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One Piece chapter 439: The Third and the Seventh — what is in it

Post-Enies Lobby arc · 20 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Straw Hat crew is shown together ascending stairs as a group.
  • p2Straw Hat ship departs from a harbor under attack.
  • p3Crew argues over the name of their new ship while escaping.
  • p4Franky and Iceburg discuss the intended name and meaning of the ship figurehead.
  • p5The Thousand Sunny is revealed floating in the water at the dock.
  • p5Luffy proposes the name Thousand Sunny for the ship.
  • p5Crew reacts with mixed shock and approval to the ship name.
  • p6The crew accepts the name Thousand Sunny.
  • p6A Marine warship is approaching the dock.
  • p6The crew begins preparing the Thousand Sunny for immediate departure.
  • p7Monkey D. Garp appears on the approaching Marine warship.
  • p7Garp throws a massive iron ball at the dock near the Thousand Sunny.
  • p7Luffy recognizes Garp and shows visible panic.
  • p8The Thousand Sunny begins moving away from the dock.
  • p8Luffy jumps from the dock toward the departing ship.
  • p8Franky uses an emergency acceleration device powered by the Adam tree.
  • p9Luffy orders the ship launch from the prow.
  • p9Franky is physically chained during the launch sequence.
  • p9A large iron ball is used to catapult the Thousand Sunny forward.
  • p9The ship leaves the water surface during the initial burst.
  • p10Thousand Sunny becomes airborne after launch.
  • p10Marines witness the ship flying away from the dock area.
  • p10A large water explosion occurs immediately after the ship leaves the surface.
  • p11Thousand Sunny flies through the sky after launch.
  • p11Franky powers the flight using multiple barrels of Coke.
  • p11Crew senses the same spirit as the Going Merry during flight.
  • p11Iceburg observes the launch from the shipyard below.
  • p12Iceburg and Franky sit together in the shipyard after the launch.
  • p12The conversation references a future visit to Elbaf.
  • p12Giants are stated to have a 300-year lifespan.
  • p12Shipyard workers resume normal hammering and planning tasks.
  • p13Scene takes place on Water 7.
  • p13Iceburg reacts to arrival of smoking steel train.
  • p14Scene set on Grand Line island marine base.
  • p14Smoker holds 50 million beri bounty pirate poster.
  • p15Scene includes marine discussion and separate Arabasta location.
  • p15Pirates worldwide recognize Strawhat crew.
  • p16Scene features Vivi and Quee in discussion.
  • p16Background group reacts to news about Luffy's crew.
  • p17Straw Hat crew is aboard the Thousand Sunny.
  • p17The crew is heading toward Fishman Island.
  • p17Celebration marks the acquisition of the ship and reunion with Robin and Usopp.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states eight nakama walk slowly together along the path toward where the light shines and hope.
  • p2Onlookers shout they should not root for the pirates and that the hero should hang in there.
  • p2Crowd warns the pirates will get keelhailed right after sailing off.
  • p2Crew member notes Nose Bro managed to get aboard safely.
  • p2Another states that is all of them and they only need to flee the warship.
  • p2Franky cries out in relief oh thank god.
  • p2Shout urges run Straw Hats as ship takes cannon fire.
  • p3Bearded man questions the pirates intention and doubts they would give up.
  • p3Onlookers panic asking if they are giving up and noting the ship is taking in sails.
  • p3Usopp reminds Franky he was saying something until a second ago.
  • p3Franky and crew repeatedly call each other stupid badpart and urge trust.
  • p3Franky asks if sure and orders to hurry take in the sails.
  • p3Crew debates ship names like tiger wolf lion bear polar lion and squid octopus.
  • p3Franky rejects names and insists on positive vibe for the ship.
  • p4Crew suggests it is a great sun-flower and the figurehead looks good.
  • p4Franky shouts that is not what it is idiots.
  • p4Further suggestions include nice sun which Franky rejects as wrong.
  • p4Iceburg states the ship is meant to sail to the sea of beasts and stand at its zenith.
  • p4Iceburg confirms that was Franky intention for the future pirate king ship.
  • p4Franky calls Iceburg bakaburg and insists the name is all wrong.
