the devastated Mink Tribe. Pedro begged Sanji and his group to help Inuarashi and Nekomamushi. Some time later, Caesar Clown attempted to berate the others for exploring the island and wanted to stay safe on the ship, but Sanji used his heart as leverage to get Caesar to cooperate. They traveled the island and Sanji managed to save Nami, Brook, and Momonosuke from Sheepshead by defeating the latter. After fending off the Beasts Pirates left behind on Zou and forcing Caesar to neutralize the poison gas, Sanji's group saved the Mink Tribe by treating their injuries, gaining their gratitude. After the defeat of the Donquixote Pirates at Dressrosa, Sanji's bounty raised to 177,000,000, and his wanted poster bore a picture of his actual face, albeit with a lovestruck expression. Unlike the rest of the crew, the conditions of redeeming his bounty had uniquely changed to "Only Alive".

Whole Cake Island Saga

Zou Arc

Big Moms Invitation

Several days later, Sanji spent his time happily on Zou, flirting with any mink woman he saw. He and Nami then saw Pekoms and Capone Bege arrive at the island and interact with the minks. Caesar begged Sanji to protect him from the Big Mom Pirates again, but Sanji said they did not need him anymore and asked why Big Mom wanted him anyway. After hearing Caesar's explanation, Sanji told him that he deserved what was coming. However, Sanji realized that they also had bad blood with Big Mom, and decided for him and Brook to talk to Bege and Pekoms. The two groups met in the forest, and Pekoms thanked Sanji for saving his people. The mink revealed that they had orders to capture Caesar as well as do something that would tear the Straw Hats apart, but told Sanji he would repay them by leaving the crew intact as long as they got Caesar. However, Bege shot Pekoms and captured Sanji's group and Caesar, taking them inside his body fortress. Inside, he presented Sanji an invitation to Big Mom's Tea Party, where he was arranged to be married to the 35th daughter of the Charlotte Family, Pudding. Sanji refused to attend the wedding, but Bege threatened him and his crew mates with physical force. Bege's subordinate, Vito, then told Sanji a piece of information that shocked him. He then asked for a pen and paper and gave his crew mates a note explaining his whereabouts to be delivered to the rest of the crew when they arrived. He apologized to his crew, explaining it was not his intention to hide things from them. Sensing Nekomamushi nearby and choosing to resolve the marriage issue himself, he threw Nami, Chopper, and Brook out of Bege's body. Sanji prevented Bege's men from going after his crew mates by holding Caesar at gunpoint, knowing that Caesar and himself were too vital to be harmed. After Bege noticed that Nekomamushi was standing behind him, Nami, Chopper, and Brook plead for Sanji to stay with them. Sanji promised that he would return before Bege fled with him and Caesar.

Whole Cake Island Arc

Arriving At Whole Cake Island

On board Big Mom's ship, Baron Tamago attempted to persuade Sanji to join the Big Mom Pirates. Tamago explained that it was his father's wish, that Big Mom respected his pirating past and his culinary skill set, and that she would likely offer him a good position in her crew. In response, Sanji declared that he cut ties with his father a long time ago, and that he would never cook for a crew that was willing to discard one of their own. Vito then arrived with a picture of his bride-to-be and showed it to Sanji. When he saw that Pudding was beautiful, Sanji became love-struck. Vito then tried to engage Sanji in a conversation about a comic strip which featured Sanji's family, and their routine fights with the Marines. The strip was intended to be propaganda to brainwash children into idolizing the Marines, but Vito ended up idolizing Germa 66 and was honored to meet Sanji. Sanji became irritated at being associated with the army, and told Vito that he has nothing to do with them. Annoyed, Sanji returned to his private quarters, but Vito followed him in. After Vito reminded an imprisoned Caesar that Sanji's upcoming marriage will bring the Charlotte and Vinsmoke families together, Sanji reiterated his refusal to marry and told Vito to get out. Gotti, furious at Sanji's disrespect towards Vito, aimed his weapon at Sanji as Vito tried to calm Gotti. Unfazed by Gotti's threats, Sanji repeated his earlier order (this time, directed at both Vito and Gotti) to leave, which enraged Gotti further. A woman then intervened, reminding Gotti of Sanji's family connections and the retribution which would be exacted against Capone if Sanji was harmed in any way. As the woman gave Gotti a scolding, Sanji remarked to himself on the similarity between the woman and another person. Three days before Luffy and his team arrived at Cacao Island, Sanji met Pudding for the first time. Despite their immediate mutual attraction, Sanji informed Pudding that he would not accede to the wedding because it would force his removal from his crew. Just prior to disembarking on Whole Cake Island, Caesar asked for his heart back. Sanji nonchalantly gave it to Vito instead, much to Caesar's chagrin.

A Family Reunion

With the ocean-going Germa Kingdom assembling at Whole Cake Island, Sanji returned home and reunited with his family for the first time since leaving them 13 years ago. He had a hostile reunion with his younger brother, Vinsmoke Yonji, who was trying to admonish him for refusing to comply with the arranged marriage plans. Sanji then overpowered Yonji in a fight, breaking Yonji's face in the process. Sanji later conversed with his elder sister, Vinsmoke Reiju, in the Germa Kingdom's royal castle. Reiju attempted to convince Sanji to accept his royal heritage, saying that he would have power, wealth, luxury, and loyal soldiers at his disposal. However, when Sanji reiterated his break from the family and his continued refusal to go through with the wedding, Reiju commented that she likes his fiancée. At that moment, his father, Vinsmoke Judge, arrived to speak to Sanji, who greeted him coldly and refused to acknowledge him as his father. After speaking briefly about Yonji, Judge challenged Sanji to settle their quarrel with physical force. Judge and Sanji began their duel in a courtyard outside the castle. During their fight, the two traded both physical and verbal blows, with Sanji continually refusing to recognize his former family and even states he does not care what happens to them when Big Mom punishes them for his refusal. This is punctuated by Sanji's brief recollections of the abuse he had received from his family as a child. Judge used his advanced technology and spear to overpower Sanji, who activated Diable Jambe in response. Judge then called upon his men to form a wall between the two of them. As Sanji yelled at the soldiers to get out of his way, Judge stabbed through one of his men with his spear, blowing away an off-guard Sanji with electrical energy. Back inside the Germa castle, Judge spoke with Sanji as he was being treated by Reiju. Sanji denounced his family again, telling them that, despite his hopes that they may have improved, they were even worse now than when he had left them thirteen years ago. Judge countered by telling Sanji that he had never considered Sanji a true son of his, and had only sought him out as a dispensable means of sealing his alliance with Big Mom, which would guarantee the success of the Vinsmokes' attempts to reconquer the North Blue. While Sanji was distracted by Judge's comments, Judge then had Reiju cuff Sanji with exploding wristlets (the keys to which are in Big Mom's possession), threatening Sanji's most valued assets (his hands) in order to ensure his compliance with the approaching wedding. Sanji tried to remove the wristlets, only for Reiju to stop him as a warning alarm was triggered. When left alone on the balcony sometime later, Sanji looked at his shackled hands and yelled out in frustration. On the day before the wedding, Sanji trembled as he watched his two older brothers return to the Germa Kingdom. Sometime later, Sanji was having a meal with his father and siblings. Sanji told Niji to finish what was on his plate, but Niji refused and was irritated when Sanji called him a spoiled prince who does not know the value of food. Niji then angrily called the head chef and threw his plate at her. Sanji caught the plate and scorned Niji for trying to hurt a woman. Sanji then ate the food that fell on the floor and praised the head chef for her cooking, making her cry tears of joy. Niji attempted to kick Sanji, but Judge quickly stopped him. Sanji declared that he stood against everything his family stood for. Judge then showed Sanji a photo of Zeff and threatened to have him killed if Sanji disobeyed. After reminiscing of his time at the Baratie, Sanji found Cosette lying on the floor severely injured and suspected it was Niji's doing. Yonji appeared and offered Sanji to take him to their brother. Yonji then led Sanji to a room filled with large containers containing Germa soldiers. As Sanji stared at the Germa soldiers, Yonji explained to him about their father's past partnership with Vegapunk, the research they were conducting, and that the soldiers are actually cloned humans. Ichiji and Niji appeared shortly afterwards and Sanji immediately attacked Niji out of anger. Sanji kicked Niji in the face and broke his jaw, but before Sanji could attack any further, Ichiji reminded Sanji of what would happen to Zeff should he fight back and while his younger brother was distracted, Niji quickly fixed his face, got back up, and knocked Sanji down. Ichiji then welcomed Sanji home and reminded Sanji on his inferior status in the family, causing some painful memories for Sanji. After beating him while he lay on the floor, Sanji's brothers left the room as doctors tended to him, but Reiju entered and ordered the doctors away. Reiju asked why Sanji had decided to return to the family given that they had given him virtually no pleasant memories and expressed curiosity over why he had to go though more pain for a restaurant owner. At a changing room, Reiju placed a gelatinous mask on Sanji, which returned his swollen face to normal. Reiju explained that his face was still injured, but his current state would still be better for his meeting with Pudding. Reiju also said that even though Pudding's last name would not change upon marriage, Sanji would still be able to live a happy life with her if she likes him. Sanji got angry, but Reiju reminded him that it was his choice to come back and that this was the extent of the help she would give him. Reiju then asked where Sanji got his chivalry from. After reminiscing of Zeff's teachings, Sanji answered that he was just following the old laws of the universe. Sanji was then brought out to go to the Whole Cake Chateau for the gift exchange with Big Mom, and the Germa 66 soldiers cheered Sanji on as the Vinsmoke Family boarded a carriage pulled by a large cat. Sanji sat in sullen silence in the back of the carriage between Niji and Yonji.

A Big Decision And A Cruel Revelation

On the way to the Whole Cake Chateau, Luffy and Nami caught up to the carriage. Sanji was shocked to see them as Luffy leaped onto the carriage, asking Sanji to return with him. Remembering Judge's warnings, Sanji kicked Luffy off the carriage and coldly told him to leave. Luffy refused to listen and Yonji was about to fight him. Sanji stopped his brother and volunteered to handle Luffy himself. As Sanji approached Luffy, he further insulted the latter before kicking him in the face. Luffy withstood the attack and remained on his feet. Sanji continued the confrontation by repeatedly kicking Luffy until he finally collapsed. Nami then slapped Sanji in anguish for his insults. After Sanji returned to his family's carriage, Luffy yelled to Sanji, saying that he knew that Sanji never meant what he said. Luffy declared that he would wait for Sanji and would gladly starve to death if he does not return. Luffy went on saying that he would not eat any food unless it is made by Sanji's hands. While hearing Luffy's words, Sanji cried tears of regret. As the Vinsmoke carriage approached Big Mom's castle, Sanji witnessed an army heading towards Luffy and Nami's location. After arriving at the castle, the Vinsmoke Family, Pudding, and Big Mom had a meal together. During the meal, Pudding asked Sanji to speak with her in private. In Pudding's room, Pudding apologized to Sanji for not bringing him to Luffy as she originally planned. Sanji showed Pudding his injured face and the explosive wristlets, much to Pudding's shock. He then explained to her how his family treated him and the reason he left them in the first place as well as how they were blackmailing him into going through with the marriage. Seeing no way to escape without endangering his hands and those dear to him, Sanji explained to Pudding his intention to ask Big Mom to let his friends go in exchange for him not running away. As Pudding cried over Sanji's grief, he hugged her and told her his decision to marry her. Sometime later, Sanji had a conversation with Big Mom and requested her to allow his friends to leave Whole Cake Island in exchange for him not running away. Big Mom then stated that as long Sanji complied with the wedding, she would be willing to overlook Luffy's transgression against her. Sanji thanked her and promised to make Pudding happy. While sitting alone in a guest room, Sanji silently prayed that his friends not do anything rash. Out of concern for Pudding, Sanji tried thinking positive thoughts and acting like his usual cheerful self. He then went outside to pick up some flowers. He later acquired some food in order to cook a meal for Pudding, who had not eaten lunch, and the servant who delivered the food told him about his crew mates' statuses. Once Sanji finished preparing a bento for Pudding, which turned out to be (in his opinion) vulgar looking due to making it out of habit, he went to Pudding's room, but the door would not allow him in. He then decided to enter Pudding's room from the balcony. He then spotted Reiju in Pudding's room and overheard Pudding as she showed her sinister side and stated Big Mom's plan to kill the entire Vinsmoke Family during the wedding. Sanji stood outside in the rain in shocked silence. As Pudding continued insulting Sanji in front of Reiju, Sanji stood quietly and shed a tear as he tried lighting a cigarette. Sanji later left the balcony while Pudding altered Reiju's memories. Sanji then went to the infirmary and, after subduing and tying up the guard, spoke to Reiju when she regained consciousness. He told her about what happened between her and Pudding and she accepted his explanation. To Sanji's shock, she proceeded to tell him that they should act as if they knew nothing, and allow the assassination of their family (whom she referred to collectively as "murderers") to go ahead during the Tea Party. She then revealed to Sanji the circumstances behind his birth, explaining that their mother had given her life to ensure that Sanji's capacity to feel emotions would not be corrupted by their father's plans. An upset Sanji nonetheless continued to resist, not wanting Reiju to be killed along with their father and brothers, but Reiju informed Sanji that she had switched out his exploding wristlets with fakes and urged him to leave Whole Cake Island with the other Straw Hats. Sanji still refused to leave the island due to his concern for the Baratie chefs and the Straw Hats. He later left the infirmary and sat alone somewhere in the castle, evaluating everything that had happened before deciding that he could not turn back now. As he looked at the bento box he made for Pudding, he remembered that he made his crew mates' favorite foods and tried to forget them. Sanji once again decided to give in and go along with the wedding before Bobbin bumped into him. When Bobbin tried to eat the meat from the bento box, Sanji promptly kicked him into the wall. Sanji was initially shaken from his own actions, but he quickly grabbed the bento box and ran as guards were coming to his location. After leaving the castle, Sanji traveled through Sweet City with the bento box and fend off a dog along the way. He eventually arrived at the place where Luffy promised to wait for him. Sanji found Luffy after hearing his stomach growling. Luffy woke up when he smelled the bento box Sanji was carrying. Sanji gave the box to him and Luffy happily ate the food. When Luffy once again asked Sanji to leave with him, Sanji explained his reasons why he could not. Luffy responded by punching Sanji and demanded him to tell the truth. Sanji broke down in tears, saying that he wanted to return to the crew but did not want to leave his family to die. Luffy then gave Sanji his support, saying that they would ruin the wedding together. Afterwards, Sanji was surprised to hear that Jinbe had appeared and was relieved to know that Nami was safe. However, Sanji expressed regret for all the grief he caused her. They are soon contacted by Chopper's group, who are speaking to them through a mirror shard. Nami made it clear that she would not forgive Sanji for putting her into a worrisome state but was willing to forget about it to help Sanji and get him back. Sanji then listened as Jinbe explained more about Bege, such as his backstory and him plotting against Big Mom. Sanji was then shocked when Luffy agreed with Jinbe's proposal to form an alliance with Bege.

The Wedding

After being informed by Jinbe of the location of Bege's hideout, Sanji and Luffy arrived there and were greeted at the door by Vito. Vito welcomed Sanji enthusiastically before directing him and Luffy to take a bath, since his boss does not like to meet with dirty people. After taking their bath, Sanji accompanied Luffy and his team in meeting with Bege and his crew. When Bege indicated that his best option was simply to eliminate Luffy's party to avoid complications to his plans, Sanji replied nonchalantly that if he died, the entire tea party would be called off and thus Bege's chances of assassinating Big Mom would disappear. Bege reluctantly agreed, acknowledging that Sanji was the one person he could not kill. After a minor altercation between several of the members, Bege went on to explain the details of his assassination plot. Sanji questioned whether any weapon would be sufficient to kill Big Mom, but Bege reassured him that as long as particular conditions were met, Caesar's weapons would work. At the conclusion of their discussions, Sanji left the others and returned to the Chateau to prepare for his "wedding". Later in the bride and groom's waiting room, Sanji sat next to Pudding and despite being aware of her deceptions, he struggled to contain his natural responses to her beauty. Pudding talked to him with a friendly persona, causing Sanji to become infatuated with her. Sanji and Pudding then flew into the wedding ceremony on a teacup on top of Zeus with Sanji smiling in bliss. As they approached the altar, which was on top of a giant wedding cake, Sanji told himself to come back to his senses. During the exchange of vows, Sanji lifted Pudding's veil to perform the kiss of oath. Pudding showed her third eye, but Sanji commented that her eye was beautiful, causing Pudding to break down in tears as Sanji tried to comfort her. The priest then prepared to assassinate Sanji on Big Mom's orders. Knowing that Sanji would dodge the shot, Katakuri attempted to kill Sanji himself by launching a jellybean at him. However, Sanji dodged the shot and it hit the priest instead as Sanji responded by gazing at the surprised shooter with a glare. After duplicates of Luffy emerged from the wedding cake, Sanji grabbed Pudding and jumped off the altar as the cake collapsed. After they landed, however, Pudding furiously began attempting to shoot Sanji, who dodged every shot she fired. Pudding stated that she had deceived countless people in the same way she had deceived Sanji, but she teared up and started to waver when Sanji asked her if she herself was one of those people. Her brother Daifuku then intervened, summoning a genie and slapping Pudding aside for failing in her task before attacking Sanji with the genie. As Sanji defended himself, he expressed concern when he saw his family restrained and held at gunpoint. Eventually, he was able to break away from Daifuku's attack and immediately ran towards his family, desperately yelling at Reiju to run, but he was quickly pinned down by Daifuku's genie. However, when Big Mom started her strange scream and incapacitated the Charlotte Family members surrounding the Vinsmokes, Sanji was able to free his family by shattering the hardened candy that had been restraining them. After freeing his family, Sanji watched as Bege, Vito, and Gotti fired their KX Launchers at Big Mom. However, Big Mom's scream detonated the rockets before they could reach her. With the assassination attempt a failure, Caesar flew into the venue with the escape mirror and Bege signaled the alliance members to retreat. Before they could escape into the mirror, Big Mom's scream shattered it, leaving the alliance trapped in the venue. After Bege transformed into Big Father, Sanji gestured to his father to get inside. The rest of his family put on their raid suits and attacked the Charlotte children who were restraining Nami, Chopper, and Carrot. Once Reiju forced Smoothie to release Nami, Sanji caught Nami in his arms before retreating inside Bege's fortress. As Bege's fortress came under attack by Big Mom, Judge questioned Sanji on his reason for saving him. Sanji replied it was to honor his real father, Zeff, and told Judge never to go near him nor East Blue ever again. Judge obliged, and the Vinsmokes headed out to cover for the alliance as they attempted an escape plan. However, when Reiju was overwhelmed by Big Mom, Sanji and Luffy leaped out and blocked Big Mom's punch, despite Sanji telling Luffy not to. Sanji then dragged Luffy away while Big Mom taunted Luffy by using his previous threats to her before calling him spineless, prompting Luffy to break free from Sanji and briefly clashed with Big Mom using Gear 4. Sanji then carried Luffy again after the latter declared that he would defeat Big Mom after taking down Kaidou. Before they could escape, Sanji, Luffy, and the Vinsmoke Family were subdued by the Charlotte Family. Big Mom was going to execute them, but the Tamatebako dropped to the base of the Whole Cake Chateau and exploded, causing the castle to topple over.

Baking A Solution

As the castle collapsed, Luffy's group, Bege's crew, and the Vinsmoke Family got away. Sanji's group and the Fire Tank Pirates rendezvous at the northwest part of Whole Cake Island, where Bege decided to part ways with the Straw Hats. After Brook and Chopper separated from the group to retrieve the Shark Submerge, the rest head for the Thousand Sunny. As they approached the Seducing Woods, they ran into King Baum. Nami then used part of Big Mom's vivre card to control King Baum and forced him to transport the fleeing team. However, before they reached the Seducing Woods, a crazed Big Mom (while riding on Zeus) caught up to them. Using Napoleon in its sword form, Big Mom unleashed an air slash that cut off a part of King Baum. As Big Mom prepared to attack again, Nami diverted Zeus' attention by using thunderclouds, causing the cloud homie to veer off-course and drop Big Mom. When Sanji and his group reached the Seducing Woods, Big Mom ordered the tree homies to stop the Straw Hats, but King Baum charged through them. Sanji and his group were later forced to jump off King Baum when Prometheus attacked and burned King Baum for his betrayal. As the Sanji Retrieval Team continued with their escape, the Seducing Woods homies went to work attacking the Straw Hats and changing the landscape to confuse them. Several Big Mom Pirates caught up to their captain and clashed with the Sanji Retrieval Team. The team pulled out of the conflict quickly, knowing they could not split up there. While Zeus ate Nami's weather egg, Sanji grabbed Nami and continued running. Zeus grew massively and became stormy, and Nami took the opportunity to summon a massive lightning bolt that struck the Big Mom Pirates pursuing them. Nami's attack left Big Mom laying at the bottom of a crater. To the Straw Hats' shock, Big Mom was barely affected and continued to move. She ate through the ground as she moved back up, and the team started running again. They were then approached by Pudding and Chiffon, and Pudding tried to tell Sanji about their mission to make a cake, but quickly impeded herself with mood swings as she went from being in love with Sanji to wanting to kill him and back. Chiffon took the lead as she petitioned for Sanji to help them make a cake to satiate Big Mom's eating disorder, and Sanji readily agreed to assist them. Big Mom then got back on her feet and unleashed another devastating air slash that barely missed them. The two groups parted ways with Sanji hopping on Rabiyan and heading to Cacao Island with Pudding and Chiffon. The trio then flew away from Whole Cake Island, passing over the Thousand Sunny, where Sanji saw Brook and Chopper holding their own against the Chess Soldiers onboard. Sanji had faith that his friends would pull through and declared to make a cake that will make Big Mom faint. As they traveled to Cacao Island, Sanji learned from Chiffon that Lola was once Totto Land's Minister of Chocolate before she ran away. Sanji noted that Lola was a master chocolatier, and then told Pudding to get out of her hiding spot inside Rabiyan's folds. Pudding acted like she hated Sanji and claimed that she did not want to be seen next to him and be mistaken as his wife, but she became lovestruck when Sanji told her not to fall. As Pudding continued to be split on her feelings toward Sanji, the trio approached Cacao Island. Sanji, Pudding, and Chiffon arrived at Chocolat Town on Cacao Island, where Sanji was hidden away inside Rabiyan's folds and Chiffon acted as though she was Pudding's prisoner. Pudding enlisted the help of Whole Cake Island's 31 most renowned head chefs, and at the Sweets Factory, she altered their memories to make them believe the wedding had gone smoothly and Big Mom's first cake had been destroyed by bad weather. Inside the factory, Sanji came out of hiding and revealed that he designed the cake during the time he was hidden. When he showed it to Chiffon, she was amazed that Sanji recalled the ingredients through his sense of smell. As the chefs prepared to work, they were in awe at how he drew the diagram and listed the ingredients perfectly. Sanji then explained his plan to prepare the cake for delivery in three hours and complete it by the time they take it to Big Mom. With Chiffon making the base layers, Pudding making the chocolate, and Sanji preparing a secret ingredient, the cake baking officially got underway. As Sanji and the chefs worked on making the cake, they heard a commotion outside the factory but remained focused on their task. While Brûlée was speaking to Pudding through a Den Den Mushi, Sanji heard about the Straw Hats' planned rendezvous point and Luffy's battle with Katakuri. Pudding expressed concern for Luffy, but Sanji was confident that Luffy would prevail. While Sanji was making his special ingredient, Chiffon noticed that he was grinning to himself. Chiffon then scolded him and told him to be more serious, reminding him what was at stake. Sanji replied that he was thinking of Big Mom's delighted face, much to Chiffon's annoyance. Sanji eventually completed his secret ingredient, the Simsim Cream, which caused a chef to faint from the sweetness when he tried it. With the baking of the cake completed, Sanji and the chefs prepared to set sail and rendezvous with the Thousand Sunny. As Sanji (while in disguise), Pudding, Chiffon, and the group of chefs were leaving the factory with the cake, they were met by Oven, who attacked Chiffon for her role in Bege's assassination attempt. While Pound charged at Oven, Sanji rapidly moved in to kick Oven in the head before grabbing Chiffon. They continued on to the harbor, but Oven caught up to them and confronted Chiffon again. They then went to the harbor, where Oven intended to use Chiffon as a hostage to force Bege to surrender. However, as Bege's ship approached the island, Bege shot Oven in the face with an explosive round. With Chiffon freed, Sanji prepared to back up Bege. As Bege piloted the Nostra Castello onto Cacao Island, revealing that it could travel on land with tank treads, Sanji used a kick to lift the carriage holding the chefs (including Pudding and Chiffon) and the wedding cake onto the deck of Bege's ship before boarding the ship himself. When the ship returned to the sea, Oven tried preventing their escape by boiling the sea, but he was thwarted by Pound. Having escaped Oven, Sanji and the chefs proceeded with adding decorations to the cake. On the way to the Thousand Sunny, Sanji and Bege had an argument on what to do with the cake with Sanji claiming that his special ingredient would stop Big Mom. Sanji then fed Bege the Simsim Cream, causing him to briefly faint with bliss. After Bege regained consciousness, Sanji told him that he may attempt to assassinate Big Mom after she ate the cake. Eventually, Sanji and the chefs successfully completed the cake. Pudding briefly relapsed into her "evil" persona and mocked Sanji by saying that he might be too late. Sanji then declared that he had to meet up with his friends because they were believing in him.

Final Push To Freedom

As they approached the Thousand Sunny, Sanji was overjoyed to see Nami again. Bege promised Sanji that he would not tamper with the cake before feeding it to Big Mom. Accepting Bege's words, Sanji left the cake in his hands. Pudding then took Sanji back to the Sunny on Rabiyan, while Sanji hid inside Rabiyan's folds. Upon returning to the Sunny, Sanji was embraced by Nami and Brook. As they set course for Cacao Island to retrieve Luffy, Sanji revealed that the Big Mom Pirates were aware of their rendezvous point. Sanji and Pudding later went ahead to Cacao Island to help Luffy. While riding on Rabiyan, Sanji thanked Pudding for her help, causing her to become extremely flustered. Sanji swore that he would save Luffy. After arriving back at Cacao Island, Sanji and Pudding hid in the shadows as they saw the forces the Big Mom Pirates gathered there. Sanji told Pudding that they would be parting ways when Luffy returned and also told her that he was glad that she was his fiancee, causing Pudding to become emotional. Before ending their conversation, Pudding made one last request and kissed Sanji, but removed his memory of it immediately afterwards, leaving him unaware of what the request was. With a few minutes before the promised rendezvous time, Sanji contacted the group on the Sunny and told them not to get too close to the fleet waiting at the coast and that he would grab Luffy and return to the ship. Upon seeing Luffy after Pekoms exited the Mirro-World with him and a captured Brûlée, Sanji reported to the group on the Thousand Sunny. When Raisin attempted to attack Luffy while he was trying to run over the nearby buildings, Sanji kicked Raisin away and grabbed Luffy. Sanji then tried to escape with Luffy through the air, but they were smashed into the ground by Charlotte Yuen. Sanji and Luffy were cornered, but they were saved by the arrival of Germa 66. As Sanji's siblings shielded them from bullets, Sanji was told to escape with Luffy. Sanji then told the group on the Sunny to sail past the port at full speed. After Sanji kicked through several of the Big Mom Pirates, Oven attempted to attack him and Luffy, enraged after hearing about Katakuri's defeat at Luffy's hand. Ichiji repelled Oven and Sanji then fled into the air. Yuen tried to attack Sanji once more but Yonji interfered. Sanji was then shot at by several snipers, and one of them fired a missile. Niji grabbed Sanji before he was caught in the explosion and while holding onto Sanji and Luffy, Niji traveled at a high speed and took down several pirates with his sword. Niji then threw Sanji and Luffy toward the Thousand Sunny, sending them flying over the Big Mom Pirates' fleet. As the group on the Sunny sailed past the port, Sanji told his captain that their ship was within sight. Sanji and Luffy returned to the Sunny, but the group was then besieged by Smoothie's fleet until Judge came to their rescue. As the Sunny passed by Judge's castle, Sanji listened as Judge asked Luffy why he risked his life to rescue Sanji. The Sunny group later saw enemy ships approaching them from the front and Sanji defended Carrot from Daifuku's genie. When the situation grew more dire, they were surprised when Wadatsumi appeared and attacked the enemy. The Sun Pirates cleared a path for the Sunny. However, despite their efforts, the Sunny was intercepted and attacked by the Queen Mama Chanter. Wadatsumi saved the Sunny by switching it with the Sun Pirates' ship and hid the Sunny in his mouth. Wadatsumi tried swimming away, but Oven attacked him with heat waves, forcing him to spit out the Sunny. As the Sun Pirates held back the Big Mom Pirates, Jinbe decided to stay behind to help them and Luffy consented to his decision. After Jinbe joined his former crew in battle, the Sunny group sailed far away from Cacao Island. After escaping from Totto Land, Sanji learned about Pedro's self sacrifice and expressed some regrets. Carrot tried to cheer Sanji up but ended up crying, prompting Sanji to comfort her. Later, Sanji cooked a meal for the Sunny group.

