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One Piece chapter 337: Bodyguards of the City of Water — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 26 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p4Chapter 337 recap page introduces Galley-La Company members with portraits.
  • p4Iceburg is identified as mayor of Water 7 and president of Galley-La.
  • p4Kalifa is listed as beautiful secretary.
  • p4Kaku is listed as master shipwright.
  • p4Paulie is listed as master shipwright.
  • p4Rob Lucci is listed with Hattori the pigeon.
  • p4Tilestone is listed as master shipwright.
  • p6Chapter 337 title page features Going Merry sailing near a tropical city.
  • p6Franky appears on dock holding a rifle with towel over shoulders.
  • p6Hooded figure with barrel is shown observing from the left.
  • p7Luffy shows a startled reaction with sweat drops in middle panel.
  • p7Multiple armed men confront or react in bottom panel.
  • p7Paulie appears shouting in top panel.
  • p8Massive structure collapses at the shipyard causing dust and debris.
  • p8Crowd cheers the arrival of overseers and carpenters.
  • p8Mozu and Kiwi appear reacting to the collapse.
  • p9Scene takes place in a damaged dockyard area.
  • p9Franky wears a Hawaiian shirt and speedo.
  • p9Luffy shows visible concern during the exchange.
  • p10Luffy holds his straw hat while turning around.
  • p10Paulie confronts Luffy about past events involving Pops.
  • p10Tension rises between Straw Hats and Galley-La members.
  • p11Paulie uses rope-based technique on Luffy.
  • p11Luffy is bound and thrown across the scene.
  • p11Action occurs in the damaged dock area.
  • p12A fighter is slammed hard into debris.
  • p12Multiple onlookers react to the ongoing fight.
  • p12Long-haired fighter expresses strong personal hatred.
  • p13Galley-La Company attacks Luffy as enemies.
  • p13Blonde girl reacts with surprise to the carpenters turning hostile.
  • p13Luffy is sent flying by an explosion during the confrontation.
  • p14A Devil Fruit user is identified during the fight.
  • p14Luffy is struck and sent flying by an opponent.
  • p14Star-patterned shirt man confronts Luffy directly.
  • p15Franky is thrown through the air during the fight.
  • p15Franky claims an opponent as his target.
  • p15Franky is addressed by name and told to stand down.
  • p16Tileston demonstrates super-human strength by breaking scaffolding.
  • p16Franky is knocked back by a powerful attack.
  • p16Crowd reacts with excitement to Tileston's action.
  • p17Luffy is suddenly grabbed mid-air by a man wearing a top hat and sunglasses.
  • p17A bird produces the sound 'CHU LO COO' during the struggle.
  • p18A massive impact occurs producing the SFX 'ガッ!!!'.
  • p18The top-hatted man declares his side wants the reason for the conflict.
  • p19A Franky Family member accuses the visitors of shooting Iceberg-san.
  • p19Luffy and Nami react with shock to the accusation.
  • p20The government claims Nico Robin is part of Luffy's crew.
  • p20Iceberg remembered two people after regaining consciousness.
  • p20Luffy and Nami learn of the accusation linking them to the attack on Iceberg.
  • p21Luffy is physically struck and sent flying during confrontation.
  • p21Luffy lands with visible injuries and sweat.
  • p21Masked Galley-La member references the phrase dead or alive.
  • p22Luffy erupts in anger defending Robin.
  • p22Nami is present near Luffy during the confrontation.
  • p22Crowd urges getting close to Iceberg.
  • p23Mob turns hostile toward Straw Hat crew.
  • p23Nami is seized by the crowd.
  • p23Luffy reacts immediately to Nami being grabbed.
  • p24Newspaper publicly blames Straw Hat Pirates for the attack on Iceberg.
  • p24Paulie leads angry call for action against the crew.
  • p24Citizens of Water 7 react to the news in the streets.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Recap text summarizes Luffy's journey toward becoming Pirate King and arrival at Water 7.
  • p4Text describes Galley-La Company as the world's greatest shipyard and the Straw Hats seeking repairs for Going Merry.
  • p4Text notes Usopp's clash with Luffy over the ship's fate and Robin's mysterious involvement with CP9.
  • p4Text ends with Franky declaring war after mayor assassination attempt and upcoming three-way battle.
  • p7Angry long-haired man shouts with aggressive posture and impact effects.
  • p7Luffy reacts with wide-eyed shock and heavy breathing SFX.
  • p7Background group reacts with surprise and motion lines indicating sudden tension.
  • p8Woman with afro says the situation is a bother.
  • p8Crowd expresses relief that the shipyard was nearly destroyed but saved.
  • p8Onlookers note the overseers have arrived and recognize yesterday's carpenters.
  • p8Crowd questions if Franky and the pirates are on their side.
  • p9Franky addresses Galley-La group directly with dramatic gesture, mood confident and confrontational.
  • p9Franky reacts with mild surprise to the interruption, short exclamation showing unexpected shift.
  • p9Paulie states they would have intervened anyway due to company interference, intent accusatory and firm.
