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One Piece chapter 236: Sailing into the Sky — what is in it

Jaya arc · 24 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title page displays “Sailing into the Sky”
  • p1Sea king attacks and begins pulling Going Merry underwater
  • p2Going Merry enters giant whirlpool after sea king release
  • p3Straw Hats debate abandoning sky island attempt inside whirlpool
  • p4The Going Merry is swallowed by a massive whirlpool.
  • p4Luffy reacts with excitement rather than fear to the danger.
  • p4Sanji references the crew's recent attempt to stop Luffy.
  • p5The whirlpool disappears without trace leaving calm sea.
  • p5Nami notices the ocean-floor negation of the vortex.
  • p5The crew stands confused on the deck of the Going Merry.
  • p6Blackbeard arrives on his ship after pursuing the Straw Hats.
  • p6Blackbeard targets Luffy specifically for his bounty.
  • p6The crew recognizes Blackbeard's group from Mocktown.
  • p7Luffy's bounty is now 100 million beli.
  • p7Zoro's bounty is listed at 60 million beli.
  • p7The crew learns their bounties increased after Alabasta.
  • p7Blackbeard displays the updated wanted posters.
  • p8The Straw Hat crew encounters the Knock-Up Stream.
  • p8The ship is positioned directly in front of a massive rising wave.
  • p8Multiple crew members are on deck during the event.
  • p9The ship and crew are hurled skyward by the Knock-Up Stream eruption.
  • p9Debris and bodies are thrown through the air in the blast column.
  • p10A headbanded warrior is shown smoking near a barrel on shore.
  • p10The Knock-Up Stream erupts visibly from the sea near a stone tower.
  • p10The eruption reaches high into the cloudy sky above the island coast.
  • p11The Going Merry is launched upward through clouds by the stream.
  • p11Usopp and a goggled crew member are at the helm during the ascent.
  • p11The ship heads toward a distant mountain peak.
  • p12The Going Merry rides upward on a pillar of water.
  • p12Luffy Usopp and Chopper are below deck encouraging the ship.
  • p12Nami observes wind effects during the ascent.
  • p13The ship drifts away from the water stream.
  • p13A Sea King emerges from the stream and lunges at the Merry.
  • p13The Sea King is the one previously sucked into the stream.
  • p14Objects sucked into the knock-up stream begin falling back down.
  • p14Nami orders the crew to raise the sails.
  • p14The crew debates the nature of the rising current.
  • p15Nami asserts command as the ship's navigator.
  • p15The crew agrees to follow Nami's navigation instructions.
  • p15The ship tilts while Nami steers to match the current.
  • p16The ship has launched above the clouds.
  • p16Straw Hat crew members display varied excited reactions to flight.
  • p17The ship sails through the sky above clouds.
  • p17The crew approaches a large cloud formation called Emperor Nimbus.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crew reacts in panic to sudden sea king attack with screams of terror
  • p2Fish-man figure says thanks for transport and leaves crew to proceed
  • p2Crew yells NOO WAAIIT and protests being tricked into whirlpool
  • p2Voices shout they were duped and demand to escape execution-like danger
  • p3Crew warns whirlpool is pulling them closer and night has fallen
  • p3Nami and Usopp call sky island a fantasy and urge turning back
  • p3Luffy insists they must continue despite the knock-up stream risk
  • p4Nami remarks that Luffy is totally stoked, conveying disbelief at his excitement.
  • p4Sanji addresses the crew about their failed attempt to dissuade the captain while holding the newspaper.
  • p4Luffy shouts partial exclamations showing pure thrill amid the crisis.
  • p4Crew members scream in terror as the ship falls, expressing panic and fear.
  • p5Crew questions how the gigantic whirlpool could suddenly vanish.
  • p5Nami realizes the whirlpool has already been negated at the ocean floor.
  • p5Nami reacts with surprise as an event begins.
  • p6Luffy calls Zoro's attention to something on the horizon.
  • p6Usopp shouts for the approaching figure to stop.
  • p6Blackbeard declares he has caught up to Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p6Blackbeard laughs and demands the crew say their prayers.
  • p6Blackbeard announces he has come for Luffy's 100 million beli head.
  • p6Nami and Sanji recognize the arrivals as the group from Mocktown.
  • p7Zoro questions the identity of the approaching group.
  • p7Blackbeard announces Zoro's 60 million beli bounty alongside Luffy's.
  • p7Luffy reacts with surprise at the 100 million beli figure.
  • p7Nami realizes the Alabasta incident raised the bounties.
  • p7Crew debates the new bounty amounts and poster details.
  • p8Luffy identifies the massive wave as the Knock-Up Stream with alarm.
  • p8Crew member warns others not to get distracted from the approaching danger.
  • p8Panicked crew member questions what is happening with confusion.
  • p8Distant figure issues a warning to prepare to die.
  • p8Crew member shouts that the sea will blast them to smithereens.
  • p8Luffy reacts with surprise at the sudden event.
  • p9Crew members scream in terror during the violent upward launch.
  • p10Headbanded warrior inhales deeply from his pipe.
  • p11Crew member shouts to hold steady and not be tossed off the ship.
  • p11Panicked voice warns that the ship is going to capsize.
  • p11Usopp yells to fly up to Sky Island while gripping the helm.
  • p12Luffy shouts in shock questioning the sudden upward movement of the ship.
  • p12Usopp cheers wildly expressing thrill at the intense ascent.
  • p12Narration states the ship is riding along the pillar of water.
  • p12Luffy urges the Going Merry forward with energetic command.
  • p12Usopp adds excited encouragement to head straight up into the sky.
  • p12Nami notes the presence of wind in a surprised tone.
  • p13Usopp questions if something was left behind during the drift.
  • p13Nami asks what is causing the change in movement.
  • p13Sanji warns that the situation is not as positive as it seemed.
  • p13Chopper screams in terror at the appearance of a massive creature.
  • p13A voice identifies the monster as a Sea King.
  • p13A voice notes it is likely the one previously sucked into the stream.
  • p14A crew member states it is only a matter of time until the same fate occurs.
  • p14Sanji yells about falling objects from the knock-up stream.
  • p14Usopp concludes the event is a natural calamity.
  • p14A voice warns of crashing into the sea and instant death.
  • p14Nami orders to raise the sails quickly.
  • p14A voice explains the rising current is an ocean current not just water stream.
  • p15Nami declares her role as navigator and ability to handle seas and winds.
  • p15Crew responds with agreement to follow Nami's orders.
  • p15Crew shouts in panic about falling and urges Nami to act.
  • p15Nami reassures the crew they can make it through.
  • p15Nami orders matching the ship to the ocean current and catching the wind.
  • p16Unknown crew member shouts in shock at the sudden flight.
  • p16Sanji declares Nami amazing with affectionate tone and heart symbol.
  • p16Chopper cheers excitedly about flying into the sky.
  • p16Zoro expresses quiet amazement at the event.
  • p16Luffy announces success with beaming expression.
  • p17Luffy exclaims joy at being able to sail anywhere.
  • p17Luffy wonders what lies ahead with excited expression.
  • p17Usopp asks Nami about arrival at Sky Island soon.
  • p17Usopp notes the location above the cloud.
  • p17Crew screams in alarm as the ship dives.
  • p17Nami declares intent to break through the Emperor Nimbus.