Levely Arc

Sanji realized that he received a raid suit from Niji during the escape from Cacao Island. Sanji considered it as an insult and wanted nothing from his family. However, Luffy and Chopper begged him not to throw it away and he then tossed the canister to them. Upon seeing Zeus, Sanji told the cloud homie that he was Nami's servant first, but Zeus reminded Sanji that it lives inside the Clima-Tact. Carrot received the newspaper and the group read it. Sanji saw his new bounty of 330,000,000 and was pleased to have a higher bounty than Zoro but was dismayed that his family name was included on the poster. The group initially thought Luffy's bounty went down to 150,000,000 because Luffy misread it, but Brook later had a closer look at Luffy's bounty poster and the group was shocked that Luffy's bounty increased to 1,500,000,000.

Wano Country Saga

Wano Country Arc

Infiltration In Wano Country

As the Thousand Sunny continued towards Wano Country, the group was informed of the Levely through a newspaper and Sanji was overjoyed to see Vivi on the newspaper as well as some other princesses. He even cut out parts of the newspaper to keep for himself. The group then encountered an unusual weather disturbance in their direction, followed by an octopus on their ship as well as a school of huge carp on their side. After a bumpy ride across a river, the ship climbed up a waterfall. Once they reached the top, they came across a whirlpool. Sanji carried Nami, Chopper, Carrot, and Brook away from the ship, but Luffy got dragged into the whirlpool along with the Sunny. After Luffy got separated, the group searched for him, but they only found his Vivre Card. They later got in touch with Kin'emon and they reunited with Luffy at the ruins of Oden Castle. With Law, Momonosuke, and Kiku also present, Kin'emon explained how he and his group traveled through time to escape Orochi's attack twenty years ago. Sanji then listened as Kin'emon explained more about the past such as the story of Oden, the time of his execution, the rumor about Toki, and what Kin'emon's group did right after arriving at present time. Kin'emon then went over a plan to attack Onigashima, the island where Kaidou resided, in two weeks. Kin'emon explained more about the Fire Festival and how the decisive battle would play out. Sanji explained his intent to compete with Kin'emon for Kiku's affection, but Kin'emon pointed out that he was already married to another woman, making Sanji envious. He then gave the group specific tasks to do and explained that Sanji's cooking skills would be able to draw in crowds and help in their search for their allies. After giving the group new clothes, he introduced them to Shinobu and Sanji was depressed with her unattractive appearance. When Kaidou arrived at Kuri, Law alerted the group. The group was surprised to see Kaidou and they learned that Luffy, Zoro, and Law were already exposed. Luffy rushed off to protect Okobore Town and Law chased after him and told the rest to remain unseen. After Kin'emon and Kiku left to rescue Tsuru, the rest at Oden Castle noticed Kaidou coming to their direction and tried to flee as Kaidou destroyed the castle with a fire breath. Sanji carried Carrot and Nami away while Shinobu saved the rest by using her Devil Fruit power to sink them into the ground. Kiku then returned and told them what happened to Luffy. Sometime after Luffy was taken by the Beasts Pirates, Sanji operated a soba noodle stand. He managed to attract a long line, but he seemed more focused on attracting women than samurai. After Franky, Usopp, and Robin visited Sanji to eat some soba noodles, Sanji was overjoyed that Robin liked his cooking. Later, some thugs from the Kyoshiro Family known as Kuni, Kaku, and Suke went up to him and demanded that he pay them a fee to keep his stand safe. When Sanji refused, Kuni kicked Sanji's soba pot onto the ground, ruining its contents. In response, Sanji immediately kicked Kuni's head into the ground. The cook then forced the soba noodles into the defeated Kuni's mouth. When a girl who had lost her soba bowl because of the thugs came out of a nearby alley, Sanji gave her another bowl. As the girl left, Sanji and his group heard that the courtesan would be passing by soon. An old woman that Robin was training under appeared and told the group about the courtesan's status. When the woman informed Robin that she had been summoned to Orochi's sitting room, Sanji praised Robin. As the courtesan was passing through the Flower Capital, Sanji, Usopp, and Franky were there to watch.

Chaos And Complications

When two of the Tobiroppo came looking for Sanji, Law urged him to go hide, but Sanji paused when he overheard that one of them was X Drake. Sanji, Law, Franky, and Usopp then fled from the Beasts Pirates to avoid discovery. However, Page One went on a rampage and attacked soba shops in search of his target. Sanji then decided to fight the Tobiroppo and initiated a confrontation by attacking him. In order to keep his identity hidden, Sanji donned his raid suit, and when Page One attempted to attack him, Sanji turned invisible and kicked Page One in the stomach. Page One then transformed into his hybrid form and swiped at Sanji with his arm, overpowering Sanji's kick and sending him crashing through several buildings. Thanks to the suit, Sanji was mostly unfazed by the attack. He then jumped high into the air before dropping down and attacking Page One again. Sanji escaped from the Flower Capital and went to Ebisu Town with Law, Franky, and Usopp. While hiding there, Sanji cried over the incident where Komurasaki was struck down. After asking Law about Luffy's situation at Udon, Sanji began thinking about going to a bathhouse. Sometime later, Sanji separated from the group and used his raid suit to sneak into the bathhouse where Nami, Robin, and Shinobu were bathing. Beasts Pirates led by Drake and Hawkins arrived in search of Kin'emon's allies. After Hawkins spotted Nami, her towel fell off and Sanji got a nosebleed from seeing Nami's naked body and revealed himself in the process. Drake entered the bathhouse after hearing about Sanji's presence and fainted from seeing naked women. As Hawkins tended to Drake, Sanji and Nami's group took the opportunity to escape. Using his raid suit, Sanji carried Nami, Robin, and Shinobu and flew away from the bathhouse. As they were flying, Sanji informed them that Law's crew were captured to be used as bait for Law. In Ebisu Town, Sanji, whose face was heavily beaten by Nami due to the bathhouse experience, pleaded for Law and Shinobu to stop fighting as they got into a heated argument over the Beasts Pirates finding out about Kin'emon's secret message and his supporters. Right after Tonoyasu spoke with Kanjuro and Shinobu, Sanji, Robin, and Franky were baffled when they said that they did not know who Tonoyasu was. When news of Tonoyasu's capture was revealed, Sanji and his group gathered to see him being shown on a broadcast. Sanji and his group then rushed to Rasetsu Town but only arrived after Tonoyasu was shot to death. Sanji then listened to Shinobu's explanation on why the people of Ebisu Town could only laugh despite their grief and pain. Upon seeing Toko in danger of getting shot by Orochi, Sanji jumped in to protect the girl and met Zoro again as well. After a brief argument, Zoro handed Toko to Sanji. In the ensuing chaos, the chef then reprimanded Zoro for attempting to attack Orochi. Drake transformed and attacked Sanji, who struck back with a kick. While under attack by Drake, Sanji handed Toko to Usopp. When Sanji tried to land a hit, Drake slammed him into the ground with his tail. Drake relentlessly continued with his attacks, but Sanji noticed a woman in trouble. Sanji dashed off to help her, but Zoro saved her first. Sanji was then deeply shocked to see that Zoro was acquainted with her.

Raid On Onigashima

As the Flower Capital went into high alert, Shinobu and Sanji surveyed the situation from a rooftop. Shinobu pointed out that they still needed to free the Kouzuki Family supporters that were still imprisoned. The two also noticed the citizens preparing for the Fire Festival. They later joined a meeting with several key alliance members at Amigasa Village. The group later heard from Zoro and Kawamatsu that Hiyori was alive. Upon finding out about the woman that was with Zoro, Sanji began pampering Momonosuke. He was later shocked to see Enma's destructive power when Zoro gave it a test swing. On the day of the Fire Festival, the Straw Hats sailed to Tokage Port on the Thousand Sunny to join the Scabbards and enter the battle with the Beasts Pirates. While Kanjuro fled to Onigashima with Momonosuke in tow, the Straw Hats learned that Kanjuro was a spy working for Orochi. Sanji tried to pursue Kanjuro but stopped when the latter conjured an ink cloud that rained down ink arrows. Sanji then used his own body to shield Nami from the attack. As the alliance was attacked by a Beasts Pirates ship with long ranged cannons, the Straw Hats were overjoyed to see Jinbe arriving and joining the battle. With Jinbe officially part of the crew, the Straw Hats proceeded to take over the torii in front of Onigashima. The crew then arrived at Onigashima with the rebels. After disembarking, Sanji received a Beasts Pirates disguise from Kin'emon. As the Straw Hats made their way into Kaidou's stronghold, Sanji rode on the Brachio Tank V. The group in the tank and Kin'emon's forces reached the Pleasure Hall owned by Black Maria. Sanji excitedly entered the brothel, but then exited the building with disappointment. He soon separated from the two groups and went somewhere on his own. After the all-out attack on the Beasts Pirates began, Sanji went to the Live Stage in his raid suit and rescued Momonosuke after King thwarted Shinobu's attempt. While clashing with King in mid-air, Sanji threw Momonosuke to Shinobu before King drove Sanji into a nearby tower. Thanks to his raid suit, Sanji managed to withstand King's attack. After recovering, Sanji rejoined his crew up on the Live Stage. Sanji watched with amusement as Luffy rushed forward and took out one of the Numbers. When Page One and Ulti appeared, Luffy and Sanji watched Usopp and Nami draw them away. Before they could go after the Scabbards, Scratchmen Apoo attacked the two, but they quickly covered their ears. Apoo then summoned Hatcha to attack them, but Sanji suggested they should ignore him instead to avoid wasting time with a pointless fight. As they continued on, Sanji was still frustrated with having to keep Luffy from engaging in pointless fights. After Jinbe took care of Briscola for them, he offered to escort Luffy to the roof of Kaidou's castle. Despite being slightly irritated since this was his job, Sanji advised Jinbe to watch out since Luffy would engage in any fight if given the chance. The trio reached the first level of the castle, and Sanji and Jinbe defeated two Shinuchis before proceeding. At the middle of the second level, Sanji heard something that grabbed his attention. He separated from Luffy and Jinbe to rescue a woman, but he fell into a trap and was captured by Black Maria and her subordinates. Sanji tried running away, but Black Maria and her group chased after him. Although Sanji was able to fend off Black Maria's male subordinates, his refusal to hit her or her female subordinates allowed Black Maria to trap him once again. She then told him to call out to Robin through a special mask that one of her subordinates wore, saying it would broadcast his voice through the whole castle and lead Robin right to them. Before she could apply the mask, Black Maria received a call from King that the wounded Nine Red Scabbards had been spotted in the Treasure Repository on the castle's second floor, prompting her to head there to try and kill them instead, which made Sanji worry. However, she still continued to attack him until he called Robin, which he eventually did, giving her his location and begging for help. He demanded to be released, but Black Maria went back on her word, instead wanting to make him her pet like the others she had tied up in her webs. He declared that he wanted to love all the ladies in the world, prompting Black Maria to try to discipline him. Thankfully, she was held back by Robin, who slapped her with her Devil Fruit powers and Sanji was freed from the webs by Brook. Having been freed, Sanji decided to go to the Scabbards' location to help them while Robin thanked him for trusting her. Later, Sanji heard from a broadcast that the Beasts Pirates were pursuing Momonosuke. He then became conflicted on whether to help Momonosuke or the Scabbards. He eventually decided to head to Momonosuke, but ended up catching Law and Zoro who suddenly appeared in midair after teleporting from the rooftop. Law informed Sanji about Zoro's condition but quickly left the scene, leaving Sanji to wrap Zoro in bandages and carry him while fighting the Beasts Pirates. After the two encountered Kawamatsu and Izou, who informed them that Kin'emon would protect Momonosuke, Zoro suggested they head to the Live Floor before falling asleep. Sanji appeared just in time to save Chopper, kicking Queen with Diable Jambe: Rotisserie Strike which sent him spinning, simultaneously deflecting all the arrows from Charlotte Perospero's Candy Shower. He then congratulated Chopper for holding out so long against the Brachiosaurus before lightly chastising him for believing the recent announcement of Luffy's defeat. He then casually chucked the heavily injured Zoro to the doctor before he started to battle Queen. He was surprised when Tama appeared on the stage to activate her ability, though protected her from Queen with Collier Strike when the All-Star targeted her after she did. When Queen identified him as Judge's son, Sanji angrily told him to stop calling him that, and deduced that "the Plague" was once part of the research group his father was in. Queen responded that they were both indeed once part of MADS, as he took his hybrid form and "revealing" himself to be a cyborg, which Sanji figured out long time ago. As they fought, Sanji commented that Franky would be interested in Queen's technology of firing continuous lasers'. On the Live Floor, King and Queen began to attack all of the turncoat members of the Beasts Pirates as Sanji had been downed by the two, with him admitting that fighting both of them at the same time is overwhelming. To make matters worse, Marco had also reached his limit, and the two All-Stars had previously began searching for Zoro. Sanji found Chopper with Zoro and told him to flee with him if the medicine is not working, but Chopper responded that Zoro had already been administered it, and that it was just taking longer due to his condition. Sanji then resumed fighting Queen as King ordered the Beasts Pirates to find Zoro and stop him from recovering. King then located Zoro and went to attack him, causing Sanji to rush to his aid, but King's attack was instead blocked by Marco. Queen then met up with King, and when the pair begin to attack Marco, Marco does nothing to stop them. He instead says that from this point on, the stars will be taking the stage. Just as he says this, Zoro, who has recovered, strikes King with Three Sword Style: Rengoku Oni Giri while Sanji strikes Queen with Diable: Mouton Shot. Both Zoro and Sanji then say that when they conquer this battle it will give them a glimpse of Luffy as the Pirate King. King and Queen quickly recovered from the attack, and Queen began to attack Zoro and Sanji with beams in retaliation, which they both dodged. Zoro questioned why Sanji was acting strangely, and Sanji uncomfortably pointed out that his body has felt off since he first used his Raid Suit. Zoro warned Sanji not to hold him back, causing the two to start bickering. The pair then blocked an attack from both King and Queen for each other, although with great resentment, and split up to face the All-Stars one-on-one, with Sanji preparing to fight Queen. After Sanji blocked Queen's attempted strike on Zoro with Diable Jambe, Queen began to express his interest in the technology of Germa 66, specifically Judge's modifications of his children and their unique abilities. Queen questioned if Sanji's abilities were a result of these modifications, to which Sanji replied that he is completely human and can create his Diable Jambe due to the heat of his passion and not because of his father. He then struck Queen who defended himself with Armament Haki. He was later caught off-guard when a dragon crashed into the Live Floor, with Luffy attached to its horns, and was later surprised alongside Zoro to hear that this dragon was actually Momonosuke, although altered. After Zoro was sent out of the Live Floor by King, Sanji was left alone fighting Queen on the Live Floor. The two exchanged attacks, with Queen constantly demanding that Sanji use his Raid Suit. Sanji also continued to wonder about what was happening with his body. When Queen attacked him once again with Black Coffee, Sanji retaliated with Bien Cuit: Grill Shot, only for his attack to merely send Queen back a bit, causing Sanji to question how can he get through Queen's tough dinosaur hide. Queen then showcased another modification of his own body, launching his Brachiotoguros technique, coiling around Sanji, with the intention of breaking his bones and inner organs. Sanji was rendered helpless in Queen's grasp but due to Queen unintentionally being struck by two blows from his own torso, whom he previously split with his technique, Sanji was freed from Queen's coil. However, the impact of Queen's technique left his bones broken, giving him a zombie-like appearance. Sanji quickly recovered from this damage by bending his body back into place, to the shock of everyone, including himself. He began to wonder to himself if his body had begun to develop his family's modifications, which was later proven to be true, when a strike from behind by Queen aimed at his neck shattered Queen's sword and left Sanji completely unharmed. Sanji quickly became anxious upon realizing that his body was changing, with him worrying that he may become emotionless like his brothers. This resulted in him running away from the Live Floor so that he could have time to think to himself. As he fled, he was shot at by a few members of the Beasts Pirates, but the bullets simply hurt Sanji and did not pierce his skin. Queen pursued Sanji and continued to attack him, still demanding that Sanji fight in his Raid Suit. Queen eventually caught up to him, and Sanji engaged him in combat again. Sanji then found himself in the Pleasure Hall, where he happened to be attacked by several geishas who were hiding inside and accused him of hurting O-Some, something Sanji could not imagine as he had vowed to never hurt a woman. Confused by this accusation, Sanji got lost in thoughts, fearing he finally had become just the same as his brothers. When Queen caught up to him, he did not notice him, instead recalling the moment he came across the geisha when the next thing he knew was seeing the fear in her eyes and her laying bleeding on the ground. As he was then thinking about which version of him could be more useful to Luffy, a man willing to never hurt a female or an emotionless warrior of science, ready to crush anyone on command, he then made up his mind. He pulled out the canister containing the Raid Suit, but instead of putting it on, he destroyed the Raid Suit, much to Queen's disappointment. Following then, he would contact Zoro, who was in a heated battle with King, explaining he snuck a Den Den Mushi into his clothes should he get lost. After telling Zoro he was confident they would win, to which Zoro agreed, he was then tasking Zoro to kill him should he really lose his humanity after the raid, to which Zoro, although confused, agreed. After thanking him, he seemingly turned invisible, berating Queen for his comments on him being a Germa soldier and then hit Queen with Hell Memories. Sanji's attack was able to make Queen get blown back quite a distance but Queen eventually makes his way back to Sanji, where he reveals he heard him talking with Zoro earlier and believes that he cannot win against King, telling him that he is a Lunarian, and they could survive in any harsh conditions before they were wiped out. When Sanji asks why that was, Queen mockingly tells him to find out himself before preparing to fire another laser at him. Queen then showcased that he was able to copy and utilize all of Sanji's brothers abilities, much to Sanji's anger and annoyance, once again yelling at Queen to not call them his family. Sanji was hit by two of Queen's copied abilities, Sparking Queen and Henry Queen before Queen, ignoring Sanji's comments and boasting about his scientific geniuses, grabbed Sanji with Winch Queen and smashed him through several walls in a circle. Sanji, however, was able to kick himself out of the grab, destroying Queen's mechanical arm in the process. Queen angrily shouted at Sanji for the destruction of his arm, with Sanji once again telling Queen he did warn him not to speak of the Vinsmoke Family in Sanji's presence, only for Queen to express his right of free speech. Sanji then kicked Queen in the stomach with Flanchet Flayer, assuming Queen must be exhausted and weakened by Sanji's attacks, even in his enhanced form, before reassuring Queen he is not the same person he fought on the Life Floor. Queen, however, was once again able to surprise Sanji by having effectively copied Sanji's Raid Suit ability to turn invisible, with Sanji doing the same, due to his enhanced speed, leaving Queen astonished at Sanji's speed. When Some walked across the floor to get her pet mouse, Queen foolishly revealed he had punished her earlier for declining his services after Komurasaki's death. Furious at this revelation and the fact that he had accused himself of breaking his most important principle, Sanji then combined his genetic modifications with his Armament Haki to develop a stronger variant of his Diable Jambe technique, Ifrit Jambe. After shouting at Queen for striking a woman, Sanji sent himself down onto Queen, unleashing a barrage of attacks, which culminated in his new attack, Boeuf Burst, hitting Queen and sending him flying out of Onigashima. Sanji then turned towards Some, showing her Chuji whom he had saved, reminiscing about his childhood and feeding little mice. Sanji then collapsed from exhaustion, so Some treated his injuries. Following Luffy's awakening, the loud sound of his heartbeat was heard throughout Onigashima, and Sanji regained consciousness and immediately recognized the heartbeat as Luffy's. As the fires spread throughout the Skull Dome, Sanji tried to lead the geishas outside but found the garden had been left behind when the island was raised out of the sea. Raizo and Jinbe sent torrents of water throughout the castle, extinguishing the fires. As the waters flooded the Pleasure Hall, Some clung tightly to Sanji. Later, Sanji and the most of the Straw Hats met Yamato, who announced that he would be joining them, which delighted Sanji. They then watched Momonosuke's broadcasted speech as he took on the mantle of shogun.

A New Dawn In Wano Country

A week later, after Luffy and Zoro awoke, most of the crew gathered in the Shogun's castle. Sanji and Brook laughed when Nami refused to cuddle with an adult Momonosuke. Sanji then grew angry when Hiyori revealed that she had personally bathed Zoro while he was asleep. The outburst reminded Zoro of the promise he had made Sanji, and the two began fighting, with Sanji insisting that the issue had been resolved already. Later, Sanji joined the men in a bath and had a nosebleed once Yamato joined them. After their baths, Sanji and the others enjoyed the festival alongside the citizens and the Ninja-Pirate-Mink-Samurai Alliance. Later that night, Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, and Jinbe watched from the capital as Momonosuke, his retainers, and Yamato fought against Admiral Ryokugyu, but ultimately Shanks' Supreme King Haki drove the Admiral away. Afterwards, Yamato talked with Luffy and the others about staying in Wano instead of joining the crew, which left Sanji brokenhearted. Marco then flew over their heads and told them that he was leaving with Shanks' ship. The next day, the Straw Hats met to discuss Pluton. When Shinobu visited, Sanji swooned over her changed appearance. Days later, the crew went to Tokage Port in preparation to depart from the country. As thanks for helping Luffy, the crew agreed to take Caribou with them and drop him off at the first island but forced him to travel in a barrel. Momonosuke, Yamato, and Kin'emon caught up to the crew before they could leave. After Luffy gave Momonosuke a flag with the crew's Jolly Roger, they set sail and bid farewell to Momonosuke and Yamato. Kid then goaded Luffy and Law into taking their ships over the Climbing Koi Waterfall.

Final Saga

Egghead Arc

When Robin announced that the newspaper had arrived with their new bounties, Sanji begged to see them but was crushed to find out his bounty was below Zoro's and Jinbe's. Zoro mocked Sanji for his ranking, which led to the pair fighting. After reading that Sabo had assassinated Cobra and Vivi had disappeared, Sanji worried about Vivi's feelings and whereabouts. Zoro then reminded Luffy of how he had left Ace to do his own thing until his life was in clear danger, and suggested that they do the same for Vivi, which drew ire from Sanji, Luffy, Nami, and Chopper. As Sanji and Zoro restarted their fight, Robin read aloud the over events reported in the newspaper. Luffy then told his crew about his oath to Sabo and Ace, as well as about his dream once he becomes the Pirate King, which amused Sanji. Days later, the Thousand Sunny entered a turbulent and cold region of the sea and came across a giant warm eddy. Sanji heard Bonney's screams from inside the eddy, so Zoro cut it open. The wind then carried Chopper and Luffy off the ship. At the same time, the Mecha-Shark attacked the ship and ended up capsizing it. While Jinbe swam off to save Luffy, Chopper, and Bonney, the ship and rest of the crew were saved by Lilith and Vegaforce-01. As the robot lifted them out of the water, Lilith explained the shark's purpose and malfunction and introduced herself. While Sanji was distracted by Lilith, she demanded the pirates' valuables, but Nami insisted that Lilith finish saving them. Sanji was caught off guard as the other Sea Beast Weapons surfaced. However, the attack was called off by Shaka, who ordered Lilith to bring the ship to Egghead. Once they reached the island's Labophase, Nami, Robin, Usopp, Sanji, and Franky disembarked, while Zoro and Brook remained behind to guard the ship. Lilith had the Straw Hats change outfits and don DOM shoes before entering the lab. Sanji continued his admiration towards Lilith, till she disappeared and Edison directed them into a corridor, where they encountered the Seraphim unit, S-Shark. Sanji wondered if the unit was possibly Jinbe's son, till Franky correctly pointed out that it was actually a Pacifista as it began to attack them. As the seraphim grabbed ahold of Nami, Sanji quickly kicked him away from her, as the rest of the straw hats began to counterattack. Shaka ordered S-Shark to stop, ending the other Satellites' experiment, and also activated the magnetic locks of the pirates' DOM shoes, shackling their feet to the floor. He then began to explain to the Straw Hats about the futuristic yet ancient technology of the island, as well as the events of the Void Century and the World Governments' efforts to erase any record of it and anyone who learned about it, and also listened to Shaka explain to Robin how the Ohara Incident inspired Monkey D. Dragon to found the Revolutionary Army, and that her people's work was preserved and continued by the Vegapunks, which brought Robin to tears, much to Sanji's worry, until Robin thanked Shaka for what he had done. After telling them all that he could, Shaka forced the pirates to follow him to a monitoring room, where they watched Vegapunk talk to Luffy down in the Fabriophase's scrapyard. Sanji was happy to see the others were okay, and quickly noticed Jewelry Bonney, however Pythagoras then ran in, alerting them to the arrival of CP0. Lilith suggested handing the pirates over to Rob Lucci, but Shaka instead decided to order Pythagoras to refuse the agents entry onto the island. As CP0 ignored the order and infiltrated the island, Luffy began fighting Lucci, and Vegapunk rushed into the room, hoping to see Luffy's white transformation. When he asked Nami about it, she was just as clueless and suggested it was from the Gomu Gomu no Mi, but Vegapunk pointed out that there was no such fruit. He then explained his theory about Devil Fruits, as Sanji and the others watched Luffy and Lucci's rematch in amazement. As they watched the Seraphim attack the government agents, Vegapunk explained how he recreated certain Paramecia-type Devil Fruits with Green Blood, surprising Sanji and the others. Vegapunk then added that he would be joining them on their ship, which surprised the Straw Hats. Vegapunk later requested seven spots aboard the ship, including Lilith and York which excited Sanji. Once Luffy's group met up with the rest of the crew, Luffy did not want to leave yet, but Nami reminded him that Lucci was there and was surprised to hear that Rob Lucci invaded the Labophase as well as being amazed by the fact that Vegapunk was able to sneak a spy of his own into the World Government. Sanji was present when Zoro, Brook and Stussy came into the Laboratory and overheard Shaka's concerns over the disappearance of the main Vegapunk body. When everybody present split up to find Vegapunk Stella (minus Luffy and Zoro who were guarding Rob Lucci and Kaku), Sanji paired up with Jinbe and Stussy, with Sanji spending a majority of the time flirting with Stussy instead of looking for Vegapunk. When he heard Nami's scream from being attacked by the seraphim, S-Shark, Sanji left the two to go find her and save her. Just S-Shark had managed to grab her, Nami was saved by Sanji who took over the fight for them, and berated the seraphim, stating that whether he was the real Jinbe or just some brat, he would brutally punish him for trying to hurt Nami. As Sanji took over the fight against S-Shark, he landed a heavy blow against the seraphim, and as it countered repeatedly, Sanji stood there unharmed, stating that he couldn’t hurt him even if he tried. At some point afterwards, the Straw Hat Pirates reunited with CP0, Vegapunk and the satellites, having successfully detained York and all of the Seraphim. As the Marine fleet arrived at Egghead, the crew and Vegapunk devised an escape route to Elbaph. When Kizaru had infiltrated the Labophase, Lucci tried to kill Vegapunk, and Sanji used a bubble gun to prevent Kaku from taking action. While he was off helping Jinbe collect everything needed to escape Egghead, Sanji heard Franky's report about Bonney being knocked off of the Labophase by Kizaru. He informed Vegapunk that he wanted in on the rescue mission and quickly ran over, hitching a ride on the Vegatank-08 while Vegapunk drove down to the Fabiriophase. While onboard, Vegapunk requested to Sanji that he not save him should he be attacked, to the latter's confusion. Vegapunk reiterated that should he die, it would likely result in something big taking place. Sanji argued against this before Vegapunk brought up the topic of the One Piece, telling him that he hoped the Straws Hats would be the ones to find it. Everyone on the Vegatank searched for Bonney while heading down, but Sanji used his "lady radar" and found her nigh instantly. Vegapunk thought it was not very scientific, but relented while Sanji quickly proceeded down ahead on his own. Sanji managed to arrive just in time, saving Bonney from being blasted by a Pacifista being controlled by Bluegrass. He informed her that he knew about her pain, but that she needed to keep a cool head as he carried her away. Conveniently, Vegapunk also managed to arrive in time, and Sanji hopped into the Vegatank with Bonney. Despite their good luck up to that point, everything went south when Jaygarcia Saturn made his arrival on Egghead through a "magic circle". To make matters worse, Kizaru destroyed the cloud road in front of the Vegatank, resulting in it plummeting back down to the ground below. The Vegatank crashed right in front of Saturn. To Sanji's shock, Bonney jumped out of his arms and used a nearby sword to stab Saturn. Saturn used one of his abilities to blast Bonney back, and caught her in the air. Sanji was enraged by this, and quickly moved to save Bonney, but he was struck down by the same ability, resulting in him being incapacitated. Sanji was later confused when no one tried to stop Saturn, but learned that some sort of force from Saturn was pinning them down and preventing them from acting. Sanji attempted to yell for the marines to stop when they moved to execute Bonney, but his words were wholly ignored as they took aim. Sanji continued to yell in protest but still could not move due to Saturns ability. Following the unexpected arrival of Bartholomew Kuma, Sanji watched as Kuma struck Saturn with a Armament Haki-coated fist. Saturn was temporarily incapacitated by the punch, allowing Sanji and his allies to move once again. When Saturn managed to recover, Sanji jumped to the defense of Kuma and Bonney, deflecting one of Saturn's attacks. Sanji then hurried the others to get inside the vacuum rocket while Vegapunk distracted Saturn and Kizaru, promising Bonney he would retrieve him, he then got in contact with Nami wanting to confirm her and the crew's situations and telling them a buster call was on the way. Nami confirmed to Sanji that Jinbe was heading over to Zoro's location, that Brook was with Lilith, and that the Vegaforce-1 had been destroyed by Kizaru. While the vacuum rocket was taking off, Kizaru used his light sword to destroy it, plunging Bonney, Kuma, Atlas, and Franky in line of fire to the Pacifistas, so Sanji used Sky Walk to save Bonney. When Kizaru attempted to kick Kuma and Bonney, Sanji blocked the strike, and after Luffy distracted Kizaru and turned the ground into rubber, he landed next to the group. As Bonney attempted to care for Vegapunk, who had been stabbed by Saturn, Sanji got into a defensive position in front of them. As Kizaru prepared to fire another laser at Bonney and the injured Vegapunk, Sanji kicked it apart, visibly stunning the Admiral and Franky as that was seemingly impossible, Sanji retorted that "Love is stronger than light" making Kizaru question physics itself if that was the case. The Admiral was then dismayed at his situation commenting on how the only way to save face in this situation was to at least take their heads, prompting Sanji to remark that he should start filling out an apology form as he and Luffy geared up to fight. Saturn then recovered and transformed into his full beast form, which Sanji noted looked less and less human and appeared that his tendons produced venom now, the elder then attempted attack Luffy, while he ordered Sanji to take Vegapunk away. Sanji complied despite the scientist's protest, though Kizaru kicked him away and stabbed Vegapunk through the chest with his light sword to Sanji's distress. Sanji managed to recover Vegapunk and apologized, but not before asking the mortally injured scientist why he was smiling. Hearing Vegapunk's pre recorded message being relayed across the island, Sanji begged the scientist to wake up, he then watched on as blasts of black lightning appeared on the island, likening it to when Saturn first appeared. Sanji then got in contact with Nami's group, telling them to escape from the area as a Itsumade was heading in their direction, Usopp and Jinbe explained they could not leave without Zoro, and Jinbe notified Sanji that he could see Zoro's location (who was still fighting Lucci). Sanji then got annoyed that Zoro's fight was holding up the crew, and called him a liability. Sanji then notified Jinbe if he grabbed Zoro to escape yet to which the latter confirmed. Sanji then encountered Dorry and Brogy and asked the giants if they encountered Luffy to tell him to run to the back of the island, Sanji then continued to on his way to meet up with Franky's group. While continuing to run, Sanji sensed that Bonney was in danger, and moved to defend her. As he arrived, he spotted Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro attempting to kill her. Sanji quickly moved in, dealing a powerful kick straight to Nusjuro's jaw. Nusjuro recovered just as quickly, and used his Awakened form to bite Sanji, causing him to drop Vegapunk's body. To Sanji's luck, Oimo and Kashii arrived to assist, holding Nusjuro back. Moments later, Bonney jumped in as well. Sanji was knocked to the ground in the process, but fortunately, Nusjuro decided to deal with more important matters, and abandoned the fight. During the momentary downtime, Sanji attempted to contact Luffy for an update on his location, and was relieved yet annoyed when hearing Luffy yell from a long distance away. Shortly afterward, the group embarked onto the Giant Warrior Pirates ship and reunited with Luffy. Sanji then contacted Nami, informing her of their status, and declaring that he would defend her from any and all danger. Moments later, however, Marcus Mars begin his aerial pursuit of the crew, to Sanji's chagrin. In order to prevent Mars from following them, Luffy ordered Sanji, Franky, and Bonney all to strike him at once, in order for him to prepare his attack. When Bonney questioned why they would hurt Luffy, Sanji informed her that his orders were absolute, and used Hell Memories on Luffy's back, causing him pain. The extra force allowed Luffy to use Gomu Gomu no Dawn Balloon to send Mars flying into the distance, and far out of sight. Afterward, the group took note of Nami's group being late, and Sanji was surprised upon hearing Atlas declare her intention to check up on them. Moments later, Bonney's stamina ran out, resulting in her transforming back into her default form. Sanji aided her during her recovery. When Emet moved to face the Elders in Luffy's stead, Sanji, Franky, and Luffy grew excited and quickly shocked as the robot's weapons failed, resulting in it being damaged. Sanji then spotted the Sunny falling into the sea. When Emet released a massive burst of sealed Supreme King Haki to send away the Five Elders and knock out the Marines, the Straw Hats and giants used the opportunity to escape from Egghead. Sanji then walked over to Vegapunk's corpse, and told him that everything he said earlier did not feel right to him, and questioned if this was really what the scientist wanted after his outrageous statement earlier. Not long after, the giants attempted a celebration , but decided to cancel it so that Luffy could recover. During the downtime, Sanji watched over Lilith, staying near her side until she awoke. When the Straw Hats attempted to inform her of the situation, all were confused when she stated that she already knew what was going on. Sanji attempted to ask who told her, but was ignored. Upon asking again, the Straw Hats were informed that the other Vegapunk's were all still alive somehow, to their complete shock. Later, Sanji joined in on the actual party, happily celebrating amongst his friends.

