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One Piece chapter 247: Trial of Balls — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 26 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the volume 27 cover of One Piece.
  • p1Volume title is OVERTURE.
  • p1Norland the Liar is introduced via northern folklore caption.
  • p3Chapter involves Skypiea arc events.
  • p3Three priests shown with Satori identified.
  • p5Wapol appears in snowy town selling matches.
  • p5Side story segment titled Wapol's Snack Banzai.
  • p6Luffy is shirtless and wearing his straw hat while running.
  • p6Scene takes place on rocky terrain with floating bubbles.
  • p7Luffy volunteers to stop the boat while ordering others to handle the orb guy.
  • p7A winged figure is falling through the air in the lower panel.
  • p8Luffy prepares a stretched-leg kick toward the Daruma.
  • p8Winged woman in black hat reacts with surprise.
  • p9Luffy's kick strikes a large white sphere causing a massive explosion.
  • p9The Daruma tumbles away from the impact site.
  • p10Scene occurs on floating rocky terrain with multiple spheres.
  • p10Winged woman in black hat is actively searching for targets.
  • p10Usopp is positioned at a jagged opening in the rock.
  • p11Sanji and Luffy react to sighting a target.
  • p11Winged woman in black hat provides navigation instructions toward a ship.
  • p11Usopp prepares slingshot attack from ground position.
  • p12An orb is flying toward Sanji.
  • p12A goggled figure is attacking from above.
  • p12Usopp observes events from rocky terrain.
  • p13An orb explodes after being struck.
  • p13Goggled figure falls from height near cliff.
  • p13Long-haired figure observes events from nearby.
  • p14Luffy performs Gomu Gomu Gatling Gun on a central target.
  • p14Spherical orbs are present on the rocky battlefield.
  • p15Chain-reaction explosions occur after orbs are struck.
  • p15Luffy is knocked backward by the blast.
  • p16Luffy falls into a river below the battlefield.
  • p16Crab-like creatures and arrows join the orb attacks.
  • p17Luffy falls into the river despite warnings.
  • p17Usopp deploys a new weapon during the crisis.
  • p18Usopp attempts to reach the boat by swinging on a rope.
  • p18Gan Fall observes Usopp's action from a high perch.
  • p18Sanji watches the attempt tensely from the side.
  • p19Usopp successfully swings across to the boat.
  • p19The rope remains attached to Usopp's belt after landing.
  • p19Sanji and Gan Fall react to Usopp reaching the boat.
  • p20A figure falls from high above toward the ship.
  • p20Luffy and Usopp apologize to Nami after an incident.
  • p20Nami asserts command over the group.
  • p21Sanji kicks a large winged opponent.
  • p21Luffy reacts with alarm to the fight.
  • p21A bloodied winged figure remains standing after impact.
  • p22Argument between Luffy and Usopp occurs on the ship deck.
  • p22Nami intervenes and imposes a penalty on anyone labeling them weak.
  • p22Crew reaches agreement involving hanging from the main mast.
  • p23Chopper hides in a tree while hoping for rescue.
  • p23A winged warrior attacks with a large blade.
  • p23Attack produces repeated loud whistle sound effect.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Narration describes Norland's final words about the mountain of gold sinking, shocking the king and acquaintances.
  • p1Caption explains no one believed Norland anymore yet he kept lying until death as northern folklore.
  • p3Summary text recounts Luffy crew defeating Crocodile, Robin joining, and sailing to sky island.
  • p3Text describes crew branded criminals and Nami taken as sacrifice for God.
  • p3Shanks caption identifies him as the pirate Luffy aspires to be who gave Luffy his straw hat.
  • p5Wapol declares he the great king is selling matches.
  • p6Urgent off-panel voice commands quick movement because the boat will be gone.
  • p6Sanji warns that failing to recover the boat leads to serious trouble.
  • p6Playful 'HUHUU' exclamation punctuates the chaotic scene.
  • p7Usopp yells that losing the boat in the huge forest will make recovery difficult.
  • p7Sanji insists the group must stay together or face the same outcome.
  • p7Luffy excitedly declares he will take down the orb guy and orders others to stop the boat.
  • p7Winged figure claims to have luck and honor while tumbling.
  • p8Sanji states someone must stop the Daruma regardless of the plan.
  • p8Voice suggests needing to distract the target.
  • p8Sanji warns against reckless action.
  • p8Luffy announces he will return after stopping the boat.
  • p8Comment notes the target possesses strange powers.
  • p9Winged woman laughs while swinging arms during the explosion.
