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One Piece chapter 29: Slopes — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 23 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 29 is titled “SLOPES”.
  • p0Luffy and Usopp are shown snowboarding together.
  • p1Usopp confronts Jango and the Black Cat Pirates on a cliff path.
  • p1Usopp is searching for Luffy during the confrontation.
  • p2Usopp attempts a bluff about a massive crew to intimidate the pirates.
  • p2The Black Cat Pirates see through Usopp’s lie.
  • p3Jango values the information at 5 million beli.
  • p3Pirates discover a boat containing treasure.
  • p3Jango offers the treasure to Usopp.
  • p4Usopp attempts to bribe the Black Cat Pirates into retreating.
  • p4Jango rejects the bribe and asserts the crew will take the treasure anyway.
  • p5Jango attempts to hypnotize targets using his pendulum.
  • p5Short-haired girl interrupts by kicking Jango before hypnosis completes.
  • p6Short-haired girl claims ownership of the treasure on the boat.
  • p6Usopp identifies Jango as a hypnotist.
  • p7Hypnotized Black Cat Pirates remain frozen in place with X marks.
  • p7Usopp confesses extreme fear preventing him from fighting.
  • p8Black Cat Pirates launch a mass charge on the village.
  • p8Nami acquires spiked weapons mid-battle.
  • p8Usopp participates in defending against the pirate assault.
  • p9Zoro prepares to fight while alone in the forest.
  • p9Luffy passes Zoro at high speed heading north.
  • p10Luffy breaks through a tree while running.
  • p10Luffy becomes lost in the forest seeking north.
  • p10A lone figure stands in the woods observing.
  • p11Usopp uses slingshot technique named Namari-Bashi on pirates.
  • p11Pirates fall from a rocky cliff during the battle.
  • p11Nami observes Usopp's attack from nearby.
  • p12Kaya physically encourages Usopp after initial clash.
  • p12Buchi attacks with large bladed weapon causing debris.
  • p12Usopp remains in helmet and goggles throughout sequence.
  • p13Buchi receives strong kick sending him flying.
  • p13Usopp remains unconscious on the ground.
  • p13Jango and Buchi regroup near fallen Usopp.
  • p14Usopp clings to Buchi's leg while bloodied and injured.
  • p14Kaya reacts with tears to Usopp's determination.
  • p14Usopp references protecting the village's peaceful image.
  • p15Kaya intervenes with a strong kick against Buchi.
  • p15Buchi is knocked back into background debris.
  • p15Usopp remains clinging despite direct weapon strike.
  • p16Kaya reacts to physical impact during pirate clash.
  • p16Black Cat Pirates argue over following Captain Kuro's plan versus attacking villagers.
  • p16Heart-glasses pirate issues kill order during confrontation.
  • p17Heart-glasses pirate leads crew with direct threat of death.
  • p17Black Cat Pirates begin charge toward village.
  • p17One crew member attempts to halt the advance.
  • p18Heart-glasses pirate pleads for villagers' lives during clash.
  • p18Pirates are sent flying by sudden powerful strike.
  • p18Kaya observes events with worried expression.
  • p19Pirates are thrown back by powerful unseen force.
  • p19Kaya addresses arriving allies about timing.
  • p19Black Cat Pirates express confusion over village defenders.
  • p20Luffy and Zoro argue while standing before tumbling to the ground.
  • p20The group lands near Jango, Sham and Buchi.
  • p20Navigation dispute centers on lack of north direction information.
  • p20Usopp and Nami are referenced as absent from the immediate scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Jango demands to know who overheard plans and what Usopp wants with aggressive posture.
  • p1Usopp retorts that Jango is the one while panting heavily.
  • p1Usopp yells in panic asking where Luffy is and notes he was running ahead.
  • p2Usopp bluffs that he has 100 million crewmen ready to kill them and warns them to retreat.
  • p2Pirates shout that Usopp is lying and react with shock at the claimed number.
  • p2Jango angrily accuses Usopp of lying.
  • p2Usopp realizes internally that his lie has been seen through.
  • p3Jango estimates the overheard amount at around 5 million beli.
  • p3Pirates report finding treasure on a weird boat nearby.
  • p3Usopp reacts in shock repeating the 5 million beli figure.
  • p3Jango declares he can give the treasure to Usopp as his own.
  • p4Usopp declares he will give the treasure but demands the pirates must retreat, in bold defiant mood on walkway.
  • p4Black Cat Pirates react with shock shouting to give them the treasure, in greedy protesting tone.
  • p4Jango calls Usopp an idiot from the side, in dismissive sneering intent.
  • p4Pirates protest they are not low enough to accept bribes, in angry offended mood.
  • p4Usopp mutters that Jango is a sly bastard, in frustrated realization.
  • p4Jango states they do not have to retreat and will take the treasure, in menacing confident tone.
