Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper came back with Usopp on Chopper's back. Usopp was being cared for at the kitchen by Chopper, and everyone was silent.

"Hey! Usopp in Awake!" Said Chopper

"Really!? That's Great!" Said Luffy

"Hm… Why hasn't Robin-Chan come back yet…?" Said Sanji

Everyone went in to check up on Usopp. He was not in any good condition, both physically and mentally.

"I'm Sorry, Everyone! I lost our money!" Cried Usopp grabbing onto Zoro's Leg

"Hey… Calm down… Hey!" Said Zoro

"Usopp! You need rest!" Said Chopper trying to calm him down.

Luffy and the others explained to Usopp how they did not get the money back yet.

"... So in the end, we still don't have it…" Said Usopp

"We don't know yet. We're waiting for Franky to come back. Even if he doesn't, we still have 400 million, with Frisk and Chara holding money for us. Don't worry about it!" Said Luffy

"I'm so sorry… So can we fix the Going Merry with 400 million? We came a long way to get to this high-class shipyard. We need to make the ship even stronger for us to conquer the sailing beyond." Said Usopp

"Nope! Usopp. I've decided to change ships! Going Merry helped us a lot, but its sailing days will end right here." Said Luffy

"..."

Luffy proceeded as if there was nothing of importance with what he said while Usopp was confused and shocked.

"Let's talk about which ship to buy. Most of the 2nd-hand ships that we can but with 100 million are bigger than ours."

"Hold on. Hold on. Don't joke around…! It's Not Funny at all! Do we not have enough money to repair the ship anymore… Because I lost 500 million!? We just don't have enough money, right? Since the world-class shipyard probably charges world-class prices..."

"No, That's not it!" Said Luffy

"Then what is it!? Tell me! Don't worry about hurting my feelings!"

The air was becoming tenser for everyone.

"I Don't! It has nothing to do with the money!"

"Then why do you say such nonsense like changing ships!?"

There was more yelling until Luffy said the final words.

"Merry is going to die!"

"..."

"No one can fix it no matter what. I would never make that decision otherwise!"

"But this ship… It took us all the way here, didn't it?" Said Usopp slamming his hands onto the floor

"Yeah… But now it's only a matter of time before it sinks!"

"... What are you talking about… Luffy?" Said Usopp in a cold tone

"I'm not kidding. It's the truth! The ship mechanic guy said we wouldn't get to the next island with this ship no matter what!"

"Ah… He said, you can't get to the next island… Do you always listen to strangers and trust everything they say?" Said Usopp insulting Luffy

"What!?"

"Just because a few carpenters say it can't be saved, it's going to die? It came all this way with us… Be it giant or deadly sea battle, the ship is a friend that came through it all with us!" Yelled Usopp

"Yet you're going to… LEAVE IT HERE TO DIE! THIS SHIP IS JUST A TOOL TO YOU. ISN'T IT? LUFFY!"

Usopp starts to cough in pain.

"You need to rest, Usopp!" Cried Chopper

"What would you know? There is no carpenter on this ship. That is why we need them to take a look for us!" Said Luffy

"Big deal! We don't need them! I'll fix it like I always have!" Said Usopp trying to get up

"Stop, Usopp!" Said Sanji

"It's decided then. Everyone, give me a hand! First, we'll buy wood from the shipyard. Time to get busy!" Said Usopp ignoring Sanji's warning

"You're not a carpenter Usopp!" Yelled Luffy

"Hey, Luffy!" Cried Nami trying to diffuse the situation

"Yeah, but so what!? And so what if they are!? It's not their ship! They don't give a damn! They're just bullshitting us. I don't believe them! We'll fix our ship!" Said Usopp

"I'll never give up this ship! Are you all idiots!? Do you listen to those carpenters like dogs!? The Straw-Hats I know wouldn't give in to a marketing scheme! They would believe in the Going Merry's Strength and fortitude! Stop bluffing, damn brat! Don't say "I've Decided" like you're a real captain!" Said Usopp grabbing onto Luffy's vest.

"I've misjudged you, Luffy!" Said Usopp

"Stop Usopp! Luffy didn't…" Said Nami trying to defend Luffy, but Luffy cut her off.

"Shut up, Nami! I have made my decision! I won't change it no matter what you say!" Said Luffy

"We're changing ships, and we're going to say goodbye to the Going Gerry right here!" Said Luffy with a finality

"Bullshit! I won't allow that!"

