## One Piece Chapter 41, pages 17-18: TO THE SEA - Chapter: 41 - Pages: 17-18 - Characters: Kaya, Merry, Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Ninjin, Piiman, Tamanegi ### Summary Page 17: The narrative returns to the present. Merry continues explaining Usopp's past to Kaya. "OUT OF SADNESS, HE CONTINUED TO LIE AFTER HER DEATH," Merry says. "HOPING THAT SOMEDAY... HIS FATHER'S PIRATE SHIP MIGHT APPEAR IN THE BAY, THAT HE WOULD COME TO PICK UP HIS SON... THE VILLAGERS SAID THAT WAS THE REASON BEHIND HIS LIES". Kaya listens intently, her expression softening with understanding. Merry adds, "HE PROBABLY COULDN'T LEAVE YOU ALONE AFTER YOU LOST YOUR PARENTS, FOR HE TOO EXPERIENCED THAT LOSS IN THIS VILLAGE". Kaya looks down, deeply moved by the revelation of Usopp's true motivations. Merry smiles encouragingly at her. "YOU WILL NEED TO BECOME STRONGER NOW... AS A GRATITUDE OF EVERYTHING HE HAS DONE FOR YOU..." Kaya looks out at the ocean, a serene and determined smile on her face. She hugs her knees tighter and simply replies, "YES...". Page 18: On the deck of the Going Merry, Zoro, Luffy, Nami, and Usopp are celebrating their departure, clinking large wooden mugs together with a loud "GASHAAAN" sound effect. They cheer joyfully, "CHEERS! TO A NEW SHIP AND A NEW CREW MEMBER!!" Meanwhile, back in Syrup Village, the three young boys--Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi--are running determinedly. Ninjin yells, "LET'S GO!!" Piiman asks nervously, "ARE WE REALLY GOING TO DO IT?" Ninjin replies confidently, "OF COURSE!! WE HAVE TO SUCCEED THE CAPTAIN!" Back on the shore, Kaya speaks to Merry, starting with "MERI... I..." Merry answers, "YES OJOUSAMA?" Kaya declares, "I'M GOING TO BECOME A DOCTOR..." The scene cuts to the three boys running through the village streets, shouting at the top of their lungs, "THE PIRATES ARE HERE!!" taking up Usopp's daily routine. Merry smiles warmly at Kaya's declaration and says, "OH, THAT IS A GOOD GOAL!"