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One Piece chapter 134: Dr. Kureha — what is in it

Drum Island arc · 21 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 134 titled Dr. Kureha opens with side-story note on Kaya.
  • p1Wapol is discussed as former Drum Kingdom figure now acting as pirate.
  • p2Wapol abandoned Drum Kingdom after failing to resist Blackbeard pirates.
  • p3Wapol's flight left Drum Kingdom citizens dismayed by his cowardice.
  • p4Wapol's reign over the island has ended.
  • p4Remaining residents claim ownership of the island.
  • p4Towns are slowly recovering after previous events.
  • p4Characters discuss preventing Wapol's possible return.
  • p5Usopp and Sanji travel a snowy mountain path.
  • p5Sanji wears sandals in cold weather.
  • p5A large creature approaches making toko-toko sounds.
  • p5People in snowy countries reportedly avoid sleep.
  • p6Lapahn giant rabbits attack Usopp and Sanji.
  • p6One rabbit mentions a statement heard from a guy in a bar.
  • p6Sanji kicks a Lapahn during the fight.
  • p6Rabbits discuss skin of women from snowy countries.
  • p7Lapahns swarm and attack during the snowy chase.
  • p7Rabbits claim snow color affects skin appearance.
  • p7Sanji fights back against the rabbits.
  • p7Usopp panics and calls for help against the rabbits.
  • p8Sanji and Luffy are transporting Nami through snow on Drum Island.
  • p8Giant white rabbit-bodied creatures appear and roar at the group.
  • p9Dalton discusses Lapins with villagers in a snowy settlement.
  • p9A large impact sound interrupts the conversation.
  • p10Wapol's crew arrives by ship at Drum Island.
  • p10The crew cheers upon sighting their homeland.
  • p11A crying child causes disturbance inside the STOOL building in Cocoa Weed village.
  • p11Tamachibi checks on the distressed child.
  • p12Sudden structural impact occurs in the snowy town street.
  • p12A reindeer stands beside a figure in a heavy coat.
  • p13Dr. Kureha is labeled as age 139 on a visible sign.
  • p13Chopper is labeled as Dr. Kureha's beloved reindeer.
  • p14Scene takes place inside a restaurant with multiple patrons.
  • p14Dr. Kureha wears goggles during the restaurant visit.
  • p15Dr. Kureha diagnoses pyogenic inflammation on the boy's leg.
  • p15The boy experiences pain in limbs after light touch.
  • p16Dr. Kureha performs leg treatment on Chopper without anaesthetic.
  • p16Chopper receives a cast and shot during the procedure.
  • p16Kureha demands 50 percent of money plus supplies as payment.
  • p17Chopper transforms and reports immediate improvement after treatment.
  • p17Kureha accepts the insult about her age while laughing.
  • p17Dalton directly confronts Kureha over her payment demands.
  • p18Kureha reduces payment demand to 49 percent after initial refusal.
  • p18Chopper is carried out by Dalton after treatment.
  • p18Kureha emphasizes the emotional impact of the treatment on the patient.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Side-story caption reports Kaya is well and working as a doctor's apprentice in neutral tone.
  • p1Fur-collared man demands if group knows about Wapol with stern intent.
  • p1Blonde woman recalls meeting Wapol as child at Council of Kings with clear memory.
  • p1Goggled man claims he chased Wapol away and identifies him only as ship-attacking pirate.
  • p1Blonde woman notes Wapol mentioned Drum Kingdom during encounter.
  • p1Off-panel reaction expresses shock at Wapol mention.
  • p2Fur-collared man states Wapol's pirate status is disguise and he waits to return.
  • p2Blonde woman questions why destroyed country's king is alive as pirate.
  • p2Fur-collared man snaps correction that Wapol was driven out after failing to fight Blackbeard pirates.
  • p2Blonde woman realizes Wapol and men became pirates after defeat.
  • p3Fur-collared man explains Wapol fled to sea faster than anyone upon seeing pirate strength.
  • p3Narration notes Wapol abandoned his own country out of cowardice.
  • p3Blonde woman shouts in fury questioning how Wapol can call himself king.
  • p3Narration states citizens were dismayed by the king's cowardly act.
  • p3Goggled man remarks it is beyond cruel for king to abandon his people.
  • p3Goggled man addresses blonde woman by name in concerned tone.
  • p4Unseen voice states Wapol's tyranny ended thanks to an event, reflective mood.
  • p4Second voice agrees with single word exactly, confirming the statement.
  • p4Fur-collared resident declares island belongs to those who remained, determined intent about recovery.
  • p4Serious figure warns they must prevent Wapol's return at all costs during unrest, urgent tone.
  • p4Fur-collared man adds they are forging a new country for a better tomorrow, hopeful resolve.
  • p5Usopp complains about Sanji wearing sandals in snow, feeling cold just looking.
