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One Piece chapter 40: Usopp Pirate Group — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 19 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 40 titled USOPP PIRATE GROUP.
  • p1Action sequence depicts a character being thrown and the spiky-haired boy's immediate reactions.
  • p2Kuro is shown defeated and bound after the battle.
  • p3Luffy declares his intention to become the Pirate King after defeating Kuro.
  • p4Luffy lands on wooden deck after being thrown.
  • p4Pirates explicitly reject Luffy and order him away.
  • p5Girl physically supports Luffy after the fight.
  • p5Ship construction continues in the background.
  • p6Mustached man shows visible arm injury.
  • p6Unidentified body in black coat lies motionless with smoke.
  • p7Usopp requests secrecy about recent events from the children.
  • p7Kaya learns the fight details were meant to stay hidden.
  • p8Scene occurs in forest clearing with Usopp Pirates, Kaya, and villagers present.
  • p8Usopp sits on stump during discussion about reporting events.
  • p9Kaya refuses Usopp's suggestion in forest clearing.
  • p9Next scene shifts to village morning with Kaya reading and family waking.
  • p9Birds chirp on branch overlooking village path.
  • p10Village residents discuss Usopp's unusual absence in morning.
  • p10Usopp Pirates boys receive scolding from their mothers at home.
  • p10Usopp shown separately with large smile near cliff area.
  • p11Cliff path is heavily damaged with rubble after prior events.
  • p11Luffy, Zoro, and Nami lie injured but converse about their actions.
  • p11Usopp Pirates boys and Kaya are also present on the path.
  • p12Conversation occurs inside Kaya's mansion.
  • p12Usopp, Kaya, and Merry discuss post-disaster village response.
  • p12Kaya decides to support Usopp's account of events.
  • p13Usopp meets his three young crew members in a grassy clearing.
  • p13Usopp recounts fighting Kuro Neko pirates with the group.
  • p13Usopp declares his intention to leave the village and sail alone.
  • p14Usopp tells his crew he is leaving the village.
  • p14The boys react with shock and protest.
  • p14Usopp cites the pirate flag calling him as his reason.
  • p15Usopp refuses to tell the villagers himself and thanks the boys.
  • p15The meeting place is the hill where Usopp and the boys first met.
  • p15Usopp officially passes leadership of the Usopp Pirate Group to the three boys.
  • p16Usopp interacts directly with Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi in open field.
  • p16Scene depicts Usopp Pirates group before any disbandment announcement.
  • p16Kids each state a personal future ambition during conversation.
  • p17Usopp Pirate Group disbands at end of chapter 40 scene.
  • p17Three kids remain at distance while Usopp stands alone after announcement.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Thought bubble from seated pirate conveys imagined scene of destruction with triumphant BRAVO exclamation.
  • p2Onlookers express shock that even marines could not defeat 100 Plans Kuro.
  • p2Onlookers react with disbelief that someone defeated Captain Kuro.
  • p2Defeated Kuro demands to know the identity of his victor.
  • p3Luffy tells defeated foes to remember his name.
  • p3Background pirate states a pirate only gives up his name when he dies.
  • p3Onlookers admit they have never heard of Luffy.
  • p3Luffy declares he would never lose to a pirate who abandons his name and the sea.
  • p3Luffy announces his full name Monkey D. Luffy.
  • p3Luffy proclaims he is the one who will become the Pirate King.
  • p4Angry pirates demand to take Luffy back with aggressive shouting mood
  • p4Striped-shirt pirate roars in fury ordering Luffy never to return
  • p4Luffy mutters exhausted breathing sounds while recovering breath
  • p5Girl tells Luffy he fought hard with supportive tone
  • p5Girl states the attackers are wrong and she dislikes them
  • p5Luffy requests meat while lying exhausted
  • p5Girl explains the men are pirates as reason for conflict
  • p5Girl questions Luffy's earlier arrival with confused expression
  • p7Usopp asks children to keep the event secret
  • p7Children cheer that Usopp could become town hero
  • p7Kaya expresses surprise and questions the secrecy
  • p7Usopp states he wants to avoid unnecessary fright
  • p7Kaya offers to fix the misunderstanding for Usopp
  • p8Usopp states he will not force his choice on the group while seated on stump.
