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One Piece chapter 346: The Ninth Justice — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 29 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 346 titled The Ninth Justice.
  • p0Gedatsu appears in a bathhouse setting with male and female signs.
  • p1Zoro has knocked out multiple shipwrights in a shipyard.
  • p1Nami and Chopper are present and reacting to Zoro's actions.
  • p2Luffy enters a grand hall by breaking through the ceiling.
  • p2Several armored guards are defeated on the checkered floor.
  • p3A group has been concealing themselves for five years.
  • p3A cloaked horned figure issues warnings in a formal room.
  • p4Cipher Pol units CP1 through CP8 are publicly known.
  • p4CP9 operates as a secret ninth unit unknown to the world.
  • p4The scene takes place inside a large ornate hall.
  • p5Hattori the pigeon reacts visibly to Lucci's words.
  • p5Lucci sits cross-legged while speaking about justice.
  • p6Iceberg is directly confronted about distrusting the government.
  • p6The bandaged man leans close during his outburst.
  • p7Iceberg is thrown violently across the room.
  • p7Kaku checks on the injured Iceberg.
  • p7Agents mention taking Iceberg's pulse.
  • p8Scene takes place inside a large hall with checkered flooring.
  • p8A body lies motionless amid debris.
  • p8A rolled blueprint is referenced in dialogue.
  • p9A rolled blueprint with designers' signatures is shown.
  • p9The top-hatted man holds the blueprint while speaking.
  • p9Investigation period of five years is referenced.
  • p10Blueprint contains names TOM, ICEBERG, and KATI FRAM.
  • p10Company is identified as TOM'S WORKERS.
  • p10Characters have resided in the town for five years.
  • p11Tom had two disciples according to the government.
  • p11An accident occurred eight years ago involving one disciple.
  • p11Tom's Workers supposedly had no island registrations.
  • p12Scene depicts a four-year-old memory inside Galley-La Company headquarters.
  • p12Three characters discuss a single past visitor who gave only one name.
  • p13Franky is revealed as the living identity of Tom's disciple Kati Fram.
  • p13Galley-La members discuss Franky's low profile and criminal activities.
  • p14Galley-La hall serves as setting for discussion of blueprint security.
  • p14Predictions are stated to derive only from observable truths.
  • p15Straw Hat crew forces entry into Galley-La building by breaking doors.
  • p15Multiple crew members are present and actively participating in the breach.
  • p16A large figure remains covered and motionless on the floor.
  • p16Structural cracks begin appearing on the room's walls and ceiling.
  • p16Multiple formally dressed individuals are present in the room.
  • p17The building undergoes rapid structural collapse from an explosion.
  • p17Luffy is thrown through the air by the blast force.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Gedatsu becoming a banchou boss of the blue seas in a carefree life segment.
  • p1Zoro states he used the back side of his sword while pointing ahead.
  • p1Nami angrily questions why Zoro does not know the correct direction.
  • p1Off-panel voice questions why all shipwrights were knocked out.
  • p1Off-panel voice notes Zoro's strength with elongated emphasis.
  • p1Chopper reacts with surprise calling the situation a miracle.
  • p2Luffy declares he is through because he is rubber.
  • p2Off-panel voice praises Luffy and asks to remove another cover.
  • p2Off-panel voice warns that a cow and skull should be prepared.
  • p3Cloaked figure states they performed their jobs properly.
  • p3Voice mentions concealing themselves for five years.
  • p3Man in hat notes the time allowed for their case has approached its limit.
  • p3Cloaked figure warns against any thoughtless resistance.
  • p3Voice declares they will accomplish their goals from now on.
  • p4Bandaged man states he knows of Cipher Pol but only up to CP8, conveying limited knowledge.
  • p4Background voices explain the World Government's secret service structure and global reach.
  • p4Agents confirm they are CP9, revealing their hidden existence beyond known units.
  • p4Group claims government permission to act in the name of justice.
  • p5Lucci declares any uncooperative citizen will be killed.
  • p5Agents argue against killing in the name of justice as selfish.
  • p5Voice urges turning the weapon into the power of justice.
  • p5Question raised about awakening the weapon to end the pirate era.
  • p6Lucci questions why Iceberg refuses to cooperate despite pirate attacks worldwide.
  • p6Kaku states Iceberg does not trust the government.
  • p6Bandaged man warns that suffering will increase if the weapon is reawakened.
  • p6Bandaged man calls the listener a brat and claims knowledge only of human nature.
