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

- Pages: 1-4 - Characters: Kaya, Merry - Events: battle ### Summary On pages 1–4, the Syrup Village story develops through Usopp, Kaya, Kuro, Jango, and the Straw Hats as the danger behind the village’s peaceful surface becomes clearer. 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!