Chapter 437: "HADAKA HYAKKAN*" *An idiomatic phrase that means even if a person doesn't have any money, he himself is a great asset. Enel stands tall on a rocky, mountainous battlefield, shirtless with a long white sash, metal staff in hand, and a distinctive drum-like weapon floating behind him. Below him lie several defeated armored soldiers in ornate helmets and armor, sprawled across the ground with weapons scattered. One soldier's face is visible in shock. The caption at the bottom reads: ENEL'S GREAT SPACE MISSION VOL. 8: "FORMER BATTLEFIELD."
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A ruined town square filled with debris and a massive damaged building. Angry voices shout from the crowd: "GET LOST, PERVERT!!", "YOU WRECKED THE TOWN AGAIN!", "PERVERT!!", "PUT YOUR PANTS ON!". A small robot-like figure stands amid rubble with "..." bubbles. In a close-up, Luffy grins and declares, "THEN BE OUR NAKAMA!!!". The long-haired man with a headband glares and snaps, "STRAWHAT!! GIVE ME BACK MY PANTS,". Nearby, a bearded man in a vest crosses his arms saying "HRMMI" while a small creature goes "CHUU CHUU". A tall man with a top hat laughs, "DON'T BE SILLY... DON'T ASSUME YOU CAN MAKE ME YOUR NAKAMA JUST BY TAKING MY PANTS!!" as background figures react with surprise.
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A dramatic full-page spread shows a muscular figure leaping powerfully with motion lines and impact effects, accompanied by narration: "even if behind the mask you have nothing. Stand like a lion, brave against the waves," and SFX "FLAP FLAP". Luffy reacts with shock, "!!I". A crowd of armored soldiers panics, shouting "HORRIBLE!! HE'S SO HORRIBLE!!!", "HE MADE HIS USUAL POSE WITHOUT ANYTHING COVERING HIS LOWER HALF!!!", and "KYA-AAAAA-AAH!!!". Luffy sweats, thinking "I UNDERESTIMATED HIM...!! HE'S SO RESOLUTE." Robin appears with a question mark, offering "IF I'M ALLOWED TO BE A LITTLE VIOLENT, I CAN HELP YOU OUT." Luffy then yells in close-up, "H-HE'S THE MAN OF MEN!!! HE'S JUST THE BIGGEST PERVERT OUT THERE!!" with SFX "ZRI!!!".
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Robin stands with arms crossed, declaring "DOS" and "FLEUR," while a large figure tumbles with "HRMMI" and "FWAH...". She follows with "GRAB." as multiple arms sprout and restrain targets, producing "CHU" sounds. A tall bearded man reacts "HA...!!!" and the top-hatted man questions "NMMI". The scene erupts as a massive monstrous creature with a gaping mouth and wild hair bursts forward in an explosion of debris and impact lines, roaring "HODU-UAAA-AAAAH!!!" and "AAAAA-AARG-GGGH-HHHH!" with SFX "ビキビキビキ!!!" and "PUU!!!" while Luffy's earlier pose echoes in the background chaos.
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Panic erupts as voices cry out in alarm. "They'll be smashed, Robin!!!" "She grabbed them!!!" "Hey, Robin!!! Eeee-eh!I" Luffy, Usopp, and Nami stare in horror while Franky screams from the wreckage, "They'll all come off... They'll come off!!! Just like Mikang!!" A massive impact follows with "AAARRG-GGHHH!!!" Below, Robin stands calmly holding the struggling Franky by the neck. "Don't make them come off, okay!I" she says. Franky protests, "It hurts just looking at it!!" while the crowd watches the distant ship. Someone asks, "What is that sad and painful chicken-like scream!I" Another wonders, "What's going onI Franky's getting hurt!I" Robin replies firmly, "Hey, Robin, I want him to be our nakama as a man!!!"
