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One Piece chapter 480: Interception — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 20 pages · 12 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 480 title page features a small top-hatted figure atop stacked penguins.
  • p1Oz has been defeated but the shadows have not returned.
  • p1Luffy is exhausted after using 100 shadows.
  • p2Shadows remain with Oz until he gives the return order.
  • p2Oz begins moving again despite heavy damage.
  • p3Oz stands up once more despite exhaustion.
  • p3Oz releases a long guttural roar across the ruins.
  • p4Zombie horde has used all collected shadows.
  • p4Oars shows no damage from direct attack.
  • p4Night is nearly over during the battle.
  • p5Zoro remains standing after taking Oars attack.
  • p5Two previously unharmed people are missing from the area.
  • p6Luffy is exhausted on the ground after prior fighting.
  • p6Oz has stood up again in the background.
  • p7Robin creates footholds using her powers.
  • p7Brook joins the fight despite zombie shock.
  • p7Nami and others refuse to flee from Oz.
  • p8Luffy faces the horned monster directly on a collapsing rooftop.
  • p8Allies work below to activate a device while enemies approach.
  • p8Sunrise is approaching during the confrontation.
  • p9Brook and Nico Robin coordinate an aerial assault on the monster.
  • p9Nami begins weather manipulation above the battlefield.
  • p9Smoke and clouds obscure the monster's vision.
  • p10Nami's rain attack drenches the battlefield.
  • p10Emergency pipeline construction finishes during the fight.
  • p10Franky fires a wind blast after the rain starts.
  • p11Freezer cannon activates and freezes the rain around the monster.
  • p11The horned monster becomes immobilized by ice.
  • p11Allies coordinate the pipeline and cannon from control room.
  • p12Sanji uses a kick to propel Luffy toward Oz via the chain.
  • p12Oz is bound by a large chain around its body.
  • p12Luffy grabs the chain to position himself for an attack.
  • p13Luffy uses Gear Third to enlarge his arm for an attack.
  • p13Zoro prepares a three-sword secret technique against Oz.
  • p13Luffy directs the team to force Oz into a vulnerable posture.
  • p14Zoro lands a powerful three-sword technique on Oz.
  • p14The slash forces Oz's body to twist and begin straightening.
  • p14Luffy and Sanji coordinate the follow-up attack.
  • p15Oz's spine is forced straight by prior attacks.
  • p15Straightened spine removes natural shock absorption.
  • p15Luffy prepares a large-scale Gomu Gomu Bazooka attack.
  • p16Luffy is using a giant-sized rubber attack against the chained zombie.
  • p16The zombie creature is identified as Luffy's shadow.
  • p16A tower structure appears in the distant background during the fight.
  • p17Luffy lands a double-fisted Bazooka attack on the zombie.
  • p17The force of the blow causes a nearby tower to erupt in smoke and rubble.
  • p17The zombie's body shows visible structural damage from the strike.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces 'INTERCEPTION' as the theme.
  • p1Crowd cheers that Strawhat beat Oz.
  • p1Long-haired warrior notes Oz used strength of 100 shadows and must be exhausted.
  • p1Fighters urge Luffy to hang in there and ask if he is okay.
  • p1Group discusses having four people without shadows and needing to return victims' shadows quickly.
  • p2Warrior warns shadows will not return unless Oz orders them back.
  • p2Group notes Oz cannot move and they must wake Moria.
  • p2Stitched-faced fighter insists they need their shadows back.
  • p2Oz growls as he starts to rise, shocking the crowd.
  • p3Fighters express disbelief that Oz can stand after the beating.
  • p3Crowd shouts that Oz is standing again.
  • p4Zombie horde states collected shadows are exhausted and they lack power to continue.
  • p4Helmeted figure curses that the attack did not hurt Oars at all.
  • p4Survivors declare they are at their limit as night ends with no escape from darkness.
  • p4Zombies conclude Oars is immortal after realizing no way to win.
  • p5Zoro states Luffy did plenty despite unknown condition.
  • p5Unseen voice warns Zoro not to move with wounds or he will die.
  • p5Zombie notes inability to tell which figure is the zombie.
  • p5Zombie remarks Zoro took giant attack head-on yet still stands.
  • p5Fighters question where the two unharmed people disappeared.
