## One Piece Chapter 235, pages 3-5: Knock-Up Stream - Chapter: 235 - Pages: 3-5 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Usopp, Roronoa Zoro, Nico Robin, Sanji, Nami, Tony Tony Chopper, Mont Blanc Cricket, Masira, Shoujou ### Summary Page 3: The Going Merry is revealed, having undergone massive modifications by the Saruyama Alliance. It now sports large, bird-like wings on its sides and a reinforced hull, looking ready for flight. Luffy and Usopp stand before it, completely awestruck. Luffy throws his arms up and yells, "WHOAA! IT'S AWESOME! IT'S GOING MERRY'S 'FLYING MODEL!'" In the bottom panels, Zoro observes the ship and comments dryly, "Yeah, a pigeon's much better at flying than a rooster..." Robin, looking slightly concerned, says, "Personally, I'm getting uneasy just looking at that thing." Sanji yells angrily at Luffy and Usopp, "THAT'S NOT THE PROBLEM HERE, YOU BLOCKHEAD!" However, Luffy and Usopp are too excited to listen, their eyes shining like stars as they scream in unison, "RIGHT!? THAT LOOKS LIKE IT'S SOOOOOO GONNA FLY!" Page 4: Mont Blanc Cricket sits on the ground next to a large object covered by a tarp, smoking a cigarette with a bandage on his head. Luffy stands before him, smiling confidently, and calls out to the crew, "Time to set sail, boys! Are the preparations complete!?" The crew and the Saruyama Alliance cheer back enthusiastically, "UOHO!" and "AYE-AYE SIR!" The background shows the bustling activity of the crew getting ready. Luffy turns his attention back to Cricket, grinning widely, and says, "Right, thanks for fixing up the ship." Cricket, looking down with a serious and slightly gruff expression, replies, "You idiot... Or do you want to waste your only chance to go to the sky. Get on the ship, you ain't got much time left." The interaction highlights the mutual respect between the two after their shared efforts. Page 5: Luffy excitedly offers his prized catch to Cricket, exclaiming, "REALLY!? ARE YOU SURE!? MAN, YOU'RE SUCH A NICE GUY! I'll give you my hercules beetle!" Cricket declines the offer, saying, "Thank them, not me." Luffy turns to the cheering Saruyama Alliance in the background and yells, "Thanks a bunch, guys!" Masira and Shoujou are shown readying their ships. Masira calls out, "We'll go on ahead first so catch up!" Shoujou adds, "We're runnin' outta time! In any case, just get on the ship!" Luffy turns and runs toward the Going Merry, shouting, "Right!" Usopp urges him on from the ship, yelling, "Luffy! Hurry!" Cricket watches him go with a small, knowing smile, appreciating the young pirate's energy.