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One Piece chapter 227: Noland the Liar — what is in it

Jaya arc · 26 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p5Chapter 227 title page features large splash of a ship and crew.
  • p6Going Merry requires repairs while sailing at sea.
  • p6Luffy falls from upper deck during conversation.
  • p7Going Merry approaches Eastern Coast of Jaya.
  • p7Crew reacts with shock upon seeing the destination.
  • p8Large striped castle structure stands near shore on Jaya.
  • p8Chopper, Sanji, and Zoro observe the building from the ship.
  • p9A half-wooden tower structure collapses from impact on Jaya island.
  • p9Sanji carries a metal pipe during exploration.
  • p9Nami discusses hidden gold on the island.
  • p10The crew approaches a ruined building at the island shore.
  • p10Luffy enters an empty stone house structure.
  • p10Nami holds back the group from rushing inside.
  • p11The crew finds an old picture book titled Noland the Liar.
  • p11Sanji recognizes the book from his childhood in North Blue.
  • p11Nami confirms the occupant is absent from the house.
  • p12The book Noland the Liar originates from North Blue over 400 years ago.
  • p12Montblanc Noland is shown telling stories to a skeptical crowd.
  • p12Noland's adventures are portrayed as seeming like lies to listeners.
  • p13Noland returns from a voyage and reports a gold mountain to the king.
  • p13The king takes 2000 soldiers to verify the claim.
  • p13The expedition sails into the Grand Line facing sea monsters and storms.
  • p14The king arrives at a jungle island with only 100 soldiers left.
  • p14Noland is put to death for lying.
  • p14Noland insists the gold sank into the sea even at execution.
  • p15Scene takes place in Mocktown bar.
  • p15Locals recognize the name Noland the Liar from North Blue folklore.
  • p15Patrons discuss a descendant of Noland arriving on the island.
  • p16Patrons discuss the descendant's arrival in search of gold.
  • p16The group laughs at the idea of clearing Noland's reputation after 400 years.
  • p16Scene occurs inside a dimly lit wooden building in Mocktown.
  • p17Luffy is knocked off a cliff into the ocean by a cannon blast.
  • p17A masked figure with a cannon-like weapon attacks Nami on the beach.
  • p17Nami survives the initial attack unharmed.
  • p18Montblanc Cricket identifies himself as the last boss of the Saruyama Alliance.
  • p18Cricket claims territorial control over the local seas.
  • p18Sanji and Usopp are present with Cricket during the confrontation.
  • p19Cricket lands two consecutive powerful punches on Sanji.
  • p19Sanji is knocked to the ground and left dazed with visible injuries.
  • p19Cricket remains standing and breathing heavily after the exchange.
  • p20Sanji counters with a powerful spinning kick to the chest.
  • p20The MAROON-tattooed fighter is knocked backward by the follow-up attack.
  • p20Sanji shows visible determination and focus during the fight.
  • p21Sanji claims the attack did not connect.
  • p21Sanji is fighting a maroon-tattooed opponent.
  • p21Nami and the fighter react with alarm to Sanji.
  • p22Mont Blanc Cricket lies exhausted on the shore after a diving incident.
  • p22The group discusses an illness affecting divers inside a stone room.
  • p22Nami suggests treating the elder with a cool towel.
  • p23The illness is caused by sudden pressure drops forming bubbles in the body.
  • p23Mont Blanc Cricket repeatedly dived despite the risk.
  • p23Diver's disease can become fatal in severe cases.

