Chapter 438: "PRIDE" appears in large lettering. Below, under a star-filled night sky on a barren, rocky landscape, Enel stands tall with arms crossed, gripping a massive golden staff. His signature four-drum apparatus floats behind his back. A small, round robot-like figure lies sprawled on the ground near his feet. A tall, dark, curved structure looms to the right. Caption at the bottom reads: ENEL'S GREAT SPACE MISSION VOL. 9: "APPROACHING SHADOW."
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Sanji stands smoking, saying, "HE WAS REHEARSING AT THE COAST. FOR REAL!I" Nami replies, "YEAH." Usopp's voice echoes, "USOPP WILL COME BACK!I" and Chopper gasps, "EH!I" The crew reacts in shock outside the Galley-La Company building. Luffy shouts, "WOO HOO! USOPP'S COMING BACK~~~~!!!" while Nami adds, "HE'S NOT DOCILE AT ALL." Sanji yells, "WAIT UP, GUYS!!!" and "WOW!! GOOD TO KNOW!!! LET'S GO FETCH HIM IMMEDIATELY!!" Zoro appears stern, declaring, "I WILL NOT APPROVE OF HIM UNTIL HE APOLOGIZES!!" and "NO MATTER WHAT, YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE A MODEST APPROACH." He clashes with Sanji as Nami protests, "HEY, WHY ARE YOU SAYING SUCH THINGS-" and Chopper cries, "ZORO!!!" A man in the background is confronted by the crew, with someone shouting, "GO FETCH HIM. I WON'T LET ANYONE" and Chopper exclaiming, "EEEEH!I WHY!I"
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Zoro stands firm, stating, "AS LONG AS THE TWO DECIDED TO FIGHT, THE OUTCOME WAS ENTRUSTED TO THE MATCH." He continues, "WHATEVER THE THOUGHTS WERE IN LUFFY AND USOPP'S ARGUMENT, AND NO MATTER WHO WAS CORRECT," and "IN THE END, HE LEFT US. AND LEFT US." Luffy looks downcast with "..." Sanji adds, "HE IS OUR CAPTAIN. LISTEN, GUYS. EVEN THOUGH HE'S A BIG IDIOT," while holding his swords. The scene shifts indoors where Nami says, "WILL SURELY COLLAPSE!!!" and "A CREW WHOSE CAPTAIN HAS LOST HIS DIGNITY" as the crew sits dejectedly. Zoro concludes, "IT'S BETTER NOT TO HAVE SOMEONE WHO CANNOT PAY DUE RESPECT TO HIM" and "AS PART OF THE CREW....!" with Luffy's hat visible among them.
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Luffy roars, "THEN I WILL BE THE ONE TO LEAVE THE CREW!!!" clashing with Zoro who shouts back amid impact effects. Zoro retorts, "IT'S NONE OF MY BUSINESS THAT YOU USUALLY JOKE AROUND, BUT IF YOU HUMILIATE YOURSELF YET STILL WANT TO CLAIM ANY PRETENSE OF BEING MY LEADER," while Luffy yells, "OF EXCUSING HIMSELF AND TRIES TO SWEEP THIS UNDER THE RUG!!" and "BUT I WILL NEVER LET HIM BACK IF HE HAS NO INTENTION" as the crew watches in the background. Nami cries, "EEEEH!I THEN WE'LL NEVER COME TOGETHER!!" Chopper and others react with shock. Zoro presses, "IS LEAVING THE CREW SUCH A SIMPLE THING!I" and "BUT WE CAN COMPLAIN ABOUT HIM AS MUCH AS WE WANT AFTER HE COMES BACK...." while warning, "IF THAT HAPPENS, WE'LL LEAVE USOPP BEHIND ON THIS ISLAND!!" Luffy looks devastated as the crew stares in disbelief.
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Zoro glares and declares, "IN THE FUTURE THERE'S NO WAY WE CAN TRUST A GUY WHO DOES SUCH A THING ON A WHIM....!" Chopper looks worried as someone notes, "HE'S GOT IT RIGHT THIS TIME....!!" Nami says sadly, "NAMI-SAN... UNFORTUNATELY," while another voice trails, "...!! NO... BUT..." Sanji shouts angrily, "WE AREN'T PLAYING PIRATES LIKE KIDS HERE!!!" Luffy stands with a grim, tear-streaked face as the crew debates Usopp's words. Nami suggests, "IF THE FIRST THING USOPP SAYS IS HIS DEEPEST APOLOGY, THEN IT'S ALL RIGHT FOR HIM TO COME BACK... SIMPLY PUT..." The scene shifts to the Galley-La shipyard where Iceburg stands with workers. Someone says, "THERE ARE STILL SEVERAL DAYS UNTIL THE SHIP IS COMPLETE AND WE SAIL OUT!" Luffy stares intensely as a voice calls, "FAREWELL... USOPP." Luffy thinks, "I HAD... FUN."
