Zoro's stick in the trap, Luffy's a dumbass that doesn't know what North is, and Nami only cares about the treasure. Guess you're fighting this one on your own, Usopp.

...no good deed, eh Zoro?

...damn it, Usopp! You had ONE job!

...Kuro, you dumbass, you're HOURS away from victory and you chance being found out NOW?!

All four members bring equally important things.

Mr. T is constantly risking his life while pitying the fool.

Ah, the start of the infamous SBS section! These are only going to get weirder. And dirtier. ESPECIALLY dirtier. Anyways, next chapter next break.

I hate this early Viz translation... What Usopp is ACTUALLY declaring in the second page is that since he's a liar and everyone believes he's a liar, he'll fight as hard as he can to ensure that his warning REMAINS a lie. It's just such a more powerful line than "This time my tale will come true."

Welp, Usopp's snapped.

All in all today's been a bit of a bummer, hasn't it sir?

Damn, not even Kaya will believe him. I got some mixed feelings about this arc which I'll get into, but this part is very effective.

Ok, NOW the steaks are razed! ...I'll see myself out.

Apparently lying every day isn't a good thing. Insert timely political commentary here.

Ah. Well. ...this is awkward.

Kept you waiting, huh? One Piece Volume 4, let's go!

I totally forgot to share this! At the beginning of this month I went to my local Comic Con where Ryan Drummond was a guest and got him to sign my Japanese Birthday Pack copy of Sonic Adventure 2!

Finally beat Chinatown Wars. Will be back with One Piece on Tuesday.

Sorry, I know it's been a while, and I promise I will return to One Piece on here relatively soon. I've just been bit by the "Autistic Random Hyperfixation" bug and been playing GTA games on my phone. By the way, Chinatown Wars is hilarious. On the anime side of One Piece, though, I made progress.

...Sea Wolves? Early 00s Viz, what were you smoking? Anyways, that's it for the volume! Be back Monday with Volume 4!

Hey... you guys ever hear the story of the boy who cried wolf?

Damn, I really thought Luffy's strategy would work.

Oh, this plan should be good.

Told ya he did it! That's it for now. One chapter left in the volume, so I'll try to squeeze it in later.

A great pirate... but a TERRIBLE father!

It's him! It's Django! Man, I understand why they didn't include him in the live action, but he was sorely missed.

...nah, it was still the butler. Anyone can tell he's guilty.

Come on, Luffy. Speedrun this arc and kill the butler.

Fuck yeah, Usopp!

Yep, the butler is a piece of shit. Which is why he has pieces of shit on his uniform.

A bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see how it turns out for them.

This is why I love Usopp. That and about 400 other reasons.

The butler did it. Not sure what yet, but he did it.

Ok, finally back tp Syrup Village... ...damn it, I was gone so long that Luffy ate Usopp!

Damn, that sounds cool as fuck.

Sorry, nothing today. I JUST finished my first run.

Shit got insane here, sorry. Be back tomorrow instead.

I would've accepted Usopp's offer. Also... interesting that Nami decides not to trouble this young woman who lost her parents... More next break.

Huh, Usopp's nose is a lot pointier than it will end up being. Interesting. Oh, Usopp is my favorite Straw Hat, by the way.

That's captain Usopp! He bravely laughs in the face of death... as long as he's confident he can come out on top.

Meet Usopp. He's doing that marksman thing.

Finally, they're going to get the smart thing: MEAT!

Another example of Luffy just... being a fucking great person. He didn't want to destroy this guy's hopes and dreams. Anyways, now Gaimon can join the crew!

He just didn't feel like it. Maybe tomorrow.

I have NO idea why they didn't try to do this in live action...

Hope is indeed a powerful thing...

Well, now we know the geography of this world, and it's pretty fucking bleak if you don't like Ocean.

And now we're introduced to Gaimon, the most important One Piece character to ever... ...ok, I can't finish that sentence with a straight face.

So anime only fans might be confused why we're here now as the anime didn't adapt this until after Syrup Village. And Netflix Only fans are COMPLETELY confused. But yes, Oda wrote the Island of Rare Animals chapter before Syrup Village.

Man, I don't even remember yesterday or something... anyways, where were we? Ah yes, Nami trying desperately to prevent these two morons from dying.

Ryuma's a good guy. ...just like his descendant, Zoro. <This one shot is REALLY good even outside of the One Piece connection. Go watch the OVA on Netflix (...and Internet Archive...) sometime as well.>