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One Piece chapter 277: Maxim — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 19 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 277 titled Maxim.
  • p1Scene takes place on the shore of Angel Island in Skypiea.
  • p2Nami interacts with Gan Fall near ancient ruins on Skypiea.
  • p3Enel appears inside a vast ruined chamber with a unique ship-like object.
  • p4Enel identifies gold from the island as the key material for his vessel.
  • p4Enel claims the ship is powered by lightning.
  • p4Nami learns the vessel can fly and reacts with panic about escape.
  • p5The vessel is named the Ark Maxim.
  • p5Enel claims the ark will reach a land called endless Vearth.
  • p6The setting is the ancient city of Shandora.
  • p6A giant snake rampages through stone structures.
  • p7Luffy reacts with surprise to the giant snake in the ruins.
  • p7Luffy leaps through a circular stone window in Shandora.
  • p8Luffy shuts a round hatch inside a stone tunnel.
  • p8Luffy knocks on the ceiling which produces a squish sound.
  • p8A giant snake crashes through ancient stone ruins.
  • p9Conis and Pierre land inside a ruined city area.
  • p9Luffy and Chopper emerge from a hole in the ground.
  • p9The group reaches an open area with ancient stone structures.
  • p10Luffy observes large ancient city ruins from an elevated position.
  • p10Luffy expresses hope of finding the giant golden bell.
  • p10Conis recognizes possible connection to her homeland.
  • p11Luffy notices a large hole within the ruined city.
  • p11Conis follows Luffy across the stone ruins.
  • p11Pierre appears in the ruins near Conis.
  • p12Luffy is searching for Nami in the ruined city.
  • p12A battered furry warrior lies defeated near Luffy.
  • p12Luffy reacts with visible shock to the surrounding destruction.
  • p13Wiper has been defeated in the ruins.
  • p13Luffy mentions inability to use mantra inside the snake.
  • p13Luffy recognizes Enel as the only one capable of the destruction.
  • p14Nami reports being taken away by the god.
  • p14Wiper reacts with fury to the threat against Skypiea.
  • p14Luffy's group discusses the destruction of the island.
  • p15Enel plans to expel all sky island inhabitants to the surface.
  • p15A blasphemer has entered God's Judgment Gate.
  • p15Luffy's group plans to find Enel at the golden bell location.
  • p16Girl demonstrates ability to sense voices across the island.
  • p16Enel and Nami are identified as the two moving voices.
  • p16Luffy shows immediate strong reaction to the information.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption conveys Ace receiving river punishment during his Blackbeard search, presented in dramatic story title format.
  • p1Usopp mutters in surprise with short exclamation.
  • p1Onlooker points out distant activity with casual alert tone.
  • p1Wyper confirms target identity as blasphemer while preparing to shoot.
  • p1Nami identified as Pagaya's daughter in dramatic label.
  • p2Nami questions whether the wheeled device will be brought along.
  • p2Nami nervously accepts possible refusal while showing attachment.
  • p2Nami expresses thanks and fondness for the device.
  • p2Gan Fall states the device may not function at destination but allows it anyway.
  • p3Nami reacts with shock asking what the object is.
  • p3Hidden woman whispers "Step…" while observing.
  • p3Enel declares the object is the only ship of its kind that only he can control.
  • p4Enel explains he needed a conductive material to channel his power into machines, powered by lightning, mood triumphant.
  • p4Enel states the island's gold was the chosen material and residents are fortunate to witness the flying ship before death, intent boastful.
  • p4Nami reacts in shock realizing the ship can fly into the sky, eliminating her escape chance, mood desperate.
  • p5Enel declares that with the ark they will reach the land of endless Vearth and Faerie Vearth, mood ecstatic.
  • p5Voice announces the name of the ark as Maxim while it looms overhead.
  • p6Snake lunges with open jaws labeled 'OPEN', intent aggressive attack on ruins.
  • p7Snake attacks with open jaws and twitch SFX during rampage.
  • p8Luffy calls out while knocking on the ceiling surface.
  • p8Giant snake emits loud roar during emergence from ruins.
  • p9Conis notes arrival on stone floor while catching breath.
  • p9Conis questions the identity of the surrounding ruined place.
  • p9Luffy calls out his own name upon emerging from the hole.
  • p9Pierre vocalizes while recovering from the landing.
  • p10Luffy shouts about the massive scale of the city ruins.
  • p10Luffy wonders if the giant golden bell is located nearby.
  • p10Luffy celebrates being outside with raised arms.
  • p10Conis questions whether the location matches her people's homeland.
  • p11Luffy notes the presence of a huge hole in the distance.
  • p11Conis calls for Luffy to stop and questions his direction.
  • p11Conis spots and identifies Luffy's location near the bird.
  • p12Luffy yells at the beaten figure to wake up expressing urgency and confusion.
  • p12Luffy shouts ZORO! in shock upon recognizing the devastation.
  • p12Luffy growls about allowing the destruction to occur with anger.
  • p12Luffy questions how the figure could have been present in disbelief.
  • p12Luffy cries out about not seeing Nami anywhere while scanning the area.
  • p13Luffy notes everyone was beaten and questions the strength of the opponent.
  • p13Someone identifies the bazooka jerk among the defeated.
  • p13Voice screams that even Wiper was defeated in horror.
  • p13Luffy states he could not use mantra inside the snake.
  • p13Luffy reacts with surprise upon spotting Robin.
  • p14Nami whispers that the navigator was taken away while panting.
  • p14Usopp admits he does not know details of the events.
  • p14Usopp asks where Nami was taken by the god.
  • p14Usopp urges Luffy to speak slowly and calmly.
  • p14Wiper shouts that the sky island and his village will be destroyed.
  • p15Narration explains Enel's plan to return sky people to the surface.
  • p15Priest warns others to get away from the girl or face judgment.
  • p15Soldiers shout to arrest the blasphemer.
  • p15Luffy's group confirms Enel heads for the golden bell.
  • p15Group warns that wandering the island will end everything.
  • p16Girl in winter hat states she senses two moving voices on the island with confident mood.
  • p16Girl adds she can tell with assertive intent.
  • p16Voice identifies presence of Enel amid ruins with urgent tone.
  • p16Voice confirms the voices belong to Nami with certainty.
  • p16Luffy reacts with approval and demands to be taken to the location with intense determined mood.