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One Piece chapter 138: Mountaintop — what is in it

Drum Island arc · 20 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • 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.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption text describes Jango preparing a disguise with humorous timing note about revealing his face.
  • p1Wapol shouts at intruders with outrage about grievances against his regal self and orders halt.
  • p1Wapol laughs mockingly and refuses to move while riding his mount.
  • p1Narration notes injured passengers on verge of death.
  • p1Chess offers to write another law at Wapol's command.
  • p1Luffy glares while ignoring the king which is noted as capital offense.
  • p2Luffy reacts with shock to sudden attack.
  • p2Large horned warrior commands immediate killing of injured targets.
  • p2Warrior shouts surprise attack name while striking Luffy.
  • p2Luffy yells in surprise as he is hit and sent flying.
  • p3Narration states every blow's impact transfers to Nami as well.
  • p3Luffy growls in anger at the warrior.
  • p3Warrior threatens to get revenge while panting.
  • p3Luffy warns warrior not to follow him.
  • p3Warrior declares escape futile and calls Luffy a coward.
  • p4Tumbling figure expresses shock and surprise while being blasted backward.
  • p4Cloaked warrior activates Snow Cloak technique as Snow Kingdom specialty.
  • p4Confused observer questions sudden disappearance of cloaked fighters.
  • p4Long-haired observer shows heavy breathing and startled reaction to events.
  • p5Luffy questions whether attackers have given up while standing at cave.
  • p5Luffy yells in pain as he is bitten by massive mouth.
  • p6Cloaked attacker declares instant kill due to existing grave injuries.
  • p6Voice announces battle camouflage known as Snow Cloak.
  • p6Long-nosed boy screams in horror to stop the attack.
  • p6Cloaked attacker declares checkmate after successful strike.
  • p7Striped-shirt fighter identifies the creatures as white bears while gasping.
  • p8Lapin states it is merely coincidence and Lapins never show mercy to humans in a dismissive tone.
  • p8Lapin questions why any Lapin would help Luffy with angry surprise.
  • p8Lapin growls low while facing away from Luffy.
  • p8Background voices affirm loyalty with 'Yes your majesty' and urge pursuit.
  • p8Luffy thanks the Lapin while panting from exhaustion and relief.
  • p9Unseen voice yells in anger questioning what the rabbits think they are doing.
  • p9Luffy repeatedly gasps 'DOCTOR...' while running and shivering.
  • p9Luffy pants heavily with visible exhaustion during flight.
  • p10Luffy says he cannot see the top amid the blizzard.
  • p10Luffy urges himself to hang in there a little longer.
  • p10Luffy grunts with extreme effort while gripping rope.
  • p11Luffy shouts with extreme strain while climbing.
  • p11Luffy grunts repeatedly during the ascent effort.
  • p12Luffy yells OWW in pain while clutching head during impact, showing immediate physical distress.
  • p12Luffy screams AGHHH SANJI with tears and panic, expressing urgent fear and separation anxiety while tumbling.
  • p13Luffy mutters DAT WAZ CLOTH in dazed confusion while being caught mid-fall.
  • p13Luffy yells SCRATCH while clinging desperately to the giant's arm during descent.
  • p14Luffy shouts upward SO DON'T DIE ON ME with urgent encouragement during climb.
  • p14Luffy urges HANG IN THERE IT'LL BE JUST A LITTLE BIT LONGER while gripping the cliff.
  • p14Luffy emits strained NGHHH sound from exertion near the end of the sequence.
  • p15Luffy exclaims WHAT A GRAND CASTLE in foreground panel expressing awe at the structure.
  • p15Luffy states WE'RE HERE quietly while kneeling and taking in the sight.
  • p16Black-haired figure calls out desperately for a doctor amid the ongoing fight.
  • p16Wapol laughs loudly while mocking the defeated opponents as fools.
  • p16Narration states the rabbits seriously believed they could oppose a king.
  • p16Subordinate notes Drum Island's animals are the most violent for a reason.
  • p16Subordinate admits he may need to use real power against the rabbits.
  • p17Voice shouts threat directed at Straw Hat while structure erupts.
  • p17Short grunt accompanies hard strike on rabbit-like body.
  • p17Bear-like figure growls while swinging small opponent through air.