Luffy yawns with arms raised high in upper panel on open sea.

Luffy thrusts both fists upward with beaming smile in lower panel.

Small inset panel shows Luffy sitting on boat as loud impact occurs.

Large stylized SFX 'PAAN...!' erupts near the boat.

MONKEY D. LUFFY' in lower right.

Narration box states 'I SLEPT WELL.' in upper left.

Boat wood grain and water splashes detailed around Luffy.

Luffy's eyes closed in yawn then wide open in excitement.

Birds flying in distant sky above horizon.

Massive impact breaks Luffy's boat hull creating large hole.

Huge bird-like creature resembling ostrich or panda smashes through boat.

Luffy grabs onto the bird with desperate posture and wide eyes.

Bird squawks with open beak and sweat drops visible.

Luffy's face shows shock with sweat flying in close-up panel.

Multiple SFX including 'ドゴドゴ', 'ゴボゴボ', and impact lines fill panels.

Luffy attempts to plug hole using the bird's body from below.

Bird has dark body, light head, and long neck with visible feathers.

Luffy's boat fragments scatter from the collision force.

Enormous pirate ship looms over Luffy's small boat with billowing sails.

Luffy stares upward from water with wide eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops.

Large impact SFX 'ドゴゴゴゴゴ' and 'どん!!' dominate the lower panel.

Pirate ship hull towers with visible windows, ropes, and railings.

Luffy's arms raised in surprise while partially submerged.

Ship's bow and anchor details visible above the waves.

Luffy's straw hat and vest shown from low angle perspective.

Water splashes and motion lines emphasize the ship's movement.

Luffy clings to giant bird mid-air with wide eyes and open mouth while wearing straw hat.

Giant bird Baloon struggles with spread wings and panicked expression during flight.

Dark silhouette figure on deck gestures upward with outstretched arm and spiky aura lines.

Ship deck shows multiple crew members in panic postures leaning over railing.

Large stylized SFX lines emphasize bird movement and wind.

Luffy looks down in surprise toward deck after hearing call from below.

Ship rigging and sails visible in background with motion lines.

Silhouette figure has calm posture contrasting crew panic.

Bird talons grip Luffy's body during struggle.

Final panel shows broken wooden structure with X-shaped debris.

Anne stands on deck with short hair, striped shirt, and angry glare directed at Luffy.

ANNE.

Luffy sits on railing with confused expression facing Anne.

Giant bird Baloon perches on ship railing in background.

Crew members argue in midground with exaggerated gestures and sweat drops.

Large stylized SFX exclamation marks dominate lower right panel.

Anne points accusingly with one hand on hip.

Luffy points at himself while reacting to panda mention.

Ship deck shows multiple background figures in chaotic positions.

Anne's face shows furrowed brows and open mouth in anger.

Luffy points excitedly toward Anne while explaining pirate ship details.

Anne stands with arms crossed showing skeptical expression.

Close-up of Anne's face with sweat drop and serious eyes during black magic reveal.

Luffy sits on railing with worried posture looking down.

Silhouette of Six-sided Spiel appears in lower panel with dark aura and outstretched hands.

Background shows ship mast and ocean horizon.

Anne's hair clips visible in profile view.

Luffy displays shocked open-mouth expression at black magic mention.

Panel composition emphasizes Anne's face filling most of one frame.

Spiel silhouette has spiky outline and menacing posture.

Six-sided Spiel stands in striped outfit and large pirate hat with skull emblem.

Spiel has long face, wide grin, and outstretched arms in confident pose.

Crew members stand nervously around Spiel with sweat drops and stiff postures.

SIX-SIDED SPIEL.

Anne sweats while thinking about crew fear of Spiel.

Luffy stares upward at Spiel with shocked expression.

Large stylized SFX lines surround Spiel during speech.

Footnote panel explains Roc as mythical bird of prey.

Spiel's hat features crossbones and feather details.

Background shows ship interior architecture with arches.

Luffy in straw hat shows wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and nervous posture on wooden platform.

