Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen chases Ace and Luffy but loses them after a cart blocks his path.
• Duen gets lost in the town and struggles to find his way back.
• Simon, a sailor, is beaten and threatened by a group of men for pursuing a relationship with Elena Jeffrey.
• Duen intervenes and saves Simon from further harm, killing several men in the process.

Character Developments

• Duen demonstrates his Geppo ability and determination to protect others, even when not directly involved.
• Simon shows resilience and courage in the face of severe pain and threats, refusing to give up on his love for Elena.

Significant Themes

• Determination: Duen's unyielding resolve to help others, even when it's not his fight.
• Courage: Simon's refusal to back down from his feelings for Elena, despite facing severe consequences.
• Loyalty: Duen's intervention shows his loyalty to his principles and willingness to protect the innocent.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Ace/Luffy: Duen's chase ends in failure, but he remains determined to find them later.
• Duen and Simon: Duen saves Simon from further harm, showing empathy and willingness to help a stranger.
• Simon and Elena: Simon's pursuit of Elena leads to him being targeted by unknown assailants.
• Simon and the Red-Headscarfed Man (Boss Sean): Simon's refusal to back down from his feelings for Elena leads to a violent confrontation with Sean and his men.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen, now a great pirate, kills a group of men who attacked Simon, showing no emotional remorse.
• Duen uses his Nightmare Fruit ability to scare the leader of the attackers, who reveals that Bernal Joshua, a noble, ordered the attack.
• Duen and Simon return to Simon's home. Simon reveals that Bernal Joshua is harassing his cousin, Elena, and has been suppressing his family's business.
• Duen decides to help Simon, and they discuss a plan to gather information about Bernal Joshua from an intelligence network in Border Town.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows no remorse for killing, but is still driven by a sense of right and wrong. He decides to help Simon out of a sense of duty and to clean up the mess he made.
• Simon: Reveals his determination to protect his cousin, Elena, at any cost. He's willing to bear infamy and use any methods necessary to achieve this.
• Nami: Shows concern for Simon's well-being and is willing to help him, but is confused by Duen's strange behavior.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Protection: Simon's unwavering loyalty to his cousin and his determination to protect her, even at great personal cost.
• Duty and Responsibility: Duen feels a sense of duty to help Simon clean up the mess he made, even though he has no personal stake in the matter.
• Consequences of Actions: Duen's actions have consequences, both for himself (potentially attracting unwanted attention) and for others (Simon's injuries).

Character Interactions

• Duen and Simon: Duen saves Simon's life and decides to help him, showing a sense of duty and responsibility. Simon is grateful and willing to pay Duen for his help.
• Duen and Nami: Duen makes a strange comment about migratory birds, confusing Nami. Simon reacts with embarrassment and anger.
• Simon and Bernal Joshua: Simon reveals his determination to stop Bernal Joshua from harassing his cousin, Elena.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen, a hooded youth, visits Enchanting Night Bar in search of Jordan, an information broker.
• Duen purchases intelligence on Goa Kingdom's nobles and their residences from Jordan.
• Duen infiltrates High Town, the noble district, using Geppo to scale the high wall.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows resourcefulness and determination in gathering information and infiltrating High Town. He also displays a peculiar curiosity, asking Jordan about his personal habits.
• Jordan: Reveals professionalism in information brokering but grows increasingly irritated with Duen's unusual questions.

