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One Piece chapter 20: A Thief's Philosophy — what is in it

Orange Town arc · 21 pages · 8 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is A THIEF'S PHILOSOPHY.
  • p0Zoro and Richie appear together in bamboo setting.
  • p1Scene takes place in ruined Orange Town streets.
  • p1Nami is carrying a sack of treasure when confronted.
  • p2Luffy delivers a kick that sends Buggy flying.
  • p2Nami witnesses Luffy's attack on Buggy.
  • p3Luffy claims responsibility for the attack on Buggy.
  • p3Nami advises Luffy to abandon the treasure for safety.
  • p4Nami is holding a large sack of treasure.
  • p4Luffy observes Nami from behind during the confrontation.
  • p5Buggy directly confronts Nami over the stolen treasure.
  • p5Nami shows no remorse for stealing from pirates.
  • p6Buggy's detached hand moves independently.
  • p6Richie attacks Nami while she holds the treasure.
  • p6Explosions occur in the background.
  • p7Buggy's limbs move separately from his body.
  • p7Luffy physically seizes one of Buggy's detached feet.
  • p7Nami continues holding the treasure during the fight.
  • p8Luffy is actively tickling Buggy's detached foot.
  • p8Buggy's head is separated from his body during the scene.
  • p8Nami is present and observing the tickling.
  • p9Buggy's head remains separated while screaming.
  • p9Nami physically restrains Buggy's body.
  • p9Nami shows signs of exhaustion after the confrontation.
  • p10A large round object is kicked with great force.
  • p10A structure has collapsed creating rubble and smoke.
  • p10Three characters react to the sudden action from different positions.
  • p11Buggy holds a large sack claimed to contain treasure.
  • p11Nami attempts to seize the sack from Buggy.
  • p11A physical struggle occurs over possession of the sack.
  • p12Buggy attacks using his split-body Devil Fruit ability.
  • p12Luffy is knocked backward by Buggy's charging strike.
  • p12Luffy shows visible surprise after hearing the off-panel reminder.
  • p13Buggy lands a direct kick on Luffy using his separated leg.
  • p13Nami observes the fight with visible tension and sweat.
  • p13Luffy ends up dazed on the ground after the impact.
  • p14Luffy delivers a flying kick that sends the blonde girl sprawling.
  • p14Treasure and debris scatter across the street from the impact.
  • p14Girl celebrates a direct hit while Luffy lands nearby.
  • p15Luffy reassures the blonde girl after the fight.
  • p15Girl expresses gratitude for being saved.
  • p15Scattered treasure litters the street after the battle.
  • p15Luffy notices the map among the scattered items.
  • p16Luffy holds the Grand Line map in the top panel.
  • p16Buggy's body remains disassembled on the ground.
  • p16Nami and Zoro react to Luffy's announcement.
  • p16Buggy begins reassembling in the distance.
  • p17Nami has captured Buggy's detached limbs with rope.
  • p17Buggy reacts with extreme shock to the theft.
  • p17Luffy watches from the background in surprise.
  • p18Luffy performs Gum-Gum Bazooka against Buggy.
  • p18Buggy is launched away by the double-palm strike.
  • p18The attack panel spans most of the page height.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Buggy shouts angrily to put treasure down with threatening intent.
  • p1Buggy declares intent to send Nami painfully to the netherworld.
  • p1Buggy accuses Nami of trying to fool him.
  • p1Nami reacts in panic realizing she was noticed.
  • p1Large threatening SFX accompanies Buggy's roar.
  • p2Luffy refuses to give away any treasure.
  • p2Buggy reacts with pained choke after being struck.
  • p2Nami gasps in surprise at the outcome.
  • p3Luffy states his opponent is still himself.
  • p3Buggy curses at Luffy for kicking his bottom half.
  • p3Nami warns Luffy he will be chased again.
  • p3Nami urges Luffy to drop the treasure and flee.
  • p3Nami expresses relief that she is alive.
  • p4Nami angrily refuses to abandon the treasure with fierce defensive tone.
  • p4Nami proudly declares the treasure is hers because she stole it as a pirate-thief with defiant mood.
  • p5Buggy angrily questions Nami's upbringing and claims ownership of the treasure with furious tone.
  • p5Nami dismisses Buggy's lecture as coming from a bad guy with defiant mood.
  • p5Nami smugly states she has not done anything bad enough with taunting expression.
  • p6Luffy mutters SRET! while lying on the ground.
  • p6Buggy threatens Nami with intense rage.
  • p6Richie roars ACK! during attack.
  • p6Luffy shouts WHAT! in surprise at the sudden assault.
  • p7Luffy complains there is a limit to Bara Bara abilities with frustrated tone.
  • p7Buggy laughs and challenges Luffy to protect his friend.
  • p7Nami refuses to give up the treasure with desperate shout.
  • p7Luffy declares he has grabbed Buggy's foot with triumphant yell.
  • p8Luffy asks Buggy how the tickling feels with a teasing grin and playful intent.
  • p8Buggy screams in uncontrollable laughter mixed with panic and desperate pleas to stop.
  • p8Luffy comments that Buggy is pretty tough while continuing the tickling action.
  • p8Buggy reacts with sudden shock and confusion while laughing uncontrollably.
  • p9Buggy's head yells for the tickling to stop with angry desperation.
  • p9Nami shouts that she is the one who must stop the situation with firm resolve.
  • p9Nami pants heavily after the physical effort of restraining Buggy's body.
  • p10A voice declares the target of the attack with aggressive intent.
  • p10Bearded man reacts with a wide grin to the unfolding event.
  • p10An observer reacts with surprise to the distant collapse and smoke.
  • p11Buggy announces that the treasure has been returned with triumphant tone.
  • p11Nami shouts for Buggy to let go of the sack with urgent resistance.
  • p11Buggy yells that Nami is the one who should release the sack in anger.
  • p11Nami questions whether to let go while hesitating.
  • p12Buggy roars that the treasure belongs to him with intense rage and determination.
  • p12Off-panel voice reminds Luffy that the opponent is Buggy himself.
  • p12Luffy reacts with surprise and confusion at the sudden voice and impact.
  • p13Buggy triumphantly declares that he himself is Luffy's opponent.
  • p13Luffy gasps in pain as the kick lands forcefully.
  • p14Blonde girl shouts 'BULLS-EYE' in triumph after the strike connects.
  • p14Impact SFX emphasize the powerful hit and resulting destruction.
  • p15Luffy states the kick was for the village chief and comments on the previous strike.
  • p15Luffy tells the girl not to worry about the incident.
  • p15Blonde girl thanks Luffy for saving her life.
  • p15Girl cries out that her treasure has been scattered everywhere.
  • p15Luffy remarks about the map among the scattered items.
  • p16Luffy shouts triumphantly about finally obtaining the Grand Line map with excited mood.
  • p16Nami calls out to stop Luffy with startled warning intent.
  • p16Zoro mutters in surprise while staring ahead.
  • p16Buggy desperately orders his body parts to gather with frantic mood.
  • p16Buggy's head threatens to kill the group once reassembled with furious intent.
  • p17Buggy screams in shock at the sight of his captured parts.
  • p17Nami taunts Buggy about the value of his body parts with sly confidence.
  • p17Nami declares she will handle the rest while laughing triumphantly.
  • p17Nami boasts that a thief has useful skills with playful mood.
  • p18Buggy screams for Luffy to stop with terrified desperation.
  • p18Luffy orders Buggy to get lost while initiating his stretch attack.
  • p18Luffy shouts the name of his finishing move Bazooka during the strike.