Tall man in long coat and hat points directly at Luffy with extended arm.

Crowd of long-necked wide-mouthed figures lines both sides staring at central figures.

Luffy bows head with loud laughter and visible sweat.

Large SFX "ザッ...!" and smaller motion lines punctuate confrontation.

Wide central panel shows tall man facing Luffy from behind with crowd emphasis.

Luffy turns with broad smile and outstretched arm in bottom panel.

Long-haired girl appears with angry expression and shouting posture in lower right panels.

Luffy's hat and vest visible from back in main confrontation panel.

Wooden pier and railing form background setting for crowd scene.

Luffy and short-haired girl grip cell bars as large impact SFX erupts.

Luffy stands at window looking out at sea with calm posture.

Short-haired girl sits on floor with knees drawn up and blank expression.

Guard in striped pants walks away down corridor with keys.

Short-haired girl stands and points while correcting Luffy about the bird.

Luffy faces girl with surprised open-mouth expression.

Girl lunges forward with arm extended and intense glare in final panel.

SFX "ガチャンッ!" and "KSK" mark sudden movements.

Prison corridor with numbered doors and wooden floor visible.

Circular window shows sea view from cell interior.

Short-haired girl smiles while recounting her past with open expression.

Flashback shows young girl sleeping beside large bird Balloon.

Girl as child plays with bird in outdoor setting.

Close-up of girl's face with hair clips and gentle smile.

Luffy stands with arms crossed listening to the story.

Girl turns head away with hand on arm in final panel.

Bird Balloon appears with wide beak and feathers in flashback.

Soft shading and sparkles around girl during emotional speech.

Luffy shows surprised expression with wide eyes in last panel.

Luffy sweats with surprised expression while listening to girl.

Short-haired girl grins widely and points at herself with sparkling effect.

Luffy stands inside cell with arms crossed in background panel.

Girl sits on floor with knees up while questioning Luffy.

Luffy smiles broadly with arms crossed in wide panel.

Narration boxes appear at bottom explaining Peace Main pirates.

Luffy's hat and vest visible from side in close-up.

Girl's hair clips and striped shirt shown in multiple panels.

Cell bars and window visible in background of conversation.

Luffy in straw hat grins widely with closed eyes and open mouth while arms crossed.

Shanks in striped shirt stands with neutral expression and direct gaze toward Luffy.

Large close-up of scarred bearded man laughing with wide open mouth and intense eye lines.

Luffy shown with sweat drops and surprised expression in lower panel.

Shanks depicted with striped shirt and serious furrowed brows in close-up.

Background shows simple indoor setting with barrels and wooden structures.

Luffy posture shifts from crossed arms to open-mouthed declaration pose.

Scarred man has prominent facial scar across left eye and beard details.

Speech bubbles positioned near Luffy's face during grin moment.

Laugh lines and motion effects surround scarred man's face during outburst.

Luffy's eyes widen in reaction panel with small sweat drops visible.

Luffy smiles while watching crew argue in tavern background.

Multiple crew members shown with raised arms and open mouths during argument.

Muscular scarred man points forward with clenched fist and serious expression.

Luffy laughs with closed eyes and wide mouth in reaction panel.

Tavern interior includes tables, barrels, and seated pirates.

Crew members display varied postures including pointing and shouting.

Scarred man has large arm and scar on face during declaration.

Background shows building outlines and outdoor street elements.

Luffy positioned in foreground observing the group.

Motion lines and SFX surround arguing crew.

Luffy sweats heavily with wide eyes after biting into fruit.

Scarred man shows shocked open mouth and intense stare at Luffy.

Devil fruit depicted as patterned orb with swirls in foreground.

Luffy stands with fruit in hand and distressed expression.

Scarred man pulls Luffy by the shirt in close panel.

Background shows panicked crew silhouettes with motion lines.

Luffy's posture slumps slightly with sweat drops falling.

Scarred man has furrowed brows and open shouting mouth.

