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One Piece chapter 291: We are here! — what is in it

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Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page of chapter 291 features Marine G-2 intelligence ship
  • p1Noland explains his need to return home to family
  • p1Kalgara refuses to meet Noland again
  • p2Noland and Kalgara have a heated confrontation on ruins
  • p2Noland's crew remains in the village area
  • p3Ancient bell on pyramid has lost its meaning to the villagers
  • p3Noland's departure is anticipated but delayed
  • p4Noland's crew is camped in the jungle at night.
  • p4Crew plans to set sail the next morning.
  • p4Villagers appear hostile to the crew.
  • p4A bell failed to ring that day.
  • p5Mousse seeks out the doctor at night.
  • p5Someone is attacked or falls in the forest.
  • p5Noland sits alone in a moonlit clearing.
  • p6Many trees have been cut down in the area.
  • p6Noland is confronted about the tree cutting.
  • p6Spirit resting tree is mentioned by Noland.
  • p7Mousse is Shandia and explains the meaning of the white trees.
  • p7The trees are considered as important as lives to the Shandia.
  • p7Noland's crew cut down the spirit resting trees without knowing their significance.
  • p7Shandia villagers are angry over the tree cutting.
  • p8Sailors are raising anchor on a beached ship near a tropical shore.
  • p8Wild-haired man and sweating companion discuss ancestor reverence inside a stone building.
  • p8Seated man in dark coat explains the cultural significance of the trees to the crew.
  • p9Shandia villagers react in horror to the departing ship and gold.
  • p9Dark-haired young woman runs through tall grass toward the village.
  • p9Headband man and cloaked figure confront the running woman in the plaza.
  • p10Dark-haired young woman arrives out of breath and collapses in the village.
  • p10Wild-haired man confronts her about her absence and the situation.
  • p10Cloaked figure introduces the poisoned tree analogy to the group.
  • p11Wild-haired man urges not to let the saviour leave Shandia.
  • p11Headband man reveals tree fever has already spread and killed the sacred forest.
  • p11Dark-haired young woman shows repeated shock at the revelations.
  • p12Noland stepped in and saved the island from additional tree fever deaths.
  • p12Tree fever infection spreads to other plants if infected trees are not removed immediately.
  • p12The group cut down sacred spirit trees across the entire island after inspection.
  • p13Shandia warriors realize Noland was trying to protect their lives by cutting the trees.
  • p13The Lvneel ship has already departed the island.
  • p13Kalgara is urged not to pursue the departing ship.
  • p14The Lvneel Kingdom ship is preparing to depart permanently.
  • p14Mont Blanc Noland orders return to Lvneel Kingdom via Marie Joie.
  • p14The crew acknowledges leaving something behind on the island.
  • p15The golden bell begins ringing loudly as the ship sails away.
  • p15Kalgara leaps from the island in an attempt to reach Noland's ship.
  • p15Shandia warriors ring the bell in a final attempt to contact the departing crew.
  • p16Kalgara rings the large shore bell while partially submerged in water.
  • p16Noland watches from the deck of the departing Lvneel ship.
  • p16The bell ringing is accompanied by large onomatopoeia across multiple panels.
  • p17Noland promises the bell will serve as a beacon for future visits.
  • p17Kalgara commits to ringing the bell continuously as a signal.
  • p17The Lvneel ship departs while the bell rings from shore.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Noland states he has family and child back home and must return
  • p1Wild-haired man laughs and suggests Mousse as Noland's wife while declaring he lives here
  • p1Wide-eyed man demands to know when Noland and crew will leave
  • p1Voice calls out to Kalgara near the pyramid ruins
  • p2Noland declares he does not want to part ways and they will soon set sail
  • p2Noland threatens not to show face or they part by dying
  • p2Bandaged man mutters Kalgara's name with intense gaze
  • p3Villagers note Noland and men will leave soon and suggest ignoring them
  • p3Caption states the bell will ring no more and has lost all meaning
  • p3Snake-like creature emits CHURARARA sound with surprise
  • p4Unknown voice notes loneliness while bowl is stirred.
  • p4Unknown voice mentions the admiral near cross symbol.
  • p4Headband man states crew will sail first thing tomorrow morning, reflective mood.
  • p4Crew member replies after meeting a kindred soul, calm context.
  • p4Headband man notes they cannot approach villagers who want to kill them.
  • p4Crew member remarks they are all the way out on the edges of the world.
  • p4Headband man adds another point before being cut off.
  • p4Seated figure concludes well who knows what happened really.
  • p4Unknown voice states the bell did not ring today either.
  • p4SFX CHURARA near bell silhouette.
  • p5Headband man remarks what a sad way to leave this island while drinking.
  • p5Hooded woman asks doctor if he has a moment.
  • p5Unknown voice calls out MOUSSE.
  • p5Man in woods reacts Umm... AGHH with motion.
  • p5Bearded man sits silently under moonlight.
  • p6Angry man yells call yourself a botanist with large impact effect.
  • p6Angry man shouts then we should have never welcomed you.
  • p6Angry man states if these are the sacrifices for progress you spoke of.
  • p6Unknown voice calls Noland.
  • p6Noland answers yes quietly.
  • p6Noland questions spirit resting tree.