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A massive Marine ship sails past Water 7 as sailors shout, "THEY'RE ON SHIPWRECK ISLAND AND ARE ABOUT TO SAIL OUT!! WE'VE SPOTTED THE STRAWHAT CREW ON THE SOUTHEAST COAST. WE'LL HEAD THERE IMMEDIATELY. GET ON-BOARD!!" The scene cuts to Marine headquarters where Vice Admiral Garp lounges. Sengoku yells, "IT'S ALL BECAUSE YOU SAID 'HE'S MY GRANDSON' ON THE PENDEN-MUSHI. WE ENDED UP RETURNING BECAUSE HE GOT ANGRY AT US...! TALKING BIG AND ALL!!" Garp replies casually while others react with embarrassment. A Marine warns, "A-ADMIRAL, SIR... IS IT OKAY FOR YOU TO BE HEREI"
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Usopp sprints through the streets of Water 7, shouting, "THEY'RE ALL WAITING FOR ME!! WE HAVE A MAGNIFICENT SHIP, TOO!! ALL RIGHT! I'M COMING BACK TO MY NAKAMA!!" In a flashback he imagines the crew begging, "I CAN COME BACK TO YOU GUYS AS A VICE CAPTAIN"!!!" and crying for him to return. Usopp grins and declares, "I HAVE 100 PATTERNS TO COUNTER THEM!! BUT NO MATTER HOW THEY TREAT ME, ALL I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IS HOW I'LL GO BACK TO THEM. THE BEST FIRST LINE I COULD THINK OF IS: 'THANK YOU SO MUCH, VICE CAPTAIN USOPP!! WAAA!!'" He runs onward, thinking, "ALL RIGHT, I'VE GOTTA HURRY!! I REALLY HATE TO GO, BUT GOODBYE, 'WATER CITY' WATER 7!!" and "MAYBE THEY'LL SAY THEY'D DO ANYTHING I SAY AND BEG ME TO COME BACK, AHAHAHA. I'M INDEED A MAN WHO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF EVERY SITUATION."
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The Thousand Sunny sets sail from Water 7 with the cry, "SET SAIL!!" Franky Family members cheer from the dock, "FRANKY FAMILY WILL NEVER DIE!!!" and "BRO, WE WISH YOU GOOD HEALTH!!" The ship glides away as the Straw Hats stand on deck. Sanji says, "EVER SINCE SANJI TOLD US THE STORY, I WAS WAITING FOR HIM!!" Zoro glares and states, "ARE YOU SURE, STRAWHATI DON'T YOU HAVE TO WAIT FOR ONE MORE PERSONI" Luffy and Nami react with surprise as Chopper pops up, calling, "LUFFY!!!" Nami shouts, "HEY, LUFFY!!"
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Robin stands with a serious expression as she reflects, "I DON'T THINK HE'LL QUIT BEING A PIRATE, SO HOPEFULLY WE'LL SEE HIM ON THE SEA SOMETIME!!" Luffy bursts into laughter, "THIS IS HIS ANSWER!! I'M SURE HE... WILL HAVE FUN, TOO." A voice adds, "SO SOMEONE COULD WELCOME HIM, BUT HE NEVER SHOWED UP!!" and "I WAITED FOR HIM IN THAT ROOM AT GALLEY-LA." Luffy continues laughing with the SFX "わははは". Suddenly Luffy reacts in shock, "...!!! GRANDPA!!I" as the scene shifts to a massive marine warship approaching the city docks. Marines shout, "GRAP!! THEY'VE FOUND US! IT'S THE MARINES!!" The warship fires, sending massive splashes. Luffy yells, "YOU WOULDN'T ARREST US HERE!!" Garp appears with a megaphone, declaring, "THIS IS YOUR GRANDPA. THIS IS YOUR GRANDPA. HEY, LUFFY-CAN YOU HEAR ME!I" Panic spreads as someone shouts, "EVERYONE, RUN! IT'S VICE ADMIRAL GARP'S WARSHIP!!"
