Chapter 148: Unbreakable

Driven by determination, Usopp tries to haul Dalton up to the castle despite the warrior's doubts, only for Zoro to scoop the injured man up and carry him with ease, much to Usopp's annoyance. The villagers offer a faster route: a mountain lift they can repair in half an hour, and they recall a white rope left near Gyasta where Kureha was last seen.

Atop the spire, Wapol dismisses the pirate flag as a foolish ornament, but Luffy refuses to let him belittle it. When Wapol fires a cannonball at the banner, Luffy takes the blow himself, calling the flag a symbol of conviction that must never break. Chessmarimo is awed, and Chopper recalls Hiriluk praising what pirates stand for. Sanji moves to attack Wapol but Kureha drops him, warning that his spine is dislocated. Luffy plants the flag at the tower's peak and tells Chopper to handle Chessmarimo. Reclaiming his resolve, the reindeer reveals a small black Rumble Ball.

Zoro takes over carrying Dalton toward the castle. Wapol assaults Hiriluk's flag, which Luffy guards with his own body, insisting it is a sacred emblem of life. Chopper produces a Rumble Ball, setting up his battle against Chessmarimo. Luffy declares himself Chopper's friend and tells him to fight alongside him.

The Jango's Dance Paradise cover shows Jango and Fullbody bonding over their shared love of dancing and sharing a drink. The chapter centers on Luffy's speech about the meaning of a pirate flag, a moment that crystallizes Chopper's decision to stop hesitating and defend the kingdom for Hiriluk's sake.