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One Piece chapter 328: The Pirate Kidnapping Incident — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 25 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color cover of One Piece Volume 35.
  • p1This is the black-and-white title page for Volume 35.
  • p5Chapter 328 title page features a large JET PUNCH splash panel.
  • p6Sanji feels uneasy after recalling Aokiji's words.
  • p6Crew discusses the masked man seen with Robin.
  • p7Conversation occurs on a city waterway with multiple boats present.
  • p7Going Merry is shown docked at a rocky shore.
  • p7Sanji appears in a close-up panel with a serious expression.
  • p8Luffy reacts with tears and fury to news about Going Merry.
  • p8Scene takes place in a busy shipyard with multiple workers.
  • p8Money bags are present around Luffy during the confrontation.
  • p9Goggled shipwright provides explanation of ship keel using a diagram.
  • p9Nami reacts with visible anxiety to the explanation.
  • p9Keel is described as the central support running the length of the ship.
  • p10Keel is described as the life-line of the ship.
  • p10Shipyard activity continues with workers moving barrels and carts.
  • p10Nami reacts with visible shock to the repair impossibility statement.
  • p11Luffy demands the shipwrights remake Going Merry from scratch.
  • p11Shipwright states blueprints cannot produce an identical ship due to wood variation.
  • p12Going Merry is declared unable to sail again by the crew.
  • p12Shipwrights confirm the vessel has reached the end of its usable life.
  • p13Luffy rejects the suggestion to purchase a replacement vessel.
  • p13The crew is told their current ship is too old for the next sea route.
  • p14Iceberg ends the conversation for the day.
  • p14Kalifa presents a catalog listing second-hand and new ships.
  • p15Scene takes place at Galley-La Company Dock 1.
  • p15Iceberg is currently shirtless during the conversation.
  • p15Visitors are identified as World Government representatives.
  • p16Kougii is a World Government officer.
  • p16Kougii arrived via sea train.
  • p16Scene occurs in the streets of Water 7.
  • p17Iceberg refuses to speak privately with the long-haired man.
  • p17Luffy, Nami, and Usopp are examining two briefcases.
  • p17The briefcases are unexpectedly light.
  • p18The two briefcases are empty.
  • p18A note for 200 million beri is found inside one case.
  • p18Paulie is present at the scene with Kaku.
  • p19Usopp has been kidnapped by the Frankys.
  • p19The Franky House is located northeast along the beach from the ship docking point.
  • p19A bystander confirms seeing Usopp near the Frankys.
  • p20Nami chooses to leave the 100 million on the ship for safety.
  • p20Usopp is riding a Yagara-chan vehicle through the waterways.
  • p21The Yagara-chan crashes into a dock upon reaching the market district.
  • p21A dense crowd gathers in the market square.
  • p22Usopp was thrown from the vehicle during the crash.
  • p22The 100 million was stolen during the incident.
  • p23Chapter 328 ends on this page with Usopp's breakdown and Nami's rallying speech.
  • p23Usopp directly references losing money and needing to repair Going Merry.
  • p23Nami raises her fist while addressing Usopp and the surrounding group.

What is said, page by page

  • p6Sanji mutters in frustration about the situation while smoking.
  • p6Fishman-like figure wonders about the identity of the masked man.
  • p6Sanji reflects that he was mistaken about the masked figure being Chopper.
  • p6Crew member tells Sanji no apology is needed and mentions focus on books.
  • p6Sanji expresses unease about something Aokiji said.
  • p6Chopper reacts with surprise and offers to investigate.
  • p7Hooded figure proposes returning to Going Merry for now with cautious tone.
  • p7Unseen voice warns that the group will soon regret keeping her.
  • p7Unseen voice references discussion of Robin's past.
  • p7Unseen voice questions what was said about the past.
  • p7Hooded figure expresses hope that she returned safely.
  • p8Luffy shouts in rage demanding why Going Merry cannot be fixed.
  • p8Bandana-wearing shipwright maintains stern silence while listening.
  • p8Luffy questions if the shipwrights are the world's best repairmen.
  • p8Long-nosed shipwright states the ship cannot be repaired regardless of money.
  • p8Long-nosed shipwright adds that money is not the problem.
  • p8Luffy desperately offers money while surrounded by bags.
  • p9Nami asks what is wrong with Going Merry and what the statement means.
  • p9Goggled shipwright expresses being impressed they sailed safely.
  • p9Goggled shipwright calls the safe arrival a miracle.
  • p9Goggled shipwright asks if Nami knows what a keel is.
  • p9Goggled shipwright explains the keel supports the entire ship from head to tail.
  • p9Goggled shipwright describes every piece of wood connected to the central keel.
  • p9Goggled shipwright notes the rib, pillar, head, tail, and spine structure.
  • p10Goggled shipwright states replacing the keel equals building a new ship.
