20 pages · Water 7 arc

One Piece Chapter 343: Cipher Pol No. 9

What happens in chapter 343

Two masked intruders are surrounded by armed shipwrights at the Galley-La headquarters but vanish after the shipwrights open fire. The skull-masked and bull-masked figures burst into the building, defeat several shipwrights with midair kicks and whip attacks, and confront Tilestone in Iceburg's office, where they identify themselves as Cipher Pol No. 9.

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  1. p.0Chapter title is CIPHER POL NO. 9.
  2. p.10Bear-like figure demonstrates Doa Doa Fruit ability to create doors in walls.
  3. p.18Bear-masked figure and spiky-haired man stand over the defeated pair.
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Cipher Pol No. 9

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The title page displays the One Piece logo above the chapter heading CHAPTER 343: "CIPHER POL NO. 9". Below, a large panel shows several figures standing with their backs to the viewer before a tall building marked with the kanji "男" on the left and "女" on the right, flanking a central ornate sign reading "男湯". In the center stands a man with a wild, spiky hairstyle and stern expression. To his sides are long-haired individuals in light clothing and a figure in a dark cloak carrying a large case. A caption at the bottom reads: GEDATSU'S CAREFREE LIFE IN THE BLUE SEAS VOL.27 "THE PRINCESS AND HER ENTOURAGE ARRIVE". The author's name Eiichiro Oda appears beneath.
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Close-up panels show a masked woman with long dark hair glaring forward and a grinning figure in a bear-like mask with beads. In a wider scene, armed figures surround a stone building as voices shout: "SURRENDER! THERE'S NOWHERE TO RUN!" and "WE HAVE YOU SURROUNDED, PIRATES!!!" One character retorts, "YOU SURE HAVE GUTS CHARGING IN WITH ALL OF US HERE." A small speech bubble shows ".....". Below, an angry man yells "FIRE!!" while another figure in a mask says "HMPH." Commands ring out: "PUT YOUR HANDS UP!" and "SHOW YOUR FACES AND..." as gunfire erupts with "ドン!!" sound effects and a large "ジィィィィ!!" blast.
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A massive explosion erupts with "SWISH!!!" and "ドドドドド!!" effects as multiple gunmen fire wildly. A man in a striped shirt and headband is struck, blood spraying. Nearby figures in vests and head coverings react amid smoke and debris. An inset panel shows a distant group on a rocky outcrop with "....." and "CRINKLE" sound. Below, characters on a walkway stare in shock: "THEY... DISAPPEARED..." and "!!I" as smoke drifts from a cannon barrel.
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A massive crash "CRASH!!" and "ゴォォォォォ" shakes the Galle-La building as a figure is hurled through the air with "WAA AAAA AH!!!" screams. In the next panel a whip-wielding man is slammed violently into rubble amid "メキシャア" impacts. Below, an injured man with a pompadour gasps: "THE WHIP USER... HE... CAN... WALK... ON THE... AIR..." while another voice questions "WHAT HAPPENEDI" and "TOO... STRONG...!!!!" A silhouette stands amid debris as someone calls "HEY! ARE YOU OKAY!I" with "ギャア!!" cries echoing.
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A towering figure in an ornate mask and dark cloak looms forward, declaring, "YOU SHOULD JUST GIVE UP." and "--- I TOLD YOU..." Below, a spiky-haired man in a white outfit reacts in shock on a staircase as voices cry "WALK!I" and "ON THE AIRI" He shouts "HE JUMPED....!!" while another yells "DAMN YOU!!" The man kicks off the air with a "HOP" and launches skyward, announcing "GEPPOU." as a massive furry beast lunges after him amid debris and startled onlookers on the ground below.
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The spiky-haired man continues leaping through the air as shocked spectators yell "HE'S JUMPING AROUND IN MIDAIR AGAIN!!" and "!!I" Multiple figures react with surprise. The large furry creature charges, unleashing a devastating attack labeled "THORN ROAD." that sends the spiky-haired man and others flying amid sharp impact lines and debris. Onlookers scream "UWA AAA AAA!" as bodies tumble down the stairs and through the air.
