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One Piece Chapter 17: High Level, Low Level

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In the middle of a damaged town street, Roronoa Zoro stands off against the acrobat swordsman Cabaji. Blood drips steadily from a severe wound on Zoro's side, hitting the ground with "DRIP PLIP" sounds. Large "DA" and "DOP" sound effects emphasize the tense atmosphere.

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  1. p.1Zoro fights while injured in a flooded ruined street.
  2. p.12A background rider on unicycle reacts with tiredness.
  3. p.20Page concludes with continuation note for One Piece Vol. 3.
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The title page reads "Chapter 17: HIGH LEVEL, LOW LEVEL". The illustration features Monkey D. Luffy laughing enthusiastically as he high-fives a giant penguin-like creature wearing a pirate captain's hat adorned with a skull and crossbones. In the background, Nami rests on a set of stairs near Buggy and several other smaller penguins dressed in various clothing and carrying items around the sunny outdoor setting.
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In the middle of a damaged town street, Roronoa Zoro stands off against the acrobat swordsman Cabaji. Blood drips steadily from a severe wound on Zoro's side, hitting the ground with "DRIP PLIP" sounds. Large "DA" and "DOP" sound effects emphasize the tense atmosphere. In the background, Nami and Luffy observe the confrontation. Nami looks deeply worried, holding her face as she says, "I'M FEELING FAINT JUST WATCHING THIS!" Next to her, Luffy cheers loudly, shouting, "GET 'IM, ZOLO!!" accompanied by a "YEAH!" sound effect. A close-up focuses on Zoro, who has his bandana tied on and a sword gripped in his mouth. He states with determination, "I CAN'T LOSE, NOT EVEN ONCE..." The following panel shows a close-up of Cabaji glaring back, completing the thought: "...TO ANYONE WHO CALLS HIMSELF A SWORDSMAN!!"
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Cabaji stands confidently with his sword resting against his shoulder, his checkered scarf blowing in the wind. He taunts his opponent, saying, "SO YOU INJURED YOURSELF AS INSURANCE FOR YOUR REPUTATION... WELL, DON'T WORRY..." He adds, "YOUR WOUNDS ARE SEVERE. THEY'LL MAKE AN EXCELLENT EXCUSE WHEN YOU LOSE." In response, Zoro takes a wide, grounded stance and draws his two remaining swords with a loud "GA-SHEEN!!" sound effect, now wielding three blades. A "SMIRK" sound effect appears next to his confident expression. Zoro fires back, "IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND!!" He continues, "IF I LOSE TO THE LIKES OF YOU WHEN MY WOUNDS ARE ONLY THIS LIGHT..." and finishes his declaration, "THEN I MAY AS WELL GIVE UP MY DREAM RIGHT NOW." Cabaji's confident demeanor cracks slightly; he sweats and glares, muttering, "...!!" and "YOU SCURVY DOG!!" A small panel below shows the lower half of Buggy's face, his prominent red nose visible, as he watches the exchange in silence with a "...".
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This page is mostly blank white space, serving as a chapter end page. In the bottom right corner, there is a small, simple sketch of Monkey D. Luffy. He is smiling cheerfully with his arms crossed over his chest.
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Nami calls out, "HEY!" to get Luffy's attention. Luffy looks at her, confused, saying, "HUH?" as Nami points past him with a "FWAP!" sound. She points toward a small building in the background, explaining, "THAT SHACK BEHIND THE RUINS OF THE TAVERN... THAT'S WHERE THEY KEEP THEIR TREASURE." An image of Buggy standing imposingly with his arms crossed appears with a "SHAADOO" sound effect, as Nami continues, "AND BUGGY'S PROBABLY GOT THE MAP OF THE GRAND LINE." Nami looks determined, thinking to herself, "I'LL GET THEIR TREASURE AND MAKE MY ESCAPE. I'VE GOT TO DO IT NOW, WHILE THEY'RE ALL KNOCKED OUT..." She then closes her eyes with a slight smile, telling Luffy, "WHETHER YOU GUYS WIN OR LOSE THIS BATTLE..." Luffy watches her as she finishes, "I DON'T REALLY CARE!"
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Nami points confidently at Luffy, adding a condition: "BUT IF YOU DO GET THAT MAP FROM BUGGY... THEN-- AND ONLY THEN-- WILL I CONSIDER TEAMING UP WITH YOU AGAIN..." She turns and runs off toward the shack with a "TMP TMP" sound, calling back over her shoulder, "GOOD LUCK, BOYS! SEE YA!" Luffy smiles broadly and waves at her, replying, "WOW! THANKS!" The scene shifts back to the fight. Cabaji balances on his unicycle, holding his sword horizontally. Several tops are spinning rapidly on the blade with a "WHRR" sound. He shouts, "RORONOA ZOLO!! HAVE A TASTE OF THE GREATEST OF ALL MY CIRCUS TRICKS!!" In the background, Zoro stands ready in his three-sword stance, watching silently.
