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One Piece chapter 369: Ramen Kenpo — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 19 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Straw Hat Pirates appear together in a single color splash page.
  • p1Train cars have been partially disconnected during the pursuit.
  • p2Straw Hat intruders are identified as targeting Nico Robin.
  • p3Lucci prioritizes capturing Franky over monitoring Robin.
  • p4Wanze blocks the path inside the train car on roller skates.
  • p4Wanze claims Ramen Kenpo as his fighting style.
  • p5Sanji lands a clean kick on Wanze despite the ramen stance.
  • p5Wanze's technique fails to affect Sanji.
  • p6Sanji refuses to be provoked by Wanze's expressions.
  • p6Wanze becomes enraged when ignored by Sanji.
  • p7Sanji sends Wanze flying with a kick.
  • p7Sanji volunteers to stay behind and handle Wanze alone.
  • p8Wanze activates Ramen Beam attack inside train car.
  • p8Sanji is forced back by the beam impact.
  • p8Golden flour is used by Wanze during ramen preparation.
  • p9Sanji lands a spinning kick on Wanze.
  • p9Wanze retreats on wheeled vehicle after impact.
  • p9Suited man Nero appears in the same car as the fight.
  • p10Wanze identifies Nero as CP9 member.
  • p10Sanji engages in close combat with Wanze's ramen kenpo.
  • p10Nero remains seated and issues order to move aside.
  • p11Nero uses Fire Skate technique causing massive explosion.
  • p11Train car interior is heavily damaged by the attack.
  • p11Wanze is caught in the crossfire of Nero's technique.
  • p12Sanji lands twelve kicks on Wanze in the exchange.
  • p12Wanze claims distraction by Sanji's curly eyebrows caused his defeat.
  • p13Wanze activates Ramen Kenpo ultimate technique transforming into battle suit.
  • p13The battle suit is made of edible ramen material.
  • p14Sanji kicks Wanze while he is inside the ramen battle suit.
  • p14A new scene shifts to the train roof with an unidentified figure.
  • p15Nero is identified as CP9 Sea Weasel Nero.
  • p15Nero is a newly recruited CP9 four-form user.
  • p16Black hat man initiates sudden punch after verbal exchange.
  • p16Long-haired fighter is struck directly in the torso by the punch.
  • p16Black hat man claims title of local underworld boss during fight.
  • p17Scene takes place inside a moving ornate train car.
  • p17Long-nosed masked character enters by bursting through the door.
  • p17Girl with bangs is present and reacts with visible alarm.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Large bold text declares 'CRASH! we can Fight it!' as group rallying cry with defiant mood.
  • p1Kalifa angrily questions how the last two cars were disconnected.
  • p1Top-hatted man reports being trapped in disconnected cars and apologizes for losing Captain T-Bone.
  • p1Diagram voice states current five cars still connected with occupants listed.
  • p2Top-hatted man states mission is to deliver Franky and Nico Robin to Enies Lobby.
  • p2Long-nosed man concludes attackers goal is to take Nico Robin back with Franky assisting.
  • p2Agents identify intruders as long-nosed mask wearer and blonde suited male.
  • p3Lucci orders focus only on apprehending Franky.
  • p3Lucci states there is no need to check on Nico Robin.
  • p3Hooded Robin internally notes the attempt to take her back.
  • p3Lucci firmly declares that taking Robin back will never happen.
  • p4Wanze yells he will stop the group with energetic poses.
  • p4Side voice challenges whether Wanze intends to block them.
  • p4Wanze declares opponents must defeat his Ramen Kenpo to free prisoners.
  • p4Wanze states his presence is specifically for situations like this.
  • p5Sanji taunts Wanze for excessive energy.
  • p5Wanze questions whether he resembled Sanji during the pose.
  • p5Masked man warns not to fall for the trick and insults Sanji.
  • p5Wanze cries out in pain from the direct hit.
  • p6Sanji tells Wanze to stop making a stupid face.
  • p6Wanze admits the kick was frightening yet Sanji showed no reaction.
  • p6Masked man notes the shot should have at least grazed Sanji.
