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One Piece chapter 222: Hotshot Rookie — what is in it

Jaya arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 222 title page features Hachi's takoyaki stand on beach.
  • p1Straw Hat crew sails on open sea after underwater encounter.
  • p2Crew searches ship wreckage for sky island clues.
  • p3Robin obtained log pose from previous enemy ship.
  • p4Log pose inscription reads JAYA.
  • p4Robin shows visible tear during conversation with Nami.
  • p4Luffy reacts with high excitement to the log pose reading.
  • p5Going Merry is shown sailing at full speed.
  • p5Crew debates whether to head to Jaya or sky island.
  • p5Log pose would be rewritten upon reaching Jaya.
  • p6Crew decides to stop at Jaya before continuing to sky island.
  • p6Nami and Luffy argue over final destination.
  • p6Takoyaki is mentioned as being served to the ladies.
  • p7Climate has stabilized suggesting proximity to Jaya.
  • p7Seagulls appear relaxed indicating pleasant weather.
  • p7Crew is searching visually for the island of Jaya.
  • p8Seabirds are shot from unseen location while flying over Going Merry.
  • p8Crew observes falling birds on deck of Going Merry.
  • p8No audible gunshots detected by Chopper during the event.
  • p9Van Augur fires rifle from rooftop on Jaya's Western Shore.
  • p9Island visible in distance with palm trees and shoreline.
  • p10Going Merry approaches port on Jaya island.
  • p10Multiple pirate ships are visible docked at the town port.
  • p11Port town on Jaya is depicted as lawless with open fighting.
  • p11Crew reacts with horror upon seeing the town's violent streets.
  • p12Mocktown is described as a town of ridicule and mockery in the ship log.
  • p12The fallen man belongs to Roshio's crew.
  • p12The boasting man claims to be a wrestling champion.
  • p13Roshio is identified as Captain of the Roshio Pirates with a 42,000,000 Beli bounty.
  • p13The card game takes place inside a dimly lit bar.
  • p14The table is smashed during the confrontation in the bar.
  • p14A dark-haired man smiles while observing the violence.
  • p15Bellamy has a bounty of over 50 million Beli.
  • p15Bellamy is referred to as Hyena Bellamy by the crowd.
  • p16Sarquiss is seated at the bar counter inside Wild Cherry bar.
  • p16A fight breaks out at a table involving a goggled man.
  • p16Accusations of cheating occur among bar patrons.
  • p17A powerful punch sends the goggled man flying inside the bar.
  • p17An explosion occurs at the Wild Cherry bar exterior.
  • p17Long-haired man with sunglasses leaves after the confrontation.
  • p18Bellamy the Hyena has a bounty of 55,000,000 Beli.
  • p18Luffy and Zoro arrive in a busy town street with palm trees.
  • p18Bellamy Pirates captain is shown laughing.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states Hachi's Ocean Floor Stroll Vol. 35 'Catfish Village Elder Arrives Late to the Takoyaki Stand' in story context.
  • p1Nami comments on large monsters with tired tone.
  • p1Chopper agrees he never wants to see monsters again.
  • p1Luffy starts sentence addressing Chopper about underwater events.
  • p1Nami yells at Luffy questioning why he went underwater.
  • p1Luffy claims he defeated ten monsters easily and can handle more.
  • p1Chopper reacts with shock and panic to Luffy's statement.
  • p2Sanji confirms no clues found underwater to Nami.
  • p2Usopp emphasizes lack of sky clues and points at junk.
  • p2Sanji speculates violent clash or enemy attack on ship.
  • p2Nami demands journals and sea charts instead of junk.
  • p2Usopp suggests items might be useful for sky travel.
  • p2Nami rejects junk and insists on finding information.
  • p3Nami rejects Usopp's seashell gift angrily.
  • p3Nami shouts about destroyed armor suit.
  • p3Luffy asks about the armor with curiosity.
  • p3Robin offers item while commenting on surrounding idiots.
  • p3Robin notes frustration ahead and lack of land-finding method.
  • p3Robin reveals she knocked item from earlier enemy ship.
  • p4Nami gently notes Robin looks like she has been through hardship while smiling.
  • p4Nami brightly declares Robin is her only ally.
  • p4Off-panel voice asks if takoyaki is done.
  • p4Narration states the log pose shows the island name Jaya.
  • p4Luffy shouts with excitement to set course for Jaya.
