## One Piece Chapter 27, pages 23-24: THE PLOT - Chapter: 27 - Pages: 23-24 - Characters: Usopp, Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami ### Summary Page 23: Usopp suddenly stands up, clenching his fist with fierce determination. A loud "DON!!" sound effect emphasizes his resolve. He declares loudly, "SINCE EVERYONE THAT THINKS I'M A LIAR, I'LL PROTECT THIS VILLAGE MYSELF AND PREVENT THE PIRATES FROM ATTACKING!" He continues, "THEN THIS WILL JUST BECOME ONE OF MY LIES! IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE VILLAGE,". Below, Nami looks slightly surprised, Zoro watches calmly, and Luffy breaks into a wide, approving smile. In the final panel, Usopp sits back down, clutching his bleeding arm. He looks down, his expression a mix of sadness and resolve, as he mutters, "ALTHOUGH THEY... FIRED GUNS AT ME.... AND THEY CHASED AFTER ME WITH BROOMSTICKS... HERE... IN THE VILLAGE WHERE I GREW UP!" Page 24: A wide shot shows Usopp sitting on the ground with his back to the others. Zoro, Nami, and Luffy stand behind him on the grassy cliffside. A crescent moon hangs in the night sky. Usopp declares passionately, "I LOVE THIS VILLAGE!" and "I WANT TO PROTECT EVERYONE..." In the next panel, a close-up shows Zoro resting his hand on his sword hilt, looking serious as he says, "HOW CAN I JUST WATCH..." Beside him, Luffy stands with his hands on his hips, finishing the thought: "EVERYONE GET KILLED..." Nami looks down at Usopp with a gentle, understanding smile. She tells him, "YOU ARE A PRETTY GOOD GUY, YOU LIED TO YOUR CREW SO THAT YOU CAN DO THIS ALONE..." Usopp looks back over his shoulder, tears streaming down his face in surprise, and replies, "WHAT...?" In a large bottom panel, Luffy grins fiercely and punches his fist into his open palm with a loud "DO--N" sound effect. He enthusiastically declares, "OKAY! I'M DEFINITELY GOING TO BUTT-IN THIS ONE!" In the background, Nami smiles brightly and holds up a finger, adding her own condition: "BUT FIRST THINGS FIRST, ALL THEIR TREASURE IS MINE!" Zoro stands quietly behind them, watching the exchange.