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One Piece chapter 461: Ghost Buster — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 21 pages · 31 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 461 title page features 'GHOST BUSTER'.
  • p1Thriller Bark interior map shows paths for Straw Hat crew members toward Oz.
  • p2Luffy Chopper and Robin confront Hogback and allies in grand hall.
  • p3Luffy attempts to attack Hogback but is stopped by Chopper.
  • p4Scene transitions from chaotic plate room to checkered floor hall.
  • p4Hogback appears suddenly in foreground of hall.
  • p4Nami faces away from viewer while speaking to Luffy.
  • p5Chopper confronts Hogback directly in the hall.
  • p5Coffins line both sides of the large interior space.
  • p5Hogback recognizes Chopper's Devil Fruit ability.
  • p6Luffy reaches the end of the long corridor.
  • p6Oars appears on an upper level overlooking Luffy.
  • p6Oars is significantly larger than the corridor architecture.
  • p7The giant zombie stands on the bridge to Perona's room.
  • p7Multiple Straw Hat members react in fear below the bridge.
  • p7The giant zombie has horns and a crown.
  • p8Oars smashes through debris with a powerful strike.
  • p8A man in a black hat reacts in panic below Oars.
  • p8Oars states the current situation is perfect.
  • p9Luffy shouts his Pirate King ambition from Oars shoulder.
  • p9The crew discusses the broken bridge and rescue of Nami.
  • p9Sanji urges the group to focus on rescuing Nami.
  • p10A man in a black top hat creates a bridge inside the castle.
  • p10Sanji and Franky run across the newly formed bridge.
  • p10The bridge builder defends the quality of his work.
  • p11Perona sits on a throne surrounded by Negative Hollows.
  • p11Sanji encounters Perona and her ghosts in the throne room.
  • p11Perona declares she controls the ghosts abilities.
  • p12Perona states she ate the Horo Horo fruit allowing her to create ghosts at will.
  • p12Ghosts are described as parts of Perona that can empty anyone's heart.
  • p12Negative Hollow is shown striking the large beaded zombie causing GYAAAA reaction.
  • p13Salt is hurled from off-panel and affects ghosts and zombies causing GYAAAA reactions.
  • p13Perona reacts with shock to the sudden salt attack.
  • p14Usopp resists the Negative Hollow effect despite direct contact.
  • p14Perona realizes Usopp was only pretending to be negative.
  • p15Usopp enters an exaggerated negative pose after ghost contact.
  • p16Negative hollows fail to affect the central standing figure.
  • p16Perona shows visible shock at the failed attack.
  • p16Scene transitions from battlefield reaction to church interior.
  • p17Perona and allies react to the central figure's immunity.
  • p17Wedding ceremony between Absalom and Nami occurs inside Thriller Bark Church.
  • p17Zombies cheer and panic simultaneously during the events.
  • p18Wedding ceremony reaches the vow and kiss stage.
  • p18Nami is dressed as bride beside Absalom at the altar.
  • p18Zombie audience reacts with loud cheering.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states intent to thank someone for avenging a doctor in Enel's space mission context.
  • p1Usopp shouts reassurance that others will be fine while carrying someone.
  • p1Sanji yells about Usopp and himself falling and questions whether to continue.
  • p1Luffy declares need to find Moria before he leaves and beat him.
  • p2Luffy affirms 'OKAY!!' with resolve.
  • p2Characters react with surprise at Luffy's arrival noting Perona failed.
  • p2Robin identifies the man as Dr. Hogback.
  • p2Chopper questions the reindeer appearance.
  • p3Chopper yells for Luffy to hold on and wait.
  • p3Luffy identifies Hogback as Moria's associate and asks if he should kick his ass.
  • p3Hogback orders attack on the freezer door first.
  • p3Cindry commands Cindy-chan to get the intruders.
  • p3Hogback protests the demand to see Moria-sama.
  • p4Unidentified voice counts flying plates aloud with rising panic.
  • p4Startled reaction calls out about dishes flying everywhere.
  • p4Nami thanks Robin while gesturing for Luffy to proceed forward.