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Robin continues, "Then you'd better have some good explanation, otherwise there's no way they'll back off. If you ask a group of pirates to back off in front of a 'treasure.'" Franky, battered and tearful, answers emotionally, "More than I can ever imagine...! I... I'm really thankful to you guys......I said I want to stay on this island!! I... GUA-AAH!!" He explains his dream, "It was my wish... So that ship would be the last ship that I'd ever make!! First of all, I quit being a shipwright already!! That's why I gave you guys a ship!!! But I have stuff to take care of here!!! I want to go with you guys..." Usopp and Robin react in shock as Franky declares, "That is the 'Dream Ship'!!!"
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Franky insists, "This ship hasn't become your so-called 'Dream Ship' yet." He continues, "That's right! That ship won't be complete with just the blueprints!!!" A flashback shows young Franky declaring, "I'll get on the ship as a shipwright. One day when I successfully make the best ship, and when it finally arrives at the 'end of the sea'... Then we can call it a 'Dream Ship'!! It'll sail off, cross many seas, overcome many battles and hardships..." The present-day Franky clenches his fist with fiery determination, "The ship would probably be rugged by then... But it'll be shining brighter than any other ship!!! All to see that destined day with my own eyes!!!"
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The scene shifts to a bustling shipyard where a large man in a patterned coat laughs heartily. "A dude like you can never exceed Tom-san, Bakanky!" "I wonder if it's the pirate blood." "Yeah, great. You'd exceed me if you became a sailor!" "Doesn't it sound great Tom-sanI" Tom-san himself roars with laughter, "TA HA!!...!!!" Young Franky protests, "WHAAAT!!!I" and retches, "GERO!! GERO!!" In the present, Franky recalls, "Whatever you are doing on this island now... What you want to do...!I No, that's not right. I changed my mind on what I want to do...!!!" Tom-san's words echo, "TA HA...!!! Well, if you're a man, just do your stuff with a don!!" and "That Tom-san was taken away on that day... You are still regretting and blaming yourself."
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In the ruined streets of Water 7, a scarred man with a star tattoo stands over the fallen Franky. Speech bubbles recount the past: "THAT TOM-SAN LOVED AS ATONEMENT. EVERYTHING WAS DONE TO PROTECT THIS 'WATER CITY'." Another voice continues, "YOU CALLED YOURSELF A BOUNTY HUNTER AND PROTECTED THIS ISLAND FROM LOOTERS. YOU BROUGHT THOSE PUNKS IN THE BACKSTREET TOGETHER." Franky, on his knees and sobbing, hears the accusation: "YOU QUIT SHIPBUILDING AND SUBDUED YOUR WILL TO LIVE... IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE GONNA DO FOREVERI OF COURSE NOT... THAT WAS NEVER MY INTENTION!!!" The man presses on, "THOUGH, PROBABLY NO ONE LOOKED AT IT THAT WAY." Franky collapses fully, hands pressed to the ground. A close-up shows the man's intense glare as he demands, "...... WHY DON'T YOU..." The narration continues, "PROBABLY NOTHING WILL CHANGE, HUH... EVEN IF TOM-SAN FORGIVES YOU AND I FORGIVE YOU," while Franky lies broken amid the rubble.
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Franky's face fills the panel in anguish, tears streaming as he screams, "FRANKY!!!I" A massive close-up shows him clutching his head, sweat and tears flying, with the words "FORGIVE YOURSELF," ringing out. Smaller panels capture the Franky Family's shocked reactions: "OWW WWW..." and "DREAM, RIGHT...I CAN LIVE YOUR OWN... YOU" as they stare in disbelief. Suddenly an enormous explosion erupts with the giant sound effect "ドカーン!!!" Franky is blasted backward amid smoke and debris while the family members are thrown about, one yelling "OWAHH!!!" and another reacting with wide-open mouth "OWWWW!!!" The blast sends bodies flying as the impact shakes the area.
