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One Piece chapter 6: Number One — what is in it

Romance Dawn arc · 24 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 6 is titled NUMBER ONE.
  • p0Luffy and a tied prisoner stand in an open courtyard area.
  • p0Marines observe Luffy from a distance in formation.
  • p1Captain Morgan identifies Luffy's ability as a Devil Fruit power.
  • p1Marines switch from gunfire to sword attack on Luffy.
  • p2Koby regains consciousness near the post.
  • p2Marines prepare to attack with swords.
  • p2Zoro begins to free himself and demand weapons.
  • p3Zoro defeats multiple Marines using three swords simultaneously.
  • p3Sword clash produces massive impact throughout the courtyard.
  • p4Luffy reacts positively to Zoro during Marine confrontation.
  • p4Marine captain issues direct threat to prevent movement.
  • p4Zoro's name causes visible fear among lower-ranked Marines.
  • p5Zoro is currently bound to a post at Marine base.
  • p5Zoro agrees to join Luffy as a pirate after their conversation.
  • p5Zoro's goal is to become the world's greatest swordsman.
  • p6Luffy connects Zoro's swordsman ambition to his own pirate king goal.
  • p6Flashback depicts Marine attack on captured brigands.
  • p6Luffy begins using Gum-Gum technique in present scene.
  • p7Zoro performs powerful three-sword slash while still bound at wrists.
  • p7Attack sends multiple Marines and weapons flying.
  • p7Zoro remains in low crouched fighting stance after strike.
  • p8Marines are defeated by a single powerful kick.
  • p9Luffy reveals his rubber body ability to onlookers.
  • p10Luffy and Zoro stand victorious over defeated Marines.
  • p11Morgan threatens execution of his own fearful Marines.
  • p12Zoro wields two swords simultaneously in this fight.
  • p12Luffy wears his signature straw hat during the attack.
  • p12A marine weapon is visibly cut by Zoro's blade.
  • p13Morgan's right hand is replaced by a large axe.
  • p13Luffy lands in front of Morgan while introducing himself.
  • p13Zoro directly clashes blades with Morgan's axe.
  • p14Luffy successfully dodges Morgan's axe swing by leaping.
  • p14Zoro's sword misses its target after Luffy dodges.
  • p14Koby observes the fight from foreground with visible shock.
  • p15Zoro is sent flying by Morgan's attack.
  • p15Luffy continues attacking immediately after Zoro is hit.
  • p15Two marines witness the exchange from close foreground.
  • p16Morgan attacks Luffy with a large axe in the courtyard.
  • p16Luffy is struck and sent reeling by the axe blow.
  • p17Luffy withstands Morgan's axe attack and counters with a kick.
  • p17Onlookers react in shock to Luffy overpowering Morgan.
  • p18Luffy punches a Marine wielding a cannon.
  • p18Koby reacts with shock and anger to Luffy's actions.
  • p19Helmeppo holds Koby at gunpoint in the courtyard.
  • p19Luffy encourages Koby while the standoff continues.
  • p20Luffy prepares Gum-Gum Pistol while facing Morgan's axe attack.
  • p20Koby warns Luffy of the marine rifle threat from behind.
  • p20Morgan swings his axe-arm while accusing Luffy of assaulting an officer.
  • p20A child screams encouragement for Morgan to kill Luffy.
  • p21Luffy's Gum-Gum Pistol fist strikes Morgan directly in the face.
  • p21Morgan is sent flying and crashes to the ground after the blow.
  • p21Koby reacts with visible shock and sweat drops to the outcome.
  • p22Morgan's armored head is severed and lies on the ground.
  • p22Zoro appears with three swords drawn and back to viewer.
  • p22Luffy recognizes Zoro and calls his name from the background.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Tied dark-haired man protests with frustration that he has no choice and demands to be untied immediately.
  • p0Luffy reacts with wide-eyed excitement and surprise asking if the man will really join his crew.
  • p0Marine soldier shouts in shock that bullets bounce right off Luffy.
  • p0Another Marine demands in panic what Luffy actually is.
  • p1Scarred axe-armed captain angrily declares that Luffy has eaten a Devil Fruit and is no ordinary human.
  • p1Marine officer orders his men to stop Luffy immediately.
  • p1Panicked Marine reports that Luffy is untying Zoro.
  • p1Marines react with shock realizing Luffy's power comes from the secret treasure of the seas.
  • p1Marines shout battle cry while ordered to use swords since bullets fail.
  • p2Luffy urges Zoro to hurry while they both struggle with tight knots.
  • p2Dazed glasses boy asks where he is.
  • p2Off-panel voice warns Luffy and Zoro to watch out because time is short.
  • p2Luffy replies he is trying but needs more time.
  • p2Terrified Marines gasp and shout yikes at the scene.
  • p2Morgan declares that those who defy him must die.
  • p2Zoro demands his swords back from a Marine.