Fruit held visibly in Luffy's hand during reaction.

Panel composition focuses on close face-to-face confrontation.

Luffy cries with large tears, sweat, and giant 31 mark on head.

Luffy clutches face with both hands in sobbing posture.

Younger Luffy kneels on ground with determined expression in flashback.

Scarred man smiles warmly while looking at young Luffy.

Luffy covers eyes with hands showing tears and hiccup effects.

Flashback panel uses bright lines around kneeling Luffy.

Scarred man has gentle closed-eye smile in reaction close-up.

Luffy's face shows intense crying with mouth open and teeth visible.

Background in flashback is simple outdoor ground setting.

Scarred man's expression shifts from serious to understanding smile.

Close-up of Higuma's scarred furious face with wide roaring mouth and intense eyes.

Massive jagged SFX and impact lines surround Higuma's open mouth during shout.

Higuma violently shakes young Luffy by the collar with one hand.

Luffy shown with unfazed grin and half-closed eyes while being shaken.

Higuma points finger forward with aggressive posture in close panel.

Luffy's face in extreme close-up with wide smile and sweat drops.

Small girl with striped shirt stands in background with arms crossed.

Panel composition alternates between extreme close-ups of faces and wider action shots.

Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize Higuma's rage and Luffy's calm.

Luffy proudly holds up his straw hat with both hands while smiling widely.

Striped-shirt girl watches Luffy with wide sparkling eyes and slight smile.

Luffy places the straw hat on his head in a determined pose.

Luffy points excitedly forward with open mouth and sparkles around head.

Silhouette of Higuma appears in distant background doorway.

Girl sits on a barrel with legs dangling while watching Luffy.

Luffy's excited expression shows wide eyes and toothy grin.

Straw hat is shown in close detail with Luffy's hands gripping the brim.

Background includes wooden interior walls and barrels.

Title 'ROMANCE DAWN' displayed prominently at top of page.

Luffy sweats with hand on head and distressed expression inside wooden room.

Striped-shirt girl sits with arms crossed and neutral expression.

Caged bird lies on the floor with motion lines indicating movement.

Luffy and girl discover keys lying on the wooden floor.

Luffy walks down narrow wooden corridor pointing at keys.

Higuma appears behind cell bars with furious expression and gripping the bars.

Girl follows Luffy down the corridor looking back.

Strong perspective lines emphasize the long corridor and cell.

Luffy stands with eyes closed and relaxed expression during conversation.

Striped-shirt girl points at Luffy while asking about black magic.

Luffy walks away down the corridor with back turned.

Striped-shirt girl chases after Luffy with arms outstretched.

Luffy looks back over shoulder while wearing straw hat.

Girl runs down wooden corridor with motion lines at feet.

Luffy stands firm with determined posture refusing to help.

Strong wooden architecture and barred doors line the corridor.

Girl's hair clips and striped shirt visible in multiple panels.

Striped-shirt girl peeks around corner on upper deck with wide eyes and open mouth showing excitement.

Multiple sleeping guards sprawled on deck with zzz SFX floating above them under bright midday light.

Large pirate ship deck with railings, masts, and distant sea visible in background panels.

Caged bird inside barred enclosure below deck with wide eye and sweat drops indicating struggle.

Girl's hands manipulating lock on bird cage with ruddle ruddle SFX and motion lines.

Tied-up man with pigtails shown in extreme close-up with wide grin, closed eyes, and sweat drops.

Grinning man's face tilted dramatically with motion lines and exclamation SFX around head.

Ship interior panels show wooden barrels, railings, and unconscious guards in background.

Bird cage bars frame close-up of bird's face with exclamation mark SFX.

Girl's striped shirt and hair clips visible while leaning toward cage.

Monkey D. Luffy runs along shore pulling small boat with barrels inside and ha ha ha SFX.

Luffy's straw hat and open mouth visible while shouting about finding food and boat.

Striped-shirt girl stares in shock with sweat drop and ugh SFX at large ship in background.