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From the top of a staircase, a voice commands, "GET AWAY, FOOLS. YOU GUYS... IT'S LUGGAGE FOR YOUR JOURNEY, BRO!!!" The Franky Family reacts in panic, "GYAAAH, FRANKY FAMILY!!" and "BROOO!!" as a bag is hurled through the air. A figure soars dramatically with the cry, "BROOO!!! PLEASE FORGIVE US, FOR EVERYTHING!!! WE'RE REALLY SORRY!!! WE'RE READY TO ACCEPT ANY PUNISHMENT!!!" Franky stands furious in the wreckage, shouting back, "...... WE'RE IDIOTS, SO WE USED OUR BRAINS TO THE FULLEST AND THOUGHT OF THIS!!!" The family pleads, "WE'RE REALLY SORRY....!! BUT CAN'T WE JUST THINK A BIT ABOUT SOMEONE WHO ADOPTED US RACKETEERS...!I" Franky retorts angrily, "THAT MY MEN PREPAREDI SHAMEFUL!!! HOW CAN I, A BOSS, HAPPILY WALK THE PATH DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO USE THE BRAINS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE!!! WHAT NONSENSE! A WAY TO TAKE MY PANTS AWAY FROM ME!!!I HUH!!I WHAT DID YOU THINK ABOUT WITH THE BRAINS YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE!!!I DON'T BUTT IN!! IT'S MY LIFE!! I DECIDE EVERYTHING ON MY OWN!!! OR A WAY TO MAKE ME A PIRATE!!I"
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Franky looms in extreme close-up, eye wide and sweat flying, yelling "YOUR HAPPINESS!!I CAN'T WE THINK ABOUT" as the family continues to protest. Explosions rock the scene with "ドカーン!!!" and smaller blasts "ドシャッ..." while bodies tumble through the air. Franky Family members cry out in pain, "H-HOGYU-AAAH!!!!" "OUCH!!! OWWW-WWW!!" and "... OW!!" One member flies helplessly with "......!!!" A calm, bandaged man smiles faintly and says "... KUKU." Another panel shows a long-nosed figure grinning, "WHO'S ZE BIGGER FOOLI" as the chaos of punches, debris, and frantic movement fills the ruined street.
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Robin stands calmly as her powers twist the body of a berry-bodied man into painful shapes. "THEY'LL ALL COME OFF... JUST LIKE GRAPES!!" the man screams in agony. His face distorts further as he yells, "THEY'LL COME OFF!!!" Robin's expression remains serene while Luffy shouts from the side, "HEY, ROBIN!! ADJUST YOUR POWER, PLEASE!!" The man sobs, "HE'LL BECOME A WOMAN!!" and "HE'S CRYING!!" Luffy watches closely and remarks, "HE'S SNEAKY... BLAMING THE PAIN FOR HIS TEARS." Robin replies softly, "FUFU... I WAS ONLY DOING IT IN THE BEGINNING." The man wails, "IT HURTS SO MUCH THAT I CAN'T STOP CRYING!!! NICO ROBIN, YOU BITCH!! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!!!" A massive impact follows with the man shouting "IT HURTS, IT HURTS!!!" and "SHIT. OWWW-WWWW!!!" as debris flies. Franky appears in the chaos, asking "BRO!! ARE YOU OKAY!I" while Luffy notes, "I'VE NEVER SEEN YOU AROUND... OF COURSE NOT...!!!"
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Franky grins widely and declares, "I'M FRANKY. I DECIDED TO TAKE CARE OF WATER 7'S BACKSTREETS. NICE MEETING YA!" The Franky Family cheers in the streets with cries of "ZAMBAI!!" and "UWAH!" A thug sneers, "WHO'S THIS SPEEDO DUDEI DON'T ACT SO BIG IN THIS BACKSTREET..." Franky rallies his men, shouting "BRING EVERYONE WHO HAS NO FOOD. BROOO!!" The family responds with "GIMME FOOD..." and "YOUNG GIRLS SHOULDN'T BEG FOR BOOZE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY." One member yells, "WHO THE HECK ARE YOU!I" Franky Family members charge forward yelling "BRO..." and "BROO...!!!" The scene erupts into a wild celebration as the family waves weapons and banners reading "FRANKY FAMILY" with shouts of "WOOO HOOO!!!" and "IT'S THE BEGINNING OF FRANKY FAMILY!!! GO ALL OUT WILD!!!"
