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One Piece chapter 430: The Light Falling Snow of Reminiscence — what is in it

Enies Lobby arc · 23 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 430 opens with Enel alone on barren landscape.
  • p1Straw Hat crew reacts to distant calls while sailing on Going Merry.
  • p2Crew debates whether Going Merry spoke and spots an incoming vessel.
  • p3Galley-La ship arrives carrying Iceburg and crew who celebrate the Straw Hats' return.
  • p4Going Merry collides with the government ship structure.
  • p4Bandaged man observes events from the deck of a large government vessel.
  • p4Crowd on the government ship reacts with cheers to the retrieval success.
  • p5Going Merry drifts helplessly after the collision.
  • p5Bandaged man references Merry's prior statement about not being able to continue.
  • p5Nico Robin is present watching the events unfold.
  • p6The scrap-ship island shows heavy damage from Aqua Laguna.
  • p6Bandaged man recognizes the wrecked ship as the Straw Hats' vessel.
  • p6Distant impacts continue on the ruined island.
  • p7Going Merry continues to be struck by debris and waves in the wreckage.
  • p7Bandaged man expresses a strong desire to sail again despite the damage.
  • p8Storm causes repeated large waves that tilt the ship.
  • p8Crew reacts with alarm to presence of Iceburg-san on deck.
  • p8Someone attempts to leave the ship despite dangerous conditions.
  • p9Going Merry floats beside a small battered vessel on calm water.
  • p9Luffy witnesses the scene and calls it a miracle.
  • p9Shipwright comments on the ship's remarkable history.
  • p10Going Merry prepares for final journey with smoke rising.
  • p10Crew gathers to see the ship off on calm sea.
  • p10Small boat rows away from the Merry.
  • p11Going Merry burns and sinks into the sea.
  • p11Crew watches the burning in silence.
  • p11Luffy remains present during the ship's final moments.
  • p12Snow falls on the completed Going Merry.
  • p12The ship features a sheep figurehead and jolly roger sail.
  • p12Nami stands beside the cannon on deck.
  • p13Zoro sleeps on deck as Chopper protests.
  • p13Going Merry rams through a mountain entrance.
  • p13Luffy stands at the bow facing forward.
  • p14Going Merry is launched skyward by water explosion.
  • p14An octopus-like creature grabs and then releases the ship.
  • p14The ship begins to fall after release.
  • p15Going Merry speaks while floating on snowy water.
  • p15The crew hears the ship's voice in stunned silence.
  • p15Snow continues to fall around the damaged vessel.
  • p16Going Merry is visibly sinking with mast and sail above water.
  • p16Straw Hat crew watches from a small lifeboat.
  • p16Multiple crew members display tears and emotional expressions.
  • p16Bright sunburst effects frame the wide ocean scene.
  • p17Going Merry's spirit manifests as a smiling sheep figure in the water.
  • p17Straw Hat crew watches the ship vanish from a small boat.
  • p17Multiple close-up panels focus on individual crew members crying.
  • p17Final panel shows empty ocean after the ship submerges.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption announces Enel's Great Space Mission volume three about a hole showing signs of inhabitants.
  • p1Distant voices call out hey hey hey across the sea seeking attention.
  • p1Luffy shouts for Usopp in alarm.
  • p1Usopp asks if anyone knows Usopp's location and declares him missing.
  • p1Robin states she cannot answer now that she has come around.
  • p1Chopper notes the voices are calling someone.
  • p1Nami remarks that something is strange after checking the ship.
  • p2Luffy insists the voice belonged to Merry.
  • p2Usopp confirms they were called by the voice.
  • p2Chopper questions if that is possible.
  • p2Sanji confirms hearing a voice calling them.
  • p2Luffy reacts with shock at the confirmation.
  • p2Robin admits she somewhat thought the same but finds it impossible.
  • p2Franky demands the creature called Merry say something.
  • p2Off-panel voice reacts with surprise at the approaching ship.
  • p3Crowd cheers that the Straw Hats are safe and alive.
  • p3Luffy recognizes Iceburg with surprise.
  • p3Crowd exclaims amazement at survival from Enies Lobby and Aqua Laguna.
  • p3Iceburg mutters Bakaburg while glaring.
  • p4Bandaged man comments on the group managing to retrieve everything from the World Government in an amazed tone.
