One Piece Chapter 72: To Each His Own Position

One Piece chapter 72: To Each His Own Position — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 27 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0This is the front and back cover of One Piece Volume 9.
p2This is an alternate cover for One Piece Volume 9.
p3Arlong appears in dramatic full-page splash for Volume 9.
p4Page recaps the formation of the Straw Hat crew and journey to Arlong Park.
p6Chapter 72 title page shows Buggy Pirates in tropical cove.
p7Luffy reacts in shock to Arlong empire plans while behind bars.
p7Nami and Genzo hear discussion about enduring Arlong rule.
p8Nezumi accuses Genzo of rebellion over weapon possession.
p8Arlong threatens Genzo in front of villagers.
p9Genzo defends villagers loyalty during Arlong confrontation.
p9Nojiko reacts in distress to Arlong threat against Genzo.
p10Arlong directly confronts Cocoyasi villagers with destruction threat.
p10Genzo prevents immediate rebellion by reminding villagers of their endurance oath.
p11Arlong physically assaults Genzo in front of villagers.
p11Villagers react with horror but remain passive during the attack.
p12Genzo defies fishmen to protect villagers despite injury.
p12Chew prepares to respond to perceived rebellion.
p13Genzo is struck as an example to deter rebellion.
p13Villagers witness the attack in horror without intervening.
p14Explosion occurs on a rooftop in Cocoyasi Village.
p14Arlong and fish-men are present below the blast site.
p14Villagers react by looking upward.
p15Usopp is positioned on top of a tower structure.
p15Nami and villagers are present below watching Usopp.
p16Arlong decides to attack despite the warning about Usopp's followers.
p16Usopp's attack lands but has no effect on Arlong.
p17Arlong strikes and destroys the building Usopp stood on.
p17Fish-men mention Gosa Village as a previous conquest example.
p18Arlong's structure is destroyed in an explosion of wood and dust.
p18Cocoyasi villagers react with visible horror to the event.
p19Arlong Pirates pursue Usopp through the area.
p19Villagers face Arlong's crew in the village street.
p20Usopp uses Egg Star attack on a fish-man.
p20The egg projectile causes the target to reel back.
p21Nami speaks with Genzo and villagers in Cocoyasi square.
p21Villagers react to Nami's return and mention an unknown man.
p22Nami carries a bag while walking through Cocoyasi Village street.
p22Footstep sounds accompany Nami's movement in the village.
p22A man in a hat and a seated Marine officer are present on the street.
p23Nami visits a wooden cross grave on the beach carrying flowers.
p23Nami discusses her financial goal of one hundred million beli at the grave.
p24Zoro sits alone in a large hall surrounded by fallen bodies.
p24A building bearing a pirate flag is shown in flashback.
p24Zoro references a promise made to Luffy.

