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One Piece chapter 373: Necessary Evil — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 18 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Straw Hat Pirates walk along rain-slicked path beneath massive twisted tree.
  • p0All members wear traditional Japanese kimonos and carry umbrellas or weapons.
  • p1Locomotive travels through stormy mountains.
  • p1Black-clad fighter is kicked off the train.
  • p2Black-clad fighter slips and falls from the train.
  • p2Curly-haired fighter remains on the train platform.
  • p3Black-clad fighter is pinned on the ground by curly-haired man.
  • p3Curly-haired man prepares to use four-legged power.
  • p4Spiky-haired fighter lands a powerful named strike called ULTIMATE HAMMER.
  • p4Star-belt fighter is sent flying by the impact.
  • p5Long-nosed man in striped suit inquires about a prior fight.
  • p5Top-hatted man and black-dressed woman stand above a defeated CP9 agent.
  • p6Sanji faces an injured CP9 fighter who knows four of the forms.
  • p6The injured fighter is identified as a new CP9 member.
  • p7Rob Lucci is bloodied and kneeling after a fight.
  • p7A cloaked figure instructs Lucci to capture Franky alive.
  • p8Jabra is struck and driven down during a lecture on Rokushiki mastery.
  • p8Choujin is noted as meaning Superman.
  • p9CP9 agents discuss the defeated fighter's weakness.
  • p9Sanji protects a woman while confronting the agents.
  • p10Wanted poster of young Nico Robin is shown during discussion.
  • p10CP9 claims Robin's existence itself is a crime.
  • p11CP9 agents unanimously call for Nico Robin's elimination.
  • p11Agents link Robin's current status to her childhood crime.
  • p12Spandam wears top hat with bird on shoulder.
  • p12Sanji attacks Spandam with a kick.
  • p12Robin is present and verbally defiant.
  • p13Robin exits through broken doorway carrying a case.
  • p13Sanji reacts with visible shock to Robin's departure.
  • p13Spandam recognizes Robin from bounty image.
  • p14Usopp is struck and sent flying.
  • p14Robin speaks while standing her ground.
  • p14Spandam laughs during confrontation.
  • p15Franky attempts to separate train cars.
  • p15Usopp appears as Sogeking.
  • p15Massive explosion occurs with smoke effects.
  • p16Nico Robin is being carried away by the masked horned figure.
  • p16Multiple characters react with shock to the abduction.
  • p16An explosion occurs near a building structure.
  • p16The masked horned figure declares intent to take Nico Robin.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Curly-haired fighter mocks black-clad opponent for bragging without gaining strength with four legs, centaur; taunting and confident mood.
  • p2Black-clad fighter cries out he is going to fall while clinging to train; desperate mood.
  • p2Curly-haired fighter responds 'ACTUALLY....' with calm question mark expression.
  • p2Curly-haired fighter mocks 'HAHAHA... HOW PITIFUL! NEED A HAND?' while smirking.
  • p2Falling fighter rejects help with 'NO THANKS!!'.
  • p2Curly-haired fighter shouts 'IDIOT!!!' in anger.
  • p3Black-clad fighter groans that his arms and legs are locked down.
  • p3Curly-haired man declares 'I'VE GOT YOU!!!' and threatens to demonstrate four-legged power.
  • p3Curly-haired man mocks 'CARE-LESS...!' and laughs while asking for last words.
  • p3Black-clad fighter asks if opponent thinks this will be just a normal punch.
  • p4Spiky-haired fighter shouts attack name ULTIMATE HAMMER in large bold letters during the strike.
  • p4Spiky-haired fighter emits Xキ Xキ and GRK GRK sounds while charging.
  • p4Star-belt fighter reacts with shocked !!!!I exclamation after the fiery explosion.
  • p5Long-nosed man asks if the ramen guy was already taken care of.
  • p5Off-panel voice confirms the ramen guy was handled just now.