  • p4Bandaged man mutters that the crew are a bunch of outrageous guys while watching below.
  • p4Voice screams in alarm as the ship violently collides with the structure.
  • p4Luffy-like figure cries out Merry's name in sudden panic during the impact.
  • p5Luffy shouts in distress that Merry is in trouble after the collision.
  • p5Bandaged man asks if the crew has forgotten that Merry could go no further.
  • p5Onlookers on government ship yell about the sudden ship movement.
  • p5Bandaged man notes that the crew said Merry could travel no more.
  • p5Luffy's anguished face shows realization of Merry's danger.
  • p6Bandaged man tells the crew to let Merry sleep already in a firm tone.
  • p6Bandaged man wonders about the source of the distant rumbling sounds.
  • p6Bandaged man states they have done everything possible for the situation.
  • p6Bandaged man notes the scrap island was hit by Aqua Laguna and is in bad condition.
  • p6Bandaged man questions if the damaged ship belongs to the Straw Hats.
  • p7Bandaged man declares he wants to set out just once more with strong determination.
  • p7Bandaged man questions what he is doing while fixing the hopeless ship.
  • p7Bandaged man reacts with shock to the ongoing destruction around Merry.
  • p8Bandaged headband man expresses thanks quietly amid storm chaos.
  • p8Crew member shouts alarm about Iceburg-san being on the ship during the wave.
  • p8Crew warns of another big wave approaching the vessel.
  • p8Multiple crew members refuse to let someone depart alone in violent sea.
  • p8Determined voice insists on leaving even if going solo.
  • p9Luffy describes seeing a miracle from a ship that reached its limit long ago.
  • p9Shipwright voice reflects on the admirable life and amazing nature of the pirate ship.
  • p9Nami shows emotional reaction while covering her mouth.
  • p9Quiet voice states understanding of the situation.
  • p10Voice asks if the crew is ready for departure.
  • p10Crew responds affirmatively with resolve.
  • p10Crew member states the sea bottom is dark and lonely while seeing the ship off.
  • p10Luffy speaks Merry's name as smoke appears.
  • p11Internal narration states tears should not be shed at time of parting.
  • p11Crew reflects that the man is prepared and will be all right.
  • p11Voice notes Usopp's absence may be for the best.
  • p11Grateful voice thanks the ship for carrying everyone.
  • p11Luffy calls out Merry's name during the burning.
  • p12Nami notes surprise at sudden snowfall with upward gaze.
  • p12Crew cheers completion of Going Merry with excited shouts.
  • p12Usopp calls attention to visible scratches on the hull.
  • p12Nami murmurs about getting a feel for the cannon controls.
  • p13Chopper demands Zoro vacate his seat.
  • p13Luffy declares departure toward the Grand Line.
  • p13Crew celebrates arrival at the greatest sea.
  • p13Luffy orders the crew not to look back.
  • p14Robin announces Sky Island sighting.
  • p14Crew reacts to the ship flying in the sky.
  • p14Octopus creature expresses pleasure while holding the ship.
  • p14Creature releases the vessel after stretching.
  • p15Luffy reacts with surprise to a sudden voice.
  • p15Merry apologizes and expresses desire to carry the crew further.
  • p15Merry voices regret about future adventures.
  • p15Crew reacts with shock to the ship's spoken words.
  • p16Nami tearfully admits poor navigation skills and causing damage to Merry with guilty intent.
  • p16Usopp loudly claims responsibility and insists the crew must apologize to Merry.
  • p16Luffy cries while confessing he damaged the sail multiple times and calls Zoro and Sanji destructive.
  • p16Crew members echo collective apologies and note that Luffy is also unskilled at repairs.
  • p16Luffy states 'HAPPY.' while watching the ship with tears.
  • p16Unseen voice replies 'BUT I WAS' in a large bubble above the sinking Merry.
  • p17Nami sobs while covering her face in grief.
  • p17Chopper wails loudly with open mouth.
  • p17Robin looks down sadly without speaking.
  • p17Sanji grits teeth in visible distress.
  • p17Usopp cries out toward the ship.
  • p17Luffy states 'HAPPY.' with tears on his face.
  • p17Merry's spirit thanks the crew for taking care of it until now.
  • p17Crew shouts 'MERRY~!!!' and loud cries as the ship disappears.