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Cabaji launches the spinning tops toward Zoro with a massive "SWISH" sound effect. He yells, "AND NOW 'THE DANCE OF A HUNDRED KAMIKAZE TOPS'!!!" The tops fly through the air like projectiles. Zoro's eyes widen in surprise ("!") as the tops approach. He quickly swings his swords to deflect them. Meanwhile, Cabaji rides his unicycle straight up the vertical wall of a nearby building. A "ZOOM!" sound effect accompanies his rapid ascent, along with the "RERK RERK RERK RERK" sound of the unicycle wheel gripping the wall. He announces his next move: "CIRCUS TRICK: 'A HIKE IN THE MOUNTAINS.'"
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Zoro rapidly deflects the barrage of spinning tops with his swords. Large "WAK WAK WAK WAK" sound effects fill the panel as the tops bounce off his blades. He grunts, "...!" while blocking the projectiles. Suddenly, Zoro notices something above him ("!"). He looks up to see Cabaji leaping high into the air from the roof of the building with a "FWOOSH" and a "BOUND!" Cabaji descends toward Zoro, announcing, "CIRCUS TRICK: 'FIREWORKS IN THE COOL SUMMER BREEZE.'" Zoro remains in a low, defensive stance, gripping his swords tightly as he watches Cabaji's aerial attack.
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Cabaji is high up in the air on his unicycle, holding his sword ready. A large "ZWEEEN" sound effect accompanies his ascent. He announces his attack, "'STING OF THE UNICYCLE'!!" Luffy looks up, shielding his eyes from the sun, and exclaims, "WOW! HE'S WAY UP THERE!" Zoro, with his third sword in his mouth, looks up at his descending opponent, sweating slightly. In a small panel, Buggy watches silently with a "..." bubble, while a "SWAP" sound effect indicates movement near his body. The bottom panel shows a dynamic angle from behind Zoro as he looks up at Cabaji plummeting towards him. A massive "WOO" sound effect fills the air as Cabaji descends, and Zoro readies his swords to defend against the incoming strike.
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As Cabaji plummets toward Zoro, a sudden threat emerges from the side. Buggy launches his detached hand, gripping a knife, straight at Zoro. Buggy yells, "LOW-FLYING CHOP-CHOP CANNON!!" accompanied by a massive "KA-BOOM!!" sound effect. Zoro notices the incoming hand with a shocked "!!" as it flies toward him with a loud "WOOSH". Buggy commands his subordinate, "I'LL HOLD ZOLO DOWN!! YOU FINISH HIM OFF!! CABAJI!!" Cabaji, still falling, smirks wickedly and replies, "WITH PLEASURE!" Zoro is caught off guard, looking back over his shoulder at the flying hand approaching his injured side, gritting his teeth and muttering, "DANG...!!"
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A massive "STOMP" sound effect dominates the top half of the page. Luffy leaps into action, bringing his sandaled foot down hard on Buggy's detached hand, pinning it firmly to the ground and forcing it to drop the knife. A surprised "?!!" bubble emanates from the trapped hand. In the next panel, Buggy screams in agony, "ARRGHH!", feeling the crushing impact on his disconnected limb. Zoro looks back in surprise, calling out, "LUFFY!" Luffy is shown sitting casually on the ground, holding his straw hat, his foot still planted on Buggy's hand. In the background, Buggy is reeling in pain from the stomp.
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Luffy looks up with a fierce, confident grin, a large "DOOM!" sound effect emphasizing his intense expression. He shouts angrily at Buggy, "KEEP YOUR MITTS OUT OF ZOLO'S DUEL!" Buggy, clutching his injured hand in the background, glares back and mutters, "YOU LITTLE..." Zoro, shown in silhouette with a "GRIN" sound effect, smirks and says, "HEH..." Cabaji lands his unicycle on the ground with a loud "FWOOSH" sound effect. He looks annoyed by the interference and declares to Zoro, "I DON'T NEED THE CAPTAIN TO LEND ME A HAND TO KILL YOU!!"
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The top panel shows Cabaji riding his unicycle aggressively toward Zoro, his sword raised high to strike. Zoro is kneeling on the ground, looking up at the incoming attack with a sharp "!!" burst of surprise. In the middle panel, a close-up shows Zoro panting heavily, "HUFF HUFF...", with his heart pounding rapidly, indicated by "BA-BUMP BA-BUMP" sound effects near his chest. In the bottom right, Cabaji smirks confidently, uttering a dismissive "HMPH!". The bottom left panel shows Zoro still kneeling, catching his breath with "HUF HUF" sounds. He declares, "I'VE HAD ENOUGH... I'M TIRED...". In the background, Cabaji stops his unicycle, looking confused by Zoro's sudden admission, marked by a "?!" bubble.
