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One Piece chapter 496: Yarukiman Mangrove — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 20 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 496 opens on the title page reading YARUKIMAN MANGROVE.
  • p0Scene depicts a rainy street in front of SAINT POPLA.
  • p1Straw Hat crew enjoys takoyaki aboard the Thousand Sunny.
  • p1Hacchi's takoyaki stall is set up on the ship deck.
  • p2Nami tastes the takoyaki and smiles.
  • p2Crew continues eating at the stall on the Sunny.
  • p3Duval's ship approaches the Thousand Sunny.
  • p3Crew recognizes Duval from the sea.
  • p4Scene takes place on the deck of the Thousand Sunny.
  • p4Duval's face has been surgically altered to resemble Sanji.
  • p4Luffy is actively eating a large meal during the conversation.
  • p5Nami is present and watching the interaction between Sanji and Duval.
  • p5Duval uses a mirror to admire his altered face.
  • p6Duval provides his Den Den Mushi contact number to the Straw Hats.
  • p6Luffy physically confronts Duval during the conversation.
  • p7Duval ate takoyaki for the first time.
  • p7Multiple Straw Hat members are shown overeating and resting on the deck.
  • p7Hachi prepared the meal that left the crew stuffed.
  • p8Scene takes place on Thousand Sunny deck and below-deck lounge.
  • p8Camie states merfolk and fishmen can dive directly underwater.
  • p8Crew is heading toward Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p9Two possible routes exist to reach the New World.
  • p9First route passes through Holy Land Mariejoa at Red Line summit.
  • p10Ocean floor route leads through Fishman Island.
  • p10Fishman Island is located in a hole within the Red Line.
  • p11Thousand Sunny arrives at Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p11Ship coating is available at Shabondy for underwater travel.
  • p12The crew stands on the ship deck watching bubbles ascend from below.
  • p12Robin provides information about the Shabondy Archipelago's tree-based structure.
  • p13The Yarukiman Mangrove roots are exposed above the ocean surface at the archipelago.
  • p13The crew approaches the massive mangrove grove by ship.
  • p14The ship docks at Grove 41 of the Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p14The islands are linked by bridges for navigation.
  • p15The bubbles are formed from natural resin secreted by the Yarukiman Mangrove roots.
  • p15Luffy enters one of the floating resin bubbles.
  • p16The Straw Hats reach the area near Shabondy Park on the mangrove.
  • p16Nami shows strong interest in the Ferris wheel attraction.
  • p16Hachi reminds the crew of their coating objective.
  • p17Hachi reveals the necessity of professional coating for underwater travel.
  • p17Hachi references a trusted contact for the coating job.
  • p17Local residents discuss the presence of World Nobles in town.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration states CP9 independent action report vol. 6 with no money for a doctor in the town of spring queen st. popla.
  • p1Luffy shouts with delight that Hacchi's takoyaki are the best in the world.
  • p1Crew members exclaim they have never had takoyaki before and find them delicious.
  • p1Franky declares everything is free today as thanks for coming to help.
  • p2Luffy nervously clarifies he only wanted to know if Nami liked the taste.
  • p2Nami states this does not mean she forgives him.
  • p2Franky confirms the takoyaki is really delicious.
  • p2Crew asks how the takoyaki tastes and questions the octopus guy about the sauce.
  • p3Voice wonders if the approaching voices sound familiar.
  • p3Someone asks who that is.
  • p3Distant voice yells you guys and young master.
  • p3Shocked character exclaims it is Duval then corrects himself.
  • p4Duval declares he altered bone structure so Sanji has no reason to complain, delivered with dramatic pride.
  • p4Sanji mutters 'so good so good' while eating, showing satisfaction and distraction.
  • p4Duval expresses awe at his own handsome new face and surprise after being kicked.
  • p4Duval thanks 'Young Master Black Leg' and claims girls will now flock to him, mood is ecstatic.
  • p4Sanji tells Duval to just leave and never show himself again if satisfied, tone is irritated.
  • p4Duval insists on repaying debt and returning to peaceful life, showing conflicted conscience.
  • p5Duval calls for attention and suggests a white horse would be nice, mood is enthusiastic.
  • p5Sanji snaps that Duval should never show himself again if satisfied, tone is dismissive.
  • p5Nami reacts with quiet 'hm?' and 'ah...' while watching Duval's self-admiration.
