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One Piece chapter 368: Sea Train Battle Game — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 26 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p2Page is a full splash title illustration featuring Monkey D. Luffy
  • p2Luffy arm tattoo explicitly displays 'Ace' name
  • p4Page is a story recap page listing Galley-La Company members
  • p4Shanks is shown as important figure connected to Luffy's hat
  • p6Page is the official chapter title splash for 368
  • p6Scene depicts a figure parachuting onto an island city
  • p7Masked cloaked man is introduced with song lyrics about Sharp Shooter Island
  • p7Straw Hat group is actively planning Robin's rescue during sea train sequence
  • p8The crew is inside a sea train car planning their approach.
  • p8Five additional cars remain ahead on the train.
  • p8The group started in the sixth car.
  • p8This is the first meeting with the horned figure.
  • p8Rescuing Robin is defined as the win condition.
  • p9Nami stands on the sea train deck during an external battle.
  • p9A crowd of fighters is gathered inside the train car.
  • p9Nami's staff is equipped with dials.
  • p9The fighters react strongly to Nami changing clothes in the car.
  • p10Nami carries meat in her pocket.
  • p10Usopp upgraded the Clima Tact using dials after Sky Island.
  • p10Sanji carries swords at his side.
  • p10The group discusses weapon changes inside the train car.
  • p11The train is the Puffing Tom.
  • p11En route boarding is considered impossible.
  • p11Intruders are believed to have boarded before departure.
  • p11A top-hatted swordsman and bird-like attendant are present inside the train.
  • p11Passengers remain seated while the train is searched.
  • p12Scene takes place inside Car 7 the caboose of the sea train.
  • p12Door to the car bursts open from inside revealing two figures.
  • p12Marines are attempting to secure the area after hearing suspicious sounds.
  • p13Explosions and gunfire occur on the exterior of the moving sea train.
  • p13Marines are ordered to use caution to avoid killing the target Franky.
  • p13Captain T-Bone appears among the Marines inside the train car.
  • p14A powerful air slash strikes the door of the train car.
  • p14Marines discover the room is now empty after the attack.
  • p14The sea train experiences heavy wave motion during the confrontation.
  • p15Combatants have moved onto the roof of the moving sea train.
  • p15Marines inside realize they have been misled by a diversion.
  • p15Top-hatted swordsman and goggled swordswoman coordinate on the roof.
  • p16The rear Sea Train car has been detached from the main section.
  • p16Marines and World Government agents are trapped inside the forward car.
  • p16The detached car moves away on the tracks with visible waves and distance.
  • p17Sanji and the horned figure remain on the detached car roof.
  • p17The main train continues forward while the rear section falls behind.
  • p17Straw Hat Pirates are confirmed traveling on the same railroad track.
  • p18A door on the Sea Train is being forcibly opened or destroyed.
  • p18Five cars remain on the train after separation events.
  • p18Long-haired fighter confronts remaining soldiers and agents.
  • p19A gun-powder based attack named SOGEKI GUN-POWDER STAR is used.
  • p19The long-haired fighter overpowers multiple opponents in close combat.
  • p19Significant structural damage occurs inside the train car during the fight.
  • p20Heavy shells are fired toward the group on the scene.
  • p20Franky withstands a direct multi-fist strike without falling.
  • p20A ladder and debris are present on the ground after the impact.
  • p21Franky is revealed to be a cyborg with steel body parts.
  • p21Pistol fire has minimal effect on Franky during the confrontation.
  • p21Franky smashes through multiple armed opponents in one charge.
  • p22The fight moves into the fourth car of the Sea Train.
  • p22Opponent has undergone body remodeling that affects his stomach.
  • p22Sanji continues combat while criticizing the opponent's modifications.
  • p23Wanze is the head waiter and melee fighting expert cook of CP7.
  • p23Wanze arrives pushing a food cart inside the Sea Train car.
  • p23Wanze claims he can make anything including ramen on demand.
  • p24Wanze blocks the path inside a train car.
  • p24Scene occurs during a confrontation involving Sanji and Wanze.
  • p24Wanze uses nose hairs as part of his described technique.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Recap narration summarizes Luffy's journey to become Pirate King and events at Water 7
  • p4Character labels identify Iceburg as mayor and Galley-La president
  • p7Masked man sings lyrics about being from Sharp Shooter Island and perfect aim
  • p7Onlookers comment not to hurt the masked man's feelings and question his actions
  • p7Sanji declares strategy to rescue Robin while looking forward with resolve
  • p8Group states Robin could be hidden in any of the remaining train cars, conveying strategic concern.
  • p8Character notes five cars left to search, highlighting time pressure and scale of task.
  • p8Spiky-haired figure clarifies the group's starting position was the sixth car, providing location context.
  • p8Horned figure asks if the crew has questions for him during their first meeting, seeking engagement.
  • p8Sanji concludes that rescuing Robin means victory, with quiet addition about numerous enemies ahead.
  • p8Franky boasts about being especially strong this week, displaying confident bravado.
  • p9Nami declares readiness for battle with confident outward gaze.
