## One Piece Chapter 135: Lapin - Chapter: 135 - Pages: 0-18 - Characters: Jango, Dalton, Vivi, Usopp, Sanji, Luffy, Nami, Lapin, Lapins, Wapol, Chess, Kuromarimo, Robson, defeated guards, guard, villagers, injured guard ### Summary Page 0: The title page shows a cover story illustration. Jango stands on the bow of a small boat, looking towards a vibrant island town. A large dome-shaped building has signs reading "FUNKY!" and "WELCOME", with another sign nearby saying "PORT DANCE". The caption reads, "JANGO'S DANCE PARADISE VOL. 8 'EAST BLUE'S SOURCE OF THE LATEST TRENDS AND FASHION, MIRROR BALL ISLAND.'" The chapter title is "CHAPTER 135 'LAPIN'". Page 1: Heavy hooves pound through the thick snow as a voice apologizes, "My apologies, this is my fault." Two large, sturdy rams pull a sleigh rapidly across the snowy landscape. Dalton is driving the sleigh, with Vivi and Usopp riding in the back. Dalton explains, "I had heard the doctor came down from the mountain yesterday, so I assumed she wouldn't come down again for several days... But it seems I jumped too quickly to conclusions...!" Vivi reassures him, "Don't worry, it's not your fault!" Dalton replies, looking concerned, "The problem now is those two abnormally strong crewmates of mine. Even if we were to rush up the mountain, there's no way we could catch up to them!" Page 2: As the sleigh continues its journey, Usopp says, "So if the doctor's in Cocoa Weed right now, we have to hurry up and ask her to return back to the castle right away." Vivi agrees, "Yes... that's all we can do right now..." Dalton looks back over his shoulder and says, "Forgive me..." Usopp, feeling responsible, says, "Hm? It's my fault that this country doesn't even have enough doctors..." Vivi quickly corrects him, "What? That's not your fault, Dalton!" The sleigh speeds past a wooden signpost partially buried in the snow. The signs point in different directions, reading "COCOA WEED" and "BIGHORN". Dalton urges the rams forward, shouting, "In any case, let's hurry!" The sleigh kicks up a cloud of snow as it rushes past. Page 3: High up in the snowy mountains, a massive, round, white creature with rabbit-like ears and sharp claws leaps high into the air with its arms spread wide. Someone yells in surprise, "IT JUMPED!" The creature crashes down into the snow with tremendous force, creating a massive shockwave that sends snow flying everywhere. Sanji and Luffy, who is carrying a sick Nami on his back, are caught in the blast and thrown backward. Sanji yells, "WHOA!" as they tumble. A close-up shows the creature's large, sharp claws gleaming menacingly. Page 4: Sanji and Luffy recover and stare at the strange beast. Sanji, smoking his cigarette, says, "What in the world... How can it jump like that!? It's like a gorilla!" Luffy argues, "No, it's a polar bear!" Sanji retorts, "No, it's a goddamn rabbit! But didn't you just say it was a gorilla?" Luffy realizes, "This must be the 'Lapin' that Dalton was talking about!" The view pulls back to reveal that they are completely surrounded. Dozens of these giant, round rabbits are standing in the snowy forest, glaring at them. Sanji looks around and says, "There's so many of 'em!" Page 5: Sanji and Luffy stand back-to-back, surrounded by the Lapins. Sanji assesses the situation, "I guess it's expected of a snow creature, to be able to move this swiftly over thick snow... We're at a disadvantage here. Luffy! Don't lay a hand on any of them!" Luffy, confused, asks, "Why not?" Sanji explains seriously, "You may be unaffected, but the impact of every blow you deliver or receive, will be transferred over to Nami as well! So if that happens, she'll die for sure!" Nami is shown slumped on Luffy's back, looking pale and unconscious. Luffy grits his teeth, understanding the gravity of the situation, and says, "G-got it... I swear not to fight!" One of the Lapins opens its mouth wide, revealing sharp teeth, and roars, "RAWWWR!" Page 6: A Lapin swings its massive, clawed paw at them, growling, "GRRRR!". Sanji yells, "Just dodge for now! And run away!" Luffy, panicking slightly, asks, "Then what should I do!?" Sanji leaps into action, delivering a powerful kick to the Lapin's stomach. He shouts, "Dodge, shoot! (Flank Meat Shoot)". The impact sends the Lapin flying back. Luffy takes the opportunity to run, carrying Nami, but complains, "That's way too hard! But don't run too fast!" Sanji follows up with another swift kick, calling out, "Flanchet..." Page 7: Sanji lands back in the snow, but his feet sink deep into the powder. He looks frustrated, thinking, "Damn it... hard to get any good kicks, with both feet stuck in deep snow..." Suddenly, the ears of the surrounding Lapins twitch in unison. Without warning, the entire horde of giant rabbits leaps high into the air simultaneously, blotting out the sky. Sanji yells to Luffy, "They're coming all at once! I'll cover you so run to the forest!" Luffy sprints toward the trees with Nami on his back. Pag...