  • p5Sanji replies it is getting cold with the wind, casual tone.
  • p5Sanji explains people in snowy countries do not sleep because they would die if they did.
  • p5Sanji identifies the approaching creature's sound as policy while dismissing it.
  • p6Usopp yells who usopp while being attacked by giant rabbit.
  • p6Rabbit claims a guy once said something true but calls it the dumbest thing heard.
  • p6Sanji agrees with rabbit and suggests it must be time for someone to die.
  • p6Usopp calls the idea even more ridiculous.
  • p6Rabbit asks if Usopp knows women in snowy countries have beautiful smooth skin.
  • p7Rabbit states having smooth white skin is trademark of women in snowy countries and questions why white.
  • p7Sanji calls the rabbit stupid and says he is the last person wanted to hear that from.
  • p7Rabbit explains snow color seeps inside the skin.
  • p7Usopp asks what is up with that rabbit and yells to knock it out already.
  • p8Sanji warns Luffy to run more carefully so Nami's body holds up, urgent protective tone.
  • p8Luffy notes the snow is very thick and promises to reach a doctor soon, determined tone.
  • p8Sanji reacts with shock yelling 'THE HELL!?' upon spotting the creatures.
  • p8Luffy reacts with confusion 'HM?' then asks what the creatures are.
  • p8Sanji concludes the white big creatures must be polar bears.
  • p9Dalton describes the creatures as agile rabbits with bear bodies that hunt in packs.
  • p9Dalton hopes they avoid any Lapins.
  • p9Villager wonders if someone is alright.
  • p9Person greets Dalton and notes the doctor went to neighboring village.
  • p9Dalton states the patient has already been handled.
  • p10Wapol asks Chess what he spotted regarding yesterday's pirates.
  • p10Crew announces they have finally returned after months of perseverance.
  • p10Wapol reacts with shock 'WHAT!?'
  • p10Crew declares they have reached their homeland Drum Island.
  • p11Man complains about the child's crying disturbing customers.
  • p11Barkeep apologizes for the disturbance.
  • p11Old man threatens to make the child stand outside if crying continues.
  • p11Tamachibi asks the child if hurt somewhere.
  • p11Narration notes unrelenting child cry as surest sign of disease.
  • p12Townspeople react with shock noting a cruel father figure amid the impact.
  • p12Heavy-coated figure orders bystanders to stand back from the disturbance.
  • p12Onlooker points out the source of the noise in the street.
  • p12Silhouette intruder announces bold entry with disregard for interruption.
  • p13Dr. Kureha laughs wildly while asking if Happy and Pappy are pleased.
  • p13Townspeople shout in alarm upon recognizing Doctor Kureha.
  • p14Patron protests that no one asked for the secret of youth.
  • p14Woman questions the situation and offers to treat the boy.
  • p14Elderly man insists he is still only 139 years old.
  • p14Dr. Kureha asks if the man is a doctor.
  • p14Voice directs Chopper to leave with her.
  • p15Dr. Kureha notes absence of fever but presence of pyogenic inflammation.
  • p15Boy complains of hand pain during examination.
  • p15Father demands to know what is being done to his son.
  • p15Dr. Kureha observes that the boy forgot his hand pain.
  • p15Dr. Kureha tells Happy and Pappy to stay still.
  • p15Onlooker suggests possible bacterial bone infection.
  • p15Chopper is called to fetch antibiotics.
  • p16Dr. Kureha instructs to tie bandages tightly after treatment, stating her drugs are effective enough, calm and confident tone.
  • p16Dr. Kureha announces next step as a shot while Chopper screams in pain, clinical intent.
  • p16Onlooker yells that Kureha is killing the boy, distressed and protective mood.
  • p16Dr. Kureha orders patient to stay still during small incision, authoritative tone.
  • p16Onlooker questions lack of anaesthetics, shocked reaction.
  • p16Dr. Kureha lists payment demands including food, rum and half the money, pragmatic and greedy mood.
  • p16Dr. Kureha mentions running low on supplies like garbage bags, dismissive aside.
  • p17Dalton accuses Kureha of taking advantage of weaknesses and calls her senile hag, angry confrontation.
  • p17Dr. Kureha laughs and agrees with the accusation, amused and unapologetic.
  • p17Chopper growls and is told by Kureha that the others are ignorant brats, protective tone.
  • p17Chopper expresses feeling much better and thanks Kureha profusely, grateful and relieved mood.
  • p17Background man calls out to granny with hesitant voice.
  • p18Dr. Kureha comments that the money was a nice little gift, satisfied and amused tone.
  • p18Kureha laughs repeatedly outside the building while watching departure.
  • p18Injured boy offers to pay money and thanks the doctor, grateful mood.
  • p18Dr. Kureha lowers demand to 49 percent while smiling, bargaining tone.
  • p18Dr. Kureha warns not to forget the recent sense of happiness, intense and memorable delivery.