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One Piece chapter 501: The World Begins to Change — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 20 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 501 title page features unconscious man with X-scar on hospital bed.
  • p0Three medical staff surround the patient in panic.
  • p1Silvers Rayleigh is discussed at Marine Headquarters.
  • p1Rayleigh is scheduled for sale at a human auction.
  • p2Marines confirm identity of Silvers Rayleigh at auction.
  • p2Rayleigh reportedly lost money gambling leading to his capture.
  • p3Scene takes place at Grove 1 Human Auction House.
  • p3Mermaid and other slaves are presented for auction.
  • p4Byron is listed as 25-year-old human male, 192 cm tall, 130 kg.
  • p4Byron originates from Toroa, West Blue and is a musician from a distinguished family.
  • p4Auction starts at special price of 480,000 beri for Byron.
  • p5Human Trade list shows starting prices including Humans 500,000 beri, Fishmen 1,000,000,000 beri, and Mermaids up to 10,000,000 beri.
  • p5Giants listed with separate male and female prices of 50,000,000 and 70,000,000 beri.
  • p5Ability users noted with special price on the list.
  • p6GROUP 20 refers to groves 20-29.
  • p6Coffee Monkeys planned to sell a giant at the auction before a mermaid was brought in.
  • p7Hound Pets are ordered to go to Grove 1.
  • p7Luffy's group is pursuing targets near the auction house area.
  • p8Auction of human slaves is actively underway inside the Human Auctioning House.
  • p8Sanji and Franky are traveling by vehicle toward the auction location.
  • p9Sanji and Franky arrive at Grove 1 by vehicle.
  • p9Vehicle comes to sudden stop upon reaching the location.
  • p10Sanji and Franky reach the entrance of the Human Auctioning House.
  • p10An auction sale concludes inside the building for two million beri.
  • p11Disco confronts Sanji and Franky at the auction house entrance.
  • p11Nami observes the confrontation from the side.
  • p12Nami turns and walks toward the auction house alone.
  • p12The crew learns that Tenryuubito are present inside the auction.
  • p12Explosive collars prevent forceful rescue of Camie.
  • p13Backstage area contains multiple numbered slave cages.
  • p13Hachi is being prepared for auction sale.
  • p13Bidders in the main hall negotiate high prices for slaves.
  • p14Nami commits to buying Camie at any cost.
  • p14The auction continues with the sale of a female slave.
  • p14Sanji reacts positively to Nami's resolve.
  • p15Kid observes the auction from the stands.
  • p15Luffy is rushing through Sabaody groves in panic.
  • p15Nami bids on a slave using Strawhat funds.
  • p16News of Fire Fist Ace's execution spreads rapidly through Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p16Grove 24 experiences an explosion amid the spreading panic.
  • p16Various pirate crews react with shock to the World Government announcement.
  • p17Fire Fist Ace is identified as Whitebeard's second squad captain.
  • p17Public execution of Ace is officially announced.
  • p17Drake concludes the event will trigger a war.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces 'THE WORLD BEGINS TO CHANGE' as overarching theme.
  • p0Bottom caption introduces CP9 report stating they accept payment for independent action.
  • p1White-haired man identifies Silvers Rayleigh as Dark King.
  • p1Bearded vice admiral laughs about selling the underworld lord at human auction.
  • p1Staff notes captors have not realized Rayleigh's true identity and plan to sell him as ordinary old man.
  • p1Vice admiral decides to handle the matter personally without informing Sengoku.
  • p2Vice admiral confirms it is the real Dark King and warns against careless action due to high casualties.
  • p2Headband Marine reports Rayleigh sightings and speculates he lost money gambling and bet his body.
  • p2Vice admiral notes two legends appearing at the same time creates a rare opportunity.
  • p3Auctioneer apologizes for delay and welcomes bidders to Grove 1's monthly auction.
  • p3Auctioneer announces fine slaves available including special items.
  • p3Crowd cheers loudly for the auction start.
  • p3Auctioneer declares human auction open for bidding.
  • p4Auctioneer announces Entry Number 1 Byron from Toroa as skilled musician and pirate with detailed physical stats and starting bid of 480,000 beri.
  • p4Auctioneer states Byron can play any instrument, clean, or make wine when given tools.
  • p4Bidder declares current bid of 520,000 beri.
