Chapter 54

Chapter 54 is named "Mr. Pearl"

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Volume: 7 Pg. : 7

Buggy's Crew: After the Battle! Vol. 14: "Pirate Alliance"

Buggy and the woman decide to become partners in the hunt for Luffy.

Quick Summary
Sanji vs Pearl

Long Summary
Don Krieg pirates are attacking the Baratie chefs who have a hard time fighting against these men, much more powerfull than the ones they are used to. Patty and Carne who have exited safely from their tank, have not said their last word and are even punching away most of the attackers. However, one stronger opponent makes his apparition: Pearl, a guy recovered from an armour made of pearl and steel. He claims he is powerfull and proves it by beating the chef duo in one punch. When Sanji see that some pirates take this opportunity to steal some of the chef's knives, he take the defense of his friends by kicking away all of the intruders, letting only Pearl standing. When this one starts to be a bit arrogant, claiming he has not even blood one time in his life, Don Krieg treatorously attack Luffy who was enjoying Sanji's show. Luffy is sent flying in the process, but accidently fall back on Pearl's head, making his nose drop the blood for the first time.

Chapter Notes

 * Introduction of Sanji's kick-based fighting style: his hands are too precious for his job to fight with them.
 * Pearl, the second mate of Don Krieg's armada is introduced.

Characters
1 : First introduction

3 : First apparition

Anime episode
Episode 25