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One Piece chapter 218: Why a Log Pose is Round — what is in it

Jaya arc · 20 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 218 splash page depicts Hatchi's takoyaki stand on the ocean floor.
  • p1Nico Robin reads the Poneglyph in the collapsing ruins.
  • p1A vial is thrown to treat Crocodile's poison.
  • p2Crocodile confronts Nico Robin about lying regarding the Poneglyph contents.
  • p3Nico Robin admits she never intended to give Crocodile the weapon and sought the Rio Poneglyph instead.
  • p4Scene takes place inside a collapsing underground chamber containing a Poneglyph.
  • p4Robin has been searching for True History for twenty years.
  • p5The chamber is actively collapsing during the conversation.
  • p5An unidentified dark figure runs through the debris.
  • p6Luffy enters the collapsing chamber from above.
  • p6Robin is on the ground amid rubble when Luffy arrives.
  • p7Scene shifts to the deck of the Going Merry at sea.
  • p7Robin formally requests to join the Straw Hat crew.
  • p8Nico Robin has worked as an archaeologist since age 8.
  • p8Robin has lived in hiding from marines for 20 years.
  • p8Robin placed herself under care of villains as a child to survive at sea.
  • p9Chopper's arm sprouts from the floor during the tumble.
  • p9Nami threatens to remove Robin if suspicious activity occurs.
  • p10Nami presents jewels originally belonging to Crocodile.
  • p10Sanji serves Robin a snack at the table.
  • p11Robin observes the crew's lively atmosphere on deck.
  • p11Sanji remains suspicious of Robin's intentions.
  • p12The log pose after Alabasta points toward a fall island.
  • p12Crew discusses weather preferences while sailing.
  • p13A burning galleon falls from the sky toward the Going Merry.
  • p14The falling galleon crashes into the ocean next to the Going Merry.
  • p15The impact throws the Straw Hat crew across the deck.
  • p15Nami directs the crew to close their eyes during the chaos.
  • p16Skeletons fall from sky onto wrecked ship on shore.
  • p16Main skeleton wears bandana and tattered clothing.
  • p17Nami observes Log Pose needle pointing directly up.
  • p17Straw Hat crew reacts to sky phenomena on wrecked ship.
  • p17Robin identifies possible sky island connection via Log Pose.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Sign text announces Hatchi's takoyaki stand opening in a hurry as volume 32 of his ocean floor stroll series.
  • p1Voice instructs to have the injured person drink the vial quickly to neutralize Crocodile's poison.
  • p1Nico Robin states that only history is written on the Poneglyph and nothing else is recorded.
  • p1Shocked exclamation reacts to the Poneglyph revelation.
  • p1Observer notes that a rubber human might survive even if buried under rubble.
  • p2Crocodile demands to know why Nico Robin lied to the king.
  • p2Nico Robin explains that the country's history is not on the stone and only weapon information is recorded.
  • p2Crocodile calls the king naughty and questions the lie's purpose.
  • p2Crocodile states the country would have fallen into the king's hands if the truth had been told.
  • p3Nico Robin states she does not care about the country or handing over the weapon and is not interested in lives or deaths.
  • p3Crocodile distinguishes hope from expectation and asks why she came.
  • p3Nico Robin reveals she sought the Rio Poneglyph.
  • p3Crocodile reacts with shock to the Rio Poneglyph revelation.
  • p4Crocodile questions the meaning of True History with aggressive surprise.
  • p4Robin states this Poneglyph is the only one speaking of True History after twenty years of search.
  • p4Robin declares the stone was her final hope but turned out wrong.
  • p4Robin expresses willingness to die here after following a fruitless path.
  • p5Robin states her dream had too many enemies with a bitter expression.
  • p5Crocodile asks if the Poneglyphs record the untold history that can be constructed.
  • p5Crocodile yells for the figure to wait while reaching out.
  • p5Robin questions why they have continued despite the obstacles.
  • p6Luffy announces they should head up after landing.
  • p6Robin pleads to be left behind because she has no purpose left.
  • p6Luffy angrily refuses to listen to Robin's request.
  • p7Luffy tells Robin that saving his life is her crime.
  • p7Robin states she has nowhere else to go and asks to stay on the ship.
  • p7Luffy declares Robin is not a bad guy and tells the crew not to worry.
  • p7Crew members react with surprise to the exchange.
  • p8Nico Robin states she has been an archaeologist since age 8 and lived hiding from marines for 20 years, calm explanatory tone.
  • p8Usopp asks about her specialty with curious expression.
  • p8Robin replies she is skilled at moving behind the scenes and following orders, confident and composed mood.
  • p8Robin notes a child cannot sail alone so she placed herself under villain care, reflective context.
  • p8Luffy internally concludes Robin is too dangerous after investigation, alarmed reaction.
  • p9Usopp and Chopper cry out in panic while falling, chaotic reaction.
  • p9Robin remarks the pair are pathetic for being handled easily, amused tone.
  • p9Nami warns she will kick Robin out at first sign of suspicious activity, confrontational mood.
  • p9Robin replies she will keep the warning in mind with light laugh, composed response.
  • p9Background voices demand if anyone is listening amid crashes.
  • p10Sanji mutters Nami has been bought by under-handed tactics, suspicious tone.
  • p10Nami coos affection toward Robin and mentions bringing Crocodile's jewels, playful mood.
  • p10Sanji responds with hearts and 'Ahh, love!', smitten reaction.
  • p10Robin thanks Sanji for the snack politely.
  • p10Sanji internally describes drifting love and Robin's jet black body, poetic thought.
  • p11Robin asks if the crew is always this lively, curious tone.
  • p11Sanji replies it is pretty much always lively, resigned answer.
  • p11Robin responds 'How nice...' with soft smile.
  • p11Sanji internally questions what Robin is plotting, wary suspicion.
  • p11Robin replies simply 'Oh.' with unreadable gentle expression.
  • p12Crow's nest voice directs straight west-northwest with cheerful tone.
  • p12Crow's nest voice teases about receiving jewels from a woman.
  • p12Sanji shouts from below asking when snacks will arrive.
  • p12Usopp mutters about possible rain while lifting weights.
  • p12Nami replies that fall weather is acceptable.
  • p12Robin notes the next island after Alabasta is a fall island.
  • p12Nami asks Luffy if he still wants to see snow.
  • p12Luffy responds positively about the next island.
  • p13Text box states everything humans can imagine can happen in reality.
  • p14Usopp yells about a galleon falling.
  • p14Zoro internally notes a falling ship.
  • p14Chopper exclaims in panic about the event.
  • p14Luffy reacts with shock at the sight.
  • p15Usopp screams while flying through the air.
  • p15Luffy warns of more falling objects.
  • p15Usopp insists he must be dreaming.
  • p15Chopper repeats panicked questions.
  • p15Crew member shouts to hold tight to the ship.
  • p15Nami instructs everyone to close eyes then open slowly.
  • p15Luffy agrees to the eye-closing method.
  • p15Nami notes the sea has calmed.
  • p16Skeleton with bandana screams in terror during fall.
  • p16Falling skeleton shouts about more skeletons descending from above.
  • p16Skeleton yells not to throw object while plummeting.
  • p17Usopp asks Nami what is wrong while reacting in shock.
  • p17Sanji questions what the crew should do next.
  • p17Nami states the Log Pose is stuck pointing upward and appears broken.
  • p17Robin concludes the Log Pose has locked onto a sky island.