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One Piece Chapter 138: Mountaintop

What happens in chapter 138

Wapol confronts Luffy on the snowy slope and declares that ignoring the king is a capital offense while Luffy carries the injured Nami and Sanji. Wapol orders Chess and Kuromarimo to kill the two wounded companions, and the pair attack with arrows and spiked afro-balls. Luffy dodges the strikes but cannot fight back without harming Nami, so he flees up the mountain.

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  1. p.1Wapol travels on large horned mount in snowy terrain.
  2. p.9Heavy snow and wind are present throughout the scene.
  3. p.17Bear-like warrior with cross scar appears in dramatic close-up.
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Mountaintop

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The title page features a large chapter heading: "CHAPTER 138 'MOUNTAINTOP'". Below it is an illustration of Jango seen from behind. He is wearing his signature wide-brimmed hat and a dark coat with a striped shirt underneath. He is holding up his heart-shaped glasses with one hand, adjusting them. A caption at the bottom reads: "JANGO'S DANCE PARADISE VOL. 10 'IN NEED OF A DISGUISE -5 SECONDS BEFORE JANGO REVEALS HIS BARE FACE-'".
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Wapol, a large man with a metallic jaw wearing a thick fur coat, is furious. He yells, "HOW DARE YOU COMMIT NUMEROUS DESPICABLE GRIEVANCES AGAINST MY REGAL SELF!" He is riding a large, fluffy, hippo-like creature named Robson through the snowy landscape. Wapol commands, "HALT RIGHT THERE!" Luffy, carrying Nami and Sanji on his back, stops and glares back. Wapol laughs mockingly, "MAHAHAHA! WHAT'RE YOU, DUMB AS A HIPPO? AS IF I'D MOVE JUST BECAUSE YOU TOLD ME SO!" Luffy simply replies, "MOVE IT!" Wapol notices Luffy's burden and remarks, "HMM, IT SEEMS THE TWO YOU'RE CARRYING ARE ON THE VERGE OF DEATH!" Wapol then turns to his subordinate, Chess, and says, "CHESS, I'VE JUST GOT A GOOD IDEA FOR ANOTHER LAW. WRITE IT DOWN FOR ME." Chess, holding a notepad, replies, "YES, YOUR MAJESTY." Wapol dictates, "'IGNORING THE KING IS A CAPITAL OFFENSE.'" Luffy, still carrying his friends, looks intensely angry and shouts, "HALT!" as he stands his ground in the snow.
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Wapol, his metallic jaw wide open, shouts a brutal command to his men: "SO START BY KILLING THOSE TWO INJURED MAGGOTS WHO'RE IGNORING ME THE MOST RIGHT NOW!" His subordinates immediately spring into action. Chess, a tall man with a bow, draws back an arrow, while Kuromarimo, a man with large afro hair, prepares to throw projectiles. They shout, "AT ONCE!" Luffy, carrying Nami and Sanji on his back, looks back in shock, exclaiming, "WHAT!?" Kuromarimo hurls a spiked, black afro-ball towards them, yelling, "TAKE THIS! SURPRISE MARIMO!" The spiked ball flies through the air with a "SSHING!" sound. Luffy quickly dodges out of the way, leaping through the snow to avoid the attack, yelling, "WHOA!" as the spiked ball narrowly misses them.
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Sanji, barely conscious on Luffy's back, warns him through gritted teeth, "THE IMPACT OF EVERY BLOW YOU DELIVER OR RECEIVE, WILL BE TRANSFERRED OVER TO NAMI AS WELL!" Luffy, realizing he can't fight back without hurting Nami, looks frustrated and angry. "WHY YOU...!" he growls. Making a split-second decision, Luffy turns and sprints away through the thick snow, panting heavily, "HUFF HUFF!" He yells back at his attackers, "JUST DON'T FOLLOW ME RIGHT NOW!" Wapol, furious that his prey is escaping, screams, "DAMN IT! I SWEAR I'LL GET YOU BACK FOR THIS!" Chess, aiming his bow, fires a volley of arrows after the fleeing pirate, declaring confidently, "HMPH! ESCAPE IS FUTILE, COWARD!" The arrows streak through the air towards Luffy.