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Inside a grand hall, figures race after the intruder, shouting "HE WENT TO THE COURTYARD!! GO AFTER HIM!" and "A Z!!" A close-up reveals a goggled man with wild hair glaring intensely, demanding "WHERE DID YOU COME FROM!I" and "WHO ARE YOU!I" He sits on rubble, proclaiming "WE REPRESENT JUSTICE." while two cloaked figures stand nearby, adding "AS FOR OUR ALIGNMENT..." and "WE'VE COME... FROM THE DARKNESS..." amid swirling dust and dramatic sound effects.
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A bull-masked figure declares "CIPHER POL NO. 9." and "ANYAKU-SAKAN." In the ruined hall, hooded figures discuss in dripping silence: "MAYBE WE DID..." "MAYBE WE DIDN'T..." and "YOU SHOULD'VE RUN INTO OUR CARPENTERS..." "REGARDLESS OF HOW YOU GOT IN..." One replies "I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF MEETING ONE..." The goggled man stares fiercely amid the wreckage, sweat visible on his face as tension fills the air.
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In a grand, dimly lit hall with checkered floors and tall bookshelves, two figures stand near the doorway. A voice declares, "MAKES LAST NIGHT'S ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT LOOK LIKE CHILD'S PLAY..." Another adds, "GOING THIS FAR TONIGHT..." In closer panels, a man with goggles and a cigar glares while saying, "ALONG WITH..." and "MR. ICEBERG'S TREASURE..." Beside him, a skeletal-faced figure with horns replies, "IN ANY CASE, JUST HAND OVER..." and "WE NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THAT..." The scene cuts to a close-up of intense eyes in shadow as a voice states, "SINCE YOU NOW KNOW TOO MUCH." A large sound effect "ゴォオオ..." rumbles across the panel. The same voice continues, "YOUR LIFE..."
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On a rooftop at night, several figures react urgently. Voices shout, "WATCH OUT FOR THAT GUY WITH THE WHIP!!" "THEY SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET IN..." "WE NAILED ALL THE DOORS AND WINDOWS SHUT!" "WHAT ABOUT INSIDE THE BUILDINGI" "THE TWO THAT VANISHED AREN'T IN THE BACKI" Below, a bear-like figure in a checkered cloak says, "PUSH ME." while another cloaked figure stands nearby. A voice notes, "... ALL RIGHT." and "HE SHOULD BE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THIS WALL." The bear-like figure pushes open a hidden passage with a "キィ..." sound, followed by a "CLICK" as the group enters a room where two people stand by a bed.
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The bear-like figure in checkered cloak continues through the hidden passage as a headband-wearing man watches with surprise. The bear-like figure explains, "I NEVER IMAGINED THAT YOU WOULD COME THROUGH THERE. DID YOU DO THE SAME THING LAST NIGHTI" The headband man replies, "... AMAZING... EVEN THOUGH I KNEW YOU WOULD COME AGAIN..." A voice notes, "THERE SHOULDN'T BE A DOOR THERE..." The bear-like figure holds up a key-like item with a "CLICK" and states, "I CAN GO THROUGH ANY DOOR FREELY." He continues, "IT'S THE DOA DOA FRUIT. ANY WALL I TOUCH WILL BECOME A DOOR, NO MATTER HOW STRONG THE WALL IS." Sound effects include "パタン..." and "STA STA".
