## One Piece Chapter 288, pages 1-3: Curse - Chapter: 288 - Pages: 1-3 - Characters: Mont Blanc Noland, Shandia Villagers, Noland's crew, Kalgara, Mousse ### Summary Page 1: The Shandia villagers are in an uproar after Noland decapitated the giant snake they worshipped as a god. They scream in terror and anger, shouting, "HE KILLED OUR GOD!" and demanding retribution: "SLIT YOUR THROAT! SPILL YOUR BLOOD ON THE ALTAR!" They beg for forgiveness from the slain beast, crying, "FORGIVE US, LORD KASHI!" and "LORD KASHI!" They threaten Noland, "DO IT OR YOU'LL CURSE THE REST OF US VILLAGERS!" and urge each other to "OFFER MORE SACRIFICES TO GOD! BEFORE WE PROVOKE HIS WRATH!" Noland stands calmly with his sword drawn, facing the massive severed head of the snake as blood pools around it. The villagers continue to panic, "WE NEED BLOOD!" "HOW DARE THAT MAN!" "AHH! WHAT DO WE DO NOW? THOSE WERE PANTORI'S LAST INSTRUCTIONS FOR US BUT WE FAILED...!" Noland's crew watches from a distance, sweating nervously. One says, "This is exactly why you don't get involved in the natives' rituals..." Another asks, "They're shouting deicide! Just what's going on...!?" A third complains, "Admiral... Why you gotta be like that!?" and another concludes, "Oh crap, looks like he did something to cause a panic." Page 2: The villagers call upon their greatest warrior to intervene, shouting, "GREAT WARRIOR KALGARA! PLEASE!" "KILL HIM TO CALM GOD'S FURY!" "KILL HIM!" "KALGARA!" Kalgara leaps down from the top of the massive stone altar, his spear ready. He glares furiously at Noland, who stares back with a serious expression. Kalgara lunges, thrusting his spear at Noland, who blocks the heavy blow with his sword. The impact creates a shockwave. Kalgara roars, "I DON'T CARE WHERE THE HELL YOU'RE FROM! YOU MUST BE PURGED!" Noland calmly introduces himself while holding off the attack, "I'm an explorer from the Lvneel kingdom of North Bl..." Nearby, Mousse, the intended sacrifice, watches the clash in shock, tears streaming down her face. Page 3: Kalgara and Noland are locked in a fierce clash, Kalgara's spear pressing hard against Noland's sword. Kalgara questions Noland's actions, shouting, "PURGING EVEN THE TINIEST... BUT IMPORTANT STEPS OF PROGRESS!?" Noland retorts, questioning the Shandia's way of life, "IS THAT HOW YOUR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN LIVING...!?" Kalgara pushes forward with immense strength, forcing Noland back as he yells, "ATONE YOUR SINS TO THE GODS!" Noland stands his ground, his sword sparking against the spear, and fires back, "YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO TALK HERE!"