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One Piece chapter 401: Pirates vs CP9 — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 19 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color splash page depicts Straw Hat Pirates in chaotic forward motion.
  • p0Giant elephant is actively destroying environment on left side of scene.
  • p2Luffy reaches empty ruined hall after climbing stairs.
  • p2Luffy plans to proceed directly to Gates of Justice.
  • p3Sanji confronts seated man inside grand hall with striped flooring.
  • p3Masked man comments on Sanji's spirit during confrontation.
  • p4Zoro clashes with CP9 swordsman using two-sword style.
  • p4CP9 agent unleashes Rankyaku that destroys hall interior.
  • p5Zoro fights Jabra using three-sword style against four swords.
  • p5Jabra lands crushing overhead strike that slams Zoro into the striped floor.
  • p6Jabra and Zoro simultaneously launch Rankyaku waves that collide in midair.
  • p6Sparks and impact effects mark the rapid sword exchange on striped floor.
  • p7Jabra transforms into wolf-beast form and uses Haku-Rai attack.
  • p7Zoro and Jabra ultimate techniques collide causing ceiling collapse.
  • p8Masked CP9 agent is struck by massive black leg attack.
  • p8Swordsman with pistol evades and counters with sweeping slash.
  • p9Masked CP9 agent and swordsman clash inside Enies Lobby building on striped floor.
  • p9Swordsman uses flying slash technique called Rankyaku.
  • p10Swordsman is sent flying by masked CP9 agent's spinning blade attack.
  • p10Enies Lobby tower appears in background during the fight.
  • p11Scene takes place in large indoor garden room inside Enies Lobby.
  • p11Characters discuss Robin's handcuff key while in the garden area.
  • p12Cloaked man encounters a rooster named Funkfreed while sneaking outdoors.
  • p12Rooster attacks and sends cloaked man flying during the encounter.
  • p13Funkfreed rooster produces enormous crow that physically shakes targets.
  • p13Jabra identifies cloaked figure as a pirate upon arrival.
  • p13Jabra fires long-range weapon at the cloaked man.
  • p14Jabra confirms the cloaked man shot the government flag.
  • p14Cloaked man acknowledges Jabra's sniping ability.
  • p14Jabra decides against prolonged torment after the attack.
  • p15Jabra transforms into wolf-man using Devil Fruit power.
  • p15Cloaked man is revealed as long-nosed man in black outfit.
  • p15Long-nosed man states his goal is rescuing Robin.
  • p16Kaku unintentionally transforms into full giraffe form.
  • p16Giraffe Kaku crashes through a building.
  • p16Jabra remains in wolf-man form nearby during the event.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Large bold text at top declares motivational slogan about big dreams and exceeding standard enemies.
  • p2Luffy states he climbed many stairs and finally arrived at destination.
  • p2Luffy shouts Robin's name loudly while searching ruined hall.
  • p2Luffy concludes room is empty and decides to head straight to Gates of Justice.
  • p2Luffy realizes group is heading toward specific location and curses pigeon guy.
  • p3Sanji demands key to Robin's handcuffs before killing opponent.
  • p3Sanji regrets not seeing opponent's real skill earlier at Galley-La.
  • p3Seated man calls Sanji's question silly and notes surprise at pirates arriving.
  • p3Masked man senses ominous beast-like spirit from Sanji.
  • p3Sanji declares he is many levels stronger than before and warns caution.
  • p4Zoro notes opponent uses two-sword style.
  • p4Unidentified swordsman claims best swordsmanship in CP9 and warns not to underestimate.
  • p4Unidentified swordsman calls Zoro a scary man.
  • p4Unidentified swordsman shouts Rankyaku while unleashing flying slash.
  • p5Zoro states he now recalls the opponent's body is a weapon and declares no problem with determined tone.
  • p5Jabra announces Yontou technique with grin and corrects himself saying sorry but actually.
  • p6Jabra calls out 72-Pound technique during sword clash.
  • p6Zoro counters with Rankyaku technique name while crossing blades.
  • p7Jabra roars Haku-Rai technique while leaping in wolf form.
  • p7Zoro shouts Cannon technique name during upward counter.
  • p7Jabra utters Soru with small sound effect after reverting.
  • p8Masked CP9 agent mutters HMM while observing strike.
  • p8Swordsman counters with visible !!! reaction during leg swing.
  • p9Masked CP9 agent taunts swordsman to approach while grinning widely during combat.
  • p9Swordsman replies coldly that he has no time for games while blocking attack.
  • p9Masked CP9 agent laughs loudly declaring the fight is fun amid mid-air clash.
  • p10Masked CP9 agent offers to demonstrate new ability to the hurrying swordsman.
  • p10Swordsman states he is impressed by the masked agent's technique.
  • p10Masked CP9 agent angrily accuses swordsman of trying to make a fool of him.
  • p10Wide-eyed man screams in shock asking what is happening.
  • p11Grotesque masked figure states the room has something notable.
  • p11Voices urge focusing on the key to Robin's handcuffs.
  • p11Characters complain that the garden feels too much like being outside.
  • p11Masked CP9 agent shouts over there while pointing at disturbance.
  • p11Sleeping figure emits snoring sounds before being startled awake.
  • p12Cloaked man thinks about grabbing the object quietly and running away.
  • p12Voice declares no need to hesitate as cloaked man approaches object.
  • p12Cloaked man declares himself the lucky king after surviving the encounter.
  • p12Cloaked man notes a win without casualties after being attacked by rooster.
  • p13Cloaked man yells in shock that roosters do not crow like that.
  • p13Jabra notes calmly that the pirate has arrived.
  • p13Jabra shouts battle cry while firing massive weapon blast.
  • p14Jabra accuses cloaked man of shooting the government flag.
  • p14Cloaked man admits the act while praising Jabra's sniping skill.
  • p14Jabra laughs and states the attack was painful but offers no further torment.
  • p15Jabra states he does not use torment despite his appearance.
  • p15Long-nosed man recognizes the wolf form and questions the intent.
  • p15Long-nosed man declares he came to rescue Robin and resists dying.
  • p16Kaku yells that he overshot into full giraffe form instead of hybrid.
  • p16Marines shout about a talking giraffe falling from above.
  • p16Masked CP9 agent expresses love for Kaku's ability.