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One Piece chapter 34: Clahador the Butler — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 21 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 34 title page shows a band of animal-like musicians performing outdoors.
  • p1Heavy foot steps on Luffy's face causing him to yell OUCH.
  • p1Nami attacks with staff swing creating large impact SFX.
  • p2Jango realizes the hypnotism pendulum is a spinning blade.
  • p2Luffy reacts angrily to being stepped on and the flying blade.
  • p3Nami restrains dazed Luffy after the blade incident.
  • p3Jango and Klahadore react with shock to Luffy's survival.
  • p4Luffy withstands a direct kick to the head while smiling.
  • p4Nami watches the fight with visible alarm and sweat.
  • p5Luffy survives and revives after heavy impact on the cliff path.
  • p5Jango and pirates realize the fight will extend beyond five minutes.
  • p6Luffy falls and lands on the cliff path.
  • p6Nami tends to Luffy's injuries while showing resolve.
  • p7Luffy and Nami discuss motives while standing on the cliff path.
  • p7Kuro appears in the distance amid defeated pirates.
  • p8Klahadore issues a three-minute deadline to the group.
  • p8Luffy and Zoro react to the time pressure on the cliff path.
  • p8Jango directs Buchi to target a specific opponent.
  • p9Kaya confronts Klahadore directly on the cliff path.
  • p9Large impact effects remain visible between Kaya and Klahadore.
  • p10Kaya is identified as the mission target by Klahadore.
  • p10Usopp reacts with shock to Kaya's appearance on the path.
  • p11Klahadore confirms he received information from Meri.
  • p11Kaya realizes Klahadore's pirate identity during the confrontation.
  • p12Confrontation occurs in a forest clearing outside the village.
  • p12Kaya holds a pistol while confronting Klahadore.
  • p13Klahadore spent three years infiltrating the village as a butler.
  • p13Kaya reacts with visible shock to Usopp's warning about Klahadore.
  • p14Kaya pulls the trigger on the pistol aimed at Klahadore.
  • p14Sham and Buchi of the Black Cat Pirates appear in the background.
  • p15Three years of shared history between Kaya and Klahadore are shown in flashbacks.
  • p15Kaya continues aiming the pistol at Klahadore during the confrontation.
  • p16Kaya reacts in horror to Kuro's true intentions.
  • p16Kuro reveals his past identity as a captain.
  • p16Luffy is present during the confrontation.
  • p17Kuro is knocked back by a strong attack.
  • p17Kaya recognizes Usopp during the fight.
  • p17Kuro references a prior punch from the attacker.
  • p18Luffy lands a powerful punch on Kuro.
  • p18Luffy intends to continue striking Kuro multiple times.
  • p18Kuro is sent flying from the impact.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy yells in pain from heavy foot impact on his face.
  • p1Nami shouts threat to split opponent while swinging staff with full force.
  • p2Jango yells in shock that the pendulum is actually a blade.
  • p2Luffy demands if Nami threw the blade at him.
  • p2Luffy roars in rage about the face step while showing impact marks.
  • p3Nami cries out Luffy's name while grabbing him.
  • p3Luffy mutters dazedly while held by Nami.
  • p3Jango panics that Luffy woke up at the wrong or right time.
  • p3Jango notes the kid is still alive after the cliff fall.
  • p3Klahadore expresses disbelief that Luffy survived the cliff fall.
  • p4Jango expresses shock that Luffy is still standing after the attack.
  • p4Black Cat Pirates react in panic noting Luffy is really something.
  • p5Luffy yells that the attack hurts.
  • p5Jango states the kid has revived making a five-minute finish impossible.
  • p5Cat pirate declares they are doomed.
  • p6Nami shouts it was not her fault.
  • p6Luffy complains the impact really hurts.
  • p6Jango says he has done his best and the rest is up to them.
  • p6Nami notes Luffy's shoulder is injured.
  • p6Luffy replies he is alright.
  • p6Nami declares they cannot lose this battle.
  • p7Nami insists treasure should not matter.
  • p7Luffy replies he is doing it for the treasure.
  • p7Nami retorts that is just his character.
  • p7Luffy notes even the evil butler is here.
  • p8Klahadore declares the group will be dead in three minutes with cold authority.
  • p8Luffy questions how to finish off the opponents while showing tension.
  • p8Panicked pirates state there is no hope left after three minutes remain.
  • p8Klahadore announces he will deal with the straw-hat kid.
  • p8Jango orders Buchi to kill the stomach-band guy due to lack of time.
  • p9Kaya screams for Klahadore to stop with desperate intensity.
  • p9Kaya's voice carries across the cliffside path toward the group below.
  • p10Klahadore identifies Kaya as the mission target.
  • p10Usopp recognizes Kaya as the mansion's young lady and questions her presence.
  • p10Pirates discuss killing Kaya to avoid entering the village.
  • p10Klahadore expresses surprise at Kaya's arrival.
  • p11Klahadore states he showed no mercy and learned everything from Meri.
  • p11Kaya questions whether this is the Klahadore she knows.
  • p11Usopp apologizes to Kaya with visible remorse.
  • p11Kaya declares she cannot believe Klahadore is a pirate.
  • p12Kaya shouts at Klahadore demanding why he is fighting instead of running from pirates after his life.
  • p12Usopp yells that he is different and declares himself a brave warrior despite wounds.
  • p12Kaya notes they treated Usopp badly yet he still fights and pleads for him to leave the village.
  • p12Kaya desperately offers all her money to Klahadore if he wants it.
  • p13Klahadore recalls spending three years gaining villagers' trust for peace of mind and money.
  • p13Klahadore states his plan requires obtaining both peace and money before crew attacks.
  • p13Usopp warns Kaya that Klahadore is no longer the butler she knew and urges her to run.
  • p14Klahadore notes that Kaya has become stronger over the years.
  • p14Luffy orders Klahadore to leave the village.
  • p15Klahadore recalls boat rides and time spent together since Kaya's parents passed.
  • p15Klahadore mentions caring for Kaya during fever and shared town visits.
  • p15Kaya states she suffered waiting for so long while taking care of him.
  • p16Kuro threatens Kaya that he can kill her today, revealing pent-up rage and contempt.
  • p16Kuro recalls bitterly that he had to serve a young naive girl obsequiously as a former captain.
  • p16Kaya cries out asking if Kuro understands how demeaning his days have been.
  • p17Kuro realizes something about the attacker while recovering from the blow.
  • p17Kaya gasps Usopp-kun and Usopp-san in shock and recognition.
  • p17Kuro states he still has not thanked the attacker for the previous punch.
  • p18Voice exclaims in disbelief that Captain Kuro got knocked down.
  • p18Luffy states he must make sure to hit Kuro a few hundred more times.
  • p18Luffy tells Kuro that if he hates being hit he should fight back.