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One Piece chapter 340: The Woman Who Brings Darkness — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 340 title page depicts a hot spring inn marked with 湯 symbol.
  • p1A figure falls from height between buildings while screaming.
  • p2Bald man lands roughly after fall; group debates visibility and elevator use.
  • p3Shipyards serve as shelters during storm; Aqua Laguna warning issued to island.
  • p4Scene takes place in Water 7 streets near Blue Station.
  • p4Straw Hat Pirates are publicly wanted for attempting to assassinate Mayor Iceberg.
  • p4Sea train Puffing Tom remains scheduled despite strong winds.
  • p5Sanji reads a newspaper containing Straw Hat bounty posters.
  • p5Only three crew members have visible wanted posters at this point.
  • p5The group stayed at a Water 7 hotel the night before.
  • p6Going Merry is beached at Rocky Peninsula.
  • p6Straw Hat Jolly Roger remains visible on the abandoned ship.
  • p6Investigators conclude the crew has already left the vessel.
  • p7Searchers are actively hunting the Straw Hats in Water 7 streets.
  • p7Sea train continues scheduled service to Enies Lobby at night.
  • p7Usopp is wearing a disguise including a dog mask and top hat.
  • p8Scene takes place on streets of Water 7 near canal and bridge.
  • p8Group discusses a wanted poster of a female assassin.
  • p8Sanji carries a cigarette during the discussion.
  • p9Robin is found alone on an elevated walkway in Water 7.
  • p9Sanji and Usopp react with shock and relief upon spotting her.
  • p10Robin and the group are separated by a canal in Water 7.
  • p10Robin refuses to return to the hotel with Sanji and Usopp.
  • p11Robin refuses to rejoin the crew and proposes farewell in Water 7.
  • p11Robin confirms infiltrating the mayor's office.
  • p12Robin reveals a hidden dark past to Sanji and Chopper.
  • p12Robin decides to depart from the group immediately.
  • p13Robin stands on steps of a grand building while speaking to Sanji and Chopper.
  • p13Robin confirms the crew will separate after this day.
  • p14Sanji begins frantic pursuit of Robin after her goodbye.
  • p14Background shows fleeing townspeople during the chase.
  • p15Sanji and Chopper remain on the steps after Robin's departure.
  • p15Sanji decides to send Chopper to inform Luffy of events.
  • p16Marines swarm city rooftops during active search.
  • p16Luffy Robin and Chopper hide in boat under stone bridge.
  • p16Bridge guards report no visual contact with targets.
  • p17Boat tips causing Luffy and Chopper to fall into water.
  • p17Chopper locates group using sense of smell.
  • p17Straw Hats regroup on rooftop after escape attempt.
  • p18Straw Hats discuss Robin on rooftop at dusk.
  • p18Group debates whether Robin is friend or foe.
  • p18Chapter 340 ends with One Piece logo.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption box states Gedatsu's life in Blue Sea volume 24 with note on forest captain's handiwork surprising everyone.
  • p1Voice cries out "NO...!!" during fall.
  • p1Screaming character expresses agony with prolonged "NOO OOOO OOOO...!!" and Japanese screams.
  • p2Bald man grunts "GYA!!" on impact and receives "GOOD LANDING" and "PHEW" comments.
  • p2Black-haired scarred man states they could not use the elevator because they cannot be seen.
  • p2Blond man replies they could not help it.
  • p2Long-haired woman complains the landing almost gave her a heart attack.
  • p2Group discusses returning to hotel while noting gloomy sky.
  • p3Narration warns that all shipyards in Zousen-jima are open as shelters and Aqua Laguna is approaching.
  • p3Headbanded man states they are ready to go to shipyards and must seal door tightly to prevent leaks.
  • p3Woman with megaphone announces crowd entering shipyards and dock 1 currently in disarray.
  • p4Helmeted man warns that failure to hurry will allow killer pirates to arrive, urgent mood.
  • p4Townspeople urge haste because wind is strengthening, anxious intent.
  • p4Child screams in fear at the situation, panicked tone.
  • p4Station sign states exact 1 P.M. departure for Gento Bobura.
  • p4Poster text declares Straw Hat Pirates still at large and requests public cooperation for arrest.
  • p4Sign announces mask usage is forbidden on today's train.
  • p4Sign orders passengers to show faces before boarding.
  • p5Sanji realizes the reason for pursuit after seeing newspaper, serious realization mood.
