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One Piece chapter 287: Deicide — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 21 pages · 32 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 287 splash page shows Straw Hats dining together.
  • p2Mont Blanc Noland records expedition on May date during storm.
  • p2Noland's crew experiences violent weather on Grand Line.
  • p3Jaya village scene dated May 21 1122 during storm.
  • p3Shandia villagers discuss curse affecting land and people.
  • p4Shandia village performs blood offering ritual to Lord Kashi.
  • p4Mousse selected as sacrifice in village chamber.
  • p5Pantori has collapsed and died in the Shandia village during rain.
  • p5A black cross-like mark has appeared on at least one villager's arm.
  • p5The village has already lost its witch-doctor prior to Pantori.
  • p6Seto is thrown by an unseen force after the mark appears.
  • p6The black cross mark is identified as the mark of the evil spirit.
  • p6Villagers decide to leave the marked individual alone.
  • p7Mousse volunteers herself as a sacrifice to save the village.
  • p7Mousse expresses happiness at being chosen and belief in the Sun God.
  • p7Mousse's mother reacts with tears to the sacrifice decision.
  • p8Kalgara sits silently in the jungle while rain falls on his scarred body.
  • p8Young Shandia warriors express admiration and despair around Kalgara.
  • p8The scene occurs in a rain-drenched forest clearing with tall trees.
  • p9Ship VNEEL K.D. reaches an unknown island after a storm.
  • p9Mont Blanc Noland serves as admiral of the crew.
  • p9Crew reports no audible bell sound during landing.
  • p10Crew enters dense jungle after landing.
  • p10Strange bird calls echo repeatedly in the forest.
  • p11Resonant bell sound echoes across the island and sea.
  • p11Crew realizes the island may be inhabited.
  • p12A sick boy is found collapsed in the jungle.
  • p12Tree fever epidemic is identified among locals.
  • p12Marines encounter the boy during exploration.
  • p13Marine Admiral leads investigation of afflicted island village.
  • p13Village structures show massive physical damage and disease impact.
  • p14Ritual procession moves by boat toward a large stone altar in rain.
  • p14Drumming and chanting accompany the ceremony invoking multiple gods.
  • p15Bound maiden Mousse lies on the altar during the ritual.
  • p15Villagers perform sacrifice ritual at large circular stone structure.
  • p16Lord Kashi appears as a giant striped serpent at the altar.
  • p16Shandia villagers beg the serpent god for salvation during rain.
  • p17Lord Kashi is a massive striped serpent rampaging at the stone altar.
  • p17Shandia villagers react with visible fear to the serpent's actions.
  • p18Shandia villagers react with panic and calls for ritual blood offerings.
  • p18A calm voice interrupts to end the ritual.
  • p18Warrior intervenes to stop the young woman's death.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Logo text states 'It's hot in here.' as chapter mood indicator.
  • p2Sailor warns of huge storm to admiral.
  • p2Crew pleads for admiral to show concern.
  • p2Noland calmly replies 'Sure is.' while writing.
  • p2Crew calls for rope after yardarm hit.
  • p2Noland notes extended stay feels like miracle.
  • p2Smiling man recalls sound like ring of a bell that was beautiful.
  • p3Villagers call to Pantori priest for guidance during storm.
  • p3Villagers state only blood runs across lands now.
  • p3Villagers report crops withered and disease spreading.
  • p3Group concludes this land has been cursed.
  • p4Villager declares offering must be presented to Lord Kashi.
  • p4Villagers plead what to do as Shandia will die out.
  • p4Pantori orders to follow commands without fear.
  • p4Lord Kashi demands blood of most beautiful maiden on sacrificial altar.
  • p4Order given to prepare Mousse for ritual sacrifice.
  • p5Villagers scream Pantori's name in horror as the body is found.
  • p5Villager laments the loss of Pantori and the witch-doctor, expressing despair over lack of reliance.
  • p5Villager confirms no pulse remains on Pantori.
