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One Piece chapter 146: National Security — what is in it

Drum Island arc · 26 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the front cover of One Piece Volume 17.
  • p2This is an alternate sepia-toned cover variant of One Piece Volume 17.
  • p3This is a black-and-white promotional sports-themed illustration for Volume 17.
  • p6This is the title page for Chapter 146 National Security featuring Jango's dance parade.
  • p7Luffy receives a powerful kick sending a helmeted opponent flying.
  • p7Two guards react with visible shock to the attack on the fallen figure.
  • p8Straw Hats tumble from a collapsing bridge in front of a castle.
  • p8Luffy identifies three distant figures as previous antagonists.
  • p9Luffy faces Wapol who is carried on a throne by subordinates.
  • p9Wapol claims authority over Drum Island and its inhabitants.
  • p10Luffy labels the antagonists as the 'Pesty Pirate Posse' in snowy setting.
  • p10Crew stands before castle gate while Wapol's group proceeds inside.
  • p11Wapol's throne vehicle crashes through the castle gate.
  • p11Luffy pursues Wapol into the castle.
  • p11Sanji and Chopper observe the entrance from the snow.
  • p12Sanji realizes Luffy is a rubber-human monster.
  • p12Wapol sees opportunity to eliminate multiple enemies at the castle.
  • p12Kureha stands with Sanji and Chopper facing Wapol's group.
  • p13Dalton transforms into bison form to block the castle entrance.
  • p13Soldiers recognize Dalton as the monster from Hiriluk's time.
  • p13Long-haired man mentions making a grave for Hiriluk.
  • p14Dalton charges to protect the castle.
  • p14Wapol orders his subordinates to kill all present enemies.
  • p14The Straw Hat flag is raised during Dalton's charge.
  • p15Kuromarimo performs a spinning afro-based attack labeled Electric Marimo.
  • p15Kureha is directly struck and sent flying by the blow.
  • p15Sanji observes the assault from the side without intervening.
  • p16Sanji is pinned down by afro projectiles on snowy ground.
  • p16Afro attacks are attributed to static electricity.
  • p16Reindeer-hatted fighter and long-haired man are present near the castle entrance.
  • p17Afro projectiles continue to swarm and stick to fighters.
  • p17Reindeer-hatted fighter assists in removing the sticky afros.
  • p17Bear-hatted character is present during the struggle.
  • p18Nami is inside a stone bedroom recovering from cold.
  • p18A child figure brings Nami's jacket and reports activity outside.
  • p18Luffy lies sleeping on the floor inside the room.
  • p19Archer targets burning afros with bow and arrows.
  • p19Spinning kick interrupts the archer's shot.
  • p19Decoy figure distracts while main attack occurs.
  • p19Bearded man reacts to the threat against the afros.
  • p19Unknown attacker grabs archer from behind at close range.
  • p20Luffy remains relaxed while lying below the jaw trap.
  • p20Kureha offers her legs for Luffy to grab from the stairs.
  • p20Chess attempts to stop the jaw from closing.
  • p20Chopper panics as the mechanism activates.
  • p21Luffy uses Armee de L'air kick to gain height.
  • p21Chopper chews in heavy point form during action.
  • p21Luffy stretches and fires himself as rubber shot.
  • p21Chopper celebrates the successful launch.
  • p22Chopper transforms into heavy monstrous form.
  • p22Luffy spins inside passage to increase attack power.
  • p22Chess is struck and sent flying by the combined attack.
  • p23Chopper falls from high altitude after being launched.
  • p23Sanji remains on the ground observing the event.
  • p23A castle is visible in the far background.
  • p24Luffy wears Nami's jacket during the scene.
  • p24Wapol activates his Devil Fruit ability.
  • p24The hippo continues flying after the initial event.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover title announces Volume 17 Hiluluk's Cherry Blossoms with celebratory tone
  • p2Cover title announces Volume 17 Hiluluk's Cherry Blossoms
  • p3Disclaimer states the work is fiction with no real connections
  • p6Chapter title page labels the chapter National Security
  • p7Luffy shouts in pain from the ground with intense expression indicating injury and struggle.
  • p7Helmeted guard yells 'YOUR MAJESTY!' in shock and alarm toward the impact scene.
  • p8Sanji mutters recognition of distant figures with narrowed suspicious gaze.
  • p8Chopper stares in shock at the scene with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p8Unseen companion gasps at the unfolding chaos near the castle.
  • p8Luffy growls at three distant figures about past trouble while facing away from viewer.
  • p9Luffy declares he no longer needs to hold back while laughing with sparkling eyes.
  • p9Wapol asserts royal authority and demands respect for King Wapol of Drum from atop throne.
  • p9Luffy snaps back dismissively at Wapol's royal claims with scowl.
  • p10Luffy explains the three figures are the 'Pesty Pirate Posse' who tried to eat his ship.
  • p10Sanji questions Luffy about being cold in minimal clothing.
  • p10Crew reacts with shock upon realizing the figures include a king.
  • p10Group notes that Wapol's forces are ignoring them at the castle gate.
  • p11Armored guard shouts 'YOUR MAJESTY!' with panic and alarm as vehicle crashes gate.
  • p11Luffy yells threat at Wapol that he will devour every last piece after being ticked off.
  • p11Wapol laughs triumphantly 'MAHAHA... MAHA HAHA.' from inside vehicle.
  • p11Sanji questions whether Luffy just stretched while watching from outside.
