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One Piece chapter 159: Come Up — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 19 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 159 title page features dramatic splash illustration with DODON sound effect.
  • p1Marine ship is docked at Nanohana port with Mr. 11 tied on deck.
  • p1Top-hatted man is present near the bound Mr. 11.
  • p2Billions agents confront Mr. 11 on the Marine ship deck.
  • p2Mr. 11 refuses to obey the Billions agents' orders.
  • p3Straw Hat crew prepares to depart Nanohana by ship along the river.
  • p3Luffy reacts strongly to the plan to continue inland.
  • p4Vivi hands Carue a letter containing secret information about Baroque Works and Crocodile.
  • p4The letter was prepared by Vivi and Igaram during their undercover work.
  • p4Carue is tasked with crossing the desert alone to deliver the message.
  • p5Carue must travel alone across the desert to reach Alubarna.
  • p5The letter informs the king that Vivi is alive and bringing help.
  • p5Going Merry is anchored near the shore during the handover.
  • p6Ace confirms the earlier attacker is his older brother.
  • p6The brother is a pirate hunting the One Piece.
  • p6Ace and Luffy sit together discussing family on the ship deck.
  • p7Luffy and Ace lived together as children before Ace obtained a Devil Fruit.
  • p7Ace is three years older than Luffy.
  • p7A masked intruder is knocked off the ship during the conversation.
  • p8Ace arrives at Drum Island by ship with striped sail.
  • p8Ace and Luffy meet on the dock for conversation.
  • p8Ace belongs to the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p9Ace has a Whitebeard tattoo on his back.
  • p9Ace intends to make Whitebeard the Pirate King.
  • p9Ace used Mera Mera powers against pursuing marines.
  • p10Mr.11 was killed while left tied up on a marine ship.
  • p10Straw Hat pirates escaped Smoker's pursuit due to fire.
  • p10Smoker is currently in Alabasta searching for the Straw Hats.
  • p11Smoker suspects a dangerous man besides the Shichibukai in Alabasta.
  • p11Vivi was seen traveling with the Straw Hat pirates.
  • p11Smoker distrusts Crocodile's loyalty despite his Shichibukai status.
  • p12Ace gives Luffy a small scrap of paper during their conversation.
  • p12The paper is described as a token that will bring them together later.
  • p13Ace departs on a small boat after speaking with the Straw Hat crew.
  • p13Ace refers to Luffy as his younger brother during farewell.
  • p14Ace is pursuing a former Whitebeard Pirate named Blackbeard for killing a crewmate.
  • p14Ace holds the position of 2nd division commander in the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p15The crew learns Ace is the 2nd division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p15Ace departs the Going Merry on a small boat after the conversation.
  • p16Baroque Works fleet deploys 5 ships carrying 50 agents.
  • p16Target identified with explicit sea weakness by pursuers.
  • p16Single figure initiates leap from ship deck amid cannon fire.
  • p16Multiple ships fire cannons creating large water impacts.
  • p17Flame Fist technique produces ship-destroying explosion.
  • p17Luffy stands on cannon after performing the attack.
  • p17Luffy urges companions to join him on deck.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page displays chapter name 'Come Up' with no spoken dialogue present.
  • p1Unidentified speaker asks what is happening over there with surprised tone.
  • p1Top-hatted man states the situation does not bother him while laughing.
  • p1Top-hatted man notes it is the perfect chance to escape.
  • p1Background voices observe trouble in the city and marines leaving boats.
  • p1Long-haired woman reacts with surprise at the scene.
  • p2Wide-hatted agent declares they are Billions members.
  • p2Fur-collared agent states they are still BW members but not Millions.
  • p2Fur-collared agent accuses Mr. 11 of being a Millions agent.
  • p2Mr. 11 confirms the agents know his codename.
  • p2Agents demand Mr. 11 untie the ropes immediately.
  • p2Mr. 11 refuses and states he will not take orders from bottom-rank agents.
  • p2Top-hatted man apologizes and asks agents to untie him instead.
  • p3Luffy shouts for the crew to get back on the ship and leave the island.
  • p3Luffy explains they only stopped in Nanohana for supplies.
  • p3Vivi insists on taking the ship along the river to dock further inland.
  • p3Luffy reacts with surprise at meeting Ace in this place.
  • p3Crew member calls to raise the anchor as marines approach.
  • p3Zoro states he will stop the pursuers while the crew escapes.
  • p4Cloaked woman shouts urgent command to begin the mission immediately from above.
  • p4Bystander yells in surprise at sudden appearance of running stranger.
  • p4Vivi tells Carue she has a special task only he can perform.
  • p4Carue reacts with startled quack to Vivi's request.
  • p4Luffy calls for Carue to board quickly.
  • p4Vivi explains the letter contains information gathered undercover about Baroque Works and Crocodile.
  • p4Vivi instructs Carue to head north to Alubarna and deliver the letter to her father.
  • p5Vivi asks if Carue can cross the desert alone to deliver the message.
