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One Piece chapter 374: Struggle — what is in it

Water 7 arc · 21 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page of chapter 374 shows Baroque Works agents standing together in a Skypiea-style plaza.
  • p1Luffy's frog call is misunderstood by the crew as a desire to return.
  • p1A giant frog suddenly appears on the train tracks ahead of the group.
  • p2Yokozuna the giant frog blocks the train tracks.
  • p2The Puffing Tom continues across a bridge over rough seas.
  • p3The group escaped the building using a smoke-screen.
  • p3Robin and Franky share an embrace inside the moving train car.
  • p4Thorn whips are being used to connect and pull the sea train cars.
  • p4Horned man and Kalifa are actively manipulating the whips together.
  • p4Blueno is positioned between the two groups during the pull.
  • p5The sea train cars have collided due to the whip pull.
  • p5Sanji is directly engaged by the masked long-tongued opponent.
  • p5Multiple fighters are caught in the impact zone between cars.
  • p6Blueno explicitly orders that the Straw Hat pirates must not be killed.
  • p6Horned man uses Tekkai during the train separation attempt.
  • p6Usopp is tasked with protecting Robin during the fight.
  • p7Horned man demonstrates high durability against Sanji's kick.
  • p7Con-Casse is used as a named finishing move by the horned fighter.
  • p7The attack produces a strong visual impact on Sanji.
  • p8Robin activates Occho Fleur Clutch on Blueno.
  • p8Blueno acknowledges a powerful kick nearly broke his Tekkai.
  • p8Sanji reacts with surprise to Robin's action.
  • p9Sanji is struck by a massive shadowy figure while distracted.
  • p9Enemy delivers crushing blow sending Sanji flying with debris.
  • p10Franky smashes through wall declaring about comrades.
  • p10Robin and Sanji react with surprise to Franky's entrance.
  • p11Franky is sent flying while laughing occurs off-panel.
  • p11Robin questions Franky's motive for helping.
  • p11Franky urges group to escape and rejoin Straw Hats.
  • p12Sanji uses 'Rankyaku' technique in this scene.
  • p12Blueno is present in a grand hall setting.
  • p12Sanji appears suddenly to attack.
  • p13Blueno uses Doa Doa Fruit ability to create atmospheric gateways.
  • p13Puffing Tom sea train disappears into the sea.
  • p13Kalifa is present beside the air door.
  • p14Usopp is hit by Shigan technique.
  • p14Robin tells others to stop and that she is not running away.
  • p14Horned man claims self-defense for the attack.
  • p15Robin decides to trust Luffy.
  • p15A masked figure is sweating nervously near Robin.
  • p15A fight with multiple impacts occurs below.
  • p16A Buster Call was invoked by the Navy on an island in Robin's past.
  • p16Nico Robin is the sole survivor of that Buster Call incident.
  • p16Robin stands still inside a massive building while footsteps echo.
  • p17Sanji charges forward in rage toward the horned man.
  • p17Robin remains standing motionless inside the distant building.
  • p18The sea train is transporting two criminals toward Enies Lobby.
  • p18The long-haired man has not visited the location in five years.
  • p18The train approaches the gates of Enies Lobby.
  • p19Chapter 374 title page features three stylized figures.
  • p19Horned armored figure, duck-like creature, and masked wide-hatted figure appear together.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption describes Miss Goldenweek's current strategy as disguising the group for now.
  • p1Luffy shouts "KAERU!!!" which the crew misinterprets as a command to return to Water 7.
  • p1Crew members protest in shock that they have come too far to turn back now.
  • p1Giant frog on tracks emits loud "GERO GERO" croaks.
  • p2Crew members react with shock at the size of the frog on the tracks.
  • p2Luffy yells at the frog to get out of the way.
  • p2Frog responds with loud "GERO GERO" croaks.
  • p2Train passengers shout warnings of imminent collision.
  • p3Crew member cheers that they successfully got Robin back.
  • p3Characters note the smoke-screen retreat was unexpected but effective.
  • p3Group discusses that the opponents were stronger than expected and the escape felt too easy.
  • p3Robin and Franky remain silent while embracing.
  • p4Horned man yells in anger that he will not allow the opponents to approach and orders the whips cut.
