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One Piece chapter 423: The Mermaid Legend — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 21 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Nami is shown relaxing among sea lion creatures eating watermelon.
  • p1A warship is being torn apart by explosions.
  • p1A person is shown shrinking while falling.
  • p2Luffy has shrunk after using Gear Third.
  • p2Explosions continue near Luffy's location.
  • p3Luffy plans to hide while shrunken.
  • p3Rob Lucci is searching for Luffy among the rubble.
  • p4The sea train is barreling toward the Marine island's front gate.
  • p4Explosions and smoke surround the train during its approach.
  • p4Burning Marine ships are visible in the water below the fortress.
  • p5Spandam wears a star-patterned cloak during the confrontation.
  • p5Nico Robin is present on the shore facing Spandam and Marines.
  • p5A Marine ship has exploded near the island.
  • p6Franky lands a direct punch on a Marine target.
  • p6A cloaked swordsman engages in close combat nearby.
  • p6Funkfreed is ordered to attack Nico Robin while she is distracted.
  • p7Funkfreed performs an 'ELEPHANT CHOOOOP!!!' attack.
  • p7A cloaked figure halts the elephant's strike.
  • p7Nico Robin witnesses the stopped attack at close range.
  • p8Spandam rides Funkfreed during a confrontation involving Nico Robin.
  • p8Funkfreed is an elephant capable of transforming its trunk.
  • p8Robin stands below the elephant and rider on the same battlefield area.
  • p9Franky is charging forward while reflecting on past events involving Tom-san.
  • p9Robin observes Franky with a positive emotional reaction.
  • p9The sea train is visible in the background moving along tracks.
  • p10Franky smashes through massive gates with a single powerful strike.
  • p10Funkfreed and Spandam are knocked back by the impact.
  • p10The path ahead is opened by the destruction of the gates.
  • p11Franky continues advancing after breaking the gates.
  • p11Robin expresses resolve tied to having allies.
  • p11Additional characters react to the ongoing escape attempt.
  • p12Explosion occurs near the tower during Luffy versus Lucci fight.
  • p12Luffy is down after using an unstable power state.
  • p12Rob Lucci confronts Luffy in hybrid leopard form.
  • p13Lucci lands Shigan strikes on Luffy.
  • p13Luffy struggles with body control after earlier power use.
  • p13Fight continues with Lucci in leopard hybrid form.
  • p14Lucci kicks Luffy during the fight.
  • p14Luffy begins recovering control of his body.
  • p14Luffy shows confident grin as power returns.
  • p15Luffy is slammed into the floor during fight.
  • p15Allies including Chopper and Usopp are injured nearby.
  • p15Nami and others are underwater struggling to breathe.
  • p16Spiky-haired man experiences violent underwater drag.
  • p16Mermaid tail creates large motion effect in water.
  • p16Narration sequence titled THE MERMAID LEGEND begins.
  • p16Spiky-haired man observes long-haired mermaid swimming in current.
  • p16Spiky-haired man sees drowned sailors while underwater.
  • p17Spiky-haired man identifies creature as dugong.
  • p17Dugong-mermaid hybrid offers express ride to riders.
  • p17Spiky-haired man and round-eyed companion ride on hybrid's back.
  • p17Hybrid moves at high speed creating large turbulence.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces mermaid legend theme.
  • p1Screaming voice expresses terror during warship destruction.
  • p1Falling figure announces he is shrinking.
  • p2Luffy reacts with relief that the blast was close.
  • p2Luffy notes he has shrunk again due to Gear Third side effect.
  • p2Luffy questions why enemies fire on their own warship.
  • p3Luffy calculates remaining time in shrunken state.
  • p3Luffy decides to hide until returning to normal size.
  • p3Leopard man notes Luffy is still alive after bombardment.
  • p3Leopard man states it would have been boring if Luffy died from bombs.
  • p4Franky yells 'HURRY UUUUP!' urging the train forward with desperate intensity.
  • p4Crew voices shout 'WE'RE ALMOST THERE!!' and 'I SEE THE MAIN ISLAND'S FRONT GATE!!!' expressing hope and urgency.
  • p4Creature bellows 'GEROOOOO....!!!' as a battle cry or signal.
  • p4Franky asks 'WAN' COME WITH US!?' inviting others to join the charge.
  • p4Franky recalls 'JUST LIKE TOM-SAN WAS' while referencing past events with resolve.
  • p5Marine laughs 'WAHAHAHA-HAHAHA!! HEY!! DID YOU SEE THAT!?' celebrating destruction.
  • p5Marine declares 'THE STRAWHAT WHO WENT BERSERK ON THE WARSHIP HAS BEEN BLOWN UP INTO PIECES!!' with mockery.
  • p5Spandam commands 'NOW!! HAND NICO ROBIN OVER!! THIS IS JUSTICE, CUTTY FLAM!!!' asserting authority.
