Chapter 40

The Usopp Pirates
Chapter Info
Volume:	5
Chapter:	40
Japanese Title:	ウソップ海賊団
Romanized Title:	Usoppu Kaizokudan
Viz Title:	Usopp's Pirate Crew
Pages:	19
Release Date:	May 18, 1998[ref]
WSJ Issue:	1998 Issue 25
Anime:	Episode 46 (p. 1) Episode 17 (p. 2-19)
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Chapter 40 is titled "The Usopp Pirates".

Cover Page

Buggy's Crew: After the Battle! Vol. 5: "Battle of Wits"

The bird chasing Buggy discovers one of Buggy's traps, while Buggy chuckles in anticipation, hoping the bird will fall for it.

Short Summary

Usopp wants what has happened this morning to be kept secret so that the villagers can continue their peaceful lives, but he has made a decision: he will leave the village and become a pirate too. In his preparation, he disbands the Usopp Pirates.

Long Summary

Kuro falls to the ground with Luffy still holding onto him. The Black Cat Pirates are amazed Luffy was able to do so and cannot understand how. They demand to know who he is. Luffy explains he will never lose to a pirate who leaves the sea behind and that a Pirate only leaves his name when he dies. Luffy tells them he will become the greatest pirate in the world. Luffy tosses Kuro at the pirates and tells them to leave and never come back again, and all the crew members run away. Luffy collapses, and Nami catches him. With the crew rushing to get away, Nami talks about pirates.

In the forest, Zoro ties his bandana around his arm and walks through the forest away from the defeated Jango.

Elsewhere in the forest Usopp has a chat with his Usopp Pirates and Kaya. He asks them to keep the event a secret form the rest of the village, even with pleas from all, he explains he is a liar, no one would believe them anyway. Usopp explains there will be no other pirate attacks, that life must continue on as normal with no one worrying over the possibility of what can happen. Everyone promises to keep the event a secret for the rest of their lives.

Back in the village, seven o'clock passes by and everyone notices something is missing as Usopp has not done his usual antics. Piiman, Ninjin and Tamanegi return home and get scolded by their parents for one thing or another related to the events of Kuro's plan. At the coastline, Usopp thanks all the Straw Hat Pirates. Back to the mansion, Kaya tends to Merry's wounds and tells him about her promise.

Elsewhere, near a cliff, Usopp calls together his Usopp Pirates and speaks to them. Usopp declares he will leave the island and become a real pirate, to which the others are shocked. He recalls the day he met them. He asks them to chase their dreams and with a tearful farewell between all four members, the Usopp Pirates are declared defunct.

Quick Reference

Chapter Notes

• Luffy defeats Kuro.
• Usopp defeats Jango.
• The gang decides to keep the event secret from the village.
• The Usopp Pirates disband.

Characters

members leaving crew

Pirates		Citizens	Animals
Straw Hat Pirates Monkey D. Luffy Roronoa Zoro Nami Usopp Pirates Usopp Piiman Ninjin Tamanegi	Black Cat Pirates Kuro (K.O) Jango (K.O) Buggy Pirates Buggy (cover)	Syrup Village Kaya Merry	Paradise Big Bird (cover)

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