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One Piece chapter 490: On the Road Again — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 20 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 490 title is ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
  • p0Oimo and Kaashii appear together before a giant tower and city.
  • p1Straw Hat crew departs from Thriller Bark on the Thousand Sunny.
  • p1Liberated victims gather to see the crew off.
  • p2The crew enters the Florian Triangle sea region.
  • p2Narration notes that many ships disappear yearly in the mist.
  • p3Brook begins recounting a story titled The Strawhat Crew: A Man's Impressive Tale.
  • p3The ship continues through the mist toward an unknown destination.
  • p4Luffy refuses to change course despite crew suggestions.
  • p4Crew discusses Ace's Vivre Card on the Thousand Sunny deck.
  • p5Vivre Card shrinks when owner is weakened and regrows when recovered.
  • p5Straw Hat crew toasts to Brook joining as musician.
  • p6Sengoku holds Garp responsible for reporting Luffy's escape to higher-ups.
  • p6Kuma received government order to wipe out entire Straw Hat crew.
  • p7Thousand Sunny encounters bizarre candy rain and round rainbow on Grand Line.
  • p7Sea raccoon and serpent currents appear near the ship.
  • p8Several days have passed since the previous events.
  • p8The crew has reached the Red Line after crossing the sea.
  • p8Brook notes it took him fifty years to return to this point.
  • p9The Red Line is directly ahead of the Thousand Sunny.
  • p9Mariejoa is located next to Marine HQ on the Red Line.
  • p10The area is adjacent to Marine Headquarters and the World Government's holy land Mariejoa.
  • p10Franky trains by lifting heavy machinery inside the ship.
  • p11The submarine has reached over 5000 meters depth.
  • p11A sea monster from a previous encounter is still present.
  • p12The crew reacts on the deck of the Thousand Sunny.
  • p12A sea creature attacks the ship from the water.
  • p13The shark submarine surfaces near the Thousand Sunny.
  • p13The log pose points downward toward the sea floor.
  • p14Luffy attacks the sea bunny with a stretched punch.
  • p14The sea bunny fires a water blast at the ship.
  • p15The sea bunny spits out a small object and dives away.
  • p15An unknown figure appears underwater beside the ship.
  • p16Mermaid emerges from water with large splash on page 16.
  • p16Sanji is flattened by the mermaid during her appearance.
  • p16Mermaid states she has been eaten by marine animals about twenty times.
  • p17Camie offers takoyaki as thanks on page 17.
  • p17Camie is identified as Kissing Gourami Mermaid and assistant at takoyaki shop.
  • p17Luffy reacts positively to the mention of takoyaki.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states that Oimo and Kaashii are now heading toward Elbaf.
  • p1Luffy shouts farewell to the group while leaping.
  • p1Brook thanks Lola for the Vivre Card and waves goodbye.
  • p1Crowd declares the Straw Hats as their saviors departing on a great voyage.
  • p1Crew members urge caution and promise to meet again.
  • p2Brook yells encouragement to depart into the mist.
  • p2Dock man questions the situation with confusion.
  • p2Woman realizes something alarming about the mist.
  • p2Lola protests scary statements about the sea.
  • p3Brook announces he will tell an amazing story about the crew.
  • p3Crew reacts with surprise and mild protest to Brook's tale.
  • p3Brook laughs heartily while sailing forward.
  • p3Narration notes the crew's luck in the bizarre sea.
  • p4Nami asks Luffy if he is sure about continuing, worried tone on deck.
  • p4Luffy replies about Ace's paper while glancing back, casual intent.
  • p4Franky shouts about meeting the huge whale and living on, energetic pose.
  • p4Robin states the crew does not mind a detour, calm smile.
  • p4Luffy insists it is fine and not to worry, relaxed on railing.
  • p4Nami offers to take an alternate route, accommodating mood.
  • p4Luffy declares the next meeting with Ace will be his adventure, smiling widely.
  • p5Luffy declares the Vivre Card reason is to meet Ace when ready, proud stance on barrel.
  • p5Sanji notes the Vivre Card shrinks when the person is weak but regrows, explanatory tone.
  • p5Franky announces celebration for new nakama Brook the musician, loud pose.
