One Piece Chapter 136 Part 2 — Dalton Defies the King - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 5-8 - Characters: Wapol, Chess, Drum villager, Dalton, Kuromarimo, Dr. Kureha ### Summary Dalton Defies the King. Wapol learns that the Straw Hats are heading for Drum Castle, while Dalton and the villagers face the threat of the old tyrant’s return. The focus is the story beat, character decisions, and dialogue driving this part. This part centers on dalton defies the king, clarifying the immediate conflict and how it moves the chapter toward its next major turn. ### Key dialogue Wapol: Now then... according to the reports, Wapol: It seems the straw hat pirates are headed for drum castle. Chess: What!? And why is that!? Wapol: It seems they're looking for that witch, Dr. Kureha. Drum villager: Apparently, she's made the castle her new home during your majesty's absence. Dalton: What!? Kuromarimo: How long does that traitorous HAG intend to make a fool out of me! Kuromarimo: I'll devour that HAG along with those pirates! Drum villager: My subjects! Drum villager: Prepare to leave for the castle at once! Kuromarimo: Agh! Kuromarimo: gyaaaaa!