Luffy and the Gum‑Gum Fruit

## Scene In Chapter 1, pages 24‑25, Luffy is aboard the ship when the crew discovers a gum‑gum fruit that had been taken from an enemy vessel. Higuma admits to eating the fruit, while Makino confirms that it is indeed the gum‑gum fruit. Luffy is asked whether he has eaten it, and the others react with surprise. ## Dialogue - **Makino:** "Yeah... I ate it for dessert!!" - **Makino:** "I didn't taste all that great, though..." - **Unresolved voice:** "WhaaaaAAABAAT!!?" - **Makino:** "That was the gum‑gum fruit!!" ## Theory notes - The scene takes place on the ship in Chapter 1, pages 24‑25. - Higuma and Makino are present and speak directly about the gum‑gum fruit. - Luffy is addressed by a crew member but does not speak in this panel. - The reaction line "WhaaaaAAABAAT!!?" is not clearly attributed; it may belong to Luffy or another crew member. - The gum‑gum fruit is confirmed to have been taken from an enemy ship.