  • p5Figure questions where the speaker suddenly appeared from.
  • p5Top-hatted man asks if all escorting marines are down.
  • p5Black-dressed woman notes the sudden increase in noise.
  • p5Top-hatted man states they did not expect much from the marines.
  • p6Sanji warns that the opponents use weird moves.
  • p6Sanji questions if these people kidnapped Robin.
  • p6Bowler-hatted man states the fighter is a new CP9 member who knows four forms.
  • p6Figure asks who the new fighter is.
  • p6Injured CP9 fighter declares he will kill Sanji and claims to be a combat genius.
  • p6Injured fighter gasps with HAA HAA sounds while threatening Sanji.
  • p6Sanji addresses the injured fighter as new guy.
  • p7Rob Lucci requests a moment to kill his opponent immediately.
  • p7Cloaked figure reminds Lucci he was supposed to capture Franky alive.
  • p7Lucci recognizes the cloaked figure as Rob Lucci and apologizes for not greeting him.
  • p7Cloaked figure gives a three-second countdown to run.
  • p7Lucci refuses the countdown and activates SORU.
  • p8Off-panel voice coldly lectures Jabra that he must master all Six Forms before claiming to be a Choujin.
  • p8Voice insults Jabra as half-assed worthless trash and questions his CP9 membership.
  • p8Jabra roars in pain from the blow.
  • p9Lucci orders to record something on the report.
  • p9Kalifa confirms and repeats the name Karifa.
  • p9Jabra mutters the name Karifa.
  • p9Agents dismiss the fallen fighter as worthless and too weak.
  • p9Woman whispers that the agents are far more evil than her group.
  • p9Sanji questions whether these are truly agents of justice.
  • p10Lucci states he can judge Sanji's group by how the door was opened.
  • p10Lucci dismisses need to ask further questions.
  • p10Kalifa notes that the woman's problem stems from Sanji's understanding.
  • p10Sanji declares that if they seek Nico Robin they should give up.
  • p10Agents discuss a sleeping demon capable of destroying the world.
  • p10Agents state some people are better off dead and that Robin sinned by existence.
  • p11Lucci declares Robin must be eliminated for the world's people.
  • p11Lucci states Robin's original crime matches what was described.
  • p11Jabra asserts only Robin's death can bring safety and happiness.
  • p11Jabra claims Robin has no choice but to accept her fate.
  • p11Kalifa concludes Robin already sinned by her very existence.
  • p11Sanji remains silent while absorbing the judgment.
  • p12Spandam states Robin must die for the world's sake with cold finality.
  • p12Sanji yells shut up and bullshit while launching furious kick.
  • p12Sanji warns government will need years to finish the job.
  • p12Robin snaps in your dreams with defiant glare.
  • p12Spandam continues that Robin will die horribly after capture.
  • p13Voices cry out in alarm as Robin walks through debris.
  • p13Blonde woman offers to handle enemies then escape together.
  • p13Blonde woman asks if Robin is okay and unharmed.
  • p13Sanji shouts Robin's name in shock.
  • p13Spandam notes resemblance to Robin's bounty poster.
  • p14Usopp cries out while being struck and sent flying.
  • p14Robin states words are meaningless to these people.
  • p14Sanji shouts alarm asking what Robin is doing.
  • p14Spandam laughs loudly at the situation.
  • p15Franky yells to get away and cut the third car loose.
  • p15Sogeking announces his presence.
  • p15Masked figure warns everything will happen in an instant.
  • p15Voice orders not to let Franky escape.
  • p15Franky replies okay to the instruction.
  • p15Explosion accompanied by smoke star and screams.
  • p16Unknown character yells in anger that the situation is a dumb trick.
  • p16Spiky-haired figure gasps sharply in surprise.
  • p16Masked horned figure shouts that Nico Robin is coming with them.
  • p16Command to run is issued amid the explosion and chaos.
  • p16Muscular character cheers with an exclamation of awe.