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One Piece chapter 454: Humming — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Scene depicts a boxing match inside a jungle arena ring.
  • p0Franky is actively fighting an opponent during the match.
  • p2Nami disguises herself as a man named Namizou during the encounter with Absalom.
  • p2Absalom physically assaults Nami during the confrontation.
  • p3Brook's sudden appearance shocks Absalom during the confrontation.
  • p3Nami successfully calms and influences Absalom through dialogue about friendship.
  • p4The group plans to exploit Absalom being unconscious to avoid a deal.
  • p4Nami inquires about the location of Perona's room from Lola.
  • p5Lola lands a massive blow on Absalom causing a large explosion.
  • p5Nami and Chopper observe the attack from nearby.
  • p5Lola's eyes change expression when thinking about Absalom.
  • p6Thousand Sunny is covered in spider webs inside Thriller Bark.
  • p6Zombies report to Perona about the captured Straw Hats.
  • p6Perona decides to take the food supplies from the ship.
  • p7Absalom vanishes after Lola's attack.
  • p7Perona finds Absalom hiding in her room.
  • p7Kumashi attempts to report an issue to Perona.
  • p8Perona, Kumashi and Humming hide inside a protective bubble.
  • p8A large goggled beast-man is captured outside the bubble.
  • p8Humming reports the master summoned them.
  • p9A figure falls from the upper level of a ruined tower.
  • p9Impact creates a large crater filled with smoke and rubble.
  • p9Nico Robin and Franky observe the event from ground level.
  • p10Masked intruder engages in close combat with spinning attacks.
  • p10Nico Robin prepares to use her ability.
  • p10Franky retrieves a stone pillar as a weapon component.
  • p11Intruder uses a sticky net projectile attack.
  • p11Nico Robin counters with multiple summoned arms.
  • p11The net makes contact with the intruder's eye area.
  • p12Franky uses connected stone pillars as a weapon against the monster.
  • p12The strike lands directly on the large goggled monster.
  • p12The monster is knocked back by the heavy impact.
  • p13Franky fights large goggled monster inside stone structure.
  • p13Chained nunchucks used as Franky's weapon in combat.
  • p14Large goggled monster uses sticky web attack.
  • p14Franky defeats monster with weapons left technique.
  • p15Nico Robin encounters swarm of spider-mouse zombies after monster defeat.
  • p15Spider zombies recognize and target Nico Robin.
  • p16Spider mice zombies are controlled by lead spider zombie.
  • p16Strings of spider mice created by Hogback.
  • p16Long-haired figure reveals capture methods used by spider mice.
  • p17Brook performs Yahazu Giri sword technique on the page.
  • p17Brook sings Binks' Sake song lyrics during the scene.
  • p17Brook states he came from below and is not a zombie.
  • p17Group members react with shock upon seeing Brook's true form.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Nami yells desperately at Absalom to stop attacking her nakama and offers to marry him as a distraction.
  • p2Absalom declares intent to finish quickly while striking Nami.
  • p2Nami reacts with pain sounds after being hit.
  • p2Nami reveals in shock that she is actually a man, surprising Absalom.
  • p3Brook interrupts the scene with casual greeting.
  • p3Absalom expresses extreme shock at Brook's appearance and Nami's claim.
  • p3Nami affirms she is telling the truth about being a man and emphasizes friendship.
  • p3Absalom accepts the explanation and shows emotional support toward Nami.
  • p4Group debates using a loophole to attack Absalom while he is asleep or fainted.
  • p4Chopper questions the morality and urges the group to run.
  • p4Nami clarifies that fainting is sufficient and asks Lola for directions to a room.
  • p4Lola reacts with surprise at Nami's male disguise.
  • p5Lola shouts thanks to Nami for giving her courage while charging, energetic and grateful mood.
  • p5Crowd cheers Lola and calls the pair a good couple, excited and supportive tone.
  • p5Voice urges Lola to attack now, urgent battle context.
  • p5Lola declares she won't see Absalom again so it's fine, determined and resigned intent.
  • p5Nami scolds Lola that her eyes are weird again, exasperated observation.
  • p5Lola explains the woman was honest and nice when spoken to, smiling fondly.
  • p6Narration notes little money and empty chests on the ship, disappointed tone.
  • p6Zombie reports to Perona-sama, respectful and urgent.
  • p6Perona orders transfer of food supplies since they are already there, pragmatic mood.
  • p6Perona questions if this is the ship of the man who defeated Crocodile, surprised.
  • p6Zombie mentions Number 900's debut and Luffy being caught, excited.
