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One Piece chapter 331: A Great Quarrel — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 331 features a mysterious cylindrical object with star symbol.
  • p0Caption references Capus' life in Blue Sea volume 16.
  • p1Scene takes place at Galley-La Company headquarters in Water Seven city center.
  • p1Iceburg receives repeated visits from suited representatives.
  • p2Nico Robin wanted poster appears in Iceburg's office.
  • p2Kalifa serves as Iceburg's secretary during the meeting.
  • p3Going Merry is docked near Water Seven.
  • p3Usopp has just woken up on the ship.
  • p3Robin is absent from the crew at this moment.
  • p4Usopp wears a mask and helmet during his outburst.
  • p4The scene shifts from outdoor tower view to indoor room setting.
  • p4Nami, Sanji, Luffy, Chopper, and Franky are present in the room with Usopp.
  • p5Luffy proposes replacing the Going Merry.
  • p5Franky learns the money loss affects ship purchase options.
  • p5The discussion occurs inside a wooden interior room.
  • p6Argument escalates between Usopp and Franky over ship replacement.
  • p6Nami and Sanji attempt to de-escalate the situation.
  • p6Usopp physically moves despite being told to rest.
  • p7Franky appears without his mask in the group scene.
  • p7Zoro is present observing the discussion.
  • p7Usopp remains seated on the table during the confrontation.
  • p8Franky directly addresses Luffy about the ship discussion.
  • p8Luffy repeats the ship-mechanic's claim that the vessel cannot reach the next island.
  • p8Usopp reacts emotionally to the idea of leaving the ship behind.
  • p9Usopp continues arguing that the crew intends to abandon the ship.
  • p9The confrontation occurs both on deck and inside the ship.
  • p9Franky and other crew members witness the exchange.
  • p10Luffy sits elevated inside the ship during the discussion.
  • p10Usopp proposes buying materials from the shipyard.
  • p10Franky asserts he can handle repairs without carpenters.
  • p11Physical confrontation occurs between Luffy and Usopp.
  • p11Nami sides with rejecting the carpenters' verdict.
  • p11Usopp declares he will never abandon the Going Merry.
  • p12Luffy and Usopp are physically struggling during the argument.
  • p12The crew is gathered inside a wooden interior room.
  • p12Going Merry is the subject of the dispute.
  • p13Physical fight escalates with Luffy on the floor.
  • p13Chopper is present near the struggle.
  • p13Going Merry's status remains central to the argument.
  • p14Sanji physically attacks Luffy during the argument.
  • p14The room shows signs of recent destruction.
  • p14Tension peaks with crew members frozen in reaction.
  • p15Usopp openly discusses leaving the crew.
  • p15Robin speaks in support of abandoning the ship and certain members.
  • p15The crew stands together in a damaged interior before a final group shot.
  • p16Usopp begins walking away from Luffy and Zoro near the ship.
  • p16The confrontation occurs at a dock beside the Going Merry.
  • p17Usopp continues walking away while the crew calls after him.
  • p17Luffy issues a direct challenge over ownership of the Going Merry.
  • p18Luffy issues a duel challenge to Usopp over the Going Merry.
  • p18The page ends with the chapter 331 logo and title.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Suited man states they will take leave for today, formal and polite mood.
  • p1Iceburg complains they keep sending him repeatedly and asks if they can consider his position, frustrated mood.
  • p2Blond man praises Kalifa as thoughtful and requests red tea, cheerful mood.
  • p2Kalifa offers refreshment and invites entry, polite mood.
  • p2Iceburg internally notes others want something of his and questions repeated deals, suspicious mood.
  • p2Iceburg notes the visitor refuses to accept refusal, resigned mood.
  • p2Kalifa states the matter must be very important, serious mood.
  • p3Someone shouts 'Ah!' as projectile flies past.
  • p3Usopp exclaims in surprise and excitement about good news.
  • p3Chopper yells that Usopp is awake, joyful and energetic mood.
  • p3Sanji wonders why Robin has not returned yet, worried mood.
  • p3Distant figure calls out to Usopp from Water Seven balcony.
  • p4Usopp shouts in distress that he lost the crew's money while wearing mask and helmet.
  • p4Off-panel voice urges Usopp to calm down during his outburst.
  • p4Usopp laments giving away the hard-earned money in despair.
  • p4Crew member calls for Usopp to rest due to his condition.
  • p4Nami tells Usopp he is lucky to be alive while standing with hands on hips.
  • p4Usopp reacts in shock about losing 200 million berries.
  • p4Franky explains they still lack the full amount needed for repairs.
  • p5Luffy announces with a wide grin that he has decided to change ships.
  • p5Luffy states Going Merry's sailing days end here despite past help.
  • p5Nami questions the plan noting second-hand ships are larger.
  • p5Luffy suggests discussing which ship to buy next.
