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One Piece chapter 440: Fire Fist vs. Blackbeard — what is in it

Post-Enies Lobby arc · 22 pages · 34 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 440 title page features Enel and Spacey in space setting.
  • p1Sanji's wanted poster is shown and discussed at Baratie.
  • p1Enies Lobby events have made Strawhats known worldwide.
  • p2Fuusha Village celebrates Luffy's bounty with feast.
  • p2Makino and village mayor react to Luffy's wanted poster.
  • p3Syrup Village reacts to Usopp's wanted poster.
  • p3Kaya plans to become a doctor to treat Usopp's injuries.
  • p4Zoro trained at Shimotsuki Village dojo under Koushirou.
  • p4Koushirou wears haori with crossed swords crest.
  • p4Dojo students react with excitement upon learning Zoro's past.
  • p5Nami returns to Cocoyashi Village carrying mikans.
  • p5Genzo wears a Marine-style hat.
  • p5Nami's wanted poster is displayed publicly in the village.
  • p6Grave with pinwheel marks a location in Cocoyashi Village.
  • p6Scene transitions from East Blue to Sakura Kingdom.
  • p6Chopper descends from castle riding a Lapahn.
  • p7Dr. Kureha and Dalton argue in Sakura Kingdom snowy town.
  • p7Chopper has a wanted poster after a recent incident.
  • p7Dr. Kureha laughs while discussing Chopper's bounty.
  • p8Scene is set on Vertigo, the Island of White Soil in the Grand Line.
  • p8News of recent kingdom falls and rebellions spreads among readers.
  • p8Strawhat Luffy is publicly linked to the Arabasta events.
  • p9Figure is identified as Monkey D. Dragon, called the Worst Criminal in the World.
  • p9Scene occurs on a high ruined balcony above the sea.
  • p10Scene is set on Banaro Island three days prior to current events.
  • p10Portgas D. Ace confronts Marshall D. Teach on a wooden pier.
  • p11Confrontation between Ace and Blackbeard occurs in a ruined town on Banaro Island.
  • p11Blackbeard proposes Ace join him after declaring his own ambitions.
  • p12Ace confronts Blackbeard on a rooftop about Luffy.
  • p12Blackbeard intends to hand Luffy over to the World Government.
  • p12Ace activates flame powers during the confrontation.
  • p13Ace uses Fire Gun technique against Blackbeard.
  • p13Blackbeard uses a dark counter technique labeled Higan.
  • p13Ace lands near a building marked HOTEL PA.
  • p14Ace uses Enkai, Flame Commandment, and Hibashira techniques.
  • p14Blackbeard crew is ordered to stay back from the battle.
  • p14Massive fire pillar erupts in the middle of the town.
  • p15A massive explosion sends Ace and debris flying.
  • p15Blackbeard crew remains on ground level reacting to the blast.
  • p15Crew warns others to stay back from the ongoing fight.
  • p16Blackbeard spent several decades aboard Whitebeard’s ship.
  • p16Blackbeard memorized all Devil Fruit shapes from an illustrated reference book.
  • p16The ship’s rule allowed whoever found a Devil Fruit to eat it.
  • p17Blackbeard activates a Devil Fruit power named Darkness.
  • p17Ace observes the activation from a distance with visible surprise.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page text announces chapter title 'FIRE FIST VS. BLACKBEARD' in bold lettering.
  • p0Bottom caption describes Enel's space mission volume 10 with Spacey defeated by space pirate.
  • p1Bearded man states Strawhats are now known worldwide because they took down Enies Lobby.
  • p1Crowd cheers 'SANJI IS THE BEST' and 'GYAAAH HAHAHA-HAHA' in celebration.
  • p1Man notes 'AS IS THIS WANTED POSTER' while displaying Sanji's bounty.
  • p1Patrons discuss Maritime Restaurant Baratie and former assistant chef's 77 million bounty.
  • p1Speech bubbles mention Judicial Island and Enies Lobby as gateway to world government.
  • p2Signs announce feast in honor of Luffy's 300 million bounty as most successful East Blue pirate.
  • p2Makino wonders if Luffy's friends look like people one would call friends.
  • p2Village mayor panics and tells crowd to be ashamed of celebrating a pirate.
  • p2Garp questions how he could leave his grandson alone causing trouble.
  • p2Villagers gossip about a pirate fighting the world government.
  • p3Kaya exclaims 'IT'S USOPP-SAN!!' upon seeing the wanted poster.
  • p3Children confirm 'THIS NOSE HAS GOTTA BE THE CAPTAIN'S!!' and 'RIGHT-!!'.
  • p3Kaya states she wants to become a licensed professional to heal Usopp when he returns.
  • p3Children note 'THE CAPTAIN IS A MAN WHO CAN CHANGE LIES INTO THE TRUTH!!'.
  • p3Kaya declares she will continue studying to be a doctor.
  • p4Students shout in shock asking if Zoro was a dojo student and demand confirmation from sensei.
  • p4Students excitedly ask why sensei does not admire Zoro and beg to be taught piracy.