  • p11Interior voice cries 'HE'S NOT HERE!?' in surprise.
  • p11Voice notes someone went back inside to get a jacket after tough talk.
  • p12Sanji declares it means Luffy is a monster.
  • p12Voice confirms Luffy is a rubber-human.
  • p12Wapol declares perfect chance to remove all thorns in his side at once.
  • p12Wapol mentions Dalton's corpse below and the rebel hag plus Strawhat pirates.
  • p12Wapol laughs 'MAHAHA!' while listing targets.
  • p12Chess and Kuromarimo offer to dispose of the nuisances for a perfect rebirth of Drum Kingdom.
  • p13Long-haired man laughs 'HEEE HEEEE!' and says he does not care about the castle.
  • p13Long-haired man explains his friend wanted a proper grave for Hiriluk.
  • p13Soldiers shout 'SHOOT IT!' and 'IT'S A MONSTER!'.
  • p13Wapol's aide confirms Dalton is the same monster that followed Hiriluk.
  • p13Dalton declares he will not let anyone set foot in the castle.
  • p14Dalton yells he will knock down Doc's conviction and not let enemies pass.
  • p14Long-haired man asks if Kureha is going to fight too.
  • p14Wapol laughs 'MAHAHAHA... EXCELLENT!' seeing all targets gathered.
  • p14Wapol orders Chess and Kuromarimo to slaughter everyone with no mercy.
  • p14Chess offers to help if needed.
  • p15Wapol mocks turning the castle into a grave for a quack doctor and threatens to kill Dr. Kureha first with aggressive intent.
  • p15Kureha cries out 'DOC-TRESS!' in shock as the attack lands.
  • p15Kuromarimo shouts attack name 'ELECTRIC MARIMO!' during the lunge.
  • p16Sanji complains about an afro-bro throwing afros at a lady while pinned on the ground.
  • p16Off-panel voice replies 'NOW, NOW...' in a calming tone.
  • p16Afro attacker growls 'GOTCHA...!' with triumphant intent.
  • p16Reindeer-hatted figure exhales 'WHEW.' after the action.
  • p16Long-haired man chuckles 'HEHEEE HEEHEE... NOW YOU'RE SHOWING A BIT MORE CLASS, KID.'
  • p16Question raised whether static electricity is causing the afros to stick.
  • p16Confirmation given that static electricity is the cause.
  • p17Impact cry 'AGHH!' accompanies the flying figure.
  • p17Reindeer-hatted fighter says 'R-RIGHT!' and urges to hurry because it feels nasty and tacky.
  • p17Voice calls 'YO REINDEER! DON'T JUST STAND THERE! HELP ME GET THESE THINGS OFF!'
  • p17Bear-hatted character exclaims 'AH!'.
  • p17Off-panel voice asks 'WHAT ARE YOU KIDS DOING...?'
  • p17Afro victims shout 'AH, CRAP! IT'S STUCK ON ME NOW!' and refuse to give afros back.
  • p18Woman wonders where her jacket went and notes it is freezing outside.
  • p18Small figure at door reports something wrong outside and complains about cold.
  • p18Woman tells child to go back to bed and not worry.
  • p18Child asks if she will be alright.
  • p18Woman clarifies she meant if something serious is happening outside.
  • p18Child replies 'NO' to serious trouble outside.
  • p18Woman decides to teach pests a lesson and offers her jacket because it is cooler-looking.
  • p18Sleeping figure mutters 'JEEZ... I THOUGHT SOMETHING SERIOUS HAD HAPPENED.'
  • p19Archer warns that marimo-afros burn easily while aiming bow.
  • p19Archer comments on poor teamwork before attacking.
  • p19Kicker declares check-mate during spinning kick on archer.
  • p19Burning figure yells hot hot and plans to douse in snow.
  • p19Small decoy figure announces itself as the decoy and decoy plan.
  • p19Bearded man curses that the afros will be burned.
  • p19Grabbed archer shouts what in shock during rear attack.
  • p19Attacker orders the archer to get out of the country.
  • p20Figure yells your majesty in panic near closing jaw.
  • p20Chess is ordered to move it while shoving the mechanism.
  • p20Luffy casually agrees sure why not to a request.
  • p20Kureha calls Luffy to grab onto her legs from below.
  • p20Chopper reacts with alarm and crap at the situation.
  • p20Kureha notes it is nice and toasty while looking down.
  • p20Kureha instructs Luffy to hold on and not let go.
  • p20Luffy grabs and is pulled upward with force lines.
  • p21Luffy calls the kick cool during the air move.
  • p21Chopper reacts with surprise aghh while chewing.
  • p21Luffy shouts rubber shot while launching forward.
  • p21Chopper cheers woohoo at the cannonball launch.
  • p22Chopper roars nugarghhh in monstrous heavy form.
  • p22Luffy announces he will add more force by spinning.
  • p22Impact SFX accompany Chess being blasted backward.
  • p23Chopper screams in terror while falling helplessly through the air.
  • p23Sanji murmurs quietly while watching the distant fall from below.
  • p23Sanji smirks and comments approvingly on the displayed action.
  • p24Onlookers react with surprise at the flying hippo and surviving figure.
  • p24Luffy thanks the group while tugging at the jacket he wears.
  • p24Luffy states intent to remove the jacket immediately.
  • p24Wapol declares intent to demonstrate his ability after underestimating opponents.
  • p24Subordinate asks if Wapol is unharmed while expressing shock.