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Luffy desperately dodges the incoming arrows, leaping and twisting through the air while keeping a tight grip on Nami and Sanji. "WHOA!" he yells as an arrow narrowly misses him. He lands awkwardly in the snow with an "...UGH!" Chess and Kuromarimo pursue him relentlessly. Kuromarimo announces a special technique: "SNOW KINGDOM SPECIALTY, 'SNOW CLOAK'". Suddenly, the two men vanish into the swirling snow, blending in perfectly with their white cloaks. Luffy lands on his feet, panting heavily, "HUFF HUFF". He looks around in confusion, the snowy landscape seemingly empty. "HUH? WHERE'D THEY GO?" he wonders, completely losing sight of his attackers in the whiteout conditions.
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Luffy stands in the snow, looking around cautiously. "DID THEY GIVE UP ALREADY OR SOMETHING?" he wonders aloud. Suddenly, the snow beneath him erupts. Wapol bursts out from under the snow, his massive metallic jaw opened impossibly wide, ready to swallow Luffy whole. "CHOMP!" Wapol's jaws snap shut just behind Luffy as he leaps away in terror. Luffy screams, "AGHHH!" as he narrowly avoids being eaten, scrambling away from the surprise attack from below.
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Chess and Kuromarimo suddenly materialize from the snow right next to Luffy. "BEHOLD OUR BATTLE CAMOUFLAGE, THE SNOW CLOAK!" they declare. Chess aims his bow at point-blank range, and Kuromarimo prepares to strike with his spiked afro-balls. Wapol, standing nearby, gloats, "SEEING AS HOW YOU'VE ALREADY SUSTAINED GRAVE INJURIES, THIS SHOULD BE AN INSTANT KILL!" Luffy, caught off guard and unable to fight back without hurting Nami, yells in panic, "AHH-". Chess confidently says, "CHECKMATE!" as they prepare to deliver the final blow. Luffy screams, "STAA-AAAP!" bracing for the impact.
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Just as Wapol's men are about to strike, massive shadows fall over them. Several giant, ferocious white rabbits—Lapins—plummet from the sky, landing directly on top of Wapol, Chess, and Kuromarimo. The heavy impacts crush the attackers into the snow with loud thuds. Luffy, completely bewildered by the sudden intervention, stares in shock. "!!!?" he exclaims. The Lapins land heavily around him, "OOF!" "PLOP!" Luffy recognizes the creatures from earlier, realizing, "IT'S THE WHITE BEARS..." The Lapins stand tall, effectively shielding Luffy from Wapol's group.
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Wapol, buried under the snow and a Lapin, is utterly shocked. "THE LAPIN!?" he yells. "WHY WOULD THEY HELP HIM!?" Chess, also recovering from the impact, dismisses the idea. "DON'T BE RIDICULOUS! IT'S JUST A COINCIDENCE. A LAPIN NEVER SHOWS MERCY TOWARDS HUMANS." One of the giant Lapins stands protectively, growling menacingly, "GRRR." Taking advantage of the distraction, Luffy resumes his desperate run up the mountain, panting heavily, "HUFF HUFF". He looks back and shouts, "THANKS A BUNCH! YOU REALLY SAVED US!" Wapol, furious, commands his men, "DON'T LET HIM ESCAPE!" Chess replies, "YES, YOUR MAJESTY!" as they try to get past the giant rabbits.
