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One Piece chapter 231: Bellamy the Hyena — what is in it

Jaya arc · 21 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 231 is titled 'Bellamy the Hyena'.
  • p1Luffy and long-nosed companion are attacked and sent flying by a swarm of large insects.
  • p2A giant praying mantis appears and lands on a tree stump in the forest.
  • p3Southbird is revealed to be directing the insect attacks in the forest.
  • p4Scene takes place in dense jungle canopy and undergrowth.
  • p4Strange bird calls echo from above the Straw Hat group.
  • p4Underground holes release unknown creatures toward the crew.
  • p5Giant ladybugs emerge from holes and swarm the crew.
  • p5A mole cricket-type creature confronts Usopp in the jungle.
  • p6Multiple insect types including bees, roaches, and fireflies appear.
  • p6Straw Hat members engage in direct combat with the swarm.
  • p7Sanji discovers a small golden bird statuette.
  • p7A long-haired goggled man and a chained masked figure are present.
  • p7The masked figure is bound by chains and a spiked collar.
  • p8Masira receives overhead axe strike labeled Big Chop.
  • p8Bellamy crew defeats Saruyama Alliance members on the beach.
  • p9Bellamy activates spring-powered Havoc Sonar attack.
  • p9Attack creates shockwave knocking multiple fighters airborne.
  • p10Bellamy launches spring-coiled Snipe strike at Shoujou.
  • p10Attack uses Bane Bane fruit extension ability.
  • p11Shoujou receives direct spring-powered strike from Bellamy.
  • p11Attack levels beach area near ruined tower and shoreline.
  • p12A turtle-shaped vessel and pirate ship are present on the shore.
  • p12Gold ingots shaped like a bell are discovered and discussed.
  • p12The long-haired man reacts strongly to mentions of a golden bell and city of gold.
  • p13The muscular man intervenes by grabbing the spiky-haired man's arm.
  • p13A physical blow lands with visible impact effects on the long-haired man.
  • p13The scene occurs near damaged buildings on the shore.
  • p14The Straw Hats are in a jungle clearing after failing to catch a bird.
  • p14A giant bird suddenly appears and attacks the group.
  • p14All crew members show signs of exhaustion from prior chase.
  • p15The Going Merry is heavily damaged and beached.
  • p15Luffy and another person are collapsed on the sand near the wreck.
  • p15Masira, Shoujou, and Chopper react to the destruction.
  • p16The gold statuette has been stolen and lies broken.
  • p16Montblanc Cricket is injured but downplays his condition.
  • p16The large bird creature has been defeated nearby.
  • p17Cricket spent ten years diving and damaged his health searching for gold.
  • p17Saruyama Alliance offers to repair and launch the ship by morning.
  • p18Only three hours remain until the crew sets sail.
  • p18Bellamy's mark is present in the area.
  • p18Luffy intends to leave temporarily and return by morning.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Long-nosed companion and Luffy scream in terror with high-pitched panic as insects approach.
  • p1Off-panel voice shouts warning 'THEY'RE COMING! WATCH OUT!' during the swarm attack.
  • p2Giant praying mantis emits loud 'SKWARK!' cry upon landing.
  • p3Luffy yells 'WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS ENTIRE FOREST!' while fleeing.
  • p3Long-nosed companion shouts 'AGHHH! THE NET!' and 'WHAT'S UP WITH THIS PRAYING MANTIS!'.
  • p3Narration explains 'The Southbird is ordering all the bugs to attack us!'.
  • p3Luffy exclaims 'WHAT!' in shock at the revelation.
  • p3Long-nosed companion identifies the bird 'It's him!' and questions 'HOW CAN A BIRD ORDER AROUND BUGS!'.
  • p3Southbird utters 'Jeeee!' from its perch.
  • p4Luffy warns the group to hold position after hearing an additional sound.
  • p4Nami hushes the others and asks about the origin of the new noise.
  • p4Grotesque creature questions whether the sound is dung beetle related.
  • p4Usopp expresses shock and concludes boulders are rolling toward them.
