One Piece Chapter 33, page 0-2: The Silent Man

The title page of Chapter 33, "THE SILENT MAN," features a playful illustration of Roronoa Zoro piloting a vintage biplane labeled "HAPPY" and "VICTORY." Clinging to the back of the plane is a giant, roaring gorilla holding a bunch of bananas, while Zoro grins confidently, holding one of his swords.

Captain Kuro stands in the distance, looking down at his crew with cold disappointment. He remarks, "I didn't expect you to be held up by these kids..." and sighs, "The Kuro Neko Pirate Fleet has been reduced to a truly sad state..." Jango is visibly shaken by his former captain's sudden appearance. Kuro turns his gaze directly toward him, demanding, "Isn't that right, Jango?!?

Jango frantically tries to defend himself, stammering, "But... but... that day, you said that we could let that kid go... Cause' he couldn't affect our plans!!" Kuro remains completely unmoved, replying coldly, "So what?! He indeed still cannot affect our plans. I expected that he would come after us... I just didn't expect your uselessness! I don't want any more excuses!" Hearing this, Sham and Buchi are deeply offended. Sham's ears twitch as he mutters, "You said we're useless...?!" Buchi glares, warning, "Don't look down on us, Captain Kuro...