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One Piece chapter 342: Agents of Darkness — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 38 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 342 Agents of Darkness.
  • p0Gedatsu appears as a massive crab-like creature in a sky setting.
  • p1Pompadour man is searching for Straw Hat crew on the island.
  • p1Tekko women are subordinates of the pompadour man.
  • p2Pompadour man leads a group searching for Straw Hat members.
  • p2Usopp is mentioned as having been seen by witnesses.
  • p3Pompadour man plans to use Usopp as bait to capture the rest of the crew.
  • p3The meeting location is set at the warehouse under the bridge.
  • p4Galley-La Company headquarters is shown heavily fortified with armed guards.
  • p4Large sound effects indicate ongoing tension around the building.
  • p5Straw Hat crew is positioned outside watching the building at night.
  • p5Zoro emphasizes the importance of catching Robin tonight.
  • p6Scene takes place inside Iceberg's room at Galley-La headquarters.
  • p6Clock sounds emphasize the passage of time.
  • p7Iceberg requests a private meeting with Paulie.
  • p7Other Galley-La workers remain waiting outside the room.
  • p8A large X is drawn over a scene of two figures talking.
  • p8Goggled headband man responds with YEAH and I GOT IT.
  • p9Goggled headband man accepts the task from the man in bed.
  • p9Goggled headband man exits the room after receiving instructions.
  • p10Goggled headband man informs waiting group he needs to leave briefly.
  • p10Mustached man in white coat decides four people are sufficient.
  • p10A ticking clock and large structures appear at page end.
  • p11Goggled headband man discovers a safe hidden under the floor in the president's room.
  • p11Goggled headband man attempts to open the safe by turning the dial.
  • p11Galley-La Company building is shown with reacting characters below.
  • p12Bear-masked figure addresses hooded woman as Robin.
  • p12Four individuals receive instruction to act on bear-masked figure's signal.
  • p13Explosion occurs at north end of first floor.
  • p13Hooded masked woman recognizes explosion as planned signal.
  • p14Bear-masked figure moves to intercept intruder.
  • p14Long-nosed man identified as Galley-La member by cap logo.
  • p15Bear-masked figure uses whip as weapon from elevated position.
  • p15Confrontation occurs between hooded woman, bear-masked figure, and long-nosed intruder.
  • p16Nico Robin appears in hooded white cloak and black mask.
  • p16Pursuit occurs in burning city streets.
  • p16Group includes round-faced creature, spiky-haired man, and small top-hatted figure.
  • p17Horned skull-masked figure reacts to the revealed object.
  • p17Goggled man examines a cylindrical case in a side room.
  • p17Two cloaked figures depart through a doorway in the main hall.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states Gedatsu's carefree life in the blue seas volume 26 with bus operated by Hasami.
  • p1Pompadour man shouts for Straw Hat and demands his location with rage.
  • p1Tekko woman explains the targets must be hiding after angering the island.
  • p1Second Tekko woman questions why the target has not appeared and doubts his courage.
  • p1Pompadour man tells the women to be quiet after their complaints.
  • p2Crowd reports that targets escaped from angry pompadour man.
  • p2Crowd notes some people interfered during the escape.
  • p2Long-haired man asks if anyone saw one of the targets.
  • p2Background figures confirm seeing the long nose guy.
  • p3Pompadour man realizes they can use the captured long nose guy to lure the others.
  • p3Background recalls the threat to feed the long nose guy to fishes.
  • p3Pompadour man orders subordinates to search the town.
  • p3Subordinates cheer and agree to set a trap at the warehouse.
  • p4Armed guards shout warnings that letting anyone through will destroy Galley-La pride.
  • p4Worker reassures that the building is fully surrounded and no one can enter.
  • p4Worker asks about the situation at the back of the building.
  • p4Workers affirm that the mechanics can pin any intruder to the ground.
  • p5Zoro instructs others to report any movement immediately.
  • p5Chopper acknowledges the order.
  • p5Luffy wonders who tried to enter earlier and warns against reckless action.
  • p5Zoro states this may be their only chance to find Robin and stresses maintaining concentration.
  • p5Luffy declares he will definitely catch her.
  • p6Kalifa responds to Iceberg from beside the bed.
  • p6Iceberg tells Kalifa to send Paulie in on her way out.
  • p6Kalifa acknowledges the order.
  • p6Iceberg asks Kalifa to leave the room for a while.
  • p7Paulie reacts with surprise when called.
  • p7Iceberg tells Kalifa he is going to the secretary's room and to report anything.
  • p7Kalifa informs a seated man that Iceberg wants to speak with him privately.
  • p7Workers comment that the private conversation must be important.
  • p7Worker wonders what the conversation is about.
  • p8Goggled headband man affirms with firm determination that he understands the assignment.
  • p9Injured man in bed states the goggled headband man is the best choice for a dangerous task and asks if he accepts.
  • p9Goggled headband man replies that the injured man need not be polite and promises to handle the job.
  • p9Injured man accepts with a simple OKAY.
  • p9Goggled headband man declares he will take care of it immediately while leaving.
  • p10Goggled headband man tells the group he must leave for a short time to handle something.
  • p10Voice from group asks if talking is finished.
  • p10Mustached man in white coat states that the four of them should be enough.
  • p11Goggled headband man identifies a hidden safe beneath the floor under the president's room.
  • p11Goggled headband man notes the safe location and begins turning the dial right to six.
  • p11Goggled headband man reminds himself to remember the combination.
  • p12Distant small figures shout 'KATSA' and ask if everyone is ready with excited intent from hilltop vantage.
  • p12Bear-masked figure directly asks Robin if she is ready with commanding tone.
  • p12Hooded masked woman replies 'YES ...' confirming readiness in calm mood.
  • p12Bear-masked figure states intent to stir things up and instructs the four to proceed on signal with authoritative context.
  • p13Luffy yells that something exploded with shocked reaction.
  • p13Onlookers report half are down and ask if north end of first floor is alright amid confusion.
  • p13Goggled man shouts asking if Iceberg-san is okay with urgent intent.
  • p13Hooded masked woman notes explosion startled her and calls it a stylish signal with composed mood.
  • p13Group decides to move forward after assessing blast.
  • p14Multiple voices shout claims on target and urge to catch masked intruder with chaotic intent.
  • p14Long-nosed man reacts with 'GEEZE...' in surprised mood.
  • p14Hooded masked woman orders capture of single intruder with commanding tone.
  • p14Seated figures remain silent with '.....' and 'COO-' during disturbance.
  • p15Hooded masked woman asks if intruder thought no one would be on roof with confrontational intent.
  • p15Long-nosed man declares opponent no match for him in defiant mood.
  • p15Hooded masked woman commands intruder to give up with assertive tone.
  • p15Mustached man questions roof presence amid action.
  • p16Unknown pursuers shout warnings not to let targets escape amid explosions.
  • p16Hooded masked woman (Nico Robin) calmly answers yes to a question.
  • p16Round-faced creature asks Nico Robin if she remembers the house blueprints.
  • p16Spiky-haired armed man screams loudly in shock or pain.
  • p16Small top-hatted figure asks where Luffy is with surprise.
  • p16Distant voice states the area is in chaos.
  • p17Horned skull-masked figure laughs and questions what Iceberg was hiding.
  • p17Goggled man in overalls declares the object must be what Iceberg mentioned.
  • p17Long-haired goggled man yells that others would not understand its value.
  • p17Distant voice orders to hand over the item.
  • p17Long-haired man reacts with extreme shock.