One Piece Chapter 12 Part 3 — Chouchou Refuses to Abandon the Shop - Dialogue 1

- Pages: 8-11 - Characters: Mayor Boodle, Chouchou, Nami - Events: memory, reveal ### Summary Chouchou refuses to give up the place connected to his owner, while pirates and bystanders react to the dog’s stubborn defense. This part makes the conflict emotional: Luffy sees that Buggy’s violence is not abstract, but aimed at things people love and protect. ### Key dialogue Mayor Boodle: Boodle mayor of Port Town Chouchou: Who're you, old timer? Mayor Boodle: I'm the mayor of this town... Nami: He's resting. My house is just over there. Nami: I told 'Im there's a doctor at the refugee shelter, but he said he just needs a little sleep!! Nami: He's guarding the shop! Nami: Just came to feed him. Nami: A good friend of mine owned this store. Chouchou: They've got a lot of memories here Chouchou: And so do I... Chouchou: See those wounds... Chouchou: ProTecting his store... Chouchou: I'm sure this shop means a lot to his master, but this is just cruel. Chouchou: Is he at the refugee shelter with the others?