Chapter 378 Purchase Completed
Whether it is colorful fruits, fragrant bread, or lively seafood, he wants to put them all in his pocket.
Luffy ran over to the stall a moment later, picked up a big watermelon, and said excitedly, "This watermelon looks great! It must be very sweet!"
After a while, he rushed to the stall again, pointed at a pile of candies and shouted, "I want these candies too! They must be delicious!" He completely ignored the price and actual needs, and just picked food according to his own preferences.
Nami kept calculating the prices, fearing that she would overspend. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her eyes were focused on the small notebook in her hand, which recorded every expense.
She followed Luffy and the others as they moved between the stalls, quickly calculating the total price.
Whenever Luffy picked up something and wanted to buy it, Nami would immediately stop him: "Luffy, this is too expensive, you can't buy it!" or "Luffy, we have already bought a lot, we don't need this."
Her heart was filled with worry, knowing that these berries must be used reasonably to ensure the smooth progress of the banquet.
Usopp and Chopper were full of curiosity about some novel foods, and kept picking them up to look at and then putting them down. Usopp's eyes were wide open, and he was attracted by the strangely shaped and brightly colored foods.
He picked up a fruit that looked like a star, and observed it carefully, muttering to himself: "What is this? I've never seen it before."
Chopper was fascinated by some cute little snacks. He picked up a cake in the shape of a little bear, his eyes sparkling with joy.
"Wow, this is so cute!" But they didn't dare to buy it easily. They just kept picking it up to look at it, and then put it down carefully.
On this day, the merchants in the Chabaoti Archipelago were all delighted.
They had never seen anyone buy so much food. The whole street was filled with a lively and exciting atmosphere. The faces of the merchants were filled with joyful smiles. They kept busy, introducing their products to Luffy and others.
They all greeted Luffy and the others enthusiastically, their voices rising one after another.
"Sir, come and have a look at my bread, it's freshly baked and so delicious." A bread stall owner shouted loudly. His stall was filled with all kinds of bread, including soft white bread, sweet raisin bread, and uniquely shaped croissants.
The stall owner picked up a hot bread and handed it to Luffy and the others, introducing it enthusiastically: "This is the bread we just baked this morning. It has a fragrant aroma and a soft texture. You must try it!"
His eyes were full of anticipation, hoping to attract the attention of Luffy and the others. Other stall owners were not to be outdone, and they all displayed their products.
"We have the best meat here, guaranteed to satisfy you." A meat stall owner shouted at the top of his voice.
His stall was filled with all kinds of fresh meat, including red beef, pink pork, and attractively colored mutton.
The stall owner skillfully wielded the knife in his hand and cut a piece of beef into thin slices, showing the texture and tenderness of the meat. "Look, guests, how fresh this meat is! Whether it is grilled, boiled or fried, it is very delicious."
His eyes were full of confidence, as if he was assuring Luffy and the others of the quality of the meat.
Luffy and the others were infected by the enthusiasm of the merchants and bought more enthusiastically. Luffy ran around the stalls excitedly and bought the food he liked without hesitation.
His face was filled with a bright smile, as if he had seen the scene of everyone enjoying the food at the banquet. On the side, Zoro was selecting meat suitable for drinking. His eyes were focused and serious, as if he was selecting weapons for battle.
Although Nami was still a little worried about overspending, she was also moved by everyone's enthusiasm and occasionally agreed to Luffy buying some special food. Usopp and Chopper were excitedly discussing which food would be the most popular.
At the same time, the Whitebeard Pirates were also busy in the Sabaody Archipelago. Marco led a team to travel between various liquor stores.
Marco's blue hair sparkled in the sun. His eyes were full of determination and seriousness. He knew the importance of this banquet and the choice of drinks was crucial.
Marco looked at the wide variety of drinks with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
The shelves are filled with wine bottles of various shapes, some of which are engraved with exquisite patterns, while others exude an ancient atmosphere.
"We must select the best wines and beverages to add luster to this banquet." Marco's voice was steady and powerful, and his words were full of determination.
Bista smiled and said, "Yes, this banquet cannot be without good wine."
They walked into a large liquor store, and the owner was stunned when he saw them. "Wow, everyone from the Whitebeard Pirates, welcome."
Marco nodded slightly. "Boss, bring out all your best drinks."
The boss quickly responded, "Okay, okay. I'll bring it to you right away."
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates carefully selected the drinks and discussed which type of wine would be most suitable for the banquet.
"This wine has a mellow taste, it should be good."
"That wine is a bit strong, but maybe someone will like it."
They discussed with Luffy and the others and decided that they would be responsible for the drinks while Luffy and the others would be responsible for the food.
They are fully aware of the importance of this banquet and want to provide the best enjoyment for everyone.
Although there were quite a lot of wine in Xia Qi's tavern, it was not enough for them to drink.
Just in case Luffy might cheat on him, Sanji followed Luffy.
Luffy was drooling as he looked at the food around him.
"Sanji, those cakes look so delicious, can I have one?"
Sanji glared at him. "No, Luffy. These foods are prepared for the banquet, you can't steal them."
Luffy showed a pitiful expression. "Just eat one, Sanji."
Sanji said firmly: "No means no. If you dare to eat secretly, I won't cook delicious food for you."
Luffy sighed helplessly. "Okay, okay. I won't cheat."
They continued to select food from various stalls, carefully choosing each one to ensure quality.
Soon, everyone bought a bunch of things and returned to Xia Qi's tavern.
Luffy was carrying a large bag of fruit, panting with exhaustion. "Wow, these things are so heavy!"
Zoro was carrying a large bag of meat, his face expressionless. "Hurry up, Luffy. Don't dawdle."
Nami looked at the piles of food, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "Now our banquet will be wonderful."
Sanji was imagining himself cooking these delicious foods, with a happy smile on his face.
The members of the Whitebeard Pirates also returned to the tavern with full bottles of drinks.
Marco put down the barrel in his hand and said, "This should be enough for everyone."
Vista nodded. "Yes, this banquet will definitely be unforgettable."
Everyone was looking forward to the start of the banquet and imagining the lively and joyful scene.