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Gunfire erupts with large sound effects "ビン!!" and "ビン!!" as a cloaked figure shoots toward a bed. A voice cries, "UGH!!" with "CHU CHU!" A bandaged man is struck, reacting with "WUH!!" and ".....!!" A hooded woman asks, "WHY DID YOU DO THATI" The bandaged man replies, "WE DIDN'T GET THE SIGNAL YET." In another panel, the bear-like figure says, "PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN. THAT IS THE WAY OF A PROFESSIONAL KILLER." and "EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT NICE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY COMPLICATION IN THE FUTURE..." A voice adds, "A GOOD COOK IS NEVER LAZY IN HIS PREPARATION." and "HE COULD STILL SPEAK, SO HE'S NOT AS WEAK AS HE SHOULD BE..." A small bird-like creature reacts with ".....!!"
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A hooded woman reacts with shock, hand to her head. "THE CP9....!!" "THAT SOUNDS LIKE.....!!!" A bear-masked figure leans forward and replies, "BUT YOU ARE CORRECT..." "....." "YOU SEEM TO KNOW A LOT." On the floor, a fallen person looks up and asks, "IT'S ALL... PART OF YOUR PLAN...I" The bear-masked figure continues, "YOU DID NOTHING WRONG." "I WRONGED..." "HEH..." "IT'S TRUE THAT YOU SAW ME LAST NIGHT." "THEY ARE INNOCENT AFTER ALL..." "THE STRAW HATS..."
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The bear-masked figure explains, "OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE, THE BLUEPRINTS FOR THAT SHIP, WOULD'VE REMAINED HIDDEN." "YES. WE ALLOWED YOU TO LIVE SO WE COULD FRAME THOSE PIRATES. ALSO, IF WE HAD KILLED YOU THEN..." The fallen person lies still as the bear-masked figure adds, "YOU WILL NO DOUBT PASS IT DOWN TO SOMEONE ELSE." "WHEN YOU FEEL THAT YOUR LIFE IS THREATENED..." "FROM ONE CARPENTER TO ANOTHER, THAT THING... IS A SECRET TREASURE PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS." The fallen person realizes, "..... SO THEN... I PLAYED RIGHT INTO YOUR HANDS..." The bear-masked figure concludes, "THE PERSON YOU CHOSE IS CHIEF MECHANIC, PAULIE. RIGHT NOW, TWO OF MY COMRADES ARE DEALING WITH HIM."
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Nico Robin sits on the floor and says, "I'M LEAVING HIM TO YOU, NICO ROBIN." A checkered-cloaked figure walks away as another hooded woman states, "--- TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE... I'M GOING OUTSIDE TO TAKE CARE OF THE CARPENTERS IN THE HALLWAY." Close-up on Robin's eye: "WHEN THEY DO, KILL HIM." The bear-masked figure sweats and thinks, "..........!!!" "ONCE THEY GET THE BLUEPRINT FROM PAULIE, THEY WILL SEND YOU A SIGNAL." The bear-masked figure turns and declares, "AND THE STRAW HATS WILL TAKE THE BLAME. AFTER THAT, WE JUST NEED TO ELIMINATE PAULIE. THEN, OUR MISSION WILL BE COMPLETE."
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Outside on the streets, the Straw Hats react in panic amid chaos. "WHAT SHOULD WE DOI" "MAYBE ROBIN IS IN THE CROWD!" "NO USE COMPLAINING NOW!" "WHY DOESN'T HE EVER LISTEN!!I" "DO WE NEED TO SNEAK...!I" "ARR RGG GG ----!!!" Usopp, Sanji, and Nami huddle together. "IT'S GOOD IF HE GOT IN," "HE LIKELY FLEW OR CHARGED IN FROM THE FRONT." "NOT! NOT! MOST LIKELY NOT" "DO YOU THINK THAT LUFFY WOULD USE STEALTH TO ENTER THE BUILDINGI" "HE'S PROBABLY BEING CHASED AROUND BY THE SHIPWRIGHTS." "ACTUALLY... THIS MAY BE TO OUR ADVANTAGE." They decide, "SO, THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING SHOULD BE POORLY DEFENDED RIGHT NOW. EVERYONE WILL CHASE AFTER HIM, WHEN THE ENEMY'S BOSS APPEARS, WE CAN USE THIS CHANCE TO GET IN!" "AGREE! AGREE!" "YEAH. I AGREE." "YEAH..."