  • p8Kaya softly addresses Usopp by name with thoughtful tone.
  • p8One boy insists the incident should be treated as if nothing occurred for village peace.
  • p8Second boy adds that villagers could continue normal lives if nothing is said.
  • p8Kaya suggests pirates would ignore a small village and references today's events.
  • p8Three boys shout they refuse to lie and want to protect the village.
  • p9Kaya firmly replies no with gentle smile.
  • p9Usopp asks if the decision will be difficult for Kaya.
  • p9Kaya notes the schedule feels off and wonders about Usopp's whereabouts.
  • p9Man in bed exclaims he overslept and questions Usopp's absence.
  • p9Woman states it is already seven o'clock.
  • p10Woman suggests Usopp will return tomorrow.
  • p10Man questions if they were too harsh the previous day.
  • p10Elderly woman asks if the lying boy has arrived yet.
  • p10Child asks mother if the big liar is coming today.
  • p10Husband notes Usopp has not run through yet.
  • p10Wife reminds husband it is time for work.
  • p10Tamanegi apologizes to mother while crying.
  • p10Ninjin complains about uncooked eggs and frying pan.
  • p10Piiman is scolded about dirty clothes and told to wash.
  • p10Usopp thanks someone with wide smile.
  • p11Narration states village could not have been protected without the group.
  • p11Nami reports she obtained the treasure but dismisses its importance.
  • p11Luffy agrees with Nami while bruised.
  • p11Zoro states he would not have acted without their intervention.
  • p11Zoro questions what the others are saying.
  • p11Kaya mentions she has made a decision in light of events.
  • p12Unseen speaker expresses shock at recent statement about village matters.
  • p12Usopp questions whether acting as if nothing happened is acceptable after disaster.
  • p12Kaya warmly asks Usopp and Merry for a favor regarding the situation.
  • p12Merry agrees to follow Usopp's story if it is deemed best.
  • p13Usopp greets his three crew members in the clearing.
  • p13Crew members ask what Usopp wants to discuss.
  • p13Usopp praises the recent battle against Kuro Neko pirates as worthy of the Usopp Pirate Group.
  • p13Usopp announces he has decided to go to sea alone and become a real pirate.
  • p13Usopp laughs heartily while recalling the magnificent battle from five years ago.
  • p14Usopp announces he is leaving the village after seeing something.
  • p14Boys react with stunned 'Captain?' and 'What...?'
  • p14Boys protest the sudden decision and question what will happen to the Usopp Pirate Group.
  • p14Usopp declares the pirate flag is calling him as the only reason.
  • p15Usopp asks the boys to say goodbye to the villagers on his behalf.
  • p15Boys call Usopp a liar and recall the hill where they first met.
  • p15Boys beg Usopp not to go and refuse to say goodbye.
  • p15Usopp declares the boys are now the Usopp Pirate Group and can call him Captain Usopp from now on.
  • p15Boys protest they do not want to hear that story and question who the little brats are.
  • p16Kids shout panic about dragon and cerberus while fleeing the area.
  • p16Usopp asks what the sudden commotion means with confused expression.
  • p16Usopp demands to know the kids' life ambitions in loud dramatic tone.
  • p16Kids reply they are running from alien store owner and apple thieves.
  • p16Kids declare dreams of becoming writer, master carpenter, and bar owner.
  • p16Usopp swears they will pursue chosen ambitions without losing sight of them.
  • p17Usopp shouts that the Usopp Pirate Group is disbanded with full emotional force.
  • p17Narration states the Usopp Pirate Group is disbanded starting today.