Chapter 16

Chapter 16 is called "Versus The Buggy Pirate Crew".

Cover Page
Volume: 2 Page: 155

One Page color spread: The Buggy Pirates.

Short Summary
While Nami demands that Luffy explain what he is, Buggy and Cabaji emerge unharmed from the reflected cannonball attack by using their own crew as a shield. Mohji briefly regains consciousness before being knocked aside by both Buggy and Luffy. Cabaji goes to attack Luffy, but Zoro intercepts the attack. However because of his injury from Buggy earlier, Zoro is put at a disadvantage until he grows tired of Cabaji's low blows to the wound, and decides to show the latter a real fight.

Long Summary
Nami demands that Luffy explain more about who he is. She questions him because she does not understand how he survived an attack from Richie. She also asks how he inflated himself, to which Luffy responds with the attack's name, much to Nami's dismay.

Buggy and Cabaji rise after having survived the attack from the reflected Buggy Ball, doing so by using other crew members as shields. Cabaji remarks that their current situation is the biggest humiliation their crew has ever received under their flag. Mohji regains consciousness and becomes upset at Cabaji, because Cabaji is holding an unconscious Richie. Cabaji tells Mohji that he used Ritchie as shield so that his clothes would not get dirty. As Mohji goes over to check on Ritchie, he realizes that Luffy is present.

Mohji warns his captain that he should be careful of Luffy. Mohji says that Luffy has eaten a Devil Fruit just like Buggy, and he is made of rubber. Nami, shocked, turns to Luffy who demonstrates his power by stretching his cheeks out. Buggy realizes that this is how Luffy reflected the Buggy Ball. He then gets mad a Mohji for not telling him about Luffy's powers sooner. Mohji is sent flying by Buggy towards Luffy, who in turns slams him into a nearby wall. Luffy remarks that the fight has begun.

Cabaji rides his unicycle and moves in to stab Luffy in order avenge the pain caused to his crew. Zoro intercepts the attack in the instant before it would hit Luffy. Zoro remarks that if it is swords, he is all for it, and Cabaji replies that it would be an honor as a swordsman to kill Zoro. Luffy notices that Zoro is bothered by his wound from his earlier encounter with Buggy, and suggests that he should fight Cabaji while Zoro rests. Cabaji also notices the wound and begins to attack Zoro before anyone can intervene. Cabaji uses a fire breathing trick, and Zoro evades the attack. However, Cabaji uses the opportunity to kick the wound Zoro falls to the ground in agony. Cabaji uses another trick to cause a dust storm. With Zoro no longer able to see Cabaji, Cabaji strikes again, Zoro blocks with two of his swords, but once again Cabaji kicks him directly in the wound and Zoro once again collapses in agony.

Cabaji remarks that it is pathetic to see a grown man on the ground and that it was a mistake for Zoro to make an enemy out of their crew. Nami declares that Zoro should have never started fighting, and begs Luffy to interfere, however Luffy does nothing. Cabaji launches into the final attack but Zoro gets up and knocks him aside. Zoro asks if Cabaji enjoys hitting his wound. He then cuts himself again in the same spot, surprising everyone. He declares his goal to be the world's greatest swordsman. Zoro asks Cabaji if these additional wounds will satisfy him. Zoro then promises to show Cabaji the true difference in power levels between them, which greatly impresses Luffy.

Chapter Notes

 * Mohji informs Buggy of Luffy's Devil Fruit powers.
 * Mohji is completely knocked out.
 * Zoro begins to battle Cabaji.
 * Zoro cuts himself in the same spot he was previously wounded by Buggy.

Anime Episode

 * Episode 7 (p.2-17)

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