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One Piece chapter 156: A Nice Weather for an Okama — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 27 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p4Page is a full-page character introduction spread for chapter 156.
  • p4Title THE STORY OF ONE PIECE appears in large English lettering.
  • p4Multiple Straw Hat and Arabasta characters are introduced with short background labels.
  • p6Five days have passed since leaving Drum Island.
  • p6Crew is heading toward Arabasta aboard the Going Merry.
  • p6Fishing attempt on deck leads to sudden loud disturbance involving Carue.
  • p7Crew is resting atop a giant whale skeleton at sea.
  • p7Chapter 156 title A Nice Weather for an Okama is displayed.
  • p8Scene shows Straw Hats aboard a massive skeletal structure at sea.
  • p8Sanji is casually drinking wine while the crew relaxes.
  • p9Steam rises visibly from the ocean surface near the ship.
  • p9Nami identifies the phenomenon as steam rather than smoke or danger.
  • p10An underwater volcano is located beneath the current sea area.
  • p10The crew discusses volcanic activity while sailing through steam.
  • p11Mr. 2 Bon Kurei appears on a separate vessel near the Going Merry.
  • p11Steam carries a noticeable sulphur odor affecting the crew.
  • p12The ship accelerates through rough seas and thick clouds.
  • p12Mr. 2 Bon Kurei disappears from his vessel during the escape.
  • p13Luffy and Usopp observe a sudden aerial commotion from the ship railing.
  • p13An unknown man falls into the sea while holding a large duck creature.
  • p13The crew reacts to the arrival of an okama on their ship.
  • p14Mr. 2 Bon Kurei is the rescued individual in swan costume.
  • p14Mr. 2 requests food after being saved by the crew.
  • p14The Straw Hats react negatively to Mr. 2's presence and request.
  • p15Mr. 2 states he has eaten a devil fruit.
  • p15Mr. 2 demonstrates his ability by kicking Luffy.
  • p15Luffy accepts the demonstration while waiting on deck.
  • p16Luffy receives a powerful kick from Mr. 2 and is sent flying.
  • p16Straw Hat crew members react with shock and anger to the attack.
  • p16An unknown swordsman with X-hat reacts aggressively to the event.
  • p17Bentham ate the Mane Mane Fruit.
  • p17The fruit enables face copying and body mimicry.
  • p17Touching the face with the left hand reverts the transformation.
  • p18Mane Mane Fruit allows copying both faces and bodies.
  • p18Right hand touch activates full body mimicry.
  • p19Bentham remembers every face touched once.
  • p19Demonstration occurs on ship deck.
  • p20Mr. 2 Bon Kurei performs on the Straw Hat ship deck.
  • p20An unknown ship approaches from the horizon.
  • p20Mr. 2 departs after the demonstration.
  • p21Mr. 2 Bon Kurei parts ways with the Straw Hats on the open sea.
  • p21Going Merry and a smaller ship sail away under clear skies.
  • p22Straw Hat crew realizes the man they met was Mr. 2 Bon Kurei.
  • p22Usopp confirms he has no prior knowledge of Baroque Works officer appearances.
  • p23Nami recognizes her father's face among those Mr. 2 displayed.
  • p23Crew discusses potential damage from Mr. 2 impersonating the King.
  • p24Luffy shifts from shock to a determined grin after learning about Mr. 2.
  • p24Mr. 2 Bon Kurei remains in good spirits after parting with the crew.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Character labels describe Luffy's dream of Pirate King and reunion with Shanks in calm narrative tone.
  • p4Usopp label states self-proclaimed Captain Usopp who inherited slingshot from Yasopp.
  • p4Chopper label notes he is a reindeer doctor who studied under Dr. Hiriluk.
  • p6Luffy yells about only eating bits stuck to the lid while fishing.
  • p6Usopp retorts that Luffy ate some bait too.
  • p6Luffy complains they cannot catch anything with no bait.
  • p6Nami calls out asking if they caught anything.
  • p6Nami asks what the loud noise is after the sudden event.
  • p9Sanji shouts to Nami to come quickly because something is ahead, urgent tone inside cabin.
  • p9Luffy wonders if the steam ahead is cotton candy, playful confusion.
  • p9Usopp reacts with disbelief to Luffy's cotton candy guess.
  • p9Nami calmly states it is only steam and tells the crew not to worry, reassuring mood.
  • p10Luffy asks what a hot spot is while on deck.
  • p10Nami explains there are more underwater volcanoes than on land.
  • p10Chopper reacts with surprise that a volcano can exist underwater.
  • p10Nami defines the location as an underwater volcano spewing magma.