"Calm down! Stop yelling at each other!" Said Sanji starting to interfere

Listen, Luffy! Not everyone can ruthlessly move forward in cold blood like you! I can't leave behind a wounded comrade, and I won't!"

"That's stupid! Ships and people are two different things!" Said Luffy

"They're the same! The Going Merry is alive! You probably wanted a ship since the start! You're just too careless about leaving the Going Merry!"

"Don't talk like you know everything, Usopp! You're not the only one who cares about Merry!" Said Luffy pushing Usopp down

"If you care, you won't want to change ships!"

"Fine! If you don't like my decision, then just Lea…" Said Luffy

Sanji Kicks Luffy across the room.

"IDIOT!" Said Sanji

"Luffy, What are you thinking!? Watch what you say!" Said Sanji

"Ah… Sorry. I didn't mean…" Said Luffy

"No. That's fine, Luffy! Since that's what you feel!" Said Usopp

"What did you say!?" Said Luffy

"Leaving behind the crewmates that are useless to you one by one, so you can keep moving forward! If you want to leave this ship behind, then leave me behind too!" Said Usopp

"Usopp! You're not serious!" Said Sanji

"No… I am. I've thought about it… I knew that I would never be able to catch up to any of you…! As of today, I am nothing more than a bad baggage boy who couldn't even hold on to cash… In the future, I will probably get you into even more trouble… There's no doubt that you don't want a useless crew member like me.. Luffy, your goal is to become the pirate king… But I don't necessarily want to go that far… If you think back to when I joined… I only went because you invited me… The fate that brought us together is only so strong… Since we don't have the same goals, we should go our separate ways!" Said Usopp

Usopp started to walk away from the kitchen.

Hey, Usopp! Where are you going!?" Said Nami

"I go where I want to go. I… Quit." Said Usopp

"No…! Let's talk about this!" Said Nami

"Hey! Come back!" Said Sanji

"Aaah! Don't leave us, Usopp!" Cried Chopper

Zoro and Chara didn't say anything. Watching in silence as Usopp jumped off the ship.

"I can't go with you anymore… I won't cause you trouble anymore… But the ship belongs to the captain… So fight me. If I win, I'm taking the Going Merry! Monkey D. Luffy! I challenge you to a duel!" Cried Usopp

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Usopp declared that he will come back tonight at 10 for the duel. Everyone is on edge right now with Chopper leaving to chase after Usopp.

"Didn't they come here during the day!? The Franky Family!" Said Sanji

"Why didn't you just finish them off!? If you had, Usopp wouldn't have got robbed and lost his pride!" Yelled Sanji towards Zoro

"Look who's talking!? You went off shopping instead of staying here to help!" Said Zoro

"I'm a cook! I was doing my job!" Said Sanji

"Shut up, Both of you! This is not the time! There's no point arguing about it!" Said Nami

The door opened with Chopper coming back.

"Chopper, Didn't you run after Usopp…?" Said Zoro

"I wanted to finish treating him… But he forced me to come back… Usopp is in the city now… And he said…You and I are finished! Go back to the ship!" Cried Chopper

"..."

"Everyone was so happy just this morning… And we still don't know about Robin's whereabouts… It feels like the whole group falling apart..." Said Nami

Nami went out to the deck for fresh air. She saw Chara by the rails, oddly silent the whole time.

"Chara…"

She turns around and shows a small smile towards Nami.

"Howdy"

"..."

The two watched the view at the rails in silence.

"Frisk is coming back temporarily to see the duel," Said Chara breaking the silence.

"Wha…? Really?!" Exclaimed Nami

"Frisk knows what's going on right now. Regardless of the result. Frisk has a message for Usopp. However, Frisk is still not fully recovered yet..." Said Chara with a frown

"You guys catch up. See you soon." Said Chara, and she started to glow. Chara's clothes changed from green and yellow to blue and purple.

"Is… Is that you, Frisk?" Asked Nami carefully

Frisk nodded her head

Nami quickly put Frisk in a tight hug. She was calling out Frisk's name multiple times.

"Oh, Frisk! We missed you so much!" Said Nami bursting into tears

Frisk hugged Nami back.

"Today's been a rough day for us… With Merry being unfixable… Usopp is leaving the crew… and Robin still being missing!" Said Nami

Frisk listened to Nami patiently.

The others came out to see what the commotion was about. They saw that Frisk was back.