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One Piece chapter 256: War Demon Waipa — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 26 pages · 37 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color cover for One Piece Volume 28.
  • p1This is the black-and-white version of the Volume 28 cover.
  • p2Title page for Volume 28 featuring close-up of Luffy.
  • p5Chapter 256 opens with Wapol in a city publicity scene.
  • p6Waipa is the central Shandia warrior rejecting peace talks.
  • p7Gan Fall explains Upper Yard land is now essential to Skypiea.
  • p8Meeting breaks down over refusal of sacrifice demand.
  • p9Aisa reacts with loud crying to village crises.
  • p10Aisa expresses fear toward Wiper during ongoing battle.
  • p10Wiper fights fiercely with spear among Shandia warriors.
  • p10Distant view shows figures assembled on forested island shore.
  • p11Black bag labeled 'THE BAG OF VEARTH!!!' rests on the beach.
  • p11Shandia group gathers on shore near forested area.
  • p11Aisa reacts with extreme distress to events involving Wiper.
  • p12Winged warrior addresses group from above clouds.
  • p12Wiper states goal to cut off Enel's head.
  • p12Shandia warriors prepare to advance through forest.
  • p13Enel sits on drum throne inside God's Shrine above clouds.
  • p13God's Army force includes three priests, Commander Yama, and fifty militia members.
  • p13Enel dismisses the threat from Shandia and Blue Sea invaders.
  • p14Enel is lounging on a drum platform during the discussion.
  • p14Hooded figure counts 54 total fighters on their side against 20 Shandians.
  • p14Enel asks others to guess how many fighters will remain after three hours.
  • p15Bearded man estimates 30 fighters will fall after three hours.
  • p15Enel dismisses the optimistic guess about remaining fighters.
  • p16Massive explosion occurs on the battlefield.
  • p16Winged warriors engage in close combat with weapons.
  • p17Large foot impact affects multiple characters on the battlefield.
  • p17Goggled feathered fighter advances through explosions.
  • p18Shura confronts a Shandian warrior in a rubble-filled area of Upper Yard.
  • p18Shura uses a long staff as his primary weapon.
  • p18Shura claims knowledge of recent changes in Upper Yard.
  • p19String clouds are invisible traps set throughout Shura's territory in Upper Yard.
  • p19The goggled fighter has been caught in string clouds since entering the island.
  • p19Shura claims control over the Trial of Strings.
  • p20Waipa attacks from the air mounted on giant bird Fuza.
  • p20Waipa wields a fire lance in aerial combat.
  • p20The attack produces a massive impact on the target below.
  • p21Waipa discards his fire lance to use a hand-based Impact technique.
  • p21The Reject technique is activated by the goggle-wearing warrior.
  • p21Waipa references Enel during the aerial fight.
  • p22Page depicts a single high-impact rejection attack scene.
  • p23Upper Yard survival game status shown as 80 fighters remaining after one out.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Volume title text identifies chapter theme as War Demon Wiper.
  • p1Volume title text identifies theme as War Demon Wiper.
  • p5Headline caption announces new Wapol Steel product in snack format.
  • p6Off-panel voices urge Waipa to stop as Gan Fall arrives to talk, conveying urgency and tension.
  • p6Voices reject further discussion and order Gan Fall to leave, showing hostility.
  • p6Waipa refuses alliance pleading from old men and asserts no surrender, with defiant mood.
  • p7Waipa accuses past wrongs and demands return of everything, expressing rage.
  • p7Gan Fall states gratitude for land and refusal to punish citizens or return territory, calm but firm.
  • p7Waipa questions involving all citizens and calls the stance foolish.
  • p8Waipa refuses to perform demanded action with strong rejection.
  • p8Opponent demands 100 innocent heads as sacrifice for peace, aggressive tone.
  • p8Warriors order departure or threat of beheading, escalating conflict.
  • p8Waipa warns against using his name, showing personal anger.
  • p9Voices call for Kama-kiri and Braham to stop Waipa during charge.
  • p9Shout of intent to kill during attack.
  • p9Woman explains Aisa cries whenever village disaster occurs.
