## One Piece Chapter 309, pages 11-13: THE GROGGY MONSTERS - Chapter: 309 - Pages: 11-13 - Characters: Roronoa Zoro, Tony Tony Chopper, Nami, Sanji, Usopp ### Summary Page 11: Zoro, sitting on the ground with his swords and a bottle, speaks up sternly, "SHUT YOUR MOUTH, CHOPPER!!" He glares at the crying reindeer, "YOU ARE DISGRACEFUL!" Zoro stands up, holding his swords, and says, "IT WAS YOUR CHOICE TO GET A LIFE ON THE SEA. DEAD OR ALIVE, THE CHOICE WAS YOURS ALONE. DON'T BLAME IT ON OTHERS." He continues, "WE ACCEPTED THE CHALLENGE! USOP AND THE OTHERS TRIED THEIR BEST. IN THE PIRATE'S WORLD, TEARS WON'T GET YOU ANYTHING... IF YOU ARE A MAN..." Page 12: Zoro finishes his harsh speech, looking intensely at Chopper, "THEN JUST SIT TIGHT, AND... QUIETLY WATCH THE GAME!!" Chopper stops crying, sucking up his tears and snot, looking determined. Nami is appalled by Zoro's words, "HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT!? HE MUST FEEL TERRIBLE RIGHT NOW..." The announcer's voice booms, "DO KAH!!" Zoro smirks, "MUCH BETTER..." Nami looks surprised, "OOH!!" The Foxy Pirates prepare for the next event. Page 13: The crowd cheers wildly, "WUUOOOOH~~~~!!!!!" "THAT SWORDS-MAN SURE CAN TALK!!!" "BOSS WILL PROBABLY CHOOSE HIM NEXT ROUND." "THE REINDEER IS A TOUGH GUY, TOO." "I'M SO TOUCHED THAT I SHED A TEAR! LOOK! AT THE CORNER OF MY EYE! SEE!?" Zoro stands ready, "LET'S GET READY FOR ROUND 2...." Sanji walks up beside him, lighting a cigarette, "THAT'S RIGHT... THERE ARE TWO MORE MATCHES. WE HAVE TO RETRIEVE OUR EMERGENCY FOOD FRIEND." The announcer declares, "THE CONVERSION IS NOW FINISHED! CHEER AS THE DAVY BACK FIGHT CONTINUES!!!" Chopper sits in a chair wearing his new mask, looking resolute, "COOK ME. FRY ME. I DON'T CARE. I'M A MAN!!!" Usopp realizes a problem, "WAIT... ISN'T CHOPPER IN THE 2ND ROUND!?" Nami adds, "YOU GUYS TOOK HIM AWAY..." Foxy's crew laughs, "WAHAHAH. THIS IS STRATEGY! GAMBLING STRATEGY!!" "THAT'S TRUE." The announcer states, "THE RULE IS 'CANNOT EXCHANGE THE CONTESTANTS.' NO CHANGING WHATSO-EVER!"