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One Piece chapter 200: Water Luffy — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 20 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 200 title page is a full splash illustration
  • p0Hachi and Camie appear together facing a giant sea creature
  • p1Clock tower shows time passing with tic toc sounds
  • p1Explosion occurs near palace square area
  • p1Bomb is stated to detonate in 10 minutes
  • p2Baroque Works agents marked B.W. are fighting
  • p2Swordsman uses three swords in combat
  • p2Fight occurs amid ongoing bomb threat
  • p3Vivi is surrounded by Baroque Works Billions agents
  • p3Zoro and Usopp stand back-to-back during confrontation
  • p3Only two seconds remain on the bomb countdown
  • p4Group breaks through dust cloud while planning to split.
  • p4Time limit of 10 minutes is highlighted at end of page.
  • p5Clock tower and palace establish location and time pressure.
  • p5Luffy faces Crocodile directly in front of palace.
  • p6Luffy rejects Crocodile's Shichibukai superiority claim.
  • p6Tension emphasized by extended sound effect after Luffy's retort.
  • p7Vivi is present and recognizes Luffy's actions.
  • p7Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu Pistol attack toward Crocodile.
  • p8Crocodile demonstrates moisture absorption ability through direct palm contact.
  • p8Luffy is physically repelled after the moisture drain connects.
  • p9Crocodile uses suction to draw Luffy closer after moisture absorption.
  • p9Luffy shows a shift from distress to counterattack preparation.
  • p10Crocodile blocks Luffy's Gomu Gomu Pistol with shotgun-style sand attack.
  • p10Crocodile follows up with Desert Spada sand blade technique.
  • p11Desert Spada sand blade travels far enough to strike palace walls.
  • p11Luffy evades the blade at the last moment in foreground.
  • p12Luffy initiates a Gomu Gomu technique against the stitched-face fighter.
  • p12Luffy carries a barrel on his back during the attack.
  • p12The punch lands and sends the stitched-face fighter flying.
  • p13Luffy crashes into a water barrel creating a large splash.
  • p13Luffy activates Sables sandstorm after soaking himself.
  • p13The stitched-face fighter is caught in the resulting sandstorm.
  • p14Luffy's attack sends both himself and the stitched-face fighter flying.
  • p14Wapol observes the fight from below and comments.
  • p14Luffy lands safely after the impact sequence.
  • p15Wapol claims the situation remains unchanged from their prior fight.
  • p15Luffy admits the barrel was necessary for his earlier moves.
  • p15Luffy states he has become stronger than in the previous encounter.
  • p16Luffy's body is inflated from drinking large amounts of water.
  • p16Water begins leaking from Luffy's stretched body.
  • p16A smiling girl in a hat and a scarred stitched-face man are present.
  • p17Wapol fires a cannon blast at Luffy.
  • p17Luffy is sent flying by the cannon impact while water-filled.
  • p18Luffy launches Gomu Gomu Bazooka attack despite body issues.
  • p18Wapol receives direct double-fisted impact from Luffy.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption describes Hachi's ocean floor stroll volume 16 and notes Camie surprised with mermaid traded for takoyaki map
  • p1Goggled figure yells to find the one shooting the bomb
  • p1Nami internally concludes the shooter is very close to the palace square
  • p1Voices debate that the bomb has 5km blast radius so shooter must be at least 2.5km away
  • p1Characters note there is no time as the bomb will go off in 10 minutes
  • p2Fur-collared man says they should hurry up and finish
  • p2Character comments 'Some boss he is...!'
  • p2Goggled character screams in pain during clash
  • p3Agent shouts he will be promoted for killing the princess
  • p3Agent declares 'It's the Billions!'
  • p3Swordsman states they have no time to waste talking
  • p3Long-nosed man counts down '10 minutes minus... How many seconds!'
  • p3Large caption emphasizes exactly '2 SECONDS.' remaining
  • p4Nami urges splitting up after escaping the dust cloud.
