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One Piece chapter 215: Last Waltz — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 215 is titled Last Waltz.
  • p0Page 0 is the title page featuring Hachi's cover story.
  • p1Woman in pirate hat is identified as Princess Vivi in disguise.
  • p1Scene shows Vivi's dramatic declaration and immediate reaction from onlookers.
  • p2Scene takes place inside palace dressing room and hallway.
  • p2Terracotta is fastening Vivi's corset during preparation.
  • p3Vivi's coming-of-age ceremony was delayed for two years.
  • p3Ceremony normally occurs at age 14.
  • p3Speech is scheduled for 10 o'clock with large crowd present.
  • p4Vivi undergoes preparation for Alabasta Coming of Age ceremony.
  • p4Ceremony includes public speech broadcast via den den mushi to citizens.
  • p4Battle reported at the port during ceremony preparations.
  • p5Going Merry under attack by multiple enemy ships firing iron spears.
  • p5Luffy and crew attempt to respond during naval battle.
  • p6Going Merry faces coordinated attack from eight enemy ships.
  • p6Crew struggles to manage incoming spear barrages and hull damage.
  • p7Enemy fleet uses Black Spear Formation maintained by multiple ships.
  • p7Marine officer with heart-shaped glasses commands from elevated platform.
  • p7Luffy identifies marine as previous opponent during battle.
  • p8Marine formation is being attacked from the Straw Hat ship position.
  • p8Usopp is directing the escape route through the damaged southern side.
  • p8Black Cage Hina is identified as the local marine HQ captain.
  • p9Hina commands the advancing marine formation named after her.
  • p9Hina plans to handle the enemy boarding personally.
  • p10Straw Hat crew debates whether to change course for a promise.
  • p10Luffy decides to pick up a friend despite the risk.
  • p11Large crowd gathers outside the royal palace.
  • p11King Cobra keeps a portrait of the former queen in his private room.
  • p11Vivi visits King Cobra inside the palace.
  • p12Vivi is inside a room with large window and curtains.
  • p12Two guards react with shock to Vivi's words.
  • p13Scene takes place on ship deck with Straw Hat crew present.
  • p13Mr. 2 Bon Kurei arrives dramatically on the ship.
  • p14Marines identify the duck ship as a decoy.
  • p14Straw Hat crew is spotted on the duck ship.
  • p14Two ships are visible at sea during pursuit.
  • p15Impostor Luffy appears on the Marine ship.
  • p15Timer reaches three minutes triggering movement.
  • p15Marines react with shock to the impostor reveal.
  • p16Scene occurs on the deck of a Marine vessel.
  • p16Mr. 2 Bon Kurei wears okama outfit with swan details.
  • p16Hina holds a cigarette during confrontation.
  • p17Mr. 2 Bon Kurei performs a dramatic full-page pose.
  • p17Hina engages in direct combat with a masked fighter.
  • p18Luffy and Straw Hats react aboard their ship.
  • p18Mr. 2 Bon Kurei leaps away from the Marine vessel.
  • p18Going Merry departs from scene of explosion and smoke.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover story title text announces Hachi's ocean floor stroll volume 29 and starving village encounter.
  • p1Woman in pirate hat declares intent to become pirate queen while calling out Igaram.
  • p1Crowd yells 'PRINCESS VIVI!!!!!!!' in alarm after figure falls.
  • p2Long-haired woman warns against barging in while princess changes.
  • p2Maid notes Igaram is covered in sweat and asks what is wrong.
  • p2Igaram stammers flustered morning greeting.
  • p2Star-headband man demands to know what Igaram tried to do.
  • p2Igaram responds with simple 'Morning.' while being confronted.
  • p3Vivi complains dress is too tight to Terracotta.
  • p3Terracotta states attire is just right for a princess.
  • p3Vivi recalls coming-of-age ceremony delayed two years.
  • p3Vivi observes square already packed despite speech time.
  • p4Curly-haired attendant reassures anxious Vivi that silence during ceremony is acceptable.
  • p4Vivi expresses worry about inability to speak properly at the event.
  • p4Attendant advises Vivi to consider the king's feelings during the ceremony.
  • p4Woman in black dress explains Coming of Age ceremony purpose and broadcast setup.
  • p4Igaram acknowledges reports of port battle while standing in hallway.
  • p5Luffy orders cannon fire in rage while under attack at sea.
  • p5Crew member suggests bouncing incoming spears back using rubber ability.
  • p5Luffy warns that repeated hull damage will sink the ship.