What is said, page by page

p0Title text announces Volume 9 subtitle 'TEARS' indicating emotional theme.
p2Subtitle '涙' emphasizes tears theme for the volume.
p6Caption introduces Adventures of the Buggy Crew Vol.25 with focus on shining silhouette against sky.
p7Luffy shouts alarm about Arlong building his own empire.
p7Genzo exclaims in surprise at the fish-man statement.
p7Fish-man states they must quietly endure the situation for now.
p7Fish-man warns that Arlong plans to turn all of East Blue into Fishmen Empire.
p7Nami reacts with sudden alarm to the empire declaration.
p8Nezumi declares possessing a weapon is clear sign of rebellion.
p8Arlong states Genzo causes unrest and disturbance in his lands.
p8Arlong threatens to kill Genzo to show villagers what happens to rebels.
p9Pursuer yells at fleeing villager to come back or be killed.
p9Fish-man questions why Arlong would kill over collected weapons.
p9Genzo insists villagers have paid tribute loyally for eight years.
p9Arlong declares possessing weapons shows clear rebel intent.
p9Nojiko cries out for Genzo to wait as confrontation escalates.
p10Arlong threatens to destroy the entire village while sneering and demanding complaints, aggressive intent.
p10Fishman warns humans that the village will be destroyed if anyone touches them, final warning tone.
p10Genzo urges villagers to endure the fight and go inside homes to avoid wasting past sacrifices, desperate resolve.
p11Arlong declares living is important to enjoy things while squeezing Genzo, mocking tone.
p11Arlong states everyone has a designated place and position while striking Genzo, superiority intent.
p11Arlong laughs that not all living things are born equal, triumphant mockery.
p12Fishman declares humans are best living like humans, condescending tone.
p12Genzo yells not to lay hands on them while stepping forward angrily, protective intent.
p12Arlong remarks the group is loud and questions if it signals rebellion, threatening observation.
p13Genzo shouts to keep fighting even if he dies, desperate resolve from ground.
p13Fishman officer warns humans to watch what happens to those with ill thoughts, menacing threat.
p13Fishman declares the strike a warning to the rest, authoritative tone.
p14Crowd of villagers shout in alarm identifying a figure on the roof and demanding identification.
p14Arlong reacts with surprise calling out his own name in confusion.
p14Fish-man subordinate expresses shock asking what just happened.
p15Usopp declares himself the brave warrior of the seas from atop the tower.
p15Usopp boasts about commanding 8000 subordinates and threatens to forgive if they flee.
p15Usopp claims the title Usopp the Wicked Devil King feared worldwide.
p15Villagers react with confusion stating they have never heard of him.
p15Nami stares in disbelief at Usopp's appearance.
p16Arlong threatens to crush all of Usopp's supposed subordinates.
p16Fish-man subordinate identifies Usopp as the escaped human from earlier.
p16Arlong dismisses the number of followers and calls Usopp puny human scum.
p16Usopp screams that Arlong is not scared and the Gunpowder Star failed.
p17Usopp screams while falling from the collapsing building.
p17Fish-men discuss that conquering another village will replace lost funds.
p17Fish-men state human villages are easy to crush and their goal is to rule.
p17One fish-man pleads with Arlong not to destroy another village.
p18Arlong declares supremacy from above the wreckage with booming authority.
p18Young woman cries out in shock at the unfolding destruction.
p18Older villager finishes the sentence expressing loss of their home.
p19Fish-men shout orders to pursue and capture the escaping target.
p19Usopp screams in terror about being killed while fleeing.
p19Fish-man suggests returning the target to Arlong Park to avoid village destruction.
p19Fish-man taunts villagers about surviving another day.
p20Fish-man screams in pain from the incoming attack.
p20Usopp yells for the target to stop while pursuing.
p20Usopp announces Egg Star technique during the throw.
p20Target reacts with disgust at the rotten egg impact.
p20Usopp questions whether the attack succeeded.
p21Genzo states villagers cannot accept the fish-men's rules.
p21Nami insists she can handle things alone and apologizes for trouble.
p21Villager questions why Genzo needs treatment instead of Nami.
p21Villagers greet each other and discuss an unfamiliar man.
p21Someone calls out to Nami from the side.
p22Man in hat states the ruckus was caused by Arlong with surprised tone in village street context.
p22Nami replies she is merely curious about the noise she heard, maintaining neutral expression.
p22Man in hat remarks that Nami of all people is walking openly through town, conveying disbelief.
p22Nami asks what is happening while facing the seated Marine officer.
p23Nami notes only seven million beli remain toward her goal while at the seaside grave.
p23Nami states Arlong understands money can accomplish anything and references his promise.
p23Nami declares she will raise one hundred million beli no matter what to buy the village.
p23Nami affirms her resolve with bright closed-eye smile at the grave site.
p24Reclining figure states they have nothing to do outside this place.
p24Voice notes the figure would stay even if told to leave.
p24Voice recalls a promise made to Luffy about bringing someone back.
p24Zoro remarks he has become involved in a complicated situation while seated in the hall.
p24Zoro sighs in mild exasperation while reflecting on events.

