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One Piece Chapter 473: Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma Appears

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Nami bursts into the treasure room of Mast Mansion and finds Perona's servants beaten on the floor after they revealed the location of the stolen treasure and the Thousand Sunny. She races across the narrow bridge outside just as Oars rises in the distance and charges the Straw Hats with a roar. Oars jams his horns into the bridge structure and becomes stuck while the crew stares in surprise.

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  1. p.0Chapter title is SHICHIBUKAI BARTHOLOMEW KUMA APPEARS.
  2. p.9Central woman declares intent to leave the island with her ship.
  3. p.17Luffy becomes disoriented after the failed strike.
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Chapter 473: "SHICHIBUKAI BARTHOLOMEW KUMA APPEARS". Under a starry night sky above snowy mountains, Bartholomew Kuma's subordinate Enel stands tall in the foreground, shirtless with a long staff slung over his shoulder and a stern expression. Behind him, a vast army of loyal subordinates in helmets and armor stand at attention holding spears, with several large spherical weapons visible among them. The narration box reads: "ENEL'S GREAT SPACE MISSION VOL. 37: 'LOOKING BACK, HE SEES A VAST LANDSCAPE AND SUBORDINATES WHO SWEAR THEIR LOYALTY.'"
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A massive explosion rocks the area with the sound effect "ダンビーーッ!!" as the Risky Brothers lie battered on the ground, covered in smoke and debris. One groans, "WHAT A TERRIBLE WOMAN... WE SHOULDN'T HAVE DONE ANYTHING... TOTALLY...!!!" while the other coughs, "COUGH...!! FOR US RISKY BROTHERS, THAT WAS THE WORST MISTAKE OF OUR LIVES!!" Inside the Treasure Room of Mast Mansion, the brothers continue: "BUT WE TOLD HER HOW TO FIND THE SHIP, TOO... GAKU" "YEAH... WE CAN'T DENY HER..." "BUT PERONA REALLY LOVES TREASURE." Nami appears furious in close-up, shouting "TRYING TO TAKE THE SUNNY AND GET OUT OF HERE, ARE THEY!I I'LL NEVER LET THEM DO THAT!!" and "HOW DARE THEY!! TAKING OUR TREASURE, TOO...!!!" as shadowy figures flee through an open doorway with "HAA" sounds.
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On a narrow, well-kept stone bridge leading to a tower, voices question "WHY IS IT SO NARROW HERE!I IT'S ALSO STRANGELY WELL-KEPT." and "BUT WHAT'S WITH THIS BRIDGE...I" A sudden blast erupts with "ギャン!!" and "SEE A THING!! I DIDN'T" as smoke and debris fly. Nami reacts with shock "!I" and sweat drops while a massive figure looms. The giant Oars crashes through the architecture with thunderous sound effects "ゴゴゴゴゴ... ゴォ..." roaring "I'M GOING TO FLATTEN YOU ALL!!!" and "PREPARE YOUR-SELVES" as terrified people scatter below amid collapsing buildings and dust clouds.
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Oars' massive face fills the panel with a furious glare and bared fangs, declaring "EVEN YOUR BONES WILL BE GONE!!!" Below, people flee in panic as Oars rampages: "THIS IS BAD. OH MY GOD!! HE'S RIDICULOUSLY ANGRY!!! HERE HE COMES!!" with the sound "UOOOOO OOOOO!!!" Oars struggles, growling "CRAP. ARE YOU STUCK!!" and "MY HORNS ARE TOTALLY STUCK...!!!" while smaller figures including a top-hatted one watch from the rubble with "MY HORNS" visible on his head and "ググ..." sounds.
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A horned, stitched giant grimaces in pain as a voice asks, "YOU'RE STUCK...I" The massive creature lets out a strained "AAH," its face twisting with effort amid crackling SFX. Nearby, a long-haired woman watches coolly while a scarred swordsman smirks, "HEH HEH..." The giant suddenly lurches forward with heavy "ズ ズ" footsteps, sending smaller figures fleeing. In a massive splash panel the beast roars "AAAAAAAAAG GGHHHHH!!!" as it smashes through buildings, debris flying everywhere. A voice cries, "THERE'S NO WAY THAT'S HAPPENING!!!" while another notes, "IT SOUNDS LIKE OZ IS SCREAMING."
