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One Piece chapter 502: The Tenryuubito Incident — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 23 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 502 opens on a city street scene involving CP9 members.
  • p1Human Auctioning House sells slaves including a dancing girl for millions of beri.
  • p2Saint Charlos arrives at the auction house as a Tenryuubito noble.
  • p3Pirate Rakyuba with 17,000,000 beri bounty collapses during auction.
  • p4A slave chose to bite his tongue off and die during the auction rather than be sold.
  • p4Sanji's group possesses treasure obtained from Thriller Bark.
  • p4Camie remains inside a water-filled bubble on the auction stage.
  • p5The auction house contains a massive seated crowd watching the stage.
  • p5The auctioneer presents items using a large circular dial device.
  • p5A chained silhouette inside a bubble is about to be revealed on stage.
  • p6Camie is revealed as the special auction item inside a water bubble.
  • p6The crowd recognizes Camie as a real young mermaid from Fishman Island.
  • p6Nami and Hachi are present in the audience during the reveal.
  • p7A bidder offers 500 million beri for the mermaid item.
  • p7The sudden high bid shocks the entire auction crowd.
  • p7Sanji and Nami witness the bid from the stands.
  • p8Camie is the current auction item inside a tank.
  • p8Charlos is a Tenryuubito bidder at the human auction house.
  • p8The auction price has reached 500 million.
  • p8Camie wears an exploding collar that prevents simple removal.
  • p9The auction concludes with Camie sold to Saint Charlos.
  • p9A massive explosion destroys part of the auction house.
  • p9Bidding reached 500 million berries.
  • p10Luffy arrives via flying fish vehicle that crashes into the building.
  • p10Straw Hat crew enters the destroyed auction house.
  • p10Zoro was grabbed while returning to the Sunny.
  • p11Camie remains fitted with an exploding collar.
  • p11A fishman appears in the auction stands causing panic.
  • p11Luffy decides to rescue Camie regardless of consequences.
  • p12Luffy breaks through auction seating while advancing.
  • p12Hachi is already injured and collapsed on the stairs.
  • p12Auction attendees react with panic and verbal discrimination toward Hachi.
  • p13Gunman shoots Hachi while Luffy is mid-attack.
  • p13Nami witnesses the shooting with visible horror.
  • p13Luffy has blood on his hands after the punch.
  • p14Hachi has been shot and lies bleeding on the stairs.
  • p14Nami reacts with terror upon seeing the wound.
  • p14Nobles celebrate the shooting of Hachi.
  • p15Nobles attempt to claim the injured Hachi as a free slave.
  • p15Luffy is injured and coughing on the floor beside Hachi.
  • p15Hachi speaks weakly to Luffy while bleeding.
  • p16Nami remains injured on the ground during the confrontation.
  • p16Hachi is positioned beside Nami while expressing remorse.
  • p16Luffy initiates a direct attack on the fishman opponent.
  • p16The scene takes place inside the auction building.
  • p17Luffy lands a direct powerful punch on the fishman.
  • p17The strike produces a large visual explosion effect.
  • p17This panel concludes volume 51.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Long-haired woman speaks into den den mushi with calm tone while observing the kneeling man and small figure.
  • p1Auctioneer voice announces sale of dancing girl Pashia for 7,200,000 beri with excited tone.
  • p1Bubble-helmeted man orders attendant to take away and sell the unwanted slave item.
  • p1Attendant responds 'RIGHT AWAY, SIR!' while moving to comply.
  • p1Background voice notes arrival at the auction house with relief.
  • p2Bubble-helmeted man states mermaids are rarely caught and unlikely to appear.
  • p2Star-eyepatch woman welcomes her brother Charlos with pleased expression.
  • p2Saint Charlos expresses desire for a mermaid this time.
  • p2Crowd voices react with alarm at the presence of a Tenryuubito and marine admiral.
  • p3Auction voice presents Rakyuba's bounty and physical attributes with promotional tone.
  • p3Crowd screams in horror at Rakyuba's sudden collapse and behavior.
  • p3Voices note Rakyuba has many uses even after collapse.
