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One Piece Chapter 445: The Zombie
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Chapter 445 summary
Hildon drives Nami, Usopp, and Chopper through the foggy forest in his carriage while warning them about strange animals and praising the missing genius surgeon Hogback. The passengers spot stitched-together creatures and growing numbers of ghosts and monsters that vanish when looked at directly, prompting Nami to demand they turn back toward the shore. Hildon stops the carriage instead, abandons them in a graveyard, and flies away laughing. Zombies rise from the graves, overturn the carriage, and attack, biting Usopp and forcing the group to fight. Nami strikes with her Clima-Tact while Usopp fires a Kaen-boshi that scatters the zombies with fire, though the monsters briefly chase them at full speed before tiring out. The three hide, catch their breath, and decide the nearby mansion offers the best chance of safety. They reach the building and call out, asking if it belongs to Doctor Hogback and pleading for the door to be opened.
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Key facts in chapter 445
- p0Chapter 445 is titled 'THE ZOMBIE'.
- p0Bottom caption references Enel's Great Space Mission Vol. 15 'Space Pirates' Moon Remains Excavation Plan'.
- p1Scene takes place in a dark twisted forest at night.
- p1Carriage is being pulled by unseen horses.
- p2Dr. Hogback is described as a genius surgeon who vanished.
- p2Group is heading toward a mansion in the forest.
- p3Dr. Hogback suddenly disappeared one day.
- p3No clues were found regarding his disappearance.
- p4A lion-like face drawing is shown and questioned by passengers.
- p4The carriage is moving through a forest at night.
- p4Passengers react with terror to an unseen presence outside.
- p5A large group of zombies bursts from the forest toward the carriage.
- p5Passengers inside the carriage confirm seeing the creatures.
- p5Zombies are numbered and appear stitched or bandaged.
- p6Hildon is driving the carriage and interacting with passengers.
- p6Passengers debate whether the forest sightings are hallucinations caused by fog.
- p6The group discusses meeting a doctor on the island.
- p7The carriage comes to a stop after passenger request.
- p7Hildon gives passengers an ultimatum involving a doctor.
- p7Ten minutes pass inside the stopped carriage.
- p8Hildon flies away from the group.
- p8Carriage is left empty near the graveyard gate.
- p8Straw Hats realize they are alone in the graveyard.
- p9Hildon continues flying toward the castle.
- p9Additional zombies appear near the carriage.
- p9Carriage is attacked and tips over.
- p10Zombies emerge en masse from the graveyard.
- p10Nami reacts with tears to the zombie outbreak.
- p10Carriage is surrounded by rising corpses.
- p11Zombies bite Usopp and Nami.
- p11Carriage is overturned by zombie horde.
- p11Straw Hats are overwhelmed and scattered.
- p12Nami and Usopp fight a horde of bandaged zombies in a graveyard.
- p12One zombie returns a dropped weapon to another during the chaos.
- p13Usopp uses a fire-based slingshot attack against the zombies.
- p13The attack causes a large explosion that burns several zombies.
- p14Nami and Usopp flee toward the mansion while chased by zombies.
- p14Zombies pursue them at high speed through the graveyard.
- p15Nami and Usopp rest in a forested graveyard area after escaping.
- p15The zombies cease their pursuit once Nami and Usopp reach the trees.
- p16Scene transitions from character close-ups to full view of a large gothic mansion.
- p16Mansion is identified in dialogue as Doctor Hogback's residence.
- p16Group arrives at the mansion gate after traveling.
Symbols and visual details166 · show
- p0Chapter title 'THE ZOMBIE' displayed prominently at top center.
- p0Massive snake-like creature with wide grin coiled around top of mechanical tower under starry night sky.
- p0Tall figure in striped cape standing in left foreground with back partially turned.
- p0Bearded man with glasses holding open book in center foreground.
- p0Small figure wearing top hat positioned near center group.
- p0Multiple animal-like or monstrous figures gathered around base of structure.
- p0Large mechanical tower with pipes, gears, and hanging bell-like component.
- p0Skull and crossbones flag visible on one figure's hat.
- p0Eerie night scene with dark clouds, stars, and rocky terrain.
- p0Group of shadowy characters with varied hats and cloaks in lower half of panel.
- p1Ornate covered carriage traveling on broken stone path through dark twisted forest.
- p1Skeletal figure wearing top hat standing in foreground with arms crossed.
- p1Monstrous creature with wide grin emerging from shadows on left.
- p1SFX 'Rrr Rrr Rrr' and 'Haa Haa' placed above forest canopy.
- p1Broken wooden crates and debris scattered along path.
- p1Carriage driver silhouette visible on roof of carriage.
- p1Gnarled tree branches forming dark canopy overhead.
- p1Small winged creature perched near skeletal figure.
- p1Three-panel layout with final close-up on skeletal figure's face.
- p2Nami and Usopp inside ornate carriage interior with hanging lantern.
- p2Small round creature with large eyes holding wine glass.
- p2Man in top hat seated across from Nami.
- p2Multiple speech bubbles filling upper half of first panel.
