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One Piece chapter 246: Priest Satori of the Forest of Illusions — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 24 pages · 9 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 246 title page shows Straw Hat crew relaxing in Skypiea marshland.
  • p0Chapter title reads Priest Satori of the Forest of Illusions.
  • p1Page contains only one small panel showing unidentified villagers outdoors.
  • p2Priest Satori appears in close-up panels discussing divine judgment and trials.
  • p3Four trials offered: Balls String Iron and Swamp.
  • p3Straw Hats decide on the Trial of Balls.
  • p4Four trial entrances are visible on the cliff.
  • p4Vehicle is approaching the Trial of Balls entrance.
  • p4Scene occurs at night above the Blue Sea.
  • p5Vehicle has gone over the edge into open air.
  • p5Another vehicle is falling nearby.
  • p6Group has crashed through clouds and landed on slope.
  • p6Floating spheres are visible after impact.
  • p7Scene takes place on Milky Road among trees.
  • p7Spheres are composed of island cloud material.
  • p8The Straw Hats are sailing the Going Merry through Surprise Clouds.
  • p8Nami identifies that a prize door for criminals would contain traps.
  • p8Sanji assumes steering duties during the cloud traversal.
  • p9A giant snake emerges from the Surprise Clouds and attacks the ship.
  • p9Sanji is instructed to kick floating orbs during the encounter.
  • p10The floating orbs are identified as Surprise Clouds.
  • p10Explosions occur as the crew interacts with the orbs.
  • p11Satori is introduced as the Skypiea Priest of the Forest.
  • p11Satori declares the start of his Trial of Balls.
  • p12Satori is a priest floating on bubbles in the sky island setting.
  • p12Current location features bubble terrain and cloud structures.
  • p13Satori lands a powerful close-range strike on Luffy.
  • p13Winged figure observes the exchange from nearby.
  • p14Luffy sustains visible facial injuries during the exchange.
  • p14Satori remains composed while floating on bubbles.
  • p15Satori uses Mantra to anticipate and counter attacks.
  • p15Multiple rapid strikes land despite defender's surprise.
  • p16Satori uses an internal shockwave attack on Luffy.
  • p16Luffy is sent flying and sustains visible bruises and coughing.
  • p16Usopp is shown injured amid debris.
  • p17Satori is a priest serving Enel.
  • p17The area is identified as the Forest of Illusions.
  • p17Floating spheres surround Satori during his introduction.
  • p18The boat begins moving by itself due to an illusion effect.
  • p18Satori blocks access to the sacrificial altar without the boat.
  • p18The forest is presented as a trial with low survival odds.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Priest Satori questions lack of respect for God with stern serious mood.
  • p2Priest Satori declares a class-2 crime and states they will administer punishment with threatening intent.
  • p2Priest Satori explains that ignorance is a sin and inner peace does not lead to heaven with ominous tone.
  • p3Luffy chooses the Trial of Balls because it sounds least violent with excited mood.
  • p3Sanji protests that a trial cannot be fun with skeptical tone.
  • p3Crew members agree to select the Trial of Balls with enthusiastic consensus.
  • p3Usopp expresses worry about which trial to pick with anxious intent.
  • p3Warning given that the crew must be careful on God's island due to unknown dangers with serious tone.
  • p4Sanji warns driver to keep eyes open while vehicle races ahead.
  • p4Crew debates risk of falling from high altitude above Blue Sea.
  • p4Nami asks if the situation reminds anyone of something familiar.
  • p4Usopp suggests the choice may involve some hits and some misses.
  • p4Luffy questions the current height and possible outcomes.
  • p5Voice cries out in denial that the fall is happening.
  • p5Luffy and crew react with shock and confusion during descent.
  • p6Luffy laughs about being scared during the crash.
  • p6Sanji accuses Luffy of misleading the group on purpose.
  • p6Sanji recalls fear of falling ten thousand meters.
  • p6Luffy shouts that the objects are balls.
  • p6Zoro comments on their uncertain location.
  • p7Luffy calls the spheres gigantic snowballs.
  • p7Narration notes balls are made from bits of island cloud.
  • p7Luffy states they would face gruesome fate with wrong entrance.
  • p7Sanji asks if they chose the correct entrance.
  • p7Zoro replies that something is likely to happen.
  • p8Luffy casually agrees with the idea of moving forward while mentioning thirst and tea.
  • p8Nami angrily warns the crew not to lower guard because prizes for criminals likely contain traps.
  • p8Usopp nervously agrees that Nami's suspicion is probably correct.
  • p8Luffy suggests thinking about possible traps similar to earlier ones.
  • p8Sanji takes command at the helm and orders the crew to keep lookout left and right.
  • p9Luffy yells at the creature to get out of the way.
  • p9Usopp screams in terror at the sudden monster appearance.
  • p9Sanji is ordered to kick an incoming cloud orb away.
  • p9Luffy expresses relief mixed with shock after the snake attack.
  • p10Sanji questions whether the floating orbs are all snake eggs.
  • p10Nami identifies the objects as Surprise Clouds.
  • p10Luffy shouts asking who is there during the orb chaos.
  • p10A crew member comments that it is fun not knowing what will emerge.
  • p11Satori welcomes the crew to his Trial of Balls while laughing.
  • p11Luffy demands Satori stop dancing and reveal his identity.
  • p11Satori confirms the trial belongs to the crew.
  • p12Sanji discusses risk of allies dying if left alone or escaping and expresses uncertainty about sacrifices.
  • p12Usopp shouts concern asking if Nami and others are safe.
  • p12Sanji identifies floating figure as a priest.
  • p12Usopp remarks that the priest looks like an idiot.
  • p12Satori declares opponents must defeat him to advance and warns them to worry about themselves.
  • p13Luffy screams loudly from the force of the attack.
  • p13Satori launches a Pistol strike causing massive blast.
  • p14Sanji shouts Luffy's name in alarm.
  • p14Satori claims the prior attack was only a simple punch with no lasting effect.
  • p14Luffy stares in visible confusion at the claim.
  • p14Winged figure states there is a little difference in the attack.
  • p14Off-panel voices call out to Luffy with repeated exclamations.
  • p15Satori announces an upper right kick while laughing.
  • p15Narration explains Mantra as a predictive power granted to practitioners of the art.
  • p15Character exclaims impossibility of opponent predicting movements.
  • p16Satori explains the attack is not a simple punch but delivers shockwave damage directly inside the body.
  • p16Luffy shouts desperately for Sanji and Usopp while coughing from injuries.
  • p16Usopp groans in pain while lying wounded on the ground.
  • p17Luffy states he has no idea about the attacker's identity but knows he is very strong.
  • p17Satori introduces himself as one of the priests serving God Enel and claims control over the forest.
  • p17Satori declares the forest of illusions is under his control.
  • p17Luffy reacts with alarm upon hearing the name Forest of Illusions.
  • p18Satori explains the boat will drift away on the milky road and exit the forest by itself.
  • p18Luffy and Sanji react with alarm as the boat moves on its own.
  • p18Satori warns that without the dial boat they cannot reach the sacrificial altar.
  • p18Satori declares the chance of survival in the forest of illusions is 10 percent and welcomes them to the trial of balls.