Chapter 7: Friends

One Piece manga Chapter 7, “Stand and Fight” picks up the pace as tensions rise at the Marine base. With Roronoa Zoro’s execution looming, Luffy springs into action to challenge the oppressive rule of Captain Morgan and his cowardly son, Helmeppo. As the story unfolds, readers get a deeper look into the cruelty and corruption that plague the Marines in this part of the One Piece world.

Luffy, refusing to stand by while injustice unfolds, smashes his way through the base to deliver Zoro’s swords and break him free. This bold move stuns both the Marines and Zoro himself, who is surprised by Luffy’s bravery and instinctive trust. Meanwhile, Helmeppo tries to maintain control but is easily overwhelmed by Luffy’s raw strength and fearless nature.

The climax of One Piece manga chapter 7 comes as Zoro makes his long awaited decision to join Luffy. With his swords in hand and a new sense of purpose, Zoro pledges loyalty to Luffy, officially becoming the first member of the Straw Hat crew. The bond between the two is sealed not by force, but by mutual respect and a shared dream.

This chapter of the One Piece manga scans delivers powerful moments of character development, setting the foundation for one of the most iconic friendships in anime and manga history. If you’re exploring the early arcs of One Piece, Chapter 7 is essential reading it’s where the true spirit of adventure begins to take shape.