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One Piece chapter 201: Nico Robin — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 22 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the chapter title page for One Piece Chapter 201.
  • p1Full-color variant of the Chapter 201 title illustration.
  • p2A single small panel shows a distressed figure with arms raised among vertical lines.
  • p3Close-up panels show a battered spiky-haired man and a stitched-face snarling figure.
  • p3Impact panel depicts a striped round object striking the ground and sending a figure flying.
  • p4Crocodile attacks Cobra with his golden hook in the plaza.
  • p4Luffy witnesses the attack from nearby.
  • p4Cobra is struck and falls during the assault.
  • p5Crocodile forces Cobra to reveal the poneglyph location.
  • p5Nico Robin agrees to guide Crocodile inside the temple.
  • p5Cobra is thrown against the temple wall by Crocodile.
  • p6Crocodile transforms into a large sand body.
  • p6Robin accepts Crocodile's order to move forward.
  • p6Luffy reacts with shock to Robin's compliance.
  • p7Crocodile uses Ground Secco to wither and crack the plaza ground.
  • p7The grass visibly dries up under the ability effect.
  • p7Luffy witnesses the technique activation in alarm.
  • p8Luffy plummets through a collapsing roof.
  • p8Crocodile's hand grabs Luffy mid-fall.
  • p8Luffy uses Water Water Pistol attack.
  • p9Crocodile claims his hand can dry trees, rocks, and soil.
  • p9Ground begins to wither and crack from Crocodile's power.
  • p9Luffy lies stunned after his water attack is absorbed.
  • p10Crocodile spreads power causing city sections to crumble into sand.
  • p10Statue and rocks visibly turn to sand.
  • p10Luffy stares in horror at the spreading destruction.
  • p11Crocodile activates Ground Death technique.
  • p11Luffy is hurled backward by the desiccated ground force.
  • p11Luffy's sandals are lost during the attack.
  • p12Confrontation occurs at palace entrance during ongoing crisis.
  • p12Silhouetted man claims information from Royal Guards.
  • p13Palace square scheduled for firing at 4:30 PM.
  • p13One million citizens lives stated to be at stake.
  • p14Robin uses Treinta Fleur technique against soldiers.
  • p14Technique sprouts multiple arms to restrain armed opponents.
  • p15Robin identified as wanted criminal with 79 million beri bounty.
  • p15Bounty placed when Robin was eight years old after marine warship incident.
  • p16Short-haired woman with goggles issues direct orders to stop bombing.
  • p16Confrontation occurs on city street near clock tower.
  • p16Soldiers are ordered toward palace square.
  • p17Violent rooftop clash sends soldiers flying.
  • p17Short-haired woman observes fight with focused expression.
  • p18Plaza lawn has completely dried up.
  • p18Luffy clings to ledge after near miss.
  • p19Luffy attacks monstrous figure on ledge.
  • p19Monster claims Luffy missed and lost again.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text announces chapter 201 titled Nico Robin.
  • p0Large celebratory text 'YOU! GOT! BEER!' and 'ONE PIECE' displayed as visual motifs.
  • p1Large celebratory text 'YOU! GOT! BEER!' and 'ONE PIECE' shown in yellow.
  • p4Cobra expresses total disbelief at unfolding events with shocked expression.
  • p4Luffy shouts at Crocodile questioning how the attack succeeded.
  • p4Cobra cries out in pain from the hook strike.
  • p4Crocodile coldly tells Cobra it is not the time to be impressed.
  • p5Crocodile demands to know Cobra's plan regarding the poneglyph.
  • p5Crocodile orders Robin to lead the way to the poneglyph location.
  • p5Robin states she only needs the location and rejects further questions.
  • p5Robin tells Cobra his luck has run out and his time is almost up.
  • p6Crocodile warns that refusal will turn the listener into a mummy.
  • p6Crocodile orders Nico Robin to proceed immediately.
  • p6Crocodile declares he is beyond pissed off.
  • p6Robin replies obediently As you wish.
  • p6Luffy calls out Nico Robin's name in surprise.
  • p6Crocodile states all surface rocks can be withered away.
  • p7Crocodile activates Ground Secco technique.
  • p7Luffy reacts with shock at the ground drying effect.
  • p8Luffy screams in panic while falling through the roof, mood: terrified surprise.
  • p8Luffy shouts attack name while launching water projectile at Crocodile, intent: counterattack.
  • p9Crocodile declares his right hand can dry anything including soil, mood: confident and threatening.
  • p9Luffy reacts with surprise at Crocodile absorbing the water, intent: realization of failed attack.
  • p9Crocodile explains desiccation as the core of his power, context: explaining ability after countering water.
  • p10Crocodile announces everything on earth returns to sand, mood: triumphant and destructive.
  • p10Luffy gasps in shock as statue and rocks turn to sand, intent: horrified observation.
  • p11Crocodile declares everything touched by his hand will dry up, mood: menacing.
  • p11Luffy cries out about his sandals while being thrown back, intent: pain and surprise.
  • p11Luffy realizes the entire surface is dying, context: shock at the scale of the attack.
  • p12Silhouetted long-coated man angrily questions Royal Guards about hostage situation with demanding posture.
  • p12Short reply voice firmly rejects the demand with defiant intent.
  • p12White-caped man dismisses confrontation and states he is in a hurry while walking away.
  • p12White-caped man expresses contempt for government dogs and refuses to release hostage.
  • p13Cloaked man accepts conflict with calm resolve.
  • p13Robin declares she will kill the opponent with cold determination.
  • p13Swordsman shouts refusal to yield to demands while attacking.
  • p13Scarred man yells for marines to ignore him and stop the bombing.
  • p13Robin reacts with shock to the revealed deadline.
  • p14Robin warns opponents not to interfere with her path.
  • p14Command voice orders soldiers to aim rifles.
  • p14Robin resolves to save hostage and stop bombing despite interference.
  • p14Robin activates Devil Fruit technique causing soldiers pain.
  • p15Marine identifies Robin as Nico Robin with shock.
  • p15Robin states she is in a hurry and warns against angering her.
  • p15Marine realizes Robin is a Devil Fruit user.
  • p15Narration recalls Robin's 20-year-old bounty uproar and marine warships incident.
  • p15Poster reveals 79 million beri bounty placed on 8-year-old Robin.
  • p16Short-haired woman with goggles snaps back angrily telling subordinate to stop annoying chatter.
  • p16Polka-dot coated man shouts threat asking if they will clear the way or die.
  • p16Woman orders immediate action with single word command NOW.
  • p16Woman declares mission to stop the bombing to hesitant soldier.
  • p16Woman commands sergeant to take troops to palace square.
  • p16Soldier responds with affirmative salute YES SIR.
  • p17Short-haired woman warns polka-dot coated man to stop getting in her way.
  • p18Luffy thinks opponent's right hand is really something and it was too close.
  • p18Short-haired woman wonders where he went.
  • p18Monstrous figure states too much unnecessary energy was wasted.
  • p19Luffy lands blow and spits during fight.
  • p19Monster says you missed after attack.
  • p19Monster declares Luffy lost again.
  • p19Voice below calls out to Straw Hat Luffy.