## One Piece Chapter 126: INSTINCT - Chapter: 126 - Pages: 0-18 - Characters: Jango, Luffy, Karoo, Mr. 5, Zoro, Nami, Nefertari Vivi, Mr. 3, Miss Valentine, Usopp, Brogy, Miss Goldenweek, Sanji, Mr. 0 (Crocodile) ### Summary Page 0: The title page displays the chapter title "CHAPTER 126 'INSTINCT'". The cover story is titled "SHORT TERM COVER PAGE ARC PART 3 'HE AWAKES.'" The illustration shows Jango sitting on the ground in a dense forest. He is holding his signature hat and looking around in shock or confusion, as if he has just woken up from a deep sleep. Page 1: A massive explosion of fire erupts from the giant wax structure, sending thick smoke and flames into the air. Luffy and Karoo are seen running away from the intense blaze. Mr. 5 stands nearby, holding his flintlock pistol, calmly watching the fire. The wax structure, which previously trapped Zoro, Nami, and Vivi, is melting rapidly from the intense heat. The silhouettes of Zoro, Nami, and Vivi can be seen inside the melting wax. Large sound effects indicate a loud boom and roaring fire. The heat is so intense that the wax is turning into liquid, freeing the trapped characters. Page 2: Luffy looks back over his shoulder at the massive fire, yelling, "WHOA, WILL THE GUYS BE ALRIGHT WITH SUCH A BIG FIRE!?" Karoo runs frantically beside him, sweating and crying out, "GLUB" and "HOT! HOT!" Behind them, Mr. 3 is furious. The topknot of his hair is aflame, and he chases after them in a rage. He screams, "AHH! HOW DARE YOU DESTROY MY CANDLE SERVICE SET...!" Karoo continues to sprint, quacking loudly. Mr. 3 runs after them, yelling, "AS IF I'D LET YOU GET AWAY!" The chase continues through the jungle as Luffy and Karoo try to escape the angry Baroque Works agent. Page 3: Miss Valentine floats down from the sky, holding her umbrella. She yells, "YOU'VE DONE IT NOW!" She plummets toward the ground at high speed, shouting her attack name, "10,000 KG GUILLOTINE!" Mr. 5 watches her descent, saying, "HOW DARE THEY...!" Miss Valentine grins sadistically, declaring, "PLAY TIME'S OVER!" She lands heavily on Usopp, who is pinned to the ground and groans in pain. She threatens him, "I'LL CRUSH YOUR NECK INTO PIECES!" Usopp struggles under her immense weight, unable to free himself from her crushing attack. Page 4: Suddenly, Miss Valentine is struck by a fast-moving projectile and screams "GYAAAA!" as she is knocked away from Usopp. She looks shocked, exclaiming "WHA!?" Usopp lies on the ground, battered but relieved, saying, "HEY, YOU SHOULD BE GRATEFUL YOU'RE EVEN ALIVE." From the remains of the melting wax structure, Zoro, Nami, and Vivi emerge. Zoro is holding his swords, complaining, "WASN'T THERE A BETTER WAY TO SAVE US?" Nami wipes sweat from her face, adding, "IT'S SO HOT HERE." The three of them are covered in soot but have successfully escaped the deadly wax trap thanks to the fire. Page 5: Vivi and Nami stand amidst the smoke and melted wax, covered in soot but safe. Vivi coughs and says, "COUGH, COUGH! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT... WE'RE ACTUALLY STILL ALIVE." Nami smiles and replies, "I GUESS... THANKS." Mr. 5 aims his gun at them, looking annoyed. "HMPH, SO YOU'VE MELTED THE WAX, HAVE YOU NOW!? WHAT A PAIN... I CAN'T HAVE YOU MESS UP OUR MISSION ANY MORE THAN THIS!" Usopp suddenly calls out, "MR. 5!" He aims his slingshot at Mr. 5, declaring, "CERTAIN KILL! GUNPOWDER STAR!" Usopp is ready to defend his friends from the explosive Baroque Works agent. Page 6: Usopp fires his slingshot, shouting, "GOT'CHA." Mr. 5 easily catches the projectile in his mouth and swallows it. He mocks Usopp, "IDIOT! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SHOW YOU THAT USING GUNPOWDER IS USELESS AGAINST A HUMAN-BOMB!?" Suddenly, Mr. 5's expression changes to shock. He starts sweating profusely, his veins bulging, and he looks like he is in extreme pain. Usopp grins widely and reveals, "SORRY, BUT I JUST TOLD A LITTLE WHITE LIE. THAT WASN'T GUNPOWDER... IT WAS MY SPECIAL TABASCO STAR!" The spicy trick catches Mr. 5 completely off guard, turning his own power against him. Page 7: Mr. 5 screams in agony, breathing a massive plume of fire from his mouth due to the spicy Tabasco. "HAAAA-AAAAA-AAAAAT! AGHHHHHHHH!" Usopp laughs hysterically, "DAHAHAHAHA! I'VE PERSONALLY TESTED JUST HOW EFFECTIVE IT CAN BE!" Mr. 5, furious and coughing, glares at Usopp. "YOU DAMN PIRATES... HACK! HACK! I'LL BLOW YOU UP INTO SMITHEREENS WITH MY 'FULL BODY EXPLOSION!'" Usopp panics and runs away screaming, "GYAAAAAAA!" Mr. 5 chases him, yelling, "NOT EVEN YOUR BONES WILL BE LEFT WHEN I'M DONE WITH YOU!" Zoro suddenly steps into Mr. 5's path, drawing his swords. "YAKI, ONI..." Zoro prepares to strike down the enraged agent. Page 8: Zoro unleashes a powerful attack, his swords engulfed in flames from the nearby fire. He slashes through Mr. 5 with incredible speed and precision, shouting "GIRI!" (Flaming Demon Slash). The fiery strike cuts across Mr. 5's chest, sending him flying backward in a massive burst of flames and...