Captain

Through the lingering smoke, the crew watches Luffy and Usopp trade their last blows. The two strike together, and Usopp turns Luffy's assault back on him with an Impact Dial. Stunned that his captain still stands, an exhausted Usopp locks eyes with him, both recalling the day they painted the crew's flag together. Luffy then lands the decisive hit, and Usopp crumples, fully beaten.

While the others look on in anguish, Luffy crosses toward the ship and tells the fallen sniper that the Going Merry is now his, since the crew will find a new vessel. He bids his friend farewell, his thoughts drifting over all the good times they shared. A grieving Chopper tries to examine the wounds, only for Sanji to stop him.

Usopp is defeated, yet Luffy awards him the Going Merry despite the win, vowing the crew will press on aboard a fresh ship. Chopper moves to treat Usopp's injuries but is held back by Sanji, who explains that being pitied after a loss only sharpens the pain.

The Straw Hats then prepare to clear the vessel. Everyone except Zoro and Sanji weeps while saying their goodbyes, accepting that they can never board the Going Merry again.

The chapter belongs to the Water 7 Arc. Its cover advances the ongoing Gedatsu side serial, where the gushing hot spring draws out a giant baboon known as the Forest Boss, which then bears down on Goro and Gedatsu.