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One Piece chapter 329: My Name Is Franky — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 329 title page centers on Franky.
  • p0Title explicitly states 'MY NAME IS FRANKY'.
  • p1Usopp is injured and told not to move.
  • p1Nami plans to return to the ship for help.
  • p1Franky Family base is nearby according to Usopp.
  • p2Going Merry is attacked by a berserk Yagara bull.
  • p2Nami carries money while assessing ship damage.
  • p2Galley-La Company headquarters appears in view.
  • p3Nami emphasizes need for 300 million berries for ship survival.
  • p3Galley-La Company building is the destination Nami approaches.
  • p3Going Merry sustains further damage from Yagara attack.
  • p4Scene takes place on the deck and shore near the damaged Going Merry.
  • p4Crew discusses the ship's deteriorating condition after long voyage.
  • p5Crew remains on the Going Merry discussing its fate.
  • p5Nami returns alone prompting crew alarm.
  • p6Scene shifts to a corner of Water Seven northeast beach scrap factory area.
  • p6Crew arrives at the Franky House structure.
  • p7Scene inside lively Franky House with Franky and his family.
  • p7Franky Family celebrates large sum of money obtained.
  • p8Franky Family obtained 200 million berries from a prior job.
  • p8Sudden explosion interrupts their celebration outside a large building.
  • p9Masked attacker demands return of the money after the explosion.
  • p9Franky identifies the masked figure from a prior encounter.
  • p10Money is intended for repairs to the Going Merry ship.
  • p10Franky Family recognizes the masked attacker as part of Straw Hat crew.
  • p11Franky Family claims ownership of the stolen money.
  • p11Family notes they face no legal consequences for robbing pirates.
  • p12Explosion follows certain-death fire star projectile launch.
  • p12Franky confronts Usopp after blast in Franky House interior.
  • p12Battered figure attempts to leave with 200 million beri.
  • p13Franky takes Usopp weapon by force inside Franky House.
  • p13Usopp is beaten then thrown out of the building.
  • p13Two observers watch fight from archway.
  • p14Nami chooses to remain on Going Merry.
  • p14Female shooter guards ship interior with guns.
  • p14Straw Hat group searches city streets for Usopp.
  • p15Group discovers blood trail leading to Usopp location.
  • p15Luffy jumps from height causing building crash.
  • p15Usopp is injured and calls for Luffy assistance.
  • p16Straw Hat group stands together on city street reacting to news about Usopp.
  • p16Usopp was beaten and money was stolen at Franky location.
  • p16Group decides to go to Franky place immediately.
  • p16Luffy reacts with alarm upon learning Usopp disappeared.
  • p17Scene shifts to night with moon visible as group approaches Franky House.
  • p17Usopp lies injured on floor inside Franky House.
  • p17Franky Family members inside celebrate with food and drink.
  • p17Straw Hat group shows determined angry expressions while approaching.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Nami warns Usopp not to move due to severe injury, worried and caring tone.
  • p1Usopp states Franky Family base is ahead and vows to retrieve stolen items, determined.
  • p1Nami offers to fetch Chopper for treatment and return to ship, urgent and practical.
  • p1Usopp reassures Nami not to worry about money, then grabs her arm desperately.
  • p1Nami shouts for Usopp to wait while she leaves, firm and hurried.
  • p2Nami declares she will return immediately, determined.
  • p2Onlookers shout that the Yagara bull has gone berserk.
  • p2Voices urge the Yagara to go faster with repeated 'NII NIII' calls.
  • p2Bystanders state the ship cannot be fixed no matter the payment.
  • p2Nami concludes the full 300 million is needed for survival at sea.
  • p3Nami states the entire 300 million is required for ship repair or replacement.
  • p3Voices demand the money back during the attack.
  • p3Nami affirms they have to act to survive beyond the current sea.
  • p3Nami identifies the building as referenced by the carpenter.
  • p4Unseen speaker notes three crew members likely found an answer at the shipyard, calm context.
  • p4Chopper wonders what Luffy and others decided, worried tone on deck.
  • p4Chopper questions why the ship cannot be repaired even with payment, distressed mood.
  • p4Nami murmurs about the ship's condition while holding her face, reflective intent.
  • p4Crew reflects that the ship looks as good as always despite journey from East Blue, nostalgic mood.
  • p4Zoro states there is no way to save the ship, resigned tone.
  • p4Zoro questions if someone was exaggerating about the damage, skeptical mood.
  • p4Chopper notes that ship wounds only accumulate and weaken it further, sad realization.
  • p5Zoro states there is no way to save the ship, resigned mood.
