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One Piece chapter 262: Pirate Chopper vs. Priest Gedatsu — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 20 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Splash page opens chapter 262 featuring Wapol on a throne.
  • p0Kinderella stands beside Wapol holding a wine glass.
  • p1Chopper encounters Gedatsu in a ruined forested area.
  • p1Gedatsu displays white eyes during confrontation.
  • p2Gedatsu is identified as one of Enel's priests.
  • p2Gedatsu has an ally who corrects his behavior and speech.
  • p3Gedatsu uses swamp cloud ability to trap opponents.
  • p3Gedatsu is immune to his own swamp cloud and can fly using Cloud Dial.
  • p4Gedatsu uses cloud jets from shoes to propel himself upward.
  • p4Chopper switches between small and larger forms during the sequence.
  • p4Explosion debris scatters across the area after initial impact.
  • p5Swamp cloud is light but functions as a trapping swamp upon contact.
  • p5Gedatsu can launch attacks from both shoes and hands.
  • p5Chopper becomes trapped and dazed after swamp cloud impact.
  • p6Swamp cloud traps anything that touches it and resists removal.
  • p6Gedatsu uses wings during descent attack.
  • p6Chopper remains partially submerged in the cloud during struggle.
  • p7Chopper saves Gedatsu from a fatal fall by grabbing him mid-air.
  • p7Gedatsu survives the encounter and rests on the ground afterward.
  • p7Both characters show exhaustion after the mid-air rescue.
  • p8Gedatsu uses Jet Dial to enhance axe dial punch speed and power.
  • p8Chopper rejects serving Gedatsu during the Skypiea priest battle.
  • p8Massive punch sends Chopper flying with visible explosive impact.
  • p9Jet Dial greatly increases Gedatsu's punch speed and power.
  • p9Jet Dial usage damages Gedatsu's suit.
  • p9Chopper is knocked down and considers escape into forest.
  • p10Gedatsu uses wing flaps and Jumping Point to close distance.
  • p10Swamp cloud traps limit Chopper's escape routes.
  • p10Second enhanced punch sends Chopper airborne again.
  • p11Chopper activates Guard Point to block Gedatsu's Jet High Punch.
  • p11Gedatsu combines Swamp Cloud Burger with enhanced aerial punch.
  • p11Guard Point successfully absorbs the mid-air strike.
  • p12Chopper uses Brain Point to scan for weak points.
  • p12Chopper changes into a horned combat form mid-battle.
  • p12Chopper lands a direct punch on Gedatsu.
  • p13Gedatsu identifies Chopper's feet as the weak point.
  • p13Chopper is struggling with blurred vision after the explosion.
  • p14Chopper activates a new monster form called Swamp Cloud Burger.
  • p14Chopper recalls vowing never to run away again.
  • p15Chopper shifts into Jumping Point to attack from above.
  • p15Chopper loses one shoe during the jump.
  • p15Gedatsu claims aerial superiority.
  • p16Chopper transforms into monster form and attacks with Jet Punch.
  • p16Gedatsu is struck and sent flying by Chopper's punch.
  • p16Chopper momentarily loses control of his mantra during the fight.
  • p17Gedatsu lands a CROSS attack on Chopper during aerial combat.
  • p17Chopper is knocked back by the force of Gedatsu's strike.
  • p17Onlookers including a bird-like creature react with alarm to the fight.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption announces Wapol has regained his world-famous status with the Wapol sign reaching the whole world in celebratory mood.
  • p1Chopper reacts with surprise 'HUH!?' to sudden disappearance event.
  • p1Chopper shouts in panic about Gedatsu's all-white eyes appearing freaky.
  • p1Gedatsu internally questions if the enemy has invisibility ability.
  • p2Chopper wonders if Gedatsu is a priest after hearing enemy mention.
  • p2Chopper internally calls Gedatsu an idiot during the exchange.
  • p2Gedatsu declares himself one of Enel's almighty priests.
  • p2Ally yells at Gedatsu to speak declarations out loud and corrects his title to Aero Lieutenant Gedatsu.
  • p3Gedatsu taunts that Chopper is the one sinking into the swamp.
  • p3Gedatsu claims immunity to the swamp and activates Cloud Dial to fly.
  • p3Caption introduces the technique as the Trial of Swamp.
  • p4Chopper in small form expresses surprise while looking up at the flying figure.
  • p4Onlookers react with amazement at Gedatsu using shoe devices to fly high into the air.
  • p4Chopper in larger form shouts about a raccoon while declaring no time to waste during flailing motion.
