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One Piece Chapter 495: Gaon Cannon
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The Straw Hat crew gathers on a balcony in a ruined town square and reacts with surprise to Sanji's wanted poster resemblance with Duval. Sanji yells at the boss about easy ways to alter his appearance and recounts his past as a small-time mafia member. He rages that the situation has messed up his life and demands the boss kill him if there is a problem. An explosion erupts as poison harpoons fly toward the crew. A massive metal net launches and engulfs the area, striking Sanji and sending him flying into the sea. Nami and the others spot him plummeting and scream for him to break the net before he drowns. Duval's crew laughs from their fish-bike vehicle and declares the "watery grave" punishment while speeding away underwater. Sanji surfaces with a grim expression as the narration states he will next appear as a drowned corpse.
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Key facts in chapter 495
- p0Chapter 495 title is "GAON CANNON".
- p0Bottom caption identifies CP9 Independent Action Report Vol. 5 titled "Escape Route."
- p1Scene takes place in a ruined town square with damaged buildings.
- p1Crew discusses Sanji's wanted poster and its effect on Duval.
- p2Sanji reflects on his past as part of a small mafia group.
- p2Discussion centers on avoiding recognition from wanted posters.
- p3Sanji's scar came from running away from marines.
- p3Sanji wore an iron mask to hide his face from the world.
- p3Poison harpoons are deployed in the confrontation.
- p4A metal net is deployed from a fish-shaped vehicle toward the Straw Hats.
- p4Sanji is struck by the net and knocked off the ship.
- p4The crew spots Sanji falling toward the water.
- p5The fish-bike enters the sea after the collision.
- p5Duval's crew claims superiority in speed over fishmen.
- p5Sanji remains underwater after being netted.
- p6Sanji struggles to breathe while trapped underwater.
- p6Camie enters the scene swimming toward Sanji.
- p6Riders discuss relative speeds of mermaids and flying fish.
- p7Camie grabs the net and rescues Sanji.
- p7The fish-bike is destroyed during the rescue.
- p7Luffy realizes the advantage mermaids have in water.
- p8Winged enemies target the Straw Hats ship with a giant anchor.
- p8Franky activates an emergency secret weapon on the Thousand Sunny.
- p8Anchor is intended to sink the ship by hitting it directly.
- p9Luffy reacts to the anchor threat against the Sunny.
- p9The ship's mane begins spinning as part of evasion.
- p9Franky names the evasion maneuver Chicken Voyage.
- p10The Thousand Sunny dodges the giant anchor successfully.
- p10The ship moves backward using an unknown mechanism.
- p10Usopp enters the bow as part of the weapon activation.
- p11The ship fires the Gaon Cannon after locking on.
- p11The cannon blast destroys several enemy ships.
- p11Targeting systems engage before the cannon shot.
- p12Thousand Sunny is docked near damaged buildings.
- p12A giant fish projectile causes explosions on impact.
- p12Luffy reacts with excitement to the Sunny's attack.
- p12Usopp's skill is referenced for a successful shot.
- p13Sanji is bleeding from the nose after injury.
- p13Nami is supporting Sanji physically on the ground.
- p13Camie arrives on the wooden walkway during the fight.
- p13A fish-man becomes tangled in a net.
- p14Motobaro is a large black bull with prominent horns.
- p14The bull previously damaged a village dam with its horns.
- p14A rider is mounted on Motobaro during the charge.
- p14Luffy faces the charging bull directly.
- p15Motobaro panics and flees without being struck.
- p15Luffy remains calm while facing the bull.
- p15Zoro observes the scene from the dock.
- p15The bull's eyes show visible panic spirals.
- p16Motobaro fainted without being physically attacked.
- p16Luffy's presence alone caused the mechanical bull to collapse.
- p17Duval blames the Straw Hats for his current situation.
- p17Sanji prepares to attack Duval directly.
- p18Sanji uses Parage Shot to strike Duval's face.
- p18The attack rearranges Duval's facial features.
Symbols and visual details196 · show
- p0Title page composition with chapter number and "GAON CANNON" centered at top.