Significant Themes

• Information and Power: The chapter emphasizes the value of information in gaining power and influence, as Duen uses it to infiltrate the noble district.
• Contrast between Classes: The stark difference between the commoners' district and the nobles' High Town is highlighted, reflecting the societal divide.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Jordan: Their interaction is tense yet informative, with Duen pushing Jordan's patience with his unusual questions.
• Duen and the sailor-uniformed girl: She leads Duen to Jordan in exchange for a bribe, showing the transactional nature of their encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen, a pirate, infiltrates High Town to assassinate Bernal Joshua, a noble involved in shady dealings.
• Joshua is secretly meeting with Outlook Stelly, a young aristocrat, discussing their plans and Stelly's upcoming assessment by the old king.
• Duen overhears their conversation, learns about Stelly's ambition, and decides to involve him in Joshua's death.
• Duen kills Joshua and manipulates Stelly into believing he's a pirate hired to send a message, leaving Stelly as a witness.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows cunning and ruthlessness in his assassination plan, using Stelly to his advantage.
• Outlook Stelly: Reveals his ambition and political acumen, trying to outmaneuver Duen even in danger.
• Bernal Joshua: Dies due to his corrupt activities, highlighting the consequences of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Both Stelly and Joshua exhibit strong desires for power and influence.
• Consequences of Actions: Joshua's corrupt deeds lead to his demise, illustrating the theme of karma.
• Manipulation and Control: Duen manipulates Stelly, showcasing the power dynamics at play.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Stelly: Their interaction is tense and manipulative, with Duen using Stelly for his own purposes.
• Stelly and Joshua: They discuss their plans and schemes, revealing their corrupt alliance.
• Duen and Joshua: Their interaction is brief but deadly, with Duen assassinating Joshua.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen returns to Simon's home after completing his mission, finding Nami awake.
• Duen reveals he has killed the target, and they decide to leave Border Town.
• On their way out, they encounter a group of armed men led by Rom, who demands the black bag containing Nami's Beli.
• Duen deflects a bullet with his broad blade, and Rom reveals his intention to control the Goa Kingdom's underworld.

Character Developments

• Duen shows calm and composure under threat, demonstrating his combat skills and strategic thinking.
• Nami is revealed to have tens of thousands of Beli, attracting unwanted attention.
• Rom is introduced as a ruthless and ambitious figure in the underworld.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of good deeds: Duen's actions have unintended consequences, drawing unwanted attention to Nami and putting them both in danger.
• The corrupt and dangerous underbelly of society: The encounter with Rom highlights the criminal underworld's influence and the lack of protection for its victims.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Nami's relationship remains tense, with Nami feeling humiliated by Duen's earlier remark.
• Duen protects Nami from the threat posed by Rom and his men, showing a degree of concern for her safety.
• Rom's interaction with Duen and Nami reveals his ruthless and confident nature, as well as his ambition to control the underworld.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nami returns to Duen, having stolen money from a boy, and Duen helps her escape from Rom and his men.
• Duen uses his Devil Fruit powers to incapacitate and disarm most of Rom's men, then physically overpowers them.
• Bluejam, the former captain of the Bluejam Pirates, is revealed to be Rom. Duen kills him after learning his past.
• The poor people of the town recognize Bluejam and express their shock, anger, and fear.

Character Developments

• Nami: Shows no remorse for stealing from a child, prioritizing the money over gratitude or salvation.
• Duen: Demonstrates exceptional combat skills, using his Devil Fruit powers and physical strength to defeat multiple opponents. He shows no mercy to Bluejam, killing him without hesitation.
• Bluejam (Rom): Revealed to be a former pirate captain seeking revenge on the Goa Kingdom. He is defeated by Duen and killed.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Nami stealing from a child, Bluejam's desire for revenge).
• Power dynamics (Duen's strength and skill allowing him to overpower his opponents, Bluejam's past power and current weakness).
• Revenge and its futility (Bluejam's inability to achieve his goal of revenge).

Character Interactions

• Duen and Nami: They work together to escape, with Duen protecting Nami and helping her flee.
• Duen and Rom/Bluejam: They fight, with Duen ultimately defeating and killing Bluejam.
• The poor people and Bluejam: They recognize Bluejam and express their shock, anger, and fear at his presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nami hides and watches Duen, relieved to see him unharmed after protecting her from gunmen.
• Duen and Nami travel together towards Foosha Village, encountering and defeating wild beasts along the way.
• They reach Foosha Village and see Luffy and Ace racing towards Partys Bar. Inside, Luffy and Ace mistake Duen for someone from a restaurant they skipped out on and bow to him awkwardly.

Character Developments

• Nami begins to see Duen as reliable despite his usual behavior.
• Duen remains calm and strong, showing no signs of injury from their encounters.
• Luffy and Ace are competitive and immature, focusing on a drinking contest rather than noticing Duen's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Nami's changing perception of Duen, Luffy and Ace's misperception of Duen's identity.
• Strength and Reliability: Duen's strength and reliability are highlighted through his actions, contrasting with his usual behavior.

