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One Piece chapter 408: Monster vs. Kumadori — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 408 is titled MONSTER VS. KUMADORI.
  • p1Nami launches a lightning-based attack that strikes a CP9-marked stone dome.
  • p2Kalifa emerges from bubbles after Nami's lightning attack.
  • p3Kalifa reveals her Devil Fruit ability as the Awa Awa no Mi turning her into a soap-woman.
  • p4Nami uses Clima-Tact staff to generate bubbles in the room.
  • p4Kalifa states she can control her body-produced bubbles at will.
  • p4Kalifa transforms into a sheep-shaped foam form called SOAP SHEEP.
  • p4Kalifa launches HITSUJI-GUMO RELAX HOUR bubble attack.
  • p5Bubbles on the floor remove physical strength from those who step on them.
  • p5Nami is knocked down repeatedly by Kalifa's bubble attacks.
  • p5Kalifa stands over Nami after the attack and comments on timing.
  • p6Kalifa identifies herself as an assassin from the secret intelligence organization.
  • p6Kalifa's bubbles can remove strength in addition to physical stains.
  • p6Nami is driven through the floor by Kalifa's attack.
  • p7Nami uses THUNDER BALL to blow away the strength-draining bubbles.
  • p7Nami regains mobility after the bubbles are dispersed.
  • p7Nami follows up with GOLDEN HOUR staff technique against Kalifa.
  • p8Kalifa coats surfaces and bodies with slippery soap foam
  • p8Kalifa uses Soru technique for high-speed movement and attack
  • p9Hairy horned monster engages in close combat using physical strikes
  • p9Combat occurs inside ruined interior corridor with heavy debris
  • p10Tekkai is used as defensive technique against monster's strikes
  • p10Fight causes extensive structural damage to surrounding hallway
  • p11Franky pauses on stairs during battle to consider refueling
  • p11Hairy monster stands victorious over defeated Kumadori
  • p12Hairy monster hurls CP9 agent off elevated structure.
  • p12Scene occurs above a city plaza with visible buildings and railings.
  • p13Hairy monster lands in courthouse plaza after explosion.
  • p13Location identified as Main island plaza in front of the courthouse.
  • p14Scene takes place in undersea passage connecting Tower of Justice to Gates of Justice.
  • p14Spandam and Lucci escort Nico Robin through the tunnel.
  • p15Group is moving through undersea passage toward the Bridge of Hesitation and Gates of Justice.
  • p15Nico Robin reacts emotionally to a distant call of her name.
  • p16Luffy charges a WORLD GOV'T marked door in a stone corridor.
  • p16Rob Lucci wears a top hat during the encounter.
  • p16Nico Robin shows visible sweat on her face.
  • p17Luffy enters a ruined circular chamber filled with broken pillars.
  • p17Rob Lucci stands opposite Luffy and offers a calm welcome.
  • p17Luffy recognizes Rob Lucci and reacts with rage.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Nami declares the opponent suffers for excessive confidence with triumphant mood.
  • p1Nami states the result of overconfidence in a satisfied tone.
  • p2Kalifa notes surprise at being struck by lightning indoors.
  • p2Kalifa states the opponent has no chance of winning without solving the mystery.
  • p2Nami wonders if the Awa Awa no Mi turned Kalifa into a soap-woman.
  • p3Kalifa claims she is cleanliness personified and feels sorry for the opponent.
  • p3Kalifa asserts the opponent cannot win even after learning her ability.
  • p3Kalifa explains she became a soap-woman after eating the Awa Awa no Mi.
  • p3Nami denies being a man while reacting to a background comment.
  • p4Nami shouts attack name while swinging staff as bubbles fill the space.
  • p4Kalifa calmly explains her ability to freely control body-created bubbles and questions their battle strength.
  • p4Nami reacts with shock upon realizing the bathtub bubbles belong to Kalifa.
  • p4Nami yells insult at Kalifa after seeing the sheep foam transformation.
  • p4Kalifa declares sheep cloud technique name while launching large bubble assault.
  • p5Nami realizes the floor bubbles caused her strength loss upon entry.
  • p5Kalifa questions why Nami lost strength upon first entering the room.
  • p5Kalifa shouts SHOOT while sending Nami flying with bubble attack.
  • p5Kalifa notes Nami realized the bubble effect too late.
  • p5Nami groans in pain while struggling on the bubble-covered floor.
  • p6Kalifa warns Nami will slowly understand the terrifying nature of the ability.
  • p6Nami realizes stepping on bubbles caused her earlier strength loss.
  • p6Kalifa reveals she is an assassin of the secret intelligence organization.
  • p6Kalifa states her bubbles can remove anything including stains, dirt, and strength.
  • p7Nami refuses to forgive Kalifa and launches THUNDER BALL attack.
  • p7Nami notes the attack cleared the strength-removing bubbles.
  • p7Nami calls out GOLDEN HOUR while spinning her staff.
  • p7Kalifa reacts with shock at Nami's sudden recovery and counterattack.
  • p7Kalifa internally notes only the weapon remains unfamiliar to her.
  • p8Short-haired fighter expresses panic that legs coated in foam prevent standing
  • p8Allies react with shock at sudden loss of footing from the foam
  • p8Kalifa questions what the opponent is doing while using Soru to close distance
  • p8Kalifa states that any touch from her bubbles will give beautiful luster and offers to make skin shiny
  • p9Hairy monster shouts HARU GIN JOU while charging and sniffing
  • p9Opponent counters with GEPPO technique
  • p9Monster calls opponent insolent fool and declares repeated die commands
  • p10Hairy monster howls BUOOO OOOOH during assault
  • p10Fighter activates TEKKAI to withstand attack
  • p10Monster continues roaring while delivering multiple impacts
  • p11Franky decides to get a cola refuel and wonders about the reindeer's location
  • p11Kumadori shows disbelief while staring up at the monster
  • p12Scarred man shouts accusation at hairy monster questioning its identity as the deer gorilla.
  • p12Onlookers identify the thrown CP9 agent as the one previously in the fridge.
  • p12Citizens express shock that the monster may have beaten the CP9 agent.
  • p13Citizens question who could have sent the figure flying from the Tower of Justice.
  • p13Voice confirms the fallen figure is Kumadori-san from CP9.
  • p14Spandam orders Lucci to drag Nico Robin forward and pull her hair if needed.
  • p14Spandam mocks Robin as woman of sinful existence and tells her not to stop.
  • p14Spandam laughs and dismisses hope that weak pirates will arrive.
  • p14Spandam commands Robin to walk forward.
  • p15Spandam tells Robin she must atone by staying alive and will never feel hope again.
  • p15Spandam warns that once the gates close her situation is final.
  • p15Distant voice calls out 'Robin!!!' from the tunnel end.
  • p15Spandam orders to hurry onward.
  • p16Nico Robin reacts silently with sweat to sudden off-panel voice in corridor.
  • p16Shocked man in top hat exclaims hearing an unexpected voice nearby.
  • p16Luffy questions whether the door material resembles steel this time.
  • p16Lucci orders continued advance and capture of Nico Robin.
  • p17Luffy expresses confusion about his location in the open ruined space.
  • p17Luffy angrily identifies the opponent as Pigeon Guy.
  • p17Rob Lucci calmly welcomes Luffy to the chamber.