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One Piece chapter 252: Junction — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 21 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 252 title is JUNCTION.
  • p0Wapol has opened a toy shop in a town setting.
  • p1Crew has reached the ruins of a golden city.
  • p1Nami expresses relief and joy upon arrival.
  • p2Aerial battle involves winged creatures and a masked fighter.
  • p2Masked man remains confident under attack.
  • p3Crew encounters a field marked by poles with human skulls.
  • p3Next trial location is identified in the landscape.
  • p4Luffy reacts with extreme shock to an erupting presence.
  • p4Winged warriors descend toward a group under a striped umbrella.
  • p4Skulls on stakes mark the battlefield ground.
  • p5Luffy uses a stretching punch that creates a balloon effect.
  • p5Explosion occurs after the punch connects with a target.
  • p5Winged figures tumble from the sky during the attack.
  • p6Luffy's balloon technique is recognized as a Paramecia ability.
  • p6Masked raider is identified as an enemy from the White Sea.
  • p6Wyper is addressed directly during the aerial confrontation.
  • p7Masked raider issues an ultimatum tied to Blue Sea citizens.
  • p7Enel is referenced as a comparable threat by the masked raider.
  • p7Raiders are confirmed as enemies of God in the conversation.
  • p8Luffy reacts with visible confusion and sweat to the ongoing conflict.
  • p8Scarred gunman carries a large firearm and issues a conditional warning about escape.
  • p8A striped vehicle travels along a river path on the island.
  • p8The island map shows multiple impact zones across its terrain.
  • p9A massive wolf-like beast participates in the melee.
  • p9Long-haired man and winged warriors engage in close combat.
  • p9A small bird-like creature watches the fight from the periphery.
  • p10Luffy is sent flying through the air by an unseen strike.
  • p10A large horned winged silhouette appears amid the battle.
  • p10A sweaty man grins fiercely during the fight.
  • p11The crew travels along the Milky Road through treetops on a vehicle.
  • p11A winged warrior confronts Luffy's group with a long weapon drawn.
  • p11The sky darkens as sunset is hidden behind clouds.
  • p12Masked fighter and cannon attacker engage in direct combat exchange.
  • p13Straw Hats arrive at ancient altar searching for Chopper after an attack.
  • p14Usopp denies being scared while reacting emotionally to the situation.
  • p15Usopp and Luffy discuss damage to Going Merry including missing mast.
  • p16Scene takes place inside Going Merry cabin then shifts to deck.
  • p16Chopper remains injured and unconscious on bed.
  • p16Crew decides to camp overnight due to ship damage and sky conditions.
  • p17Crew gathers at campsite among ancient ruins on the island.
  • p17Island identified as the Golden City previously sought by Saruyama United Armed Force.
  • p18Straw Hats react individually to the prospect of seeking gold on the island.
  • p18Luffy decides the crew will pursue the gold despite warnings.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption announces grand opening of Wapol's Toyshop as a celebratory event.
  • p1Nami shouts thanks to God while being lifted in excitement.
  • p1Sanji questions whether Nami was afraid of the island's God.
  • p1Nami states the reached place is the Golden City as a reward for good behavior.
  • p1Usopp tells Nami to straighten her thoughts.
  • p1Nami questions her own earlier words about thanking God.
  • p2Bird creature emits loud calls while flying.
  • p2Masked man with goggles claims attacks are useless.
  • p3Luffy asks if the next trial involves string, iron, or swamp.
  • p3Sanji complains that one trial is enough.
  • p3Usopp warns there will be more priests ahead.
  • p3Luffy wonders where they are now.
  • p3Sanji shouts that the poles hold human skulls and it is not average.
  • p3Luffy yells upon recognizing something ahead.
  • p4Luffy screams in shock that something massive appeared, conveying panic and surprise.
  • p4Nearby figures react with alarm that something is coming, heightening tension.
  • p4SFX and shouts emphasize sudden arrival and chaotic descent.
