One Piece Chapter 1, page 14-15: Romance Dawn
- Page 14
Luffy sits grumpily at the bar. Benn Beckman, smoking a cigarette, sits down next to him and explains: "Luffy... The captain's just doing what's best for everyone..." Luffy asks: "How do you figure, Mr. First Mate?" Beckman continues: "The safety of the entire crew and ship rests on his shoulders. Being a pirate isn't all fun and games, you know... There's lots of duties like... pillaging, hostage-taking, heavy drinking... and swimming! And the captain knows all about the dangers of the sea, too! It can kill you in a thousand ways! It's not that he wants to crush your dream of becoming a pirate." Luffy crosses his arms: "Well I don't believe it!! Shanks just likes to make me look dumb." Shanks suddenly calls out: "Hey, Anchor!" Luffy snaps back: "I told you!
- Page 15
Makino, the tavern's proprietor, walks in carrying a small barrel of beer. She smiles warmly: "Captain Shanks! I'm glad to see you and your crew are enjoying yourselves." Shanks chuckles: "Ho boy... I just love making fun of this kid!" Makino turns to Luffy: "Luffy, would you like something to eat?" Luffy beams: "Yeah! Just put it on my treasure tab!" Shanks teases him: "Treasure tab? Look boy, don't try to swindle the lady." Luffy declares proudly: "I'm gonna become a pirate, find lots of treasure, and then I'll come back and pay her!!" Makino giggles: "Hahaha! We'll celebrate together when you return.