  • p5Villager notices and points out the black mark on another's arm in alarm.
  • p5Marked villager reacts with shock upon the mark being noticed.
  • p5Villagers discuss the unprecedented calamity and rising death count in panic.
  • p6Voice calls out to Seto while he is thrown.
  • p6Seto screams in extreme agony while airborne.
  • p6Villagers state nothing can be done once the evil spirit mark appears.
  • p6Marked man shouts to get the mark off him in frenzy.
  • p6Villager wishes the events were only a nightmare.
  • p7Mousse calmly offers her body for sacrifice if it can help the village.
  • p7Mousse thanks her mother for raising her and calls selection for sacrifice a joyous opportunity.
  • p7Mousse reassures her mother that she will be welcomed by the Sun God.
  • p7Mother cries out Mousse's name in grief.
  • p8Seto calls out to Kalgara in the rain.
  • p8Young warrior expresses desire to grow up like Kalgara.
  • p8Warrior cries out wishing he did not have to die in this manner.
  • p8Warrior declares intent to fight and become a brave protector of the lands.
  • p9Crew cheers loudly for the admiral celebrating safe arrival with high excitement.
  • p9Sailor expresses relief with a simple sigh after surviving the storm.
  • p9Crew questions whether anyone heard a bell sound during approach with doubt.
  • p9Admiral states they successfully withstood the storm in calm relief.
  • p9Crew member explains following admiral's rudder order led them to the island with surprise.
  • p9Sailor denies hearing any bell-like sound confirming group consensus.
  • p9Crew affirms the admiral may have imagined the sound in supportive tone.
  • p9Crew celebrates landing with energetic shouts and laughter.
  • p10Sailor hopes to collect plant specimens during jungle exploration.
  • p10Crew admires the dense forest scenery with appreciation.
  • p10Crew questions why bird sounds face only one direction with suspicion.
  • p10Crew member shouts alarm to the admiral with sudden realization.
  • p10Crew dismisses strange sounds as ordinary bird calls in teasing manner.
  • p10Crew suggests the sounds match the bell the admiral mentioned.
  • p11Crew reacts with shock to the sudden loud bell sound.
  • p11Sailor calls out that people must live on the island.
  • p11Admiral listens silently with crossed arms.
  • p11Crew member describes the bell sound as beautiful in wonder.
  • p12Marine spots a collapsed person near the trees.
  • p12Marines call out to stop and approach the boy.
  • p12Marine warns the admiral about something strange with the boy.
  • p12Boy shouts intruder alert while coughing.
  • p12Admiral realizes and announces a tree fever epidemic in alarm.
  • p12Crew reacts with horror to the tree fever diagnosis.
  • p13Marine Admiral declares he will only enter to assess the island situation with serious intent.
  • p13Crew member questions the Admiral's plan in surprise.
  • p13Admiral orders full crew vaccination as precaution.
  • p13Someone notes the terrible state of the village and diseased crops.
  • p14Dark-haired woman whispers about the God of the sun during the ritual.
  • p14Participants chant to take the bound person to the altar.
  • p14Voices invoke God of the forest, God of the rain, and God of the land.
  • p15Villagers cry out that God has arrived to save the village.
  • p15Plea is made to exchange the maiden's blood for village salvation.
  • p15Man named Lord Kashi is invoked by the crowd.
  • p15Desperate villager declares the sacrifice is for the village sake while calling Mousse.
  • p16Villagers exclaim at the sublime form of Lord Kashi.
  • p16Shandia villagers plead for the god to save their family members.
  • p16Shocked observers react to something falling into the water.
  • p17Shandia villagers shout upward in horror addressing Lord Kashi directly during the serpent's rampage.
  • p18Wild-haired warrior screams that the event is deicide amid the serpent's rampage.
  • p18Panicked villagers demand blood offerings on the altar and call to kill the intruder and the girl.
  • p18Calm voice states the ritual has ended.
  • p18Warrior declares there is no need for the young woman to die and tells her to fear no more.