Girl stands atop defeated large man on ship deck with sword drawn and dynamic pose.

Large defeated man lies on deck with spiral eyes and tongue out indicating knockout.

Onlookers watch confrontation from deck railings and background positions.

Sword blade held near defeated man's face with motion lines and ha SFX.

Large pirate ship visible on water behind girl and Luffy's boat.

Girl's striped shirt and short hair shown in close-up with surprised expression.

Pirate captain with skull hat roars angrily with motion lines and sweat drops around head.

Striped-shirt girl slices through her own hair with blade causing ah SFX and hair strands flying.

Onlookers react with sweat drops and nervous expressions in background panel.

Caged bird flaps wings wildly with gwah rah rah SFX and exclamation marks.

Girl faces cage and points while yelling at captain to release Balloon.

Bird breaks free from lock with ki ni SFX and starburst effect.

Girl smiles with closed eyes after bird is freed, showing satisfaction.

Captain's skull hat and angry facial features emphasized in close-up.

Crowd of onlookers shown sweating and reacting to hair-cutting moment.

Striped-shirt girl lunges toward bird cage with outstretched arms and impact SFX.

Caged bird bursts out of cage with gashan SFX and motion lines.

Pirate captain fires pistol with pupuh SFX and smoke, showing triumphant expression.

Girl dodges bullet with wide eyes and sweat drop in close-up panel.

Captain laughs with ah ha ha SFX while holding gun, claiming victory over captured bird.

Girl clings to cage bars as bird escapes overhead.

Onlookers react with shock and open mouths in background.

Large impact and slash SFX dominate panel during escape sequence.

Captain's gun pointed forward with motion lines and gwaaarhh SFX.

Cloaked figure with wide pirate hat aims long cannon directly forward on ship deck.

Luffy stands calmly in straw hat and dark vest facing the cannon.

Tall long-faced marine officer in dark coat glares sternly at Luffy.

Background marines watch with varied expressions on upper deck.

Large SFX ずど and ん punctuate the lower confrontation panels.

Luffy viewed from back with straw hat facing the tall officer.

Officer holds staff-like weapon while standing rigidly.

Ship rigging and railings visible in background with multiple onlookers.

Cannon barrel points forward with motion lines and impact marks.

Close-up shocked faces of marines with wide eyes and open mouths.

Luffy crouches near a wounded man on the deck floor.

Wounded man lies bloodied with hand on deck showing injury.

High-heeled female attacker delivers massive kick to Luffy's face.

Luffy sent flying backward with hat still on and motion blur.

Large KYAAA!!! SFX accompanies the kick impact.

Attacker lands on deck with flowing hair and high heels visible.

Multiple reaction panels show horror and disbelief from onlookers.

Tall officer yells with wide open mouth and intense expression.

Short-haired woman covers mouth in alarm with sweat drops.

Luffy sent flying across deck with straw hat knocked off tumbling in air.

Luffy springs back upright with determined HMPH! expression.

Luffy delivers powerful punch with impact SFX ビュン and ビュン.

Officer sent flying backward with stars and motion lines.

Crowd of marines and onlookers react with astonishment in background.

Hat floats separately in mid-air after being knocked off.

Luffy stands casually adjusting his straw hat on deck.

Short-haired young woman asks what just happened with surprised expression.

Tall officer sweats heavily with terrified wide-eyed face.

Officer swings massive hammer while yelling COME OUT HAMMER.

Crowd of marines and townspeople stare in disbelief.

Large SFX and motion lines surround the hammer swing.

Background figures include striped-shirt girl and other onlookers.

Officer shown in close-up with sweat drops and open mouth in panic.

Speech bubbles and question marks emphasize crowd confusion.

Luffy lies on deck with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and sprawled limbs after impact.

Spiked club held high by large pirate in striped shirt, motion lines showing downward swing.

Luffy rises with hand on head, furious narrowed eyes, gritted teeth, and sweat.

Group of pirates in background recoil with open mouths, sweat, and raised hands showing shock.

