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One Piece chapter 497: Adventure on the Archipelago of Dancing Bubbles — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 21 pages · 34 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 497 title is Adventure on the Archipelago of Dancing Bubbles.
  • p0Kumadori appears on opening splash page in rainy street scene.
  • p1Thousand Sunny rests on island with bubble-filled trees.
  • p1Crew splits between ship repairs and town exploration.
  • p2Island walkways have numbered trees for navigation.
  • p2Sanji and Zoro separate from group on bubble island.
  • p3Tenryuubito are also called Heavenly Dragon People and wear masks.
  • p3Island attracts pirates, marines, bounty hunters, and kidnappers.
  • p4Scene takes place on a Sabaody Archipelago street near Marine Headquarters.
  • p4Luffy has a visible facial wound he claims to ignore.
  • p4Bubbles are a common environmental element on the island.
  • p5Bubble vehicles are entered by pushing into the sphere.
  • p5Bubbles on Sabaody can be used as personal transport without leaking.
  • p5A rental service called BON CHARI offers bubble vehicles.
  • p6Bubble vehicles produce KIKO KIKO and GURUN GURUN sound effects when moving.
  • p6BON CHARI rental costs 500 beri per day.
  • p6Purchase price for a bubble vehicle is 10000 beri.
  • p7Luffy previously attempted to ride a bubble higher than the trees.
  • p7Bubbles on the island can pop leading to falls from height.
  • p7Straw Hat crew is traveling via rented bubble vehicles on Sabaody.
  • p8Scene takes place on Sabaody Archipelago near yarukiman mangroves.
  • p8Bubble resin maintains shape only within local atmosphere.
  • p9Graman treats are popular souvenirs labeled for Grand Line first half.
  • p9Bubble bicycles used for transport on archipelago.
  • p10Hotels on archipelago built using alloy-coated giant soap bubbles.
  • p10Mariejoa passage permission required for some visitors.
  • p11Coating work arranged at grove 30.
  • p11Bubble bicycles used for rapid travel between groves.
  • p12Explosive collar is fastened around the slave's neck.
  • p12Slave identifies himself as having been sold by a slave trader.
  • p13Collar explodes when the slave attempts to remove it.
  • p13Explosion completely consumes the slave's body.
  • p14Luffy expresses desire to quit being a pirate after witnessing the explosion.
  • p14Tenryuubito are stated to be nearby.
  • p15Devil Dias is confirmed dead from the collar explosion.
  • p15Tenryuubito arrival prompts immediate kneeling protocol from bystanders.
  • p16Saint Roswald and Princess Shalria are labeled as Tenryuubito.
  • p16Scene occurs among bubble-covered structures on Sabaody.
  • p17A slave named Jurakin is struck and shot by Saint Roswald.
  • p17Execution occurs in public view on Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p18Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, and Chopper are present together.
  • p18Tenryuubito bloodline traces to the Twenty Kings who founded the World Government.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom report text states Kumadori makes money for medical fees to save Rob Lucci, formal tone.
  • p1Usopp notes everyone else went to town while asking if Usopp and Franky are heading out.
  • p1Franky states ship needs repairs after last battle so he stays to fix it.
  • p1Chopper says he stayed behind to help with repairs.
  • p1Nami decides to wait for someone to switch before shopping.
  • p1Sanji questions Nami's decision with surprised reaction.
  • p1Nami mentions her beloved Nami said something about treasure on ship.
  • p1Nami expresses desire for a knight to protect her treasure.
  • p2Woman in striped hat claims she is just taking a walk.
  • p2Sanji questions where the woman is going alone.
  • p2Long-nosed man declares he is a slave to love.
  • p2Long-nosed man states it means nothing if you say it yourself.
  • p2Franky notes numbers on trees for directions and claims even a kid could find the way.
  • p2Small creature questions who could get lost in such a place.
  • p2Franky yells at someone not to get lost and to stop right there.
  • p3Brook warns not to defy them in any way and asks for a promise.
  • p3Luffy responds 'Sure...' to Brook's request.
  • p3Robin adds context about the Tenryuubito also called Heavenly Dragon People.
  • p3Brook explains world nobles wear masks because they refuse to breathe same air as others.
  • p3Background dialogue mentions pirates, marines, bounty hunters, and kidnappers on island.
  • p3Dialogue warns that if pirates are caught by slave trade the law won't protect them.
  • p4Luffy replies to wound inquiry with dismissive tone that he does not mind the injury.
  • p4Short-haired woman warns Luffy firmly to avoid standing out or he will be targeted immediately.
  • p4Franky states Marine Headquarters is nearby and bounty hunters here are stronger than average.
  • p4Robin notes there are no incompetent marines in the area.
  • p4Woman in hat advises Luffy to follow local customs like the octopus does.
