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One Piece chapter 237: Up in the Sky — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 25 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color cover of One Piece volume 26.
  • p0Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
  • p1Splash page depicts Straw Hats riding sky creatures.
  • p1Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
  • p5Page shows Wapol's Eating Banzai Vol. 2 scene.
  • p5Chapter title is "UP IN THE SKY".
  • p6Luffy experiences choking followed by explosive release.
  • p6Scene occurs in chapter 237.
  • p7Marshall D. Teach is aboard a small boat in rough seas near an island.
  • p7Teach's crew lost track of their targets.
  • p8Blackbeard's crew is arguing about losing their targets.
  • p8Blackbeard remains confident they will encounter the targets again.
  • p9Going Merry has surfaced from underwater.
  • p9Straw Hat crew is recovering from submersion and reacting to new surroundings.
  • p10Going Merry is now sailing on a sea of clouds.
  • p10Straw Hat crew reacts with shock to the cloud ocean environment.
  • p11Nami identifies the location as the Sea of the Sky.
  • p11The log pose continues pointing upward.
  • p11Usopp falls off the ship railing into the clouds.
  • p12Luffy continues falling through the cloud layer.
  • p12A ship is visible sailing on the cloud sea below.
  • p12Nami questions the existence of a sea floor.
  • p13Sanji expresses anger at the situation.
  • p13Robin activates Ojos Fleur to sprout arms from clouds.
  • p13Usopp falls off the ship into the clouds.
  • p14Robin uses Seis Fleur to catch Usopp.
  • p14Multiple sprouted arms grab the falling Usopp.
  • p14Nami shows shock at the rescue attempt.
  • p15Luffy uses his rubber powers to pull Usopp onto the ship.
  • p15A large sky creature emerges from the clouds immediately after Usopp is rescued.
  • p16Zoro slashes and destroys the attacking sky octopus.
  • p16The creature bursts like a balloon after being cut.
  • p17Straw Hat crew observes and discusses the nature of sky-dwelling creatures.
  • p17Usopp rests on deck after the earlier incident.
  • p18Nami recognizes the sky fish from Norland's diary.
  • p18The crew eats and discusses the sky creatures' adaptations.
  • p18A ship is sighted on the horizon.
  • p19Chopper first notices an anomalous ship on the clouds.
  • p19The ship vanishes after initial sighting.
  • p19Going Merry rocks violently during the event.
  • p20A winged rider lands on the ship deck from above.
  • p20Straw Hat crew observes the arrival on the upper level.
  • p20Masked warrior appears as a large armored figure.
  • p21Masked warrior attacks the winged rider midair.
  • p21Ship tilts from the force of the clash.
  • p21Conis intervenes verbally during the fight.
  • p22Knight of the Sky appears in full armor with winged helmet.
  • p22Pierre the bird perches on the knight's shoulder.
  • p22Separate aerial duel occurs near the main ship.

What is said, page by page

  • p6Luffy gasps desperately about inability to breathe with panicked mood.
  • p6Luffy shouts relief after sudden expulsion with exhausted intent.
  • p7Marshall D. Teach laughs wildly with arms raised, expressing triumph and amusement.
  • p7Off-panel voice shouts in panic that they lost their prey and the targets escaped.
  • p8Fish-like crew member urges captain to chase and attack the escaped prey.
  • p8Long-haired man coughs and notes that the escaped group is lucky.
  • p8Goggled crew member states that hardship makes people stronger.
  • p8Blackbeard laughs and tells crew they will meet the targets again on the grand line.
  • p9Luffy excitedly yells for the crew to look outside the ship.
  • p9Crew members cough and gasp after surfacing.
  • p9Sanji asks what happened and checks if everyone is alright.
  • p9Nami reacts with shock at the view outside.
  • p10Luffy shouts that everything is white and questions the location.
  • p10Crew panics thinking Usopp needs CPR.
  • p10Nami states they are sailing on clouds.
  • p10Usopp yells in disbelief about sailing on clouds.
  • p11Nami declares with wide eyes and sweat that the scene is the Sea of the Sky, excited realization mood.