  • p6Perona asks what the master wants from the three enigmas.
  • p7Lola demands Absalom come out and marry her, furious and determined.
  • p7Voice notes Absalom disappeared again, surprised.
  • p7Perona tells Kumashi her business comes first and asks about three pirates, focused.
  • p7Kumashi reports trouble to Absalom-sama, panicked.
  • p7Perona tells Kumashi not to speak and asks what he is doing in her room, angry.
  • p7Absalom is discovered inside Perona's room.
  • p8Perona tells the swordsman to shut up and that Kumashi is her underling, annoyed.
  • p8Swordsman mentions the master called them together, calm.
  • p8Perona and group hide inside bubble while beast-man is caught outside, tense.
  • p8Swordsman notes the beast-man was caught quickly and questions the intruder, surprised.
  • p8Swordsman identifies himself as the chivalrous swordsman Humming, formal.
  • p8Absalom is called out from inside the bubble.
  • p9Unseen voice shouts in alarm that someone just fell from the sky, conveying panic and surprise.
  • p9Nico Robin states 'IT CAN'T BE...' with shocked disbelief and tension.
  • p9Franky asks what just fell while gritting teeth, showing confusion and alertness.
  • p9Small creature reacts with a simple 'I' sound indicating surprise.
  • p9Unseen voice mutters 'I WAS ALMOST RIGHT...' with a sweat drop suggesting near-miss realization.
  • p9Another voice replies 'NO... WELL...' in hesitant correction.
  • p10Masked intruder laughs and declares a strange intruder has arrived while lunging forward.
  • p10Defender shouts 'NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU TRY!!' during spinning kick attack.
  • p10Nico Robin calmly states she will create a weapon.
  • p10Franky asks Robin to buy time while holding a chained stone pillar.
  • p10Robin responds with '...I' while raising her hand.
  • p11Narration notes a spinning projectile launched from the intruder's hand.
  • p11Intruder yells 'ALRIGHT!! SPIDER STICKY NET!!!!' while attacking.
  • p11Intruder screams 'GYAAA!! SOMETHING TOUCHED MY EYE!!!' in panic.
  • p11Nico Robin activates 'SIX FLEUR' and commands Franky to get back.
  • p11Intruder yells 'OH!! DAMN!!' while struggling in the net.
  • p12Franky declares he now has a large enough weapon to fight the monster.
  • p12Franky explains he connected steel nunchucks with stone pillars.
  • p12Franky shouts 'HEAVY NUNCHUCK!!!' during the swing.
  • p12Monster cries 'BOHEE!!!' upon impact.
  • p13Large goggled monster shouts in shock questioning Franky's inhuman power during recoil.
  • p13Franky yells attack command while striking with chained weapon.
  • p13Monster grunts in pain from follow-up strike.
  • p13Franky shouts battle cry during final swing of the exchange.
  • p14Large goggled monster announces sticky net attack while firing strands.
  • p14Franky reacts with surprise and heavy breathing to incoming web.
  • p14Unseen voice yells for monster to stop during fight.
  • p14Franky laughs triumphantly after landing decisive blow.
  • p14Franky calls out weapon technique name during final swing.
  • p15Franky reacts with surprise at monster's defeat.
  • p15Unseen voice groans in pain from rubble.
  • p15Spider zombie calls out Nico Robin's name upon sighting her.
  • p15Spider zombies chant about mouse presence in excited tone.
  • p15Nico Robin questions identity of surrounding spider creatures.
  • p15Nico Robin apologizes for lowering guard.
  • p15Franky shouts in alarm at new spider threat.
  • p16Spider zombie states there are 500 spider mice in Thriller Bark.
  • p16Lead spider zombie claims the mice as his underlings.
  • p16Spider zombie mocks opponents for lowering guard.
  • p16Lead spider zombie boasts about mice never failing to catch prey.
  • p16Long-haired figure explains strings were made by Hogback and cannot be cut by human strength.
  • p16Long-haired figure describes usual surprise capture tactics from darkness or blind spots.
  • p16Spider zombies announce they caught the target without sound from above.
  • p17Brook shouts technique name while delivering powerful slash.
  • p17Floating lyrics sing about bird circling the sky, setting sun, sea breeze, and delivering Binks' alcohol.
  • p17Group questions the source of the song and identifies it as coming from below.
  • p17Brook cheerfully greets everyone and reveals he jumped from below to land on the island.
  • p17Group accuses Brook of not being a zombie and demands his identity.
  • p17Brook calmly states he is light and not a zombie while holding his weapons.
  • p17Group recognizes the song and reacts with surprise at the skeleton singer.