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One Piece chapter 26: Captain Kuro's Plan — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 20 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 26 opens on a ship deck scene with Luffy using binoculars from the rigging.
  • p1Kuro and Jango discuss past identity on a cliff while Luffy's group listens from above.
  • p2Jango and Kuro argue about Kuro's past identity and three-year plan on the cliff.
  • p3Jango agrees to assassinate a girl for Kuro while insisting on proper payment and cover story.
  • p4Klahadore and Jango discuss a plan to kill Kaya for her inheritance.
  • p4The scheme involves sending a signal to charge the village.
  • p4Klahadore has been posing as a butler for three years.
  • p5Klahadore spent three years building trust to avoid suspicion.
  • p5Jango suggests direct robbery as alternative plan.
  • p5Klahadore prefers a plan that prevents marine pursuit.
  • p6Kaya's parents died outside Klahadore's original plans.
  • p6Black Cat Pirates ship has been anchored close for nearly a week.
  • p6Pirates show impatience and cannot hold back longer.
  • p7Luffy and Usopp overhear the murder plot from hiding.
  • p7Usopp realizes Captain Kuro is still alive.
  • p7The plan targets Kaya's inheritance and will lead to village attack.
  • p8Luffy directly confronts the group on the cliff.
  • p8Bandaged-nose man reacts with visible panic and sweat.
  • p8Jango and Klahadore both show startled expressions.
  • p9Usopp attempts to hide Luffy from view.
  • p9Klahadore identifies Usopp immediately.
  • p9The group on the cliff becomes aware of the eavesdroppers.
  • p10Jango demonstrates hypnosis using the pendulum.
  • p10Luffy and Usopp observe the hypnosis attempt from hiding.
  • p10The two suited men are targeted by the hypnosis.
  • p11Luffy falls asleep during the hypnosis demonstration.
  • p11An explosion blasts Luffy off the cliff.
  • p11Usopp remains hidden behind a tree during the event.
  • p12Kuro declares the fallen man has a broken neck.
  • p12Jango checks on the body at the cliff base.
  • p12Klahadore proposes eliminating Usopp as a witness.
  • p12Usopp witnesses the killing from above the cliff.
  • p13Kuro plans to kill Kaya and fake a pirate attack.
  • p13Attack on village is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
  • p13Usopp overhears the full scheme from hiding.
  • p13Klahadore confirms Usopp's presence and dismisses his interference.
  • p14Usopp sprints through village after overhearing the plan.
  • p14Usopp recalls his earlier visit to Kaya's window.
  • p14Kaya is shown at her window during Usopp's memory.
  • p15Usopp runs toward the Going Merry from shore.
  • p15Straw Hat crew notices Usopp's panicked approach.
  • p15Kaya and Usopp Pirates kids are present near the ship.
  • p15Zoro inquires about reaching the shore quickly.
  • p16Usopp is publicly warning the village of an impending pirate attack.
  • p16Villagers react with annoyance and disbelief to the warning.
  • p17Villagers refuse to believe Usopp due to his history of false warnings.
  • p17Clahador is referenced as an example of an honest man.
  • p18Kuro is captain of the Black Cat Pirates planning a village attack.
  • p18Kaya and Merry are searching for the absent Clahador.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Man in dramatic pose shouts about calling an assassination an accident with excited intent.
  • p1Stern glasses-wearing man firmly states the other is now the captain.
  • p1Glasses man refuses to be called Captain Kuro and notes he abandoned the name three years ago.
  • p1Luffy and group react with shock while overhearing the cliff conversation.
  • p2Jango recalls hearing Captain Kuro was captured and executed by marines three years ago.
  • p2Jango notes Kuro's fame for careful planning before raids.
  • p2Jango questions why Kuro gave up piracy and made him captain.
  • p2Jango remembers the day Kuro hid in the village and ordered them to return in three years.
  • p3Jango demands a good share this time and recalls past benefits from working under Kuro.
  • p3Jango volunteers to handle the girl and receives confirmation of his share upon success.
  • p3Kuro states that making the killing look like an accident is required.
  • p4Klahadore explains plan to kill Kaya and claim inheritance after signal is given, calm and calculating tone.
  • p4Jango snaps back that he is ready and accuses Klahadore of not being prepared, irritated mood.
  • p4Klahadore insists the most important part can still be worked on, dismissive intent.
  • p4Jango mocks Klahadore's intelligence and questions his family relation to inheritance, sarcastic.
  • p5Klahadore boasts about earning trust over three years to claim wealth openly once the will is written, smug tone.
