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One Piece chapter 394: Ohara's Demons — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 21 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 394 is titled Ohara's Demons.
  • p0Scene depicts Straw Hat crew in jungle ruins on a tiger.
  • p1Young Nico Robin is shown running urgently in a small panel.
  • p2Young Robin arrives at the Tree of Knowledge in distress.
  • p2Marine warships are approaching Ohara.
  • p3Scholars inside the Tree of Knowledge react to news of government ships.
  • p3Young Robin is present but silent during the discussion.
  • p4Marines invade Ohara research center with rifles drawn.
  • p4Spandine leads the raid and states the center is under investigation for poneglyph deciphering.
  • p4Young Nico Robin is present inside the building during the raid.
  • p5Marines publicly accuse Ohara scholars of plotting world destruction.
  • p5Townspeople are ordered to evacuate to west shore ship.
  • p5The whole island is declared subject to investigation.
  • p6Panic spreads through Ohara as evacuation is enforced.
  • p6Marines refuse responsibility for those who stay behind.
  • p7World Government ship is anchored near Ohara coast.
  • p7Spandine is shot in the arm during confrontation.
  • p7Nico Olvia shoots at Spandine and threatens a second shot.
  • p8Scene occurs in forest clearing on Ohara.
  • p8Spandine directly confronts kneeling Nico Olvia.
  • p8Two Marines observe the exchange.
  • p9Spandine explains government suspicions about Ohara and Poneglyphs.
  • p9Olvia learns the scale of the World Government operation.
  • p10Warships from headquarters are positioned offshore.
  • p10Spandine reveals the true purpose of the investigation force.
  • p11Marines raid the scholars' hidden library inside the giant tree.
  • p11Jaguar D. Saul is at his Northwest Shore hideout.
  • p11Explosion damages the library interior.
  • p12Warships are approaching the Ohara shoreline.
  • p12Ohara scholars have been captured and forced to kneel.
  • p12Young Nico Robin is standing apart from the kneeling scholars.
  • p13Scholars discuss an evacuation ship on the west shore.
  • p13Young Robin attempts to convince an older scholar to flee.
  • p13The scholar refuses and insists Robin leave alone.
  • p14A cloaked figure arrives at the captured scholars.
  • p14Nico Olvia is present among the Ohara scholars.
  • p14The cloaked man is struck down by an unseen attacker.
  • p15Nico Olvia lies on the ground after being struck.
  • p15Young Robin reacts with visible horror and tears.
  • p15Scholars urge Robin to flee to the evacuation ship.
  • p16Explosion originates directly from the Tree of Knowledge on Ohara.
  • p16Poneglyph and ancient letters research documents are confirmed present in the basement.
  • p16Spandine oversees the operation while receiving reports via Den Den Mushi.
  • p17Spandine formally announces assured execution of Ohara scholars.
  • p17Large impact follows Spandine's declaration across the landscape.
  • p18Clover has been studying the Void Century hypothesis through Ohara research.
  • p18Government goal includes eliminating those who might awaken an ancient weapon.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration urges emerging from darkness, overcoming hardships, and advancing toward the light of hopes while believing in dreams.
  • p2Villagers shout that Robin's mom might have returned and that marine warships are heading to Ohara.
  • p2Robin reacts with shock asking if her mom came here.
  • p2Flashback shows woman refusing to make Robin the daughter of a criminal and man stating he must sever ties.
  • p3Scholars discuss capturing all island scholars and arrival of marine warships.
  • p3Robin remains silent with ellipsis while listening to the commotion.
  • p3Scholars note government ships are likely for the strictest investigation.
  • p3Robin is warned not to reveal she is an archaeologist.
  • p4Marine orders everyone to raise hands and exit the building with urgent tone.
  • p4Spandine announces thorough investigation of the research center for serious crime.
  • p4Spandine accuses Ohara of deciphering poneglyphs as the alleged crime.
  • p4Older scholar protests the violent approach with questioning expression.
  • p4Spandine dismisses concerns and orders scholars removed immediately.
  • p4Marine affirms order with salute while another marine yells to stop projects.
