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One Piece chapter 322: Puffing Tom — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for One Piece chapter 322 'Puffing Tom'.
  • p1Scene takes place on the Going Merry after leaving Long Ring Long Land.
  • p1It is the morning of the third day after departure.
  • p2Luffy dramatically enters the scene after being frozen earlier.
  • p3Luffy's frozen body act causes a large crash on the ship deck.
  • p4Robin has recovered enough to stand and smile on deck.
  • p4Chopper remains in winter clothing while checking on Robin.
  • p4Sanji reacts with typical heart-eyed enthusiasm toward Robin.
  • p5Sanji prepares coffee for Robin in the galley.
  • p5Usopp, Chopper, and Luffy eat meat on deck.
  • p5A large unknown shape appears in the water beside the ship.
  • p6A giant frog swims freestyle through the ocean near the ship.
  • p6The crew decides to pursue and catch the frog.
  • p6Nami objects to the plan of eating the frog.
  • p7A light tower is visible in the middle of the ocean.
  • p7The crew changes course toward the light tower.
  • p7Robin proposes a cooking method for the captured frog.
  • p8Geroh the frog stops croaking upon noticing the approaching train.
  • p8The crew spots the Puffing Tom train barreling toward their position.
  • p8Luffy issues an immediate command to reverse direction.
  • p9The Puffing Tom continues at full speed along the tracks.
  • p9Silhouetted figures are thrown from the moving train.
  • p10The crew shows individual panic reactions to the train's movement.
  • p10The train car labeled VERY tilts dangerously at high speed.
  • p11The train enters a dark tunnel at high speed.
  • p11Geroh remains on the tracks as the train approaches.
  • p11A young girl identifies the train as an impossible metallic ship.
  • p12Luffy is struck and sent flying by the sea train.
  • p12Train is labeled WATER 7 and travels on ocean tracks.
  • p13A pirate flag is visible at the station.
  • p13Kokoro is the shift station master at this location.
  • p14Gonbe is labeled as a cat but noted as actually a rabbit.
  • p14Chimney is Kokoro's granddaughter.
  • p15The sea train is named Puffing Tom.
  • p15Yokozuna is a giant frog that repeatedly rams the train.
  • p16Luffy previously broke the front of the train several times.
  • p16Group stands at station deciding next destination.
  • p16Kokoro directs attention to guide post pointing west.
  • p17Water Seven nicknamed city of water.
  • p17Train seen earlier came from Blue Station at Water Seven.
  • p17Luffy declares decision to travel to Water Seven.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption describes priest-sama never blinking during digging days, establishing mysterious tone for the winged masked figure.
  • p1Narration notes Going Merry stayed in Long Ring Long Land four days before sailing.
  • p1Nami remarks the weather is nice today and sometimes slightly summer-ish while relaxing.
  • p1Sanji offers his newest invention potato paille to Nami.
  • p1Nami reacts with hearts calling out 'Na~~~~mi' in delight at the food.
  • p2Sanji apologizes to the cactus figure for waking it up.
  • p2Usopp yells at Sanji calling him dartboard while Sanji tells him to shut up.
  • p2Nami exclaims she can die happy while enjoying the food.
  • p2Luffy yells 'YAHOO!!' and 'TA-DA ---!!!' upon bursting through the door.
  • p2Luffy declares 'THE FROZEN ME!!' with dramatic pose.
  • p3Nami reacts with annoyance '-- HMPH...' to the chaos.
  • p3Usopp and others laugh at Luffy's dramatic entrance.
  • p3Luffy asks Nami what she is eating.
  • p3Usopp asks if the frozen Luffy looked real.
  • p3Nami scolds Luffy for joking about nearly dying.
  • p3Sanji complains that sleeping is all anyone does.
  • p3Luffy demands potato paille from Sanji while hungry.
  • p4Robin smiles and tells Chopper she feels great now and thanks the doctor for care.
  • p4Chopper asks Robin how she is feeling and whether she feels cold.
  • p4Sanji eagerly offers to cook Robin something warm and asks what she would like.
  • p4Nami observes that Robin looks happy while standing nearby.
  • p4Robin replies that the crew should not feel obligated to get up despite shared injury.
  • p5Sanji offers Robin a cup of coffee while preparing it in the galley.
  • p5Usopp claims he killed the giant monster Paille whose body was 100m long.
  • p5Luffy exclaims that the meat tastes delicious while eating.
  • p5Usopp and Chopper question what the Paille is.
  • p5Luffy notices something large moving in the water and questions its identity.
  • p5Usopp declares he is the great captain after waking early.
  • p6Luffy shouts that the creature is swimming freestyle and is a giant frog.
  • p6Usopp orders full speed ahead at 2 o'clock toward the frog.
  • p6Sanji calls for everyone to catch the frog.
  • p6Nami questions whether they intend to catch and eat the frog for BBQ.
  • p6Usopp explains the frog has scars all over its body.
  • p7Nami spots a light tower in the distance and questions its presence.
  • p7Crew debates whether to continue chasing the frog or head toward the tower.
  • p7Nami wonders who lives at the isolated light tower.
  • p7Sanji orders full speed ahead toward the tower.
  • p7Robin suggests washing and coating the frog with flour before frying.
  • p8Sanji notes hearing a strange noise with concerned intent while scanning surroundings.
  • p8Unidentified voice shouts for everyone to hold up as warning of danger.
  • p8Usopp exclaims that the frog has stopped croaking in surprise.
  • p8Geroh croaks loudly with startled reaction.
  • p8Luffy reacts with shock at the sight ahead and urgently orders the group to turn the vehicle 180 degrees.
  • p9Panicked unidentified voice screams in terror as figures fall from the train.
  • p11Luffy shouts in confusion about the sudden event while the train enters a tunnel.
  • p11Luffy yells at Geroh the frog to move out of the way with urgent intent.
  • p11Geroh responds with repeated croaks while remaining in place.
  • p11Pigtail girl exclaims shock at seeing a ship-like metallic object that should not sail on sea.
  • p12Off-panel voice shouts in panic that Luffy was struck by the speeding train.
  • p13Kokoro drunkenly dismisses the group while laughing.
  • p13Chimney yells in confusion and excitement about the situation.
  • p13Station figures shout warnings about pirates and call for reinforcements.
  • p13Luffy reacts with visible shock to the pirate flag sighting.
  • p14Kokoro laughs loudly while drinking and comments on the rum.
  • p14Chimney introduces herself and Gonbe to Luffy.
  • p14Luffy states his goal of becoming the Pirate King.
  • p14Background characters react with surprise to Luffy's declaration.
  • p15Chimney describes the sea train Puffing Tom and its function.
  • p15Nami questions the existence of a sea train.
  • p15Kokoro explains Yokozuna has long been a nuisance to the train.
  • p15Luffy notes that Yokozuna was previously their target.
  • p16Kokoro asks destination after taking next train.
  • p16Usopp protests against eating frogs.
  • p16Luffy insists he does not eat hardworking animals.
  • p16Group recounts Luffy breaking train front multiple times and frightening passengers.
  • p16Kokoro notes Luffy's fighting spirit and refusal to run away.
  • p17Kokoro states Water Seven is city of water with world's best ship factories.
  • p17Kokoro confirms train originated from Blue Station in Water Seven.
  • p17Usopp cheers that Water Seven has world's best carpenters.
  • p17Luffy excitedly decides to go to Water Seven to find a carpenter friend.
  • p17Kokoro notes ships trusted even by world government.