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One Piece chapter 483: The End of the Dream — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 21 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 483 splash page shows Straw Hat Pirates sailing together on open sea.
  • p1Small panel shows unidentified masked figure and cheering group from behind.
  • p2Bodies of characters begin dissolving near Thriller Bark.
  • p3Luffy is thrown through the air during vanishing event.
  • p4Shadows stolen by Moria two years earlier are returning to their owners.
  • p4Thriller Bark ships are present on the Grand Line during the events.
  • p4Sunlight is lethal to those without shadows.
  • p5Moria's shadow theft affected people across Grand Line and West Blue.
  • p5Revived people on islands react to sunlight and their own shadows after years.
  • p5Moria once matched one of the Four Emperors in power.
  • p6Margarita's shadow was taken by a pirate ten years ago.
  • p6Events connect back to Thriller Bark incidents.
  • p6Multiple characters react to the return of stolen shadows at a mansion.
  • p7Straw Hat crew members Sanji, Robin, and Zoro are present among revived people.
  • p7Shadows returning ends the danger of sunlight for affected individuals.
  • p7Moria's ability involved forcing real bodies to change shadow forms.
  • p8Straw Hats rest together in the ruins of Thriller Bark.
  • p8Sanji is visibly bruised and smoking.
  • p8A large broken structure dominates the ruined landscape.
  • p9Absalom lies defeated after losing his shadow.
  • p9Hogback reacts angrily to the loss.
  • p9A masked figure intervenes in the confrontation.
  • p10Straw Hats discuss risks of Luffy's Gear techniques.
  • p10An injured old man zombie appears among the survivors.
  • p10Nami shows visible concern for Luffy.
  • p11Victims' group chairman is an old man previously met in the graveyard.
  • p11Large crowd gathers to thank the Straw Hats.
  • p11Shadows have been returned to the victims.
  • p12Zoro explicitly refuses any marriage offers from the islanders.
  • p12The crew is publicly thanked for defeating Gecko Moria.
  • p12The islanders do not care about the coincidental nature of the help.
  • p13A new figure arrives while the crew was fighting Moria.
  • p13The arrival is identified as another Shichibukai.
  • p13The crew was unaware of the second presence on the island.
  • p14Bartholomew Kuma appears on the island after Moria's defeat.
  • p14Kuma is recognized as a Shichibukai by the Marines.
  • p14The Marines fear witnesses to Moria's defeat.
  • p15A Marine officer orders the disposal of the Straw Hat crew.
  • p15The order comes directly from the World Government.
  • p15A shark-like creature emerges from the rubble during the confrontation.
  • p16Bartholomew Kuma appears as the large figure with cross shield.
  • p16A character disappears after physical contact with the enemy.
  • p16Battle occurs amid ruined stone buildings and scattered debris.
  • p17Bartholomew Kuma appears at massive scale towering over fighters.
  • p17Scene shows immediate panic reaction to Kuma's arrival.
  • p18Bartholomew Kuma targets Roronoa Zoro specifically.
  • p18Kuma strikes multiple targets without direct contact.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Sanji shouts in horror about Danji with panicked expression.
  • p2Robin cries out Robiin in distress.
  • p2Wild-eyed man yells Hey Zoro with frantic intent.
  • p2Narration states their bodies are disappearing.
  • p3Frantic voice questions why after winning with alarmed intent.
  • p3Someone yells Luffy in panic.
  • p3Terrified figures shout they are vanishing and did not make it.
  • p3Woman cries Every-one and Captain Lola desperately.
  • p3Final scream GYAAAAA AAHH amid impact.
  • p4Panicked crew shouts 'GODDAMN IT!!!' and 'DIDN'T WE WIN!?' over sea battle scene
  • p4Crew calls 'COME ONTO THE DECK, CAPTAIN!!!' and 'CAPTAIN!!!' urging leader forward
  • p4Scarred man exclaims 'A SHADOW!!! THERE'S' in shock at returning shadow
  • p4Scarred man warns 'IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE MORIA STOLE OUR SHADOWS...' with fearful tone
  • p4White-hatted captain yells 'DON'T SCREW AROUND; JUST GO TO SLEEP!! THE SUN WILL DESTROY YOU!' in anger
  • p4Captain adds 'IT'S THE SAME FOR EVERYONE, CAPTAIN!!! EVERYONE'S SHADOWS ARE BACK!!!' while pointing down
  • p4Crew member cries 'THERE'S A SHADOW!!!' pointing at feet
  • p5Wild-eyed man yells 'IT'S RETURNED!! MY SHADOW!!!' in disbelief
  • p5Crew argues 'DON'T BE STUPID!! THERE'S NO WAY!!' and 'COULD SOMEBODY HAVE BEATEN MORIA...!?'
  • p5Island figure shouts 'OUR ZOMBIES MUST HAVE DIED ON THRILLER BARK!!!' and 'HOW MANY YEARS HAS IT BEEN SINCE WE'VE SEEN THE SUN...!?'
  • p5Blonde girl cries 'LOOK!! A SHADOW!! I'VE GOT A SHADOW AGAIN!!' and 'I CAN SEE THE MORNING SUN...!!!'
  • p5Kneeling man calls 'BOSS-' while another declares 'MORIA'S CURSE HAS BEEN BROKEN!!'
  • p5Blonde girl whispers 'I CAN SEE... MY REFLECTION...!!!' with tears
  • p6Man apologizes 'I... I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE THE PLATES BEFORE, BUT I'VE CHANGED! I DIDN'T MEAN ANYTHING BY IT!'
