## One Piece Chapter 41, pages 12-13: TO THE SEA - Chapter: 41 - Pages: 12-13 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Usopp, Kaya, Merry, Ninjin, Piiman, Tamanegi ### Summary Page 12: Luffy leans casually on the wooden railing of the Going Merry, resting his chin on his arms. He looks down at Usopp with a simple, friendly smile and says, "YOU'RE ALREADY OUR COMPANION, AREN'T YOU...?" Usopp stands on the shore, completely stunned. His eyes are wide dots, and a bead of sweat rolls down his face as he processes Luffy's words. He stammers, "WHA...." Suddenly, Usopp's shock transforms into overwhelming excitement. He points a thumb at his own chest, a huge grin spreading across his face, and yells up at the ship, "I... I'M THE CAPTAIN RIGHT!?" From the deck, Luffy immediately yells back, his mouth wide open in protest, "NO WAY! I'M THE CAPTAIN!!" The Going Merry is fully visible in the background, its sail unfurled and ready to depart, as Merry and Kaya watch the comedic exchange from the shore. Page 13: The Going Merry sails away into the distance, becoming a small silhouette on the horizon. On the shore, Usopp's three young crew members--Ninjin, Piiman, and Tamanegi--are sitting on a large fallen log, watching the ship depart. Tamanegi, looking slightly downcast, says, "THERE GOES THE CAPTAIN..." Piiman adds, "BUT IF HE'S WITH THOSE PEOPLE..." Ninjin finishes the thought, "I FEEL SAFER". Tamanegi agrees, "YEAH, I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE SO STRONG". Ninjin sighs, "WE CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT... HE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A PIRATE". Piiman looks worried, "THE VILLAGERS WILL BE SAD WHEN WE TELL THEM THE NEWS". Tamanegi says, "IT'S SO SUDDEN..." Ninjin reflects, "AND IT'S BECAUSE CAPTAIN... HE WAS PRETTY NOISY JUST BY HIMSELF". Suddenly, Ninjin's expression changes to one of determination. He stands up slightly and declares, "I HAVE AN IDEA!" Piiman and Tamanegi look at him in surprise, asking in unison, "WHAT?"