I 'm seized at the neck by Arlong 's free hand. I choke out a gasp as I 'm lifted a few feet off the ground.

'What was that? Eat shit and live? Sorry human, I think it 's better if you just die right here, ' he hisses, sharp teeth bared and eyes wild.

Oh my god I forgot about the bullet I fired at Nezumi '

That blunder is going to cost me my worthless goddamn life. I can hear shouts of my name from Nami and Usopp, and a gurgling cough from Zoro.

'Was ' that 30 ' seconds..? ' I gasp through the choking.

Zoro sends me as much of a smirk as he can. 'Yup. '

All our prayers are answered in the form of Luffy hollering, 'I 'M BACK! ' as loud as he can behind us. There 's vigorous cheers from the crowd and calls of his name.

'So

damn late, moron ' ' Zoro gargles out.

'Zoro! Ed! Switch with me! '

What?

OH

FUCK!