NUMBER ONE

Captain Morgan glares menacingly, his metal jaw prominent. He declares, "HE'S NO ORDINARY HUMAN!!!" and concludes, "HE'S EATEN ONE OF THE DEVIL FRUIT..." In the next panel, three Marines sweat in shock. One gasps, "...THE SECRET TREASURE FROM THOSE SEAS!!?" Another stammers, "NO WAY! SO THAT'S HIS POWER...?" Nearby, a Marine points toward the execution post and yells, "CAPTAIN! H-HE'S UNTYING ZOLO!!" In the background, Luffy is seen pulling at the ropes binding Zoro. Morgan angrily commands, "WELL STOP HIM, YOU FOOLS!" In the bottom panel, the Marines charge forward, drawing their cutlasses with a loud "HYAAAH!!" Morgan orders them, "IF BULLETS CAN'T HURT HIM, THEN USE YOUR SWORDS!"

In the top left, Koby sits on the ground, rubbing his head as he regains consciousness, groaning, "OOOH... WHERE AM I?" and "UNH..." On the right, Luffy struggles with the thick ropes binding Zoro to the post. Zoro complains, "UNH! THESE KNOTS ARE TOO TIGHT..." Luffy pulls hard, replying, "C'MON! HURRY UP!" and "I CAN'T UNTIE 'EM!" In the middle panel, the Marines charge closer, their swords raised high. Zoro yells urgently, "LUFFY!! WATCH OUT!!!" A Marine shouts, "THERE'S NO TIME!!" Koby looks on in terror, gasping, "YIKES! WHAT!!?" In the bottom right, Luffy finally manages to loosen a rope with a "FWIP", saying, "THERE! I UNTIED ONE OF YOUR ARMS!" Zoro immediately demands, "GIVE ME MY SWORDS, MORON!!" In the bottom left, Morgan roars furiously, "THOSE WHO DEFY ME MUST DIE!!" Koby stares in silent shock, "...!!!"

A massive full-page splash panel shows the climax of the Marines' charge. With a deafening "KLANG!!" sound effect, Zoro intercepts the attack. He is crouched low, holding two swords in his hands and a third gripped firmly in his mouth. He uses all three blades to simultaneously block the downward strikes of multiple Marines surrounding him. The Marines are halted in their tracks, exclaiming "!!!" in shock as their cutlasses clash against Zoro's swords.

At the top left, Koby's eyes bulge in shock as he stares, speechless: "...!!" On the right, Captain Morgan looks equally stunned, sweating as he realizes, "RORONOA ZOLO!!!" In the middle panel, Luffy beams with a wide, excited smile, exclaiming, "WOW!! HE'S COOL!!" The bottom half of the page focuses on Zoro. A close-up shows his intense gaze, the third sword held securely in his mouth. He warns, "THE FIRST ONE WHO MOVES..." and finishes in the next panel, "...DIES." Below him, the Marines who were attacking him are frozen in fear, trembling and sweating profusely with a "GA-CHEEN" sound effect. One whimpers, "EEEEK...!" while another stammers, "HE'S SO SCARY...!"

Zoro remains low near the post, his three swords still drawn, with Luffy standing casually nearby. Zoro says, "ALL RIGHT, SO I'M A PIRATE. I GAVE YOU MY WORD." He continues, "I'VE FOUGHT THE NAVY, THEREFORE I'M OFFICIALLY AN OUTLAW..." He then raises his voice, "BUT, HEAR THIS!! I HAVE A MISSION TO FULFILL!!!" A close-up shows Zoro's determined face, the sword still in his mouth. He declares, "I'M GOING TO BE THE WORLD'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN! ALL I HAVE LEFT IS MY DESTINY!" He adds, "MY NAME MAY BE INFAMOUS......BUT IT'S GONNA SHAKE THE WORLD!!!" In the final panel, Zoro stays crouched with a serious expression. He warns, "BUT YOU ARE MAKING ME BECOME A PIRATE! SO IF I HAVE TO ABANDON MY DREAM FOR ANY REASON......THEN I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU COMMIT HARA KIRI!!!"

