## One Piece Chapter 39, pages 5-6: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS - Chapter: 39 - Pages: 5-6 - Characters: Monkey D. Luffy, Kuro, Black Cat Pirates ### Summary Page 5: Kuro looks down at Luffy, who is still gripping his arm. Kuro uses his palm to adjust his glasses, his claws dangerously close to his face. "YOU BASTARD... YOU SHOULD'VE JUST QUIETLY LET ME CHOP YOU TO PIECES..!!" he says. A wide shot shows Kuro standing over Luffy on the rocky slope. Kuro gestures to his crew, "LOOK! IT'S ALL BECAUSE OF YOU, MY BELOVED CREW, IS HALF DEAD AND IN GREAT PAIN!". Blood drips from Kuro's claws with a "POTA POTA..." sound. Luffy looks up at him calmly and replies, "YUP. YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?". In the background, the Black Cat Pirates are trembling on the ground, crying out, "IT HURTS!!!", "STOP IT!", and "DAMN IT...". Page 6: Luffy cracks his knuckles, a confident smile spreading across his face. "I SWEAR! I WILL NEVER... EVER BE A PIRATE LIKE YOU!" he declares. Kuro stands tall, his long claws fully extended by his sides. "BECAUSE... YOU WILL DIE HERE..." Kuro threatens. He adjusts his glasses again, adding, "OF COURSE, YOU CAN'T EVEN BE A PIRATE... OH, YOU WON'T...". Unfazed, Luffy charges directly at Kuro, challenging him, "TRY AND USE YOUR 'SILENT STEP' NOW". Kuro prepares his stance, replying, "LET'S SEE YOU TRY!".