  • p5Franky reacts in stunned silence with question marks visible.
  • p5Franky yells about the lost 200 million berries preventing repairs.
  • p6Usopp yells that changing ships has nothing to do with money.
  • p6Franky demands Usopp explain his real reason without holding back.
  • p6Luffy clarifies the shipyard prices are too high for their budget.
  • p6Nami warns Usopp against intense movement due to his injuries.
  • p6Sanji states the decision was made because no other choice exists.
  • p6Usopp screams that Going Merry is going to die.
  • p7Nami asserts she would never make the decision otherwise.
  • p7Luffy states no one can fix the ship no matter what.
  • p7Sanji notes it is only a matter of time before the ship sinks.
  • p7Sanji mentions the long journey to reach the shipyard.
  • p7Franky remains silent with visible shock in several panels.
  • p8Franky questions Luffy's statement with tense confusion and demands clarification.
  • p8Luffy asserts the ship-mechanic's warning about the ship failing to reach the next island with angry insistence.
  • p8Usopp protests that the ship should not be abandoned just because carpenters say it cannot be saved, emphasizing its shared history with the crew.
  • p9Usopp declares that the ship should be left to die, extending the abandonment argument.
  • p9Chopper reacts with shock to the ongoing argument.
  • p9Usopp accuses Luffy of viewing the ship merely as a disposable tool.
  • p9Franky reacts silently with growing anger toward Usopp.
  • p9Chopper urges Usopp to stop and rest due to his injuries.
  • p10Luffy states there is no carpenter on the ship and insists they need external help.
  • p10Usopp declares the decision to buy wood and repair the ship themselves.
  • p10Franky rejects outside help and claims he will fix the ship as always.
  • p10Luffy shouts at Usopp to stop while calling him not a carpenter.
  • p11Usopp insists the crew will fix their own ship and rejects the carpenters' assessment.
  • p11Nami expresses disbelief in the carpenters' statements.
  • p11Luffy argues that the carpenters do not care about the ship regardless of truth.
  • p11Usopp refuses to give up the ship and accuses the crew of blindly following outsiders.
  • p11Luffy physically stops Usopp and calls his stance a bluff.
  • p12Unseen voice declares misjudgment of Luffy with accusatory tone.
  • p12Luffy refuses to change his decision with defiant shout and firm intent.
  • p12Nami yells at Usopp to stop while trying to intervene in the fight.
  • p12Zoro orders everyone to calm down with frustrated authority.
  • p12Usopp rejects the order with angry retort and refusal to allow change.
  • p12Crew member states decision to change ships and abandon Going Merry immediately.
  • p13Accusation claims Luffy wanted a new ship from the start and is careless with Going Merry.
  • p13Statement asserts Going Merry is alive and equivalent to a person.
  • p13Usopp calls the idea stupid and separates ships from people.
  • p13Usopp declares he cannot abandon a wounded comrade unlike Luffy.
  • p13Sanji warns that caring means not wanting to change ships.
  • p13Luffy is told he is not the only one who cares about Merry.
  • p13Luffy offers to leave if the crew dislikes his decision.
  • p14Sanji calls Luffy an idiot while kicking him.
  • p14Usopp tells Luffy to calm down and watch his words.
  • p14Nami cries out Sanji's name in shock.
  • p14Zoro demands to know what Sanji said.
  • p14Luffy states that Sanji's action reflects his true feelings.
  • p14Sanji apologizes and says he did not mean it.
  • p15Zoro questions if Usopp is serious about leaving.
  • p15Usopp confirms he has thought about it and is serious.
  • p15Robin states that useless crewmates should be left behind like the ship.
  • p15Usopp admits he will cause more trouble and is useless baggage.
  • p15Usopp claims the crew does not want a member like him.
  • p15Usopp recalls when he first joined the crew.
  • p15Robin notes Luffy's goal of becoming Pirate King but says she does not want to go that far.
  • p16Luffy asserts they are friends and questions the strength of their shared fate with serious intent.
  • p16Usopp explains he joined the crew only because he was invited, showing distress.
  • p16An off-panel voice orders to stop talking and board the ship.
  • p16Luffy shouts after Usopp asking where he is going with urgent tone.
  • p16Usopp declares they have different goals and should part ways with sad determination.
  • p17Zoro shouts for Usopp to come back with forceful tone.
  • p17Nami pleads to talk about the situation while crying.
  • p17Usopp screams not to be left behind with tears and anguish.
  • p17Luffy states he cannot continue together and will cause no more trouble with pained voice.
  • p17Luffy challenges Usopp to a fight declaring he will take the Going Merry if he wins.
  • p17Usopp replies that the ship belongs to the captain and accepts the fight.
  • p18Luffy roars a formal challenge to a duel with massive visual impact.
  • p18Usopp reacts in visible shock to the duel declaration.