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One Piece chapter 398: Declaration of War — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 398 title page displays 'DECLARATION OF WAR'
  • p0Bottom text names Miss Goldenweek strategy volume 30 'THE STRONGEST SUBJECTS'
  • p1Landscape shows ruins and withered tree under cloudy skies
  • p1Crater lake contains numerous floating books
  • p2Young girl identified as escapee from burning Ohara
  • p2Marine captain confirms sighting child on departing passenger boat
  • p3Bounty on young Nico Robin set at 79 million beri
  • p3Citizens discuss her connection to Ohara scholars and World Government pursuit
  • p4Young Nico Robin performs work for an elderly woman.
  • p4A suited man publicly accuses Robin of owing money.
  • p4Townspeople react with alarm to the suited man's arrival.
  • p5Young Robin encounters Jaguar D. Saul during rain.
  • p5Saul possesses Robin's wanted poster.
  • p5Robin flees pursuit by townspeople and suited man.
  • p6Young Robin encounters hostility from townspeople.
  • p6Jaguar D. Saul discovers a Poneglyph.
  • p6Robin offers to work for an organization at age 16.
  • p7Buster Call is declared against the island.
  • p7Jaguar D. Saul discusses Enies Lobby destruction risk.
  • p7Marines react with shock to the Buster Call order.
  • p8Scene takes place on a bridge structure at Enies Lobby.
  • p8Franky stands with arms crossed while addressing the crew.
  • p8Multiple crew members react in individual close-up panels.
  • p9Enies Lobby tower is shown with flag flying.
  • p9Robin is crying heavily while shouting.
  • p9Franky bursts into loud laughter during Robin's outburst.
  • p10World Government symbol is displayed as five connected circles.
  • p10Spandam confronts the crew about the organization's scale.
  • p10Luffy reacts with understanding of Robin's enemy.
  • p11Usopp uses Sogeking mask and new weapon Kabuto.
  • p11Fiery projectile is fired toward a target.
  • p11Luffy reacts with shock to the World Government flag.
  • p12Explosion occurs directly above Enies Lobby.
  • p12Luffy is present among the reacting group on the ground.
  • p13Robin is positioned at high vantage point above Enies Lobby.
  • p13Luffy stands on a ledge overlooking the building.
  • p14Luffy directly addresses Robin during his outburst.
  • p14Sanji, Zoro, and Nami are present and reacting to the moment.
  • p15Robin expresses her will to live after crew encouragement.
  • p15Straw Hat crew stands together on the ledge during the declaration.
  • p16Young Nico Robin appears in emotional distress during a collapsing scene.
  • p16Group of adults reacts with frantic calls near structural wreckage.
  • p17Straw Hat crew approaches a massive fortress with lowering drawbridge.
  • p17Luffy leads the advance with an aggressive expression.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Narration states no survivors expected in devastated area
  • p1Marine reacts with shock at sight of massive crater lake
  • p1Marine points out lake filled with floating books
  • p1Marine questions if lake formation is coincidence
  • p2Voice confirms identification using 'suspicious girl' clue
  • p2Marine declares girl is definitely the target from Ohara
  • p2Marine reports seeing child escape burning Ohara by boat
  • p2Marine describes losing girl after finding her on passenger boat from northeast island
  • p2Marine recalls helm freezing during chase attempt
  • p3Citizen reacts to massive bounty on eight-year-old child
  • p3Citizen claims girl sank six warships
  • p3Citizen identifies her as survivor of Ohara's demons
  • p3Citizen states she inherited executed scholars' thoughts
  • p3Citizen warns government and Marine HQ are directly pursuing her
  • p3Citizen declares she is child of demon that should not be alive
  • p3Final statement insists she must not be allowed to roam free
  • p4Elderly woman thanks young Robin warmly for ongoing help.
  • p4Young Robin replies politely that she is grateful for work.
  • p4Townspeople note guests and mention meal preparation.
  • p4Suited man demands money loudly while claiming prior notice.
  • p4Panicked citizens shout to capture the child and not let her escape.
