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One Piece chapter 31: The Truth — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 31 titled "THE TRUTH".
  • p1Kuro attacks with clawed glove while shouting threats.
  • p1Kaya reacts in horror to the violence.
  • p2Kaya wakes from sleep and seeks out Klahadore.
  • p2Klahadore remains in bed appearing unwell.
  • p3Merry is found collapsed on the floor.
  • p3Kaya discovers the body and reacts with terror.
  • p4Klahadore collapses coughing violently on the floor.
  • p4Kaya supports Klahadore after he stands up.
  • p4Klahadore's expression changes abruptly to rage while speaking to Kaya.
  • p5Klahadore accuses someone of trying to kill him.
  • p5Kaya kneels alone in the room beside a dark stain.
  • p5A flashback shows a man with glasses expressing loyalty to Kaya's parents.
  • p6Kaya recalls that Usopp's statements were accurate.
  • p6A villager with cap warns Kaya to flee and explains the situation.
  • p6Villagers misunderstood the warnings given to them.
  • p7Kaya weeps over her past actions toward Klahadore.
  • p7Klahadore states all staff began vacation the previous day.
  • p7Kaya decides to fetch help after speaking with Klahadore.
  • p8Merry and Kaya are inside the mansion discussing Klahadore's threat.
  • p8Kaya decides to act after hearing Merry's warning.
  • p9Kaya leaves to confront Klahadore after the conversation with Merry.
  • p9The three Usopp Pirates members are gathered outside near a tree.
  • p10Kaya carries a rifle while walking through the village.
  • p10The Usopp Pirates boys notice Kaya passing by.
  • p11A massive impact occurs at the rocky shore with a leaping dark figure.
  • p11The boy with glasses holds a sword while two others lie on the ground.
  • p12Kuro calls for the Nyaban Brothers while standing on the ship.
  • p12Black Cat Pirates crew reacts to the call and later spots defeated allies on the ground.
  • p13Buchi and Sham are identified as Kuro Neko's Pirate Crew ship guardians.
  • p13Buchi and Sham jump down to meet Kuro.
  • p14Kuro directs Buchi and Sham to clear the path by force.
  • p14Buchi and Sham express reluctance to fight strong opponents.
  • p15Buchi and Sham reveal they are only ship watchmen and reluctant to fight.
  • p15Kuro forces Buchi and Sham to engage the blockers despite their protests.
  • p16Zoro confronts a clawed fighter on a wooden walkway.
  • p16The attacker uses claw-based combat style.
  • p16Zoro threatens to counterattack if the opponent continues.
  • p17Sham pins Zoro's swords from above before being repelled.
  • p17A woman with glasses reveals she was acting cowardly on purpose.
  • p17Zoro performs an upward slash reversal.
  • p18Zoro's swords have been stolen during the fight.
  • p18Sham reveals his identity as member of the Nyaban Brothers.
  • p18Buchi and Kaya react to the sword theft and Sham's deception.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Kuro threatens to kill everyone while declaring pirate blood in his veins and reacting to being hit, in furious aggressive mood.
  • p1Kuro yells attack command "KYAAH! DIE!" during lunge with intense rage.
  • p1Kaya cries out to Usopp not to act, in panicked worried tone.
  • p1Unidentified character screams in pain amid impact.
  • p2Kaya calls out asking if Clahador is there, in urgent worried mood.
  • p2Figure in bed coughs and questions why Usopp would say such a thing, in confused tone.
  • p3Kaya screams "MERI!!" in horrified shock.
  • p3Fallen figure utters "ME..." while collapsed.
  • p4Kaya cries desperately for Meri to wake up fearing death with urgent panic mood.
  • p4Klahadore gasps that Ojousama is safe with relieved yet strained intent while staggering.
  • p4Klahadore shouts Clahhador in sudden rage with intense accusatory mood.
  • p4Kaya questions the statement in shock with confused and fearful intent.
  • p5Klahadore claims someone tried to kill him with desperate accusatory mood.
  • p5Kaya reacts in horror denying the possibility with shocked intent.
  • p5Flashback man with glasses states he would feel betrayal of parents if harm occurred.
