"You know, I would had never thought an anime about pirates would go into spies and saving princesses and kingdoms." Setsuna grinned widely, her knee bouncing.

"I'm just glad that Nami finally stopped those two from fighting." Itsuka let out a sigh, resting against her seat, though that's not the only reason why she's sighing.

She could see Monoma trying to look ever so confident, but his darting eyes told her otherwise, as he waited for the others to back from the bathroom, though you do have to admit that it's strange to hang around at your teacher's house even if it's just to watch some anime. Of course it's not like they're going to catch up to Class 1-A's episode count anytime soon, considering the fact that 1-A are almost 200 episodes ahead of them, and Midnight is preventing Vlad King (with an ever teasing wag of her finger) but it seems like Monoma really wants to keep the train going.

If you asked Itsuka though, the only way for Class 1-A to stop watching One Piece is if one of them is failing or sick.

"...Wait, does that mean the ship they're on is cursed?" Pony asked, scratching her head as she looked at her phone.

Manga leaded his head closer to look at the screen to see the SBS page of the One Piece volume they're reading, the one for chapter 129, which is talking about sailing ceremony for boats. "Hm... I guess so, but will it actually be mentioned in the future?" Not that he doubts the author, so far One Piece had been fun with some of the most... devastating backstories he've read so far, but he can't just predict the future of the ship's fate on that alone.

"It's such a cute ship. I would hate for her to go." Kinoko pouted.

"We should have faith that the Going Merry would have a long and fulfilling life ahead of her." Ibara nodded.

"Would she come back as a ghost?" Reiko wondered as Yui quietly hummed in thought at that.

"Wait, are ghost ships a thing? How do ghost ships become a thing? Or would the entire crew have to die to have a ghost ship?" Tetsutetsu asked, confused on the notion.

"All of this talk about a ship's maybe demise is kind of depressing." Nirengeki sighed.

"...Why are we assume it's about the ship's demise? Maybe the crew'll just be facing a lot of trouble in the future. We're already dealing with princess and a country under attack by spies and a Shibikukai." Hiryu shrugged.

Nemuri can't help but to giggle to herself, seeing the joyful youth of Class 1-B. At least, both of the classes have something in common, and it's apparently being a fan of One Piece.


A skip through episode 233's opening, recap, and title felt too quick as they watch Sanji and Chopper look for Robin by the bulls, trying to figure out what happened to her. Though the laugh from the two was needed, Aoyama's hands tightened on his knees once Sanji was reminded of what Aokiji had said before about Robin's past.

As Zoro continued to watch over the Merry, Luffy demanded why they can't fix the ship, they have the money. While he's impress with how long the ship lasted, Kaku remind him that she can't be restored.

Paulie explained that the keel is the most important past of the ship, basically its backbone, and replacing it is the same as building a ship from scratch. No one can fix her.

Toru whimpered as Momo forced herself to look at the screen, keeping her legs on the floor. This was different than just making her own products, things that are meant to be temporary. While Merry is technically the same, she has been there since their East Blue days. She's practically a crew mate, and now... no one can fix her?

Luffy suggested that they build another Going Merry, but Hatori explained that no one can build the same ship, even if you use the same blueprints, and the ones will notice the difference will them, the ones living on that ship.

Either they let her sink, or they take her apart.

Mina let out a harsh breath at that, trying to think of something better than this situation they're in. It was almost like asking how do they want the Merry to die. Neither of them sound pleasant to her, but that have to make a choice somehow.

They were lucky to land here since they can buy a new ship.

Luffy didn't want one, and wanted to keep Merry, so Iceberg questioned his skills as a captain, asking if he's satisfy when she sinks during their sailing.

No, he wouldn't. Iida frowned, recognizing the dangers when they have three Devil Fruit users on the crew.

While the discussion is over, Iceberg will help when they decide to buy a ship. Kalifa handed a catalogue of their models.

Lulu came up to tell him about the World Government Officials, but Iceberg didn't want to meet them. Also, Lulu has some bedhead, though when he pushed it down, it simple popped up from the other side.

Surprised pops of laughter came from the students at the funny gag, glad to get some levity from the serious scene.

