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One Piece chapter 39: For Whom the Bell Tolls — what is in it

Syrup Village arc · 21 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 39 title page shows Buggy facing giant bird.
  • p1Luffy arrives during giant bird attack on Buggy's group.
  • p2Luffy searches for evil butler in ruined area.
  • p3Luffy takes heavy blows and is hurled backward.
  • p4Luffy is thrown through the air before landing on the ground.
  • p4Luffy declares GOTCHA upon grabbing or countering.
  • p5Kuro confronts Luffy and Usopp on a rocky cliff.
  • p5Usopp crew lies injured on the ground nearby.
  • p6Luffy and Kuro engage in direct physical struggle.
  • p6Kuro activates a technique during the fight.
  • p7Kaya begs for the fighting to stop in the forest.
  • p7Usopp confronts Kuro with slingshot while crew lies injured.
  • p8Kuro attacks the Usopp pirates in the forest clearing.
  • p8Kaya threatens suicide by pressing a seal to her palm.
  • p8The three Usopp pirates are knocked unconscious on the ground.
  • p9The Usopp pirates regain consciousness on the forest path.
  • p9Kaya is signing a document under supervision of a silhouette.
  • p9The boys decide to act to protect Kaya and Usopp.
  • p10Kuro reads Kaya's will aloud in the forest.
  • p10Kuro discards the will and prepares to kill Kaya.
  • p10Kaya kneels and begs for the boys' safety.
  • p11Luffy arrives at the scene and spots the group.
  • p11Usopp is being beaten by unknown attackers in the forest.
  • p11Kuro grabs Kaya from behind and declares she is alive.
  • p12Jango attempts to escape through the forest while pursued.
  • p12Long-haired figure is attacked by Jango on the forest path.
  • p12Three Usopp Pirates children intervene by tackling Jango.
  • p13Usopp Pirates children physically collide with Jango.
  • p13Jango remains standing after the impact and recovers quickly.
  • p13Children continue pursuit along the forest path.
  • p14Usopp cuts through a tree branch with swords while airborne.
  • p14Usopp Pirates children react with fear to the action.
  • p14A large fist appears in foreground during the sequence.
  • p15Luffy grapples directly with Kuro on rocky ground.
  • p15Usopp Pirates children observe and react to the fight.
  • p15Luffy gains the upper hand in the confrontation.
  • p16Usopp is sent flying backward with a bloodied face.
  • p16Kuro reacts with visible sweat and shock to an unexpected event.
  • p16Kuro's discarded goggles and coat lie on the ground.
  • p17Usopp uses a technique labeled Kayaku-Boshi.
  • p17A large explosion occurs with visible debris and smoke.
  • p18A powerful strike lands on a long-haired figure from behind.
  • p18The impact produces large visual effects including BELL text.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy lands with intense focused glare and powerful stance.
  • p1Buggy and companion scream in panic while fleeing giant bird.
  • p1Nami shows tense worried expression with sweat drops during attack.
  • p2Luffy shouts challenge while leaping forward on rocky path.
  • p3Luffy cries out in pain while being struck repeatedly.
  • p3Luffy screams while crashing onto rocks.
  • p4Luffy shouts GOTCHA with excited grin and wide eyes during counter move.
  • p4Luffy reacts with shock exclamation during violent throw.
  • p5Kuro angrily states the crew is half dead because of Usopp.
  • p5Kuro tells Luffy he should have let himself be chopped to pieces.
  • p5Luffy replies YUP and asks if Kuro has something to say.
  • p5Injured crew members cry out in pain with IT HURTS and STOP IT.
  • p6Luffy swears he will never be a pirate like Kuro.
  • p6Kuro states Luffy will die here because he cannot be a pirate.
  • p6Luffy challenges Kuro to use Silent Step now.
  • p6Luffy yells LET'S SEE YOU TRY during the clash.
  • p7Kaya pleads to write the will and stop hurting the boys.
  • p7Kuro warns he will kill Usopp after the will is written.
  • p7Jango yells not to negotiate and calls Usopp an idiot.
  • p7Usopp mutters I HAVE TO while facing Kuro.
  • p8Kuro shouts intent to kill all present with aggressive forward lunge and extended claws.
  • p8Kaya declares she will kill herself and deny the will with firm seal press and serious mood.
  • p8Kuro states the boys cannot escape anyway while smirking with hidden eyes.
  • p8Kuro decides to let the kids go since he only needs the will to avoid trouble.
  • p9Silhouette reminds Kaya to mark the document with her thumbprint.
  • p9Boy recalls captain's advice to flee when losing and suggests pretending to stay unconscious.
  • p9Boys realize Kaya-san saved them by distracting the attacker.
  • p9Usopp pirates declare they cannot let Kaya-san die and must protect Usopp.
  • p10Kuro confirms the will is genuine and saved him time hypnotizing her.
  • p10Kuro reads aloud that inheritance goes to butler Klahadore.
  • p10Kuro declares the will is now scrap paper and Kaya must die.
  • p10Kaya pleads that Kuro promised not to hurt the boys.
  • p11Luffy shouts that he has found the group with urgent arrival.
  • p11Usopp yells for attackers to stop hitting his existing wound.
  • p11Kuro expresses relief that Kaya is still alive while holding her.
  • p11Kaya demands to be put down while in Kuro's grasp.
  • p12Jango snarls in fury that the hypnotist can no longer interfere.
  • p12Jango internally panics realizing the pursuer has caught up at close range.
  • p12Long-haired figure gasps in pain while pinned on the ground.
  • p12Jango declares intent to finish off the long-haired figure quickly.
  • p12One child yells in effort during the tackle from behind.
  • p13Jango laughs mockingly after being struck in the stomach.
  • p13Jango yells angrily at the children calling them brats.
  • p13Jango taunts one child that it is too late to stop him.
  • p13Jango laughs confidently while facing the charging children.
  • p14Usopp taunts with confident exclamation during sword attack.
  • p14Children scream for their captain in panic.
  • p14Long-haired figure calls out Usopp's name in alarm.
  • p14Usopp expresses surprise at the sudden interruption.
  • p14Usopp notes that the cut branch was blocking the path.
  • p15Kuro demands to know what Luffy said about his plan.
  • p15Luffy states that Kuro's three-year plan will fail.
  • p15Kuro yells to be released while struggling.
  • p15Children cheer for Luffy to defeat Captain Kuro.
  • p15One child realizes that Luffy's victory means their safety.
  • p16Usopp screams in agony from massive impact then immediately declares fierce intent to fight back with determined mood.
  • p16Usopp rejects crowd support with defiant mood while bloodied and exhausted.
  • p16Kuro mutters in disbelief about his disrupted plan with shocked and sweating posture.
  • p16Kuro snarls that his plan cannot fail with enraged bulging eyes and intense rage.
  • p17Usopp launches special gunpowder projectile with panicked expression and desperate intent.
  • p17Explosion victim screams in pain while hurled through the air by the blast.
  • p18Spiky-haired man charges forward with roaring rage beside the BELL impact.