  • p4Robin replies briefly in acknowledgment.
  • p4Hogback shouts Luffy's name while lunging from smoke.
  • p5Chopper declares he will not regard Hogback as a doctor.
  • p5Hogback expresses surprise at recognizing Chopper as a Zoan-type.
  • p5Hogback states he will not let Chopper escape now that he is here.
  • p5Unidentified voice questions what happens after being killed.
  • p5Unidentified voice wonders if someone has become a mario.
  • p6Luffy notes the road is longer than expected while running.
  • p6Luffy questions what the place is upon reaching the end.
  • p6Oars addresses Luffy directly from above.
  • p6Luffy reacts with shock upon seeing Oars.
  • p7Unidentified voice exclaims the giant is too big.
  • p7Unidentified voice questions if the figure is a devil.
  • p7Crew members cry out that they are done for.
  • p7Crew members call Luffy's name in alarm.
  • p7Crew members identify the figure as a zombie.
  • p8Man in black hat yells in panic about Oars next action with alarmed expression.
  • p8Oars declares the situation perfect with a fierce grin while crushing rubble.
  • p8Mustached pirate in thought bubble reacts with quiet surprise to the scene.
  • p9Luffy declares he will become Pirate King even if he rots with defiant tone.
  • p9Nami states she is ready to leave now amid the chaos.
  • p9Sanji insists the crew must rescue Nami and get organized despite Luffy.
  • p9Zoro rejects the plan and suggests giving up on shadows.
  • p9Crew members note Luffy did not notice them and comment on the broken bridge.
  • p10Observers shout that a bridge has been made with surprise.
  • p10Man in top hat insists he never does half-hearted work.
  • p10Franky expresses gratitude and urges the group to proceed.
  • p10Man in top hat notes plenty of material is available nearby.
  • p11Perona states she planned to give intruders to zombies and will not be interrupted.
  • p11Perona laughs while controlling the Negative Hollow ghosts.
  • p11Sanji reacts with alarm asking what the ghosts are.
  • p11Perona reminds Sanji of the ghosts abilities.
  • p12Perona laughs triumphantly from above while explaining her Horo Horo fruit power to create ghosts that empty hearts.
  • p12Striped-hair fighter and others shout overlapping panic about needing to run before the ghosts touch them.
  • p12Large beaded zombie and masked zombie react with fear calling Perona the boss of the ghosts.
  • p13Defeated characters mutter extreme despair lines about being worthless and wanting to die.
  • p13Perona comments that the attack was quick and turns attention to the ones upstairs.
  • p13Off-panel voice shouts about salt star while Perona demands to know who threw it.
  • p14Usopp shouts that he will not let Perona touch any of his crew.
  • p14Perona yells Negative Hollow while launching the ghost at Usopp.
  • p14Perona reacts with shock that Usopp was pretending to be negative and questions why he is not falling.
  • p14Distant voice calls Captain Usopp while Usopp begins to reply with his name.
  • p15Usopp declares negative while stating he is always in an exaggerated despair pose.
  • p15Large reaction SFX and exclamation marks accompany Usopp's sudden shift in expression.
  • p16Unseen voice expresses disbelief that negative hollows have no effect on the figure.
  • p16Perona reacts in horror while questioning the figure's immunity.
  • p16Zombies and allies cheer the figure's resistance to negative ghosts.
  • p16Central figure angrily rejects the cheering and support from the group.
  • p16Allies urge the figure to continue despite his protests.
  • p17Perona reacts with frustration and anger at the situation.
  • p17Ally declares he will handle everything alone.
  • p17Zombies panic and beg not to be left behind.
  • p17Spiky-haired man internally notes the strange feeling of reliance.
  • p17Zombie crowd cheers wedding vows at the altar.
  • p18Officiant asks Nami to swear love to Absalom for better or worse.
  • p18Attendant prompts the couple to kiss.
  • p18Nami answers yes to the officiant's question.
  • p18Absalom declares love to Nami during the ceremony.
  • p18Nami responds affirmatively to the wedding vow.