In the top panel, a close-up shows Luffy smiling broadly and confidently. He tells Zoro, "THE WORLD'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN, THAT'S GREAT! AND IT'S FITTING SINCE YOUR NEW BOSS IS GOING TO BE THE KING OF THE PIRATES! ANYTHING ELSE WOULD MAKE ME LOOK BAD!" In the middle panel, Captain Morgan glares angrily, his metal jaw set. He mutters, "HMPH! YOU TALK BIG..." before yelling at his men, "WHY DO YOU HESITATE!? HACK THOSE BRIGANDS INTO MINCEMEAT! NOW!!" The Marines charge forward with their cutlasses raised. Sound effects "GASP" and "VWOOOSH" accompany their rush. In the bottom panel, Luffy prepares to counterattack. He stretches his right leg far back behind him. He calls out, "ZOLO, DUCK!!" and begins his attack phrase, "GUM-GUM..." Zoro, still holding a sword in his mouth, quickly crouches low to the ground. A "FWOOSH" sound effect follows Luffy's stretching leg.

A dynamic full-page action shot captures the climax of Luffy's attack. Luffy's stretched leg snaps forward in a massive, sweeping arc across the execution yard. The attack violently strikes the charging Marines, sending them flying backward. In the foreground, Zoro remains crouched low, his swords drawn, safely ducking under Luffy's sweeping leg. A massive, jagged sound effect reads "...WHIP!!!!" as the attack connects with the Marines.

Another full-page action shot continues the devastating impact of Luffy's attack. Luffy's giant shoe fills the foreground as his leg finishes its sweeping motion. Several Marines are sent flying helplessly through the air, tumbling backward from the sheer force of the kick. Their hats and swords are knocked away in the chaos. A large "!!!!" sound effect emphasizes the heavy impact of the blow.

In the top panel, the defeated Marines are scattered across the ground, groaning in pain as they try to recover. Captain Morgan watches the scene in shock, sweating profusely, with a "!!?" reaction bubble above him. In the middle left panel, Zoro, still holding a sword in his mouth, looks back at Luffy in disbelief. Sweating, he asks, "WHAT THE DEVIL ARE YOU!?" In the middle right panel, Koby beams with excitement, his eyes wide behind his glasses. He exclaims, "HE'S INCREDIBLE!" and "WOW!" In the bottom panel, Luffy stands casually, his leg returning to its normal size. He smiles brightly and answers Zoro's question, "I'M A......RUBBER MAN!!!"

In the top panel, the conscious Marines sit on the ground, terrified and completely demoralized. One exclaims, "A RUBBER-MAN!?" Another yells back to their commander, "CAPTAIN!! THEY'RE TOO MUCH FOR US!!" A third Marine adds, "IT'S HOPELESS! WE CAN'T FIGHT A RUBBER MAN......AND THAT DEMON RORONOA ZOLO AT THE SAME TIME!!" Morgan stands silently in the background, a small "!!" bubble indicating his tense reaction. In the bottom panel, a large, dramatic shot shows Zoro and Luffy standing together, viewed from behind. Zoro stands tall, holding his three swords ready, while Luffy stands casually with his hands on his hips. A massive "DABOOM!" sound effect fills the background behind them. Koby watches the duo from a distance.

In the top panel, Captain Morgan stands menacingly, his axe-hand resting at his side. He commands his men with ruthless authority: "HEAR ME! ALL YOU COWARDS WHO WERE WHINING JUST NOW... WILL SHOOT YOURSELVES IN THE HEAD!" The Marines on the ground look up in absolute horror, accompanied by a "!!!" sound effect. In the middle right panel, a close-up of Morgan's stern, unyielding face is shown. He states coldly, "I WON'T TOLERATE DEFEATISTS......IN MY OUTFIT!!!" In the middle left panel, the Marines gasp in terror. A large "GASP!" sound effect appears as Morgan's voice continues from off-panel, "ON MY ORDER... FIRE!!" In the bottom panel, terrified Marines, sweating and trembling, shakily point their own rifles at their heads, preparing to follow the suicidal order. Sound effects "KACHAK", "...!!", and "!!!" highlight the tension. In the background, Luffy, Zoro, and Koby watch the grim scene unfold in shock.

