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One Piece chapter 242: CLASS-2 Criminals — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 37 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 242 title page depicts Wapol under arrest.
  • p0Marine officer labeled IMPAKEE is present.
  • p0Wapol is restrained with chains and metal gear.
  • p1Large impact occurs on tropical shore.
  • p1Luffy encounters small winged figures after crash.
  • p1Soldiers appear on beach ordering halt.
  • p2Straw Hat group reacts to winged figures' greetings.
  • p2Captain McKinley confronts the crew on platform.
  • p2Group is labeled illegal trespassers.
  • p3Vision dial image is used as evidence against Straw Hats.
  • p3Captain McKinley accuses group of illegal trespass.
  • p3Group denies charges on beach platform.
  • p4Winged man addresses the Straw Hats on the shore about trespassing penalties.
  • p4A fine of ten times the entry fee is demanded by the headband man.
  • p4The distant ship and boat are visible from the shore during the confrontation.
  • p5Straw Hats react with outrage to the demanded fine amount.
  • p5Currency conversion between extol and beli is discussed by Zoro.
  • p5Conis warns the crew against opposing the authorities.
  • p6The waver is declared broken and ownership is disputed by Luffy.
  • p6White Berets identify themselves as servants of the high priests.
  • p6Luffy refuses to back down from the confrontation.
  • p7A White Beret officer throws the waver across the beach in anger.
  • p7Conis reacts with panic to the loss of the waver.
  • p7The waver crashes in the distance after being thrown.
  • p8Nami reacts with visible horror to the cloud drifting sentence.
  • p8Priest references God Enel's power when issuing the penalty.
  • p9Galleon fell from sky two hundred years ago under same sentence.
  • p9Archers prepare to fire on the group.
  • p10Winged figure launches milky arrow attack.
  • p10Sanji and Zoro prepare to fight with drawn blades.
  • p11Giant snake-like beast attacks the group on the planks.
  • p11Luffy remains on wooden structure during creature assault.
  • p12Luffy is sent flying by an impact on the cloud battlefield.
  • p12Gedatsu lunges forward with weapon drawn during the clash.
  • p12Long-haired man with WB headband reacts with visible shock.
  • p13Luffy stretches his arm to wrap around Gedatsu.
  • p13Gedatsu is trapped inside a rapidly spinning coiled sphere.
  • p13Long-haired WB headband man recognizes possible Devil Fruit ability.
  • p14A massive explosive impact labeled HANABI blasts multiple fighters outward.
  • p14Spiky-haired fighter observes the chaos with wide eyes.
  • p14Hat-wearing figure stands holding paper amid aftermath.
  • p15Crew discusses having only 50,000 Beli remaining.
  • p15Luffy lies exhausted on the ground after the fight.
  • p15Winged girl notes difficulties for Blue Sea fighters in the sky.
  • p16White Berets confront the Straw Hats on a tropical shore.
  • p16Luffy displays visible shock at the enforcers' statements.
  • p16Nami shows clear nervousness through sweat and expression.
  • p16The group is labeled class-2 criminals by the White Berets.
  • p16Upper Yard priests are referenced as a harsher authority than the White Berets.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Question-mark bubbles convey confusion and surprise from background observers about Wapol's capture.
  • p0Bottom caption states Wapol the great king can also get arrested.
  • p1Luffy reacts in visible shock to the sudden crash and impact.
  • p1Soldiers issue commands HALT and SQUAD from beach position.
  • p2Luffy yells in confusion about what is being discussed.
  • p2Winged figures repeat HELLO HESO greeting.
  • p2Sanji urges Luffy to ignore others and find Nami.
  • p2Usopp reminds Luffy to board quickly.
  • p2Platform observers call the group perverts.
  • p2Captain McKinley declares the seven illegal trespassers.
  • p3Captain McKinley states vision dial photo proves illegal entry from Heaven's Gate watcher.
  • p3Nami reacts with surprise to the presented image.
  • p3Group protests there must be a mistake and they are not bad guys.
  • p3Captain McKinley insists on admitting guilt without excuses.
  • p3Discussion mentions one billion extol entrance fee not paid.
