## One Piece Chapter 7, pages 7-9: FRIENDS - Chapter: 7 - Pages: 7-9 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Koby, Roronoa Zoro, Rika, Ripper, Marines, Townspeople ### Summary Page 7: Top panel: The door to the restaurant opens with a loud "KREEK!!". A Marine Commander stands in the doorway with other Marines visible behind him. He says, "EXCUSE ME..." Luffy, Koby, Zoro, and the little girl Rika all turn to look at the newcomers. A small exclamation mark bubble appears near Luffy. Middle panels: Luffy points to himself with a confident grin, stating, "WHICH MAKES ME A GENUINE PIRATE CAPTAIN!" "THAT'S RIGHT. I EVEN HAVE A CREWMAN NOW!" The Marine Commander stands with his head bowed, acknowledging them. "...CORRECT?" "YOU GENTLEMEN ARE PIRATES..." Bottom panels: The Marine Commander continues, adjusting his cap. "UM... YOU SAVED OUR BASE AND THIS TOWN..." "...AND WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL TO YOU." He then adds firmly, "HOWEVER. WE'RE STILL NAVAL MARINES..." "...AND WE CAN'T SHELTER PIRATES." Page 8: Top panels: Outside the restaurant, the townspeople are visibly angry at the Marines. They yell, "NAVY PIGS! WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?" "YOU HATED MORGAN AS MUCH AS WE DID!!!" "THEY'RE YOUR SAVIORS, TOO!" with "GRR GRR" sound effects indicating their frustration. Inside, the Marine Commander remains resolute. "BUT TO SHOW OUR GRATITUDE, WE WON'T REPORT YOU TO THE NAVY." "I'M SORRY, BUT I HAVE TO ASK YOU TO LEAVE." Middle panel: Luffy stands up from the table, adjusting his straw hat. "I GUESS WE'LL BE GOING, THEN..." "MA'AM, THANKS FOR THE MEAL..." Koby looks up at him, surprised. "LUFFY..." "YOU'RE LEAVING ALREADY?" Zoro is also seen standing up in the background. Bottom panel: Luffy and Zoro begin to walk away with a "WSH" sound effect. Koby watches them go, a look of shock on his face, accompanied by exclamation mark bubbles. Page 9: Top panels: The Marine Commander looks down at Koby and asks, "AREN'T YOU GOING WITH THEM?" Koby stammers, "HUH?" "I'M..." Luffy, standing near the doorway, looks back over his shoulder and says, "I'M..." Middle panels: Luffy suddenly shouts, "I'M NOT ONE OF THEM!!!" Koby looks absolutely terrified, sweating profusely and gritting his teeth. "I..." Luffy then flashes a wide, cheerful smile. "WE'RE GOING OUR SEPARATE WAYS, BUT WE'LL ALWAYS BE FRIENDS!" Bottom panels: The Marine Commander narrows his eyes suspiciously. "EXCUSE ME, PIRATES?" Luffy smirks confidently, a small "...!" bubble next to him.