  • p5Gedatsu declares the swamp cloud attack and explains its inescapable sticky nature despite light appearance.
  • p5Chopper yells that he is not the enemy while addressing Gedatsu directly.
  • p5Chopper notes that Gedatsu is also shooting something from his hands.
  • p6Chopper realizes his hands cannot be removed from the swamp cloud.
  • p6Gedatsu warns that struggling only deepens the trap.
  • p6Gedatsu announces second swamp cloud burger attack while diving.
  • p7Gedatsu panics about falling and fears fatal impact.
  • p7Chopper urges Gedatsu to breathe while holding him during descent.
  • p7Gedatsu expresses shame at needing help from an enemy.
  • p7Chopper expresses relief that Gedatsu is alive after the rescue.
  • p8Gedatsu dismisses the fight with casual 'WHATEVER...' while activating Jet Dial.
  • p8Gedatsu threatens Chopper with 'DIE BY MY AXE DIAL!!' and raises palm for attack.
  • p8Chopper refuses submission and declares 'I WON'T SERVE YOU ANYMORE!!!' with defiant shout.
  • p8Gedatsu notes Chopper's harsh words after previous damage done to him.
  • p9Gedatsu reveals 'THIS IS THE EXTINCT JET DIAL!!' explaining speed and power boost.
  • p9Gedatsu notes 'TOO BAD IT DESTROYS THE SUIT.' after the enhanced punch.
  • p9Chopper thinks 'I'LL DIE!!!' and considers running away from the attack.
  • p9Chopper realizes 'THIS IS THE POWER OF... A PRIEST......!' in shock.
  • p10Chopper realizes he can only retreat into the forest due to swamp cloud traps.
  • p10Gedatsu prepares strike with 'JET...'.
  • p10Gedatsu calls 'JUMPING POINT!!' while diving at Chopper.
  • p10Chopper screams 'GYAH!!!' during the aerial assault.
  • p11Gedatsu declares 'THAT'S USELESS.' as Chopper is sent flying.
  • p11Gedatsu attacks with 'SWAMP CLOUD BURGER!!!'.
  • p11Chopper screams 'WAAAH!! THAT AGAIN!!' recognizing the trap.
  • p11Chopper counters with 'GUARD POINT!!!' transforming into defensive fluffy ball.
  • p11Gedatsu follows up with 'HEAVY POINT! JET HIGH PUNCH!!!'.
  • p12Chopper in Brain Point mutters SCOPE and BRAIN POINT while searching for an opening.
  • p12Chopper urgently repeats WEAK POINT WHERE IS HIS WEAK POINT with anxious intent.
  • p12Chopper declares JET while shifting form and preparing a strike.
  • p12Chopper internally resolves I MUST FIND SOMETHING with determined expression.
  • p12Chopper lands a heavy PUNCH on the priest.
  • p13Chopper notes his eyesight is getting blurry and legs are failing.
  • p13Gedatsu states he found Chopper's weak point at his feet.
  • p13Chopper realizes he is lucky he stayed alert.
  • p14Gedatsu dismisses any attempt to run with NEVER MIND RUNNING.
  • p14Chopper activates SWAMP CLOUD BURGER while transforming.
  • p14Gedatsu questions WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO.
  • p14Chopper declares I WILL BEAT THIS GUY with fierce expression.
  • p14Flashback Chopper vows to start his pirate life here and now because he always runs away.
  • p15Gedatsu asks WILL YOU GIVE IT UP ALREADY.
  • p15Chopper activates JUMPING POINT and yells COME.
  • p15Gedatsu warns the sky is his territory too.
  • p15Chopper panics I LOST A SHOE.
  • p15Unseen voice wonders DID HE TAKE IT OFF EARLIER.
  • p16Chopper roars that he is a monster and strong, conveying furious self-assertion during rampage.
  • p16Gedatsu shouts insult calling Chopper a damned raccoon while being sent flying.
  • p16Chopper internally questions if he lost calm and ruined his mantra, showing sudden regret.
  • p16Gedatsu sternly states only the weak raise their voice, delivering calm rebuke.
  • p16Technique label Jet Punch marks Chopper's powerful forward strike that launches Gedatsu.
  • p16Chopper exclaims he is still alive after surviving a close attack in lower panel.
  • p17Bird-like creature emits SKROOSK sound while reacting in shock to the mid-air strike.
  • p17Technique CROSS marks Gedatsu's powerful counterattack that overwhelms Chopper.
  • p17Background figures cry out with panic exclamations during the explosive clash.