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One Piece chapter 144: Snow Story — what is in it

Drum Island arc · 22 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 144 title page shows Nami and Vivi at ancient ruins.
  • p1Colored variant of chapter 144 title page with Nami and Vivi.
  • p2Chopper serves soup to the doctor who reacts strongly to the taste.
  • p3Doctor experiences a reaction with black spots and declares his research complete.
  • p4Chopper remains heavily bandaged from prior wounds.
  • p4Kureha exits the building into falling snow at night.
  • p4Chopper receives a surprise attack from behind after Kureha departs.
  • p5Kureha contacts someone via Den Den Mushi about national crisis.
  • p5MD-20s have collapsed due to unknown illness.
  • p5Scene shifts between snowy forest and indoor patient room.
  • p6Hiriluk has only two weeks left to live.
  • p6Hiriluk offers Kureha a pouch of mysterious powder.
  • p6Scene takes place inside a large library room.
  • p7Hiriluk wants cherry blossoms to bloom as his legacy.
  • p7Kureha receives the pouch from Hiriluk.
  • p7Hiriluk specifically asks Kureha to train Chopper in medicine.
  • p8Scene takes place inside castle library with bookshelves.
  • p8Chopper is on the floor after falling.
  • p8Kureha stands over Chopper during conversation.
  • p9Chopper leaves the castle into snowy forest.
  • p9Kureha remains at castle doorway.
  • p9Villagers gather in snowy square complaining about doctors.
  • p10Villagers gather outside castle demanding medical help.
  • p10Hiriluk converses with cloaked figure inside room.
  • p10Scene shows snowy mountain setting with castle.
  • p11Hiriluk exits castle carrying skull-marked bag and club.
  • p11Kureha reacts with shock inside castle.
  • p11Villagers panic at Hiriluk's appearance in village.
  • p12Chopper wears a black hat with a white X mark.
  • p12Snow is visible on the ground in multiple panels.
  • p12A ropeway structure appears in the background of one panel.
  • p13Amiudake mushroom is referenced as an ingredient.
  • p13A ropeway connects to a castle on a snowy mountain.
  • p13Hiriluk holds a skull flag in one panel.
  • p14Hiriluk uses a large black mallet as a weapon.
  • p14The attack produces multiple impact sound effects.
  • p15Amiudake mushroom entry includes a skull warning symbol.
  • p15Bookshelf contains volumes labeled Botanique and Amiudake.
  • p15Hiriluk's flag features a white skull and crossbones on black background.
  • p16Skull and crossbones is explained as a poison symbol.
  • p16Doctor kneels before the small reindeer in the snowy street.
  • p16No single medicine cures all illnesses according to the doctor.
  • p17Hiriluk sobs heavily after learning the mushroom was picked for him.
  • p17Reindeer stands silently in the snow during Hiriluk's breakdown.
  • p18Hiriluk heads to the castle via ropeway to treat MD-20 patients.
  • p18Wapol's soldiers observe and comment on the trap from below.
  • p19Hiriluk arrives at the castle entrance despite the trap.
  • p19Hiriluk demands to be taken to the MD-20 patients.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Chopper asks if the soup tastes good with nervous follow-up about medicine tasting bad as proof of efficacy.
  • p2Doctor reacts with shock and disgust at the taste while flailing.
  • p2Chopper thanks the doctor with a smile.
  • p2Doctor exclaims feeling energy surging through his body with wide grin.
  • p3Doctor screams in pain as black spots appear.
  • p3Chopper reacts with surprise noting he has never seen this reaction before.
  • p3Doctor declares he has waited over 30 years for this reaction.
  • p3Doctor announces completion of research to bring cherry blossoms to the winter island.
  • p4Kureha orders Chopper to stay put while she steps out briefly with commanding tone.
  • p4Chopper agrees reluctantly while bandaged and injured.
  • p4Unknown voice shouts warning to Chopper from behind.
  • p4Kureha states she cured someone and feels satisfied before leaving.
  • p4Chopper declares with wide smile that he will become a doctor.
  • p5Kureha reports to caller that the country faces a real crisis.
  • p5Angry man dismisses the crisis and suggests leaving it alone.
  • p5Kureha confirms hearing that all MD-20s collapsed from illness.
  • p6Hiriluk begins stating he has a request.
  • p6Kureha immediately refuses and notes his two weeks left to live.
  • p6Kureha questions Hiriluk's purpose for visiting.
  • p6Hiriluk presents pouch and claims it is result of thirty years research.