  • p10Aisa reflects uncertainly about Wiper always being in trouble and questions why he fights, conveying inner conflict and hesitation.
  • p10Aisa states Wiper is like a demon and admits she is afraid of him, revealing fear mixed with concern.
  • p10Aisa reacts with surprise while viewing distant shore gathering, indicating sudden realization.
  • p11Aisa screams Waipa's name desperately with visible tears, showing panic and urgency.
  • p11Winged figure declares they must seize the current chance as no other will come, conveying determination and rallying intent.
  • p11Warrior questions what was done to Aisa's treasure while Braham reacts in shock.
  • p11Unseen voice states that anyone not ready can stay behind without blame, setting terms for participation.
  • p12Winged warrior questions if they are ready to leave fallen comrades behind, challenging resolve.
  • p12Goggled bald warrior declares only the ready should follow him forward.
  • p12Voice warns that stepping on comrades is required today, heightening stakes.
  • p12Wiper declares intent to cut off Enel's head, showing fierce determination with cigar clenched.
  • p13Voice confirms everyone including the three priests and their trials is ready and asks if they have gone below.
  • p13Speaker notes invaders consist of Shandia warriors, a few Blue Sea citizens, Commander Yama and fifty militia members, questioning need for full force.
  • p13Enel laughs loudly stating the more the merrier and underestimates opponents while referencing real power of sky combat.
  • p14Enel laughs while stating the real power will soon reveal itself and requests a banana.
  • p14Hooded figure reports total fighter count including Blue Sea citizens, soldiers, priests, and incoming Shandians.
  • p14Enel mocks the hooded figure for turning everything into derision and demands a guess on remaining fighters.
  • p15Enel urges the hooded figure to guess using instinct after mocking their earlier count.
  • p15Hooded figure admits inability to guess the outcome.
  • p15Enel laughs loudly about the fighter numbers and survival game.
  • p15Bearded man predicts 30 fallen fighters after three hours and notes strong enemies.
  • p15Enel questions how God views the situation while gesturing.
  • p16Voice declares exactly five fighters will still be standing.
  • p16Goggled winged warrior laughs 'HAA' while attacking.
  • p16Second winged warrior echoes 'HAA' during clash.
  • p17Voice cries 'ACK!' and 'MY BODY!!!' under the stomping foot.
  • p17Tall staff-wielding warrior shouts 'WHAT!' and 'HM!' in shock.
  • p17Small creature exclaims '!!?' amid the chaos.
  • p18Unseen voice pleads for pardon regarding violent welcome with apologetic tone.
  • p18Shura laughs loudly with mocking Kuu Ka Ka Ka while addressing the Shandian warrior.
  • p18Shura taunts the Shandian about waiting and comments on nice poses with confident intent.
  • p18Shura delivers bad news about multiple changes in Upper Yard since last night in calm explanatory mood.
  • p18Shura laughs while stating he already knows his own name with dismissive arrogance.
  • p19Shura states the fighter's survival rate is now 3 percent due to immobility with threatening calm.
  • p19Shura announces readiness for the Trial of Strings with superior tone.
  • p19Goggled fighter recognizes the trap as string cloud with alarmed realization.
  • p19Shura explains that thin invisible strings are everywhere in his territory and have been tangling the fighter since arrival.
  • p19Shura notes one exception while laughing triumphantly.
  • p20Waipa roars his own name in aggressive battle cry.
  • p20Rider on Fuza laughs and commands the bird to advance with excited intent.
  • p20Goggle-wearing warrior warns of incoming fire lance with urgent tone.
  • p20Waipa declares no one can defeat him in aerial combat with confident boast.
  • p21Goggle-wearing warrior questions why Waipa threw away weapon and shield with disbelief.
  • p21Waipa states the hand technique is ten times stronger than the lance with mocking tone.
  • p21Warrior reacts with surprise to the Impact technique.
  • p21Waipa tells the warrior to say prayers to Enel with aggressive finality.
  • p21Reject technique activates with large visual effect on warrior's hand.
  • p22Goggle-wearing warrior reacts with shock to sudden powerful strike.
  • p23Signs announce current survival game status with 80 fighters left and one elimination.