Chapter 68

The Fourth
Chapter Info
Volume:	8
Chapter:	68
Japanese Title:	4人目
Romanized Title:	Yoninme
Viz Title:	The Fourth Person
Pages:	19
Release Date:	December 7, 1998[ref]
WSJ Issue:	1999 Issue 2-3
Anime:	Episode 47 (p. 1) Episode 30 (p. 2-19) Episode 25 (p. 12)
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Chapter 68 is titled "The Fourth".

Cover Page

Buggy's Crew Adventure Chronicles, Vol. 23: "Suspicious Parts".

While the Kumate Tribe continues stewing Richie and the other pirates, a few curious tribesmen untie the last "member" of the crew: Buggy's severed torso and limbs.

Short Summary

Sanji becomes the fourth member of the Straw Hat Pirates.

Long Summary

Luffy would like very much that Sanji becomes a member of his crew, but he cannot do it unless Sanji himself agrees which he never has so far. Suddenly, a strange animal arrives at the Baratie. It is none other than Yosaku, half eaten by a shark. He has come back to ask for Luffy's help. He has located Nami but can do nothing without Luffy's strength.

While he is ok to depart, Sanji, to the surprise of every one, decides to go with them and becomes the Straw Hat Chef. He changed his mind when he heard that everybody wanted him to depart. As to comfort his decision, Zeff tells him that he regrets to have let him live.

A nostalgic Zeff is seen remembering his restaurant history. When it is time for departure, everybody becomes serious. Patty and Carne even try an ultimate revenge attack on Sanji but it proves useless as he easily beats the two back. Then, from his balcony, Zeff reveals his true feelings by wishing Sanji good luck. These are the words that break the hypocritical atmosphere. In turn, Sanji shows his gratitude to the man who gave him everything and bows in respect. They depart in the middle of the joy and the tears and bid farewell to the Baratie!

Quick Reference

Chapter Notes

• Luffy declines Zeff's offer and states that he will only accept Sanji as a member of his crew if Sanji himself agrees to it.
• Yosaku arrives to tell Luffy that he knows where Nami is but that they need his strength.
• Sanji decides to join Luffy's crew.
• Zeff reveals his true feelings towards Sanji.
• It's shown when Sanji started smoking.
• Luffy, Sanji, and Yosaku leave the Baratie.
• This is the last chapter of the Baratie Arc.

Characters

Pirates	Citizens	Bounty Hunters	Animals
Straw Hat Pirates Monkey D. Luffy Sanji Nami (mentioned) Buggy Pirates Buggy (cover) Richie (cover)	Baratie Zeff Patty Carne Kumate Island Kumate Tribe (cover)	Yosaku	Panda Shark

Author Comment

Author Comment
Translation Original A manga by our staff member Ejiri-san will be in Akamaru Jump which goes on sale the 14th. Good work on those manuscripts. 14日売りの赤マルジャンプにスタッフの江尻さんの漫画が載る。原稿おつかれっ —Eiichiro Oda
English translation by Greg Werner. For comprehensive translation credits, see here.

Trivia

• This chapter continues the motif (begun by Chapter 6) of titling select chapters after the Straw Hat Pirates' joining order. This motif will next occur with "The Second" (2人目, Futarime^?) in Chapter 94.
• This is the first time Sanji and Zeff are shown calling each other by their real names.

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