  • p9Luffy grunts in effort as the kick connects.
  • p9Usopp reacts with shock to the sudden impact.
  • p10Winged woman in black hat instructs not to panic and move slowly with calm commanding intent.
  • p10Off-panel laughter echoes mockingly from unknown source.
  • p10Figure in round window shouts discovery of targets with urgent excited tone.
  • p10Winged woman in black hat declares no one will escape with determined threatening mood.
  • p10Winged woman in black hat questions location of remaining two targets with focused curiosity.
  • p10Usopp yells question about visibility to himself while pointing through opening with frantic energy.
  • p11Sanji demands to be pointed toward target with urgent commanding tone.
  • p11Luffy confirms discovery with excited energetic shout.
  • p11Winged woman in black hat directs jump from branch to reach ship with instructional intent.
  • p11Winged woman in black hat specifies need to climb tree directly ahead.
  • p11Usopp confirms understanding of instructions with determined response.
  • p11Luffy announces surprise cloud sniping attack with aggressive battle cry.
  • p11Bearded man cries out about the tree in panic.
  • p12Usopp expresses shock at Luffy actions with alarmed tone.
  • p12Voice warns Sanji of incoming orb with urgent alert.
  • p12Sanji reacts angrily to attacker with frustrated shout.
  • p12Sanji utters confused sounds while turning around.
  • p12Goggled attacker declares intent to target specific person.
  • p13Goggled figure warns of impending explosion with alarmed tone.
  • p13Falling figure regrets running away with panicked cry.
  • p13Long-haired figure states wrong guess with smug expression.
  • p13Unknown voice reacts with drawn-out surprise sound.
  • p13Goggled warrior shouts insult during massive impact with aggressive roar.
  • p14Hat figure reacts with brief surprise at the approaching attacker.
  • p14Luffy shouts a furious insult while launching his charge.
  • p14Luffy announces the start of his stretching technique.
  • p14Luffy names the rapid-fire fist technique as it connects.
  • p14Victim cries out in pain from the multiple impacts.
  • p15Sanji urgently warns Luffy not to strike the orbs.
  • p15Luffy laughs during his continued attack.
  • p15Goggled figure expresses strong interest in the group.
  • p15Usopp warns of attacks coming from all directions.
  • p15Sanji realizes the situation has become irreversible.
  • p15Luffy expresses shock at the sudden development.
  • p16Voice notes four simultaneous threats.
  • p16Someone spots a bird among the attackers.
  • p16Alarm raised over arrows and crabs appearing together.
  • p16Victim screams while being sent flying.
  • p16Luffy shouts about falling into the river.
  • p16Characters yell about hot water while splashing.
  • p17Sanji warns Luffy not to fall into the possibly bottomless river.
  • p17Luffy realizes he has fallen through the air.
  • p17Usopp notes the danger of the fall.
  • p17Voice orders someone to let go of an object.
  • p17Usopp announces activation of his new weapon while swinging.
  • p18Usopp declares success in reaching the boat and setting up equipment with urgent tone.
  • p18Gan Fall questions Usopp's intentions while observing the swing.
  • p18Usopp commits to straight path and warns of losing the ship if chance missed.
  • p19Usopp yells while swinging and claims title of forest king.
  • p19Sanji praises the swing and warns about orbs.
  • p19Usopp states rope is fixed to belt preventing jump down.
  • p19Sanji realizes the belt issue and reacts with surprise.
  • p19Gan Fall reacts with shock at the boat situation.
  • p20Falling figure screams while plummeting.
  • p20Usopp calls for discussion while hanging from rope.
  • p20Luffy and Usopp apologize repeatedly with bowed heads.
  • p20Nami orders obedience and agrees to forget prior events.
  • p20Usopp suggests forgetting the boat temporarily.
  • p21Caption states life is pain during the fight.
  • p21Luffy shouts Sanji's name in shock.
  • p21Caption indicates two remain with forward momentum.
  • p22Luffy loudly challenges anyone who disagrees with his claim of being the weakest.
  • p22Usopp insists he himself is the weakest and rejects being insulted.
  • p22Nami remarks that the ongoing argument sounds strange.
  • p22Nami warns she will kick anyone who calls either of them weak off the edge of the world.
  • p22Usopp agrees to blow anyone in trouble off the main mast.
  • p22Background crew members acknowledge understanding of the new rule.
  • p23Chopper internally hopes the knight of the sky will save him.
  • p23Small figures react to the sound of a whistle.
  • p23Winged warrior questions whether only one sacrifice remains to kill.