Chapter 108: Planned Cooking Match Between Saiba Jouichirou and Thacth

Red Line, Above the Sky.

"They really are people who have a lot of influence…" Hashirama's clone currently above Marijoa's sky could see clearly through his Observation Haki at this point Hashirama's clone could see the large number of slaves the Tenryuubito had gathered and started again. do the work they did before. What happened before was almost as if it never happened.

In addition, the buildings that were previously destroyed by the bombs set by the Fortis Kingdom were rebuilt as before. It could be said that there was almost no impact of any attack.

"As His Majesty said," muttered the Clone, "The defense currently held by Marijoa has been increased several times compared to before. Even…"

Hashirama's clone increased the range of his Observation Haki until it covered the entire Marijoa area to the bottom-bottom of Marijoa, "Every corner has a lot of guards ready to attack if an attack occurs"

Hashirama's clone's gaze immediately fell on the large building called the Pengau castle, "The guard over there is even more terrifying than the one in the other regions. Almost every one meter. There are people taking care. Was the World Government really that frightened by the attacks carried out earlier?"

Hashirama paused for a moment with a small smile, "It doesn't matter how much they give. As long as the strength of the people they put down was weak. It doesn't have any meaning. If Urek Mazino or Arie Hon were to attack them… If their strength was truly what His Majesty said. This Marijoa can be destroyed with just a single attack that the two of them release… Two beings with a level of destructive power that exceeds ancient weapons especially Urek… This person… Gaining much praise from His Majesty… No one in this world can stop him if he comes"

Hashirama's clone's gaze then turned to a fat Tenryuubito who was currently riding a giant slave, "Giant? Was he just arrested too? Doflamingo had disappeared, that meant all slave trading businesses had also been stopped. However… There's still a lot of slave trade on Saboundy Island… I'm quite interested, is it possible that Your Majesty will eliminate— I don't think that's likely to happen. As long as it has nothing to do with our kingdom. His Majesty will definitely not step in to destroy it."

Hashirama's clone then looked back at the Pengau Castle building and mumbled, "Too bad~ You've been declared a threat by His Majesty especially the ancient weapons you guys have. If you guys at least have better traits. His Majesty will definitely allow you to have that weapon. However… Because of your attitude… Your attitude is also self-destructive."

Hashirama's clone immediately withdrew his Observation Haki and glanced to the right and left, "Well, which part should I explore first?" Hashiama's clone's gaze immediately turned to Marijoa's right, "I think it's better to go to the right. Usually the right brings a good fortune. Hopefully, I can find that ancient weapon quickly."

Hahsirama's clone immediately flew towards Marijoa's right while releasing her Observation Haki to track down the whereabouts of the ancient weapon - Uranus.

New World, Moby Dick.

Moby Dick's mood is the same as always. Even though the World Government just destroyed the Dressrosa Kingdom. However, there was no tension at all there. As long as Whitebeard was alive. The members of the Whitebeard Pirates will certainly always feel great security on their side.

Everyone does their own activities and currently Marko is in his office helping a member of the Whitebeard Pirates heal his illness.

Marko is a Myctical Zoan devil fruit user named Tori-Tori no Mi model Pheonix. This ability allows Marko to transform into a bright blue Pheonix with the ability to heal widely. With this ability too, even though Marko was completely attacked by his enemy. As long as Marko still has stamina, he can condense himself.

In addition, with these abilities. Marko can treat many of his comrades using his fire . With the additional healing knowledge he has gained over the years, Marko is one of the greatest doctors in the One Piece World.

"Okay. You only need to rest for 2 days. Never again lie down on the deck of a ship. If you can, from now on you should sleep in the bed prepared. If you keep doing things like you always do. Your illness will only get worse."

"Thank you, Commander Marko. I will definitely do it." The Whitebeard Pirates member smiled then immediately lay down on his bed.

Marko sighed then proceeded to go to the next patient to be treated carefully. With Whitebeard's recovery, Marko currently only focuses on treating Whitebeard's pirate members who are sick or injured during battle. Marko is currently no longer worried about Whitebeard's illness. Marko didn't even stop Whitebeard from drinking alcohol. This is also because Whitebeard got help from Joz, Ace, and others.