  • p5Instructor directs to slowly push into the bubble.
  • p5Luffy makes surprised sound as bubble envelops him.
  • p5Franky expresses amazement that the bubble does not leak.
  • p5Robin remarks on the mysterious nature of the bubble.
  • p5Luffy asks if his height adjustment inside the bubble is correct.
  • p5Instructor confirms the height is okay and tells them to advance.
  • p6Luffy shouts with excitement that the bubble vehicle is moving and fun.
  • p6Chopper exclaims amazement at the bubble cart speed.
  • p6Franky insists on renting rather than buying and demands a vehicle.
  • p6Shopkeeper states purchase price is 10000 beri and rental is 500 beri per day.
  • p7Luffy announces he will buy a BON CHARI after all.
  • p7Unseen voice addresses Luffy about his first arrival on the island.
  • p7Luffy recalls wanting to go higher on a bubble and falling when it popped.
  • p7Luffy describes how surrounding bubbles also popped causing his fall.
  • p8Narration explains resin bubbles lose shape outside archipelago atmosphere due to yarukiman mangroves.
  • p8Shopkeeper warns first-time visitors often make bad purchases on bon charis and suggests renting instead.
  • p8Nami questions bubble bicycle rental outside the archipelago.
  • p8Luffy expresses confusion about soap bubbles popping when leaving the islands.
  • p9Luffy excitedly wants to head to Fishman Island immediately.
  • p9Nami refuses to hear details yet but notes soap bubbles work at ocean floor and Fishman Island.
  • p9Brook notes lack of eyes for women yet hopes to meet mermaid princess.
  • p9Brook shortens snack name to graman while reacting with laughter.
  • p9Stall vendor offers graman treats that last three months as New World souvenirs.
  • p10Crew praises graman treats as sweet, tasty, and long-lasting souvenirs.
  • p10Nami explains giant soap bubble covered with alloy forms hotel foundations.
  • p10Nami identifies distant round building as shopping mall at grove 35.
  • p10Franky declares the souvenirs created great memories.
  • p11Luffy confirms coating will be handled at grove 30 shopping mall.
  • p11Brook explains items placed in bon bag for easy carrying.
  • p11Nami wonders about Robin's changed reserved behavior since arriving.
  • p11Luffy yells while accelerating bubble bicycle toward grove 13.
  • p11Brook calls out warning about losing the finish line.
  • p12Desperate slave begs anyone for an axe or saw to break his collar while claiming no danger to others and giving up on the New World.
  • p12Other slaves plead to go home and mention leaving a child behind.
  • p12Luffy reacts with visible shock at the unfolding scene.
  • p13Slave screams in agony as the collar detonates.
  • p13Onlooker realizes that breaking the chain triggers the collar explosion on slaves.
  • p13Luffy shouts in shock at the sudden detonation.
  • p14Luffy states he no longer wants to be a pirate and will return home with something for his kid.
  • p14Panicked citizens warn others to stay away from the escaping slave.
  • p14Man in jacket 8 urges Strawhat to get off the bon chari and asks Hacchi what to do as Tenryuubito approach.
  • p15Silhouetted figure identifies the dead slave as Devil Dias captain of the Akumate Pirates worth 60 million and calls him pathetic for never reaching the New World.
  • p15Onlookers announce the arrival of the Tenryuubito and instruct others to kneel and avoid eye contact.
  • p15One voice comments on Saru being unladylike.
  • p16Unseen voice asks if tranquilizers were given daily, neutral inquiry tone.
  • p16Saint Roswald replies the drugs had no effect on the captive, frustrated mood.
  • p16Princess Shalria notes another captive is broken, casual and dismissive intent.
  • p16Saint Roswald complains his collection of captains is ruined and training is poor, angry tone.
  • p16Princess Shalria requests to buy a new one, light and entitled mood.
  • p17Saint Roswald declares the slave is no good anymore, cold dismissal.
  • p17Onlookers call the slave a filthy human and note he cannot move, shocked horror.
  • p17Saint Roswald states the slave disgusts him while firing, contemptuous intent.
  • p17Slave begs to start with a human child next time, desperate plea.
  • p17Luffy reacts with visible shock at the execution.
  • p18Onlookers discuss whether a pirate can defeat the Tenryuubito and worry about marines, anxious tone.
  • p18Usopp warns about possible arrival of Akainu or Kizaru, concerned intent.
  • p18Luffy shouts 'Like Aokiji!!' in realization, alarmed mood.
  • p18Tenryuubito explains that an admiral will personally lead a squad if one is harmed, threatening context.
  • p18Tenryuubito states their ancestors are the Twenty Kings who created the World Government 800 years ago, explanatory tone.
  • p18Chopper reacts with shock to the bloodline revelation.