One Piece Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Number One

Chapter 6: Number One. This chapter has 23 searchable pages. Opening and key page summaries: On the title page of Chapter 6, titled "NUMBER ONE," Luffy celebrates with pure joy, raising his fist and shouting, "REALLY!? YOU'LL JOIN MY CREW!?" Zoro, still tied tightly to the wooden post, grumbles back in frustration, "I DON'T HAVE MUCH CHOICE! NOW, UNTIE ME!!" Below them, the Marine soldiers stand in absolute shock and disbelief as they watch the scene unfold. One of them exclaims, "WHAT IS HE!?" while another shouts, "BULLETS BOUNCE RIGHT OFF HIM!" Captain Morgan stands in disbelief, realizing the truth behind Luffy's strange abilities. He mutters, "HE'S EATEN ONE OF THE DEVIL FRUIT... HE'S NO ORDINARY HUMAN!!!" The surrounding Marines gasp in shock, whispering, "...THE SECRET TREASURE FROM THOSE SEAS!!?" and "NO WAY! SO THAT'S HIS POWER...?" Suddenly, one of them points and yells, "CAPTAIN! H-HE'S UNTYING ZOLO!!" Enraged, Morgan commands his men, "WELL STOP HIM, YOU FOOLS!" and orders, "IF BULLETS CAN'T HURT HIM, THEN USE YOUR SWORDS!" With a collective battle cry of "HYAAAH!!", the Marines draw their sabers and charge forward. Luffy struggles with the thick ropes binding Zoro, grunting, "UNH! THESE KNOTS ARE TOO TIGHT... I CAN'T UNTIE 'EM!" Zoro urges him on, shouting, "C'MON! HURRY UP!" Nearby, Koby slowly regains consciousness, groaning, "UNH... OOOH... WHERE AM I?" Helmeppo gasps in terror as he watches the Marines charge, crying out, "YIKES! WHAT!!?" Koby suddenly realizes the danger and screams, "LUFFY!! ZOLO!! WATCH OUT!!!" Luffy desperately tries to loosen the bindings, saying, "THERE'S NO TIME!!" before successfully freeing a portion: "THERE! I UNTIED ONE OF YOUR ARMS!" Zoro barks back, "GIVE ME MY SWORDS, MORON!!" Meanwhile, Captain Morgan roars in fury, "THOSE WHO DEFY ME MUST DIE!!" as the execution squad closes in. With a massive, resounding "KLANG!", Zoro blocks the onslaught of the Marine execution squad. Having successfully retrieved his three swords, he holds one firmly in his mouth and one in each hand, effortlessly halting every single blade aimed at him and Luffy. The impact creates a powerful shockwave, leaving the Marines completely frozen in place. Captain Morgan and Koby stare in absolute shock, with Morgan uttering, "RORONOA ZOLO!!!" and Koby gasping, "...!!" Luffy, on the other hand, is completely thrilled, cheering, "WOW!! HE'S COOL!!" Zoro, holding his three swords in a deadly stance, stares down the execution squad with intense, cold eyes. He warns them, "THE FIRST ONE WHO MOVES... DIES." Terrified by his overwhelming aura, the Marines tremble and back away, whimpering, "EEEEK...!" and "HE'S SO SCARY...!" Zoro addresses Luffy while keeping his swords ready, saying, "ALL RIGHT, SO I'M A PIRATE. I GAVE YOU MY WORD. I'VE FOUGHT THE NAVY, THEREFORE I'M OFFICIALLY AN OUTLAW... BUT, HEAR THIS!! I HAVE A MISSION TO FULFILL!!!" He looks directly at Luffy with fierce determination and declares, "I'M GOING TO BE THE WORLD'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN! ALL I HAVE LEFT IS MY DESTINY! MY NAME MAY BE INFAMOUS... BUT IT'S GONNA SHAKE THE WORLD!!!" He then adds a stern warning: "BUT YOU ARE MAKING ME BECOME A PIRATE! SO IF I HAVE TO ABANDON MY DREAM FOR ANY REASON......THEN I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU COMMIT HARA KIRI!!!" Luffy beams with a massive grin, completely unfazed by Zoro's threat. He replies, "THE WORLD'S GREATEST SWORDSMAN, THAT'S GREAT! AND IT'S FITTING SINCE YOUR NEW BOSS IS GOING TO BE THE KING OF THE PIRATES! ANYTHING ELSE WOULD MAKE ME LOOK BAD!" Zoro can only smirk and mutter, "HMPH! YOU TALK BIG..." Meanwhile, Captain Morgan loses his patience and screams at his hesitant troops, "WHY DO YOU HESITATE!? HACK THOSE BRIGANDS INTO MINCE-MEAT! NOW!!" Sensing the incoming attack, Luffy prepares his own move, shouting, "GUM-GUM..." and warning his new partner, "ZOLO, DUCK!!" With a powerful "WHIP!!!!" sound effect, Luffy unleashes his Gum-Gum Whip attack. He stretches his leg out to an incredible length, sweeping it in a wide arc across the courtyard. Zoro ducks down just in time as Luffy's leg sails over him, striking the charging Marines and knocking them off their feet. Later page summaries: Helmeppo has taken Koby hostage, holding a pistol directly to his head. He laughs maniacally, "HEH HEH HEH! ONE FALSE MOVE AND FOUR EYES GETS IT!!! IF YOU EVEN BLINK, I'LL SHOOT!" The Marines gasp in shock, whispering, "HELMEPPO...!!" Despite having a gun pointed at his head, Koby bravely yells to Luffy, "HEY, LUFFY!! DON'T LET THEM WIN BECAUSE OF ME! LET HIM KILL ME!!" Hearing this, Luffy smiles warmly and says, "YOU'RE A GOOD GUY, KOBY!" Koby suddenly spots danger and screams, "LUFFY!! BEHIND YOU!" Helmeppo panics, shouting, "HEY! I TOLD YOU NOT TO MOVE OR I'D SHOOT! FINE! I'LL JUST SHOOT HIM THEN!" Luffy ignores Helmeppo's threat and winds up his arm, preparing his signature attack: "GUM-GUM..." Behind Luffy, Captain Morgan slowly rises, raising his giant axe-hand to strike, roaring, "YOU'VE ASSAULTED AN OFFICER OF THE NAVY!!!" Seeing this, Zoro calmly prepares to draw his sword with a quiet "KLMP" sound effect. Luffy launches his punch at Helmeppo, shouting, "...PISTOL!" while Helmeppo desperately screams, "DADDY!! KILL HIM!!" Luffy's Gum-Gum Pistol punch connects perfectly with Helmeppo's face, sending him flying with a loud "WAKH!" and "OOF!!!" sound effect. Luffy smiles and says, "NICE..." as Helmeppo is knocked out cold. Meanwhile, behind Luffy, Captain Morgan is suddenly frozen mid-swing, his massive axe-hand stopped in its tracks. Captain Morgan falls face-first to the ground, completely defeated. Zoro stands over him, calmly sheathing his swords after delivering a decisive slash. Luffy looks over and calls out, "...ZOLO!" Zoro turns to him with a confident smirk and replies, "NO SWEAT......CAPTAIN!"