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One Piece chapter 255: The Python and the Explore Team — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 24 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 255 title page focuses on Wapol in a laboratory setting.
  • p1Straw Hat crew argues about cardinal directions in forest.
  • p2Straw Hat group searches for sticks while walking through forest.
  • p3Giant striped serpent attacks Straw Hat crew on forest path.
  • p4Crew is aboard Going Merry cruising through sky clouds.
  • p4Nami confirms perfect wind and direction for navigation.
  • p4Milky Road current is too rough for normal sailing.
  • p4Gan Fall is present on deck with the Straw Hats.
  • p5Gan Fall claims former title of God of the island.
  • p5A massive winged serpent suddenly appears near the ship.
  • p5Upper Yard first appeared in Skypiea about 400 years ago.
  • p6Skypiea was peaceful prior to Upper Yard appearance.
  • p6Earth on sky islands arrived via knock-up stream.
  • p6Upper Yard size made its sky arrival exceptional.
  • p7Shandians are original residents of Upper Yard from Jaya.
  • p7War between Shandians and sky people lasted 400 years.
  • p7Shandians seek to reclaim their homeland.
  • p8Gan Fall confirms statements regarding Enel and past events.
  • p8Nami inquires about the identity of God Enel.
  • p9Enel defeated God's militia and Shandians then took control of Upper Yard.
  • p9Gan Fall was god when Enel appeared six years ago.
  • p10Divine Soldier attacks Sanji during discussion of Enel.
  • p10Gan Fall became Knight of the Sky to aid escapees from Enel's rule.
  • p11Enel exploits feelings of sin to control others.
  • p11Nami realizes the ancient golden city has moved to an unexpected location.
  • p12Luffy displays extreme fear reaction to the giant python.
  • p12Zoro prepares to attack the snake with swords.
  • p12Robin observes and comments on possible sky island environmental effects.
  • p12The python has a massive striped body visible in coils.
  • p13The giant python lunges aggressively with open jaws.
  • p13At least two figures are thrown or falling due to the snake's movement.
  • p13The snake's body shows rapid thrashing motion.
  • p14The giant python moves rapidly through the jungle.
  • p14Zoro, Robin, and Luffy react together to the threat.
  • p14Robin advises that running away is probably better.
  • p15A small winged rider on a bird attempts to lure the giant python.
  • p15Zoro warns about the snake's poison being instantly deadly.
  • p15Robin is targeted or endangered during the snake's attack.
  • p16Nola the giant python is attacked by a blooming hand technique in the forest.
  • p16Masked figure reacts with alarm to the python's violent movements.
  • p17Nico Robin is lost in the jungle after hearing a loud impact sound.
  • p18Luffy and a staff-wielding man are separated from their group in the jungle.
  • p18A sign marks the start of survival conditions near the characters.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption announces Wapol’s Snack volume 17 about scientists discovering secret of his majesty’s toy.
  • p1Luffy insists west is the correct direction with angry shout.
  • p1Off-panel voice questions Zoro’s wrong direction.
  • p1Nami requests confirmation that south is the right way.
  • p1Usopp calls Luffy a dumb ass during direction dispute.
  • p1Nami sighs that Zoro has no sense of direction.
  • p1Luffy casually agrees and sings while holding stick.
  • p2Chopper praises Luffy’s stick and urges him to find one.
  • p2Luffy responds casually while searching.
  • p2Nami notes no encounters with priests or enemies yesterday.
  • p2Usopp finds the quiet forest depressing.
  • p2Chopper laughs and receives praise for bravery.
  • p2Robin worries about the forest danger then feels safer with crew.
  • p2Robin questions the crew’s wish for something bad to happen.
  • p3Giant serpent emits loud cries while lunging at group.
  • p4Usopp on figurehead declares cruise is going nicely with upbeat mood.
  • p4Nami at railing states wind and direction are perfect with confident tone.
  • p4Nami explains reliance on dial boat due to rough Milky Road current.
  • p4Usopp asks where Chopper placed the dial boat with questioning intent.
  • p4Gan Fall introduces himself correcting name pronunciation in calm voice.
  • p4Chopper mentions medicine location in cupboard beside refrigerator.
  • p5Gan Fall offers to tell history of the country with solemn intent.
  • p5Usopp questions if Gan Fall fell on his head with surprised reaction.
  • p5Gan Fall states he was the God of the island until six years ago.
  • p5Gan Fall references first appearance of Upper Yard roughly 400 years ago.
  • p6Gan Fall describes Skypiea as peaceful before Upper Yard arrival.