One Piece chapter 72: To Each His Own Position — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 27 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0This is the front and back cover of One Piece Volume 9.
p2This is an alternate cover for One Piece Volume 9.
p3Arlong appears in dramatic full-page splash for Volume 9.
p4Page recaps the formation of the Straw Hat crew and journey to Arlong Park.
p6Chapter 72 title page shows Buggy Pirates in tropical cove.
p7Luffy reacts in shock to Arlong empire plans while behind bars.
p7Nami and Genzo hear discussion about enduring Arlong rule.
p8Nezumi accuses Genzo of rebellion over weapon possession.
p8Arlong threatens Genzo in front of villagers.
p9Genzo defends villagers loyalty during Arlong confrontation.
p9Nojiko reacts in distress to Arlong threat against Genzo.
p10Arlong directly confronts Cocoyasi villagers with destruction threat.
p10Genzo prevents immediate rebellion by reminding villagers of their endurance oath.
p11Arlong physically assaults Genzo in front of villagers.
p11Villagers react with horror but remain passive during the attack.
p12Genzo defies fishmen to protect villagers despite injury.
p12Chew prepares to respond to perceived rebellion.
p13Genzo is struck as an example to deter rebellion.
p13Villagers witness the attack in horror without intervening.
p14Explosion occurs on a rooftop in Cocoyasi Village.
p14Arlong and fish-men are present below the blast site.
p14Villagers react by looking upward.
p15Usopp is positioned on top of a tower structure.
p15Nami and villagers are present below watching Usopp.
p16Arlong decides to attack despite the warning about Usopp's followers.
p16Usopp's attack lands but has no effect on Arlong.
p17Arlong strikes and destroys the building Usopp stood on.
p17Fish-men mention Gosa Village as a previous conquest example.
p18Arlong's structure is destroyed in an explosion of wood and dust.
p18Cocoyasi villagers react with visible horror to the event.
p19Arlong Pirates pursue Usopp through the area.
p19Villagers face Arlong's crew in the village street.
p20Usopp uses Egg Star attack on a fish-man.
p20The egg projectile causes the target to reel back.
p21Nami speaks with Genzo and villagers in Cocoyasi square.
p21Villagers react to Nami's return and mention an unknown man.
p22Nami carries a bag while walking through Cocoyasi Village street.
p22Footstep sounds accompany Nami's movement in the village.
p22A man in a hat and a seated Marine officer are present on the street.
p23Nami visits a wooden cross grave on the beach carrying flowers.
p23Nami discusses her financial goal of one hundred million beli at the grave.
p24Zoro sits alone in a large hall surrounded by fallen bodies.
p24A building bearing a pirate flag is shown in flashback.
p24Zoro references a promise made to Luffy.