They had a reason, as long as Whitebeard was sick again, they could ask Hashirama for help to heal him. With just this reason, Marko couldn't say anything and let those idiots do whatever they wanted.

Talking about Ace. Ace is currently out with Joz. Ace asks Joz to help him practice his Armament Haki ability. The training the two of them did was direct physical combat. The two fought on a small island not far from Moby Dick. The fight was witnessed by quite a number of people, especially Whitebeard who also participated in helping Ace in training.

Whitebeard had already made up his mind as to who would be given the position after him. The post of Whitebeard's pirate captain after him was Portogas D. Ace. This is because Whitebeard can feel Ace's talent and strong determination. Therefore, at the time knowing that Ace wanted to train to become stronger. Without much reason, Whitebeard immediately came to help him.

After curing 15 patients who are currently sick and also 7 patients who were injured in battle. Marko immediately returned to his study and then sighed, "Probably tonight will be a long night especially having to heal Ace from his wounds"

Suddenly his den-den mushi rang.

Marko immediately lifted the den-den mushi.

"Hello, Marko here"

"Mark, it's me. Hashirama"

"Hashirama?" Marko was very excited when Hashirama called him, "What are you calling me, Hashirama, Yoi?" Marko asked with a smile.

"Hey, Mark. Do you remember what I said earlier about one of my friends Saiba Jouichirou who likes to challenge a chef to a cooking battle?"

"Of course. I still remember it." Marko nodded.

"Look, a while ago. Jouichirou had asked His Majesty's permission to go on an adventure looking for a chef with whom he could have a cooking competition. At that time, I was there and heard it. I suggested to him to have a cooking fight with Thacht. Jouichirou didn't mind it and he was also very happy to be able to compete in cooking with the chefs from your pirate group. I also remember that Thacht wants to meet and have a match with one of the chefs in our kingdom, right? Can you help me ask Thahct? Does he want to do it?"

"Cooking competition?" Marko's gaze was full of enthusiasm, "That Jouichirou… Isn't that the best chef your kingdom has, isn't it?"

"Yes. Right now he is the best our kingdom has."

"Currently?" Marko asked confusedly.

"Our own kingdom has 14 chefs. Currently only 4 have come while there are 10 chefs who have yet to come. Among the 10 chefs, there are two chefs who have greater abilities than Joucihirou"

"Greater?" Marko was surprised by this fact.

"Yes. There are two. She is Erina Nakiri and Yukihira Souma. They both had great skills compared to Jouichirou. The two of them will later open a restaurant that can be enjoyed by all people."

"Restaurant, huh? If possible, can mami come to taste their dishes when your kingdom opens?" Mark asked.

"Of course. As long as you bring money, you can do it."

"Hahahaha…" Marko laughed hearing this, "About your request. I will pass this on to Thacht. He will definitely be happy to hear this news."

"Really? Well, if so. Can we both come to you guys tomorrow? I only have vacation time tomorrow. Unlike Jouichirou who has a lot of free time. I only have a little free time due to my busy work schedule" Hashirama said calmly, "Besides, there are also parents who want to meet Whitebeard"

"The old man who met Whitebeard?" Marko asked confusedly.

"Yes. He was an old man and knew Whitebeard quite well. Well, you'll find out later."

"Alright" Marko nodded, "I will pass this on to Oyaji and the others. They will definitely be happy to hear this news."

"That's a good thing" Hashirama nodded, "Where should we come to meet you guys? How about just Spinx Island? It is an island that is quite close and also more familiar to me."

"No problem" Marko nodded, "We are currently close to the island. We'll meet there tomorrow."

"Okay. In that case, please prepare everything. Like cooking utensils. Regarding food ingredients, we will bring our own food ingredients that will be used to compete. As for the ingredients for the party. We use yours."

"Hahahaha… That's a good idea" Marko laughed hearing this because this was Hashirama's trademark.

The communication line is closed immediately. Marko immediately got up from his seat and walked towards the ship's galley.