- p0Straw Hat crew stands on wooden dock beside sea under cloudy sky.
- p0Large bird flies overhead in background.
- p0Franky stands tall in foreground left wearing dark coat.
- p0Nami stands beside Franky in light jacket and striped pants.
- p0Sanji held up by Usopp who has long nose and shouting posture.
- p0Long-haired figure with open mouth and dramatic pose behind group.
- p0Additional crew members react with raised arms and open mouths.
- p0Bottom text label reads CP9 INDEPENDENT ACTION REPORT VOL. 5: "ESCAPE ROUTE."
- p0Sea and distant island visible in background with wave lines.
- p1Top panel shows ruined town square with damaged buildings and scattered debris.
- p1Multiple large speech bubbles dominate upper half with shouting faces inside.
- p1Small "..." bubble near distant background figure.
- p1Lower balcony scene with crew members leaning on railing.
- p1Chopper wears hat and stands with arms raised.
- p1Franky shirtless with open coat and star sunglasses.
- p1Nami in dark outfit with hand near face.
- p1Robin with arms crossed and neutral expression.
- p1Brook in top hat visible in lower right panel.
- p1SFX "ボキッ" and "ジュルジュル" near Brook.
- p2Close-up of Sanji with swirling eyes, sweat drops, and intense shouting expression.
- p2Sanji points forward with open mouth and visible teeth.
- p2Franky points ahead yelling with open mouth and sweat.
- p2Background shows shocked crew members with wide eyes.
- p2Sanji has visible facial scar and stubble.
- p2Lower panels show Sanji with tears and emotional posture.
- p2Small background figures in town setting with buildings.
- p2SFX lines and sweat drops emphasize emotional reactions.
- p3Sanji with swirling eyes and open shouting mouth in close-up.
- p3Sanji explains scar origin while showing back view silhouette.
- p3Iron mask mentioned in dialogue with visual emphasis on face.
- p3Massive explosion SFX "オエー" with smoke and impact lines.
- p3Poison harpoons fly with SFX "ドゴゴゴゴゴ".
- p3Crew members panic and duck in lower panels.
- p3Background shows large ship and towers with flag.
- p3Sanji grabbed or restrained by large masked figure.
- p3Dramatic action lines and falling debris throughout panels.
- p4Large grid-pattern metal net launched through air toward ship deck with impact lines and debris.
- p4Sanji standing on deck turns sharply with surprised expression and sweat drops.
- p4Sanji struck and sent flying backward with motion lines and impact SFX.
- p4Close-up of unknown terrified face with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat, and shading showing panic.
- p4Nami and crew members lean over ship railing with open mouths and raised arms.
- p4Fish-shaped vehicle visible in background launching the net.
- p4Multiple impact SFX and motion lines emphasize net collision and speed.
- p4Sanji's body silhouette shown mid-air after being hit.
- p4Crew positioned on upper deck with dynamic action poses.
- p4Shaded background elements highlight chaos from net deployment.
- p5Fish-bike vehicle crashes into sea creating large splash and water spray.
- p5Chopper in hat stands on deck with wide eyes and open mouth shouting.
- p5Duval's crew members laugh with open mouths and exaggerated expressions.
- p5Woman with headband shows shocked face with sweat and exclamation.
- p5Riders argue and grab each other with tense body language.
- p5Sanji's face surfaces from water with grim closed-mouth expression.
- p5Fish-bike submerged underwater with net still attached.
- p5Background shows distant ship and structures under bright sky.
- p5Water ripples and bubbles emphasize underwater movement.
- p5Riders wear patterned outfits and goggles during argument.
- p6Sanji underwater with bubbles, clenched teeth, and distressed expression.
- p6Luffy on deck laughs with wide open mouth and sweat drops.
- p6Camie appears in distance with surprised face and exclamation.
- p6Rider in goggles smirks while taunting from fish-bike.
- p6Camie swims rapidly through water with determined posture.
- p6Fishman character argues with open mouth and intense eyes.
- p6Unknown rider warns about forgetting someone important.
- p6Water bubbles and motion lines show high-speed underwater chase.
- p6Ship structures visible in background above water surface.