  • p5Suited man accuses Robin of overhearing and orders search.
  • p5Robin apologizes to Saul that she has no food.
  • p5Saul states he knows a great deal about Nico Robin.
  • p5Robin offers to work as apprentice in exchange for food.
  • p5Pirates demand Robin be handed over to Marine headquarters.
  • p6Villagers refuse service and call Robin's existence a sin.
  • p6Saul accuses Robin of betrayal.
  • p6Robin states she is 16 and will do anything for work.
  • p6Saul notes he found a Poneglyph.
  • p6Saul mentions he heard Robin can read Poneglyphs.
  • p7Saul warns that Enies Lobby will also be blown up.
  • p7Marine officer identifies the Buster Call.
  • p7Long-haired Marine questions the possibility of friendly fire.
  • p7Masked Marine denies being blown up by allies.
  • p7Saul urges immediate request for Buster Call.
  • p8Luffy mutters silently with grim expression while staring forward.
  • p8Robin states the attack is now aimed at the nakama she has finally found, voice tense and emotional.
  • p8Franky declares that the more he wishes to be with the crew the more his fate bares fangs at them, arms crossed and resolute.
  • p8Franky continues that no matter what sea he goes to his enemy is the world and its darkness.
  • p8Nami reacts with visible worry and sweat in close-up.
  • p8Sanji narrows eyes with serious expression during the exchange.
  • p8Usopp shows concern in reaction panel.
  • p8Zoro glares intensely at the unfolding dialogue.
  • p9Narration mentions the Aokiji incident and current involvement.
  • p9Robin screams that she fears the crew will eventually see her as a burden and betray her.
  • p9Franky laughs loudly agreeing that her fear is true.
  • p9Crew members react with stunned silence and concern.
  • p9Robin expresses desire to die rather than lose the crew.
  • p10Franky shouts that Robin is not a burden and points at the World Government symbol.
  • p10Spandam yells asking if the crew understands the size of the organization after Robin.
  • p10Narration states the mark represents unity of over 170 nations and that this is the world.
  • p10Luffy states he understands Robin's enemy very well.
  • p10Usopp as Sogeking is addressed in the scene.
  • p11Luffy shouts Roger and orders to shoot the flag.
  • p11Usopp announces the new weapon called Kabuto and the Great Pachinko.
  • p11Attack named Fire-Bird Star is launched with fiery effect.
  • p12Unseen voice cries out in pain with ARGH sound.
  • p12Onlooker mutters in disbelief at the scale of the blast.
  • p12Close-up character gasps NO WAY in denial.
  • p12Luffy and crew react with THEY'VE REALLY DONE IT NOW in horror.
  • p12Voice questions whether attackers understand the meaning of targeting the flag.
  • p13Robin declares she would be happy to live with the consequences.
  • p13Onlookers announce that the pirates have declared war against the World Government.
  • p13Luffy stands silently on the ledge overlooking the island.
  • p13Shouted warning that surviving as enemy of the world is impossible.
  • p13Voice accuses the group of being insane for the declaration.
  • p14Luffy shouts ROBIN and states he has not heard her answer yet.
  • p14Luffy desperately demands that Robin say she wants to live.
  • p14Nearby voices react with shock at Luffy's outburst.
  • p14Sanji, Zoro, and Nami show determined or concerned looks focused on Robin.
  • p15Robin recalls that living was something she thought she could not wish for.
  • p15Voices declare Robin's existence itself is a sin and she must not live.
  • p15Robin whispers her desire to live.
  • p15Crew declares they will protect her as nakama.
  • p15Robin begins to speak I... in response.
  • p16Young girl cries out in anguish about her desperate desire to live.
  • p16Bearded man shouts intense affection toward his companions.
  • p16Woman and large man yell pleas to head toward the sea and be taken along.
  • p17Voices announce the crew's arrival and successful lowering of the drawbridge.
  • p17Character admits visible trembling caused by excitement.
  • p17Long-haired figure screams warnings not to approach.
  • p17Luffy declares the start of the action with raised fist.