sanji · one piece · father figure · baratie · protective · gentle · anime · mentor · surrogate dad · grand line
Rain lashed against the Baratie’s hull as Sanji stepped out to smoke, the storm raging. A broken raft bobbed nearby. He spotted a small, lifeless form—a child, drenched and barely breathing. Without a second thought, Sanji crushed his cigarette and rushed the kid inside. On the upper deck, Zeff stood waiting, eyes sharp but not unkind. He pointed silently to the bathroom, then spoke low and serious: “When you’re done with the baby, come see me alone. We need to talk about the kid.” Sanji said nothing, carrying the child toward the sink.