## One Piece Chapter 39, pages 3-5: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS - Chapter: 39 - Pages: 3-5 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Kuro, Black Cat Pirates ### Summary Page 3: As soon as Kuro lands, he delivers a brutal, high-speed kick directly to Luffy's face and chest. Luffy is thrown backward by the impact, letting out an "UUH!!!". Kuro's foot touches back down on the ground as Luffy falls backward, crashing heavily onto the rocky surface with an "AHHHH!". Page 4: Kuro immediately follows up his attack, slashing downward with his deadly clawed gloves. A "SWISH!!" sound effect accompanies the strike, but Luffy manages to roll out of the way just in time. As Kuro's claws hit the ground, Luffy smiles confidently and says, "GOTCHA!". He quickly reaches out and grabs Kuro tightly by the arm and cloak, securing his hold on the swift assassin. Page 5: Kuro looks down at Luffy, who is still gripping his arm. Kuro uses his palm to adjust his glasses, his claws dangerously close to his face. "YOU BASTARD... YOU SHOULD'VE JUST QUIETLY LET ME CHOP YOU TO PIECES..!!" he says. A wide shot shows Kuro standing over Luffy on the rocky slope. Kuro gestures to his crew, "LOOK! IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU, MY BELOVED CREW, IS HALF DEAD AND IN GREAT PAIN!". Blood drips from Kuro's claws with a "POTA POTA..." sound. Luffy looks up at him calmly and replies, "YUP. YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?". In the background, the Black Cat Pirates are trembling on the ground, crying out, "IT HURTS!!!", "STOP IT!", and "DAMN IT...".