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A line of giant Lapins stands firmly in the snow, blocking Wapol, Chess, and Kuromarimo from pursuing Luffy. Wapol yells in frustration, "JUST WHAT THE HELL DO THESE DAMN RABBITS THINK THEY'RE DOING!?" Meanwhile, Luffy continues his grueling trek through the blizzard. The wind howls around him as he trudges forward, carrying Nami and Sanji. "DOC..." he mutters, panting heavily. "PANT PANT... DOCTOR..." He is shivering violently from the extreme cold, his teeth chattering. "SHIVER SHIVER... HUFF... DOCTOR... PANT PANT... DOC... TOR..." He pushes himself to the absolute limit, determined to reach the top of the mountain.
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The blizzard rages on, the wind howling fiercely. Luffy finally reaches the base of the Drum Rockies, a sheer, vertical cliff face that stretches up into the sky. He looks up, squinting against the snow. "CAN'T EVEN SEE THE TOP..." he observes, panting heavily. Knowing he has to climb, he kicks off his sandals, leaving them in the snow. "JUST HANG IN THERE A LITTLE LONGER..." he tells Nami and Sanji. He grips the freezing rock face with his bare hands and feet, his face contorted in effort and determination. "NGHHH!" he grunts, beginning the impossible climb.
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Luffy scales the sheer, vertical rock face of the mountain. The wind whips around him, threatening to tear him off the cliff. He is a small speck against the massive, icy wall. He clings to the rock with his bare hands and feet, his fingers bleeding from the sharp, freezing stone. He pants heavily, "HUFF", his face buried in the snow covering the rock. He strains with every muscle, pulling himself and the weight of his two friends upward. "NGHHHHH!" he screams in exertion. "NGHHH!" The climb is agonizing, but he refuses to give up.
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Luffy continues his agonizing climb up the vertical cliff face. He is panting heavily, his breath visible in the freezing air. Suddenly, his grip slips, and he slides down slightly. "OWW!" he cries out. Sanji, tied to his back, slips as well. "AGHHH! SANJIII!" Luffy yells, quickly grabbing Sanji's leg with his teeth to stop him from falling, while holding onto the rock with his bleeding hands. A narration box reads "3 HOURS LATER". Luffy is still climbing, higher up the mountain now. He is exhausted, mechanically repeating, "DOCTOR... DOCTOR... DOCTOR..." as he forces himself to keep moving upward.
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Luffy is nearing the top of the mountain. He is completely exhausted, his face covered in snow, snot running from his nose. He is barely coherent, slurring his words, "DAT... WAZ... CLOSTH...!" He reaches up with a bloody, scraped hand, his fingers digging into the snowy edge of the cliff. "SCRITCH!" He pulls himself up, his face contorted in pain and exhaustion, using every last ounce of his strength to crest the summit.
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Luffy's bloody hand grips the snowy edge of the mountaintop. Drops of blood fall onto the pristine white snow. He pulls his head over the edge, panting heavily. "HANG IN THERE! IT'LL BE JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER..." he gasps. "SO DON'T DIE ON ME...!" He pulls himself up further, his eyes wide with exhaustion and determination. "HUFF HUFF". He lets out a final, strained grunt, "NGHHH!", as he finally drags himself and his friends over the edge and onto the flat surface of the mountaintop.
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A massive, magnificent castle stands before Luffy, perched at the very top of the snowy mountain. The castle is highly detailed, with numerous towers, spires, and arched windows, looking like something out of a fairy tale. Luffy, still on his hands and knees in the snow with Nami and Sanji on his back, stares up at the structure in awe. "WHAT A GRAND CASTLE..." he breathes. "WE'RE HERE..." The snow continues to fall gently around them as they finally reach their destination.
