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One Piece chapter 396: Saul — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title page shows Marine fortress labeled SAUL.
  • p1Ohara is under Marine bombardment targeting scholars and Tree of Knowledge.
  • p2Marines declare attack on Ohara in name of justice to obliterate demons.
  • p3Marine chief targets Olivia for elimination during Ohara evacuation.
  • p4Explosions erupt across the sky during the scene.
  • p4Young Robin and Olivia embrace on the grass while sobbing.
  • p4A lone figure kneels before the blast.
  • p5Saul reacts with fury upon learning about poneglyph reading.
  • p5Robin and Olivia kneel together during emotional conversation.
  • p5Olivia touches Robin's head while speaking proudly.
  • p6A giant bearded man in black coat arrives on scene.
  • p6Saul reaches toward Robin with massive hands amid chaos.
  • p6Olivia urges Saul to help Robin escape the island.
  • p7Saul insists Robin must leave the island immediately.
  • p7Olivia refuses to leave with Robin due to unfinished tasks.
  • p7Robin clings to Olivia refusing separation.
  • p8Scene takes place in burning ruins of Ohara.
  • p8Young Robin observes the destruction.
  • p8Tree of Knowledge is on fire.
  • p9Young Robin is bruised and crying.
  • p9Saul reaches out to Robin during farewell.
  • p9Island remains on fire in background.
  • p10Saul carries books while fleeing burning island.
  • p10Robin watches Saul leave.
  • p10Cloaked figure observes the scene.
  • p11Scene shifts to Marine ship near Ohara.
  • p11Vice Admiral Saul is identified as deserter.
  • p11Marines open fire on the island.
  • p12Ohara library lies in ruins from prior attack.
  • p12Marine vessel reports ongoing captures of scholar ships.
  • p12Vice Admiral Saul confronts the situation on the marine ship.
  • p13Spandine questions Saul's loyalty to the government.
  • p13Blonde woman remains silent during confrontation.
  • p13Marines receive orders to capture Saul and Olivia at any cost.
  • p14Marine warships pursue the escaping vessel.
  • p14Saul decides to confront the pursuers alone.
  • p14Buster Call cannon fires toward the island.
  • p15Saul is struck by Buster Call cannon fire.
  • p15Ohara island burns under sustained marine bombardment.
  • p15Young Nico Robin receives final message from Saul about preserving history.
  • p16Explosion is triggered by a giant impact near Robin and Saul.
  • p16Saul is actively shielding Robin from Marine forces.
  • p16Marines identify Saul as a Vice Admiral during the confrontation.
  • p17Saul physically throws a Marine ship during the battle.
  • p17Saul openly defies Marine orders to protect Robin.
  • p17Robin witnesses Saul's stand against his former allies.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Panicked Marine expresses shock at sudden bombardment.
  • p1Narration states Ohara scholars research has exceeded expectations.
  • p1Narration orders no one to escape the island due to transmitted knowledge.
  • p1Shouts urge hurry for evacuation ship amid ongoing attack.
  • p2Tall man in dark coat questions why attack continues before evacuation complete.
  • p2Fleeing figures express disbelief at bombardment scale and targeting of scholars.
  • p2Crowd identifies attack as headquarters war force action.
  • p2Shouts accuse government of planning total destruction from start.
  • p3Marine chief orders to eliminate Olivia if doubt arises and remember her face.
  • p3Scholar mentions Olivia's child claiming to be an archaeologist.
  • p3Fleeing people shout about premature firing and need to retreat to ships.
  • p3Bearded scholar calls to protect Tree of Omniscience from fire.
  • p3Kneeling woman remains silent amid surrounding chaos.
  • p4Young Robin reacts in shock with '...!!!'.
  • p4Olivia responds with faint smile and '...?'.
  • p4Unseen character declares intent 'I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS.' amid explosions.
  • p4Robin cries out desperately 'MOM...!!!' while lunging to embrace Olivia.
  • p4Olivia whispers 'ALWAYS...' with gentle tear-streaked smile during hug.
  • p5Saul asks 'IS IT TRUE THAT YOU CAN READ PONEGLYPHS!?' in surprise.
  • p5Saul laments 'IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN THIS SOONER!!!'.
  • p5Olivia's voice echoes 'IT'S ALL MY FAULT... ROBIN!!!'.
  • p5Robin states 'YOU'RE ABLE TO READ THEM.' to Olivia.
  • p5Olivia admits 'I'M VERY SURPRISED THAT' and 'I'M SORRY... I... I REALLY WANTED...'.
  • p5Olivia declares 'IT'S NOT AN EASY THING TO DO...' while touching Robin's head.
  • p5Olivia proudly states 'I'M SO PROUD OF YOU, ROBIN!!' and asks 'YOU STUDIED HARD, DIDN'T YOU?'.
  • p6Olivia pleads 'OLIVIA... RUN AWAY WITH ROBIN!!!' and urges sneaking Robin onto evacuation ship.
  • p6Saul reacts in pain with '...!!!'.
