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One Piece chapter 251: Overture — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title page for 251 titled OVERTURE.
  • p0Scene depicts Wapol operating a toyshop stall with children and creatures.
  • p1Wyper discusses Aisa's mantra observation of simultaneous sound loss.
  • p1Village scene shows Shandia warriors reacting to perceived divine sign.
  • p2Gan Fall clarifies he did not defeat the priest.
  • p2Wyper and Laki react to news of other fighters at the scene.
  • p3Usopp locates the boat in the ruined forest.
  • p3Luffy and Sanji sprint toward the discovered boat.
  • p4Usopp rides the Dial Boat Karasu-Maru through the Forest of Illusion.
  • p4Explosions occur around the boat during the escape.
  • p5Karasu-Maru and crew exit the Forest of Illusion.
  • p5A sudden impact strikes the boat after leaving the forest.
  • p6Usopp and Nami discuss a route on rocky terrain.
  • p6Nami leads the group toward the coast.
  • p7Satori's mantra was disrupted during an earlier event.
  • p7Enel reacts with visible anger to the situation.
  • p8Holy is a large wolf-like beast standing over a fallen figure.
  • p8Skull stakes line the desolate field.
  • p8A small dog-like figure is present on a pole.
  • p9Massive explosion occurs in the sky.
  • p9Multiple warriors on flying boards are hurled by the blast.
  • p10Shandia warriors charge toward the Shrine of God.
  • p10Wyper leads while carrying a large bazooka.
  • p11Shandia warriors coordinate by calling each other's names.
  • p11Laki participates in the ongoing battle.
  • p11Combat involves gunfire and blade clashes.
  • p12Wyper appears in close-up wearing goggles and headband during explosion event.
  • p13Luffy survives massive blast and recovers among tree roots.
  • p13Gan Fall and a spotted bird are shown injured on the ground.
  • p14Group stands among giant roots examining strange terrain.
  • p14Usopp and Nami react with shock to the landscape layout.
  • p15Group reaches cliff and sees half-destroyed structure over the sea.
  • p15Realization occurs that the island half matches Jaya.
  • p16The Golden City of Norland has remained floating in the sky for four hundred years after Jaya's split.
  • p16Large South Birds inhabit the sky island visible from the crew's vantage point.
  • p16The crew observes the floating landmass from above the clouds confirming the sky island's existence.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Wapol making a living by selling toys in a playful market scene.
  • p1Wyper questions Aisa about two mantra sounds becoming silent at once.
  • p1Aisa confirms the silence likely involved Gan Fall and one priest.
  • p1Voice from village declares true god answered prayers and calls for immediate action.
  • p2Gan Fall shouts that he did not defeat the priest and others are present.
  • p2Laki reacts with shock to the revelation of additional fighters.
  • p2Winged figure comments on Wyper's inexperience and calls for Laki.
  • p2Small character panics over secret purse containing treasure.
  • p2Laki warns to be careful because the opponents are strong.
  • p2Wyper reacts with surprise and Laki signals silence with finger to lips.
  • p3Usopp urgently calls Luffy and Sanji to hurry because the boat will leave soon.
  • p3Luffy and Sanji react with surprise recognizing Usopp and noting the boat discovery.
  • p3Characters comment that Usopp survived the explosion and found the boat.
  • p4Usopp screams in terror while clinging to the boat during high-speed escape.
  • p4Karasu-Maru rider shouts aggressively that Usopp cannot run away.
  • p4Tense narration warns that the upward road leads to the exit.
  • p4Usopp urgently orders two figures to grab onto his body.
  • p5Usopp vows to remember the incident next time.
  • p5Karasu-Maru rider calls Usopp a punk.
  • p5Reassuring voice states everything is good.
  • p5Usopp says he will stretch his arms himself.
  • p5Narration confirms the group sails toward Upper Yard.
  • p6Usopp demands Nami explain what she saw.
  • p6Nami requests a hand while leading the group.
  • p6Group questions why the leader is not in front.
  • p6Nami insists they follow her to reach the coast.
  • p6Nami states she must get closer to confirm what she saw.
  • p7Narration notes Satori lost and his mantra was disrupted.
  • p7Voice states they underestimated Blue Sea citizens.
  • p7Masked figure calls the situation immature.
  • p7Discussion emphasizes targets have no escape means.
  • p7Enel emits intense growling sounds in rage.
  • p8Grim reflective voice notes repeated battle outcomes remain unchanged regardless of attempts.
  • p8Small dog-like figure barks sharply as an alert or call.
  • p8Speaker asks if Holy hears the voice of the sad warrior.
  • p8Voice states guerrillas head toward a single destination.
  • p8Speaker vows not to allow passage and calls seeing God presumptuous.
  • p8Voice notes Gan Fall's defeat by Shura and the Trial of Orb outcome.
  • p8Voice remarks the day has been eventful.
  • p8Close-up character states the sun is setting yet Upper Yard may still be desolated.
  • p9Large explosion sound effect fills the sky panel.
  • p9Rumbling sound effect accompanies warriors being thrown.
  • p9Final wide blast sound effect dominates the chaotic scene.
  • p10Voice declares Upper Yard has many openings and this is a rare chance.
  • p10Voice confirms everyone received the message.
  • p10Wyper shouts not to fear the fake God and invokes Calgara as guardian.
  • p10Wyper declares the target remains the Shrine of God.
  • p10Warrior emits a loud rallying cry.
  • p11Warriors call out to Genbou, Kamakiri, and Braham during battle.
  • p11Genbou reacts with sound effects from weapon movement.
  • p11Kamakiri readies blades amid metallic sound effects.
  • p11Braham shouts with effort.
  • p11Voice declares departure from the current position.
  • p11Laki is called out as gunfire erupts.
  • p11Voice urges not to die amid impacts.
  • p11Warrior swears an oath in the name of the great warrior Calgara.
  • p12Wyper shouts declaration to ignite the light of Shandora with intense resolve.
  • p12Wyper calls out rallying cry for Shandia warriors to advance.
  • p13Luffy mutters confusion about still being alive while panting heavily.
  • p13Survivor questions who saved the group from the blast.
  • p13Voice identifies injured bird and calls out for the Knight of the Sky.
  • p13Luffy screams loudly with arms raised in shock.
  • p14Nami notes the terrain looks familiar from before.
  • p14Robin concludes the island was once on the ground not made of clouds.
  • p14Usopp realizes this is the other half of the island seen earlier.
  • p14Nami questions the high seaside cliff with no stairs to second floor.
  • p15Usopp declares this is the other half of the island.
  • p15Nami reacts in disbelief that only a wooden board remains.
  • p15Narration states the location was originally Jaya.
  • p15Usopp notes the house was only half with the rest as plywood.
  • p16Narration states Jaya had always been on the ground but the Golden City Norland found is floating in the sky.
  • p16Usopp reacts with shock noting the huge South Birds and questioning how they arrived at this location.
  • p16Sanji angrily scolds Luffy and Usopp for being too relaxed and laughing in the morning.
  • p16Narration explains the island split in two with one half rising into the sky four hundred years ago.
  • p16Wyper comments that the half island came to the sky for some reason.