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One Piece chapter 355: Spandam — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 20 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 355 is titled Spandam.
  • p0Title page depicts two Shandia warriors in mountainous terrain.
  • p1Tom's Workers completed sea train after ten years.
  • p1Sea train connects to domed city using wood from St. Burabo.
  • p2Furry man is identified as Tom in context of shipyard discussion.
  • p2Town shows ongoing rubble and incomplete recovery after sea train opening.
  • p3Spandam appears as Cipher Pol No.5 supervisor.
  • p3Spandam makes dramatic entrance amid smoke and debris.
  • p4BF-35 cannon is shown destroyed after Franky claims victory over a sea king.
  • p4Franky is identified as the builder of Battle Franky No. 35.
  • p5Franky continues constructing Battle Franky weapons despite warnings.
  • p5Long-haired man references Franky defeating a sea king as proof of weapon danger.
  • p6CP5 agents appear at a brick warehouse in Water Seven.
  • p6Conversation references a trial and government investigation.
  • p7Tom denies possessing a specific blueprint during government questioning.
  • p7Cloaked investigator reveals prior research on Water Seven residents.
  • p8Tom's trial is scheduled three days from the bar conversation.
  • p8Tom previously kept a promise with the Shichibukai.
  • p8The government is aware of a blueprint connected to ancient weapons.
  • p8The scarred man has a visible facial scar and is associated with government discussions.
  • p9Spandam is tasked with acquiring the blueprint of the ancient weapon.
  • p9Gorosei delegate the operation to Spandam.
  • p9Spandam shows visible sweat and aggressive body language during outburst.
  • p10Spandam orders additional agents after learning of possible acquittal.
  • p10Franky and Iceburg are summoned by the horned man on a balcony.
  • p10Spandam loses footing and falls during his outburst.
  • p11The blueprint is examined by Franky, Iceburg, and a reptilian creature.
  • p11The horned man previously held the blueprint but now deems it too dangerous.
  • p11The blueprint is identified as the plans for the ancient weapon Pluton.
  • p12Franky and Iceburg discuss a dangerous project that could destroy the world.
  • p12A wanted poster of Nico Robin appears in the final panel.
  • p13Three days have passed since previous events.
  • p13Franky heads out to buy items for Tom's trial celebration.
  • p14The trial takes place inside a massive government building on the sea.
  • p14Franky attends the trial among many spectators.
  • p15Battle Franky ships suddenly attack the city during the trial day.
  • p15Franky witnesses the attack with visible shock.
  • p16City under bombardment by unknown ships.
  • p16Civilians and Marines are fleeing explosions.
  • p16Wounded people require immediate hospital transport.
  • p16Franky is stated to be absent buying materials.
  • p16Tom-san is referenced in connection to the attacking ships.
  • p17Long-haired man identifies the situation as something major.
  • p17Attack involves ships near the dock.
  • p17Tom's Workers are referenced for an upcoming trial.
  • p17Explosions continue near the waterfront.
  • p18Chapter title page for One Piece 355.
  • p18Banner features three stylized armored animal characters.
  • p18Text BY [NULL] appears below banner.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Narration states that after four years the other three railways were completed.
  • p1Narration notes Tom's Workers opened the sea train during ten years of postponement.
  • p1Voice announces arrival of wood from St. Burabo with urgent tone.
  • p1Man in spotted shirt declares shipyard is still bankrupt and they will act.
  • p1Discussion mentions San Faldo's iron being expensive and need for materials.
  • p1Question raised whether trade is good.
  • p1Narration states Tom awaited judgment of the 'Shihoosen'.
  • p1Narration indicates execution or acquittal decision in three days.
  • p2Furry man states when a man does all he can results are not fast.
  • p2Furry man notes people have vigor and thrusts chest out.
  • p2Narration observes everyone happy about ocean crossing but trade remains poor.
  • p2Narration states the town is still not going to change.
  • p2Small man reacts with surprise sound 'HM?'.
  • p2Long-haired man responds 'Yeah.' while looking aside.
  • p2Voice calls out to shipwright Mr. Tom about hard locating.
  • p2Silhouetted figure asks 'Hello. Is that you?' amid rubble.
  • p3Spandam shouts he would like to have a word.
  • p3Spandam introduces himself as Spandam of Cipher Pol No.5.
  • p3Background voice calls 'Spandam-san!!'.
  • p3Label identifies Spandam as Cipher Pol No.5 supervisor.
  • p4Franky declares he defeated a sea king with excited triumphant mood in large central panel.
  • p4Franky shouts N super with elongated emphasis showing boastful intent after the feat.
  • p4Long-haired man with headband calls someone incorrigible and an idiot with frustrated angry tone.
  • p4Background voice yelps ow sorry after being hit showing immediate pained reaction.
  • p4Franky admits he does not know the person but hit them with the cannon in apologetic yet casual manner.
  • p5Long-haired man warns Franky that the cannon is dangerous because he defeated a sea king with serious urgent tone.
