## One Piece Chapter 53, pages 2-3: SABAGASHIRA NO.1 - Chapter: 53 - Pages: 2-3 - Characters: Don Krieg, Krieg Pirates ### Summary Page 2: Krieg continues addressing his crew, outlining his new plan. He explains that capturing the Baratie will give them a strategic advantage. "IF WE HAVE THAT BOAT, WE NEEDN'T FEAR EVEN GRAND LINE ANYMORE," he says. "HAVING THAT SHIP WILL BE MORE EFFECTIVE, THAN HANGING A WHITE FLAG OR PRETENDING TO BE THE MARINES. IT'LL BE THE PERFECT DISGUISE FOR US." He elaborates, "IT'LL LOWER OUR ENEMIES' GUARDS AND WE'LL BE ABLE TO SNEAK CLOSER TO ENEMY SHIPS THAN EVER BEFORE." His men listen as he concludes, "I SEE... NOBODY WOULD EVER SUSPECT THAT THERE'D BE PIRATES LYING IN WAIT, ON SUCH A STUPID LOOKING SHIP LIKE THAT. THIS ERA IS TEEMING WITH PIRATES ON EVERY OCEAN. REBUILDING OUR PIRATE FLEET WILL BE A PIECE OF CAKE!" Page 3: Krieg's men are terrified at the prospect of returning to the perilous waters they just escaped. One pirate stammers, "B-BUT DON...! WHEN WE GO BACK TO THE GRAND LINE, WHAT IF WE WERE TO COME ACROSS ANOTHER MONSTER LIKE THAT 'HAWK-EYES'..." The mere mention of Mihawk causes the crew to scream in fear, "GYAAAA!" Krieg looks back at them sternly, "YOU'RE STILL AFRAID OF THAT BASTARD!?" A pirate replies, "N-NO... DO YOU REALLY THINK A NORMAL PERSON CAN JUST CUT DOWN A GIGANTIC GALLEON!?" Another asks, "WHA!? WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY THAT, DON!?" Krieg answers, "ISN'T IT OBVIOUS THAT HE'S GOT SOME STRANGE POWER FROM A DEVIL FRUIT!?"