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One Piece chapter 444: Adventure at Ghost Island — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 444 title page features Enel in close-up.
  • p0Enel shown with headband and intense facial expression.
  • p1Straw Hats approach Ghost Island with large gate and chains.
  • p1Nami observes surrounding walls from ship deck.
  • p2Location identified as Ghost Island Thriller Bark with mouth gate.
  • p2Island walls prevent ship escape by surrounding it.
  • p3Straw Hat crew debates whether to accept Brook as nakama.
  • p3Luffy shows enthusiasm for confronting ghosts on Thriller Bark.
  • p4The Thousand Sunny features a Soldier Dock System with five channels.
  • p4Channel 2 launches a four-person shopping boat.
  • p4Channels 1 and 3 were previously shown to the crew.
  • p5Mini Merry II is a paddle steamer designed for four people.
  • p5The boat is presented as a reincarnation of the previous Merry.
  • p6Channel 0 is an assistance paddle wheel.
  • p6Channel 4 remains empty.
  • p6Each channel supports the Thousand Sunny as the mother ship.
  • p7The crew approaches a foggy ruined island with a large chained gate.
  • p7A loud scream is heard coming from the island.
  • p8The anchor drops suddenly on the ship deck.
  • p8Sanji kicks the deck near the anchor hatch creating a crater.
  • p8The hatch opens by itself with no one visibly touching it.
  • p9Luffy and Sanji argue on deck with Luffy's face comically flattened.
  • p9Zoro strikes Sanji during the confrontation.
  • p9An animal sound is heard on the ship.
  • p10Sanji fights an unseen attacker on deck.
  • p10Luffy and crew search the deck for an intruder.
  • p10A bestial howl was heard earlier on the ship.
  • p11Sanji jumps from the ship to the island.
  • p11Heavy impacts damage the ship after Sanji leaves.
  • p11Sanji ends up floating upside down above the ship.
  • p12The crew is gathered on the deck of the Going Merry.
  • p12Robin is attacked from behind while below deck.
  • p12The ship is being tossed by large artificial waves near the island.
  • p13The ship is being drawn toward a large castle by chains and waves.
  • p13Robin recovers after the grabbing incident ends.
  • p13Franky is present with the crew on deck.
  • p14The crew landed at the bottom of a deep moat filled with bamboo spears and skeletons.
  • p14A skeleton in the moat begins to move.
  • p14The group debates whether the location is a trap.
  • p15The crew debates staying in the moat versus returning to shore.
  • p15A large three-headed zombie dog appears from the wall.
  • p15The moat is below sea level.
  • p16Cerberus is depicted as a large three-headed beast with horns and spiked collar.
  • p16The group is actively fleeing through a forest area.
  • p16A fox-like figure is present among the runners.
  • p17A staircase leading to the surface level is visible.
  • p17Wild dog zombies are present in the forest area.
  • p17The group hides among trees and bushes after escaping Cerberus.
  • p18Hildon is a stitched one-eyed creature wearing a top hat.
  • p18A horse-drawn carriage is offered for transport to a mansion.
  • p18Chopper recognizes the name Hogback.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page caption introduces chapter 444 'ADVENTURE AT GHOST ISLAND' in bold lettering.
  • p0Enel mission caption states 'ENEL'S GREAT SPACE MISSION VOL. 14 MY VEARTH!! ABSOLUTE ANGER!!' conveying rage theme.
  • p1Crew questions location of previous ghost and whether it remains on ship.
  • p1Nami notes walls attached to gate surround the island.
  • p1Luffy remarks fog makes details hard to see.
  • p1Voice suggests ghost went to island and likely lives there.
  • p1Discussion mentions vibration sound resembling mouth-like gate closing.
  • p2Nami realizes skeleton's warning refers to the island being confined by surrounding walls.
  • p2Crew debates anchoring and escaping due to moving island threat.
  • p2Panic voices warn of curse if they stay and note inability to anchor at sea.
  • p2Luffy claims he contracted adventure disease and wants to go to island.
  • p2Usopp and Chopper express fear of ghosts.
  • p3Luffy declares intent to catch and eat the earlier ghost.
  • p3Usopp warns against underestimating evil spirits.
  • p3Sanji claims to take all necessary protective measures.
  • p3Nami urges Luffy to reconsider due to haunted house appearance.
  • p3Brook objects to skeleton nakama due to fear of sleeping at night.
  • p3Franky objects to accepting skeleton as nakama.
  • p3Robin notes excitement of exploring unknown island.
  • p3Franky and others prepare to head to island.
  • p4Franky loudly announces the Soldier Dock System Channel 2 with excitement and pride to surprise the crew.
  • p4Luffy shouts SET SAIL SHOPPING BOAT with high energy and eagerness to depart.
  • p4Franky laughs while noting he kept the special channels secret from the crew.
  • p5Crew members shout GYAAAAH MERRRY and WUUOOH MERRRY with surprise and joy upon seeing the boat.
  • p5Nami, Usopp, and Chopper express happiness at riding Merry again and thank Franky.
  • p5Franky tells the crew to wait a moment before riding the boat.
  • p6Franky declares all Soldier Dock System channels ready after showing 1 and 3 previously.
