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One Piece chapter 1134: The Mysterious Owl Library — what is in it

Elbaf arc · 18 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p3Luffy performs upward palm greeting identified as anarchic yakuza-style gesture.
  • p3Scene takes place on Elbaf shore near treehouse architecture.
  • p4Robin reunites with Saul and giants on Elbaf shore.
  • p4Ange is identified as Saul's assistant.
  • p5Luffy stands among cheering Elbaf giants.
  • p5Vegapunk appears via small clone figure.
  • p6Vegapunk clone is described as perfect copy distinct from satellites.
  • p6Device enabled Vegapunk visit to island twenty years prior.
  • p7Ange is identified as Saul's assistant and librarian at Elbaf's school.
  • p7Vegapunk mentions a perfectly logical explanation for current appearance.
  • p7The spring area is used as a playground by children.
  • p8The school is called Walrus Folk School and was opened by Mr. Saul twenty years ago.
  • p8It functions as a training school for young warriors.
  • p9Elbaf school enforces updated language rules forbidding terms like brat, shorties, and bastard.
  • p9Current generation of giants is being taught against old aggressive warrior stereotypes.
  • p10Ripley is the Biology Teacher at Walrus Folk School.
  • p10Giant pirate legends are described as relics from one hundred years ago.
  • p11King Harold advocated trading with other nations instead of waging war.
  • p11King Harold was slain by his own son over the throne claim.
  • p11Elbaf currently has no recognized sovereign ruler.
  • p12Maya is the name of the curly-haired woman speaking with Luffy.
  • p12Today's history lesson at the giant school concludes during the scene.
  • p13The Owl Library contains all books rescued from Ohara 22 years ago.
  • p13Books brought into the library are gigantified to match the scale.
  • p14The setting is labeled The Realm of the Dead.
  • p14A Snow Transponder Snail of voice recognition and cold resistant type is present.
  • p15Mosa is shown chained and defeated on the ground during the conversation.
  • p15The standing man in the dark hat is delivering advice on merciless enemy handling.
  • p16A star-marked portal releases energy followed by massive impacts near Western Village.
  • p16Explosions damage towers and a cliffside castle in the same sequence.

