Chapter

One Piece Chapter 38

Pirate Crew
Number
38
Release date
Not listed
Saga
East Blue & the Grand Line
Arc
East Blue

Chapter Summary

Kuro, laying on the ground after Luffy's punch, stands up and is cheered on by his crew. Kuro lashes out at them, saying that he is going to kill everyone, even Jango, once he is done. In the forest, Jango is trying to hypnotize Kaya when he is ambushed by the Usopp Pirates. Jango fights back, but the noise brings Zoro and Usopp running. Meanwhile, Kuro continues about how his crew must die in order for his plan to be complete. Luffy punches him again and insults him, causing Kuro to unleash...

What Happened in Chapter 38?

Chapter 38 advances the story through its current arc.

Key Events

  • Chapter 38 advances the story through its current arc.

Characters in Chapter 38

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

Kuro, laying on the ground after Luffy's punch, stands up and is cheered on by his crew. Kuro lashes out at them, saying that he is going to kill everyone, even Jango, once he is done. In the forest, Jango is trying to hypnotize Kaya when he is ambushed by the Usopp Pirates. Jango fights back, but the noise brings Zoro and Usopp running. Meanwhile, Kuro continues about how his crew must die in order for his plan to be complete. Luffy punches him again and insults him, causing Kuro to unleash...

What Could Happen Next?

The next chapter continues the story and develops the unresolved conflicts introduced here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in One Piece Chapter 38?

The chapter advances major story objectives, deepens arcs, and reframes important goals.

Who appeared in Chapter 38?

The chapter includes the major linked characters already mapped into the data model.