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One Piece chapter 38: Pirate Fleet — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 24 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 38 title page shows Straw Hat crew on grassy hillside.
  • p1Page 1 is full-color repeat of chapter title illustration.
  • p2Luffy has just struck Kuro during battle on rocky ground.
  • p3Kuro threatens to kill his own crew and Jango after defeating Luffy.
  • p4Usopp appears alone painting cheerfully in this page.
  • p5Jango attempts to hypnotize Kaya in a forest clearing.
  • p5Usopp Pirates are shown asleep on the ground during the confrontation.
  • p6Usopp Pirates throw pepper into Jango's face during rescue attempt.
  • p6Rocks fall from above striking Jango after the pepper attack.
  • p7Usopp Pirates reveal they were pretending to be hypnotized.
  • p7Jango searches the forest alone after losing track of Kaya and the boys.
  • p8Tamanegi is pursued by Black Cat Pirates through forest trees.
  • p8Axe attack targets the tree supporting Tamanegi position.
  • p8Tamanegi falls after branch is struck.
  • p9Kuro intercepts Tamanegi in the forest.
  • p9Black Cat Pirates detect nearby voices during search.
  • p9Physical confrontation occurs between Kuro and a crewman.
  • p10Black Cat Pirates react with alarm to Kuro statements.
  • p10Kuro reveals plan to blame corpses for events.
  • p10Klahadore confirms he will not allow witnesses to survive.
  • p11Kuro admits the entire scheme was premeditated since his time as captain.
  • p11Crew realizes Kuro intended to eliminate them from the start.
  • p11Kuro views his crew as disposable and inferior.
  • p12Kuro stands amid collapsed Black Cat Pirates on rocky ground.
  • p12Luffy reacts verbally while positioned lower in the panel layout.
  • p13Kuro strikes Luffy with claw gloves sending him flying.
  • p13Background pirates react with shock to the attack.
  • p14Kuro attacks Luffy with extended claw gloves.
  • p14Luffy maintains a confident grin during the strike.
  • p15Kuro uses Silent Step to disappear and reappear near Luffy.
  • p15Luffy reacts with visible anger to Kuro's words.
  • p16Kuro prepares the Shakushi technique on the stone path.
  • p16Black Cat Pirates react with fear to Kuro's stance.
  • p17Black Cat Pirates plead for mercy from Kuro.
  • p17Kuro remains silent before declaring Shakushi.
  • p18Black Cat Pirates remain completely motionless in the clearing.
  • p18Nami observes the scene from the ship.
  • p19Kuro launches a high-speed attack hitting multiple pirates.
  • p19Luffy witnesses the sudden assault in shock.
  • p20Kuro activates Silent Step technique causing indiscriminate attacks on his own crew.
  • p20Luffy observes the massacre from a close vantage point with visible shock.
  • p20Kaya witnesses the event from a separate position showing clear distress.
  • p21Luffy reaches the cliff overlooking the path filled with fallen pirates.
  • p21Kaya remains below watching Luffy's outburst with visible tears.
  • p21Massive impacts continue shaking the ground along the distant path.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title page displays "CHAPTER 38" and "PIRATE FLEET" as header text.
  • p1Colored title page repeats relaxed crew picnic scene without new spoken lines.
  • p2Luffy states opponent now has five claws remaining after attack.
  • p2Black Cat Pirates react with shock noting "THAT KID..." and damage to Captain Kuro's claws.
  • p3Black Cat Pirates urge Kuro to kill Luffy and note remaining claw.
  • p3Kuro declares entire crew including Jango must die after fight.
  • p3Crew reacts in terror asking why they must die too.
  • p3Luffy shows surprise at Kuro's threat toward his own men.
  • p5Jango shouts command to open eyes while swinging pendulum with aggressive intent.
  • p5Kaya refuses hypnosis and states she will not write the will with firm resolve.
  • p5Kaya replies simply no while sweating but remaining resolute.
  • p6Jango threatens to open Kaya's eyes by force while grabbing her hair.
  • p6Boys yell blind pepper attack and declare their chance to strike.
