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One Piece chapter 243: The Trial — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 243 is titled "THE TRIAL".
  • p0Wapol appears on the title page in Sakura Kingdom setting.
  • p1Straw Hat crew realizes they were tricked into illegal entry.
  • p1Nami reacts with strong denial and anger toward the situation.
  • p2Nami refuses to return to the dangerous island.
  • p2Nami physically attacks Luffy during argument.
  • p3Crew lacks a plan to return from Sky Island.
  • p3Winged Skypiean reveals a route exists through Cloud End.
  • p4Nami initiates group departure by sailing after realizing no safe hiding spot exists.
  • p4Small creature flees separately with distinct 'SUUU!' sound effect.
  • p5Luffy leaves group to obtain food before departure.
  • p5Going Merry is positioned on cloud surface near reeds.
  • p6Winged man in U・P・E hat observes crew from hiding in reeds.
  • p6Boat enters area leading to Upper Yard cave entrance.
  • p7Sanji prepares and arranges multiple meals inside ship.
  • p7Conis receives specially prepared lunch box from Sanji.
  • p8Scene takes place inside and then on the deck of the Going Merry.
  • p8Usopp enters the interior first then runs to the deck.
  • p8Ship begins sudden movement while crew is gathered.
  • p9Going Merry accelerates suddenly without sails set.
  • p9Ocean visibly recedes behind the ship.
  • p9Crew observes another vessel in the distance.
  • p10A giant shrimp-like vessel labeled GOD appears from clouds.
  • p10Going Merry is being pulled at high speed by the shrimp.
  • p10Crew debates whether to abandon ship.
  • p11Giant sky fish pursue the Going Merry.
  • p11Crew remains on deck watching the sky fish approach.
  • p11Ship continues being towed by the speed shrimp.
  • p12Luffy Usopp and Sanji react on a high balcony above a domed palace.
  • p12Small winged creatures carry distant figures away over the cloud sea.
  • p13Gedatsu explains the Speed Shrimp's role as God's servant.
  • p13The destination is the Sacrificial Altar in northeast Upper Yard.
  • p14Heaven's Judgement includes sacrifice and trial punishments.
  • p14A massive serpent appears near the palace structure.
  • p15Skypiea map shows Sacrificial Altar in northeast Upper Yard.
  • p15Only Milky Road route allows access past the priest forest.
  • p16Straw Hat crew discusses confronting Skypiea priests.
  • p16Antennae priest appears in large bottom panel with black background.
  • p17Large explosion clears area around Luffy and companions.
  • p17Page includes English magazine editorial notes at bottom.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Nami shouts in panic about being tricked into illegal trespassing and fraud, mood alarmed and accusatory.
  • p1Bald afro man states things have become really complicated, mood nervous.
  • p1Nami yells "SHUT UP!!" at the bald man, mood angry.
  • p1Luffy smiles while noting they are already chased by authorities, mood carefree.
  • p1Hooded goggle figure mentions even the old lady's words would not have helped avoid force, mood explanatory.
  • p2Nami accuses someone of being a really bad liar, mood furious.
  • p2Nami explains she meant to go to the forbidden place to find the person, mood determined.
  • p2Nami asks why the person came back, mood questioning.
  • p2Nami declares she will never go to that scary island a second time, mood emphatic and angry.
  • p2Nami kicks Luffy while yelling about the island's danger, mood aggressive.
  • p2Nami questions whether adventure or life is more important, mood desperate.
  • p3Nami states they never thought about how to get back from Sky Island, mood worried.
  • p3Winged man begins explaining the current situation has no safe route, mood informative.
  • p3Nami asks if there is a safe way back to the Blue Sea, mood urgent.
  • p3Winged man confirms there is a way to the Blue Sea via Cloud End, mood reassuring.
  • p3Nami reacts with shock to the name "Cloud End", mood surprised.
  • p4Fleeing characters question inability to escape pursuers with panicked tone.
  • p4Nami announces decision to set sail since hiding is impossible, determined mood.
  • p4Nami thanks Conis and bearded man for help before departure.
  • p4Unseen voice states that staying will cause more trouble for hosts.
  • p4Bearded man offers tools and materials for ship repair.
  • p4Sanji requests all remaining food boxes from earlier meal.
  • p5Nami expresses fear about destination with alarmed tone.
  • p5Nami calls Luffy an idiot for still wanting to proceed.
  • p5Luffy orders crew to prepare for adventure while he gathers food.
  • p5Luffy claims Chopper is on his side regarding the plan.