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In the top panel, Cabaji holds a hand to his face, laughing mockingly at Zoro's apparent surrender. He taunts, "YOU'RE TIRED? HEH HEH HEH... WHAT'S WRONG? ANEMIC?" He continues, "SO YOU'VE FINALLY GIVEN UP! WELL, I'M NOT SURPRISED... IT'S AMAZING YOU CAN STILL STAND IN YOUR CONDITION." The bottom panel explodes with action. Zoro suddenly lunges forward with incredible speed, a massive "THWACK" sound effect dominating the scene. He strikes Cabaji with a powerful blow, grunting "UNGH...!!!". Cabaji is caught completely off guard, his eyes wide in shock with a large "?!!!" bubble as he is knocked backward off his unicycle by the sheer force of Zoro's sudden attack.
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The top panel features a close-up of Zoro's intense, determined face. A large "VEN!!" sound effect emphasizes his fierce expression. He corrects Cabaji, saying, "YOU'VE GOT IT WRONG. WHAT I'M TIRED OF... ARE YOUR STUPID CIRCUS TRICKS!!!" In the middle right panel, Cabaji recovers his footing, looking enraged. He grips his sword tightly with a "WSH!!" sound and declares, "...! VERY WELL! NO MORE TRICKS! I'LL FINISH YOU NOW... WITH MY REAL SWORDSMANSHIP!!!" Two small vertical panels show reactions: Luffy watches intently with a serious expression, and below him, Buggy looks on with wide, shocked eyes. In the bottom left panel, Zoro shifts into a low stance, crossing his two hand-held swords in front of him while gripping the third in his mouth. A "SWURP" sound effect accompanies his movement as he begins to call out his attack, "ONI...".
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This page is a dramatic, full-page splash panel capturing the climax of the battle. Zoro is shown in the foreground from behind, having just dashed past his opponent with blinding speed. His arms are spread wide, his swords extended outward after delivering a devastating cross-slash. In the background, Cabaji is suspended mid-air, his body reeling backward as a massive spray of blood erupts from his chest. A huge "GIRI!!!*" sound effect fills the upper right corner, completing the name of Zoro's attack, alongside a sharp "!!!" burst near the wounded Cabaji. Intense speed lines radiate outward, emphasizing the explosive power and swiftness of the strike. A small note in the bottom left margin explains, "* ONIGIRI = 'DEMON SLASH!'".
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In the top panel, Luffy smiles cheerfully. Next to him, Buggy looks shocked and furious, his eyes wide as he screams, "CABAJI!!!!" In the middle panel, Cabaji falls backward, blood spraying from his chest wound, his checkered scarf trailing in the air. He thinks to himself, "GGH...! HOW COULD THESE COMMON THIEVES HAVE BEATEN US? WE'RE THE BUGGY PIRATE GANG--THE SCOURGE OF THE SEAS!!" Another bubble near him reads, "HOW COULD THINGS HAVE GONE THIS FAR...?" In the background, Zoro stands victorious, holding his swords. In the bottom right panel, Cabaji hits the ground hard with a loud "FWUMP!!", kicking up a cloud of dust. Zoro stands nearby, looking down at him. In the bottom left panel, a close-up shows Zoro panting heavily with "HUF HUF" sounds and sweating profusely. He pulls off his dark bandana with a "FWOMP" sound and says, "WE'RE NOT COMMON THIEVES..."
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A large top panel shows the aftermath of the battle. Zoro finishes his statement from the previous page, shouting, "WE'RE PIRATES!" Large sound effect letters fill the background. Cabaji lies face down and unconscious in the foreground. Zoro drops his two swords to the ground, producing "KLANK KLANK" sound effects. In the background, Luffy and Buggy stand watching. In the bottom right panel, Zoro collapses onto his back in the dirt, completely exhausted and sweating. He says, "LUFFY... I'M GOING TO SLEEP NOW." In the bottom middle panel, Luffy replies, "GO AHEAD AND SLEEP!" In the bottom left panel, Luffy smiles confidently, punching his fist into his open palm with a "TOING" sound. He declares, "I'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE!"
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In the top panel, Buggy glares menacingly, his face shadowed under his pirate hat. He says, "YOU GUYS......CALL YOURSELVES PIRATES!?" In the middle panel, Luffy stands casually with his back to the viewer, facing Buggy in the distance among the town's ruins. Luffy holds out his hand expectantly and says, "THAT'S RIGHT! NOW HAND OVER THE MAP OF THE GRAND LINE!!" In the bottom right panel, a close-up shows Buggy smirking confidently. He mocks them, "SO THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE AFTER. WELL, A COUPLE OF LILY-LIVERED, NO-NAME PIRATES LIKE YOU WON'T LAST A DAY ON THE GRAND LINE!!" In the bottom left panel, Buggy continues his rant, yelling, "WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO THERE!? GO SIGHTSEEING!?"