  • p5Zoro realizes he missed the prior toast due to sleeping, surprised reaction.
  • p5Crew shouts cheers while raising barrels in group toast.
  • p6Garp laughs that Luffy is his grandson, proud tone at Marine HQ.
  • p6Sengoku demands a better excuse and threatens to report higher-ups, angry.
  • p6Sengoku questions Kuma about failing to capture Straw Hat Luffy despite orders, furious.
  • p6Garp tells Sengoku to relax and notes Luffy defeated Moria, dismissive.
  • p6Sengoku accuses Kuma of sparing the crew out of pity, ranting.
  • p7Crew yells that falling objects are candy not rain, surprised reactions.
  • p7Luffy tastes candy and calls it sweet and good despite impact.
  • p7Chopper complains candy hurts and questions why it falls.
  • p7Luffy spots round rainbow and sea raccoon, excited then urges escape.
  • p7Luffy shouts something appeared as serpent currents rise, alarmed.
  • p8Sanji recalls the rainy day they first crossed Reverse Mountain.
  • p8Nami expresses deep nostalgic feeling after long time at sea.
  • p8Luffy shouts triumphantly that they finally reached this far.
  • p8Chopper exclaims the Red Line is too huge to see the top.
  • p8Brook laughs that they are halfway done despite the long journey.
  • p9Franky cries that a lot has happened since they started.
  • p9Sanji remembers entering the Grand Line from South Blue over thirty years ago.
  • p9Nami recalls arriving from West Blue five years ago.
  • p9Chopper reflects on returning after another world circumnavigation.
  • p9Luffy declares with determination that he will become the Pirate King.
  • p10Nami warns that the location is Marine HQ and Mariejoa is next door.
  • p10Franky yells excitedly that pools are the greatest after being launched.
  • p10Franky grunts that he is still too weak and must become stronger.
  • p11Brook panics about a sea monster eyeball but jokes he is already dead.
  • p11Nami reports sudden darkness and something shining outside.
  • p11Robin asks how conditions are for the group on the surface.
  • p11Franky warns the shark submarine has a 5000-meter depth limit.
  • p11Sanji tells others to shut up and focus during the crisis.
  • p11Crew spots the returning sea monster from before.
  • p12Crew member yells in alarm as the sea creature snaps close to the ship, conveying panic and relief.
  • p12Sanji declares Nami's meal ready with romantic affection and floating hearts, lighthearted intent.
  • p12Franky states the situation is hopeless in a flat tone, resigned mood.
  • p12Usopp panics about being eaten, high-pitched fear.
  • p12Nami comments that the tart looks delicious, casual enjoyment.
  • p13Crew shouts that the submarine has arrived, excited alarm.
  • p13Nami notes the log pose points straight down, observational tone.
  • p13Brook comments on riding a submarine for the first time, cheerful.
  • p13Crew questions the existence of Fishman Island, doubtful.
  • p13Voice welcomes the group back after the ride, friendly.
  • p14Luffy calls out Gomu Gomu while stretching his arm, battle cry.
  • p14Sea bunny taunts that Luffy cannot win on the ocean surface, confident.
  • p14Luffy shouts Rifle as his punch connects, aggressive attack.
  • p15Sanji notes that the creature spit something out, alert.
  • p15Luffy explains the reaction is because they saw Oz, explanatory.
  • p15Franky comments he did not realize the size difference, surprised.
  • p15Chopper laughs that they are fine for now, relieved.
  • p15Sea bunny reacts with shock at the underwater figure, hearts appearing.
  • p15Crew voices disbelief at seeing a person underwater.
  • p16Luffy yells in shock about something weird in the water.
  • p16Nami gasps in disbelief at the real mermaid appearance.
  • p16Mermaid apologizes repeatedly while flattening a crewmate.
  • p16Sanji cries out in pain after being flattened.
  • p16Mermaid thanks the crew for saving her from being digested and mentions frequent marine animal attacks.
  • p17Camie asks if they like takoyaki and offers to thank them.
  • p17Luffy excitedly confirms takoyaki is his favorite food.
  • p17Camie offers one takoyaki for 100 beri.
  • p17Crew yells that this is not a store and they got it wrong.