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One Piece chapter 303: The Rich Pirates — what is in it

Long Ring Long Land arc · 21 pages · 33 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 303 title page depicts pirate meeting scene.
  • p1Saruyama Alliance ends ocean floor search for city of gold on Jaya beach.
  • p2Mont Blanc Cricket rallies Saruyama Alliance for next adventure on Jaya.
  • p3Massive brawl destroys buildings on western shore of Mock Town.
  • p4Scene occurs in the ruined streets of Mock Town.
  • p4A black-stained Jolly Roger is shown being touched by a hand.
  • p5Bellamy appears in a full-page dramatic pose in the town square.
  • p6Bellamy assaults a subordinate in front of shocked onlookers.
  • p6Donquixote Doflamingo is recognized among the crowd.
  • p7Bellamy spares the beaten subordinate after the assault.
  • p7Scene ends with Bellamy laughing in the Mock Town square.
  • p8Blackbeard rejects a potential crew member outright.
  • p8Bellamy is referenced as a 55 million bounty hotshot rookie.
  • p8Blackbeard delivers a speech about strength and the coming pirate era.
  • p9An object falls from high altitude and crashes violently into the sea.
  • p10Going Merry crew survives a violent sea descent.
  • p10An octopus aids the ship and then shrinks.
  • p11Going Merry floats on the open sea after leaving the sky island.
  • p11Straw Hat crew reflects on their sky island experience.
  • p12The Going Merry is sailing on the Grand Line after leaving a sky island.
  • p12Unusual large waves appear suddenly around the ship.
  • p12Nami is steering the ship during the disturbance.
  • p13The ocean has become calm after the earlier rough waves.
  • p13Usopp and Luffy are both wet from attempting to ride a wave.
  • p13The crew remains cautious even after the sea settles.
  • p14Nami demonstrates use of a dial device on the blue sea.
  • p14The crew has recovered gold and dials from the sky island.
  • p14Nami proposes taking 80 percent of the treasure for savings.
  • p15The crew is dividing sky island treasure among themselves.
  • p15Nami claims the majority share for her personal savings.
  • p15Luffy is concerned about funds for repairing the Going Merry.
  • p16Straw Hats postpone treasure division until repair costs are known.
  • p16Going Merry is described as the crew's home and source of ongoing support since East Blue.
  • p17Straw Hats decide to recruit both a shipwright and a musician as next crew members.
  • p18Aokiji has left Marine Headquarters without permission.
  • p18Luffy's wanted poster is displayed at Marine HQ.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crew concludes city of gold search on ocean floor is pointless and suggests calling it off.
  • p1Goggled pirate yells 'BOSS!' in shock at the decision.
  • p1Helmeted pirate says 'Boss...' with hesitant tone.
  • p1Cricket tells crew not to act like strangers and thanks them for years of stubborn search.
  • p2Cricket asks crew what kind of romance they should chase next.
  • p2Crew shouts they will follow boss anywhere with cheers and 'Ook ook!' cries.
  • p3Long-haired man questions why two fighters are battling inside town.
  • p3Bloodied blond man warns to run or be caught in the fight.
  • p3Cloaked figure yells to get away from the fighters.
  • p4Crowd pleads desperately for the violence to stop while calling out names Sarquiss and Bellamy.
  • p4Spiky-haired man with bandana questions what is happening in shock.
  • p4Long-haired man in sunglasses begs repeatedly to stop the attack with visible distress.
  • p5Bellamy dismisses questions about sky island and city of gold as irrelevant opinions that can be twisted.
  • p5Bellamy states he cares nothing for such debates while addressing the listener.
  • p6Onlookers recognize the arrival of a former 300 million bounty pirate and identify him as Shichibukai Donquixote Doflamingo.
  • p6Bellamy declares he has no need for weak underlings while attacking.
  • p6Beaten man cries out in agony begging for the assault to stop.