  • p6Saul roars 'EEEEEEN!!!'.
  • p6Giant bearded man in black coat shouts 'YE'R HERE!! I WAS LOOKIN' FOR YA!!!'.
  • p6Robin cries out 'SAUL!!!'.
  • p6Saul asks 'SO, YA FOUND OLIVIA, TOO, HUH!?' with determined face.
  • p7Saul shouts 'FORGET 'BOUT DAT! DA SITUATION'S REALLY SERIOUS!! YA HAFTA GET OFFA DA ISLAND!!!'.
  • p7Saul explains 'DA SHIP WAS LOST IN DA SEA, AN' ROBIN RESCUED ME ON DA BEACH.'.
  • p7Robin asks in disbelief 'SAUL...!!! WHY ARE YOU ON THIS ISLAND!!?'.
  • p7Olivia states 'TAKE MY DAUGHTER...!!! TAKE HER AWAY FROM THIS ISLAND!!!' and 'TAKE CARE OF ROBIN FOR ME!!!'.
  • p7Robin cries 'NO...! WHAT ABOUT YOU, MOM!? AREN'T YOU COMING WITH ME!?'.
  • p7Olivia smiles sadly 'I... I STILL HAVE THINGS TO DO HERE.'.
  • p7Robin shouts 'MOM!! I DON'T WANT US TO BE SEPARATED!!!' and 'WE'VE FINALLY MET...!!! I'M STAYING HERE, TOO!!!'.
  • p8Unseen speaker states history is an asset to humanity that will light the future.
  • p8Speaker warns Robin as Ohara scholar she should know history well.
  • p8Scholars shout to protect books and put out fire.
  • p8Scholar explains Ohara only wanted to hear voices from the past and protect them.
  • p8Speaker says Robin inherited the past and must pass it on.
  • p8Speaker declares research will end here even if Ohara perishes.
  • p9Robin smiles while saying they shouldn't give up on the future she'll live in.
  • p9Scarred man growls that Robin will understand it one day.
  • p9Another voice yells incomprehensibly in panic.
  • p9Robin screams she will stay with mom.
  • p9Saul asks if Robin is sure then tells her to go now.
  • p10Voice tells Robin to live her life from now on.
  • p10Speaker says they are happy Robin called them that and thanks her.
  • p10Robin cries out calling for mom.
  • p10Voice urges Robin to live to the fullest for them.
  • p11Marine demands the other speak up about the island.
  • p11Crew confirms the sighting and calls for Vice Admiral Kuzan.
  • p11Marine with binoculars says the deserter is there.
  • p11Officer identifies the deserter as Vice Admiral Saul.
  • p11Marines argue the targets are not violent pirates and question need to kill them.
  • p11Voice insists capturing would have been fine but they resisted.
  • p12Unknown voice expresses confusion over unnecessary deaths amid Ohara ruins, somber tone.
  • p12Marine report states past captures of investigation ships, factual delivery on deck.
  • p12Bloodied blonde woman pants heavily while glaring forward, exhausted and defiant mood.
  • p12Vice Admiral Saul questions desire for weapons with stern serious expression.
  • p12Enraged giant Saul roars about harm to nakama, furious protective intent.
  • p12Marines shout discovery of one survivor and call people pitiful, urgent alarm.
  • p13Spandine demands proof of scholars being evil, aggressive and insistent tone.
  • p13Saul accuses marines of taking lives and questions government actions, angry moral stance.
  • p13Saul asks blonde woman to tell her story, calm direct request.
  • p13Cloaked figure replies briefly while kneeling, quiet and hesitant mood.
  • p13Spandine orders capture of Saul and Olivia with emergency authorization, commanding panic.
  • p14Marine announces pursuers approaching, urgent warning.
  • p14Saul states he will handle the pursuers, resolute tone.
  • p14Saul explains following personal justice over tyrannical mission, conflicted mood.
  • p14Blonde woman accepts she cannot remain in marines and notes Saul's permanent break, resigned.
  • p14Saul tells blonde woman to return home and inform others, calm directive.
  • p15Voices scream for Saul to return and note inability to act, desperate panic.
  • p15Young girl shouts that Robin's mother and Ohara are honorable, proud defiant cry.
  • p15Saul declares Ohara fought the world and urges passing on its history, solemn final message.
  • p16Marine voice notes attack originated from the shore with surprised tone.
  • p16Saul apologizes to Robin for the scare in a concerned and gentle manner.
  • p16Marine worries about Robin getting hurt and questions how atonement would occur.
  • p16Saul pants heavily while instructing Robin to wait in place.
  • p16Marine accuses Saul of being an accomplice of evil with angry intent.
  • p17Marines plead with Vice Admiral Saul to stop and question his sanity.
  • p17Saul declares he will protect his friend regardless of consequences.
  • p17Saul states he no longer knows what justice means.
  • p17Robin cries out for Saul to stop with desperate tone.
  • p17Saul warns opponents to be ready if they make him an enemy.