One Piece Chapter 104 Part 4 — Crocus’s Bond with Laboon - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 11-14 - Characters: Crocus, Nami, Luffy, Usopp, Zoro, Sanji, Laboon - Events: promise ### Summary Crocus’s Bond with Laboon. Crocus explains why Laboon keeps hurting himself and reveals the promise that left the whale waiting at Reverse Mountain. The scene focuses on the immediate character conflict rather than background exposition. This part advances the chapter by focusing on crocus’s bond with laboon. It keeps the main tension clear while preserving the dialogue that drives the scene. ### Key dialogue Crocus: If he continues to recklessly bash his head against the wall, Crocus: He'll definitely die. Crocus: We've had an odd relationship, but he's still my companion that I've lived with for over 50 years. Crocus: I can't just stand by and watch him die... Nami: Uoooohhhh! Luffy: Huh? Usopp: What's that idiot up to now? Zoro: Take your eyes off him for one second and... Sanji: Maybe he just likes climbing things? Nami: Alright, I've reached the top! Nami: Ah, there's a fresh wound! Sanji: Flower Arranging!