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The Straw Hats charge forward with urgency. Nami shouts, "JUMP OVER THAT WALL!!" Usopp agrees, "I AGREE! SO WE CAN JUST CHARGE IN THERE!" Sanji realizes, "I SEE. SO LUFFY'S RECKLESSNESS GIVES US AN OPPORTUNITY!!" They leap over railings as someone yells, "YEAH, LET'S GO!" and "FOLLOW LUFFY!!" Below, Franky and allies spot the scene, with one saying, "HEY, LOOK THERE." A massive sliding impact SFX ズラーーーーリ!! echoes as the group reaches the massive stone building. A lone voice mutters "TAH..." in the distance. In the final panel the crew stares in shock, Luffy, Nami, and Usopp yelling together, "THEY'RE ALL STILL THERE-----!!!"
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A figure struggles desperately inside a narrow doorway, repeatedly grunting "SQUEEZE" while crying, "BUT I GOT STUCK!!!", "I HAVE TO HURRY...!", and "OUCH!" He laments, "I WAS GOING TO JUST JUMP INTO THE BUILDING..." and "I CAN'T GET OUT..." as "DAMN IT!" and "Lzzhh..." sound effects ring out. Inside the building, shocked workers spot the chaos: "AH! TILESTON-SAN... LOOK!", "HOW!I KAKU AND LUCCHI ARE OVER THERE!!", "ALL THE GUARDS ON THE THIRD FLOOR ARE DOWN!!", "COME TO THE PRESIDENT'S ROOM!!!", and "SOMEBODY HELP ME!!" A large room filled with fallen guards is shown, ending on a massive seated figure emitting "COO---".
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Lucci and Kaku lie defeated amid heavy impact SFX ドンッ!! and ドンッ!!. Lucci's pigeon companion weakly coos "COO---". A massive close-up shows Lucci's battered face as voices scream, "LUCCHI!!!!" and "KAKU!!". The final panel reveals a grinning, bead-necklaced figure asking, "AREN'T THEY FINISHED YETI" while another mutters, "... OH DAMN... THERE'S NO END TO THEM OVER HERE." The page footer displays the ONE PIECE logo and chapter 343 credit.
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One Piece Chapter 343: Cipher Pol No. 9

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Chapter 343 summary

Two masked intruders are surrounded by armed shipwrights at the Galley-La headquarters but vanish after the shipwrights open fire. The skull-masked and bull-masked figures burst into the building, defeat several shipwrights with midair kicks and whip attacks, and confront Tilestone in Iceburg's office, where they identify themselves as Cipher Pol No. 9. The panda-masked figure and hooded woman enter Iceburg's bedroom by turning a wall into a door, and the panda-masked man shoots Iceburg in the shoulder. They explain their plan to frame the Straw Hats while obtaining the blueprints, and the hooded woman is revealed as Nico Robin. Outside, Zoro, Nami, and Chopper try to enter the building but land amid a large crowd of shipwrights. Luffy becomes stuck between walls while attempting to jump inside. Tilestone finds Kaku and Rob Lucci badly injured. The panda-masked figure speaks into a transponder snail about the situation.

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Key facts in chapter 343

  • p0Chapter title is CIPHER POL NO. 9.
  • p0Title page depicts a bathhouse entrance marked for men and women.
  • p1Armed forces confront a group inside a stone building.
  • p1Bear-masked figure and masked woman are among the surrounded.
  • p2Gunfire and explosion occur during confrontation at stone building.
  • p2Target group vanishes from the scene after the blast.
  • p3Violent impact damages the Galle-La building.
  • p3Whip user demonstrates ability to move through air.
  • p3Multiple fighters are injured during the clash.
  • p4Spiky-haired man uses Geppo to jump through air.
  • p4Large furry creature pursues the spiky-haired man.
  • p4Scene occurs on multi-level staircase with courtyard below.