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In the top panel, Luffy looks straight ahead with a calm, serious, and determined expression. He states simply, "I'M GONNA BE KING OF THE PIRATES." In the bottom right panel, Buggy bursts into uncontrollable, mocking laughter, throwing his head back with "HURF ACK HAR" and a large stylized laughter sound effect. In the bottom left panel, Buggy suddenly stops laughing and yells furiously, his angry face dominating the panel. He shouts, "DON'T BE A FOOL! IF YOU'RE KING OF PIRATES, THEN WHAT AM I!? GOD OF THE PIRATES!? THE WORLD'S TREASURE WILL BE MINE! SO FORGET IT!"
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In the top left panel, Buggy stands aggressively, holding three knives between the fingers of each hand. The blades gleam with a sharp "CHEENG!" sound effect. A large "FWOOSH!!" sound effect fills the background behind him. He glares and threatens, "YOU'LL SOON REGRET YOUR WORDS, RUBBER BOY!" In the top right panel, Luffy stands casually, cracking his knuckles with a "KRAK KRAK" sound. He looks completely unfazed and replies, "I'M GETTING BORED. OKAY, HURRY UP AND ATTACK ME." The bottom half of the page shifts to a tense exchange. In the bottom right panel, a close-up shows Buggy's face, his expression turning serious and slightly angry. He says, "YOU AND YOUR STRAW HAT REMIND ME OF HIM WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER..." In the bottom middle panel, Buggy continues, his mouth wide open in a furious shout, "THAT INSOLENT DOG WITH THE RED HAIR!!!" The bottom left panel shows a close-up of Luffy's face, his eyes wide with surprise and confusion. He repeats, "...RED HAIR!?" At the very bottom of the page, text reads, "TO BE CONTINUED IN ONE PIECE, VOL. 3!"
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This page is a bonus craft activity titled "Let's make a Sproingy Luffy!". It features a line drawing of Luffy standing on a rolled-up mat, labeled "Part I", with a dotted line around him indicating where to cut. Next to him is a separate drawing of his clenched fist, labeled "Part II". On the right side of the page are two long, vertical rectangular strips labeled "Part III" and "Part IV".
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This page continues the bonus craft activity with the title "How to make a Sproingy Luffy:". It lists the required materials: "Scissors - Glue or paste - Crayons, markers, or colored pencils - Stiff paper - The strong will to make Sproingy Luffy". Below are the first five steps of the instructions. Step 1 says to color the parts, suggesting flesh color for Parts II, III, and IV, and notes that people who don't want to mess up their books can use a photocopy. Step 2 instructs to cut out the parts along the dotted lines. Step 3 says to paste Part I onto a piece of stiff paper. Step 4 advises waiting for the glue to dry, adding humorously, "Act cool. You can dance while you wait, too." Step 5 instructs to cut out Part I again, following Luffy's outline this time, and to carefully cut slots around his legs to make him stand up. Small diagrams accompany the steps, showing the cut-out pieces, the pasting process, and how to assemble the base to make the figure stand with a "Ta-Da!"
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This page concludes the instructions for the "Sproingy Luffy" craft. Step 6 explains how to glue Part III and Part IV at right angles and fold them over each other repeatedly "like you're weaving" to create a springy piece. Detailed diagrams show the folding process step-by-step. Text points to the finished folded paper spring, saying, "You should get something sproingy like this thing," and instructs to glue the other ends together. Step 7, titled "Assemble (Rise, Luffy, Rise!)", shows how to glue the square part of the springy bit onto the paper Luffy's right shoulder, and then glue Part II (the fist) to the other end of the spring. Step 8 shows the final result with the text "COMPLETION!" and a "boiii-iing!" sound effect as the paper Luffy's fist extends outward on the spring.
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This page is the back cover of One Piece Volume 2. The top displays the series logo 'ONE PIECE' with 'volume 2' next to it, under the 'EAST BLUE' and 'SHONEN JUMP' banners. A large illustration features Monkey D. Luffy running forward with a wide, cheerful smile, holding up his hand in a prominent peace sign that dominates the foreground. The left side contains a summary text block titled 'EAST BLUE Part 2'. The text reads: 'As a kid, Monkey D. Luffy vowed to become King of the Pirates and find the legendary treasure called the "One Piece." The enchanted Gum-Gum fruit has given Luffy the power to stretch like rubber—and his new crewmate, the infamous pirate hunter Roronoa Zolo, strikes fear into the hearts of other buccaneers! But what chance does one rubber guy stand against Nami, a thief so tough she specializes in robbing pirates... or Captain Buggy, a fiendish pirate lord whose weird, clownish appearance conceals even weirder powers? It's pirate vs. pirate in the second swashbuckling volume of One Piece!'