  • p6Zombies question if Straw Hats fled when Oz stood again.
  • p6Striped-shirt man gasps in surprise at seeing Straw Hat.
  • p6Luffy mutters he needs one more attack but remains tired from before.
  • p6Swordsman tells Straw Hat he has not had enough yet.
  • p7Luffy states he wants to get higher and calls for Brook.
  • p7Robin confirms presence and offers to make footholds.
  • p7Zombie screams Robin did not run from the attack.
  • p7Brook skeleton rises causing zombies to react in shock.
  • p7Nami notes the group did not think of running and is ready to help.
  • p8Horned monster commands Luffy to take a good look with ominous intent.
  • p8Narration states enemies were preparing to intercept him as context for the standoff.
  • p8Franky declares the plan will be more than enough with confident tone.
  • p8Ally asks Franky if they can use the device amid the chaos.
  • p8Chopper urges himself to hurry because the sun is rising with panicked urgency.
  • p8Masked figure pleads for help while being carried through debris.
  • p8Burly man in black hat yells at others to move because they are in the way with aggressive intent.
  • p9Brook shouts encouragement while attacking with energetic mood.
  • p9Nico Robin announces Pierna Fleur attack with precise intent.
  • p9Horned monster questions Brook's location in confusion.
  • p9Monster notices smoke clouds forming around it with growing alarm.
  • p9Nami states the forecast calls for rain while preparing her attack.
  • p9Nami calls out Cool Ball technique with determined expression.
  • p10Monster reacts with shock as rain begins pouring down.
  • p10Construction workers announce emergency pipeline is complete.
  • p10Onlookers question why it is raining and call Nami a magician.
  • p10Franky unleashes Coup de Vent attack with powerful wind effect.
  • p11Operator confirms readiness and turns the wheel rapidly.
  • p11Voice commands to fire the super-sized freezer ultra-low temperature air cannon.
  • p11Horned monster reacts with awe at the freezing blast.
  • p11Allies shout that the rain has been frozen with cold air.
  • p11Monster and others cry out that they cannot move due to ice.
  • p12Sanji shouts encouragement while launching Luffy upward with a kick.
  • p12Unseen voice declares next action involving the chain.
  • p12Oz reacts in pain and surprise to the chain wrapping its body.
  • p12Luffy yells to be thrown while gripping the chain excitedly.
  • p12Sanji responds with thanks from below during the chain maneuver.
  • p12Oz screams while thrashing against the tightening chain.
  • p12Luffy identifies the chain as the helm's chain with fierce expression.
  • p13Luffy activates Gear Third and bone balloon technique.
  • p13Voice warns to be careful during the throw preparation.
  • p13Luffy reassures that he is made of rubber while stretching.
  • p13Luffy yells that he will really throw the enlarged attack.
  • p13Zoro calls out his secret Santouryuu technique.
  • p13Luffy instructs Zoro to make Oz pull in his stomach.
  • p13Voice offers to handle the next part of the assault.
  • p14Zoro cries out Sanzen Sekai during the slashing assault.
  • p14Oz reacts with shock to the powerful strike.
  • p14Sanji signals the team to proceed with the next phase.
  • p14Luffy and Sanji express surprise at Oz's violent recoil.
  • p15Narration explains spine curvature and shock absorption.
  • p15Oz reacts with discomfort to the spine straightening.
  • p15Sanji confirms Oz's spine is now totally straight.
  • p15Voice urges Luffy to deliver the finishing attack.
  • p15Luffy declares he will give Oz a super large bazooka.
  • p15Luffy begins the Gomu Gomu wind-up sequence.
  • p16Dark-haired girl warns Luffy that the zombie is his shadow and feels no pain, urging him to finish it with serious tone.
  • p16Chained zombie creature shouts in panic that its right arm will not move or stretch, conveying frustration and immobility.
  • p16Onlookers cheer for Luffy to attack the monster, expressing excitement and support.
  • p16Luffy initiates his rubber technique with focused intent as the giant fist connects.
  • p17Luffy shouts the technique name 'Bazooka' during the double strike with high intensity.
  • p17Onlookers react with shock that Luffy succeeded in the attack.
  • p17Sound effect 'DOKA...N!!' accompanies the massive impact and tower collapse.