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One Piece chapter 438: Pride — what is in it

Post-Enies Lobby arc · 19 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 438 title page shows Enel on a barren rocky landscape at night.
  • p1Straw Hat crew reacts outside Galley-La Company to news of Usopp's return.
  • p2Zoro argues against accepting Usopp back without proper resolution.
  • p3Luffy and Zoro clash over whether Usopp can rejoin without apologizing.
  • p4Straw Hat crew debates whether Usopp can return after his actions.
  • p4Luffy shows visible tears while listening to crew discussion.
  • p4Iceburg oversees ship construction in Water 7 shipyard.
  • p5Marines locate Straw Hats near Shipwreck Island and mobilize.
  • p5Garp's comment about Luffy caused the Marines to abort pursuit.
  • p6Usopp runs through Water 7 while fantasizing about rejoining the crew.
  • p6Usopp believes the crew will beg him to return as vice captain.
  • p7Thousand Sunny departs Water 7 while Franky Family watches.
  • p7Zoro reminds the crew that Usopp has not yet returned.
  • p8Robin and Luffy are on a high dock overlooking the sea.
  • p8Garp's marine warship arrives at Water 7.
  • p8Luffy recognizes Garp as his grandfather.
  • p9Garp throws a cannonball by hand at the Straw Hats.
  • p9The cannonball travels faster than normal and explodes near the dock.
  • p10Garp admits his strength has declined with age.
  • p10Marines prepare to fire many cannonballs at the Thousand Sunny.
  • p11Usopp reaches the broken dock as the Thousand Sunny departs.
  • p11Luffy remains on the dock while the crew sails away.
  • p12Usopp reappears on ruined structure above the battlefield.
  • p12Franky throws a large cannonball at the Going Merry.
  • p12Crew reacts with surprise to Usopp's reappearance.
  • p13Franky advances through explosions and rubble.
  • p13Usopp kneels and apologizes to the crew.
  • p13Chopper mixes battle talk with odd fishing comment.
  • p14Usopp confronts the crew on ruined stairs.
  • p14Luffy refuses to acknowledge Usopp's words.
  • p14Usopp decides to leave the crew.
  • p15Franky appears in transformed crying state.
  • p15Battle ship advances toward marked gate '5'.
  • p15Usopp observes events from rubble.
  • p16Franky is on a bridge reaching toward the crew while crying.
  • p16Scene occurs immediately after Franky’s rejection of the crew’s offer.
  • p17Franky is accepted as a Straw Hat crew member.
  • p17Going Merry departs while under cannon fire.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption text presents Enel's space mission volume 9 titled 'APPROACHING SHADOW' in formal narrative style.
  • p1Sanji reports Usopp rehearsing at the coast with skeptical tone.
  • p1Nami confirms the report calmly.
  • p1Usopp's return announced in excited overlapping voices from crew.
  • p1Luffy cheers loudly about Usopp coming back.
  • p1Zoro refuses to approve Usopp until an apology is made with firm resolve.
  • p1Zoro warns against taking a modest approach to the situation.
  • p2Zoro states the fight outcome was entrusted to the match with resolute tone.
  • p2Zoro notes Usopp left the crew regardless of prior arguments.
  • p2Sanji reminds the crew Luffy is captain despite being an idiot.
  • p2Nami warns a crew whose captain lost dignity will collapse.
  • p2Zoro concludes it is better not to have someone who cannot pay respect.
  • p3Luffy declares he will leave the crew if Usopp is not allowed back.
  • p3Zoro refuses to let Luffy claim leadership while excusing Usopp.
  • p3Nami cries that the crew will never come together again.
  • p3Zoro agrees Usopp can return only if he intends to apologize.
  • p3Crew reacts with panic at the escalating argument between Luffy and Zoro.
  • p4Zoro states future distrust of anyone acting on a whim with angry intent.
  • p4Chopper agrees that Zoro is correct this time with worried tone.
  • p4Nami sadly notes the situation regarding Usopp with trailing sadness.
