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One Piece chapter 422: Rob Lucci — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 422 splash page depicts a frantic sea race involving Straw Hat crew members.
  • p2Marines discuss capturing Nico Robin while flashback reveals young Rob Lucci's past incident.
  • p3Flashback reveals young Rob Lucci single-handedly resolved hostage crisis by killing all involved.
  • p4Explosions damage the area around the Bridge of Hesitation while sea train remains inoperable.
  • p5The scene takes place in an underground ocean-bottom passage reinforced with thick steel.
  • p5Water is rapidly flooding the passage from one direction.
  • p5Sanji, Zoro, Franky, and Nami are present together in the passage.
  • p5The group realizes they have no escape route due to the flooding.
  • p6Rob Lucci is in full leopard Zoan form and bleeding.
  • p6Luffy is sent flying by Lucci’s massive fist attack.
  • p6The bridge structure is being destroyed and collapsing into the sea.
  • p7The bridge collapses further as Lucci and Luffy fall into the ocean.
  • p7Lucci’s leopard form hits the water with great force.
  • p7Luffy remains airborne above the water during the collapse.
  • p8Marines on the bridge and warship witness Lucci’s leopard form.
  • p8Rob Lucci is recognized as a CP9 member by the Marines.
  • p8The warship is positioned near the collapsing bridge.
  • p9Rob Lucci has star-shaped scars on his back.
  • p9Luffy uses Gomu Gomu Rocket to approach the warship.
  • p9Marines are terrified of Rob Lucci on the deck.
  • p10Luffy's rubber body deflects bullets.
  • p10Marines recognize Luffy as the Strawhat with 100 million beri bounty.
  • p10Rob Lucci remains calm and smirking during the gunfire.
  • p11Rob Lucci uses Gigant Axe attack.
  • p11The warship bridge is heavily damaged by the strike.
  • p11Luffy is sent flying by the impact.
  • p12Rob Lucci in leopard form bites Luffy.
  • p12Luffy counters with a spinning kick.
  • p12The leopard is sent flying by Luffy's attack.
  • p13Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu attack from ship's railing.
  • p13Lucci is struck mid-air by Luffy's Gigant Whip.
  • p14Lucci lands a Shigan strike on Luffy.
  • p14The warship mast breaks during the fight.
  • p15Lucci notes Luffy's increased power but decreased speed.
  • p15Luffy lands multiple Rankyaku kicks on Lucci.
  • p16Lucci's attack cuts the steel deck.
  • p16Marines identify the fighters as Luffy and CP9's Rob Lucci.
  • p16Vice Admiral commands firing on the warship.
  • p17Vice Admiral fires pistol causing immediate marine reactions on deck.
  • p17Gunshot triggers massive explosion on targeted warship.
  • p17Explosion produces large black smoke cloud and scatters debris across sea.
  • p17Multiple marine ships are present during the bombardment scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Race commentary text describes equal odds and impending end of battle with screaming participants.
  • p0Narration questions if the vienna-sausage-shaped vehicle will win the race.
  • p2Marine sailor requests orders to capture Nico Robin on the Bridge of Hesitation.
  • p2Vice Admiral figure orders to leave her alone.
  • p2Flashback narration recalls kingdom where 500 soldiers were captured by pirates fifteen years ago.
  • p2Marine recalls boy sent by world government who infiltrated pirates' hideout.
  • p3Narration states boy turned back on mountain of corpses and obliterated all hostages.
  • p3Description labels young Lucci as most cold-blooded murdering weapon in CP9 history at age 13.
  • p3Rumor states he is the strongest agent with many bullet scars.
  • p3Marine questions if the man on the island is the same boy from the incident.
  • p4Marine voice states they will destroy everything except the Bridge of Hesitation.
  • p4Reply indicates there is nothing left for them to do.
  • p4Citizens shout there are no drivers and the sea train is not working.
  • p4Screams of 'WATCH OUT!! I'M GONNA DIE~!!!!' and 'IT'LL REACH HERE SOON!!'.
  • p4Sanji notes water from ocean entering underground passage and risk of drowning.
  • p4Zoro comments something strange is occurring.
  • p5Sanji expresses disbelief at positive attitude while reacting to the flooding situation with shock.
  • p5Sanji declares intent to catch Nami in his arms with enthusiastic tone.
  • p5Franky urgently calls for the group to handle the incoming water with panic.
  • p5Unidentified voice notes that the passage will soon fill with water.
  • p5Unidentified voice states that the group is being chased by water.
  • p5Franky exclaims realization that they are trapped with alarm.
  • p5Zoro concludes there is nowhere left to run with tense delivery.
  • p5Zoro identifies the location as an underground passage at the ocean bottom.
  • p5Zoro observes that the passage is reinforced with thick steel.
  • p5Zoro notes he cannot cut the material because it is not stone or iron.
  • p6Rob Lucci internally states he cannot fall into the ocean in his current state.
  • p6Rob Lucci notes he is losing consciousness during the fight.
  • p7Rob Lucci emits a strained growl while falling.
  • p8Marines shout that a beast and Devil Fruit user has appeared.
  • p8Marine questions the identity of the leopard creature.
  • p8Marine reports that the beast flew from the bridge direction.
  • p8Marine states he saw a humongous arm and is now safe on the warship.
  • p8Marine officer addresses the Admiral directly with urgency.
  • p8Marine commands others to lower their guns.
  • p8Marine identifies the leopard as Mr. Rob Lucci from CP9.
  • p9Terrified Marines beg Lucci to spare their lives with desperate pleas and apologies.
  • p9Lucci issues cold warning to Marines not to speak as it offends him, delivered with threatening fist swing.
  • p9Lower deck Marines react with alarm to something emerging from the sea.
  • p9Luffy shouts Gomu Gomu Rocket while launching stretching attack toward the warship.
  • p10Luffy declares that the attack will not work because Hone Fluisen is hard.
  • p10Marines shout FIRE while shooting at Luffy and identify him as the 100 million beri Strawhat Luffy.
  • p10Marines comment that Luffy appears fatter than expected.
  • p10Luffy's rubber body produces Gomu Gomu effects while deflecting bullets.
  • p11Marines scream in panic asking what the giant is.
  • p11Lucci unleashes Gigant Axe attack that destroys the warship bridge.
  • p11Marines cry out in pain and shock as they are sent flying.
  • p12Leopard growls while biting Luffy's shoulder.
  • p12Luffy yells in pain from the bites.
  • p12Luffy shouts while landing a spinning kick on the leopard.
  • p13Luffy calls out attack start while launching from railing, aggressive forward intent.
  • p13Luffy yells technique name during the wrapping kick, triumphant mood.
  • p14Marines shout warnings about the falling mast, panicked tone.
  • p14Marine yells that the battle is too destructive to handle.
  • p14Luffy grunts in pain from sudden piercing strike.
  • p15Lucci taunts Luffy about power versus speed trade-off, mocking tone.
  • p15Lucci cries out in pain while being kicked repeatedly.
  • p16Luffy mutters relief at avoiding a fatal cut.
  • p16Marine reports Straw Hat Luffy fighting Rob Lucci to superior.
  • p16Vice Admiral orders artillery to fire on all ships in five seconds.
  • p17Narration questions whether a moment of hesitation from escaped criminals prevents protecting the future.
  • p17Marines scream in pain and alarm as shots land on deck.
  • p17Command 'FIRE!' is issued during the large-scale attack on the warship.