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One Piece chapter 352: Tom's Workers — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Straw Hat crew travels through sky on giant birds in vibrant color splash page.
  • p1Franky reacts strongly inside large indoor facility while women discuss visitor.
  • p2Tension builds around entrance as Franky debates ship problem with others.
  • p3Franky passionately defends his actions regarding the ship problem.
  • p4Curly-haired woman falls onto tiled floor with loud impact.
  • p4Long-legged woman in fishnets kicks and sends debris flying.
  • p4Fishman-like man reacts with violent twist and shout.
  • p5Long-legged woman stands among suited men in confident pose.
  • p5Curly-haired woman remains sprawled on the ground.
  • p5Bearded man in bowler hat responds to the interruption.
  • p6Long-legged woman delivers high kick to spiky-haired man.
  • p6Suited men observe the fight from background.
  • p6Spiky-haired man is struck directly by the heel.
  • p7Long-legged woman punches spiky-haired man and sends him flying.
  • p7Fishman-like man questions the purpose of the fight.
  • p7Spiky-haired man responds defiantly during the exchange.
  • p8Rob Lucci attacks Blueno without warning.
  • p8Kalifa is knocked aside by the force of the blow.
  • p8The confrontation occurs inside a building with visible floor and walls.
  • p9CP9 members are identified by their Galley-La cover aliases.
  • p9Franky's secret hideout is revealed as an underground location.
  • p9The four CP9 agents stand together in a single row of portraits.
  • p10Rob Lucci confirms CP9's true affiliation with the world government.
  • p10Tom's other disciple died eight years ago according to the dialogue.
  • p10The scene takes place at Franky's secret hideout near a stone structure.
  • p11Rob Lucci orders Franky to remove the Pluton blueprints from the island.
  • p11Iceburg has already been attacked according to the CP9 agents.
  • p11Kaku appears with a scar and striped shirt in the confrontation.
  • p12Blueprint of Ancient Weapon Pluton was passed from Tom to Iceburg then to Franky.
  • p12Franky possesses the Pluton blueprint.
  • p12Confrontation occurs inside a ruined stone building.
  • p13Franky refuses to hand over the blueprint.
  • p13Franky performs a sudden powerful dodge in the ruined interior.
  • p14Franky is struck from above by a massive chain weapon.
  • p14Impact sends Franky crashing to the rubble-strewn floor.
  • p15Explosion occurs immediately after Franky is struck.
  • p15Top-hatted man is affected by the blast.
  • p15Unknown cyborg-like observer reacts with shock to the speed of events.
  • p16Lucci wears a tall hat during the room inspection.
  • p16A name-plate appears next to the Cutty Flam sign.
  • p16The lower room contains tables and chairs indicating living quarters.
  • p17Iceburg and Tom name-plates are mounted on the wall.
  • p17Young Franky appears in the Tom's Workers flashback group.
  • p17The warehouse interior contains ship-building tools and parts.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text states 'There's an open road.' establishing adventurous mood and chapter theme.
  • p1Unidentified voices discuss arrival noting usual front door use and sea side origin.
  • p1Woman with glasses suggests possible Straw Hat arrival with visitor.
  • p1Franky states he already told them they are no longer needed as bait.
  • p2Woman with afro calls out that they are coming.
  • p2Voice questions why visitor is not entering.
  • p2Seated figure tells someone to return to friends.
  • p2Franky insists problem is already solved and ship issue resolved.
  • p3Franky yells not to interfere as it is his problem alone.
  • p3Franky recalls destroying ship while thinking of best outcome.
  • p3Calm voice offers to handle matter as requested.
  • p3Franky insists ship will never die and refuses to let it sink.
  • p4Fishman-like man and spiky-haired fighter exclaim in shock at sudden crash.
  • p4Fishman-like man shouts MOZU and BRO in distress during impact.
  • p4Long-legged woman yells KIWI while executing high kick.
  • p5Someone shouts WHO IS IT in alarm at the scene.
