## One Piece Chapter 288, pages 10-11: Curse - Chapter: 288 - Pages: 10-11 - Characters: Noland's crew, Mousse, Shandia Chief, Shandia elders ### Summary Page 10: One of the crew members explains Noland's background to Mousse. "He's a pretty famous explorer back in our kingdom, But he's also a botanist." Mousse asks, "That man? Who was that man...?" The crew member elaborates, "There've been quite a lot of botanist-explorers who've achieved great things. Their work is quite important for a country's advancement. To discover and research new species of plants. He explores unknown lands in this world," He continues, "He just can't stand by and allow things like that ritual of yours to continue..." Another crew member chimes in, "But he's too nice for his own good..." Mousse listens intently. The crew tries to stay positive, laughing. "Not a chance! Now shut up and sleep!" "But what if!? What if!?" "I'm sure he'll manage somehow." "Well, when push comes to shove, I'm starvin'..." "He is trustworthy, though." Page 11: Inside a large building, the Shandia elders are furiously arguing with the Chief about his decision. "THEY'VE BROKEN OUR IRON-CLAD LAW TO ALLOW NO INTRUDERS ON OUR ISLAND!" "WHY DID YOU NOT LET KALGARA KILL HIM THEN AND THERE!?" "CHIEF!" They express their fears, "THEY'LL SURELY BRING FORTH AN EVEN GREATER CALAMITY!" "HE KILLED LORD KASHI!" The elders continue to protest, "BY IGNORING THE LAST WISHES OF THE PANTORI, THE LONE MAN WHO COULD COMMUNICATE WITH THE GODS!?" "DO YOU REALLY THINK WE WILL BE SAFE," "WHAT COULD A HUMAN POSSIBLY DO ABOUT SUPERNATURAL MATTERS!? OUR VILLAGE HAS BEEN CURSED BY EVIL SPIRITS!" "DON'T BE ABSURD!" The Chief remains calm and replies, "He says he can save our village... There's no harm in waiting a single day. We will see for certain tomorrow."