  • p6Man continues 'SIR, I'M SORRY!! I WAS SURPRISED AND I DROPPED YOUR FAMILY HEIRLOOM PLATES!!'
  • p6Man pleads 'M... MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES... I'LL LEAVE THE MANSION IMMEDIATELY!!'
  • p6Voices question 'WHAT!? YOUR SHADOW'S BACK!? THE SHADOW THAT WAS TAKEN BY THAT PIRATE TEN YEARS AGO!?'
  • p6Someone calls 'HEY, WHAT'S GOING ON, MARGARITA!?'
  • p6Margarita sobs 'HEEEEEEEEEN!!' and 'MY SHADOW... MY SHADOW!!'
  • p6Skeleton man laughs 'HAHAHAHA ...' while others react with surprise
  • p7Black creature yells 'WE SERIOUSLY THOUGHT THAT YOU GUYS DIED!!! YOUR HEADS WERE COMPLETELY GONE, YOU KNOW!!!'
  • p7Sanji laughs 'THIS ISN'T SOMETHING TO LAUGH ABOUT, YOU MORONS!!'
  • p7Sanji adds 'THAT WOULD BE GREAT! I'D HAPPILY GO TO HEAVEN WITH YOU, MY DEAR ROBIN!!'
  • p7Zoro states 'FOR A MOMENT I FELT LIKE I WAS ASCENDING TO HEAVEN.' and 'IT'S GREAT TO BE ALIVE.'
  • p7Crowd cheers 'YAAAA! YAAAA!' 'OUR DAYS IN THAT DARK FOREST ARE OVER!!' 'WE'VE GOT SHADOWS!!'
  • p7Robin notes 'IT'S THE SAME AS HOW MORIA FORCED A REAL BODY TO CHANGE ITS SHADOW...'
  • p7Robin continues 'BUT OUR SHADOWS RETURNED IN THE NICK OF TIME, AND OUR ACTUAL BODIES WERE REBORN...'
  • p8Brook notes absence of cola with casual observation.
  • p8Franky expresses sudden tiredness and sleepiness after battle.
  • p8Brook states relief that no one disappeared during events.
  • p8Robin reassures that shadows will remain attached permanently.
  • p8Sanji reflects that events feel like waking from a bad dream.
  • p8Sanji concludes that Moria's deception is now over after defeat.
  • p9Voice commands Absalom to get up and criticizes his weakness.
  • p9Hogback yells that Absalom lost a fight and calls him pathetic.
  • p9Lola shouts that the shadow is already gone.
  • p9Absalom groans in pain and confusion.
  • p9Hogback declares he will not die as a loser and abandons Thriller Bark.
  • p9Masked figure silences the group with loud SHHHHH command.
  • p9Masked figure states Moria was beaten by Straw Hat.
  • p10Crew questions if Luffy's new fighting style is too hard on his body.
  • p10Crew notes that Giant Gear causes shrinking for equal time used.
  • p10Crew recalls Luffy shrinking earlier.
  • p10Sanji states Luffy will continue being reckless.
  • p10Nami expresses worry about Luffy.
  • p10Zombie is identified as an old man who was injured.
  • p10Chopper shouts surprise at the zombie still having its shadow.
  • p11Crowd calls out to Gramps and old Mr. Supoil as chairman.
  • p11Victims thank the group repeatedly for restoring their shadows.
  • p11Victim expresses disbelief at walking under the sun again.
  • p11Sanji recognizes the old man from the graveyard.
  • p11Crowd states they put all hopes in the fighters they saw.
  • p11Crowd apologizes for strange events and thanks from the heart.
  • p11Crowd declares they will never forget this debt.
  • p11Sanji notes the victims' group gratitude.
  • p12Zoro firmly rejects the woman's marriage proposal and insists the crew only helped by coincidence.
  • p12Nami comments on Zoro's blunt attitude toward the thanks.
  • p12Crowd insists they want to thank the crew regardless of how the victory happened.
  • p12Crew members urge acceptance of the gratitude for defeating Moria.
  • p13Voices note the unfortunate new opening in the Shichibukai and mention Crocodile's successor.
  • p13Nami realizes another person was present during the Moria fight.
  • p13Crew questions the identity of the new arrival.
  • p13Someone declares the worst-case scenario has occurred.
  • p14Kuma discusses keeping continuity in the Shichibukai and waiting for recovery.
  • p14Marines identify the figure as Bartholomew Kuma the Tyrant.
  • p14Voices warn against allowing news of Moria's defeat to spread.
  • p14Marines react with shock at Kuma's presence.
  • p15Marine officer issues special World Government order to dispose of the Straw Hat crew.
  • p15Officer commands containment of the crew and elimination of island witnesses.
  • p15Straw Hats react in shock upon hearing the disposal order.
  • p15Crew members question if they heard the command correctly.
  • p16Group expresses shock at facing another Shichibukai during ongoing battle.
  • p16Swordsman orders allies to retreat while claiming he will handle the threat.
  • p16Pigtail-haired woman warns that the enemy can teleport via hand touch.
  • p16Allies note they were just freed from Moria's control and question need for further fight.
  • p16Characters react to sudden vanishing with alarm about unknown ability.
  • p17Pirates react with shock at giant's sudden arrival.
  • p17Crowd yells that the giant is huge and already present.
  • p17Fighters declare the giant is too strong and urge retreat.
  • p17Someone commands others to attack despite the size difference.
  • p17Characters lament dying right after gaining freedom.
  • p18Observers note the enemy disappeared and struck without touch.
  • p18Large man with cross shield states intent to start with Zoro.
  • p18Name Pirate Hunter Zoro is spoken aloud by the giant.