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One Piece chapter 16: Versus Buggy's Crew! — what is in it

Orange Town arc · 19 pages · 8 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 16 title page introduces Buggy's three main officers with labeled panels.
  • p1Orange Town street suffers massive building collapse from giant impact.
  • p1Luffy Nami and black-capped man witness the destruction.
  • p2Luffy demonstrates Gum-Gum balloon technique during confrontation.
  • p2Mohji and lion Richie appear enraged at the bottom of the page.
  • p3Mohji and lion Richie confront Luffy's group in a large splash panel.
  • p3Nami observes Luffy's unconventional fighting style.
  • p4Scene occurs amid rubble in Orange Town.
  • p4Richie the lion attacks Cabaji after hearing his name.
  • p4Cabaji previously used Mohji as a human shield.
  • p5Luffy reveals his Devil Fruit rubber powers to Buggy.
  • p5Buggy connects the bouncing Buggy Ball to Luffy's ability.
  • p6Luffy physically launches Richie the lion through the air.
  • p6Bystanders witness the lion being sent flying in Orange Town.
  • p7Nami disguises as or fights alongside Cabaji the Acrobat.
  • p7Zoro prepares dual swords as Luffy watches the acrobat attack.
  • p8Cabaji challenges Zoro to a sword duel on a unicycle.
  • p8Zoro has not fully healed from previous wounds.
  • p8Luffy and Nami observe the fight nearby.
  • p9Zoro is knocked back but counters with a slash.
  • p9Cabaji presses the attack on his unicycle.
  • p10Nami protests dirty tactics targeting wounds.
  • p10Cabaji suffers a strong counter blow.
  • p11Cabaji continues fighting on unicycle amid dust.
  • p11Swords clash violently with heavy impact effects.
  • p12Cabaji attacks Zoro with a unicycle spinning kick.
  • p12Zoro is knocked to the ground with swords dislodged.
  • p12Luffy observes the attack with a shocked expression.
  • p13Cabaji remains on unicycle while addressing Zoro.
  • p13Nami expresses frustration at Luffy's inaction.
  • p13Zoro shows heavy breathing from injuries.
  • p14Zoro receives a strike to his bandaged back.
  • p14Cabaji references a prior wound kick during attack.
  • p14Luffy and Nami show strong reactions to the strike.
  • p15Zoro executes a powerful two-sword horizontal slash.
  • p15Multiple characters react with surprise to the move.
  • p15Skull flag reacts visually to the slash.
  • p16Fight occurs in an open town square with buildings visible in background.
  • p16Zoro and Cabaji engage in direct sword clash with audible impact.
  • p16Luffy observes and verbally supports Zoro during the duel.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Black-capped man questions how someone can inflate like a balloon with angry crossed-arms posture.
  • p1Luffy expresses shock about pile-driving a lion while wearing straw hat.
  • p1Nami reacts with surprise that she thought Luffy was strange but now sees something even stranger.
  • p2Nami demands explanation of how Luffy inflates while calling him an idiot.
  • p2Luffy explains the balloon technique as part of Gum-Gum powers.
  • p2Nami gasps in realization with worried posture.
  • p2Angry Buggy pirate states the group has some nerve.
  • p3Nami realizes Luffy is using his own men as shields with shocked expression.
  • p3Mohji declares he is so mad he cannot speak while gesturing wildly.
  • p3Buggy crew member calls the situation the worst disgrace since the crew formed.
  • p4Cabaji questions Mohji's survival with surprise.
  • p4Mohji groans in confusion about his location and events.
  • p4Cabaji explains coldly that he used Mohji as a shield to protect his clothes.
  • p4Mohji yells angrily at Cabaji for harming Richie.
  • p4Cabaji coughs from the lion's impact while checking on Richie.
  • p5Crew warns Buggy about Luffy's rubber powers from the Devil Fruit.
  • p5Mohji informs Buggy that he already knew about the rubber ability.
  • p5Buggy realizes why his Buggy Ball bounced off Luffy.
  • p5Luffy confirms he is a rubber man with a grin.
  • p5Buggy rages at Mohji for not telling him earlier.
  • p6Luffy yells for Richie to get out of his way.
  • p6Luffy repeats the command while charging ahead.
  • p7Luffy announces the start of the battle.
  • p7Nami declares intent to cut enemies to mince-meat.
  • p7Text labels Cabaji as Buggy's second mate and acrobat.
  • p8Cabaji declares intent to cut down opponent with honor as fellow swordsman, aggressive and confident mood during challenge.
  • p8Cabaji offers sword duel to Zoro specifically, formal and taunting tone in combat context.
  • p8Luffy urges Zoro to rest and offers to fight instead, concerned and protective intent while watching the duel.
  • p8Cabaji announces "The Breath of Death" technique while delivering spinning slash, menacing and theatrical mood.
  • p9Luffy gasps in shock while watching the clash, surprised reaction.
  • p9Nami murmurs reaction with wide eyes during intense sword exchange.
  • p10Nami accuses opponent of aiming for injuries, angry and indignant mood.
  • p10Cabaji mutters surprise at kick strength then yells in pain.
  • p10Cabaji announces next circus trick while attacking, confident tone.
  • p11Cabaji taunts opponent for only kicking dust, mocking and confident mood.
  • p11Off-panel voice questions the circus trick nature of the attack.
  • p11Cabaji smirks after clash, self-assured expression.
  • p12Cabaji shouts taunt questioning what kind of man screams like a woman with aggressive mocking tone.
  • p12Luffy reacts with surprise noting the attack happened again in shocked context.
  • p12Cabaji yells UN GAA H and SPURP during the spinning kick strike with fierce intent.
  • p13Cabaji taunts fallen Zoro about being the pirate hunter and warns against messing with Buggy's crew with confident mocking tone.
  • p13Cabaji mentions Luffy's odd talents causing trouble for the crew in explanatory context.
  • p13Nami yells at Luffy for standing by while his friend is killed with urgent angry intent.
  • p13Nami internally notes Zoro is badly hurt and questions how he can fight with worried tone.
  • p13Zoro exhales HUFF HUFF while lying injured on ground.
  • p13Cabaji declares prepare to be well done while swinging sword at Zoro with aggressive threat.
  • p14Cabaji calls Zoro a very annoying person with irritated glare.
  • p14Cabaji notes hope that Zoro enjoyed kicking his wound with vengeful tone.
  • p14Nami reacts with How...? in stunned disbelief.
  • p14Luffy shouts Yeah!! with excited approval.
  • p15Luffy reacts with OUCH to the slash with pained expression.
  • p15Nami shows disbelief with covered mouth and sweat.
  • p15Cabaji yells WHAT in shock at the self-inflicted cut.
  • p15Narration notes Zoro cut himself during the attack.
  • p16Zoro states his goal to become the world's greatest swordsman in calm determined tone while standing ready.
  • p16Opponent declares intent to demonstrate real swordplay with aggressive forward posture and sweat.
  • p16Zoro questions whether the current handicap is sufficient during sword clash with strained expression.
  • p16Opponent accuses Zoro of trying to make a fool of him with snarling angry face.
  • p16Luffy shouts excitement that Zoro is cool with wide-eyed enthusiastic expression.