  • p5Sanji notes only Luffy, his own, and Robin's photos appear because of bounties.
  • p5Sanji concludes he is chased as an associate of the assassin.
  • p5Bespectacled man states the group's bags remain in rooms so they will return.
  • p5Hotel staff confirm the targets stayed the previous night.
  • p6Investigator confirms the ship by its flag, matter-of-fact tone.
  • p6Investigator notes the crew likely abandoned the vessel after learning it is damaged.
  • p6Investigator states nobody is aboard the ship.
  • p6Usopp internally questions the armed intruders and their identity.
  • p6Usopp notes the ship has almost nothing left aboard.
  • p7Searchers state they can easily catch the remaining targets before the tide.
  • p7Conductor notes the sea train still operates to Enies Lobby at 11 P.M. despite weather.
  • p7Sanji urges the group to board the train immediately.
  • p7Usopp wonders if his earlier bookstore visit angered someone.
  • p7Usopp questions why Robin left the group.
  • p8Sanji wonders about Luffy's situation with casual concern.
  • p8Small figure reacts with unease to the conversation.
  • p8Usopp identifies the woman on the poster as the assassin.
  • p8Sanji questions whether the group has seen the girl pictured and notes age difference.
  • p8Sanji observes stronger wind and likely evacuation of the area.
  • p8Distant figure states Luffy is fine and expresses worry for Nami.
  • p9Sanji calls out asking where Robin went and states everyone is worried.
  • p9Usopp shouts Robin's name with emotional tears.
  • p9Sanji yells Robin-chan with visible distress.
  • p9Robin remains silent with only ellipsis shown.
  • p10Sanji tells Robin to wait and offers to come over, suggesting return to hotel.
  • p10Robin firmly refuses and states they are fine where they are.
  • p10Usopp reacts with shock at Robin's words.
  • p10Robin declares she will not go back with them.
  • p11Sanji asks if Robin's decision relates to the newspaper reports.
  • p11Usopp calls Robin's name in surprise.
  • p11Robin suggests saying farewell in this town.
  • p11Robin acknowledges the crew was falsely accused but notes pirates are always blamed.
  • p11Robin states she does not believe the accusations and tells them not to worry.
  • p11Robin admits she infiltrated the mayor's office the previous night and calls it her truth.
  • p12Robin declares she is shrouded in unknown darkness that will eventually cause death.
  • p12Shadowy figure states every group tied to Robin has been destroyed and she alone survived.
  • p12Robin questions the accusations and announces she will leave soon.
  • p12Robin claims the others will become her scapegoats for the incident.
  • p13Sanji pleads for Robin to explain and return together with the crew.
  • p13Robin states there is no need to explain and questions her own actions.
  • p13Robin asks Chopper to say hello to everyone on her behalf.
  • p13Robin notes the short time together and that they will not meet again.
  • p13Robin acknowledges the crew treated her well during their time together.
  • p14Robin says goodbye in a single word.
  • p14Sanji refuses to accept the farewell and yells for Robin to wait.
  • p14Sanji repeatedly calls Robin's name while chasing.
  • p15Sanji and Chopper acknowledge Robin has gone.
  • p15Sanji tells Chopper he has a plan and instructs him to find Luffy.
  • p15Sanji asks Chopper to report exactly what happened without missing details.
  • p15Sanji reassures he will be fine while Chopper reacts with confusion.
  • p16Marine commander yells rooftop search orders with aggressive determined mood.
  • p16Bridge guard reports no sighting after seeing targets approach with alert tone.
  • p16Luffy questions where pursuers disappeared to with confused intent.
  • p16Chopper suggests checking another area while hiding with cautious mood.
  • p16Robin states it is not safe yet with calm warning intent.
  • p17Chopper screams while falling from tipping boat with panicked mood.
  • p17Sanji admits fault for being spotted and causing chase with defensive tone.
  • p17Robin clarifies situation was caused by Sanji with firm intent.
  • p17Chopper reveals he found them by smell with simple explanation.
  • p17Luffy reacts with shock asking where Sanji is with surprised mood.
  • p18Luffy states need to decide before sunset with urgent mood.
  • p18Robin explains Robin would not leave out of fear and recalls her enemy start with reflective tone.
  • p18Sanji urges everyone to wake up with serious intent.
  • p18Luffy internally questions if Robin is friend or foe with conflicted mood.
  • p18Nami replies friend with firm serious expression.