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One Piece chapter 416: Zoro vs Kaku — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 21 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 416 title page depicts a short-haired girl, large rhino-like creature, and small bearded man in a ruined city labeled LOST CITY.
  • p1Long-haired man is thrown by a large explosion and later lies on the floor commenting on over-seasoning an opponent.
  • p2Long-haired man holds a No.1 Key while observing a collapsing tower; a suited man stands near the Gates of Justice shortcut.
  • p3Masked man holds Nico Robin on the Bridge of Hesitation as the Gates of Justice open and the connecting bridge rises.
  • p4The Straw Hats and allies are advancing across a bridge toward Enies Lobby fortress.
  • p4Explosions occur near the fortress entrance during the charge.
  • p4Warships are positioned offshore receiving positional orders.
  • p5Lucci attacks Luffy in leopard form during the confrontation.
  • p5Franky intervenes and offers to fight Lucci.
  • p5A door marked WORI BOVT stands behind Lucci.
  • p6Luffy insists on proceeding alone to stop Robin.
  • p6Franky volunteers to fight Lucci to allow Luffy access to the door.
  • p6The door behind Lucci leads toward the Gates of Justice.
  • p7Kaku transforms into giraffe form and attacks during the battle.
  • p7An ally attempts to retrieve a key while Kaku looms nearby.
  • p7The battlefield shows extensive structural destruction from the fight.
  • p8Zoro performs Nitou-ryuu Nigiri technique while climbing the tower.
  • p8Kaku fights in full giraffe hybrid form during the ascent.
  • p9Zoro and Kaku clash mid-air during tower ascent.
  • p9Kaku uses Samon to create sand crest after leg slam.
  • p10Kaku lands Kama-kirin attack sending Zoro into rubble.
  • p10Kaku uses Tekkai hardening in hybrid giraffe form.
  • p11Kaku claims square stance eliminates blind spots.
  • p11Kaku begins Ran-kyaku attack while questioning Zoro's intent.
  • p12Zoro uses Kiri-Shigure technique sending multiple slashes upward.
  • p12Ceiling shatters from reflected slashing attacks.
  • p12Kaku is struck and falls in giraffe form.
  • p13Kaku uses Bigan nose-gun attack.
  • p13Zoro is blasted backward by the impact.
  • p14Kaku refers to himself as Kiringer.
  • p14Zoro is pushed back but remains standing.
  • p15Kaku claims to be a Kirinja.
  • p15Zoro plans to break Kaku's Tekkai with Ittou-Ryuu.
  • p15Kaku uses Rankyaku in response.
  • p16Kaku uses giraffe Zoan form during aerial kick attack.
  • p16Zoro's technique is labeled Dragon Slash in narration.
  • p16Impact produces large shockwave and debris on the battlefield.
  • p17Kaku's attacks are named Ni Gorira and Ichi Gorira.
  • p17Zoro uses Santou-Ryuu and Bigan in sequence.
  • p17Clash produces large radial shockwave and debris.
  • p18Kaku is knocked back by the force of the clash.
  • p18Both fighters pause to catch their breath after the exchange.
  • p18Kaku questions the nature of Zoro's power technique.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces "ZORO VS KAKU" as the main theme of the chapter.
  • p1Long-haired man states that the devil creates the seasoning while god creates food, in a reflective tone.
  • p1Long-haired man concludes he might have spiced his opponent up a little too much while lying amid rubble.
  • p2Long-haired man questions whether they are trying to destroy the tower while looking upward.
  • p2Long-haired man decides he should quickly deliver the "No.1 Key".
  • p2Man in dark suit notes that Nami-san and the others have already gone to where Robin-chan is.
  • p3Masked wild-haired man declares they are on top of the Bridge of Hesitation and tells Nico Robin to look.
  • p3Masked man proclaims he will be the world's hero while the Gates of Justice open.
  • p3Masked man states the long journey is ending as the bridge beyond the gates rises.
  • p4Unseen group shouts determination to cross the bridge toward Robin with urgent forward momentum.
  • p4Franky notes seeing something ahead while running amid chaos.
  • p4Franky stresses urgency that failure makes everything meaningless.
