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One Piece chapter 124: This Tea Is Delicious — what is in it

Little Garden arc · 21 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 124 title is THIS TEA IS DELICIOUS.
  • p0Blond suited man carries briefcase labeled THE SECRET with skull and crossbones.
  • p1Luffy stands before a large wax-covered fountain structure.
  • p1Luffy shows visible sweat and wide-eyed reaction in close-up.
  • p2Group is in jungle near wax-covered fountain.
  • p2Mr. 3 appears as silhouette in one panel.
  • p3Black spiral pattern appears on ground under Luffy.
  • p3Mr. 3 attacks using large wax creature.
  • p4Karoo flees through a rocky area with a rider clinging to its back.
  • p4Scene transitions from chase to a jungle clearing confrontation.
  • p5Miss Golden Week names her technique Colours Trap, Betrayal Black.
  • p5Luffy stands centered on the black painted symbol.
  • p6Luffy begins to step off the black symbol.
  • p6The black symbol triggers an immediate emotional or mental effect on Luffy.
  • p7Luffy enters an uncontrollable laughing state triggered by the yellow paint effect.
  • p7Miss Golden Week continues eating while applying the new color trap.
  • p8Wax mist is actively falling on the Straw Hat group.
  • p8Paint has landed on Luffy's shirt.
  • p8Carue is present and reacting with panic.
  • p9Usopp uses red paint as a provocation tactic against Mr. 3.
  • p9Mr. 3 targets a pumpkin structure.
  • p10Luffy lands a Bazooka attack on Mr. 3.
  • p10Mr. 3 combines paints on Luffy's back to create new color effects.
  • p11Mr. 3 is drinking tea during the fight.
  • p11A Double Cannon attack is launched from silhouette.
  • p12Gunman wields a large revolver in jungle setting against Carue.
  • p12Igaram accompanies the gunman during the confrontation.
  • p12Carue is targeted by gunfire but continues moving forward.
  • p13Helmeted man identifies Miss Golden Week's painting as the trap source.
  • p13Carue reaches a broken fence clearing while being pursued.
  • p13Past encounter with Luffy involved a mark painted on his back.
  • p14Zoro demonstrates a large revolver by raising it overhead.
  • p14Gunman claims the weapon's bullets cannot be seen when fired rapidly.
  • p14Nami and another woman observe the revolver display.
  • p15Luffy drinks tea in jungle clearing during active gunfight.
  • p15Carue arrives to warn Luffy of incoming threat.
  • p15Gunman fires revolver multiple times at the group.
  • p16A gunshot is fired by the goggled man.
  • p16Flame Star attack is launched and strikes a fish-like creature.
  • p16Usopp reacts by laughing at the shooter hitting his own ally.
  • p17A large explosion labeled Breeze Breath Bomb occurs.
  • p17Mr. 5 reveals his breath can cause explosions.
  • p18The goggled man states the paintings no longer control him.
  • p18Luffy becomes visibly enraged after the events.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Blond suited man speaks while gesturing forward, intent to present or explain something important.
  • p1Off-panel voice urges Luffy to hurry and act because time is running out, panicked mood.
  • p1Luffy replies quietly that he knows, reluctant tone.
  • p1Voice snaps back demanding Luffy hurry if he understands.
  • p1Luffy states he does not want to help, distressed and resistant mood.
  • p1Another voice acknowledges but continues the plea.
  • p2Nami yells that helping is not optional because they are about to become wax figures and face death, panicked and urgent mood.
  • p2Usopp replies he just does not feel like acting, reluctant tone.
  • p2Vivi shouts to Carue to go, determined intent.
  • p2Usopp calls to hurry and bring Luffy back to his senses before friends are killed.
  • p2Off-panel voice questions what happened to Luffy.
  • p2Silhouetted figure states Luffy has fallen into a trap and to give up.
  • p3Luffy dismisses the spiral as nothing, just a simple painting, calm mood.
  • p3Usopp reacts in shock asking what the black drawing is.
  • p3Mr. 3 declares this is the end for Luffy and friends, triumphant intent.
  • p3Vivi shouts to run away on the bird, urgent mood.
  • p3Voice calls for Carue to run fast.
  • p4Rider yells in panic for the duck to stop so he can mount properly.
  • p4Karoo squawks loudly in protest while fleeing.
  • p4Background voices confirm they are chasing the pair.
  • p4Miss Golden Week is directly accused of causing the current situation.
  • p5Miss Golden Week explains that touching the black painting causes betrayal of friends.