  • p9Target-shirt man accuses Nami of changing clothes without thought, calling her scandalous.
  • p9Nami turns and questions what is wrong, showing surprise at the reaction.
  • p9Crowd yells that Nami and the squares are what is wrong with society.
  • p9Wolf-like man calls out shy boy repeatedly in mocking tone.
  • p10Sanji asks Nami if she changed weapons while facing away.
  • p10Nami complains that pockets are too small for meat and her lunch won't fit.
  • p10Usopp mutters about the black pants while adjusting his hat.
  • p10Sanji acknowledges Usopp's statement with calm reply.
  • p10Usopp proudly declares the staff the perfect Clima Tact.
  • p10Nami explains Usopp strengthened the weapon with dials after Sky Island.
  • p11Voice states en route boarding is impossible on the Puffing Tom if intruders are present.
  • p11Attendant confirms the situation regarding intruders.
  • p11Bird-like attendant expresses amazement at the intruders' lack of honor.
  • p11Top-hatted man concludes intruders boarded before departure.
  • p11Top-hatted man orders calm search while still riding the sea train.
  • p11Attendant confirms both criminals and intruders remain on board.
  • p12Marine soldier expresses sudden surprise at noise from inside the car.
  • p12Marine knocks on metal surface while calling out to check the area.
  • p12Captain wonders where fugitives could hide in the confined caboose space.
  • p12Spiky-haired cyborg man greets arriving Marines with bold evening announcement.
  • p12Marines shout urgent orders to seal and capture intruders in the last car.
  • p13Marine commander orders capture of criminals without killing Franky.
  • p13Soldiers report criminals discovered in the caboose and demand door be opened.
  • p13Panic voices urge fortifying the last car and avoiding random fire.
  • p13Captain T-Bone is addressed directly amid the chaos inside the car.
  • p14Voice calls to get ready as the train rocks on waves.
  • p14Marines react with shock realizing the targets have vanished from the car.
  • p14Top-hatted swordsman stands prepared after delivering the slash attack.
  • p15Marine spots enemy presence on the roof of the car.
  • p15Top-hatted swordsman reacts with disbelief at the empty space.
  • p15Goggled swordswoman calls to hurry during the escape maneuver.
  • p15Officer declares the situation a trap and orders retreat to prior cars.
  • p16Marine officer expresses shock at sealed door and questions who closed it, panicked mood.
  • p16Agents shout realization that the car has been detached, urgent and alarmed intent.
  • p16Crowd reacts with disbelief and panic over the separation from the main train.
  • p17Horned figure states the others will manage somehow, calm tone.
  • p17Sanji notes the Straw Hat Pirates are traveling on the same track, observational intent.
  • p17Agent on main train yells recognition of the figures and curses them, furious mood.
  • p17Waving figures on detached car bid farewell and warn about the would-be Pirate King, mocking tone.
  • p18Leaping figure declares intent to blow the door off, aggressive action.
  • p18Black-hatted man curses the opponents, enraged mood.
  • p18Long-haired fighter advises not to die with five cars left, warning tone.
  • p18Soldier inside asks if someone wanted out, surprised intent.
  • p18Long-haired fighter reports to CP9 and addresses Captain T-Bone, defiant context.
  • p19Long-haired fighter executes powerful strike, forceful intent.
  • p19Opponents cry out in pain from explosion and impact, distressed mood.
  • p20Unknown long-haired fighter reacts with shock to incoming heavy shells.
  • p20Horned small figure gasps in surprise at the sudden attack.
  • p20Franky roars loudly while taking the powerful blow to his body.
  • p20Franky mutters that the strike hurt after clutching his side amid smoke.
  • p20Background figure reacts with surprise that Franky was hit.
  • p21Franky yells in frustration that pistols are not working on him.
  • p21Franky states his body is built with steel and weapons while grinning.
  • p21Franky confirms he is a cyborg after explaining his resistance to bullets.
  • p21Opponent reacts with shock and repeats the word cyborg in disbelief.
  • p21Opponent demands to know what Franky is during the fight.
  • p22Sanji snaps at the opponent calling him a moron during the fight.
  • p22Opponent complains his stomach became sensitive to cold after remodeling.
  • p22Sanji accuses the opponent of starting awful experiments on himself.
  • p22Sanji notes that even a needle can hurt the opponent.
  • p22Voice announces arrival at the fourth car of the Sea Train.
  • p23Wanze introduces himself loudly as the mad mad Wanze multiple times.
  • p23Wanze greets the group with hallo guys while pushing his cart.
  • p23Wanze asks if the group is hungry and offers ramen.
  • p23Wanze states he is the head waiter who can make anything.
  • p23Wanze mentions he has one bit of trivia to share before cooking.
  • p24Wanze describes bizarre nose-hair technique involving wheat flour and fishnet pattern in excited close-up panels.
  • p24Sanji states they are in a hurry and attempts to leave while raising one hand.
  • p24Background voices urge Wanze to stop because someone is waiting and there is no time.
  • p24Wanze challenges intruders by declaring they must defeat him to pass through the car.
  • p24Onlookers react with shock and confusion at Wanze's actions and appearance.