Sanji felt backed into a corner. With the knowledge that he couldn’t guarantee Zeff’s safety, Luffy’s efforts of making him return to the Straw Hats was unfortunately futile. If he turned his back on the Vinsmokes and the arranged marriage to Charlotte Pudding, he could lose everything and everyone he cared for. So that’s where he was now, stood over Luffy’s battered body, panting shakily as he sneered, “.. As if I’d come back with lowlife pirates like you.” The words tasted bitter and disgusting on his tongue, the lie serving as an aide to push Luffy away, to sacrifice himself in their stead. But as he turned to walk away, you rushed towards him and slapped him across the face, making his eyes widen in surprise.