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One Piece chapter 428: Let's Go Back — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is "LET'S GO BACK".
  • p0This is cover series entry SHORT-TERM CONCENTRATED COVER SERIES NO. 9.
  • p1Rob Lucci of CP9 has been defeated by the pirates.
  • p1Luffy stands victorious on a ruined structure marked with his flag.
  • p2Luffy defeats the leopard-like opponent.
  • p2Group prepares to escape on ships while cannons fire.
  • p3Marine fleet arrives at the island.
  • p3Marines believed all pirates had fallen to the bottom of the ravine.
  • p4Marines are trapped on a collapsing cliff after giant bombardment.
  • p4Warships are returning to the area.
  • p4Galley-La rope is supporting multiple Marines above the drop.
  • p5Clown-like Marine offers escape via balloon platform.
  • p5Large explosion occurs near Marines.
  • p5Remaining fighters continue advancing on lower bridge.
  • p6Marine commander directs troops amid rubble.
  • p6Strawhat Luffy reported fatally wounded near tower.
  • p6Bridge and towers are heavily damaged.
  • p7Tower collapses during escape attempt.
  • p7Luffy is bloodied but continues moving.
  • p7Group is surrounded by ocean and warships.
  • p8Nami is bruised and directing escape toward Luffy's position.
  • p8Large-headed pirate blocks the crew's plan verbally.
  • p8Marines observe the pirates trying to flee on a convoy.
  • p9Escape ship is destroyed by cannon fire.
  • p9Nami reacts with horror to loss of the vessel.
  • p9Chopper and Kokoro group are endangered by the explosion.
  • p10Franky carries the crew to safety on his shoulders.
  • p10Sanji rejoins the group after running errands.
  • p10Marines continue pursuit and demand surrender.
  • p11Bridge collapses leaving crew trapped on the prop.
  • p11Thousand Sunny and another ship are stranded in rubble.
  • p11Marines pursue the crew toward the second prop.
  • p12Luffy is positioned on the first prop structure under cannon fire.
  • p12Robin attempts to reach Luffy using sprouted limbs.
  • p12Foxy pirates and marines are firing on the battlefield.
  • p13The first prop structure has collapsed onto the ground.
  • p13Luffy is down after the impact.
  • p13Crew continues shouting encouragement to Luffy.
  • p14A voice from below the battlefield is heard by Chopper.
  • p14Cannon is preparing to fire at Luffy's position.
  • p14Five-second countdown to cannon fire has begun.
  • p15Usopp has arrived to assist the crew.
  • p15Robin is ready to use her ability to move Luffy.
  • p15The escape plan involves dropping Luffy into the ocean.
  • p16Crew leaps from collapsing tower into ocean.
  • p16Robin uses Cien Fleur during descent.
  • p16Chopper confirms he looked below.
  • p16Marines believe ocean fall means certain death.
  • p16Going Merry approaches to rescue crew.
  • p17Going Merry smashes through fortress walls.
  • p17Usopp reacts with shock to Merry's arrival.
  • p17Merry offers rescue to the crew.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Narration states Rob Lucci leader of CP9 has been defeated by pirates, impossible in Cipher Pol history.
  • p1Crowd voices scream shock at Lucci defeat with partial cries "W-WUU... LU-...!!!".
  • p1Crowd cheers victory with "WON!!!".
  • p1Voice calls out "LUFFY" toward central figure.
  • p2Allies urge group to board escape ship immediately.
  • p2Voice expresses relief that Luffy finally succeeded.
  • p2Luffy yells his own name in triumph.
  • p2Crowd cheers "YAY!!!" and "GOOD JOB, STRAWHAT-SAAAAN!!!".
  • p3Marines report unknown voice coming through den-den mushi.
  • p3Panic over identity of voice and risk of being heard.
  • p3Marines realize the pirates survived the ravine fall.
  • p3Voice questions how the pirates could have survived.
  • p4Goggled Marine curses that others should have stayed silent, angry and stressed mood.
  • p4Marine insists Galley-La rope will hold, defiant tone during collapse.
  • p4Multiple Marines shout not to push and fear falling as rope strains.
  • p4Marine credits giants for taking bombardment, relieved yet urgent voice.
  • p4Marine warns warships will return and urges quick escape, panicked intent.
  • p5Clown-like Marine calls out farewell and promises escape method, cheerful yet reassuring tone.
  • p5Agonized Marine screams distorted words of worry, pained and desperate mood.
  • p5Group of Marines roar collective yells of distress.
