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One Piece chapter 500: The Embers of History — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 21 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 500 title is 'THE EMBERS OF HISTORY'.
  • p1Duval leads the group now called Rose-Colored Life Riders.
  • p2Group searches for mermaid to prevent her sale.
  • p3Chopper and Brook wait in Sabaody Park as instructed by Sanji.
  • p4Flying fish riders arrive at Sabaody Park searching for Strawhat Pirates.
  • p4Two relaxed figures sit on a bench in the park.
  • p4Boss figure wears a star emblem on his hat.
  • p5Flying fish group begins Operation Rescue Camie.
  • p5Riders are ordered to scatter and locate other teams.
  • p5Woman refuses to ride a flying fish vehicle.
  • p6Scene takes place inside human auction house on grove 22.
  • p6Star-shirted man searches for a mermaid in the auction displays.
  • p6Chained woman named Marin is offered for sale.
  • p7Luffy cries out for Camie in Sabaody Park.
  • p7Onlookers recognize Luffy as the Strawhat Pirate.
  • p7Amusement park is noted as kidnappers' favorite spot.
  • p8Hatchan and Camie are at an amusement park on the archipelago.
  • p8Camie has dreamed of visiting the park since childhood.
  • p9Mermaids and fishmen faced systemic persecution until 200 years ago.
  • p9Human trade and slave culture remnants persist on the archipelago.
  • p10Flying fish riders conduct the mermaid kidnapping at Grove 30.
  • p10Franky arrives on a flying fish during the incident.
  • p11Hatchan knew of island discrimination risks before bringing Camie.
  • p11Masked rescuers pledge alliance to Strawhat crew for Camie's sake.
  • p12Human Auction House is located in Shabondy Archipelago Grove 1.
  • p12Peterman delivers a captive to the back entrance of the auction house.
  • p13Saint Roswald and Princess Sharla arrive at the VIP seating area.
  • p13A noble discusses the relative strength of Fishmen versus humans.
  • p14Eustass Kid and Killer discuss the state of the world controlled by nobles.
  • p14Killer identifies a familiar face inside the auction house.
  • p15Trafalgar Law is present inside the auction house with Bepo and crew.
  • p15Disco prepares to auction a giant as the main attraction.
  • p16Scene occurs inside the Human Auctioning House.
  • p16A young female mermaid has been brought in by the Hound Pets.
  • p16Disco oversees the auction discussion about the mermaid.
  • p17Disco is physically struck and knocked down during confrontation.
  • p17Scarred old man with dark coat intervenes in the auction house.
  • p18The scarred old man is revealed as Silvers Rayleigh, former Roger Pirates vice-captain.
  • p18Rayleigh directly addresses the use of Haki in the confrontation.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page caption describes CP9 independent action report volume 10 focused on earning medical fees by cleaning the town.
  • p1Stitched-face man excitedly declares himself handsome then corrects with energetic yell.
  • p1Group announces new identity as Rose-Colored Life Riders.
  • p1Characters urge young master to wait and note arrival of Flying Fish Riders.
  • p1Duval introduces himself while group claims underling status.
  • p1Spiky-haired figure accepts new name despite initial resistance.
  • p2Long-haired man states need for serpent-like path to request help finding mermaid before sale.
  • p2Bald man accepts request with thanks for the honor.
  • p2Small figure wonders if the group is reliable.
  • p2Alarm raised about kidnappers arriving.
  • p2Vehicle group confirms plan to locate mermaid and notes personality issues.
  • p3Chopper warns that splitting up is dangerous and seeks Brook's agreement.
  • p3Brook notes Sanji's instruction to wait while Luffy, Hachi, and Pappagg ran off.
  • p3Chopper expresses surprise at Brook's excessive calmness.
  • p3Brook states they will wait the same duration regardless of activity.
  • p3Chopper reacts with alarm to idea of Camie becoming a slave if sold.
  • p4Boss orders subordinates to find and pick up the Strawhat Pirates with commanding intent.
  • p4Subordinate reports arrival at Sabaody Park in excited announcement tone.
  • p4Subordinate confirms order with 'Yes, sir!!' in obedient reply.
  • p4Bearded subordinate notes public Den Den Mushi location according to directions.
  • p4Group shouts identification of two figures on the bench with discovery excitement.
  • p4Boss angrily questions why the two on the bench are so relaxed.
  • p5Subordinate warns that the boss got mad at them directed at Brook.
  • p5Boss declares start of Operation 'Rescue Camie No Matter What' with determination.
  • p5Afro-haired rider cheers to get lively again with energetic intent.
  • p5Worried rider protests and takes back previous statement in panic.
  • p5Orders given to pick up Strawhat, octopus, and starfish while scattering.