Reading right-to-left. In the top right panel, Zoro runs forward with his three swords drawn, glancing back over his shoulder with a sweatdrop. He notes, "SOMETHING'S WRONG WITH THOSE NAVAL MARINES!!!" A "FWISH!!" sound effect accompanies his movement. In the top left, a wider shot shows Luffy sprinting past Zoro, their footsteps marked by large "TMP TMP TMP!!" sound effects. An exclamation mark bubble pops up near Zoro as he notices Luffy. In the bottom right panel, Luffy runs with a determined expression, calling out, "HEY! I'M YOUR ENEMY..." The bottom left panel shows Captain Morgan swinging his giant axe-hand down at Luffy. Luffy leans back to dodge the heavy blow while continuing, "TRY PUTTING ME TO DEATH!!!" A huge, jagged "WHAM!!" sound effect fills the bottom of the panel.

In the top right panel, three Marines watch the unfolding scene, one muttering "...!" in shock. Next to them, Koby screams at the top of his lungs, his mouth wide open and glasses pushed up on his forehead, yelling, "LUFFY!!!! DESTROY THIS LOUSY NAVY!!!" To the left, Zoro looks back over his shoulder with a serious expression. In the middle panel, a wide shot shows Luffy and Morgan facing off in the courtyard. Morgan, swinging his axe-hand with a "FWSH" sound, taunts, "HMPH! YOU HAVE NEITHER RANK NOR STATUS! I'LL TEACH YOU TO DEFY YOUR BETTERS!" In the bottom right, a close-up of Morgan shows his furious face and metal jaw as he declares, "I'M CAPTAIN AXE-HAND MORGAN!!!" with a large "ROAR!!" sound effect behind him. In the bottom left, Luffy stands casually, smiling brightly. He introduces himself with a cheerful "NICE TO MEET YOU! I'M STRAW HAT LUFFY!" surrounded by "TA" and "DA!" sound effects.

The top panel is a dynamic action shot. Morgan swings his massive axe-hand horizontally in a deadly arc, yelling, "DIE!!" A huge "WHOOSH!!" sound effect follows the blade. Luffy leaps high into the air, pulling his knees up to narrowly dodge the sweeping attack. In the middle panel, the sheer force of Morgan's swing cleanly slices through the wooden fence in the background with a loud "SLISH...!" sound effect. A "!!!" reaction bubble emphasizes the destruction as Morgan completes his swing and Luffy lands safely in the distance. The bottom of the page features two close-up panels of Koby reacting to the display of power. On the right, he sweats and gasps, "WOW!" On the left, his eyes bulge behind his glasses as he exclaims, "THAT'S SHARP!!"

In the top right, Luffy winds up for an attack, accompanied by a "WMP.." sound effect. The large top-left panel captures the impact: Luffy delivers a powerful, stretching kick directly to Morgan's face. Morgan's head snaps back from the force, and he grunts, "UNGH!" A massive, jagged impact sound effect fills the space between them. In the bottom right, two Marines watch in absolute horror, sweating profusely. One stammers, "TH-THE CAPTAIN..." In the bottom left panel, Luffy lands on his feet and one hand, skidding backward across the dirt with a "SKKK!!" sound effect. In the background, Morgan is seen tumbling backward from the kick, a "!!" reaction bubble near him.

In the top panel, Morgan recovers and retaliates, swinging his axe-hand down violently with a loud sound effect. Luffy is seen leaping away to dodge. Morgan growls, "BOY..." In the middle right panel, a close-up of Morgan's stern, angry face shows him declaring, "I SENTENCE YOU TO DEATH!" The large bottom-left panel shows the devastating result of Morgan's strike. He brings his axe down with tremendous force, smashing it into the ground where Luffy just was. A massive "WHONK" sound effect dominates the panel as dust and debris explode outward with a "FWOOSH". Luffy's leg is visible as he leaps out of the frame just in time to avoid being crushed. An exclamation mark bubble hangs in the air near the impact zone.

In the top right panel, a close-up of Luffy shows him looking serious and resolute. He states simply, "I'M NOT GONNA DIE." In the top left, Morgan's face is shown in close-up, his eyes wide with shock and a "!!?" reaction bubble next to him. The large middle panel captures a brutal counterattack. Luffy delivers a devastating punch squarely to Morgan's face. Morgan's features contort from the heavy blow, his teeth gritted in pain. A massive "KA-WA" sound effect explodes at the point of impact. The force of the punch sends Morgan's large body flying backward, parallel to the ground, with three exclamation marks "!!!" emphasizing the hit. In the bottom right, Koby watches in awe, sweating and yelling, "HE'S JUST TOO STRONG!!" In the bottom left, three Marines look on in utter disbelief. One stammers, "CAPTAIN MORGAN..." while another adds, "HE'S GETTING PUMMELED!!"

