One Piece Chapter 40, page 7-8: USOPP PIRATE GROUP

Usopp sits on a tree stump, speaking seriously to Kaya and the three kids. He asks, "CAN YOU GUYS KEEP EVERYTHING... THAT HAS HAPPENED HERE AS A SECRET?" The kids are shocked and protest, "WHAT!? A SECRET?! BUT WHY WOULD WE DO THAT?! THAT'S RIGHT!! WE FOUGHT FOR THE VILLAGE!! EVERYONE WILL CHANGE THEIR OPINION OF YOU, CAPTAIN!! YOU COULD BE THE TOWN'S HERO!!" Usopp gently explains, "IT'S OVER NOW AND I DON'T WANT TO CAUSE UNNECESSARY FRIGHT. PEOPLE WOULD JUST SAY I'M A LIAR LIKE I'VE ALWAYS BEEN". Kaya tries to intervene, saying, "USOPP-SAN, WE HAVE TO FIX THE MISUNDERSTANDING ABOUT YOU..." but Usopp smiles and replies, "THERE'S NO MISUNDERSTANDING,".

Usopp continues explaining his reasoning: "BESIDES WHAT HAS HAPPENED TODAY... I THINK PIRATES WOULDN'T BE INTERESTED IN A SMALL VILLAGE LIKE THIS... AND THE VILLAGERS WOULD BE ABLE TO CONTINUE LIVING THEIR LIVES PEACEFULLY. SO, LET'S JUST SAY NOTHING HAPPENED". The kids look down, deeply moved and tearful. Kaya softly says, "USOPP-SAN..." and Usopp adds, "NOTHING HAPPENED, IT WAS ALL A LIE. I WON'T FORCE IT ON YOU GUYS, BUT..." The kids wipe their tears and salute, crying, "NO, I CAN DO THAT!! IF THAT'S WHAT'S BEST FOR THIS VILLAGE!! SAME HERE!! ME TOO!! I WON'T TELL A SOUL!!