Cover Page: Gedatsu's Accidental Blue-Sea Life, Vol. 18: "The Boom's Brought Out the Forest Boss".

As the hot-spring keeps gushing, Goro and Gedatsu are confronted by the island's Forest Boss—a huge baboon.

The duel between Usopp and Luffy continues with a victor finally emerging in the end.

The Straw Hat Pirates look on as Usopp and Luffy continue their duel in the smoke covered area. The pair attack at the same time, but Usopp reverses Luffy's attack with an Impact Dial. An exhausted Usopp is shocked to see that Luffy is still standing and the pair stare at each other while remembering making the Straw Hat Pirates' flag. Luffy finally hits Usopp with a final attack causing him to collapse to the ground completely defeated.

As the others watch in pain, Luffy walks towards the ship telling a defeated Usopp that the Going Merry is his as they will get a new ship. He bids farewell to him while remembering the good times that they have had together. Chopper, devastated by the events, attempts to check Usopp's wounds but he is stopped by Sanji who explains how painful it must feel for already being pitied.

As they leave the ship, all except for Zoro and Sanji are in tears as they say goodbye to both Usopp and Going Merry.

Chapter Notes:
Usopp is defeated.
Luffy gives Usopp the Going Merry, even though he won the duel, saying they will get a new ship and sail onto the seas ahead.
Luffy gives Usopp the Going Merry, even though he won the duel, saying they will get a new ship and sail onto the seas ahead.
Chopper tries to treat Usopp's wounds, but Sanji stops him, explaining that being pitied after losing a fight is painful.
The Straw Hat Pirates prepare to clear the ship, with everyone except Zoro and Sanji in tears, saying they cannot return to the Going Merry ever again.
The Straw Hat Pirates prepare to clear the ship, with everyone except Zoro and Sanji in tears, saying they cannot return to the Going Merry ever again.