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One Piece chapter 263: Pirate Nami and the Sky Knight vs. Vice Captains Hotori and Kotori — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title references Pirate Nami and the Sky Knight versus Vice Captains Hotori and Kotori.
  • p1Usopp stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking ancient ruins.
  • p2Raccoon-like creature wears a black cape during the confrontation.
  • p3Large cave entrance is visible within the ruined city landscape.
  • p4Shandora warriors are moving toward the giant bean stalk.
  • p4Enel is positioned at the base of the bean stalk.
  • p4The ruins of Shandora are located near the bean stalk.
  • p5Kamakiri launches a surprise attack on Enel.
  • p5Enel is struck and sent flying by Kamakiri's staff strike.
  • p6Kamakiri refuses to dodge or counterattack Enel's strikes for five minutes.
  • p6Enel claims divine status during the confrontation with Kamakiri.
  • p7Nami intervenes in a fight to stop further attacks.
  • p7Combatants have already lost consciousness during the confrontation.
  • p8Vice captains Hotori and Kotori are attacking after Satori's defeat.
  • p8Nami uses a staff to block an impact dial strike.
  • p8Gan Fall joins the fight with a sword attack.
  • p9Flavor dial releases stored passed gas creating a stink cloud.
  • p9Vice captains possess multiple dials including flavor, impact, axe, and flame.
  • p9Nami questions the vice captains' ability to track their own dials.
  • p10Vice captains use rapid spinning to create dial identity confusion.
  • p10Gan Fall attacks despite the illusion after identifying dial types.
  • p10Nami dodges incoming attacks during the spinning assault.
  • p11Vice captains accidentally trigger gas and flame combo causing explosion.
  • p11Explosion hurls the ship and fighters through the air.
  • p11Nami correctly identifies the passed gas dial before detonation.
  • p12Sky Knight engages a large winged enemy in close combat on an elevated deck.
  • p12The clash produces visible explosions and flying debris.
  • p13Nami equips an iron gauntlet containing an Impact Dial.
  • p13Kotori performs Cyclone Tempo attack producing a large blast.
  • p14The gauntlet is confirmed to contain an Impact Dial.
  • p14Kotori seeks revenge for the defeat of both Satori and his brother.
  • p15Nami counters with Cool Ball attack using the gauntlet.
  • p15Kotori responds with Flame Dial producing intense fire.
  • p16Nami creates battlefield fog using weather manipulation.
  • p16Fog technique surprises and disorients the two vice captains.
  • p16One vice captain is knocked airborne by the fog attack.
  • p17One vice captain suffers direct impact injury to hand.
  • p17Nami expresses frustration at having to deploy strong attack.
  • p17Battle concludes with both vice captains defeated on ground.
  • p18Nami rests seated after battle in misty root forest.
  • p18Ship and crew are confirmed saved by distant voices.
  • p18Nami catches breath while addressing defeated vice captain.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Usopp declares triumphantly that he is now a real pirate with excited intent.
  • p1Usopp reacts with shock and surprise in a sudden shift of mood.
  • p1Unseen voice urges the sinking figure to stay down and not get back up with hostile intent.
  • p1Unseen voice notes with relief that the target fell into a swamp.
  • p2Usopp shouts in panic that the opponent is still alive.
  • p2Raccoon-like creature panics and urges the figure not to get back up.
  • p2Raccoon-like creature calls for Cloud Dial extraction while the figure sinks.
  • p2Sinking figure admits carelessness after falling into a swamp cloud and resolves to escape quickly.
  • p3Raccoon-like creature decides to search for gold instead of the others to surprise everyone.
  • p3Usopp senses something special about the cave entrance to the ruins and wonders if the others are already inside.
  • p4Shandora warrior shouts with urgency that the giant bean stalk is already visible ahead.
  • p4Second warrior calls out that the ruins of Shandora lie just ahead during the charge.
  • p4Enel declares from below that the target is at the top of the stalk.
  • p4Unseen voice notes Enel's presence in the scene.
  • p5Voice calls out asking if Enel called for someone.
