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One Piece chapter 5: The King of the Pirates and the Master Swordsman — what is in it

Romance Dawn arc · 21 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Luffy shares a table with a dolphin under an umbrella.
  • p0A Marine observes Luffy and the dolphin from a doorway.
  • p1Luffy is searching for Zoro's swords while dragging a captive.
  • p1The captive reveals the swords were passed earlier.
  • p1A Marine captain reacts angrily about the swords location.
  • p2Luffy shields himself with Helmeppo during a Marine confrontation.
  • p2Gunfire strikes the Marine captain instead of Luffy.
  • p2The captain is wounded and bleeding from the face.
  • p3Zoro is bound to a post awaiting possible execution.
  • p3A black-haired man attempts to free Zoro before Marines arrive.
  • p3Zoro believes he will be freed after surviving one month.
  • p4Coby reveals Helmeppo lied to Zoro about the promise.
  • p4Luffy punched Helmeppo after learning the truth.
  • p4Zoro is currently tied to a post in the courtyard.
  • p5Marines arrive to execute Zoro on Captain Morgan's order.
  • p5Three swords are displayed inside a room of the base.
  • p5Luffy enters the sword room after the door slams shut.
  • p6Luffy and Coby are inside the room containing the three swords.
  • p6Captain Morgan appears outside and issues orders to his men.
  • p6Zoro questions the Marines' intent while facing their rifles.
  • p7Captain Morgan directly addresses and threatens Roronoa Zoro.
  • p7Marines prepare to fire on Morgan's command.
  • p7Zoro and Luffy both show strong resolve against execution threat.
  • p8Zoro has lost 2000 matches to Kuina.
  • p8Kuina is the sensei's daughter.
  • p8Zoro uses two swords in training.
  • p9Sensei states Kuina is actually very strong.
  • p9Zoro trains at night after daytime defeats.
  • p9Zoro declares goal to become world's greatest swordsman.
  • p10Zoro and Kuina switch to real swords for their duel.
  • p10Duel occurs at night under moonlight in the dojo yard.
  • p11Kuina defeats Zoro for the 2001st time during real-sword duel.
  • p11Duel features high-speed aerial sword exchanges.
  • p12Young Kuina and Zoro discuss physical differences between boys and girls.
  • p12Conversation occurs at the entrance of a sword dojo.
  • p13Zoro and Kuina make a formal promise regarding the greatest swordsman title.
  • p13Promise sealed with handshake while holding swords.
  • p14Kuina dies in an accident falling down stairs.
  • p14Zoro resolves to fulfill the shared promise alone.
  • p15Luffy is attacked by marines while training at the coast.
  • p15Luffy breaks into a building using his Devil Fruit ability.
  • p16Luffy sustains visible pain reaction while fighting marines.
  • p16Scene takes place in an urban area with wooden structures.
  • p17Luffy claims immunity to bullets during the battle.
  • p17Fight occurs in a populated town square with bystanders present.
  • p18Zoro is currently bound to a post in the town square.
  • p18Luffy and Zoro interact directly while marines watch.
  • p18Three swords are central to the confrontation between Zoro and the marines.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy demands location of Zoro's swords from captive with urgent intent.
  • p1Captive offers to reveal information if dragging stops.
  • p1Luffy agrees to stop but immediately demands the answer.
  • p1Captive complains about repeated impacts during dragging.
  • p1Luffy accuses captive of wasting time by not speaking sooner.
  • p1Captive admits they already passed the swords earlier.
  • p1Marine captain shouts that the swords are in his room.
  • p2Marine warns that Luffy is using Helmeppo as a shield.
  • p2Helmeppo begs the Marines not to shoot.
  • p2Captain orders the Marines to shoot anyway.
  • p2Captain screams about bleeding after being shot.
  • p3Black-haired man expresses relief that Zoro is alive.
  • p3Zoro yells that he will die if not freed.
  • p3Black-haired man notes he has not yet untied Zoro.
  • p3Black-haired man warns that Marines are approaching.
  • p3Zoro insists the captain promised freedom after one month.