  • p7Beaten man pledges eternal loyalty and begs for one more chance.
  • p7Woman tells Bellamy that enough violence has occurred.
  • p7Bellamy sarcastically claims he will exterminate only as needed and swears upon the symbol to reach Doflamingo's level.
  • p7Bellamy laughs while stating this is his own way of handling things.
  • p8Blackbeard harshly rejects the sunglasses man as unworthy crew material with cold finality.
  • p8Blackbeard laughs mockingly while discarding the defeated man.
  • p8Blackbeard proclaims that only true pirates will survive the new age and sweeps away the weak.
  • p9Faint echoing cries of pain trail the falling object through the sky.
  • p10Luffy shouts about the cold water while clinging to the rail.
  • p10Crew members cry out in shock from the icy waves.
  • p10Luffy thanks the octopus for assistance.
  • p10Luffy states they survived the descent.
  • p10Crew discusses the sudden shrinking of the octopus.
  • p11Nami reflects that the sky island was a distant and hellish place.
  • p11Zoro notes they have returned safely.
  • p11Luffy declares readiness to move forward.
  • p11Crew wonders whether death would lead to heaven or if the sky island was a dream.
  • p12Luffy shouts excitedly about setting sail for the next island from the bow.
  • p12Crew member pleads for rest time while ship moves forward.
  • p12Luffy orders crew to raise the sail with energetic tone.
  • p12Nami commands full speed turn at the helm with determined intent.
  • p12Crew reacts with surprise and alarm to sudden wave appearance.
  • p12Crew discusses unusual wave behavior on the Grand Line with cautious mood.
  • p13Crew notes that the seas have calmed down with relieved tone.
  • p13Another crew member warns not to let guard down despite calm.
  • p13Usopp coughs and complains about failing to ride the wave even here.
  • p13Luffy laughs weakly admitting the attempt was impossible.
  • p14Nami declares she can use the dial even on blue seas with confidence.
  • p14Crew expresses relief and cheers for Nami's ability.
  • p14Usopp notes Nami is the only one who can ride the dial here.
  • p14Chopper claims credit for the waver device excitedly.
  • p14Sanji complains about bread being taken while preparing food.
  • p14Usopp comments on remaining strange dials being valuable.
  • p14Nami insists on splitting loot with 80 percent to her savings.
  • p15Luffy yells excitedly about buying a huge statue with treasure.
  • p15Usopp asks if he can buy books with his share.
  • p15Sanji plans purchases of new cooking tools and a rat trap.
  • p15Zoro demands unlimited booze as his share.
  • p15Robin states finally with satisfied tone.
  • p15Nami firmly declares 80 percent goes to her savings.
  • p15Luffy reacts in horror questioning the ship's repair funds.
  • p16Crew fully agrees to repair Going Merry before dividing treasure.
  • p16Nami questions whether better ship repair experts exist beyond Usopp.
  • p16Sanji suggests hiring a professional shipwright at a legitimate dockyard.
  • p16Usopp protests and reminds the group he is a sniper not a ship repair specialist.
  • p16Usopp admits his past repairs on Merry were makeshift and inadequate.
  • p16Usopp worries that failing to repay support will cause major trouble later.
  • p17Luffy declares the next crew member will be a shipwright.
  • p17Chopper and Usopp cheer to find someone who can care for Merry and their lives.
  • p17Nami agrees a shipwright skill will be needed for the long journey ahead.
  • p17Luffy hopes they find a good shipwright and suddenly adds they also need a musician.
  • p17Usopp protests leaving the musician idea out.
  • p17Crew member notes Luffy often hits the mark with his ideas.
  • p18Marines report Aokiji is absent and his bicycle is missing.
  • p18Sengoku complains Aokiji takes his position too lightly and has gone sightseeing again.
  • p18Narration labels Aokiji as Marine HQ's strongest power.
  • p18Sengoku remarks no decent person exists in Luffy's family.