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One Piece Chapter 17: High Level, Low Level

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Key facts in chapter 17

  • p0Chapter 17 title page shows Luffy confronting Buggy directly.
  • p1Zoro fights while injured in a flooded ruined street.
  • p2Cabaji and Zoro exchange taunts during sword duel.
  • p3Luffy appears confident and ready while standing alone.
  • p4Scene takes place in the ruined streets of Orange Town.
  • p4Nami plans to steal treasure while enemies are unconscious.
  • p4Buggy is confirmed to hold the map of the Grand Line.
  • p5Nami leaves Luffy and Zoro to pursue the treasure alone.
  • p5Cabaji begins his attack using spinning circus tops against Zoro.
  • p6Cabaji uses spinning tops as projectile weapons in his circus-style attack.
  • p6Zoro is actively dodging and cutting through the barrage of tops.
  • p7Zoro cuts through Cabaji's aerial top formation while leaping.
  • p7Cabaji continues using chained circus tops as weapons.
  • p8Cabaji performs unicycle stunt high above street.
  • p8Buggy's detached hand with skull flag executes SWAP gesture.
  • p8Luffy reacts with visible shock to Cabaji's elevated position.
  • p9Cabaji is launched skyward by Buggy's chop-chop cannon.
  • p9Mohji and Richie prepare to attack following Cabaji's signal.
  • p9Cabaji intends to interfere in Zoro's duel.
  • p10Luffy is stomped into the ground by Buggy.
  • p10Buggy shows visible rage during the attack.
  • p10A crewman reacts with horror to Luffy's fall.
  • p11Luffy refuses outside interference in Zoro's duel.
  • p11Cabaji attacks Zoro on unicycle without Buggy's direct help.
  • p11Zoro shows confident smirk facing Cabaji's charge.
  • p12Zoro remains kneeling and visibly exhausted during the confrontation.
  • p12Cabaji performs an attack from a unicycle platform.
  • p12A background rider on unicycle reacts with tiredness.
  • p13Zoro launches a sudden counterattack from a kneeling position.
  • p13Cabaji is knocked backward by Zoro's blade strike.
  • p13Cabaji had been mocking Zoro's apparent exhaustion.
  • p14Zoro prepares to use multiple swords against Cabaji.
  • p14Luffy observes the fight from a nearby position.
  • p14Cabaji charges forward after shouting in frustration.
  • p15Zoro executes the Onigiri technique in a full-page action spread.
  • p15Cabaji is sent flying by the force of Zoro's three-sword attack.
  • p15The attack produces large impact effects and debris.
  • p16Luffy and Zoro defeat multiple Buggy pirates in a town street.
  • p16Cabaji is struck down during the fight.
  • p16Zoro shows exhaustion after combat but remains standing.
  • p17Luffy remains standing while Zoro collapses from exhaustion.
  • p17Buggy pirates are defeated and unconscious in the town square.
  • p17Luffy assumes leadership of the fight after Zoro falls.
  • p18Buggy confronts Luffy directly after the pirate gang's defeat.
  • p18Luffy requests the Grand Line map from Buggy.
  • p18Buggy reacts with rage and mockery to Luffy's goal.
  • p19Luffy states his ambition to be King of the Pirates to Buggy.
  • p19Buggy reacts with extreme anger and denial to Luffy's claim.
  • p19Buggy experiences visible shock at the end of the exchange.
  • p20Buggy and Luffy face each other during a rainy confrontation.
  • p20Buggy's anger is triggered by Luffy's straw hat and implied connection to a red-haired person.
  • p20Luffy shows boredom before reacting to the red hair mention.
  • p20Page concludes with continuation note for One Piece Vol. 3.
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  • p0Luffy laughs wildly with open mouth and raised arms while kicking high with sandaled foot into Buggy's massive shoe sole.
  • p0Buggy leans back from impact wearing jester-like wide hat, long coat with skull patterns, and striped pants.
  • p0Luffy's straw hat rests on his head during the high kick.
  • p0Stone steps in background hold Mohji seated with sword, Cabaji standing nearby, and small striped creature holding fish.
  • p0Buggy pirate flag with skull and crossbones visible behind the group on steps.
  • p0Ruined town square setting with scattered debris and broken structures.
  • p0Large chapter title text 'HIGH LEVEL, LOW LEVEL' dominates upper page space.
  • p0Luffy's sleeveless vest and shorts shown in dynamic mid-kick pose.
  • p0Buggy's oversized shoe sole faces viewer with clear tread pattern.
  • p1Zoro stands in ruined street with three swords drawn and water dripping from blades.