Elbaph Arc

About two days after the party, Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, Nami, and the Thousand Sunny went missing, to everyone's horror. The reason for their disappearance was due to Muginn plucking them from the ocean and bringing them to his master, Road, a member of the New Giant Warrior Pirates. Road was outraged to see the Straw Hats, due to his captain proclaiming to now be loyal to Luffy. As a result, Road kept the Straw Hats asleep and placed them into the Land of Gods as a test. Sanji would eventually wake up and locate Zoro and Luffy. The trio killed and ate the Ear God during this time, and later on made their way to Bigstein Castle. At the same time as their arrival, Usopp and Nami were being attacked by a massive cat that had somehow transformed into a lion, forcing the three to intervene to save their crewmates. After easily defeating the cat, the three decided their next course of action would be to locate their remaining crew and the Sunny. Eventually, the Straw Hats made their way down from Bigstein Castle to the lower part of the Land of Gods. They encountered a normal-sized man who informed them that the Sun God(a false identity taken by Road) ruled over their current location, and that they could pick up "fodder" rations in town. Upon finding out that the Sun God's "temple" was off limits, Luffy burst off to find it, with his crewmates begrudgingly following behind. Luffy eventually ran straight into a large one-way mirror, revealing that the Land of Gods was in fact a diorama, and completely artificial. After rescuing Chopper, the crew got into a short conflict with the "guardians" of the "temple". The Straw Hats easily dispatched the large animals. Eventually, the Sun God made their appearance, outraged that the Straw Hats were damaging their work and harming their "guardians". A chase followed, with the Straw Hats hitching a ride on the cat they had beaten earlier while the Sun God proclaimed they wouldn't escape. The Straw Hats continued to make their way through the Land of Gods atop Iscat while the Sun God attempted to capture them using a large net. Zoro and Sanji easily broke out of the net, while Usopp attempted to shoot through the wall on the opposite side of the diorama. Due to the wall's thickness, he was unable to break it, prompting Luffy to try his hand at it. While Nami knocked out the Sun God using Zeus, Luffy used Gear 4 to shatter the wall, allowing the Straw Hats to make their getaway. While heading outside, Sanji and his crewmates barely managed to avoid an encounter with Goldberg, Gerd, and her pet, Piper. After the giants passed by, the Straw Hats proceeded down a massive bridge that connected Road's castle to the upper levels of Elbaph, but stopped when Luffy sensed a strange presence. Deciding that the presence was more important than their current task, Luffy leaped off the bridge down into the wilderness of Elbaph below. Zoro attempted to head down with him, but Sanji held him back, knowing Zoro would get lost in a forest. Moments later, the bridge began to shake. Usopp used a pair of binoculars to spot Road running down the bridge, attempting to get away from Goldberg and Gerd as they carried the Sunny. As the Straw Hats realized that Road was really the "Sun God" who had kidnapped them, Zoro suggested cutting all of the giants down. Usopp promptly refused his suggestion on the grounds that they could be allies. Sanji took the lead, remarking that they were almost to a village, and running was their best bet. The Straw Hats eventually arrived in the Sun World, where they continued to evade Road. They eventually set a trap, which resulted in Road being dealt a blow to the head by Sanji and Zoro. Moments later, Gerd and Goldberg made their arrival, and promptly knocked Road completely unconscious. After introductions were made, Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper ran ahead to the village, while Sanji, Zoro, and Nami, were given a ride by Gerd. Whilst the rest of his crew were mesmerized by the sight of the village, Sanji instead remained firmly attached to Gerd, not bothering to look at his surroundings. At the same time, the rest of the Straw Hats, Giant Warrior Pirates, and remaining New Giant Warrior Pirates arrived as well, prompting a short reunion. Although a feast was declared by Hajrudin, the Straw Hats decided that a reunion between Robin and Jaguar D. Saul was the priority for the moment, and took off in a Svarr piloted by Gerd. Upon arrival at the Warrior's Spring, Sanji was exasperated at the fact that Saul had apparently collapsed from an injury after waiting 22 years to see Robin. However, the apparent injury was simply a way of greeting Robin after so long, and after the two embraced, Sanji, along with most of his crew, burst into tears from the sight. Following Luffy's meeting with Saul and his assistant, Ange, the crew left the beach to visit the Walrus School. While there, Luffy and Usopp scared the giant children by playing too roughly, earning them a lecture from Sanji. However, his words were short-lived, as he found himself in disbelief one of the children acting perverted toward Gerd, similarly to Momonosuke in the past. While his captain spoke of disappointment at the lack of a "warrior" mentality amongst the children, he was suddenly attacked from behind by a child named Colon, resulting in him using Gomu Gomu no Elephant Gun as retaliation, although he missed. Colon's mother, Ripley, complimented her son's form, causing a minor protest from Sanji at her lack of discipline. Sanji was surprised to learn that Colon's father was a human, but was further in disbelief in the fact that he refused to marry Ripley, due to age differences. After coming to a consensus on splitting up, Luffy, Usopp, Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Jinbe, and Brook went back to the Western Village, where the party resumed. Sanji stood alongside his crewmates as the giants cheered for them and their exploits. As the banquet went on, Sanji found himself in a conversation with a few of the giants over mermaids and Mermaid Cove, which he described in detail. He further went on to compliment the giant women, earning himself praise. Sometime later, Scopper Gaban was brought up at the party, as he had been a resident of Elbaph for a while, as the lover of Ripley, and the father of Colon. After Nami arrived back from Aurust Castle (an event unknown to most of her crew at the time), Sanji found himself confused at the lack of a presence of Gerd (who had left to treat a pair of guards from the castle). After a quick deduction that Luffy and Zoro were preparing to free Loki from his shackles, Sanji joined the New Giant Warrior Pirates as they boarded a Svarr to Elbaph's Lower World. However, as Svarr's were incapable of operating in such a low atmosphere, the clouds holding it up dissipated, causing it to plummet. Sanji promised to save Gerd, however it was unnecessary in the end, as Luffy was quicker to act. But, in the end, they were too late, and all stood back in shock as Loki stood and equipped his hammer, Ragnir. Loki proceeded to swing his hammer into Elbaph's Adam Tree, causing a fire to begin as lightning struck the wood. Loki threatened further attacks if they failed to free him, however Luffy called his bluff, and a simple attack was more than enough to put the giant down. While receiving medical treatment from Gerd, Loki was almost attacked by Hajrudin, who blamed him for mistreating him in the past. Loki goaded Hajrudin to finish him off, but inquired as to whether or not he truly believed that Loki killed their father, Harald, causing general confusion at the implication. Sometime later, after deciding that provisions were necessary for Loki's recovery, Sanji set out with Zoro and Goldberg to hunt down one of Elbaph's First World beasts for food. The trio encountered a groggysaurus, prompting a short fight. While the beast was distracted attacking Goldberg's shield, Sanji worked with Zoro for a combo attack, allowing Zoro to decapitate the groggysaurus without issue. Sanji was interested by Goldberg's mention on groggysaurus being a delicacy food in Elbaph, but unsure as to how they could cook it, as they hadn't brought any supplies with them. Goldberg assured him that there was a place to get some nearby, and lead Sanji and Zoro back while carrying the groggysaurus' body. After arrival back, but before Sanji could start cooking, he and Zoro got into a spat over who actually killed the groggysaurus. Afterward, Sanji passed a large piece of the food to Luffy, who tried to feed it to Loki. What followed were a series of poor attempts by Luffy attempting to feed Loki, but only injuring him further, due to how hot the food was. Sanji was shocked to find Gerd amused by the sight, and wondered aloud what Loki had really done to earn such disdain from his fellow giants. During the ensuing feast, the conversation shifted back to Loki's revelation about the truth of what happened to he and Hajrudin's father, Harald. Their argument was cut short by the sound of Chopper and Gaban falling from the Sun World. Figuring the two were likely in danger, the Straw Hats quickly set out to retrieve the pair, and returned moments later. Following Gaban regaining consciousness, Chopper revealed that the situation above was grim, with a burst of Haki from Imu appearing to give credence to said fact, shocking everyone present. With little time to spare, the New Giant Warrior Pirates prepped a nearby lift in order for a quick ascension to the Sun World. Before they could leave, Gaban held them up to inform them of a couple of important facts. For one, the God's Knights were not in fact immortal, and could be defeated using Conqueror's Haki. For two, there was another Conqueror's Haki user on their crew. Sanji excitedly questioned if he was the user, but ended up disappointed that it was Zoro. At the same time, Loki demanded to be released, citing that his power and knowledge of the God's Knights would be vital in the upcoming battle. Hajrudin vehemently denied the very idea, however, Luffy was not so opposed. In a moment that shocked all of those present, Luffy offered Loki the chance to join his crew. Both Zoro and Sanji agreed on it being a horrible idea, however Luffy was undeterred. Hajrudin tried to reason that Loki was a criminal, and therefore couldn't be released, however Gaban chimed in, ordering him to release the former Prince. While Luffy and Hajrudin remained behind to hear Loki's story, Zoro and Sanji ran off ahead with the other giants.

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Luffy Falls Adventure In The Uncharted Oceans Navel

It's anther peaceful day aboard the Going Merry, and Nami begins to yell at Luffy for urinating in the ocean. Nami watches Luffy while he is on fishing duty and can't believe how naïve he is. When he catches something big, it starts to drag the ship backwards instead of forward. Eventually, the fishing line gets caught on a rocky crater, with a chest chained to it. While Luffy is disappointed about not getting anything to eat, Nami is interested in opening the chest. She opens it to find a skull inside. Usopp reads the back of the skull, finding the engraving about a treasure that can make anyone's dream come true, and that it lies deep in the Ocean's Navel. Then a large hole begins to form near the crater they crashed into. Usopp, Nami, and Sanji prepare themselves in a diving barrel to explore the crater, with Luffy in charge of the rope crank. The ride is smooth until Luffy gets distracted with a message in a bottle, causing the diving barrel to fall faster into the naval. Luffy manages to get hold of the rope, with the barrel barely crashing into the surface of the naval. The trio leave the barrel and find themselves in a ship graveyard, where they are met by a talking, laughing bat who says he will guide them to the treasure. While the bat explains the treasure and Captain Joke to them, Nami and Usopp realize that a monster is after them, but are saved when Sanji begins to fight it off. As Sanji is fighting the monster off, The Going Merry falls onto the monster, killing it. As Sanji tries to recover from fighting the monster, Nami and Usopp decide to go ahead to find the treasure. While Zoro was fighting against another one of the monsters under Joke's control, with help from Meroie, Sanji shows up Sanji shows up and delivers the finishing blow. Zoro is glad that Sanji is there, but then gets immediately annoyed at Sanji's behavior towards Meroie. After Joke is defeated, the monsters and treasure disappear, and Zoro, Sanji, and Meroie reunite with the others. When the Straw Hats leave the island, Hamu tells Meroie that he hadn't asked their names, but she states that it doesn't matter since they are just a bunch of pirates, to which Hamu agrees. He looks at the Straw Hats' ship sail away and smiles.

Clockwork Island Adventure

Having found a sunny, peaceful island in the midst of their voyage, the Straw Hat Pirates disembark and relax on the beach together. Their relaxing day is ruined when Luffy not only go on about a toy windmill that he finds on the beach, but later when Luffy sees The Going Merry sailing away, as the ship has been stolen to everyone’s shock. With no possessions and forced to rent a small paddleboat and clothes from a nearby wedding shop, the crew chases their ship, only to run into a boy floating in the water. After stopping to help, they are caught in a net, realizing that the boy, Akisu lured them into a trap alongside his brother, another thief named Borodo. After seeing that they had nothing to steal, the pair let the straw hats go and introduced themselves. Then they explained that they were planning to steal the legendary Diamond Clock, which is located on Clockwork Island, which is where the Going Merry is currently headed. When asked why, the brothers explained that the Island was taken over by the Trump Pirates which is led by a pirate named Bear King, and that they are the ones who took their ship. As they began explaining who the Trump Pirates were and how big of fleet they had, the group soon became surrounded by a part of the fleet. The fleet was commanded by two members of the Trump Pirates, Boo Jack and Honey Queen, who soon corners the brothers' boat. Despite Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji happily fighting back, Usopp frantically rows the boat away when the pirates almost capsize them all, accidentally causing Akisu to drop a music box in the sea, and causing Akisu to force Usopp to stop so Borodo can retrieve it. Borodo manages to get the box, but the Trump Pirates catch up as a result, destroying the boat, and even kidnapping Nami to be their captain's new bride. After salvaging enough of the boat to make a raft, the remaining Straw Hats, along with Akizu and Borodo, make their way to Clockwork Island, and listen to Akisu's past. As they arrive, they see a small, barren rock in the sea, which Borodo explains is the entrance to the Island. Atop this rock stands a huge spiral staircase, stretching far beyond the clouds. This staircase leads to the "true" Clockwork Island, a hill town full of scientists and engineers. The hill is topped by a great castle, which houses the delicate engine keeping the island stable; for seven years, Bear King has commandeered it as his base, Trump Castle, using the people of the island to build a weapon powerful enough to help him become the king of the pirates, the King Cannon. As they go up the staircase, they storm through trap after trap as Sanji kicks boulders apart bare footed so they can continue to going up the staircase, even though his feet are bleeding as a result. Eventually, they reach the top of the staircase, though extremely exhausted and begin to head to Trump Castle. As Borodo spots both the Diamond Clock and the Going Merry at the top of the castle, the group decides to go into town first for food and clothes. After finding both, they soon meet the town's chief engineers, who explain the town's current situation and tells the group to leave while they still can. Despite them telling the group to leave, they head straight to the castle by parasail, but are attacked by the Trump Pirates, Honey Queen and Boo Jack once again. In the ensuing battle, Sanji is tricked into kicking one of Boo Jack's spiked weapons, while the others try not to get flooded by Honey Queen's devil fruit power. While the others manage to escape, Sanji falls into the landmine-ridden hill, completely incapacitated and leading to his capture by the Trump Pirates. While Sanji is taken to the Castle, he is met by an elated Bear King and a horrified Nami, and while she was worried about him, Sanji was simply happy that she was okay, with Sanji angered by Bear King's affection towards Nami, and Sanji mockingly stating that his relationship with her is better, which angers the Bear King. Later, Bear King was filled with joy when the Hyena Three brought in the newly completed King Cannon. However, when Sanji continued to mock the Bear King and told him that he had rubbed lotion on Nami's back, Bear King beat Sanji and ordered him to be executed, with Sanji being crucified in the process. Later, Usopp and Zoro were also captured and crucified as well, with the Bear King preparing to test out his new weapon on them, despite Nami's outrage. Luckily, he was stopped when Borodo came to stop the Bear King with dynamite, however he hesitated due to not wanting to damage island's key. While Borodo and later Akisu is being beaten by Bear King for their actions, Luffy reaches the top, and he randomly grabs a stick of dynamite and "plays" with it, causing everyone to freak out and make Luffy toss it away, causing an explosion, which accidentally frees the rest of the Straw Hats. After being freed, the Straw Hats, despite being upset by Luffy's antics, rally for another fight with the Trump Pirates, with Sanji shielding Nami from an attack from Boo Jack. In response, Boo Jack laughed at Sanji and asked what he was going to do with his bleeding feet. After getting his shoes back from Usopp, Sanji prepares to finish things with Boo Jack. As Boo Jack ridiculed him about what that a difference his shoes would make and he then spun at Sanji in his spiked armor. However, Sanji easily kicked him away and then defeated him after a few more kicks. As the Straw Hats defeats the members of the Trump Pirates, Luffy gets into an intense fight with the Bear King, who ends up using the King Cannon on Luffy. This backfired as Luffy caught the bullet and shot it back at the Bear King, sending him crashing into the King Cannon and through the floors of the castle. As the Bear King was defeated and the impact from Luffy's attack using the King Cannon's bullet caused the island to collapse, the townspeople watched as the castle and hill collapsed. Sanji and the others got onboard the Going Merry and made a dangerous escape attempt using a large piece of canvas as an emergency parachute, which did lead to them landing back into the water safely. With the island destroyed, the islanders pledge to seize the future that the Thief Brothers and the Straw Hats staked their lives for, and build a new homeland elsewhere on the sea. Hearing this, and the crew sees an alive Akisu, who is quickly reunited with his mother, who was one of the chief engineers, after seeing this, Borodo decides to leave Akisu with his real family. As they leave the ruins of Clockwork Island, the Straw Hats and Borodo quietly sail their separate ways. Despite the Straw Hats' questions, Borodo tearfully insists that he and Akisu can't stay together anymore now that he's found his real family. Despite this, Akisu boards Borodo's boat and shocks everyone by stating that not even his blood family can erase what he truly is: a man of the sea, and Borodo's brother. As the two tearfully reunite, the Straw Hats happily sail away, ready for their next adventure.

Loguetown Arc

Warship Island Arc

Back on the Going Merry, Luffy asks Nami if they reached the Grand Line yet, and she tells him no. Usopp then spots a flock of birds off their starboard side and Luffy sees something in the water and stretches his hand out to grab what he thinks will be a fish. The crew are all surprised when he pulls in a girl instead and accidentally knocks Zoro off the edge of the boat. The girl is unconscious but wakes up when she smells Sanji's cooking. After learning that she is on a pirate ship, she freaks out and refuses to eat any food given to her. Later in the night, Sanji and the rest of the crew are awoken to both Luffy and the girl in the kitchen, after the later witnessed Luffy getting caught in a giant mousetrap set by Sanji to prevent people from stealing from the kitchen. After being reassured that they were not evil and would let her take what she wants to eat, the girl introduced herself as Apis the next morning after making everyone breakfast. She tells them that she is from Warship Island, but refuses to tell them why she is being chased by the Marines. After a Marine ship begins attacking the Going Merry, the crew manage to avoid and escape the Marines, but only to end up stranded in the Calm Belt. The Merry ends up atop the head of a Sea King as the crew are surrounded entirely by them. After Apis manages to pull out the Sea King's nostril hair, it sneezes, causing the Going Merry to be blown back out of the calm belt into the regular seas. After this, the group start sailing to Warship Island to take Apis home. As they reach the port, Apis had to persuade the locals not to attack the Straw Hats, telling them that they were the ones who rescued her. After doing so, Apis' grandfather, Bokuden shows up, and tells Apis to come home, and invites the Straw Hats for dinner. While waiting, the group asks Bokuden why the Marines are after Apis, to which he asks Apis the same question, only for her to refuse to answer. Bokuden then tells them about the island's old legend about the Lost Island, the millennial dragons, a substance called Dragonite, and the Elixir of Immortality. A day later, Luffy and Nami come back with Apis and tells the others the truth about why the Marines are after her, and they tell them about her pendant and about the millennial dragon Ryu. With Luffy wanting to help Apis and Ryu, the crew prepare to get the two of them off the island before the Marines show up. Unfortunately, the Marines of the 8th Branch, led by Nelson Royal already have the island surrounded, and they even have a mercenary by the name of Eric hunting the two. Everyone splits into groups, Usopp and Zoro move the ship into position, Nami and Apis get Ryu onto a cart, and Luffy and Sanji fight off the Marines. Despite all this, the group still have trouble shaking off Eric, as he hunts them with his Kama Kama no Mi, but manage to lose him in a mirage. After going into the mirage, the crew spot an island hidden in the mirage and go towards it. After reaching the island, Ryu is still unsure if the island they are on is the Lost Island, so they go to the top of the mountain to find the Dragon's nest. Instead, they find a building with a dragon emblem. While trying to find the entrance, they end up falling down into a underground temple. After examining the temple ceiling and its paintings, Nami comes to the conclusion that the Lost Island is actually hidden beneath Warship Island, and a sleeping Ryu wakes up and confirms her theory. As Eric shows up, the others flee with Apis and Ryu, while Zoro holds him off. After the crew manage to get Ryu's cart back to the Merry, Luffy stretches out his arm and pulls Zoro back onto the ship. The crew then escape Eric and sail out of the mirage. Even after the crew escape and make it to the Lost Islands' coordinates, Nelson's fleet manage to blockade them, with Eric and lieutenant Hardy's ship closing in. As the ship becomes blockaded with giant chains, the crew starts to board the Marines ships to kick the Marines out. The crew battle the Marines while Zoro tries to cuts the chains apart, however as they are doing this, Eric makes it to Ryu's cart. As Eric comes and takes Ryu and Apis, an angry Ryu knocks Eric into the water after knocking Apis back. As Ryu starts to finally fly, Nelson has his ship fire several cannonballs at Ryu, to everyone horror. As Ryu falls to the water, he asks Luffy to keep Apis safe. As this happens, Ryu lets out one final roar, leading to the Lost Island rising from the ocean, and multiple dragons flying from it. After this happens, the straw hats begin their counterattack once again, with Luffy and Sanji fighting off the Marines and Zoro cutting the chains connecting their ship to the Marines. While Luffy decides to finish off the Marines, the other reach the Lost Island with Apis, upon doing so they learn that the so-called substance called dragonite meant for creating the Elixir of Immortality was in fact the fossils of ancient sennenryus. After Luffy destroys Nelson's Ship, he gets on land and makes it to the others, after which he tells Apis Ryu's final message to her; that when the dragons die, they are reborn in the nest. Seconds later, a baby dragon hatches from an egg, with the baby supposedly being a reborn Ryu. The baby screeches at Apis, and she cries happily agreeing with what it's telling her. Unfortunately, both Nelson and Eric show up, however an angry Eric slashes Nelson and proposes a deal with the straw hats. He states that he wants to split the dragonite and the immortality with them, but a critical Nami points out that the fossilized sennenryus that make up the dragonite couldn't possibly be used to make the Elixir. That's when Eric states that the alive sennenryus could, which upsets Apis, who runs towards him out of anger. As Eric tries to attack her, Usopp and Zoro protect her, and Luffy tells them all to stop, and that he’ll be the one to beat him, because he promised Ryu he would. Eventually Luffy does succeed in taking Eric down. As the Straw Hats get ready to leave Warship Island again, they are met by Apis and Bokuden. Luffy asks Apis if she wants to come with them, to which she replies that she would like to but she will stay in the village to protect the Dragon's Nest. The Straw Hats set sail and say goodbye. Then Usopp asks the rest of the crew if Apis will be fine and Sanji, Luffy and Zoro all say that she will be okay. As the Straw Hats finally reach the entrance to the Grand Line, they have a rough time going through Reverse Mountain, which is made even worse by Eric showing back up and telling them that if any of them move and he will tear the ship apart. Nami warns him that there is Dragonite besides him, and he falls for it and she kicks his leg, throwing him to the current. With Eric officially gone, the crew celebrate as they enter the Grand Line.

