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One Piece chapter 431: The Fist of Love — what is in it

Post-Enies Lobby arc · 27 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color title page for One Piece Volume 45.
  • p1Sepia-toned variant of Volume 45 title page.
  • p2Black-and-white volume cover for One Piece Volume 45 titled I CAN FEEL YA.
  • p6Color splash page opening Chapter 431 The Fist of Love.
  • p8Scene occurs two days after the main incident.
  • p8The sea train is arriving at Blue Station in Water Seven.
  • p8Water Seven suffered massive destruction from Aqua Laguna.
  • p8Citizens cannot repair the damage without external help.
  • p9Paulie leads Galley-La workers in post-Aqua Laguna cleanup.
  • p9Galley-La assigns specific docks to different worker groups.
  • p9Citizens view Galley-La as heroes during recovery efforts.
  • p9Cleanup work continues alongside regular shipyard duties.
  • p10Franky and crew are staying at the damaged Franky House on North Shore.
  • p10Sodom and Gomorrah are recovering under Chopper's care.
  • p10Citizens gather at Shipyard Island First Dock seeking hero interviews.
  • p10Public opinion remains divided regarding the pirates' role.
  • p11Giants Oimo and Kashii assist with heavy reconstruction work.
  • p11Giants plan to return to Elbaf after temporary aid to Water Seven.
  • p11Sogeking remains on the island amid ongoing recovery.
  • p11Citizens publicly praise the giants' contributions.
  • p12Scene takes place inside Galley-La Temporary Headquarters.
  • p12Iceburg and Franky are discussing blueprints and future plans.
  • p12Franky has incurred the government's ill will.
  • p13Franky Family delivers large purchases using 200 million beri.
  • p13Items arrived by sea train.
  • p13Scene shifts to Temporary Headquarters Pirates' Special Room.
  • p14Scene occurs inside UNIT BATH hall.
  • p14Franky slept for two whole days.
  • p14Sanji is serving food on a tray.
  • p15Luffy learned to eat while sleeping.
  • p15Log pose will be ready in a couple of days.
  • p15Group's belongings were taken by Aqua Laguna.
  • p16Mikan trees are recovered intact after being taken by Water 7 residents.
  • p16Residents mistook Straw Hats for Iceburg assassins and confiscated their items.
  • p16Robin states she never expected to see the mikan trees again.
  • p17Franky interrupts the crew to share a story about Water 7's past.
  • p17Treasure Tree Adam is described as a never-falling tree used to rebuild nations.
  • p18Franky bought Treasure Tree Adam parts using money taken from the Straw Hats.
  • p18Franky previously vowed not to build ships again before meeting the crew.
  • p19Franky offers to build and give the Straw Hats a ship made from Treasure Tree Adam.
  • p19Franky used the crew's money to acquire the rare shipbuilding materials.
  • p20Franky offers to build a new ship for the Straw Hats.
  • p20Oro Jackson was built from the same tree parts mentioned.
  • p20Luffy remains asleep on the stairs during the discussion.
  • p21A Marine warship arrives at Water 7.
  • p21Garp is identified as the legendary Marine who cornered Gold Roger.
  • p21Citizens attempt to prevent Marines from entering the building.
  • p22Garp orders Marines to stay back before charging.
  • p22Garp smashes through the Galley-La Company entrance.
  • p22Straw Hats are inside the building when Garp arrives.
  • p23Garp punches Luffy to wake him up.
  • p23Luffy is initially unconscious on the floor.
  • p23Garp mentions bringing someone to meet Luffy.
  • p24Garp strikes Luffy directly on the head with his fist.
  • p24Luffy immediately recognizes and addresses Garp as his grandfather.
  • p24The entire Straw Hat crew observes Garp's attack on Luffy.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Volume title text conveys sympathy toward hidden feelings or inner thoughts.
  • p1Volume title text conveys sympathy toward hidden feelings or inner thoughts.
  • p6Top caption describes animals and characters participating in a great choir performance.
  • p6Chopper mentions trying to dress up for the occasion.
  • p8Narration states two days have passed since the incident and the train nears Water Seven.
  • p8Train announcement warns arrival at Blue Station shortly.
  • p8Shouting man refuses money and insists others keep it amid panic.
  • p8Swordsman calmly instructs passengers to double-check belongings.
  • p8Narration notes the overwhelming destructive power of this year's Aqua Laguna.
  • p8Narration states the damage cannot be fixed by citizens alone.
  • p9Paulie orders bystanders to back off as they obstruct rescue work.
  • p9Citizens question why Paulie from the first dock is in the backstreet.
  • p9Workers confirm assignments for fifth dock residential area and third dock scrap-ship zone.
  • p9Citizens praise Galley-La workers as reliable during cleanup.
  • p9Roger acknowledges orders while actively clearing rubble.
  • p9Worker states regular jobs must resume within a month after backstreet repairs.