  • p5Large furry creature uses Thorn Road attack.
  • p5Attack sends multiple characters flying down stairs.
  • p6Goggled long-haired man sits amid rubble in grand hall.
  • p6Two cloaked figures accompany the goggled man.
  • p7Bull-masked figure claims affiliation with Cipher Pol No. 9.
  • p7Conversation occurs inside damaged grand hall.
  • p8Scene occurs inside a large hall with checkered flooring.
  • p8Goggled man and skeletal horned figure are conversing about Mr. Iceberg's treasure.
  • p8A threat is issued regarding knowing too much.
  • p9Bear-like cloaked figure uses a hidden wall passage.
  • p9Multiple cloaked figures are searching a building at night.
  • p9Bear-like figure possesses the Doa Doa Fruit ability.
  • p10Bear-like figure demonstrates Doa Doa Fruit ability to create doors in walls.
  • p10Headband-wearing man recognizes the intruder from a previous night.
  • p11Bandaged man is shot before giving a signal.
  • p11Bear-like figure justifies the shooting as professional precaution.
  • p11Hooded woman reacts with surprise to the shooting.
  • p12Bear-masked figure admits the Straw Hats are innocent.
  • p12Conversation references seeing the bear-masked figure the previous night.
  • p13Blueprints were the main objective and would have stayed hidden without the plan.
  • p13Person chosen as chief mechanic is Paulie.
  • p13Two comrades are currently dealing with Paulie.
  • p14Signal will be sent after Paulie provides the blueprint.
  • p14Mission completion requires eliminating Paulie and framing Straw Hats.
  • p15Straw Hats decide the front of the building is poorly defended due to the chase.
  • p15Group plans to sneak in during the distraction.
  • p16Straw Hat crew is leaping toward a large stone building.
  • p16Franky and allies observe the charge from ground level.
  • p16Large sliding impact SFX accompanies the group's approach to the building.
  • p17Tilestone is physically stuck in a narrow doorway while trying to enter the building.
  • p17Multiple defeated guards lie inside the building near Kaku and Lucci.
  • p17Bear-masked figure is present inside the large interior room.
  • p18Lucci and Kaku lie defeated on the floor after heavy impacts.
  • p18Hattori the pigeon remains near the fallen Lucci.
  • p18Bear-masked figure and spiky-haired man stand over the defeated pair.
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  • p0One Piece logo with skull, crossbones, and rope border at top center.
  • p0Chapter heading text directly below logo.
  • p0Large central panel showing group viewed from behind facing tall building.
  • p0Left sign with large kanji '男' and right sign with '女' flanking entrance.
  • p0Ornate central vertical sign reading '男湯' with checkered top and decorative face motif.
  • p0Central spiky-haired man facing viewer with stern expression and dark clothing.
  • p0Long-haired woman in light clothing standing left of center with back turned.
  • p0Cloaked figure carrying large rectangular case on right side of group.
  • p0Additional long-haired figure in light robe on far left.
  • p0Bottom caption box with story title text.
  • p0Author credit '尾田栄一郎' and 'Eiichiro Oda' at very bottom.
  • p1Close-up of masked woman with long dark hair and intense forward glare.
  • p1Close-up of grinning bear-masked figure with beads around neck.
  • p1Wide panel of armed group surrounding stone building with broken windows.
  • p1Multiple gunmen aiming weapons toward building from various angles.
  • p1Angry man with sideburns shouting in lower left panel.
  • p1Bear-masked figure saying 'HMPH.' in center lower panel.
  • p1Cannon barrel visible with smoke in lower right.
  • p1Shouting figures with open mouths and tense postures throughout.
  • p1Small empty speech bubble near building wall.
  • p2Large explosion panel with 'SWISH!!!' and heavy impact SFX.
  • p2Multiple gunmen firing rifles with muzzle flashes and smoke.
  • p2Striped-shirt man struck and blood spraying from body.
  • p2Vest-wearing gunman and head-covered fighter reacting to blast.