Luffy crouches low in wide stance, left fist drawn back, right arm extended for balance.

Pirate with club leans back in defensive posture, eyes wide, mouth open in panic.

Large impact SFX and speed lines emphasize club swing and Luffy's fall.

Luffy's straw hat remains on head during knockdown and rise.

Onlookers clustered together behind broken railing, all facing Luffy.

Luffy's vest and shorts visible, no visible injuries yet.

Luffy's arm stretches unnaturally across the panel with motion blur and speed lines.

Pirate's face shows bulging eyes, open mouth, and sweat in extreme close-up terror.

Giant fist impacts the pirate's torso, sending him flying backward.

Luffy's face appears at top of panel with wide eyes and gritted teeth during stretch.

Heavy black impact lines and debris surround the struck pirate.

Pirate's body tumbles with arms and legs flailing after hit.

Luffy's stretched arm remains connected to his body off-panel.

Background shows ship deck with broken wood and motion effects.

Luffy's fully extended arm curves through the air, hurling the pirate in a long arc.

Pirate tumbles helplessly with limbs spread, small in the distance over the sea.

Luffy leans forward on the ship's railing with determined grin and straw hat shading eyes.

Ship masts, sails, and railings visible in background with ocean and clouds.

Luffy's arm remains stretched far toward the horizon.

Pirate's club is no longer visible after being thrown.

Luffy's posture shows forward lean and focused gaze toward the thrown man.

Sky and sea occupy most of the upper panel space.

Luffy's arm snaps back into place with visible recoil lines and SFX.

Short-haired girl stares with wide eyes and open mouth in shock.

Group of pirates gape with sweat drops, open mouths, and raised hands.

Luffy stands calmly atop broken deck wreckage with hand adjusting hat.

Large splash panel shows entire crew panicking around damaged ship sections.

Luffy's expression remains composed while crew shows fear and disbelief.

Broken mast, ropes, and scattered debris fill the wide panel background.

Girl in striped shirt appears in close-up with sweat and surprised face.

Pirates clutch heads or lean back in exaggerated shock poses.

Luffy's full body visible standing steady on rubble while others react.

Luffy stands with hands on hips wearing straw hat and dark vest in center panel.

Coby in striped shirt shows wide eyes and sweat drops while staring at Luffy.

Multiple pirates display open mouths, sweat, and recoiling postures in shock.

Luffy stretches his own cheeks and jaw outward with both hands in dramatic pose.

Large stretch SFX lines radiate from Luffy's extended face and arms.

Pirates in foreground show extreme horror expressions with bulging eyes and open mouths.

Coby in close-up has wide circular eyes and sweat drops indicating disbelief.

Ship rigging and wooden structures visible in background panels.

Luffy maintains neutral expression while stretching his rubber body.

Pirate captain rides large bird while holding cannon in right hand.

Coby stares upward with wide eyes and open mouth at departing captain.

Luffy stands with neutral expression beside Coby on deck.

Pirate crew members line the railing watching the captain leave.

Large muscular pirate bursts through ship hull with open mouth and sweat.

Bird flaps wings while carrying captain away from ship.

Captain waves one hand while flying on bird.

Ship deck shows wooden planks and broken sections.

SFX lines indicate bird flight and ship damage.

Massive explosion erupts from ship with water spray and debris.

Captain flies away on bird in upper left while ship sinks.

Luffy and Coby thrown into churning water with panicked faces.

Pirates scream while clinging to sinking ship sections.

Large impact SFX dominate the explosion panel.

Luffy shows wide eyes and open mouth underwater.

Coby yells with sweat drops while holding onto debris.

Ship mast and hull fragments scatter in blast.

Captain's bird silhouette visible against explosion.

Ship wreckage scattered on sandy beach with broken masts.

Large pirate emerges from debris with grateful expression.

Coby kneels beside unconscious Luffy on wooden planks.

Luffy lies flat on back with arms spread and closed eyes.

Coby looks down at Luffy with realization expression.

