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One Piece chapter 425: The Bridge of Struggle — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 18 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Wiper and Shandia tribesman observe ruined city from cliff.
  • p0Chapter title is THE BRIDGE OF STRUGGLE.
  • p1Explosions rip through the city causing widespread destruction.
  • p1Luffy is visibly battered and exhausted.
  • p2Luffy is down on the ground amid rubble.
  • p2Someone is urgently summoning Luffy back via Den Den Mushi.
  • p3Straw Hat crew is aboard Thousand Sunny preparing to depart.
  • p3Multiple warships block escape route making departure difficult.
  • p4Reports originate from the northeast side of the main gate.
  • p4Zambai and allies have reached the main gate after escaping Enies Lobby.
  • p4Marines and government officials are confirmed present on the island.
  • p5Number of survivors on Enies Lobby main island is zero.
  • p5Court-house and Tower of Justice on southeast of island are targeted.
  • p5Underground passage leading to the bridge has been demolished.
  • p6The structure shown is the Bridge of Hesitation.
  • p6Oimo, Kaashii, Franky, and Galley-La shipwrights are present on the bridge.
  • p6Yokozuna is also on the bridge with the group.
  • p7Robin explains the nature of Buster Call operations.
  • p7Franky's nakama wait for him on the Bridge of Hesitation.
  • p7Robin kneels while addressing the group including Chimney.
  • p8Luffy lands a direct JET PISTOL strike on the leopard humanoid fighter.
  • p8The impact sends the leopard fighter flying backward with visible force.
  • p9Leopard humanoid uses SHIGAN finger attack after recovering from JET PISTOL.
  • p9Luffy reacts with surprise to the rapid counter approach.
  • p10Leopard humanoid lands a powerful spinning kick that knocks Luffy back.
  • p10The assault continues relentlessly with multiple follow-up strikes.
  • p11Leopard humanoid executes JET BULLET throw that slams Luffy into debris.
  • p11Luffy remains conscious and glaring after the throw impact.
  • p12Luffy uses Jet Pistol against leopard fighter on bridge.
  • p12Leopard fighter counters with Twin technique causing large blast.
  • p12Narration emphasizes Rokushiki mastery by leopard fighter.
  • p13Leopard fighter uses Roku Ou Gun causing massive shockwave.
  • p13Luffy is blasted backward by the attack.
  • p14Leopard fighter is sent flying by amplified attack.
  • p14Luffy uses Gai-Chou and Ran-Kyaku techniques.
  • p14Attack power is boosted from sky island dial.
  • p15Explosion occurs at distant tower during fight.
  • p15Nami and Usopp discuss Luffy holding back Lucci.
  • p15Lucci recognized as very strong by observers.
  • p16Marines are ordered to surround the Bridge of Hesitation with warships.
  • p16Strawhat Luffy is confirmed alive and visible on the first prow.
  • p16Leopard humanoid fighter continues combat while visibly bloodied and sweating.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy pants 'HAA...' repeatedly showing physical strain and fatigue during battle.
  • p2Urgent voice from Den Den Mushi calls 'LUFFY... HURRY UP AND COME BACK!!' with desperate intent.
  • p2Luffy emits strained breathing sounds 'HAA...' and 'SHUUU...!!!' while collapsed.
  • p3Nami shouts 'WE CAN SET OUT AS SOON AS LUFFY COMES BACK!!' with urgent resolve.
  • p3Crewmate states 'WE'RE READY TO SAIL OUT ANY TIME NOW!!' indicating preparedness.
  • p3Franky warns 'EVEN IF WE DO SAIL OUT, IT WILL BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF HERE...' highlighting danger.
  • p3Sanji responds with '...' showing silent concern.
  • p3Another voice notes 'IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE'VE GOT HERE. BUT IF WE SIMPLY THINK ABOUT IT... THE NUMBER OF WARSHIPS OUT THERE...' assessing odds.
  • p4Marine reports confirm Enies Lobby has accommodated officials and that targets will never die no matter how many times killed, delivered in factual tone.
  • p4Bearded man identified as Zambai roars 'BASTARDS!! GAHAHAHA' with wild laughter expressing defiance and relief.
  • p4Voices confirm Zambai and others escaped the island safely and are now at the main gate including some giants and pirates.
  • p5Bearded man declares zero survivors remain on the Enies Lobby main island in shocked realization.
  • p5Reports confirm underground passage to the bridge and southeast courthouse plus Tower of Justice have been demolished.
  • p5Marine on warship number 2 reports ongoing status from deck amid explosions.
  • p6Voice identifies only target left as the Bridge of Hesitation.
  • p6Concerned speaker calls out Oimo, Kaashii, and Galley-La shipwrights in worried tone.
  • p6Franky remains silent with '...' while others react to the situation.
  • p6Voices urge continued movement so targets receive deserved outcome amid explosions.
  • p7Robin states humans cannot be seen on the map and questions how easily people die.
  • p7Robin explains Buster Call erases an island from the world map without hesitation.
  • p7Franky shouts for Strawhat to hurry as nakama wait on the bridge.
  • p7Marine-like figure yells threat of never forgiving if target ends up dead.
  • p8Luffy announces technique start with GOMU GOMU and finishes with JET PISTOL name during the punch.
  • p8Leopard humanoid grunts KU in pain from the direct hit.
  • p9Narration notes the leopard jumped backward to decrease hit impact.
  • p9Luffy exhales HAA while recovering breath.
  • p9Leopard calls out SHIGAN while thrusting finger forward.
  • p10Leopard emits short hand sign sound before launching the spinning kick.
  • p11Leopard shouts JET during the throw and finishes with BULLET on impact.
  • p11Leopard emits SCREECH while grabbing and lifting Luffy.
  • p12Luffy calls out Jet Pistol with aggressive forward intent during strike.
  • p12Leopard fighter begins counter technique named Twin while blocking.
  • p12Narration describes Rokushiki heart mastery and strongest user technique.
  • p12Leopard fighter declares intent to demonstrate power while panting heavily.
  • p12Luffy continues Gomu Gomu series with focused attack momentum.
  • p12Leopard fighter coughs and gasps from impact strain.
  • p13Leopard fighter roars Roku Ou Gun technique with full force release.
  • p13Luffy reacts with shock exclamation to incoming blast.
  • p13Large impact SFX accompany Luffy being hurled away.
  • p14Narration notes sky island amplification of attack power.
  • p14Leopard fighter coughs and pants from accumulated damage.
  • p14Luffy calls out Gai-Chou and Ran-Kyaku in succession.
  • p14Leopard fighter cries out PEEEP during rubble impact.
  • p15Observers call out Luffy's name in alarm at distant blast.
  • p15Speaker notes many would have died without Strawhat's intervention.
  • p15Comment on Lucci's extreme strength and endurance.
  • p15Nami states Luffy's superior animal instinct compared to others.
  • p15Usopp declares intent to defeat pigeon guy personally.
  • p16Marine officer responds affirmatively to command with crisp salute.
  • p16Scarred commander orders all warships into battle formation around the bridge.
  • p16Marine reports Strawhat Luffy spotted alive on the first prow.
  • p16Cloaked figure calls out 'idiot' toward the tall man.
  • p16Off-panel voice reacts with shock 'WHAAAT!?'
  • p16Scope marine questions whether the target would not die.