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One Piece chapter 456: The Devil That Came from the Ice Country — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 19 pages · 36 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 456 title page features helmeted mustached character in two-part illustration.
  • p1Spiky-haired stitched man urges return to the ship.
  • p1Discussion occurs inside ruined Thriller Bark interior about shadow theft effects.
  • p2Victims with shadows taken are sent away to prevent return for retrieval.
  • p2Zombie and real body separation is explained with visual diagram.
  • p3Crew members with shadows taken are sent back to their ship alive.
  • p3Retrieving shadows is identified as the only viable action for the crew.
  • p4Salt defeats zombies by breaking their soul binding.
  • p4Zombies are powered by Devil's Fruit abilities.
  • p4Brook provides the salt explanation in the mansion hall.
  • p5Brook lost his shadow five years ago on the island.
  • p5Brook survived alone after his shadow was taken.
  • p5Brook made a promise with his nakama before losing his shadow.
  • p6A gigantic skeletal beast appears in the area.
  • p6Multiple characters react with shock to the skeleton's presence.
  • p6Spiky-haired man presses for an answer from the group.
  • p7Scene takes place inside Mast Mansion's dance hall.
  • p7Luffy's shadow is taken by a shadowy figure.
  • p7Kumashi speaks audibly in front of the Straw Hats.
  • p8Moria holds large scissors in right hand while speaking.
  • p8Scene takes place inside Thriller Bark grand hall.
  • p9Moria references past defeat by Kaidou in the New World.
  • p9Freezer 900 is located behind a numbered circular door.
  • p10Luffy's body is currently on the checkered floor inside the hall.
  • p10Absalom commands spider mice to transport Luffy without letting him die.
  • p11The swordsman Humming previously exposed the zombies' weakness five years ago.
  • p11Moria refers to the current intruder as the seed of trouble.
  • p12Scene takes place in upper chamber of castle with multiple levels and stairs.
  • p12Bearded man is central focus of chaotic group reaction.
  • p12Suited man with cross is positioned on stairs above lower floor.
  • p13Action occurs in Spider's Nest Corridor connecting two mansions.
  • p13Bandaged zombie wears shirt labeled 'YOUR SONG'.
  • p13Long-haired swordsman recognizes defeat of Tallaren.
  • p14Scene shifts between close character interaction and wide staircase view.
  • p14Franky is shown running away from the group.
  • p14Highest floor contains Hogback's Laboratory.
  • p15Skeleton character is Brook interacting with shadow-related figure.
  • p15Silhouette claims ownership of the skeleton's shadow.
  • p15Ryuma zombie is present in the hall confrontation.
  • p16Scene occurs inside the frozen passageway leading to Zombie Number 900's special freezer.
  • p16Gecko Moria stands before a massive frozen form in a grand chamber.
  • p16Moria's subordinates react with visible fear to the unfolding events.
  • p17Oz emerges from ice in a massive explosion of debris.
  • p17Oz is labeled S-900 on his arm.
  • p17Moria's subordinates flee across the chamber floor during the breakout.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Spiky-haired stitched man shouts to return to the Thousand Sunny with urgent angry mood.
  • p1Robin states that even if shadows are taken victims do not die, calm explanatory tone.
  • p1Brook notes the worst outcome for already caught nakama is having shadows taken, serious concern.
  • p1Brook exclaims he is already dead in shocked realization.
  • p2Black-haired woman confirms victims are driven out so they cannot retrieve shadows, firm explanatory mood.
  • p2Brook asks the reason victims are removed from the island, curious tone.
  • p2Unseen speaker explains strong victims are taken back to ships and expelled, informative intent.
  • p2Speaker stresses importance of listening to the next part of the explanation.
  • p3Black-haired woman warns that losing all members' shadows would leave the crew adrift at sea, urgent warning.
  • p3Brook states that even if nakama shadows are taken they will be left alive and returned to the ship, reassuring tone.
  • p3Brook declares the only option is to find a chance to retrieve the shadows, determined intent.
  • p3Spiky-haired man reacts to weak point mention with surprise and questions the detail.
  • p4Spiky-haired man reacts in shock questioning if salt is a charm to purify evil beings.
  • p4Brook declares the word is simply 'SALT' with explanatory intent.
  • p4Brook explains salt carries sea power that severs flesh from fake soul binding.
  • p4Unseen voice notes zombies move via Devil's Fruit powers.
