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One Piece chapter 202: The Royal Crypt — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is 'The Royal Crypt'.
  • p1Explosion is planned for the palace square in six minutes.
  • p2Royal crypt lies west of the current location.
  • p3Explosion originates from underground near the royal crypt entrance.
  • p4Luffy recovers outside the palace after a near-death moment.
  • p4An unknown figure has fled the palace area.
  • p4Luffy begins chasing the escaping figure on foot.
  • p5Scene is set at the Royal Crypt west of the palace.
  • p5Poneglyph is stored in an underground chamber.
  • p5Robin and Crocodile discuss hidden knowledge and partnership.
  • p6Robin and Crocodile descend the staircase into the crypt.
  • p6The Alabasta royal family has protected the poneglyph for generations.
  • p6The poneglyph is believed to hold Pluton's location.
  • p7Robin and Crocodile enter the main underground tomb hall.
  • p7An inner chamber lies behind doors at the far end.
  • p7A bright flash and loud impact occur as they near the inner area.
  • p8Explosion occurs near a large domed building in the city.
  • p8Bandaged man with snake arm is shown laughing and pointing.
  • p8Search party discusses limited time and searching for Crocodile's cannon.
  • p9Chopper cannot isolate scents due to widespread gunpowder smell.
  • p9Pell proposes using cannon scent as a search target.
  • p9Sanji calculates the bomb's blast diameter at 5 km.
  • p10Pell uses a shortcut through the streets while flying.
  • p10Nami identifies a possible location from ground level.
  • p11Explosions continue in the empty plaza.
  • p11Bloodied man collapses while reaching toward Luffy.
  • p11Luffy stands alone in the distance of the ruined square.
  • p12Luffy reacts with visible shock to Crocodile vanishing from the scene.
  • p12Robin is engaged in ongoing combat with repeated attacks directed at her.
  • p13Crocodile stands victorious over defeated marines in the street.
  • p13Luffy charges directly at Crocodile while shouting a demand.
  • p14Robin indicates the direction of the royal crypt to Luffy.
  • p14Crocodile delivers a powerful strike to Luffy immediately after the direction is given.
  • p15Luffy continues his enraged charge despite obstacles and impacts.
  • p15Luffy collides violently with a building after breaking through multiple barriers.
  • p16Luffy becomes immobilized and collapses on the palace floor.
  • p16Setting includes a grand hall with tall columns and palm trees.
  • p17A hidden staircase is revealed in the circular stone chamber.
  • p17Robin descends into the lower levels of the royal crypt.
  • p18Explosions rock the city with debris flying.
  • p18Four minutes remain until the palace square explosion.
  • p18Luffy remains collapsed and motionless on the grass.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption introduces Hachi's recurring side story segment about searching for a legendary takoyaki recipe.
  • p1Fur-coated man taunts masked figure about a perfect way to die.
  • p1Fur-coated man explains the courtyard and palace square will explode in six minutes.
  • p1Scarred stitched-face man urges celebration of the new king of the sandy country.
  • p2Fur-coated man apologizes while being struck, claiming he is in a hurry.
  • p2Fur-coated man recalls the royal crypt location west of his position and decides to proceed.
  • p3Masked figure taunts attacker with 'YOU MISSED...' in radiant bubble.
  • p4Luffy yells in shock about nearly dying, conveying relief mixed with anger.
  • p4Unseen speaker notes the target has escaped the area.
  • p4Luffy curses in frustration at the escape.
  • p4Luffy declares he will not allow the target to get away, showing determination.
  • p4Luffy recalls seeing the target flying away while beginning pursuit.
  • p5Woman explains the criminal world's scale and secrecy to the man.
  • p5Man states the poneglyph is located deep in an underground chamber.
  • p5Woman reacts with surprise at the hidden staircase.
  • p5Woman notes the man is not the only one aware of such secrets.
  • p5Woman confirms partnership with Crocodile and questions his inability to kill her.
  • p6Woman states she can decipher ancient runes others cannot.
  • p6Man claims she is not at fault for prior events.
  • p6Man questions if he is wrong about her knowledge.
  • p6Woman admits uncertainty about the poneglyph's contents.
  • p6Woman reveals the poneglyph likely indicates Pluton's location.
  • p6Woman explains the royal family's generational duty to protect the poneglyph.
  • p7Man remarks on the grand scale of the tomb.
  • p7Woman states the target is further inside behind the doors.
  • p7Woman acknowledges the path forward with calm confidence.
  • p7Sudden activation sound interrupts their approach.
  • p8Bandaged snake-armed man shouts "YOU SMALL-TIME PIRATES!" in mocking triumphant mood.
  • p8Bandaged man laughs "KUHAHAHA!" with head thrown back.
  • p8Search party member warns "WE'VE ONLY GOT FIVE MINUTES!" in urgent panic.
  • p8Search party member snaps "SHUT UP AND START SEARCHING!" in frustration.
  • p8Search party member reasons about getting into Crocodile's shoes to locate the cannon.
  • p9Chopper states the city smells too strongly of gunpowder to detect scents.
  • p9Nami desperately asks Chopper if he can find anything with his nose.
  • p9Pell suggests searching for the scent of a cannon aimed at the palace square.
  • p9Sanji notes the low accuracy of firing such a large bomb from close range.
  • p10Pell complains he has no time to go around buildings and takes a shortcut.
  • p10Pell reports he has checked every rooftop around the palace square.
  • p10Nami asks if Pell sees anything from above.
  • p10Nami wonders if the target is inside some building.
  • p10Nami shouts "Got it!" upon spotting something below.
  • p10Pell continues searching from the air.
  • p11Bloodied man calls out "STRAW HAT...!" in desperate exhausted tone.
  • p11Bloodied man mutters "CLUTCH..." while crawling.
  • p12Luffy shouts in shock about an opponent's sudden disappearance while internally referencing Crocodile.
  • p12Robin coldly demands how many more attacks will come before satisfaction, showing irritation and resolve.
  • p13Marines question what happened to their boss and note the smoke escape.
  • p13Crocodile mocks marines for being defeated by a woman and declares losers cannot uphold justice.
  • p13Luffy yells TELL ME with desperate forward charge toward Crocodile.
  • p13Crocodile laughs loudly while dismissing the confrontation.
  • p14Robin points toward the royal crypt and directs the path forward.
  • p14Luffy thanks Robin and confirms the direction while rushing ahead.
  • p14Crocodile mutters about marine HQ as a joke before striking Luffy with a justice-labeled blow.
  • p15Luffy huffs with rage while charging forward at full speed.
  • p15Luffy crashes through obstacles with pained reactions before slamming into a building.
  • p16Luffy expresses confusion that he cannot move despite eating meat, with surprised wide-eyed expression.
  • p16Luffy utters Huh? and ellipses while lying on the floor.
  • p16Luffy comments that scratches are minor and wonders if he is just tired while limbs tremble.
  • p17Crocodile asks if what Robin desires is recorded on the inscribed block.
  • p17Robin responds with silence shown as ellipses.
  • p17Crocodile states he sees a hidden staircase after the mechanism activates.