- p6Close-up panels focus on facial reactions of multiple characters.
- p7Camie swims at high speed with flowing hair and outstretched arms.
- p7Camie grabs the metal net with both hands while moving forward.
- p7Fish-bike torn apart in violent underwater explosion with debris.
- p7Crew on ship shouts instructions to Camie.
- p7Luffy watches from shore with surprised expression and hand on head.
- p7Mermaid tail and scales shown in dynamic motion with speed lines.
- p7Large impact SFX and water splashes dominate central panel.
- p7Nami and others react with awe at mermaid speed.
- p7Luffy exclaims realization while standing on land.
- p7Background shows damaged ship and scattered debris in water.
- p8Giant black anchor with chain flies through air toward ship deck.
- p8Multiple winged fish-like enemies swarm in sky around anchor.
- p8Franky visible in circular frame with goggles and dark hair.
- p8Thousand Sunny ship mast and railing shown in background.
- p8Crew members on deck show wide eyes, open mouths, and sweat drops.
- p8One crew member points upward with raised arm.
- p8Large SFX letters emphasize falling motion and impact.
- p8Anchor has thick rope and metal bands wrapped around shaft.
- p8Winged enemies wear striped clothing and carry weapons.
- p8Ship deck has visible railings and small figures scrambling.
- p8Speech bubbles positioned around anchor and crew reactions.
- p8Dark shading on anchor contrasts with light splash effects.
- p9Luffy shown with wide eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops shouting alarm.
- p9Giant anchor plunges downward with water splash effects.
- p9Ship's lion-like figurehead mane spins rapidly in circular motion.
- p9Franky appears with star-shaped eyes and intense expression.
- p9Small animal-like figure with round eyes and stripes shouts warning.
- p9Skull-faced figure shows panic with open jaw.
- p9Large mechanical SFX indicate spinning and evasion activation.
- p9Ship deck visible with flag and structure details.
- p9Anchor chain trails behind falling object.
- p9Multiple small panels show close-ups of crew faces and ship parts.
- p9Chicken Voyage text appears near spinning figurehead.
- p10Anchor misses ship and crashes into water creating large splash.
- p10Ship's bow opens or transforms with visible mechanical parts.
- p10Luffy shows excited wide grin and star-shaped eyes.
- p10Usopp runs toward bow entrance on deck.
- p10Franky laughs with open mouth and sweat drops.
- p10Animal figurehead displays cross-shaped eyes and open mouth.
- p10Large SFX indicate impact and mechanical movement.
- p10Ship moves backward in water with wake lines.
- p10Enemy figures react with surprise in background.
- p10Multiple close-up panels of crew faces showing awe.
- p10Bow interior visible as dark opening.
- p11Targeting crosshairs lock onto enemy ships in multiple panels.
- p11Franky pulls a lever with determined posture.
- p11Massive energy beam fires from ship bow in large explosion panel.
- p11Enemy ships and structures shatter with debris flying.
- p11Victims shown mid-air with impact lines and screams.
- p11Ship's cannon-like structure visible during firing.
- p11Large bold SFX emphasize the cannon blast impact.
- p11Close-ups show crew operating controls and enemy shock.
- p11Background shows multiple destroyed vessels and water splashes.
- p11Gaon Cannon text appears near the blast effect.
- p12Spiky-haired man with facial scars sweats heavily with wide eyes and open mouth in close-up panel.
- p12Multiple large explosion SFX panels show debris flying and structures breaking apart.
- p12Giant fish-like projectile slams into wooden buildings with impact lines.
- p12Thousand Sunny docked with black Jolly Roger flag raised on mast.
- p12Luffy appears in lower panels with wide open mouth and raised fist shouting.
- p12Franky shown with open mouth and sweat drops reacting to events.
- p12Background smoke and water splashes around dock area.
- p12Speech bubbles positioned around damaged buildings and ship.
- p12Usopp mentioned in dialogue bubbles about skill and shot.
- p12Large SFX letters dominate upper explosion panels.
- p12Ship's figurehead and cannons visible on Sunny.
- p12Character with goggles in background of first panel.