Luffy wakes with sweat drops and small speech bubble.

Background shows calm sea and distant horizon.

Debris includes barrels and broken wood pieces.

Large pirate shows tears and open mouth while thanking.

Close-up of short-haired girl with hair clips, tear-streaked face, sweat drops, and clenched expression showing distress.

Girl's wide eyes and open mouth convey desperate shouting with motion lines radiating outward.

Luffy in straw hat visible in smaller panel behind the girl, leaning forward with visible exclamation mark.

Luffy's large close-up panel shows wide confident grin, straw hat tilted, sweat drops on face.

Speech bubbles surround the girl on left and right sides of her face.

Luffy's speech bubbles positioned on both sides of his face in bottom panel.

Tear trails and shading lines emphasize crying on girl's cheeks.

Luffy's eyes are wide and focused directly forward during his grin.

Luffy gripping thick rope on ship's rigging while swinging with motion lines.

Large springs and pulleys stretching and snapping with SFX symbols.

Girl below watching with wide shocked eyes and open mouth.

Heavy motion lines and impact effects fill the lower panel as platform launches.

Luffy's body posture shows pulling effort with bent arms and focused back view.

Girl's striped shirt visible in lower left panel with sweat drops.

Multiple SFX placements around ropes and springs indicate mechanical strain.

Rope and platform rocket upward amid radiating speed lines.

Chapter title ROMANCE DAWN at top of page.

Man in bicorne hat riding giant bird through clouds with laughing posture.

Sweating man below with nervous expression and sweat drops on face.

Girl staring upward with awe and hand raised toward sky.

Giant impact lettering and radiating speed lines dominate right side.

Roc bird shown with wings spread soaring higher.

Man in bicorne hat has exaggerated facial features and open mouth.

Girl's striped shirt and hair clips visible from side angle.

Man in bicorne hat shown in close-up with protest expression.

Girl struggling with both hands visible and strained posture.

Roc shrieking with open beak and motion lines.

Luffy suddenly appears beside the bird tipping his straw hat casually.

Shock lines and large lettering surround the man and girl reactions.

Sweating man clutches face with both hands in disbelief.

Luffy stands on the roc with one hand to hat brim.

Multiple exclamation marks and sweat drops on shocked characters.

Close-up of young boy with messy black hair, wide terrified eyes, heavy sweat drops, clutching head with both hands.

Large bold SFX impact symbol across forehead area.

Boy's open screaming mouth and strained facial expression visible.

Smaller panel shows boy staring upward in panic with sweat drops.

Roc bird shown with spread wings and open beak in side panel.

Japanese SFX lines radiating from roc and boy.

Bottom splash panel features powerful forward-thrusting fist with heavy motion lines and impact burst.

Boy's shocked face partially visible at edge of fist panel.

Composition emphasizes fist as central action element with radiating speed lines.

Tall figure in striped shirt and spiked hat struck violently with arms flailing.

Luffy in straw hat lunges forward with extended hand.

Heavy impact lines and debris scattered across broken wooden structure.

Roc bird visible in corner with wings spread.

Bodies sprawled from collision force.

Large bold SFX symbols dominate upper panel area.

Luffy's determined posture and forward lean shown clearly.

Striped-shirt figure's pained expression and raised hands visible.

Roc bird carries struggling passenger high in sky with clouds in background.

Distant panel shows roc flying over open sea.

Old man with facial scar calls out from ground level.

Close-up shows old man examining sparkling object with serious expression.

Luffy sits with back turned during conversation.

Old man bursts into laughter with open mouth.

Seascape and dock setting visible in background panels.

Small SFX near roc wings and passenger.

Time-skip panel shows relaxed young Luffy lounging with straw hat tilted back.

Narration boxes indicate passage of years.

Smiling girl with striped sleeves rides on roc.

Wide seascape panels with small boats and open sky.

Final caption panel states end of story.

Luffy's confident smile and reclined posture shown.

Roc's head visible beneath the girl rider.

Multiple small birds in distant sky panels.