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Garp's warship looms over the water near the city as he calls out, "IT'S NOT LIKE I CAN MAKE UP FOR IT, BUT I'LL FACE YOU GUYS BY MYSELF!!" Luffy screams back, "BEEEEEEH!!!I" Garp continues, "SO I'M SORRY TO SAY THIS, BUT I'LL HAVE TO ASK YOU TO JUST DROWN AND DIE!!" Someone replies, "YEAH, THINGS HAPPENED." The ship fires a cannonball with the SFX "ゴゴゴゴゴ". Sanji watches tensely, asking, "WHAT IS HE GONNA DOI" as Garp winds up and hurls another massive shot labeled "CANNON-BALL." The impact explodes violently with the SFX "ドゴォォン" and "ゴゴゴゴゴ", sending debris flying. Garp yells, "METEOR!!!" as the massive projectile crashes into the water near the ship.
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Nami cries out in panic, "IT CAN'T BE HELPED!! WE HAVE TO RUN AWAY OR OUR NEW SHIP WILL GET WRECKED!!!" Garp laughs heartily, "BWAHAHAHA!! I WISH I DIDN'T GET OLD. MY POWER HAS BEEN DECLINING LATELY!!!" Sanji stares in disbelief, "IT FLEW MUCH FASTER THAN A REGULAR CANNONBALL WOULD, TOO. DOESN'T HE KNOW IT'S NOT A BASEBALL!!I H-HE THREW THE CANNONBALL WITH HIS BARE HANDS!!I" Garp orders his marines, "NO GOOD, WE'RE GONNA GET MORE OF THOSE CANNONBALLS!!" and "BRING A THOUSAND CANNON-BALLS!!!" as they load the cannons. Garp then grins widely and declares, "KIDSI... SHALL WE BEGIN," before unleashing, "GENKOTSU METEOR STREAM!!!!" The crew reacts in shock as the barrage begins.
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Sanji mutters tensely, "SHIT!! IS HE REALLY NOT COMING...I" as the Thousand Sunny sails at full speed. Garp's ship fires more cannonballs with the SFX "ゴゴゴゴゴ". Sanji orders, "FULL SPEED AHEAD!! WE'LL SMASH THE CANNON-BALLS!!" Usopp spots something and shouts, "HEEEY, GUYS, USOPP'S HERE!! HE'S HERE!!!" Chopper yells excitedly, "USOPP IS HERE! REALLY!I" From the broken dock Luffy calls out desperately, "I'M STILL HERE!!! HEEEY!!!" as the crew on the ship reacts with surprise. Usopp asks, "WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING!I" while Chopper panics, "OUT OF THE WAY, OUT, OUT." Luffy yells, "HEY, THE STAIRCASE IS BROKEN!! WATCH OUT!!" The crew stares in confusion as the ship pulls away.
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Usopp leaps back into view atop the ruined structure, shouting desperately, "HEY, GUYS... DON'T WORRY!! I'M BACK HERE!!" Below, the crew reacts in shock. "WHAT'S GOING ON!I EVEN AFTER OUR QUARREL, WE FOUGHT TOGETHER. I'M THE SOGEKING!!" someone yells. Franky, laughing wildly "BWAHA-HAHA!!", hurls a massive black cannonball toward the ship with both hands, yelling "HERE YOU GO, MORE, MORE, MORE!!" The Going Merry rocks violently from the impact. On deck, crew members spot the returning sniper: "USOPP'S HERE!! LUFFY!!" and "PROTECT THE SHIP!!" as explosions and debris fill the air.
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Explosions rock the battlefield as Franky charges through rubble, growling "BAS-TARDS..." while the crew fights back. Chopper yells "CHOPPER!! THE WEATHER'S GREAT TODAY!! BUT IT'S NOT TIME FOR THAT, HUH!I AHAHAHA. LET'S GO FISHING!!!" Franky roars "HEEE-EEEEEY!!! RE-JOICE!!! IT'S ME!!!" Usopp, tearful and kneeling, apologizes: "SORRY FOR CAUSING TROUBLE UNTIL THE VERY END. I CAN'T... COPE WITH YOU GUYS ANYMORE." Luffy shouts back "HEEEEY!!! LUFFY!!! GUYS!!!" as Franky declares "WHEN I'M BACK, I WON'T MIND BEING A VICE CAPTAIN FOR YOU!!! BY THE WAY, I HAVE GOOD NEWS FOR YOU GUYS!! DON'T BE SURPRISED."