  • p4Sanji angrily declares they are not playing pirates like kids.
  • p4Nami suggests that a deep apology from Usopp would allow return with hopeful mood.
  • p4Iceburg states several days remain until ship completion and questions if they parted ways.
  • p4Luffy internally recalls farewell to Usopp with mixed regret.
  • p5Marines report spotting Straw Hat crew on southeast coast and prepare to pursue.
  • p5Sengoku blames Garp for revealing Luffy as grandson causing mission failure.
  • p5Garp responds casually while others express embarrassment.
  • p5Garp jokes about returning by bike and tells others not to interfere.
  • p6Usopp shouts that his nakama are waiting and he is returning with excitement.
  • p6Usopp imagines crew pleading for him to return as vice captain.
  • p6Usopp plans multiple counter patterns but focuses only on returning.
  • p6Usopp declares he is the best at taking advantage of situations.
  • p7Franky Family cheers that they will never die and wishes Franky health.
  • p7Sanji states he has been waiting since hearing the story.
  • p7Zoro questions if they must wait for one more person.
  • p7Chopper calls out to Luffy in surprise.
  • p7Nami shouts at Luffy with urgency.
  • p8Robin states she does not think he will quit being a pirate and hopes to meet again at sea, calm reflective tone.
  • p8Luffy declares this is his answer and that he will have fun too, laughing loudly.
  • p8Unseen voice mentions waiting in a Galley-La room but no one showed up.
  • p8Luffy reacts in shock calling out to Grandpa upon seeing the warship.
  • p8Marines announce Garp has found them and identify the ship as marine.
  • p9Garp says he cannot make up for it but will face them alone, then orders them to drown and die.
  • p9Luffy screams "BEEEEEEH!!!" in defiance.
  • p9Sanji asks what Garp is going to do.
  • p9Marine confirms cannonball ready.
  • p10Nami yells they must run or the new ship will be wrecked.
  • p10Garp laughs that he wishes he was not old and his power is declining.
  • p10Sanji notes the cannonball flew faster than normal and was thrown bare-handed.
  • p10Garp commands marines to prepare a thousand cannonballs.
  • p10Garp asks if they shall begin.
  • p11Sanji mutters that Garp is really not coming and orders full speed ahead to smash cannonballs.
  • p11Usopp shouts that he is here and asks what they are doing.
  • p11Chopper yells that Usopp is really here.
  • p11Luffy calls out that he is still here on the dock.
  • p11Usopp asks why the ship set sail without him.
  • p12Usopp calls out to the crew announcing his return with desperate hopeful tone.
  • p12Crew member questions Usopp's disappearance while noting they fought together as Sogeking.
  • p12Franky laughs wildly while throwing more cannonballs toward the ship.
  • p12Crew spots Usopp's return and urges protection of the ship.
  • p13Franky growls at enemies while charging through rubble.
  • p13Chopper comments on the weather then shifts to battle urgency with laughter.
  • p13Franky announces his return with triumphant roar.
  • p13Usopp tearfully apologizes for ongoing trouble and admits he cannot cope.
  • p13Franky offers to serve as vice captain upon return.
  • p14Usopp demands a response and insists they remain nakama despite arguments.
  • p14Luffy claims he heard nothing during the confrontation.
  • p14Usopp declares he has had enough and questions if they will leave him.
  • p14Usopp announces departure from the crew and prepares final words.
  • p15Franky tearfully admits he was wrong and apologizes repeatedly.
  • p15Usopp reacts with shock to Franky's transformation and words.
  • p15Usopp reflects on his earlier declaration of leaving the crew.
  • p16Franky screams in anguish asking if he can take back his previous words.
  • p16Franky desperately begs the crew to let him stay with them.
  • p16Franky pleads repeatedly to be accepted as their nakama one more time.
  • p17Franky calls out to Luffy while sobbing and reaching his hand.
  • p17Franky urges the crew to grab his hand and head for adventure.
  • p17Crew celebrates that everyone is finally together.
  • p17Crew members tease Franky while laughing and crying.