  • p6Jango cries out in panic as rocks fall on him.
  • p7Boys declare they prepared next battle plan and were only pretending to be hypnotized.
  • p7Kaya calls out to the boys with visible relief.
  • p7Jango demands to know where the kids hid while breathing heavily.
  • p7Jango declares intent to kill the kids first and notes the girl is gone.
  • p8Tamanegi calls out jump instruction while fleeing through canopy with urgent tone.
  • p8Striped-helmet pirate growls frustration while striking the tree.
  • p8Tamanegi screams in terror during uncontrolled fall.
  • p8Pirate warns boy not to act overconfident during chase.
  • p9Tamanegi urges quick movement in specific direction while running.
  • p9Pirates react with surprise upon hearing voices nearby.
  • p9Kuro threatens Tamanegi for interfering in pirate matters.
  • p9Large crewman shouts attack command while charging Kuro.
  • p9Kuro delivers counter command during physical clash.
  • p10Pirates express hope that Jango can still complete the will.
  • p10Pirates urge immediate village attack despite situation.
  • p10Pirates plead with Kuro to stop joking about the plan.
  • p10Kuro states that corpses can be used to shift blame.
  • p10Klahadore declares intent to eliminate anyone aware of his plans.
  • p11Pirates react with horror at the idea of being killed by their captain.
  • p11Kuro confirms the betrayal was planned years in advance.
  • p11Kuro insults the crew as loser pirates who need his guidance.
  • p11Kuro orders continued obedience to his plans.
  • p12Kuro declares that crew must sacrifice themselves for his plan with cold authority.
  • p12Kuro states that crew lives and deaths are under his complete control.
  • p12Kuro explains that pirate crew members are merely pawns for the captain.
  • p12Kuro claims a wandering brat like Luffy cannot understand pirate hierarchy.
  • p12Luffy retorts that Kuro still cannot defeat Usopp despite his claims.
  • p13Kuro confirms that Luffy is inferior to a game captain.
  • p13Luffy reacts with disbelief at being called inferior.
  • p13Kuro laughs and calls Luffy stupid for breaking the cat claws.
  • p13Luffy shouts asking in what way he is inferior to the captain.
  • p14Luffy states that Kuro's thinking is the inferior part.
  • p14Kuro declares that Luffy does not know what a true pirate should be.
  • p14Background pirate yells WHAT?! in reaction to the clash.
  • p15Cat-masked pirate notes that Luffy saw through the Silent Step.
  • p15Luffy yells that Kuro has insulted him.
  • p15Kuro offers to show Luffy the terror of a real pirate together with his definition.
  • p16Kuro claims survival at death's brink and declares pirate terror.
  • p16Pirates identify the stance as the special Shakushi technique.
  • p16Pirates warn that Kuro intends to use Shakushi.
  • p16Luffy recognizes the technique and questions its use against one person.
  • p17Pirates beg Kuro to spare them and promise silence.
  • p17Pirates accuse each other of selfishness while pleading for life.
  • p17Luffy questions what the pirates are discussing.
  • p17Kuro announces the Shakushi technique.
  • p18Nami wonders why everyone is standing still and if the battle ended.
  • p18Crew questions if the fight is over and expresses disappointment over treasure.
  • p19Pirates scream as they are struck and sent flying.
  • p19Luffy shouts in confusion about the sudden attacks.
  • p19Pirates yell about rocks being hurled.
  • p20Crew warns that Kuro's Silent Step prevents him from distinguishing targets while attacking indiscriminately.
  • p20Pirates plead for Captain Kuro to stop the rampage before more are killed.
  • p20Voices cry out in panic that the attack continues until Kuro tires.
  • p20Screams of help and confusion echo as crew members are struck down.
  • p20One pirate notes that even Kuro himself cannot control who he hits during the technique.
  • p21Luffy shouts at Kuro demanding to know what he considers his crew members.
  • p21Luffy calls out for the evil butler to appear and face him.
  • p21Kaya whispers Luffy's name in disbelief while crying.
  • p21Distant screams of agony echo from the path below.