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Having finally reached the castle, Luffy's strength gives out. He collapses face-first into the snow, whispering, "DOCTOR..." The scene cuts back to the base of the mountain. Wapol is laughing uproariously, "MAHAHAHAHA! THOSE FOOLS!" He, Chess, and Kuromarimo are standing victorious over the defeated Lapins, who lie unconscious and battered in the snow. Wapol mocks them, "THESE RABBITS SERIOUSLY THOUGHT THEY COULD GO AGAINST A KING!?" He adds, "HMPH... THOUGH TO BE HONEST, I DIDN'T EXPECT FIGHTING A BUNCH OF RABBITS WOULD FORCE ME TO USE MY REAL POWER." Chess agrees, "PERHAPS... BUT THEY ARE DRUM ISLAND'S MOST VIOLENT ANIMALS FOR A REASON, YOUR MAJESTY."
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Wapol looks up towards the mountain peak, a sinister grin on his face. "JUST YOU WAIT, STRAW-HAT!" he threatens. Suddenly, Wapol opens his metallic mouth impossibly wide. He grabs Chess and Kuromarimo by their heads. "HMPH!" he grunts as he swings them both directly into his gaping maw. He closes his mouth and begins to chew them up, a bizarre and horrifying display of his Devil Fruit powers.
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This is an SBS (Shitsumon o Boshū Suru) question and answer page. A reader asks about a woman seen in volume 15 with spring onions in her basket, noting the onions seemed to multiply in a later panel, and asks what she was cooking. Oda, represented by his avatar, expresses shock that readers noticed the continuity error. He explains that his staff pointed it out during drawing, but he thought no one would notice. He names the character Negikuma Maria (Onion-Bear Maria), age 43, a housewife who was gathering onions to bake an onion cake for her eldest son's birthday. Another reader asks about Dr. Kureha's dialogue regarding sickness, noting the furigana for "sickness" was written as "happy." Oda explains that she meant being sick reminds you of the happiness you take for granted when you are healthy.
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One Piece Chapter 138: Mountaintop

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Chapter 138 summary

Wapol confronts Luffy on the snowy slope and declares that ignoring the king is a capital offense while Luffy carries the injured Nami and Sanji. Wapol orders Chess and Kuromarimo to kill the two wounded companions, and the pair attack with arrows and spiked afro-balls. Luffy dodges the strikes but cannot fight back without harming Nami, so he flees up the mountain. The pursuers use snow cloaks to vanish and strike from hiding until Wapol himself bursts from the snow to swallow Luffy. A group of giant Lapins suddenly drops from above and crushes Wapol's men, giving Luffy time to continue his climb. Luffy scales the sheer cliff face of the Drum Rockies for hours with bleeding hands and feet, repeatedly muttering for a doctor while holding Nami and Sanji. He finally reaches the mountaintop and collapses before a grand castle. At the base Wapol defeats the Lapins, then swallows Chess and Kuromarimo whole while vowing to pursue Straw-hat.

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Key facts in chapter 138

  • p0Chapter 138 title page centers on Jango in disguise.
  • p1Wapol travels on large horned mount in snowy terrain.
  • p1Luffy and injured companions are pursued by Wapol's group.
  • p2Large horned warrior attacks Luffy directly in snowy area.
  • p2Luffy is struck and knocked backward by the warrior's weapon.
  • p3Luffy continues to be attacked by the large horned warrior.
  • p3Impacts are noted to affect Nami through unknown connection.
  • p4Snow Cloak is a Snow Kingdom specialty technique.
  • p4Arrows are used by distant figures on snowy slope.
  • p4Cloaked fighters vanish into swirling snow during technique use.
  • p5Luffy wears heavy cloak near cave entrance.
  • p5Luffy is struck from below by large biting creature.
  • p6Cloaked attackers use Snow Cloak for battle camouflage.
  • p6Striped-shirt fighter sustains repeated heavy impacts from spiked weapon.
  • p7Giant white bear creatures attack with wild thrashing limbs.
  • p7Striped-shirt fighter is thrown and battered by white bear creatures.
  • p8Luffy is carried forward on a Lapin's back through snow.
  • p8Multiple Lapins are present on the snowy slope.
  • p8Luffy shows visible exhaustion and heavy breathing.