- p2Small creature with excited expression in lower left panel.
- p2Group of characters discussing Dr. Hogback in lower panels.
- p2Background figures including one with number 21 on hat.
- p2Nami shown with surprised expression in one panel.
- p2Forest mansion visible in background of one panel.
- p3Nami with ponytail and surprised expression in upper right panel.
- p3Carriage moving through dark forest with mansion silhouette in background.
- p3Nami reacting with open mouth and sweat drop in forest setting.
- p3Small creature with wide eyes and open mouth saying 'OOOO...'.
- p3Man in top hat pointing forward while speaking.
- p3Nami looking concerned with sweat drop in lower left panel.
- p3Bandaged lion-like creature standing on rock in forest.
- p3Nami shown in profile with exclamation in final panel.
- p3Multiple panels showing forest scenery and character reactions.
- p4Close-up of wide terrified eye with heavy sweat drops and ellipsis SFX indicating shock.
- p4Wild-haired bandaged man with massive grin and stitched face looms forward amid heavy impact lines and GRIN SFX.
- p4Ornate carriage visible in background with decorative patterns and wheels.
- p4Short-haired woman points at lion-faced drawing on paper with sweat drops and fearful expression.
- p4Top-hatted man and short-haired woman shown in panic staring toward carriage exterior.
- p4Two screaming figures with wide open mouths and impact lines emitting GYAAA and KYAA screams.
- p4Lion drawing held up with arrows and question marks emphasizing impossibility.
- p4Heavy black impact blocks and motion lines emphasize looming threat and sudden reactions.
- p4Bandaged man has wild spiky hair, beard, and torn clothing with visible stitches.
- p4Short-haired woman has sweat drops and wide eyes while holding up the drawing.
- p4Background shows forest trees and carriage interior details.
- p5Large splash panel shows grotesque zombie horde emerging from forest with varied monstrous forms and numbers on bodies.
- p5Musical SFX and caption indicate zombies singing about prey and handsome men.
- p5Short-haired woman and top-hatted man stare in shock from carriage window.
- p5Multiple close-up panels of snarling zombies with open mouths and SFX like ha!!
- p5Carriage interior shows jolting motion and passenger panic.
- p5Zombies display stitches, bandages, missing limbs, and exaggerated facial features.
- p5Forest background with dense trees and impact lines for sudden emergence.
- p5Small panels show individual zombie faces with wide eyes and sharp teeth.
- p5Top-hatted man and woman clutch each other in fear inside carriage.
- p5SFX for running feet and carriage movement appear at bottom.
- p6Bat-like zombie Hildon with large eye and stitched mouth argues inside carriage.
- p6Short-haired woman raises both hands in protest with sweat drops showing distress.
- p6Top-hatted man and goggled figure react with open mouths and shock lines.
- p6Hildon has number 21 on chest and floating speech bubbles.
- p6Carriage interior shows dark windows and motion lines indicating movement.
- p6Spiky-haired character with tongue out appears in lower panel.
- p6Hildon explains fog effects with explanatory speech bubble.
- p6Woman pleads with Hildon to stop the carriage with raised palms.
- p6Multiple overlapping speech bubbles fill the panels showing argument.
- p6Sweat drops and wide eyes on all passengers indicate rising fear.
- p6Small creatures visible near goggled character.
- p7Hildon with number 21 offers choices about meeting the doctor or leaving the island.
- p7Top-hatted man and goggled character protest together with sweat and fear lines.
- p7Carriage wheels and horse legs shown stopping with PATAN SFX.
- p7Short-haired woman leans forward with determined expression inside carriage.
- p7Top-hatted man apologizes while covering face in shame.
- p7Later panel shows carriage stopped with open door and ten minutes later sign.
- p7Hildon stands outside carriage with chain and surprised expression.
- p7Interior scene shows Nami and top-hatted man seated facing each other.
- p7Speech bubbles indicate Hildon agreeing to stop and passengers reacting.
- p7Small round creature visible near carriage wheel.
- p7Clock-like sign marks time passage inside carriage.
- p8Wide graveyard view with tombstones, crosses, bare trees, iron gate, and distant castle under cloudy sky.
- p8Abandoned small carriage parked near gate with motion lines indicating sudden stop.
- p8Hildon as black bat silhouette flapping away with FLAP FLAP SFX and motion lines.
- p8Usopp shown with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and panicked posture in close-up.
- p8Round-faced man with sweat and shocked expression clutching face.
- p8Nami with wide eyes, sweat, and alarmed gaze looking upward.
- p8Large speech bubbles dominating upper panels with exclamation marks.
- p8Background castle silhouette with spires and windows emphasized.
- p8Tombstones in foreground with visible text and crosses.
- p8Panel layout splits wide establishing shot from lower reaction panels.
- p9Hildon flying with wide grin, outstretched wings, and HEE HEE HEE laughter bubble.
- p9Mummy-like zombie with bandages laughing GE HEE HEE and KA KA KA.
- p9Top-hatted skeleton holding sword near NO TRESPASSING sign.
