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One Piece chapter 14: Reckless — what is in it

Orange Town arc · 21 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is RECKLESS.
  • p1Mohji returns injured to the Buggy Pirates.
  • p1Mohji attempts to warn about Luffy being a rubber man.
  • p2Buggy misunderstands 'rubber man' as a rubbing technique.
  • p2Buggy decides to destroy the town in response.
  • p3Chouchou arrives injured at the townspeople refuge.
  • p3Townspeople worry about Mayor Boodle's location.
  • p4Mayor Boodle is bald with a stern expression.
  • p4Luffy wears his signature straw hat while sitting on the street.
  • p4Nami stands near Luffy observing the discussion.
  • p4An armored bearded man carries a spear among the townspeople.
  • p5Luffy reacts with visible surprise to Nami's words.
  • p5Nami shows a gentle smiling expression while speaking to Luffy.
  • p5An armored man with curly hair and glasses appears suddenly.
  • p6The armored curly-haired man wears glasses and heavy armor.
  • p6Luffy shows strong approval with a wide grin.
  • p6Nami attempts to de-escalate the situation with raised hands.
  • p7The town was founded forty years ago on wilderness land.
  • p7Original settlers worked to clear land and build homes.
  • p7Pirates had previously destroyed the settlers' old town.
  • p7Luffy and Nami listen to Boodle's backstory.
  • p8Scene occurs in the streets of Orange Town during daytime.
  • p8Mayor Boodle wears armor and carries a spear.
  • p8Luffy wears his straw hat and dark vest.
  • p9Buggy's cannon fires a large projectile toward Orange Town.
  • p9Luffy, Nami, and Boodle react simultaneously to the cannon shot.
  • p10The Buggy Ball detonates in the middle of Orange Town.
  • p10Explosion destroys multiple buildings and scatters debris widely.
  • p11Zoro is caught in the explosion while apparently sleeping.
  • p11Mayor's house is destroyed by the Buggy Ball blast.
  • p11Nami and Luffy survive the initial explosion unharmed.
  • p12Explosion debris and smoke cover the ruined street scene.
  • p12Luffy directly addresses Zolo by name while searching the wreckage.
  • p13Mayor physically attacks an enemy with his weapon during the confrontation.
  • p13Nami and Luffy observe the mayor's charge from behind.
  • p14Nami physically restrains the mayor to stop his advance.
  • p14Close-up reaction shots highlight Zoro, Luffy, and Nami's individual expressions.
  • p15Mayor attacks Buggy directly with a spear while airborne.
  • p15Luffy and Nami decide to protect the mayor from harm.
  • p16Luffy proposes alliance to Nami against Buggy.
  • p16Nami rejects pirate membership but accepts joint action.
  • p17Buggy pirates fire cannon toward town square.
  • p17Armored man confronts Buggy outside Drinker Pub.
  • p18Zoro's wounds have recovered.
  • p18Group prepares to confront Buggy pirates.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Injured Mohji reports to Buggy that the kid is a rubber man while crawling desperately.
  • p1Buggy pirate announces first mate Mohji's return from outside the building.
  • p1Mohji warns Buggy to beware the rubber man before collapsing again.
  • p2Buggy pirates misinterpret Mohji's warning as 'beware the rub'.
  • p2Buggy concludes the boy used a diabolical rubbing technique on Mohji.
  • p2Buggy orders the crew to load Buggy Balls and destroy the town.
  • p3Townspeople recognize injured Chouchou from the pet food shop.
  • p3Man with glasses notes Chouchou is hurt badly by cursed pirates.
  • p3Crowd discusses Mayor Boodle going to feed Chouchou and questions his whereabouts.
  • p4Townspeople express concern that the mayor knows the town best and might have been captured.
  • p4Boodle firmly states he is only going to feed Chou Chou despite the danger.
  • p4Bearded armored man warns he advised against risks and hopes the mayor listened.
