One Piece Chapter 16: VERSUS BUGGY'S CREW!

VERSUS BUGGY'S CREW!. This chapter has 17 searchable pages. Opening and key page summaries: The title page for Chapter 16, titled 'VERSUS BUGGY'S CREW!', introduces the key members of the Buggy Pirates. The top panel shows Mohji the First Mate grooming his hair. The middle panel features Captain Buggy pouring a drink. The bottom panel depicts Cabaji the Second Mate preparing his sword. A massive crash echoes through the street as Mohji and Richie are pile-driven into the ground. Nami is completely astonished by Luffy's bizarre strength, exclaiming, 'Wow. I thought there was something strange about you... I mean, you did pile-drive a lion! What kind of human being could do that?!' Luffy, meanwhile, wonders how Zoro can inflate himself like a balloon. Luffy explains his rubber abilities, calling it the 'Gum-Gum... Balloon!!', which prompts Nami to yell at him in frustration. Their conversation is cut short as heavy footsteps approach. Buggy, Cabaji, and a trembling Richie appear, with Buggy menacingly declaring, 'You've got some nerve...' Nami realizes with disgust that Buggy used his own crew members as shields to survive the blast. Buggy, trembling with rage, mutters, 'I'm so mad, I can't even speak...' Cabaji, riding his unicycle, adds that this is the worst disgrace their crew has ever suffered. Mohji regains consciousness and is shocked to see Cabaji stepping on Richie. Cabaji coldly explains he used the lion as a shield to keep his clothes clean. Furious, Mohji confronts him, while Richie whimpers in pain. Mohji urgently warns Buggy that Luffy is a rubber man who ate a Devil Fruit, explaining why the Buggy Ball bounced off him. Buggy is shocked to hear this and angrily demands to know why Mohji didn't tell him sooner, while Luffy playfully demonstrates his stretchy cheeks to Nami. Cabaji charges forward on his unicycle, telling Mohji to get out of his way. Luffy quickly kicks the dazed Mohji aside to clear the path as the acrobat pirate rushes toward them. Cabaji leaps into the air on his unicycle, drawing his sword and shouting, 'I'll cut 'em to mince-meat, Cap'n!!' As Luffy prepares to fight, Zoro steps in and blocks Cabaji's slash with a loud clash of steel. Later page summaries: Cabaji boasts over the fallen Zoro, declaring that this defeat will teach him not to mess with Buggy's crew. Nami frantically begs Luffy to intervene, but Luffy remains quiet. Cabaji raises his sword to deliver a finishing blow. Zoro suddenly blocks Cabaji's final strike, shocking the acrobat. Luffy cheers while Nami looks on in disbelief. Zoro slowly stands up, panting heavily, and tells Cabaji that he hopes he enjoyed kicking his wound while he had the chance. To everyone's absolute horror, Zoro deliberately stabs his own wound deeper, causing blood to spray. Cabaji, Nami, Buggy, and Luffy stare in shock as Zoro intentionally handicaps himself. Zoro declares his goal is to be the world's greatest swordsman, asking Cabaji if this self-inflicted wound is enough of a handicap. Luffy grins in admiration, while a sweating Cabaji realizes Zoro is completely serious about defeating him.