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One Piece chapter 384: Give the Signal for a Counterattack — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 384 title is Give the Signal for a Counterattack.
  • p0Mr. 3 ship appears near a rocky shore with trees and buildings.
  • p1Masked man is isolated and considering escape after missing transport.
  • p2Usopp refuses to abandon the fight after Robin's sacrifice.
  • p2Masked man reveals a disguise strategy to infiltrate government forces.
  • p3Giant awakens from water near a castle, linked to Elbaf warrior village.
  • p3Characters express shame over a 50-year failure related to Elbaf.
  • p4Giants rampaged around the world and became pirates 100 years ago.
  • p4Only the winner of the life-or-death warrior's duel was expected to return home.
  • p4The two bosses began dueling on some island.
  • p4The group dissolved after neither boss returned.
  • p5The revelation about the bosses occurred about 50 years ago.
  • p5Giants accepted the condition to guard Enies Lobby gate for 100 years.
  • p5A giant's lifespan is 300 years so 100 years seemed acceptable.
  • p5The gate was destroyed by pirates on the current day.
  • p6Dorry and Brogy have continued their endless duel on the island for 100 years.
  • p6The giants met Dorry and Brogy while sailing to Enies Lobby.
  • p6Giants learned the truth about the bosses' capture 50 years ago.
  • p7The Houbantai failed their duty at the center of the main island.
  • p7Escaped forces are heading toward the courthouse area.
  • p7Government officials are guards in charge of the entryway.
  • p7Officials lack credibility after the security failure.
  • p8Authority figure issues direct order to release the Just 'II Jurymen'.
  • p8Marines react with panic to the release command.
  • p8Central figure identifies as enforcer of Justice Island punishment.
  • p9Mortar is fired at Gomorrah on the central road of Enies Lobby.
  • p9Marines are ambushing the group with heavy weapons.
  • p9Gomorrah is hit and reels from the mortar strike.
  • p10Mini Den Den Mushi call connects the group to Kokoro.
  • p10Kokoro forgot an important detail about the island layout.
  • p10Gomorrah reacts with vibration sounds during the call.
  • p11Enies Lobby Courthouse has two towers one on either side.
  • p11Levers exist in the upper level of each Courthouse tower.
  • p11Pallie's map indicates no direct road to the Tower of Justice.
  • p12Onlookers confirm Luffy reached courthouse roof.
  • p12Sanji's group receives location update via den-den mushi.
  • p12Pirates decide to advance toward courthouse roof.
  • p13Gomorrah charges through obstacles toward courthouse.
  • p13Chained weapon causes widespread destruction during advance.
  • p14Gomorrah breaks through Marine defensive line.
  • p14Marines attempt to block path with surrounding formation.
  • p15Enies Lobby seals off D-Block in response to Gomorrah.
  • p15Sanji's group risks being surrounded by converging forces.
  • p16Scene shifts between Tower of Justice interior and main island front gate area.
  • p16Oimo and Kaashii are giants chained earlier who awaken and begin moving.
  • p16Marines react with alarm to the giants standing up.
  • p17Giants Oimo and Kaashii attack Marines at the front gate area.
  • p17Franky participates in the sudden giant-led assault.
  • p17Multiple characters coordinate to rampage against the Marines.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration box introduces Miss Goldenweek's strategy name Meet Baroque vol.19 Hold it right there with dramatic tone.
  • p1Masked man reacts in shock with sweat, thinking shipwrights are incredible and he is getting left behind.
  • p1Masked man panics in thought about missing the King Bull and needing to escape while out of the group.
  • p2Narration emphasizes Robin's sacrifice making the situation serious and the need to fight.
  • p2Usopp shouts refusal to run and calls out the masked man's hidden identity and resolve.
  • p2Masked man proposes disguise as government official to pass through mob as only way to reach everyone.
  • p2Masked man affirms the plan with Okay while splashing in water.
  • p3Masked man screams in mortification as the giant wakes with a splash.
  • p3Long-nosed figure questions if the giant came from Elbaf warrior village.
  • p3Voices lament failing their 50th year and bringing disgrace to Elbaf while apologizing to bosses.
  • p4Giant recounts becoming pirates 100 years ago with reflective tone.