  • p6Hiriluk calls the powder a panacea to cure the country's sick heart.
  • p7Hiriluk asks Kureha to make cherry blossoms bloom in his place.
  • p7Kureha states she lacks enough dust and time.
  • p7Kureha questions why Hiriluk gives her the pouch.
  • p7Kureha offers congratulations after understanding the gift.
  • p7Hiriluk requests Kureha teach Chopper medicine so he can become a doctor.
  • p7Kureha reacts with shock at the additional request.
  • p8Kureha declares Chopper may be naive but can become a great doctor one day, firm and confident tone.
  • p8Kureha tells Chopper he is in no position to demand things from her, angry and dismissive mood.
  • p8Kureha recounts how Chopper risked his life to make her medicine and asks to teach him, serious and pleading intent.
  • p8Kureha calls Chopper a good-natured kid while looking down at him, softening slightly.
  • p8Kureha orders Chopper to get out of her house and stop testing her patience, furious and final tone.
  • p9Kureha says she will be counting on Chopper then, calm and trusting tone.
  • p9Chopper admits he knows how Kureha will act better than anyone, quiet and resigned mood.
  • p9Kureha yells now get out as door slams, commanding and abrupt.
  • p9Narration states of Chopper while he walks away in snow.
  • p9Townspeople shout that yelling won't change anything and doctors are human too, angry and frustrated.
  • p10Villagers plead for medicine and doctors for sick children and injured, desperate and urgent.
  • p10Cloaked figure notes this is not like Hiriluk at all, surprised tone.
  • p10Hiriluk mentions even with two weeks left he cannot accomplish something, resigned mood.
  • p10Cloaked figure asks if Hiriluk is giving up and asking them instead, questioning intent.
  • p11Kureha realizes Hiriluk might be thinking of something drastic, shocked internal thought.
  • p11Kureha exclaims the country is in crisis and questions Hiriluk's intent, alarmed tone.
  • p11Hiriluk shouts as if he would let anyone stop him, defiant and determined.
  • p11Townspeople yell it's Dr. Hiriluk carrying bombs and to arrest him or run, panicked.
  • p12Bearded man angrily demands to be taken to the castle while firing his rifle.
  • p12Chopper reassures the fallen figure that he will not eat them.
  • p12Chopper anxiously asks where Hiriluk is while scanning the area.
  • p12Long-haired goggled man demands to know Hiriluk's location and states he already knows the listener's position.
  • p13Hiriluk recognizes the Amiudake mushroom with surprise.
  • p13Hiriluk states the illness is incurable with current medicine.
  • p13Chopper expresses hope that the patient can live and teach him to be a doctor.
  • p13Hiriluk whispers Hiluluk's name in shock.
  • p13Hiriluk declares he is fighting for every last minute while urging the ropeway to move faster.
  • p14Hiriluk yells at Chopper calling him a stupid reindeer.
  • p14Hiriluk accuses Chopper of feeding a poison mushroom.
  • p15Chopper reads that the mushroom can heal everything.
  • p15Book entry states eating one will kill within an hour.
  • p15Hiriluk declares he will fight on with the skull flag like a true pirate.
  • p15Hiriluk explains the skull symbolizes unwavering conviction.
  • p16Goggled man explains skull and crossbones as poison symbol with serious intent.
  • p16Voice states the patient is good-natured and appreciates efforts.
  • p16Angry voice accuses liar about possible death of the kid.
  • p16Doctor states there is no magical panacea that cures everything.
  • p16Small figure insists they need doctors because of that fact.
  • p17Hiriluk asks if the mushroom was picked for his sake with shock.
  • p17Hiriluk calls the reindeer a foolish little reindeer while sobbing.
  • p17Hiriluk breaks down crying loudly with massive tears.
  • p18Onlookers note Hiriluk has taken the ropeway to the castle as planned.
  • p18Voice calls it a trap and questions the cruelty of the plan.
  • p18Soldier reports to majesty that Hiriluk is coming up to the castle.
  • p18Hiriluk declares he will do all he can to save the sick in his last moments.
  • p18Crowd comments that Hiriluk fell for the trap like a dumb hippo.
  • p19Crowd shouts that Dr. Hiriluk has arrived at the castle.
  • p19Guard questions why Hiriluk would come and calls him insane.
  • p19Hiriluk roars while charging forward with arms spread.
  • p19Guard orders Hiriluk to stop and asks his intentions.
  • p19Hiriluk declares he came to cure the MD-20 and demands guidance to the sick.