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One Piece chapter 28: The Crescent Moon — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 21 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title page displays 'CHAPTER 28 THE CRESCENT MOON'.
  • p0Scene occurs at night under a crescent moon.
  • p0Luffy directly invites the group to join the fight.
  • p1The group travels by cow-drawn cart toward a village.
  • p1Usopp's shirt displays the text 'MURDERER Usopp'.
  • p1Anthropomorphic vegetables are shown chasing the cart.
  • p2The cart travels through countryside toward a village with windmill.
  • p2Anthropomorphic vegetables chase the group in a comedic sequence.
  • p3Zoro appears standing with the group on the rocky path at night.
  • p3Usopp mentions Captain Kuro's fleet as the source of his fear.
  • p3Luffy explains the group's willingness to risk their lives.
  • p4The single slope is the only entrance to Syrup Village.
  • p4Kaya and the Usopp Pirates are positioned on the cliff path at night.
  • p5Kaya is asleep in her mansion bedroom.
  • p5Merry and Klahadore are conversing in the study at night.
  • p6The new glasses are a three-year anniversary gift from Kaya to Klahadore.
  • p6Klahadore stands by the window under the crescent moon.
  • p7Klahadore crushes the anniversary glasses under his boot.
  • p7Klahadore states he intends to take everything in the mansion.
  • p8Klahadore reveals his true intentions about the pirate takeover.
  • p8Usopp is physically attacked and sent flying by Klahadore.
  • p9Scene takes place at night on the Black Cat Pirates ship.
  • p9Jango is the current captain addressing his crew.
  • p10Jango is confirmed as captain of the Kuro Neko Pirate Fleet.
  • p10Crew shows high morale and readiness before departure.
  • p11Usopp Pirates set an oil trap on the cliff slope.
  • p11Battle is occurring at the base of the slope at night.
  • p12Luffy's group stands on cliffside at dawn.
  • p12Jango and Kuro watch the group from village area below.
  • p13Black Cat Pirates ship reaches shore with loud impact.
  • p13Captain orders crew to ignore nearby ships.
  • p14Luffy group initially sees no ships on sea.
  • p14Black Cat Pirates charge from north direction.
  • p15Luffy group decides to head north to intercept pirates.
  • p15Nami nearly falls while moving quickly on slope.
  • p16Nami collides with a multi-sword carrying man during her run.
  • p16The impact leaves the swordsman sprawled on the ground.
  • p16Nami continues running after the collision and looks back determined.
  • p17Multi-sword man pursues Nami while shouting threats.
  • p17Luffy runs ahead yelling directions to run north.
  • p17Black Cat Pirates charge forward as a group toward the village.
  • p18Jango spots movement on the slope and warns the crew.
  • p18Usopp confronts the Black Cat Pirates with a dramatic announcement.
  • p18Luffy and Nami realize they have not reached the intended location.
  • p18Zoro remains separated and struggles to climb back up.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Luffy asks the group if they are willing to fight alongside him with bold intent.
  • p0Nami responds with quiet hesitation shown by a short question.
  • p0Luffy points out visible fear on Usopp's face while explaining the outnumbered situation.
  • p0Usopp declares himself Captain Usopp and claims warrior bloodline with defiant pride.
  • p0Usopp rejects fear despite numerical disadvantage and asserts superiority over enemies.
  • p1No spoken dialogue is visible on this page.
  • p2No spoken dialogue is visible on this page.
  • p3Luffy repeatedly tells Usopp to stop shaking with forceful tone.
  • p3Usopp clarifies the group is commending courage rather than offering sympathy.
  • p3Usopp rejects sympathy and states fear of Captain Kuro's fleet.
  • p3Luffy questions why else they would risk their own lives.
  • p3Usopp reacts with tears stating he is touched by the group's words.