  • p9Galley-La member declares interrupting fights is not acceptable, mood disapproving.
  • p9Luffy interrupts with urgent tone, claiming something more important needs attention now.
  • p9Tilestone tells Luffy to wait, intent focused on settling current matter first.
  • p10Voice calls out to Straw Hat Luffy from distance, drawing his attention.
  • p10Luffy reacts with confusion and question, mood surprised.
  • p10Paulie accuses Luffy of daring to show his face, mood furious.
  • p10Paulie references news about Pops and demands Luffy remember past events.
  • p10Paulie insults Luffy as someone who scars everything he touches, intent hostile.
  • p10Paulie claims Luffy also messed with Galley-La and his family, mood escalating anger.
  • p10Luffy protests loudly that they did nothing, mood defensive and desperate.
  • p11Paulie declares he will tie Luffy up, mood aggressive and decisive.
  • p11Paulie warns against bluffing while attacking with rope.
  • p11Paulie names technique Rope Action Half Knot during binding.
  • p11Luffy cries out in pain and surprise while being tied and thrown.
  • p11Paulie finishes with Air Drive throw, sending Luffy flying.
  • p12Long-haired fighter shouts he is the one who hates the target most, mood furious.
  • p12Voice yells at others not to interfere in the fight, intent angry.
  • p12Bird-like figure makes chattering sound CHUCOO in reaction.
  • p12Glasses man reacts with tongue click sound.
  • p12Dark-haired man grunts CRACK while holding face.
  • p12Masked man mutters BAH while fixing mask.
  • p13Galley-La leader declares the five strongest men are going to fight with aggressive rallying intent.
  • p13Galley-La member commands the company to attack with urgent battle cry.
  • p13Blonde girl questions why the carpenters have become enemies in confused shock.
  • p13Luffy protests that he still does not understand the reason while coughing from impact.
  • p14Observer notes presence of a Devil Fruit user in surprised realization.
  • p14Luffy yelps while being launched through air.
  • p14Wild-haired man screams in pain from heavy strike.
  • p14Star-patterned shirt man demands if Luffy heard his previous words with irritated tone.
  • p15Franky insists the target is his with possessive aggressive shout.
  • p15Voice tells Franky there is no time to deal with him in dismissive tone.
  • p15Franky retorts calling the speaker a monkey in angry surprise.
  • p15Unseen figure reacts with HUH in shock.
  • p16Voice yells that Franky is in the way with forceful warning.
  • p16Tileston announces his super-human strength with boastful pride.
  • p16Crowd cheers loudly in support of the display.
  • p16Various fighters react with grunts and surprise sounds amid brawl.
  • p17Luffy shouts in alarm and confusion while being seized mid-air by the top-hatted man.
  • p17Top-hatted man yells 'WHOA!!!' and commands 'HEY!!! STOP IT!!!' during the violent grapple.
  • p17Bird call 'CHU LO COO' adds to the surrounding chaos of the sudden confrontation.
  • p18Top-hatted man angrily demands a reason for the attack while coughing from exertion.
  • p18Top-hatted man states that his group wants an explanation for the events.
  • p18Top-hatted man internally notes that Luffy's group is very strong.
  • p18Luffy reacts with visible confusion marked by a '??' bubble.
  • p19Franky Family member accuses the group of shooting Iceberg-san and sneaking into the HQ.
  • p19Crowd reacts with shock asking what the accusation about Iceberg means.
  • p19Luffy shouts denial asking why they would commit the act.
  • p19Nami expresses stunned disbelief at the sudden accusation.
  • p20Voices explain that the government identifies Nico Robin as a crew member with a bounty.
  • p20Voices state Iceberg remembered two people upon regaining consciousness.
  • p20Luffy reacts by shouting Robin's name in shock.
  • p20Voices declare they cannot forgive the group or let them leave after the revelation.
  • p21Masked Galley-La member declares Iceberg is dead and explains the meaning of dead or alive with cold intent.
  • p21Crowd members assert they will finish Luffy off because he is still alive, showing aggressive hostility.
  • p21Crowd voices insist Iceberg would not die by enemy hands, expressing denial and anger.
  • p22Luffy shouts that others do not know Robin like the crew does, with furious protective intent.
  • p22Large man states pirates cannot complain when messed with and laws will not protect them, conveying threat.
  • p22Nami calls out to Luffy with worried tone.
  • p22Luffy demands to see Iceberg-san and insists it must be a mistake.
  • p23Mob yells they can slit throats and tie up the crew for trying to kill their hero, showing vengeful rage.
  • p23Crowd identifies Nami as one of the Straw Hats and grabs her.
  • p23Nami yells in surprise and demands to be let go.
  • p23Luffy shouts Nami's name in panic.
  • p23Voice warns the news will spread and they cannot escape.
  • p24Paulie declares they will give all of them hell with furious intent.
  • p24Newspaper offers to purchase information on sightings of the culprits.
  • p24Newspaper states Straw Hat Pirates are responsible for shooting Iceberg.
  • p24Dark-haired woman yells to find them all and hang them.
  • p24Voice states the criminals are somewhere on the island.