  • p4Koushirou calmly confirms it is true while smiling with arms crossed.
  • p4Koushirou states he does not teach how to be a pirate but only swords.
  • p4Koushirou reflects that treasuring swordsmanship is enough regardless of path taken.
  • p4Koushirou notes surprise at Judicial Island incident involving Zoro.
  • p5Genzo complains Nami brought mikans again instead of buying at stores.
  • p5Villagers gossip that Nami has become sexier and is seen as a criminal.
  • p5Nami smiles and offers the sack of mikans to Genzo.
  • p5Nami asks what Genzo is doing in the village.
  • p5Genzo mentions trying to protest Nami's wanted poster to Marine headquarters.
  • p5Genzo protests the obscene wanted poster being shown worldwide.
  • p6Nami reflects on the problem with pirates and keeping a promise with Gen-san.
  • p6Nami threatens to kill anyone who takes her smile away.
  • p6Voice notes it is okay because it means they are connected.
  • p6Children shout that Chopper is riding a Lapahn and warn others to stay away.
  • p6Dr. Kureha laughs with Hieee hee hee sounds from castle.
  • p7Dalton tells Dr. Kureha not to speak to the king in that manner.
  • p7Dr. Kureha insists she wanted someone to see something.
  • p7Dalton states he is busy and asks why he was called.
  • p7Dalton questions why Dr. Kureha does not live in the castle.
  • p7Dr. Kureha refuses the offer and prefers the village.
  • p7Dr. Kureha notes Chopper's bounty amount is likely a mistake.
  • p7Dr. Kureha states the news about Chopper is the best she can hear.
  • p8Fish-like reporter identifies Strawhat Luffy as the one who defeated Crocodile in Arabasta with excited tone.
  • p8Group members react that the situation is a war and not to celebrate victory prematurely.
  • p8Cloaked man states he is going outside for fresh air while leaving the room.
  • p8Seated man questions the cloaked man's destination with concern.
  • p9Voices advise living freely and using every chance with determination.
  • p9Dragon declares intent to question the world with intense expression.
  • p9Dragon states the day of reunion will eventually arrive.
  • p10Crew members shout Commander Ace in alarm upon seeing the confrontation.
  • p10Blackbeard calmly confirms his identity and greets Ace.
  • p10Ace recognizes Blackbeard as Fire Fist Ace.
  • p10Blackbeard refuses to be called Commander and mocks respect.
  • p10Blackbeard questions Ace becoming a fine captain on his own.
  • p11Blackbeard laughs and greets Ace after long time apart.
  • p11Ace states Blackbeard should understand the situation given his age.
  • p11Blackbeard suggests stopping the indirect talk.
  • p11Ace declares Whitebeard's era is over and he will become Pirate King.
  • p11Blackbeard invites Ace to conquer the world together as nakama.
  • p11Ace refuses and states he already knows what to do.
  • p12Ace declares Luffy as his younger brother with intense glare, protective intent toward threat.
  • p12Ace states he cannot let Blackbeard roam freely due to connection with Luffy.
  • p12Blackbeard reveals plan to capture Strawhat Luffy in Water 7 and deliver him to World Government.
  • p12Blackbeard crew questions Ace's knowledge of Luffy with surprised tone.
  • p12Ace calls out to Blackbeard about nakama while charging forward aggressively.
  • p12Blackbeard crew notes presence of someone with bad manners in mocking manner.
  • p13Ace unleashes FIRE GUN attack toward Blackbeard with aggressive force.
  • p13Blackbeard counters with HIGAN technique while being pushed back.
  • p13Blackbeard crew reacts with shock and panic at the explosion.
  • p13Ace calls out BOU after landing on the rooftop.
  • p14Ace activates ENKAI and FLAME COMMANDMENT fire techniques in sequence.
  • p14Ace unleashes HIBASHIRA pillar attack with overwhelming force.
  • p14Blackbeard orders crew not to interfere with the fight.
  • p14Ace calls out HIKEN during the fiery pillar eruption.
  • p14Blackbeard crew apologizes while being forced to retreat.
  • p15Blackbeard crew yells for everyone to stay back from the blast zone.
  • p15Crew repeatedly calls out to captain in panic during explosion.
  • p15Crew members complain about intense heat while on the ground.
  • p15Screams echo from characters caught in the fiery blast.
  • p16Blackbeard admits to Ace that he killed Commander Sacchi with no other choice, serious and direct tone.
  • p16Blackbeard explains to Ace that killing nakama is a major crime while laughing in flashback, defiant mood.
  • p16Blackbeard recounts to Ace how he targeted a specific ship for a Devil Fruit over decades on Whitebeard’s crew, explanatory intent.
  • p16Blackbeard reveals to Ace that his nakama found the fruit first and that the finder’s rule allowed consumption, justifying tone.
  • p17Blackbeard roars about darkness power while laughing maniacally, triumphant and overwhelming intent.
  • p17Ace reacts with shock and questions whether the ability is fire, urgent surprised tone.