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One Piece chapter 324: The Adventure in the City of Water — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 324 opens with title page featuring Gadus and winged fighter clash.
  • p1Luffy, Usopp, and Nami arrive in Water Seven carrying gold.
  • p2Straw Hat trio reaches stone bridge and rental bull shop in Water Seven.
  • p3Luffy enters rental bull shop and requests three bulls.
  • p4Water 7 features extensive canal networks instead of roads.
  • p4Yagara bulls serve as common transport animals in the city.
  • p4Zambai operates near a checkered archway by the canal.
  • p5Yagara bull rental costs 2000 beri for two animals.
  • p5Yagara bulls can lick with long tongues and make NI NI sounds.
  • p6Zambai carries a large sack of gold on his yagara bull.
  • p6Gold exchange is available in the city center at Zouenshima.
  • p7Group departs on yagara bull through Water 7 canals.
  • p7Luffy receives a map from Zambai before leaving.
  • p8The crew travels through Water 7 residential area on water roads.
  • p8Their transport is a living fish-like boat capable of uphill movement.
  • p8The boat takes an unintended route away from the market district.
  • p9The crew enters a busy market canal filled with shops and boats.
  • p9Vendors advertise discounts along the water road.
  • p9Citizens and boats populate the market district heavily.
  • p10A large shark-like sea creature appears near the crew's boat.
  • p10Masked individuals travel on separate boats in the canal.
  • p10A masked vendor interacts with the crew in the market area.
  • p11Luffy eats Mizu Mizu meat skewers while traveling.
  • p11Yagara bulls also consume the same meat sold to people.
  • p11Many citizens in the market wear masks.
  • p11The crew continues moving through the canal market.
  • p12The crew travels by boat through Water Seven canals toward a large tower structure.
  • p12Nami identifies the destination as the shipyard and city hall location.
  • p13The aquatic elevator lifts the boat by raising the water level inside a sealed shaft.
  • p13Luffy expresses enjoyment of Water Seven's water-based mechanisms.
  • p14Going Merry remains anchored away from the city with only Zoro and Chopper aboard.
  • p14Most of the crew has gone into Water Seven while Sanji also decides to leave.
  • p15The crew arrives by boat at the central shipyard area of Water Seven.
  • p15Large crowds gather at the docks as the group approaches the main tower.
  • p16Scene takes place in a lively Water Seven street gathering.
  • p16Locals discuss recent pirate incident resolved by carpenters.
  • p16Luffy is present and actively listening to explanations about the chaos.
  • p17Going Merry is positioned near a rocky coastline.
  • p17An intruder attacks the goggled man aboard the ship with a sword.
  • p17The attacker has a scarred face and confronts the target directly.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text announces chapter 324 'The Adventure in the City of Water'.
  • p0Bottom caption states Gadus' life quote about digging and standing on ground.
  • p1Luffy declares group should go to the exchange with upbeat intent.
  • p1Caption questions what awaits the crew in Water Seven.
  • p1Usopp worries about carrying gold openly and sweats nervously.
  • p1Luffy suggests going straight to the shipyard.
  • p1Nami agrees with Usopp and offers to carry money after exchange.
  • p1Nami questions risk of robbers while carrying gold.
  • p1Lower panel shows three figures walking with caption about being robbers.
  • p2Luffy confirms his own statement with 'Yup that's Luffy for ya'.
  • p2Usopp agrees that Luffy would lose money.
  • p2Nami questions if others think she cannot carry money.
  • p2Luffy responds with simple 'Hm?'.
  • p2Luffy asks if the bridge is the city entrance.
  • p2Group reacts with confusion to 'Rental Bull Shop' sign.
  • p2Usopp questions what the sign means.
  • p2Luffy wonders about bull rental purpose.
  • p2Nami asks what the rental is for.
  • p3Luffy shouts request to rent a bull at the shop.
  • p3Usopp yells for Luffy to find out what it is first.
  • p3Shopkeeper asks how many people and welcomes them for bull rental.
  • p3Shopkeeper offers Yagara option for three people and lists three bull types.
  • p3Luffy answers 'Three!' while holding up fingers.
  • p3Shopkeeper asks what kind of bull they want.
  • p3Luffy requests extra crispy preparation in background.
  • p4Zambai explains with surprise that the group does not know what bulls are, wide grin showing excitement.
  • p4Off-panel voice reacts in shock that the visitors followed the log pose to reach the city.
  • p4Zambai describes yagara bulls as special marine creatures that swim everywhere in the city and points them out.
  • p4Zambai notes that bulls are essential for tourists to move around the water city with more canals than roads.
  • p5Zambai compares yagara bulls to horse carriages that work on water.