  • p4Brook concludes stuffing salt in mouth defeats zombies by exploiting weakness.
  • p5Dark-haired woman exclaims about the trick and questions Brook's zombie knowledge.
  • p5Brook recounts his ship drifting, waking during return, fighting, and losing his shadow five years ago.
  • p5Brook declares he will escape the Devil's Sea one day with determined resolve.
  • p5Brook explains he ran to keep his promise and treasured nakama because he valued life.
  • p5Brook states he stayed alive alone on the ship until he can reclaim his shadow.
  • p6Long-haired woman reacts with surprise at sudden movement.
  • p6Urgent voice calls to wait a minute while another says they will go ahead.
  • p6Voice apologizes while rushing forward past the giant skeleton.
  • p6Spiky-haired man demands an answer to his question with intense glare.
  • p7Voice cries out in confusion about what just happened and what was seen.
  • p7Character identifies the shadow being taken from Luffy.
  • p7Group calls out Luffy's name in alarm.
  • p7Nami questions if Kumashi was just talking.
  • p7Group expresses disbelief at the shadow theft and connects it to Brook.
  • p8Moria announces the extracted shadow brings him closer to Pirate King goal, triumphant tone.
  • p8Off-panel voice shouts Hogback's name in alarm.
  • p8Moria laughs wildly KISHISHI SHISHISHI.
  • p8Hogback states the shadow will create the strongest zombie in history, excited expression.
  • p9Perona declares her dream of turning all cute things into loyal zombie subordinates, cheerful mood.
  • p9Moria states the world's Graveyard King is drawing near, confident tone.
  • p9Moria rages that an obedient shadow user would have prevented his loss to Kaidou, furious expression.
  • p9Moria orders the door to special freezer 900 opened, commanding voice.
  • p9Subordinates reply Yes Master and GYORO NIN BAO while running.
  • p10Spider mice report an urgent matter to Absalom.
  • p10Absalom orders spider mice to move Strawhat Luffy's body to the ship and remove the rope.
  • p10Absalom questions how Luffy's shadow could have been extracted after being beaten.
  • p10Hogback states only Absalom could perform such an extraction.
  • p11Perona warns that the situation will repeat the nightmare from five years ago with increasing sacrifices, serious tone.
  • p11Perona identifies the culprit as the chivalrous swordsman Humming.
  • p11Absalom and others react with shock that the swordsman has found the zombies' weak point.
  • p11Victoria Cindry questions why she is in front of the speaker.
  • p11Moria orders action against the seed of trouble on the island.
  • p12Bearded man roars 'ROGER!!' in triumphant or furious mood from central chaos.
  • p12Urgent voice orders to throw Strawhat out immediately to avoid complications.
  • p12Suited man with cross snaps that instructions should have been given earlier for better confinement.
  • p12Goggled creature protests that current condition prevents action.
  • p12Long-haired woman desperately calls out 'LUFFY!!!' with alarm.
  • p12Nearby voice warns not to go out as a moron.
  • p13Alarmed voices report that two targets are no longer present in the area.
  • p13Bandaged zombie demands location of enemy and threatens to cut them quickly.
  • p13Long-haired swordsman expresses disbelief that Tallaren was beaten.
  • p13Terrified man emits loud 'HAUU!!!' in panic.
  • p14Dark-haired woman asks why such a question was posed to him.
  • p14Sprawled figure denies crying and tells others not to look.
  • p14Woman remarks there is no one like him and calls others shit-heads.
  • p14Voice on stairs says they acted on their own and urges to hurry.
  • p15Skeleton affirms 'OF COURSE' while panting.
  • p15Off-panel voice notes skeleton does not give up after being pushed down.
  • p15Skeleton laughs 'YOHO-HOHO... REALLY'.
  • p15Tall silhouette shouts that the listener is his shadow.
  • p15Skeleton pleads for shadow to return under his feet.
  • p15Skeleton notes their bodies are too different.
  • p16Excited off-panel voice announces thrill while entering the frozen zombie passageway.
  • p16Narration recounts the legendary villain's past conquests and the speaker's shivering reaction upon seeing the body.
  • p16Moria declares the revival of the historic figure with arms raised in the chamber.
  • p16Moria laughs while stating intent to stop the legend once again.
  • p17Moria proclaims Oz as the mad warrior once called the devil himself.
  • p17Oz roars his own name while breaking free of restraints.