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One Piece chapter 491: The Flying Fish Riders — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 24 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 491 cover illustration depicts ruined island labeled "THE ISLAND OF NO SURVIVORS."
  • p1Sanji reacts with extreme excitement upon first seeing mermaid Camie.
  • p1Brook references Granny Kokoro during the mermaid introduction.
  • p2Luffy physically stops Sanji's behavior toward Camie.
  • p2Brook demonstrates his skeleton abilities during the conversation.
  • p3Pappug is revealed as a talking starfish and Camie's pet/master.
  • p3The crew is gathered on the Thousand Sunny deck.
  • p4Pappagg is a starfish character who plays guitar and sings.
  • p4Pappagg aspires to be a designer and created a popular T-shirt brand on Fishman Island.
  • p4Japanese pun on hitode links human and starfish terms in lyrics.
  • p4Pappagg learned speech after a childhood accident and once believed he was human.
  • p4Conversation occurs between Luffy and Pappagg about will power and identity.
  • p5Pappagg is labeled as the Criminal brand designer.
  • p5The group is currently lost and seeking directions from Pappagg.
  • p5Nami is using a communication device to contact others.
  • p5Camie contacts Hatchan directly during the scene.
  • p5Luffy prioritizes takoyaki over other matters in the moment.
  • p6Makuro claims to be the one who visits Hacchi often.
  • p6The ship is associated with the Flying Fish Riders.
  • p6Hacchi's Den Den Mushi is in Makuro's possession.
  • p6The crew mistakes Makuro for Hacchi initially.
  • p7Scene takes place at the Flying Fish Riders hideout near Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p7Hatchan is confirmed as an octopus fishman targeted for capture and sale.
  • p7Location specified as five kilometers east of Grove 44 in the sea.
  • p7Camie is confirmed safe and separated from the captured Hatchan.
  • p8Nami recognizes a voice possibly belonging to Hatchan.
  • p8Camie needs to rescue a captured friend.
  • p8Luffy prioritizes locating takoyaki.
  • p9Hatchan owns the takoyaki stand where Nami works.
  • p9Target location is 5 km west of the main archipelago.
  • p9Grove 44 is the farthest east island in the archipelago.
  • p10Camie can communicate with fish to lead the ship.
  • p10Fish leap from water near the Thousand Sunny.
  • p10The crew sails toward the target location guided by fish.
  • p11Camie leads the ship by communicating with fish.
  • p11The crew cheers Camie's guidance ability.
  • p11An arrow is used to indicate the travel direction on water.
  • p12The Thousand Sunny is sailing with Robin at the helm.
  • p12Hachi's memory of a specific event was erased.
  • p12Camie is confirmed as a mermaid by the crew.
  • p13Human trading occurs in the Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p13The Makuro gang targets mermaids for profit.
  • p13Hachi feels responsible for the current danger.
  • p14Duval leads the Flying Fish Riders while wearing an iron mask.
  • p14The crew decides to help Hachi and Camie against the gang.
  • p14Brook performs music on deck.
  • p15Flying Fish Riders attack from the sky using flying fish mounts.
  • p15The Thousand Sunny is targeted during open sea travel.
  • p15Music plays on deck just before the attack.
  • p16Flying Fish Riders attack the Thousand Sunny from above using flying mounts.
  • p16Luffy is on deck reacting to the sudden aerial assault.
  • p17Duval identifies the Straw Hat crew as the target.
  • p17Flying Fish Riders can fly for five minutes after leaving the water.
  • p18The Flying Fish Riders' Hideout is a fortified island base.
  • p18Duval seeks revenge against the man who ruined his life.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Sanji excitedly declares mermaids as every man's dream and jewels of the sea with ecstatic mood.
  • p1Sanji immediately apologizes and begs to forget his outburst while recalling past horror.
  • p1Brook questions if the crew is forgetting Granny Kokoro with casual tone.
  • p1Camie introduces herself while being called cute by the crew.
  • p2Brook states this is his first time meeting a mermaid with positive tone.
  • p2Luffy calls Sanji rude and gross for thinking Granny Kokoro was a mermaid.
  • p2Sanji yells at Luffy to stop scaring Camie.
  • p2Brook offers to open his head and asks for money with playful intent.
  • p2Sanji screams in protest at Brook's comments.
  • p3Brook claims the answer is himself apart from the crew's circle of fun.
  • p3Nami apologizes for forgetting something important.
  • p3Luffy complains about the talking glove-like thing on Camie's head.
  • p3Pappug explains he is Camie's pet and also her master while under her care.
  • p4Pappagg sings cheerfully about having plenty of hands while playing guitar, joyful performance mood.
  • p4Nearby voices question Pappagg identity as human or starfish with confused and surprised intent.
  • p4Pappagg declares design ambitions and T-shirt popularity on Fishman Island in flashback, proud and excited tone.
  • p4Luffy reacts to will power discussion stating it runs the world, intense and emphatic mood.
  • p4Pappagg explains learning to talk after childhood accident and being mistaken for human, reflective context.
  • p5Pappagg excitedly declares himself an up-and-coming designer and thanks the group for saving him with enthusiastic love.
  • p5Pappagg introduces himself as the starfish Pappagg in a bold self-reveal.
  • p5Nami notes the timing is perfect because the group needs directions.
  • p5Nami starts to ask Pappagg for help with their lost situation.
  • p5Nami apologizes for getting lost and asks for current location.
