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One Piece chapter 348: Combat Power — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 21 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 348.
  • p0Features Gedatsu and a winged Skypiean figure.
  • p0Map depicts Ukkari hot spring resort.
  • p1Scene takes place inside a burning building on first floor.
  • p1Luffy and Sanji confront a masked man.
  • p2Rob Lucci wears checkered cloak and pearl necklace.
  • p2Nico Robin decides to leave with CP9.
  • p2Clock shows time 11:24 during barrel scene.
  • p3Rob Lucci uses Tekkai technique to stop Luffy.
  • p3Nico Robin attempts to leave with CP9.
  • p3Luffy is knocked back by the Tekkai strike.
  • p4Rob Lucci uses Kamie technique against Luffy.
  • p4Luffy calls out to Robin during the fight.
  • p4Onlookers witness the CP9 movement style.
  • p5Luffy attempts Gomu Gomu no attack.
  • p5Rob Lucci uses Soru to evade and counter.
  • p5Luffy briefly grabs Lucci's arm.
  • p6Rob Lucci uses Getsu-Pou to float.
  • p6Rob Lucci uses Rankyaku air blade against Luffy.
  • p7Rankyaku wave destroys structures.
  • p7Luffy is struck by Rankyaku and crashes.
  • p8Masked swordsman and Zoro are engaged in direct sword combat on the deck.
  • p8Masked swordsman claims prior acquaintance with Zoro from a ship encounter.
  • p9Masked swordsman lands a powerful strike that sends Zoro airborne.
  • p9Luffy and Usopp are present on the lower deck during the clash.
  • p10Robin refuses further interaction and turns away from the group.
  • p10Masked swordsman fires a pistol at Robin during her departure.
  • p11Luffy directs Zoro to pursue Robin after her departure.
  • p11Zoro immediately charges in response to Luffy's command.
  • p12Cloaked figure defeats leopard-hybrid fighter with a finger-based piercing technique.
  • p12Zoro witnesses the defeat from a close vantage point.
  • p13Cloaked man launches a leaping kick into Luffy after addressing Robin.
  • p13The kick creates significant environmental disturbance in the room.
  • p14Cloaked man creates a shockwave after striking Luffy.
  • p14Nami and Chopper observe the fight from an elevated balcony.
  • p15Cloaked man follows up with another powerful strike after the initial kick.
  • p15Straw Hat crew members react in shock to the cloaked man's strength.
  • p16CP9 agents confirm they trained bodies to extremes since youth.
  • p16CP9 agents state they are assigned to extreme missions by the government.
  • p16Rokushiki is referenced as source of six superhuman strengths.
  • p17Rob Lucci claims massive combat power gap between CP9 and pirates.
  • p17Current location is a wrecked interior hall with rubble.
  • p18Clock in scene reads near 1:24.
  • p18Rob Lucci initiates Zoan transformation into leopard form.
  • p18CP9 agents react with shock to Lucci's transformation.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption promotes Gedatsu's carefree life in blue seas and invites readers to Ukkari bath on hot spring island.
  • p1Narration describes flames rising soon from first floor rooms and notes culprits were pirates.
  • p1Masked man accuses group of using others' masks rudely to get away with actions.
  • p1Luffy and allies react with visible shock and tension to the accusation.
  • p2Checkered-cloaked man states the masks are already tainted and sees no problem.
  • p2Luffy shouts in panic refusing to accept Robin leaving.
  • p2Top-hatted man confirms Luffy has done his part.
  • p2Robin states she will be going then while turning away.
  • p3Allies shout not to let Nico Robin go.
  • p3Robin says goodbye while fleeing.
  • p3Luffy yells asking where Robin is going now.
  • p3Lucci declares Tekkai while blocking and striking Luffy.
  • p3Luffy shouts to get out of his way during impact.
  • p4CP9 agent calmly explains bodies trained to mimic iron shell and heighten resistance.
  • p4Luffy reacts with shock at the hard bodies of the agents.
  • p4Agent announces Kamie while launching rapid strikes.
  • p4Luffy desperately calls for Robin to wait.
  • p4Onlookers express awe at the paper-like floating evasion.
  • p5Luffy yells YOU in rage at the agent.
  • p5Luffy begins Gomu Gomu no attack.
  • p5Agent uses SORU to vanish.
  • p5Agent lands BULLET attack sending Luffy flying.
  • p5Agent states it only seems like disappearance.
  • p5Luffy notes the agent disappeared again.
  • p6Agent declares Getsu-Pou while floating.
  • p6Luffy shouts HE'S FLYING.
  • p6Agent announces Ran-Kyaku during air slash.
  • p6Luffy reacts with shock to the attack.
  • p7Luffy yells WHY and GET DOWN.
  • p7Observer notes Rankyaku requires Kamakaze speed.
  • p7Luffy shouts his name while hit.
  • p7Luffy cries OW from the slash.
  • p8Masked swordsman states he was serious during appraisal with confident intent during sword lock.
  • p8Masked swordsman reveals prior meeting on the ship and questions Zoro's shipwright claim with accusatory tone.
  • p8Zoro reacts with shock and denial to the revelation while blades clash.
  • p9Masked swordsman declares the outcome is unfortunate with smug satisfaction.
  • p9Zoro grunts in pain and surprise while being sent flying.
  • p9Luffy shouts in alarm reacting to the sudden attack.
  • p10Nami cries out Robin's name in panic from the side.
  • p10Robin declares she is done and they will never meet again with final tone.
  • p10Luffy shouts for Robin not to leave while pleading to continue talking.
  • p10Masked swordsman reacts with surprise before drawing pistol.
  • p11Luffy yells for Zoro to hurry and catch Robin with urgent command.
  • p11Zoro reacts to the order and moves immediately to pursue.
  • p11Masked swordsman comments on Zoro's boldness in looking away during fight.
  • p12Zoro screams in shock and alarm at the unfolding attack.
  • p12Cloaked man coldly declares the technique name during the piercing strike.
  • p12Cloaked man states that bullets are unnecessary for piercing human flesh.
  • p13Cloaked man commands Nico Robin to proceed while glaring.
  • p13Cloaked man announces his leap before delivering the kick.
  • p13Luffy grunts in pain from the direct midsection strike.
  • p14Nami cries out that Luffy was caught too easily.
  • p14Chopper screams Robin's name in horror.
  • p14Cloaked man growls lowly while standing over Luffy.
  • p14Luffy mutters in frustration while downed.
  • p15Zoro shouts in alarm during the attack sequence.
  • p15Luffy calls out during the ongoing assault.
  • p15Nami expresses disbelief at the displayed strength.
  • p15Chopper reacts with stunned disbelief at the power level.
  • p16Rob Lucci states surroundings have changed, serious tone in shadowed close-up.
  • p16Jabra demands identity of the group, aggressive and shocked mood.
  • p16CP9 agent explains lifelong extreme body training since youth, factual intent.
  • p16CP9 agent states they are prepared to give lives for the government.
  • p16Rob Lucci begins revealing CP9 identity and extreme missions assignment.
  • p16Agent mentions Rokushiki granting six superhuman strengths, explanatory context.
  • p17Rob Lucci asserts huge combat power difference over lowly pirates, threatening intent.
  • p17Luffy pants heavily with exhausted expression after battle.
  • p17Agent warns incident is not something pirates can touch.
  • p17Agent emphasizes the incident is of utmost secrecy.
  • p18Agent suggests they should hurry to leave.
  • p18Kalifa notes it is about time the fires should be starting.
  • p18Rob Lucci agrees and decides to show something interesting before leaving.
  • p18Rob Lucci begins leopard transformation with massive roar.