  • p6Franky notes he might add weapons to channels depending on trip needs.
  • p6Luffy cheers SUPER while praising Franky.
  • p7A distant scream KYAAA echoes from the island causing crew alarm.
  • p7Nami reports the scream came from the island and notes poor visibility due to fog.
  • p7Robin wonders if the scream indicates a curse or ghost attack.
  • p7Sanji panics and calls out to Nami while Luffy reacts with shock.
  • p8Luffy expresses shock that the anchor just dropped with alarmed tone.
  • p8Sanji orders the anchor raised immediately to prevent ship imbalance with urgent intent.
  • p8Sanji notes the brand new cog-wheel should not be loose with confusion.
  • p8Luffy questions if anyone touched the hatch with suspicious mood.
  • p8Luffy denies anyone was near the hatch with puzzled expression.
  • p9Luffy denies doing anything with muffled speech due to flattened face.
  • p9Sanji accuses Luffy of causing trouble based on his mouth shape with frustration.
  • p9Sanji scolds Luffy for joking during crisis with angry tone.
  • p9Zoro clashes violently sending Sanji flying with aggressive intent.
  • p9Nami reacts to an animal sound with surprise.
  • p10Sanji apologizes for his katana acting on its own during fight.
  • p10Luffy wonders if someone else is on the deck with suspicion.
  • p10Nami finds the situation strange with wary tone.
  • p10Nami recalls hearing a bestial howl earlier.
  • p10Luffy admits feeling something touch him with nervous reaction.
  • p10Sanji speculates about ghost or Devil Fruit involvement.
  • p11Sanji announces he is going to the island to save others with determined tone.
  • p11Sanji states he is more worried about Nami-san despite the weird place.
  • p11Luffy panics calling the situation lame with alarmed voice.
  • p11Crew shouts at Sanji asking what happened with confusion.
  • p11Luffy questions what is going on as Sanji floats.
  • p12Sanji states if enemies want to kill the crew they should attack directly, conveying frustration and challenge.
  • p12Zoro admits he cannot understand the enemies' intention, showing unease.
  • p12Unseen voice suggests the enemies do not want the crew to leave the ship, raising suspicion.
  • p12Sanji yells at Usopp to shut up and blames him for the situation, expressing irritation.
  • p12Usopp whimpers 'You said Hogeeh' in defense while cowering.
  • p12Nami cries out asking what is happening to Robin-chan with alarm.
  • p12Robin gasps that something is grabbing her from behind, conveying fear.
  • p12Usopp yells 'Uwah !!!' while reacting to the rough sea.
  • p12Usopp questions if the howling could be from beast ghosts, showing panic.
  • p13Zoro orders Usopp to raise the anchor so they can control the ship, showing urgency.
  • p13Usopp snaps back at being called Hogeeh and refuses the nickname.
  • p13Robin reassures the crew she is fine and the grabbing force disappeared.
  • p13Crew shouts about artificial waves coming from the island walls.
  • p13Crew notes the ship is drifting away due to the current.
  • p13Crew urges Franky to use the ship's secret weapons.
  • p13Franky mentions the projecting surprise swimming pool while reacting to the situation.
  • p14Nami realizes they are now inside the ghost island after falling.
  • p14Usopp measures the fall distance as 6.7 meters and calls it a miracle they survived.
  • p14Usopp panics asking where they are and what happened.
  • p14Usopp screams 'Hieeeek !!!' upon seeing a moving skeleton.
  • p14Sanji apologizes to Nami for the rough landing.
  • p14Usopp suggests the moat may be an enemy trap but notes they are lucky it lacked spears.
  • p14Sanji admits fault but asks for forgiveness with a cute expression.
  • p15Nami suggests going back to the shore to wait for the others.
  • p15Usopp agrees it is dangerous here and hard to be spotted.
  • p15Zoro notes the location is below sea level making him uneasy.
  • p15Sanji concludes Luffy and the others will find them if they stay.
  • p15A voice questions the sound as a dog.
  • p15The Cerberus growls loudly upon emerging.
  • p16Usopp screams in terror as Cerberus charges directly at the group.
  • p16Nami cries out in fear while fleeing the beast.
  • p16Group members shout that they are surely in hell and identify Cerberus as guardian of Hades gate.
  • p16Characters note Cerberus is right behind them and confirm its existence.
  • p16One character warns that stopping means being eaten so they must keep running.
  • p17Group spots a staircase leading upward and realizes they can reach the surface.
  • p17Characters note that their shouting aggravated Cerberus and changed its roar to 'GOOON'.
  • p17Usopp states the dogs are gone for now.
  • p17Nami observes that the dogs' sense of smell does not work well.
  • p17Group discusses the risk of being spotted while wandering in the forest.
  • p18Hildon explains he approached because the group seemed helpless and was being chased by wild dogs.
  • p18Hildon introduces himself by name.
  • p18Group screams in terror upon seeing Hildon.
  • p18Hildon offers to take them to his mansion in his carriage.
  • p18Hildon warns that the forest becomes extremely dangerous once night falls.
  • p18Chopper reacts with shock upon hearing the name Hogback.