What is said, page by page

  • p3Luffy expresses gratitude and debt to Saul while performing greeting gesture.
  • p3Unseen voice addresses Saul about previously helping a young crew member.
  • p3Luffy announces intent to introduce himself formally.
  • p3Bearded giant recognizes Luffy as world famous and laughs loudly.
  • p3Giant calls out Robin's name with surprise and notes the group reunion.
  • p4Young Robin defines true friends as those willing to accept and protect her.
  • p4Voices confirm locating the group as previously predicted.
  • p4Giant declares willingness to die for Robin with intense loyalty.
  • p4Smaller giants cheer and affirm their support enthusiastically.
  • p4Saul apologizes for earlier shouting and welcomes Robin's friends to Elbaf.
  • p5Giant voice laughs and dismisses any problem while thanking Luffy.
  • p5Another giant expresses gratitude for protecting Robin.
  • p5Former marine giant notes impressiveness of Luffy's emperor recognition.
  • p5Giant asks how Luffy is flying.
  • p5Falling figure yells in surprise.
  • p5Young blonde declares identity as Vegapunk.
  • p6Vegapunk states the figure is one of himself inside the device.
  • p6Woman offers to handle the machine and asks about timing.
  • p6Vegapunk notes use of device for island visit twenty years ago.
  • p6Voice clarifies clone is perfect copy unlike satellites.
  • p6Luffy shouts in shock at another Vegapunk.
  • p6Vegapunk explains Stella's inability to leave lab undetected.
  • p6Vegapunk declares intent to build new lab on island.
  • p7Saul expresses confusion about Vegapunk appearing as a woman after twenty years, shocked tone.
  • p7Vegapunk states thrill at reunion and notes a logical explanation for the situation, calm explanatory mood.
  • p7Lilith offers help to Papa and asks if it will make the plan possible, cheerful intent.
  • p7Ange introduces herself as assistant teacher and apologizes for late introduction, polite mood.
  • p7Saul calls out his own name in apology while addressing the group, casual tone.
  • p8Gerd states intent to take Robin straight to the library and asks Ange to show the school, guiding tone.
  • p8Luffy expresses excitement to see how Elbaf raises mighty warriors, enthusiastic mood.
  • p8Nami agrees the tour sounds fun, positive tone.
  • p8Brook offers to give a tour of the premises with musical flourish, cheerful intent.
  • p8Usopp notes schools make him nostalgic, reflective mood.
  • p8Chopper wants to see the giant library books, eager tone.
  • p9Giant girls yell that harming cute humans is not allowed and tell others to stop, angry protective mood.
  • p9Goggled giant warns against using words like BRAT anymore, corrective tone.
  • p9Children call the humans lame and apologize after correction, reluctant mood.
  • p9Adults state that words like BASTARD are old-fashioned and fighters are dangerous, instructional intent.
  • p9Mustached giant questions if the children are meant to be wild fighters, surprised tone.
  • p10Straw Hats warn that standing on the giant will get them told off, urgent tone.
  • p10Ripley states Nami is standing on Miss Ripley and reassures they are feather-light, amused mood.
  • p10Nami apologizes for climbing onto a giant, embarrassed intent.
  • p10Ripley explains that fearsome giant pirate legends are relics from one hundred years ago, informative tone.
  • p10Ripley questions old-fashioned words like foul mouths, aggression, and war, reflective mood.
  • p11Helmeted giant reacts with shock upon recognizing King Harold.
  • p11Unseen speaker apologizes for loud children while defending past statements about the times.
  • p11Warm female voice greets Luffy by name and welcomes the Straw Hats to Elbaf after hearing from Saul.
  • p11Narration voice recounts King Harold's clashes with village elders and his trade-over-war philosophy.
  • p11Glasses-wearing man states the country refuses to recognize the prince's claim, leaving Elbaf without a sovereign.
  • p12Curly-haired woman asks Luffy why his appearance differs from his previous all-white look.
  • p12Luffy replies cheerfully with Okey-dokey to the woman's question.
  • p12Voices call out to Maya and instruct others to show the visitors around the school.
  • p12Woman states she was looking forward to seeing Luffy in his current appearance.
  • p12Woman exclaims that Luffy resembles a legendary Elbaf warrior, making her heart skip.
  • p13Narration declares the structure is the world's greatest library.
  • p13Voice asks Robin if she likes books.
  • p13Furry creature welcomes visitors to the mysterious Owl Library.
  • p13Scholar states all books rescued from Ohara 22 years ago are stored here.
  • p13Scholar explains any book brought inside gets gigantified.
  • p13Scholar urges viewers to feast their eyes on the collection.
  • p13Voice warns Robin to be careful with the book she is holding while entering.
  • p14Long-haired man notes the other figure also has nothing but free time.
  • p14Long-haired man references a previous mention of true fear.
  • p14Horned man welcomes disturbance and states he has nothing to do but kill time.
  • p14Long-haired man questions whether true fear still motivates the other.
  • p14Horned man confirms they have been friends a long time but never met face to face.
  • p14Horned man admits he cannot stop trembling even now when thinking about it.
  • p15Grinning man in dark hat declares he would have ruined the location and killed everyone if present, conveying ruthless intent.
  • p15Grinning man advises stamping out enemies without mercy and calls Mosa too naive for a noble soul, aggressive mentoring tone.
  • p15Chained man thanks the speaker for counsel but states he does not want that outcome, quiet refusal mood.
  • p15Grinning man notes the chained man's harsh words yet observes underlying kindness, observational commentary.
  • p16Western Village residents shout about drinking while waiting and complain the feast is delayed, casual impatient mood.
  • p16One villager accuses others of having way too much to drink, scolding tone.