Marko immediately found Thacht who was there cleaning the various food ingredients that had just been supplied.

"Mark? It's rare to see you here."

"I have good news for you, Thact," Marko said with a grin.

"Good news? So, what good news ? Did Ace come back with a face full of bruises? Ha ha ha ha…. I guess I'll have to go see him before you can heal him."

"You really like teasing Ace" Marko sighed then said, "It's not related to Ace. Ace hasn't come back yet either."

"Not about Ace? Then about what ?" Thacht asked again in confusion.

"I just got a call from Hashirama"

"Hashirama?" Thacht was surprised to hear this.

Marko nodded and continued "Hashirama said that he would come here tomorrow along with one of their royal chefs namely Jouichirou Saiba along with someone Hashirama said was known to Oyaji"

"Jouichirou Saiba?!" Thacht's gaze immediately changed when he heard the name and he didn't care about someone who was known to Whitebeard mentioned by Marko.

Hashirama said that Jouichirou had asked King Fortis for permission regarding his journey to find someone to compete with in cooking. Coincidentally at that moment, Hashirama remembered your wish to meet him. Because of that, Hashirama offered Jouichirou a cooking match with you. What do you think, Thacht?"

"Cooking competition? Of course!" Thacht said excitedly, "I'll definitely take it. I wonder how much difference there is between the two of us cooking."

"That's what I want to hear from you" Marko said with a smile, "You'd better prepare yourself, Thacht. Jouichirou's cooking skills are well known and Hashirama also said that his cooking skills are much better than yours. Don't embarrass the name of our group"

"Hahaha… Don't worry, Marko" Thacht smirked, "Looks like you don't know who you are talking about. I will definitely win against him. I will not embarrass our group's name"

"That's good. Well, I stay first. You prepare all the materials that you will use tomorrow as well, please instruct your subordinates to prepare the materials for holding a party tomorrow to welcome Hashirama and the others. Especially an acquaintance from Oyaji who came."

"Acquaintance?" Thacht finally came to his senses here.

"Didn't you hear what I said earlier?" Marko asked with a straight face.

"Hahaha… I was quite surprised when I heard Jouichirou's name . Because of that, I didn't think of anything else" Thacht said while scratching the back of his head, "Who is Oyaji's acquaintance to come? Do you know him? Besides, does Oyaji really have close acquaintances?"

"That's also what I'm quite curious about" Marko said, "Hashirama didn't say who would be coming along. It's just, Hashirama said Whitebeard knew him quite well."

"Oyaji knows him well enough?" Thacht muttered, "Could it be the remains of the Roger pirates?"

"If indeed the remains of the Roger pirates. There's a chance it's Rayleigh" Marko said calmly, "Compared to all the members of Roger's pirate group. Only Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban were close to Whitebeard. News of Gaban was unheard of, as for Rayleigh, I heard that the old man was on Saboundy Island."

"Well, if it's Rayleigh, how can that person have a relationship with Hashirama?" Thacht asked again.

"..." Marko fell silent hearing this.

"Especially when you say that. Wouldn't that imply that Rayleigh was currently in the Fortis Kingdom? Is it possible that Rayleigh has already joined them?"

"If Rayleigh really joins them, that's really great news" Marko sighed, "By joining, Rayleigh. Even though Rayleigh's strength level was still below Hashirama and the other higher-ups of the Fortis Kingdom in the battle division. However, Rayleigh's strength was at the top of the world despite his old age. Even I myself am not sure if I fight with him"

"Yes. That old man is really scary." Thacht nodded.

"Well, you just prepare everything. I will inform Oyaji and the others about this so that they come back soon. We have to go sailing to Spinix Island because there we will meet them."

Thacht nodded and immediately started to prepare all the things while asking his subordinates to prepare various foodstuffs that would be used tomorrow. Marko who came out of the kitchen without wasting much time immediately transformed his body into a Pheonix using his devil fruit ability and immediately flew to the island where Ace was training.

This news is big news. Marko wanted to tell him in person instead of telling him through the den-den mushi.