  • p2Distant inset panel showing group on rocky outcrop with 'CRINKLE' SFX.
  • p2Cannon barrel emitting smoke in right inset.
  • p2Lower panel of shocked onlookers on walkway staring downward.
  • p2Smoke drifting across stone architecture and figures.
  • p2Characters on walkway with wide eyes and open mouths.
  • p3Large building labeled 'GALLE' with figure hurled through air.
  • p3Screaming figure flying with 'WAA AAAA AH!!!' SFX.
  • p3Whip user slammed violently into rubble with impact lines.
  • p3Pompadour-haired injured man gasping on ground in lower panel.
  • p3Silhouetted standing figure amid debris and smoke.
  • p3Background characters reacting with shock and questions.
  • p3Multiple 'CRASH!!' and heavy impact SFX across panels.
  • p3Building facade showing damage and falling debris.
  • p3Injured fighter with open mouth and sweat drops visible.
  • p4Ornate masked cloaked figure looms forward with open mouth and intense gaze in close-up panel.
  • p4Spiky-haired man in white outfit shows shock with wide eyes and open mouth on staircase.
  • p4Large furry creature lunges upward from below with open jaws and extended limbs.
  • p4Spiky-haired man kicks off air with visible 'HOP' effect and launches skyward.
  • p4Debris and startled small figures scatter on ground level below staircase.
  • p4Dramatic panel composition shows towering masked figure above smaller reacting characters.
  • p4Spiky-haired man depicted mid-air with motion lines and determined posture.
  • p4Large furry creature positioned in foreground with back view and raised limbs.
  • p4Staircase architecture curves upward with multiple levels and railings visible.
  • p4Masked figure wears elaborate headpiece with swirling patterns and dark cloak.
  • p5Spiky-haired man continues mid-air leaps with motion trails and extended limbs.
  • p5Shocked spectators display wide eyes and open mouths while pointing upward.
  • p5Large furry creature charges forward with extended arm attack.
  • p5Sharp impact lines and debris fly outward from central clash point.
  • p5Multiple bodies tumble down stairs and through air after impact.
  • p5Long-haired figure falls backward with visible surprise expression.
  • p5Background figures in hats and cloaks react with raised arms.
  • p5Thorn-like SFX lines radiate from the large furry creature's attack.
  • p5Staircase and architectural elements break apart under force.
  • p5Spiky-haired man shown small in distance after being struck.
  • p6Empty grand hall with high ceiling and framed pictures on walls.
  • p6Goggled long-haired man glares intensely with sweat drops and gritted teeth in close-up.
  • p6Two cloaked figures stand in background with hooded silhouettes.
  • p6Rubble and debris litter the floor around seated goggled man.
  • p6Dramatic dust clouds and motion lines emphasize tension in hall.
  • p6Goggled man sits on rubble with crossed arms and fierce expression.
  • p6Cloaked figures positioned symmetrically on either side of hall entrance.
  • p6Large SFX text dominates upper panels showing pursuit direction.
  • p6Goggled man's goggles reflect light with sharp angled lines.
  • p7Bull-masked figure appears in close-up with visible eye and horn details.
  • p7Hooded figures stand with backs turned in ruined hall interior.
  • p7Dripping SFX near hooded figures suggest liquid or silence motif.
  • p7Goggled long-haired man stares forward with sweat on face and intense eyes.
  • p7Fallen person lies on floor near rubble and broken furniture.
  • p7Hall shows damaged ceiling beams and scattered debris.
  • p7Bull-masked figure dominates top panel with large head and neutral expression.
  • p7Hooded figures converse in shadowed foreground with minimal detail.
  • p7Goggled man positioned in lower right with visible injury marks on arm.
  • p8Grand hall interior with checkered floor pattern and tall bookshelves lining walls.
  • p8Two silhouetted figures standing near open double doors in background.
  • p8Goggled man with cigar and long hair shown in close-up with intense glare and gritted teeth.
