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One Piece chapter 417: Ashura — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 5 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 417 is titled ASURA.
  • p1Zoro confronts a giraffe-like creature inside a ruined indoor garden.
  • p2Giraffe creature uses extended neck attacks labeled KIRIN HOUDAI, GIRAFFE BATTERY, KILIMANJARO, and KYOKU BIGAN.
  • p3Zoro identifies the giraffe creature's long neck as a potential weak point and counters with RANKYAKU.
  • p4Zoro lands Neji Hakujin attack on Kaku.
  • p4Kaku's body cracks apart after receiving the slash.
  • p5Kaku uses unexpected body stretching during fight.
  • p5Zoro faces Kaku's Pasta Machine technique.
  • p6Zoro prepares three-sword style attack.
  • p6Kaku uses Kilimanjaro spinning technique.
  • p7Zoro uses Geppo to reach upper level.
  • p7Kaku is sent through the floor by Zoro's attack.
  • p8Zoro uses three swords against giraffe-formed Kaku.
  • p8Kaku is struck by a powerful initial blow causing violent recoil.
  • p9Kaku claims to be a yon-touryuu swordsman.
  • p9Zoro recognizes the combined strengths of Kaku's style and giraffe form.
  • p10Kaku rejects being defeated solely due to his giraffe form.
  • p10Zoro initiates a spinning technique labeled with multiple onomatopoeic terms.
  • p11Kaku attempts a spinning defense or counter labeled kamie.
  • p11Zoro lands a decisive strike that sends Kaku flying.
  • p12Zoro performs Rankyaku Shuriken against the giraffe-formed opponent.
  • p12Bearded fighter lands a heavy blow on Zoro but receives an immediate counter.
  • p12Bearded fighter uses Kilimanjaro strike with visible impact effects.
  • p13Zoro chains Henchikirin followed by Mouchikirin techniques.
  • p13The environment features a whip bamboo forest setting.
  • p13Bearded fighter increases speed in response to the continuous slashes.
  • p14Zoro executes Gekirin as part of four continuous swords.
  • p14Bearded fighter withstands the barrage but shows visible strain.
  • p14Zoro is launched backward yet retains his swords.
  • p15Zoro reveals a demon god form with three faces and six arms.
  • p15Amane-Dachi is identified as the technique that cut the tower in half.
  • p15Bearded fighter recognizes a momentary resemblance in Zoro's appearance.
  • p16Zoro activates Asura form with nine swords against masked fighter.
  • p16Fight features sword techniques including Amane-dachi and Rankyaku.
  • p16Opponent is masked long-nosed fighter using specialized attacks.
  • p17Zoro lands Ichi-bugin strike sending opponent flying.
  • p17Asura form overpowers opponent's Rankyaku technique.
  • p17Fight occurs amid heavy structural destruction.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Zoro tells the giraffe creature there is no need to brag and to simply show its hidden strength.
  • p1Giraffe creature states it has not yet shown the hidden strength of a wild giraffe.
  • p1Giraffe creature declares Zoro does not even have to ask while roaring.
  • p2Giraffe creature claims there is no giraffe like that while firing attacks.
  • p2Giraffe creature urges observation of the power of a giraffe.
  • p2Zoro reacts with shock as the neck grows longer.
  • p2Giraffe creature announces "KYOKU BIGAN" ultimate nose gun technique.
  • p3Zoro declares the long neck will be the giraffe creature's weak point.
  • p3Giraffe creature retorts that it already said so.
  • p3Zoro shouts that the neck will not be a weak point while using RANKYAKU.
  • p4Zoro declares opponent is the one off-guard after landing the strike.
  • p4Kaku reacts with pained grunts during body impact and shattering.
  • p5Kaku announces Kirin Houdai while charging forward.
  • p5Zoro questions what kind of creature Kaku is internally.
  • p5Zoro yells not to name attacks on the spot during clash.
  • p5Kaku explains neck push caused arm and leg extension instead.
  • p6Zoro notes Kaku could not think of other options.
  • p6Kaku claims professional fighter advantage with reach technique.
  • p6Zoro begins Tatsumaki San-Touryuu preparation.
  • p6Kaku admits inability to keep up with Zoro's speed.
  • p7Kaku yells strong while bracing against three-sword strike.
  • p7Kaku reacts with shock at Zoro jumping to upper level.
  • p8Swordsman states thanks for waiting after delivering opening strike.
  • p8Swordsman explains ability to control reach of arms legs and neck to swing swords freely.
  • p8Giraffe fighter grunts in pain from the impact.
  • p9Giraffe fighter declares opponent has no chance and claims Yon-touryuu style maximizes giraffe power.
  • p9Swordsman acknowledges the power of yontouryuu combined with retractable neck and giraffe strength.
  • p10Giraffe fighter yells that being a giraffe is not a good enough reason to be defeated.
  • p10Giraffe fighter reacts with surprise at the spinning launch toward him.
  • p11Giraffe fighter calls out kamie while spinning.
  • p11Swordsman internally questions whether opponent anticipated the move and realizes he read the attack.
  • p11Giraffe fighter cries out in pain from the final blow.
  • p12Bearded fighter admits underestimating Zoro while panting heavily with a surprised expression.
  • p12Bearded fighter declares the fight is over and vows no more openings with aggressive intent.
  • p12Zoro shouts the name of his spinning air blade technique during the mid-air assault.
  • p13Zoro unleashes a spinning slash technique targeting the coiled neck.
  • p13Bearded fighter reacts with pain and surprise to the rapid strikes.
  • p13Bearded fighter resolves to increase attack speed amid the ongoing assault.
  • p14Narration describes the four continuous swords and urges the opponent to give up.
  • p14Bearded fighter grunts in pain from the relentless attack.
  • p14Zoro shouts at the opponent while being knocked back.
  • p15Bearded fighter warns Zoro not to get carried away while internally questioning the demon-like appearance.
  • p15Zoro declares intent to cut the opponent in half using his strongest Rankyaku technique.
  • p15Zoro names Amane-Dachi as the technique that previously sliced the tower.
  • p16Zoro declares Asura technique activation in powerful confident mood while transforming.
  • p16Opponent taunts Zoro to give up with nowhere to run during initial clash.
  • p16Narration notes this power differs from earlier demonstration.
  • p16Masked fighter calls Asura quite amazing yet too late in surprised tone.
  • p16Opponent challenges Zoro to avoid Rankyaku after cheeky talk in aggressive intent.
  • p17Zoro roars Ichi-bugin while executing full Asura assault in aggressive mood.
  • p17Opponent reacts in disbelief that Rankyaku was turned into mist.
  • p17Opponent internally prefers hardship on a path of carnage during defeat.