  • p10Narration states the volcano will form a new island in thousands or tens of thousands of years.
  • p11Nami remarks that the location is an amazing place.
  • p11Sanji compliments Nami's intelligence with exaggerated affection.
  • p11Luffy states the speaker is not human.
  • p11Chopper questions whether he will still be alive in ten thousands of years.
  • p11Crew notes the strong sulphur smell amid coughing from steam.
  • p11Mr. 2 Bon Kurei announces his name from the other ship.
  • p11Crew shouts about smoke sighted at 12 o'clock and questions the figure.
  • p12Crew orders full speed ahead through the storm.
  • p12Voices report they are finally out of the steam.
  • p12Panic spreads as crew members state they cannot see anything.
  • p12Search reveals Mr. 2 Bon Kurei is no longer on the ship.
  • p12Multiple crew members shout that Mr. 2 Bon Kurei is gone.
  • p13Crew member shouts about catching an okama with excited and surprised intent from the deck.
  • p13Falling man expresses sudden realization and confusion while mid-air.
  • p13Falling man comments on hugging the first quacking duck with startled tone.
  • p14Mr. 2 apologizes for boarding the boat with dramatic and theatrical intent.
  • p14Mr. 2 requests soup while promising to remember the debt with flamboyant tone.
  • p14Crew members refuse the request loudly with angry and rejecting mood.
  • p14Nami internally notes the weirdness of the situation with wary expression.
  • p15Usopp asks which devil fruit Mr. 2 ate with surprised tone.
  • p15Mr. 2 confirms eating a devil fruit and notes inability to swim.
  • p15Mr. 2 announces he will demonstrate his ability with showy intent.
  • p15Luffy agrees to watch the demonstration while waiting for his crew.
  • p16Crew shouts Luffy's name in alarm after the kick.
  • p16Man with X-hat questions the attack with angry intent.
  • p16Mr. 2 reminds that he offered to show an ability.
  • p16Luffy tells the attacker to hold horses with defiant posture.
  • p17Luffy shouts about joking around with wild excited expression.
  • p17Bentham announces surprise twice while laughing during transformation.
  • p17Luffy and crew react with shock at identical appearance.
  • p17Bentham explains Mane Mane Fruit power and left-hand face touch reversion.
  • p18Bentham states no need to hit Luffy earlier.
  • p18Luffy exclaims the ability is cool.
  • p18Nami and Usopp note identical body shape and voice.
  • p18Bentham describes copying faces then bodies via touch.
  • p18Someone yells for Bentham to quit the demonstration.
  • p19Bentham announces next act with flamboyant pose.
  • p19Crowd cheers for more transformations.
  • p19Bentham admits limited risk in showing further abilities.
  • p19Bentham states he never forgets a touched face.
  • p19Luffy volunteers to test memory ability with excited pose.
  • p19Nami and Sanji react with disinterest.
  • p20Mr. 2 asks how the group liked his hidden talents.
  • p20Usopp cheers bravo from the floor.
  • p20Mr. 2 notes he rarely shows the ability.
  • p20Nami asks if the approaching ship belongs to Mr. 2.
  • p20Vivi comments the crew does whatever they want.
  • p20Mr. 2 dances while repeating joking around phrase.
  • p20Mr. 2 bids farewell with dramatic gestures.
  • p21Mr. 2 Bon Kurei declares friendship length has no bearing on true bonds with intense expression and thumbs-up.
  • p21Mr. 2 Bon Kurei shouts 'YES SIR, MR. 2 BON KUREI!!' while striking pose on deck.
  • p21Crew cheers 'LET US BE OFF!' and 'LET'S MEET AGAIN SOMEDAY!' during departure.
  • p22Luffy yells 'MR. 2!?' in shock while leaning over the railing.
  • p22Vivi exclaims that the flamboyant okama in swan coat was Mr. 2 Bon Kurei.
  • p22Usopp admits he never met Mr. 2 or Mr. 1 and lacks knowledge of their abilities.
  • p22Nami states the crew should have realized sooner due to the okama appearance and 'Okama Way' coat.
  • p23Nami realizes Mr. 2 has been using her father's memorized face.
  • p23Usopp notes they let a dangerous enemy slip away.
  • p23Sanji warns that Mr. 2 could transform into the King of Alabasta.
  • p23Vivi states Mr. 2 is a troublesome enemy due to his memory skill.
  • p24Luffy reacts with 'Huh!' and 'Really!' to new information.
  • p24Mr. 2 Bon Kurei laughs that he planted a seed of friendship.
  • p24Companion notes Mr. 2 seems in an awfully good mood.
  • p24Luffy declares they can now set up a counter-measure.