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One Piece chapter 389: Response — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 25 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p6Chapter 389 title page is a splash illustration set on a Marine battleship.
  • p7Luffy is spotted near the towers of Enies Lobby.
  • p7Blueno appears on the rooftop above the hall.
  • p8Luffy encounters a masked CP9 agent eating lunch on the rooftops.
  • p8Luffy steals and consumes the agent's bento.
  • p9Blueno is defeated in front of the Enies Lobby gates.
  • p9Luffy defeats a CP9 member with over 800 douriki.
  • p10Lucci declares CP9 order to completely annihilate Strawhat Luffy and crew.
  • p10Judgment chamber appears empty during the order.
  • p11Robin remains chained and silent while agents speak to her.
  • p11Agents discuss drawbridge and Baskerville during scramble.
  • p12Spandam forces Robin toward Gates of Justice.
  • p12Robin internally thinks about seeing Strawhat.
  • p13Franky activates massive body expansion causing panic.
  • p13Spandam considers 3 km diameter explosion during crisis.
  • p14Franky begins Coup de Vent attack inside Enies Lobby tower.
  • p14Explosion causes immediate structural collapse and debris scatter.
  • p15Chains binding Franky break during the tower collapse.
  • p15Franky and Robin fall from the damaged Enies Lobby structure.
  • p16Franky lands on a fence below the collapsing tower section.
  • p16Robin remains uninjured beside Franky after the fall.
  • p17Luffy spots both Franky and Robin during the ongoing battle.
  • p17Marines attempt to prevent the Straw Hats from regrouping.
  • p18Robin explicitly states she will never come back.
  • p18Luffy is visibly shocked by Robin's outburst.
  • p19Robin expresses anger over the rescue attempt.
  • p19Luffy states he wants to die.
  • p20CP9 agents react to Robin's rejection of rescue.
  • p20A CP9 member delivers a sudden punch to another agent.
  • p21Enies Lobby tower is visibly damaged with cracks.
  • p21Strawhat crew situation is described as falling apart.
  • p22CP9 agents are gathered in a rubble-filled interior after a fight.
  • p22Blueno is referenced as having been defeated.
  • p22The enemy discussed is identified as Strawhat Luffy acting alone.

What is said, page by page

  • p6Sign on deck states surrender with text 'I give up.' indicating defeat or comedic concession.
  • p6Bottom narrative caption names the ongoing strategy involving a fake Mr. 3 and okama kenpo.
  • p7Long-haired Marine identifies the crew leader as Strawhat Luffy with urgent tone.
  • p7Another Marine confirms the straw hat sighting to a superior.
  • p7Kneeling woman questions why the roof guard has left his post at a critical moment.
  • p7Background Marine reports Blueno's position on the roof of the court-house.
  • p8Luffy complains he is starving after intense fighting.
  • p8Masked agent identifies the intruder as Strawhat Luffy.
  • p8Luffy declares he is taking the bento while stuffing food into pockets.
  • p9CP9 agents express disbelief that a Rokushiki and Devil Fruit user was defeated.
  • p9Agents note Blueno's superhuman strength and question the outcome.
  • p9Luffy roars in victory after the fight.
  • p9Masked agent comments that Blueno still lost to the brat.
  • p10Lucci commands agents to gather everyone and calls for backup.
  • p10Lucci issues annihilation order for Strawhat Luffy and entire crew.
  • p10Agents react with panic and ask what to do next.
  • p11Agents confirm orders and plan to inform Baskerville.
  • p11Agent questions Robin about accepting government terms for nakama.
  • p11Agent tells Robin to lift her head and notes the pirates' progress.
  • p11Agent accuses Robin of surrendering and looking depressed.
  • p12Spandam warns Robin that looking away prevents rescue.
  • p12Spandam accuses Robin of running away from her nakama's danger.
  • p12Spandam yells for anyone at Enies Lobby gates.
  • p12Spandam declares intent to force Robin and orders move to Gates of Justice.
  • p13Spandam reacts in shock asking if Franky is constipated.
  • p13Spandam thinks about taking others with him in explosion.
  • p13Franky yells for help and counts while expanding.
  • p13Franky begs not to be dragged into self-destruction.
  • p14Franky announces attack start with focused intent toward the structure.
  • p14Robin agrees to proceed while remaining composed amid rising tension.
  • p14Marines scream in pain and surprise from the sudden blast impact.
  • p15Marine voice expresses panic about the tower falling.
  • p15Franky celebrates successful chain breakage with energetic tone.
  • p15Franky shouts victory declaration while plummeting.
  • p16Franky checks on Robin's condition after landing.
  • p16Marine commander threatens subordinates if targets escape.
  • p16Marines shout orders to recapture the escaping pair.
  • p16Marine reacts in shock at the successful deception.
  • p17Franky announces remaining weapons while charging forward.
  • p17Luffy confirms Franky's presence and location.
  • p17Usopp offers to jump across despite the distance.
  • p17Marines order recapture and removal of interference.
  • p17Luffy shouts relief at seeing Robin still present.
  • p18Robin sternly refuses to return with angry glare and grinding expression.
  • p18Robin shouts rejection of past ties while debris flies from her strike.
  • p18Robin fiercely orders others to leave with intense full-body pose.
  • p19Robin yells questioning why rescuers came without her request.
  • p19Luffy remains silent with arms open in response.
  • p19Robin continues anguished shouting about unwanted rescue.
  • p19Luffy declares desire to die with faint smile and wide eyes.
  • p20Afro CP9 agent protests the crew's sacrifice being rejected.
  • p20Calm voice states the rescuers acted on their own.
  • p20Laughing CP9 agent mocks the situation and questions next actions.
  • p20Silhouetted figure strikes with powerful blow causing OOF reaction.
  • p21CP9 agent welcomes arriving group with open arms.
  • p21Narration notes the Strawhat crew beginning to fall apart.
  • p21Agent laughs while suggesting to wait before acting.
  • p21Luffy and Robin exchange tense glances overlooking the tower.
  • p22CP9 agent notes that after five years as a bar owner the target has lost his touch.
  • p22Another agent questions whether the loss of touch would cause such an easy defeat.
  • p22Suited agent declares the opponent has lost with a distinctive laugh.
  • p22Long-haired agent praises the lone enemy for advancing this far despite being alone.
  • p22Agent mocks Blueno for being defeated by a yawn and calls him an idiot.
  • p22Agent observes that the enemy is only Strawhat himself.