  • p5Camie greets Hatchan over a communication device with cheerful tone.
  • p5Voice warns about takoyaki reward timing and suggests checking if Hatchan can meet them.
  • p5Luffy shouts to pause everything because takoyaki comes first.
  • p6Unknown voice addresses Camie directly with mocking laugh and questions her recognition of identity.
  • p6Nami demands explanation for possession of Hacchi's Den Den Mushi with angry tone.
  • p6Crewmate notes presence of trouble in neutral observation.
  • p6Makuro introduces himself loudly as the blockhead from Makuro crew with boastful intent.
  • p6Group reacts in collective shock denying Makuro is Hacchi.
  • p6Makuro admits self-insult in embarrassed aside.
  • p6Makuro claims victory due to Flying Fish Riders help with triumphant laugh.
  • p6Unknown voice calls Makuro a liar and asserts Hacchi would never lose to such opponents.
  • p7Hatchan expresses intent to recover and capture the kidnappers to rescue Camie later.
  • p7Hatchan warns Camie not to pursue him while admitting he was caught off-guard.
  • p7Camie cries out in shock upon seeing Hatchan captured by the group.
  • p7Hatchan shows relief that Camie is unharmed despite his own situation.
  • p7Kidnapper reveals the exact location as sea near Shabondy Archipelago Grove 44.
  • p7Kidnapper taunts the group to attempt a rescue while mocking their chances.
  • p7Kidnapper highlights the high value of octopus fishmen for sale.
  • p7Kidnapper laughs while declaring plans to sell Hatchan for profit.
  • p7Flying Fish Rider member tells the group to leave and not interfere further.
  • p7Sanji snaps at the fishman to stop talking during the standoff.
  • p7Hatchan urgently tells Camie not to approach the kidnappers' location.
  • p7Nami identifies the group as the notorious Flying Fish Riders kidnappers.
  • p8Nami internally questions if a familiar voice belongs to Hatchan and dismisses it as imagination with troubled mood.
  • p8Luffy loudly demands attention and asks about missing takoyaki with excited intent.
  • p8Suited man offers to help rescue Camie's friend while warning about involvement.
  • p8Camie apologizes and insists she must save her friend, postponing takoyaki.
  • p8Nami reacts with surprise to the offer of help from the suited man.
  • p9Luffy declares the crew will save the takoyaki owner even at risk of death with enthusiastic mood.
  • p9Nami identifies Hatchan as owner of the takoyaki stand she works at.
  • p9Nami asks Luffy for help rescuing Hatchan.
  • p9Map narration states Grove 44 is farthest east and 5 km from the rest of the archipelago.
  • p9Camie confirms the location and agrees to hurry.
  • p10Luffy asks Camie to show the way with pointing gesture.
  • p10Usopp exclaims at the number of fish emerging from water.
  • p10Sanji questions how fish can follow if underwater.
  • p10Luffy expresses amazement that mermaids can talk to fish.
  • p10Nami notes the Flying Fish Riders are scary.
  • p11Luffy praises Camie with hearts in eyes and excited shout.
  • p11Fishman crewmate expresses disbelief at the fish following.
  • p11Luffy cheers YA-HOO with raised arms.
  • p11Crew gives three cheers for Camie.
  • p11Camie confirms they only need to travel the shown route.
  • p12Zoro questions whether the crew has found a route to Mermaid Island with serious intent.
  • p12Robin confidently takes helm control and orders a specific steering direction.
  • p12Franky laughs while admitting he still has much to learn about the ship.
  • p12Franky reacts with shock upon learning Hachi's memory was erased.
  • p12Luffy and crew react positively to meeting the mermaid Camie.
  • p13Hachi warns that human trading is common and profitable in the area.
  • p13Brook cautions about kidnappers and gangs in the Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p13Hachi explains that the Makuro gang likely targeted Camie after their delay.
  • p13Sanji questions whether the crew can handle the situation.
  • p13Hachi blames himself for the trouble caused to the shop owner.
  • p14Franky describes the Flying Fish Riders as kidnapping thugs.
  • p14Sanji notes that the Flying Fish Riders change the situation.
  • p14Hachi reveals the gang is led by Duval wearing an iron mask.
  • p14Brook offers to sing to cheer up Camie.
  • p14Luffy declares they will save the Takoyaki shop owner.
  • p15Fish announce they can go no further.
  • p15Camie reacts with surprise to the fish behavior.
  • p15Luffy shouts that the threat is coming from the sky.
  • p15Crew spots the Flying Fish Riders approaching from above.
  • p15Riders announce their arrival with aggressive intent.
  • p16Luffy screams in alarm while clinging to the railing as the ship pitches violently.
  • p16Crew member shouts surprise at the sight of fish flying at high altitude.
  • p16Another crew member exclaims shock that the fish can reach such height.
  • p17Crew warns of incoming fish and notes they can fly for five minutes after surfacing.
  • p17Duval confirms the target is the Straw Hat crew and orders message to boss.
  • p17Subordinate acknowledges order to report while riding alongside.
  • p17Riders discuss targeting only the mermaid but note they hit the jackpot.
  • p18Subordinates report that the mermaid is aboard a pirate ship.
  • p18Duval reacts with shock upon learning Camie is on the pirate vessel.
  • p18Duval orders the Makuro Gang to prepare for attack.
  • p18Duval declares the ship is the one he has longed for and vows revenge on the man who ruined his life.