- p13Nami holds injured Sanji tightly with sweat flying from her face.
- p13Fish-man tangled in net struggles with open mouth and impact lines.
- p13Camie stands on wooden walkway in distance facing the scene.
- p13Sanji lies on ground with bloodied face and closed eyes.
- p13Close-up of Sanji's bloody nose and smiling expression with heart SFX.
- p13Nami's hand reaches toward Sanji on the ground.
- p13Large water splash and bubble effects around fish-man.
- p13Damaged dock structures visible in background.
- p13Nami's spotted outfit and short hair shown in multiple panels.
- p13Heart-shaped SFX near Sanji's face indicating emotional state.
- p13Fish-man has dark patterned body and fin details.
- p13Camie silhouette visible against bright background.
- p14Large black bull with horns charges through debris carrying a rider.
- p14Rider on bull has long hair and determined expression.
- p14Close-up of bull's face with open mouth showing teeth and horns.
- p14Luffy appears in lower panel with surprised wide-eyed expression.
- p14Damaged village buildings and dock in background.
- p14SFX lines emphasize bull's movement and impact.
- p14Bull's horns highlighted as central visual element.
- p14Multiple speech bubbles surround the charging bull.
- p14Rider clings to bull's back during charge.
- p14Background figures react with shock to the bull's approach.
- p15Motobaro rears back with wide terrified eyes and heavy sweat drops.
- p15Rider clings desperately to the bull's back.
- p15Luffy stares intently with serious narrowed eyes and slight smile.
- p15Large impact SFX surround the bull's head.
- p15Bull flees toward damaged docks in background.
- p15Close-up of bull's spiraling eye showing panic.
- p15Zoro appears in final panel with serious expression.
- p15Multiple small birds fly near the bull's head.
- p15SFX lines radiate from bull indicating fear reaction.
- p15Damaged wooden structures and water visible behind fleeing bull.
- p15Rider's face shows confusion and alarm.
- p15Luffy's posture remains calm and unmoving.
- p16Massive black mechanical bull Motobaro crashes violently into ground with large impact lines and flying debris.
- p16Motobaro shows white striped legs and horn details while rearing in panic.
- p16Luffy stands in background with wide puzzled eyes, sweat drop, and neutral mouth.
- p16Nami displays shocked open mouth, wide eyes, and sweat drops on face.
- p16Black-haired girl stands with calm expression and straight hair framing face.
- p16Damaged wooden dock structures visible in midground with scattered debris.
- p16Luffy wears sleeveless dark vest and straw hat tilted back.
- p16SFX burst placed above bull's head indicating sudden impact.
- p16Usopp silhouette visible reacting near damaged platform.
- p16Motobaro's mechanical head tilted sideways with open mouth and visible bolts.
- p17Duval close-up shows furious glare, sweat flying from face, and gritted teeth.
- p17Sanji stands amid wooden wreckage with leg raised in motion.
- p17Luffy turns head with surprised wide eyes and open mouth.
- p17Background onlookers react with open mouths and leaning postures.
- p17Large impact SFX 'BAH!!' placed near Duval's face.
- p17Duval's face shows heavy shading and distorted angry expression.
- p17Sanji's black leg visible in motion toward Duval.
- p17Wooden debris and broken planks scattered across dock area.
- p17Luffy's straw hat and vest clearly visible in foreground.
- p18Duval's face receives multiple sequential punches with impact stars and motion lines.
- p18Facial feature labels point to mouth, teeth, jaw, nose, cheek, and eye during strikes.
- p18Sanji delivers high-speed kick with leg extended and body leaning forward.
- p18Massive radial impact burst radiates from Duval's face.
- p18Duval's face distorts and rearranges under repeated blows.
- p18SFX 'DABAAAA AAA!!!' and 'GYAAAAA!' placed around impact area.
- p18Caption 'PLASTIC SURGERY SHOT' appears above the technique panel.
- p18Technique name 'PARAGE SHOT' displayed in large stylized text.
- p18Duval sent flying backward with limbs outstretched.
- p18Sweat and debris fly outward from the strike zone.
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