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The colossal stitched giant SZ-900 rampages, smashing structures and sending rubble flying in every direction. A voice yells, "GIVE IT A REST!!!" while huge Japanese SFX "ドゴォォォン!!!!" echo across the destruction. In smaller panels the monster's grotesque face looms as voices react: "WOW, IT LOOKS SO GOOD!!!" "OVER THERE, A BUNCH OF MEAT!!!" and "THEY'RE LIKE DEMONS....!!" One figure shouts "RETREAT!!!" as the Straw Hats and allies scramble amid the chaos, swords drawn and expressions tense.
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The giant monster SZ-900 delivers a crushing "KNEE CRUSH" attack, its massive leg slamming down with "ドスッ! ドスッ!" impacts and the onomatopoeia "カクー". A swordsman is sent flying by the force. Below, the creature laughs "GACKU" while a scarred man declares, "ALL RIGHT, IT'S OVER! 'KNEE KAKKUN.'" Another voice mutters, "TOTALLY HUMILIATING....!!" and questions whether the giant will follow rules or stay down after the knee strike.
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The giant complains, "MY KNEES HURT... THERE'S NO MEAT..." while allies argue: "WE JUST NEED TO BEAT THIS GUY." "WHY DO WE HAVE TO WAITI" One shouts, "WE'RE NOT GONNA LOSE!! UHAHAHA!" and urges, "COME ON, GET THOSE SHADOWS, STRAWHAT!" A swordsman readies his blade, stating, "NOW THAT I FINALLY GOT THIS 'SUPERIOR BLADE' SHUUSUI, THIS IS THE PERFECT CHANCE TO TEST IT OUT." Another warns, "WAIT!! I'M SURE LUFFY WILL BEAT MORIA FOR US!!!" as the group prepares to fight.
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A massive ship smashes through the massive web-like barrier above the island as chains snap and debris flies. A voice roars from the wreckage, "STOP RIGHT THERE!!!" Below, startled figures react with "!!I" In the foreground, grotesque zombie-like guards gape in shock. One yells, "IT'S THAT PIRATE WOMAN!!" A wide-eyed girl with a veil stares in surprise as another voice demands, "WHO ARE YOUI" The central figure, a young woman in a torn wedding dress with long light hair, stands defiantly. She shouts, "AND THE SUNNY, TOO!!!" and "WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING ON DOING WITH THAT TREASURE (THAT'S SUPPOSED TO BE MINE)!I!I"
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Perona stands before the Thriller Bark castle gates marked "THRILLER B." She asks, "IS THE CEREMONY WITH ABSALOM ALREADY OVERI" A voice replies, "WHO WOULD GET MARRIED TO THAT PERVERT!I" Perona continues, "WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE, PIRATE WOMAN...I" The woman in the wedding dress answers, "SOI WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO...I I'M GOING TO TAKE MY SHIP AND LEAVE THIS ISLAND." Perona smirks and retorts, "SO YOU GOT AWAY... WHAT A FOOLISH MAN." She then summons her power, declaring, "IF YOU WANT TO STOP ME, THEN I'LL PLAY WITH YOU! FOR SOMEONE LIKE YOU, MY 'MINI HOLLOW SQUAD' SHOULD BE ENOUGH TO TEAR YOU UP!!! MY ONLY NATURAL ENEMY IS THAT LONG-NOSED NEGATIVE GUY...!!!" Small ghost-like hollows swarm around her as the woman sweats and asks, "HUH... WHO'S THATI"
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A towering dark figure with a massive build and strange pants lands heavily amid rubble, prompting cries of "!!I" and "HUH..." Someone screams, "LADY PERONA, PLEASE RUN AWAY!!!" Perona stares and demands, "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU...!I!I" The figure looms silently. Panic spreads among the island's inhabitants: "ANYWAY, THIS IS REALLY BAD!!! HE'S NOT JUST ANYBODY!!! HE'S DANGEROUS!!! WE DON'T KNOW WHO HE IS, BUT HE'S AN ENEMY!!! HE JUST DESTROYED SOME OF OUR BROTHERS RIGHT IN FRONT OF US! THERE'S NOT EVEN A TRACE OF THEM LEFT!!!" A close-up shows a terrified face gasping, "OF COURSE HE'S NOT ORDINARY...!!! YOU..."
