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One Piece chapter 33: The Silent Man — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 21 pages · 10 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 33 is titled “THE SILENT MAN”.
  • p1Kuro and Jango discuss the reduced state of the Kuro Neko Pirate Fleet.
  • p2Kuro admits he previously said the kid could be let go but now criticizes the crew's performance.
  • p3Buchi and Sham claim the crew continued attacks while Kuro stayed in the village for three years.
  • p4Kuro has been inactive for three years.
  • p4Nyaban Brothers consider themselves the strongest team.
  • p4Kuro uses a silent vanishing technique.
  • p4Kuro carries a briefcase during confrontation.
  • p5Kuro's claws produce large scratch effects during attack.
  • p5Kuro uses silent step to reposition instantly.
  • p5Nyaban Brothers react with shock to Kuro's speed.
  • p6Kuro uses silent step to disappear and reappear instantly.
  • p6Kuro strikes both Nyaban Brothers to the ground.
  • p6Kuro claims reduced activity level during fight.
  • p7Kuro identifies as client rather than captain.
  • p7Kuro threatens to kill if plan fails.
  • p7Nyaban Brothers are noted as capable of fighting Zoro.
  • p7Kuro's silent step is described as soundless moving technique.
  • p8Kuro pushes his glasses up with one finger.
  • p8Jango met Kuro three years prior and noticed the glasses habit.
  • p8Kuro slashes Jango's chest with a blade.
  • p8Kuro gives five minutes to settle the conflict.
  • p9Kuro stands alone on the clifftop path with arms outstretched.
  • p9Buchi and Sham carry the unconscious Merry.
  • p9Jango sweats while looking upward.
  • p9Cat-masked pirates panic about five minutes remaining.
  • p10Kaya stands with clenched fist and sweat on her face.
  • p10Jango states five minutes are enough to settle the fight.
  • p10Usopp holds his slingshot on the path.
  • p10Buchi and Sham prepare to attack with claws.
  • p11Kaya kicks Jango's sunglasses off his face.
  • p11Zoro appears with both swords drawn.
  • p11Usopp catches the flying swords.
  • p11Jango reacts angrily to the loss of his sunglasses.
  • p12Zoro faces Nyaban Brothers on a wooden bridge.
  • p12Zoro holds three swords simultaneously.
  • p12Nyaban Brothers use claw weapons.
  • p12Zoro's torso shows visible blood marks.
  • p14Nyaban Brothers lie defeated on the bridge.
  • p14Luffy reacts with disbelief to the result.
  • p14Kaya and Klahadore observe the aftermath in shock.
  • p15Zoro defeats both Nyaban Brothers with a single slash.
  • p15Zoro remains standing on the bridge after the fight.
  • p15Zoro's torso is visibly bloodied.
  • p16Kuro issues a direct challenge on the bridge.
  • p16Jango kneels and begs Kuro for hypnosis.
  • p16Fat pirate lies defeated on the ground.
  • p17Jango is shown wearing a wide black hat and issuing commands.
  • p17A tall man in a black coat stands unharmed after an attack.
  • p17Multiple crew members lie injured on the ground after combat.
  • p18Fat pirate performs a loud power-up roar while standing.
  • p18Black-haired swordsman identifies the ongoing effect as hypnotism.
  • p18Blonde girl decides to wake the sleeping ally amid active combat.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Kuro states the Kuro Neko Pirate Fleet has been reduced to a sad state with calm detached tone
  • p1Jango replies he did not expect to be held up by these kids with surprised mood
  • p1Wide-hatted man shouts “ISN'T THAT RIGHT, JANGO!?” with aggressive pointing gesture
  • p2Jango protests that the kid could not affect their plans and recalls being told to let the kid go
  • p2Kuro coldly confirms he said that but snaps about Jango's uselessness and no more excuses
  • p2Kuro adds he expected the kid would come after them anyway
  • p2Buchi and clawed woman protest not to look down on them and remind Kuro he called them useless
  • p3Kuro yells at Buchi and Sham to shut up and demands to know what they are trying to say
  • p3Narration notes they were powerful but that is in the past
  • p3Buchi and Sham list past attacks on villages and ships three years ago while accusing Kuro of pampering himself
  • p3Kaya and Usopp react to the internal conflict with visible shock
  • p4Nyaban Brother roars in rage questioning if inactive Kuro can still defeat the Nyaban Brothers.
  • p4Second Nyaban Brother shouts refusal to die for a failed plan with desperate intent.
  • p4Kuro calmly adjusts glasses producing soft SRET sound indicating controlled demeanor.
