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One Piece chapter 473: Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma Appears — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is SHICHIBUKAI BARTHOLOMEW KUMA APPEARS.
  • p0Scene labeled as Enel's Great Space Mission Vol. 37.
  • p1Scene takes place inside Treasure Room of Mast Mansion.
  • p2Oars rampages across the bridge area causing structural collapse.
  • p3Oars becomes stuck by his horns during rampage.
  • p4Oars begins moving despite apparent restraint.
  • p4Destruction occurs in a town setting with tall buildings.
  • p4Robin and Zoro observe Oars from nearby vantage.
  • p5Oars continues destructive rampage through structures.
  • p5Straw Hat allies and others are present amid the chaos.
  • p5Robin and Zoro remain near the giant during retreat calls.
  • p6Oars executes a named knee-based attack.
  • p6Zoro comments on the result of the knee strike.
  • p6Impact sends Zoro airborne.
  • p7Zoro acquired the black blade Shusui.
  • p7Allies debate strategy against Oars.
  • p7Oars remains standing after knee attack.
  • p8A ship breaks through an overhead barrier above the island.
  • p8Zombie guards react with shock to the arriving ship.
  • p8Central woman wears a torn wedding dress and veil.
  • p9Perona stands before Thriller Bark castle gates.
  • p9Small ghost creatures appear around Perona when she uses power.
  • p9Central woman declares intent to leave the island with her ship.
  • p10A massive unknown figure lands heavily in the plaza.
  • p10Residents recognize the figure as extremely dangerous.
  • p10Perona is warned to flee by residents.
  • p11Bartholomew Kuma appears holding a Bible.
  • p11Kuma is recognized as a Shichibukai by residents.
  • p11Residents react with extreme panic to Kuma's arrival.
  • p12Scene takes place on the deck of Thriller Bark with castle visible.
  • p12Perona is directly addressing Bartholomew Kuma.
  • p12Perona describes preferred vacation spot as dark, damp, near an old castle.
  • p13Perona uses Negative Ghost and Special Hollow attack against Kuma.
  • p13Kuma is physically sent flying by the assault on Thriller Bark.
  • p14Perona suddenly vanishes from the deck in front of Kuma.
  • p14Zombies react with shock to Perona's disappearance on Thriller Bark.
  • p15Blonde girl identified as Nami by large man on Thriller Bark.
  • p15Zombies react with mix of anger and fear after Perona's disappearance.
  • p15Thriller Bar sign appears in background of confrontation scene.
  • p16Scene occurs high on a stone tower overlooking Thriller Bark entrance.
  • p16Massive figure descends with extreme speed.
  • p16Blonde girl recognizes possible Shichibukai involvement.
  • p17Luffy’s attack is intercepted by shadows.
  • p17Dawn marks the approaching limit for shadow recovery.
  • p17Luffy becomes disoriented after the failed strike.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states Enel sees vast landscape and subordinates who swear loyalty.
  • p1Risky Brothers describe explosion as worst mistake and mention telling location of ship.
  • p1Risky Brothers note that Perona really loves treasure.
  • p1Nami declares she will never let anyone take the Sunny or the treasure.
  • p2Characters question why the bridge is narrow and strangely well-kept.
  • p2Oars roars that he will flatten everyone and that they should prepare themselves.
  • p3Oars declares that even bones will be gone.
  • p3Onlookers panic that Oars is ridiculously angry and coming.
  • p3Oars complains that his horns are totally stuck.
  • p4Voice questions whether the giant is stuck.
  • p4Zoro chuckles with amusement at the situation.
  • p4Oars lets out strained vocalization while struggling.
  • p4Oars releases massive pained roar during rampage.
  • p4Voice denies that the giant's action is possible.
  • p5Voice yells for the giant to stop its actions.
  • p5Voice expresses amazement at Oars appearance.
  • p5Voice notes presence of meat nearby.
  • p5Voice compares the group to demons.
  • p5Voice orders retreat from the area.