  • p5Franky laughs Taha while refusing to stop building strange weapons.
  • p5Voice screams stop it Ahoburg showing panic and command intent.
  • p5Long-haired man questions why Franky leaves dangerous weapons lying around with angry lecturing mood.
  • p5Curly-haired man accuses Franky of dirtying the company name with accusatory tone.
  • p6Coat-wearing man demands others listen to what he has to say with commanding tone.
  • p6Another coat figure insists on an apology first with corrective intent.
  • p6Long-haired man states he knows nothing about the matter with defensive mood.
  • p6Fish-man-like figure asks if the issue concerns the trial with confused tone.
  • p6Curly-haired man suggests the visitor is not from the ShiHousen with mocking laugh.
  • p7Furry creature denies having any blueprint with loud defiant tone.
  • p7Cloaked man claims he will obtain the blueprint by investigating background with threatening intent.
  • p7Cloaked man states he has already researched everything about Water Seven.
  • p7Fleeing figure yells if you are the information guy research it yourself.
  • p7Long-haired man declares the government already knows the shipwright built Gold Roger's ship with accusatory mood.
  • p8Bar patrons praise Tom as a great guy and discuss his upcoming trial in three days with hopeful tone.
  • p8Patrons note Tom has already kept his promise with the Shichibukai during conversation.
  • p8Shocked off-panel voice reacts with disbelief to the discussion of Tom's acquittal.
  • p8Narration explains government cannot realistically fight pirates protecting the blueprint.
  • p8Scarred man angrily questions how a criminal linked to Roger could be pardoned.
  • p8Gorosei state they must reinforce justice and prevent return of ancient weapons.
  • p8Gorosei note it has been ten years since the great pirate era began and pirates are growing stronger.
  • p9Spandam roars that the government will end the pirate era and acquire the ancient weapon.
  • p9Gorosei calmly instruct Spandam to handle the matter and obtain the blueprint.
  • p9Gorosei note there is no question about the direction the era is moving.
  • p9Spandam declares he has worked hard for this chance and refuses to let it slip away while kicking furniture.
  • p10Spandam panics that acquittal means trouble for him and orders five more agents called in.
  • p10Spandam slips while shouting that Tom must remain a criminal.
  • p10Horned man on balcony tells Franky and Iceburg he wants to give them something important.
  • p10Franky and Iceburg respond with surprise while Spandam is heard calling from below.
  • p11Franky reacts with shock that the blueprint was made by a person.
  • p11Iceburg questions how such a thing could exist and why anyone would create it.
  • p11Horned man explains the government has begun moving because they know of the blueprint.
  • p11Horned man warns it is too dangerous for him to keep and calls it the nastiest monster in shipmaking history.
  • p12Franky shouts excitedly about making something with wild grin and intense eyes.
  • p12Iceburg agrees tensely to handle the matter while muttering it is scary.
  • p12Franky laughs loudly and states the world will be destroyed.
  • p12Iceburg snaps angrily telling Franky to think before speaking.
  • p12Franky insists he will handle it and warns about the danger of the creation existing.
  • p12Franky tells Iceburg to do as he pleases if it becomes too dangerous.
  • p12Franky mentions another worrying thing in a calmer tone.
  • p13Someone calls out to Franky in the street.
  • p13Franky states Tom-san was innocent from the beginning while holding coin.
  • p13Woman warns Franky that swim pants will make him look weird in town.
  • p13Franky retorts he is only buying a few things for celebration.
  • p13Voice inside room yells that today is the trial and to get ready.
  • p13Voice calls for Tom-san and Iceburg to wake up.
  • p14Voices announce the Shihousen arrival and that Tom will be tried again.
  • p14Judge states no one has problems with Tom's innocence.
  • p14Official confirms he rode the sea train and praises the work.
  • p14Another official asks the judge if he has seen the sea train.
  • p14Franky asks where Tom is while standing in the crowd.
  • p15Crowd yells there are ships and questions what they are.
  • p15People shout to abandon ship and scream about attack.
  • p15Voices identify the ships as a group of warships.
  • p15Franky reacts with confusion and shock at the sudden attack.
  • p15Crowd yells about pirates and questions the source of the attack.
  • p16Unknown ships attacking the city, shouted by panicked civilian in upper panel.
  • p16Questioning why the weapon-only ships belong to him, expressed by wide-eyed shocked man.
  • p16Urgent call to move wounded to hospital and help trapped civilians.
  • p16Long-haired man insists he knows the attacker is not Franky who is away buying supplies.
  • p16Woman clarifies Franky's scrap-island ships are attacking the government vessel.
  • p17Sea creature questions whether attack is by pirates or the government.
  • p17Long-haired man states he knows the suspect would not do this and that something bigger is happening.
  • p17Curly-haired man demands to know the attacker and threatens violence.
  • p17Order given to move away from the ships.
  • p17Long-haired man declares start of trial for Tom's Workers.