  • p8Skeletal-faced horned figure with wide toothy grin standing beside goggled man.
  • p8Extreme close-up panel of shadowed eyes with visible pupils and menacing stare.
  • p8Large bold SFX 'ゴォオオ...' overlaid across lower panel.
  • p8High ceiling with hanging light fixtures visible in hall.
  • p8Framed pictures and cabinets placed along hall walls.
  • p8Goggled man wears dark goggles pushed up on forehead and has a cigar in mouth.
  • p8Horned figure has curved horns and skeletal facial features.
  • p9Nighttime rooftop scene with multiple cloaked figures reacting urgently.
  • p9Bear-like figure in checkered cloak and pearl necklace standing on rooftop.
  • p9Hooded cloaked figures positioned near walls and doors.
  • p9Bear-like figure places hand on wall while saying 'PUSH ME'.
  • p9Hidden passage revealed behind wall with 'キィ...' SFX.
  • p9Bear-like figure holds up a key-like item producing 'CLICK' sound.
  • p9Rooftop lookout with whip visible in upper panels.
  • p9Checkered cloak pattern repeated on multiple figures.
  • p9Bear-like figure has round ears and snout visible under hood.
  • p9Silhouettes of figures on adjacent rooftops in background.
  • p10Bear-like figure in checkered cloak pushing open a hidden door with 'キィ...' SFX.
  • p10Headband-wearing man shown in close-up with surprised expression and sweat drop.
  • p10Bear-like figure holds a round key-like device producing 'CLICK'.
  • p10Large room interior with double doors and curtained windows visible.
  • p10Bear-like figure states 'I CAN GO THROUGH ANY DOOR FREELY'.
  • p10Text box explains the Doa Doa Fruit power allowing any wall to become a door.
  • p10Headband man reacts with 'STA STA' sound effect.
  • p10Bear-like figure has pearl necklace and large medallion on cloak.
  • p10Background figures visible through the newly opened passage.
  • p11Gunfire erupts toward a bed with large 'ビン!!' SFX.
  • p11Bandaged man struck and reacting with 'WUH!!' and '.....!!'.
  • p11Hooded woman standing beside gun-wielding cloaked figure.
  • p11Bear-like figure in lower panel explaining professional killer precautions.
  • p11Small bird-like creature visible near fallen bandaged man.
  • p11Hooded woman questions why the shot was fired.
  • p11Bear-like figure states a good cook is never lazy in his preparation.
  • p11Bandaged man lies on floor with blood effects after being shot.
  • p11Cloaked gunman holds smoking gun in one panel.
  • p12Hooded woman with long dark hair holds hand to forehead, wide eyes and tense mouth showing shock.
  • p12Bear-masked figure leans forward with beaded necklace, open toothy grin, and sweat drops on mask.
  • p12Fallen person lies on floor with light hair, sweat drops, and upward gaze toward bear-masked figure.
  • p12Checkered pattern visible on floor and background wall.
  • p12Exclamation mark SFX in small bubble near hooded woman panel.
  • p12Bear-masked figure positioned above fallen person in lower panels.
  • p12Curtains and architectural details in background of lower scene.
  • p12Fallen person posture shows exhaustion and realization.
  • p13Bear-masked figure stands in large room with checkered floor and curtains.
  • p13Fallen person lies on floor with sweat drops and motion lines indicating distress.
  • p13Checkered-cloaked figure visible in background near doorway.
  • p13Bear-masked figure close-up shows focused eyes and toothy expression.
  • p13Large bed and framed picture in background of upper panel.
  • p13Fallen person clutches head in lower left panel.
  • p13Bear-masked figure silhouette emphasizes mask and necklace.
  • p13Open doorway reveals another figure in distance.
  • p14Nico Robin sits on floor in dark cloak, looking toward doorway.
  • p14Checkered-cloaked figure walks away through doorway with motion lines.
  • p14Hooded woman stands near doorway stating intent to handle hallway carpenters.
