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One Piece chapter 244: Sos — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 21 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 244 title page titled SOS.
  • p0Wapol and two subordinates shown escaping on a beach.
  • p1Lovely Street is the main street on Angel Island in Skypiea.
  • p1Town is built on floating cloud platforms.
  • p2Straw Hat crew walks through Lovely Street.
  • p2Angels appear to be avoiding the crew.
  • p3Straw Hats discover a large stone idol in the street.
  • p3The idol is identified as Vearth representing sky citizens yearnings.
  • p4Scene takes place on Angel Island streets near a tall central tower.
  • p4Luffy shows visible sweat and exaggerated facial reaction to Conis's comment.
  • p4Group is moving through the city toward the port area.
  • p5Group arrives at Angel Island Port gondola area.
  • p5The chosen gondola has a prominent serpent figurehead.
  • p5Boat demonstrates self-propulsion similar to wavers.
  • p6Boat is named Karasu-maru and features a crow figurehead.
  • p6Conis previously used the offered boat for travel.
  • p6The boat contains two breath dials for propulsion.
  • p7Exit to Upper Yard is through No.2 gate connected by milky road.
  • p7Conis shows visible trembling and fear after leaving her house.
  • p7Scene occurs at the port overlooking the milky road path.
  • p8The group stands together on a Skypiea street while locals avoid them.
  • p8Conis reacts emotionally to Usopp's words about her potential criminal status.
  • p9Pagaya admits his actions could be seen as leading the crew to the trials.
  • p9Tension rises as locals react to the conversation about criminal implications.
  • p10Luffy shows no visible reaction while others display worry and suspicion.
  • p10A separate scene shows a snoring character in an ornate interior room.
  • p11Conis kneels and begs the Straw Hats to flee the area.
  • p11Luffy takes responsibility for summoning the speed shrimp during the outburst.
  • p12Skypieans react with panic to Conis's actions regarding a discovered criminal.
  • p12Judgement ground is referenced as the required destination for criminals.
  • p13Luffy defends Conis's actions as having no alternative.
  • p13Skypieans fear becoming targets after learning the truth from Conis.
  • p14Luffy performs a powerful attack sending a large creature flying.
  • p14Massive destruction occurs across Shandora ruins with dust and debris.
  • p15Shandora ruins are shown after massive impact event.
  • p15Gan Fall is visible among survivors in the background.
  • p15Survivors react to the scale of destruction and search for Luffy.
  • p16Gan Fall rides a winged horse above the clouds.
  • p16Usopp and Sanji observe Gan Fall from below.
  • p16Gan Fall carries a girl on his horse while departing.
  • p17Luffy refuses involvement in the country's conflict.
  • p17The crew prepares to sail toward Upper Yard on their ship.
  • p17Gan Fall parts ways with the Straw Hats.
  • p18Gan Fall flies away on his winged horse.
  • p18Gan Fall cries while calling out for God to return.
  • p19Page 19 is a rough draft preview for chapter 247 Trial of Balls.
  • p19Sketches depict Luffy and others in chaotic falling sequences.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Wapol as the great king fleeing desperately with tears in eyes.
  • p1Townspeople note a shop floating in mid-air.
  • p1Character exclaims LIWA in excitement about the town.
  • p1Text states Lovely Street is the only main street on Angel Island.
  • p1Explanation notes design utilizes island cloud characteristics.
  • p2Luffy comments positively on having the town center to themselves.
  • p2Zoro notes the townspeople probably know they are criminals.
  • p2Sanji wonders if angels are trying to avoid them.
  • p2Crew confirms angels are definitely avoiding them.
  • p2Sanji mentions Nami and others were taken as sacrifices.
  • p2Usopp yells at Luffy to stop fooling around.
  • p2Luffy wonders if he can trade for treasure.
  • p2Nami calls out about shops selling weird things.
  • p3Luffy reacts with surprise at something in the street.
  • p3Zoro hopes the ship is okay after rough times.
  • p3Sanji notes the ship has been through a lot.
  • p3Usopp yells they cannot rely on a guy like that.
  • p3Luffy says not to worry because Zoro was taken too.
  • p3Nami insists the idol is art and she can tell.
  • p3Text identifies the idol as representing eternal yearnings of sky citizens.
  • p3Text labels the idol as Vearth.
  • p4Conis explains that Blue Sea citizens probably cannot understand certain Skypiea matters, delivered with a gentle smile.
  • p4Luffy reacts with shock asking if the group yearns for something long, in an incredulous tone.
  • p4Luffy demands if there is something wrong with them, fist clenched in agitation.