In the top panel, Luffy grabs Captain Morgan by the shirt with a "GRB" sound effect, looming over the defeated Marine. Luffy glares down angrily and declares, "YOU AND YOUR NAVY... ARE RUINING KOBY'S DREAM!" In the middle right panel, Zoro watches the scene silently, a "..." bubble next to him. In the middle left panel, Luffy looks surprised as a jagged speech bubble from off-panel yells, "STOP!!" The bottom panel reveals the source of the shout: Koby is screaming in terror, "I SAID STOP, YOU IDIOT!!" On the right side of the panel, a hand holds a flintlock pistol directly to Koby's head. Luffy is shown halting his punch mid-swing, accompanied by a "FWIP" sound effect.

In the top panel, Helmeppo stands behind Koby, aiming a pistol directly at his head. Helmeppo laughs nervously, "HEH HEH HEH!" and threatens, "ONE FALSE MOVE AND FOUR EYES GETS IT!!!" He adds, "IF YOU EVEN BLINK, I'LL SHOOT!" In the background, a group of Marines watch in shock, one exclaiming, "HELMEPPO...!!" The middle panel shows a wider view of the standoff. Helmeppo holds Koby hostage while Luffy stands facing them. Koby yells out bravely, "HEY, LUFFY!!" and "DON'T LET THEM WIN BECAUSE OF ME!" In the bottom right panel, a close-up shows Koby sweating and crying, but resolute as he screams, "LET HIM KILL ME!!" In the bottom left panel, a close-up of Luffy shows him breaking into a wide, confident smile. He tells him, "YOU'RE A GOOD GUY, KOBY!"

In the top panel, Luffy turns his back to Helmeppo and Koby, winding up his right arm. He calls out, "HEY, IDIOT-SON-OF-THE-CAPTAIN! KOBY MEANS IT!" Helmeppo panics, yelling, "HEY! I TOLD YOU NOT TO MOVE OR I'D SHOOT!" and "FINE! I'LL JUST SHOOT HIM THEN!" Koby, noticing something behind Luffy, screams, "LUFFY!! BEHIND YOU!" In the middle right panel, Captain Morgan looms up right behind Luffy, raising his massive axe-hand to strike. Morgan roars, "YOU'VE ASSAULTED AN OFFICER OF THE NAVY!!!" Luffy continues winding up his arm, saying, "GUM-GUM..." In the middle left panel, a close-up shows Zoro biting down on his sword hilt with a "KLMP" sound, preparing to act. In the bottom right panel, Helmeppo's face is contorted in panic as he screams, "DADDY!! KILL HIM!!" with a "!?". In the bottom left panel, a close-up of Luffy shows him looking determined as he shouts, "...PISTOL!"

In the top panel, Luffy's stretched arm snaps forward, delivering a powerful punch directly into Helmeppo's face. Helmeppo's face caves in from the impact, and he cries out, "OOF!!!" A massive "WAKH" sound effect accompanies the blow. Koby ducks safely out of the way. In the middle right panel, Helmeppo is sent flying backward through the air from the force of the punch. In the large central panel, Captain Morgan brings his axe-hand down viciously toward Luffy's back. Luffy stands calmly, looking forward with a smile, completely ignoring the attack behind him. A speech bubble from off-panel says, "NICE..." In the bottom right panel, Koby watches with wide, shocked eyes.

In the top panel, a close-up of Captain Morgan's face shows him falling, his eyes blank and defeated. In the large middle panel, Zoro stands in a finishing stance, his swords drawn, having just intercepted and slashed Morgan. Morgan collapses to the ground behind him. In the background, Luffy stands casually, facing away. A large, dramatic sound effect fills the background. A speech bubble from Luffy calls out, "...ZOLO!" In the bottom panel, a close-up shows Zoro smirking confidently around the sword in his mouth. He replies, "NO SWEAT......CAPTAIN!"

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