## One Piece Chapter 40, pages 16-17: USOPP PIRATE GROUP - Chapter: 40 - Pages: 16-17 - Characters: Usopp, Ninjin, Piiman, Tamanegi, angry store owner ### Summary Page 16: A series of flashbacks show the boys' adventures with Usopp. They are seen running from a dog as Usopp yells, "IT'S A CERBERUS, GET RID OF HIM!". In another memory, they chase a lizard while Usopp commands, "IT'S A DRAGON, CAPTURE IT!". The boys praise his slingshot skills, "WOW, CAPTAIN! YOUR AIM'S PERFECT!", to which he replies, "OF COURSE, I'M A BRAVE WARRIOR OF THE SEA!". They are also shown running from an angry store owner yelling, "STOP, YOU APPLE THIEVES!!", with Usopp shouting, "RUN, IT'S THE ALIEN STORE-OWNER GUY!". Back in the present, Usopp asks them seriously, "WHAT ARE YOUR LIFE AMBITIONS?". Piiman answers, "TO OWN A BAR!". Ninjin says, "TO BECOME A MASTER CARPENTER!". Tamanegi declares, "TO BECOME A WRITER!". Usopp looks at them with determination. "WHILE NOT LOSING SIGHT OF OUR AMBITIONS... SWEAR THAT YOU WILL GO ON THE ROAD YOU HAVE CHOSEN!". Page 17: The emotional climax of the scene unfolds. On the right side of the page, close-up panels show Piiman, Ninjin, and Tamanegi, their faces completely covered in tears and snot as they cry uncontrollably. In the center, a wide shot shows Usopp standing in the grassy field, facing the three boys under a cloudy sky. Speech bubbles read, "STARTING TODAY... THE USOPP PIRATE GROUP...". On the left side, a massive close-up shows Usopp's face. He is also crying heavily, tears streaming down his cheeks as he shouts with all his might, "IS DISBANDED!!!!".