One Piece Chapter 5
- Number
- 5
- Release date
- Not listed
- Saga
- East Blue & the Grand Line
- Arc
- East Blue
Chapter Summary
Morgan and his soldiers go to kill Zoro and Koby, while Luffy retrieves Zoro's swords. Zoro is thinking about how he cannot die at a place like this, remembering the promise he made to his childhood friend, Kuina. Just before Zoro and Koby are shot, however, Luffy gets in the way, protecting the pair from all the bullets. Zoro realizes that, if he wants to live, he has no choice and tells Luffy that he will join him.
What Happened in Chapter 5?
Chapter 5 advances the story through its current arc.
Key Events
- Chapter 5 advances the story through its current arc.
Characters in Chapter 5
Locations
Devil Fruits
Important Reveals
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Why This Chapter Matters
Morgan and his soldiers go to kill Zoro and Koby, while Luffy retrieves Zoro's swords. Zoro is thinking about how he cannot die at a place like this, remembering the promise he made to his childhood friend, Kuina. Just before Zoro and Koby are shot, however, Luffy gets in the way, protecting the pair from all the bullets. Zoro realizes that, if he wants to live, he has no choice and tells Luffy that he will join him.
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.