  • p10Franky jokes about camping outside again and being better at destroying than rebuilding.
  • p10Voice states Gomorrah's eyes will heal with rest per reindeer advice.
  • p10Character advises Sodom and Gomorrah to rest quietly.
  • p10Reporter requests comments from the heroes who saved the mayor.
  • p10Citizen insists on thanking Iceburg's saviors.
  • p10Another voice refuses pirate interviews and apologizes for calling them assassins.
  • p11Citizens express amazement at the giants' superhuman strength.
  • p11Giants state they are glad to help and offer to take people to Elbaf.
  • p11Giants explain they will return to Elbaf after aiding the island briefly.
  • p11Sogeking hesitates with a single word response.
  • p11Long-haired man questions whether Sogeking should remain on the island.
  • p11Another figure laughs while addressing Sogeking directly.
  • p12Iceburg notes the blueprints are burnt with calm resignation.
  • p12Franky replies casually while asking what Iceburg has been drawing.
  • p12Iceburg states it is for the best and mentions Franky incurring government ill will.
  • p12Franky declares he will make the island float on the sea with determined expression.
  • p13Iceburg questions Franky about doing things with a don and looking at a great man's back.
  • p13Franky responds about turning Water 7 into a ship.
  • p13Franky Family announces arrival of items bought with 200 million beri via sea train.
  • p13Family members react excitedly to seeing their bro.
  • p14Franky Family yells for Yokozuna to stay outside.
  • p14Franky laughs while announcing he is coming in.
  • p14Franky notes everyone is finally awake after two days of sleep.
  • p14Sanji comments on the pirate king being more energetic than ever.
  • p14Battered man notes the pirate king hates missing meals after fights.
  • p15Franky Family expresses amazement at Luffy eating while sleeping.
  • p15Group discusses inability to leave due to log pose timing.
  • p15They mention guests stored at back-street inn were taken by Aqua Laguna.
  • p15They note 100 million beri spent on new ship materials.
  • p16Apologetic men explain they took belongings after mistaking crew for assassins.
  • p16Robin shouts happiness at recovering mikan trees she thought lost.
  • p16Cowboy-hatted man thanks crew loudly for the trees.
  • p16Crew voices celebrate safe return of money, belongings, and mikan trees.
  • p16Chopper reports he examined Franky family injuries and confirms safety.
  • p17Franky announces he has something important to tell the crew.
  • p17Franky begins story about a huge tree that survived war and ruin.
  • p17Franky reveals the tree's name is Treasure Tree Adam.
  • p17Franky notes only a few such trees exist and it is the strongest.
  • p18Franky admits he wanted the expensive Treasure Tree parts for years.
  • p18Franky reveals he drew ship blueprints to catch up to someone he admires.
  • p18Franky states he once decided never to build ships again.
  • p18Angry crew member accuses Franky of buying the tree with their money.
  • p18Franky insists the crew listen to the rest of his explanation.
  • p19Franky declares he will build the ship now using the tree parts and blueprints.
  • p19Franky asks the crew if they will sail on the ship he made.
  • p19Franky explains his greatest happiness is seeing someone he favors sail his ship.
  • p19Franky confirms he is giving the completed ship to the Straw Hats.
  • p19Crew reacts with repeated surprise at the offer.
  • p20Franky proudly states he will build a terrific ship using the same tree parts as Oro Jackson.
  • p20Luffy cheers happily about receiving a new ship.
  • p20Usopp shouts with excitement about reaching the next island.
  • p20Nami thanks Franky and accepts the offer while calling him a good guy.
  • p20Franky laughs and notes understanding Tom-san's pride in his work.
  • p21Franky reacts angrily noting the Marines saved Iceburg-san.
  • p21Citizens shout in panic about Marines coming to arrest pirates.
  • p21Someone identifies the ship as Vice Admiral Garp's warship from headquarters.
  • p21Narration recalls Garp cornering the Pirate King Gold Roger.
  • p21Citizens yell that there are no pirates inside and block entry.
  • p22Garp orders two Marines to wait outside.
  • p22Sanji yells for someone to stop as Garp charges ahead.
  • p22Garp asks if the group is the Straw Hat crew.
  • p22Crew reacts with shock asking who Garp is and what is happening.
  • p23Garp announces he brought someone for Monkey D. Luffy to meet.
  • p23Crew panics at the sight of Marines.
  • p23Garp punches Luffy while shouting to wake up.
  • p23Luffy complains about the pain after waking.
  • p23Garp notes the punch should not hurt Luffy's rubber body.
  • p24Garp announces he heard about Luffy's reckless actions and asserts no one escapes the Fist of Love, delivered with fierce grin.
  • p24Luffy shouts Grandpa in shock and pain after the impact.
  • p24Straw Hat crew collectively reacts with alarmed shouts of Grandpa and What upon witnessing the punch.