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It was a peaceful day, but it wouldn’t last, he have the feeling in his gut, one that told him something will goes wrong, Zeff may be a chef, but he was a pirate, one that travel the great seas.
“Maybe you’re wrong,” Patty said but Zeff shook his head. “My gut is never wrong,” he said. “something big is coming.” He look out the window, his eyes harden, he could barely make out a ship and he knew right then and there, that was what causing his gut feeling.
“I don’t see anything, maybe a storm?” Patty tried but Zeff shook his head. “Get everyone ready.” he ordered, he look at his desk, his eyes glancing at the photos display on it. “Someone is coming, someone not to be mess with.”
It was a waiting game, and Zeff knew it, He watch the ship, not moving from his chair until it docked, he made his way down to the docking area, he could hear a fight already.
“I want to see the head chef!” A voice roar. “You can’t just barge into here!” Patty yelled back, He could see a group of his chefs around the door, blocking the way, Patty and Carne was infront, glaring at the overgrown brute. he took a moment to observe them, noticing four other figure with him, they looked around Sanji age, he wonder how that pesky brat is. he was sure a letter is due any day now.
“Stop the yelling,” Zeff retored. “I’m right here.” he walk inbetween his chefs, who clear the way for him, standing in-between Patty and Crane, he look up, recognizing who he is right away.
“Im sure you know who I am, so I will cut to the case,” Judge growled, But Zeff just raise an eyebrow. “I’m afraid I don’t, Remind me who you are? are you a guest that was unhappy with his service?”
Judge snarled, his eyes narrow as he glare at him, but Zeff return it, he may not be as young but he wasn’t going let this asshole boss him around. “I am Judge Vinsmoke, King of Germa 66. do that ring a bell?”
“A king? I should roll out my red carpet then.” He said. “But no, It doesn’t. Now are you going explain why you are yelling or leave?” Judge slam his hand against the wall. causing the wall to shake. “If you break it, you buy it.”
“Cut the crap, I am here for my son.” Zeff stomach twist, wondering how someone so sweet could come from an ape like this. he know who he was talking about. “Your son?” he repeated. “who is that?”
“Sanji.” Judge supplied. “I never heard of him. You can leave if that all you want.” Judge growl, clearly trying to strike fear into him. “Don’t lie to me, I was told he was here, where is he?”
“Your son isn’t here.” Zeff said. “Boss,” Patty whispered but he put his hand up. “I was prepare to do this peaceful, but if you won’t hang over my son then I will use force.” Zeff glance at the soilder by his side, now realizing who the four was truly, Sanji’s brothers and sister.
“I am not lying.” Zeff said. “Your son isn’t here. I don’t have anyone young working for me.” Judge look at his kids, and Zeff wanted to kick him, who look at their kids with such venom. “search the ship, find him.” he ordered. “If you break it, you buy it.” he told him. “You guys can take your leave.” he look at patty. knowing that this could go ugly fast, but Patty didn’t move, and neither did Carne or the other. “No, not until he leave.” Carne said, hearing murmurs of agreement from behind him.
It didn’t take long for them to return, he instantly notice the photograph in the red hair boy hand. “We didn’t find him, but we found this.” Judge took the photograph, and turn it to him. “who is this?” he asked. looking pissed
“He is my son.” Zeff said. “Same name as yours, what a coincidence.” Zeff didn’t flinch when Judge slam the photo against the wall. “I should smite you where you stand, where is he?”
“What business do you have with my son?” Zeff said, enjoying the look of annoyance on his face. “My son isn’t your, do not claim him as you’re, and answer my question before I burn this place to the ground.”
he growl, anger bubbling in his stomach. “You don’t get to abandon him then come back for him when it convenient for you.” he spat out. “he is not a toy for you to play with.” Judge growl. “He is our brother, we have all the right.” The red hair spoke up but Zeff kick him and hard, he could feel his leg buckle but his head give out first, He laid on the floor with a thump. “This isn’t about you, boy. learn your place!” he turn his attention to Judge, taking another step forward.
“If he is your son, then where did you go? why wasn’t you here for him?” Zeff asked, Judge glare down at him. “You were gone, you weren’t there for his accomplishments or his failure, Don’t trick yourself into thinking you were a father figure for him.” Zeff voice was loud, filling the room.
“He was a failure.” Judge snapped and Zeff laugh. “He was anything but that, you turn your back on him, just because of what? tell me what his failure was?“ Judge glare down.
“Very well, He have no pride in his bloodline, his skin is weak,” Zeff laughed, only to get punch across the face, he lay on the floor with a yelp, Patty rush to help him up but he refused. “He is weak willed, and soft mind, he will put himself on the line to help the weak, he is Germa’s Failure and I intend on fixing him.”
“You must be an idiot then.” Zeff cough out. Judge kick him hard, across the room, and he hit the wall with a thump, but he got up, glaring at Judge. “everything you describe him as is true.” Judge look please at that. “I’m gla- Judge began but Zeff cut in. “but he is not a failure.” Zeff match Judge’s eyes. straighten himself out. “He is my greatest pride and joy, and you are an idiot to think otherwise.”
Judge take a step forward, clearly ready to end him. “Sanji is a pain in my ass, but he is better than you.“ Judge growled. “He is not, he a weak willed boy who will learn his place.” He threw a punch and Zeff dodge.
“He’s know his place! I made sure of that” Zeff barked, Delivering a kick to Judge’s head, he could heard a crack as Judge collapse to the floor. “Me! I am his father!” Zeff yelled. “Sanji is going to be the best chef on the sea, He is going to find the all blue, and you won’t get in his way! over my dead body!”
Judge stand up, anger on his feature. “That can be rearranged.” he growled, charging toward Zeff.
He wouldn’t let this asshole hurt his eggplant.