  • p5Nami warns Luffy not to scare Chopper.
  • p5Nami states she is not going along with Luffy's plan.
  • p6Crew member refuses to confront pursuers to avoid death.
  • p6Crew debates impossibility of defeating Luffy together.
  • p6Winged man mocks pursuers as stupid in internal thought.
  • p6Winged man states God and priests wait in Holy Land to judge.
  • p6Narration announces arrival at Forbidden Holy Land Upper Yard.
  • p7Sanji claims his resourcefulness makes him essential to crew.
  • p7Sanji insists he is the sniper not the carpenter.
  • p7Sanji notes pressure of his role to prevent ship sinking.
  • p7Sanji corrects placement of red and green beans for presentation.
  • p7Usopp praises Sanji's professional food arrangement.
  • p7Sanji titles lunch box as 'Love is a Dilemma' for Conis.
  • p8Usopp warns the crew something is wrong with the ship in panicked tone.
  • p8Sanji lectures about the art of eating starting with visual enjoyment while holding chopsticks.
  • p8Nami snaps back that such statements do not benefit anyone.
  • p8Luffy comments that food becomes the same after entering the stomach.
  • p8Usopp shouts that people outside are yelling and points toward the railing.
  • p8Nami asks Usopp what is happening.
  • p8Luffy reacts with surprise asking about a party.
  • p9Usopp yells in confusion why the ship is moving.
  • p9Luffy shouts that the ship is moving.
  • p9Crew member questions where Luffy was looking.
  • p9Usopp screams about the T-shirt in horror.
  • p9Crew member cries that the sail was not set.
  • p9Luffy excitedly notes they are moving backwards and finds it cool.
  • p9Nami asks where the other guys are going.
  • p9Crew member shouts to look under the ship.
  • p10Nami yells for everyone to abandon ship because it is not too late.
  • p10Crew member asks where the shrimp is taking them.
  • p10Robin questions if it looks like they prepared an escape too.
  • p10Sanji states he will stay on the ship.
  • p10Luffy shouts not to worry and refuses to abandon the ship.
  • p11Crew member shouts that sky fish are chasing with mouths open.
  • p11Sanji notes they are being forced to come instead of sending pursuers.
  • p11Sanji calls the tactic cunning.
  • p11Robin wonders if this is Heaven's Judgement.
  • p11Chopper suggests it may have started and that resistance is useless.
  • p11Nami asks if they should take down the big shrimp.
  • p11Usopp and Luffy call out each other's names in panic.
  • p11Nami cries that they are heading to the island again.
  • p12Luffy shouts in panic searching for a missing item or person while clutching his hat.
  • p12Usopp screams in alarm asking Luffy what to do next about the crisis.
  • p12Sanji yells at Luffy to get over the situation and move on.
  • p12Unseen voice questions where the flying figures are heading.
  • p12Unseen voice wonders why one character is wearing a T-shirt.
  • p13Gedatsu states the Super-Express Speed Shrimp serves God and carries sacrifices.
  • p13Gedatsu reveals the shrimp transports victims to the Sacrificial Altar in northeast Upper Yard.
  • p13Usopp cries out in horror that Nami Robin and others will become sacrifices for God.
  • p14Gan Fall describes two punishment types in Heaven's Judgement: sacrifice and trial.
  • p14Unseen voice shouts to wait and claims the situation is misunderstood.
  • p14Unseen voice angrily yells not to mess with them.
  • p14Narration notes the flying figures are called sacrifices but are actually hostages.
  • p15Voice explains only one route exists via Milky Road using Dial Boat through priest forest.
  • p15Voice confirms the old map correctly shows current location and northeast altar position.
  • p15Group discusses Milky Road addition and cloud rivers blocking land routes.
  • p15Sanji notes man-eating fish in the rivers.
  • p16Luffy proposes kicking asses after dealing with the priests mentioned by Nami, confident mood.
  • p16Usopp identifies the threat as Heaven's Judgement and their trial, panicked intent.
  • p16Long-nosed crewmate notes the hearty reception and necessity of frontal approach, pragmatic tone.
  • p16Close-up warns that the four priests are stronger than expected and urges caution, serious mood.
  • p16Antennae priest states that God Enel himself is in the Upper Yard, declarative tone.
  • p17Luffy declares fewer enemies remain and urges action, excited triumphant mood.
  • p17Black-haired man remarks that Luffy likes to show off, observational tone.
  • p17Small seated figure questions Luffy's identity, surprised intent.