  • p6Sanji insists he will handle Wanze to avoid wasting time.
  • p6Wanze rages at being mocked and demands Sanji's attention.
  • p7Sanji notes the masked man also fell for the trick.
  • p7Masked man orders Sanji to get out.
  • p7Allies yell for Sanji to stop making faces and be serious.
  • p7Observers note Sanji dodged the earlier attack easily.
  • p7Sanji directs allies to proceed to the next car and leaves Wanze to him.
  • p8Alarmed voice notes Wanze making ramen again with shocked tone.
  • p8Wanze declares adding golden flour while chomping aggressively.
  • p8Wanze roars he won't let Sanji through with intense defiant intent.
  • p8Sanji reacts with AH!? to sudden metallic impact.
  • p8Wanze unleashes Ramen Beam technique with loud triumphant yell.
  • p8Voice warns watch out as blast hurls Sanji across car.
  • p9Sanji shouts CHOI-YA!!! during spinning kick attack.
  • p9Wanze yells stop that in protest from side.
  • p9Ally tells Sanji they will leave the fight to him with supportive tone.
  • p9Another ally replies okay and suggests going from the top.
  • p9Wanze wails SASASAI they got away while tumbling.
  • p9Suited man remarks but oh well the person in next car is with calm observation.
  • p10Wanze rants those two are dead meat Nero loves to kill with excited malice.
  • p10Wanze boasts Nero is new CP9 assassin of justice.
  • p10Sanji shouts CHOI-YA!!! while dodging attacks.
  • p10Commands leap shoot flan-chet ring out during rapid strikes.
  • p10Wanze yells ramen kenpo dough cut and take this while spinning weapon.
  • p10Nero says ok then get out of my way as I said we're short on time with calm authority.
  • p11Nero shouts fire skate!!! while charging with flaming feet.
  • p11Sanji reacts with HYUH!!! and exclamation during narrow dodge.
  • p11Wanze emits FOOM!! while caught in blast.
  • p11Multiple CRASH SFX accompany debris impacts.
  • p12Wanze yells in shock asking if Sanji is secretly super strong after being kicked ten times, surprised and disbelieving mood.
  • p12Sanji replies coolly that Wanze is simply super weak, dismissive intent.
  • p12Wanze rages that Sanji has no right to criticize his looks and admits distraction by curly eyebrows, defensive and angry mood.
  • p13Wanze declares he will reveal why he was chosen for the job while stretching dough, boastful intent.
  • p13Sanji reacts with surprise asking what Wanze is doing.
  • p13Wanze announces Ramen Kenpo ultimate technique and reveals Ramen Formal Battle Suit, triumphant mood.
  • p13Wanze states the suit is to make his dreamy edible battle suit, proud tone.
  • p14Wanze claims his speed strength and abilities have drastically improved with free moving ramen, boastful mood.
  • p14Sanji retorts angrily telling Wanze to stop disgracing food and charges forward, determined intent.
  • p14Unidentified figure on roof asks what the fighters are doing there, questioning tone.
  • p15Nero introduces himself as the Sea Weasel Nero, officer of the 3rd car and newly recruited CP9 four-form user, confident mood.
  • p15Nero states he cannot kill the target because they need him alive, explanatory intent.
  • p15Spiky-haired man angrily asks why Nero is on top of the train instead of waiting inside, frustrated mood.
  • p16Black hat man voices suspicion about hidden person behind opponent, wary mood.
  • p16Long-haired fighter calmly agrees caution is wise, neutral tone.
  • p16Black hat man accuses opponent of attempting to sneak past, aggressive intent.
  • p16Black hat man declares himself underworld boss of his town, boastful roar.
  • p16Long-haired fighter laughs wildly in response, defiant and amused mood.
  • p16Long-haired fighter retorts that opponent plays dirty, confrontational reply.
  • p17Girl reacts with soft alarmed 'AH...' while staring toward window.
  • p17Knocking sounds echo urgently from outside the train window.
  • p17Girl cries out 'LONG NOSE-KUN!?' in shock upon masked character's entry.