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One Piece chapter 253: Vearth — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 253 title is VEARTH.
  • p0Scene depicts Wapol's snack stall drawing a large cheering crowd.
  • p1Battle occurs on a forested ridge at dusk.
  • p1Ohm and his dog confront Shandian warriors.
  • p2Shandians begin retreat under attack.
  • p2Enel has issued a summoning order to his forces.
  • p3Straw Hat crew prepares supplies and water at a forest campsite.
  • p3Luffy is assigned to watch the boiling pot.
  • p4Straw Hat crew is camped on Sky Island.
  • p4Robin presents a blue rock found near shore.
  • p4Chopper acts as cook preparing ingredients.
  • p5Crew prepares scorched-stone stew using heated rock.
  • p5Nami completes a map or diagram of the area.
  • p5Group discusses plans for the next day.
  • p6Luffy eats stew after previously eating sky shark.
  • p6Nami leads discussion on Norland's historical records.
  • p6Crew reviews events from 400 years ago regarding Jaya.
  • p7Robin analyzes differences between forests on Jaya and Sky Island.
  • p7Crew discusses the term 'God' used by birds for the Knight of the Sky.
  • p7Group continues eating while theorizing.
  • p8The crew reviews the final page of Norland's diary around the campfire.
  • p8The diary's last page mentions the South Bird and bell-shaped gold.
  • p9The ancient map reveals Jaya's skull-shaped outline from 400 years ago.
  • p9Mock Town is marked on the map near the skull's right eye area.
  • p10The crew plans to split into two groups to search the marked location.
  • p10Nami confirms the gold is located at the skull's right eye on the map.
  • p11The crew debates whether to extinguish the campfire at night.
  • p11Robin advises putting out the fire to avoid revealing their location.
  • p12Luffy refuses to retreat from the forest at night.
  • p12Sanji builds a large woodpile and lights a torch.
  • p12Multiple beasts with glowing eyes appear near the group.
  • p13Straw Hats and Shandians celebrate around a large bonfire.
  • p13Drums are played loudly during the dancing.
  • p13A young woman with bangs watches the celebration smiling.
  • p14Gan Fall approaches the bonfire group offering food.
  • p14Aisa invites visitors to join the dance.
  • p14An elder wakes up surprised at Gan Fall's presence.
  • p15Gan Fall explains the island was once called Jaya.
  • p15Elder names the land VEARTH.
  • p15The group notes unusual greenery and soil on the sky island.
  • p16Scene occurs in Upper Yard separate northeast island jungle.
  • p16Shandia warrior physically restrains Aisa during argument over her actions.
  • p17Shandia group plans renewed attack on Upper Yard after Satori's defeat.
  • p17Warriors express determination to defeat Enel and reclaim their home.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states Wapol's snack shop gained much popularity in a short time with celebratory tone.
  • p1Masked warrior shouts Waipa Kamakiri is hurt in panicked alarm.
  • p1Voice expresses disbelief that they are so close to goal.
  • p1Ohm declares the opponents overestimate themselves with dismissive confidence.
  • p1Narration notes that night will increase their numbers.
  • p2Armored warrior orders retreat and regroup at rally point while helping wounded.
  • p2Ohm mocks the attempt to run away.
  • p2Fierce man states Enel has summoned us with intense resolve.
  • p3Luffy makes TS sound while fixated on the pot.
  • p3Sanji instructs crew to ensure everyone has water tomorrow and to fill bottles when ready.
  • p3Sanji complains the job is boring.
  • p3Usopp reports finding a lot of stuff.
  • p3Chopper protests against adding garlic to the stew.
  • p4Robin states she found the blue rock by the shore and thought it useful.
  • p4Usopp excitedly mistakes the rock for crystallized salt and calls it a good find.
  • p4Nami corrects that the rock is not salt and remarks it is pretty.
  • p4Usopp asks Robin if the blue rock is a gemstone.
  • p4Chopper lists aloe for wounds and garlic as disinfectant while wearing chef hat.
  • p4Zoro complains his swords were not made for cooking tasks.
  • p5Crew explains using heat from a rock to cook food in the pot.
  • p5Usopp declares the dish is 'scorched-stone stew'.
  • p5Luffy reacts with surprise asking if they eat the rock too.
  • p5Chopper states stew retains all nutrients in the broth.
