One Piece chapter 344: Opposing Forces — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 25 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 344 titled OPPOSING FORCES.
  • p1Spiky-haired scarred man attacks checkered cloak fighter over events involving Iceberg.
  • p1Checkered cloak fighter uses Tekkai during the grapple.
  • p2Spiky-haired scarred man is overpowered in strength contest.
  • p2Tileston's giant hammer is broken by a single fist.
  • p3Checkered cloak fighter is thrown across the dock floor.
  • p3Three chief mechanics in Dock 1 are defeated in a single hit.
  • p4Zoro draws swords on a crowded city street.
  • p4Franky leads a charge with two companions toward Zoro and Nami.
  • p4Nami inquires about Luffy's status during the confrontation.
  • p5Zoro slashes Franky from behind during an argument.
  • p5Franky claims intent to use non-lethal side of blades.
  • p5Nami expresses concern over ongoing injuries.
  • p6Luffy clings to a moving train before launching himself.
  • p6Luffy uses Gomu Gomu Rocket technique from the train.
  • p6Luffy shows bruises and sweat while expressing determination.
  • p7Bandaged man with head wrap speaks to Nico Robin indoors.
  • p7An unidentified figure crashes through a window into the room.
  • p7Robin stays silent during the conversation.
  • p8Hooded woman is Nico Robin.
  • p8Headbanded bearded man initiates physical attack with firearm.
  • p8Confrontation occurs indoors on checkered floor.
  • p9Headbanded man aims gun at Nico Robin.
  • p9Discussion centers on True History and World Government laws.
  • p10Nico Robin has been wanted since childhood.
  • p10Headbanded man references Ancient Weapons during confrontation.
  • p11Headbanded man claims affiliation with government interests.
  • p11Conversation references CP9 and Ancient Weapons revival.
  • p12Scene occurs inside a large ornate hall with raised platform.
  • p12Hooded woman stands elevated above kneeling figure.
  • p12Headbanded bearded man enters conversation from side.
  • p13Headbanded man reveals involvement with Pluton blueprint.
  • p13Hooded woman shows visible shock reaction.
  • p13Conversation takes place in large hall with checkered floor.
  • p14Blueprint of Pluton passed through generations.
  • p14Hooded woman survived the Ohara incident alone.
  • p14Headbanded man holds a weapon in one panel.
  • p15Headbanded man is violently attacked and falls to the floor.
  • p15Hooded woman watches the attack without intervening.
  • p15Large weapon is fired at close range.
  • p16Fight occurs on black-and-white checkered floor.
  • p16Bound figure remains in separate room during confrontation.
  • p16Armored man reacts with visible shock to the dialogue.
  • p17Cannon-armed figure and horned figure face each other inside damaged building.
  • p17Armored man is visibly bloodied during confrontation.
  • p17Destruction spreads from interior to building exterior.
  • p18Wanted posters for Iceberg-san are visible on the floor.
  • p18Large figure is suspended from ceiling after defeat.
  • p18Muscular goggled man is heavily bloodied and defeated.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page caption describes Gedatsu enjoying a relaxed bath life.
  • p1Spiky-haired scarred man accuses checkered fighter of harming Iceberg-san in the bedroom.
  • p1Spiky-haired scarred man demands answers about Kaku and Lucci.
  • p1Checkered cloak fighter calmly suggests the attacker see the truth himself.
  • p2Spiky-haired scarred man realizes he cannot move despite strength advantage.
  • p2Checkered cloak fighter notes the opponent's confidence in strength.
  • p2Background voice reports Tileston's giant hammer shattered by a fist.
  • p3Chief mechanics report three of their number taken out in one hit.
  • p3Panicked workers shout to get help after the attack.
  • p4Crowd yells in panic identifying Roronoa Zoro as he appears on the street.
  • p4Franky orders the group not to let targets escape while stomping.
  • p4Blonde woman points out she saw Nami with the targets earlier.
  • p4Franky declares the targets are Straw Hats.
  • p4Black-hatted man reacts with loud wail of shock.
  • p4Nami urgently asks what happened to Luffy.
  • p4Zoro curses while deciding there is no point in running.
  • p5Black-hatted man protests that shipwrights are not enemies.
  • p5Franky insists on charging in to find Robin instead of running.
  • p5Franky reacts with loud scream after being slashed from behind.
  • p5Zoro shouts for Franky to get out of the way.