  • p5Duval asks the mirror if he is the most handsome man in the world, delivered with vanity.
  • p5Sanji denies saying anything about handsomeness and questions his own looks, mood is flustered.
  • p5Duval accepts an awkward kiss from the mirror and calls it satisfying.
  • p6Luffy yells at Duval to stop imitating Usopp's personality, tone is furious.
  • p6Duval claims Luffy is jealous of his handsomeness despite being an idiot.
  • p6Duval apologizes for trouble and the earlier fight while offering his Den Den Mushi number.
  • p6Duval promises to help anytime and rides off shouting about rose-colored life.
  • p7Luffy declares he is happy after eating a huge feast, mood is content.
  • p7Duval gags and calls the situation disgusting after eating takoyaki.
  • p7Duval excuses himself and states he is satisfied with his first takoyaki.
  • p7Nami laughs and praises Hachi for the meal, noting everyone is stuffed.
  • p7Usopp and others mutter they are too full and tired to move.
  • p8Unseen crew members invite others to deck for tea break with casual friendly tone.
  • p8Crew member calls out specifically to Camie and Pappug in playful manner.
  • p8Pappug reacts with surprise at being addressed.
  • p8Crew states current sailing course is correct while enjoying tea.
  • p8Camie explains that humans cannot survive deep water pressure unlike merfolk.
  • p9Luffy questions why outlaws have only one route option.
  • p9Pappug declares there are actually two routes to the New World.
  • p9Pappug offers to teach about the seas with confident boastful tone.
  • p9Pappug warns that pirates cannot pass the first route through Mariejoa.
  • p9Pappug explains the first route requires crossing Red Line at Mariejoa under World Government control.
  • p10Pappug warns that ocean floor route is dangerous with monsters and sea kings.
  • p10Pappug reveals Fishman Island lies on the ocean floor route.
  • p10Crew questions what kind of ship can reach the ocean floor.
  • p10Franky states the ship can pass through the hole in Red Line.
  • p10Some crew members express reluctance to visit Fishman Island.
  • p11Crew reacts with shock upon seeing Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p11Camie explains the location is directly under Mariejoa.
  • p11Pappug announces they can get the ship coated at the island.
  • p11Luffy reacts with surprise at the sight.
  • p11Crew comments on the beauty and dream-like quality of the bubble-filled scene.
  • p12Luffy yells in shock asking if the island produces the rising bubbles and questions their source with excited confusion.
  • p12Nico Robin calmly offers to interject and explain the bubbles' origin to the group.
  • p12Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp react with surprise and ask for clarification on Robin's statement.
  • p12Robin states the bubbles rise from the island and notes the archipelago consists only of trees with no magnetic field.
  • p13Sanji confirms the trees have roots that appear or disappear with tides.
  • p13Franky asks if the crew has heard of mangroves and explains the roots are visible above water.
  • p13Usopp reacts excitedly calling the grove ready-to-go and full of energy.
  • p13Narration describes the Shabondy Archipelago as the world's largest mangrove grove.
  • p14Luffy shouts that the gigantic striped trees look like candy.
  • p14Nami instructs the crew to dock at Grove 41 and remember the number.
  • p14Nami explains that bridges connect the islands so remembering the grove number prevents getting lost.
  • p15Luffy asks how the bubble forms and reacts with surprise at the soap bubble from the ground.
  • p15Luffy notes the sticky texture of the resin and jumps into a bubble excitedly.
  • p15Nami and others observe that the resin is a natural secretion from the mangrove roots.
  • p15The crew comments that the floating bubbles are inflated with air from the roots.
  • p16Nami voices long-held desire to ride a Ferris wheel with bright excitement.
  • p16Camie identifies the location as Shabondy Park.
  • p16Pappug and Camie react with joy at seeing the amusement park.
  • p16Nami urges the group to visit and ride the Ferris wheel.
  • p16Hachi questions their original purpose of coming to the island for coating.
  • p16Camie expresses hesitation about whether she is allowed to ride.
  • p16Pappug agrees with Camie's concern.
  • p17Hachi warns that poor coating could cause the ship and crew to be lost.
  • p17Hachi offers to take the crew to a trusted coating specialist.
  • p17Hachi stresses this is the only safe way for humans to reach Fishman Island.
  • p17Woman mentions people from the Holy Land Mariejoa and the world aristocracy.
  • p17Hachi demands a promise that the crew will not defy the World Nobles.