  • p5Riders instructed to find other kidnapping teams and the culprit.
  • p5Woman questions being called 'handsome' and refuses to ride flying fish.
  • p5Woman urges rose-colored life riders to hurry against the clock.
  • p6Spiky-haired man warns Strawhat about making a mess hindering the search.
  • p6Dark-haired man shouts asking if anyone came to sell a mermaid.
  • p6Staff states all goods are on display due to no storehouse.
  • p6Staff confirms the mermaid is not present.
  • p6Star-shirted man calls out to Takopachi and Pappag.
  • p6Chained woman protests she is not a mermaid and begs to be bought.
  • p6Staff offers discount on the chained woman named Marin.
  • p7Luffy wails calling for Camie with desperate grief.
  • p7Onlookers wonder if they knew who took her.
  • p7Small figure notes they do not know if she has been sold yet.
  • p7Crewmate in flashback blames himself for the mermaid kidnapping.
  • p7Onlookers identify Luffy as Strawhat from East Blue.
  • p7Starfish figure calls to Camie and offers to pick one too.
  • p7Onlookers question what the group is getting and comment on flavors.
  • p8Hatchan expresses regret that recent words might be final conversation with Camie and blames himself for allowing park visit.
  • p8Camie requests tasty food choice and states lifelong dream fulfillment from park visit.
  • p8Luffy questions why visit is problematic given Camie's visible happiness.
  • p8Masked figure states Hatchan did nothing wrong and apologizes to Strawhat for added trouble.
  • p8Hatchan continues self-blame for not stopping Camie despite knowing island dangers.
  • p9Nami recalls historical persecution of mermaids and fishmen classified as fish.
  • p9Robin explains worldwide despise and slave classification of fishmen.
  • p9Nami notes strength in numbers that even strong fishmen cannot overcome.
  • p9Nami wonders if discrimination still exists on the archipelago.
  • p9Robin mentions olive branch government extension ending 200 years ago.
  • p10Nami internally hopes she is overanalyzing and wonders why Hatchan and Camie hide identities.
  • p10Large man shouts to mount flying fish because mermaid was kidnapped.
  • p10Franky reacts with surprise at being called and denies the nickname.
  • p10Nami and Robin both exclaim Camie's kidnapping in shock.
  • p11Hatchan regrets not stopping Camie even by force and failing to explain island dangers.
  • p11Luffy reacts with realization about discrimination on the island.
  • p11Masked figure tells Hatchan he did nothing wrong and apologizes to Luffy for trouble caused.
  • p11Masked figure declares intent to save Camie regardless of cost.
  • p11Luffy yells to stop crying and declares the three are already friends.
  • p12Peterman declares a high-value piece will fetch top price without effort and tells associates to collect cut later
  • p12Associate replies to handle the sale of the female captive
  • p12Another associate praises Peterman's work
  • p13Robot-like attendant directs nobles to VIP seats and notes no bidding intent
  • p13Staff welcomes Princess Sharla and Saint Roswald while asking commoners to step aside
  • p13Noble comments on Saint Roswald riding a human and suggests using a stronger Fishman instead
  • p13Characters react to seeing Captain Kid from South Blue and note the presence of slaves and human shops
  • p14Kid remarks that he and Killer have both bad and cute sides and criticizes nobles controlling the world
  • p14Killer agrees there is no mistake in Kid's assessment
  • p14Kid suggests buying anyone interesting that appears and laughs
  • p14Killer points out a familiar face while Kid reacts with surprise
  • p15Disco notes rumors about Trafalgar Law's 200 million bounty from North Blue
  • p15Law responds with NYA while pointing
  • p15Kid comments on Law's lacking manners
  • p15Disco assures staff he will raise prices and mentions the giant as the big prize
  • p15Staff informs Disco that something amazing arrived today
  • p16Striped-shirt attacker threatens that Hacchin will send guys flying, aggressive protective intent.
  • p16Mermaid cries out in pain pleading to be released from grip.
  • p16Auctioneers excitedly note huge bidding war over young female mermaid.
  • p16Peterman is praised by striped-shirt member for successful capture.
  • p16Auctioneer comments on mermaid's good shape and high price potential.
  • p17Long-haired attacker yells that Hacchin will kick Disco's butt too.
  • p17Disco stammers suggestion to kick mermaid where damage can be hidden.
  • p17Voice calls out in alarm asking what happened to Disco.
  • p17Attacker growls that Disco is still cheeky after being struck.
  • p17Scarred old man tells attacker to stop acting innocent.
  • p18Rayleigh states he is just an old man who owns a coating shop.
  • p18Rayleigh notes that the Haki used was from the old man.
  • p18Rayleigh declares he loves young girls with wide grin.
  • p18Distant figure questions what the old man really is.