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One Piece chapter 162: Adventure in the Country of Sand — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 20 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 162 title page features Jango as central figure in dance-themed illustration.
  • p1Desert environment shown with intense heat indicators and distant travelers.
  • p2Straw Hat group travels through desert showing signs of heat exhaustion.
  • p3Straw Hats argue and fight over limited water supply in desert.
  • p4The Straw Hats are crossing endless desert dunes.
  • p4They have traveled one quarter of the distance to Yuba.
  • p4Luffy carries a large backpack with visible supplies.
  • p4The group discusses resting near a rock formation.
  • p5Luffy and Usopp carry massive backpacks through the desert.
  • p5A fast figure dashes away from the group.
  • p5The crew spots a rock formation ahead.
  • p5Backpacks contain the crew's supplies and food.
  • p6The crew reaches ancient stone ruins for shade.
  • p6Several large birds lie injured near the ruins.
  • p6Luffy collapses upon entering the shaded area.
  • p6Chopper is called to help the injured birds.
  • p7The crew's luggage has been stolen from the ruins.
  • p7The injured birds were actually swindle-herons.
  • p7The birds tricked the travelers to steal supplies.
  • p7A Japanese pun links heron with swindler.
  • p8Group lost three days of supplies to birds earlier.
  • p8Yuba is an oasis town reachable by night if they rest now.
  • p8Luffy and companion argue intensely before resting.
  • p9Bird creature stole the group's supplies.
  • p9Luffy continues pursuit despite warnings.
  • p9Sandstorm conditions intensify during chase.
  • p10A giant Sandora Monitor Lizard appears chasing Luffy.
  • p10A camel runs alongside Luffy during the encounter.
  • p10The lizard is significantly larger than the human characters.
  • p11Luffy uses multiple stretched-limb Gum-Gum techniques against the lizard.
  • p11Sanji observes and names the attacks during combat.
  • p11The lizard thrashes and attempts to bite during the barrage.
  • p12Straw Hats pause in desert after lizard flees.
  • p12Group discovers camel trapped among frying-pan shaped rocks.
  • p12Lunch is prepared using lizard meat near the rocks.
  • p13Camel agrees to carry the humans after being saved.
  • p13Crew debates names for the camel and settles on Eyelashes.
  • p13Vivi declines riding the camel.
  • p14Luffy mounts Eyelashes and charges forward alone.
  • p14Luffy begins hallucinating after consuming mescal cactus.
  • p15Luffy ate mescal cactus causing hallucinations.
  • p15Chopper tranquilizes Luffy to stop the episode.
  • p15Group resumes pursuit of Vivi on the camel.
  • p16Scene transitions from daytime desert encounter to night caravan travel.
  • p16Luffy appears in a rocky canyon setting with the traveling group.
  • p16A striped beast is shown in the background during the daytime sequence.
  • p17Temperature drops sharply once night falls in the desert.
  • p17Caravan continues moving through strong wind and sand.
  • p17Group approaches the town of Yuba at night.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page caption introduces Jango's Dance Paradise volume with energetic mood and heroic framing of two dancers.
  • p1Turbaned man expresses exhaustion with "UGH..." while gripping staff in oppressive heat.
  • p2Luffy complains of extreme heat and inability to sweat while panting heavily.
  • p2Vivi urges Luffy to stop panting as it tires her out.
  • p2Chopper refuses to carry Luffy if he enlarges and calls him a reindeer.
  • p2Luffy questions if Chopper is mocking his reindeer form.
  • p2Group members express exhaustion and heat intolerance in separate panels.
  • p2Vivi notes she was born in the desert country while Luffy compares dunes to mountains.
  • p3Nami states the desert has dunes over 300 meters high.
  • p3Luffy reacts in shock comparing dunes to mountains.
  • p3Vivi warns Luffy to take only one small gulp of water.
  • p3Luffy begs for water and drinks excessively from the barrel.
  • p3Crew members yell to stop fighting over water to avoid further exhaustion.
  • p3Luffy and others argue about water turns and excessive gulps.
  • p4Vivi apologizes to Luffy about being only a quarter of the way to Yuba with regretful tone.
  • p4Sanji pleads for lunch due to lack of strength in weary voice.
  • p4Luffy refuses to eat until Vivi approves with stubborn intent.
  • p4Luffy excitedly suggests opening the Pirate Lunchbox to Sanji.
  • p4Vivi proposes a break at the next rock with practical suggestion.
  • p4Usopp protests the sudden break idea with surprise.
  • p4Luffy argues to eat when stomach growls citing a proverb.