Arabasta Saga

Choppers Kingdom On The Island Of Strange Animals

Following a lead from an old treasure map, the Straw Hats set sail for O-Kan Island, with everyone ready for a new adventure; except Chopper, who worries over every possible danger. While the others tease Chopper, the Going Merry suddenly begins shaking. Rushing above-deck, the Straw Hats find the sea erupting with dozens of massive geysers, one of which directly strikes the Merry and launches it high into the air. In midair, the crew can see the entirety of the island, and the crown-like ring of steam its surrounding geysers produce, but then the ship starts to fall and crash land on the island, accidentally Knocking Chopper off the ship in the process. As Chopper vanishes in the forest, the others land in the far-off shore, with several bizarre animals surrounding them, including a Bald Parrot. The crew was taken aback when the Parrot started speaking english, but then listened as he explained that he was the elder of the island, and the island was filled with animals as intelligent as him. He then explains that for years, the creatures of the island lived peacefully under the rule of the Kirin Lion, but their ruler passed away and now the kingdom needs a new ruler, one that falls in line an ancient prophecy. After listening to the story, the crew hears a celebration happening in the mountains, and they go to investigate, with Usopp giving everyone animal themed disguises to blend in. On the way though, the celebrating is cut short by the arrival of the islands natural predators, the Horn Eaters , a herd of armored beasts. As everyone runs away, Luffy gets targeted by the beasts due to his costume having fake horns. Panicked, Luffy snaps them off, but throws them straight ahead, leading the Horn-Eaters to trample him anyways, with the others watching annoyed. Later, the Straw Hats stumble across a cliff-side camp where the Horn-Eaters have been trapping and trampling scores of horned animals. They soon come to learn that the beasts are being controlled by a man named Battler, who's collecting horns in an attempt to find a treasure on the island said to have power that could shake worlds. Realizing that he told the Straw Hats too much, he controls the Horn Eaters with a special hypnotic violin and orders them to attack, unfortunately Luffy was also effected by the hypnotic music and goes on a rampage knocking himself and the crew over a cliff and into a crocodile filled river. Once Luffy is out of range, he grabs everyone and breaks their fall with his rubber body. The straw hats then see dozens of dehorned animals along the riverbanks. Realizing how much damage Battler has already done, the crew start to worry more about Chopper, while doing that they notice the Bald Parrot from earlier flying above. They ask for his help, and he agrees to take them to the mountain to meet the new king of the beasts, unaware that they are being followed by Battler and his men, Heaby and Hotdog. Once they reach the top of the mountain, however, they are surprised to learn that the new king is Chopper, and while Chopper is happy to see them, Mobanby; the only human resident of the island, and a talking bird named Karasuke, who thinks they are invaders, and asks Chopper to fight them. Chopper tells the animals that the Straw Hats are safe, and so he leads the Straw Hats over to a great feast so they can eat together. Mobanby demands what's so great about the Straw Hats, and when the animals hear that they are pirates and when Luffy asked for meat, the animals flee in terror thinking Luffy is going to eat them. Nami asks Karasuke about the treasure of O-Kan Island, but Usopp says that they should just grab Chopper and leave. Unfortunately, a large blast is heard from the distance so the straw hats and the animals go to see what is going on, and they see Battler and his men down below, as he states that the power he is looking for is in the horns of the King of the Beasts. Battler demands that they tell him where the king is and starts playing his violin, so the Horn Eaters start charging. An angry Chopper leaps down and lands in front of Battler declaring himself as the King. Battler stops playing the violin, unconvinced by Chopper's words. Chopper tells him to stop attacking the animals and to call off the Horn Eaters, but Battler says he will only if Chopper beats him. Luffy tries to help, butt is unable to leave the entrance, due to eating to much and becoming fat, which ended up blocking Zoro and Sanji as well. As Chopper and the others try to divert the Horn Eaters away, Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy arrive, and Zoro and Sanji run off to go help Chopper. Luffy says that Mobanby should go help too, but Mobanby says that he is not strong enough, remembering that he was helpless when his father was killed by pirates. As Chopper is attacked by Heaby and Hotdog, Zoro and Sanji manage to catch up. As Heaby then swings his sword at Chopper, Sanji kicks the platform Heaby is on, separating him from Chopper. As Sanji stands before Heaby, heaby asks who he's supposed to be, with Sanji declaring himself as the Prince. At that moment, Sanji and Heaby square off in a cave, Sanji avoiding each swing and stab that Heaby takes. Sanji aims a kick at Heaby, but Heaby fades away and reappears behind Sanji, slashing him repeatedly. As Sanji falls before Heaby, cut up badly by Heaby's sword, he says that as long as there is someone to protect, he will risk his life in battle, and he spits his cigarette in Heaby's face as he calls him weak. Sanji gets back up and then delivers a series of harsh kicks to Heaby, defeating him. As Sanji lights another cigarette, he coldly states to heaby that his sword was shit compared to Zoro's. After this, Sanji goes off to find the others. As Luffy finally defeats Battler once and for all, a day later as Mobanby and Chopper say their tearful goodbyes, the Straw Hats talk about the great party they had after the defeat of Battler. As they head toward their next adventure, Usopp jokes with Chopper about possibly seeing some monsters next, and Luffy happily yells that they will just keep moving, full steam ahead.

Arabasta Arc

Postarabasta Arc

Episode Of Arabasta The Desert Princess And The Pirates

Vivi wakes up on the Going Merry to find Luffy and Usopp fishing with Karoo as bait, and she punishes them by bashing their heads together. They pull up a mysterious okama, who appears extremely grateful to be saved by pirates he does not know. The man reveals that he cannot swim because he ate the Mane Mane no Mi, which allows him to change himself into anyone he has touched the face of. He adds that he can also remember these faces, which allows him to take on the faces of those he touched before, showing several faces to the crew, one of which is Vivi's father Cobra, the king of Arabasta Kingdom. The man then leaves as his crew arrives to pick him up, declaring the Straw Hats his friends despite not knowing them for long. As he leaves, he is called Mr. 2 Bon Kurei by his crew. When Vivi realizes that the man was a member of Baroque Works and that he could turn into her father, she reveals that Arabasta is in a drought, and her father, King Nefertari Cobra had been framed for using Dance Powder, which forces rain onto the region it is used on at the expense of places downwind, for the capital. She states that the leader of Baroque Works is Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, who is considered a hero in Arabasta for protecting the nation from pirates. In order to prove their identity should Mr. 2 transform into any of them, the crew each draw an X on their wrists and covers it with a bandage, which they will take off to prove their identity. The crew reach Yuba, a ghost town that had once been a prosperous oasis before sandstorms ravaged it, causing many of the people to join the rebellion. They encounter an old man named Toto, who is the father of the rebellion's leader, Koza, a childhood friend of Vivi's. As the sun rises, Toto gives Luffy some of the water he dug up. During their travel, Luffy declares that he quits, saying that even if the rebels stop, the threat will continue as long as Crocodile is alive. He adds that Vivi is naïve to think that they can prevent everyone from dying in the battle, and he urges her to, rather than risk only her life, let them help her, which she agrees to. After this, the crew befriend a camel named Matsuge, and they begin to ride his Crab friend, Hasami. Vivi then thanks Luffy for helping her see the truth, and promises him a feast after they save the kingdom. Crocodile ambushes them almost immediately, using his Suna Suna no Mi abilities to reach and capture Vivi. Pell then shows up and attacks Crocodile and while he fails to injure him, manages to make him let go of Vivi. Crocodile's assistant, Miss All-Sunday uses her powers to ground Pell, then uses Clutch to severely wound him. Luffy intervenes, stretching out and throwing Vivi atop Hasami, staying behind to fight Crocodile. As the rest of the crew go on to Alubarna without Luffy, Baroque Works' Officer Agents lie in wait, but the crew splits up as decoys for Vivi, allowing her to escape and try to stop the rebellion. Sanji ends up fighting Mr. 2. Sanji is unable to attack Mr. 2 when he transforms into Nami, but manages to find a way to kick through Mr. 2's defenses without hitting him as Nami, defeating him. After Luffy and Pell save Vivi, the rest of the crew get to regroup, and they attempt to retrace Crocodile's steps to find a bomb he placed in the city that will take everyone out, while Pell searches from the air. They discovers its location in the clock tower and is guarded by Mr. 7 and Miss Father's Day, who shoot Pell from the sky. The crew are left with less than one minute, and they work together to launch Vivi into the clock tower, where she easily defeats Mr. 7 and Miss Father's Day and cuts the fuse, only to discover that it's a time bomb and cannot be disarmed. Pell, however, shows at the last minute and carries the bomb high above Alubarna, sacrificing himself in the process. As the crew watch Vivi try to stop the fighting, the then see Crocodile fly through the sky and lands in the main square, defeated, knowing that their captain has won. As the fighting finally stops, Cobra then brings Luffy to his crew, meeting them for the first time. The crew then collapse from their injuries and rest in the palace as Vivi stays up, watching the rain. Three days later, Luffy awakens from his coma, and the crew enjoys a feast for helping save the kingdom. As the eat, Chaka then arrives, informing them that Marine ships have come for the Straw Hats. Nami tells Vivi that she can come with them if she wants, and if she does, she must come to the shore at noon the next day. That night, Vivi wonders if she can truly continue her journey with the Straw Hats. The next day, Vivi, who is supposed to be giving a speech at the palace, instead proceeds to the shore, where the Straw Hats are waiting, initially believe that she would not come. She tells the Straw Hats that she can no longer travel with them, but asks if they will consider her a friend if they meet again. Luffy is about to say yes, but Nami tells him that her being associated with them will make her a criminal, and as they sail away on the Going Merry, the crew says goodbye by showing her the marks on their arms, while Vivi and Karoo does the same, happily saying their goodbyes.

Sky Island Saga

Goat Island Arc

While being chased by the Marines, led by Moore and Minchey, Luffy and his crew get lost in the fog and discover an uncharted island. They find that the island is inhabited only by an old man named Zenny and a multitude of goats. They also find a partially constructed ship on the top of the island. Because of his bad heart, Zenny probably only has three days to live. Hoping to make his last days good ones, the Straw Hat Pirates help him out and they learn about Zenny's past as a money lender and his dream of becoming a pirate and form his own crew. But realizing that Zenny has outlived Chopper's predictions the Straw Hats decide that after helping him finish his pirate ship, they will leave the island. The Straw Hat Pirates help the old man out while hiding from the Marines and working to get his ship into the water. With help from Luffy, Zenny and his goats were able to attack the Marines. The Straw Hat pirates then went forth to help him. They defeated Minchey and tied him up. Luffy, then, threw Minchey back on Captain Moore's ship, and Captain Moore allowed them to choose their battle location. Zenny decides to follow his dream and become a pirate, despite his age and they part ways, leaving the island. Luffy, then, pointed to the Marines a foggy area for battle location, which caused Captain Moore's ships to land in a shipwreck due to the rocks. With the Marines out of their way the crew sails off on towards their next adventure.

Ruluka Island Arc

The Straw Hats are being chased by a small fleet of Marine ships led by Major Rapanui Pasqua and Isoka. The crew barely escape when the Major accidentally sinks one of his own ships. The crew then make their way towards an island named Ruluka. After making landfall, they soon meet Flip, the leader of the Collection Party, a group who collect taxes from the people of Ruluka. He is also the son of the island's mayor, Wetton, who used to be a pirate, and is currently over taxing the people to build the Rainbow Tower. Wetton hires a professor named Henzo to build the tower, and to research a phenomenon called the Rainbow Mist which is located in a ship's graveyard known as the Ape's Concert. As the straw hats eventually meet Henzo, he explains the Rainbow Mist to them, they then hear two townspeople rushing to the harbor to see a galleon and they rush there as well. Some of the mist begins to arrive as Henzo rushes to the galleon, that he recognizes as the Tarielishin on his small boat. When the mist begins to reach the island, Henzo borrows the Going Merry, with Luffy, Usopp, Robin, and a sleeping Zoro on the ship, into the mist. The inside of the Mist is full of wrecked ships and treasure, and is guarded by a group of kids calling themselves the Pumpkin Pirates. As the rest of the crew end up going to the mist, Nami, Sanji, and Chopper are held up by the grandson of the town’s mayor, Lake over not paying the towns Harbor Taxes. A coin hits Lake in the head knocking him over. He asks Sanji if he was the one that threw the coin at him so Sanji, Nami, and Chopper decide to lie and say it was. Lake picks up the coin and takes that as a payment for the tax to dock their ship in the towns harbor and formally welcomes them to the town. They proceed to the harbor looking for the rest of the crew. Lake tells them that The Going Merry was last seen heading towards Ape’s Concert beyond a strange mist in the ocean where a ship graveyard is. He tells them that the mayor has announced all the shipwrecks there have untouched cargo just laying around with jewels and coins and tells them Henzo is employed by the government to research how to safely enter the Ape’s Concert and use the Rainbow Tower as a bridge between the island and the Shipwrecks in the mist, just as Luffy propels himself and one of the kids from the mist, outside of the mist. As Wetton finally connected to Henzo's Den Den Mushi, it started ringing but Luffy grabbed it and answered it receiving Wetton's voice. On the other side, Sanji grabbed the Den Den Mushi from Wetton and asked if it was Luffy. Upon discovering they talked to each other, Henzo knew the Rainbow Mist and the Outside World is connected, but so did Wetton who began attacking the crew. Nami tells Sanji and Chopper they need to go inside it to find their friends and hopefully the treasure. As she tries to go into the mist, a Sea King appears before her and the others and started attacking. As the Sea King continues to threaten them, Sanji told Wetton they should help Nami before she gets eaten but Wetton didn’t care. Realizing that no one would get through the bridge with the Sea King in the way, Flip told Nami about a safety device on the tower to use as a lifeline, and with help from Pasqua, Nami tied the end of the line to her Clima Tact and Nami threw the cross portion and went into the Mist telling them to pull the line if a signal is given. After this, Wetton and his men changed into battle suits and began his assault. Sanji and Chopper were in trouble of being burnt forcing Chopper to eat a Rumble Ball, but still failed because of Lake. Sanji got caught on a net and got burnt, too. When they saw the signal, they did saw a rowboat coming back but Sanji was about to kick Wetton when Lake electrocuted him. Ian saw Ruluka Island and was amazed but mistook Lake to be Wetton. Ian was surprised again for discovering that Wetton had already entered third generation and Wetton secretly whispered what was in the Mist. With the Rainbow Tower completely connected, Sanji and Chopper held off Wetton's forces from entering Ape's Concert to the best of their abilities. However, when Luffy returned to fight Wetton, Wetton decided to blow up the tower, trapping everyone inside. Luckily, everyone on the Going Merry managed to escape thanks to the sacrifice of the Pumpkin Pirates, who stayed behind and helped the Merry escape with an explosive. As an angry Sanji was preparing to fight Wetton again outside the collapsing Mist, Wetton finally gets arrested by a group of powerful Marines, who turn out to be the older versions of the kids who stayed behind in the Rainbow Mist. They reveal that after the mist collapsed, they were thrown 50 years into the past and became Marines. They decide to let the Straw Hats leave as a thanks, and the crew departs the island of Ruluka, going onwards to their next adventure.

Dead End Adventure

The Straw Hats are now chased by a Marine ship, commanded by Drake. Due to the stormy weather and Nami's exceptional navigational skills, the ship sails away unscathed, leaving the Marine pursuant behind. The crew reach a town on Hannabal Island. Inside a pirate filled bar, they find out there is a great but very dangerous opportunity through a mysterious door in the bar. As the crew enters the mysterious door they are surprised to see it is the opening to a large tunnel. Inside they find themselves in a large cave filled with pirates, who are all there to compete in the Dead End Race, a very dangerous anything goes sailing competition, which the winner can win up to 300,000,000. The crew is introduced to the favorites to win that year, 2 giants, Bobby and Pogo, a Fish-Man and former rival of Arlong, Willy and the favorited to win, Gasparde, a former Marine general who deserted after killing his crew. While Nami registers the crew for the race, Luffy gets involved in a fight against Gasparde's crew along with an infamous bounty hunter by the name of Shuraiya Bascùd, as well as meets Gasparde himself which of course ends on bad terms. The next morning, The crew set sail along with many other pirate ships for the parade start which involves sailing off a waterfall, fighting off other pirates, and navigating sharp turns. Before even reaching the ocean, several pirate crews are wrecked, luckily the Straw Hats manage to pull through with each challenge. However while checking the ship, they find a stowaway, a kid by the name of Anaguma whose come to kill them for their bounties, though find that's impossible after witnessing the crew's strength and power and thus sails along with them for the race. After a few more encounters one involving the pirate ship of Bigalo the Hangman and sea kings, the Straw Hats arrive at Partia, the supposed finish line of the race. However it turns out to be a Marine stronghold that quickly sinks any incoming pirate ships. Luffy realizes Gasparde rigged the race and the crew manages to escape the stronghold and track down Gasparde's ship using Chopper's nose. The Straw Hats manage to get to Gasparde's ship, the Salamander, just in time to stop Gasparde from killing Shuraiya. After Luffy knocks out Shuraiya, and starts to fight Gasparde, the rest of the crew board the ship and Anaguma reunites with his grandpa and tries to get him to leave the ship. Instead he sends Anaguma on ahead while he claim he has one last thing to do. As Luffy's fight continues, Sanji is aboard the Salamander and realizes something and goes to look for flour, when he finds Anaguma's Grandfather messing with the Boiler and realizes what he's trying to do. Despite this, Sanji goes topside, and gives Luffy the sacks of flour before rejoining the other Straw Hats. When Anaguma realized that his grandpa is still on Gasparde's ship, he begs the Straw Hats to go back but Zoro knocks him out and reveals that Anaguma is actually a girl, while this is happening, her grandpa causes the boiler to explode and make the ship sink. As Luffy manages to stay on the sinked wreckage and finish his fight with Gasparde right as a cyclone is coming, Luffy manages to defeat Gasparde and send him flying into the cyclone. After this, he is saved by Anaguma's grandpa along with Shuraiya. As they head for the nearby island, the grandpa reveals that Anaguma was adopted and her real name is Adelle Bascùd, Shuraiya's little sister whom he thought was dead. Despite the awkward reunion, the two come to accept each other. The Straw Hats close in on the real Partia as the winners of the race but the Marine ships suddenly appear and go after them, forcing them to flee from the island and forfeit their prize money. They let Adelle, Shuraiya, and Grandpa off then wish them good-bye individually before sailing off with the Marines on their tail. Despite not getting the prize money, the Straw Hats continue on for their next big adventure.

The Cursed Holy Sword

When the Straw Hat Pirates dock at Asuka Island, Zoro and Usopp stay behind on the Going Merry to guard it, while the others head into town to restock their supplies. As everyone on the island learns about the legend of the Shichiseiken, Zoro is fast asleep, while Usopp is issuing repairs on the Merry. After Usopp asks a still sleeping Zoro to kick down some wooden boards for repairs, a knife is thrown through the wood, nearly hitting Zoro squarely in the face, if he had not moved his head. However, Zoro is shocked to see his name carved into the knife. As Usopp climbs above deck to get the wood himself, he notices Zoro is suddenly missing. Later, the crew are escaping a fleet of Marine ships, led by Commander Drake. They still have not found Zoro, but have no time to find him, due to the said Marine attack. At that moment, Luffy decides that they will look for Zoro. Just then, Nami tells the crew that they have to sail into a path surrounded by mountains. Despite Luffy's disagreement, they are forced to take said path, due to the Marines trapping them in a pincer attack. As they sail through the path, they come across a ramp which they are about to make contact with. However, instead of sinking, the Going Merry flies into the sky, while the massive Marine ships are left to crash into one another. However, as it turns out, Luffy has no idea where they would land, and as the ship starts descending, things seemed hopeless for the pirates. However, by chance, they bounce on a Hippo Rhino (which immediately falls in love with the ship), and the Straw Hats are sent flying into a river back on the island. On the Merry, the Straw Hats are searching everywhere for Zoro, when Chopper discovers a giant lake right ahead of them. There, we see Maya swimming in the lake, before heading towards a shrine, carrying three orbs, and getting prepared to pray to a statue. Just then, she notices the Going Merry, and realizes that it's a pirate ship. She escapes with the orbs after the Straw Hats notice her. Luffy decides to stretch in order to ask about Zoro, and Usopp is dragged along in an attempt to stop him. However, the two lose track of her without noticing, and she runs away, but not before being noticed by the other Straw Hats present. The crew follow her back to her village, with Luffy and Usopp getting lost on the way. Seeing the armed villagers, Nami presumes that the villagers are hiding something, which Robin confirms by looking at a few of the ruins. As Sanji gets in a fight with one of the villagers for insulting Robin, a band of Marine swordsmen assaults the village, led by Bismarck, Boo Kong, and much to the Straw Hats' surprise, Zoro. As Zoro chases after Maya and another villager; Izaya, in an attempt to steal a set of orbs in her possession, Sanji pursues the rogue swordsman and fights him. As Zoro cuts Sanji's arm, Sanji lies on the ground, Zoro steals the orbs, and leaves with the retreating Marines. Back in the village, the Straw Hats are aiding the suffering villagers, with Chopper making medicine and Sanji cooking food, despite his arm being damaged by Zoro. Despite their aid, Izaya urges them to leave the island at once, saying that all lives are important, even pirates. The next morning, the group, minus Zoro, Usopp, and Luffy are being served breakfast by Maya, and Sanji's arm has fully recovered. Again, Izaya tells them to leave the island as quickly as possible, but they cannot leave without finding Luffy and Usopp first. When she urges them to leave once they have been found, the Straw Hats question their reasons for doing so. When Izaya deduces that they came to Asuka Island solely for the Shichiseiken, Maya tells them that the sword is not the kind of treasure they think it is. Robin then confirms this by telling the tale of the Priestess and the three princes, as well as the sword and the orbs, which she learned from the ruins she studied before as the island was once engulfed in a war and the sword, absorbing the blood and hatred of so many during the war, became cursed, causing massacre and destruction, destroying the Kingdom of Asuka. As Robin was unable to decipher the remainder of the story, Izaya finshed the story explaining the truth behind the importance of the sword and the orbs. After Maya explains her past with Saga, the man in possession of the sword, and his connection with Zoro, the straw hats realize his plan to revive its power, which would have been stopped by the ritual. So, in order to stop the ritual, Saga, who cannot touch the orbs due to the sword's influence, he had Zoro steal the orbs away. As the group try to figure out a way to stop Saga, Maya, being the priestess' distant descendant, states that the only way left is for her to sacrifice her own life, just like the first priestess. Despite everyone's protests, including Sanji, Maya has her mind made up, and everyone begrudgingly accepts her decision. After this, a massive spurt of water comes from the caves below, carrying Luffy and Usopp into broad daylight at long last. After the pair introduce themselves to Maya, Izaya, and Lacos, Nami asks them what they have been doing. After Usopp explains their trek in the caves, she shoves it off as adventuring, much to the frustration of Luffy and Usopp. As the sun sets, the others learn of Luffy's battle against Saga, while Luffy learns of Zoro's "betrayal", and Usopp confirms that Saga is indeed the wielder of the Shichiseiken. After hearing that Maya is going to sacrifice herself in a ritual to stop the Shichiseiken, Luffy prepares to leave, in order to beat Saga, which Izaya says is futile, as Luffy cannot even scratch the blade. However, Luffy proclaims that they will not know if beating him will work unless they try. Despite this, Maya is more than willing to sacrifice herself, even though she is afraid of dying, saying that she decided to do so in order to save Saga. Deciding to cheer Maya up, Luffy reveals the orbs, much to everyone's (save Usopp's) surprise, especially Izaya. Now that they had the orbs, Maya could preform the ritual to stop the Shichiseiken without sacrificing her own life, but Maya asked Luffy where he found them. Learning where Luffy found them, she wonders why they were in the cave to begin with. However, even though the ritual can be performed, it is far too risky due to Saga's forces. Despite this, Luffy tells Maya that if she believes in Saga, then she should completely trust him, and that no one can decide her fate except for herself. With this, He and the other Straw Hats decide to aid Maya in her mission, as they will use the orbs despite all odds. After Luffy asks what needs to be done, Izaya says that the orbs need to be taken to the three towers, called Komon, Tonroh, and Hagun, and then, a barrier can be erected, which will stop the sword from reviving. When Usopp reveals that he and Luffy saw the towers during their cave-trip, surprising Izaya once again. Eventually, the Straw Hats split up into groups as all three orbs get to their individual towers and the barrier is raised by Maya. As Sanji and Lacos go to Komon tower, they are met with Bismarck and all of his subordinates. After Sanji and Lacos defeated his subordinates, he was challenged and defeated by Sanji, who kicked him in the only part of him that wasn't covered in armor: his head. With Sanji and Lacos securing the tower, Luffy and Saga engage in a fight of their own, with the Shichiseiken merging with Saga and giving him a upper hand against Luffy. However, Zoro arrives to finish the fight against Saga himself, giving him another sword so they can duel. As Zoro clashes with Saga, he manages to strikes the finishing blow, destroying the Shichiseiken and thus freeing Saga from the curse. Lying injured on the ground, Saga regained his consciousness and smiled up at his victorious friend before passing out. Zoro and Luffy both pass out, with Luffy passing out due to being hungry as their friends come for them while Maya holds Saga in her arms. With the ritual complete, the cursed sword destroyed, and everyone under it's influence freed, and his old friend saved, Zoro apologizes to the crew for his earlier actions, with Luffy happy that he's back with his friends. As the crew happily reunite, Saga wakes up and swears to everyone that he will master the sword of justice for everyone's sake, as it is the only atonement he can make. Zoro then gives Saga his old knife back, as Saga makes Zoro the same promise, he walks away with his crew ready to leave the island. As the Straw Hat Pirates leave the island, Saga sits on a cliff with Maya, Izaya, Lacos, and Toma to see their departure. As the crew ready themselves for their next adventure, the Going Merry sails out with a Hippo Rhino continuously hitting it in a strange sort of mating ritual, with the crew trying to sail away from the smitten creature.

Open Upon The Great Sea A Fathers Huge Huge Dream

The Straw Hats arrive onto Shellfish Island where they run into a mysterious group of people looking for treasure. The same group is then ambushed by the Bayan Pirates' second in command, Zap, who captures the oldest child, Amanda, along with a sleepy Luffy, who apparently had sleeping medicine put into his food by Sanji earlier to make him quiet. Straw Hats visit Amanda's father's hut to try to find out where the great treasure is. They learn that the treasure island is between Mamanato Island and Samua Island, which is the island that they are on now. They also learn Amanda holds the key to finding the treasure. After this, the Straw Hats, Maccus, Bonney, and Amanda's younger siblings follow the Bayan crew to their main ship in order to save Luffy and Amanda. As the Straw Hats arrive to save their captain, Bayan decides to force Luffy to fight his own crew. This tactic was successful until Usopp manages to shoot sleeping pellets into the singers' mouths, stopping them from singing. As Bonney and Maccus board the ship and fail to defeat Zap, The Straw Hats then board Bayan's ship, easily defeating Zap and, using a combined attack against Bayan, send him off into the ocean, and rescuing Amanda in the process. The Straw Hats then sail back to the island where the treasure is supposed to be. Afterwards, the island starts to "open" and reveals itself to be a giant clam. Inside is a gigantic pearl, which makes Amanda acknowledge her father's drive for adventure, as they all realize that the island itself was the treasure that the map leads to. Afterwards Bonney and Maccus offer to adopt the children, as the Straw Hats say farewell to the newly formed family.

Protect The Last Great Performance

One day on a random island, the Straw Hats decide to buy tickets to go see the farewell performance from a long time actor named Randolph. 30 minutes before the play is set to start, 3 actors decide to quit the play, leaving Randolph's play shorthanded. Nami makes a deal with the manager of the play to participate as the princess for 100,000, and the other Straw Hats decide to help as well. As the first act ended up being disastrous, due to the straw hats' individual performances, including Sanji's, who's playing a pirate, failing to memorize his lines and cannot bring himself to attack Nami, whose playing a princess even if it's just pretend. Randolph, playing a marine officer, however performs a valiant speech which inspires the audience and keeps the show going. Before Act 2, Randolph finds out Luffy is a pirate and attacks him, due to his own past as a ex marine and the loss of his family to pirates. Knowing that Luffy was a pirate made Randolph angry and he attempted to fight him. Seeing as Act 2 was soon to come, Randolph decided to postpone the fight until after the play. Just as everyone was about to start the 2nd act, a marine commander showed up and arrested Randolph for selling weapons to pirates. This turned out to be a lie however as this marine commander Governor had planted those weapons on Randolph's ship for revenge, as the commander was a former subordinate of Randolph who once tried to sell weapons to pirates to speed up his own promotion within the marines and to make money, but Randolph caught on and tried to get him kicked out by court martial. Although he failed to prove his guilt, Governor's plans to rise the ranks were greatly halted as a result of Randolph's actions for years, with the commander now back to get his revenge and arrested Randolph. After falling into a cell, Randolph is freed by Luffy who tells him to go back to his ship and finish the act. Randolph refuses to accept help from a pirate but once they are discovered, Luffy grabs Randolph and fights through many marines until he escapes the marine ship and places Randolph back on his own ship and stage. Commander Governor tells the marines to fire and sink both the Going Merry and Randolph's ship but Luffy stops the cannonballs from reaching Randolph's ship. Luffy vows to protect Randolph's performance and yells to Randolph to hurry and finish the act. While Randolph is performing the act, the marines send two ships around the Going Merry to try and sink Randolph's ships. Zoro and Sanji head out to stop these ships and defend against cannonballs. Eventually, the marines focus all fire on the Straw Hat Pirates and sink both Zoro's and Sanji's rowboats. As the rest of the crew deals with marines, Luffy and Chopper board the main marine ship during the confusion and knock out all of the marines on board. Two other marine ships try to help the main marine flagship but each one is destroyed by Sanji and Zoro respectively. Commander Governor wonders why the pirates are so strong and finally realizes that they are facing the Straw Hat Pirates. He accuses an underling of making the mistake and threatens him with court martial, but the marine says go ahead and threatens to reveal the truth about Commander Governor. Meanwhile, Randolph is just about to finish his play when he decides to change the last line. Instead of "I will fight until every pirate is dead at my feet", he tells the audience that the pirates in the play actually disposed of the cruel and greedy princess of the village. He says that he will fight against all who are despicable instead. He will fight against those with rotten souls and that even if your loved ones are slain by these evil people, you must forge ahead and live on. The Straw Hat Pirates defeat all the marines that fight, while some decide to ditch the cowardly Commander Governor. With no men left, Governor states he will not give up and will just lie on his reports to his superiors about what happened. Luffy then drops down into the commanders room however, and punches him through the sky. Randolph's new speech brings tears and cheers to the audience as his farewell performance comes to an end. As Luffy and the rest leave the island, Luffy yells to Randolph that he will be back to settle things and to not to forget about it and Randolph remarks that Luffy better not forget their postponed fight either as the Straw Hats sail off into the sunset.