  • p9Luffy flees down a snowy mountain slope while calling for a doctor.
  • p9Lapins are gathered in large numbers on the slope.
  • p9Heavy snow and wind are present throughout the scene.
  • p10Luffy climbs a snowy slope alone in a blizzard.
  • p10Luffy uses a rope to pull himself upward.
  • p10Visibility is severely reduced by wind and snow.
  • p11Luffy continues climbing the rope in heavy blizzard conditions.
  • p11Luffy's hands repeatedly grip rope and rock for progress.
  • p11Blizzard winds remain strong across the slope.
  • p12Luffy falls down a cliff for an extended period marked as 3 hours later.
  • p12Multiple DOCTOR calls originate from below the cliff during descent.
  • p13A giant in a fur-trimmed coat catches Luffy during the fall.
  • p13The pair continue falling together after the catch.
  • p14Luffy climbs the cliff face after the fall while encouraging someone above.
  • p14A small lone figure reacts with surprise far below on the snowy slope.
  • p15Luffy reaches a snowy mountain peak with a large ornate castle.
  • p15A dark prone figure lies beside Luffy at the castle entrance area.
  • p16Wapol defeats multiple Lapin on snowy mountain slope.
  • p16Black-haired observer reacts with shock to the battle outcome.
  • p16Wapol's group stands victorious over defeated white creatures.
  • p17Large snow structure erupts during battle on mountain.
  • p17Checkered figure is grabbed and thrown by large clawed hand.
  • p17Bear-like warrior with cross scar appears in dramatic close-up.
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  • p0Chapter title page displays large bold text CHAPTER 138 and MOUNTAINTOP at top center.
  • p0Massive stylized GOGOGOGO lettering dominates upper panel area.
  • p0Jango shown from back adjusting heart-shaped sunglasses with both hands while wearing black fedora and coat.
  • p0Jango holds large ring-shaped object near face during disguise adjustment.
  • p0Jango silhouette features long hair visible under hat and circular earrings on coat.
  • p0Bottom caption panel states JANGO'S DANCE PARADISE VOL.10 with quote about needing disguise five seconds before revealing bare face.
  • p0Single centered panel composition with white background and black border framing the figure.
  • p0Heart motif visible on sunglasses lenses.
  • p1Close-up of Wapol's face with bared teeth and angry expression in top panel.
  • p1Wapol rides large horned furry creature across snowy landscape with tracks visible.
  • p1Small cloaked figure stands below mount saying MOFU while Wapol laughs.
  • p1Chess appears beside Wapol holding paper and writing new law.
  • p1Luffy shown in striped hat with determined glare and sweat drops.
  • p1Multiple SFX including まっはっはっはっはっ and ギロ appear near characters.
  • p1Snowy mountain path background with scattered snow particles and motion lines.
  • p1Wapol's mount has large eyes and fur collar details.
  • p1Luffy's posture shows forward lean and intense focus.
  • p2Luffy leaps backward in midair with shocked expression and outstretched limbs.
  • p2Large horned warrior in heavy armor and fur collar swings massive weapon.
  • p2Impact SFX ばっ and motion lines emphasize weapon swing.
  • p2Warrior orders attack on two injured targets being ignored.
  • p2Luffy sent flying with debris and impact effects after blow.
  • p2Warrior lunges forward with aggressive posture and open mouth.
  • p2Small distant figures visible in background during attack.
  • p2Luffy's body shown twisting from impact with sweat and strain lines.
  • p2Warrior helmet features prominent horns and armored plating.
  • p3Close-up panels show Luffy's gritted teeth and intense glare with sweat.
  • p3Narration text explains impact transfer to Nami from blows exchanged.
  • p3Large horned warrior pants heavily with HUFF HUFF and angry expression.
  • p3Warrior swings weapon again producing large ばっ SFX and impact debris.
  • p3Luffy hurled backward through air with motion lines and flying particles.