What is said, page by page

p0Title text announces Volume 9 subtitle 'TEARS' indicating emotional theme.
p2Subtitle '涙' emphasizes tears theme for the volume.
p6Caption introduces Adventures of the Buggy Crew Vol.25 with focus on shining silhouette against sky.
p7Luffy shouts alarm about Arlong building his own empire.
p7Genzo exclaims in surprise at the fish-man statement.
p7Fish-man states they must quietly endure the situation for now.
p7Fish-man warns that Arlong plans to turn all of East Blue into Fishmen Empire.
p7Nami reacts with sudden alarm to the empire declaration.
p8Nezumi declares possessing a weapon is clear sign of rebellion.
p8Arlong states Genzo causes unrest and disturbance in his lands.
p8Arlong threatens to kill Genzo to show villagers what happens to rebels.
p9Pursuer yells at fleeing villager to come back or be killed.
p9Fish-man questions why Arlong would kill over collected weapons.
p9Genzo insists villagers have paid tribute loyally for eight years.
p9Arlong declares possessing weapons shows clear rebel intent.
p9Nojiko cries out for Genzo to wait as confrontation escalates.
p10Arlong threatens to destroy the entire village while sneering and demanding complaints, aggressive intent.
p10Fishman warns humans that the village will be destroyed if anyone touches them, final warning tone.
p10Genzo urges villagers to endure the fight and go inside homes to avoid wasting past sacrifices, desperate resolve.
p11Arlong declares living is important to enjoy things while squeezing Genzo, mocking tone.
p11Arlong states everyone has a designated place and position while striking Genzo, superiority intent.
p11Arlong laughs that not all living things are born equal, triumphant mockery.
p12Fishman declares humans are best living like humans, condescending tone.
p12Genzo yells not to lay hands on them while stepping forward angrily, protective intent.
p12Arlong remarks the group is loud and questions if it signals rebellion, threatening observation.
p13Genzo shouts to keep fighting even if he dies, desperate resolve from ground.
p13Fishman officer warns humans to watch what happens to those with ill thoughts, menacing threat.
p13Fishman declares the strike a warning to the rest, authoritative tone.
p14Crowd of villagers shout in alarm identifying a figure on the roof and demanding identification.
p14Arlong reacts with surprise calling out his own name in confusion.
p14Fish-man subordinate expresses shock asking what just happened.
p15Usopp declares himself the brave warrior of the seas from atop the tower.
p15Usopp boasts about commanding 8000 subordinates and threatens to forgive if they flee.
p15Usopp claims the title Usopp the Wicked Devil King feared worldwide.
p15Villagers react with confusion stating they have never heard of him.
p15Nami stares in disbelief at Usopp's appearance.
p16Arlong threatens to crush all of Usopp's supposed subordinates.
p16Fish-man subordinate identifies Usopp as the escaped human from earlier.
p16Arlong dismisses the number of followers and calls Usopp puny human scum.
p16Usopp screams that Arlong is not scared and the Gunpowder Star failed.
p17Usopp screams while falling from the collapsing building.
p17Fish-men discuss that conquering another village will replace lost funds.
p17Fish-men state human villages are easy to crush and their goal is to rule.
p17One fish-man pleads with Arlong not to destroy another village.
p18Arlong declares supremacy from above the wreckage with booming authority.
p18Young woman cries out in shock at the unfolding destruction.
p18Older villager finishes the sentence expressing loss of their home.
p19Fish-men shout orders to pursue and capture the escaping target.
p19Usopp screams in terror about being killed while fleeing.
p19Fish-man suggests returning the target to Arlong Park to avoid village destruction.
p19Fish-man taunts villagers about surviving another day.
p20Fish-man screams in pain from the incoming attack.
p20Usopp yells for the target to stop while pursuing.
p20Usopp announces Egg Star technique during the throw.
p20Target reacts with disgust at the rotten egg impact.
p20Usopp questions whether the attack succeeded.
p21Genzo states villagers cannot accept the fish-men's rules.
p21Nami insists she can handle things alone and apologizes for trouble.
p21Villager questions why Genzo needs treatment instead of Nami.
p21Villagers greet each other and discuss an unfamiliar man.
p21Someone calls out to Nami from the side.
p22Man in hat states the ruckus was caused by Arlong with surprised tone in village street context.
p22Nami replies she is merely curious about the noise she heard, maintaining neutral expression.
p22Man in hat remarks that Nami of all people is walking openly through town, conveying disbelief.
p22Nami asks what is happening while facing the seated Marine officer.
p23Nami notes only seven million beli remain toward her goal while at the seaside grave.
p23Nami states Arlong understands money can accomplish anything and references his promise.
p23Nami declares she will raise one hundred million beli no matter what to buy the village.
p23Nami affirms her resolve with bright closed-eye smile at the grave site.
p24Reclining figure states they have nothing to do outside this place.
p24Voice notes the figure would stay even if told to leave.
p24Voice recalls a promise made to Luffy about bringing someone back.
p24Zoro remarks he has become involved in a complicated situation while seated in the hall.
p24Zoro sighs in mild exasperation while reflecting on events.

00AI-written

The cover of One Piece Volume 9 displays the large pink and yellow logo 'ONE PIECE' with a skull and crossbones wearing a straw hat. Below it reads 'VOLUME 9 - TEARS'. Nami sits prominently on a cliff edge holding her staff, wearing a green polka-dot top and black shorts. Small inset panels show Luffy grinning widely, Zoro glaring while gripping his swords, Usopp looking shocked, and Sanji with a cigarette. Japanese text lists '巻九' and the author '尾田栄一郎'. A map background and barcode appear on the back cover along with the blurb about Arlong Park and Nami.

Monkey D. LuffyNamiRoronoa ZoroUsoppSanji

Jump Comics page lists numerous manga series rankings in pink and blue text. A small portrait of a potato-like character wearing a crown labeled 'ODA EICHIROU' appears on the right. English text dated July 1999 jokes about Nostradamus predicting world destruction by Angolmore and the Japanese government's response. A small One Piece logo is visible at the bottom.

Eiichiro Oda

An alternate cover for One Piece Volume 9 shows the black 'ONE PIECE' logo with '巻九' and the subtitle '涙'. Nami again sits on the cliff with her staff. Inset panels depict Luffy smiling, Zoro holding swords, Usopp surprised, and Sanji. The background features a sepia-toned world map with ocean labels. Author credit '尾田栄一郎' appears at the bottom.