  • p4Luffy yells in surprise that they are already leaving the city.
  • p4Off-panel voice questions the meaning and states this was never the destination.
  • p5Townspeople shout boats boats in excitement at the port.
  • p5Nami declares they should take the ornate gondola.
  • p5Usopp exclaims the gondola is cool.
  • p5Luffy yells in amazement at the gondola design.
  • p5Luffy points out the back of the boat and notes it moves like wavers.
  • p5Nami scolds Luffy to be serious because they are rescuing others.
  • p6Conis reacts with shock at the crow boat name.
  • p6Nami notes it is a crow and not a seabird.
  • p6Conis suggests a different boat is better.
  • p6Luffy refuses the alternative boat.
  • p6Conis explains the boat has two breath dials and offers it for use.
  • p6Conis mentions she used the boat until she could control a waver.
  • p6Sanji yells at Luffy to apologize to Conis.
  • p6Conis apologizes for the boat being for rent.
  • p7Luffy asks Conis why she has been shaking since leaving her house.
  • p7Conis answers softly with hesitation.
  • p7Conis explains the only route to Upper Yard via the main milky road and No.2 gate.
  • p8Bystanders note the group looks afraid of something with worried tone.
  • p8Usopp questions if helping the crew makes Conis a criminal like them.
  • p8Conis expresses being touched and worried about the crew with emotional blush.
  • p8Luffy comments that the crew could have come alone if told the truth.
  • p9Luffy denies the implication with surprised sweat drops.
  • p9Man warns against saying unnecessary things with aggressive tone.
  • p9Pagaya explains that guiding the crew resembles leading them into danger.
  • p9Bystander remarks that the situation seems strange.
  • p10Man yells to stop saying foolish things with angry tone.
  • p10Sanji questions if everyone is involved in the situation.
  • p10Luffy stares ahead silently with blank face.
  • p11Conis pleads for the crew to run away with desperate tone.
  • p11Luffy shouts stop and apologizes with intense expression.
  • p11Someone yells what are you saying in reaction to the plea.
  • p11Luffy declares he was the one who called the super-express speed shrimp.
  • p12Distressed Skypiean shouts warning of death if criminals are not taken to judgement ground, conveying extreme fear.
  • p12Angry Skypiean accuses Conis of calling for punishment and questions her duty, showing outrage.
  • p12Headband-wearing man protests the plan as crazy with disbelief and panic.
  • p12Skypiean insists on civic responsibility to deliver criminals, emphasizing duty with tension.
  • p12Conis apologizes repeatedly while kneeling, expressing guilt and sorrow.
  • p13Luffy tells Conis she had no choice and calls her stupid, showing understanding mixed with bluntness.
  • p13Group of Skypieans shout why Conis told them the truth, expressing shock and anger.
  • p13Voice warns that Conis will now be targeted, conveying urgency and fear.
  • p13Skypieans yell that judgement is coming and order others to get away from Conis.
  • p13Voices react with surprise and confusion at the unfolding events.
  • p14Luffy shouts that the target is too big while straining.
  • p14Large creature screams in pain while being launched.
  • p15Voices call out for Conis and Luffy asking what happened.
  • p15Characters note that the two are safe amid the aftermath.
  • p15Skypieans state that Enel is always watching and resistance is useless.
  • p15Group shouts Luffy's name and questions his whereabouts.
  • p16Gan Fall declares he would be the knight of the sky and that this is a service, firm heroic tone.
  • p16Usopp and others react with awe calling the rider a strange mister and expressing they are saved, relieved mood.
  • p16Sanji mutters Conis-chan while watching, concerned tone.
  • p16Gan Fall explains the true feelings of the country and power of its god, serious explanatory mood.
  • p16Gan Fall states he will temporarily take care of the girl and not let her be attacked, protective intent.
  • p17Gan Fall says then good luck to you, calm farewell tone.
  • p17Luffy acknowledges but states they have nakama on God's island and the country's business has nothing to do with them, determined mood.
  • p17Voice yells you're coming too and orders the crew to set sail after being pushed off, urgent action.
  • p17Luffy shouts to Upper Yard and alright let's go from the ship, excited command.
  • p18Voice states they will continue on the path they have chosen and it is not your fault, reassuring tone.
  • p18Gan Fall reflects that everyone knows and reaffirms he would be the knight of the sky, resolute mood.
  • p18Gan Fall shouts God please come back with tears, desperate pleading intent.
  • p19Characters shout frantic reactions including falling warnings and surprise sounds in rough draft panels.
  • p19Multiple impact and movement SFX accompany chaotic falling action.