Chapter 99

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Volume: 11 Pg.: 165

Diary of Coby-Meppo Vol. 15: "Obstruction of Bombardment Obstruction"

The Marine that was with the Vice-admiral slices Coby's guns into pieces.

LongSummary
While Luffy is about to be beheaded by Buggy, when asked for his last words, he claims that he will be the next pirate king and starts smiling accepting his fate. This makes a big impression on Smoker who remembers Roger execution at the same place.

Luffy's sake will not come from Zoro and Sanji who are fighting the pirates in order to reach their captain, but from the sky. Indeed a storm is reaching Loguetown and while Buggy's sword touches Luffy's neck, they are struck by lighting. Luffy being made of rubber is indemn and laugth at his luck. He and the two others Straw Hat start to run after their ship before being catched by the marines.

Plot Points
Luffy reacted the same way Gol D. Roger during his execution.

Anime episode
Episode 52