  • p5Chopper replies that everyone feels the same, sad tone.
  • p5Usopp shouts that he likes Merry very much, passionate intent.
  • p5Sanji says he cannot accept the situation and wonders about Usopp's reaction, firm mood.
  • p5Chopper thinks the afternoon is filled with trouble, worried context.
  • p5Thoughts note Robin missing and Merry broken, somber mood.
  • p5Sanji and Chopper react with surprise seeing Nami alone, shocked tone.
  • p5Nami calls out that everyone is back, urgent mood.
  • p6Location label identifies scrap factory corner in Water Seven northeast beach.
  • p6Crowd exclaims WOOOW and WOW at the Franky House appearance, excited mood.
  • p6Shouts of 200 MILLION in shock near the building, surprised intent.
  • p7Franky shouts that it is amazing and the guys did well, celebratory mood.
  • p7Franky asks what someone thinks about the money, excited tone.
  • p7Family member notes they can buy the thing they always wanted with the cash, hopeful intent.
  • p7Flashback text recalls losing money on Yagara race and bounty banquets, regretful mood.
  • p7Family recalls waiting three years for the money, triumphant context.
  • p8Franky Family leader praises crew for quick success in obtaining 200 million berries with triumphant mood.
  • p8Members celebrate by shouting to eat drink and spend freely with excited intent.
  • p8One member offers small amount of cash as thanks with humble tone.
  • p8Blasted members yell in shock asking what caused the sudden explosion.
  • p9Franky Family shouts demands to identify the attacker with angry mood.
  • p9Attacker responds with single word about the money in calm defiant tone.
  • p9Franky recognizes attacker as previous weakling and questions how he stands again with furious intent.
  • p10Franky Family laughs at attacker’s weakness and identifies him as Straw Hat crew member with mocking mood.
  • p10Attacker refuses to return money and tells them to leave with defiant tone.
  • p10Franky insists the money is needed to repair Going Merry with desperate angry intent.
  • p11Franky declares the money now belongs to them regardless of ship damage with commanding mood.
  • p11Attacker mocks the importance of the ship with sarcastic laughter.
  • p11Family members threaten to report attacker to marines and mock Straw Hat crew with taunting intent.
  • p11Franky orders his men to play with the attacker while he goes shopping.
  • p12Franky warns: if you want to leave this city alive do not agitate me, fierce threatening mood during close-up confrontation.
  • p12Franky declares: remember this long-nose freak my name is Franky, assertive naming intent after explosion.
  • p12Battered figure says: thanks for the 200 million good bye, resigned departure context while clutching weapon.
  • p12Franky Family laughs: yahahaha what good would that kind of weapon do, mocking reaction to the scene.
  • p13Usopp yells: nii... give it back wait, desperate pleading during weapon grab.
  • p13Usopp screams: give it back while soaring above Franky House, distant anguished call.
  • p13Usopp cries: waa~ hah ahaha hi and gu during repeated impacts, pained reaction.
  • p14Nami states: I will only be a burden if I go plus it is scary I will stay here and wait for Robin, resigned protective decision on ship.
  • p14Nami says: please take care everyone, farewell intent with visible concern.
  • p14Shooter declares: I will protect the ship and the 100 million beri, determined guarding stance.
  • p14Sanji snaps: like you are the one to talk shut up, irritated retort to Zoro.
  • p14Zoro questions: are you sure that we are at the right place, doubtful navigation concern.
  • p14Chopper cries: did not Nami say that Usopp is somewhere around here, urgent searching call.
  • p15Group reacts: no way he went there did he go on his own look blood, shocked realization on street.
  • p15Nami demands: I tried to fly down like the carpenter guy and find Usopp where did you jump down from what the hell were you thinking, angry questioning of Luffy.
  • p15Usopp wails: Luffy help, desperate cry from ground.
  • p15Zoro coughs nearby during aftermath scene.
  • p16Group questions whether Usopp went alone to Franky place out of responsibility.
  • p16Voice states they know what happened and urges immediate move to the location.
  • p16Voice reports Usopp beaten money stolen and kidnapping occurred.
  • p16Luffy shouts realization that Usopp has disappeared.
  • p16Voice reassures that the injured person is alive and will recover despite unconsciousness.
  • p16Character questions if the prone person is still breathing and names Chopper.
  • p17Voice declares intent to send something flying with a kick.
  • p17Voices inside house boast about plenty of money and call for more food and trouble.
  • p17Voice notes that the rum tastes especially good today.
  • p17Character calls out Usopp's name while viewing the beaten figure.
  • p17Voice tells Usopp to wait a little bit.