Chapter 333

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Volume: 35

Gedatsu Cover Story Gedatsu's Accidental Blue-Sea Life Vol.18

Quick Summary
The duel continues with a victor finally emerging

Long Summary
The Straw Hats look on as Usopp and  Luffy continue their duel in the smoke covered area. The pair attack at the same time and Luffy], without managing to land a hit, causes [[Usopp's attack to explode. As he get thrown back,  Luffy finally manages to land a hit knocking Usopp off balance and attacks again however, it is blocked by the  impact dial which he blasts back into  Luffy's own face. An exhausted Usopp is shocked to see that  Luffy is still standing and the pair stare at each other while remembering making the Straw Hat Pirates' flag.  Luffy finally hits Usopp with a final attack causing him to collapse to the ground completely defeated.

As the others watch in pain, Luffy walks towards the ship telling a defeated Usopp that the Going Merry is his as they will get a new ship. He bids farewell to him while remembering the good times that they have had together. Chopper, devestated by the events, attempts to check Usopp's wounds however he is stopped by Sanji who explains how painful it must feel for already being pitied.

As they leave the ship, all except for Zoro and Sanji are in tears as they say goodbye to both Usopp and Going Merry

Plot Points

 * Usopp is defeated
 * Usopp is given Going Merry

Returning Characters

 * Straw Hat Pirates
 * Monkey D. Luffy
 * Roronoa Zoro
 * Nami
 * Usopp
 * Sanji
 * Tony Tony Chopper