  • p5Enel responds with a questioning what.
  • p5Kamakiri announces himself as the warrior of Shandora during the strike.
  • p5Enel reacts with shock as he is sent flying.
  • p5Kamakiri taunts Enel about searching for him and declares his arrival.
  • p6Enel questions whether Kamakiri intends to remind him that he is a god.
  • p6Kamakiri challenges Enel to try attacking and states he will sit for five minutes.
  • p6Enel laughs and asks if Kamakiri wants to kill him.
  • p6Kamakiri declares he will neither dodge nor strike back at Enel's attacks.
  • p6Enel smiles and states that Kamakiri will understand the meaning of god.
  • p7Attacker yells that the strike missed.
  • p7Voice calls out to stop the fight.
  • p7Target reacts with pain from a hit.
  • p7Nami shouts for the attackers to stop because the targets have passed out.
  • p7Observer notes the targets have already passed out.
  • p8Vice captains shout revenge and no mercy after their Satori was defeated.
  • p8Fat vice captain mocks thanks for the impact while attacking.
  • p8Nami yells enough while blocking the strike with her staff.
  • p8Gan Fall shouts take this and yah while swinging his sword.
  • p8Nami mutters about an impact dial after seeing her weapon.
  • p9Vice captain reveals stored passed gas in the flavor dial.
  • p9Nami reacts with shock and disgust at the smell.
  • p9Nami asks if the vice captains memorized and can identify the dials.
  • p9Vice captains shout flavor dial, impact dial, axe dial, and flame dial names.
  • p9Gan Fall notes there are four types of dials.
  • p10Vice captains declare surprise dial illusion and ask who is Hotori and who is Kotori.
  • p10Gan Fall states it does not matter who is who now that dials are identified.
  • p10Gan Fall says there is no need to wait and attacks.
  • p10Vice captains taunt that attacks missed.
  • p10One vice captain announces hurricane and the weather is.
  • p11Vice captain asks what dial is on his right hand.
  • p11Nami states it is passed gas again and the opponent thought it was flame.
  • p11Fat vice captain laughs during the mistaken dial moment.
  • p11One vice captain warns to watch out as the gas will explode.
  • p11Other vice captain declares right hand is flame for combo attack and die.
  • p12Sky Knight asserts dominance with aggressive shout claiming the opponent underestimated him.
  • p12Winged opponent retorts confidently dismissing the claim as foolish.
  • p12Background voice yells that the Sky Knight was blown away in shock.
  • p12Goggled character reacts with startled exclamation at the sudden turn.
  • p13Voice warns that Kotori's attack is incoming.
  • p13Nami expresses concern that an ally's wound has reopened.
  • p13Crewmate instructs Nami to retrieve the gauntlet quickly.
  • p13Background voice claims ownership of the gauntlet and urges its use to finish the fight.
  • p14Ally instructs Nami to use the Impact Dial equipped gauntlet as previously taught.
  • p14Ally notes the gauntlet is made of Blue Sea iron.
  • p14Kotori screams revenge and no mercy while referencing prior defeats of Satori and Kotori.
  • p14Nami internally decides there is no time to worry about the gauntlet's weight.
  • p15Nami notes the opponent's body produces wet fire in humid air.
  • p15Nami confirms the enemy uses fire.
  • p15Kotori questions the chilling effect of the attack.
  • p15Kotori angrily rejects underestimation and activates Flame Dial to burn Nami.
  • p16Gan Fall announces FOG-TEMPO technique with excited intent.
  • p16Nami explains cold and hot air mixing to create dense fog, confident mood.
  • p16Vice captains react with confusion and panic at sudden fog.
  • p16Nami says EXCUSE ME with playful sly tone while attacking.
  • p17Nami questions if opponents are crazy for forcing her to use the technique, annoyed mood.
  • p17Vice captain groans about hand pain and injury on the ground.
  • p18Off-panel voices celebrate saving ship and crew with relief.
  • p18Nami states opponents are not as strong as pretended, taunting tone.
  • p18Vice captain replies weakly with AIYA AIYA MISSY from off-panel.