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One Piece chapter 272: Play — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 20 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 272 title is PLAY.
  • p0Scene opens at Pasta Lake town.
  • p1Nico Robin discovers Poneglyphs at ancient ruins.
  • p2Poneglyphs contain references to history recording and sealed truth.
  • p2City history lost after books burned.
  • p3Golden City Shandora destroyed while protecting Poneglyphs.
  • p3Belfry location referenced relative to four altars.
  • p4Robin walks through ruined city streets and stops upon noticing twisted cart rails.
  • p4Cart rails appear relatively new amid the ancient rubble.
  • p5Masked man sits on a high ledge overlooking the ruined city.
  • p5Robin faces the masked man from the rubble below.
  • p6Masked man admits discovering the ruins months earlier.
  • p6Gold is confirmed missing from the ruins.
  • p7Robin concludes the golden bell reached the sky based on the runes.
  • p7Masked man shows interest in the belfry and Shandorians' pride in the golden bell.
  • p8The golden bell is referred to as the Song of the Island.
  • p8The island rose to the sky 400 years ago accompanied by bell ringing.
  • p8Robin investigates the connection between the golden bell and poneglyphs.
  • p9Suu is struck by energy attack near cliffs and waterfalls.
  • p9Long-haired woman and small winged figure are present on the ship deck.
  • p10Bandaged man and winged woman were held captive for six years.
  • p10Conis tends to her injured father on the rocky ledge.
  • p10Horned man warns of Enel's plan to reset everything.
  • p11Enel intends to make Skypiea fall to the Blue Sea.
  • p11The Ark Maxim is central to Enel's plan.
  • p11The Going Merry falls through clouds during the crisis.
  • p12A small winged man is kicked off the edge of a floating island.
  • p12The impact of a large body hitting the forest shakes the landscape.
  • p13Roronoa Zoro leaps across a ruined section of the floating island.
  • p13Zoro is struck and left dazed on the ground.
  • p14A giant white dog attacks Roronoa Zoro and later issues written commands.
  • p14The giant snake Nola reacts with loud hissing during the confrontation.
  • p15Nola the giant snake bites during a clash in the ruins.
  • p15Roronoa Zoro is surprised by the snake's sudden movement.
  • p16Explosion originates from ancient ruins on the island.
  • p16Nami wears Shandora-style clothing during the event.
  • p16Enel is positioned on an elevated crumbling structure.
  • p16Ground beneath the ruins begins to collapse.
  • p17Massive smoke plume rises from the collapsing ruins.
  • p17Nami experiences visible panic and physical distress.
  • p17Suu is present near Nami during the collapse.
  • p17Enel announces a final act from within the ruins.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption narrates Ace's pursuit of Blackbeard in volume one titled capture the guy who ate and ran with adventurous mood.
  • p1Robin notes Poneglyphs here with surprised realization mood.
  • p1Robin states there would be completely untouched glyphs in thoughtful context.
  • p1Robin expresses I never would have thought that with sweat and shock.
  • p2Poneglyph text states creators of writings were only ones who could use them.
  • p2Poneglyph mentions together with sound of great belfry.
  • p2Poneglyph declares we are those who record history.
  • p2Poneglyph notes truth in heart and mouth sealed.
  • p2Robin observes all books in city were burned with shock.
  • p2Robin states its entire history was lost with emphasis.
  • p2Voice references Norland's diary about huge golden bell somewhere around here.
  • p3Narration states golden city Shandora was destroyed after fighting to protect Poneglyphs.
  • p3Robin thinks belfry positioned in center of four altars with searching intent.
  • p3Robin notes some Poneglyphs were taken to this city.
  • p4Robin internally questions what destroyed the once prosperous city that tried to protect history, mood reflective and urgent.
  • p4Robin concludes poneglyphs are not here with the belfry so no hope of finding them, meaning resigned observation.
  • p4Robin reacts with surprise at the sight of cart rails, mood sudden realization.
  • p5Masked man praises the city's preserved splendor even after being blasted into the sky, mood boastful.
  • p5Masked man claims he discovered the magnificent Shandora that his predecessors missed, mood proud.
  • p5Masked man declares himself God while smiling, mood confident and intense.
  • p5Robin asks who the masked man is, mood cautious.
  • p6Robin asks if the masked man's ability to read writings helped find the ruins quickly, mood probing.
  • p6Masked man compliments Robin as an archaeologist from the blue sea, mood impressed.
  • p6Robin accuses the masked man of taking the gold that is now missing, mood direct.
  • p6Masked man states the gold Robin seeks is gone and she is years too late, mood mocking.
  • p6Robin asks if the masked man also took the golden bell, mood accusatory.
  • p7Robin internally notes the masked man does not know about the golden bell, mood surprised.
  • p7Robin states nothing new was learned and the bell probably never reached the sky, mood calm.
  • p7Masked man finds Robin's rune reading very interesting and asks what she learned, mood curious.
  • p7Robin realizes the golden bell did reach the sky, mood shocked realization.
  • p8Bald man explains that the bell was made of gold and called the Song of the Island by old men, recounting the ringing heard 400 years ago when the island rose.
  • p8Bald man declares he will explore the place in eight minutes with wide grin and excited tone.
  • p8Robin reacts with surprise at the revelation that the golden bell reached the sky and that poneglyphs must also be present.
  • p9Small winged figure calls out to Suu asking if she is hurt.
  • p9Voice from deck inquires if it is time for Suu's supper.
  • p9Long-haired woman reacts with surprise at the sudden impact.
  • p10Bandaged man states they have been held captive for six years and asks if the arrivals are from the Holy Guard.
  • p10Conis cries that her wife and son are on Angel Island while tending to her father.
  • p10Horned man urgently demands that Enel's plan to reset everything be told to others.
  • p11Horned man yells there is no time and that Enel is crazy.
  • p11Winged figures state Enel plans to make Skypiea fall back to the Blue Sea and wipe out the entire country.
  • p11Horned man declares Enel wants to wipe out all citizens of the sky using the Ark Maxim.
  • p11Bearded man notes that if God Enel succeeds there will be nowhere left to go.
  • p12Angry scarred man yells about being forced to build a flying ship for six years.
  • p12Kicking woman shouts accusation while striking the small winged man.
  • p12Blonde woman screams 'FATHER!!' in panic as the figure falls.
  • p12Young braided girl reacts silently with shock to the violence.
  • p13Swordsman produces battle cry SFX while cutting through ruins.
  • p13Swordsman shows dazed confusion after sudden heavy impact.
  • p14Swordsman curses and pleads while being attacked by the giant dog.
  • p14Curly-haired man yells that the dog ignores commands and orders it to faint.
  • p14Giant dog displays 'Wait' sign and later 'Hit head and make self faint' sign.
  • p14Giant snake hisses loudly while thrashing.
  • p15Swordsman mutters shock at the sudden snake attack.
  • p15Snake emits loud roar during rampage.
  • p16Nami shouts in shock questioning the sudden explosion while staring at the ruins.
  • p16Enel laughs loudly from above while declaring he invited others to join below.
  • p16Nami internally realizes Enel possesses Logia-type powers.
  • p16Unidentified character yells that only Enel could cause such destruction.
  • p16Background voice warns that the ruins are falling and the ground is collapsing.
  • p17Screams echo across the island as the structure collapses.
  • p17Nami gasps that she must warn everyone on the island.
  • p17Unidentified voice insists it is not the time to cry.
  • p17Character calls out to Suu while leaving others behind.
  • p17Enel declares intent to orchestrate the final act together while laughing.