  • p4Usopp Pirates note there is only one slope into the village with cliffs on all other sides
  • p4Voice warns attackers will come from the shore under the crescent moon
  • p4Kaya declares the group must guard the slope with their lives to protect the village
  • p4One boy mutters the task is easier said than done while another replies it sounds easy
  • p4Kaya asks the boys what they are good at
  • p4Usopp angrily insists the others must fight too while they list skills like hiding, stealing, stretching, and cutting
  • p5Voice observes that Kaya looked very tired
  • p5Merry asks where Ojou-sama is and learns she is already asleep
  • p5Merry states she cannot believe Usopp claimed Klahadore is a pirate and calls it a bad lie
  • p5Klahadore calls Usopp a troublemaker
  • p5Merry notes she cannot believe everything happened while she was away
  • p5Klahadore agrees only an idiot would believe Usopp
  • p6Merry explains the glasses are an anniversary present because tomorrow marks exactly three years since Klahadore started working at the mansion
  • p6Klahadore reacts with surprise saying oh that and what is this
  • p6Merry states Kaya personally ordered the special glasses because his often slip
  • p6Merry repeats that Kaya is nice and caring
  • p6Klahadore mutters anniversary while holding the glasses
  • p6Klahadore notes tonight's crescent moon and that tomorrow is a special day
  • p7Merry cries out what in shock at the crushed glasses
  • p7Klahadore declares he wants everything in the house and will ask for his own presents instead of a small gift
  • p7Merry questions why Klahadore broke the present Kaya worked hard to obtain
  • p8Klahadore calmly states the village will be overtaken by pirates in hours with no need to continue the act.
  • p8Usopp reacts in extreme shock shouting 'WHA...! WHAT...!'.
  • p8Klahadore internally reflects that three years is way too long.
  • p8Unseen voice urgently screams for Ojou-sama to run.
  • p9Jango yells 'TIME TO WAKE UP!' while knocking.
  • p9Sleepy crewman mutters 'IT'S MORNING ALREADY...'.
  • p9Jango angrily corrects crew that it is still midnight and not to say good morning.
  • p9Crew responds 'YES SIR! SORRY!' and 'GOOD MORNING'.
  • p10Jango greets with 'MORNIN'' while thinking 'MY MEN...'.
  • p10Jango commands 'LET'S GOOO MEN!!'.
  • p10Pirates cheer 'YEEAAA!!' in response.
  • p11Usopp Pirates declare the slope is now impossible for enemies to climb due to oil.
  • p11Usopp states 'THIS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BATTLE THEM!'.
  • p11Group vows 'NO MATTER WHAT, WE MUST GUARD THIS SLOPE WITH OUR LIVES'.
  • p11Usopp Pirates reply 'YEPP!' and warn not to fall down the slope.
  • p12Luffy shouts declaration of strong self-confidence with fierce determined mood.
  • p12Unseen voice reassures not to worry in supportive tone.
  • p12Usopp warns that pirates will arrive soon with anxious intent.
  • p12Group member announces sunrise with observational tone.
  • p13Crewman announces reaching the shore with excited tone.
  • p13Pirate reports two strange ships nearby to captain.
  • p13Captain dismisses strange ships as having no treasure.
  • p13Pirates shout plan to destroy the village with aggressive intent.
  • p13Pirates urge everyone to move forward with rallying mood.
  • p14Group questions if pirates slept in with confused tone.
  • p14Nami reports hearing shouts from north direction.
  • p14Nami wonders if she is overly sensitive.
  • p14Group panics asking if direction was wrong.
  • p14Usopp mentions another village entrance to the north.
  • p14Nami insists she is positive about the north direction.
  • p15Luffy notes landscape similarity and need to block slope.
  • p15Usopp states travel time of three minutes in that direction.
  • p15Nami urges hurry and questions attack direction.
  • p15Usopp realizes oil trap is now useless.
  • p15Luffy claims he needs only twenty seconds to reach location.
  • p15Kaya servant cries out about treasure being robbed.
  • p15Nami shouts for help while slipping.
  • p15Zoro calls to Nami asking what she is doing.
  • p16Nami blurts an apology after the accidental collision while continuing to flee.
  • p16Multi-sword man angrily demands to be released during the struggle on the ground.
  • p16Nami thanks the man briefly before sprinting away from the scene.
  • p16Nami declares her treasure is in danger with a worried yet resolute expression.
  • p17Multi-sword man vows to kill Nami while glaring angrily after the fall.
  • p17Nami shouts that she will never forgive anyone who touches her treasure.
  • p17Luffy repeatedly yells for everyone to run north during the chase.
  • p17Usopp notes that Luffy has already disappeared ahead due to his speed.
  • p17Usopp states he will not allow enemies to reach the village.
  • p17Black Cat Pirates roar threats to kill everyone while advancing.
  • p18Cloaked figure with heart glasses alerts others to movement on the slope.
  • p18Usopp declares he has prepared for the pirates and orders them to retreat.
  • p18Usopp introduces himself as Captain Usopp while posing dramatically.
  • p18Luffy and Nami express confusion about their location and direction.
  • p18Zoro mutters in frustration while struggling on the cliff face.