One Piece Chapter 35, page 0-2: THE STEEP SLOPE AGAIN

The cover page features Chapter 35, "THE STEEP SLOPE AGAIN." It marks the beginning of the cover page series "THE ADVENTURES OF BUGGY'S PIRATE FLEET." Buggy is shown on a small wooden raft, looking angry and holding a wooden paddle, surrounded by aggressive, sharp-toothed fish in the ocean.

Luffy stands confidently in the middle of the slope after knocking Captain Kuro down. The Black Cat Pirates are completely shocked, wondering how Luffy managed to knock their captain down from his position. Meanwhile, Kuro lies motionless on the ground near the cliffside where Kaya and Usopp are watching.

Luffy cracks his knuckles, preparing for more action. Kuro slowly begins to rise, radiating an intense, terrifying anger. Jango and the Nyaban brothers tremble, realizing Kuro is furious. Sensing an opportunity while Kuro is down, the Usopp Pirates (Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi) suddenly charge out of the bushes.