  • p5Large caption states the figure is a pirate with dramatic reveal mood.
  • p6Kaya realizes Usopp's words were true with shocked reflective mood.
  • p6Villager with cap urges Kaya to run and explains the misunderstanding with urgent warning intent.
  • p6Villager states none believed the warnings and truth will be known after tomorrow.
  • p6Additional voice notes the chased young man tried to save the village.
  • p7Kaya weeps asking what she has done for him with guilty emotional mood.
  • p7Klahadore notes everyone is on vacation and calls for help with urgent strained intent.
  • p7Klahadore advises calm thinking before events unfold with serious advisory mood.
  • p7Kaya insists on performing servant duties and goes to seek help with determined intent.
  • p8Merry warns Kaya that not only their lives but the villagers' lives are in danger with urgent fearful intent.
  • p8Merry states Usopp's words may be true and that he saw Klahadore leave, conveying suspicion.
  • p8Kaya shouts Okay with decisive and determined mood while standing.
  • p8Merry pleads that giving everything to Klahadore will save their lives with resigned tone.
  • p8Merry explains Klahadore's plan to obtain the house and wealth in explanatory context.
  • p9Kaya announces she will go talk to Klahadore right now with firm determined mood.
  • p9Merry responds that he understands and will not run away while showing nervousness.
  • p9Merry asks if Kaya can really do it despite not needing to with hesitant tone.
  • p9Kaya replies I know with confident affirmation.
  • p9A villager questions that the butler went to the shore with surprised intent.
  • p9Usopp Pirates discuss that it is not time to sleep because something awful might happen with urgent mood.
  • p10Boy declares he thinks Usopp was lying about it being just a lie with serious tone.
  • p10Another boy agrees that pirates are really coming to attack the village.
  • p10Boys react with surprise noting something must have happened to Kaya.
  • p10One boy identifies the figure as Kaya-san with shocked realization.
  • p11Boy with glasses wonders what is going to come out now with tense anticipation.
  • p11Prone figure threatens that they will all be killed with sinister grin and heh heh laugh.
  • p12Kuro dramatically summons the Nyaban Brothers to come down from the ship with commanding intent.
  • p12Black Cat Pirates crew expresses confusion about the delay and questions why the brothers have not gone to the village yet.
  • p12Crew member alerts others that the captain is calling.
  • p12Crew notices the defeated bodies and decides to go down and check the situation.
  • p13Buchi asks what is happening after landing.
  • p13Sham inquires if the captain called for them.
  • p13Kuro greets the Nyaban Brothers from above.
  • p14Usopp internally notes the cat-like jumping ability of the arrivals.
  • p14Kaya and Merry react with shock asking what the figures are.
  • p14Kuro orders Buchi and Sham to destroy the people blocking the slope.
  • p14Buchi states the blockers look strong.
  • p14Sham protests that they cannot beat the opponents.
  • p15Kaya notes that Buchi and Sham seem scared.
  • p15Usopp admits uncertainty about the situation.
  • p15Merry questions why the supposed strong fighters are acting cowardly.
  • p15Buchi and Sham protest being sent into battle and claim they are only ship watchmen.
  • p15Kuro demands to know why the strong fighters are refusing.
  • p15Buchi and Sham reluctantly charge forward after being ordered.
  • p16Clawed attacker taunts Zoro about sharp claws and intent to kill with aggressive posture.
  • p16Zoro questions attacker's claws with confident dismissive tone while holding sword ready.
  • p16Attacker declares only Zoro cannot kill him in defiant close-up.
  • p16Zoro issues final warning to stop or face attack with serious expression.
  • p17Attacker taunts Zoro about assuming cowardice during sword pin.
  • p17Zoro mutters single word in strained reaction to taunt.
  • p17Woman explains she pretended to be a coward to lower Zoro's guard.
  • p18Zoro questions where opponents went with confused posture.
  • p18Blonde girl alerts Zoro about missing katanas in shock.
  • p18Curly-haired man realizes Sham was acting scared.
  • p18Sham smirks and claims Zoro underestimated him as Sham of the Nyaban Brothers.
  • p18Sham states he does not know where the swords went.
  • p18Top-hatted man internally notes swords were stolen.