NamiMonkey D. LuffyRoronoa ZoroUsoppSanji

A dramatic splash page shows Arlong the sawshark fishman roaring with mouth wide open, sharp teeth visible. He wears an open patterned shirt, pants, and a chain, raising one clawed hand while extending the other toward the viewer. A banner above reads 'ONE PIECE 巻九涙' with a small bird perched on it wearing a pirate hat. Japanese text at the bottom credits the author.

Arlong

A full-page recap titled THE STORY OF ONE PIECE introduces the saga. Portraits show Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Usopp, Nami, Sanji, and Red-Haired Shanks alongside the Arlong Pirates—Kuroobi, Chew, and Arlong himself. Narration recounts Luffy’s dream to become Pirate King and his vow with Shanks. It describes the East Blue era, Shanks losing an arm to save Luffy, the formation of the Straw Hat crew after Luffy meets Zoro, Usopp, Nami, and Sanji, and their journey toward the Grand Line. The text ends noting that Luffy and Sanji are now heading to Arlong Park, the fish-man ruled island where Nami was raised.

Monkey D. LuffyRoronoa ZoroUsoppNamiSanjiShanksArlongKuroobiChewBellemere

Volume 9 table of contents page titled ONE PIECE vol.9 “TEARS”. It lists chapters 72 through 81 with their titles and page numbers: Chapter 72 “TO EACH HIS OWN POSITION”, Chapter 73 “THE MONSTER FROM GRAND LINE”, Chapter 74 “BUSINESS”, Chapter 75 “SEA CHARTS AND FISHMEN”, Chapter 76 “SLEEP”, Chapter 77 “ONE STEP TOWARDS A DREAM”, Chapter 78 “BELLEMERE”, Chapter 79 “LIVE ON”, Chapter 80 “A CRIME IS A CRIME”, Chapter 81 “TEARS”. A flintlock pistol illustration appears at the bottom.

Chapter title page for CHAPTER 72 “TO EACH HIS OWN POSITION”. A large splash illustration shows the Buggy Pirates in a tropical cove with a towering rock formation. Buggy’s massive gloved hand dominates the foreground while his crew points excitedly toward distant figures atop the cliff. The caption reads “ADVENTURES OF THE BUGGY CREW VOL.25 ‘THE SILHOUETTE SHINING AGAINST THE SKY.’”

Buggy

Luffy stares in shock from behind bars, eyes bulging as he shouts, “HE’S TRYING TO BUILD HIS OWN NATION…!I ARLONG EMPIRE!I” Inside a building, Nami sits with eyes closed while Genzo and another fish-man discuss the situation. Genzo sweats and exclaims, “GEN!I” The fish-man replies, “FOR NOW…I” then continues, “FOR NOW, THAT IS… ALL WE CAN DO IS QUIETLY SIT STILL AND ENDURE IT. WHATEVER HAPPENS, HAPPENS. BUT THAT WOULD INCLUDE MY HOMETOWN TOO! SO THEN, HE’S GONNA TURN ALL OF EAST BLUE IN TO HIS ‘FISHMEN EMPIRE’!I” Nami’s eyes snap open in alarm as an impact sound “ドン!!” and “!!I” punctuate the tension.

Monkey D. LuffyNamiGenzo

A close-up shows Marine Captain Nezumi sweating as he declares, "IS A CLEAR SIGN OF REBELLION," while noting "POSSESSING A WEAPON," with SFX "カラカラカラ..." Arlong towers over Genzo in the village square, declaring "THE CAUSE OF ANY UNREST AND DISTURBANCE IN MY LANDS." Background villagers watch tensely near a large fishman and buildings. In a menacing close-up, Arlong bares his teeth and snarls, "I'LL KILL YOU TO SHOW THE OTHER VILLAGERS WHAT HAPPENS TO REBELS! AND SO, TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE AREN'T ANY MORE REBELS LIKE YOU,"

