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One Piece chapter 343: Cipher Pol No. 9 — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • 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.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Gedatsu living carefree in the blue seas with the princess and her entourage arriving.
  • p1Masked woman and allies are ordered to surrender with no escape possible.
  • p1Surrounding gunmen declare the targets are surrounded.
  • p1Defender retorts that the attackers have guts charging in.
  • p1Angry man orders 'FIRE!!' while another says 'HMPH.'
  • p1Commands demand hands up and faces shown.
  • p2Onlookers state the targets have disappeared.
  • p2Shock reactions shown with '!!?' expressions.
  • p3Pompadour-haired man notes the whip user can walk on air.
  • p3Voices question what happened and remark on strength.
  • p3Call of 'HEY! ARE YOU OKAY!?' amid ongoing cries.
  • p4Masked cloaked figure warns intruder to give up with commanding tone and looming presence.
  • p4Masked cloaked figure states prior warning with serious intent in close-up.
  • p4Onlookers react with surprise at walking on air during chase sequence.
  • p4Spiky-haired man shouts about the jump in shock while observing the leap.
  • p4Onlooker curses the escaping figure with angry outburst.
  • p4Spiky-haired man announces Geppo technique while kicking into the air.
  • p5Spectators yell about repeated midair jumping with alarmed expressions.
  • p5Large furry creature unleashes Thorn Road attack during pursuit.
  • p5Onlookers scream in panic as bodies are sent flying.
  • p6Pursuers shout to chase intruder toward the courtyard.
  • p6Goggled long-haired man demands origin and identity with aggressive tone.
  • p6Goggled man declares group represents justice while seated on rubble.
  • p6Cloaked figures state they come from the darkness with cryptic delivery.
  • p7Bull-masked figure identifies group as Cipher Pol No. 9.
  • p7Bull-masked figure states Anyaku-sakan title.
  • p7Hooded figures give ambiguous responses about prior encounters.
  • p7Hooded figure suggests intruder should have met their carpenters.
  • p7Goggled man states no recollection of meeting a carpenter.
  • p8Unseen voice states the current events make last night's assassination attempt look like child's play, conveying escalation.
  • p8Unseen voice notes they are going this far tonight, expressing surprise at the intensity.
  • p8Goggled man mentions Mr. Iceberg's treasure while glaring, indicating focus on a target.
  • p8Skeletal horned man demands to just hand over something and states they never said anything about that, showing dismissive intent.
  • p8Shadowed figure declares that since the listener now knows too much their life is forfeit, delivering a direct threat.
  • p9Voices warn to watch out for the guy with the whip and note that doors and windows are nailed shut.
  • p9Bear-like figure instructs 'PUSH ME' while facing a wall.
  • p9Voice confirms 'ALL RIGHT' and states the target should be on the other side of the wall.
  • p9Bear-like figure explains he can go through any door freely using the Doa Doa Fruit.
  • p10Bear-like figure notes he never imagined the headband man would come through there and asks if the same was done last night.
  • p10Headband man replies with amazement that he knew the bear-like figure would come again.
  • p10Bear-like figure declares he can go through any door freely thanks to the Doa Doa Fruit.
  • p11Hooded woman asks why the shot was fired.
  • p11Bandaged man replies they did not get the signal yet.
  • p11Bear-like figure states precautions must be taken as that is the way of a professional killer.
  • p11Bear-like figure adds that even though it is not nice it prevents future complications.
  • p11Voice notes a good cook is never lazy in his preparation and the target could still speak.
  • p12Hooded woman expresses shock upon recognizing CP9 mention, hand to head, alarmed mood.
  • p12Bear-masked figure confirms the listener knows too much, calm and probing intent.
  • p12Fallen person questions if events are part of a larger plan, confused and weak tone.
  • p12Bear-masked figure states the fallen person did nothing wrong and that Straw Hats are innocent, explanatory mood.
  • p13Bear-masked figure explains main objective was ship blueprints and plan to frame pirates, matter-of-fact tone.
  • p13Bear-masked figure notes they let the person live to pass down the secret, strategic intent.
  • p13Bear-masked figure reveals the item is a generational secret treasure from carpenter to carpenter.
  • p13Fallen person realizes they played into the enemies hands, resigned mood.
  • p14Nico Robin is told to handle the target while others leave, directive tone.
  • p14Hooded woman decides to eliminate carpenters in hallway for safety, cautious mood.
  • p14Nico Robin is ordered to kill the target once signal arrives, cold intent.
  • p14Bear-masked figure reacts with shock to the kill order, internal panic shown by sweat.
  • p14Bear-masked figure states Straw Hats will take blame after Paulie is eliminated, concluding the mission.
  • p15Straw Hats debate what to do and whether Robin is in the crowd, urgent and chaotic mood.
  • p15Group questions if stealth entry is needed and complains about Luffy, frustrated tone.
  • p15Usopp and Sanji argue Luffy likely charged in or is being chased, dismissive of stealth.
  • p15Nami suggests the chaos may be an advantage for entry, strategic realization.
  • p15Group agrees to use the distraction to enter while enemy boss is chased, decisive mood.
  • p16Nami shouts urgent command to jump over the wall during the charge.
  • p16Usopp agrees enthusiastically to charge straight into the building.
  • p16Sanji realizes Luffy's recklessness creates a tactical opening for the crew.
  • p16Allies yell encouragement to follow Luffy forward with high energy.
  • p16Franky group below points out the leaping crew with surprise.
  • p16Final panel group shouts that the enemies are all still present inside.
  • p17Tilestone grunts in pain while stuck in the doorway and hurrying to enter.
  • p17Tilestone laments being unable to jump inside or get free.
  • p17Workers inside react with shock at Kaku and Lucci's location.
  • p17Alarm raised that all third-floor guards are down.
  • p17Urgent call to come to the president's room for help.
  • p18Off-panel voices scream Lucci and Kaku's names in shock.
  • p18Bear-masked figure asks if the enemies are finished yet with a grin.
  • p18Spiky-haired man mutters that there is no end to the enemies here.