- p9Hildon silhouette flapping toward distant castle with FLAP SFX.
- p9Carriage tipping with BOKO impact and figure sent flying.
- p9Shadowy hand reaching from ground with EH...! reaction.
- p9Graveyard tombstones and bare trees in multiple panels.
- p9Large GO GO GO GO rumble SFX across upper panel.
- p9Skeleton and mummy positioned near broken fence and signs.
- p9Hildon shown small in distance heading to castle.
- p10Close-up of Nami with tears, hands on face, and horrified expression.
- p10Mummy zombie rising from ground with ZURU SFX and AAAR GGHHH groan.
- p10Top-hated figure clutching face with 7% 7% symbols and AAAAAARGH.
- p10Massive zombie face close-up with wide eyes and open mouth.
- p10Full-page spread of dozens of stitched zombies emerging from graves.
- p10Giant ZOMBIES!!!! caption dominating center spread.
- p10Zombies reaching toward tipped carriage and fleeing figures.
- p10Broken tombstones, crosses, and ruined ground throughout.
- p10Multiple hands clawing upward from soil.
- p10Straw Hats shown small and surrounded in lower wide panel.
- p11Usopp bitten by mummy zombie with GYAAAAH and OWWWWW reaction.
- p11Carriage tipping and crashing with BAKI BAKI and impact lines.
- p11Zombies swarming and biting with MEKJ MEKJ SFX.
- p11Large +!!+ impact SFX sending characters flying.
- p11Nami bitten and shouting about turning into zombie.
- p11Usopp calling NAMI while being attacked.
- p11Multiple zombies climbing over and around the carriage.
- p11Ground cracking with hands and bodies bursting upward.
- p11Nami on ground with sweat and panicked posture.
- p11Zombies shown with stitches, bandages, and grotesque features.
- p12Nami with short hair and sleeveless top swings weapon while grabbed from behind by large bandaged zombie hand.
- p12Bandaged zombie with exposed teeth swings club toward Nami in close combat panel.
- p12Multiple stitched zombies with open mouths surround and bite at Nami and Usopp.
- p12Large impact SFX panel shows Usopp swarmed by horde of bandaged zombies on the ground.
- p12Usopp lies on back with arms raised as zombies pile on during massive attack.
- p12Small stitched zombie politely returns dropped weapon to another zombie near tombstones.
- p12Round spiky creature bites zombie leg causing scream in lower right panel.
- p12Graveyard background with tombstones visible in multiple panels.
- p12Nami shows wide eyes and open mouth in desperate fighting posture.
- p12Zombies display snarling faces with stitches and bandages throughout page.
- p13Nami overwhelmed by multiple stitched zombie arms reaching from all sides in dense panel.
- p13Usopp in top hat and goggles aims slingshot upward with determined expression.
- p13Fiery projectile labeled as attack flies toward group of zombies.
- p13Large explosion SFX with flames engulfing several bandaged zombies on ground.
- p13Zombies react with open mouths and raised arms to incoming fire attack.
- p13Graveyard fence and tombstones visible in background of upper panel.
- p13Nami shows distressed face while held by multiple zombie hands.
- p13Usopp fires slingshot in lower panel with motion lines and impact SFX.
- p14Usopp in top hat runs while looking back at pursuing zombie horde.
- p14Nami runs ahead of Usopp with sweat drops showing exertion.
- p14Zombie horde chases with outstretched arms and angry expressions.
- p14Large motion lines emphasize speed of Nami and Usopp fleeing.
- p14Mansion gate visible in background as they head toward it.
- p14Usopp points forward while suggesting direction to the mansion.
- p14Zombies shown running faster than expected in lower panels.
- p14Bare trees and graveyard setting continue in chase scene.
- p15Usopp screams with wide open mouth and sweat as zombies lunge at him.
- p15Bandaged zombies reach toward Usopp with claws and open jaws.
- p15Usopp and Nami rest among tombstones and bare trees catching breath.
- p15Usopp shows exhausted posture with tongue out and heavy breathing.
- p15Gate and mansion wall visible in background of forest scene.
- p15Signpost or label appears near Usopp while he reads.
- p15Small creature silhouette visible on rock in final panel.
- p15Zombies stop chasing and remain at a distance in the trees.
- p16Nami shown with multiple small facial cuts and serious narrowed-eye expression while looking forward.
- p16Small round creature with large round eyes and open mouth displaying excitement.
- p16Spiky-haired man depicted with heavy sweat drops, wide eyes, and gasping open mouth.
- p16Large gothic mansion dominates lower panel with tall central tower and pointed roof.
- p16Circular window on tower features skull-like design with crossbones.
- p16Mansion entrance framed by columns and statues of armored figures holding weapons.
- p16Open iron gate in foreground with broken sections and debris.
- p16Small round creature shown collapsed on ground near gate in lower left.
- p16SFX characters placed above mansion indicating loud impact or shout.
- p16Mansion architecture includes multiple wings, chimneys, and dark shaded windows.
- p16Two human figures standing near gate pillars looking upward.
- p16Composition centers the tall tower vertically with dramatic upward angle.
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