G8 Arc

When the Straw Hats drop from the sky after their adventure in Skypiea, they land in the middle of the marine base known as G-8, they are forced to abandon their ship, as many marines immediately spring upon it. Separated, the crewmates are forced to disguise themselves and try to find a way out of the base, which is comprised of a huge mountain surrounded by water, and then a ring of sheer rock cliffs that form a wall of sorts. As the crew separates, Sanji, hiding in a tree, hopes that Nami and Robin are okay when a patrolling marine shoots at him, claiming he saw a light. As they walk away Sanji got mad saying he can't even smoke in peace to himself. Later Sanji catches Luffy as he is seen literally shadowing a random marine for fun, with Sanji thinks about how stupid he is being and how he never takes things seriously. The following morning, Sanji and Luffy get by with some disguises, all whilst impersonating a pair of famous cooks named the Marley Brothers, who arrived at G-8 around the same time as the Straw Hats. There they meet Jessica, the head cook, whom Sanji promptly falls in love with and begins to fawn over. When she insults his cooking, however, he decides to show her the true meaning of "cooking from the heart". He impresses all of the cooking Marines with his skills and shows Jessica that a good chef avoids wasting food, while Luffy only eats what was already prepared. Both of them are accepted as the new cooks. In the kitchen, Sanji is wondering how to escape. He states that the reason they were stuck there was because of Luffy not doing anything. Jessica arrives and asks if he is finished with the onions yet and wants them to cut to the next three hundred onions. Sanji immediately complies, and with Luffy stating that Sanji was the real reason they were stuck. They are later tasked with serving dinner to the Vice Admiral of the Base, Jonathan. Luffy, as the waiter, gives vice admiral Jonathan his meal, but he's immediately recognized and discovered. Sanji tries to save him but they're surrounded by cooks. Luckily a hundred marines enter in the kitchen in that moment and the two pirates run away in the crowd without being arrested. As they run away, they learn that Zoro and Usopp are now imprisoned, so Luffy and Sanji, try to reach the jail to free their friends. Luffy and Sanji sneak around the base, attempting to find the jail where Zoro and Usopp are being held. However, neither of them know where the jail is, thus they assume it is in the suspicious looking island surrounded by water. Luffy and Sanji attempt to infiltrate the prison leads to them racing down into an obvious trap. Luffy discovers the bars are made out of Seastone, whist Sanji attempts to kick down the bars, also discovering that they are practically unbreakable. However, Sanji takes Usopp's impact dial, only to find out it's the voice dial instead. He tries Usopp's other pocket, only for it to be the flavor dial. The gas sets off an explosion, and the Straw Hat's escape only to get lost while following Zoro. Luffy's group begins running around the base, being chased by Marines. In trying to escape, they end up in what seems like a dead-end at the side of the mountain and meet Jonathan again, who happened to be at the balcony of his office. Luffy tells Jonathan that he has freed his crewmates and declares that they were going to escape the base. This makes Jonathan laugh, asking him if he really thinks he can escape Navarone Island with their treasure, to which Luffy replies that they are pirates and that the Marines can't catch them. Suddenly a huge cannon fires at Luffy's group, and they run back inside the base. Instead of going in pursuit of the Straw Hats, Jonathan decides to set a trap for them in Dock 88, where the Going Merry is moored, as he knows this is where they will surely go. He tasks Lieutenant Commander Drake to set up the ambush in Dock 88 and since it will take Drake some time to arrive at said dock, he orders Unit 55 to slow the Straw Hats down to stall for time. He stations them at the bridge which is the only way to get to the ship. As Luffy's group arrives at the bridge leading to Dock 88, they see that the bridge is unguarded, they gather that it must be a trap. They decide that they don't care and go ahead and cross it. Unit 55 block their path and have them surrounded from all sides. Luffy's group easily defeats them but, in the process, Luffy destroys the bridge, and they all fall into the bay. Even with the damage caused, Jonathan in pleased with the result since it bought them the time they needed to set up the ambush in Dock 88. Luffy's group heads to the dock, straight into the trap, seemingly cornered. Luffy is shot with a Seastone net and is incapacitated. Just then, Nami and Dr. Kobato also arrive pushing a hospital bed, with Chopper hidden in the sheets pretending to be a patient. As Nami's group arrive in Dock 88 to help, Drake's men bombard Luffy's group with gun fire but he easily repels the bullets using his Devil Fruit powers. The Marines resort to using what seem like bazookas seeing that their guns are ineffective. They have fired instead, flash bombs to subdue the pirates which stings their eyes. Drake then has his Sword Unit attack the Straw Hats as they are still trying to recover from the effects of the flash bomb. The Crew are able to fight off the attacks. Luffy is then shot with a Seastone net and is instantly incapacitated. Drake demands that they surrender and tells them that while their Marine base policy is to take prisoners alive, he will not hesitate to change this policy if he is met with any resistance. With Luffy in a weakened state, Sanji, Zoro and Usopp seem to be unable to resist the overwhelming number of the Marines in the dock and consider surrendering. Just as the Marines are about to capture them, Nami and Dr. Kobato, with Chopper still hidden under the sheets of the hospital bed, get up, and as the marines notice the doctor, Kobato then pretends to be a hostage and screams in feigned terror. She hints at Nami of her plan and in turn, Nami also pretends to be a nurse held hostage by Chopper, now in his Heavy Point form. Chopper acts like a tough and ruthless pirate and demands that the Marines stand down and let them board their ship. As Drake gives in and orders his men to stand down in return for the release of the hostages, Zoro releases Luffy from the Seastone net but Luffy remains weak. Drake "accommodates" the Straw Hats and lets them board their ship, but Zoro senses another trap. He silently tells Luffy to sling them to their ship on his signal. A Marine covertly rescues Dr. Kobato and another also tries to rescue Nami, but she punches the Marine. This was their signal to rush towards the ship. Luffy slings the Crew onto the Merry. Mekao, with the safety of his daughter in mind, aides the pirates in their escape by releasing the Going Merry from the dock into the bay. Thinking that the Straw Hats are holding the "nurse" Nami as hostage, Drake orders them not to shoot at them, but instead to just give them warning shots. As the ship sails away, the Marines scope out the ship and notice Nami giving the crew orders and realize that she is not being held hostage. They realize that she is actually part of the Straw Hats. As Robin later arrives and rejoins the crew, She gives Nami a map of Navarone Island which she obtained in the library. The Marines start shooting cannons at the Merry and start giving chase using warships. Nami refers to the map and sees the only way out of the base is the Sea Gate, to which they head. She notices that the water is too shallow and that the map doesn't make sense. They head to the Sea Gate anyway and try to think of a plan to open the gate. The Marines continue their barrage on the Merry while the Straw Hats don't have a way to retaliate since the Marines have confiscated all their cannon balls. Luffy devises a plan and catches all the cannon balls shot at them with his Gomu Gomu no Fusen ability and redirects them towards the gate. Just as the gate explodes, Nami realizes that if the Marines took all their cannon balls, they must have also taken the treasure they found on Skypiea. The Straw Hats decide to go back for the gold, as well as Nami's waver. They hide the Going Merry in an abandoned dock, since there are so many. Usopp uses the junk in the dock to disguise Merry as a Naval ship, and then splits the crew into two teams: one team to recover the treasure gained at Skypiea, and the other team to retrieve Nami's Waver. Chopper is left behind to guard the Merry. Jonathan tricks the crew into another ambush, this one in a huge room that is locked from the outside. Drake is once again leading the attack, with countless marines backing him up, and things look bleak until Agent Shepherd foolishly opens the doors and allows Luffy, Robin, Zoro, and Usopp to escape. As Nami's group retrieves the Waver and return to the ship, she goes looking for Luffy and finds him, only to discover that they still do not have the gold. Nami suspects that it's in the Commander's office, so she and Luffy go alone while everyone else goes back to the boat. Using the Waver, she and Luffy scale the main mountain and break into Jonathan's office. Marines fill the room but Nami uses her Thunder Tempo attack to electrocute them all. She and Luffy grab the treasure and head back to the boat. However, Jonathan is not worried, because at 9 PM the "fangs of G-8" will appear. What he means is the inner lake becomes so shallow that the Going Merry is stranded on a reef. With no water, the Merry is stuck in the mud while the marines mobilize. When Luffy commands the ship to go full speed ahead, a hole was torn in the hull by the rocks on the harbor floor, so they stop. The harbor eventually reaches a very low tide, rendering the ship unable to move. Jonathan gloats via megaphone how he had captured the Straw Hat Pirates. However, the Straw Hat Pirates decide to launch a plan of their own; they use Usopp's Impact Dial to launch the ship into the air, then uses an Octopus Balloon inflated with Breath and Flame Dials to float in the air. Jonathan orders his men to fire a "warning shot" at the balloon. However, Shepherd also aims for the balloon with his bazooka, only to instead miss and shoot down the Marines' cannon, with the Straw Hats escaping, once and for all. As the Straw Hats are seen flying towards the sunset. Usopp begins working on fixing the hole in the hull, as they continue to sail away from the base and onto the open sea.

Water 7 Saga

Long Ring Long Land Arc

Oceans Dream Arc

One night aboard the Going Merry, Robin is reading late at night while the others are sleeping. Suddenly, a mysterious figure appears in the ocean and plays an instrument resembling a seahorse. Nami wakes up in the morning, but cannot recognize Robin. Chopper, Usopp, Sanji, and Luffy also wake up soon after, all of which are confused as to why they woke up on the ship; their memories were erased. Usopp lies and says that he was a famous pirate, but his lie is seen through quickly by Sanji. The Straw Hats all meet at the deck and notice Chopper, wondering who he is. Robin comes up to Nami to say that she lost her memory, with Sanji seeing her and instantly falling in love. Robin explains that they were on the Grand Line, and that they were on a pirate ship led by Luffy. Nami then goes to her room and finds her logbook, finding that the notes were written in her handwriting. Nami decides that she must return to Cocoyasi Village. She escapes the ship using a Waver. Zoro also decides to leave, and jumps in the water and swims. Meanwhile, the mysterious figure watches from a hill. Robin comes to a conclusion and informs the Straw Hats about their memories being erased from them. In the dining room, Robin tells everyone left what she remembers of their adventures, but being the latest member, she does not know the circumstances under which everyone joined. She then recounts what happened the previous day and says that she heard a strange sound. With a whistle from the tea kettle, everyone with memory loss realizes that they all had the same dream about a boy underwater blowing into an instrument, and only Robin was not affected because she was awake. They reach the conclusion that the boy is the cause of the memory loss and that he may strike again that night, possibly taking all of their memories this time. Despite everyone being upset over this realization, Luffy simply figures that although their old memories had been lost, they would just make new memories through their adventures. Later that night, the boy stands on the ship's figurehead and blows the horn. Robin confronts him, waking up all the Straw Hats in the process. Angry, the boy attempts to blow into his horn again, but is confronted by Luffy for sitting on the figurehead. The horn emits a blue, sparkling dust that flows into Luffy's mouth. The boy escapes, but when Luffy wakes up, he regains his memory in the process. After regaining his memories, Luffy tells everyone what he remembers as well as their roles on the crew, but then tells them that he wants to bring back Zoro and Nami, though Robin convinces him to wait until morning. The next day, as Sanji gets ready to go to the island with the others, he starts thinking back to his time on the deserted island with Zeff. As they come onto the island and immediately bump into Nami, and Luffy forces her to help them find Zoro. On their way, Robin comes across some ancient writing and, realizing the true cause behind the memory loss, and convinces everyone go to a place called the "Sea God's Palace". Meanwhile, the boy hypnotizes Zoro into joining his side. After reaching the forest, Usopp and Chopper end up finding Zoro and brings him back to the others. However, as soon as they arrive, Zoro suddenly begins to attack Luffy. As the Straw Hats believe that Zoro was hypnotized, Luffy tells the others to go ahead to the temple, while he stayed behind to battle Zoro. Meanwhile, on the way to the Palace, Nami tells the Straw Hats that Luffy and Robin are lying to them, and that they should go home. However, the Straw Hats decide to stay with Robin, and they leave Nami behind. Nami, however, decides to follow the Straw Hats to reclaim her gold. Upon arriving at the Palace, Robin explains that there is a legendary monster that would feed on others' memories to survive, and that the monster resided in the island. Nami and Usopp try to reach the Straw Hats, but are approached by the cloaked boy. Sanji leaps into the air and kicks the boy, causing the seahorse horn to release the Straw Hats' memories and also play a sound. Because the boy was briefly unconscious from the kick, he lost his memories. The boy, confused as to where he was, flees. Robin explains that the real thief was the seahorse horn. It tries to flee, but is caught by Sanji. Sanji beats the seahorse until it coughed up the Straw Hats' memories. Having regained their memories, they wonder if Zoro has regained his memories. Zoro approaches them, and Sanji is prepared to fight him. The seahorse communicates via Chopper that it still had its last resort. As Zoro approaches the Straw Hats, prepared to fight them, Sanji battles Zoro, but Luffy launches himself forward, hitting Zoro and Sanji both. When they wake up, Zoro reveals that he regained his memory when the seahorse coughed up his memory, with Luffy right behind him. Sanji was mad that Zoro still looked scary after regaining his memory. Zoro then jumps into the lake to chase the seahorse. After Zoro catches it, the seahorse uses his last resort: he sprays a gas into the air that makes the Straw Hats hallucinate people from their past memories (Bell-mere, Hiriluk, Kaya, Kuina, Zeff, Ace, and Shanks), then their past enemies (Arlong, Wapol, Kuro, Krieg, Crocodile, and Enel). The seahorse then steals the Straw Hats' memories, causing it to inflate and be able to float; claiming that it became a Sennenryu. Despite having lost all of his memories, Luffy decides that he wants to ride the seahorse and unintentionally uses his Devil Fruit powers to fly into it and wrap his arms around it. This causes the seahorse to return Luffy's memories, so he beats up the seahorse until everyone's memory returns and sends it flying off the island. As the crew comes down to the village thinking they will be rewarded for getting everyone's memories back, they are instead attacked. Drim, the boy who carried the seahorse around, misinterpreted the situation and thought the Straw Hat Pirates were the ones who took everyone's memories and warned the entire village, so the crew is forced to rush back to the ship and leave.

Baron Omatsuri And The Secret Island

On a calm day, the Straw Hats receive a message in a bottle advertising Omatsuri Island as a resort, promising spas and salons, good food, and many beautiful women, with Grand Line Pirates being especially welcome, the stronger the better. The crew are delighted at their luck, and Luffy decides that this is an opportunity they could not ignore. They set a course for the island. When they reach the island, they see an uninhabited jungle but the crew follow strange sounds throughout the jungle, which leads them directly to the resort, and they are in awe by its dazzling rides and attractions. Soon, the owner of the island, Baron Omatsuri comes out on an elephant with a small talking flower sprouting from his shoulder to greet his guests. The crew notices the flower, and also notice that the dancers and performers, all have a small plants sprouting out of their heads as well. As the Baron welcomes the crew to his island and says they are welcome to enjoy all the delights he is offering, Luffy and the others are happy to hear this, but first he suggests that they prove their worth by taking part in a competition called the 'Trial of Hell, which he explains is similar to the Davy Back Fight. Despite the crew being unsure whether or not to consider the trial, Luffy is filled with excitement by this challenge, saying that it might be fun, and that his friends are capable of handling any trial, officially excepting the proposal. As he accepts the proposal, the plaza they are in mechanically converts into an enormous round pool with a platform in the middle, as the first competition is goldfish catching, with the rules being that the winning team will be the one who catches the most goldfish in three minutes using only the net they are given, which is about three inches long and made of water-soluble tissue paper. When Usopp volunteers to take on the challenge, he immediately changes his mind when he sees his opponent, Muchigoro and the massive goldfish that they have to catch, Rosario. As Nami, Sanji, Zoro and Luffy all try to catch the giant fish using their normal attacks, but only succeed in breaking the tiny net. Just as they decide that it's an impossible task, Muchigoro takes his turn. He reveals that he was hiding a net big enough to catch Rosario all along, much to the crew's fury. He calls Rosario into his net and flings him toward his prize bucket, with Robin intervening with her powers to bounce the fish back into the platform, where Chopper knocks him into own bucket using his Guard Point, just as the time limit ends. Chopper gets dazed from his transformation and stumbles into the sea. Luffy leaps in after him, forgetting that he cannot swim either. Sanji rescues both of them, but fails to notice that there are dozens of sunken pirate ships lying under the water. The Baron is furious at the Straw Hats for beating him, as well as insulting him and Muchigoro. He demands that they compete in another challenge. Nami had been hoping for a chance to relax at this island, and refuses on behalf of the rest. Luffy, however, overrules as before, having enjoyed the first trial and is looking forward to more. Nami, furious, tries to lead the crew back to the ship, but the forest seems to move around them and they become lost. Luffy, following them, continues to try to convince them to go back to the Trials. When they finally manage to leave the forest, they find themselves before the Baron again as he announces that they have arrived at the second trial – a complex game of ring toss, taking place between two teams of four people, each in two gondola-like waver boats. To win, a team must throw rings over every member of the other team. Due to Luffy, Robin, and Chopper all being Devil Fruit eaters, the teams for the next trial ended up with Zoro and Sanji being partnered together, and Usopp and Nami teaming up as well, and their opponents, were the so-called; Four Wise Men, a group of four tiny, frog-like people. With the trial starting at a canal, the participants have to throw rings at their opponents while speeding through what appears to be a city. As Zoro and Sanji complain about being partnered together, they avoid machine gun fire from Keroshot and Kerodeek's tooled-up boat. As the race continues Zoro and Sanji do not seem to make much progress together as they continually bicker, but both of them finally catch up to Keroshot and Kerodeek's ship. Before Zoro makes his move with the ring, though, the two wise men use their boat's mechanically operated arms to try and catch him with a ring. Zoro finally slices them up and orders Sanji to pull in closer. Before Zoro makes a second attempt, Keroshot pulls out another piece of artillery and starts to shoot at him. He dodges again and again and blames Sanji for his reckless driving. For that, Sanji goes a bit faster and eventually makes Zoro an easy target for Keroshot again. Zoro eventually leaps out of the boat into the sides and runs to keep up with the boat. He finally leaps high into the air, and after seconds in flight, falls back into his own boat. Both Zoro and Sanji continue to fight, while Keroshot and Kerodeek smile at their success in getting them riled up. Zoro becomes determined to get them this time, but fails as their opponent's boat backs off. Trying to maintain his balance, he then realizes that they are out of sight when the path splits up between them. He cannot help but attack Sanji another time. As they both argue, the paths merge. Without them noticing, Keroshot's boat appears ahead of them, ready to ensnare them with a ring. As Zoro and Sanji are ready to duke it out on the boat, Keroshot and Kerodeek tries to get their attention. They shoot at them, but every single shot misses. Then they provoke Zoro so much he slices up their boat. Kerodeek, within mere seconds patches up the boat, and presents a larger, more intimidating version of their shark-like boat. They pull up near Sanji and continue to make some noise. Sanji finishes them off with his kicks, and Kerodeek is forced to patch up once more. A massive version of their boat pulls from behind. Its power is so great the boat even begins to float. Its golden drill is able to plow through the bridges extending across the water. Zoro and Sanji had enough of their interruptions, so they break the massive boat apart together, sending Keroshot and Kerodeek into the air. Finally they were at peace and they could properly fight. Nami catches their attention and orders them to throw the rings since she's tied up herself, being hung up at the strings which held the city's lanterns. Sanji stops the boat and throws the two rings to ensnare the two wise men. As the duo try to help Nami, Kerojii appears and gets in their way, with all of them just barely missing each other with their attacks. Annoyed by this, Zoro and Sanji try to stop the frog with Nami's help, only for Kerojii to dodge and for Zoro's katana to cut Nami's string instead, sending her to the water below. They try a second time, but end up hitting each other and landing in their boat. As they fight, Kerojii falls from above with a ring in each hand. Zoro pushes Sanji to save himself, causing Sanji to be ensnared by the strange self-wrapping ring. This gave Zoro the chance to take Kerojii out himself and thought that he'd insult Sanji before doing so. Even without the use of his arms, Sanji attempts to attack Zoro on the boat. As Usopp shows up and ends the trial by catching Kerojii, with the score being 4 to 3. As Nami angrily yells at Usopp for abandoning her, Sanji gets into it with Zoro for what he did. As the victory fireworks appear in the sky, it seems as if the crew is starting to crumble apart. Despite their victory, everyone was on edge and angry at one another back at the hotel, confusing Robin and Luffy. As Robin questions Usopp if he saw anything that resembled a flower while he was gliding in the air, Zoro interrupts him and asks the crew where Chopper is. Usopp answers, but the question gets asked again by Sanji. Usopp answers again, but Nami asks the question again a third time, then snaps at Usopp and said that she wasn't asking him. Usopp is stunned at the length of Nami's anger towards him for his spiteful words earlier, but they are interrupted by the introductory drumming of the Baron as he presents them with a dinner party for a gift. The water pool near them changes and one of Baron's men Kotetsu emerges from below, equipped with two giant grilling spatulas strapped on his back. The flooring underneath him becomes a giant iron grill as the grill itself is surrounded by walls of flames. Kotetsu skates around the grill, bricks of grease strapped to his feet. The Straw Hats might have been impressed, but Sanji is not, obviously finding the wasteful and frivolous manner of cooking offensive to his idealistic chef ways. Food is tossed on and Kotetsu skates around, sliding the food around in an overtly flashy and pointless, albeit entertaining, manner. Luffy slobbers and thinks that all of it looks so good to eat. His sentence echoes in Sanji's head, enough to anger him. He takes off his jacket and leaps in and challenges Kotetsu to a cooking competition. As they square off, Robin leaves the area as Sanji and Kotetsu go to extreme measures, bringing out more giant amounts of food to grill. Luffy cheers for Sanji as Zoro takes a nap, and Nami cheers Sanji on, but soon finds Usopp beside her cheering as well, causing Nami to angrily walk away from him and continues to cheer. As Usopp tries to be friendly with Nami, she leaves the competition and sits with Muchigoro, causing a upset Usopp to leave the area as well. Kotetsu applies the oyster sauce and ao nori, and tries to finish off Omatsuri Island's best yakisoba with red ginger. Before the ginger lands though the noodles are quickly taken by Sanji using two giant chopsticks. Sanji wraps the noodles around them and throws them into the air. Using his giant spatula he flips his massive pancake creation into the air as well. The noodles land on the grill, following his pancake. He applies his own sauce, plus mayonnaise, and to finish it off, bonito flakes to top, finishing his modan yaki. Sanji hoped that Robin witnessed his dish of love, but finds that only an excited Luffy watched him. He figures that Nami saw it then, but finds that she's talking with Muchigoro. He gives up and leaves, while Luffy happily dives in and eats. When Luffy wakes Zoro up to eat, Sanji does not give him permission to eat, stating his usually his wanting nobody to go hungry belief was overridden by his rivalry and anger with Zoro, coupled with the fact that he slept through his performance. Sanji spends no more time with Zoro and runs through the tables searching for Robin but she's no where to be found. With Sanji not being able to find Robin, Zoro tells him that she was off to investigate a flower on the island. The four Straw Hats then gather and realize that Usopp was gone too, and that they didn't know where Chopper was. Sanji begins to put all the blame on Zoro for not watching them properly, but Zoro counters back telling him that they weren't children. It was outrageous to Sanji that none of them noticed the disappearance of three of their crewmates, leading him to angrily ask Luffy for his response since it was his idea to come to this island, leaving Luffy surprised and feeling guilty. With the Baron calling forth the final Trial of Hell and DJ Gappa showing up wearing Usopp's hat, Zoro and Sanji immediately demanded to know where their three missing crewmates are. As the Baron demands that they accept another Trial of Hell, Sanji backs away and decides to look for the three himself, and Zoro decides to do the same and runs off to the opposite direction, as the final trial is revealed to be the trial of shooting, where the island residents ruthlessly hunt down the opposing pirate crew. With the trial officially started, everyone began hunting the remaining Straw Hats down, with DJ Gappa skating on his turtle shell backpack with Baron's men behind him. Others have begun shooting at an old building where Sanji was hiding inside. He hears a strange noise coming from outside. DJ Gappa was rubbing his disc on his head, making the noise. He takes one of his discs off, revealing more underneath, and flings it towards Sanji's direction. It exploded upon impact with the ground. Sanji began to flee as Nami became surrounded by DJ's discs, but he is eventually also surrounded by DJ's discs as the discs surrounding them exploded, knocking them unconscious. Sanji is later taken prisoner by the Lily Carnation, and is eventually absorbed into the monstrous plant in front of Luffy, becoming apart of it. With Luffy and the other pirates trapped on the island banding together to stop Baron Omatsuri, the Lily Carnation takes it true form, with the entirety of the Straw Hats now assimilated into it and the Baron. Despite an uphill battle now ensuing, one of the pirates manages to fire an arrow into the Lily, critically injuring it in the process, causing all the inhabitants on the island to become lifeless again, and a shocked Baron to lose his connection with the Lily. With a now enraged Baron trying to finish everyone off, before he takes a step further, Luffy steps into the puddle of the Lily's innards and strikes him with a death-rendering punch, sending the Baron into oblivion, and ending the struggle. With the Lily Carnation's destruction, everyone that was absorbed earlier returned, completely confused about what had happened to them in the first place. As the five of them emerge safe and sound, Luffy smiles in relief and closes his eyes. The Straw Hats spot him and quickly go to see him. With Nami calling out to him wondering what happened and how he could lay there and sleep in a place like this, Luffy couldn’t help but laugh, as the struggle on Omatsuri Island was finally over.

The Giant Mechanical Soldier Of Karakuri Castle

During a raging storm, the crew searches a wrecked pirate ship for any treasure only to find a single chest. On the Going Merry, they open it only to find an old woman who hid there to escape the storm. As they contemplate what to do with her, even suggesting to put her back in the box, the woman tells them about a legendary Golden Crown on her island that she will let them have if they return her there. Though the rest of the crew thinks this sounds suspicious, Luffy agrees. As it turns out, it is impossible to reach using a Log Pose, requiring the use of a "Turtle Pose", which uses a small turtle that always points to the island. As they come up to the island, the crew hears a fisherman singing an old folk song about the Golden Crown known as the Yurari Uta. The woman explains that the island is known as Mecha Island and as the pirates get closer, they set off a defense system involving arrow-firing robots. When the island's leader, Ratchet, sees the old lady, his mother, on the ship, he launches a hand glider and retrieves her from the ship. Then, one of Ratchet's subordinates, General Maji, activates the robots, sending hundreds of arrows flying towards the ship, but Zoro deflects all of them. Maji then activates a giant fan to blow the ship away, but the arrow robots end up getting sucked into it. Though the metal parts being blown out of the fan wreck the Going Merry's main sail, the fan is destroyed while Maji gets his back broken by Robin's Clutch. Due to this, the crew cannot leave the island, so they decide to stay and search for the Golden Crown. They realize that there may be hints in the song they heard earlier, which Robin had thankfully written down. The two possible clues they find in the song refer to "the white snake's eyes" and "the two moons". They manage to figure out that the white snake is referring to a rock shaped like a snake head, but cannot understand what the two moons refer to. Usopp suggests that maybe it is the moon and its reflection, but that is wrong too. As it turns out, Ratchet is also trying to figure out the same thing, but he decides to leave the Straw Hats alone for now, believing that it is impossible for them to solve the mystery. During a contest between him and Usopp, Luffy breaks off one of the snake rock's eyes, and Robin realizes that they may have misinterpreted the lyrics of the song. Luffy breaks off the other eye, revealing an entrance into the island. When Ratchet hears about this from Maji, who was watching the crew, he freaks out for a bit but eventually calms down and decides to use them to get the treasure for himself. Maji then invites the crew to a party at Ratchet's castle, which they begrudgingly accept. As the Straw Hats reach the castle, Luffy happily begins eating as the crew look around the venue as the party starts. As they look around they notice that the entire staff are all robots dressed like maids, except for the Butler. At the party, Ratchet asks for the Straw Hats to help him find the treasure. Though the rest of the crew finds this suspicious, Luffy agrees to help. The next day, the crew along with Ratchet and his friends enter the cave. They pass through a narrow passage and fall down a waterfall before crashing their ship on land. Luffy comes across a beautiful lake surrounded by animal statues with light shining through the top, and Robin finds a pillar with the final part of the song written on it. At first, they think it means to say that it is time to drink up the lake, but they soon realize that it actually means that the Ibis statue can drink up the lake. Luffy unintentionally knocks down a giant statue of this bird into the lake, and all of the water drains away. At the bottom of the lake is a passage, which Robin, Chopper, and Sanji go through while the others stay to investigate the newly exposed surroundings. As Robin's group manage to reach the top of the mountain and investigate the temple located there, they make a discovery that literally causes the entire island to shake and fall apart, as the island itself was actually a Giant sleeping turtle. As it turns out, the song actually serves as instructions to awaken the island-sized turtle, with the island itself onto of its shell, which Ratchet reveals he knew this entire time, though he also points out that he still has not figured out what the Golden Crown is referring to, so there may still be a treasure. At this point, Ratchet reveals his true intentions: he will use the turtle to take over the world, which everyone immediately thinks is stupid. As his group manages to escape from the pirates, he activates his giant mechanical castle which takes the turtle and manipulates it using giant cables in order to force it to move, to advance his world domination plot. The Straw Hats gather together and break into the castle in order to stop him, but Chopper goes off on his own when the turtle starts speaking to him. The remaining six are caught in a trap, where they have to deal with Ratchet and one his inventions, a mechanized battle suit, which empresses Luffy, up until he easily destroys it and Ratchet escapes, leaving them trapped. The Straw Hats remain trapped, only to be released by Gonzo. He and Ratchet's mother arrive and beg the crew to stop Ratchet, as he uses the castle to take control of the turtle. At this point, Chopper learns that the turtle is to be awakened every 1000 years to lay its eggs. The island turtle starts moving, and when Usopp notices this, he starts to run back outside to make sure the Going Merry is alright. As Luffy runs on ahead, Sanji and Robin are separated from the others and are attacked by Ratchet's henchman Honki in a mechanic suit. As Honki tries to stop the duo, Sanji ends up fighting him and easily defeats him and his suit. After which, the two catch up with everyone as they make it outside after Luffy defeats Ratchet. Nami's group, who had retrieved the ship, meet up with everyone and tell them that the turtle is going to crash into a nearby island. Using a combination of attacks from Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro, Luffy executes an attack called Gomu Gomu no Kaiten Ono on the castle. Luffy breaks the castle apart, releasing the turtle, yet Zoro and Sanji had to stop Luffy before he accidentally hurt the turtle. The turtle stops and successfully lays its eggs. As the crew start to leave, one of the eggs hatched. Luffy sees this and realizes that the Golden Crown is referring to the broken turtle egg shells, which are literally made of gold. They take one of the shells with them as they leave what's left of Mecha Island, but it ends up sinking into the water as they sail off towards their next adventure.

