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One Piece chapter 298: Love Song — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 16 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 298 title page features Portgas D. Ace in dominant position over a large opponent.
  • p1The condensed lightning ball has disappeared from the sky above the Going Merry.
  • p2Flame of Shandora is ignited in the ruins during the call to ring the bell.
  • p3Luffy and Wyper prepare to strike the bell together while approaching Ark Maxim.
  • p4Enel launches a massive lightning technique called Amaru at Luffy.
  • p4Luffy is directly struck by the electrical blast.
  • p5Enel asserts superiority of his Logia powers over Luffy.
  • p5Luffy is struck and sent flying by Enel's lightning attack.
  • p6Luffy remains impaled by the trident while suspended.
  • p6Nami witnesses the attack and calls out to Luffy.
  • p7Luffy is slammed into the ground by Enel.
  • p7Nami reacts with tears to the ongoing attack.
  • p8Luffy launches a stretching attack with a black sphere projectile.
  • p8Long-eared opponent counters with a direct strike during the clash.
  • p9Luffy uses Gomu Gomu no Rocket to close distance.
  • p9Nami watches the fight with visible shock.
  • p10Long-eared opponent lands multiple spinning strikes on Luffy.
  • p10Golden Rifle technique creates powerful drilling impact.
  • p11The giant Shandora bell is revealed after four hundred years.
  • p11Luffy wears a winter hat during the scene.
  • p12Luffy is actively ringing the golden bell in Shandora.
  • p12The golden bell is chained and cracked yet still tolls loudly.
  • p12Shandora ruins shake from the bell's resonance.
  • p13The bell's toll echoes across the sky above the clouds.
  • p13The city of gold is located in the sky.
  • p14Luffy maintains an ecstatic shouting expression after ringing the bell.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title caption establishes chapter theme as Love Song with Ace's ongoing pursuit noted below.
  • p1Nami reacts with surprise and concern to the sudden change.
  • p1Usopp shows shock at the event above.
  • p1Crew on Going Merry questions what just happened and notes the lightning ball disappearance.
  • p1Luffy roars triumphantly from the figurehead as the crew celebrates.
  • p2Shandian warriors call to light the flame of Shandora and ring the bell.
  • p2Aisa urges to hear the song of the island.
  • p2Background voice encourages the boy to let them hear it.
  • p3Luffy declares it is time to ring the bell along with Wyper.
  • p4Enel yells in rage about Luffy ruining his Raigou and being an impudent monkey from the blue seas.
  • p4Enel declares the 200 million volts attack while unleashing Amaru.
  • p5Enel mocks Luffy for clinging to the golden bell rumor and claims god status over Paramecia users.
  • p5Luffy reacts with shock asking what the golden bell is.
  • p5Enel strikes with lightning fist while Luffy resists.
  • p6Enel laughs and taunts Luffy that there is no place to run and the trident is driven deeper.
  • p6Nami screams Luffy's name in distress.
  • p6Enel warns that running will cause Luffy to fall to his doom and threatens the country.
  • p7Nami cries asking if Sky Island is going to disappear and calls to Luffy.
  • p7Enel sneers that Luffy chose to fall and laughs triumphantly.
  • p7Luffy grunts in pain as he is driven into the ground.
  • p8Luffy yells desperately for Nami to get away, conveying urgent protective intent.
  • p8Long-eared opponent taunts with surprise and mockery toward Luffy's attack.
  • p8Luffy warns opponent not to get cocky while initiating Gomu Gomu technique.
  • p9Luffy calls out Rocket while propelling forward with stretched limbs.
  • p9Long-eared opponent expresses frustration that Luffy still won't give up.
  • p9Luffy states he will ring the bell with fierce determination.
  • p9Opponent threatens to skewer Luffy and accepts continued fight.
  • p10Long-eared opponent unleashes Golden Rifle spinning attack.
  • p10Luffy grunts in pain from the direct hit.
  • p10Opponent remarks that the attack is fast.
  • p11Nami reflects that no one has proven the City of Gold or Sky Island do not exist.
  • p11Old man states the holy land will sing once again.
  • p11Luffy declares that the Straw Hats are still here.
  • p11Nami promises to explain soon and asks for patience.
  • p11Giant warrior references the City of Gold and Jaya.
  • p11Narration notes four hundred years have passed.
  • p12Luffy shouts with full force to make the bell's sound carry far downward, conveying triumph and determination.
  • p12Narration states the city of gold has existed for 400 years, providing historical context amid the ringing.
  • p12Narration declares the city of gold exists, emphasizing revelation and confirmation.
  • p12Narration calls out to Mister Diamond Head asking if he can hear the bell, conveying urgency and connection.
  • p13Narration confirms the city of gold was here in the sky, revealing its hidden location.
  • p13Narration repeats the city of gold exists, reinforcing the discovery.
  • p14Luffy continues shouting in pure triumph as the bell's song echoes.