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Tensions flare as the crew argues. "HEY, SAY SOMETHING!!!" "WE'VE HAD LOTS OF ARGUMENTS, BUT WE ARE NAKAMA!!" "WE'VE KNOWN EACH OTHER FOREVER!! YOU KNOW I WOULD NEVER SAY SUCH A THING SERIOUSLY!!!" Usopp yells. Luffy insists "I DIDN'T HEAR ANY-THING!!" while Zoro and others react. Usopp stands firm: "I SEE... I'VE HAD ENOUGH!!!...ARE YOU REALLY GONNA LEAVE MEI" He turns away, declaring "I'M LEAVING THE CREW. IT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS TO KNOW WHERE I'M GOING. IF THAT'S HOW IT IS... LET ME SAY ONE LAST THING..." as tears fall and the ruined city looms behind him.
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Franky, transformed and covered in mechanical parts and foam, screams with tears streaming down his face, "I WAS WRONG!!! I'M ZOWWY FOR BEING SDUBBORN!!! I'M ZOOOWWWY!!!" The massive battle ship barrels forward through the wreckage toward the city gates marked "5". Usopp watches in stunned silence from the rubble, reacting with "USOPP!!!" and "....!!!" Nearby panels show Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji's shocked expressions. Usopp reflects, "AND I KNOW I SAID I LEFT DA CREW!!! I KNOW IT'S SHAMEFUL!!!" as the ship crashes onward with a massive "ドーン" impact and debris flying everywhere.
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Franky’s massive face fills the page in a dramatic close-up, tears and snot streaming down as he screams in anguish. “WHAT I SAID!!!I” he cries, followed by desperate pleas: “CAN I… CAN I TAKE BACK”. Smaller panels show his tear-streaked face begging, “PLEASE …!!!” and “PLEASE LET ME STAY YOU GUYS!!!” while he stands on the bridge reaching out. The largest panel erupts with impact lines and the sound “PYUU!!” as Franky bawls, arms outstretched, shouting, “PLEASE MAKE ME YOUR NAKAMA ONE MORE TIME!!!”
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Luffy stares in shock while Franky kneels on the dock, hand extended over the water toward the Going Merry. “LUFFY…” Franky sobs. A huge close-up captures Franky’s tear-soaked face yelling, “AND GRAB MY HAND!!!” and “AND HEAD FOR AN ADVENTURE, GUYS!!!” The crew reacts with joy and laughter: “FINALLY… EVERYONE’S TOGETHER!!!”, “YOU’RE THE IDIOT!!”, “MWAAH…!!!” and “AHA-HAHA…!!! YOU GUYS LOOK SO LAME!” The ship sails away amid cannon fire and waves as the Straw Hats celebrate Franky’s acceptance.
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Discussion
p8
Luffy recognizes Garp as his grandfather.
p9Garp throws a cannonball by hand at the Straw Hats.
p9The cannonball travels faster than normal and explodes near the dock.
p10Garp admits his strength has declined with age.
p10Marines prepare to fire many cannonballs at the Thousand Sunny.
p11Usopp reaches the broken dock as the Thousand Sunny departs.
p11Luffy remains on the dock while the crew sails away.
p12Usopp reappears on ruined structure above the battlefield.
p12Franky throws a large cannonball at the Going Merry.
p12Crew reacts with surprise to Usopp's reappearance.
p13Franky advances through explosions and rubble.
p13Usopp kneels and apologizes to the crew.
p13Chopper mixes battle talk with odd fishing comment.
p14Usopp confronts the crew on ruined stairs.
p14Luffy refuses to acknowledge Usopp's words.
p14Usopp decides to leave the crew.
p15Franky appears in transformed crying state.
p15Battle ship advances toward marked gate '5'.
p15Usopp observes events from rubble.
p16Franky is on a bridge reaching toward the crew while crying.
p16Scene occurs immediately after Franky’s rejection of the crew’s offer.
p17Franky is accepted as a Straw Hat crew member.
p17Going Merry departs while under cannon fire.
