One Piece Chapter 38: PIRATE FLEET

PIRATE FLEET. This chapter has 22 searchable pages. Opening and key page summaries:

PIRATE FLEET". The cover page features Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, and Usopp enjoying a picnic in a mountainous region. Luffy and Usopp are sitting on a giant white goat, with Usopp blowing into a large striped shell horn. Nami is sitting on the picnic blanket, writing on a map, while Zoro relaxes nearby. A full-color version of the cover page for Chapter 38, showing Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, and Usopp on a picnic with a giant white goat in a scenic mountain landscape. Luffy stands triumphantly after breaking Kuro's claws on one hand, telling him, "NOW YOU ONLY HAVE FIVE OF THOSE WEIRD CLAWS LEFT." Kuro lies on the ground, shocked, while the Black Cat Pirates watch in disbelief from the top of the slope, whispering, "THAT KID..." and "CAPTAIN KURO'S 'CAT'S CLAWS' WERE...!!" Kuro slowly gets back up, adjusting his glasses with his palm as he mutters, "TSU..." The Black Cat Pirates cheer for Kuro, shouting, "CAPTAIN KURO! YOU STILL HAVE ONE HAND OF 'CAT'S CLAWS' LEFT! KILL THE KID!!" and debating what to call him since he went by Klahadore in the village. However, Kuro silences them with a terrifying glare, saying, "SHUT UP...!!! AFTER THIS IS DONE, ALL OF YOU MUST DIE... AND JANGO IS NO EXCEPTION..." The crew is completely shocked, crying out, "WHAT?! WHY DO WE HAVE TO DIE TOO?" while Luffy looks on in surprise. A small transition panel shows Usopp happily whistling while holding a paintbrush, seemingly unaware of the danger his friends are facing. In the forest, Jango swings his pendulum in front of Kaya, commanding, "OPEN YOUR EYES, LITTLE GIRL!!!" Kaya firmly resists, closing her eyes and declaring, "NO... I WON'T LET YOU HYPNOTIZE ME. I WON'T WRITE THE WILL." Nearby, the three young members of the Usopp Pirates appear to be fast asleep on the ground, snoring loudly. Jango loses his patience and grabs Kaya, shouting, "IF THAT'S THE CASE, I'LL HAVE TO OPEN THEM BY FORCE!" Kaya screams, "AHHH...!!" Seizing the moment, the Usopp Pirates spring up, shouting, "HERE'S OUR CHANCE! BLIND PEPPER!!!" They throw pepper directly into Jango's eyes, causing him to sneeze violently: "HACHOO!! HACHOO!!" They follow up by hitting him with a frying pan and a bat, sending him crashing to the ground in pain. Kaya looks at the boys in relief. The Usopp Pirates proudly declare, "WE WERE ONLY PRETENDING TO BE HYPNOTIZED!! AS IF WE WOULD FALL FOR THE SAME TRICK TWICE! PREPARE FOR THE NEXT BATTLE PLAN!!" They quickly scatter and hide. Jango recovers, gasping for breath, and realizes both the kids and Kaya have vanished. Furious, he mutters, "DAMN KIDS!! WHERE DID THEY HIDE?! THE GIRL'S GONE TOO... I SHOULD KILL THOSE KIDS FIRST!!" Later page summaries: The slope falls completely silent. Meanwhile, Nami walks up the path, complaining, "AH... HOW DISAPPOINTING... I THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE A LOT OF TREASURE. HMMM... IS THE BATTLE OVER ALREADY?" She stops as she notices everyone standing completely still, wondering, "...WHY IS EVERYONE STANDING STILL... IS IT OVER...?" Suddenly, invisible slashes rip through the air, striking the pirates and the ground. The pirates scream in agony: "UWAAAAAAAHH!!!" and "YAAAH!!!" Luffy is shocked, shouting, "WHAT'S HAPPENING?!!" as the rocks and ground are sliced up around them. The pirates are mercilessly cut down by the invisible attacks. One of them explains in terror, "IT'S NO USE!!! WHEN HE'S USING HIS 'SILENT STEP' ATTACK, HE CAN'T DISCERN ONE PERSON FROM ANOTHER!! HE'S SO FAST THAT EVEN HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S ATTACKING!! HE WON'T STOP THAT 'TIL HE'S TIRED!!!" Nami is horrified, shouting, "WH... WHAT'S GOING ON...?! THOSE PEOPLE ARE GETTING MASSACRED OUT OF NOWHERE!!" Luffy gets slashed on the cheek as the slaughter continues. Standing in the middle of the chaotic slaughter, Luffy is consumed by rage. He glares into the empty air and screams, "COME OUT, YOU EVIL BUTLER... WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOUR CREW MEMBERS ARE!??!" Nami looks at Luffy in shock and concern, whispering, "LUFFY...!!?"