CompleteWater 7 Saga

Enies Lobby Arc

Chapters
375 – 430
56 chapters
Saga
Water 7 Saga
Arc 3 of 4
Position
Arc #16 of 33
After Water 7 Arc
Ch. 1Ch. 1192

The Straw Hats reach Enies Lobby on Rocketman and charge the island fortress to rescue Robin. The crew escapes during the bombardment then boards the Going Merry which sinks after carrying them away.

Ch. 375Ch. 376Ch. 429Ch. 430
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Chapters in the Enies Lobby Arc

56 chapters
  1. 375The Super Humans of Enies LobbyThe Puffing Tom carries Robin and Franky toward Enies Lobby while Franky explains the danger of the ancient weapon blueprints he holds.
  2. 376I Got It!On Rocketman, Sogeking appears and declares himself Usopp's friend come to aid the crew.
  3. 377The Great Battle on the Judicial IslandLuffy arrives at the main island front gate and politely asks the Marines to let him through before grabbing one soldier and using him as a weapon with Ally Robo punches and…
  4. 378Damage ReportAt the front gate of Enies Lobby, Oimo and Kashii block the Franky Family's advance and warn them to turn back.
  5. 379DourikiThe Rocket Man races across the sea toward Enies Lobby as the rescue party presses onward.
  6. 380The Train's Arrival to Enies Lobby Main LandAt the courthouse Judge Baskerville orders a hundred Houbantai to defend the front gate after learning the Straw Hats have defeated Kaashii and are advancing on Oimo.
  7. 381Fired!The Straw Hats and their allies face soldiers on the main island of Enies Lobby.
  8. 382The Devil's HideoutThe combined rescue force smashes through the front gate of Enies Lobby as Gomorrah and the fighters charge the Government soldiers, with Sanji noting their momentum.
  9. 383Luffy vs. BluenoLuffy stands before Blueno and demands that he move aside so he can reach Robin inside the Government building.
  10. 384Give the Signal for a CounterattackCHAPTER 384: 「GIVE THE SIGNAL FOR A COUNTERATTACK」.
Show chapters 385–430
  1. 385There's a WaySpandam stops CP9 in the Tower of Justice and hands Kalifa and Kaku two Devil Fruits.
  2. 386UnprecedentedSpandam runs through the Tower of Justice and displays the Golden Den-Den Mushi while boasting about its power to summon a Buster Call.
  3. 387GearSpandam stares in shock at reports of chaos spreading through Enies Lobby.
  4. 388Gear SecondOn the courthouse roof Blueno watches Luffy crouch and release steam as he activates Gear Second.
  5. 389ResponseLuffy's shout reaches the Tower of Justice, where Spandam learns that Strawhat Luffy has arrived on the courthouse roof after defeating Blueno.
  6. 390Fighting BackThe allied force surges toward the courthouse entrance while Yokozuna fights through the defenders.
  7. 391A Girl Called DemonIn a snowy mountain landscape, the Straw Hat crew gathers around a crackling campfire.
  8. 392DereshiDr. Clover holds up a certificate bearing a rose seal and declares, "ROBIN, TAKE THIS.
  9. 393OlviaA massive bearded giant with a black hat stands waist-deep in water, triumphantly raising a wooden raft overhead while shouting "A RAFT!!" and "I'M DONE!!" with laughter…
  10. 394Ohara's DemonsIn a lush jungle filled with ancient stone ruins and towering trees, sunlight pierces through the canopy.
  11. 395Ohara vs. the World GovernmentMarine warships surround Ohara as panic spreads through the town and villagers rush toward an evacuation ship.
  12. 396SaulThe Buster Call strikes Ohara as warships bombard the island and villagers flee toward evacuation ships.
  13. 397To Reach the FutureSaul hurls a Marine warship into the sea near Ohara as Robin watches from the burning shore while the Tree of Omniscience blazes under the Buster Call.
  14. 398Declaration of WarAfter the Buster Call destroys Ohara, Marines discover the scholars' books preserved in a lake.
  15. 399Jump to the Fall!!The Straw Hats stand above Enies Lobby after burning the World Government flag and shout that they will rescue Robin at any cost as the drawbridge begins to descend.
  16. 400The Key to ReleaseRocketman sails through the air and crashes into the Tower of Justice, scattering soldiers and alerting Spandam, CP9, Franky, and Robin inside.
  17. 401Pirates vs CP9Luffy reaches the empty room where Robin was held and realizes everyone has moved on, so he heads straight for the Gates of Justice.
  18. 402Handcuff Number 2The battle rages in a mountainous area near the Judicial Tower, Room: Wolf.
  19. 403Mr. KishidoChapter 403: "MR. KISHIDO*" In a ruined prison cell, Crocodile sits with legs crossed, cigar in mouth and hook extended, a wide grin on his face as smoke drifts upward.
  20. 404Franky vs. FukuroLuffy races through the undersea passage after his body returns to normal and vows to rescue Robin while defeating Lucci.
  21. 405PowerFranky and Chopper realize they need the number 2 key from Fukuro to free Zoro and Sogeking.
  22. 406Seimei KikanChapter 406: "SEIMEI KIKAN".
  23. 407MonsterChopper battles Kumadori in the burning kitchen, repeatedly failing to reach Arm Point with the Rumble Ball while enduring heavy strikes.
  24. 408Monster vs. KumadoriNami stands in the flooded room as Kalifa rises unharmed from a mass of bubbles and reveals her Awa Awa no Mi power as a soap-woman who can remove strength from anything she…
  25. 409Bad News Emergency BroadcastSpandam drags Robin through the chamber before the Bridge of Hesitation while screaming into a Den Den Mushi for his agents to respond.
  26. 410Nami, Biggie-SizedThe colorful volume cover bursts with energy against an old map background.
  27. 411Nami vs KalifaNami tries to reach the rampaging Monster Chopper in Kalifa's shattered room, but he fails to recognize her and knocks her aside while destroying the surroundings.
  28. 412The Chance Has EndedNami presses her advantage over Kalifa with the new Clima-Tact, creating multiple illusions and controlling the room's weather while declaring that the chance of striking the…
  29. 413The HunterThe Buster Call alarm rings across Enies Lobby as Spandam drags a wounded Robin onward and orders Funk Freed to attack her with Ivory Dart.
  30. 414Sanji vs JyaburaSanji stands over the defeated Kumadori and explains to Nami and Usopp that a bathtub broke his curse, then points them toward the Gates of Justice opening in the distance.
  31. 415Heat UpSanji stands over the battered Jyabura and claims the key after rejecting the wolf-man's lie about Robin.
  32. 416Zoro vs KakuSanji stands over the defeated Jyabura after their fight and notices the clashes above in the tower.
  33. 417AshuraZoro and Kaku's fight reaches its decisive exchange in Enies Lobby.
  34. 418Luffy vs Rob LucciA massive impact erupts as a powerful figure is hurled backward through the air, limbs splayed, with debris and smoke filling the ruined interior.
  35. 419Legend of the HeroThe people on Enies Lobby watch in shock as the Gates of Justice swing fully open for the first time, allowing Marine Headquarters warships to enter for the Buster Call…
  36. 420Buster CallFranky unlocks Robin's seastone handcuffs with the correct key on the bridge, freeing her after multiple failed attempts.
  37. 421Gear ThirdThe Buster Call begins with warships bombarding Enies Lobby to destroy the entire island while sparing only Nico Robin on the Bridge of Hesitation.
  38. 422Rob LucciIt is useful as official chapter-cover material, but it does not advance the Enies Lobby battle.
  39. 423The Mermaid LegendLuffy shrinks after using Gear Third on the warship and tries to hide from Lucci until he returns to normal size.
  40. 424Escape ShipFranky and Robin seize a convoy ship and declare it their escape vessel while waiting for the others.
  41. 425The Bridge of StruggleMassive explosions rip through a city.
  42. 426A Ship Waiting for WindThe warships open fire on the Bridge of Hesitation and destroy half of the first prop where Luffy and Lucci fight.
  43. 427It Ain't Like It's Hell HereSogeking screams across the battlefield for Luffy to wake up as the warships close in and cannon fire shakes the bridge.
  44. 428Let's Go BackMassive pirate ships loom over a ruined city square as chaos erupts.
  45. 429Complete DefeatThe Going Merry suddenly appears amid the Buster Call fleet, and the Marines hesitate to fire because Nico Robin is aboard.
  46. 430The Light Falling Snow of ReminiscenceThe Straw Hats search for the missing Usopp aboard the Going Merry while voices call out to them.

