One Piece Chapter 4 Part 4 — Luffy Decides to Free Zoro - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 9-12 - Characters: Luffy - Events: memory, sacrifice ### Summary In Shells Town, Luffy, Coby, and Zoro are drawn into the cruelty of Morgan’s rule and Helmeppo’s privilege. The Shells Town conflict uses Zoro’s imprisonment and Morgan’s rule to test what kind of people Luffy chooses to trust. The section moves Zoro closer to becoming Luffy’s first crewmate. ### Key dialogue Luffy: Child or not, ANYONE who defies me must suffer the penalty! Luffy: Huh!? Luffy: Wouldn't obey such a cruel order! Luffy: Uh... yes sir.... Luffy: No matter. The townsfolk must be taught RESPECT. Luffy: I'll handle it personally! Luffy: Rank means EVERYTHING in this world, remember that! Luffy: My rank is the highest on this base... Luffy: No one to help me find Zolo's swords...