Ep 26. Zeff and Sanji's Dream! the Illusory All Blue!

As the Straw Hat pirates continue their journey on the Grand Line, they come across a mysterious island called the Baratie, which is a floating restaurant. The restaurant is run by a man named Zeff, who is known as the "Red-Leg" due to his right leg being amputated in a past accident. Zeff is a rough-edged man who brings up a new chef named Sanji after saving him from drowning in the ocean.

In episode 26, "Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!", the focus is on Sanji and his dream of finding the All Blue, a legendary sea that is said to be the home of all types of fish from all four seas of the world. Sanji is ecstatic when he learns that the Baratie is one of the few places where all four of the world's oceans converge, hinting at the possibility of the All Blue's existence.

However, Sanji's dream is challenged when a group of pirates led by Don Krieg, who is infamous for his massive fleet and unscrupulous tactics, comes to the Baratie with the intention of taking over the restaurant and using it as a base for his further conquests. Zeff, who has a history with Don Krieg, tries to take the most powerful pirate down, but the battle does not go well for him.

The situation worsens when Don Krieg uses his weapon, the MH5, a deadly and deadly gas, to neutralize the resistance of the Baratie crew. Despite being outmatched and outnumbered, Sanji's dream is reignited when he discovers a mysterious healing soup that Zeff himself made. Drink the soup has the healing effect, it revitalizes the drinker and offers them immense physical strength. Armed with the power of the soup and his unwavering determination, Sanji takes a risk by leaving the restaurant to help his beloved Baratie friends stand against Don Krieg and his crew.

Defying his captain's orders, who wished to protect the Grand Line's secrets and keep a low profile, Sanji confronts Don Krieg on his flagship and challenges him to a duel. Don Krieg, confident in his complete dominance, wages an all-out revenge attack on Sanji with all his Might, looking to slay the young chef who was standing against his dreams of domination.

The battle between the two is intense, with Sanji showcasing his fighting skills and culinary knowledge as he serves up his ultimate move: flaming foot combat techniques that fuse his knife training with his mastery of cooking. Sanji gives his all and puts all of his hopes and dreams on the line to defeat Krieg and defends his beloved Baratie. The outcome of the fight is a dramatic and unexpected one, as the rest of the Straw Hat pirates rush in to assist Sanji, and a surprising figure makes a last-minute appearance to help.

The episode concludes with Sanji and Zeff discussing their respective dreams. Sanji confirms to Zeff that he wants to continue his journey to find the All Blue so that he can create the ultimate cookbook of his own. As for Zeff, he reveals a heartbreaking aspect of his past that makes him sympathize with Sanji's determination. The two bond over their shared desires, making for emotional and touching moments.

"Zeff and Sanji's Dream! The Illusory All Blue!" is an excellent episode that showcases Sanji's character development and his unwavering determination to achieve his dream. Additionally, the episode is one of the show's most memorable and action-packed, with intense battles and surprising twists that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.