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One Piece chapter 21: Village — what is in it

Orange Town arc · 21 pages · 10 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 21 opens on a beach scene with Luffy and Richie resting after events.
  • p1Luffy claims victory after defeating Buggy forces.
  • p1Nami agrees to temporary alliance with Luffy's group for treasure gain.
  • p2Nami divides treasure into two sacks after the fight.
  • p2Luffy wears his straw hat again after the battle.
  • p3Group discusses next steps while Zoro remains dazed.
  • p3Luffy states the crew now holds the map and treasure.
  • p4Scene occurs in ruined streets of Orange Town.
  • p4Chief lies collapsed on the ground.
  • p4Luffy, Nami, and Zoro are present with multiple villagers.
  • p5Luffy claims responsibility for the chief's state.
  • p5Villagers are armed and surrounding the Straw Hats.
  • p5Nami references her own prior action regarding the chief.
  • p6Luffy publicly identifies the group as pirates.
  • p6Villagers threaten the group with weapons over the chief's injury.
  • p6Nami fears immediate hostility if pirate identity is revealed.
  • p7Luffy flees while carrying Nami.
  • p7Villagers pursue the pair through the streets.
  • p7Luffy expresses positive view of the village despite the chase.
  • p8Boodle reacts with visible shock to the pirates' collective anger.
  • p8Luffy and Nami are actively escaping through an alley while being pursued.
  • p8Chouchou appears with facial bandages and an aggressive expression.
  • p9Chouchou physically blocks the alley preventing the group's escape.
  • p9Luffy and Nami react with surprise to Chouchou's interference.
  • p9The Buggy pirates are directly confronting Chouchou in the street.
  • p10The group reaches the harbor after escaping through the alley.
  • p10Luffy presents a boat he claims to have stolen from pirates.
  • p10A large Buggy pirate confronts them at the dock.
  • p11Three specific Buggy pirates confront Luffy and Nami at the harbor.
  • p11The pirates claim prior knowledge of the boat theft and waited at the dock.
  • p11Luffy is physically grabbed by one of the pirates during the confrontation.
  • p12Zoro shows immediate shock reaction to the explosion.
  • p12Mohji, Cabaji and Luffy are blasted through the air together.
  • p12Orange Town square suffers major structural destruction.
  • p13Boodle regains consciousness amid the ruined streets.
  • p13Villagers arrived after the destruction had already occurred.
  • p13Concern rises over the fate of the three kids involved.
  • p14Boodle claims sole right to be angry at the kids.
  • p14Boodle physically drove the pirates out of the village.
  • p14Flashback shows Boodle kicking a pirate during the confrontation.
  • p15Boodle heads toward the harbor in pursuit.
  • p15Pirate ship is docked at the harbor.
  • p15Boodle lists multiple grievances against the pirates.
  • p16Luffy remains on the damaged dock after the boat departs.
  • p16The departing boat carries Buggy's marked jolly roger.
  • p16Boodle is present on the dock wearing his hat.
  • p16Nami, Zoro, and Luffy appear in close-up reaction panels.
  • p17Boodle expresses deep gratitude and apology from the dock.
  • p17Luffy, Zoro, and Nami are aboard the departing boat.
  • p17Orange Town recedes in the background as the boat sails away.
  • p18Nami reveals she left most of the treasure behind for village repairs.
  • p18Luffy and Nami argue on the boat about the remaining treasure.
  • p18The crew continues sailing toward the next island after the confrontation.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy shouts victory declaration with raised fists in celebratory mood.
  • p1Luffy declares Nami will become his crew member with confident intent.
  • p1Nami agrees to cooperate temporarily for profit while clarifying her independent purpose.
  • p1Nami internally notes the high quality of treasure in her sack with pleased expression.
  • p2Nami suggests dividing treasure into two bags for easier carrying.
  • p2Nami asks about the significance of Luffy's straw hat.
  • p2Luffy confirms the hat's importance but states relief after defeating Buggy.
  • p3Luffy proposes pretending to remain unconscious as a plan.
  • p3Nami questions next actions and notes Buggy's disappearance.
  • p3Luffy confirms possession of map and treasure while urging Zoro to rise.
  • p3Nami accuses Luffy of being the weirdest for including her in the crew.
  • p4Checkered villager addresses Luffy and Nami with surprise upon spotting them in the street.
  • p4Running villager announces intent to wake the chief while fleeing the scene.
  • p4Luffy responds casually and dismissively to the villager's shout.
  • p4Stern villager questions whether pirates caused internal fighting and requests information.
  • p4Checkered-shirt villager declares they represent the village residents.