Nami and Luffy had to hide when a government official, Corgy, and his bodyguards approached, trying to force a meeting with Iceberg, though he did caught a whiff of pirates.

"You can smell criminals?" Iida said, baffled, as Aoyama subtly took a sniff of his shirt.

Childishly, Iceberg refused, but Corgy tried to offer a deal, asking for a more inconspicuous place.

As they did, Paulie was more annoyed, though Hatori assumed power is involved, and they can't do anything since they're from the World Government.

As this happens, Luffy noticed how light the bags are, and Nami said he shouldn't joke like that.

The class flinched at the screams the two let out, especially Jiro, who could only recoil at the moment.

Sato nervously chuckled. "I guess they found out.

Paulie ran to them, but was more horrified at the way Nami was sitting.

"And still no panty shot." Mineta sighed to himself, earning himself an earjack to the ear.

The two were horrified to discover that their 200 million beris are gone.

Though Hatori accused Paulie of the crime, Lulu thought Kaku was with the Franky Family earlier, much to his confusion. At the mention of a long nose, Luffy and Nami realized that it was Usopp, carried away by the gang.

Luffy immediately ran, even though he has no clue where they are, which is a workshop at the seashore northwest from a rocky cape, the Franky House.

"I hope he does find him." Aoyama said.

"Why would they bring Long Nose along?" Katsuki griped. "They already got the money."

After the eyecatches, Nami tried to find Luffy by the Yagara, only to decide that she should leave the remaining money at the ship for now. She hoped to get Zoro and the others to the Franku House and teach them a lesson about stealing from pirates.

"Fuck yeah, this is going to be a fun beatdown!" Sero grinned widely.

"The lowest, huh?" Ochako fondly smiled at Nami's words.

The navigator raced her way through the waterways, but she stopped when she noticed a crowd of people surrounding a person, Usopp.

"Usopp!" Sharp gasps came up, surprised from seeing Usopp in such a shape, almost wanting to jump up from their seats and be by his side.

"Please be okay." Aoyama softly said.

Nami ran to his side, trying to wake him up. She was annoyed by the bystanders, but her attention was on the sniper, asking if it was the Franky Family.

"Yeah... Because I'm weak..."

"No..." Toshinori shook his head as Katsuki could only stare down at the sniper. "I bet you did your best."

Katsuki's hands curled into fists, but surprisingly, he didn't do anything, even when he wanted to punch the sniper in the face, even as unwanted memories came to his head. "Doesn't change the fact that he wasn't able to get the money back."

He was devastated that they stole all their money.

"Nami... I can't face everyone."

Surprised tears came out, seeing how much shame Usopp must be feeling.

"No!" Kirishima nearly jumped up from his seat. "You did more than you could had done."

"We're worried about you." Ochako cried out.

But they managed to stay quiet once they realized that Usopp doesn't know that Merry can't be repaired, that she will fall apart no matter what.

Nami reassured him, though she could tell that she can't move him too much with how hurt he is, so she has to set him aside for now. She promise that they will crush the Franky Family.

"I don't think Usopp would just sit down after all that." Kirishima grimaced.

"What else can he do?" Mina asked.

"I don't know, but it's more than just his body hurts; it's his pride too."

Traveling by Yagara, Nami raced down the river, memories of what Usopp and Kaku had said popping into her mind. All she knows is that their future journey will certainly be hard, but they need that money.

"Not only his pride has been hurt, but now he need to face that Merry isn't going to live for that long." Izuku added on.

Back on the Going Merry, Sanji and Chopper was told of Merry's condition. Zoro assumes the other three will make some decision, but Sanji tried to reason that it was too extreme, considering that they traveled together from the East Blue. Zoro pointed out that, "Human beings can become stronger after each hardship, but ships are different. Their pain only accumulates."

Izuku's fist curled tightly around his pencil as Momo lowered her head, "Keeping her around would be dangerous."

Their worries only keep piling up with Merry, and Robin missing. Then they saw Nami approached them alone.

At the Franky House, the Franky Family celebrated over their newfound riches and how they'll use it all up with their Bro.

The class boiled with anger, hearing how carefree these guys are with the money, especially seeing the masked man throw 5 million Beris into the air.