  • p5Panicked crew member yells that situation is no joke.
  • p6Nami questions ability to handle ongoing attack.
  • p6Luffy yells in frustration while dodging spears.
  • p6Sanji grunts during defensive action.
  • p6Usopp reports inability to seal additional hull holes.
  • p6Crew notes difficulty holding off multiple barrages from eight ships.
  • p6Luffy urges crew to find solution during battle.
  • p7Marine officer mocks pirates and claims formation cannot be broken.
  • p7Marine identifies Black Spear Formation used by Black Cage Corps.
  • p7Marine declares intent to prove he is not a weirdo using ring.
  • p7Marine states plan to sink cook and crew.
  • p7Luffy recognizes marine officer from past encounter.
  • p8Usopp excitedly praises the long-nose ally for collapsing the southern marine formation and urges charging through the gap.
  • p8Long-nose ally replies with smug confirmation that the outcome followed his calculations.
  • p8Luffy reacts with surprised "Whoa..." while watching the distant explosions.
  • p8Mr. 2 Bon Kurei shouts in alarm that Black Cage Hina is the marine captain patrolling the area.
  • p8Mr. 2 Bon Kurei yells that they have trouble because the black cage has appeared.
  • p9Marine voice warns not to get cocky because the enemy may counterattack.
  • p9Marine voice claims their Black Spear Formation can sink any ship.
  • p9Hina states coolly that others will only drag her down and should not bother her.
  • p9Subordinate replies "Yes, ma'am!" to Hina's order.
  • p9Hina orders the crew to stand back once they reach the enemy's broadside.
  • p9Luffy tells the crew they can continue sailing while he and others stay.
  • p10Crew member protests there is no time to change course.
  • p10Nami insists they must reach the eastern port at noon to keep a promise.
  • p10Mr. 2 Bon Kurei urges himself to hurry aboard and escape alone.
  • p10Luffy loudly announces they are going to pick up a friend.
  • p10Shocked crew member realizes the crew is acting for the sake of a friend.
  • p11King Cobra invites the visitor inside with "Yes, come in."
  • p11Vivi announces she is entering the room.
  • p11King Cobra greets her and tells her to sit down, briefly saying "Papa-" before correcting himself.
  • p11King Cobra admits he momentarily mistook Vivi for the former queen while looking at the portrait.
  • p11Vivi replies softly "Yes, quite..." to the resemblance comment.
  • p11King Cobra reacts with surprise "Ohhh! Now the s-... My, what a surprise."
  • p12Vivi states she has something important to discuss with quiet resolve.
  • p12Vivi addresses Father and Igaram in thoughtful tone.
  • p13Topknot character declares running away is unbefitting of an Okama.
  • p13Narration describes the day after abandoning friends who risked their lives.
  • p13Fish-man crew member questions if anyone finds meals palatable.
  • p13Mr. 2 Bon Kurei tells scallywags and Straw Hat crew to listen well.
  • p14Narration states enemies are heading in two different directions and duck ship sails south.
  • p14Marine notes the duck is the decoy.
  • p14Marine shouts Miss Hina and reports Straw Hat crew spotted on duck ship.
  • p14Woman cries No and Ahh- in alarm.
  • p14Marine orders to pursue at once and reset the formation.
  • p15Woman with sunglasses announces 3 minutes and orders full speed ahead.
  • p15Voice asks if the Straw Hat Luffy they seek is present.
  • p15Laughter erupts with GAHAHA HAHAHA HAHAHA.
  • p15Impostor shouts Too bad and THIS!? in triumphant tone.
  • p16Mr. 2 Bon Kurei laughs loudly GAHAHA HAHAHA while celebrating victory on deck, triumphant mood.
  • p16Marine lookout reports sheep-ship heading east to Ms. Hina, urgent warning context.
  • p16Mr. 2 declares mastery of disguise and successful trap in profile view, confident intent.
  • p16Crew identifies friends of Straw Hat as trap is revealed, shocked realization.
  • p17Mr. 2 Bon Kurei recites poetic declaration about okama way and true sky, dramatic and philosophical tone.
  • p17Masked opponent challenges Hina to come at him if she dares, aggressive intent.
  • p17Caption states Hina humiliated during the confrontation, narrative emphasis.
  • p18Crew cries WE... BON-CHAN! in horror as events unfold, anguished mood.
  • p18Luffy shouts WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET ABOUT YOU! with tears, emotional farewell intent.
  • p18Distant voice calls Bon-chan! from the ship, desperate context.