"He was strong sure, but..."
Zoro not impressed by Gabum being a legendary pirate.
In the image you shared, we see Luffy and Zoro reacting to a comment—presumably made by Scopper Gaban—where he says he's the No. 2 of the Roger Pirates,
not Rayleigh. The Japanese text says:
「大物海賊だったのか 確かに強かったが」
"Was he really a big-shot pirate? He was strong for sure, but..."
Interpretation of Their Expressions:
- Luffy (left) looks over-the-top surprised and almost comically exaggerated, with wide eyes, bulging cheeks, and shouting.
- Zoro (right) appears more subdued but still surprised, holding up two fingers (likely referencing "No. 2") with a skeptical or confused look.
Are they making fun of Gaban?
Yes —
to some extent. Their expressions suggest
sarcastic disbelief rather than genuine admiration. The tone of the dialogue and expressions implies:
- They're questioning Gaban's claim of being No. 2 over someone legendary like Silvers Rayleigh.
- Luffy’s expression adds humor, exaggerating his disbelief as if to say, “Huh!? No way!”
- Zoro’s face and hand gesture likely show a "really? number 2?" kind of skepticism.
In summary:
Yes, they are playfully making fun of Gaban, expressing doubt and amusement at his bold claim. It's classic One Piece humor — teasing but not malicious.