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One Piece chapter 409: Bad News Emergency Broadcast — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 22 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 409 opens on a desert scene with an abandoned building.
  • p1Multiple Straw Hat and CP9 fights occur simultaneously inside Enies Lobby.
  • p2Luffy faces Rob Lucci directly in front of a ruined archway near the Gates of Justice.
  • p3Spandam and CP9 react with alarm to the activation of the Golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p4Buster Call request originates from Admiral Aokiji.
  • p4Marine Headquarters is located in the Grand Line.
  • p4Silver Den Den Mushi receives the Buster Call signal.
  • p4Ten warships and five vice admirals are ordered to depart immediately.
  • p5Spandam accidentally triggers Buster Call using baby Den Den Mushi.
  • p5The announcement broadcasts across Enies Lobby.
  • p5Robin is present and reacts with visible distress.
  • p6Spandam is tied up and rolling on the ground.
  • p6Marines attempt to cancel the Buster Call but are unable.
  • p6Robin remains bound and seated nearby during the chaos.
  • p7Spandam claims responsibility for triggering Buster Call to ensure Robin's delivery.
  • p7Robin warns that the Buster Call will not stop at the pirates.
  • p7Enies Lobby is stated to be completely destroyed by the attack.
  • p8Robin directly references the Buster Call and the Ohara incident.
  • p8Spandam confirms Pluton blueprints were burned by Cutty Flam.
  • p8Spandam identifies Robin as the remaining key to obtaining an ancient weapon.
  • p9Spandam openly discusses sacrificing one hundred lives to save one thousand.
  • p9Spandam confirms CP0's role as government secret intelligence.
  • p9Robin directly challenges Spandam's view on the value of human lives.
  • p10The baby den-den mushi broadcast is live and heard by agents.
  • p10Robin publicly reveals that the Buster Call is aimed at Enies Lobby.
  • p10Spandam physically strikes Robin to stop her warning.
  • p11The Buster Call signal is broadcast across Enies Lobby.
  • p11Spandam personally triggers the Buster Call.
  • p11Franky and a woman are present during the activation.
  • p12Buster Call is activated on Enies Lobby.
  • p12Alarms are sounding repeatedly across the fortress.
  • p13Marines are fleeing the island as warships approach.
  • p13Many people remain tied up during the chaos.
  • p14Straw-hatted man faces opponent inside circular government chamber.
  • p14Cross-marked doorway leads to next area.
  • p15Straw-hatted man is knocked back through doorway during fight.
  • p15Visible blood on torso from prior wounds.
  • p16Page shows the final clash and resulting explosion of the chapter.
  • p16Volume 42 concludes on this page.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration introduces Miss Goldenweek's strategy Meet Baroque vol.39 as an abandoned house found in the wilderness.
  • p1Panel labels identify ongoing key battles with specific floor and opponent details.
  • p2Luffy utters STAN... while confronting Rob Lucci at the ruined archway.
  • p3Spandam shouts in panic about pirates intruding deep inside and orders to hurry.
  • p3CP9 agents demand responses from everyone and question what happened.
  • p3Spandam stammers G-GOLDEN... upon seeing the ringing Den Den Mushi.
  • p3Female agent exclaims WAIT...!! THAT'S...! upon recognizing the Golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p4Marine voice urgently requests trigger of Buster Call from Admiral Aokiji with high alarm.
  • p4Command room Marine orders prompt action and confirmation of request.
  • p4Officer commands preparation of ten warships and five vice admirals for immediate departure.
  • p4Marine confirms they can reach destination in thirty minutes.
  • p5Robin expresses horror at having pressed the golden Den Den Mushi.
  • p5Spandam panics realizing he used the baby Den Den Mushi instead of the golden one.
  • p5Spandam wails that he triggered the Buster Call by mistake.
  • p5Marine orders immediate cancellation of the Buster Call.
  • p5Marine questions what has been done upon hearing the announcement.
  • p6Franky yells at Spandam to watch who he is talking to.
  • p6Spandam orders immediate cancellation of Buster Call.
  • p6Spandam declares the Buster Call will have serious consequences.
  • p6Spandam laughs and welcomes the Buster Call while tied up.
  • p6Marine questions what is wrong with the chief's behavior.
  • p7Spandam states he triggered Buster Call to deliver Robin to the government.
  • p7Spandam identifies himself as chief of Cipher Pol No. 9.
  • p7Robin coldly accepts the situation and says it is okay.
  • p7Robin warns that the consequences will not end with the pirates.
  • p7Marine states they will slaughter all pirates present.
  • p7Marine notes the attack will burn down the entire island.
  • p8Robin shouts about the Buster Call and Ohara incident twenty years ago with furious explanatory intent.
  • p8Spandam states that Robin's existence is now the only path to an ancient weapon after blueprint destruction.
  • p8Robin replies that the situation is fine because it shows the case is important to the government.
  • p8Spandam declares that burying threats counts as an unavoidable sacrifice for a glorious future.
  • p9Marines and agents react in panic shouting that they refuse to be sacrifices and questioning Spandam.
  • p9Spandam coldly states they will kill one hundred people without hesitation for true justice.
  • p9Spandam reminds listeners that CP0 is the government's secret intelligence organization.
  • p9Robin shouts questioning what Spandam thinks human lives are worth.
  • p9Spandam laughs and declares useless soldiers are better off dead.
  • p10Agents realize the baby den-den mushi is off the hook and that everyone heard the conversation.
  • p10Robin desperately warns everyone to leave the island because the Buster Call targets Enies Lobby.
  • p10Spandam yells at Robin not to say unnecessary things while striking her.
  • p11Spandam activates the Buster Call via den-den mushi.
  • p11Agents confirm the Buster Call has been triggered.
  • p11Marines express despair that there is no hope left.
  • p11Franky states they are in danger.
  • p11Woman tells Franky not to worry about her situation.
  • p12Masked man laughs about pirate brats born under wild star, mocking tone during alarm.
  • p12Blonde woman shouts that situations like these are familiar, defiant and intense mood.
  • p12Masked man declares it is getting even more interesting, excited laughter continuing.
  • p12Crowd announces Buster Call has been triggered and warships are coming, panicked urgency.
  • p13Goggled man yells about the island being burned down, urgent warning tone.
  • p13Voice questions why marines are fleeing when warships arrive, confused intent.
  • p13Shout orders everyone to get out of Enies Lobby, commanding panic.
  • p13Tied prisoner demands to be untied before escape, desperate request.
  • p13Runner dismisses concern because it is a government island, indifferent mood.
  • p13Cloaked figure comments on responsibility if pirates escape, serious reflection.
  • p13Injured woman notes the nonsense being shouted, weary observation.
  • p14Black-capped man states the target is behind that door, focused intent.
  • p14Straw-hatted man questions where Robin's voice came from, surprised reaction.
  • p14Opponent declares he cannot let the other pass, defiant blocking stance.
  • p15Straw-hatted man grunts from direct hit, pained reaction.
  • p15Opponent shouts in exertion while landing heavy punch, aggressive tone.