  • p5Vivi explains the letter also reports that she is alive and returning with allies.
  • p5Vivi declares that the country can still be saved.
  • p5Vivi urges Carue to hurry and inform her father.
  • p5Vivi reminds Carue to conserve water during the desert journey.
  • p5Carue responds with loud determined quack before running off.
  • p6Luffy asks if the man from earlier is Ace's brother.
  • p6Ace confirms the man is his older brother.
  • p6Ace warns cloaked figure not to waste the newly bought water.
  • p6Luffy states the brother is a pirate also searching for One Piece.
  • p6Ace expresses surprise that Luffy has a brother in the Grand Line.
  • p6Crew reacts with shock at the revelation of Luffy's brother.
  • p7Luffy states Ace is really strong and that he never won a fight against him.
  • p7Ace laughs about previously beating Luffy easily.
  • p7Luffy claims he could defeat Ace in a fight now.
  • p7Crew questions Luffy's claim and expresses disbelief.
  • p7Masked figure is struck and sent flying off the ship.
  • p7Luffy asks if the masked figure can still fight.
  • p8Ship crew calls out ACE! with large dramatic lettering.
  • p8Ace casually greets Luffy with short 'Sup.' response.
  • p8Ace dismisses Luffy's message as unimportant with relaxed tone.
  • p8Luffy questions whether Ace received his Drum Island message.
  • p8Ace asks what Luffy is doing in the current country.
  • p8Hooded figure thanks Luffy for caring for his troublesome brother.
  • p8Ace states all Luffy's friends are welcome aboard his ship.
  • p9Ace declares the Whitebeard mark on his back is real and his pride.
  • p9Luffy reacts in shock confirming the Whitebeard connection.
  • p9Ace laughs and says he only wanted to ask Luffy's opinion.
  • p9Luffy refuses to join the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p9Ace states he will fight Whitebeard later and make him Pirate King instead of Luffy.
  • p9Crew member explains they handled marines using Mera Mera abilities.
  • p9Ace says he is not staying long and offers tea if anyone boards.
  • p10Marine reports Mr.11 was killed while tied up on board.
  • p10Marine asks what they should do next.
  • p10Marine notes Straw Hat pirates escaped due to the fire.
  • p10Smoker curses at the huge wall of fire.
  • p10Marine apologizes to Smoker for arriving late.
  • p10Smoker asks what happened to the Straw Hat Pirates.
  • p10Smoker notes Alabasta is large and hard to search.
  • p10Smoker curses Portgas D. Ace.
  • p11Smoker states he hates the Shichibukai and senses another dangerous man in the country.
  • p11Tashigi realizes Smoker means Princess Nefertari Vivi and questions her connection to the Straw Hats.
  • p11Tashigi calls out Vivi's name in shock.
  • p11Smoker notes the man has been cunning since his pirate days and will not quietly follow government orders.
  • p11Smoker declares a pirate will always be a pirate and warns Tashigi to remember this.
  • p12Luffy offers a small object to Ace with earnest intent.
  • p12Ace casually tosses an item while saying "Here" in relaxed tone.
  • p12Ace grins and instructs Luffy to hold the item tightly.
  • p12Luffy reacts with confusion murmuring "Hm?" while examining the object.
  • p12Luffy blurts refusal then affirms he will keep the item.
  • p12Ace questions if Luffy does not want the item.
  • p12Ace explains the scrap of paper will connect them again in the future.
  • p13Ace remarks that a naive little brother is stressful for an older brother.
  • p13Crew member shouts that Ace is leaving already.
  • p13Ace states the crew has their hands full caring for Luffy.
  • p13Sanji replies "Yeah" in agreement.
  • p13Ace asks the crew to continue taking care of Luffy.
  • p14Ace states the target used to be in Whitebeard's 2nd division and now calls himself Blackbeard.
  • p14Ace explains the target killed a crew member and fled.
  • p14Ace says only such a serious crime would make him sail back across the Grand Line.
  • p14Ace declares it is his responsibility as division commander to end the matter.
  • p14Ace tells Luffy their next meeting will be at the top of the pirates.
  • p15Unseen voices shout that killing Ace would guarantee promotion to numbered agents.
  • p15Voices exclaim they saw Flame Fist Ace in person.
  • p15Sanji notes the world is strange and mysterious.
  • p15Nami calls Ace a good older brother.
  • p15Usopp exclaims that brotherhood is wonderful.
  • p15Vivi questions how such a polite man could be Luffy's older brother.
  • p15Ace waves and says farewell while leaving on the boat.
  • p16Commanding Baroque Works agent rallies crew emphasizing numerical superiority of 50 agents and 5 ships.
  • p16Agent taunts target by highlighting sea as known weakness and urging escape attempt.
  • p16Panicked agents shout about the jump and order immediate shooting response.
  • p16Agent declares victory condition if leaping figure falls into the sea.
  • p17Luffy grins and calls for allies to hurry and reach the top.
  • p17Enemy crew screams in pain during the fiery explosion.