  • p5Nami announces 'FINISHED!!' after completing her drawing.
  • p5Nami calls everyone to review the mission briefing and battle plan.
  • p6Luffy declares the stew is delicious.
  • p6Someone teases Luffy about already eating an entire roasted sky shark.
  • p6Luffy replies that the shark was only a snack.
  • p6Nami reviews Norland's picture book contents about Jaya and the Golden City.
  • p6Nami notes Sky Island lunches are tasty too.
  • p6Nami states Norland first discovered the Golden City 400 years ago.
  • p7Robin theorizes strange substances enhance plant and animal growth via sea cloud and island cloud.
  • p7Robin notes the two forests are too different to be the same.
  • p7Robin recalls the crew visited the Jaya forest before.
  • p7Usopp shouts 'GOD!?' in surprise.
  • p7Sanji mentions birds called the Knight of the Sky 'God'.
  • p7Luffy questions why the south birds saved them.
  • p8Usopp snaps 'DUH, MORON!!!' in frustration during the discussion.
  • p8Luffy exclaims that Norland saw gold, reacting excitedly to the diary clue.
  • p8Nami reads aloud that the last page of the diary contains something very unclear.
  • p8Robin notes the final words Norland wrote before he died.
  • p8Crew discusses the remaining clues mentioning the South Bird and huge bell-shaped gold.
  • p9Nami declares the map shows Jaya from 400 years ago.
  • p9Nami points out that the island's shape looks like a skull.
  • p9Usopp realizes the skull's right eye location on the map.
  • p9Nami and Usopp react with amazement at the revealed island shape.
  • p10Nami explains that the island was split in half making the riddle unsolvable until now.
  • p10Nami states Norland meant the whole island body as the clue.
  • p10Crew decides to split into two groups and head to the marked point tomorrow.
  • p10Nami concludes there is a huge amount of gold waiting at the skull's right eye.
  • p11Usopp wonders if tomorrow will be sunny above the clouds.
  • p11Usopp expresses being full and excitement about tomorrow's gold.
  • p11Robin warns that keeping the fire lit will expose their position to enemies.
  • p11Usopp defends keeping the fire, saying it is normal camping behavior.
  • p11Luffy and Nami argue with Usopp about putting out the fire.
  • p12Group warns Luffy about beasts monsters priests and night dangers with urgent tones.
  • p12Luffy flatly replies No refusing to leave.
  • p12Usopp panics shouting Not you too at Luffy.
  • p12Sanji presents woodpile asking how it looks.
  • p12Off-panel voice calls Yo Luffy.
  • p12Nami screams in terror about beasts already behind them.
  • p12Sanji reassures Nami that the beasts fear fire.
  • p13Luffy howls WOOOH AWOOO in celebration.
  • p13Nami laughs YAH HAHA HAHA with joy.
  • p13Crowd chants DANCE DANCE and claims the treasure will be ours.
  • p13Background voices cheer and laugh during the ritual dance.
  • p14Gan Fall apologizes for causing trouble and offers help.
  • p14Someone asks if movement is allowed and notes tamed cloud wolves.
  • p14Cloaked man declines food saying he has no appetite.
  • p14Woman asks about a girl and her father.
  • p14Aisa excitedly invites everyone to dance and come earlier.
  • p14Elder wakes shouting about the weird old man being awake.
  • p15Gan Fall asks if listeners know why the island is called Holy Land.
  • p15Gan Fall states the island was originally called Jaya.
  • p15Group discusses how island cloud nurtures plants unlike typical sky.
  • p15Elder declares they call this VEARTH.
  • p15Narration states it will forever be admiration itself.
  • p16Group argues that Kamakiri was injured because attention was wasted on the girl instead of fighting priests.
  • p16Winged warrior shouts at Aisa that she caused loss of concentration and combat readiness.
  • p16Aisa apologizes and begs for return of her Vearth treasure she gave away.
  • p16Voice identifies the object as Aisa's treasure during the struggle.
  • p17Goggled warrior states that Satori's defeat makes tomorrow's attack easier.
  • p17Warrior affirms they can still fight and that the chance to break into Upper Yard is now.
  • p17Shandia declares there will be no need to worship a purseful of Vearth and that Shandia will return.
  • p17Voice states that defeating Enel will allow recovery of what was lost 400 years ago.
  • p17Final declaration calls for return of their home.