ArlongGenzoNezumi

A fleeing villager is chased as someone yells, "H-HEY, YOU! COME BACK HERE OR YOU'LL BE KILLED!" and "THAT SON OF A...!" Nojiko reacts in shock while a fishman gripes, "WHAT!I ALL HE DID WAS COLLECT SOME WEAPONS!" and notes Arlong is "SERIOUSLY GOING TO KILL SOMEONE OVER THAT MUCH!I" Arlong looms over Genzo, who protests, "THERE'S NO WAY ANY OF US HAVE EVEN THE SLIGHTEST INTENTION OF REBELLING AGAINST YOU! ALL OF US HERE HAVE LOYALLY PAID THE TRIBUTE WITHOUT ANY COMPLAINTS FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS!" Arlong retorts, "WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THIS, ARLONG!I" In close-up Arlong growls, "I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO KILL THIS MAN FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF MY LANDS! I'VE ALREADY STATED THAT THE MERE ACT OF POSSESSING WEAPONS IS A CLEAR INTENT TO REBEL." Nojiko cries out, "NOJIKO! WAIT!" and "SO LET GO OF GEN!" as villagers gather.

ArlongGenzoNojiko

Arlong's face fills the panel as he sneers, "YOU WOULDN'T RATHER HAVE ME DESTROY THIS ENTIRE VILLAGE, WOULD YOU...I" and "ANY COMPLAINTSI" Villagers stand tense; one fishman warns, "YOUR VILLAGE WILL BE DESTROYED! THAT'S FINAL!" and another adds, "KNOW THIS, HUMANS! IF YOU LAY EVEN A FINGER ON ANY ONE OF US," Genzo and others discuss in low voices: "WE SWORE TO A FIGHT OF ENDURANCE! BUT WE ALL SWORE, DID WE NOTI" and "IF WE REBEL NOW, THEN OUR LAST 8 YEARS OF OUR DEATHS WILL COME TO NOTHING! EVERYONE GO INSIDE YOUR HOMES..." Genzo finishes, "IN ORDER TO LIVE ON! IF WE WANTED TO REJECT THEIR RULE BY FIGHTING TO OUR DEATHS, WE SHOULD'VE DONE IT LONG AGO!"

ArlongGenzoNojiko

Arlong squeezes Genzo's face with clawed hands, SFX "SQUEEZE... SQUEEZE..." while declaring, "LIVING IS IMPORTANT! IT IS BECAUSE ONE LIVES, ONE CAN ENJOY THINGS!" A voice agrees, "WELL SAID!" Nearby villagers react with "BUT...!" and "GEN...!" Arlong continues, "EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN DESIGNATED PLACE AND POSITION IN LIFE! THIS MAN UNDERSTANDS THE FUTILITY OF RESISTING AGAINST THAT FACT!" He strikes Genzo violently with impact SFX "グイッ... ポタポタ" and laughs, "ARE BORN EQUAL! SHAHA HAHA! YOU SEE, NOT ALL LIVING THINGS," as shocked onlookers watch in horror.

ArlongGenzoNojiko

Villagers and fish-men react in shock as tensions flare. "WHY YOU...!" someone shouts. A fish-man declares, "HUMANS ARE BEST LIVING LIKE HUMANS!" Genzo steps forward angrily, yelling, "DON'T YOU DARE LAY A HAND ON THEM!" Another villager backs him up, "YES, WHAT HE SAID." An unseen speaker pleads, "GEN... BUT HE...!" while others cry, "STOP IT!" and cough violently. In the next sequence, a large fish-man looms over the crowd as someone remarks, "A LOUD BUNCH, AREN'T THEY. I WONDER IF I SHOULD TAKE THIS AS A SIGN OF REBELLION..." A desperate voice begs, "PLEASE DON'T KILL HIM!" while another notes, "BUT IT'S NOT AS IF HE USED HIS WEAPONS!"

GenzoChewCocoyasi Village villagers

Genzo, bloodied and determined, shouts from the ground, "YOU MUST KEEP ON FIGHTING EVEN IF I DIE! IF WE DIE HERE, EVERYTHING WILL COME TO AN END!" Nearby villagers watch in horror. A fish-man officer snarls, "WATCH CLOSELY, HUMANS! LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT HAPPENS TO THOSE WHO HARBOUR ILL THOUGHTS..." as he prepares an attack. Genzo is struck hard with the warning, "A WARNING TO THE REST OF YOU! LET THIS BE." The brutal blow sends shockwaves through the onlookers.

GenzoChewCocoyasi Village villagers

A massive explosion erupts on the rooftop with the cry "GUN-POWDER STAR!" as smoke and debris fill the air. Villagers below react in panic: "THERE'S SOMEONE STANDING ON THE ROOF!" "...LOOK! OVER THERE!" "IDENTIFY YOURSELF!" Arlong stares upward in shock, exclaiming, "ARLONG!I" while another fish-man gasps, "W-WHAT WAS THAT!I" The sudden arrival draws every eye skyward.

