Ep 23. Protect Baratie! the Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!

The episode "Protect Baratie! the Great Pirate, Red Foot Zeff!" is the twenty-third episode of the first season of the anime series One Piece. The episode follows the continuing story of Monkey D. Luffy and his crew as they protect the Baratie restaurant from the pirate, Don Krieg.

After the Baratie was attacked by Don Krieg and his crew, Sanji's past is revealed when he recognizes the leg of one of Krieg's men as belonging to his former mentor, Red Foot Zeff. Zeff had gone missing after the pair had been stranded on a deserted island and had lived together for two years, with Zeff saving Sanji's life but losing his own leg in the process.

As Don Krieg's attack on the Baratie intensifies, Luffy and the rest of the crew fight to protect the restaurant. Meanwhile, Sanji battles with Gin, a member of Krieg's pirate crew who had befriended Sanji. Despite Gin's loyalty to Krieg, he ultimately decides to spare Sanji and leaves the Baratie.

Towards the end of the episode, Zeff is shown to have been rescued and is recovering from his injuries on a ship headed towards the Grand Line. Sanji tearfully watches the ship sail away, determined to continue working at the Baratie until he saves up enough money to set sail and search for Zeff.

Overall, the episode is a thrilling continuation of the series, with high-stakes action and emotional moments that deepen the relationships between the characters. It introduces new plot points while also resolving existing storylines, leaving viewers eager to see what happens next.