From Volume 35 - Chapter 333 / Season 4 Episode 236. Luffy has won the battle. But unlike all his other victories, this one is no cause for celebration. Usopp, his crewmate, his friend, lies on the floor, beaten and humiliated. This is not an argument that can be made up with apologies and take backs. No, the crew must leave him along with the poor Going Merry. It's heavy, but this is the path of a captain.
So...I made a lot of people cry today. I had a rough time this morning but with how everyone reacted and said it all was worth it. Thank you to @where-does-the-heart-lie for letting me cosplay their Merry Go design. I hope I did her justice.
I like to imagine Usopp enjoys spending time with the Mini Merry 2, telling her about all the adventures that the Straw Hats go on - like he used to do for Kaya back home. Just to make sure the Merry isn't missing anything <3