  • p5Jango questions why Klahadore spent three years as a butler instead of robbing directly, skeptical.
  • p5Jango notes he would still be chased by marines if he had robbed openly.
  • p5Klahadore states he likes using his head for a peaceful settlement that avoids marine pursuit, proud.
  • p6Klahadore denies murdering Kaya's parents and claims their deaths were natural and outside his plans, defensive.
  • p6Jango mocks the claim that murdering the family was peaceful, laughing loudly.
  • p6Jango reveals their ship has been anchored nearby for almost a week.
  • p6Klahadore ends argument and instructs Jango to send the signal, impatient.
  • p7Usopp yells that the villains are serious about the plan, panicked.
  • p7Luffy shouts that the situation does not look good, alarmed.
  • p7Usopp internally realizes he has heard a horrible plan and fears retaliation for punching Klahadore.
  • p7Usopp recalls that Captain Kuro is alive and has lusted after Kaya's wealth for three years.
  • p7Usopp frantically warns Luffy not to stand up or they will be seen, urgent.
  • p8Luffy roars protective warning not to touch the ojou-sama with furious intent.
  • p8Luffy shouts to address two specific targets ahead.
  • p8Klahadore questions identity of the intruder with calm suspicion.
  • p9Usopp urgently warns Luffy to hide because they will be killed.
  • p9Usopp screams that he has been seen while pulling Luffy down.
  • p9Klahadore calmly recognizes Usopp by name.
  • p9Off-panel voice accuses that everything was heard.
  • p9Usopp desperately claims they just arrived and heard nothing.
  • p10Jango instructs the men to look at the pendulum.
  • p10Jango begins hypnotic count of one two Jango to induce sleep.
  • p10Usopp realizes the pendulum will be used to kill them.
  • p10Luffy comments on the staring effect of the pendulum.
  • p11Kuro notes Jango still has not removed his old habit.
  • p11Usopp yells at Luffy for falling over the edge.
  • p11Luffy cries out in panic while falling.
  • p12Kuro states broken neck leaves no hope with detached tone while raising hand.
  • p12Kuro admits reluctance to kill with casual regret.
  • p12Jango shouts hey you and asks if fallen person is alright from kneeling position.
  • p12Klahadore suggests killing the witness too with cold practicality.
  • p12Usopp screams you killed him and calls the killer a bastard in shock and rage.
  • p12Klahadore tells Usopp no one will believe him with dismissive confidence.
  • p13Kuro orders killing Kaya and staging pirate raid on village houses.
  • p13Kuro commands Jango to lead crew attack on village tomorrow morning.
  • p13Usopp mutters damn I hate you while hiding on cliff.
  • p13Klahadore tells Usopp he cannot affect the plan and asks if he heard it.
  • p13Jango reassures Kuro his plan remains unaffected while lying down.
  • p13Jango asks if everything is okay with drowsy tone.
  • p14Usopp realizes Kaya and villagers he loves will be killed.
  • p14Usopp thinks this is bad repeatedly while running.
  • p14Usopp recalls telling Kaya he is Usopp brave warrior of the sea to cheer her.
  • p14Kaya asks who is outside the window.
  • p14Usopp shouts I love this village with intense expression.
  • p15Crew member shouts ah that's the captain upon seeing distant figure.
  • p15Crew wonders if Luffy was with Usopp.
  • p15Kaya asks if Usopp is still mad at the butler.
  • p15Usopp Pirates kids ask if the group is done and how to reach shore.
  • p15Kids note Usopp Pirates group is moving strangely.
  • p15Zoro asks how to get to the shore.
  • p16Usopp screams in terror that pirates are coming and it is bad news.
  • p16Usopp shouts for everyone to evacuate the village.
  • p16Large warning states pirates will attack the village tomorrow morning.
  • p16Villagers dismiss Usopp as the same big fat liar again.
  • p17Usopp insists it is the truth this time about the pirates.
  • p17Villagers threaten to teach Usopp a lesson and tell him to shut his mouth.
  • p17Woman says she would believe Usopp if he were honest like Clahador.
  • p17Villagers accuse Usopp of taking advantage of their trust and lying again.
  • p17Usopp pleads for belief just this once while running away.
  • p18Man in suit states the plan will make them rich for life.
  • p18Crew thanks for help after three years apart.
  • p18Pirates hail Captain Kuro and cheer loudly.
  • p18Kuro declares they will destroy the village tomorrow morning.
  • p18Kaya asks where Clahador is while Merry notes he went to the next town.