  • p4Injured giant cries out for Kaashii in pain and desperation.
  • p4Narration explains only winner of warrior duel was expected to return home.
  • p4Voice states the two bosses began dueling on an island after group dissolved.
  • p5Small creature expresses shock at the 50-year timeline revelation.
  • p5Giant explains bosses are held in a huge government prison.
  • p5Giants describe the 100-year gate guarding deal offered by the government.
  • p5Giant laments the destroyed gate and failed deal with angry tone.
  • p6Giant protests that laughing at their pride is not funny and means strange.
  • p6Another figure interrupts claiming the story is funny.
  • p6Giant reveals Dorry and Brogy have fought for 100 years on the island.
  • p6Giant insists he met the bosses personally and knows the truth.
  • p7Official reports that 10,000 Houbantai guards were overtaken.
  • p7Official states the king bulls are stronger than expected and excuses are lacking.
  • p7Spandam-like figure demands shame and calls for last resort.
  • p7Marine protests releasing prisoners into the city.
  • p8Stern authority figure begins with accusatory 'YOU...' then orders subordinates to send out punishers immediately.
  • p8Figure roars precise command naming the punishers of justice island.
  • p8Authority rejects further useless reports and demands silence from panicking subordinates.
  • p8Figure commands release of the Just 'II Jurymen' as judgment time arrives.
  • p8Marine protests the order warning the city will be decimated.
  • p8Another subordinate begs to wait while noting loss of sight on Straw Hat.
  • p9Marine calls to lock on and aim the mortar carefully.
  • p9Warning shout identifies incoming mortar and urges Gomorrah to dodge.
  • p9Marine cries out in alarm during the explosion impact.
  • p9Group decides to change route due to ambushes along the path.
  • p9Determined Marine notes the central road is dangerous.
  • p10Long-haired girl answers the call identifying herself and asking who is speaking.
  • p10Voice on the line greets and confirms the mini Den Den Mushi connection.
  • p10Older woman Kokoro speaks noting she forgot something important earlier.
  • p10Kokoro expresses relief that the group is still alive.
  • p10Listeners react with surprise asking what is wrong.
  • p11Blond man confirms the map detail about the Tower of Justice and Court-House.
  • p11Speaker notes Pallie's map shows no connecting road to the Courthouse.
  • p11Blond man points out the two towers flanking the Courthouse.
  • p11Explanation begins about levers in the upper levels of each tower.
  • p11Frantic Den Den Mushi call asks if the pirate lady can hear.
  • p11Kokoro mentions coming with Tom to fix the drawbridge in the past.
  • p12Onlookers report visible fight and Luffy climbing courthouse roof with excited alarm.
  • p12Woman in hat confirms roof location via den-den mushi with focused intent.
  • p12Sanji declares group now knows destination with determined resolve.
  • p12Allies plan to split into two groups and head for roof to meet Luffy.
  • p13Rider urges Gomorrah to reach courthouse with urgent command.
  • p13Gomorrah emits loud roaring sounds during charge.
  • p14Dark silhouette mocks pirates for underestimating resistance.
  • p14Marines shout orders to surround and arrest all intruders.
  • p14Marines report second target taken down amid panic.
  • p15Enies Lobby orders full personnel mobilization to close D-Block.
  • p15Personnel report king bull stopped and mortars being aimed.
  • p15Terrified voice warns of thousands approaching.
  • p15Sanji notes guards catching up from behind.
  • p16Chained woman states she is not sulking despite her crew not arriving, in resigned mood.
  • p16Chained bearded man replies that her friends rarely rescue her and she should feel fortunate.
  • p16Marines shout that Oimo and Kaashii have woken up.
  • p16Marine orders to kill the three giants immediately.
  • p16Marine questions how the giants regained strength so quickly.
  • p16Marine yells to hurry and trample the giants.
  • p17Voice exclaims shock that the two giants have turned against them.
  • p17Franky shouts whoa in surprise.
  • p17Character declares they will rampage together until their anger is satisfied before celebrating safety.
  • p17Voice calls out King of Sniper.
  • p17Character urges to hurry to where comrades are.
  • p17Marine yells how dare you deceive us.
  • p17Voice states it is time to give the signal for counter-attack.