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One Piece chapter 467: Pirate Zoro vs Samurai Ryuma — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 10 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 467 splash page features samurai Ryuma as central figure.
  • p1Brook comments on extreme physical strength needed for sword thrust.
  • p1Ryuma claims the match is a draw.
  • p2Ryuma's slice can fly through the air.
  • p2Zoro and Ryuma possess similar physical strength as swordsmen.
  • p3Zoro and Ryuma exchange rapid sword techniques including Nigiri and Hirameki.
  • p3Clash produces massive force explosion and sparks.
  • p4Explosion occurs inside a stone corridor.
  • p4Long-haired robed warrior performs Gavotte Bond Avant technique.
  • p4Striped-shirt fighter is knocked back by the attack.
  • p5Samurai zombie uses two-sword style and Iai technique.
  • p5Rashomon attack sends Zoro flying through rubble.
  • p5Zoro blocks the attack and lands ready.
  • p6Tower roof and pillar are collapsing.
  • p6Franky and spiky-haired fighter launch simultaneous attacks.
  • p6Brook directs escape from the falling structure.
  • p7Tower peak explodes outward.
  • p7Group falls through rubble while escaping.
  • p7Spiky-haired fighter continues attacking amid collapse.
  • p8Combat occurs on elevated bridge connected to collapsing tower.
  • p8Ryuma zombie maintains bandaged appearance and skull face during fight.
  • p8Zoro is sent flying by a heavy sword strike.
  • p9Fight continues while both fighters are falling.
  • p9Zoro shows visible strain and sweat during prolonged exchange.
  • p9Samurai zombie is knocked back by Zoro's attack.
  • p10Zoro worries about his sword durability during fight.
  • p10Ryuma zombie remains standing after previous exchanges.
  • p10Scene shifts between close combat and wide tower view.
  • p11Tower peak is destroyed by massive impact.
  • p11Zoro is thrown clear of the structure.
  • p11Brook and skull zombie witness the fall from nearby.
  • p12Swordsman unleashes overhead blade strike against skull-masked opponent.
  • p12White dragon-shaped slash technique is used in the exchange.
  • p12Skull-masked samurai stands near castle tower labeled 159.
  • p13Swordsman uses spinning kick attack launching opponent.
  • p13Three swords leave their sheaths during the kick.
  • p14Samurai body wreathed in smoke and flames after slash.
  • p14Opponent is hurled through the air by the strike.
  • p15Brook lies defeated thinking he lost the fight.
  • p15Ryuma now holds Shusui after the battle exchange.
  • p15Explosion occurs near castle interior during the scene.
  • p16Ryuma's body lies defeated after the fight.
  • p16Brook reacts to hearing the samurai speak.
  • p16A distant observer watches silently from the cliff.
  • p17The shadow returns to Brook after the fight.
  • p17Zoro claims the samurai's katana.
  • p17Ryuma shadow lunges toward Zoro and Brook.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text establishes chapter theme as pirate Zoro versus samurai Ryuma duel.
  • p1Brook questions the physical strength required for a thrust to reach such distance with shocked intensity.
  • p1Off-panel voice states ventilation has been provided after wall is breached.
  • p1Ryuma declares the fight appears to be a draw with calm laughter.
  • p1Brook reacts with loud surprise exclamation at the draw statement.
  • p2Voice notes the two slices occurred almost simultaneously.
  • p2Observer questions when the stomach-band guy performed the counterattack.
  • p2Ryuma internally notes he was almost cut during exchange.
  • p2Observer states the two swordsmen likely share the same type of physical strength.
  • p2Ryuma's past as an overpowering swordsman is referenced by observer.
  • p3Ryuma shouts 'PRELUDE AU FER!!!' during powerful sword technique.
  • p3Observer questions the weapon bending technique being used.
  • p3Zoro growls 'NIGIRI' while crossing blades.
  • p3Ryuma roars 'MAGUMA!!!' during overhead strike.
  • p3Zoro counters with 'HIRAMEKI!!!' swift slash.
  • p4Skull-faced zombie yells in shock at the sudden explosion.
  • p4Long-haired robed warrior shouts attack name while executing spinning strike.
  • p4Striped-shirt fighter reacts with wide-eyed disbelief at the impact.
  • p5Samurai zombie declares Iai technique while drawing blades.
  • p5Samurai zombie names Rashomon during forward slash attack.
  • p5Samurai zombie expresses surprise that Zoro blocked the strike.
  • p6Characters warn that the floor and pillar are breaking.
  • p6Franky calls out Polka Remise attack.
  • p6Spiky-haired fighter shouts 72-Pound Cannon.
  • p6Brook urges the group to hold on while escaping the falling roof.
  • p7Character notes the danger after impact.
  • p7Characters cough and gasp from smoke and debris.
  • p7Franky reacts with surprise to the explosion.
  • p7Spiky-haired fighter yells in pain and effort during swing.
  • p8Alarm cry from off-panel voice warning of imminent fall amid collapsing structure.
  • p8Grunt of effort from swordsman during blade exchange.
  • p8Cursed exclamation from fighter reacting to powerful impact.
  • p8Shouted warning to watch footing while structure gives way.
  • p9Zoro shouts about falling while locked in aerial combat.
  • p9Samurai zombie grunts from receiving a blow.
  • p9Zoro exhales heavily between rapid strikes.
  • p9Samurai zombie reacts with short gasp after being hit.
  • p10Zoro internally notes risk of katana breaking under prolonged strain.
  • p10Zoro acknowledges real strength from legendary swordsman's body and soul.
  • p10Question about maintaining combat on unstable footing.
  • p10Repeated heavy breathing from both swordsmen.
  • p11Brook yells asking if everyone is all right after explosion.
  • p11Alarm cry from falling fighter.
  • p11Shock reaction from skull-faced zombie.
  • p12Swordsman calls technique name during powerful overhead strike.
  • p12Technique name announced as white dragon slash erupts.
  • p12Attack names called out during rapid successive slashes on opponent.
  • p13Swordsman shouts technique name while performing blazing kick.
  • p13Partial technique name called as opponent is sent flying.
  • p14Caption notes wound catching fire during strike.
  • p14Swordsman shouts in reaction to the attack.
  • p14Shock indicated by empty bubbles after powerful slash.
  • p15Brook internally states defeat after being downed.
  • p15Narration mentions legendary swordsman and Meito blade.
  • p15Ryuma declares Shusui's long-cherished ambition regarding new master.
  • p15Brook responds weakly while Ryuma holds the sword.
  • p16Brook expresses shock asking what the samurai's words meant and if he spoke.
  • p16Brook reflects that the match was wonderful but the samurai was not serious at all.
  • p16Unknown voice concludes this is the first time seeing this kind of battle and it seems to be the end.
  • p16Brook laments feeling sorry that the samurai's body had to be defeated.
  • p17Zoro states that as long as there was the mind and body of a warrior and shame is felt that is enough and he would have wanted to meet the samurai when alive.
  • p17Brook cries out that the shadow came back to him.
  • p17Revived shadow exclaims in surprise.
  • p17Zoro declares he is taking the katana and that they should pretend the match never happened.
  • p17Zoro addresses the samurai from Wano Country.