  • p5Luffy repeatedly yells full speed ahead and set sail for Jaya.
  • p5Crew members give overlapping directions about rudder and heading.
  • p5Panic erupts with shouts of set no sail for Jaya.
  • p5Voices warn that going to Jaya would rewrite the log pose.
  • p5Nami confronts Luffy about the sailing decision.
  • p6Nami yells that the crew went in a circle and insists on sky island.
  • p6Luffy demands set sail for Jaya as captain.
  • p6Robin proposes asking around once they reach Jaya.
  • p6Crew agrees they will need luck and accepts heading to Jaya temporarily.
  • p6Narration notes the ship is now headed for the island of Jaya.
  • p7Usopp reports still nothing visible on the horizon.
  • p7Sanji notes the climate has stabilized indicating they are in Jaya's zone.
  • p7Zoro remarks the area is Bellamy's turf so land must be close.
  • p7Chopper comments that even the seagulls look happy on this lovely spring day.
  • p7Narration concludes Jaya must be a spring island.
  • p8Usopp reports bullets fired from sailing direction with urgent alarmed tone.
  • p8Chopper questions hearing no gunshot despite visible shots in confused panic.
  • p8Nami suggests grilling fallen birds with excited casual intent.
  • p8Sanji comments on sniper's poor aim with half-smile and relaxed posture.
  • p8Nami dismisses Chopper's worry noting shots came from unseen island.
  • p9Van Augur states failure to deliver instant death to one bird in calm reflection.
  • p9Unseen voice remarks on the bird's pain with sympathetic tone.
  • p9Van Augur declares consequence of everyday actions is also fate while lowering rifle.
  • p10Luffy shouts that the town looks fun with enthusiastic excitement.
  • p10Nami comments it resembles a resort with hopeful tone.
  • p10Usopp notes it looks like a mini-resort in surprise.
  • p10Nami expresses desire to relax there briefly.
  • p10Usopp questions why pirate ships are brazenly docked at port.
  • p11Luffy yells about the town's condition with extreme shock.
  • p11Narration states Jaya's western shore is a lawless town beyond government reach.
  • p11Narration adds that people sing, laugh, and kill each other in the town.
  • p12Large man laughs loudly while mocking the fallen figure in the street.
  • p12Onlookers identify the fallen man as one of Roshio's crew with surprised tone.
  • p12Wrestling champ boasts about his identity and strength to the crowd.
  • p12Terrified patron calls the situation crazy with fearful expression.
  • p12Patron recalls witnessing a prior card game incident with concerned tone.
  • p13Opponent tells Roshio he should consider himself lucky with mocking tone.
  • p13Commentator notes an easy win for Roshio during the card game.
  • p13Roshio apologizes while smirking at the defeated opponent.
  • p13Roshio taunts the opponent about betting his underwear after winning.
  • p14Roshio invites the loser to return and play again while collecting winnings.
  • p14Roshio declares he will take all the money from the table.
  • p14Roshio screams in agony after being slammed to the floor.
  • p15Roshio accuses Bellamy of cheating while pinned and bloodied.
  • p15Bellamy denies cheating and accuses Roshio of grasping at straws.
  • p15Roshio screams in intense pain during the pinning.
  • p15Patrons warn about Bellamy's bounty and hot-headed nature.
  • p15Crowd confirms the game was fair despite the violence.
  • p16Long-haired man with sunglasses reacts with surprise saying 'Hm?' 'What?' as voice calls out.
  • p16Voice shouts 'SAR-QUISS!' directed at seated figure at counter.
  • p16Long-haired man mutters '...Cheat? Yeah, sure.' while leaning forward.
  • p16Onlookers accuse 'You saw him cheat, didn'tcha?' and confirm 'Oh, he cheated alright.'
  • p16Goggled man yells 'DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHO I AM!?' and 'THAT'S ENOUGH BULLCRAP!' in close confrontation.
  • p16Goggled man claims 'I saw it with my own two eyes. He's one dirty bastard, I tell ya!'
  • p17Long-haired man with sunglasses says 'Later, loser.' while flicking dismissively.
  • p17Goggled man reacts with 'UGH-' during impact.
  • p18Bellamy laughs 'HAHAHAHA!' in large close-up panel.
  • p18Luffy declares 'Lotta people here.' while observing the street.
  • p18Zoro comments 'Seems like a pretty fun town.'