  • p6Oars vocalizes pain from knee impact.
  • p6Voice names the knee crush technique.
  • p6Zoro declares the fight over after the knee strike.
  • p6Voice calls the outcome totally humiliating.
  • p6Voice questions if the giant will stay down.
  • p7Oars states knees hurt and mentions lack of meat.
  • p7Voice insists they must beat the giant.
  • p7Voice questions need to wait for action.
  • p7Voice urges waiting for Luffy to defeat Moria.
  • p7Zoro states intent to test new sword Shusui on the giant.
  • p8Unseen voice roars stop command with aggressive intent from wreckage.
  • p8Zombie guard shouts identification of pirate woman in alarm.
  • p8Veiled girl questions identity of central woman with surprise.
  • p8Central woman in torn dress declares intent to take the Sunny and treasure with defiant anger.
  • p9Perona asks if ceremony with Absalom is over with casual curiosity.
  • p9Central woman rejects marriage to pervert with strong denial.
  • p9Perona questions identity of pirate woman with suspicion.
  • p9Central woman states plan to take ship and leave island defiantly.
  • p9Perona mocks escape as foolish with condescending tone.
  • p9Perona threatens to play with opponent using mini hollow squad aggressively.
  • p10Resident screams for Perona to run away in terror.
  • p10Perona demands identity of the towering figure with alarm.
  • p10Residents shout that the figure is dangerous and an enemy.
  • p10Residents report brothers destroyed without trace in panic.
  • p10Large figure remains silent while looming.
  • p11Narration declares identity of Tyrant Bartholomew Kuma.
  • p11Residents identify Kuma as one of the Shichibukai in horror.
  • p11Residents recall Kuma as cruelest pirate in past.
  • p11Perona clutches face and denies the situation in disbelief.
  • p11Residents question why Kuma came to Thriller Bark in fear.
  • p12Perona blurts denial of any relationship with Moria while claiming she was fleeing, in panicked tone.
  • p12Perona questions if Kuma is one of Moria's men with suspicious intent.
  • p12Kuma asks where Perona would like to go on vacation in neutral, probing manner.
  • p12Perona reacts with shock to small talk and then answers dreamily about a dark damp castle location for singing cursed songs.
  • p13Perona lashes out that Kuma's title does not scare her and threatens to take his shadow for Moria, in furious mood.
  • p13Perona yells if Kuma is listening while launching Negative Ghost and Special Hollow combo.
  • p13Zombies shout Strongest Combo in excited support of Perona's attack.
  • p14Kuma states he will not be able to ask about Moria's location if Perona keeps yapping, in calm tone.
  • p14Girl with pigtails asks where Perona went with confused expression.
  • p14Zombies cry out that Lady Perona disappeared and question what happened in panic.
  • p15Zombies scream they will never forgive the one who took their princess, in rage mixed with terror.
  • p15Large man in hat identifies the blonde girl as Cat Thief and Strawhat nakama with accusatory tone.
  • p15Blonde girl remains silent with no spoken response during confrontation.
  • p16Large descending figure asks if Monkey D. Luffy has a brother, establishing threat awareness.
  • p16Blonde girl reacts with shock asking about Ace and questioning the claim.
  • p16Unseen voice confirms Luffy has a brother.
  • p16Blonde girl realizes the figure arrived instantly and sweats in realization.
  • p16Cloaked man states that what he does is up to him.
  • p16Blonde girl panics that the figure is bad news, possibly after Luffy, and needs to warn others.
  • p16Blonde girl questions if the figure is truly a Shichibukai while staring at the gate.
  • p17Luffy yells at Moria claiming he got him.
  • p17Unseen voice taunts that Luffy is not getting away.
  • p17Luffy questions the presence of a shadow.
  • p17Luffy demands everyone’s shadows be returned.
  • p17Luffy realizes he was tricked.
  • p17Narration states dawn and the shadow recovery time limit approach.
  • p17Luffy asks where he is while viewing the distant tower.