  • p5Long-legged woman states the girls would not let them in.
  • p5Bearded man in bowler hat apologizes for interrupting.
  • p6Fishman-like man and spiky-haired man identify the attacker as the Galley-La secretary.
  • p6Long-legged woman demands what the hell they are doing here during the kick.
  • p7Spiky-haired man questions the long-legged woman's revealing outfit.
  • p7Fishman-like man reacts with BLUE NO exclamation.
  • p7Spiky-haired man asks who she thinks she is selling a fight to.
  • p7Spiky-haired man retorts cheekily asking who she thinks he is.
  • p8Top-hatted man calls out hey hey to get attention.
  • p8Bull-headed man reacts with surprise at the unusual behavior.
  • p8Voice notes the target is acting different from usual slow bartender style.
  • p8Top-hatted man shouts stop it Blueno during the lunge.
  • p8Bull-headed man grunts in pain from the sudden strike.
  • p9Onlookers recognize the shipyard workers and question their strength.
  • p9Top-hatted man apologizes briefly after the attack.
  • p9Voice calls the attacker an idiot for risking a kill.
  • p9Top-hatted man recites the aliases mountain monkey secretary Blueno and galley-la pigeon boy.
  • p9Franky asks how the group found his secret hideout.
  • p9Franky comments on his little sisters not being ready to wed.
  • p9Franky thanks the group for acting super while noting their serious looks.
  • p10Top-hatted man states their city lives are all fake and they are world government spies.
  • p10Top-hatted man says he does not care about little things and will explain briefly.
  • p10Top-hatted man mentions the reason they are here.
  • p10Bull-headed man realizes the meaning involves the world government.
  • p10Top-hatted man reveals Franky's real name is cutty flam.
  • p10Top-hatted man warns not to play dumb as it will cause impatience.
  • p11Franky admits he has a bad feeling about the situation but says good for you.
  • p11Bull-headed man states he does not know how they found out.
  • p11Top-hatted man orders Franky to take that thing away from the island.
  • p11Blonde man states it is only a matter of time before he is targeted.
  • p11Franky asks about that idiot Iceburg and whether he is doing something.
  • p11Top-hatted man declares Iceburg is dead.
  • p12Top-hatted man reveals blueprint lineage passed from Tom through Iceburg to Franky with serious intent.
  • p12Shadowed figure offers an item to give while remaining mostly hidden.
  • p12Top-hatted man calls two people closer declaring checkmate on a long search with confident mood.
  • p12Demanding voice orders Franky to hand over the blueprint of Pluton in commanding tone.
  • p12Franky internally identifies the ship as the world's worst battle ship Ancient Weapon Pluton.
  • p13Franky angrily repeats his refusal while glaring with aggressive mood.
  • p13Slim figure asks if they can call him Franky in casual tone.
  • p13Another voice comments that Flam is a weird name.
  • p13Demanding voice insists Franky give the item while using his real name Cutty Flam.
  • p13Slim figure responds with dismissive whatever.
  • p13Franky shouts refusal while lunging away with defiant intent.
  • p15Cyborg-like figure yells in confusion asking what happened and noting he saw nothing.
  • p15Same figure shouts that the target is too fast.
  • p15Voice calls out asking if Franky is okay.
  • p16Lucci questions the battered figure on the ground with mocking tone about his condition.
  • p16Stern man orders immediate search of the area.
  • p16Voice notes the room as ideal hiding spot for a blueprint.
  • p16Voice identifies the space as a drafting room.
  • p16Lucci reacts with disgust at the dirty cluttered room.
  • p16Sign explicitly labels the location as Cutty Flam's space.
  • p17Large figure protests against disturbing personal memories.
  • p17Voice warns not to touch the items.
  • p17Top-hatted man states the warehouse is wrecked and identifies Tom's Workers.
  • p17Voice recalls the location as childhood home and ship-building company.
  • p17Voice states they lived in the warehouse.
  • p17Flashback voice declares the world's best ship-builder.