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One Piece chapter 447: Surprise Zombie — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 21 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is SURPRISE ZOMBIE.
  • p0Caption references Enel's Great Space Mission Vol. 15 Descent.
  • p1Three-headed zombie dog appears hostile and growls at group.
  • p1Luffy proposes taming the creature while Zoro intervenes.
  • p2Dog is shaken and then kicked down during confrontation.
  • p2Group attempts to calm the dog after it charges.
  • p3Luffy kicks the three-headed zombie dog causing it to fall.
  • p3Zoro and companion react with shock to the sudden defeat.
  • p4The group stands before a large gate leading to a forest.
  • p4A stitched fox zombie lies injured on the ground.
  • p4Cerberus zombie is present with the crew.
  • p5Unicorn zombie attacks and sends fox zombie flying.
  • p5Luffy reacts with shock to the bizarre zombie scene.
  • p5Multiple zombies surround the crew in the forest area.
  • p6The crew approaches Doctor Hogback's Mansion.
  • p6Absalom, Perona, and Hogback discuss the Straw Hat bounties inside.
  • p6Absalom expresses interest in Nami as a bride.
  • p7Nami and Usopp argue inside the second floor hallway of the mansion.
  • p7Usopp insists an invisible man restrained him.
  • p7Nami refuses to accept any island phenomena as real.
  • p8Chopper defends Doctor Hogback's reputation during the discussion.
  • p8The group stands inside a stone corridor lined with portraits.
  • p8Usopp references Hogback abandoning a life of glory for his research.
  • p9The group enters a large stone hall with chandeliers and portraits.
  • p9Hildon is physically struck by Usopp during the confrontation.
  • p9Hildon claims the two others have finished for the day.
  • p10Hildon attempts to guide the Straw Hats to guest rooms.
  • p10A suspicious door with foreign text is visible at the stairs.
  • p10Paintings on the wall begin to show signs of movement.
  • p11A zombie emerges directly from a wall painting to attack.
  • p11Multiple paintings begin moving and releasing additional zombies.
  • p11Chopper and Usopp narrowly evade the initial lunge.
  • p12Buhichuck wields a massive sword while hanging from chandelier area.
  • p12Nami's leg is caught by the bearskin rug on the floor.
  • p12Wall-mounted animal head is capable of speech.
  • p12Bearskin rug has visible stitches and reacts to back wound.
  • p13Room contains multiple hidden zombies revealed by rug movement.
  • p13Buhichuck attacks from chandelier position.
  • p13Bearskin rug lunges and strikes at Buhichuck.
  • p13Nami is unbalanced during the rug's upward lunge.
  • p14Bearskin rug catches fire from thrown candles.
  • p14Buhichuck uses fire as attack against zombies.
  • p14Nami and Chopper prepare to exit via door.
  • p14Small top-hatted zombie attempts to flee the room.
  • p15Double doors remain locked despite attempts to open them.
  • p15Bearskin rug charges toward the group at the door.
  • p15Nami attempts to manipulate the door lock mechanism.
  • p15Buhichuck demands the door be opened from behind the group.
  • p16Group is chased by zombies inside stone mansion corridors.
  • p16Characters use fireplace area during escape attempt.
  • p17Buhichuck is a surprise zombie allied with Hogback.
  • p17Fireplace functions as hidden passage in the mansion.
  • p18Room contains large photograph of Cindry.
  • p18Group enters room filled with framed portraits.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Three-headed zombie dog growls aggressively with repeated GRRR RRR sounds indicating threat.
  • p1Woman in black dress reacts with surprise noting the dog wants to fight.
  • p1Luffy suggests trying to tame the dog with excited grin.
  • p1Zoro warns against taming and offers to handle it with serious tone.
  • p2Voices note the dog shaking and compare it to a boss dog.
  • p2Coaxing voices encourage the dog to calm down slowly calling it a good boy.
  • p2Zoro glares after the dog is subdued noting the timing after warning.
  • p3Luffy shouts at the dog while delivering kick.
  • p3Short-haired figure reacts with surprise saying no no after the kick.
  • p3Narration notes the dog is down after impact.
  • p4Sanji comments on the fox zombie's mixed parts making it invalid, tone analytical.
  • p4Nami notes the terrible wounds and wonders how the creature survives, concerned mood.
  • p4Sanji shouts for Nami-san repeatedly, urgent and searching intent.
  • p4Sanji states the forest lies ahead once past the moat, informative tone.
  • p4Luffy expresses excitement about the island after seeing the strange creature, eager mood.
  • p4Sanji advises not to sympathize with the loser zombie to protect its pride, calm advice.
  • p5Luffy yells about a middle-aged man tree and unicorn drinking together, shocked reaction.
  • p5Luffy asks the zombies if they want to be pirates with him, enthusiastic offer.
  • p5Large zombie shouts 'ME TOO!! THESE ARE RARE!!', excited claim.
  • p5Another zombie cries 'I CAUGHT IT—!!!', triumphant tone.