  • p4Usopp yells battle cries while charging on Chopper.
  • p4Nami declares they will go ahead.
  • p4Nami states this is the very last time limit.
  • p4Unseen voice agrees and urges moving forward.
  • p4Small figure shouts resolve for the country.
  • p5Narration states these 10 minutes will decide the country's fate.
  • p5Luffy replies 'Course.' to a challenge.
  • p5Crocodile laughs and questions if Luffy thinks he can win.
  • p6Crocodile notes the insurmountable gap and his Shichibukai status.
  • p6Crocodile commends Luffy's escape from death.
  • p6Luffy declares he will become a Hachibukai if needed.
  • p7Crocodile notes Luffy saved the princess again.
  • p7Subordinate remarks that Luffy is a pirate.
  • p7Vivi smiles and confirms Luffy escorted her back.
  • p7Crocodile begins a sentence with 'Then...'.
  • p7Luffy shouts Gomu Gomu Pistol while attacking.
  • p8Crocodile states Luffy's attacks remain meaningless whether wet or dry with dismissive tone.
  • p8Crocodile notes the dodge was simple while maintaining superior posture.
  • p8Crocodile explains his palm absorbs all moisture as the draining effect activates.
  • p8Luffy yells in realization that he forgot Crocodile's moisture ability.
  • p8Luffy cries 'CRAP!' while being hurled backward by the impact.
  • p9Crocodile lectures that devil fruit powers grow stronger depending on usage method.
  • p9Luffy grins and begins recalling a previous statement from Crocodile.
  • p10Luffy calls out 'GOMU GOMU PISTOL!' during arm extension attack.
  • p10Crocodile unleashes 'SHOTGUN!' sand barrage in direct counter.
  • p10Crocodile activates 'DESERT SPADA!' with hook swing.
  • p10Luffy mutters 'Cheeky brat...' after being hit.
  • p11Luffy internally notes recognition of the incoming attack.
  • p11Luffy shouts 'Close call!' while dodging the sand blade.
  • p12Stitched-face fighter questions Luffy's determination to win with a glare.
  • p12Opponent warns Luffy against repeating the same attack pattern.
  • p12Luffy affirms full confidence while launching the punch.
  • p12Luffy confirms his intent with a short affirmative reply.
  • p13Luffy declares the water crash was his intended goal.
  • p13Luffy announces the Sables sandstorm technique.
  • p13Stitched-face fighter reacts with shock to the sudden attack.
  • p13Opponent notes the obvious nature of the water strategy.
  • p13Luffy commands the opponent to get soaked.
  • p14Stitched-face fighter cries out about losing his barrel.
  • p14Wapol laughs and mocks Luffy's desperate appearance.
  • p14Luffy exhales in relief after landing.
  • p15Wapol boasts that nothing has changed since their last fight.
  • p15Wapol claims the barrel was essential for Luffy's performance.
  • p15Stitched-face ally questions if Luffy is serious.
  • p15Luffy acknowledges the previous statement.
  • p15Luffy declares he is no longer the same fighter as before.
  • p15Luffy initiates a new attack with confident shout.
  • p16Luffy declares 'WATER LUFFY!' while standing inflated and dazed.
  • p16Luffy panics 'OH CRAP! I'M LEAKING!' as water sprays from his side.
  • p16Smiling girl in hat laughs and states she doesn't think he should drink so much water.
  • p16Luffy replies 'Ugh, I'm so full...' with heavy sweating.
  • p17Wapol roars 'STOP JOKING AROUND, YOU LITTLE BRAT!' in rage.
  • p17Wapol internally questions if Luffy understands the situation or is mocking him.
  • p18Luffy declares 'I'm always serious!' with glare.
  • p18Luffy thinks 'MY BODY WON'T...!' and questions who is joking.
  • p18Wapol reacts with 'CURSES...' while sweating.