What is said, page by page
p0Caption text presents Enel's space mission volume 9 titled 'APPROACHING SHADOW' in formal narrative style.
p1Sanji reports Usopp rehearsing at the coast with skeptical tone.
p1Nami confirms the report calmly.
p1Usopp's return announced in excited overlapping voices from crew.
p1Luffy cheers loudly about Usopp coming back.
p1Zoro refuses to approve Usopp until an apology is made with firm resolve.
p1Zoro warns against taking a modest approach to the situation.
p2Zoro states the fight outcome was entrusted to the match with resolute tone.
p2Zoro notes Usopp left the crew regardless of prior arguments.
p2Sanji reminds the crew Luffy is captain despite being an idiot.
p2Nami warns a crew whose captain lost dignity will collapse.
p2Zoro concludes it is better not to have someone who cannot pay respect.
p3Luffy declares he will leave the crew if Usopp is not allowed back.
p3Zoro refuses to let Luffy claim leadership while excusing Usopp.
p3Nami cries that the crew will never come together again.
p3Zoro agrees Usopp can return only if he intends to apologize.
p3Crew reacts with panic at the escalating argument between Luffy and Zoro.
p4Zoro states future distrust of anyone acting on a whim with angry intent.
p4Chopper agrees that Zoro is correct this time with worried tone.
p4Nami sadly notes the situation regarding Usopp with trailing sadness.
p4Sanji angrily declares they are not playing pirates like kids.
p4Nami suggests that a deep apology from Usopp would allow return with hopeful mood.
p4Iceburg states several days remain until ship completion and questions if they parted ways.
p4Luffy internally recalls farewell to Usopp with mixed regret.
p5Marines report spotting Straw Hat crew on southeast coast and prepare to pursue.
p5Sengoku blames Garp for revealing Luffy as grandson causing mission failure.
p5Garp responds casually while others express embarrassment.
p5Garp jokes about returning by bike and tells others not to interfere.
p6Usopp shouts that his nakama are waiting and he is returning with excitement.
p6Usopp imagines crew pleading for him to return as vice captain.
p6Usopp plans multiple counter patterns but focuses only on returning.
p6Usopp declares he is the best at taking advantage of situations.
p7Franky Family cheers that they will never die and wishes Franky health.
p7Sanji states he has been waiting since hearing the story.
p7Zoro questions if they must wait for one more person.
p7Chopper calls out to Luffy in surprise.
p7Nami shouts at Luffy with urgency.
p8Robin states she does not think he will quit being a pirate and hopes to meet again at sea, calm reflective tone.
p8Luffy declares this is his answer and that he will have fun too, laughing loudly.
p8Unseen voice mentions waiting in a Galley-La room but no one showed up.
p8Luffy reacts in shock calling out to Grandpa upon seeing the warship.
p8Marines announce Garp has found them and identify the ship as marine.
p9Garp says he cannot make up for it but will face them alone, then orders them to drown and die.
p9Luffy screams "BEEEEEEH!!!" in defiance.
p9Sanji asks what Garp is going to do.
p9Marine confirms cannonball ready.
p10Nami yells they must run or the new ship will be wrecked.
p10Garp laughs that he wishes he was not old and his power is declining.
p10Sanji notes the cannonball flew faster than normal and was thrown bare-handed.
p10Garp commands marines to prepare a thousand cannonballs.
p10Garp asks if they shall begin.
p11Sanji mutters that Garp is really not coming and orders full speed ahead to smash cannonballs.
p11Usopp shouts that he is here and asks what they are doing.
p11Chopper yells that Usopp is really here.
p11Luffy calls out that he is still here on the dock.
p11Usopp asks why the ship set sail without him.
p12Usopp calls out to the crew announcing his return with desperate hopeful tone.
p12Crew member questions Usopp's disappearance while noting they fought together as Sogeking.
p12Franky laughs wildly while throwing more cannonballs toward the ship.
p12Crew spots Usopp's return and urges protection of the ship.
p13Franky growls at enemies while charging through rubble.
p13Chopper comments on the weather then shifts to battle urgency with laughter.
p13Franky announces his return with triumphant roar.
p13Usopp tearfully apologizes for ongoing trouble and admits he cannot cope.
p13Franky offers to serve as vice captain upon return.
p14Usopp demands a response and insists they remain nakama despite arguments.
p14Luffy claims he heard nothing during the confrontation.
p14Usopp declares he has had enough and questions if they will leave him.
p14Usopp announces departure from the crew and prepares final words.
p15Franky tearfully admits he was wrong and apologizes repeatedly.
p15Usopp reacts with shock to Franky's transformation and words.
p15Usopp reflects on his earlier declaration of leaving the crew.
p16Franky screams in anguish asking if he can take back his previous words.
p16Franky desperately begs the crew to let him stay with them.
p16Franky pleads repeatedly to be accepted as their nakama one more time.
p17Franky calls out to Luffy while sobbing and reaching his hand.
p17Franky urges the crew to grab his hand and head for adventure.
p17Crew celebrates that everyone is finally together.
p17Crew members tease Franky while laughing and crying.