  • p3Warrior threatens revenge while Luffy tells him not to follow.
  • p3Multiple close-up faces emphasize determination and exhaustion.
  • p3Warrior's fur collar and armor details visible during swing.
  • p3Luffy's hat and striped shirt shown in dynamic flight pose.
  • p4Tumbling figure upside down in midair with boots and striped clothing visible after arrow impact.
  • p4Multiple arrows streaking through snowy air toward central falling character.
  • p4Two small distant figures on slope actively firing arrows.
  • p4Cloaked warrior close-up with open mouth activating technique amid swirling snow.
  • p4Large swirling snow and mist clouds completely obscuring cloaked figures during disappearance.
  • p4Heavy SFX lines and impact marks around vanishing snow cloak effect.
  • p4Long-haired observer in lower right panel with wide eyes, sweat drops, and heavy panting posture.
  • p4Multiple sweat drops and motion lines around long-haired observer indicating exhaustion.
  • p4Snowy slope background with scattered debris and arrow trails.
  • p4Panel composition splits focus between aerial tumble, technique activation, and observer reaction.
  • p4Cloaked warrior silhouette blending into snow mist with technique activation.
  • p5Luffy in heavy cloak standing before dark cave entrance with surprised expression.
  • p5Massive impact SFX erupting near cave mouth sending Luffy flying.
  • p5Luffy flipped upside down midair with cloak billowing from strike.
  • p5Huge open mouth with sharp teeth emerging from below to bite Luffy.
  • p5Explosive motion lines and debris radiating from chomp impact point.
  • p5Luffy crying out with wide eyes and open mouth during bite.
  • p5Cave entrance framed as dark silhouette against snowy surroundings.
  • p5Multiple impact bursts and speed lines showing rapid successive attacks.
  • p6Cloaked attacker lunging from above with massive spiked weapon.
  • p6Striped-shirt fighter already airborne and wounded from previous strike.
  • p6Large impact SFX and debris cloud around weapon connecting with target.
  • p6Cloaked attacker silhouette emphasizing battle camouflage in snow.
  • p6Long-nosed boy with goggles showing horrified wide-eyed expression.
  • p6Close-up of cloaked attacker face with determined triumphant look.
  • p6Multiple panel sequence showing repeated heavy impacts on striped-shirt fighter.
  • p6Spiked weapon visibly embedded or striking during downward lunge.
  • p6Long-nosed boy positioned in foreground reacting to ongoing fight.
  • p7Giant white rabbit-like creatures with swirling fur and massive limbs thrashing wildly.
  • p7Striped-shirt fighter sent flying amid giant creature limbs and impact lines.
  • p7One white bear creature reeling back with shocked expression marks.
  • p7Striped-shirt fighter tumbling past multiple large white creatures.
  • p7Multiple impact SFX and motion lines showing chaotic flailing.
  • p7Striped-shirt fighter landing with sweat drops and wide-eyed realization.
  • p7Looming white bear creatures towering over fallen fighter with detailed fur texture.
  • p7Scattered debris and motion trails around tumbling fighter and creatures.
  • p7Close-up of fighter gasping while staring upward at creatures.
  • p8Large Lapin looms with jaws wide open over a small terrified figure in close-up panel.
  • p8Second Lapin snarls directly at Luffy with wide eyes and bared teeth.
  • p8Luffy stares upward in shock with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p8Lapin turns its back to viewer showing curled tail and rounded body.
  • p8Luffy suddenly appears riding on Lapin's back gripping tightly with both arms.
  • p8Swirling snow and debris surround Luffy and Lapin during the charge forward.
  • p8Luffy pants heavily with multiple HUFF speech bubbles near his face.
  • p8Background Lapins stand at attention responding to the lead Lapin.
  • p8Luffy's expression shifts from shock to focused determination while mounted.
  • p8Lapin moves at high speed kicking up snow and rocks in foreground.
