## One Piece Chapter 44, pages 2-4: THE 3 COOKS - Chapter: 44 - Pages: 2-4 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Zeff ### Summary Page 2: Out on the ocean, a large, unique ship shaped like a fish with a multi-story building on its deck sails the waters. A text box introduces it as the "RESTAURANT OF THE SEAS, 'BARATIE'". Inside, Luffy holds up one finger with a serious expression, negotiating with the owner. "CUT IT DOWN, TO JUST 1 WEEK," Luffy demands. The head chef, Zeff, a large man with a braided mustache and a tall chef's hat, glares back angrily. "WHAT DID YOU SAY PUNK?" Zeff growls. "YOU THINK YOU CAN DESTROY MY RESTAURANT WITH A CANNONBALL, LEAVE ME CRITICALLY INJURED, AND THEN MAKE IT UP BY ONLY WORKING 1 WEEK WITHOUT PAY...?" Page 3: In Zeff's damaged room, Luffy argues from the bed while Zeff confronts him nearby. Zeff yells, "YOU'RE WORKING 1 YEAR AND THAT'S FINAL! GOT IT?" Luffy refuses, shouting back, "NO! I WAITED 10 YEARS JUST TO FINALLY BECOME A PIRATE! I'M NOT WAITING ANOTHER YEAR! ALRIGHT, IT'S SETTLED! I'LL WORK JUST 1 WEEK AND THEN YOU'LL FORGIVE ME!" Zeff suddenly kicks Luffy squarely in the face with his peg leg, sending Luffy flying backward with an "OFU!" Zeff roars, "JUST WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO DECIDE!? TAKE THIS, HEAD CHEF'S KICK OF JUSTICE!!!" Zeff points to himself, declaring, "I'M THE ONE WHO'LL DECIDE WHETHER I FORGIVE YOU OR NOT! LOOK, YOU'RE PERFECTLY FINE." Luffy sits on the floor, rubbing his head and grumbling, "SHUT UP!" Zeff's expression darkens as he offers an alternative: "ALRIGHT, KID. IF YOU'RE SO STRAPPED FOR TIME, THEN I'LL TELL YOU A FASTER WAY TO GET OUT OF HERE." Page 4: A single, small panel shows Luffy smiling brightly against a white background, seemingly unfazed by Zeff's threats and the recent kick to the head.