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There comes a time when a man has to stand and fight! That time is when his friends' dreams are being laughed at! And I won't let you laugh at that!
— One Piece • 1999
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Usopp’s courage does not require him to stop being afraid. His loyalty makes a particular insult something he cannot walk away from.
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In context
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In Alabasta, Mr. 4 and Miss Merry Christmas mock Luffy’s ambition during their fight with Usopp and Chopper. Usopp refuses to let his captain’s dream become the joke, despite the beating he has taken. Episode 114 adapts chapter 186; English lists vary between this form and “There are times when you have to fight no matter what.”
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- anime ep. 114 ('Swear on Your Crewmate's Dream! Battle at Molehill 4th Avenue') / manga ch. 186 — reference 1anime ep. 114 ('Swear on Your Crewmate's Dream! Battle at Molehill 4th Avenue') / manga ch. 186; selected line and sceneReference checked
- anime ep. 114 ('Swear on Your Crewmate's Dream! Battle at Molehill 4th Avenue') / manga ch. 186 — reference 2anime ep. 114 ('Swear on Your Crewmate's Dream! Battle at Molehill 4th Avenue') / manga ch. 186; selected line and sceneReference checked
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