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Franky weeps heavily as he asks, "SURVIVE WITHOUT ME...!I...CAN YOU EVEN..." His men cry out, "BRO..." and "Ugh...!!! OWWW!!! TEARS ARE COMING OUT!!!" One replies, "EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE GOING FAR AWAY, WE'LL ALWAYS BE YOUR MEN!!!" Another adds, "WE'LL DO OUR BEST TO OUR POWER TOGETHER AND SUCCEED THE HIDDEN FACE OF WATER 7!!!" Franky sobs, "BROOO!!!" while his men shout, "BRO, DON'T CRY." and "LEAVE IT TO US." Sanji appears with a cigarette, exclaiming, "THE SITUATION IS GETTING WORSE!!!" Luffy calls out, "LUFFY!!" as Zoro and Sanji are spotted in the distance. A voice urges, "HURRY UP!!" while another notes, "THIS ISN'T GOOD..."
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On the ship, Luffy panics, "HOW WOULD WE KNOWI WE WOULDN'T GET CAUGHT HERE!!" Usopp yells, "EEH!I WHY!I" A crewmate warns, "THEY ALREADY TOOK THE OFFENSIVE ON THE COAST OVER THERE AND ARE LOOKING FOR US!!! YOUR GRANDPA'S COMING FAR AWAY, LUFFY!!!" Franky appears dramatically, shouting "FRANKY!!!" as he leaps aboard. Luffy spots him and calls, "WHOA, FRANKY!! YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN YOUR PANTS BACK YET!I" Franky lands and yells, "NOW, GET ON MY SHIP." The crew reacts with surprise as the ship prepares to depart amid the ongoing chaos.
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Luffy grins widely atop the balcony, declaring, "THIS EXCELLENT SHIP IF IT DIDN'T HAVE A SHIPWRIGHT." Below, an unseen speaker sneers, "YOU'RE AMATEURS WHO CAN ONLY DO POOR TOUCHUP JOBS. I'D PITY NONE OF YOUR CHEEK!!" followed by a sly "... HEE HEE HEE." Franky bursts into the foreground with a massive close-up, arms raised, shouting "WOO HOOOO!!! I, FRANKY, WILL BE THE SHIPWRIGHT FOR YOUR SHIP!!! ALL RIGHT!! I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT!!!" The Straw Hats cheer from the railing as the text "OUR NEW NAKAMA!!!" appears. In the lower panels, a large foot steps onto the shore while Franky tearfully vows, "TOM-SAN, I'M COUNT ON THIS ISLAND....!!!" Usopp and others cry out, "WE CAN COUNT ON STRAW-HAT-SAN. DON'T CRY...!!! DON'T CRY!!" A small figure sobs, "BRO....!!" as the emotional farewell unfolds.
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Iceburg faces the Galley-La foremen, who call out "YOUNG'UNS OF GALLEY-LA." He reflects, "BUT THANK YOU FOR TAKING CARE OF ME!! I WAS A POOR STUDENT, WHO CAUSED A LOT OF TROUBLE." Turning to the men he adds, "I CAUSED A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR YOU, TOO... TAKE GOOD CARE OF ICEBURG!!" The scene shifts to a lively crowd in Water 7 shouting "WHERE ARE YOU GOING!I YOU'RE COMING BACK, RIGHTI LIVELY CITIZENS. PER-VERT!" Yokozuna the frog cries "YOKO-ZUNA-!!!" while the Franky Family members react with "SHRIMP, AND RABBIT. KOKORO-HAG," "SODOM! AND GOMORRAH," and "MY SISTERS..." The page ends on a wide emotional panel of the tearful Franky Family waving goodbye, with Iceburg's face in close-up sweating heavily.