Character Interactions

• Nami and Duen: Nami is relieved and grateful towards Duen for protecting her, but struggles with her changing feelings towards him.
• Luffy and Ace: Luffy and Ace's competitive and immature behavior is emphasized as they focus on a drinking contest rather than Duen's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luffy and Ace's extravagant spending at the bar results in a one-million-Beli tab.
• The bar's landlady, Makino, defends them and suspects the bill's authenticity.
• Duen and Nami, who had been chasing Luffy and Ace, reveal they're not debt collectors but admirers of their strength.
• Luffy and Ace leave abruptly to train, while Duen and Nami decide to stay in the village for a few days.

Character Developments

• Luffy and Ace display their reckless spending and naivety, but also their strong bond and quick thinking when they suspect a scam.
• Makino shows her kindness and protectiveness towards Luffy and Ace, as well as her perceptiveness in sensing Duen's sincerity.
• Duen and Nami are introduced as admirers of strong people, with Duen showing a rare bashful side when complimented by Makino.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: Luffy and Ace's bond is highlighted as they stand up for each other and quickly realize they might have been tricked.
• Perception vs Reality: Makino's initial worry about Luffy and Ace's debt turns into understanding and acceptance when she learns Duen's true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Luffy and Ace's playful banter and quick thinking showcase their strong friendship and teamwork.
• Makino's gentle demeanor and kindness towards Luffy and Ace, as well as her perceptiveness with Duen, highlight her role as a caring and insightful landlady.
• Duen and Nami's interaction with Makino reveals Duen's bashful side and Nami's discomfort with Makino's assumption that they're a couple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Makino and Woop Slap discuss Luffy and Ace's potential as pirates, with Woop Slap expressing concern.
• Duen asks Woop Slap for temporary lodging in the village for him and Nami.
• Woop Slap agrees and offers them his spare rooms.
• Duen and Nami settle into Woop Slap's home while he goes to oversee village canal construction.

Character Developments

• Woop Slap: Revealed to be a caring and responsible village chief, worried about the village's reputation and its future with Luffy and Ace.
• Duen: Shows understanding and adaptability in dealing with Woop Slap's concerns and securing lodging for him and Nami.

Significant Themes

• Hospitality and responsibility: Woop Slap's duty as the village chief and his concern for its future.
• Adaptability: Duen's ability to navigate different situations and people, securing lodging for him and Nami.

Character Interactions

• Makino and Woop Slap: Share a friendly, familiar relationship, with Makino patiently listening to Woop Slap's concerns.
• Woop Slap and Duen: Initially wary of Duen, Woop Slap eventually agrees to let him and Nami stay in his home after Duen shows respect and understanding.
• Duen and Nami: Duen pays Nami for following him, and they settle into their temporary accommodations without disturbance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen uses the roulette system to obtain various items, including Dadan's Pin-up Photo, Luffy's Straw Hat, and Usopp's Long Nose.
• He unlocks an achievement, "Double-Nose King," which allows him to activate Super Lucky Roulette once, costing 000 negative emotion points.
• In Super Lucky Roulette, Duen obtains an Item Storage Bag that can store nonliving matter.
• He discovers a lever that activates an even more luxurious Super Lucky Roulette, costing 0000 negative emotion points per draw.

Character Developments

• Duen becomes more excited and anticipatory about the system's potential as he unlocks new features and obtains useful items.
• He learns to manage his negative emotion points more carefully after realizing the high cost of Super Lucky Roulette.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune: Duen's luck is emphasized through his unusual nose and the system's rewards.
• Resource management: Duen learns to manage his negative emotion points and uses the storage bag to organize his items.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Duen's thoughts and actions reflect his growing understanding and appreciation for the system's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen wakes up in the middle of the night and finds Nami missing from her room.
• He discovers her by the shore, lost in thought, and they have a heart-to-heart conversation.
• Duen offers his shoulder for Nami to lean on, and she accepts.
• The next morning, Duen decides to make bait, hinting at a plan.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows empathy and understanding towards Nami's feelings, offering comfort and support.
• Nami: Opens up about her past and feelings, showing vulnerability. She accepts Duen's help and expresses gratitude.