Foxys Return Arc

On the Going Merry, the Straw Hats find themselves dealing with a storm that keeps growing larger. Zoro and Usopp try to keep the mast in place while Nami tries to find a way out of the storm. As this is happening, Luffy spots Foxy, Hamburg, and Porche on a raft in trouble, and decides to pull them in. As the three stay till the morning, Nami spots the Sexy Foxy and the two boats dock next to each other. Foxy is then surprised to learn that his ship and crew have been taken over by the Fanged Toad Pirates, who then challenge Foxy to a Davy Back Fight. As Foxy loses one-sidedly, Luffy is upset that the Fanged Toad Pirates captain, Kibagaeru cheated, leading to an argument and Foxy throwing the afro Luffy used in the boxing match against him. As Foxy encourages Luffy to fight him on his behalf, Luffy puts the Afro on, ready to go. The Straw hats then proceed to beat up the Fang Toad pirates, effectively giving Foxy control once again. Despite Luffy helping Foxy take his ship and crew back, Foxy betrays the Straw Hats by using his powers on them and letting them fall into a pit trap. As the crew easily brakes out of the trap, Foxy gets in the way of their escape with his powers, putting Zoro and Sanji in a compromising position as the others hunt Foxy down. Luckily, Luffy and the others manage to escape and force Foxy to end all hostilities. As the Straw Hats leave and disembark on another island, Sanji prepares a barbecue for everyone, while Foxy and his subordinates attack in a large crab-shaped submarine, leading Luffy to mistakenly try to cook and eat the crab. When he couldn't, he throws the submarine onto the beach and it explodes, officially ending Foxy's pursuit of the crew. Despite this, however, the crew's worries were not over as they go into the nearby jungle, only to find a mysterious, sleeping man, who a terrified Robin states is one of the strongest individuals in the Marines; Admiral Aokiji.

Postenies Lobby Arc

Thriller Bark Saga

Ice Hunter Arc

The Straw Hats, onboard their new ship, the Thousand Sunny encounter a damaged ship, whose members led by a man named Stansen they decide to help, but who then try to trick them. They are then revealed to be working for the bounty hunter group named Accino Family, led by a man named Don Accino. At the same time, Salchow of the Accino family receives Stansen's report and tricks the Straw Hats into moving into a field of icebergs near Hyokaido, an area that is sometimes known as the frozen highway. Once trapped in the Hyokaido, the two boats have nowhere to go as the icebergs seem to move according to the Sunny's movements and lock them in. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats learn that the former Phoenix Pirates reportedly sailed into the New World but were heavily beaten there, losing the life of Vigaro, a crew member and vice-captain. Thereafter, they lost their flag to the Accino Family and became their soldiers-though only Stansen shows any "loyalty" to them. When their heavily injured captain, Puzzle recovers, he says that Stansen's decision "wasn't bad", that they will no longer be pirates or sail to the New World and that they will stay the bounty hunters' underlings. No one in the crew agrees with this, especially the very young and passionate member named Jiro, but the captain is not moved at all. Luffy, who was with Chopper on the Phoenix's ship to look on the injured Puzzle, head back, but the rope that was used to hold the ship close to the Sunny breaks in a rampage of several mysterious underwater "eruptions", separating the two ships. The group trapped on the Sunny are encountered by Lil, Salchow, Arbell, and Hockera. They claim that it's impossible for them to escape and that all the crew will die. Franky, however, gets the ship out by using a "Coup de Burst". However after this happens, one of Lil's flying fish manages to steal the Straw Hats flag. As the crew decide to reclaim their flag without Luffy finding out, They notice that Zoro is missing, and as they try to follow the flying fish and discover that the icebergs are in reality being moved around by flocks of penguins, an iceberg is rammed into the Sunny and throws both Usopp and Sanji overboard, because Robin is unable to grab them in time. As they fall off the ship into an ice cavern, they are later confronted by Salchow and his wife Arbell. As the battle goes on, Salchow and Arbell continuously skate around the duo, then throws Arbell at Sanji and rams her skates into his face, which pleases Sanji, but annoys Usopp, who finally has enough and knocks Arbell out with a shot from his Kabuto, which enrages Salchow, and also Sanji, which annoys Usopp again. As Salchow charges at Usopp, he slips on the ice, and Usopp decides to shoot him as well. As Salchow and Arbell get back up and continue their attack on Usopp and Sanji, this time focusing on Usopp simply for payback, Sanji kicks Salchow out of formation and then catches Arbell, not exactly to her enjoyment, as she moves away from him in annoyance. After this, the two reveal that they have been skating around them in a circle on purpose, and their real goal was to break the ice beneath them and have them fall into penguin infested waters, which is exactly what happens. Usopp and Sanji are then "fished" out of the water by them and captured as a result. The two are taken to Lovely Land, the Accino Family's headquarters. In an underground ice chamber, Sanji and Usopp are trapped, later joined Nami and Franky, who were also captured by a member of the Accino Family. Franky tries to get everyone and escape with a "Coup de Boo", but he is out of cola and is too weak to get them out. Later while still trapped, Zoro falls down into the chamber, unaware of what's going on. After bringing him up to speed, they crew try to think of a way out, when they are then sent food on the request of Robin. Amongst the food are 3 bottles of cola, which allow Franky's Coup de Vent to blow away the cap of their prison. This allows the group to escape before freezing. They go and search for the flag. The newly freed Straw Hats search for the room with Don Accino's "collection", but they make the mistake of letting Zoro lead them, which ends in them getting hopelessly lost. While wandering around the Accino Family's castle, they encounter Robin and know she is safe. She departs, intending to let Lil show her to her father's room. Just as she leaves, the Straw Hats hear Luffy's screaming and notice he has arrived after following Campacino and his twin brother Brindo. In order to get the flag back before Luffy, they then split, most of them getting out to help him fight the whole Accino Family (excluding Lil and Don Accino). Wanting payback, Sanji and Usopp go after Salchow and Arbell, with Sanji stopping them and the brothers Brindo and Campacino from attacking Luffy. Usopp watches Sanji get distracted by Arbell again, but is happy when Nami arrives to finish her off in Sanji's place. After Arbell is dealt with, Sanji focuses his attention on Salchow, and violently beats him up out of jealousy for being married to Arbell. With Luffy preparing to fight against Accino, the others took the opportunity to go back into the mansion, with Nami staying with Luffy to monitor him and the others go to retrieve the flag. There, Sanji and Usopp notice that Franky has disappeared, as Franky got to the Shark Submerge and returned to the Sunny to help guard the ship from the penguins. Despite some trouble as Luffy and the Don fight on, and Lovely Land starts melting away before their eyes due to the Don's devil fruit ability, the Straw Hats and the Phoenix Pirates, meanwhile, manage to recover their flags. After this, Luffy and Accino's intense battle reaches its end, with Luffy withstanding Accino's heat and managing to deliver the finishing blow. After the intense battle between Accino and Luffy ends, wherein the Don is defeated and Hyokaido was completely melted, The Straw Hats then depart as Hyokaido begins to fall apart, while ensuring to put the flag back on the ship before Luffy notices its actually gone. As they sail away from the area, with the defeated Accino Family sail away with the Don in tow, Campacino and the remaining grunts follow them and try to get revenge. Then suddenly, the Phoenix Pirates arrive and Puzzle challenges Campacino instead. While they sail off, Chopper is worried about them, but Luffy says to see how determined they are and that nothing will happen to them. As Puzzle promises to meet the Straw Hats again in the New World, the crew sail away from the once frozen area, and continue onward toward their next adventure.

Romance Dawn Story

Spa Island Arc

As the Straw Hats relax on Spa Island, they met Lina, her sister Sayo, and her pet sea raccoon, Nukky, who can shape-shift. Sayo is holding a notebook, and when asked about it, she decides that she and her sister should leave. This is when Foxy, along his loyal crewmates, Porche and Hamburg suddenly appear much to the Straw Hats' surprise (though Luffy takes awhile to remember who he is). While still miffed at his defeat since their last meeting, Foxy's only concern is Sayo's notebook. With a new trick up his sleaves, Foxy incapacitates the straw hats and take girls, and takes the notebook. Just as Foxy is about to have them all fall down into the ocean, Franky and Brook show up, and Luffy asks them to beat Foxy up, to which they do, causing a panic on the island in the process. As Luffy and the others make back up, Foxy tries and fails to use his new trick against them, and Luffy sends him and his crewmates flying with a Gum Gum Bazooka. As the situation dies down, the sister's explain that the notebook contain's their father's notes for creating a gem, and that the last clue to making it was somewhere on Spa Island. Overhearing the conversation, the owner of the island, Doran takes Sayo hostage, revealing that he was scheming to take the treasure for himself, having been the one that employed the Foxy Pirates and set them loose on the sisters. Doran then tells the crew to find the treasure if they want the girl back. The group panic over what to do until Luffy makes the suggestion of simply destroying the island much to Doran's panic. As the whole crew, including Zoro, begin destroying the island, an angry Doran decides to stops the bunch by showing them Sayo tied to a stake and a gigantic cannon aimed at her. To show he was serious, he fires a warning shot that barely misses Sayo. Doran then demands the notebook for Sayo's life. Lina tempted to do it was stopped by Sayo, telling her not to give up on their father or his goal, and managed to convince Lina to refuse giving up the notebook. The Straw Hats then proceed to stop Doran and rescue Sayo. Luffy, with Lina and Nukky holding onto him, jumps into the air, uses Gear 3, and preform his Gum Gum Giant Axe, splitting the island in half and sinking it, which annoyed the crew since they weren’t out of harms way yet. After doing this, Luffy shrinks and he, Lina, and Nukky land in the ocean. As they are being rescued by Sanji, Lina sees an x-shaped crack in the ocean floor below the island. After telling the crew this, they all realized that the clue was under the island the whole time. The heat from the lava soon makes steam form around the group and the reflection from the sun causes a circular rainbow effect. The sisters then realize that the steam is the final clue to make the gem. A few days later, the Straw Hats' continue their journey when Nukky flies in and delivers a letter to the crew from his owners. Sayo and Lina succeeded in making the rainbow gem and are living happily with their father who returned, alive and well, just in time to see the creation of the gem. They even sent the gem to the Straw Hats as a thank you, and while the crew gather around to look at the gem, it starts to rain candy out of nowhere, and the candy knocks the gem out of Luffy's hand, causing Nami to panic and demand that everyone search for it on the deck.

Summit War Saga

Little East Blue Arc

As the Straw Hats sail through the seas trying to refill their rations by fishing, they are attacked by a large horned beetle. As the crew deal with the beetle eating all of the fish that they catch, a young girl on a ship named Yoko orders the beetle, who she calls Boss, to attack the Thousand Sunny. As Luffy tries to fight the beetle, it takes Luffy, Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro away to a nearby island. As they reach the island, Boss gets caught on a cliff, leaving Luffy and the others to make their way to the ground. Once they made to the ground, Yoko pops out of nowhere and bits Luffy, as Sanji, Usopp, and Zoro show up and eventually they are all surrounded by the locals. When Yoko tells them that they are pirates, they start bowing before Luffy and the others, until an old man arrives and tells them that they are the Straw Hat Pirates, which led to them showing the Straw Hats through a maze, until they reach the town, known to everyone as Little East Blue. Luffy and the others were amazed by the town, as Sanji sees a building modeled after the Baratie. After Usopp calls Nami on the Sunny and tells her that the locals want her to come to the back of the island, Sanji goes into the building where he meets a cook by the name of Mitsuboshi. As the cook asks Sanji if he is a member of the Straw Hats, Sanji tells him that he was also a cook at the original Baratie. Mitsuboshi tells Sanji that he loved Zeff's food and tried to steal ideas when it opened. After both go downstairs to the dining area, Sanji is given a meal that looks and even tastes like one made by Zeff. It triggers a flashback where Sanji tries to learn how to cook by watching Zeff prepare food. As he finishes his meal, Sanji tells the cook that his dish tastes even better than Zeff's, which causes the cook to cry in joy, unaware that an angry Yoko was spying on them. Eventually the town throws a banquet for the Straw Hats, to which Luffy stuffs himself beyond proportion. However in the midst of the celebration, Corto and the Amigo Pirates appear and crash the party demanding Boss. As Luffy and the others easily fend off Corto and his men, suddenly a spiked net appears out of nowhere and captures Luffy. It is then revealed that the one who released the net was a man named Largo. Largo reveals that he had eaten the Ami Ami no Mi, making him able to create nets from his body. As Zoro and Sanji try to fight Largo, he quickly catches both of them in nets as well, leaving the three Straw Hats unable to fight. As Yoko tries to fight back with Boss backing her up, Largo eats a torch and then creates a flaming net to catch the beetle, as the rest of the Amigo Pirates shoot him down to the ground. As Largo creates an iron net for the beetle to get into, Boss begins to surrender itself to the Amigo Pirates, until an angry Luffy punches him away, telling him to stay. As the Villagers realize that Boss tried to surrender itself for them, they began attacking the Amigo pirates. Suddenly, Boss' skin starts to shed, he grows in size, and starts to breath fire. As Boss frees Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro from their nets, Boss gets caught by Largo due to his recent transformation. As Largo taunts the Beetle for getting caught, Luffy prepares for battle, saying that it's not over yet. As Luffy knocks Largo far away into the forest for one last showdown, they end up at the shore where they continue their fight, while Sanji, Nami, Zoro, Usopp, and the citizens of Little East Blue along with Boss take care of Corto and his men. After Luffy defeats Largo, he and Boss have a rematch that ends in a draw, due to both being exhausted from their earlier fights. With every one of the Amigo Pirates dealt with, the Straw Hats set sail once again, but not before Luffy promises to see Yoko and Boss again someday.

One Piece Film Strong World

On board the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hats read the news of attacks on East Blue. Luffy said they would return to East Blue to protect it when Shiki's ship appeared overhead. After warning Shiki of the storm ahead, he came down to meet the Straw Hats. There he revealed that he had a Devil Fruit power to make any inanimate object and he touches ignore gravity and float. After learning it was Nami that delivered the warning and that they are headed to East Blue, Shiki offered to take them there and used his power on Sunny. Together the two ships traveled to Merveille where Shiki suddenly kidnapped Nami. Sanji, along with the others, tried to rescue her, but by controlling the Thousand Sunny using his power, Shiki escaped, as well as scattering them among the fragments of the island. Sanji and Usopp found themselves on an island surrounded by a cherry tree forest. Sanji wailed for Nami and Robin, with Usopp urging him to keep quit. Due to Sanji's loud outbursts, the attention of many of the giant monster animals dwelling nearby was attracted. The two escaped by jumping on some nearby hanging vines that turned out to be the whiskers of a giant Toramata Tiger. Usopp was about be attacked by it but Sanji jumped in and delivers a powerful kick to its head and knocked the animal out. This, however, attracted the attention of a herd of Cowballs. The battle with them caused the ground to break and the two fell below into a lake connected to another floating island. Sanji and Usopp went across a village where everyone appeared to have small wings on their arms, and they learned that Shiki took all the men and young women to his royal palace, leaving the village with only the very young and old with strict monitoring around the clock. They soon met up with Zoro and Chopper. When the rest of the crew showed at the village, Robin informed them of Shiki's plan. They learned that Shiki was planning to let loose the animals on the island into East Blue in a gambit to force the surrender of the World Government. They also learned that to prove the power of the animals he was planning a demonstration using a village on the floating island. Shiki arrived sometime later and confronted the present Straw Hats. Sanji attacked with Poitrine Shoot, but Shiki caught his foot in mid-kick. Despite some initial success in the others fending him off, Sanji and the Straw Hats were defeated, and Nami was coerced into rejoining Shiki when he agreed not to harm her friends or home town. Usopp, the only remaining crew member conscious, tried to stop her, but Shiki knocked him out. Xiao reappeared and gave them the Dial that Nami left them. Her mother, who earlier had expressed relief about the animals being sent to East Blue, apologized for saying how happy she was for Shiki leaving for East Blue. They played the message, and after hearing only the first bit of it, Luffy became angered to the point that he would not listen to the rest with the other Straw Hats. Back at Shiki's place, Nami was found to have, in fact, been attempting to blow up the plants protecting Shiki's palace, but she was overcome by the poison. Shiki trapped her near the plants and headed off to meet the pirate captain's gathering. The Straw Hats arrived at his palace and busted down the gates, making short work of the guards outside. While preparing a toast to the commencement of the operation, the Straw Hats marched into the main meeting room with various firearms and a new wardrobe. After a short confrontation, Shiki called them a simple suicide squad, and revealed hundreds of men around them. They unloaded their firearms in the room, defeating most those gathered, much to Shiki's dismay. Then they split up to defeat the rest. Luffy chased after Shiki, with Sanji and the others helping fight off his minions and hordes of animals that began running wild in his fortress. Sanji met up with Brook outside and helped fight off the stampeding animals in their way. Sanji then found Robin had been attacked and held captive by Shiki's man ape, Scarlet. Sanji chased down the ape, completely enraged. Before it could land a kiss on her, Sanji attacked it with Diable Jambe Venaison Shot. Scarlet was knocked through the tower it stood on and was ultimately defeated. Robin fell but Brook swooped in to catch her romantically. Robin thanked Brook, much to Sanji's irritation for doing all the work. After Shiki was defeated by Luffy, Sanji, along with the other Straw Hats, escaped using Thousand Sunny and Shiki's pirate sail as a parachute. Sanji was seen much later on the ship as Nami recovers.

One Piece 3d Straw Hat Chase

The following day after a strange night on the Thousand Sunny, Luffy wakes up and frantically searches for his Straw Hat when he realizes that it is gone. He almost drowns trying to find it when he thinks that it might of fallen into the ocean, leading to Zoro having to rescue him. Soon the rest of the crew have a emergency meeting about the hat, with Usopp stating that the previous night a strange bird flew in and out of their room, leading to the said bird becoming a possible culprit. As they all go out to search for it, Sanji, Robin and Brook are on the Mini Merry II, Nami is on the Shiro Mokuba I, Chopper and Usopp are on the Shark Submerge III, and Franky steers the Sunny. Chopper and Usopp find a ship, and aboard it they find a strange man, who passed out from coughing up blood. As they bring the man aboard the Sunny to be treated, a giant bird lands on the ship, with Luffy's hat in its beak. As Luffy orders the crew to go after it, a Marine ship mysteriously appears behind them. As Franky tells the others that they all need to head back to the ship, the chase is already on as they go through a series of glaciers, a Marine Blockade, into a cave, off a waterfall, and even into a nest of Sea Kings, with Luffy being the one most determined to catch the bird. He chases it into a volcanic region, as Chopper manages to get Schneider to finally wake up, with Schneider asking the doctor to let him see his precious dog, Buzz; who ate the Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Eagle devil fruit, with Luffy finding out about this as he sees Buzz both in his dog form and his hybrid form. Schneider then reveals that in order to make sure his dog did not watch him slowly die, he gave the dog an impossible task in order to stay by his side; which was to steal the straw hat of Monkey D. Luffy. As Chopper hears this, he realizes that Buzz is the giant bird from before, and he informs Schneider that he is on the Straw Hats' ship, causing Schneider to spring back to life and demand that the ship go after his friend. Meanwhile, Luffy is fighting Buzz for his hat back, but the two end up crashing into a Marine base. Before either of them can continue, they get trapped in a seastone cage. The commander of the base reveals himself and mocks Luffy by holding his straw hat on the barrel of his gun, then shoots it gaining Luffy's anger. Before Luffy gets captured, however, Zoro arrives to save him. Luffy tries to get his hat back, but stopped by the base's three giants. As a prolonged fight with the giants leads to Luffy and Zoro almost getting crushed, Schneider arrives, piloting the Sunny as he has come for Buzz. As the ship crashes into the base, the Straw Hats use the opportunity to regroup, with Schneider apologizing to Buzz for trying to keep him away. After doing so, the three giants attack again, only this time they taken down by the Straw Hats' teamwork. After this, Luffy goes after the Marine that still has his hat. The commanding officer throws the Hat into the ocean when he sees Luffy coming, which leads to an angry Luffy using Gear 3rd to punch one of the giants into the gate that he is standing on, with the giants' weapon landing right onto the marine, as the gate begins to break. As water begins to flood the base, the Straw Hats, Schneider and Buzz all escape onto the Thousand Sunny. As everyone gets to safety, Luffy is still chasing after his hat, with it seeming like he will fall to his doom before he can safely reach it. However, Buzz arrives and catches Luffy, which finally allows Luffy the chance to finally catch his hat. Later, Chopper reveals to Schneider what was causing him to cough up blood, a fork that he apparently swallowed by accident and assures him that he will not die. With all that settled, the crew return Schneider and Buzz back to their own ship and part ways, with Schneider telling Luffy to take good care of his straw hat.

Toriko X One Piece Collaboration Special

One Piece 3d Trap Coaster

As the journey begins with the Straw Hats escaping from cannon fire from a Marine fleet, Robin notices that the cannons are missing them on purpose. Then the leader of the fleet orders a Marine ship to come out from behind a rock and intercept the crew, bumping into the Thousand Sunny. As the crew recovers from the impact, Nami notices that the marine ship is mysteriously empty, till they all see something jumping around the ship and onto the Sunny. Nami recognizes it as a Kung-Fu Dugong, and tries and fails to stop Franky from attacking it. When he asks why, Robin explains that a Kung-Fu Dugong will become his disciple if he defeats it. The dugong, who was laying defeated on the Sunny's deck, gets up and swears allegiance to Franky. As this happens, the marine officer in charge, Trap, reveals that the dugong completed its mission and will proceed to capture Luffy and his crew. After realizing that they were surrounded by crew of Kung-Fu Dugongs, the Straw Hats are cornered by the Marines into an alcove of a nearby island. Trap pushes a lever, and a loud noise begins from beneath the Thousand Sunny. Suddenly, the ship is raised out of the sea, revealing the intricate Trap Tower. The Sunny is resting on the top of the tower in the hand of a Kung-Fu Dugong statue, and Trap laughs while taking a drink from a bottle. He tells them all that the bottom of the floor is made of seastone, and tells them to enjoy their trip, as he pulls another lever and the statue's arm sends the Sunny sliding down the mouth of the statue, entering the Trap Tower in the process. As the crew are forced to ride down the path of the tower, they reach the first trap, known as the "Cutting Hell", which is a large wheel of spinning blades inside of a tube. As the Sunny falls towards it, Luffy simply destroys the trap with a Gomu Gomu no Pistol as the crew falls through the tunnel into another one filled with seawater, as the Sunny begins to spin and crash into a series of waves, as the devil fruit user of the crew are weakened in the process of going through the water tunnel. Soon, they reach the second trap, a giant gorilla-like machine known as the "Hammer Hell" that punches large metal fists together in the path the ship is headed. Sanji deals with the trap by destroying the fists, leading to Usopp and Nami praising him, and an excited Sanji dancing in joy over Nami praising him. An angry Trap presses a button to active more traps at the end of the tunnel, including four harpoon shooting mechanisms, but Zoro deflects the harpoons, making Trap even angrier as he presses the button again. As Sanji and Zoro deal with the harpoons and fight with each other, the dugongs egg the two of them on further with a boxing bell. Trap hits a different button to activate the main ride, and hundreds of dugong-operated cannons come out of the walls of a large room the Sunny has stopped in. Luffy, still groggy from the seawater ride gets up after Nami shocks him awake, and he goes onto the masthead of the Sunny and uses Gomu Gomu no Ballon to deflect the cannonballs. The resulting explosions cause the dugongs to abandon the cannons and jump into the water for safety. The explosions also causes debris to fall from Trap Tower. With the ride momentarily stopped, the crew discussed what to do next, as the Dugong that Franky attacked earlier goes into the water. Despite Franky telling him to come out of the water, the crew realize that they are surrounded by Kung Fu Dugongs, but want to avoid fighting them and accidentally making them their disciples. Brook uses his music to make them all fall asleep instead, and Trap curses them for harming his dugongs. The water in the room starts to drain and the Sunny falls through a hole, but Robin uses her powers to lower the ship to safety, after which Luffy punches through the wall and the crew successfully escape Trap Tower, but start to fall back down into the sea as a result. Instead, they fall onto a giant slide, as Trap releases a group of Giants known as the Giant Nine, with each one of the nine giants ordered to swing a spiked club at the Straw Hats' ship, destroying a part of the slide behind them with every missed swing. Luffy and Usopp manage to each attack one of the giants, but the ship continues down the slide. As the ship reaches the first giant again, Franky's Dugong reappeared with three barrels of cola it stole from the tower. Franky loads the barrels and uses Coup de Burst to launch the Sunny at the giant and Gaon Cannon to knock him over. The giant's club goes flying into the air and hits the tower above, causing the upper half of it to collapse. As Trap and his Tower finally fall, the Thousand Sunny flies away from the Coup de Burst, and Franky praises his Dugong, as the rest of the dugongs begin to awaken. Chopper translates for them and tells the crew that they want to fight again, Luffy agrees, and Nami slaps and scolds him while he laughs. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji prepare to fight them, and Nami shouts at Brook to just put them all to sleep.

Postwar Arc

Fishman Island Saga

Episode Of Nami

With Nami having stolen the Going Merry and headed back to Arlong Park. Zoro, Usopp and Johnny had already went after her earlier, and Luffy, Sanji, and Yosaku follow suit. In the meantime, it is revealed that Nami is a member of the Arlong Pirates as she reports back to Arlong, who soon celebrates her return with a rowdy party. Luffy, Sanji, and Yosaku eventually crash recklessly on the island and run into Zoro (literally). Johnny runs up to them shortly afterwards and tells of Nami's betrayal; Luffy doesn't believe him and angrily threatens to beat him up. Nami arrives, however, and tells Luffy coldly to leave the island; her words don't register with him, and he simply lays down to take a nap, claiming he refuses to listen to her. She runs away infuriated at his stubbornness, and when the crew refuse to budge, Johnny and Yosaku leave, wary of the situation. Usopp then shows up at Luffy and the crew's location, alive, and tells them how Nami actually saved his life. Initially puzzled by her behavior, the crew then realizes that there must be some deeper motive and goal than just money going on in Nami's head, and just then, Nami's sister Nojiko comes up to them. Wishing to make them understand why they have to leave, she solemnly offers to tell her and Nami's backstory; Luffy opts not to listen and goes on a walk, and the rest of them stay behind to listen (although Zoro almost immediately falls asleep). Johnny and Yosaku also listen, hiding in the bushes. After listening to the story, the others meet up with Luffy after Nami finally asks him for help. Angry and pumped up, the crew head to Arlong Park. Upon arrival, Luffy slips past the Fish-Men thugs and decks Arlong, who goes flying into the wall. Luffy then dispatches all of the "small fry" using Gomu Gomu no Pinwheel, although he gets himself stuck in the cement using the technique. Arlong then attempts to throw Luffy in the water, although he is stopped by Sanji, who frees Luffy by kicking the cement. Unfortunately, Kuroobi punches Sanji into the water and then dives in after him. Sanji struggles underwater with Kuroobi, although he eventually manages to draw Kuroobi out of the water; once on dry land, Kuroobi proves no match for Sanji, who quickly defeats him with a brutal barrage of kicks. As Arlong's crew is taken down one by one, Arlong becomes enraged at their defeat, and he and Luffy viciously trade blows, eventually ending up Nami's cartography room. Luffy notices Nami's blood-stained pen while Arlong talks on his intent to use Nami; both of which get Luffy very, very angry. Luffy then begins to destroy the room while Nami watches from below. Arlong attempts to stop him by biting him. But then, Luffy uses a single Gomu Gomu no Axe to defeat Arlong and completely destroys Arlong Park in the process, and he emerges from the rubble and screams to Nami that they are friends. The village celebrates Arlong's defeat, and the crew promptly beats up Nezumi and the Marines (which contributed to Luffy's first bounty). Everybody celebrates at a village wide festival, and later that day, Genzo makes Luffy promise to always keep Nami happy, which he complies with. Nami then gets her Arlong tattoo replaced with her own symbol, and the crew sets sail from Cocoyasi Village, to which an older Nami finishes reminiscing about her past two years ago, as everyone is on the coated Thousand Sunny at the Sabaody Archipelago, as she and the crew, Sanji included, prepare to sail to Fish-Man Island.