  • p8Small distant figures shout toward the escaping pair from behind.
  • p9Large stylized Japanese text 'ラペーン!!!' dominates the top panel across snowy landscape.
  • p9Dozens of Lapins gather on a wide snowy slope under falling flakes.
  • p9Luffy runs alone through deep snow with desperate posture.
  • p9Multiple large SFX 'ピュオオオ' and 'ヒュオオ' stretch across panels indicating wind or movement.
  • p9Close-up of Luffy's exhausted face with sweat drops flying outward.
  • p9Luffy's body shown shivering with 'SHIVER SHIVER' bubble near torso.
  • p9Distant Lapins pursue Luffy down the mountain path.
  • p9Luffy's mouth open calling out 'DOCTOR...' repeatedly.
  • p9Snow-covered trees and slope emphasize isolation and scale.
  • p9Small Luffy silhouette visible against vast white background in final panel.
  • p10Tiny lone Luffy silhouette presses forward against massive wind lines and snow.
  • p10Enormous stylized SFX dominate upper panel showing blizzard force.
  • p10Bare foot steps down onto snow with small 'ポイ' SFX.
  • p10Gloved hands grip thick rope tightly in close-up.
  • p10Luffy's face appears with wide eyes and gritted teeth in effort.
  • p10Wind lines and flying debris fill entire panels indicating storm intensity.
  • p10Luffy's hands shown squeezing rope with 'SQUEEZE!' SFX.
  • p10Luffy states he cannot see the top while advancing.
  • p10Heavy breathing 'PANT PANT' bubbles near small distant figure.
  • p10Rocky slope and trees partially buried in snow form background.
  • p11Tiny Luffy figure barely visible against vast snowy mountain and wind.
  • p11Massive SFX fill upper panel emphasizing storm scale.
  • p11Luffy's hands clutch rope and rocky outcrop in sequence of panels.
  • p11Close-up of Luffy's face contorted with strain and open mouth shouting.
  • p11Luffy's gloved hands shown gripping with 'CLUTCH' and 'FLAP!' SFX.
  • p11Luffy's teeth gritted tightly with small 'HUFF' near face.
  • p11Wind lines and snow particles streak across every panel.
  • p11Luffy hauls body upward using both hands on rope and rock.
  • p11Silhouette of Luffy against white expanse shows continued forward motion.
  • p11Multiple overlapping SFX indicate ongoing physical struggle.
  • p12Luffy plummets down sheer cliff face with hat flying off amid massive impact lines and debris.
  • p12Repeated large floating speech bubbles labeled DOCTOR emerge from rocks below the falling figure.
  • p12Close panel shows Luffy yelling with wide eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops while clutching head.
  • p12Luffy displays tears, panic expression, and open mouth while screaming during tumble.
  • p12Small inset panel highlights DROP text near Luffy's open mouth.
  • p12Framed caption box reads 3 HOURS LATER at sequence end.
  • p12Luffy continues falling surrounded by swirling snowflakes and impact stars.
  • p12Vertical composition emphasizes long descent with motion lines and scattered bubbles.
  • p12Luffy's body orientation shifts from controlled fall to uncontrolled spin.
  • p12Dark shading on Luffy's face contrasts with light background snow and bubbles.
  • p13Massive figure in fur-trimmed coat and boots reaches out and snatches falling Luffy mid-air.
  • p13Luffy appears dazed with half-closed eyes while gripped by the giant's hand.
  • p13Giant exhales HUFF with visible breath effect and motion lines streaking past.
  • p13Wide panel shows pair hurtling downward together amid swirling snow and speed lines.
  • p13Luffy clings to giant's arm while yelling, surrounded by large impact SFX.
  • p13Giant wears ornate dark coat with white fur trim and round buttons.
  • p13Luffy's body is held in one giant hand with fingers wrapped around torso.
  • p13Background shows distant snowy cliffs and trees during rapid descent.
