## One Piece Chapter 88, pages 17-18: PLEASE DIE!!! - Chapter: 88 - Pages: 17-18 - Characters: Roronoa Zoro, Arlong, Usopp, Nami, Cocoyasi Villagers, Hatchan, Monkey D. Luffy, Genzo ### Summary Page 17: Zoro draws his swords, taking a combat stance. He taunts Arlong, "DON'T PAY ANY HEED TO THAT. IT'S NOTHING AT ALL, YOU HALF-FISH MUTANT!". Arlong's face contorts in anger. "DIDN'T I ALREADY TELL YOU TO NEVER CALL ME THAT AGAIN, RORONOA ZORO...?". Suddenly, a projectile flies through the air and strikes Arlong squarely in the back of the head with a "SPLAT". A voice yells, "EGG STAR!". Page 18: Usopp stands atop the wall surrounding Arlong Park, striking a confident pose. "I'LL BACK YOU UP, ZORO! SO FIGHT WITHOUT ANY WORRIES!". The villagers are amazed, cheering, "BROTHER USOPP, IS THAT YOU!? YOU'RE SO BRAVE! ARE YOU ALRIGHT!? WHERE ARE YOU!? WHAT A BOLD ENTRANCE YOU'RE MAKING!". Zoro looks back over his shoulder, deadpan. "THAT'S WHERE YOU ARE!?". Nami smiles brightly, "USOPP!". Usopp boasts, "NAMI!! I, ALL ALONE, TOOK DOWN ONE OF THEIR OFFICERS! ALL BY MYSELF! I'M COUNTING ON YOU! YOU'RE OUR ONLY HOPE!". Nearby, Hatchan begins to regain consciousness, groaning, "NYU...". Underwater, Genzo struggles to pull Luffy free. "HEY! CAN YOU TRY TO PULL YOURSELF OUT ON YOUR OWN?". Luffy replies, "NO, I CAN'T FEEL ANY STRENGTH IN MY BODY.". Arlong glares at Zoro, declaring, "I WON'T LET YOU DO AS YOU PLEASE...!".