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One Piece chapter 321: Mano A Mano — what is in it

Long Ring Long Land arc · 19 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 321 MANO A MANO.
  • p0Bellamy and Mont Blanc Cricket appear together on tropical shore.
  • p1Straw Hat crew reacts to Nico Robin being frozen and not breathing.
  • p1Attempting to thaw Robin without external heat on ship deck.
  • p2Chopper and Luffy splash water on frozen Nico Robin inside bathroom.
  • p2Robin stays encased in ice during thawing attempt.
  • p3Sanji speaks with two unknown men on ship deck.
  • p3Luffy and Chopper continue thawing Robin in bathroom.
  • p3Luffy decides the group will return after thawing.
  • p4Nami reacts with visible horror and sweat to events on the ship.
  • p4Chopper shows surprise and sweat on his face.
  • p4Robin stands calmly on the deck while a sea creature attacks.
  • p4A large sea creature bursts from the water near the ship.
  • p5Nami directs defrosting action from the upper deck.
  • p5Sanji confronts a seated man about Luffy and Aokiji.
  • p5Zoro and Usopp argue on the deck during the crisis.
  • p6Sanji fights the long-nosed man in close combat.
  • p6Zoro stands over a kneeling figure on deck.
  • p6Luffy appears heavily injured and exhausted.
  • p7Scene shows a destroyed icy landscape with debris.
  • p7A figure stands alone among ice ruins.
  • p7An impact sends a character flying across the ice.
  • p8Luffy performs Gomu Gomu Storm attack against Aokiji.
  • p8Aokiji responds with inhalation and exhalation technique creating air vortex.
  • p9Aokiji uses Ice Time technique creating massive ice maelstrom.
  • p9Ice attack engulfs the area with shards and mist.
  • p10Aokiji agrees to settle the fight mano a mano with Luffy.
  • p10Aokiji promises not to attack Luffy's crew.
  • p11Aokiji departs after warning Luffy about future troubles involving Robin Nico.
  • p11Luffy remains seated and watches Aokiji leave the icy battlefield.
  • p12Bellamy reacts with visible shock to the net-hatted man's words.
  • p12Robin is physically restrained while Nami shows distress.
  • p12A wrecked ship rests on the shore in the background.
  • p13Net-hatted man decides to spare the crew due to a past favor.
  • p13Luffy is carried away by his crew after the confrontation.
  • p13The docks remain heavily damaged from prior events.
  • p14Aokiji travels alone by bicycle across the sea.
  • p14Aokiji's next destination is Water Seven.
  • p14A small boat follows Aokiji at a distance.
  • p15Chopper enters the ship in his larger form after transformation.
  • p15Several crew members lie unconscious on the deck.
  • p15The ship is docked near a port with industrial structures.
  • p16Straw Hat crew gathers at inn doorway after events.
  • p16Nami holds the log pose while discussing departure.
  • p16Usopp is shown exhausted on the floor inside.
  • p16Zoro stands near the doorway observing.
  • p17Zoro speaks to exhausted Usopp on the floor.
  • p17Going Merry rests docked at night.
  • p17Robin remains awake while crew sleeps in quarters.
  • p17Robin shows worried expression in final close-up.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bellamy speaks sternly with GYURU RURU... sound, indicating serious conversation or call.
  • p0Mont Blanc Cricket holds Den Den Mushi while listening during picnic on shore.
  • p1Crew voices express panic that Robin is not breathing and may die if not sped up.
  • p1Discussion that Robin is in stasis and body must generate heat internally to avoid cracking.
  • p1Usopp yells that saying I don't know is unacceptable because Robin's life is on the line.
  • p1Luffy questions if current actions are really enough.
  • p1Chopper reacts with SA SA... while treating Robin.
  • p2Chopper says SA... while continuing to splash water.
  • p2Luffy shouts to quiet down and keep splashing water on Robin.
  • p2Luffy and Chopper coordinate to pour water over frozen Robin.
  • p3Chopper calls out CHOPPER! while reacting to Luffy.
  • p3Unknown man asks why there are only three of you.