Toriko X One Piece Collaboration Special

Dressrosa Saga

Episode Of Luffy

During some spare time on the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hats have a mock introductory show with Usopp hosting. Once Luffy's turn was done, they are interrupted by an attack from several Marine battleships. During the battle, the Straw Hats are forced to make an emergency Coup de Burst in order to escape a sudden attack from above, in the form of an immensely large cannonball. Crash landing on a nearby island, they decide to explore while Franky repairs and moves the ship. While Franky works on a way to move the ship back into the water, the rest of the Straw Hats explore the local town to re-supply what was broken or lost in the landing. However they all notice that the town is in short supply of everything and that only women, children or the elderly run the shops. Eventually Brook, Robin and Nami discover the site of a past cannon attack located directly opposite the Marine base. Later, Luffy comes across what appears to be a fruit stall on the outskirts of the town. Trying to eat several pieces, he quickly discovers that they are actually fake fruits made of wax. From behind, an old man approaches and quickly bursts into laughter over Luffy's mistake, then introduces himself as Diego, the man who had sculpted the fruits. Going inside, Diego is suddenly left dumbstruck as the entirety of his home had been blown away except the front wall and, upon looking over the hill discovers that it was the Thousand Sunny which had caused the damage in its crash landing. Apologizing for the destruction they had caused, Luffy is then led underground where he discovers the pride of Diego's collection, a multitude of life-like wax sculptures of famous pirates. Luffy recognizes many of the sculptures in the collection room, but after seeing Shanks' sculpture, he is reminded of his childhood and the days when Shanks and his crew had visited Foosha Village, which culminated with his consumption of the Gomu Gomu no Mi and a near lethal encounter with the mountain bandit Higuma where Shanks had sacrificed his arm to save Luffy, earning the boy's eternal respect and admiration. Later, Usopp and Chopper discover the underground section and marvel at the wax figures, leading Diego to show them how his particular wax was created. Noting a poorly crafted figure of Whitebeard on a nearby shelf, Diego mentions that the wax itself is of a much higher quality then the one he can create and demonstrates this by easily destroying his own wax by knocking the sculpture against it though notes that it is weak against fire. Asking who had created it, Diego admits that the man was no longer around and had left him to join the Marines, which was his son, Regis. Diego then explains the island's situation. Hand Island is an island of artisans that was once under the protection of Whitebeard. However, after he died in the Summit War of Marineford, rival pirates quickly set their sights on his territory. Marines quickly stepped in and built a base nearby which restored peace. Eventually, during mid-construction, Commodore Bilić was put in command. He called for a meeting of the townspeople and asked that they help build a cannon to help ward off pirate attacks which the people happily agreed to. Among them was Regis, who had joined the Marines to help the island, much to the dismay of Diego, who had hoped he would follow in his footsteps. However, once the cannon was completed, Bilic fired on the town as "practice", destroying several buildings and killing a few innocents as well. It soon became obvious that he just wanted the cannon for his own ends and used the families of the builders as his own hostages lest he fire the cannon on the rest of the town. After telling this tale, Diego starts to head off to the Marine base to give Regis the Whitebeard figurine. But Luffy offers to go instead. Luffy later regroups with the entire crew and tells them his intention. After hearing this the others draw lots to see who'll go with him with Sanji and Usopp chosen. The next day the three head for the Marine base on the Mini Merry. Once they reach the base, the marines open fire once they notice Luffy forcing Sanji and him to invade the base which quickly leads into a chase. Eventually, the two find Regis and give him the figurine but Luffy is captured in a seastone cage once he steps on the platform where Regis's cell is. The wheel turns towards the water submerging the two. Sanji manages to jump in and free the pair and they escape into ocean via a sewer fan where they regroup with Usopp. The four rest on a reef where Regis explains he made the doll when he was six. When he went to join the Marines, Diego tried to at least have him take the figurine with him but he declined. Regis feels that he disappointed his father for not following the path he wanted. But after seeing the figure and being told that Diego always treasured it, he realizes that his father still believes in him. Likewise Diego, after being told why Regis was thrown in jail, is happy of his conviction to protect the island. After hearing this, the four then notice that Bilic has started firing on the town, thinking the villagers are hiding the Straw Hats and demands they turn them over or he will destroy the town. Luffy's group head back to the base and make their way inside with Usopp and Sanji distracting the Marines while Luffy and Regis sneak in. Bilic, thinking the townspeople sent the Straw Hats after him, fires another cannon at the town but it's sliced in half by Zoro. As Zoro continues to defend the town from Bilic's cannon, Luffy and Regis make their way into the base and gather as much wax as they can. The Straw Hats fight against the Marines while Regis makes his way up to the cannon's barrel and activates the wax, causing it to backfire and destroy itself. Bilic emerges from the rubble of the cannon, obviously angered. He burns Regis's Whitebeard figure to mock Luffy as well as him then reveals he has a mobile cannon as a back up. Luffy faces off against him, but suffers trouble due to the cannon's speed, the constant bombardment Bilic fires into his rubber body and the spinning tops fitted with blades sent after him. His crew (along with some help from Koby) help take out the tops and Luffy finally manages to beat Bilic by getting in close enough to grab his snake puppet and pummel him with an Elephant Gatling, destroying his cannon in the process. Kizaru suddenly shows up much to the shock of everyone. The Marines believe he was the one who stopped Bilic and cheer for him as the Straw Hats make a hasty exit. However it turns out the Kizaru is really another wax sculpture created by Diego who made it on the request of Koby. Using the charade (as well as Diego throwing his voice to imitate the Admiral), Koby places Bilic under arrest and states he is likely to be court martialed while declaring that it was never the Marines' intention to enslave the island. He orders the Marines to help rebuild the island while Diego and Regis reconcile. Koby watches the Straw Hats go, promising he'll catch up to Luffy soon to which Luffy, seemingly hearing this, laughs in agreement. However as the crew flees, they realize they accidentally left Zoro on Hand Island.

Zs Ambition Arc

Episode Of Merry

Glorious Island

As the crew leisurely mess around on the Thousand Sunny, Luffy, Nami and Brook are seen relaxing in the inflatable pool outside the Sunny, and Nami enjoying her swim reminds Brook that he can't swim and that he should be careful, with Brook stating that he being in the pool is a nice feeling for his bones. As Brook is admiring Nami's swimsuit, an angry Sanji shows up and asks Brook what he thinks he's looking at, before he begins staring at her as well, with Usopp disappointed in both them behaving like this. As Luffy enjoys the pool, he soon notices the presence of a Sea Monster with the appearance of a horse towering the Sunny. As everyone notices the monster, they start to panic, as Sanji simply tells Luffy to get the sea monster so he can turn it into dinner. After Luffy defeats the monster, he accidentally knocks his away, forcing everyone to chase after it with the Sunny. As the chase begins, they eventually reach where the monster landed, with Luffy excited to eat it. As Zoro reminds Sanji not to forget the booze as well, Sanji comments on how that's all he thinks about, leading to the two of them arguing. Franky gets involved and tries to calm Zoro down, which only makes him annoyed at Franky, until Franky suggests that they should have a party. As Franky starts to talk about having a cherry blossom party, everyone is confused but interested. Later, while Nami is sunbathing on the deck, Chopper offers her some of his milk, but Nami states that she would prefer orange juice instead, with Sanji overhearing and happily preparing to make her some, to Usopp's confusion. When Sanji asks Usopp what he's doing, he states that there are some pests in the garden, and that he's making pesticide to deal with them, with Sanji then telling him to do that outside of the kitchen. Robin then comes into the kitchen asking Usopp if he knew where the sprinklers where located. Usopp states that it's located in his Usopp Factory and that he just got done modifying it. As Usopp hands Robin the modified Sprinkler, he states that he made it Zombie themed, with Robin saying thanks and stating that it was beautiful, with Sanji asking Robin what was so beautiful about it. Later, Franky explains to the other guys that their party should be a buffet. With everyone originally against the idea, Franky goes on to list the different number of foods that they can have thanks to the sea monster meat, which gets the others dreaming and imagining the food as well. With everyone imagining their own island of food, Sanji shows up telling everyone that the real meat is ready. As he hands out the food, he also throws a barrel of booze towards Zoro, telling him that everyone is equal when it comes to food and drink, with Zoro stating that he's not complaining. As the cherry blossoms start to rain down and the party starts, Sanji is in the kitchen finishing to prepare Nami's orange juice as Franky makes cherry blossoms rain down across the Sunny.

One Piece Film Z

Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates are having a cherry blossom party. Luffy is goofing off, stuffing himself with meat while Brook is singing. Chopper becomes distressed when inhaling poison drifting in the air, while Brook is inspired to write a song about it. The smell is shown coming from Usopp spraying poison over his Pop Greens, as Robin happily waters some of the plants. Usopp reassures Luffy that the poison is merely meant for killing worms with Zoro showing a liking to the tainted flavor of his alcohol. Volcanic ash suddenly begins to rain from the sky much to their confusion. Nami studies her Log Pose and finds the needle spinning where the volcano had erupted from. She realizes that the needle must be spinning around because the volcano must have destroyed the island and the needle no longer has a magnetic field to lock on. Franky says it is impossible, but she points out that they are in the New World, anything is possible. Usopp whispers to her that they have to hide this from Luffy and choose a safer route. Despite it, Luffy notices the spinning needle, deciding to head in that direction. Usopp whines, but Nami tells him to trust in her navigational skills. He warns her that the paths they choose could cost them their lives, but she tells him the matter is out of their hands now. As Usopp continues to whine, Luffy spots the battered body of Z clinging to life on a piece of driftwood out at sea, and attempts to rescue him. When he grabs ahold of his mechanical arm, he becomes weak and Sanji and Usopp having to help pull Z aboard. Chopper examines Z, but finds that he should be fine. Nami shows signs of suspicion, worrying that they picked up someone problematic. Robin notices his arm is built out of Seastone, the reason why Luffy became weak when he touched him. Sanji reminds them all that Seastone is used against Devil Fruit users with him and Zoro debating whether to throw him overboard. Chopper defends him, with Luffy ordering him to save his life and that he would deal with him if he was an enemy. Z awakens later in Chopper's infirmary, with Zoro and Sanji standing guard outside. He thanks Chopper for his care, calling him a great medic and meets Luffy who remained in the room during Z's treatment. Z immediately tags him as the ship's captain. Luffy asks him what he plans to do next, as Z tells him he is carrying a Vivre Card and his comrades should find him soon. Luffy begins asking questions about Z, his arm, and what he is doing. Things seem to go fine at first. At least until Luffy reveals he is a pirate. Z instantly attacks and throws Luffy through the wall. He asks Luffy why he is a pirate to which Luffy proudly responds he will be the Pirate King. This comment infuriates Z, as he madly swings his Battle Smasher around. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji all begin fighting him with Z able to hold them all off with relative ease. Ain and Binz then arrive with a fleet of ships and board the Sunny, announcing they will be confiscating it. Franky attacks, with Binz summoning vines that are able to subdue him. Robin tries attacking, but he proves too quick for her to grab him with her arms. Z overpowers the Monster Trio and throws them out into the deck of the ship. He grabs Luffy with his Battle Smasher, sapping away his powers and chastises Luffy's dream, telling him he will never be Pirate King with his strength. Curiosity piqued, he asks Luffy his name. When he tells him, Z connects him as Garp's grandson before throwing him onto the deck with the other Straw Hats. He announces to the Straw Hats he will destroy all pirates and orders the Neo Marines to attack the Sunny, bombarding her with cannons. While Luffy wishes to continues his battle with Z, the pleas of his crewmates force him to retreat. He frees Franky from his bonds who quickly heads for the steering and he uses a Coup de Burst to escape much to the surprise of the Neo Marines. Luffy and the Straw Hats are recovering on a nearby island, where Franky goes to work on fixing the Sunny. He tells Luffy to go after Z while he repairs the damage done. Chopper regrets saving Z's life, but Sanji tells him a pirate should live without regrets of what he believes in. Nami tells him that they must track them down, or else she will never get her original body back. She would not be as helpful a Navigator to them without her full grown body. Nami proposes gathering intel on their enemy as the first place to start. Mobston, an old man approaches them and asks if they had a run in with Z. He tells them many pirate ships that have come to the island have been attacked by him. He tells that many who had been attacked by him, lost their will to continue and left the New World. He is pleasantly surprised Luffy still wishes to fight him, after losing so badly to him and offers up his finest equipment to use in their quest. Nami tells the crew to not arouse suspicion, they need a new change of clothes first. They are told their best place to start is to take the Sea Train to Secon Island. As they head to their next destination, they split up their search. Luffy, Brook, Sanji, and Zoro, all relax in a local hot spring to rest, recover, and prepare for the upcoming fight. Sanji comments Devil Fruit users are a pain, seeing Luffy and Brook become quite weak. Sanji tells Luffy to keep a low profile since the island is crawling with Marine soldiers. As Luffy and the others relax in the hot springs, Luffy vows to not let his guard down around Z again. Sanji tells him as long as he is a Devil Fruit user and lets himself get caught by his arm he will lose, offering to let him and Zoro to fight him instead. Luffy turns him down, knowing to avoid his arm for their next fight. However, a familiar voice calls out to them, claiming he was getting tired waiting for them. The group finds it belongs to Kuzan who is resting in a nearby bath. The group instantly go on guard. Save for Brook who does not recognize him, but panics when they fill him in that he is an Admiral. Kuzan reassures them he is not there to capture them, and had given up being an Admiral. Brook asks what he is then, with Kuzan finding being questioned bothersome. He thinks on the question, and is unable to think of a proper answer confusing them further. However, he tells them again he is not their enemy anymore and reminds them if he was he would not be in a hot spring where he cannot use his powers. As Kuzan gets out of the water, the Straw Hats see his battle scarred body, and his missing leg that he regrows with his ice powers. Noticing their shocked expressions, he merely notes he "got into a bit of mischief". Kuzan and the Straw Hats talk some more, with Luffy asking him what happened to his leg. Kuzan takes offense and tells him there are some things that should not be asked. Luffy tries to change the subject and asks about Akainu on why the two of them fought, believing they were friends. Kuzan refuses to comment on that. He does go on say that he wishes his only reason for coming was to enjoy the hot springs, but is chasing Z. He guessed that they had gone against him, remarking how strong he is. Kuzan and Luffy's group soon leave the spa as he talks about the great age of pirates. He ponders to himself if pirates are made from the One Piece existing, or if the One Piece exists because of the pirates. Telling them how when some follow their dreams, it can lead to pain and sadness of others. He tells them that Z plans to destroy piracy by destroying the One Piece. He has chosen to follow Z's journey, but is unsure what actions he himself must take. He then departs, telling Luffy he will find Z on the island. Luffy thinks back to his encounter of Z pondering over him, until the rest of the Straw Hats catch up with them with a group of Marines chasing them. Luffy dispatches them all with his Supreme King Haki. Reluctantly, the Marine Captain tells him the location of Z. The Dyna Stones on the island explode, causing the volcano to erupt. Z informs his men the destruction the Second Point has been a success and they need only destroy one more island. With Z in front of them once more, Luffy charges forth and attacks with his Gomu Gomu no Rifle technique. Z blocks it, showing mild surprise to see Luffy. Luffy demands Z change his friends back to normal, as Ain and Binz attack. Sanji and Zoro intercept them, fiercely battling them both. Z tells Luffy if he wants something, he has to take it like a pirate. Luffy and Z both strike, the shock setting off the volcano to explode forth with magma. Kuzan saves the lives of some civilians by knocking away a volcanic rock and tells them to get to the Sea Train. Kuzan looks on at the devastation, wondering if Z has finally lost his mind. As Luffy and Z's fight grows more intense, Z mocking Luffy telling him if he keeps being afraid of his Battle Smasher, he'll never land any hits on him. He strikes the ground, sending Luffy flying away. He catches up and fires more bullets at Luffy that he deflects back at him. Luffy tells him his bullets will never harm him, until Z pulls out a small pistol and fires a bullet into his shoulder made from Seastone. Mocking Luffy further, he tells him the strongest people in the New World would have never have let themselves be hit with it and he relies too much on is Devil Fruit power. He takes Luffy's hat, promising to bury it himself once he has finished destroying the age of pirates. Luffy tries to grab it from him, telling Z the hat was given to him by Shanks. He grabs Luffy in his powerful grips and tells him Shanks, along with the rest of the Four Emperors will all die before they know what is happening. Luffy is enraged, screaming at him to not mock Shanks as Z blasts Luffy away. Zoro and the others find Luffy, and help carry him to safety as the deadly ash cloud rolls down the mountain. Usopp uses one of his Pop Greens to make a banana shaped boat they ride against the wind with. They are unable to escape and just as their deaths seemed imminent, Kuzan encases the magma and ash in a gigantic layer of ice giving them time to escape. Luffy and the Straw Hats board the sea train and flee, just before the island blows. The Straw Hats return to Dock Island, as Luffy is patched up and has the Seastone bullet removed. Kuzan appears before the crew again, telling Luffy to stop moping. Nami, Usopp, Chopper and Robin are shown terrified, but Luffy assures them it is alright. Kuzan explains Z's plan to the crew of destroying the three Endpoints with the Dyna Stones to release the Grande Imbuto, a fissure line underneath the Grand Line. If Z destroys the last one, this will allow the magma flow to be release and flood the sea with fire. Though doing so will not only kill pirates, but innocents as well. Now that two of the Endpoints have been destroyed, Z is about to go to the last one, Piriodo, and unless the Straw Hats stop him, the Pirate Era will end. The Endpoints had been considered a legend, with most thinking it was nonsense. The government covered up the truth about them, to dissuade pirates from using it. That only the World Government and highest ranking officers of the Marines know about it. He laments that it is an Admiral abusing this knowledge above all else. He reminds them that he is not doing this out of power, but to punish pirates. Luffy remains undeterred despite being defeated twice by Z, vowing to chase him down and get his hat back. If he lets Z keep his hat, he could never face Shanks or be worthy of the Pirate King title. Kuzan then gives the crew an Eternal Pose leading to Piriodo. If they lose to Z, they will be destroyed along with the New World. Or, if they win they will be attacked by the Marines. With that said he leaves them to their own fates. Franky then reminds the crew about the equipment they were promised earlier, showing a large stash of armor and weapons Mobston had saved up from the previous crews that suffered from Z's wrath. hey suit up in their new gear and head out. As they are leaving, Gari approaches Luffy telling him he wants to grow up to be a hero but cant decide whether he wants to be an Admiral or a pirate. Sanji flatly states pirates are not heroes. But Luffy chimes in saying if both feel the same, then it is okay and just do whatever he pleases. Gari watches the Straw Hat Pirates leave, filled with admiration for them. The Straw Hats intercept a blockade of Neo Marine warships guarding Piriodo. They blast through their defenses with the Gaon Cannon before landing on the beaches with an army waiting for them. The Straw Hats begin fighting, using their new weapons to help. Sanji is shown fighting with Binz once again, as he tells him how tired he is of listening to him talk about his master, wondering if the Ain and he are merely kids. As they are fighting, Sanji breaks through Binz vines landing hard kicks to his body. Sanji and Binz are battling it out in the air, with Sanji maneuvering around his vines keeping to the air with his Sky Walk. Binz throws his large shuriken stars that Sanji kicks aside with his Diable Jambe footwork. His anger against attacking Nami fuels him during his match, landing multiple kicks to Binz who struggles to keep up. Sanji bursts into a ball of flames, using his new Sexy Fire move to finish him off. His powerful kick sends Binz crashing down below, as Sanji takes a moment to light a cigarette. After Ain's defeat by Zoro, her effects begin to wear off. Nami grows back to her adult size, with the armor she is sporting now barely fitting her body. Chopper reverts back growing slightly, along with Robin and Brook (though it does not seem to show any signs of change on him). The group head on to catch up with Luffy. The Straw Hats catch up to the battle, seeing Luffy had fought hard against Z and had managed to leave an imprint of his fist inside Z's giant metal fist. Z asks him why he wants to fight him so much. That even if he defeats him, nobody will thank him for his efforts for the stigma of being a pirate. Luffy responds if he cannot defeat him, he will never be able to become the Pirate King. The Battle Smasher breaks then and there and falls from Z's arm, revealing a smaller mechanical arm he can still use. Z tells Luffy he is going to dedicate his life to ending his ambition, challenging him for a final bout. Z and Luffy activate their Armament Haki, their arms turning a hardened black. The two engage in a brutal fist fight, both striking each other with imbued Haki. Kuzan is seen watching their match from a distance, stating "Black Arm" Zephyr has returned. Z and Luffy both give each other hard punches to the chest and stomach, giving Luffy a moment to recoil and puke. Luffy strikes back a punch that knocks Z's glasses right off. A brief flashback is seen in his mind of his early childhood, rattling his early memories. Z becomes elated, that he is being given such a good fight. Both Luffy and him are worn out, still pushing each other with punches back and forth. He corners Luffy and begins pounding on him, with Luffy showing little sign he can defend himself anymore. As Z begins to gain the upper hand, Luffy pushes him back with a kick. Fighting on their last reserves, Luffy shouts he is going to be the Pirate King with Z shouting his name in absolute confidence. After exchanging a few more blows to one another, Luffy finally collapses from exhaustion. Z falls to the ground after, unable to fight anymore too. Z bitterly says he's gotten old, and his body cannot keep up with him anymore. He finds it disappointing, telling Luffy he was enjoying fighting him. As the battle ends, the Straw Hats rush over to Luffy's aid, with Ain and Binz doing the same for Z. Z tells Luffy to finish him, but Luffy merely tells him he is already satisfied as he regains his straw hat, giving him a smile. He offers to continue fighting him, if he wants but Z turns him down, also being satisfied. Kizaru then arrives with his army, telling them he is going to kill them all. Z says he's done everything he's wanted to do, and now will face the price for it as he marches towards the Marine army. He dismisses Luffy, and tells him to leave the rest to him. Ain tries to rush to his side, but Kuzan summons a giant wall of ice dividing everyone from him. Luffy silently looks on, honoring his sacrifice. The Straw Hats depart the island, watching the battle unfold in grim silence as Z gives up his life to save them. During the credits, it is revealed that after Z's defeat, the Straw Hats returned to Dock Island one last time, to return the gear and weapons Mobston had given them. They bid them farewell, and Gari decided to become a pirate, wearing Luffy's borrowed attired.

Toriko X One Piece X Dragon Ball Z Collaboration Special

Caesar Retrieval Arc

After the Straw Hats and Trafalgar Law leave Punk Hazard with Caesar Clown captured, they are wary of being attacked by Doflamingo. As the ship's residents sleep, a mysterious figure named Breed boards the ship with his animal forces and attacked everyone on board. Sanji alongside everyone else fought back, at least until Breed mysteriously called off his forces, having successfully kidnapped Caesar in the process. As Law tries to retrieve Caesar, the animals rock the ship, as Sanji sees a ship in the distance with a Jolly Roger resembling Breed. With Caesar being taken, and large ship approaching, Law, Luffy and Chopper decide to board the Shark Submerge III to go after Breed, while the everyone else deals with the ship. After Breed is defeated and Caesar is retrieved, Luffy, Chopper and Law return to the Sunny, saying their goodbyes to the Kung Fu Dugong and his freed animal friends. As dawn breaks, the Straw Hat Pirates receive the morning newspaper saying that Doflamingo has resigned from the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Episode Of Chopper Plus Bloom In Winter Miracle Sakura

While sailing the ocean, Nami notices a storm coming in, and alerts the rest of the crew, allowing them to quickly take action and launch the Thousand Sunny away with a Coup De Burst. Almost immediately afterward, Nami collapses from a high fever, and as none of the crew know enough about medicine, they decide to find a doctor to save her, leading them to sail to Drum Island. Upon arrival, the residents give them a cold reception, as they demand that the crew leave because they are pirates. Luffy begs them to save Nami, and they allow the crew to take her to the shore, with Luffy, Sanji, Robin and Usopp taking Nami ashore while Franky and Zoro stay behind, but they soon learn about the the island's king, Wapol and how he took all of the doctors on the island away with him during a pirate invasion. They also learn that there is only one doctor left on the island, Dr.Kureha, and that she lives on a mountain. As Luffy and the others climb up the mountain with Nami, Luffy and Sanji get attacked by some Lapahns, and they are unable to fight back, fearing that the shock of any blows given or received will kill Nami. An avalanche buries the mountain in snow, and Sanji kicks Luffy out of the way to save him and Nami, being buried in the process. After he does this, Luffy continues climbing the mountain, barely able to keep himself alive in the extreme cold. Just before losing consciousness, he reaches the top of the mountain, where Chopper saves him and brings him, Sanji and Nami in for treatment, curing Nami of her disease. As Luffy and the others are being treated at Drum Castle, they learn more about Chopper's past, and about Dr. Hiriluk, and thank Chopper and Kureha for saving them and Nami. Unfortunately, they soon come under attack from Wapol and his men, who have come to take back the island. While Chopper and Sanji fight off Wapol's men, Wapol attempts to shoot down Hiriluk's flag with his Baku Baku no Mi powers. As he does this, Luffy gets to the top of the castle and protects the flag, but soon ends up in a fight with Wapol's brother, Musshuru. Musshuru initially has the advantage in speed and easily defeats Luffy with his Noko Noko no Mi powers, poisoning him with his spores. Chopper tries to fight back, but he is defeated, too. Before Musshuru can give the final blow he stopped by the arrival of the rest of the Straw Hats, who stop him and manage to give Luffy an antidote to the poison. As he finishes recovering, Luffy then uses Gear Second allowing him to keep up with Musshuru and ultimately dominates Musshuru in battle. Wapol escapes into the castle and eats Musshuru, fusing with him and the Bliking Cannon, in an attempt to gain his power and combine it with his own to make a poison bomb to annihilate everyone in Drum so he can replace them with his soldiers. As he tries to fire the bomb, Chopper uses Arm Point and manages to launch Wapol into the roof. Despite managing to fire the bomb, it is destroyed by the Straw Hats before it can explode, then Luffy manages to defeat him and send him flying with Gear Third's Gum Gum Gigant Pistol. Some of Musshuru's poisonous spores drift down, but Franky incinerates them before they can do any damage. After the battle, Luffy asks Chopper to join his crew, and despite initially not trusting humans before, Chopper decides to go with Luffy. Chopper tells Kureha, who berates him, claiming that he is not ready to leave home, and chases him out of the castle. As he leaves with the Straw Hats off the mountain, Kureha then orders the Drum guards to fire off Hiriluk's Sakura mixture, which mixes with the snow, resulting in a pink snowfall and causing the mountain on which the castle stands to resemble a Sakura tree. As Chopper sees this, he realizes that Hiriluk's dream has been accomplished, and starts to cry. With the Cherry Blossoms in the distance, the Straw Hats sail away from Drum Island, with Chopper now a member, as they go toward their next adventure.

Adventure Of Nebulandia

The Straw Hats were lured onto Kinoko Island by the Foxy Pirates, who posed as a marooned crew. Luffy agreed to a Davy Back Fight rematch, and Sanji, Luffy, and Zoro took part in the first round, where they had to eat as many mushrooms as possible. However, the mushrooms caused the three of them to become lethargic, and they were captured along with Porche and Hamburg as the Foxy Pirate Komei revealed that this was part of his plan to take down the Straw Hats. Komei then captured Sanji, Zoro, Porche, and Hamburg and took them to Nebulandia, where he imprisoned them. Sanji and Zoro were later taken outside and chained to a rock formation along with the other captured Straw Hats in order to lure Luffy to Komei. However, Chopper and Brook came with an antidote and reinforcements, and Sanji and Zoro were freed and restored to their old selves. They then helped beat back the Marines, and the Straw Hats and Foxy Pirates returned to Kinoko Island afterwards, where they parted ways. The Straw Hat then held a banquet to celebrate their victory.

