Ghin is fiercely loyal to his captain, Don Krieg , a man who values power over life.
The episode begins with the arrival of , the combat commander of the Don Krieg Pirates, at the floating restaurant Baratie . Starving and penniless after escaping from marine custody, Ghin is violently kicked out by the chefs for being unable to pay. While the other cooks prioritize the restaurant's reputation and business, Sanji quietly prepares a plate of seafood pilaf and brings it to Ghin on the deck. Sanji’s "Code of the Cook" 21 : Unwelcome Customer! Sanji's Food and Ghin'...
Ghin is moved to tears by Sanji’s gesture—the first genuine kindness he has likely experienced as a pirate. This interaction sets up the central conflict of the arc: Ghin is fiercely loyal to his captain, Don
Sanji’s actions are rooted in his shared past with Zeff , where they both nearly starved to death. He understands that hunger is a "pain" that transcends morality or social status. While the other cooks prioritize the restaurant's reputation
, is a pivotal moment in the Baratie Arc that establishes Sanji’s core philosophy: no one should go hungry, regardless of who they are. The Arrival of Ghin