  • p5Narration describes her ability to suggest emotions via realistic color paintings.
  • p5Armored man questions what is happening.
  • p5Armored man realizes the attack targets the subconscious and calls Luffy simple-minded.
  • p6Allies desperately warn Luffy not to step outside the black symbol.
  • p6Luffy announces he will step anyway.
  • p6Luffy declares he is coming to help despite the effect.
  • p6Luffy admits he suddenly felt weird after stepping.
  • p7Luffy laughs uncontrollably before helping his friends.
  • p7Background characters react in confusion to the new effect.
  • p7Miss Golden Week identifies the technique as Laughing Yellow.
  • p8Sanji warns the wax mist will overwhelm them in under a minute, mood urgent and angry.
  • p8Usopp declares he wants to laugh instead of fight, mood hysterical and defiant.
  • p8Off-panel voice tells Luffy to remove his shirt because the paint landed on it, mood urgent.
  • p8Mr. 3 laughs loudly off-panel while attacking, mood mocking.
  • p9Luffy complains his laughing yellow paint was fun, mood annoyed.
  • p9Usopp tells Luffy to stop being annoying, mood irritated.
  • p9Mr. 3 states he will destroy the pumpkin, mood determined.
  • p9Usopp calls his paint attack bull-fighting red, mood tactical.
  • p9Nami internally notes the red paint will provoke Mr. 3 like a bull, mood analytical.
  • p10Mr. 3 screams he will not forgive the attack, mood enraged.
  • p10Mr. 3 announces mixing melancholic blue with laughing yellow, mood confident.
  • p10Nami thinks Luffy is wasting energy against the worst enemy type, mood resigned.
  • p10Usopp calls the new paint calming green, mood tactical.
  • p11Mr. 3 comments the tea is delicious, mood relaxed.
  • p11Off-panel voice calls someone an idiot, mood exasperated.
  • p11Nami demands Sanji be more serious, mood frustrated.
  • p11Sanji replies Nami should have picked a pose earlier, mood smug.
  • p11Nami asks what they should do now, mood worried.
  • p12Gunman praises Carue's forward charge with 'GOOD JOB, CARUE!' in approving tone during pursuit.
  • p12Gunman taunts with 'PUHA-HAHAHA! MISSED!' expressing amusement at failed attack.
  • p12Carue screams 'QUACK!' in panic while dodging gunfire.
  • p12Gunman declares 'CERTAIN KILL LEAD STAR!' as he fires revolver with intent to finish opponents.
  • p12Gunman admits reluctance to use revolver on weak foes but proceeds anyway.
  • p12Igaram calmly agrees that chasing is pointless and suggests alternative approach.
  • p13Helmeted man concludes 'THAT'S THE ONLY POSSIBLE CAUSE!' with certainty about the trap.
  • p13Helmeted man recalls the back painting occurred during Luffy encounter and blames easygoing girl.
  • p13Figure states the weird painting is confirmed as enemy trap.
  • p13Carue cries 'QUACK!' repeatedly while fleeing.
  • p13Voices urge 'QUICKLY!' to hasten escape through jungle.
  • p14Gunman boasts revolver is latest South Blue model with invisible rapid-fire bullets.
  • p14Gunman warns opponents cannot dodge the flintlock .44 calibre 6-shot revolver.
  • p14Helmeted man reacts with '!!!!' in disbelief at the weapon reveal.
  • p15Luffy remarks 'AHH, THIS TEA IS DELICIOUS...' while seated calmly.
  • p15Carue yells 'LUFFY! WHAT'RE YOU...' upon discovering him.
  • p15Helmeted man calls Luffy 'YOU IDIOT...' in frustration.
  • p15Luffy repeats 'THIS TEA IS... DE...LI...CIOUS...' ignoring danger.
  • p15Gunman announces 'IT'S OVER FOR ALL OF YOU! THIS IS MY ULTIMATE ABILITY...!' while firing.
  • p15Gunman shouts 'BLOW' as revolver unleashes rapid shots.
  • p16Goggled man announces firing a certain-kill shot with aggressive intent.
  • p16Fish-like creature screams in pain and surprise from the flame impact.
  • p16Usopp mocks the shooter for missing and hitting his own ally with mocking laughter.
  • p17Mr. 5 calmly states that even his breath can explode.
  • p18Usopp asks if the goggled man has recovered his composure.
  • p18Goggled man thanks Usopp and declares the paintings will no longer affect him.
  • p18Sanji expresses frustration over the lack of bullets.
  • p18Luffy declares intense anger and refusal to let any crewmate die.