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One Piece chapter 472: Down — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 19 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is 'DOWN'.
  • p0Central figure has four drums on back.
  • p1Luffy wears jacket marked with 7.
  • p1Monster has stitched skin and horns.
  • p2Crew discusses tactics against giant monster.
  • p2Luffy initiates Gomu Gomu attack.
  • p3Luffy uses Butt Stomp attack.
  • p3Crew executes Tactics Fifteen.
  • p4Franky is piloting an incomplete giant robot missing its left arm.
  • p4Robin is holding the detached left arm instead of docking it.
  • p4The scene occurs inside a stone building during assembly chaos.
  • p5The giant robot suddenly stops moving after Robin's action.
  • p5Robin verbally refuses to continue the docking sequence.
  • p5The robot crashes and breaks apart after halting.
  • p6Robin firmly ends any further docking attempts.
  • p6The giant robot arm strikes Luffy during the collapse.
  • p6Crew expresses disappointment over missing the 'Big Emperor' robot form.
  • p7A giant horned monster engages Luffy in combat.
  • p7Zoro borrows a weapon from Franky mid-battle.
  • p7The fight involves heavy impacts and rapid movement.
  • p8Oars is a giant horned stitched monster.
  • p8Usopp uses Special Oil Star triple shot technique.
  • p8Robin and Usopp coordinate joint lock and arm attack on Oars.
  • p9Luffy uses Armee de L'air power shot technique.
  • p9Sanji coordinates with Luffy for aerial boost.
  • p9Oars performs Gekken attack against fighters.
  • p10Oars smashes through large tree while falling.
  • p10Robin uses Cien Fleur on Big Tree.
  • p10Franky performs Sky Walk to engage falling Oars.
  • p11Luffy lands Frapper punch on Oars jaw.
  • p11Oars counters with heavy GONG fist strike.
  • p11Oars acknowledges human body weak points despite giant size.
  • p12Sanji lands a direct spinning kick on Oars' head.
  • p12Oars shows visible shock reaction to the blow.
  • p12Battle occurs amid destroyed mansion structures and debris.
  • p13Oars is visibly injured and angered after the previous attack.
  • p13Mansion continues to suffer structural damage during the fight.
  • p13Observers remain at a distance on rocky terrain.
  • p14Nami and Lola are inside a damaged interior room.
  • p14Luffy's shadow is confirmed implanted in the rampaging giant zombie.
  • p14Nami proceeds into a dark corridor after finding an unlocked door.
  • p15Nami encounters an unexpected presence inside the hall.
  • p15External workers are rapidly loading treasure onto a ship.
  • p15Perona observes events from a balcony overlooking the loading area.
  • p16Bear-featured man appears holding a Bible in the ruins.
  • p16Rabbit-like characters confront the bear man directly.
  • p16Scene takes place among destroyed buildings and debris.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy shouts to send the gigantic monster flying with intense battle intent.
  • p1Robin agrees that sending the monster flying would be effective.
  • p1Franky suggests an idea to send the monster flying.
  • p1Monster taunts the tiny pirates while laughing.
  • p2Scarred topknot man states he has many ideas to take the monster down.
  • p2Robin notes the monster is unsuited to be Pirate King.
  • p2Usopp expresses surprise at the monster moving like Luffy.
  • p2Chopper admits being super scared.
  • p2Sanji suggests weakening a big target slowly.
  • p2Zoro states the monster must have a weak point.
  • p2Luffy declares he will crush the monster with Gomu Gomu attack.
  • p3Monster yells in shock at the unusual butt stomp attack.
  • p3Crew calls out 'TACTICS FIFTEEN' during combined assault.
  • p3Crew member yells at Strawhat for using their combined strength tactic.
  • p3Monster reacts with 'NUU...!!!' while being sent flying.
  • p4Multiple crew members react with confusion and urgency to incomplete docking.
  • p4Usopp yells for Franky to wait because the left arm is not docked.
  • p4Crew calls for Zoro and Sanji to support legs and stand by.
  • p4Shouts urge Robin to dock with the left arm immediately.
  • p4Robot announces 'PIRATES DOCKING 6' and 'GIANT ROBOT WARRIOR'.
  • p5Robin states she stopped because she feels embarrassed as a person.
  • p5Voices question why the robot halted and why Franky is also shocked.
  • p5Someone yells they were getting excited about the docking.
  • p5Shouts urge continuation of docking amid the crash.
  • p6Robin declares never to mention 'docking' again.
  • p6Crew members plead and express regret over the failed attempt.
  • p6Voices blame the failure on Robin's refusal and mention Luffy would have done it.
  • p6Luffy is struck while shouting about saving Nami.
  • p7Crew cheers on the monster during the attack.
  • p7Monster growls questioning who attacked it.
  • p7Zoro shouts he is borrowing Franky's heavy nunchaku.
  • p7Franky responds while the fight continues.
  • p8Robin calmly confirms understanding with short affirmation.
  • p8Usopp urgently directs locking of Oars joints while targeting left arm.
  • p8Usopp launches special oil star triple shot attack from below.
  • p9Luffy calls Armee de L'air power shot during aerial strike.
  • p9Sanji dismisses concern and requests boost while questioning Oars behavior.
  • p9Oars counters with massive Gekken swing.
  • p10Robin activates Cien Fleur Big Tree technique.
  • p10Chopper calls for Franky Sky Walk during Oars fall.
  • p10Fighters warn of Oars falling and urge caution.
  • p11Luffy strikes with Frapper punch on Oars.
  • p11Fighters call Luffy monster and note Oars single leg support.
  • p11Oars realizes human weak points remain unchanged regardless of size.
  • p12Sanji announces anti-manner technique with focused intent before executing powerful kick.
  • p12Sanji names kick course technique during spinning attack on giant.
  • p12Oars reacts with surprised exclamation to sudden strike.
  • p12Comrades cheer one down and urge monster to fall after successful hit.
  • p12Oars roars in pain and rage from the impact.
  • p13Onlookers question whether someone knocked the giant down.
  • p13Onlookers react with alarm at mansion destruction and giant's movements.
  • p13Oars groans in pain while holding head.
  • p13Oars expresses rage and threatens to send attackers flying.
  • p13Oars shouts insults at opponents.
  • p14Lola offers to explain island events to Nami.
  • p14Smaller figure reassures Lola and addresses her by name.
  • p14Nami questions connection between Luffy's shadow and the giant zombie.
  • p14Nami excitedly announces discovery of unlocked door.
  • p14Nami states determination not to leave empty-handed after hardships.
  • p15Nami reacts with surprise to sudden sound in the hall.
  • p15Workers urge quick loading of treasure and mention full freezer.
  • p15Nami declares she will not stay if life is in danger and references Moria.
  • p15Perona gives brief command from balcony.
  • p16Small figures shout alarm that the large silhouette is not a zombie.
  • p16Voices urge immediate group escape from the ruined area.
  • p16Rabbit-like men angrily demand the bear-looking man's purpose and identity.
  • p16Bear man calmly states he is here to see Moria and asks if he is present.