What is said, page by page

  • p5Caption states Hachi’s Ocean Floor Stroll Vol. 39 'Catfish Village Expresses Its Gratitude' as volume reference
  • p6Usopp suggests maybe it is time for a new ship while hammering
  • p6Voice notes the ship has gone to tatters unnoticed
  • p6Usopp yells to hell with that orangutan for damaging the ship further
  • p6Chopper calls Usopp a heartless bastard in angry retort
  • p6Luffy yells god damn it while falling from above
  • p6Usopp sniffles that Luffy really is a crew member worth keeping
  • p6Luffy grins and says the Going Merry is still an irreplaceable member
  • p7Voice asks who they are looking for again
  • p7Crew member states they have arrived at the place marked on the map
  • p7Luffy yells holy moly in shock
  • p7Usopp shouts whoa- in surprise
  • p7Nami notes the man who talks of dreams lives there
  • p7Robin identifies the man as Montblanc Cricket
  • p8Voice wonders if the resident is super duper rich
  • p8Voice shouts that is his house
  • p8Chopper asks what they mean in confusion
  • p8Sanji states he sure does dream big for a dreamer
  • p8Zoro tells the others to look again and calls them dimwits
  • p9Luffy-like figure yells in shock at sudden tower collapse.
  • p9Off-panel voice dismisses impact as just a wooden board.
  • p9Sanji remarks the owner must be cheap noting half the structure is fake veneer.
  • p9Nami states vast gold is hidden on Jaya island.
  • p9Robin replies she does not know full details but mentions the rumor.
  • p10Usopp questions if pirates buried treasure on the island.
  • p10Chopper replies that no one knows the answer.
  • p10Luffy calls out to check if anyone is home inside the building.
  • p10Sanji notes the resident lives alone at the island edge.
  • p10Nami reacts with surprise confirming the location of gold.
  • p10Usopp urges Chopper to start digging immediately.
  • p10Nami warns Luffy not to enter the dangerous structure.
  • p11Nami reads the book title Noland the Liar aloud.
  • p11Luffy laughs and praises the title and subject.
  • p11Usopp notes the picture book appears very old.
  • p11Nami realizes the resident is not currently home.
  • p11Sanji confirms he was born in North Blue and read the book as a child.
  • p11Nami questions Sanji about the title Noland the Liar.
  • p11Sanji recalls reading the story frequently in his youth.
  • p12Narration states this is a story from long ago over 400 years prior.
  • p12Text introduces Montblanc Noland living in a North Blue kingdom.
  • p12Narration notes townspeople could not tell if Noland's tales were true or fiction.
  • p12Noland is described as always speaking of grand unbelievable adventures.
  • p13Narration states Noland reported an island in the Grand Line holding a mountain-high pile of gold.
  • p13King decides to verify the claim by leading 2000 soldiers on the voyage.
  • p13Narration describes the journey involving battles with sea monsters and fierce storms while sailing to the Grand Line.
  • p14Narration notes only 100 soldiers remain when the king reaches the island covered in jungle.
  • p14Noland is executed for lying about the gold.
  • p14Noland's final words claim the gold mountains sank into the sea.
  • p14Narration states nobody believed Noland and labels him Noland the Liar from Northern folk tales.
  • p15Long-haired man with sunglasses asks if the visitor is the descendant of Montblanc Noland.
  • p15Spiky-haired scarred man recalls hearing the name Noland the Liar often in his North Blue childhood.
  • p15Patrons laugh about the story of Jaya being the island from the tale.
  • p15Group notes that North Blue children were warned they would be executed for lying like Noland.
  • p16Group states the descendant came to the island searching for the fabled gold to clear his ancestor's name.
  • p16Hooded man notes it has been 400 years since Noland the Liar.
  • p16Spiky-haired man laughs that it is one hell of a family line.
  • p16Close-up shows the man mocking the descendant for thinking four centuries of shame could disappear with a speck of gold.
  • p17Luffy's internal thought: reflects on a liar meeting a pitiful end without becoming a brave warrior of the seas, somber reflective mood.
  • p17Masked attacker yells at Nami while firing: demands to know what she is looking at him for, aggressive defensive intent.
  • p17Nami exclaims in shock upon seeing Luffy fall into the ocean, alarmed and urgent mood.
  • p18Sanji shouts urgently to Usopp: instructs to get Luffy out of the water, commanding and concerned tone.
  • p18Cricket states the seas around here are his territory, possessive and territorial intent.
  • p18Cricket accuses intruders of barging into his house and making themselves at home, confrontational mood.
  • p18Cricket threatens that no one will pass over his dead body and accuses them of coming for his gold, defiant and suspicious tone.
  • p19Sanji reacts with surprise during the first hit: exclaims WHOA- while being struck.
  • p19Sanji lets out a pained AH- during the follow-up attack.
  • p20Tattooed fighter screams in pain and surprise during the final strike: AGHHHH!, indicating defeat and shock.
  • p21Sanji states the attack missed and reassures with calm intent.
  • p21Nami shouts Sanji's name in alarm and concern.
  • p21Tattooed fighter yells Sanji's name in panic and pain.
  • p21Sanji mocks the fighter for underestimating the opponent and requests more time to finish the fight.
  • p21Fighter begins a protest with hesitation.
  • p22Goggled man explains leaning close to a chestnut when bubbles appeared from below.
  • p22Suited man questions what the prone man was doing.
  • p22Woman confirms the illness occasionally affects divers.
  • p22Group asks if the condition is the old man's sickness.
  • p22Suited man suggests cooling the patient with a towel and opening windows.
  • p23Luffy remarks the condition sounds like a magic disease.
  • p23Group wonders what drove the old man to dive so frequently.
  • p23Masira admits ignorance but notes the danger.
  • p23Shoujou warns that diver's disease can lead to death depending on severity.