Key events

37 chapters cited

The Straw Hats pursue the Puffing Tom to Enies Lobby where CP9 holds Robin and Franky inside the Tower of Justice. Luffy fights alone through the gates and plazas while the Franky Family and allies breach the perimeter with Rocketman and the giants. The crew arrives on the main island and advances toward the courthouse as Spandam reveals plans to use the prisoners and the Buster Call against them. Ch. 375Ch. 376Ch. 377Ch. 378+4

Spandam gives Devil Fruits to Kaku and Kalifa while Luffy defeats Blueno with Gear Second on the courthouse roof. The rescue force enters the courthouse and splits tasks to reach the drawbridge levers. Robin rejects the crew's rescue attempt from across the gap until Luffy demands she state her wish to live after returning with them. Ch. 385Ch. 386Ch. 387Ch. 388+2

Luffy orders Sogeking to shoot the World Government flag. The Straw Hats jump across the gap as Rocketman crashes into the Tower of Justice. They split to fight CP9 members for the keys to Robin's cuffs while Franky burns the Pluton blueprints. Spandam accidentally triggers the Buster Call on the island as Luffy reaches Lucci. Ch. 398Ch. 399Ch. 400Ch. 404+4

Nami defeats Kalifa and claims a key while Sanji defeats Jyabura. Franky reaches the bridge and the crew gathers the keys to free Robin as the Buster Call warships arrive. Luffy continues fighting Lucci in the underground passage while the others hold position on the bridge. Ch. 411Ch. 412Ch. 413Ch. 414+4

Luffy defeats Lucci with Gear Third and Gear Second as the crew escapes on a convoy ship during the full Buster Call bombardment. The Going Merry appears and carries everyone away from the encirclement while Franky blasts the ship forward. The crew later watches Merry sink after it speaks and carries them one last time. Ch. 421Ch. 423Ch. 424Ch. 426+3

Theories from the Enies Lobby Arc

1 theoryAll theories

Mysteries of the arc

8 questionsAll mysteries

Battles in this arc

3 fightsAll battles

First appearances

8 characters