  • p5Jango counts 'ONE... TWO...' while raising pendulum, in hypnotic commanding intent.
  • p5Usopp yells that the pendulum is the same thing used before, in alarmed recognition.
  • p5Jango warns that after '1, 2, JANGO' the targets will let them pass, in threatening hypnotic mood.
  • p5Jango shouts 'YOU IDIOT!' after being kicked, in pained surprise.
  • p5Black Cat Pirates panic that it is not time to let them pass and question who the girl is, in confused alarm.
  • p6Short-haired girl shouts not to take anything and to put all treasure back, in furious commanding mood.
  • p6Short-haired girl claims all treasure on the boat belongs to her, in possessive assertive tone.
  • p6Usopp realizes Jango is a hypnotist and clutches his head, in shocked realization.
  • p6Short-haired girl warns not to look at the pendulum, in urgent protective intent.
  • p7Usopp explains Luffy disappeared ahead while running, in explanatory worried tone.
  • p7Short-haired girl replies she does not know where Luffy is and asks if he was ahead, in confused concern.
  • p7Usopp offers to cover her while she charges ahead, in supportive plan.
  • p7Short-haired girl worries Luffy got lost at a critical time, in frustrated panic.
  • p7Usopp admits his legs are shaking in fear and questions how he can beat them, in self-deprecating fearful mood.
  • p8Black Cat Pirates shout orders to charge and destroy the village with aggressive intent.
  • p8Nami expresses excitement while grabbing spiked weapons during the raid.
  • p8Usopp yells defiance at the charging pirates.
  • p8Nami states her spikes will slow the attackers.
  • p8Pirate warns others to get out of the way with rage.
  • p9Zoro expresses anger toward Nami while panting heavily.
  • p9Zoro internally resolves to continue fighting despite fatigue.
  • p9Luffy shouts loudly while speeding through the forest.
  • p10Luffy repeatedly asks which way is north while lost.
  • p10Luffy and companion shout to run north during escape.
  • p10Luffy yells again in confusion about direction.
  • p11Pirates scream while falling down the slope.
  • p11Usopp announces his special slingshot attack technique.
  • p11Nami cheers that the attack works effectively.
  • p12Kaya declares battle is not over yet with energetic cheer and slap.
  • p12Usopp states he will rest a while while wearing helmet and goggles.
  • p12Off-panel voices praise Usopp as captain and encourage continued effort.
  • p12Buchi snarls in frustration while swinging weapon amid debris.
  • p12Usopp yells that Buchi threw the spikes himself during confrontation.
  • p12Kaya warns there are spikes behind them while facing Buchi.
  • p13Kaya reacts with shock at sudden powerful kick.
  • p13Buchi taunts that the group cannot stop the pirates.
  • p13Jango laughs while urging move toward Captain Kuro.
  • p14Buchi demands to know what Usopp is doing while standing over him.
  • p14Usopp vows he will never let go while clinging to Buchi's leg.
  • p14Usopp declares he wants villagers to believe he is not a liar.
  • p15Buchi shouts he will shut Usopp up while attacking.
  • p15Kaya lands kick sending Buchi flying into debris.
  • p15Buchi curses at the girl after being struck.
  • p16Kaya cries out in pain from sudden impact with distressed expression.
  • p16Heart-glasses pirate growls then declares intent to kill both targets.
  • p16Heart-glasses pirate addresses someone directly with threatening tone.
  • p16Black Cat Pirate reminds crew about Captain Kuro's plan and warns against messing it up.
  • p16Black Cat Pirate angrily orders others to attack the village immediately.
  • p17Heart-glasses pirate shouts warning to crew about consequences of disobedience.
  • p17Heart-glasses pirate threatens death if orders ignored.
  • p17Pirates react with tension and weapon-ready stances.
  • p17Charging pirate yells direction toward the village.
  • p17Distant voice calls out to stop the charging group.
  • p18Pirate complains about interference while delivering kick.
  • p18Swordsman pirate yells to stop village attack.
  • p18Heart-glasses pirate begs not to kill villagers.
  • p18Heart-glasses pirate repeats desperate plea for mercy.
  • p18Charging pirates continue advance with loud battle cries.
  • p19Kaya questions delay in arrival of allies.
  • p19Heart-glasses pirate reacts with extreme shock and sweat.
  • p19Fallen pirate notes unexpected strength in village.
  • p19Pirate asks captain for explanation of sudden reversal.
  • p20Zoro demands explanation for arrival delay with visible frustration and anger.
  • p20Luffy retorts that he does not know the reason and expresses immediate desire to fight.
  • p20Luffy angrily accuses missing directional information about north.
  • p20Zoro shouts blame at Usopp for the situation.
  • p20Zoro accuses Nami of kicking him with outrage.
  • p20Unidentified voice questions the identity of the group lying on the ground.