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One Piece chapter 354: The Sea Train — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 7 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 354 title page features Franky and Chopper on a beach.
  • p1Tom is on trial for building a pirate ship.
  • p1Crowd gathers outside shipyard during Tom's sentencing.
  • p2Tom proposes a sea train concept during his trial.
  • p2Execution order is issued in the courtroom.
  • p3The sea train is presented as a future savior for Water Seven.
  • p3Public reaction mixes excitement and skepticism in the streets.
  • p4Tom presents sea train blueprint idea in assembly hall.
  • p4Sea train is designed to connect islands without needing logs or frequent repairs.
  • p5Tom claims sea train blueprint completion is imminent.
  • p5Sea train project is tied to potential connection with Enies Lobby.
  • p6Tom receives ten-year execution stay tied to sea train development.
  • p6Spectators react with shock followed by cheers.
  • p7Tom's group celebrates the ten-year stay in a bar.
  • p7Franky shows mixed reaction of excitement then sulking during celebration.
  • p8Franky directly confronts Tom about the execution threat tied to the ship built for Gold Roger.
  • p8Iceburg and Kokoro walk away together during the confrontation.
  • p8Tom reacts with visible anger while restraining Franky.
  • p9Franky is thrown into water by Tom during the argument.
  • p9Tom's Workers building stands behind the dock scene.
  • p9Franky built a cannon using scrap materials.
  • p10Tom reveals Franky's parents tossed him off a pirate ship.
  • p10Tom plans to build the sea train once the blueprint is finished.
  • p10Iceburg believes Franky is too crazy to become a proper ship builder.
  • p11Tom keeps Sea Train blueprints displayed inside the workshop.
  • p11Tom and Franky engage in physical training or sparring with logs in the scrapyard.
  • p11Iceburg observes the scrapyard activity from the dock without participating.
  • p12Battle Franky 9 is present at the dock.
  • p12Large patterned man is seated among workers.
  • p13Sea train advances on tracks toward the group.
  • p13Large patterned man is hit by water from the sea train.
  • p14Battle Franky 9 is damaged and airborne.
  • p14Explosions occur near the large patterned man.
  • p15Sea train manufacturing began ten years ago.
  • p15Island faces rising sea levels and trade problems.
  • p16The Sea Train was finished building in a ruined city.
  • p16The event is set 12 years before the main story.
  • p16The train is referred to as Puffing Tom.
  • p17The Sea Train crossed the sea after leaving the station.
  • p17The train departed from a disused and closed-off town.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Angry crowd declares Tom built a pirate ship and will be executed.
  • p1Young bandana-wearing man calls out to Tom-san in distress.
  • p1Large horned fishman remains silent with dots indicating no response.
  • p1Judge states all who supported piracy even slightly will be seen as dangerous.
  • p2Judge orders immediate escort of the criminal for execution.
  • p2Tom describes developing a steam engine paddle ship that runs on sea tracks.
  • p2Crowd questions the judge's actions and discusses the island's decline.
  • p3Narrator voice states the sea train will someday save Water Seven.
  • p3Citizens react to the sea train concept running across islands.
  • p3Crowd debates sea kings, Aqua Laguna, and the practicality of the train.
  • p3Bystanders argue about the train's ability to cross the sea unaffected by weather.
  • p4Tom describes sea train floating below waves using tracks only as guide with serious visionary tone.
  • p4Tom adds fish-repelling dissonance device between tracks and paddles in explanatory mood.
  • p4Spectators react with surprise and hope noting connection of three islands and sea kings avoidance.
  • p5Tom states blueprint will be finished soon and normal shipwrights cannot build it with confident tone.
  • p5Marine officer asks if connection to Enies Lobby is possible with urgent expression.
  • p5Narration declares sea train as Water Seven's hope that will change island interactions.
  • p6Tom declares ten-year stay of execution conditional on developing sea train with commanding voice.
  • p6Official demands to know development timeline with serious tone.
  • p6Crowd cheers good luck to Tom with excited supportive mood.
  • p7Tom laughs loudly claiming he is still alive with relieved celebratory mood.
  • p7Young Franky praises Tom san for sea train idea with excited admiration.
  • p7Kokoro notes everyone was overwhelmed by sea train concept with positive tone.
  • p7Franky is called out for sulking while others celebrate with concerned voices.
  • p8Franky rages about Tom building a great ship and questions execution, mood angry and defiant.
  • p8Tom yells to shut up while claiming anger at everything and mentions Gold Roger's ship, mood furious.
  • p8Franky continues shouting that town chased them due to Roger connection and company issues, mood frustrated.
  • p8Background figure mutters dots indicating silent observation.
  • p8Franky accuses others of treating the world's greatest shipwright poorly, mood indignant.
  • p9Tom notes Franky is straight but his creations are dangerous yet skilled, mood observational.
  • p9Kokoro refuses to dismiss Franky and states he is part of the group, mood defensive.
  • p9Iceburg suggests tossing the moron away, mood dismissive.
  • p9Franky shouts he got tossed and begs Ossan to take him in, mood desperate and loud.
  • p9Tom mentions Franky built a cannon from scrap, mood matter-of-fact.
  • p9Kokoro reflects surprise at the kid who arrived at scrap island, mood reflective.
  • p10Tom calls the boy a piece of work and suggests he was likely with pirates, mood thoughtful.
  • p10Tom recounts the boy said he was a brat whose parents tossed him off the ship, mood explanatory.
  • p10Tom advises the two to be nice and become ship builders who go out into the world, mood encouraging.
  • p10Iceburg declares Franky cannot do it because he is crazy to the core, mood resolute.
  • p10Tom laughs and says when the sea train blueprint is finished they will start building, mood optimistic.
  • p10Iceburg replies he does not think Franky will help though, mood skeptical.
  • p11Tom laughs while examining the sea train blueprint on the wall.
  • p11Franky enters loudly interrupting the moment.
  • p11No spoken dialogue during the outdoor clash between Tom and Franky.
  • p12Large patterned man laughs heartily while holding pipe, conveying relaxed confidence.
  • p12Long-haired headband man watches with crossed arms, showing calm observation.
  • p13Long-haired worker urgently points at approaching sea train, signaling danger.
  • p15Cloaked figure yells against a stupid action, showing desperation.
  • p15Citizen shouts let me die, expressing despair.
  • p15Crowd discusses sea train accident and closed dock.
  • p15Woman cries out in fear about the island's end.
  • p15Man questions suicide amid rising panic.
  • p16Crowd demands Tom explain the train and protests riding a criminal's creation.
  • p16Citizens question if the weird ship can actually run on tracks.
  • p16Tom enthusiastically calls for passengers to board as the train departs.
  • p16Onlookers react with shock as the paddle grips the tracks and the train moves.
  • p16Narration states this first departure occurred 12 years ago.
  • p17Narration describes the Sea Train carrying troubled people across the sea.
  • p17Narration concludes the train moved away from the disused and closed-off town.