  • p5Nami asks whether the fish pull the mounted boats.
  • p5Zambai offers two yagara bulls for 2000 beri and invites them to try his bull pool.
  • p5Nami calls the licking bull cute while Luffy yells at it in anger.
  • p5Zambai states the bull likes Luffy and offers one as a gift.
  • p6Zambai claims the bull can carry anything including gold without problem.
  • p6Luffy asks what is inside the heavy sack he is holding.
  • p6Zambai answers that the sack contains gold.
  • p6Zambai warns not to show the gold openly to others.
  • p6Luffy reacts with shock calling Zambai a straight shooter.
  • p6Nami notes the large amount of gold and asks about a nearby exchange.
  • p7Luffy shouts to start the ride and thanks Zambai for the map.
  • p7Zambai waves and wishes the group safe travels.
  • p7Nami comments that the ride is quite fast.
  • p7Zambai remarks that the yagara is a useful animal.
  • p7Luffy cheers loudly that the ride is great.
  • p8Luffy reacts with shock upon realizing the boat swims uphill.
  • p8Usopp calmly explains the water roads cover the residential area.
  • p8Luffy excitedly praises the fish boat's strength against the current.
  • p8Usopp suddenly panics realizing they took the wrong route.
  • p8Usopp yells a warning as the boat veers off course.
  • p9Nami reacts with surprise as the boat drops suddenly.
  • p9Luffy cheers enthusiastically during the downward plunge.
  • p9Sanji suggests exploring the water roads without concern.
  • p9Nami comments on the lively market atmosphere.
  • p9Luffy remarks on the intelligence of the fish boats.
  • p9Usopp questions if the turn was a shortcut.
  • p9Nami wonders if they have reached the market area.
  • p9Vendor calls out offering cheap goods to Nami.
  • p10Luffy expresses amazement at the scary appearance of the large creature.
  • p10Usopp notes the creature could swallow their boat.
  • p10Nami wonders about the identity of the masked passengers.
  • p10Sanji comments on the high-class appearance of the masked group.
  • p10Usopp questions the purpose of the masks.
  • p10Masked man reacts with surprise at the crew.
  • p10Masked vendor offers goods to the crew.
  • p10Masked woman asks Luffy where he is going.
  • p11Masked vendor explains Mizu Mizu meat is shared with Yagara bulls.
  • p11Luffy asks if the vendor is hungry and orders more food.
  • p11Nami tells Sanji to go buy food from the shop.
  • p11Sanji tells Nami to buy it herself.
  • p11Usopp reacts with surprise then enjoys the soft texture.
  • p11Nami points out many people wearing masks in the area.
  • p12Nami questions the aquatic elevator term while examining the map with the goggled man.
  • p12Nami states they must reach the shipyard entrance soon with a focused expression.
  • p12Nami points out the tower-like structure as their destination with excitement.
  • p12Nami explains that the tower houses the shipyards and city hall of Water Seven.
  • p12Woman in passage directs the group toward the elevator to Zousenshima.
  • p13Luffy asks what to do as the gate begins to close.
  • p13Nami realizes the aquatic elevator operates by rising water.
  • p13Group notes the platform is going up with the water level.
  • p13Luffy shouts that Water Seven does everything with water while laughing.
  • p13Announcement urges quick entry before the gate closes.
  • p14Sanji complains that only Zoro remains on the ship making it boring.
  • p14Zoro notes Robin left with Chopper and questions her whereabouts.
  • p14Sanji reacts with shock to the mention of Robin.
  • p14Nami calls out that Zoro is left in charge.
  • p14Zoro observes Chopper has already fallen asleep.
  • p14Sanji decides to go shopping and leaves Zoro to watch the ship.
  • p15Luffy and crew express amazement at the size of Water Seven city.
  • p15Crew decides to explore the city and urges the yagara forward.
  • p15Passengers question the crowd and shipbuilding activity visible ahead.
  • p15Nami announces arrival at the Water Seven city center.
  • p15Nami notes the presence of many dry areas in the city.
  • p16Crowd loudly cheers for Tirestone, Ruru, Paul and Lue-chan with excited praise mood.
  • p16Luffy asks in surprise whether ship mechanics defeated the pirates.
  • p16Bystander explains that carpenters usually handle troublemakers in the shipyard.
  • p16Another local mentions recent pirate trouble in the area with casual tone.
  • p16Luffy comments that the situation sounds interesting while reacting positively.
  • p16Carpenter states that Galley-La workers excel at both combat and carpentry as city idols.
  • p17Goggled man speaks with surprise noting he thought the person was asleep.
  • p17Scarred swordsman demands to know the intruder's identity with aggressive tone.