  • p4Kalifa states she has secured the thorn whips with determined tone.
  • p4Blueno replies briefly in agreement while observing the action.
  • p5Screams echo as the train cars are violently pulled together.
  • p5A voice exclaims that the cars have been pulled back to the opponents.
  • p5Masked figure yells during the grab attempt.
  • p5Someone comments on the power of the pull.
  • p5Background voice notes that the smokescreen was a poor tactic.
  • p6Sanji shouts in realization while dodging an attack.
  • p6Voice orders Usopp to guard Robin with his life.
  • p6Sanji notes that the previous effort was useless after all.
  • p6Blueno states the group must not kill the Straw Hat pirates due to a promise.
  • p6Horned man declares it is time to push the cars apart again.
  • p7Sanji questions the unusual toughness of the opponent's body.
  • p7Horned man responds briefly while executing the spinning attack.
  • p7Someone explains that the move is part of the opponent's unique fighting style.
  • p7Horned man unleashes the Con-Casse technique with a massive impact.
  • p8Sanji shouts warning to Robin to wait a second from off-panel.
  • p8Voice urges Blueno not to be fooled or lose pay and notes enemy is only one man.
  • p8Blueno internally notes the kick nearly broke through Tekkai.
  • p8Usopp screams his own name and GYAA in panic while falling.
  • p8Robin activates technique with large visible text Occho Fleur Clutch.
  • p9Voice warns Sanji to pay attention to where he is looking.
  • p9Sanji cries WAA during the crushing blow.
  • p9Enemy yells EYE-BROWS in rage after striking Sanji.
  • p10Franky states everyone is stubborn about comrades and they are all the same.
  • p10Franky notes trouble taken to escape.
  • p10Voice announces here's your chance during wall explosion.
  • p10Robin and Sanji react with EH to Franky's arrival.
  • p11Robin asks Franky why he is helping those guys.
  • p11Franky tells group to meet Straw Hats and get back to town.
  • p11Franky insists not to worry and that he has a plan.
  • p11Franky states he cannot stand by while Robin acts and comrades refuse to leave.
  • p11Sanji yells they can handle Buster Call and asks Robin to come with them.
  • p12Blueno declares that the Buster Call itself is the core problem, calm and declarative tone in ornate hall.
  • p12Sanji shouts his own name while unleashing the kick, aggressive battle intent.
  • p12Unseen observer reacts with shock at Sanji's sudden appearance and the power of the strike.
  • p13Voices shout that the train has disappeared and call out Blueno's name.
  • p13Blueno explains that the Doa Doa Fruit's true value lies beyond the air door, allowing gateways through atmosphere walls.
  • p13Franky yells to let go of Robin and questions how the disappearance is possible.
  • p14Usopp cries out in pain from the sudden attack.
  • p14Robin warns to get away quickly and insists she is not trying to run away.
  • p14Horned man states he had no choice because the target was advancing.
  • p14Debate occurs about leaving the crew without captain permission and caring for Robin.
  • p15Robin internally resolves to have faith in Luffy.
  • p15Masked figure reacts nervously with sweat.
  • p15Impact sounds accompany bodies being thrown in the fight.
  • p16Sanji shouts in disbelief at the unfolding explanation about Robin.
  • p16Horned man states it is useless because Nico Robin will not break her promise.
  • p16Horned man reveals that only young Nico Robin survived the Buster Call incident.
  • p16Horned man describes the island being completely burned with no traces left.
  • p16Horned man explains that memories of terror from youth cause Robin to betray comrades.
  • p16Sanji reacts with shock asking what the speaker just said.
  • p17Horned man confirms that Sanji really knows all the details.
  • p17Horned man notes that Robin seems to have lost her will to fight.
  • p17Horned man states everything is for the sake of justice.
  • p17Horned man offers deepest condolences to the girl.
  • p17Sanji erupts shouting how rotten the speaker can get.
  • p17Sanji curses violently while charging forward.
  • p17Sanji yells not to screw with him during attack.
  • p18Voice states they are transporting two criminals.
  • p18Reply confirms transport without delay.
  • p18Long-haired man notes how nostalgic it has been five years.
  • p18Companions state they can already see the destination ahead.
  • p18Text labels the approaching location as the Nightless Island Enies Lobby.