  • p5Fighters on bridge discuss survival and good news amid battle.
  • p6Fierce commander challenges enemy to attack, aggressive battle mood.
  • p6Commander orders mission completion and focus on priority target.
  • p6Subordinate questions timing of main gate advance.
  • p6Report states Strawhat Luffy is fatally wounded.
  • p6Officer warns not to lose sight of first priority target.
  • p7Voice cries out for Dadan during tower collapse.
  • p7Ally shouts to Luffy to hurry and escape.
  • p7Battered woman reacts with shock to events.
  • p7Luffy acknowledges with simple okay while exhausted.
  • p7Marine warns group they are surrounded by ocean and warships.
  • p7Ally offers to carry Luffy using Gomu Gomu ability.
  • p8Marine reports pirates attempting escape via convoy with urgent tone.
  • p8Massive figure internally struggles that body cannot move at all.
  • p8Nami shouts to Usopp to take ship to Luffy's location with determined intent.
  • p8Crew member states Robin recovered and only escape remains.
  • p8Large-headed pirate yells that crew did not win battle and mocks their plan.
  • p9Voice commands fire during cannon strike on escape ship.
  • p9Nami cries out that escape ship is destroyed.
  • p9Crew reacts with shock sounds to the blast.
  • p9Someone calls out for Chopper amid flying debris.
  • p9Kokoro, Chimney, and Gombe are shouted for in panic.
  • p9Large-headed pirate realizes the ship was their only escape and declares doom.
  • p10Franky declares the group is sort of safe while carrying everyone.
  • p10Usopp and crew cry out they are dead or exhausted from smoke.
  • p10Nami questions Sanji about his absence.
  • p10Franky notes Robin's recovery but laments the ongoing mess and ship attack.
  • p10Marine orders to release elderly and demands pirates surrender.
  • p10Another marine declares pursuit of the pirates.
  • p11Marine commands to chase pirates to the second prop.
  • p11Crew shouts to run amid heavy fire and explosions.
  • p11Crew realizes bridge is gone and they are trapped on the prop.
  • p11One warns not to be stupid as stronger enemies will emerge.
  • p11Despairing crew states there is nothing left to do.
  • p12Marines command to aim all cannons at the first prop targeting Strawhat Luffy immediately with aggressive intent.
  • p12Robin states it is no good to pull Luffy as he will fall into the ocean, worried context.
  • p12Luffy yells his own name in distress from atop the structure.
  • p12Crew members shout Luffy is in danger and they should get him to safety, urgent panic mood.
  • p13Crew urges Luffy to stand up and pull himself together with desperate encouragement.
  • p13Voices call Luffy by name repeatedly in panic and support.
  • p13Luffy mutters he is really screwed while lying on the ground, resigned tone.
  • p13Unknown voice questions whose voice is speaking from below.
  • p14Mysterious voice urges to look below amid the chaos.
  • p14Chopper tells the crew to look below, excited realization.
  • p14Robin asks Chopper what he is talking about, confused.
  • p14Marines announce firing at Strawhat Luffy in the first prop in five seconds.
  • p14Crew shouts Luffy's name in horror at the countdown.
  • p15Voice orders Luffy to jump into the ocean to escape.
  • p15Crew member calls Usopp's name in surprise and hope.
  • p15Robin confirms she can drop Luffy into the ocean, determined.
  • p15Usopp shouts into the ocean as the solution.
  • p15Crew realizes they still have one more nakama to help, relieved mood.
  • p15Countdown continues at four seconds for the cannon shot.
  • p16Chopper shouts confirmation and asks if he looked below, excited and urgent mood during fall.
  • p16Robin activates technique with short command, focused intent to assist escape.
  • p16Luffy calls out to Robin while moving, surprised yet trusting tone.
  • p16Marines yell that escape into ocean is impossible, panicked and disbelieving mood.
  • p16Marines shout that pirates are jumping into the ocean, alarmed warning.
  • p16Voice from Merry calls for everyone to go back, determined rescue intent.
  • p16Marine questions if pirates have gone mad, angry and incredulous tone.
  • p16Crew urged to follow Luffy, commanding shout amid chaos.
  • p17Usopp cries out Merry's name in shock, distressed and disbelieving mood.
  • p17Voice from ship declares arrival to take crew home, confident rescue intent.
  • p17Merry commands crew to get onboard, urgent and protective tone.
  • p17Usopp repeats Merry's name with elongated emphasis, emotional reaction.