  • p1Large SFX 'DA BOOM' and 'PLIP' dominate upper panel space.
  • p1Nami and Luffy watch from side with Luffy cheering and Nami looking nervous.
  • p1Close-up shows Zoro's intense narrowed eyes and sweat on face.
  • p1Zoro wears checkered scarf and holds swords in ready stance.
  • p1Destroyed buildings and puddles fill the street background.
  • p1Luffy's wide grin and Nami's hand-to-head gesture visible in side panel.
  • p1Water droplets emphasized near Zoro's lowered sword.
  • p2Cabaji points sword forward while wearing checkered scarf and long coat.
  • p2Zoro crosses swords behind his back in powerful stance with 'GA-SWEEN!!!' SFX.
  • p2Small panel shows wide-eyed striped creature reacting with '...'
  • p2Cabaji snarls with sweat drops and gritted teeth in close-up.
  • p2Zoro's back view highlights crossed swords and belt.
  • p2Destroyed buildings visible in background of duel panels.
  • p2Cabaji's scarf flows during taunt gesture.
  • p2Large 'SNICK' SFX near Zoro's crossed blades.
  • p3Luffy stands alone against blank background with arms crossed.
  • p3Luffy wears straw hat, sleeveless dark vest, and shorts.
  • p3Luffy shows wide confident grin with visible teeth and eyes.
  • p3Luffy's posture is relaxed yet ready with one hand gripping the other arm.
  • p3Simple composition centers Luffy with no other figures or objects.
  • p4Luffy stands with wide eyes and open mouth in surprise while pointing forward with one hand.
  • p4Nami smiles with eyes closed and gives a thumbs-up gesture in the foreground.
  • p4Ruined buildings and scattered rubble fill the background of the destroyed street.
  • p4Buggy appears with arms crossed wearing a large pirate hat and fur-trimmed coat.
  • p4Luffy waves one hand dismissively with a neutral expression.
  • p4Nami looks forward with a slight smile and closed eyes.
  • p4Large SFX 'SHAOOOC' dominates the panel beside Buggy.
  • p4Small SFX 'FWAP!' appears near Luffy's head.
  • p4Speech bubbles positioned above characters with clear speaker separation.
  • p4Destroyed tavern remains visible behind Nami in the left panel.
  • p5Nami points directly forward with a confident smile and open eyes.
  • p5Luffy grins widely with sparkles around his head showing excitement.
  • p5Nami runs away waving one hand while looking back.
  • p5Cabaji appears in close-up with a striped hat and intense expression.
  • p5Zoro stands ready holding three swords in a defensive stance.
  • p5Multiple spinning tops and plates are visible on the ground in front of Cabaji.
  • p5Large SFX 'WHRR' and motion lines emphasize spinning objects.
  • p5Small SFX 'TMD TMD' appear near Nami as she runs.
  • p5Cabaji's face shown in extreme close-up with sweat drop.
  • p5Town buildings form the background behind Zoro and Cabaji.
  • p6Cabaji rides a unicycle while launching multiple spinning tops forward.
  • p6Large bold SFX 'SWIRL' fills the upper panel with motion lines.
  • p6Tops fly through the air toward Zoro with intense speed lines.
  • p6Cabaji shown in close-up with intense glare and sweat drop.
  • p6Multiple tops crash into buildings creating debris and dust clouds.
  • p6SFX 'RERK RERK RERK' stacked vertically beside damaged structures.
  • p6Zoro dodges and strikes amid flying tops with sword extended.
  • p6Large SFX 'ZOOM!' appears near ground-level impacts.
  • p6Cabaji's mouth open in a shout during the attack.
  • p6Town buildings and windows visible in the background with damage.
  • p7Zoro slashes rapidly with multiple swords creating large impact SFX 'WAK WAK WAK'.
  • p7Cabaji recoils in shock with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p7Zoro leaps high above rooftops with one sword extended forward.
  • p7Chain of linked spinning tops trails behind Zoro in mid-air.
  • p7Large SFX 'FWOOOSH' and 'BOUND!' emphasize high-speed movement.
  • p7Cabaji shown in close-up with sweat and surprised expression.
  • p7Town rooftops and buildings visible below Zoro's jump.
  • p7Multiple motion lines and debris scattered around Zoro's slashes.
  • p7Zoro's bandana and swords clearly visible during the aerial attack.
  • p7Cabaji's striped hat and outfit shown in reaction panel.
  • p8Cabaji balances on unicycle high in air with dramatic upward motion lines and large SFX ZWEEEN.
  • p8Luffy stares upward with wide eyes open mouth sweat drops and hand shielding forehead.
  • p8Cabaji glares downward with intense focus sweat flying from face and clenched teeth.
  • p8Large Buggy hand marked with skull-and-crossbones flag performs SWAP gesture in foreground.