Whole Cake Island Saga

Heart Of Gold

The Straw Hats were sailing when they suddenly encountered Myskina Olga and her steed Elizabeth and brought them onboard. Olga attempted to make the Straw Hats give her food through force, but Sanji emerged from the kitchen and gave her food out of simple goodwill. The Straw Hats talked to Olga and found out she was from the lost island of Alchemi, and could lead them to an extremely valuable treasure known as Pure Gold. They managed to convince Olga to take them there, and they set sail for Pure Gold. However, they came under attack by the Treasure Pirates, who were after Olga and were also in search of Pure Gold. The Treasure Pirates had camouflaged their fleet and snuck up on the Straw Hats, but Sanji, Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp sensed them with Observation Haki, and Sanji recognized that the camouflaging was the work of a Devil Fruit. The Treasure Pirates, led by Mad Treasure, attacked the Straw Hats, but the Straw Hats managed to easily repel them. However, during the battle, Olga's ring fell into the ocean. The ring contained a sliver of gold, causing a giant fish named Bonbori to arrive and consume it. The Thousand Sunny was drawn into its mouth, but as the Straw Hats tried sailing away from it, Olga told them to go inside it. They entered Bonbori's mouth, but were followed by the Treasure Pirates, who attacked them with cannon fire. This caused the Sunny to head for Bonbori's uvula, and though Luffy managed to redirect the ship, he was shot by Naomi Drunk and sent flying far away. Olga then rode Elizabeth toward Luffy as the Sunny fell into Bonbori's throat. After falling through the throat, the Treasure Pirates managed to capture Nami, Usopp, Chopper, Robin, and Brook, and Sanji, Zoro, and Franky ended up with the Thousand Sunny in Bonbori's second stomach, where they grounded it on an island. As they worked to repair the Sunny, they later reunited with Luffy, who was traveling with Olga's father Myskina Acier. Upon finding out that their crewmates and Olga were captured by Mad Treasure, Sanji used Sky Walk to race toward Alchemi while Luffy, Acier, and Zoro raced after him on Luffy's water lizard Chavez. They reached Alchemi, but the coastline leading to the temple containing their kidnapped comrades was heavily guarded by the Treasure Pirates. However, Sanji and Zoro took on the enemy pirates, allowing Luffy and Acier to enter the temple. Sanji confronted Psycho P, whose Iro Iro no Mi powers allowed him to camouflage himself. However, Sanji managed to locate and attack Psycho P despite the latter's invisibility and much to his shock. Sanji then revealed that he had desired Psycho P's Devil Fruit ostensibly because it helped him fulfill his dreams, but really because he wanted to spy on women's baths. Psycho P scoffed at the notion of dreams, causing Sanji to ignite himself and attack him with several fiery kicks in an attack called "Remember My Dream". Sanji then finished off Psycho P by kicking him into the temple wall. After defeating the Treasure Pirates, Sanji and Zoro rode on Chavez to another part of Alchemi, where Luffy had just defeated Mad Treasure. Bonbori started having dry heaves, and when Franky arrived with the Sunny, the Straw Hats, Olga, and Acier rode up Bonbori's throat as it vomited them out. They then watched as the Pure Gold was assimilated into Bonbori's lamp, and the next morning, they dropped Olga and Acier off on an island. Nami then revealed that she had stolen a Vivre Card leading to an entertainment city known as Gran Tesoro, and the Straw Hats headed there.

One Piece Film Gold Episode 0

On the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hats were having a barbecue. While cooking, Sanji watched the volleyball game between Nami and Chopper versus Robin and Franky. After the volleyball game, the Straw Hats discussed what they will do once they reached Gran Tesoro. After hearing Nami will bet in the casino, Usopp became concerned so he demonstrated a showed to perform at the city. After Usopp and Luffy played around in sumo matches, Franky challenged Luffy. Sanji spectated and cheered while they were wrestling. Sometime later, Luffy and Franky decided to use their signature attacks, but Nami interrupted and punched them because they could have destroyed the ship. Moments later, the Straw Hats approached the City of Dreams.

One Piece Film Gold

The Straw Hats entered Gran Tesoro, and were showered with gold in the entrance. They emerged into a pool of liquid gold that had a concert venue around it, but were immediately attacked by the Long Long Pirates, who intended to rob them and pay off their debts. Sanji was attacked by Balong of the Long Long Pirates, but he shattered his weapons before defeating him. The Straw Hats defeated the Long Long Pirates, and watched as the proprietor of Gran Tesoro, Gild Tesoro, encased the remaining enemy pirates in gold. The Straw Hats landed and were approached by Baccarat, who offered to give them a VIP stay in Gran Tesoro due to their fame. She drove them through Gran Tesoro in a turtle car and took them to the VIP hotel at the heart of the ship, where the Straw Hats donned new outfits as they began their dream vacation. They went to a casino, where Baccarat gave them 20,000,000 worth in tokens. The Straw Hats had a lot of luck with the games, earning lots of tokens, and Baccarat took them to the VIP lounge where they had the chance to become millionaires. The Straw Hats played a dice game there and won, and were approached by Gild Tesoro, who challenged them. They lost, but it was revealed that Baccarat had taken Luffy's luck away with her Devil Fruit power, so they refused to hand over their money. This caused Tesoro and his subordinates to retaliate with force, and as Sanji prepared to fight, Baccarat cried out that she had injured her leg. This caused Sanji to race to her, but it was only a ruse that allowed Baccarat to touch him and take away his luck, which caused his cigarette to fall and catch his jacket on fire. Tesoro managed to capture Zoro and gave the Straw Hats until 12:00 the next night to repay their debt, or else he would kill Zoro. The Straw Hats went outside, where they encountered an acquaintance of Nami's named Carina. They went to a diner with Carina, who revealed to them that a massive portion of Tesoro's wealth was contained in the Hyper Suite Room near the top of the hotel, which they could steal to repay their debt. The Straw Hats agreed to this plan, and afterwards, Carina revealed to everyone except Luffy her true plan, which was to direct seawater out of every fountain on Gran Tesoro and free everyone from Tesoro's control over them. The Straw Hats then slept in a hotel, and tried on disguises later in the day to prepare for their mission. They congregated outside the hotel, and Carina outlined the details of the plan. While Team A, Luffy and Franky, would infiltrate the hotel and disable several Eizo Den Den Mushi that served as security cameras, the rest of them, Team B, would sneak inside and make their way to the door to the Hyper Suite Room. The teams then split, and Team B snuck into the hotel. Carina distracted a group of workers transporting a giant dice container, allowing the Straw Hats to hide inside it, and they were wheeled into a storage room where they met back up with Carina. After getting past a few security guards, Team B entered a hallway that led to the staircase to the Hyper Suite Room, but the hall was guarded by owls with spotlights beaming from their eyes. With Chopper's help, Team B managed to pass through the hall, and they communicated with Team A so the latter could disconnect the Eizo Den Den Mushi watching over the staircase. However, Luffy was discovered and the alarm was raised, causing Team B to be discovered by security guards and chased back down the hall they came from. Team B took refuge in a hidden hallway, but were approached by the World Noble Saint Camael and his entourage. However, the team ambushed the World Nobles, stole their clothing, and emerged disguised as the World Nobles. Tricking the security guards into thinking they were World Nobles, Team B intimidated them into allowing them back through the hallway, and they raced up the staircase to the Hyper Suite Room. However, they opened the door to find themselves in the middle of an entertainment venue, as part of a trap designed by Gild Tesoro and Carina. Sanji attacked Tesoro, but Tesoro overwhelmed him with gold tendrils before capturing him and his crewmates. Tesoro prepared to begin the entertainment spectacle by executing Zoro as the Straw Hats' bodies slowly became encased in gold, when suddenly seawater sprayed from every fountain, as Carina had intended for Luffy and Franky to do. The Straw Hats were freed from their gold encasement and reunited with Luffy, Zoro, and Franky, but Tesoro suddenly blew up the hotel, sending a massive deluge of liquid gold on them. However, Sanji, Robin, and Franky carried their crewmates into the air to safety. Tesoro reemerged inside a giant gold golem and confronted the Straw Hats, and as Luffy battled him, the other Straw Hats and Carina were confronted by Baccarat, Tanaka, and Dice, who were given golden armor and weapons by Tesoro. Tanaka jumped into the ground and popped in and out around Sanji and Robin, shooting at them from random areas with his gun. Sanji and Robin were unable to keep up with Tanaka's movements, and Sanji tried kicking him, but he phased into the wall and emerged behind Sanji, pointing his gun at him. However, Robin grabbed Tanaka with her Devil Fruit powers, and Tanaka was trapped due to not being able to phase through organic objects. Sanji then raced toward Tanaka and barraged his face with Diable Jambe kicks, defeating him. Luffy eventually managed to overpower Tesoro, and Tesoro turned his golem into liquid gold, swamping everyone on Gran Tesoro except Luffy with it and preventing them from moving. However, Luffy managed to defeat Tesoro, freeing everyone on Gran Tesoro from his control, and they rejoiced. Suddenly, a timer appeared, and Carina stated that the ship would sink once it reached zero. The Straw Hats returned to the Thousand Sunny, but found out that the timer was a ruse in order to allow Carina to take control of Gran Tesoro. However, they held no hard feelings, and were forced to sail away once the Marine fleet nearby started chasing them.

Wano Country Saga

Cidre Guild Arc

Out at sea, the Straw Hats were under attack by a group of bounty hunters known as the Cidre Guild and their guns that shot powerful blasts of carbonated water. They managed to escape by blasting off with Coup de Burst, but upon stopping at an island afterward they found that the Sunny's cola supply had run out. Luffy volunteered to go to the island to buy some cola, and found that it was dotted with pools of carbonated water. A ramune saleswoman named Caramel told Luffy that he could get cola from the factory, but warned him that it was controlled by the Cidre Guild. Luffy raced toward the factory, but was confronted by a Cidre Guild platoon led by Ginger. Ginger overwhelmed Luffy with a powerful carbonation blast, causing him to fall into a sinkhole and get swept away by an underground river. The river took Luffy to a pool where Boa Hancock was bathing, and the two reunited and started a battle against Cidre himself. Meanwhile, the other Straw Hats were fighting the rest of the Cidre Guild on the coast, but the fight soon ended as the Guild members revealed they had been enslaved by Cidre and so had no loyalty to him. As the crew dealt with the enslaved, Luffy continued his battle with Cidre. After a brief clash, Luffy eventually overpowers Cidre and defeats him. He then sees an invitation to the Pirates Festival land on the ground and Luffy picks it up. The liberated Cidre Guild slaves gave the Straw Hats barrels of cola in repayment for their freedom. Luffy reveals to Hancock that he received an invitation to the Pirates Festival, and bids her a temporary farewell. As the Straw Hats sail back out to sea, Luffy reveals the invitation to his crew, and to their shock, Robin reads that this year's Expo will include a hunt for Gol D. Roger's treasure. Luffy is excited to go there, and the crew sets sail to Delta Island where the Expo will be taking place, along with the other crews of the Worst Generation.

One Piece Stampede

Episode Of East Blue

Episode Of Sky Island

Wano Country Arc

Utas Past Arc

The Straw Hat's spent a lazy day out at sea on the Sunny, while listening to a Tone Dial playing Uta's new song, New Genesis. Later, after everyone on the crew showed interest in the singer, the crew begged Luffy to attend Uta's concert, and the captain agreed, and the Sunny set course to Elegia.

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Uta organized a concert on Elegia in order to realize her dream of performing for the whole world. Sanji was present during the concert.

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The Green Databook revealed that Sanji's original name was going to be 'Naruto'. However, as the ninja manga Naruto was about to begin serialization in Shonen Jump, Oda changed the name to prevent confusion.

Anime And Manga Differences

Sanjis Youth

A scene of young Sanji beginning to smoke during his early days at the Baratie—and deflecting Zeff's criticisms by claiming that smoking made him a "man"—was excluded from the anime, possibly out of concerns about glamorizing tobacco use. The manner in which Zeff lost his leg was also altered. While the anime showed him cutting off his leg in order to escape an anchor's chain and get Sanji safely to shore, the original story in the manga implied that he had eaten his own leg in order to survive while he and Sanji were stranded, as he had given Sanji all of their food rations.

Davy Back Fight

In the anime, the rules of the Davy Back Fight were changed so all of the Straw Hats could directly participate in the Donut Race. Together with Luffy, Sanji crewed a clumsy raft titled the Ma Ikkada, which aided the Taru Tiger (crewed by Nami, Robin, and Usopp) and progressed as far as the coral area before sinking.

Straw Hat Separation Serial

Like all of the Straw Hats (except Luffy), his time alone after being teleported away by Kuma was extended in the anime. It showed that he was treated by what appeared to be a beautiful woman named Tibany. Sanji then followed her, only to discover that "she" was an okama. Unfortunately for him, due to a miscommunication between the two of them, Sanji is interpreted as an okama and is soon seen running away. The anime version shows Caroline (the substitute Queen of Kamabakka Kingdom) turning Sanji into an okama. Later, upon receiving the news about Ace's death and the Summit War of Marineford, the shock of it turns him back to his usual self. Also in the anime, Sanji instantly falls in love with Ivankov's female form, despite knowing "she" would not be interested in men. He attempts to ask about Luffy through gestures of romance. He snaps out of it when Ivankov turns back into a man, angering Sanji and crushing his hopes of meeting a real woman. Their fight is shown, with Sanji attacking Ivankov with Diable Jambe. Ivankov pretends to be defeated by this but then effortlessly overpowers Sanji, surprising his Okama followers. Iva then unleashes a barrage of "44-Aesthetic Technique! Hair Removal Fist", "Death Wink", "Hell Wink", and "Galaxy Wink", leaving Sanji on the ground bloodied and beaten to an inch of his life. Ivankov then hands Sanji a newspaper since the news of Luffy has already been made public.

Return To Sabaody Archipelago

In the manga, after being told by the Okamas that they hope to see him again, Sanji rebukes them by flashing his middle finger. The anime (while retaining all his dialogue) depicts this gesture as a less-offensive hand sweep.

Major Battles

Filler And Movie Battles

Merchandise

Summary

As a main character, Sanji has been the choice character in many forms of merchandise. He has been featured in a series of models called Portrait of Pirates. When the Wii game One Piece: Unlimited Adventure was released, Sanji was one of the crew produced as a figure in the One Piece Locations Trading Figures series. He is also featured in the 5-piece One Piece VS Figure Gashapon set. Another Gashapon set he featured in was the One Piece Full Color R Gashapon, in which he was featured twice. He was issued alongside Zeff in a One Piece DeQue set featuring the Straw Hats and their past mentors/loved ones. He is part of the One Piece Sky Island Mascot Keychain collection. He also featured alongside Vivi in the One Piece Desert Kingdom Mascot Keychain/Cellphone Strap collection. He will also appear in the S.H. Figuarts One Piece in late May 2011.

Lighter

Sanji's lighter, first seen in detail during the Punk Hazard Arc, was later defictionalized by French luxury-goods manufacturer Dupont (supposedly with Oda's own design specifications). It is entirely golden in color, and sculpted to resemble a woman cradling her legs.

Songs

Girls ni Kubittake (with Nami and Vivi as back up singers) The Great Blue ~ Dessert wa Kimi Sea Moon Sea You (sung by Kid Sanji) Moulin Rouge GO! GO! CHIBANG! Respect! (With Luffy and Zoro) Akuma no Mi (Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji) Hi! Ho! Ready Go! (Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji) Family (with other crew members) We Are! (with other crew members) Utae! Jingle Bell (with other crew members) You Are the One (with other crew members) Jungle Fever (with other crew members) Sekaichi No Otoko to Yobareru Tame ni (with Usopp and Zoro) A Thousand Dreamers (with other crew members)

Other Appearances

Video Games

Playable Appearances Support Appearances Chopper's Big Adventure One Piece One Piece: World Seeker Non-Playable Appearances J-Stars Victory Vs

Other Media

Sanji appears in every year of One Piece Premier Show. He also has a restaurant, Sanji's Pirates Restaurant, based on him in Universal Studios Japan, and he appears to greet guests every year. One of Tokyo One Piece Tower's restaurants, "Sanji's Oresama Restaurant", centers around the chef, and a statue of him appears as part of Straw Hat Crew's Great Feast. Sanji appears in most Tokyo One Piece Tower special animations and stage shows, including every Live Attraction, One Piece 4D, The Great Treasure of Tongari Island, Immersive Theater: When the Box of Time Opens, Visitors from the Wrecked Ship, and Piece Trail: The Adventurers and the Amazing Spring. Sanji and the crew help Toratsugu save Kikuhime from Lark in One Piece Art NUE. Sanji appears in the teamLabCamera attraction of the Digital Art Island Adventure event. Sanji appears in Straw Hat Pirates vs. Marines vs. Seven Warlords Holographic Battle Theater and One Piece Dramatic Stage THE METAL ~Marineford of Remembrance~. Sanji appears in Super Kabuki II: One Piece in the retelling of the Sabaody Archipelago Arc. Sanji appears in the first two One Piece Water Spectacle shows. Sanji appears in the Zoro, Nami, and Vivi-centered versions of the Hungry Days commercials. A statue of Sanji appears in the Nagoya location of the One Piece Mugiwara Store. Sanji was going to appear in ONE PIECE LIVE STAGE ～Tower of Steel～, but it was postponed indefinitely. Sanji cooking in the Baratie kitchen was retold by stage actors in the brass entertainment show One Piece Oto Utage. A bronze statue of Sanji was dedicated in Mashiki, Kumamoto as part of the Kumamoto Revival Project. Sanji appears in the 138th episode of the 19th season of the popular YouTube series, "DEATH BATTLE!" where he fought Rock Lee from the Naruto franchise and won.

Crossovers

Summary

Sanji appeared in Kyutai Panic Adventure!, where Frieza attacks Tokyo and Odaiba. Luffy and his crew come to Goku's aid, but they are intercepted by and fight against the Arlong Pirates. Sanji also appeared in Kyutai Panic Adventure Returns!, where Enel attacks Tokyo and Odaiba. Sanji and other characters also appeared in Cross Epoch. Sanji has appeared in the games Jump Super Stars and Jump Ultimate Stars for the DS. He also appeared in Battle Stadium D.O.N on the GameCube and PlayStation 2. Sanji is also in Jump Force alongside Luffy, Zoro, Sabo, Boa Hancock, and Blackbeard, released in 2019. Sanji makes a cameo appearance in Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei. During the character Meru's introduction, Harumi is seen reading a yaoi manga featuring Sanji and Zoro. Also, in her room, there are action figures of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji and Sogeking. Also, in the same series, during Nozomu's escape from an evil organization, his silhouette is visible along with the silhouettes of Nami, Luffy, Usopp and Zoro plus two unidentified pirates; one that could be Robin and one that looks like a human version of Chopper's Heavy Point wearing a sash and a bandanna. In the MMO fighting game Rumble Fighter, a user suggested a Sanji based fighting style for the game using sprites from a Wonderswan One Piece game in order to give the developers a general idea. The developers liked it, and decided to create this fighting style, although naming it "Red Leg" instead of the actual name, "Black Leg". In the anime Working! there is a character named Jun Satou who closely resembles Sanji, due to them both sharing the same appearance, both working as chefs and both seen to regularly smoke.

Shokugeki No Sanji

Sanji is the main protagonist of Shokugeki no Sanji; a crossover between One Piece and Shokugeki no Soma. The first chapter featuring Sanji preparing a meal during his days working at Baratie. Other Baratie staff members also appear, and at the end of the chapter, the Straw Hat Pirates are approaching the restaurant. This chapter takes place between chapters 42 and 43, evidenced by the Straw Hats nearing the Baratie. The second chapter featuring the Straw Hats rescuing an injured man stranded at sea. They take him aboard and Nami treat his wound as he explained he is a cook and he set sail to fetch a rare fish for his daughter weeding, but due to the injury and the fish delicate biology, he is unable to prepare it. Sanji then step up and after a few failed attempts, mange to make the dish using Zoro's Wado Ichimonji. This chapter takes place between chapters 95 and 96, evidenced by Nami's clothing.

Translation And Dub Issues

Summary

In the original Japanese manga, the Japanese anime, the uncut Funimation dub, and the VIZ English manga, Sanji is a chain smoker. In the 4Kids anime, Sanji instead sucks on lollipops (because of the audience the dub was aimed at). For the aired, edited Funimation version, the cigarette was completely edited out and any scenes that show him lighting cigarettes or other such actions were redrawn. The same was done in the Singaporean English dub by Odex. In the Funimation subs, his epithet of "Black Leg" (黒脚,Kuroashi) is translated as "Black Foot". This is because Ashi can translate as either "Leg" or "Foot". The Funimation dub, however, uses the former name (though the latter is used in some episodes). In the English-language manga, Sanji often uses "Crap" as an adjective while speaking (when calling Crocodile, he refers to the restaurant as "Restaurant Le Crap" ("Crap Café" in the uncut Funimation dub). This is an attempt to convey both his extremely coarse speaking style in Japanese, as well as his use of "kuso" (roughly "feces") as an expletive; fans often translate it as "shit" because of his manner of speech. For example, he often calls Zeff "Kuso-Jiji" (roughly "shitty-geezer"). In other fan translations, it is rendered as "old fart" or "old man". In the English anime produced by 4Kids, he simply calls Zeff "old geezer" or "old fart" (in fansubs, he is also referred to by this name), and "crap-geezer" in the English manga. Also, in the 4Kids English dub, Sanji has an extremely nasally Brooklyn accent, while in the Funimation version, he has a neutral American accent. In the French dub, Sanji is renamed "Sandy". It was also the case in the French manga until the 67th tome and the start of "original" editions.

Trivia

Summary

Sanji has his own jolly roger, as does the rest of the crew. It has Sanji's right curly eyebrow, fork and knife for cross-bones, and a chef's hat placed on the top of his head. His post-timeskip jolly roger is similar, except his chef hat is slanted to the right which hides his right eye, the skull has a goatee and cigarette, and the crossbones fork has four prongs instead of three. Sanji's nickname "Mr. Prince" which he used in Arabasta, foreshadowed his own royal heritage as the third prince of Germa Kingdom. Sanji's left eye was considered one of the "mysteries" of One Piece. As of Chapter 598, the mystery has been solved. After the two year separation, Sanji's hair style changed revealing his left eye and covering his right. In chapter 173, Sanji talking through Robin's Den Den Mushi hinted at his eyebrows' appearance. In Episode 27, a shot of his left eye and eyebrow is shown, with the curl missing. Since he was born in North Blue, he is the first Straw Hat not to originate from East Blue. This also makes Sanji the only foreign member of the initial East Blue crew formation. In keeping with the Vinsmoke Family's naming convention, ''San'' (三) means "three" in Japanese. This is a reference to Sanji's position as the family's third-born son, despite being the fourth-born child. As a child, Sanji was imprisoned and forced to wear an iron mask. This resembles the story of the Man in the Iron Mask, allegedly a member of French royalty who was imprisoned in a similar manner. Duval shares this resemblance, although he wore a mask from choice to hide his face (ironically, because it looked like Sanji's). The reason for Sanji's massive nosebleeds is from the joke that Japanese people have high blood pressure. Therefore, they get nosebleeds when they are sexually aroused. This joke is a very common cliche in manga and anime. Sanji is tied with Zoro for having the most English dub voice actors out of all the Straw Hats (4 as an adult, 3 as a child in Sanji's case). Despite being apart of the Monster Trio, Sanji has only held a position in the top 3 highest bounty within the Straw Hats as 3rd highest from his bounty increase after Whole Cake Island Arc to the Raid on Onigashima. Luffy at 1,500,000,000; Jinbe at 438,000,000; and Sanji at 330,000,000. Sanji has been known to smoke two brands of cigarettes, King Ground and Death. There is a plot hole in the series when Sanji is unaware of a Devil Fruit user's inability to swim in the Baratie Arc, but he states that he became aware of this when he was a kid during the Thriller Bark Arc. Sanji has a habit of saying "Mellorine" (an alternative to ice cream made from fats other than the butterfat normally used in ice cream) when looking, talking, or commenting about a beautiful woman. This carries over to the Funimation English dub. His personalized honorific for Nami "Nami-swan" (developed from san) also carries over. Sanji, Luffy, and Usopp all claim to have never been sick, and thus do not know what it feels like. "Sanji" (三時, san-ji?) can mean "three o'clock" or "three o'clock snack". This points to a wider theme in Sanji's character, revolving around the number 3: Sanji is the third son of the Vinsmoke Family. In the popularity polls, Sanji has consistently been voted the third most popular character in One Piece since the second poll (except for the first, fifth and seventh polls, in which he was ranked fourth). His shadow was used to animate the third member of the Penguin Trio, Inuppe. Sanji is the only Straw Hat shown so far to have biological siblings; Nojiko is Nami's adopted sister, while Ace and Sabo are Luffy's sworn brothers. Ironically, while Nami and Luffy adore their siblings, Sanji and his brothers actively despise each other. In the Pirate Warriors series of video games, Sanji cannot attack female characters. This applies to both when the player is controlling him and facing female enemies, as well as when the player encounters him as an enemy while controlling a female character. When selecting a stage where female characters appear as enemies, if Sanji is selected by the player, a warning box will appear that points out Sanji's weakness to female characters and the player will be given the option to change to another character or ignore it and play the stage as Sanji. Generally there are two methods for dealing with female characters while playing as Sanji in the Pirate Warriors series: one is to avoid fighting them if possible (this may not be possible if a female opponent's defeat is required), while the other is to use support characters to deal with female opponents. In Pirate Warriors 2, even if Sanji is affected by a Mad Dial, he will still retain his principle and will not kick any woman. In One Piece: Burning Blood, Sanji has a special attack "I won't kick a woman, even if it means my death!" that causes all his attacks (including his special and ultimate moves) to comically change into hearts and causes his health meter's portrait and the face on character model to change to his "heart eyes" face, when fighting female characters (as well as Bentham who is considered a female character in his DLC "Nami Mode" form). Unlike the Pirate Warriors series, Sanji can still attack female characters and "hearts" he produces can cause minor damage to female opponents. However Sanji is still weak against female characters. In Chapter 831, a mirror clone of Sanji is seen with a lollipop instead of a cigarette, which matched with his appearance in the 4Kids dub. Sanji is the first Straw Hat to personally share his backstory with others: with Luffy, his fellow Baratie cooks, and a number of Krieg Pirates (discounting Luffy's anime-only sharing of his backstory with Zoro). Sanji is the third Straw Hat to almost unwillingly leave the crew for the greater good of everyone (after Nami and Robin). The Whole Cake Island group reached Wano Country on Tama's birthday of March 3rd, meaning logically Sanji should have celebrated a birthday the day before; however, the Vivre Card databook's "O-Soba Mask" and Egghead-updated entries still list Sanji's age at 21. Sanji's current bounty of 1,032,000,000 references the fact that 3-2 can be derived from his name (San-ji).

Sbsbased Trivia

Sanji's birthday, March 2, comes from his name since 3-2 can be derived from San-ji. Sanji has the ability to read any woman's three measurements: Bust – Waist – Hips. He identified Hancock, Robin, and Nami's measurements both before and after the timeskip. According to Oda, people often speculate that Sanji's character is modeled after Leonardo DiCaprio, but he is actually modeled after Steve Buscemi as he appeared in Reservoir Dogs. A fan asked Oda if what would Sanji's politics be, if he becomes the president, and Oda answered Sanji would pass laws that would give extreme preferential treatment to women and discriminate against men. This would result in the men forming a rebellion against him and he losing his position. Sanji is the only one of the five Vinsmoke siblings to inherit his parents' blonde hair color because the genetic modifications of the other four changed their hair colors in the process. Sanji's favorite foods are spicy seafood pasta and stuff that goes with black tea. Also, his favorite food from Wano Country is chawanmushi. His least favorite food is konjac because it has no nutritional value. Sanji does not eat ice cubes, the same as Zoro, Nami and Franky. Although he is skilled in any cuisine, Sanji's favorite dish to cook is seafood. Sanji likes fried egg, over easy, coddled with karakuchi sauce. Sanji has the fifth highest tolerance to alcohol among the Straw Hat Pirates. Sanji's favorite type of island and season is Robin-chan on a Nami-san island (counted idiotic by Usopp's opinion). Sanji's specific numbers are 05, 32, (3=San – 2=ji) and 59 (5=Ko – 9=kku, or cook). Sanji's specific color is blue. Sanji smells like cigarettes and seafood. If the Straw Hat Pirates were a family, then Sanji would be the second son. Sanji's animal resemblance is a duck. However, in Chapter 651 when all the Straw Hat Pirates were represented as animals, Sanji was shown as a bighorn sheep. If One Piece was set in the real world, then Sanji would be from France. Sanji's thoughts are "Women, Cook, Cook, Nami-san, Robin-chan", and like the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates, "Friendship". When a fan asked which flower Sanji resembles the most, Nico Robin's Japanese voice actress answered he most resembles a delphinium. Sanji's blood type is S (RH-), an unusually rare blood type. Sanji bathes every day, the same as Nami and Robin. Sanji, Usopp and Robin cut the crew's hair. Trafalgar D. Water Law calls Sanji according to his epithet, Black Leg-ya. Sanji represents the prefecture of Kyoto. Sanji typically sleeps at 12:00 A.M. and wakes up at 5:00 A.M. If the Straw Hat Pirates were not pirates, then Sanji would be a beauty salon worker. If the Straw Hat Pirates had a 50-meter race, then Sanji would come in second place. If Sanji were to be given a Devil Fruit, he would have the Sui Sui no Mi. In SBS 98, Oda showed Sanji's possible appearances at ages 40 and 60 in two separate timelines.

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