  • p4Another bidder raises offer to 550,000 beri.
  • p4Auctioneer instructs crowd to show bids by raising plates as auction begins.
  • p5Sanji reacts with disgust upon reading the Human Trade price list.
  • p5Unseen speaker explains high demand for mermaids due to their market value compared to other species.
  • p5Unseen speaker notes that buyers treat purchased beings as display trophies.
  • p5Unseen speaker urges hurry because mermaids spend lives in small tanks on display.
  • p6Riders on flying machines confirm all are accounted for and call out for Camie.
  • p6Riders note the crafts are not birds and demand return to water to build speed.
  • p6Coffee Monkeys members express anger that a mermaid arrival ruined their chance to be top auction prize.
  • p6Coffee Monkeys complain about difficulty transporting a giant who was captured asleep.
  • p7Leader addresses all Rose-colored Life Riders as Unit 5.
  • p7Man complains he cannot handle the situation without drinking.
  • p7Luffy shouts asking if the group can hear him and if they found the targets.
  • p7Luffy warns the pursued group is fast and scary.
  • p7Crowd yells that the Hound Pets are heading to Grove 1.
  • p7Voices call out for Camie and ask if the building is the auction house.
  • p7Woman hopes the target has not been sold yet.
  • p8Auctioneer announces next entry of chained human males as manual labor group and urges to proceed.
  • p8Sanji yells in panic questioning if the situation is under control.
  • p8Franky notes auction started thirty minutes earlier and orders checking the schedule.
  • p8Franky declares taking the shortest route while riding the vehicle.
  • p9Sanji states he has been heading toward Grove 1 the entire time.
  • p9Franky asserts he is team leader and confirms no course change after learning mermaid location.
  • p9Franky announces arrival at destination before others.
  • p9Sanji reacts with shock upon seeing Grove 1 directly ahead.
  • p10Franky warns to be careful while advancing.
  • p10Sanji acknowledges the warning.
  • p10Auctioneer declares item sold for two million beri and calls for more bids.
  • p10Guard threatens legal action for obstructing business operations.
  • p11Disco defends the slave trade and questions pirates right to interfere.
  • p11Disco notes government unawareness of their business and accuses impoliteness.
  • p11Franky demands return of Camie and accuses them of slave trading.
  • p11Franky declares intent to act if mermaid is present.
  • p12Shocked crew members react with alarm to the mention of explosive collars and Tenryuubito presence inside the auction house.
  • p12Sanji yells after Nami asking where she is going with urgent and surprised intent.
  • p12Nami declares they must get Camie back by following the auction rules instead of using force.
  • p13Desperate slaves plead not to be sold and beg for help or prison instead.
  • p13Guard commands numbers 15 and 16 to exit the cage.
  • p13Hachi screams not to be sold off while Camie cries his name.
  • p13Bidders discuss whether 200 million is sufficient and question the market rate.
  • p14Nami insists money is no object if it means getting their friend back.
  • p14Auctioneer confirms no complaints before proceeding with the sale.
  • p14Sanji expresses love for Nami's determined side with exaggerated affection.
  • p14Auctioneer announces the next item as a 20-year-old dancing slave girl named Pashia.
  • p15Kid notes the Strawhat captain is absent and wanted to gauge his idiocy.
  • p15Subordinate informs Kid that some Strawhat pirates are present.
  • p15Nami calls for spare money to buy the girl on stage.
  • p15Luffy and others repeatedly shout to hurry while searching groves.
  • p15Woman identifies grove 1 as the correct location.
  • p16Pirate captain reacts in shock to newspaper headline about possible World Government action.
  • p16Crowd voices express disbelief and panic over the reported news.
  • p16Scarred man with sunglasses questions if the World Government has lost its mind.
  • p16Long-haired crew member urgently calls captain's attention to the newspaper.
  • p16Blonde woman shouts in alarm while reading the paper.
  • p17Crew notes the island's proximity to Marine Headquarters yet lack of soldiers.
  • p17Drake's crew reacts with surprise upon recognizing their captain.
  • p17Drake realizes the implications of the news in a quiet panel.
  • p17News declares Fire Fist Ace's public execution has been set.
  • p17Panic spreads that Whitebeard's second division captain execution will provoke action.
  • p17Drake roars that the situation will become a war.