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The massive figure is fully revealed holding a Bible, his silhouette dominating the ruined plaza. Text declares, "THE 'TYRANT,' BARTHOLOMEW KUMA!!!" and "HE'S ONE OF THE SHICHIBUKAI!!!" Background figures react in horror: "!I" and "ONCE... HE WAS THE CRUELEST PIRATE ON THE SEAS...!!!" A small voice mutters, "HO..." Close-ups show shocked faces: "NO WAY! A 'SHICHI-BUKAI!I!I'" and "HOW CAN THAT BE!I" Perona clutches her face, whispering, "THIS CAN'T BE...!!!" Other residents shout, "WH... WHY DID HE COME TO THRILLER BARK!I!I" and "A MAN ON THE SAME LEVEL AS LORD MORIA...!I!I"
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Perona stands before Bartholomew Kuma on the deck of Thriller Bark. She blurts out, "LORD MORIA... NO, GECKO MORIA AND I HAVE NO RELATIONSHIP!! I WAS JUST... ABOUT TO FLEE THIS ISLAND..." Kuma looms silently as Perona asks, "ARE YOU ONE OF MORIA'S MENI" Kuma replies, "WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GOI IF YOU WERE TO GO ON VACATION..." Perona panics, "WHAAA-!I SMALL TALK!II" In the next panel Perona answers dreamily, "WELL, A VACATION... SOMEWHERE DARK... DAMP... NEAR AN OLD CASTLE, SWIMMING IN MALICE. I'D LIKE TO PASS THE TIME SINGING CURSED SONGS." A shocked voice cries, "SHE ANSWERED!!! THAT'S LADY PERONA, WITHOUT A DOUBT." Perona snaps, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, ASKING... ABOUT...I"
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Perona lashes out, "DON'T SCREW AROUND WITH ME...!!! I WAS INTIMIDATED BY YOUR TITLE, BUT THAT'S NOT ENOUGH TO SCARE ME! NOT WITH MY POWERS! THERE'S NO ONE I CAN'T BRING TO THEIR KNEES...!!!!" She shouts, "YOUR SHADOW MUST BE EXTRAORDINARILY STRONG, KUMA!!! I'LL TAKE YOU DOWN AND GIVE YOU TO MORIA AS A PARTING GIFT!" Kuma is sent flying as Perona yells, "ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING!II" She unleashes her attack: "NEGATIVE GHOST" and "SPECIAL HOLLOW" while the zombies cheer, "STRONGEST COMBO!!!"
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Kuma stands firm and says, "THEN I WON'T BE ABLE TO ASK YOU WHERE MORIA IS... IF YOU KEEP ON YAPPING, PATSU..." Perona suddenly vanishes. A girl with pigtails gasps, "WHERE DID SHE GO...I" The zombies stare in shock. Voices cry out, "LADY PERONA DISAPPEARED!!! HEY, WHAT HAPPENED!!! LADY PERONA!!!I" and "WHERE DID LADY PERONA GO!I"
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The zombies scream in rage, "WE WON'T FORGIVE YOU!! THAT'S RIGHT!! WE'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU!! YOU BASTARD...!!! WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OUR PRINCESS!!I" They wail, "HIIIIEE EEE~!!!" but also admit, "BUT WE'RE ALSO TERRIFIED!!! WE RAN AWAY!!!" A large man in a hat growls at a blonde girl, "YOU'RE THE 'CAT THIEF'... ONE OF THE 'STRAWHAT'S' NAKAMA...!!!" The girl stares silently as the sign "THRILLER BAR" looms behind them.
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High above the stone tower, a massive figure in a black coat descends. A voice asks, "IS IT TRUE THAT MONKEY D. LUFFY HAS A BROTHERI" Below, a blonde girl reacts with shock: "HUHI!!" She questions, "ACE, RIGHTI WHAT ABOUT ITI" Another replies, "Y... YES, HE DOES." The girl sweats, realizing, "WHAT...I HE GOT HERE IN AN INSTANT...!" A cloaked man states, "IS UP TO ME. WHAT I DO." The girl panics, "HE'S BAD NEWS!! IS HE AFTER LUFFY!I I HAVE TO LET THE OTHERS KNOW!!" She stares at the massive Thriller Bark entrance and asks, "ARE YOU REALLY A SHICHIBUKAII" The large figure looms as the scene shifts to the castle gates.