  • p5Luffy yells Gomu Gomu while preparing a stretching attack.
  • p5Voice calls out TSA GIH near the umbrella during the impact.
  • p5Someone shouts THAT BASTARD amid the resulting explosion.
  • p6Voice identifies the attack as Paramecia devil power user.
  • p6Masked raider calls out to Wyper asking if they should engage.
  • p6Luffy demands to know the masked raider's problem and declares intent to fight.
  • p6Crewmate warns Luffy that the masked raider was met in the White Sea.
  • p7Masked raider warns to return to Blue Sea or face elimination.
  • p7Masked raider threatens to treat intruders like Enel if they act strangely.
  • p7Luffy yells at the masked raider demanding a fight.
  • p7Bird-headed figure asks if the raiders and God are enemies.
  • p7Crew warns not to say more about the conflict.
  • p8Scarred gunman warns that escape requires sufficient strength, delivered with serious intent while holding weapon.
  • p8Luffy blurts confusion about the attackers' motives in wide-eyed surprise.
  • p8Vehicle rider curses the island's unexplained hostility while speeding forward.
  • p8Unseen voice questions whether the islanders are enemies and notes they oppose God-Enel.
  • p11Cheerful crew voices express enjoyment of long Milky Road sailing and relief that nothing happened on the plain.
  • p11Excited rider praises the fun ride and urges the vehicle forward.
  • p11Winged warrior questions whether the path will remain peaceful all the way to the altar.
  • p11Narration states the sunset is obscured by clouds and darkness is falling on Sky Island.
  • p12Cannon attacker shouts battle cry with aggressive intent while firing weapon at opponent.
  • p13Usopp panics and repeatedly calls for missing Chopper with desperate tone.
  • p13Group discusses possibility of Chopper being attacked or harmed by unknown assailant.
  • p13Usopp yells about the missing mast of Going Merry and questions the situation.
  • p14Usopp insists he was not scared while crying and sweating heavily.
  • p14Usopp excitedly points out the Going Merry and altar location.
  • p14Nami notes the group seems full of spirit in positive tone.
  • p14Sanji loudly declares passing the trial of love with ecstatic mood toward Nami and Robin.
  • p15Usopp apologizes to Luffy about the fight and burned items on ship.
  • p15Luffy calmly notes the mast is gone.
  • p15Chopper asks if Usopp's wounds are okay.
  • p15Usopp reassures that wounds are fine.
  • p15Luffy reacts with shock about the knight of the sky being hurt.
  • p16Sanji states that without the Knight of the Sky the ship and crew would have been lost, grateful tone inside cabin.
  • p16Nami expresses surprise that the knight tried so hard just for a free whistle given to them.
  • p16Sanji notes the damaged ship and darkening sky forcing them to wait until tomorrow for Angel Island.
  • p16Nami says there are many things she wants to ask the injured person once awake.
  • p16Luffy cheers loudly about going camping next to the lake with party atmosphere.
  • p16Usopp panics about entering enemy territory while the crew plans to camp.
  • p17Luffy announces that everyone's information made many things clear and thanks the crew.
  • p17Usopp reacts with shock confirming the island is the Golden City the Saruyama force sought.
  • p17Nami declares the island is the Golden City the armed force tried to find.
  • p17Robin adds that the most important information is still to come.
  • p17Usopp notes he only knows the enemy will use the mantra for next moves.
  • p17Chopper asks if treatment should be finer while working on Luffy.
  • p18Sanji declares the situation a game of survival with plenty of enemies ahead.
  • p18Zoro notes that pirates will not stay silent with treasure available.
  • p18Robin comments that the adventure sounds interesting.
  • p18Chopper warns that the god will be angry.
  • p18Usopp reminds Luffy about the raider's earlier warning.
  • p18Nami states that interest makes things easier for the crew.
  • p18Luffy excitedly declares he has been waiting for a gold adventure.
  • p18Luffy shouts that they will go and find gold with full-body celebration pose.