  • p4Warships receive orders to confirm positions before advancing.
  • p4Bearded man questions if the visible opening is the exit with surprised expression.
  • p5Lucci yells Straw Hat while attacking Luffy aggressively.
  • p5Luffy grunts in pain from the leopard strike.
  • p5Franky tells Lucci to stop hating him and accept his alliance.
  • p5Luffy questions Franky angrily about his purpose for coming.
  • p5Franky demands location of Nico Robin while holding two keys.
  • p5Lucci asks if Franky is struggling against Luffy.
  • p6Luffy refuses help and urges Franky to stop Robin instead.
  • p6Lucci offers to lend a hand or two with a smirk.
  • p6Franky points out that Robin was already taken through the door.
  • p6Franky declares he will handle everything and keep Lucci busy.
  • p6Franky tells Luffy to head for the door while he fights.
  • p7Kaku states he warned the opponent before attacking.
  • p7Fighter declares preference for meat over Kaku's herbivorous form.
  • p7Fighter internally resolves not to be a loser by failing to reach the key in time.
  • p7Fighter emphasizes need to obtain the key quickly regardless of outcome.
  • p8Zoro announces Nitou-ryuu while initiating double sword attack with powerful swing.
  • p8Kaku mocks Zoro's headband asking if it makes him stronger.
  • p8Zoro replies simply that it might.
  • p9Kaku activates Outou-rou attack with crushing forward lunge.
  • p9Zoro counters instantly with Hira-meki flash step.
  • p9Kaku follows with Samon technique causing sand crest impact.
  • p10Zoro grunts in pain from the leg strike.
  • p10Kaku declares Mushi-kaku and Tekkai while hardening.
  • p11Kaku angrily demands what Zoro is doing and claims no blind spot in square stance.
  • p11Zoro questions if Kaku noticed giraffes have four legs.
  • p11Kaku states his attack has already begun and asks if Zoro will fight.
  • p11Zoro reacts with surprise Huh as assault continues.
  • p12Zoro growls threat about rain being reflected down by ceiling while glaring upward.
  • p12Unseen voice continues explaining slashing attacks sent above.
  • p12Zoro shouts technique name 'KIRI-SHIGURE' during high leap attack.
  • p12Kaku cries out in pain as slashes connect.
  • p12Background voice shouts about downpour of slashing attacks being too numerous.
  • p13Kaku pants heavily with dripping sounds while recovering.
  • p13Kaku fires nose-gun technique called 'BIGAN'.
  • p14Zoro yells while being blasted away.
  • p14Kaku laughs 'FUFUFU' while standing on rocks.
  • p14Kaku declares he trained himself to be 'Kiringer'.
  • p14Zoro responds with 'HMPH' while breathing hard.
  • p14Kaku calls Zoro a tough man who amazes him.
  • p14Zoro snarls 'BASTARD' while catching breath.
  • p15Kaku rambles about not being Kiringer but a Kirinja.
  • p15Zoro warns he won't let Kaku get away for making fun of him.
  • p15Zoro tells Kaku to shut up and declares it doesn't matter what he is.
  • p15Zoro states intent to first break Kaku's Tekkai.
  • p15Kaku counters with Rankyaku.
  • p16Zoro mutters short exclamation while kneeling on ground with strained posture indicating pain or effort.
  • p16Kaku states Zoro is a tough opponent with calm analytical tone after the clash.
  • p16Kaku explains he alone decides whether to use Tekkai against the incoming attack.
  • p16Kaku asks if Zoro's slash felt like cutting steel in a probing manner.
  • p17Kaku unleashes rapid giraffe strikes labeled as two and one gorilla attacks.
  • p17Zoro begins three-sword style technique during defensive counter.
  • p17Kaku names his spinning slash Nigori-Zake during the exchange.
  • p17Zoro responds with Bigan technique creating large force explosion.
  • p18Kaku expresses surprise at Zoro remaining standing after the attacks.
  • p18Kaku notes he expected Zoro to fall due to earlier comments.
  • p18Zoro retorts that the same surprise applies to Kaku's endurance.
  • p18Kaku accuses Zoro of arrogance in a loud confrontational tone.