The story of Sanji and Zeff is something we've already told here on Proximity Japan, but we haven't told you much about its direct consequences. One of the direct consequences of their shared history is the traveling ship called Baratie, which was founded and is run by Zeff, and is where Sanji worked when he was younger, that is, before joining Luffy's crew. In this article, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the Baratie in One Piece.

The Baratie is the name of a sailing restaurant run by Zeff, the former leader of the Cook Pirates. After his experience with Sanji on the rock they were stranded on and nearly starved to death, Zeff kept his promise and opened the Baratie as a traveling restaurant where anyone who was hungry could find something to eat. Zeff was traumatized by his experiences with hunger, so he decided to create a place to help people stop going hungry, regardless of his financial gain. The Baratie is currently located in the Sambas region of the East Blue, near the entrance to the Grand Line.

As you might expect, the rest of this article will tell you everything you need to know about the Baratie, which was not only the setting for a major story arc early in the series, but also a very important part of the franchise's history. You'll discover all the details about its history, purpose, and current location, so this article will serve as a detailed guide to the issue at hand. Of course, the article will contain some spoilers, so be careful how you approach it.

The Baratie is a place where those in need can find food, and it is still active.

Nine years before the beginning of the story, Zeff opened the Baratie after saving himself and Sanji from a shipwreck on a deserted island for eighty-five days; both nearly starved to death on the island, and the experience traumatized them so much that Zeff decided to create a place whose sole purpose would be to help those in need of food. Chefs who had been expelled from other places then began working there.

Luffy unintentionally repels a Marine cannonade against the Baratie, damaging it. He then goes aboard to apologize but refuses to work there for a year to pay for the damage, so Zeff jumps on him but exerts too much energy, breaking through the floor and reaching the room where the customers are eating. The customers who were eating just saw Sanji defeat Fullbody.

Shortly after, Gin kills Lines by shooting him in the back and demanding food. Knowing he has no money, Patty beats him and throws him out of the restaurant while Fullbody leaves his ship. Sanji then offers food to Gin, who later leaves.

Two days later, Gin leads his crew to the restaurant as his men are about to starve. After Sanji and Zeff bring food to the Krieg Pirates, something the cooks reportedly wouldn't do, the pirate attempts to commandeer the Baratie, claiming it would be the perfect way to attack cities and other ships. At that moment, the cooks prepare to fight. After a long battle, Krieg is defeated by Luffy. Sanji later leaves the restaurant to join the latter's crew.

After the Straw Hat Pirates invaded Enies Lobby, Zeff and everyone who knew Sanji read about the exploit in the newspaper. Everyone laughed when they discovered that the picture on the poster of his height was a drawing that only vaguely resembled him.

Two years later, Zeff reads in the newspaper that the Straw Hat Pirates are back in the spotlight. Meanwhile, the Baratie is undergoing renovations and has expanded with two new support ships. When news of Doflamingo's defeat and Sanji's new bounty reaches the Baratie, the entire staff celebrates. Carne and Patty refuse to cook for a team sitting at a restaurant table, but Zeff says he'll take care of it.

That's the story of the Baratie in brief, but there's more to tell about this ship, which relates to its main features and purpose. The Baratie is a fairly spacious ship. It has an oval shape and a fish head as a figurehead. The bottom is rounded, and there are a few cannons on the sides. When it first appeared, it consisted of three floors in total: the lower floor housed the main restaurant; the middle floor housed the kitchens; and twenty-three cooks lived on the upper floor, where their canteen was located.

Later, the boat was increased in height; in fact, three additional floors were added, located between the upper and middle ones.

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Two large platforms can be raised beneath the hull, which stabilize the restaurant during storms and are useful when it comes under pirate attacks to fight on top without risking damage. The restaurant's chefs also owned a boat that they used for their supplies, but Sanji donated it to the Krieg Pirates. On board is a team of chefs, including Zeff, the head chef and restaurant manager. They also know how to fight; in fact, they are used to defending themselves against pirate attacks. Sanji worked here as the chef's assistant before joining Luffy's crew. Due to the frequent fights between the hot-blooded cooks and the pirates, the waiters have all left.

As you can see, the Baratie is a rather colorful and vibrant place. It's a place where you can eat something, but it's also a very luxurious place where you can actually have a meal. However, this doesn't come without its problems, as the cooks are very skilled in combat, which often causes problems for the guests, as well as Zeff. Regardless, the Baratie is definitely a good and noble idea, and it's undoubtedly one of the most interesting elements of Oda's series, as it's unique in many ways, as well as special.

It's also a good example of Oda's efforts in creating his story. Namely, the Baratie is a ship and it's a sailing restaurant, which is something extraordinary, but the fact that it was founded following a traumatic experience and the fact that the Baratie actually symbolized a change in Zeff's story. It was a sign that Zeff wanted to do things right and that even though he retained his fiery personality, he wanted to change his actions and do better. This is what he ultimately did.