Significant Themes

• Support and Comfort: Duen provides emotional support to Nami, who has been carrying emotional burdens.
• Understanding and Acceptance: Duen encourages Nami to accept help and not force herself to endure hardships alone.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Nami's relationship deepens as they share a moment of vulnerability and understanding.
• They maintain a light, playful banter even in serious moments, showing a growing comfort with each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen introduces Nami and Uplasp to dumplings, a new food for them.
• Duen, Nami, and Uplasp eat dumplings together, with Duen revealing he knows many strange foods.
• Duen and Nami leave after eating, upsetting Uplasp who wants more dumplings.
• Duen visits Makino at Partys Bar to inquire about Luffy and Ace's routines.
• Duen finds Luffy and Ace on Mount Colubo, leading to a sparring challenge between Duen and Ace.

Character Developments

• Duen shows his culinary skills and knowledge, impressing Nami and Uplasp.
• Ace and Luffy display their close brotherly bond and synchronized actions.
• Ace's competitive nature and talent in battle are highlighted during his sparring challenge with Duen.

Significant Themes

• Food as a means of cultural exchange and connection between characters.
• Brotherly bond and rivalry between Ace and Luffy.
• Duen's mysterious past and skills, hinted at through his cooking and fighting abilities.

Character Interactions

• Duen interacts with Nami and Uplasp, introducing them to new food and sharing a meal.
• Duen challenges Ace to a sparring match, leading to a display of their fighting skills and competitive nature.
• Ace and Luffy's brotherly bond is emphasized through their synchronized actions and shared understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen and Ace engage in a fight, with Duen initially gaining the upper hand, using his broadsword and Red Nightmare abilities.
• Ace, despite being injured, refuses to give up, driven by his desire to not disappoint his little brother Luffy.
• Duen defeats Ace multiple times, using both his sword skills and strategic thinking.
• Ace, despite his injuries, maintains his sportsmanship and extends his hand to Duen, introducing himself and his little brother Luffy.

Character Developments

• Ace: Shows his resilience and determination, driven by his love for his little brother Luffy. He acknowledges Duen's strength and maintains his sportsmanship even after losing.
• Duen: Demonstrates his formidable sword skills and strategic thinking. He shows a playful side, teasing Luffy about his boogers.
• Luffy: Shows a rare moment of politeness, extending his hand to Duen. However, he is also shown to be displeased about Ace's defeat.

Significant Themes

• Brotherly Love: The bond between Ace and Luffy is a central theme. Ace's actions are driven by his desire to not disappoint Luffy.
• Resilience and Determination: Both Ace and Duen show these qualities. Ace refuses to give up despite his injuries, while Duen maintains his composure and skill throughout the fight.
• Sportsmanship: Despite their intense fight, both Ace and Duen maintain their respect and sportsmanship towards each other.

Character Interactions

• Ace and Duen: Their interaction is primarily competitive, with Duen initially gaining the upper hand. However, Ace's determination and Duen's respect for his opponent are evident.
• Ace and Luffy: Ace's actions are driven by his love for his little brother Luffy. Luffy, while displeased about Ace's defeat, shows a rare moment of politeness towards Duen.
• Duen and Luffy: Duen teases Luffy about his boogers, showing a playful side. Luffy, while displeased, does not retaliate physically, indicating a level of respect for Duen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ace challenges Duen to a friendly spar, but Duen uses his Devil Fruit power, Red Nightmare, to control Ace.
• Ace struggles to defend against Duen's ability, losing several times.
• Ace asks Duen about his power, and Luffy compares it to a kaleidoscope.
• Duen reveals he's a Devil Fruit user and has special abilities like Luffy.
• Ace and Luffy invite Duen to eat with them, but he declines and prepares dumplings for himself and Nami.

Character Developments

• Ace: Shows improvement in his fighting skills but still struggles against Duen's abilities. He's also more open and friendly towards Duen.
• Duen: Shows his Devil Fruit power and its limitations. He's calm, patient, and enjoys simple pleasures like eating dumplings.
• Luffy: Exhibits his rubber abilities and insatiable appetite. He's curious about Devil Fruits and wants to try Duen's dumplings.
• Nami: Not much development in this chapter, but she accepts Duen's dumplings without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• The power of Devil Fruits and their limitations.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds in battle.
• The joy of simple pleasures, like eating good food.