  • p5Small zombie begs 'WUUOO, PLEASE LET US GO!!!', desperate plea.
  • p6Voice notes 'THAT WAS CLOSE...', relieved tone.
  • p6Absalom reports six bounty heads with one over 100 million, factual report.
  • p6Perona states she won't give the girl with a bounty to Absalom, possessive intent.
  • p6Absalom reveals the captain's bounty is 300 million, serious tone.
  • p6Hogback tells Absalom to use all powers to capture the prey, commanding mood.
  • p6Perona comments that 300 million is being taken lightly, warning tone.
  • p6Absalom declares he is searching for a bride and wants the girl, determined intent.
  • p7Nami denies seeing anything and insists Usopp saw the restraint, defensive tone.
  • p7Usopp claims there was definitely an invisible man, insistent mood.
  • p7Nami refuses to believe anything seen on the island, firm rejection.
  • p7Nami accuses Usopp of trying to trick her into admitting she saw him naked for money, angry accusation.
  • p7Usopp and Nami debate the reality of zombies, ghosts, and the invisible man.
  • p7Nami states the invisible man is Usopp's imagination, dismissive conclusion.
  • p8Chopper insists a miracle may be occurring on the island tied to Hogback's research.
  • p8Usopp argues it is more natural to believe in the existence of such phenomena.
  • p8Chopper angrily accuses the others of rudely assuming Hogback works with zombies without evidence.
  • p8Nami questions trusting Hogback too much while standing near the candelabra.
  • p8Nami remarks that the hallway feels eerie as they proceed forward.
  • p9Chopper desperately calls out for the missing doctor.
  • p9Nami recognizes the current room as the one seen earlier.
  • p9Usopp questions why the area has become pitch black.
  • p9Unseen voices mention having taken a bath and address Cindy-chan.
  • p9Usopp furiously confronts Hildon for abandoning them at the graveyard.
  • p9Hildon screams in pain and explains that the two have already called it a day.
  • p9Hildon admits shame while mentioning business with the horses.
  • p10Hildon politely offers to escort the group to their rooms.
  • p10Nami accuses everyone on the island of being in cahoots and lying.
  • p10Usopp protests that Nami's words sound too negative.
  • p10Chopper requests more time to speak with Doctor Hogback.
  • p10Nami thanks them but insists on leaving immediately.
  • p10Usopp questions whether the door leads to the next world.
  • p10Usopp fears another forced escort by Hildon.
  • p10Hildon nervously suggests the children are beginning to realize things.
  • p10Unseen voice states a desire to be left alone and mocks Hildon.
  • p11Zombie from the painting roars that it will not let the group leave.
  • p11Chopper and Usopp scream in terror at the emerging creature.
  • p11Voice identifies the attacker as a zombie from inside the painting.
  • p11Nami desperately calls Chopper's name and shouts for help.
  • p11Additional paintings produce rattling and clanking sounds as figures stir.
  • p12Buhichuck declares himself zombie leader of the room and blocks exit with commanding posture.
  • p12Nami cries out in pain from rug snagging her leg and questions the floor object.
  • p12Group expresses shock that the wall-mounted animal head spoke.
  • p12Bearskin rug zombie demands to know who stabbed its back with a sword.
  • p13Nami screams that the mansion is full of zombies.
  • p13Buhichuck attacks the bearskin rug while swinging from chandelier.
  • p13Zombies urge the rug to knock down and drop the chandelier intruder.
  • p13Rug emits aggressive roar while countering the attack.
  • p14Zombies panic over fire on the rug and attempt to put it out.
  • p14Buhichuck throws flaming candles while claiming knowledge of their weakness.
  • p14Nami agrees to action while holding weapon beside Chopper.
  • p14Chopper urges Nami toward the door to escape the mansion.
  • p14Top-hatted zombie declares it has had enough and flees.
  • p15Nami states she has had enough of the place while at the door.
  • p15Buhichuck orders the door opened quickly.
  • p15Group hears metallic sounds and fears the door is locked.
  • p15Nami realizes the door does not open.
  • p15Group concludes they are locked inside as rug approaches.
  • p16Urgent off-panel voice warns group to get down with panic intent.
  • p16Falling figure screams in terror during wall breach.
  • p16Lunging zombie declares refusal to let group escape aggressively.
  • p16Straw-hatted boy suggests fleeing to different room while panting.
  • p16Curly-haired woman states they have nowhere left to escape with despair.
  • p17Top-hatted man asks where they have arrived with confusion.
  • p17Buhichuck laughs that surprise zombies are everywhere in mansion.
  • p17Zombies shout that group will reach Hogback's laboratory.
  • p17Zombies yell to follow the escaping group.
  • p17Zombies react with alarm that secret passage has opened.
  • p18Top-hatted man warns group to avoid halls with paintings.
  • p18Straw-hatted boy suggests entering specific room as refuge.
  • p18Zombie roars loudly while chasing.
  • p18Curly-haired woman notes relief that image is photograph not zombie.
  • p18Top-hatted man recognizes girl in photo as Cindy-chan who hates dishes.