  • p4Winged man states illegal trespassing is only a class-2 crime and after punishment they become regular tourists, calm authoritative tone.
  • p4Winged man references heaven's judgement on illegal trespassing, formal explanatory mood.
  • p4Braided headband man declares it is simple and they must pay a fine ten times the entry fee, stern commanding intent.
  • p4Sanji asks what the punishment is, direct questioning mood.
  • p5Sanji shouts they risked their lives and questions why they must pay so much money, outraged mood.
  • p5Usopp yells the amount is too much and could buy tons of rice, exaggerated frustration.
  • p5Usopp calculates 70 billion extol equals 7 million beli and questions the conversion, confused tone.
  • p5Zoro notes that beli is the blue sea currency and states 10,000 extol equals 1 beli, informative growl.
  • p5Usopp suggests forgetting the demand and ignoring the authorities, dismissive intent.
  • p5Winged man states if they had paid the entrance fee it would have been only 700,000 beli, explanatory tone.
  • p5Conis cries out in panic that this is bad and pleads for the group not to do anything stupid, worried urgent mood.
  • p6Woman in patterned dress states breaking the waver is a class-10 crime, accusatory tone.
  • p6White Beret officer warns that denying guilt will worsen their criminal status and identifies as direct servants of the high priests, threatening mood.
  • p6Luffy snaps that he will kick their ass if the waver was stolen from sky island, defiant angry intent.
  • p6Luffy insists the waver is his and not stolen, firm defensive mood.
  • p6Nami urges Luffy not to oppose the men and questions if they can afford the fee, anxious tone.
  • p6Conis pleads for Luffy not to oppose the officers, desperate warning.
  • p7Masked officer yells that the fine is too damn expensive while throwing the waver, furious outburst.
  • p7Conis cries that she lost the waver because of the ridiculous high fine, panicked distress.
  • p7Curly-haired man shouts captain in alarm.
  • p7Background voice yells hey as impact sounds occur.
  • p8Crew panics and urges Luffy to flee after accidental collision.
  • p8Priest politely dismisses thanks and calls the encounter fun.
  • p8Official declares hindering a public servant a class-5 crime.
  • p8Priest sentences the group to cloud drifting with no escape.
  • p9Nami realizes the sentence is a death penalty of endless drifting.
  • p9Luffy misinterprets cloud drifting as comfortable.
  • p9Priest laughs and orders capture of the group.
  • p10Headband man accuses speaker of aiding criminals.
  • p10Nami desperately warns companions they cannot win.
  • p10Soldiers fire milky arrow projectile.
  • p11Luffy asks what the creatures are and orders Nami back to ship.
  • p11Nami screams while dodging the attack.
  • p12Wide-eyed character expresses sudden realization about the ongoing fight.
  • p12Surprised voice reacts with shock to a fast passing attack.
  • p12Long-haired WB headband man questions how an opponent achieved the feat.
  • p13Luffy begins declaring his stretching technique attack.
  • p13Nearby characters react with alarm at the stretching arm.
  • p13WB headband man wonders if the power comes from a Devil Fruit.
  • p14Screaming voice expresses pain from the explosive impact.
  • p14Spiky-haired fighter shows visible surprise at the blast.
  • p15Nami asks about current money on board.
  • p15Luffy complains that all money goes to feeding the crew and declares he will decide spending as captain.
  • p15Usopp notes supplies normally last only one or two days.
  • p15Winged girl comments that Blue Sea citizens struggle fighting in the area.
  • p15Bandana-wearing woman confirms her battle plan worked.
  • p16White Beret states they are the nicest law enforcers in God Land, establishing authority.
  • p16White Beret warns that obeying earlier orders would have avoided trouble, conveying regret.
  • p16White Beret laughs mockingly at the group, signaling contempt.
  • p16White Beret declares that crying or screaming will not change their new status as class-2 criminals.
  • p16White Beret states that the Upper Yard priests will not be forgiving, heightening threat.
  • p16Upper Yard priest declares they will personally judge the group, showing aggressive intent.
  • p16Upper Yard priest yells 'HESO!!!!' in large letters, expressing rage or signature outburst.