Character Interactions

• Ace and Duen: They have a friendly rivalry, with Ace trying to learn more about Duen's abilities.
• Ace and Luffy: They interact like brothers, with Ace taking care of Luffy and Luffy being curious and hungry.
• Duen and Luffy: Duen slaps away Luffy's hand when he tries to sneak a dumpling, showing he's not afraid of Luffy's strength.
• Ace, Luffy, and Duen: They all show interest in Devil Fruits and their powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luffy and Ace meet Duen, who feeds them dumplings. Luffy's hunger is temporarily satiated, but he's upset when Duen finishes the remaining dumplings.
• Duen reveals he's not from the Goa Kingdom and has a mysterious background, leading Ace and Luffy to believe he's a prince.
• After lunch, Ace and Luffy go to train, and Duen reflects on their friendship.

Character Developments

• Luffy: Shows his insatiable appetite and innocence, but also his ability to forgive and move on when Duen treats him to more dumplings.
• Ace: Displays his curiosity about Duen's background and his loyalty to Luffy.
• Duen: Reveals his mysterious past and his generosity, enjoying the companionship of Ace and Luffy.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: The chapter emphasizes the bond between Ace and Luffy, and the potential friendship between them and Duen.
• Trust: Duen's background and wealth are intriguing, but Ace and Luffy accept him without suspicion, showing their trust in others.
• Food: Dumplings and steak are used to highlight Luffy's hunger and the enjoyment of sharing a meal together.

Character Interactions

• Luffy and Duen: Luffy is initially upset with Duen for finishing the dumplings, but they make up when Duen treats him to more.
• Ace and Duen: Ace is curious about Duen's background and is impressed by his generosity.
• Ace and Luffy: The brothers share a bond, training together and enjoying their meal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen spends time with Ace and Luffy, who consider him a friend due to his strength and cooking skills.
• Duen reflects on his Devil Fruit's abilities and the potential of his swordsmanship.
• Luffy, Ace, and Duen go fishing. Luffy gets dragged into the sea by a large fish, and Duen kicks him away from the cliff, saving his life.

Character Developments

• Ace and Luffy grow fond of Duen, acknowledging his strength.
• Duen ponders the capabilities of his Devil Fruit and swordsmanship.
• Luffy displays impatience during fishing, while Ace shows patience and concern for Luffy's safety.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Duen's bond with Ace and Luffy strengthens through shared activities.
• Patience vs. Impulsiveness: Luffy's impatience contrasts with Ace's patience, both in fishing and reacting to Luffy's danger.
• Power and Responsibility: Duen uses his strength to save Luffy, demonstrating the responsible use of power.

Character Interactions

• Duen, Ace, and Luffy engage in friendly banter and competition, solidifying their bond.
• Nami interacts with Duen, initially annoyed but eventually yielding to his teasing, showing her adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Ace and Luffy's dynamic is displayed, with Ace showing concern and protectiveness toward Luffy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dadan's bandit family gathers at Partys Bar in Foosha Village to celebrate Ace's 16th birthday, which was previously overlooked.
• Ace expresses his contentment with living with Dadan, causing her to cry.
• Luffy performs a comedic chopstick dance, entertaining everyone.
• Duen points out the similarity between Luffy's and his own hats, both being Straw Hats, but claims his is superior because it's "female."
• Duen tries to convince Luffy to trade hats, but Luffy refuses, stating it's his promise with Shanks.

Character Developments

• Ace shows maturity and appreciation for Dadan's care.
• Dadan reveals her emotional attachment to Ace.
• Luffy demonstrates his loyalty to his promises and his unique sense of humor.
• Duen displays his manipulative and mischievous side, trying to trick Luffy into trading hats.

Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: Ace feels at home with Dadan, highlighting the importance of chosen family.
• Gender roles and stereotypes: Duen uses societal norms to argue that his hat is superior, challenging traditional gender roles.
• Loyalty and promises: Luffy's refusal to trade hats shows his commitment to his promise with Shanks.

Character Interactions

• Dadan and Ace share a heartfelt moment, strengthening their bond.
• Luffy and Duen have a playful exchange about their hats, showcasing their contrasting personalities.
• The entire group at the bar interacts in a lively and humorous manner, highlighting their camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dadan's family leaves Foosha Village quietly before dawn.
• Duen discovers negative emotion points have risen to 9,000+ due to Luffy and Ace's antics.
• Duen wins a Pocket Den Den Mushi in a lottery, but Luffy refuses to take it.
• Duen gives Luffy the Straw Hat as a parting gift.
• Uplasp's sofa disappears, and a note suggesting he marry Dadan is left behind.
• Duen and Nami leave Foosha Village, with Nami enjoying her stay.
• Duen and Nami return to the Goa Kingdom, and Duen sees Buggy's wanted poster with a higher bounty.