  • p5Marine labels archaeologists as demons suspected of desiring world destruction.
  • p5Marine announces notification to townspeople about the scholars.
  • p5Marine states scholars are the island's pride and known worldwide.
  • p5Marine orders non-scholars to evacuate ship on west shore with identification.
  • p5Marine declares full-scale investigation of the entire island.
  • p6Marine states duty is only to deliver message and ignores refusal.
  • p6Townspeople question why they must leave the island.
  • p6Townspeople protest they have no involvement with scholars.
  • p6Marine orders immediate evacuation to west shore and to flee town.
  • p6Marine warns that ignoring orders will bring later consequences.
  • p7Marine reports bullet passed through Spandine's jacket sleeve.
  • p7Spandine realizes the shot and asks chief to look carefully.
  • p7Spandine begs to tell upper management his son should succeed him.
  • p7Spandine claims he has done enough and pleads for his life.
  • p7Nico Olvia declares she will not miss next time while aiming gun.
  • p8Marine voices express shock at Nico Olvia appearing on the island by chance, conveying disbelief and recognition of her as escaped criminal.
  • p8Nico Olvia states her presence does not confirm any relation to Ohara scholars, with tense defensive intent.
  • p8Spandine accuses Olvia of denying ties to Ohara scholars and exploration ship while grinning, showing mocking and accusatory mood.
  • p9Spandine claims government believes Ohara scholars study Poneglyphs 100 percent true, with triumphant and threatening intent.
  • p9Spandine reveals government has captured Poneglyph researchers worldwide and tracked ties to Ohara, explaining pursuit of Olvia's group.
  • p9Spandine laughs and confirms the capture was only the beginning of their plan.
  • p9Olvia reacts with horror realizing the intent to make Ohara an example.
  • p10Spandine confirms warships are present to prevent criminal escape and perform compulsory investigation on the island.
  • p10Nico Olvia realizes the warships are on standby to oust uninvolved people, showing rising dread.
  • p10Spandine states he came personally because they are not pirates and need to formally confirm the crime.
  • p11Marines shout orders to find the hidden room and eliminate resistance inside the library.
  • p11Scholar protests that the books are property of the world during the attack.
  • p11Jaguar D. Saul reacts with alarm upon sensing the attack on Ohara.
  • p12Distant voices note warships approaching closely with alarmed tone.
  • p12CP agent orders all scholars to be gathered in one place with commanding intent.
  • p12Young Robin questions the unfolding scene with confused intent.
  • p13Panicked voices call for evacuation ship and west shore with urgent mood.
  • p13Young Robin urges an older scholar to escape using the evacuation ship.
  • p13Older scholar refuses and tells Robin to leave with angry intent.
  • p13Robin states she is treated differently and wants to stay with everyone.
  • p14Cloaked figure greets the group with casual tone.
  • p14Scholars react with shock upon recognizing Olivia.
  • p14Cloaked man comments on almost being killed with defiant laugh.
  • p15CP agent states that connection to Olivia will end matters quickly.
  • p15Scholar comments on cruelty toward a woman with shocked tone.
  • p15Older scholar urges Robin to reach the evacuation ship.
  • p15Robin whispers that she has grown while crying.
  • p16Marines yell in panic to stop the ongoing destruction of the library.
  • p16Spandine notes the explosion created a big show with detached satisfaction.
  • p16Marine reports discovery of Poneglyph stone and ancient letters research in basement room.
  • p16Scholars express disbelief that the government would go this far.
  • p17Spandine declares death penalty is assured for Ohara scholars.
  • p17Clover states the world's greatest archaeologists will be executed together.
  • p17Scholar expresses terrible regret about the events of this day.
  • p18Robin questions why scholars must die just for reading ancient letters.
  • p18Clover asks if all scholars are going to be killed.
  • p18Marine states the report to Gorosei is complete and the mission is a letdown.
  • p18Scholars question if the government fears the ancient weapon itself.
  • p18Marine claims Robin's words about a powerful weapon will not be believed.
  • p18Clover declares intent to report findings on the Void Century to the Gorosei before dying.