  • p4Crew members state fact that Nyaban Brothers are strongest team and even Jango cannot beat them together.
  • p4Brothers declare intent to kill Kuro first instead of being silently eliminated.
  • p5One brother yells in pain during claw attack with SHAAAA sound.
  • p5Kuro coldly asks who the brothers were going to kill.
  • p5Kuro remarks on the weird looking weapon in profile view.
  • p5Brother questions when Kuro got behind them using silent step.
  • p6Brother shouts that Kuro is behind them in panic.
  • p6Brother gasps that Kuro disappeared.
  • p6Kuro states he really does not feel too active while standing over brothers.
  • p6Brothers cry out in pain from impact.
  • p6One brother weakly agrees with Kuro's statement.
  • p7Kuro declares he is only the client who will kill if the plan fails.
  • p7Kuro confirms he is no longer their captain.
  • p7Brother stammers about Kuro's extreme speed.
  • p7Jango asks what the brothers are still hoping for.
  • p7Observer notes Nyaban Brothers can take on Zoro yet are caught.
  • p7Jango states even facing assassins Kuro can kill them all silently.
  • p8Jango recalls Kuro's unchanged glasses-pushing habit with shiver down spine, tense mood.
  • p8Background voice states the habit proves Kuro has not forgotten fighting, serious tone.
  • p8Kuro claims he has become more generous after three quiet years, calm intent.
  • p8Kuro offers five minutes to settle the situation, cold and threatening mood.
  • p9Kuro shouts he will kill all of them with none escaping wrath, furious intent.
  • p9Jango reacts with UGH... showing fear and sweat, anxious mood.
  • p9Cat-masked pirates scream they do not want to die and note five minutes left, panicked.
  • p10Kaya whispers SU... with tense expression, worried mood.
  • p10Jango yells five minutes are enough to settle this, aggressive intent.
  • p10Goggled pirate shouts they let Kuro stay three years, shocked tone.
  • p10Usopp calls that they can get up the slope, determined mood.
  • p10Pirates charge saying they can finish him off, excited intent.
  • p10Buchi and Sham claim they can take care of him in five seconds, confident.
  • p11Kaya calls out ZORO!! after kicking the sunglasses, urgent intent.
  • p11Zoro asks how Kaya is going to repay him, calm and direct mood.
  • p11Jango yells how dare you kick my katanas and calls her stupid girl, angry tone.
  • p11Usopp says thanks and that he is saved, relieved mood.
  • p12Nyaban Brother yells at Zoro that three swords are still insufficient, aggressive taunt mood.
  • p12Second brother shrieks 'SHYAAAAAAA!!!' while delivering claw attack, battle frenzy intent.
  • p12Crowd voices urge Nyaban Brothers to finish Zoro within five minutes, urgent command context.
  • p12Brother sneers that Zoro fails to understand difference between three swords and three swords style, mocking tone.
  • p14Large text declares 'KILLING SWORDS!' during Zoro's strike, dramatic emphasis.
  • p14Klahadore gasps 'AH...' in shock at the outcome.
  • p14Jango reacts with '!!!' while facing away from action.
  • p15Narration proclaims Nyaban Brothers defeated with only one slash.
  • p15Zoro declares he will kill all enemies with no exceptions, fierce intent.
  • p15Unseen voice responds that the task will finish within five minutes.
  • p16Kuro challenges the opponent to try finishing within five minutes, cold tone.
  • p16Jango begs 'HYPNOTIZE ME!! CAPTAIN!!' on his knees, desperate plea.
  • p16Pirate growls 'DAMN HIM... I WILL KILL HIM!' in anger.
  • p16Blonde girl notes the fat pirate's blubber is too thick, observational remark.
  • p16Voice calls out that the fat pirate is still alive.
  • p17Man with glasses challenges opponent to try hypnotism with confident tone.
  • p17Hypnotized man desperately begs Captain Jango to hypnotize him while on the ground.
  • p17Injured man on ground declares intent to kill despite exhaustion.
  • p17Blonde swordsman concludes the fat pirate survived due to thick blubber.
  • p17Blonde swordsman notes the tall man was too lenient in the attack.
  • p18Fat pirate unleashes massive roar during power-up.
  • p18Black-haired swordsman questions what will happen after the power-up and recalls previous ground-cracking feat.
  • p18Black-haired swordsman realizes the effect is hypnotism again.
  • p18Blonde girl expresses frustration at the sleeping ally and declares intent to wake him during danger.
  • p18Jango reacts with curious HMMM sound while facing the charging girl.