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A massive splash page shows the Thousand Sunny launching violently from the Galley-La dock. Franky yells from off-panel, "I'M GONNA BE AWAY FOR A WHILE!!!" Enormous impact lines and debris fly as the ship crashes through scaffolding. "BROOOO!!!" and "BROOO!!" echo while the vessel plummets toward the water. A small panel shows a tiny figure falling amid the wreckage. At the bottom left, a voice calls out, "PUT ON YOUR PANTS, ALREADY." The city of Water 7 stretches in the background as the ship makes its dramatic departure.
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A special end-of-chapter gallery page titled "WE ARE USOPP GALLERY PIRATES!!" displays multiple fan-submitted drawings. Featured works include a cow-like creature with question marks, a dramatic Luffy portrait, a skull-and-crossbones "ONE PIECE" design, a Chopper and dolphin scene, and various regional submissions labeled with Japanese prefectures. Text reads "LET'S GO!! USOPP GALLERY PIRATES!!" and "NEXT 208P!" along with the "ONE PIECE" logo at the bottom. The page celebrates reader artwork with captions such as "不気味な男、ラフィット!!" and other short comments beside the illustrations.
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Discussion
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Young Franky aspired to make the best ship and sail it to the end of the sea.
p6Franky clenches his fist while recalling his past dream.
p7Tom is a large shipwright in a patterned coat.
p7Young Franky worked in Tom's shipyard.
p7Franky changed his mind about his goals.
p7Tom forgave Franky on a past day.
p8Franky is confronted by Iceburg about his past actions in Water 7.
p8The conversation references Tom-san and the protection of the city.
p9Franky receives the command to forgive himself during an emotional breakdown.
p9An explosion suddenly blasts Franky and the family apart.
p10Franky hurls a bag at the family from above.
p10The family begs Franky to forgive them and accept their apology.
p11Explosions continue to blast the Franky Family members.
p11A bandaged man and long-nosed figure observe the chaos.
p12Robin is actively using her Devil Fruit ability on an enemy.
p12Luffy is present and directly addressing Robin during the attack.
p13Franky is meeting the Franky Family in the streets.
p13The scene takes place in Water 7 backstreets.
p14Franky is parting emotionally from his family.
p14Sanji, Luffy, and Zoro are present near the ship area.
p15The crew is attempting to escape by sea.
p15Franky joins the crew on the ship without pants.
p16Franky offers to become the Straw Hats shipwright on the balcony.
p16Scene takes place at Galley-La dock area in Water 7.
p16Luffy is positioned on an upper level overlooking the group.
p17Iceburg is leaving Water 7 after addressing his former colleagues.
p17Franky Family and citizens gather to see the departure.
p17Yokozuna the frog is present among the farewell crowd.
p18Thousand Sunny launches dramatically from the Galley-La dock.
p18Franky is departing with the Straw Hats on the new ship.
p18The launch causes major destruction to the surrounding scaffolding.
What is said, page by page
p1Crowd angrily demands the pervert leave and put pants on.
p1Luffy enthusiastically suggests the long-haired man become their nakama.
p1Long-haired man demands Strawhat return his pants.
p1Bearded man reacts with HRMM while small creature makes CHUU CHUU sounds.
p1Tall man with top hat questions the nakama offer.
p2Narration emphasizes standing brave with nothing behind the mask.
p2Luffy expresses shock at the man's resolute pose.
p2Armored soldiers panic over the uncovered lower half pose.
p2Robin offers to help while asking a question.
p2Luffy identifies the man as the biggest pervert.
p3Robin activates DOS FLEUR and commands GRAB.
p3Bearded man reacts with surprise HA.
p3Top-hatted man questions the situation NMM.
p3Monstrous creature roars loudly upon appearance.
p4Luffy, Usopp, and Nami shout in panic that Robin will smash Franky, conveying horror and urgency.
p4Franky screams that parts will come off like Mikang, expressing fear and pain.
p4Robin calmly orders Franky not to make parts come off, with firm intent to stop the struggle.