An explosion caught their attention immediately.

"Yes!" Kirishima and the class expected the Straw Hats to arrive on the scene with style, but at the door,it was the last person they expected: Usopp.

"No, this isn't good." Momo gulped.

"Why are you here?" Jiro groaned, worried for the sniper's sake.

Kirishima's eyes widen. "It's his pride. You know how shameful he felt for losing the money."

They do, but at the same time, they know Usopp can't beat the Franky Family by himself, especially in his state. Even if he somehow did, it won't change Merry's fate.

The Franky Family simply undermined him, saying he's just some weak underling, and laughing at his attempts to get the suitcase, but... he needs that money for Merry's scars.

"To Be Continued."

The students only grew silent, knowing that Usopp's goals for Merry won't come to be. It's painful to even think what his reaction would be once he realizes the truth about Going Merry's condition, even more so once he goes through this.


Onto episode 234, they skipped the opening, recap, and title to see the Franky Family waving off Usopp's attempts since they're dealing with pirates and they won't be accused of committing a crime since it is dirty money, mocking the sniper for not being able to protect said money.

Shut up. He did his best. Aoyama wanted to say, not wanting to see Usopp's hopes be crushed any further, but he knows it has to come, that a low point will reach Usopp.

All they could do now is feel hopeless because they can't do anything for him.

Soon, anger and horror filled the class, especially seeing the masked man, Franky himself, was able to block Usopp's attack. They felt hopeless to do anything, only able to watch Usopp scream, getting beaten to a pulp by the members as Franky simply walked away with the money.

It was like a twist in their gut, not being able to do anything, like a simple bystander.

With Nami defending the ship and the remaining money by herself, the other guys tried to find Usopp, but upon discovering an path of dried blood, Zoro, Sanji, and Chopper figured that Usopp went after the Franky Family by himself.

Then Luffy fell from the sky, bounced off of a wall, then landed right into the canal.

Surprised but welcomed laughter came from the students, relieved to get a moment of joy from all of this.

Toshinori smiled for a little bit, happy for the laugh, but he recognized that he has to get serious about this for Usopp's sake, readying himself for what will happen next.

With Luffy out of the waters, he explained that he was jumping around like Kaku to look for Usopp, adding on what happen to him, which they already knew.

Sanji recognized that Usopp must had felt responsible for what had happened, so went to pick a fight with the Franky Family by himself.

Exactly. Kirishima took a deep breath, but dread still lingered within his gut. But at least he've done something.

In Iceberg's office, he finished his meeting with the Government Officials, annoyed by their presence. Luckily, Kalifa came in with a tea set, allowing him to chat about Mr. Corgy wanted to make deals, though he knows that Iceberg would always refuse.

Immediately, Robin's poster had caught their eye. It wasn't like there were other posters as well; it's just Robin's.

Does he have a personal grudge against her? Aoyama had thought, his worries keep sinking lower and lower in his guts. She couldn't had done anything to him, right?

On the outskirts of Water Seven, Chopper, Zoro, Luffy, and Sanji discovered Usopp lying there in the dirt, unconscious but alive.

Through the gasps and shaken shoulders, their anger returned, seeing Usopp lie there with tears in his eyes, covered in dirt, blood, and footprints.

"Just wait a bit... Usopp."

A sense of determination swelled in their chests, almost as if they were walking side by side with the four crew mates marching to the Franky House. It was reminiscent of that walk to Arlong Park all those episodes, but now it's all for Usopp.

After the eyecatches, the Franky Family were having the time of their lives, not knowing what lies ahead of them.

Seeing their memories with Usopp, the students were getting pumped, even when a giant answered the door.Then a cheer erupted the moment Luffy punched him in the face, sending him flying right back into the house.

"It's a go time." Hizashi grinned, finding amusement in the nervousness within the Franky Family.

Immediately, they recognized Luffy. They were drenched in sweat, but one of their giants approached, confident that they're not strong if he's the captain of that 'weakling.'

Glares were sent his way.

"Gomu Gomu no..." Luffy unleashed a storm of punches at the giant. Though the Franky Family didn't believe he could damage their armor, his punches seemed to increase in speed, his skin turning pink until he focused on one spot. "...Cannon!" Like that, Luffy punched a hole right through that armor.

