Summary:
As Zoro and Cabaji’s fight continues, Nami leaves to steal the Buggy Pirates’ treasure while the crew is still unconscious, but asks Luffy to steal the Grand Line Map from Buggy if he gets the chance. Zoro then defeats Cabaji with his Oni Giri attack, but collapses when he reveals that they are pirates. Buggy is surprised by this and laughs at their desire to join the Grand Line before Luffy declares his intention to become the Pirate King. As they prepare to fight, Buggy mentions Shanks, causing Luffy to pause.
Luffy cheers for Zoro while Nami points out how he looks like he’s about to collapse after intentionally injuring himself. Zoro vows not to be defeated by another swordsman. Cabaji notes Zoro’s determination, but adds that Zoro can use his injuries as an excuse once he loses the fight; Zoro responds by stating that if he loses in this state, his fate is obvious and he will never be the greatest swordsman in the world.
Nami whispers her plan to Luffy while Buggy and Cabaji are distracted and the rest of Buggy’s crew is unconscious; they continue to fight while she steals Buggy’s treasure from the warehouse. He expects that the Grand Line map is still in Buggy’s possession, not with the rest of the treasure, and says that when he gets the treasure, he will run. She reasons that whether Luffy and Zoro win their fight is not up to her, so she can escape without causing any problems; and if Luffy wins the fight and gets the map, then they can “work together” again before he leaves.
As the fight between Zoro and Cabaji rages, Cabaji begins what he calls his best trick. After launching a few spikes at Zoro, he rides his unicycle up the wall and jumps high into the air to set up a downward strike. Zoro is able to deflect all the spikes, but Buggy shoots out a hand with his Devil Fruit powers to grab Zoro, so he can’t avoid Cabaji’s attack. Luffy intervenes by stepping on Buggy’s hand before he can grab Zoro – as Buggy recoils in pain, Luffy tells him that he shouldn’t interfere with Zoro’s fight. Cabaji continues his attack even without the help of his captain. Zoro dodges but becomes exhausted from the strain of his wounds and says he is tired. Cabaji interrupts to insult him before Zoro throws him off his unicycle. Zoro then finishes his statement saying that he is tired of fighting an opponent with such pitiful abilities. Cabaji tries to retaliate with one final strike against Zoro, but Zoro uses his “Oni Giri” attack to finish off Cabaji. As Cabaji falls, he admits that it is shameful to be defeated by a common thief. Zoro collapses from exhaustion as he declares himself a pirate and tells Luffy that he is going to sleep. Luffy promises Zoro that he will finish things.
Buggy is shocked to find out that Luffy and Zoro are pirates. Luffy demands that Buggy hand over the map to the Grand Line, but Buggy replies that the Grand Line is not a place where anyone like Luffy can go as he pleases, and asks Luffy what he intends to do there. Luffy replies that he will become the Pirate King, stunning Buggy, before also declaring that he will be the Pirate King. Luffy says they should stop talking and start fighting, but as they prepare to fight, Buggy comments that Luffy’s hat reminds him of a red-haired man he once knew.