  • p8Unicycle wheel spins wildly after impact with motion lines and debris flying.
  • p8Cabaji tumbles mid-air losing balance with body twisted and limbs flailing.
  • p8Skull flag on Buggy hand positioned directly below Cabaji suggesting interference.
  • p8Vertical panel composition emphasizes height difference between street level and unicycle.
  • p8Luffy's shocked expression with sweat and open mouth fills right-side panel.
  • p8Cabaji's focused glare and sweat drops shown in close-up lower right panel.
  • p9Cabaji and unicycle launched skyward with body upside down and limbs extended.
  • p9Buggy's large hand unleashes LOW-FLYING CHOP-CHOP CANNON with massive explosion SFX KA-BOOM.
  • p9WOOOSH SFX and motion lines show rapid hand movement and blast effect.
  • p9Cabaji silhouette appears ready to strike with blades visible.
  • p9Mohji's lion Richie lunges forward with open mouth and fierce expression.
  • p9Cabaji calls out plan to hold Zoro down while pointing.
  • p9Richie impact SFX DOOSH and DANG shown near lion's head.
  • p9Buggy's face visible inside cannon hand with focused expression.
  • p9Multiple panels show explosion sequence and character reactions.
  • p9Cabaji lands and immediately shouts coordination command.
  • p10Luffy's body violently stomped into ground with massive STOMP SFX and impact lines.
  • p10Luffy flattened on pavement with limbs splayed sweat drops and hat askew.
  • p10Buggy's face twisted in rage with bulging veins and ARRGH shout.
  • p10Crewman reaches toward Luffy shouting LUFFY with outstretched arm.
  • p10Luffy lies dazed on street with body outline pressed into pavement.
  • p10Impact lines and debris radiate outward from stomp point.
  • p10Buggy's enraged expression fills right panel with sweat and wide eyes.
  • p10Crewman shown from behind staring in horror at attack.
  • p10Luffy's hat tilted and body flattened in center panel.
  • p10Street background with buildings visible behind fallen Luffy.
  • p11Luffy grins widely with sharp teeth and determined eyes despite injuries.
  • p11Luffy declares KEEP YOUR MITTS OUT OF ZORO'S DUEL with large speech bubble.
  • p11Cabaji speeds forward on unicycle with blades drawn and motion lines.
  • p11Cabaji shouts I DON'T NEED THE CAPTAIN TO LEND ME A HAND TO KILL YOU.
  • p11Zoro shown in silhouette with GRIN SFX and quiet HEH reaction.
  • p11Cabaji snarls YOU LITTLE as he closes in for attack.
  • p11Zoro's smirk visible in profile with crossed arms and confident posture.
  • p11Cabaji's unicycle attack panel shows speed lines and aggressive lean.
  • p11Luffy's wide grin and sweat drops emphasize defiance after beating.
  • p11Panel layout shows Luffy's declaration then Cabaji's charge then Zoro's reaction.
  • p12Large horizontal sword slash erupts across top panel with heavy impact lines and debris.
  • p12Cabaji swings blade from atop unicycle while rider tumbles violently to ground.
  • p12Zoro kneels on one knee with heavy sweat drops and exhausted breathing posture.
  • p12Cabaji stands nearby gripping sword with smug narrowed-eye expression.
  • p12Checkered-bandana pirate watches scene from side with focused gaze.
  • p12Background unicycle rider shows fatigue with huffing SFX and slumped pose.
  • p12Zoro's hand rests on sheathed sword while kneeling in lower right panel.
  • p12Dramatic speed lines and dust clouds emphasize falling impact in upper panel.
  • p12Sweat droplets visibly trail down Zoro's face indicating prolonged exertion.
  • p13Cabaji leans forward mockingly with hand on forehead and wide grin.
  • p13Zoro suddenly surges upward from kneeling position into a powerful strike.
  • p13Massive KA-THWACK impact effect sends Cabaji flying backward.
  • p13Cabaji's face shows shock with wide eyes and open mouth upon impact.
  • p13Large motion lines and debris emphasize the force of Zoro's upward slash.
  • p13Cabaji crashes into the ground with twisted body posture after being hit.
  • p13Zoro's blade connects directly with Cabaji's torso in mid-air.
  • p13Sweat and tension lines appear on Cabaji's forehead during taunting.
  • p14Close-up of Cabaji's furious face with sweat drops and gritted teeth.
  • p14Zoro draws swords in focused stance with ONI... SFX near blade.
  • p14Luffy watches intently from small inset panel with serious narrowed eyes.
  • p14Cabaji lunges forward with WSH!! motion lines toward Zoro.
  • p14Zoro declares intent to finish the fight using real swordsmanship.
  • p14Three swords visible in Zoro's hands during drawing sequence.