  • p13Multiple circular bubbles and motion streaks fill the falling composition.
  • p13Luffy's posture shifts from limp to gripping tightly on the arm.
  • p14Luffy clings to sheer snowy cliff face with muscles visibly straining and fingers locked.
  • p14Bubbles and impact lines erupt around Luffy's gripping hands and body.
  • p14Droplets labeled ポタ ポタ fall from Luffy's hands during climb.
  • p14Close-up shows Luffy's face with bared teeth, fierce eyes, and heavy HUFF HUFF breaths.
  • p14Luffy's arm reaches upward with strained posture against the rock wall.
  • p14Tiny lone figure stands far below on vast snowy slope marked by exclamation reaction.
  • p14Jagged sound effects オオオオ fill panels during ongoing climb.
  • p14Luffy's hair and clothing show motion from wind and effort.
  • p14Vertical panels emphasize height and repeated hand-over-hand climbing motion.
  • p14Small distant silhouette below contrasts with Luffy's large close-up face panel.
  • p15Luffy's eyes widen in shock and awe while staring at towering ornate castle.
  • p15Castle features multiple spires, snow-covered roofs, arched windows, and grand entrance.
  • p15Luffy kneels exhausted in snow beside a dark prone figure at mountain peak.
  • p15Massive castle looms directly behind the two figures in wide establishing shot.
  • p15Swirling bubbles and wind lines surround the snowy foreground scene.
  • p15Luffy's mouth is open in exclamation with sweat drops on face.
  • p15Dark prone figure lies motionless in snow next to kneeling Luffy.
  • p15Castle architecture includes pointed towers, battlements, and detailed stonework.
  • p15Snowy mountain peak setting with distant trees visible below the castle.
  • p15Luffy's posture shows fatigue with one hand on ground and body leaning forward.
  • p16Snow blasts upward from heavy impacts on layered mountain peak with falling snow particles.
  • p16Battered black-haired figure with wide eyes open mouth and sweat drops gasps from side panel edge.
  • p16Wapol's massive grinning face fills central panel with wide open mouth closed eyes and heavy shading.
  • p16Wapol stands triumphant on snowy slope surrounded by multiple defeated white rabbit-like Lapin bodies.
  • p16Chess in checkered outfit and Kuromarimo in dark cloak stand beside Wapol on lower slope.
  • p16Defeated Lapin creatures lie bloodied and motionless in foreground snow with visible injuries.
  • p16Narration box placed directly above Wapol's laughing face in large central panel.
  • p16Large impact SFX near mountain peak and smaller crackling effects in snow layers.
  • p16Wapol's crown and exaggerated teeth emphasized in close-up laugh composition.
  • p16Bottom panel shows wide snowy battlefield with scattered Lapin corpses and three standing figures.
  • p17Massive tower-like snow structure erupts violently upward with flying debris and motion lines.
  • p17Large SFX dominate left panel showing explosive upward force from ground.
  • p17Small checkered-outfit figure swung through air by large clawed hand with motion trails.
  • p17Bear-like face with cross-shaped scar sharp teeth and dark shading fills final close-up panel.
  • p17Struck rabbit-like body tumbles with impact SFX in upper right panel.
  • p17Large hand grips and swings the checkered figure in horizontal motion panel.
  • p17Snow particles and debris scatter across all panels during eruption.
  • p17Bear face panel uses heavy black shading and white snow dots for dramatic contrast.
  • p17Straw Hat mentioned in shout directed at unseen target.
  • p17Multiple swing SFX and motion lines emphasize violent throwing action.

Theories built on chapter 138

Drum Island arc

  1. 135Lapin
  2. 136The Man Named Dalton
  3. 137Avalanche
  4. 138Mountaintop
  5. 139Tony Tony Chopper Enters
  6. 140Castle-Dwelling Snow
  7. 141Quack Doctor

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