  • p7Kaku tells Iceberg to stop pretending he is still the boss.
  • p7Agents state they have a theory and need Iceberg to listen.
  • p7Agents declare Iceberg's blood will reveal the truth.
  • p7Iceberg coughs and gasps while being examined.
  • p8Top-hatted man explains the assumption that criminals were government officials and the fake was shown, in a calm deductive tone.
  • p8Top-hatted man suggests the act may be revenge by personal enemies, continuing the logical breakdown.
  • p8Top-hatted man states the first step was obtaining the fake blueprint, setting up the problem.
  • p8Top-hatted man declares the core problem after outlining the setup.
  • p8Top-hatted man notes that no one would remain to inherit the real blueprint if the owner is killed.
  • p8Top-hatted man asserts the victim is not foolish enough to ignore this risk.
  • p8Top-hatted man concludes the real blueprint would lose its owner if the plan succeeded.
  • p8Injured person on floor reacts with shock at the deduction about entrusting the blueprint.
  • p9Top-hatted man reasons that the blueprint is no longer with the victim or at least not accessible.
  • p9Top-hatted man states the group knows nothing from the victim's actions so far.
  • p9Top-hatted man notes the entrusted person must possess skill to handle the blueprint.
  • p9Top-hatted man warns the victim not to move, emphasizing lack of proof.
  • p9Top-hatted man mentions five years of investigation yielding no proof.
  • p9Top-hatted man shifts to examining the blueprints they possess and their signatures.
  • p10Top-hatted man reads the names TOM, ICEBERG, KATI FRAM from the blueprint.
  • p10Top-hatted man identifies the company as TOM'S WORKERS.
  • p10Checkered figure states the enemies were close, calling it a miscalculation.
  • p10Blonde figure notes the victim would not have dreamed of being outwitted so easily.
  • p10Top-hatted man reveals they have lived in the town for five years.
  • p10Top-hatted man states the company name is very interesting to them.
  • p11Top-hatted man states the victim was once Tom's disciple, difficult to deduce.
  • p11Top-hatted man notes the government recorded two disciples of Tom.
  • p11Top-hatted man explains Tom's Workers company has many mysteries and no registrations.
  • p11Top-hatted man references an agent confirming a death in an accident eight years ago.
  • p11Top-hatted man recalls the name KATI FRAM despite the supposed death.
  • p11Top-hatted man points at the scattered papers while naming KATI FRAM.
  • p12Masked man recalls the visitor entering Galley-La gates four years ago in reflective mood.
  • p12Woman with glasses confirms she remembers the same event with calm certainty.
  • p12Man in wide-brimmed hat states the visitor named himself only once with emphatic tone.
  • p12Narration reveals Tom's other disciple Kati Fram is still alive in town as key fact.
  • p13Two characters shout the name Franky in unison with shocked realization.
  • p13Bandaged man notes unexpected relationship between the two figures.
  • p13Another voice confirms there is no mistaking the identity.
  • p13Checkered coat man dismisses Franky as mere dismantler and hoodlum.
  • p13Top-hatted man adds that Franky had no traceable origin despite efforts.
  • p14Voice explains many opportunities existed to hand over the blueprint.
  • p14Another notes the group were neighbors keeping least suspicious distance.
  • p14Prediction voice states a dead person cannot participate in events.
  • p14Speaker mentions Franky Family visits shipyard regularly to sell materials.
  • p14Cloaked figure on floor comments on entrusting blueprint to only one disciple.
  • p15Luffy declares the door ahead must be the target with determined shout.
  • p15Nami alerts group to many people lying in front of the door.
  • p15Sanji identifies the correct location with urgent yell.
  • p15Usopp protests being ordered around while charging forward.
  • p15Chopper refuses Luffy's command during the rush.
  • p15Group calls to crash straight through the door together.
  • p15Luffy questions if they entered the wrong room after impact.
  • p15Usopp corrects that the target is the next door over.
  • p15Background voice calls Luffy a moron for the mistake.
  • p16Unseen voices discuss inability to hide emotions after a chaotic night, framing it as proof of being human.
  • p16Battered character curses at unseen enemies with visible rage.
  • p16Long-haired woman urges the group to hurry and locate Franky.
  • p16Bandaged man acknowledges that the others have done everything possible.
  • p17Luffy shouts desperately asking for Robin's location.
  • p17Unseen voice calls Luffy's name amid the chaos.
  • p17Someone declares the interference as a hindrance.