  • p4Iceburg notes a cheerful sun name fits a ship crossing cruel seas.
  • p5Luffy excitedly declares the ship name Thousand Sunny as his best idea with high energy and pride.
  • p5Crew members protest alternative names like Monsieur Sun-Flower and Lionel the Boss in disbelief.
  • p5Luffy insists the name he thought up is superior while crew questions his sanity.
  • p5Robin calmly notes the name sounds wonderful in a supportive tone.
  • p5Luffy defends the name Thousand Sunny as fitting for crossing thousands of seas.
  • p6Franky announces the crew's rising tension to sail with the new name.
  • p6Crew agrees enthusiastically on the name Thousand Sunny.
  • p6Franky urges everyone to look at Water City before departure.
  • p6Luffy spots the approaching warship and calls out in alarm.
  • p6Crew prepares sails while warning of the warship arrival.
  • p7Garp shouts at Luffy while preparing to attack from the warship.
  • p7Garp demands Luffy say his name and expresses joy at seeing him again.
  • p7Garp declares Luffy the son of his child and calls him an impudent punk.
  • p7Luffy reacts with panic as Garp attacks the dock area.
  • p7Marines plead with Garp to calm down during the assault.
  • p8Crew calls out thanks to Iceburg while departing on the Thousand Sunny.
  • p8Luffy shouts that they are leaving now while jumping aboard.
  • p8Franky activates an emergency acceleration device on the ship.
  • p8Crew comments that the pirates cannot even depart quietly.
  • p8Franky warns Luffy he will be killed if he misses the jump.
  • p9Luffy shouts desperately for Franky to start the launch, urgent and commanding.
  • p9Franky roars back refusing to be treated as a fool, angry and defiant while chained.
  • p9Crew members scream in panic about the ultra gigantic iron ball approaching, terrified.
  • p9Ship launch produces dramatic "BURST!!!" impact lettering during water explosion.
  • p10Onlookers shout that the ship flew away, shocked and disbelieving.
  • p10Marine group reacts with multiple exclamation marks indicating collective surprise.
  • p10One figure states they have done it, grim and impressed.
  • p11Luffy declares the ship will surpass the previous one in every point, confident.
  • p11Chopper cheers that the ship can perform similarly, excited.
  • p11Sanji notes the ship’s brave spirit and inheritance from the Going Merry.
  • p11Franky reports having used three Coke barrels for one kilometer of flight.
  • p11Crew collectively recognizes the same emotional feeling as with the Going Merry.
  • p12Seated men discuss that the crew would come to Elbaf one day.
  • p12One man mentions a promise made with the king of sharp-shooters.
  • p12They state the person is not coming with them after all.
  • p12They agree to wait patiently, noting giants live 300 years.
  • p12Workers decide to return to real work along the rhythm of the town.
  • p13Distant group voices argue about starving to death then and laughing while following bro's orders with confusion about what bro was doing.
  • p13Iceburg reacts with shock and guesses this outcome was coming while questioning the visitor's purpose.
  • p13Iceburg stammers surprise at new bro and offers daily work at Galley-La HQ.
  • p14Marine voices greet Commodore Smoker and thank for good work on Grand Line island.
  • p14Smoker complains day in day out is boring and questions that 50 million bounty pirate was too easy.
  • p14Tashigi reacts with surprise and apology while adjusting glasses.
  • p14Crewmate yells at Tashigi to wear her glasses.
  • p15Tashigi explains need for status after Enies Lobby incident and limit of her way as captain.
  • p15Smoker declares intent to crush Strawhats in New World with all his pride.
  • p15Group at table questions Nico Robin in Luffy's crew and worries Vivi will be saddened.
  • p16Woman states she is okay with it and knows about Luffy.
  • p16Quee laughs about not telling what is in Luffy's head and trusting whatever they do.
  • p16Background voice says it is waste of time to think about it and thought she would be most shocked.
  • p16Woman close-up notes Luffy is on different level and will become pirate king.
  • p17Crew toasts Franky and the new ship Thousand Sunny.
  • p17Toast welcoming new nakama and celebrating Robin and Usopp's return.
  • p17Luffy declares next destination Fishman Island with forward-pointing excitement.
  • p17Entire crew shouts cheers together in unified celebration.