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Luffy roars with fury, "MORIA!!! I GOT YOU," as a massive impact erupts. Shadows writhe and a voice taunts, "YOU'RE NOT GETTING AWAY, YOU BASTARD!!" Luffy gasps, "A SHADOWI" Multiple shadows swarm as he yells, "NOW, LET'S GO!! GIVE BACK EVERYONE'S SHADOWS!!!" The attack lands with a huge "ズシャーッ!!" Luffy shouts, "HE TRICKED ME!!!" A narration box reads, "Dawn, the shadow recovery time limit, approaches." Luffy stares in confusion at the distant tower: "WHERE AM I!!I" The castle and surrounding ruins stretch below as debris flies.
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Chapter 473 summary

Nami bursts into the treasure room of Mast Mansion and finds Perona's servants beaten on the floor after they revealed the location of the stolen treasure and the Thousand Sunny. She races across the narrow bridge outside just as Oars rises in the distance and charges the Straw Hats with a roar. Oars jams his horns into the bridge structure and becomes stuck while the crew stares in surprise. The Straw Hats retreat and begin striking the trapped giant, with Zoro drawing Shusui to test the black blade's hardness against him. On the escape ship Nami confronts the fleeing servants until Perona appears and summons her ghosts, only for Bartholomew Kuma to arrive and instantly make Perona vanish. Kuma then identifies Nami as one of Luffy's crew and asks whether Monkey D. Luffy has a brother. Far away, Luffy grabs what he thinks is Moria but discovers only a shadow decoy, leaving him lost as dawn approaches.

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Key facts in chapter 473

  • 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.
Symbols and visual details159 · show
  • p0Starry night sky over snowy mountain landscape at night.
  • p0Enel stands tall in foreground shirtless with long staff slung over shoulder and stern expression.
  • p0Vast army of helmeted armored subordinates stand at attention holding spears.
  • p0Multiple large spherical weapons positioned among the army ranks.
  • p0Enel has hand on hip and confident posture facing viewer.
  • p0Subordinates wear rounded helmets with eye holes and carry spears in formation.
  • p0Narration box placed at bottom of panel below the army scene.
  • p0Mountain ridges and snow-covered ground form distant background.
  • p1Large explosion SFX dominates top panel with smoke and debris.
  • p1Risky Brothers lie battered on stone floor covered in smoke.
  • p1Treasure Room of Mast Mansion shown with stone arches and scattered chests.
  • p1Nami appears in lower panel with furious glare sweat drops and clenched fist.
  • p1Nami has long hair ponytail and visible anger lines on face.
  • p1Small burning debris on floor near open doorway.
  • p1Background shows fleeing silhouettes through arched hall.
  • p2Narrow well-kept stone bridge leads toward distant tower.
  • p2Sudden blast erupts on bridge with smoke and flying debris.
  • p2Nami shown with shocked expression sweat drops and exclamation mark.
  • p2Massive Oars figure crashes through architecture with horns visible.
  • p2Oars body covered in stitched patterns and belts.
  • p2Smaller figures scatter below collapsing structures.
  • p2SFX lines emphasize impact and falling rubble.
  • p3Extreme close-up of Oars face with bared fangs and furious glare.
  • p3Oars has heart-shaped marking on forehead and stitched skin details.
  • p3People flee in panic across rubble with motion lines.
  • p3Oars horns visibly stuck in stone architecture.
  • p3Top-hatted figure and other small characters watch from below.
  • p3Oars body partially embedded in building with struggling posture.
  • p3SFX lines radiate outward from Oars head.
  • p4Horned stitched giant Oars grimaces with strained open mouth and sweat drops showing pain.
  • p4Long straight-haired woman Nico Robin stands with cool neutral expression and half-closed eyes.
  • p4Scarred swordsman Zoro smirks while raising hand to face in confident pose.
  • p4Oars lurches forward with heavy ズズ footsteps and body tilt.
  • p4Large splash panel shows Oars smashing through multiple buildings with flying debris and dust clouds.
  • p4Small fleeing figures run from giant's path in lower right.
  • p4Oars face twists with wide eyes and gritted teeth during roar.
  • p4SFX lines emphasize impact and movement around giant's limbs.
  • p4Clock tower and urban structures visible in background of destruction panel.
  • p4Multiple characters in foreground react with raised arms and open mouths.
  • p5Oars rampages with arms raised and debris flying outward in large panel.
