One Piece Chapter 37
- Number
- 37
- Release date
- Not listed
- Saga
- East Blue & the Grand Line
- Arc
- East Blue
Chapter Summary
Luffy and Kuro begin their fight, and Kuro gains the upper hand at first. As his crewmates start to cheer him on, Kuro berates them. He then remembers when he decided to give up pirating, as the Marines were constantly chasing him. When Kuro had been at the height of his fame, he had faked his own death by making someone else turn himself in as Captain Kuro. Kuro attacks Luffy again, but Luffy breaks his claws on one hand with a rock and tells Kuro about his desire to become the Pirate King.
What Happened in Chapter 37?
Chapter 37 advances the story through its current arc.
Key Events
- Chapter 37 advances the story through its current arc.
Characters in Chapter 37
Locations
Devil Fruits
Important Reveals
This chapter is included in the complete chapter index. Editorial notes will be added as they are researched.
Why This Chapter Matters
Luffy and Kuro begin their fight, and Kuro gains the upper hand at first. As his crewmates start to cheer him on, Kuro berates them. He then remembers when he decided to give up pirating, as the Marines were constantly chasing him. When Kuro had been at the height of his fame, he had faked his own death by making someone else turn himself in as Captain Kuro. Kuro attacks Luffy again, but Luffy breaks his claws on one hand with a rock and tells Kuro about his desire to become the Pirate King.
What Could Happen Next?
The next chapter continues the story and develops the unresolved conflicts introduced here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chapter advances major story objectives, deepens arcs, and reframes important goals.
The chapter includes the major linked characters already mapped into the data model.