Summary
A fan manga explores Usopp’s heartbreaking story, highlighting his loneliness and struggles following the death of his mother. Usopp’s childhood explained his need for attention, causing him to lie about pirate attacks and feel valuable only to the Straw Hats. The manga delves into Usopp’s self-worth tied to the Going Merry, shedding light on his outburst at Water Seven.
A piece is no stranger to heartbreaking stories, especially when it comes to the Straw Hats, and while characters like Robin and Brook get a lot of attention, one fan comic just proves that. Ussop’s backstory can be heartbreaking. Unappreciated, Usopp’s cowardice has repeatedly made him hated by fans of the series. However, one manga fan proves that Usopp may be more deserving of sympathy than anyone else.
Originally based on a Tumblr post by user @trashchaser, this manga adaptation by @shevoj draws attention to the saddest parts of Usopp’s backstory in One Piece, bringing to light shines a light on an aspect of his life that even the series has not explored. Especially comics points out the difficulties Usopp faced growing up alone after his mother’s death and how his fear of abandonment carried over into adulthood, shaping his experiences and interactions with the Straw Hats in One Piece.
Although short, the manga reveals the most heartbreaking details of Usopp’s early life, gathering the smallest clues left in One Piece to piece together a tear-jerking tale. More importantly, the comic also paints Usopp from a sympathetic perspective, allows fans to put themselves in Usopp’s shoes and then comes to understand his character on a much deeper level than simply pitying him.
New fan comic proves Usopp’s childhood was sadder than fans thought
The manga begins by reminding fans that Usopp was only seven years old when his mother died and has been living alone ever since. When his father left to become a pirate, Usopp grew up without parents to rely on, forced to fend for himself and feeling like no one really cared about him. Usopp hasn’t had any real friends in years or, because the Usopp pirates are much younger than him and he only befriended Kaya a few years before the series’ timeline.
Since he still lives in the small house from his childhood and is never seen working at any point in his storyline, the fan comic speculates Usopp may have been living off savings. his mother’s savings until he left to join Luffy. Chances are he cooked himself and his specialty, Fish and Chips, may have been the only dish he knew how to make. by Usopp The boy’s talent for drawing and making things may also have come from the time he spent playing alone. like a child with nothing to do alone to kill time.
Usopp’s lonely childhood is an integral aspect of his personality
Usopp’s crippling loneliness during those years explains why he sympathizes with Kaya and sneaks in to tell her stories and keep her company, even if the stories Usopp tells Kaya are lies. Meanwhile, Usopp’s constant lies about the pirates coming are simply a way of grappling with his feelings of abandonment, as they remind him that there is still someone who cares about him. . His lie was most likely the only time he actually came into contact with anyone in the years he had no friends.
From now on, Usopp was surprised that Luffy actually wanted him to join his crew, for the first time in his life he felt needed. His self-worth is ultimately tied to the Going Merry and his ability to repair and maintain it. This explains Usopp’s outburst at Water Seven when the crew wanted a new ship, as he felt they were of no use to him anymore and would abandon him if he became as useless as Merry. .
Overall, this excellent fan comic captures the complexity of Usopp’s childhood and personality in some ways words are simply impossible. Although it may not be the saddest thing in the A pieceUsopp’s backstory is one that resonates with audiences across the globe, and the hardships he overcomes only make his vow to become a brave warrior of the seas all the more inspiring.
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Source: @shevoj/Tumblr