  • p10Goggled shipwright explains a broken keel cannot simply be swapped.
  • p10Goggled shipwright calls the keel the life-line of the ship.
  • p10Unseen voice declares the ship is nothing more than scrap wood.
  • p10Unseen voice concludes no one can repair the ship.
  • p10Goggled shipwright claims he is only telling the truth.
  • p10Nami cries out in shock at the statement about the ship.
  • p11Luffy shouts refusal to accept impossibility of remaking Going Merry, mood defiant and desperate.
  • p11Bird-masked shipwright explains no two ships or trees are identical, mood factual and firm.
  • p11Nami reacts with visible shock to the explanation about ship uniqueness.
  • p12Bird-masked shipwright states even a near-identical ship will feel wrong to the crew, mood emphatic.
  • p12Suited man offers choice to dismantle or let the ship sink naturally, mood direct.
  • p12Luffy cries out that Going Merry will never sail again, mood devastated.
  • p12Nami begins to process the implication of the ship's retirement.
  • p13Suited man notes the crew has money to buy a new ship, mood practical.
  • p13Woman observes that the ship has lived out its life, mood resigned.
  • p13Luffy insists Going Merry can continue sailing if repaired, mood furious and loyal.
  • p13Luffy refuses any new ship and declares Going Merry is their only ship.
  • p14Iceberg tells Luffy to stop acting like a captain and end the discussion, mood dismissive.
  • p14Kalifa offers a catalog of ships for purchase, mood professional.
  • p14Iceberg states the crew can afford the best ship with their money and should return later.
  • p15Kalifa informs Iceberg of customers at the front door in neutral professional tone.
  • p15Iceberg refuses to meet visitors, identifying them as World Government representatives with annoyed expression.
  • p15Bald man politely interrupts and asks Lulu if he combed his hair after a nap.
  • p15Lulu agrees to tell the visitors to return another time.
  • p16Striped-suit man warns two figures that government agents are present.
  • p16Iceberg tells Kougii to hold on with surprised reaction.
  • p16Long-haired man in hat complains about traveling on the sea train and refuses to leave.
  • p16Woman tells Kougii she is not available today.
  • p16Kougii laughs and states he knew Iceberg would be here.
  • p16Kougii claims he smells pirates while sniffing.
  • p17Long-haired man insists on delivering good news before being kicked out.
  • p17Iceberg rejects the man and tells him to go away.
  • p17Background man warns not to be foolish and suggests beating up the government visitors.
  • p17Another voice states it is none of their business.
  • p17Nami questions the light weight of the briefcases.
  • p17Luffy and Usopp react with surprise at the briefcases.
  • p18Massive scream echoes across the city.
  • p18Someone yells that the briefcases are gone and not theirs.
  • p18Paulie angrily questions Nami's sitting posture and screaming.
  • p18Paulie states he has not seen the Franky Family members today.
  • p18Kaku asks what they are talking about.
  • p19Nami shouts in panic questioning whether Usopp is with the Frankys.
  • p19Luffy yells Usopp's name with desperate urgency.
  • p19Usopp demands an explanation about the long-nose sighting in anger.
  • p19Bystander recalls seeing Usopp's long nose earlier.
  • p19Paulie warns Luffy about knowing the destination and urges him to search.
  • p19Crowd voices urge Luffy to go find Usopp immediately.
  • p19Man clarifies that Usopp was being carried away rather than walking.
  • p19Paulie directs Luffy northeast along the beach toward the Franky House.
  • p20Luffy's voice calls out desperately from far away.
  • p20Observer worries that Luffy cannot search alone.
  • p20Nami decides she cannot carry the 100 million with her.
  • p20Nami states she must leave the money on the ship first.
  • p20Usopp orders the vehicle to take the shortest route to the bull rental place.
  • p20Usopp urges the Yagara-chan to hurry because there is no time.
  • p21Nami yells for the Yagara-chan to go at full speed.
  • p21Voice wishes the travelers safety.
  • p21Announcement states arrival at the ground-level market district.
  • p21Nami gasps 'AH' in shock after the crash.
  • p21Nami internally notes the large size of the crowd.
  • p22Crowd shouts Usopp's name in alarm.
  • p22Nami asks if the Frankys attacked Usopp.
  • p22Usopp responds with weak pained breaths.
  • p22Bystanders reassure Usopp that he will be fine.
  • p22Crowd member questions whether they are pirates.
  • p22Usopp reports that the money was taken by the Frankys.
  • p22Nami reacts with horror upon hearing about the stolen money.
  • p23Usopp apologizes to the crew while sobbing heavily, expressing guilt over lost money and the damaged Going Merry in a broken emotional tone.
  • p23Nami declares with strong determination that the crew will recover the money, reassuring Usopp that everything will be fine amid the crowd.