Character Developments

• Luffy and Ace's behavior contributes significantly to the rise in negative emotion points.
• Duen's interactions with Luffy, Ace, and Nami reveal his mischievous and exploitative nature, but also his enjoyment of their company.
• Uplasp's reaction to the note suggests he has feelings for Dadan.

Significant Themes

• The theme of acceptance and rejection is shown through Luffy's refusal of the Pocket Den Den Mushi and Uplasp's reaction to the note.
• The theme of change is evident in the increased bounty on Buggy's head and the presence of more patrol guards in Border Town.

Character Interactions

• Duen's interactions with Luffy, Ace, and Nami are filled with humor and banter, with Duen exploiting their antics for negative emotion points.
• Duen's interaction with Uplasp is brief but impactful, leaving the elderly man furious and confused.
• Duen's concern for Simon's safety is shown through his decision to return to the Goa Kingdom to check on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen and Nami visit an information broker, Jordan, in Border Town's Enchanting Night Bar.
• Duen learns about recent incidents in the Goa Kingdom: the Alleyway Murder Incident and the High Town Political Murder Case, involving Buggy the Clown.
• Jordan reveals that Outlook Stelly, the prospective royal, testified that Reese Simon was involved but cleared himself of suspicion.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows curiosity and determination to uncover the truth behind the incidents.
• Jordan: Reveals his extensive knowledge and ability to gather information, hinting at hidden powers.
• Stelly: Demonstrates political acumen and manipulative skills in his conversation with the king.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Stelly uses his influence to sway the king and control the narrative.
• Truth and perception: Duen questions the nature of truth, as it can be shaped by those in power.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Nami: Banter and tease each other, showing a comfortable rapport.
• Duen and Jordan: Engage in a tense exchange, with Duen pushing Jordan for information.
• Stelly and the king: Stelly uses his intelligence and understanding of politics to persuade the king.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duen and Nami are in Border Town, planning to leave the next day.
• They witness a passionate kiss between Simon and a woman, with Duen unperturbed by the intimacy.
• Duen and Nami have a brief exchange about bacteria in kissing, with Nami expressing disgust.
• The next day, they head to Gray Port. Duen observes the port's wealth and considers his options.
• A pirate ship, the Big Top captained by Buggy, attacks Gray Port with cannon fire.
• Duen slices a cannonball in half with his sword but is injured by the shockwave.
• Duen taunts Buggy, provoking him to want to come ashore and fight.
• Buggy is dissuaded by his crew, and two Marine warships arrive, leading Buggy to retreat.

Character Developments

• Duen: Shows no reaction to seeing a couple kiss, indicating his maturity and lack of jealousy. He also demonstrates his swordsmanship by slicing a cannonball in half, though he's injured by the blast. His taunts toward Buggy reveal his courage and recklessness.
• Nami: Expresses disgust at Duen's mention of bacteria in kissing, showing her romantic side. She also displays her greed for money but accepts Duen's compliment about her appearance.
• Buggy: Shows fury and impulsiveness when provoked by Duen, prioritizing his personal anger over the safety of his crew. He also displays a desire to maintain his low profile and avoid trouble with the Marines.

Significant Themes

• Love and Intimacy: The scene with Simon and the woman highlights the secret, romantic nature of their relationship.
• Wealth and Power: Duen observes the wealth in Gray Port and considers his options, while Buggy's attack on the port showcases the power dynamics between pirates and the Marine forces.
• Courage and Recklessness: Duen's taunts toward Buggy demonstrate his courage, but also his recklessness in provoking a powerful pirate captain.

Character Interactions

• Duen and Nami: Their exchange about bacteria in kissing shows their playful banter and comfortable relationship.
• Duen and Buggy: Their interaction is one-sided, with Duen taunting Buggy and provoking him to want to fight.
• Buggy and his crew: Buggy's crew tries to dissuade him from going ashore, showing their loyalty and concern for his safety.