  • p14Cabaji's expression shifts from anger to combat readiness.
  • p14Panel composition shows Luffy observing from background corner.
  • p15Full-page spread shows Zoro spinning with three swords in cross-shaped slash.
  • p15ONIGIRI technique name and DEMON SLASH label appear beside the attack.
  • p15Cabaji is hurled backward through the air with body twisting from impact.
  • p15Massive GIRI!!! and !!! impact effects dominate the composition.
  • p15Heavy speed lines and debris radiate outward from the central strike.
  • p15Zoro completes the move in a low crouched stance with arms extended.
  • p15Cabaji's limbs flail outward from the force of the slash.
  • p15Dramatic black-and-white contrast emphasizes the explosive attack radius.
  • p16Luffy close-up with wide grin, scar under left eye, straw hat rim, and excited expression.
  • p16Cabaji struck mid-air by large black club weapon with sweat drops and checkered scarf flying.
  • p16Defeated Buggy pirate sprawled on ground with multiple swords scattered nearby.
  • p16Zoro wiping brow with right hand, confident smirk, sweat drops, and three swords at side.
  • p16Large FWUMP!! SFX with figure slammed into dirt creating dust clouds and impact lines.
  • p16Checkered scarf motif on Cabaji as visual identifier during defeat.
  • p16Exhausted posture of defeated pirates with open mouths and limp limbs.
  • p16Town street background with wooden buildings and open ground for combat.
  • p17Luffy standing tall in ruined town square with straw hat and black vest.
  • p17Multiple defeated Buggy pirates lying unconscious on wet ground around Luffy.
  • p17Zoro collapsed face-down in water with swords dropped nearby and sweat drops.
  • p17Large FWUMP and impact SFX dominating upper panel with motion lines.
  • p17Luffy flexing arm with TOING SFX showing energetic posture.
  • p17Zoro lying exhausted with open mouth and sweat, calling out Luffy's name.
  • p17Destroyed buildings and debris visible in background of town square.
  • p17Luffy's outstretched arm gesture while declaring intent to continue.
  • p18Buggy close-up with furious expression, skull hat, white fur collar, and wide mouth shouting.
  • p18Luffy facing Buggy with straw hat, black vest, and outstretched hand demanding map.
  • p18Buggy's body language showing rage with arms spread and dramatic shading lines.
  • p18Town square ruins and debris visible behind both characters.
  • p18Luffy standing with one hand on hip and other extended toward Buggy.
  • p18Buggy's face twisted in anger with sweat drops and intense gaze.
  • p18Skull and crossbones motif on Buggy's hat emphasized in close-up.
  • p18Open town square setting with damaged buildings in background.
  • p19Luffy standing resolute with straw hat, black vest, and determined open-mouth expression.
  • p19Buggy exploding in rage with wide mouth, skull hat, and dramatic shading.
  • p19Buggy's shocked face with wide eyes and choking expression in final panel.
  • p19Large BOOM SFX next to Buggy's head during shock reaction.
  • p19Town buildings visible in background behind Luffy.
  • p19Buggy's body language showing fury with arms raised and intense lines.
  • p19Luffy's calm posture contrasting Buggy's explosive anger.
  • p19Skull hat and fur collar on Buggy emphasized during outburst.
  • p20Buggy looms forward with crossed blades, eyes blazing and furious expression under pirate hat with skull emblem.
  • p20Luffy stands ready in rain with clenched fists, relaxed stretching posture and open mouth.
  • p20Luffy yawns and stretches with visible arm motion lines and casual stance in shallow water.
  • p20Buggy stares directly at Luffy's straw hat, expression shifting to recognition.
  • p20Luffy's eyes widen in shock with sweat drops and open mouth at red hair mention.
  • p20Buggy's face twists in fury with wide shouting mouth and crossed arm pose.
  • p20Luffy wears straw hat, sleeveless dark vest, and shorts while barefoot in rain.
  • p20Buggy wears striped shirt, fur collar, and bandana while gripping two blades.
  • p20Rainy background with puddles and motion SFX lines around characters.
  • p20Large SFX FWOOOSH and CHEENG emphasize blade movement and impact.
  • p20KRAK KRAK SFX near Luffy's stretching arms indicate joint cracking.
  • p20Close-up panel shows Luffy's shocked face under hat brim with tension lines.
  • p20Buggy's lower panel shows angry shouting face with skull hat visible above.
  • p20Panel composition splits top action from bottom emotional reaction close-ups.

Theories built on chapter 17

Orange Town arc

  1. 14Reckless
  2. 15Gong
  3. 16Versus Buggy's Crew!
  4. 17High Level, Low Level
  5. 18Buggy, the Pirate Clown
  6. 19Devil's Fruit
  7. 20A Thief's Philosophy

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