  • p4Crowd urges that safety of everyone matters more than individual action.
  • p5Nami apologizes to Luffy for yelling earlier with a friendly wave.
  • p5Nami acknowledges Luffy lost someone to pirates and offers understanding.
  • p5Luffy responds quietly that he does not need details.
  • p5Armored curly-haired man roars that he cannot stand it anymore.
  • p5Nami reacts with shock at the armored man's sudden outburst.
  • p6Armored man condemns the mayor for watching the town be destroyed.
  • p6Armored man praises Chou Chou and Luffy for fighting back bravely.
  • p6Nami begs the mayor to calm down.
  • p6Armored man declares a man must do what a man must do.
  • p6Luffy enthusiastically agrees with the armored man's statement.
  • p7Boodle recounts the town began as wilderness forty years ago.
  • p7Settlers declare they will build their town on the empty land.
  • p7Boodle states they wanted to forget their old town destroyed by pirates.
  • p7Nami tells Luffy not to encourage the mayor.
  • p7Boodle describes how hard work and new arrivals grew the town.
  • p8Mayor Boodle proudly declares the town as the old timers' life's work and a thriving port.
  • p8Luffy states with conviction that the town and its people are his treasure.
  • p8Mayor Boodle angrily vows to fight to protect the town and refuses to be a failure as mayor.
  • p9Off-panel voice orders the firing of the Buggy Ball.
  • p11Nami cries out in alarm during the explosion.
  • p11Luffy yells that Zoro was sleeping inside the blast area.
  • p11Mayor Boodle despairs over his ruined house.
  • p12Luffy shouts desperately toward the smoke asking if Zolo is alive, conveying urgency and concern.
  • p12Armored curly-haired man questions whether the belly-band kid could have survived the blast, expressing doubt.
  • p12Fallen figure groans in pain with UNGHH, indicating injury and disorientation.
  • p12Luffy comments that the explosion served as an intense alarm clock, showing relief mixed with humor.
  • p13Nami questions how anyone could survive the blast, expressing disbelief.
  • p13Luffy yells excitedly that the person is alive, showing joy and relief.
  • p13Mayor declares he cannot lose another town to the pirates and charges forward with anger.
  • p13Mayor states he refuses to take the destruction sitting down and identifies himself as the mayor.
  • p13Mayor vows not to let the pirates destroy forty years of hard work, showing resolve.
  • p14Nami pleads that getting killed will accomplish nothing and calls the mayor reckless.
  • p14Mayor demands to be released and declares it is time to fight.
  • p14Luffy calls out for the mayor to wait, showing concern.
  • p14Mayor acknowledges his own recklessness while continuing his charge.
  • p15Mayor shouts for Buggy the Clown to prepare to face him while airborne.
  • p15Luffy notes that the situation did not appear that way to him.
  • p15Nami observes that the mayor was crying, showing realization.
  • p15Luffy declares he will not let the mayor get killed, showing resolve.
  • p15Nami states she likes the old man and tells Luffy not to worry.
  • p15Background pirates laugh that things are finally going to get fun.
  • p16Luffy excitedly declares plan to steal map and sail to Grand Line together.
  • p16Nami angrily questions Luffy's laughing reaction and motives.
  • p16Nami firmly states refusal to become a pirate while turning away.
  • p16Luffy invites Nami to join crew citing shared interest in map and treasure.
  • p16Nami proposes temporary alliance for common goal while slapping Luffy's hand.
  • p17Pirate crew responds affirmatively while aiming cannon.
  • p17Buggy orders second salvo attack.
  • p17Armored man demands Buggy the Clown appear immediately.
  • p17Voice questions who dares to interfere.
  • p18Nami questions Zoro joining despite injuries.
  • p18Zoro states wounds have healed and prioritizes reputation.
  • p18Zoro declares intent to settle a score.
  • p18Luffy expresses extreme excitement for upcoming action.
  • p18Nami calls Luffy and Zoro crazy.