p4Crowd members question the sad and painful chicken-like scream, showing confusion and pity.
p4Crowd wonders what is happening as Franky gets hurt, reflecting concern mixed with curiosity.
p5Robin states that Franky needs a good explanation or the pirates will not back off from treasure, with serious intent.
p5Franky tearfully expresses deep gratitude to the crew and declares he wants to stay on the island.
p5Franky explains he quit shipwright work and gave them a ship because it was his final creation.
p5Franky insists the ship was his wish and the last one he would ever make.
p5Usopp reacts with shock to Franky's statements about the dream ship.
p6Franky declares the ship has not yet become their dream ship.
p6Franky insists the ship needs more than blueprints to be complete.
p6Young Franky vows to board the ship as shipwright and create the best vessel to reach the end of the sea.
p6Young Franky states the completed ship will be called a dream ship after crossing many seas and hardships.
p6Present Franky asserts the ship will be rugged yet shine brighter than any other.
p7Shipyard workers mock young Franky, saying he can never exceed Tom and questioning his pirate blood.
p7Tom laughs and suggests Franky would exceed him if he became a sailor.
p7Young Franky yells in shock and retches at the suggestion.
p7Franky reflects that his current actions on the island are not atonement.
p7Franky recalls changing his mind about what he wants to do.
p8Iceburg explains Tom-san loved the city as atonement and protected Water 7 from looters.
p8Iceburg recounts Franky acting as bounty hunter and gathering backstreet punks.
p8Iceburg questions if Franky will quit shipbuilding and suppress his will forever.
p8Franky reacts with shock asking why nothing will change even if forgiven.
p9Franky screams in anguish while being told to forgive himself.
p9Franky Family members react with shock and partial phrases about dreams and living freely.
p9Explosion interrupts the scene with family members yelling in surprise.
p10Voice from above tells family to get away and throws luggage for their journey.
p10Franky Family pleads for forgiveness and offers to accept punishment.
p10Franky shouts that they are idiots who used their brains fully for this plan.
p10Family continues apologizing while questioning Franky's decision.
p11Franky yells about not being able to think about their happiness.
p11Family members cry out in pain from explosions.
p11Bandaged man chuckles quietly.
p11Long-nosed figure questions who is the bigger fool.
p12Enemy screams that body parts will detach like grapes under extreme pain.
p12Luffy urgently requests Robin to adjust the strength of her power.
p12Robin softly admits she applied full force only at the start.
p12Enemy sobs that the victim will become a woman due to the twisting.
p12Luffy observes the enemy is blaming tears on pain while being sneaky.
p13Franky declares he will protect Water 7 backstreets and greets the group.
p13Thug questions Franky identity and warns against acting superior.
p13Franky orders his men to gather everyone without food.
p13Family members respond with requests for food and chaotic cheering.
p14Franky asks if his men can survive without him.
p14Family members vow to remain his subordinates and protect Water 7.
p14Sanji notes the situation is worsening rapidly.
p14Luffy calls out to Zoro and Sanji while running.
p15Luffy panics about being caught while preparing to sail.
p15Usopp questions why they are being targeted.
p15Crew warns that marines have begun attacking the coast.
p15Luffy reacts with surprise at Franky sudden appearance.
p15Franky commands everyone to board his ship immediately.
p16Luffy declares the ship needs a shipwright with excited wide grin.
p16Unseen speaker mocks the crew as amateurs doing poor repairs with sneering tone.
p16Franky loudly volunteers himself as the ship's shipwright with energetic intent.
p16Straw Hats cheer Franky as their new nakama from the balcony.
p17Iceburg thanks the Galley-La young ones for their care with reflective tone.
p17Iceburg asks the foremen to take care of the company in his absence.
p17Citizens shout questions about departure and call out perverted remarks.
p17Yokozuna cries out while Franky Family members name companions.
p18Franky announces he will be away for a while during the launch.
p18Voice calls out for someone to put on pants amid the chaos.
p18Impact sounds echo as the ship crashes through the dock structure.