ArlongUsoppCocoyasi Village villagers

Usopp stands dramatically atop the tower, striking a heroic pose with his slingshot raised. "I AM THE BRAVE AND HEROIC WARRIOR OF THE SEAS!" he declares as the sound effect "SHAKE SHAKE..." rattles around him. Below, he continues, "I HAVE 8000 SUBORDINATES AT MY COMMAND! FLEE AT ONCE AND I SHALL CONSIDER FORGIVING YOU!" and boasts, "FEARED BY THE ENTIRE WORLD AS THE MAN FROM HELL, THEY CALL ME 'USOPP THE WICKED DEVIL KING!'" Villagers react with confusion: "NEVER HEARD OF HIM..." "...HUHI USOPP...I" "WHO IS THAT...!I" Nami stares in disbelief, realizing, "IT'S HIM...!"

UsoppNamiArlongCocoyasi Village villagers

Arlong looms with fury, shouting, "JUST TRY ME! I'LL CRUSH EVERY SINGLE LAST ONE OF 'EM!" A subordinate fish-man warns him, "ARLONG, IT'S HIM! HE'S THAT GUY I TOLD YOU ABOUT EARLIER WHO ESCAPED FROM ME!" Arlong snarls back, "I DON'T CARE IF YOU'VE GOT TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FOLLOWERS..." In a smoky street, Usopp stands atop a building and fires his slingshot, the Gunpowder Star exploding harmlessly as he yells, "AGHHH! HE'S NOT SCARED AT ALL AND MY GUNPOWDER STAR DIDN'T WORK AT ALL!" The fish-man charges with a heavy stomp, growling, "EVEN THOUGH YOU'RE JUST A PUNY HUMAN...!" A massive close-up of Arlong's enraged face fills the bottom panel as he roars, "YOU DARE ATTACK ME!I LOWLY HUMAN SCUM!"

ArlongUsoppArlong Pirates fish-man

The building collapses violently under Arlong's strike, sending debris flying as Usopp screams, "AGHHHHH!" Arlong's crew reacts in panic. One fish-man shouts, "IF OUR FUNDS DECREASE, THEN ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS CONQUER ANOTHER VILLAGE!" Another adds, "IF WE TURN THIS TOWN INTO ANOTHER GOSA VILLAGE, THEN OUR TRIBUTE FUNDS WILL DECREASE AGAIN!" A third fish-man yells, "HUMAN VILLAGES ARE EASY TO CRUSH BUT OUR GOAL'S TO RULE OVER THEM!" The last fish-man pleads desperately, "A-ARLONG, WAIT! YOU'RE NOT GOING TO DESTROY ANOTHER VILLAGE, ARE YOU!I"

ArlongUsoppArlong Pirates fish-men

The massive structure is utterly destroyed in a storm of flying wood and dust. Arlong's voice booms from above, "WE ARE THE SUPREME BEINGS!" Villagers stare in horror. A young woman cries out, "HE'S...!" An older man finishes, "OUR VILLAGE IS...!" The crowd gasps with shock as the wreckage settles around them.

ArlongUsoppCocoyasi Village residents

Arlong's crew panics and gives chase. One yells, "AFTER HIM! DON'T LET HIM ESCAPE!" Another shouts, "HE'S STILL ALIVE!" Usopp flees in terror, screaming, "HE'S GONNA KILL ME! HE'S GONNA KILL ME! CRAP!!!" A fish-man orders, "LET'S RETURN HIM TO ARLONG PARK FOR NOW! AT THIS RATE, HE'S GOING TO ANNIHILATE THIS ENTIRE VILLAGE!" Another commands, "CATCH HIM AND KILL HIM!" The scene shifts to the village street where Arlong's crew stands facing a line of worried villagers. One fish-man sneers, "BUT IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE MANAGED TO LIVE ANOTHER DAY." Arlong grins confidently and declares, "WE'LL BE BACK."

