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One Piece chapter 209: Surpassing You — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 19 pages · 33 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is 'Surpassing You'.
  • p0Hachi appears on title page with pirate flag raised.
  • p1Explosion occurs with large sound effect dominating the page.
  • p1Multiple characters react to powerful impact or attack.
  • p2City is built on cliffside island with fortified walls.
  • p2Multiple characters overlook the city from elevated position.
  • p3Characters react to distant city and impact event.
  • p3Massive impact occurs in front of city gates throwing figures back.
  • p4Battle occurs in streets directly in front of a grand palace.
  • p4Zoro comments on era change during active combat.
  • p5Vivi directly pleads for fighters to cease combat.
  • p5Cloaked observer watches rebellion from elevated position.
  • p6Vivi continues public pleas amid active street fighting.
  • p6Some fighters attempt to intervene and reduce casualties.
  • p7Luffy delivers powerful forward punch in combat.
  • p7Enemy is knocked backward by Luffy's strike.
  • p8Luffy receives a powerful physical blow that sends him through solid stone.
  • p9Crocodile believes scorpion venom should have weakened Luffy.
  • p9Local townspeople recognize the ongoing survival of the pirate group.
  • p10Massive clash occurs inside a collapsing temple structure.
  • p11Crocodile uses sand powers to destroy the temple and bury Luffy.
  • p12Explosion tears through built-up area scattering debris.
  • p12Spiky-haired fighter lands bloodied after being hurled.
  • p13Fighter stretches limbs inside swirling vortex.
  • p13Scarred man observes attack from prone position.
  • p14Scarred man unleashes sand blade attack from hook.
  • p14Attack targets fighter positioned below.
  • p15Fists and sand blades collide in massive radial burst.
  • p15Ground cracks under force of the desert storm clash.
  • p16A massive explosion or impact tears through an urban area with Middle Eastern-style architecture.
  • p16The destruction causes buildings to crumble and debris to fly in multiple directions.
  • p16A witness reacts with a visible scream of horror.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Question mark bubble above Hachi indicates confusion or surprise from onlookers.
  • p0Bottom caption states Hachi's ocean floor stroll volume and denial of tricking someone.
  • p1Short-haired woman shows shock reaction with wide eyes after explosion.
  • p1Striped-hat man reacts with surprise expression near blast area.
  • p1Goggled fish-man stands amid debris during impact aftermath.
  • p2Octopus-like figure gestures dramatically while overlooking city.
  • p2Stern-faced woman shown in close-up with neutral expression.
  • p3Short-haired girl states 'He... protected the country...' with shocked expression.
  • p3Eyepatch man mutters 'That son of a gun...' with sweat drops.
  • p3Goggled fish-man exclaims '...look.' while pointing.
  • p3Bear-like character growls 'YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDIN' ME...' in disbelief.
  • p3Large impact SFX and '!!I' appear in bottom splash panel.
  • p4Unseen voice roars battle cry RAHHHH with aggressive intent during clash.
  • p4Ally shouts warning SGT. MAJOR WATCH OUT to alert of incoming attack.
  • p4Pleading voice yells Wait Stop it all of you to halt the fighting.
  • p4Zoro declares TIMES LIKE THESE ALWAYS PRESAGE THE CHANGE OF AN ERA with grim insight on shifting times.
  • p4Nami whispers Wha in stunned disbelief at unfolding events.
  • p4Commanding voice orders TASHIGI KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON WHAT HAPPENS TO THIS COUNTRY to monitor the nation.
  • p5Nami internally notes THIS IS MADNESS with horrified realization.
  • p5Nami cries Why won't they stop and Why in anguish at endless fighting.
  • p5Sanji appears with motion SFX indicating high-speed movement.
  • p5Vivi screams PLEASE STOP FIGHTING with desperate tearful plea.
  • p5Vivi's voice echoes STOP FIGHTING and PLEASE across multiple bubbles.
  • p5Vivi coughs COUGH while continuing her shouts amid violence.
  • p6Vivi repeatedly shouts PLEASE STOP FIGHTING with tearful desperation.
  • p6Nearby voice calls Vivi You dummy in emotional response.
  • p6Fighter states We've gotta reduce even just one less casualty if we can with resolve.
  • p6Fighter yells Come on then to urge action against rebellion.
  • p6Fighter declares I don't care if we have to punch or kick them we've gotta stop the rebellion with fierce intent.
  • p6Voice questions What're you all just standing around for to motivate bystanders.
  • p7Luffy unleashes thunderous roar RAAAAAAA with aggressive battle intent.
  • p7Impact produces heavy SFX GOOO during punch landing.
  • p7Struck enemy cries OOHH while being sent flying.
  • p7Luffy shows gritted teeth and intense focus in strike close-up.
  • p8Luffy screams in extreme pain with wide-open mouth during the violent slam.
  • p9Crocodile internally questions how Luffy still draws strength despite scorpion venom.
  • p9Townspeople react with shock that the pirates are still alive in town.
  • p9Onlookers question Luffy's identity and note defeat of Mr. 5.
  • p9Luffy defiantly shouts that he does not care who Crocodile is and demands recognition.
  • p10Luffy shouts with full force that he will surpass Crocodile.
  • p11Crocodile activates Sables and declares the temple will turn to rubble with Luffy.
  • p11Crocodile names the heavy sandstorm attack Pesado.
  • p12Snowman figure emits pained reaction sounds during impacts.
  • p12Spiky-haired fighter groans in dazed state after crash landing.
  • p13Fighter begins technique call while stretching limbs in vortex.
  • p13Scarred man mutters partial phrase while prone and watching.
  • p14Scarred man roars technique name while slashing downward.
  • p14Technique name appears with parenthetical descriptor during sand blade release.
  • p15Fighter screams in sustained strain during clash.
  • p15Scarred man shows gritted teeth reaction amid explosions.
  • p16Screaming man expresses raw terror and panic with a loud prolonged scream during the city-wide destruction.