  • p14Close-up of Nico Robin eye with intense gaze and sweat drop.
  • p14Bear-masked figure sweats heavily with wide eyes and clenched teeth.
  • p14Bear-masked figure turns to face forward in lower panel wearing checkered cloak.
  • p14SFX lines and question marks near doorway figures.
  • p14Bear-masked figure necklace and mask details prominent in final panel.
  • p15Straw Hat group panics on city street with buildings and signs in background.
  • p15Usopp in dark hat gestures with raised arms amid motion lines and SFX.
  • p15Sanji with curly eyebrow points and shouts in middle panel.
  • p15Nami with light hair shows worried expression and sweat drop.
  • p15Group huddles closely in second tier of panels.
  • p15Street scene shows stairs, walls, and distant figures running.
  • p15Usopp and Sanji argue with exaggerated facial expressions.
  • p15Final panel shows group running toward building with Nami leading.
  • p16Nami close-up with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and urgent shouting posture.
  • p16Usopp close-up with long nose, wide eyes, gritted teeth, and panicked expression.
  • p16Sanji close-up with furrowed brows, intense eyes, and realization expression.
  • p16Straw Hats leaping dynamically over railings and stairs in mid-air action poses.
  • p16Multiple swords and weapons scattered in air during the leap sequence.
  • p16Large stone building with arched windows, doors, and surrounding fence in wide view.
  • p16SFX ズラーーーーリ!! overlaid across the building facade indicating sliding impact.
  • p16Franky wearing open shirt with ZILL text, pointing upward with raised arm.
  • p16Crowd of allies below including large striped-shirt man and others looking up.
  • p16Small distant figures near building with lone speech bubble TAH...
  • p16Final panel row of close-ups showing Luffy, Nami, and Usopp with shocked wide eyes and sweat.
  • p16Composition splits action charge above and ground reaction below.
  • p16Luffy in bottom panel with gritted teeth, sweat, and intense forward stare.
  • p17Tilestone stuck in narrow doorway with sweat, strain lines, and repeated pushing posture.
  • p17Multiple SQUEEZE SFX and small impact marks around the stuck figure.
  • p17Lzzhh SFX and sweat drops near Tilestone's head during struggle.
  • p17Large multi-story building interior with arched windows and scattered debris.
  • p17Fallen guards and workers lying on floor in background rooms.
  • p17Bear-masked figure seated in center of large room with checkered pattern.
  • p17Hattori pigeon on floor near defeated figures with coo SFX.
  • p17Close-up of mustached man with wide eye, gritted teeth, and shock expression.
  • p17Panel composition shows doorway struggle above and interior chaos below.
  • p17Multiple speech bubbles overlapping the interior scene with alarm.
  • p18Lucci lying defeated on floor with heavy black impact SFX ドンッ!! around body.
  • p18Hattori pigeon perched and weakly cooing COO--- near fallen Lucci.
  • p18Kaku seated and defeated with similar heavy impact SFX ドンッ!!
  • p18Large close-up of Lucci's battered face with blood, sweat, and pained expression.
  • p18Bear-masked figure in foreground with wide grin, bead necklace, and checkered pattern.
  • p18Bear-masked figure holding small checkered object in hand.
  • p18Spiky-haired man visible beside bear-masked figure with speech bubble.
  • p18Large ONE PIECE logo and chapter 343 footer at bottom of page.
  • p18Composition places defeated CP9 members above and grinning figure below.
  • p18Multiple impact SFX lines radiating from defeated bodies.

Theories built on chapter 343

Water 7 arc

  1. 340The Woman Who Brings Darkness
  2. 341Devil
  3. 342Agents of Darkness
  4. 343Cipher Pol No. 9
  5. 344Opposing Forces
  6. 345The Concealed Ones
  7. 346The Ninth Justice

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One Piece, ch. 343 — Cipher Pol No. 9https://loresquare.com/one-piece/source/chapter/343

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