  • p6Gan Fall calls the land appearance a miracle with reflective tone.
  • p6Gan Fall notes people of the sky viewed Upper Yard as divine gift.
  • p7Gan Fall explains war for land began due to existing residents.
  • p7Gan Fall identifies residents as Shandians from ancient Jaya civilization.
  • p7Usopp realizes Shandians were forced out of their land.
  • p7Nami concludes Shandians have fought sky people for 400 years.
  • p7Nami notes sky people robbed Shandians of home selfishly.
  • p8Armored soldier accuses Nami of fault with aggressive gesture and angry mood.
  • p8Second armored figure comments that the situation is sad.
  • p8Gan Fall confirms the accusations as correct with calm acceptance.
  • p8Nami asks who God Enel is with direct inquiry.
  • p8Gan Fall questions back about Enel while maintaining composed tone.
  • p9Gan Fall explains Enel's devastating defeat of militia and Shandians with serious tone.
  • p9Gan Fall recounts Enel's sudden appearance six years ago leading a powerful army.
  • p9Gan Fall notes Shandians continue fighting regardless of who holds god position.
  • p9Gan Fall mentions God's militia held captive doing labor but lacks details.
  • p9Sanji reacts with shock asking why Shandians attacked upon arrival.
  • p10Gan Fall concludes Enel is a tyrant based on described actions.
  • p10Gan Fall explains helping escapees reach other sky islands as Knight of the Sky.
  • p10Divine Soldier denies tyranny claim and asserts God sees all with aggressive attack.
  • p10Nami reacts with shock to the idea of sin awareness and control.
  • p11Gan Fall states Enel acts as if almighty and controls lost lambs through sin awareness.
  • p11Nami internally notes the golden city has gone to an incredible place and questions the paradise image.
  • p11Nami questions the gold object visible on the python.
  • p12Luffy screams about the snake and urges everyone to run away in panicked terror.
  • p12Zoro shouts a threat to cut the snake in half with aggressive intent.
  • p12Robin calmly addresses the giant creature while internally questioning the island's environmental effects on size.
  • p12Luffy cries out in renewed fear with wide-eyed panic.
  • p13Giant python roars loudly while lunging downward.
  • p13Falling figure cries out in alarm during the attack.
  • p13Voice shouts during the violent impact with the snake.
  • p14Zoro expresses surprise at the snake's speed despite its size.
  • p14Luffy shouts in fear calling the situation scary.
  • p14Robin suggests running away may be the better option.
  • p14Zoro proposes fleeing from the fast-moving snake.
  • p14Luffy mentions poison in panicked tone.
  • p15Small winged rider taunts the poisonous snake and calls it to follow.
  • p15Rider laughs loudly while directing the snake away.
  • p15Zoro warns against touching the poison due to instant lethality.
  • p15Voice shouts warning to Robin during the chaos.
  • p16Small figure mutters PHEW! with relief while clinging to the thrashing python.
  • p16Voice comments TOO BAD. as the python reacts to the attack.
  • p16Unseen speaker calls CINCO FLEUR and YIJI YIJI YIJI!! during the hand bloom technique.
  • p16Masked figure screams JYOR AAAAA!!! in panic at the chaos.
  • p16Masked figure shouts BAH, NOT GOOD. and GOO RU... while fleeing the scene.
  • p17Woman in hat considers I PROBABLY SHOULD JUST GO AHEAD AND WAIT FOR THEM AT THE DESTINATION... while thinking alone.
  • p17Woman notes I'M BACK TO WHERE WE WERE BUT... WHAT SHOULD I DO...I NOBODY IS HERE, DID I GET LOST...I in confusion.
  • p17Woman cries HE... HE... HELP~~~~!!! WHERE IS EVERYONE~~~~!!! and I~~~~ GOT~~~~ LOST~~~~!!! in panic after the impact.
  • p18Staff man muses AH WELL... THEY'LL BE FINE BY THEMSELVES. I'VE MEMORIZED MOST OF THE MAP ALREADY, TOO. IT WAS TO... THE RIGHT. WHERE DID THEY GOI I STOPPED THEM WATCHING FOR A LITTLE BIT AND... while standing alone.
  • p18Luffy says THEY GOT LOST, DID THEYI KIDSI WHERE ARE THOSE GUYS...I DARN IT, DARN IT... I THINK I'LL JUST MEET THEM AT THE RUIN. SHE SAID 'A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE SOUTH!' SO IT'S GOTTA BE WHERE IT'S WARM... while searching.