  • p7Mousse explains who died on this island are guided back by the sound of the bell.
  • p7Mousse states these white holy trees house the spirits of our ancestors.
  • p7Mousse says for us Shandia these spirit resting trees are as important as our very lives.
  • p7Mousse describes spirits resting in trees to watch over us even from Shandora's heyday.
  • p7Noland admits even if you cut them down for research and had no idea of their importance I am afraid my people's anger won't subside.
  • p7Mousse says I wanted to give you an explanation before you set sail but at the very least.
  • p7Noland realizes right I get it now that's why you've been so cold towards us.
  • p7Mousse notes the warriors wanted to immediately take up arms in anger and we've gone and cut them all down.
  • p8Sailor questions if rope was tied properly, urgent and alarmed tone.
  • p8Sailor screams that something is falling, panicked mood.
  • p8Voice announces raising the anchor now, procedural intent.
  • p8Sailors grunt about weight and request help, strained effort.
  • p8Wild-haired man declares reverence for ancestors like gods, fierce conviction.
  • p8Sweating companion states it is understandable why they are angry, empathetic tone.
  • p8Seated man in dark coat explains trees house ancestor spirits and irreversible action, explanatory mood.
  • p8Seated man notes how it happened, resigned context.
  • p8Man in dark coat tells all sailors to listen, commanding presence.
  • p8Man in dark coat admits no forgiveness possible and explains golden bell purpose, heavy tone.
  • p8Man in dark coat says they must do what they did but offers no excuses, conflicted mood.
  • p9Shandia villagers scream to leave all the gold, mass panic and horror.
  • p9Dark-haired young woman pants heavily while running through grass, exhausted state.
  • p9Voice notes Noland and men are finally setting sail, observational tone.
  • p9Villager cries where is my father, desperate search.
  • p9Headband man questions why she is running so desperately, confused demand.
  • p9Cloaked figure calls out Mousse, recognition and concern.
  • p10Cloaked figure poses hypothetical about poisoned cherished tree affecting forest and humans, serious tone.
  • p10Wild-haired man demands where Mousse has been, intense questioning.
  • p10Villagers ask what this is all about regarding Mousse, confused reactions.
  • p10Dark-haired young woman shouts what they would have done to the poisoned tree if known beforehand, desperate and tearful.
  • p10Wild-haired man warns letting them go will cause lifelong regret, threatening intensity.
  • p10Dark-haired young woman pleads father to call them back, urgent emotional appeal.
  • p11Wild-haired man states the saviour of Shandia leaves with sad heavy heart and warns not to let the true friend go, emotional intensity.
  • p11Cloaked figure says he will speak for the admiral's honour anyway, formal tone.
  • p11Wild-haired man claims this may sound like just an excuse, defensive mood.
  • p11Dark-haired young woman reacts with shock and repeated what, stunned state.
  • p11Headband man explains the fearsome infectious aspect of tree fever from forest to human and human to forest, informative tone.
  • p11Headband man states the sacred forest had already died, grim fact.
  • p12Dark-haired woman explains that Noland's intervention prevented further deaths from tree fever, serious and firm tone.
  • p12Headband man states the admiral understands the true terror of tree fever, calm explanatory mood.
  • p12Forest woman questions if the tree-cutting claim is true, surprised and uncertain.
  • p12Tall forest man explains trees were cut because they were already infected and too late to save, matter-of-fact.
  • p13Fierce warrior declares that what matters most is realizing Noland's intent no matter when, urgent and passionate.
  • p13Warrior shouts that Kalgara has always thought only of protecting their lives, desperate tone.
  • p13Dark-haired woman cries out an apology to Noland that the crew has already set sail, tearful and regretful.
  • p13Warrior warns Kalgara not to go just yet even if he runs after the ship, urgent plea.
  • p14Crew calls out checks for anything left behind and readiness to raise anchor, hurried and practical.
  • p14Bald man orders course set for Marie Joie and return to Lvneel Kingdom, cheerful and commanding.
  • p14Crew member admits they left something behind while others grumble, reluctant tone.
  • p14Feathered figure shouts a plea for Noland to wait while leaping, desperate.
  • p15Crewman shouts in alarm that the golden bell is ringing, surprised and confused.
  • p15Feathered warrior yells while leaping desperately toward the ship, frantic.
  • p15Warriors on shore beg forgiveness from Noland and urge harder ringing to reach the ship, anguished.
  • p15Dark-haired woman stares in shock at the ringing bell and departing ship.
  • p16Kalgara shouts 'NOLAAA-AAAND!' with desperate tears and outstretched posture toward the ship.
  • p16Ship crew member yells 'ADMIRAL! LOOK!' in alarm while pointing at Kalgara leaping into water.
  • p16Kalgara cries 'COME ONCE MORE!' while swinging from the bell rope with intense expression.
  • p16Kalgara declares he is ringing the bell as he waits for Noland and will remain on the island.
  • p16Narration states the group will always be present on the island as the ship departs.
  • p17Noland calls Kalgara his true friend and promises they will meet again in the future.
  • p17Noland explains the bell will guide the ship back even through storms.
  • p17Crew members affirm they will return to the island.
  • p17Kalgara shouts that he will keep ringing the bell and wait for their return one day.