  • p5Oars body labeled SZ-900 on shoulder area.
  • p5Long-haired woman Robin leaps dynamically with arms extended.
  • p5Zoro stands ready with sword drawn in defensive stance.
  • p5Small horned figure flees in lower right corner.
  • p5Oars face shown in close-up with wide eyes and open jaws.
  • p5SFX dominate the panel indicating heavy impact and motion.
  • p5Multiple characters react with tense expressions and drawn weapons.
  • p5Rubble and broken structures fill the background.
  • p6Oars performs knee crush attack with leg raised high above buildings.
  • p6Oars body labeled SZ-900 visible on torso.
  • p6Zoro is sent flying backward from impact force.
  • p6Oars laughs with open mouth and visible teeth.
  • p6Zoro stands with sword ready and intense gaze.
  • p6SFX show repeated heavy impacts and knee joint stress.
  • p6Small figures scatter below the giant's leg.
  • p6Oars face shows pain reaction after strike.
  • p6Zoro face displays smirk during commentary.
  • p7Oars complains while clutching knee area with pained expression.
  • p7Zoro holds Shusui sword in ready position with focused posture.
  • p7Multiple characters argue with varied facial expressions.
  • p7Oars face shows frustration and hunger reference.
  • p7Zoro swings sword in testing motion.
  • p7Small chibi-like figure appears in lower panel corner.
  • p7Background shows damaged structures and scattered allies.
  • p7Oars horns and stitches remain prominent visual features.
  • p7Characters point and gesture during discussion.
  • p8Massive ship smashes through web-like barrier with snapping chains and flying debris.
  • p8Stone castle walls and arched gate visible in background with trees.
  • p8Grotesque zombie guards with wide open mouths and shocked expressions in foreground.
  • p8Veiled girl with wide eyes and sweat drop stares in surprise.
  • p8Woman in torn wedding dress stands centrally with defiant posture and furrowed brows.
  • p8Long light hair and veil on central woman, dress torn at shoulder.
  • p8Large impact SFX lines and motion lines dominate upper panels.
  • p8Small panel close-ups emphasize individual shocked faces of guards and veiled girl.
  • p8Central woman positioned in lower panel with bold black background shapes behind her.
  • p8Chains and barrier fragments falling around the crashing ship.
  • p9Large stone gates labeled THRILLER B. with castle architecture behind.
  • p9Perona stands on steps in frilly dress with pigtails and crown-like headpiece.
  • p9Central woman in torn wedding dress faces Perona on stairs.
  • p9Perona summons multiple small ghost-like creatures around her.
  • p9Ghosts include round smiling faces and skull-like figures floating.
  • p9Perona points forward with confident smirk and striped stockings visible.
  • p9Central woman shows sweat drops and surprised expression in close-up.
  • p9Speech bubbles with dots indicate pauses and reactions.
  • p9Perona holds a small object while surrounded by hollow squad ghosts.
  • p9Background shows castle entrance with hanging decorations.
  • p10Towering dark silhouette of large figure lands amid rubble and broken structures.
  • p10Perona stares upward with wide eyes and open mouth in shock.
  • p10Zombie residents run and point in panic across plaza.
  • p10Large figure shown from behind with heavy boots and coat details.
  • p10Close-up of Perona's face with sweat drops and question expression.
  • p10Rubble and debris scattered with impact lines around landing spot.
  • p10Background figures include various zombie-like residents reacting.
  • p10Small panel shows extreme close-up of large figure's face with glowing eye.
  • p10Residents display fear with open mouths and raised arms.
  • p10Broken wooden beams and barrels in ruined area.
  • p11Full reveal of Bartholomew Kuma holding open Bible in one hand.
  • p11Large bear-like ears and paw print on jacket visible on Kuma.
  • p11Kuma silhouette dominates panel with cross-like body pattern.
  • p11Residents kneel or cower in background with horror expressions.
  • p11Text labels identify Kuma as Tyrant and Shichibukai.
  • p11Close-ups show shocked faces of Perona and residents with sweat.
  • p11Kuma stands before castle gates with Bible raised.
  • p11Residents display extreme fear with wide eyes and open mouths.
  • p11Background includes damaged buildings and scattered debris.
  • p11Small reaction SFX and motion lines emphasize panic.
