One Piece Chapter 26 Part 1 — The Black Cat Plot Tightens Around Kaya - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 1-4 - Characters: Kaya, Merry - Events: battle, sacrifice ### Summary This scene follows the tension around Usopp’s village: lies, loyalty, hidden plans, and the growing clash with the Black Cat Pirates. The part advances the Syrup Village arc by tying Usopp’s reputation and Kaya’s safety to the threat posed by Kuro and his crew. ### Key dialogue Kaya: "Assassinate" is such an ugly word! Kaya: Ah! Yeah! Accident! We'll call it an accident! Kaya: Isn't that right captain KURO? Kaya: Captain Kuro..... I gave up that name 3 years ago, Kaya: Don't call me by that name again! Kaya: You are the captain now! Kaya: Hey, what are those two talking about? Kaya: You heard them yourself, why are you asking me? Kaya: I think I've heard the name captain Kuro somewhere.... Kaya: I think he's the pirate famous for his careful planning before rubbing and plundering... Kaya: But I heard he got caught by the marines three years ago, and got executed... Kaya: I still rememberher that day...