  • p5Luffy and Usopp groan about heavy and hot backpacks.
  • p5Voice warns not to drop the bags from behind.
  • p5Usopp utters exhausted UGH sound.
  • p5Luffy shouts about a fast figure escaping.
  • p5Crew yells break time upon seeing the rock.
  • p5Luffy and Usopp react with shock at the sighted rock.
  • p6Luffy expresses relief at finding shade with exhausted joy.
  • p6Injured bird groans GOH... on the ground.
  • p6Luffy reacts with Hmm at the bird's condition.
  • p6Vivi questions why Luffy is running back.
  • p6Luffy urgently calls the crew over to the birds.
  • p6Nami warns Luffy to wait with alarm.
  • p6Chopper identifies injured birds and offers help.
  • p6Luffy asks Chopper to treat the injured birds.
  • p7Crew member yells that all their stuff is gone.
  • p7Vivi realizes they have been tricked by the birds.
  • p7Hooded man admits fault for not warning earlier.
  • p7Hooded figures identify the birds as swindle-herons.
  • p7Explanation given that herons pretend to be hurt to steal luggage.
  • p8Luffy angrily retorts that complaining is pointless after being tricked, mood defiant.
  • p8Hooded companion yells about lack of food and water in desert, mood frustrated.
  • p8Hooded companion accuses Luffy of losing supplies to birds, mood exasperated.
  • p8Unseen background figure orders the pair to quiet down, mood commanding.
  • p8Vivi confirms they must rest in shade until reaching Yuba oasis by night, mood practical.
  • p9Luffy demands the bird return their supplies, mood angry.
  • p9Nami calls Luffy an idiot for chasing, mood resigned.
  • p9Vivi warns Luffy not to chase or he will tire and get lost, mood urgent.
  • p9Luffy questions what is happening now amid new disturbance, mood surprised.
  • p10Sanji identifies the creature as a Sandora Monitor Lizard, mood shocked.
  • p10Vivi shouts that Luffy is being chased by something, mood alarmed.
  • p10Luffy curses the giant lizard, mood angry.
  • p10Sanji remarks on Luffy's unlucky fate while noting the camel, mood resigned.
  • p11Luffy calls out Whip, Maki Dragon Tornado, and Shoot Shoulder Shoot attacks, mood aggressive.
  • p11Sanji names the Gomu Gomu Tatsumaki and Épaule techniques while watching, mood analytical.
  • p12Sanji agrees the lizard looks edible while watching it flee.
  • p12Usopp suggests eating the lizard meat for lunch.
  • p12Background voice expresses sympathy for the lizard chased by the crew.
  • p12Narration notes perfect timing for lunch in the desert.
  • p12Sanji recounts chasing the lizard until encountering the camel.
  • p12Group reacts with surprise at the frying-pan rock shapes.
  • p12Usopp comments on the camel being stuck in the rocks.
  • p13Camel states it refuses to carry males but will carry humans.
  • p13Chopper translates camel's thanks for being saved from the lizard.
  • p13Nami comforts the camel and asks what to name it.
  • p13Crew suggests names Eyelashes, Octopus, Dumbass, and Idiot.
  • p13Vivi refuses the camel ride and offers to walk.
  • p13Nami notes they can reach Yuba sooner with the camel.
  • p14Luffy yells for the others to wait while riding ahead on Eyelashes.
  • p14Distant voice urges the crew to hurry or risk desert survival.
  • p14Luffy panics realizing something is wrong after eating cactus.
  • p14Luffy shouts tsunami alert while convulsing.
  • p15Chopper reacts in shock at Luffy's condition.
  • p15Sanji explains Luffy ate mescal cactus with the lizard meat.
  • p15Chopper identifies the plant as mescal cactus causing hallucinations.
  • p15Luffy begins shouting Gomu Gomu while hallucinating.
  • p15Sanji urges the group to catch up to Vivi and the camel.
  • p15Chopper declares Luffy tranquilized after injection.
  • p16Small creature addresses the robed men with partial exclamations D... and A....
  • p16Luffy reacts with visible confusion and question marks before clutching his face in shock.
  • p16Group travels onward on camels toward a destination in the desert.
  • p17Characters react to sudden cold with exclamations about sub-zero temperatures at night.
  • p17Luffy complains that blowing sand blocks his vision.
  • p17Vivi announces arrival at Yuba while pointing ahead.
  • p17Companion confirms seeing something in the distance.
  • p17Close-up character notes something wrong with the town.
  • p17Final panel questions the source of a weird rumbling sound.