  • p5Spandam boasts 'THIS IS THE POWER OF THE BUSTER CALL I TRIGGERED!!' with pride.
  • p5Marine offers 'THEN MAYBE I CAN PARDON YOU FOR YOUR CRIME!!' attempting negotiation.
  • p5Robin questions the Marines' logic about protecting her and defying the government.
  • p6Franky roars 'DIE- BABBS!!' while charging with a powerful punch.
  • p6Marine shouts 'CHIEF!!!' reacting to the incoming attack.
  • p6Swordsman clashes with 'SHAKSSSSIN!!!' and heavy breathing sounds.
  • p6Marine taunts 'HIS FATE CAN'T POSSIBLY SWALLOW ANY MORE THAN THAT! BOHA!!'.
  • p6Voice commands 'LISTEN.....!! FUNKFREED, GIVE NICO ROBIN A FATAL WOUND WHILE SHE'S OFF-GUARD'.
  • p6Observer notes 'HE DREW THE ZOUKEN* "FUNKFREED"!' recognizing the weapon.
  • p7Robin gasps 'EH!!' as the elephant trunk descends.
  • p7Elephant attacks with 'ELEPHANT CHOOOOP!!!'.
  • p7Cloaked figure screams 'NUAAAAAH!!!' while being thrown.
  • p7Voices cry 'BASTARD!!!' and 'TRULY A HOPELESS GUY...'.
  • p7Marines shout 'HE STOPPED IT!!!' in astonishment.
  • p7Robin is addressed with 'YOU ARE' amid the chaos.
  • p8Spandam yells in panic at Funkfreed for stopping, threatening to shoot it in the forehead if it does not obey.
  • p8Spandam commands Funkfreed to return its nose to normal elephant form.
  • p8Spandam rages that he placed his bet on the enemy group and orders Funkfreed to rage and slash the target.
  • p8Robin calmly states her full name as Nico Robin in response to being misnamed.
  • p8Spandam reacts with shock upon hearing the correction.
  • p9Franky reflects bitterly that enemies of the group would require many lives to survive.
  • p9Franky regrets lacking power in the past and recalls wanting to save Tom-san at any cost.
  • p9Franky shouts to stop the sea train while charging.
  • p9Robin thinks the feeling is refreshing and notes the World Government's pursuit of nakama.
  • p9Franky declares he has never forgotten Tom-san's death.
  • p10Franky shouts that his strike will break through just like this.
  • p10Franky declares his wish has come true thanks to others.
  • p10Funkfreed emits pained sounds while being thrown aside.
  • p11Franky yells about weapons left and demands surrender of the ship.
  • p11Franky states he will make a way for others to escape even at the cost of his life.
  • p11Robin declares she has nothing to fear because she is not alone anymore.
  • p11Robin urges herself to go forward.
  • p11An unknown voice offers help and notes no one is in the ocean.
  • p12Unseen voice tells Luffy to accept consequences of his unstable fighting power.
  • p12Leopard man reacts with alarm that he has been found.
  • p12Luffy groans in pain from the ground.
  • p12Speaker explains the power came at a cost from earlier form.
  • p12Luffy reacts with shock and hesitation.
  • p12Leopard fighter names techniques Kamie Bushin and Seimei Kikan.
  • p13Lucci uses Shigan while taunting Luffy's unstable form.
  • p13Luffy screams in pain while being struck.
  • p13Lucci continues taunting that the stupid form cannot win.
  • p13Luffy desperately orders his body to return to normal.
  • p13Lucci declares Madara and tells Luffy to die.
  • p14Ally shouts to look at the scene.
  • p14Lucci notes Luffy is coming back.
  • p14Luffy yells that damage is returning to his legs.
  • p14Lucci reacts with surprise.
  • p14Luffy grins and declares his body is working well again.
  • p15Reindeer ally shouts he must act or everyone will drown.
  • p15Bear-like ally wonders if he can do anything.
  • p15Woman underwater calls for help and says she cannot breathe.
  • p15Small reindeer says he cannot hold his breath anymore.
  • p15Long-nosed man declares this is the end of his life.
  • p16Spiky-haired man panics about sudden pull and unknown force dragging him underwater.
  • p16Unknown voice declares refusal to let someone die amid chaos.
  • p16Group voices urge others to stay composed and reassure that situation is under control.
  • p16Narration introduces title THE MERMAID LEGEND with flowing hair description.
  • p16Spiky-haired man questions if vision of mermaid and drowned sailors is dream or reality.
  • p16Spiky-haired man internally notes seeing tail and fins before losing consciousness.
  • p17Spiky-haired man stammers in disbelief recognizing dugong form.
  • p17Hybrid creature announces express ride and instructs to hold breaths.
  • p17Spiky-haired man begins protest with LET ME SAY... while clinging on.
  • p17Hybrid laughs loudly NGAGAGA-GAGA!!! during surge forward.
One Piece Chapter 423: The Mermaid Legend