  • p11Crew discusses needing to go higher with uncertain tone about the cumulonimbus middle layer.
  • p11Nami notes the log pose still points upward with focused intent.
  • p11Zoro states he has no idea with calm detached mood.
  • p11Chopper admits forgetting with confused expression.
  • p11Usopp panics while falling, shouting not to fool around and claiming first big course swim, comedic desperate intent.
  • p12Luffy yells he can dive deeper with excited reckless mood while falling.
  • p12Luffy notes little resistance and blurry vision with surprised internal thought.
  • p12Distant voice states Luffy is still not back with concerned tone.
  • p12Nami sweats and questions if there is really a sea floor with anxious intent.
  • p12Usopp reacts in panic to Nami's sea floor comment with shocked shout.
  • p13Sanji yells at Luffy not to fool around with furious intent.
  • p13Crew shouts Usopp's name in alarm as he falls.
  • p13Someone questions if Usopp fell off the cloud with shocked tone.
  • p13Robin states she cannot see relying only on touch with determined focus.
  • p13Usopp shouts he will handle it with confident panic.
  • p13Sanji orders Robin to extend her arm as far as possible.
  • p13Robin calls out Ojos Fleur while activating multiple arms.
  • p14Robin concentrates while arms extend with heavy impact sounds.
  • p14Usopp screams loudly while falling with panic lettering.
  • p14Nami reacts with shock asking where he is.
  • p14Someone spots Usopp and shouts there he is.
  • p14Robin orders to pull him up and activates Seis Fleur.
  • p14Multiple arms grab Usopp amid motion and impact effects.
  • p15Luffy shouts encouragement to Usopp from the railing with urgent intent.
  • p15Usopp yells in panic while being pulled aboard the ship.
  • p15Nami and Chopper express surprise and relief at the successful pull.
  • p15Monster roars aggressively as it charges toward the ship.
  • p15Crew member warns that something followed Usopp and wants to eat him.
  • p16Zoro yells reassurance that there is nothing to be scared about.
  • p16Creature screams in pain from the slash attack.
  • p16Crew reacts with shock as the monster explodes.
  • p17Crew wonders if the creatures count as fish or animals.
  • p17Group concludes the area should be treated as an ocean rather than simple clouds.
  • p17Members note the octopus resembled a balloon.
  • p17Usopp is called out while lying on deck.
  • p17Luffy complains loudly about his pants.
  • p18Nami identifies the creature as a sky fish and links it to Norland's diary.
  • p18Nami explains the evolutionary reasons for varied sky creature forms.
  • p18Luffy and Sanji complain they were not finished eating yet.
  • p18Crew notes the fish scales resemble feathers for lightness.
  • p18Crew spots a ship and a person in the distance.
  • p19Crew member calls to Chopper asking what is wrong, alarmed tone.
  • p19Chopper gasps in shock at sudden sighting.
  • p19Usopp reports a ship visible through binoculars then notes its disappearance, confused intent.
  • p19Chopper yells about a ship appearing over there, urgent warning mood.
  • p19Sanji questions what Chopper is trying to say, irritated mood.
  • p19Luffy declares situation is bad, panicked reaction.
  • p20Winged figure shouts about a human approaching, warning tone.
  • p20Observer notes the device running on clouds, surprised reaction.
  • p20Blond man orders the rider to stop and questions intent, commanding mood.
  • p20Luffy reacts with confusion at the sudden arrival.
  • p20Sanji comments the rider has guts, impressed tone.
  • p20Zoro internally notes the rider wants to fight, wary mood.
  • p20Masked warrior declares elimination, aggressive intent.
  • p21Masked warrior yells battle cry during attack, aggressive mood.
  • p21Rider cries out in pain from impact, distressed reaction.
  • p21Conis shouts at three fighters asking what is wrong, concerned tone.
  • p21Conis repeats that sky island is scary, fearful mood.
  • p21Masked warrior commands enough, authoritative stop.
  • p22Woman questions who is fighting this time, alarmed tone.
  • p22Knight declares himself the knight of the sky, proud introduction.
  • p22Knight calls out to bird companion, commanding tone.
  • p22Knight begins self-introduction with dramatic flair.