  • p3Sanji responds EH? to the question on deck.
  • p3Chopper says they have to put water on the frozen area.
  • p3Luffy orders to hurry up and thaw so they can go back.
  • p3Chopper notes Robin is already in the bathroom.
  • p4Nami shouts concern asking if Robin is okay with panicked tone.
  • p4Chopper gasps 'AH...' in shock.
  • p4Nami reacts with surprised 'EH?'
  • p4Voice questions if the current action will work amid the chaos.
  • p5Nami orders defrosting the frozen area at low temperature.
  • p5Voice replies 'OK!' to the order.
  • p5Sanji demands to know what the man is doing and where Luffy and Aokiji are.
  • p5Man mentions 'mano a mano' and Aokiji in response.
  • p5Usopp yells 'SHUT UP!' calling the action too cruel.
  • p5Voice states it was the captain's order.
  • p6Long-nosed man shouts 'IT'S MANO A MANO!'.
  • p6Sanji yells at the man to understand.
  • p6Long-nosed man tells them to stop as it is not the time.
  • p6Luffy mutters 'DAMN... IT...' while bloodied.
  • p6Voice states they must remain calm and prepare for the worst.
  • p7Voice remarks the target is as strange as expected.
  • p7Shocked reaction SFX from figure.
  • p7Scream 'WUUAAAAAAAH~~~~~~!!' from flying character.
  • p8Aokiji inhales sharply then exhales forcefully to generate swirling air vortex, intent focused on counterattack.
  • p8Luffy roars the name of his spinning rubber technique while launching upward strike.
  • p9Aokiji mutters while releasing frost and vapor from his body.
  • p9Aokiji activates Ice Time technique transforming into colossal ice form.
  • p10Aokiji proposes settling the fight one-on-one after admitting he was tricked.
  • p10Aokiji states he will not attack Luffy's crew to keep a promise and references their agreement.
  • p10Aokiji addresses Luffy as captain while confirming the one-on-one terms.
  • p11Aokiji questions whether Luffy truly believed he could win.
  • p11Aokiji warns that troubles following Robin Nico will cause future suffering.
  • p11Aokiji states he will remind Luffy again as he walks away.
  • p12Net-hatted man declares that the woman brings only misfortune with angry glare and threatening tone.
  • p12Net-hatted man warns the crew will break apart soon with ominous intent.
  • p12Narration states the consequence of letting that woman on the ship during the kick scene.
  • p12Large text names Luffy D. Monkey with dramatic impact lines as he lies defeated.
  • p13Net-hatted man states he owes a favor so will not send them to hell with calm tone.
  • p13Net-hatted man notes it would be easy to shatter them now but chooses not to.
  • p13Net-hatted man acknowledges help against Crocodile and declares them even.
  • p13Net-hatted man dismisses Smoker's message as stupid and says goodbye.
  • p13Crew members shout to take Luffy back to the ship with urgent voices.
  • p14Aokiji wonders about the next island according to the log with casual tone.
  • p14Aokiji mutters Ararara while realizing the destination is Water Seven.
  • p14Aokiji apologizes to little bro while pedaling onward.
  • p14Narration notes they are getting closer to headquarters.
  • p15Chopper yells I'9 N9 while breaking through the door in panic.
  • p15Crew member exclaims that hearts are beating again with surprise.
  • p15Reaction sounds indicate sudden revival of the collapsed crew.
  • p16Crowd cheers Luffy and Robin-chan arrival with excited shouting.
  • p16Voice blocks entry warning that rest is still needed.
  • p16Nami decides to stop for the day due to captain condition despite ready log pose.
  • p16Usopp asks if they should set sail now.
  • p16Crew suggests giving warm drinks once awake then moving upstairs.
  • p16Chopper asks what he can do to help as doctor.
  • p16Usopp questions if more strong guys are coming while lying down.
  • p17Zoro tells tired Usopp to go to sleep calling him idiot.
  • p17Usopp mumbles relief that everything is finally over.
  • p17Narration asks what Robin is thinking in the darkness.