  • p4Nami screams that the approaching threat consists of bugs.
  • p5Luffy yells in surprise at the size of the incoming insects.
  • p5Nami cries out in pain from the swarm attack.
  • p5Usopp identifies the insects as ladybugs.
  • p5Usopp challenges the mole cricket monster directly.
  • p5Background voice notes the return of the bird cry sound.
  • p6Sanji calls for a somersault kick during combat.
  • p6Luffy objects that the kick has no relevance to the situation.
  • p6Usopp suggests using salt against a slug-like creature.
  • p6Luffy warns that carpenter bees possess deadly venom.
  • p6Luffy declares he is done running and will fight all insects.
  • p7Sanji admires the golden bird statue as a fine piece.
  • p7Long-haired man questions the right to touch the gold.
  • p7Masked figure roars that others have no right to the gold.
  • p7Masked figure huffs that none of the group may approach.
  • p7Masked figure yells in rage asking if the current restraint is insufficient.
  • p8Bellamy crew member declares might makes right as justification to steal treasure.
  • p8Pirate claims superiority stating they are as strong as the defeated.
  • p8Another laughs mockingly that none of the Saruyama can match them.
  • p8Masira is called out by name amid the taunting.
  • p9Crewmate warns boss to get away from the attack.
  • p9Observer notes Bane Bane fruit ability in use again.
  • p9Sarquiss tells Bellamy to hold up while he finishes the target.
  • p9Pirate growls threat calling the opponent that son of...
  • p10Ally shouts warning for Shoujou to watch out.
  • p10Bellamy initiates spring-powered Snipe attack.
  • p11Shoujou is called out by name during the direct hit.
  • p11Shoujou cries out in pain from the impact.
  • p12Crew members announce loading gold onto the turtle ship with urgent practical tone.
  • p12Saruyama Alliance member excitedly reports logs mentioning a golden bell.
  • p12Long-haired man declares the city of gold must exist with manic triumphant mood.
  • p12Spiky-haired man dismisses the dream as overactive imagination with mocking intent.
  • p13Long-haired man coughs and hacks from the choke hold with pained reaction.
  • p13Muscular man warns the spiky-haired attacker about lacking guts to bet on dreams.
  • p13Muscular man declares the attacker should not talk about pirates with furious tone.
  • p13Shocked character questions what just happened with stunned expression.
  • p14Nami scolds the crew for failing to catch the bird with exasperated tone.
  • p14Usopp explains they were chased by bugs instead with tired complaint.
  • p14Sanji notes they could not get a good look at the targets.
  • p14Chopper states he cannot run anymore with weary voice.
  • p14Luffy concludes it is no good with resigned sigh.
  • p14Giant bird cries JOE JOE JOE while attacking the crew.
  • p15Masira and Shoujou cry out in horror at the wrecked ship.
  • p15Top-hatted man asks Chopper for help with urgent tone.
  • p15Voice demands to know who damaged the ship with angry mood.
  • p15Luffy is asked what happened first with concerned inquiry.
  • p15Injured person apologizes weakly while coughing on the sand.
  • p16Off-panel voice calls out Luffy's name in alarm.
  • p16Montblanc Cricket coughs and reassures that his injuries are nothing serious.
  • p16Nami states in shock that the gold statuette has been stolen.
  • p16Someone advises to forget about the stolen gold and move on.
  • p16Background voice notes that the bird was successfully caught.
  • p17Montblanc Cricket angrily questions why Luffy wants to forget the gold obtained after ten years of diving.
  • p17Luffy tells Cricket to shut up and insists the gold loss is his own problem.
  • p17Cricket demands that Luffy listen to him.
  • p17Saruyama Alliance members state they will get the crew into the sky and finish repairs by morning.
  • p18Woman asks if following the coastline leads to the previous town.
  • p18Someone warns Luffy not to get stupid ideas with only three hours left before sailing.
  • p18Luffy declares he will be back by morning.
  • p18Large man warns Luffy about dealing with Bellamy and tells him to stop.
  • p18Others ask if Luffy needs help or where he is going.