Cover Page: Buggy's Crew Adventure Chronicles, Vol. 18: "Explosion!! Sleepwalking Richie".

Still dreaming of adventures as captain of his own crew, a sleepwalking Richie unknowingly knocks out Mohji and Cabaji both.

In order to save Sanji's life, Luffy decides to destroy the Baratie. While they are arguing, Pearl attacks them but Gin knocks him out as he wants to kill Sanji himself.

Sanji continues to let Pearl assault him as he has decided to die rather than let the Baratie be taken by the Krieg Pirates. Luffy becomes angry as he does not understand how Sanji's death would repay Zeff's sacrifice. To put an end to Sanji's suicide, he destroys the Baratie since it is the target of Don Krieg. While Sanji and Luffy fighting about the best solution to save Zeff, Pearl decides to attack them. However, he is stopped by Gin, who defeats him with one blow. He proclaims he will take care of Sanji's death, personally.

Chapter Notes:
Luffy destroys most of the Baratie.
Gin defeats Pearl so he can kill Sanji.