  • p12Perona shown with pigtails, crown, wide eyes, sweat drops, and panic expression in close-up.
  • p12Kuma stands with large black coat bearing cross emblem and bear-like head silhouette on deck.
  • p12Background features castle walls, ship rigging, and distant small figures on Thriller Bark.
  • p12Perona in lower panel with closed eyes, dreamy smile, and relaxed posture while describing vacation.
  • p12Small bat-like creatures and ghost motifs float near Perona during her answer.
  • p12Kuma looms centrally with back view emphasizing size and coat pattern.
  • p12Perona's hair accessories and striped outfit visible in multiple panels.
  • p12Panel composition shows split views with speech bubbles framing Perona's face and Kuma's stance.
  • p12Sweat drops and motion lines indicate Perona's startled reaction to small talk.
  • p12Castle silhouette appears in Perona's thought bubble with dark, damp atmosphere.
  • p13Perona shown mid-attack with striped limbs and aggressive open-mouth expression.
  • p13Kuma sent flying backward with coat flapping and cross emblem prominent.
  • p13Negative Ghost and Special Hollow figures float as white ghost-like entities with tongues out.
  • p13Zombies cheer in background with raised arms and excited faces.
  • p13Perona's face close-up displays intense eyes and sweat during threat.
  • p13Motion lines and impact effects surround Kuma's body during launch.
  • p13Large circular patterns and black shapes emphasize Perona's hollow attack.
  • p13Kuma's paw-like hand visible in close combat panel.
  • p13Perona's pigtails and crown remain visible during outburst.
  • p14Kuma stands alone on deck with coat and cross visible after Perona's disappearance.
  • p14Patsu SFX appears near Kuma indicating action or sound effect.
  • p14Girl with pigtails shows shocked wide eyes and question marks above head.
  • p14Zombies display open mouths and sweat drops in panic across multiple panels.
  • p14Large ship structure and dome background frame the empty deck space.
  • p14Kuma's foot and coat edge shown in close-up panels with motion dust.
  • p14Crowd of zombies and figures stare toward center where Perona vanished.
  • p14Speech bubbles with repeated Lady Perona disappeared text fill lower panels.
  • p14Silhouettes of multiple zombie heads emphasize group shock.
  • p15Large man in hat confronts blonde girl with aggressive posture and open mouth.
  • p15Blonde girl stares silently with neutral expression and sweat drops.
  • p15Thriller Bar sign visible on stone building in background.
  • p15Zombies shown in chaotic panic with raised limbs and screaming faces.
  • p15Kuma silhouette appears amid fleeing zombies and impact effects.
  • p15Motion lines and large SFX emphasize zombie rage and terror.
  • p15Blonde girl's necklace and sleeveless top visible in close-up panel.
  • p15Zombies admit being terrified while fleeing in same panel.
  • p15Large man identified as confronting Strawhat crew member.
  • p16Massive black-coated figure descends onto stone tower with dramatic speed lines and impact.
  • p16Blonde girl shown with wide eyes, open mouth, multiple sweat drops, and shocked posture.
  • p16Cloaked man viewed from behind standing near broken stone structure.
  • p16Large ornate Thriller Bark gate visible in background with banners and chains.
  • p16Girl's gaze directed upward toward descending figure and distant gate.
  • p16Exclamation marks and sweat drops emphasize panic reaction on girl's face.
  • p16Stone tower and ruins emphasize high elevation and isolated location.
  • p16Cloaked man's posture suggests calm authority contrasting girl's alarm.
  • p17Luffy shown with furious wide eyes, gritted teeth, and sweat drops while roaring.
  • p17Multiple shadow figures swarm and writhe around Luffy.
  • p17Large impact SFX and debris explosion fill central panel.
  • p17Distant stone tower with crosses, wheels, and chains visible below.
  • p17Luffy's confused expression with sweat as he looks around ruins.
  • p17Flying debris and dust clouds emphasize chaotic aftermath.
  • p17Narration box placed in lower left corner near tower view.
  • p17Shadow silhouettes contrast with Luffy's solid figure in attack panels.

Theories built on chapter 473

Thriller Bark arc

  1. 470Oz vs the Strawhat Crew
  2. 471My Friend
  3. 472Down
  4. 473Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma Appears
  5. 474We've Gotta Do It!!
  6. 475The Pirates in the Forest
  7. 476Nightmare Luffy

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