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One Piece chapter 309: The Groggy Monsters — what is in it

Long Ring Long Land arc · 18 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 309 title is THE GROGGY MONSTERS.
  • p0Nico Robin appears barefoot on shoreline with sea turtle.
  • p1Foxy Pirates win round one of Davy Back Fight donut race.
  • p1Porche rides atop Cutie Wagon during celebration.
  • p2Foxy declares crew member must be given up after loss.
  • p2Straw Hats lost the donut race due to unexplained slowdown.
  • p3Noro Noro Beam slowed Straw Hats boat and wave.
  • p3Foxy uses Noronoro Photon attack on beach.
  • p4Foxy possesses the Noro-Noro Fruit power.
  • p4The power is demonstrated on the beach during the Davy Back Fight.
  • p5Noro Noro beam stops a cannonball in mid-air for about 30 seconds.
  • p6The slowed cannonball resumes and explodes after 30 seconds.
  • p6Foxy Pirates win round 1 of the Davy Back Fight.
  • p7Crew selection phase begins after round 1.
  • p7Foxy chooses a member from the losing Straw Hat team.
  • p8Chopper is physically captured by Foxy Pirates on the page.
  • p8Pirates view Chopper as a rare cute pet rather than a fighter.
  • p9Foxy forces Chopper to wear a mask and join the Foxy Pirates.
  • p9Straw Hats realize Chopper has been taken as a pet.
  • p10Scene takes place on the deck of a large ship.
  • p10Straw Hats are forced into proximity with Foxy Pirates crew.
  • p11Zoro delivers a harsh speech about personal responsibility.
  • p11Tension rises among Straw Hats on the ship deck.
  • p12Scene occurs during an ongoing Davy Back Fight match in the arena.
  • p12Zoro is speaking directly to nearby Straw Hat and Foxy Pirates members.
  • p12Nami is present and visibly reacting to the exchange.
  • p13Round 2 preparation is underway after the first match conversion.
  • p13The Davy Back Fight continues with no allowed contestant changes.
  • p13Straw Hat crew discusses retrieving Chopper in upcoming rounds.
  • p14Groggy Ring match rules are being explained to both teams.
  • p14Each team is limited to two contestants for the upcoming round.
  • p14The playing court contains two goals on opposite sides.
  • p15Groggy Monsters are introduced as undefeated champions of Groggy Ring.
  • p15The ball for the match will be a chosen person rather than an object.
  • p15Entrance music plays as the Groggy Monsters arrive on the field.
  • p16Groggy Monsters trio enters the ring during the second round announcement.
  • p16Hamburg is the front member described as four-hoof-driven dasher.
  • p16Pickles is the middle member labeled half-giant tackle demon.
  • p16Big Pan is the rear member labeled half-fishman half-giant.
  • p16Luffy reacts with visible shock to the monsters' entrance.
  • p16Chopper shows panic reaction to the bell and monsters.
  • p16Zoro maintains a stern observing posture during the entrance.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Leopard-print crewmate cheers victory and claims no one can beat Foxy Pirates.
  • p1Crew praises Porche and demands to claim new crew members.
  • p1Luffy reacts with stunned confusion after loss.
  • p1Crowd celebrates win and thanks supporters for round one victory.
  • p2Foxy announces it is time to say goodbye to one crew member.
  • p2Foxy laughs triumphantly with signature laugh.
  • p2Nami reacts in shock at impending loss.
  • p2Luffy laughs while acknowledging they almost won.
  • p2Usopp demands explanation of what happened.
  • p2Crew questions the loss and what occurred at the goal.
  • p3Nami realizes she could not move her body after beam hit.
  • p3Crew notes wave and boat moved very slowly preventing goal reach.
  • p3Spectators cheer and question what happened or if anyone is injured.
  • p3Foxy taunts about using Noronoro photon on Nami and others.
  • p4Foxy explains an undiscovered atom whose radiation slows physical velocity of anything hit.
  • p4Foxy names the power the Noro Photon.
  • p4Foxy summarizes that anything struck will slow down.
  • p4Someone yells that Foxy is talking nonsense and calls him stupid.
  • p4Hamburg cheers loudly from the side.
  • p4Foxy declares he gained the power after eating the Noro-Noro Fruit and became the almighty Noro-Noro Man.
  • p5Foxy fires the Noro Noro beam.
  • p5Foxy states anything hit by the beam slows dramatically.
  • p5Foxy asks if the viewer doubts their eyes.
  • p5Foxy explains the slowdown lasts around 30 seconds before resuming.
  • p5Foxy claims nothing is a threat to him because of the power.