Though the loud cheers, Katsuki barked out a loud, "HA!" Giddiness filled them at the scene before them, glad for this first act of revenge.

For a moment, it seemed like one of the Franky Family members just wanted to talk, but instead of that, they fired their cannons.

"Santoryu..." Zoro ran towards the cannonballs. "...Karasuma..." He jumped into the air, slicing them down. "...Gari!" Like that, they were cut in half, much to the Franky Family's shock.

"Oh, and not looking at the explosions behind them!" Denki nearly squealed as the students cheered the swordsman on.

"A classic trope." Sero grinned.

With ease, Zoro cut down their cannon as well.

The Franky Family tried to escape, only to be stopped by Sanji jumping in the air, then grabbing onto the face of one of the members, reminding them the fight they started.

"Party Table... Kick Course!" Within range, the cook spun and delivered a kick to everyone.

"You can't keep running!" Mina widely grinned as the Franky Family tried to aim for the windows instead.

"Rumble..." Chopper ate his Rumble Ball. "...Horn Point!"

Finally seeing him through the smoke, the Franky Family tried to run as Chopper charged after them. "Roseo Colonnade!" Using his horns, he tossed them in the air.

"Good boy, Chopper!" Toru cheered as the uproar continued on, the girls practically yelling for pure joy.

One of them tried to pacify them, acknowledging that they probably wanted the money theworthlessguy had, right?

"Oh, you justhadto day that." Kirishima didn't miss the subtle twitch of an eye from Luffy.

He reasoned that money is just gone, so it's pointless to go on a rampage, but Luffy punched Zambai before he could continue on.

This has nothing to do with money.

"We'll beat you up so bad that not even your bones will remain."

As the Franky Family screamed in terror, the students let out a collective "Ooo..."

"So manly..." Kirishima's eyes sparkled.

"So deadly..." Tokoyami breathed out.

They tried no to be frightened, showing off their specialty: The Anything Shot Cannon.

As the name implied, it shot out random shit to the kitchen sink, but the crew dodged them with ease, unleashing their might upon them.

The class continued to cheer as loudly as possible, stomping their feet and clapping their hands as if they wanted to hear the Straw Hats to hear them from beyond the screen, as they saw the building itself explode and fall apart. The explosion was so loud that Franky could hear it from the train station, though he assumed it was just fireworks.

Franky and the square girls left on the sea train, assuming they were just partying really hard.

"Well, I hope it's normal for those 'fireworks' to destroy your place, because if not, then you're in for a surprise, buddy." Jiro smirked as the class seemed to calm down from all this excitement. Some of them even panted as if they were in the fight as well.

"Must be some really great 'fireworks.'" Hizashi snickered.

Meanwhile, Sanji asked if they should follow Franky, seeing how his minions doesn't actually know where the money is. For now, they should bring the bandaged Usopp back to the ship so they could talk about more pressing issues.

Before they could go, Luffy had made a decision: to say goodbye to the Going Merry here.

"To Be Continued."

Students stared wide eyed. Though for some of them, they expected that to be the case, that they have to say goodbye to their friend after so long. Still, it didn't stop others from being so teary eyed at such an idea.

Iida took in a deep breath, understanding why, trusting Luffy's word. He trusts him as a captain, but... but... how would Usopp think about all of this?


AN: Tried to do a little bit of Class 1-B today. What do you think? Did I get their personalities at least decently? Though I do admit it's not much.

Also, apologizes for this one being a two-episodes chapter. There was one part of me telling me to end it with episode 235, but there was another part of me telling me to save that to pair it up with episode 236 to keep the devastation momentum coming since I feel like if I put 233, 234, and 235 together, then I have to put 236 in its own chapter because the ending of that episode is just a good (or depressing) note to leave on. Hope you understand.

October Edit: This was suppose to be uploaded much sooner than a month, but then AO3 had this glitch where it forces the user to log off randomly (and I would prefer to upload the chapters on FFNet and AO3 on the same day), so I feel like I should apologize for uploading a shorter chapter in this amount of time.