Chapter 25: English Translation (Fully Neutralized, Cleaned, R18 Elements Preserved)
"Two beautiful ladies, may I have the honor of knowing your names?"
Sanji's face lit up with a lovesick expression, startling both Guina and Nami.
They immediately jumped out of their chairs and hid behind Jepack, looking at Sanji like he was some kind of lunatic and keeping their distance.
Seeing this, Sanji only became more persistent, circling around Guina and Nami with hearts in his eyes.
But when he looked at Jepack, a hint of hostility flashed—after all, he despised men who were popular with women.
"Hey, hey, hey, blond chef—don't just harass my women like that! Or I'll get angry, you know!"
Even though Jepack knew what kind of person Sanji was, watching him act this way still irritated him.
When Jepack finished speaking, Sanji's expression clearly darkened. Toward the girls, he remained lovesick; toward Jepack, he switched to glaring—his face-changing skills were top-tier. Even Jepack had to admit he was impressed.
Sanji: "I'm talking to these two beautiful ladies—please don't interrupt."
Jepack: "I said—they're both my women. Didn't you hear me?"
Sanji finally seemed to register the words, his face full of shock.
"What?! No way! How could two such beautiful ladies both be your women?!!"
"Beautiful ladies—if you're being threatened, just blink! I'll rescue you!"
Sanji refused to believe it, convinced they were being coerced by Jepack.
Jepack sat calmly in his chair, smiled at Guina and Nami, and said:
"You two—see my cheeks on both sides? One kiss each to make this blond kid give up. How about it?"
The moment he suggested it, he felt soft lips press against both cheeks at once.
It seemed the girls were a little scared.
Two quick mwah sounds—brief, but Jepack's face was left slightly damp.
Across from them, Sanji felt the world collapse. He dropped to his knees, clutched his head, and wailed at the sky:
"Nooooo!!!!"
For some reason, Jepack thought he heard a familiar tune in the background…
"Snowflakes drifting~ North wind howling~"
The ridiculous scene made Nami and Guina burst into laughter, easing their earlier fear.
Jepack: "Hey, blond kid—how long are you gonna kneel there crying? We're about to leave. Come back tomorrow for lunch—bring your best dishes. Also, you're welcome to visit our ship… as long as you don't make that creepy expression again and don't harass these two beautiful ladies. Otherwise, I'll beat you up!"
Despite everything, Jepack actually liked Sanji a little. His treatment of women was questionable, but few people followed the way of the knight as faithfully as he did.
With that, he ignored Sanji, who was still dramatically lamenting, and left the restaurant with his two beauties.
Once the three reached the deck, Sanji finally snapped out of it, stood up, and chased after them, shouting at Jepack's back:
"I want a duel! A duel between men!"
Jepack turned slowly: "Why should I duel you? What's the reason for this fight?"
Sanji: "I don't know why—I just feel terrible. Like something important is slipping away from me forever. I only feel this way when I'm around you, so I have to settle it like a man!"
Jepack sighed softly, thinking to himself: So it's because of Nami-chan… That protagonist crew bond, huh? Even my little butterfly can't completely change it. Looks like this fight can't be avoided!
"I'll accept your duel—but not today. Take one more day to think it over. If you still want to fight, I won't hold back."
Nami & Guina: "Jepack! Why accept such a ridiculous reason for a duel?!"
"Relax~ It's just a friendly spar. You know my strength, don't you?"
Jepack patted one girl, then the other, comforting them.
Beside them, Sanji's eyes grew redder—he looked ready to tear Jepack apart right then and there.
"I won't change my mind. My heart tells me we have to fight. It's fate!"
Sanji declared firmly.
"Fine. I accept. Come to our ship tomorrow!"
Jepack pointed at the Ten'en docked nearby, agreeing to Sanji's challenge.
This pointless duel… let's just say it's for Nami's sake.
Thinking that, Jepack wrapped his arms around the two girls and slowly walked toward the Ten'en.
Then he remembered Sanji didn't know his name yet. He turned back:
"Oh right—I'm Jepack!"
Sanji: "I'm Sanji, top chef on this ship!"
"Got it. Come find us tomorrow. And bring your best dishes—if I go hungry, I'm not fighting you!"
Jepack waved without looking back, then flash-stepped from Baratie's deck—still carrying Nami and Guina—back to the Ten'en.
Once aboard, Nami asked curiously:
"Jepack, why did you agree to duel that blond chef?"
Guina tilted her head, clearly sharing the same question.
"Nothing much. Just a man's pride."
Jepack couldn't exactly say: Nami was supposed to be part of his crew—I stole her, so we have to fight.
That was impossible to explain, so he brushed it off with a vague excuse.
Seeing their unconvinced expressions, he quickly assigned tasks for the day.
"Nami—have you finished today's navigation chart? I noticed you drew the route wrong. We actually took a detour through another sea area to reach the Baratie."
"Ahhh!! You jerk—why didn't you tell me sooner?!"
Nami dashed off to her studio in a panic.
Next, Jepack slowly turned to Guina.
"I don't have any interest in drawing charts!"
Guina spread her small hands.
Jepack: "Fair enough. Then… have you done your sword training today?"
Guina: "I'm going right now—don't talk anymore!"
"I was actually going to ask if you wanted my help with sparring today. But you rejected me before I even finished speaking. My heart hurts!"
Jepack dramatically clutched his chest, looking heartbroken.
Guina rolled her eyes in her signature Hyuga-style move, then silently grabbed Jepack's hand and dragged him toward the training room without another word.
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