  • p3Zoro initiates attack with three-sword clash sending Marines flying.
  • p4Shocked Marine yells Roronoa Zolo name with intense fear and recognition.
  • p4Luffy shouts with pure excitement that Zoro is cool and reacts with awe.
  • p4Marine captain declares in cold tone that the first one who moves dies.
  • p4Frightened Marines stammer that the captain is terrifying while screaming in panic.
  • p5Luffy declares he has an important mission to fulfill while facing Zoro.
  • p5Zoro accepts becoming a pirate after fighting the navy and breaking his word.
  • p5Zoro states his infamous name will shake the world as he aims to be greatest swordsman.
  • p5Zoro warns he will make Luffy commit hara kiri if forced to abandon his dream.
  • p6Luffy enthusiastically approves of Zoro's dream and says it fits his future king of pirates goal.
  • p6Marine commander orders soldiers to hack brigands into mince-meat.
  • p6Bound figure tells Marines they talk big while hesitating.
  • p6Luffy calls out Gum-Gum and Zoro duck during sudden action.
  • p9Pipe-smoking Marine shouts in shock questioning Luffy's identity.
  • p9Glasses-wearing girl exclaims in excitement calling Luffy incredible.
  • p9Luffy declares himself a rubber man while posing.
  • p10Defeated Marine declares fighting rubber man hopeless.
  • p10Another Marine mentions demon Roronoa Zoro alongside rubber man.
  • p10Marine calls out to captain that opponents are too strong.
  • p10Marine reacts with surprise at rubber man ability.
  • p11Morgan orders cowards to shoot themselves in the head.
  • p11Morgan demands attention from whining Marines.
  • p11Morgan commands Marines to fire on his order.
  • p11Morgan declares he will not tolerate defeatists in his outfit.
  • p11Marine gasps while aiming rifle under orders.
  • p12Shouted warning from off-panel voice that something is wrong with the naval marines, conveying alarm and confusion.
  • p12Luffy yells challenge to put him to death while smashing into marine, showing reckless fighting spirit.
  • p12Marine declares himself Luffy's enemy while pointing at him, indicating direct confrontation intent.
  • p13Glasses marine yells to destroy the lousy navy while calling Luffy's name, expressing fury and betrayal.
  • p13Zoro threatens to teach Morgan for defying betters during sword clash, showing defiant attitude.
  • p13Morgan dismisses Zoro for having neither rank nor status, conveying arrogance.
  • p13Luffy cheerfully introduces himself as Straw Hat Luffy with ta-da pose, displaying carefree confidence.
  • p13Morgan roars his title as Captain Axe-Hand Morgan during massive impact, asserting authority.
  • p14Zoro shouts DIE while lunging with sword, showing lethal intent.
  • p14Koby yells that the attack is sharp and reacts with wow, conveying amazement and fear.
  • p15Zoro grunts in pain from the strike while being hurled back.
  • p15Marines react in terror stating the captain's power, showing fear and awe.
  • p16Morgan growls 'BOY...' with threatening intent while preparing axe swing.
  • p16Morgan declares death sentence with furious expression and axe raised high.
  • p17Luffy shouts defiance about not dying while enduring the strike.
  • p17Marines yell that Morgan is getting pummeled and note his strength.
  • p17Boy with glasses cries out that Luffy is too strong.
  • p18Luffy yells at Marine about ruining Koby's dream.
  • p18Luffy shouts STOP with intense expression during cannon swing.
  • p18Koby screams at Luffy to stop while watching the fight.
  • p19Helmeppo threatens to shoot Koby if anyone moves.
  • p19Koby yells not to let enemies win because of him.
  • p19Luffy calls out to Koby and praises him as a good guy.
  • p19Koby desperately tells Luffy to let Helmeppo kill him.
  • p20Koby shouts urgent warning to Luffy about danger behind him, panicked mood, direct address during confrontation.
  • p20Luffy declares he will shoot the opponent instead, defiant tone, response to being ordered not to move.
  • p20Marine soldier threatens to shoot if Luffy moves, authoritative command, rifle aimed at target.
  • p20Unidentified voice calls out that Koby is serious, addressing idiot son of the captain, warning context.
  • p20Morgan accuses Luffy of assaulting a navy officer, aggressive shout, justification for attack.
  • p20Child screams for daddy to kill Luffy, terrified and angry plea, watching the fight.
  • p20Luffy begins technique call with Gum-Gum, focused intent, wind-up for attack.
  • p21Morgan grunts 'OOF!!!' on impact, pained reaction, during fist collision.
  • p21Morgan says 'NICE...' while on the ground, defeated tone, after being struck.
  • p21Luffy stands grinning after successful punch, satisfied mood, foreground victory pose.
  • p22Luffy calls out '...ZOLO!' in surprise, recognition of Zoro's arrival.
  • p22Zoro replies '...CAPTAIN! NO SWEAT...' with smirk, calm confident tone, addressing Morgan's head.