  • p4Off-panel voice cries out in alarm upon seeing the chief's condition.
  • p4Luffy begins explaining the situation while Nami stands beside him.
  • p5Villager accuses the incident on the pirates.
  • p5Another villager expresses frustration at the destruction.
  • p5Elderly man begs the chief to wake up.
  • p5Luffy openly admits he caused the chief's condition.
  • p5Luffy adds an apologetic remark after his admission.
  • p5Nami reminds Luffy he witnessed her action and questions his statement.
  • p5Luffy defends his earlier comment by citing Nami's reason.
  • p6Nami internally worries that admitting to being thieves or pirates would mean instant death.
  • p6Lead villager demands to know the group's identity and accuses them of being pirates.
  • p6Another villager states no excuse will be accepted.
  • p6Villagers accuse the group of harming their chief.
  • p6Luffy loudly declares that they are pirates.
  • p6Nami shows visible shock at Luffy's declaration.
  • p6Luffy laughs while Nami sweats in disbelief at the outcome.
  • p7Luffy and Nami react with alarm as the chase begins.
  • p7Villagers shout to pursue the fleeing pair.
  • p7Headband villager vows revenge for the chief's injury.
  • p7Second attacker declares they will not allow escape.
  • p7Nami expresses surprise while looking back.
  • p7Luffy calls the village a good place while running.
  • p7Nami questions why Luffy escalated the situation.
  • p8Boodle voices shock that the pirates are enraged solely for their chief.
  • p8Luffy declares that any excuse will still anger the pirates.
  • p8Townspeople shout that the group is fleeing through an alley.
  • p8Chouchou barks fiercely in a protective stance.
  • p9Townspeople label the pursuers as bad pirates.
  • p9Luffy urgently tells Chouchou to move out of the way.
  • p9Nami cries out in alarm at the dog's action.
  • p9Pirates demand that Chouchou stop blocking them.
  • p9Chouchou continues barking and growling while standing firm.
  • p10Luffy states they completed their goal regardless of others' opinions.
  • p10Nami questions why situations always escalate and thanks Chouchou for the escape.
  • p10Luffy announces he stole the boat from pirates.
  • p10Nami expresses envy at the boat's appearance.
  • p10The large pirate declares they have been waiting for the thief.
  • p11The bald pirate warns that the group will not forget them.
  • p11The long-haired pirate mocks the unexpected return to the harbor.
  • p11The curly-haired pirate reveals they waited knowing the group would return.
  • p11Nami recognizes the pirates from prior encounters.
  • p11The pirates reference their long history and intent to teach a lesson.
  • p11A pirate grabs Luffy's face while mocking him.
  • p12Zoro exclaims HUH in sharp surprise from close-up panel.
  • p12Distant voice screams in prolonged terror during the blast chaos.
  • p13Villager demands explanation from the chief about the destruction.
  • p13Armored ally expresses relief that Boodle is unharmed.
  • p13Boodle weakly acknowledges he is awake.
  • p13Older villager states the area was already ruined upon arrival.
  • p13Boodle mutters THIS while surveying the scene.
  • p13Villagers worry whether the three kids survived the event.
  • p14Boodle declares he remains angry about the village damage and perceived mockery.
  • p14Boodle states he personally chased the pirates away.
  • p14Boodle refuses to let anyone else criticize the kids.
  • p14Boodle yells at a villager to shut up and stop defending the pirates.
  • p15Boodle's allies shout after him as he runs.
  • p15Boodle confirms the pirates fled toward the harbor.
  • p15Boodle angrily declares the pirates must answer for entering and damaging his village without permission.
  • p16Luffy shouts across water that he still has more to say, showing frustration and exhaustion.
  • p16Crew on boat notes the vessel belonged to pirates and mentions erasing Buggy's flag mark later.
  • p16Boodle yells 'MISTER CHIEF!' while running forward in desperation.
  • p16Luffy roars at departing boat to stop right there, displaying anger.
  • p17Boodle cries out that he owes them and apologizes with raw emotion.
  • p17Boodle admits he does not know how to express his gratitude.
  • p17Boodle tells the group to just live happy lives while waving goodbye.
  • p17Luffy calls back cheerfully not to worry about it.
  • p18Luffy protests that the treasure is his.
  • p18Nami explains half the village was destroyed and she gave half the money away.
  • p18Luffy reacts with shock that Nami left the treasure behind.
  • p18Nami laughs wildly then panics when boat rocks.
  • p18Luffy threatens Nami after she teases him about the treasure.
  • p18Nami tells Luffy to go take the treasure back if he wants it.