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One Piece chapter 259: Pirate Zoro vs. Soldier Braham — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 259 title page features Wapol as central figure
  • p0Wapol Konzern is shown as a formal corporate entity with suited subordinates
  • p1Zoro encounters cloaked figure in dense jungle environment
  • p1Zoro has all three swords drawn during initial standoff
  • p2Braham uses large firearm against Zoro in jungle
  • p2Impact sends Braham and other winged figures backward
  • p3Zoro realizes Braham's mobility comes from wind-powered roller-blades
  • p3Braham is knocked back by Zoro's counterattack
  • p4Zoro draws and holds three swords simultaneously.
  • p4Braham fires a gun at close range during combat.
  • p5Zoro is blasted skyward by an explosion.
  • p5Braham pursues with drawn blades.
  • p6Zoro uses Milky Dial in combat against Braham.
  • p6Battle occurs among large tree branches high above ground.
  • p7A giant eel emerges from clouds during the fight.
  • p7Zoro lands on the eel's back after falling.
  • p8Zoro sustains a leg injury during the exchange.
  • p8Braham uses a flash gun at close range.
  • p8An eel-like creature is present on the battlefield.
  • p9Zoro was shot while distracted by an eel.
  • p9Braham's goggles protect against the flash gun.
  • p10Braham fires multiple shots in quick succession.
  • p10Zoro is forced backward by the gunfire.
  • p11Braham discusses concepts of pure and tainted senses.
  • p11Zoro compares his swords to a cannon against Braham's pistol.
  • p12Braham accuses opponent of insanity over missing cannon.
  • p12Zoro uses "Thirty-Six" One Sword Style attack.
  • p12Braham is knocked flying by Zoro's strike.
  • p13Braham fires Pound Cannon at Zoro.
  • p13Zoro is knocked back by the blast.
  • p13Blast tears through surrounding jungle area.
  • p14Braham lies defeated on jungle floor.
  • p14Zoro stands over Braham after victory.
  • p14Zoro affirms intent to survive and exit the jungle.
  • p15Gan Fall, Aisa, and Chopper reach ancient ruins.
  • p15Aisa expresses despair over separation from crew.
  • p15Group observes heavily damaged ruins.
  • p16Explosion occurs in a ruined urban area with visible ship parts.
  • p16Long-haired woman checks for heartbeat on an injured person.
  • p16Fierce unidentified man appears with aggressive facial expression.
  • p17Gan Fall is identified as former God in dialogue.
  • p17Robotic figure is addressed directly by Gan Fall.
  • p17Short-haired woman tends to an injured person on the floor.
  • p17Six years have passed since Gan Fall last met the robotic figure.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page presents chapter name 'PIRATE ZORO VS. SOLDIER BRAHAM' as main header
  • p0Caption introduces Wapol corporate origin story with celebratory tone
  • p1Rustling grass SFX establishes quiet approach in jungle
  • p1Distant 'ビィ... ビィーン!!' signals possible mechanical or alert sound
  • p2Gun blast SFX indicates powerful ranged attack from Braham
  • p2Zoro reacts with short vocalization showing surprise or focus
  • p3Zoro internally questions how Braham jumped without preparation
  • p3Zoro notes the gun shoots flashing lights preventing position tracking
  • p3Narration identifies roller-blade as wind-based floating device per Usopp
  • p4Zoro announces three katanas while raising swords, mood confident and declarative.
  • p4Soldier reacts with shock exclamation upon seeing multiple blades.
  • p5Braham yells that Zoro will not escape during aggressive sword swings.
  • p5Braham grunts with effort while attacking.
  • p6Braham questions what small object Zoro holds and mocks blue sea swordsmen.
  • p6Braham reacts with surprise as Zoro approaches.
  • p6Zoro shouts Milky Dial while striking.
  • p7Braham exclaims in shock at the sudden eel appearance.
  • p7Zoro considers barbecuing the large eel after landing on it.
  • p8Zoro shouts in alarm at the sudden close-range blast with shocked expression.
  • p8Zoro yells that the shot was narrowly avoided while landing.
  • p8Braham mocks Zoro as foolish after the attack lands.
  • p8Zoro internally resolves to destroy the flash gun first.
  • p8Zoro notes the leg wound makes the fight harder while gripping swords.
  • p8Zoro mutters uncertainty about removing the gun.
  • p9Braham declares the flash gun is now powerless against him.
  • p9Braham suggests Zoro holster the weapon.
  • p9Zoro curses in anger at the situation.
  • p9Braham notes his goggles differ from sunglasses.
  • p9Zoro claims the leg wound is minor and demands more training.
  • p9Braham states the leg must hurt but refuses to worry about it.
  • p10Braham accuses Zoro of trying to run away.
  • p10Zoro grunts in pain while dodging blasts.
  • p10Zoro cries out while being knocked backward.
  • p11Braham explains the thirty-six passions and six senses.
  • p11Zoro claims his weapon is superior in range and power.
  • p11Zoro declares Braham a dead man despite the pistol.
  • p11Braham fires additional shots during the charge.
  • p12Braham shouts furious demand about missing cannon while glaring from distance.
  • p12Braham threatens to demonstrate power and orders eyes opened wide with strained expression.
  • p12Zoro declares "Thirty-Six" One Sword Style technique during overhead strike.
  • p12Braham yells defiance to keep joking while being hurled backward by impact.
  • p13Braham unleashes "Pound Cannon!!!" at close range with strained effort.
  • p13Zoro reacts with shock "!!?" while being hurled by blast force.
  • p13Braham grunts "Hッ..." and "SHVI!!" from cannon recoil.
  • p14Braham groans "URGH..." and "Hッy..." while lying defeated on ground.
  • p14Zoro states conflict has nothing to do with Braham and offers no hard feelings.
  • p14Zoro declares he will not wait for elimination and expects to leave jungle alive.
  • p15Aisa sobs that she lost all sense of direction and fears never seeing Luffy, Zoro, Robin again.
  • p15Gan Fall mutters about solitude among ruins.
  • p15Voice questions presence of raccoon and ruined state of area.
  • p15Chopper reacts with surprise at being called raccoon.
  • p16Multiple voices shout Sanji's name in panic during the explosion.
  • p16Long-haired woman reports no detectable heartbeat with hysterical laughter indicating shock.
  • p16Injured figure cries out in pain amid the rubble.
  • p16Battered character urges Sanji to hold on with desperate tone.
  • p17Gan Fall questions the robotic figure's presence with confrontational tone.
  • p17Short-haired woman mocks an attacker as an idiot with cold amusement.
  • p17Gan Fall notes the cold greeting after six years apart with a smile.