  • p5Foxy laughs triumphantly.
  • p6Hamburg shouts in alarm for his boss.
  • p6Foxy reacts in disbelief at the explosion.
  • p6Straw Hats note the opponents used a dirty trick in the race.
  • p6Foxy declares his team the victor of round 1.
  • p7Foxy announces the first match has ended and crew selection begins.
  • p7Foxy instructs the winning captain to choose a crew member from the losing team.
  • p7Foxy selects the first target from the Straw Hats.
  • p7Straw Hats react with shock and protest.
  • p8Chopper screams his own name in panic while being seized by the crew.
  • p8Foxy Pirates shout commands to stop struggling and declare Chopper a prize.
  • p8Porche expresses delight at Chopper's cuteness and desire to keep him as a pet.
  • p8Other pirates agree Chopper will make a wonderful pet and call him cute.
  • p9Luffy yells that the situation is not a time for jokes.
  • p9Nami questions whether Foxy is a collector of rare pets.
  • p9Foxy orders Chopper to swear loyalty and wear the mask.
  • p9Chopper whimpers while being forced to comply.
  • p9Nami curses in anger after realizing they lost Chopper.
  • p10Luffy excitedly calls the figure an amazing talking reindeer and offers friendship.
  • p10Sanji states he only followed because Luffy asked.
  • p10Usopp mentions he started sailing with the group.
  • p10Nami declares she does not want to join these people.
  • p11Zoro calls the crew disgraceful for their behavior.
  • p11Luffy shouts at Chopper to shut his mouth.
  • p11Zoro states that the choice to live on the sea was Chopper's alone.
  • p11Zoro declares that tears achieve nothing in the pirate world.
  • p12Zoro sternly commands the group to quietly watch the game with commanding mood.
  • p12Zoro continues by telling others to sit tight showing controlling intent during the match.
  • p12Crowd voices note that someone must feel terrible right now with sympathetic tone.
  • p12Crowd reacts with shock at the harsh statement showing disbelief.
  • p12Zoro mutters much better with relieved or satisfied mood after the outburst.
  • p12Crowd erupts with loud cheers and impact sounds indicating rising excitement in the arena.
  • p13Crowd cheers for Zoro to win back pride in the next round with excited support.
  • p13Foxy Pirates member claims to be touched and sheds a tear with dramatic flair.
  • p13Voices speculate that the boss will choose the swordsman next round.
  • p13Crowd notes that the swordsman sure can talk with amused tone.
  • p13Crowd demands to win Chopper back showing urgent desire.
  • p13Striped-shirt man announces readiness for round 2 with confident mood.
  • p13Sanji reacts tensely to the completed conversion process.
  • p13Group discusses retrieving their emergency food friend with determined intent.
  • p13Announcer states the rule of no contestant exchanges with firm tone.
  • p13Sanji expresses frustration about the strategy and Chopper's removal.
  • p14Announcer explains that Foxy Pirates also have two contestants in the bag.
  • p14Announcer states that team Straw Hat will only have two contestants in round 2.
  • p14Long-haired figure tells the unneeded seaweed head to shut up with dismissive tone.
  • p14Zoro replies that he does not need any of them showing independent attitude.
  • p14Announcer describes two goals on each side of the court.
  • p14Announcer explains winning by throwing the ball into the enemy's goal.
  • p14Announcer warns that the ball is not a regular rubber ball.
  • p14Announcer begins explaining the Groggy Ring rules with instructional intent.
  • p15Character yells at seaweed head for deciding alone with angry tone.
  • p15Referee asks which one will be the ball with direct question.
  • p15Referee declares the ball sign while pointing.
  • p15Announcer introduces the returning Groggy Ring champions with dramatic flair.
  • p15Crowd cheers for the undefeated Groggy Monsters entering the field.
  • p15Crowd reacts with shock and confusion at the entrance.
  • p16Announcer declares the second round of Groggy Ring is starting with bell ring.
  • p16Small figure identifies the loud bell sound as the signal for monsters.
  • p16Crowd member points out one of the Groggy Monsters entering the ring.
  • p16Luffy shouts in shock asking what the entering figures are.
  • p16Crowd reacts with excitement at the monsters' arrival.
  • p16Chopper panics with a loud scream upon seeing the monsters.
  • p16Voice from monsters side laughs and apologizes for almost killing someone.
  • p16Narration labels Hamburg as the four-hoof-driven dasher in front.
  • p16Narration identifies Pickles as the half-giant tackle demon behind Hamburg.
  • p16Narration describes Big Pan as the half-fishman half-giant at the rear.