ArlongUsoppArlong Pirates fish-menCocoyasi Village residents

A massive open-mouthed figure screams in agony as "AGHH HHHH HHH!" echoes across the page. "HEY YOU! WAIT RIGHT THERE!" someone yells from the background. In the next sequence, a goggled fighter launches an attack: "EGG STAR!" The projectile strikes true with a "ペキャッ!!" and "ビッ" impact. "UGH!" cries the target. "CERTAIN KILL..." is declared. The victim reels, shouting "YOU BASTARD!" as the egg splatters. "D...DID IT WORK...I" asks an uncertain voice amid "ははは" laughter. "UGH, IT REEKS! THIS EGG IS ROTTEN!" the defeated foe complains while clutching his face. The attacker howls "AGHHH HHHH!" with "ぐちゃっ!!!" and "しゅばっ!!!" sound effects as the panel erupts in motion lines and debris.

Usoppunidentified pirate

In Cocoyasi Village, a crowd gathers as Genzo declares, "THAT'S RIGHT. AS IF ANYBODY COULD ABIDE ALL THEIR IRRATIONAL RULES!" Nami replies calmly, "NO, I'M FINE. I CAN MANAGE ON MY OWN. SORRY FOR ALL THE TROUBLE I'VE CAUSED, EVERYONE." Genzo offers, "GEN, WE NEED TO GET YOU TREATED." A villager asks, "WHAT'RE YOU TALKING ABOUTI YOU'RE NOT THE ONE AT FAULT HERE." Nami insists she is fine. Later panels show villagers murmuring: "LONG TIME NO SEE, EVERYONE." "NO... CAN'T SAY I DO..." "DO YOU KNOW HIM, GENI" "BUT WHO WAS THAT GUY EARLIER..." Nami turns with a sharp "X..." sound, her expression shifting as "NA-CHAN..." and "NAMI..." are spoken while she stands in her polka-dot dress.

NamiGenzoNojikovillagers

Close-up on Nami's determined face as footsteps echo "バタンバタン... バタンバタン..." She walks through the village street carrying a bag, petals scattering. A man in a hat exclaims, "GUESS IT WAS ARLONG..." Nami responds, "OH NOTHING, JUST CURIOUS WHAT ALL THE RUCKUS I HEARD WAS ABOUT." The man continues, "TO THINK THAT YOU OF ALL PEOPLE WOULD DECIDE TO STROLL THROUGH THE MIDDLE OF TOWN..." Nami asks, "WHAT IS ITI" while a seated Marine-like figure watches with "カラカラ..." sounds. Nami smiles slightly in the final panel.

Namiunidentified man in hatMarine officer

At a seaside grave marked by a wooden cross, Nami sits and reflects: "ONLY 7 MILLION BELI LEFT..." She continues, "HE KNOWS MONEY CAN GET ANYTHING DONE. BUT ARLONG KNOWS WHAT'S WHAT. WELL, I AM A PIRATE. YOU'RE AS INFAMOUS AS EVER. SO IT'LL ONLY BE A LITTLE MORE UNTIL HIS PROMISE!" In a close-up, Nami smiles brightly and declares, "SO I CAN BUY THIS VILLAGE! NO MATTER WHAT, I'M GOING TO RAISE 100 MILLION BELI," her eyes closed in joyful determination against the palm-tree backdrop.

Nami

Inside a grand hall, a flashback shows a figure lying down, declaring, "I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO OUTSIDE OF HERE..." Another voice adds, "EVEN IF SHE TELLS ME TO LEAVE," as a building with a flag is shown. The scene shifts to the hall where bodies lie scattered. A voice states, "AFTER ALL, I PROMISED LUFFY TO BRING HER BACK..." In the present, Roronoa Zoro sits cross-legged with hands behind his head, sword at his side, and mutters, "SEEMS LIKE I'VE GOT MYSELF TIED UP IN A COMPLICATED MESS...." He sighs, "JEEZ..."

Roronoa Zoro

SBS Question Corner page featuring Oda and Chopper illustrations with bones and a doghouse. Reader questions and Oda's answers include: D: "SENSEI, I CAN'T STOP MY YOSAGE. HOW DO I STOP ITI" O: "THERE'S NO NEED TO!!! THE SBS BEGINS!!" Discussions about Sanji's knife text reading "HOKUTO NO KEN", Chopper's clothes, Usopp's past making a girl cry, and Sanji's afternoon snack being castella sponge cake with a note explaining the Japanese commercial joke.

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