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One Piece chapter 495: Gaon Cannon — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • 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.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Sanji shouts he is the one ashamed of the wanted poster with intense anger.
  • p1Unseen voice accuses someone of needing to take responsibility.
  • p1Distant voice calls "BOSS!!".
  • p1Chopper notes that stuff like this actually happens.
  • p1Franky expresses feeling sorry for Duval.
  • p1Nami predicts Duval will have a fascinating death someday.
  • p1Robin questions if Sanji was born under a miracle star.
  • p1Brook laughs and comments on peas in a pod while crew reacts with surprise.
  • p2Sanji yells asking if anyone thought of simple ways to change appearance from the poster.
  • p2Franky calls the crew complete morons.
  • p2Sanji admits he could have changed hairstyle or beard.
  • p2Sanji recalls past life threatening villagers as small-time mafia.
  • p2Sanji states they were not morons and lived happily in backwaters.
  • p3Sanji threatens to chase the target to hell and blames them for ruining his life.
  • p3Sanji offers to be killed if there is a problem.
  • p3Sanji recounts receiving scar while running away and wearing iron mask afterward.
  • p3Sanji mentions marines who showed up from his level.
  • p3Voice screams "BOSS!!! I'M BEING KILLED!!!" during explosion.
  • p3Voice yells "UWOOOH!! POISON HARPOONS!!!".
  • p3Voice shouts "ALL OF YOU GO DIE!!!".
  • p4Command to prepare for incoming attack with urgent intent.
  • p4Sanji reacts with brief surprise at sudden threat.
  • p4Voice expresses alarm at the unfolding danger.
  • p4Sanji hit with forceful impact sound.
  • p4Unknown character threatens victims to suffer and drown.
  • p4Crew member questions the metal net tactic in disbelief.
  • p4Nami and crew shout Sanji's name in panic.
  • p4Crew orders to break the net before it drags target underwater.
  • p5Chopper calls out Sanji's name in panic from the deck.
  • p5Riders mock that even a fishman cannot catch them.
  • p5Riders boast about flying fish speed among ocean animals.
  • p5Woman with headband reacts with startled cry.
  • p5Riders argue over who should enter the water to pursue.
  • p5Narration states Sanji will become a drowned corpse if he surfaces again.
  • p5Riders mention carrying oxygen tanks for extended underwater time.
  • p5Riders name the tactic the watery grave punishment.
  • p6Sanji chokes underwater unable to breathe.
  • p6Luffy laughs asking what just happened.
  • p6Luffy spots Camie in the water.
  • p6Rider tells Sanji to feel the boss's anger.
  • p6Camie claims mermaids hold the title of fastest in the ocean.
  • p6Fishman states flying fish are faster than fishmen but mocks overall claim.
  • p6Rider warns the cowboy about forgetting someone.
  • p7Camie reassures that no one can match a mermaid in water.
  • p7Camie declares she will save Sanji.
  • p7Crew calls for Camie to take care of Sanji.
  • p7Luffy reacts with sudden understanding.
  • p7Crew states it is hard to catch a mermaid paying attention.
  • p7Crew questions if Camie is really that amazing.
  • p8Franky announces activation of emergency secret weapon with urgent command.
  • p8Winged enemies order anchor drop to sink Straw Hats ship and exploit Devil Fruit users.
  • p8Crew reacts with shock at giant anchor size and incoming threat.
  • p8Small voice questions the sudden emergency weapon activation.
  • p9Luffy yells that the Sunny is in danger from the falling anchor.
  • p9Enemies command to drop the anchor immediately.
  • p9Crew member urges faith in the ship during the crisis.
  • p9Franky activates emergency evasion secret weapon called Chicken Voyage.
  • p10Enemies express shock that the ship dodged the anchor.
  • p10Franky states they are not only evading.
  • p10Usopp is directed to enter the bow mechanism.
  • p10Luffy cheers the ship's backward movement as awesome.
  • p10Crew notes the ship has never been seen backing up before.
  • p11Franky orders to lock on and pull the lever.
  • p11Crew confirms the lever is pulled.
  • p11Enemy reacts with confusion to the new action.
  • p11Gaon Cannon fires and destroys multiple targets.
  • p12Spiky-haired scarred man mutters quietly with exhausted expression while sweating.
  • p12Background figure notes that the scarred man is overly impressed by the attack.
  • p12Boastful voice declares the Sunny's true power with laughter.
  • p12Explanatory voice states most flying fish were defeated by the attack.
  • p12Voice credits Usopp's skill for the successful first shot.
  • p12Luffy shouts excitedly about the Sunny and its fire-power.
  • p12Technical voice explains cola usage for forward blast and coup de burst.
  • p13Nami urges Sanji to hang on a bit longer with worried expression.
  • p13Fish-man curses about being tangled by the nimble mermaid.
  • p13Nami shouts that Sanji is bleeding heavily and calls for everyone.
  • p13Voice expresses relief upon seeing Camie arrive.
  • p13Sanji mutters to leave him if he dies while smiling happily.
  • p13Nami questions if Sanji was beaten by the attackers.
  • p14Rider shouts at opponents about remaining numbers.
  • p14Voice calls to hang on for Sanji.
  • p14Opponent curses that the target is still alive.
  • p14Rider explains the bull's horns broke the village dam.
  • p14Rider credits the bull's horns for escaping marines.
  • p14Rider declares intent to show the bull's fearsome power.
  • p14Luffy is warned to look out as the bull charges.
  • p15Voice notes the bull is not being touched on the horns.
  • p15Rider asks Motobaro what is wrong in panic.
  • p15Luffy states it is pointless to fight him.
  • p15Rider calls out as the bull flees the area.
  • p15Background voice questions something weird with the cow.
  • p15Luffy is warned about the bull's heart-stopping horns.
  • p16Nami reacts with shock asking what Luffy did to cause the event.
  • p16Usopp states that the bull passed out from the encounter.
  • p16Luffy shows confusion with a simple question mark response.
  • p16Black-haired girl explains that Luffy intimidated the cow with his presence alone.
  • p16Someone desperately calls out to Motobaro not to faint.
  • p17Duval shouts rage at the Straw Hat Pirates.
  • p17Onlookers question if the giant bull fainting is possible and call it an overwhelming victory.
  • p17Sanji declares he will put an end to the situation.
  • p17Someone calls for Luffy to wait.
  • p17Duval rants that he does not want to see the scribbled face on his wanted poster anymore.
  • p18Onlookers shout 'BUHEA!!!' and name struck facial parts in sequence.
  • p18Duval screams in pain during the barrage.
  • p18Technique caption labels the attack as Plastic Surgery Shot.
  • p18Sanji's Parage Shot lands with massive visual impact.