  • p5Franky states he will strike using the backs of Zoro's blades.
  • p5Nami questions why Zoro is still causing serious injuries.
  • p6Luffy mutters about being unlucky while clinging to the train.
  • p6Luffy notes he finally got out of the train car.
  • p6Luffy declares intent to catch Robin.
  • p6Luffy states he will fly directly into the target this time.
  • p6Luffy shouts Rocket while stretching his body to launch.
  • p7Bandaged man chuckles while glancing aside.
  • p7Robin remains silent with no spoken response.
  • p7Bandaged man expresses surprise at meeting Robin in this location.
  • p7Bandaged man states he never expected to see Nico Robin here.
  • p7Small floor-level reaction shows sudden surprise inside the room.
  • p8Headbanded man states he had always wanted to meet the hooded woman, conveying intent and prior interest.
  • p8Hooded woman questions if they have met before, showing confusion and suspicion.
  • p8Headbanded man chuckles with HEH while hooded woman reacts with shock.
  • p8Headbanded man lunges and attacks hooded woman with gun drawn in sudden aggressive motion.
  • p9Headbanded man confirms the hooded woman's assumption about his intent to kill her.
  • p9Headbanded man declares his goal to destroy the world while laughing.
  • p9Headbanded man explains that the World Government made studying the True History illegal long ago.
  • p9Hooded woman reacts with sharp surprise upon hearing the explanation.
  • p10Headbanded man reveals that only one person can decipher the True History and that person is the hooded woman.
  • p10Hooded woman demands to know how the headbanded man learned about the True History.
  • p10Headbanded man states there has been a high bounty on the hooded woman's head since age eight.
  • p10Headbanded man mentions the Ancient Weapons that can resurrect.
  • p11Hooded woman concludes the headbanded man left the Straw Hats and now works for the government.
  • p11Hooded woman asks if the headbanded man knows about CP9 matters.
  • p11Headbanded man notes it is odd for the government to hire someone they long tried to arrest.
  • p11Headbanded man states the weapons will never bring peace to the world.
  • p12Hooded woman declares that instead they will destroy it, referring to buried history in serious tone.
  • p12Voice states things that have been buried along with history should never be unearthed.
  • p12Headbanded bearded man claims he is very much involved in the matter.
  • p12Hooded woman tells the man he is just an outsider with no place saying anything.
  • p12Hooded woman adds that he should mind his own business regardless of her choice to study history.
  • p13Headbanded bearded man shouts about the ancient weapon Pluton and holding its blueprint.
  • p13Hooded woman reacts with shock at the mention of the blueprint.
  • p13Narration states Pluton is a war ship constructed on the island long ago.
  • p13Hooded woman internally questions the blueprint of a weapon.
  • p14Narration explains blueprint passed down generations and need for matching power.
  • p14Headbanded man states engineers feared the weapon falling into wrong hands.
  • p14Hooded woman recalls Tom entrusting blueprints and her survival of Ohara incident.
  • p14Hooded woman notes she had always been uneasy around the girl.
  • p14Headbanded man accuses others of helping the government to obtain the blueprint.
  • p14Hooded woman states it is her duty to stop the weapons from awakening.
  • p15Hooded woman states there is a chance the weapons will be awakened.
  • p15Headbanded man says he cannot allow it because she is still alive.
  • p15Man cries out in pain during sudden attack.
  • p15Hooded woman remains silent with ellipsis during the violence.
  • p16Long-haired woman states that even if killed the blueprint will still be taken, conveying defiance.
  • p16White-cloaked attacker asks if that is all she has to say before dying, cold intent.
  • p16Armored man questions whether his group was the one really deceived, shocked realization.
  • p16Off-panel voice begins to reveal one more thing while saying they will act now.
  • p17Horned figure declares the opponents are no match for them, confident superiority.
  • p17Armored man demands the item be handed over before blood covers it, urgent threat.
  • p17Off-panel voice urges to hurry up now during the standoff.
  • p17Cannon figure repeatedly utters mocking laughter sounds.
  • p18Horned figure repeats 'HEH' while observing the defeated hanging figure.
  • p18Bloodied muscular man admits he thought he could win too, frustrated.
  • p18Armored man reflects on saving only himself and leaving the item behind.
  • p18Armored man resolves to escape immediately as Iceberg-san wanted.
  • p18Dark silhouette realizes the item is a fake because of that thing, shocked.