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One Piece chapter 489: The 8TH Member — what is in it

Thriller Bark arc · 19 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 489 cover features full Straw Hat crew on floating tree.
  • p1Page 1 contains only one small cartoon bear panel in lower right.
  • p2Brook holds and discusses a Tone Dial containing a Rumbar Pirates song.
  • p3Tone Dial plays Rumbar Pirates song and can be opened or sealed.
  • p4Brook has regained his shadow after events at Thriller Bark.
  • p4Brook escaped the devilish sea and survived to rejoin the crew.
  • p4Brook's motivation centers on reuniting with Laboon via his music.
  • p5Franky requests to become Brook's nakama during the reunion.
  • p5Straw Hat crew reacts with immediate acceptance of Brook joining.
  • p6Crew celebrates Brook's recruitment by tossing him in the air.
  • p6Nami expresses mixed feelings about recruiting Brook.
  • p7Brook remembers his promise to Laboon while alone.
  • p7Going Merry continues sailing toward the next destination.
  • p7Brook reaffirms his resolve never to turn back from his goal.
  • p8Laboon produces loud roaring sounds near a lighthouse structure.
  • p9Brook reveals a past bounty of 33,000,000 beri.
  • p10A ship-shaped tombstone for the Rumbar Pirates is constructed at the graveyard.
  • p11Brook plays violin at the Rumbar Pirates grave two days after arrival.
  • p12Brook performs a memorial service for the destroyed sword Yubashiri.
  • p12Brook officially states he has joined the Straw Hat crew.
  • p12Scene takes place in a graveyard on the ruined island.
  • p13Zoro has removed his bandages before departure.
  • p13The Straw Hats are preparing to leave the island immediately.
  • p13Franky has repaired Brook's ship and rudder.
  • p14Vivre cards are created in the New World from nail clippings.
  • p14Lola's mother is a pirate who possesses a vivre card.
  • p14The crew learns about the durability and tracking function of vivre cards.
  • p15Vivre card can be used to locate its owner across distances.
  • p15The Straw Hats receive a piece of Lola's mother's vivre card.
  • p15Thriller Bark departs the island after the crew receives the card.
  • p16Luffy identifies Ace as his older brother during the conversation.
  • p16The paper is confirmed to be a Vivre card that displays the holder's life force.
  • p16The Vivre card visibly shrinks and burns faster in Luffy's hand.
  • p16Nami recalls receiving a similar white paper from Ace earlier.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces "THE 8TH MEMBER" as central theme for the cover.
  • p2Brook laughs loudly and suggests singing one more song with energetic mood.
  • p2Luffy calls out to Brook with casual friendly tone.
  • p2Brook recalls singing the Rumbar Pirates' last great number with his nakama in nostalgic mood.
  • p2Brook explains the song kept him feeling alive during years alone in fog with reflective intent.
  • p3Brook states the song made him feel something alive other than himself while alone on ship.
  • p3Brook reacts with shock that the Tone Dial really opens.
  • p3Brook announces he has decided to seal the Tone Dial today.
  • p4Brook states his singing is now for delivering the song to Laboon with resolve.
  • p4Off-panel voice greets Brook with simple 'YO.'
  • p4Brook affirms Laboon is healthy and his shadow has returned after escaping the sea.
  • p4Franky addresses Luffy about the situation with surprised tone.
  • p4Brook expresses gladness at being alive with emotional intensity.
  • p5Crew shouts that Brook joined the crew just like that.
  • p5Franky asks if it is all right for him to become Brook's nakama.
  • p5Franky enthusiastically agrees that the situation would be great.
  • p6Crew welcomes Brook as the musician they sought after with cheers.
  • p6Brook laughs about being all bones and light weight.
  • p6Nami says she gets it while wiping a tear.
  • p6Nami questions why they picked up someone like Brook.
  • p6Robin notes it is going to get lively again.
  • p7Brook recalls Laboon while crying against the wall.
  • p7Brook yells in surprise after firing a shot at the crew.
  • p7Narration states the journey circles the world with Laboon as goal.
  • p7Brook vows he will not turn back and will surely come to see Laboon.
  • p8Seated character asks what is happening with Laboon in surprised tone.
  • p8Bearded man observes that Laboon is unusually high-spirited today in casual mood.
  • p9Sanji reacts with shock upon seeing Brook's wanted poster.
  • p9Brook recounts his past as convoy leader and Rumbar Pirates captain with proud tone.
  • p9Brook states his 33,000,000 beri bounty and nickname 'Humming Brook'.
  • p9Brook apologizes for not mentioning his 'Dead Bones Brook' notoriety earlier.
  • p9Brook pledges loyalty to Captain Strawhat Luffy in dramatic fashion.
  • p9Luffy reacts positively to Brook's pledge with enthusiastic expression.
  • p10Chopper and Usopp thank Franky for the grave construction.
  • p10Brook praises the splendid grave and mentions planting flowers.
  • p10Franky claims his designs are the best while laughing.
  • p10Brook suggests calling the grave the Thousand Sunny.
  • p11Brook reflects that the crew may rest in their native soil.
  • p11Brook notes Thriller Bark originated from West Blue.
  • p11Luffy admits he overslept a little.
  • p11Brook confirms he is all right after being surprised.
  • p11Crew tells Brook they are going on ahead.
  • p12Brook declares with conviction that Luffy is the man who will become the Pirate King while at the graveyard.
  • p12Brook requests permission to hold a service for the dead katana Yubashiri.
  • p12Brook confirms he has joined the crew in a firm tone.
  • p12Zoro responds with minimal words that he has nothing to say.
  • p12Brook notes Zoro's bad luck in a casual musing tone.
  • p12Brook laughs about already being dead and giving his best until he dies.
  • p13Someone remarks that the Straw Hats are hasty in setting sail already.
  • p13Franky announces Zoro is already up and suggests heading to sea.
  • p13Usopp complains it is difficult to part from the crew.
  • p13Franky jokingly offers to marry Usopp.
  • p13Crew cheers loudly about the next adventure.
  • p13Zoro explains he removed bandages because they restricted movement.
  • p14Brook sings about mermaids having fish lower halves.
  • p14Nami questions whether mermaids wear no panties.
  • p14Lola states she was born in the New World and is not heading there.
  • p14Lola explains that vivre cards are made from nail clippings in the New World.
  • p14Lola demonstrates tearing the vivre card with a friend or relative.
  • p14Lola notes the card is durable and will not be damaged by water or fire.
  • p15Lola explains that vivre cards remain intact even when wet or burned.
  • p15Lola states vivre cards are only available in the New World.
  • p15Lola shows that the card moves to indicate the location of its paired person.
  • p15Lola advises that tearing the card with someone allows tracking when apart.
  • p15Lola mentions her mother is a pirate whose location can be followed via the card.
  • p15Crew reacts with amazement at the vivre card's properties.
  • p16Goggled man states the paper allows future meetings, calm and reassuring tone.
  • p16Luffy agrees he was thinking the same thing, relaxed mood.
  • p16Nami realizes the white paper from Ace matches this type, surprised and questioning.
  • p16Luffy happily confirms Ace is his older brother, smiling widely.
  • p16Goggled man explains the paper displays the holder's life force, informative tone.
  • p16Nami asks if the person is important to Luffy, concerned expression.
  • p16Luffy demands to see the paper immediately, sudden panic.
  • p16Luffy notes the paper is burnt smaller, alarmed voice.
  • p16Luffy cries out that the person's life is already fading, desperate shout.