  • p3Black-haired man reveals Zoro will be executed in three days.
  • p3Zoro refuses to flee and demands to honor the promise.
  • p4Coby explains to Zoro that Helmeppo lied so Luffy punched him, urgent and desperate tone.
  • p4Coby begs Zoro to help Luffy if freed, emphasizing Navy as enemy now.
  • p4Zoro reacts with shock to the revelation about the Navy.
  • p4Coby continues pleading from the ground that Luffy is strong and saved his life.
  • p5Marines shout Captain Morgan's execution order and command to stay put.
  • p5Coby cries out upon spotting the swords on the wall.
  • p5Luffy exclaims 'HEY!' upon entering and declares this must be the room.
  • p6Luffy asks which swords are Zoro's after noting there are three.
  • p6Luffy calls to Coby and asks what is happening outside.
  • p6Zoro accuses Marines of trying to overthrow him.
  • p6Captain Morgan orders fortress surrounded and threatens consequences if straw hat escapes.
  • p7Morgan declares he is a great white shark compared to Zoro as barracuda.
  • p7Morgan orders his men to take aim.
  • p7Zoro states he cannot die yet.
  • p7Luffy internally notes there is something he has to do.
  • p8Dojo boys loudly announce Zoro's 2000 losses to Kuina with mocking cheers.
  • p8Kuina declares she made a promise while standing victorious over defeated Zoro.
  • p8Boys argue Zoro is strongest in dojo yet still loses to Kuina.
  • p8Kuina calls Zoro kind of weak for a boy in taunting tone.
  • p8Zoro mutters in resignation after repeated defeats.
  • p9Children accuse sensei of teaching Kuina secret techniques because she is his daughter.
  • p9Sensei denies favoritism and notes Zoro's actual strength despite losses.
  • p9Zoro insists he can beat grown-ups but struggles against Kuina.
  • p9Zoro vows to become the greatest sword master and sail the seas.
  • p10Kuina calls out to Zoro while he trains alone at night.
  • p10Kuina warns Zoro about using real swords in their duel.
  • p10Zoro challenges Kuina to a real-sword duel under moonlight.
  • p10Kuina accepts the real-sword challenge and readies her stance.
  • p11Kuina announces she has now beaten Zoro 2001 times during the duel.
  • p11Zoro expresses extreme frustration at continued losses.
  • p12Kuina states girls weaken with age and expresses frustration about losing strength.
  • p12Zoro reacts with annoyance to Kuina's comments on gender limits.
  • p12Kuina declares her dream to become the world's greatest swordsman.
  • p13Zoro shouts he trains to surpass Kuina through effort alone, rejecting gender excuses.
  • p13Zoro proposes mutual promise that one will become the greatest swordsman.
  • p13Kuina agrees to fight each other for the title.
  • p14Voice announces Kuina's death from falling down stairs.
  • p14Zoro is told he cannot run from the promise made yesterday.
  • p14Zoro vows to become a master swordsman known even in heaven and keep the promise for both.
  • p15Luffy internally resolves he cannot die yet due to a promise.
  • p15Marine captain orders fire at Luffy.
  • p15Luffy initiates Gum-Gum Rocket technique.
  • p16Scarred marine addresses Luffy as Straw Hat with stern and threatening intent.
  • p16Shocked marine calls out Luffy's name in surprise during the fight.
  • p16Wild-haired figure reacts to Luffy with disbelief and confrontation mood.
  • p17Luffy declares bullets cannot hurt him with triumphant and defiant mood.
  • p17Luffy laughs wildly during his airborne declaration.
  • p17Unseen voice warns of incoming danger with urgent tone.
  • p18Luffy announces his goal of becoming King of the Pirates with confident grin.
  • p18Wild-haired marine questions Luffy's identity with shock and anger.
  • p18Zoro states he practices Santoryu three-sword style and claims ownership of the blades.
  • p18Zoro explains he brought all three swords because he did not know which belonged to the marine.
  • p18Marine captain calls Zoro demon spawn and declares him a pirate.
  • p18Marine captain warns that fighting the navy here makes them enemies of the government.