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One Piece chapter 387: Gear — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color splash page opens chapter 387 titled GEAR
  • p0Luffy Zoro and Chopper appear in full knight regalia on armored horses
  • p1Single panel reaction shot of masked man
  • p2Baskerville is three-headed presiding judge
  • p2Scene takes place inside courthouse building
  • p3Explosion occurs inside courthouse causing widespread chaos
  • p3Sanji is present among the fighters
  • p4Scene takes place inside the grand hall of Enies Lobby.
  • p4Yokozuna and others are positioned to block pursuers at the entrance.
  • p5Zoro fights two named swordsmen inside Enies Lobby.
  • p5Zoro's swords appear to bend during the clash.
  • p6Group regroups after Zoro clears the immediate path.
  • p6Zoro begins moving separately from the main party.
  • p7Zoro separates from the group and takes the wrong path.
  • p7Sanji focuses on guiding Nami during the ascent.
  • p8Chopper is present in the courtroom during the judges' deliberation.
  • p8The presiding judge physically attacks by bursting from his seat.
  • p8Civilians react with screams as debris flies through the room.
  • p9Luffy remains behind to handle the presiding judge.
  • p9Franky Family intervenes against Cerberus in the courthouse.
  • p9Chopper and Nami are sent ahead by Luffy.
  • p10Fight between Luffy and Blueno occurs on the courthouse rooftop.
  • p10Rubble is present on the rooftop floor during the standoff.
  • p11Blueno uses a door-based ability that can close after opening.
  • p11Luffy is struck by Blueno's kick and sent flying on the rooftop.
  • p12Luffy receives a direct Shigan strike from an unseen attacker.
  • p12The blow sends Luffy spinning backward through debris and dust.
  • p13Luffy uses Soru to close distance instantly.
  • p13Jabra counters with Sai Tekkai ground smash.
  • p14Luffy's Gomu Gomu Bullet is blocked by Jabra's Tekkai.
  • p14Both combatants are separated by the resulting shockwave.
  • p15Luffy lands stably after the mutual impact while Jabra remains standing.
  • p15Jabra recognizes Luffy's physical talent and tactical adjustment mid-fight.
  • p16Scene occurs on a rooftop with tiled flooring.
  • p16Luffy reflects on past loss to Aokiji.
  • p17Luffy initiates a transformation referred to as Second Gear.
  • p17Visible steam and motion effects accompany the power-up.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration declares match time with red fire and blue lightning motif and questions goddess of victory
  • p0Text asks if opponent is strong and tells viewer to watch
  • p0Chopper is urged to watch the match
  • p1Masked man reacts with sharp surprised exclamation
  • p2Baskerville heads announce themselves as presiding judge left Baskerville and right Baskerville
  • p2Spandam calls for attention inside the courthouse
  • p2Onlookers note situation is inside courthouse rather than plaza and question three-headed man
  • p3Fighters note few people present and react to three-headed man
  • p3Baskerville demands silence and announces verdict in holy building of judgement
  • p3Spandam yells at subordinate while reporting pirates pouring in
  • p3Voices react to sudden explosion and open doors
  • p4Allies shout encouragement to charge forward while covering the rear.
  • p4Franky alerts the group that the trial appears to have started ahead.
  • p4Voice directs the crew to run toward the roof where Straw Hat is located.
  • p5Foes express outrage that Zoro is mocking the judicial island.
  • p5Enemies complain that the holy trial is being ignored.
  • p5Zoro's attack produces powerful impact sounds while cutting through opponents.
  • p6Zoro notes that someone earlier cut the door open.
  • p6Sanji questions why the captain is not leading the group.
  • p6Nami confirms the path is clear and urges the group to move.
  • p6Mysterious runner yells for the reindeer and swordsman to get out of the way.
  • p6Sanji snaps back at the interruption with a challenge to fight.
  • p7Sanji urges Nami to follow only him while imagining her rescue.
  • p7Nami acknowledges Robin's situation while being led.
  • p7Usopp reminds the group their goal is rescuing Robin.
  • p7Nami yells for Zoro to stop and take the correct staircase.
  • p7Group realizes Zoro has wandered off alone.
  • p8Chopper reacts with startled confusion to the unfolding courtroom events.
  • p8Judges declare the situation a serious crime and great sin with grim authority.
  • p8Judges agree on a middle-ground death penalty verdict in formal tone.
  • p8Presiding Judge roars in rage at being ignored while launching a violent attack.
  • p9Presiding Judge threatens the pirate while pulling a chain mechanism.
  • p9Swordsman states he will finish his current fight before following.
  • p9Luffy directs Chopper and Nami to proceed ahead without him.
  • p9Nami shouts in alarm upon seeing the Franky Family arrive.
  • p9Masked fighter yells for the group to stop their charge.
  • p9Franky Family declares they will fight Cerberus as opponents.
  • p9Chopper nervously agrees to move forward as instructed.
  • p10Luffy hops playfully during the rooftop confrontation.
  • p10Blueno responds with a short hop of his own while facing Luffy.
  • p11Blueno explains that a door once opened will close again on his face.
  • p11Luffy confirms the invisible door surface is now closed.
  • p11Blueno acknowledges Luffy avoided his earlier Ran-Kyaku technique.
  • p11Luffy admits the previous attack was unexpected.
  • p11Blueno dismisses the technique as not a big deal before attacking.
  • p11Luffy reacts with surprise during the sudden kick exchange.
  • p12Luffy shouts in frustration and pain while being hurled by the strike.
  • p12Unseen voice expresses surprise that Luffy jumped during the attack sequence.
  • p12Technique is identified as Shigan at the moment the piercing finger strike connects.
  • p13Luffy initiates his rubber attack series with Gomu Gomu prefix.
  • p13Note clarifies that Sai refers to a smashing technique variant.
  • p14Jabra activates Tekkai defense at the moment of fist impact.
  • p14Jabra reacts with pained exclamation to the force of the blow.
  • p14Luffy names his spinning kick technique as Ran-Kyaku.
  • p15Luffy mutters self-doubt about his current abilities after the exchange.
  • p15Jabra internally notes Luffy's exceptional speed and ability to redirect Rankyaku.
  • p15Luffy declares he will remain ineffective unless he changes his approach.
  • p16Luffy internally resolves to become stronger than anyone to protect his nakama after defeat by Aokiji.
  • p16Foxy reacts with shock to Luffy's statement about evolving techniques.
  • p17Luffy declares that all his techniques will evolve one step forward.
  • p17Foxy questions what is happening inside Luffy's body.
One Piece Chapter 387: Gear