  • p4Sanji states the slave may have made the right choice by dying rather than living as a slave, calm and resigned mood.
  • p4Top-hatted man reports that the slave bit his tongue off, factual and detached tone.
  • p4Blonde woman in revealing outfit says Camie just needs to endure a little more so they can buy her, urgent and hopeful intent.
  • p4Blonde woman notes they have all the treasure from Thriller Bark, reassuring context.
  • p4Woman in audience asks what just happened after the slave's collapse, shocked mood.
  • p5Narration states the pirate Rakyuba was taken for emergency care for a nose bleed and hopes to return him soon, explanatory tone.
  • p5Auctioneer declares the next item will blow away all troubles in an instant as their super special item, dramatic and promotional mood.
  • p5Crowd member shouts it could be the special item, excited anticipation.
  • p5Auctioneer asks audience to look at the silhouette and notes countless men have sought after this item, teasing intent.
  • p6Crowd shouts Camie the mermaid from Fishman Island and confirms it is real, excited and amazed mood.
  • p6Nami reacts with "... OH MY GOD...!!!", stunned disbelief.
  • p6Audience member yells it is Hacchi and the others, recognition and alarm.
  • p6Camie thinks her friends came to save her, relieved and hopeful intent.
  • p6Blonde woman states they have 200,000,000 to spend, determined mood.
  • p7Massive bidder roars 500 million beri and states he will pay 500 million, aggressive and dominant intent.
  • p7Nami reacts internally with "...!!!! EH...?", stunned disbelief.
  • p7Crowd voices question the sudden high bid and admit they cannot compete, defeated mood.
  • p7Auctioneer and others show visible shock at the amount offered.
  • p8Camie screams for help from Hacchi while trapped and unheard outside.
  • p8Charlos grins about enjoying watching the mermaid being chased.
  • p8Father warns Charlos against wasting money and keeping piranhas.
  • p8Narrator states mermaids are the fastest creatures in water.
  • p8Sanji reacts with frustration about the exploding collar situation.
  • p8Allies discuss forcing an escape into the ocean as last resort.
  • p9Auctioneer announces Camie the mermaid as today's big prize and ends bidding.
  • p9Masked man calls the scene a farce and suggests leaving.
  • p9Charlos claims the 500 million mermaid for himself.
  • p9Screams erupt from crowd during sudden building explosion.
  • p10Luffy shouts his own name upon dramatic entrance.
  • p10Bearded man remarks on the noisy arrival.
  • p10Luffy complains about poor landing from the flying fish.
  • p10Luffy asks where they are and notices Zoro's presence.
  • p10Crewmate explains being grabbed while heading back to the Sunny.
  • p10Camie reacts with surprise at Luffy's arrival.
  • p11Crewmate calls out to Camie that they were searching for her.
  • p11Allies warn against taking Camie due to Tenryuubito and collar.
  • p11Luffy declares he does not care about the risks.
  • p11Crowd reacts with disgust at the presence of a fishman.
  • p11Someone identifies Luffy as a pirate.
  • p12Luffy yells aggressively that Camie cannot be sold, showing rescue intent and fury.
  • p12Off-panel voice orders guards to stop the Straw Hat man, urgent and commanding tone.
  • p12Luffy declares he will save Camie, determined and protective mood.
  • p12Terrified woman screams not to come closer, expressing extreme fear and panic.
  • p12Crowd member shouts for the fishman to return to the sea, hostile and discriminatory intent.
  • p12Another attendee insults Hachi's skin color and calls him disgusting, mocking tone.
  • p13Noble reacts with shock exclamation at the sudden punch.
  • p13Gunman shouts triumphantly after firing, celebratory and cruel mood.
  • p13Luffy stares in shock at the gunshot result, silent realization.
  • p14Noble boasts about shooting the fishman, proud and mocking tone.
  • p14Nami cries out Hachi's name in anguish and fear.
  • p14Noble claims the fishman deserved it due to supposed fish brain, derogatory intent.
  • p14Another noble expresses relief at the shooting to avoid disease, disgusted mood.
  • p15Nobles shout claims of free octopus and fishman slave, celebratory and greedy tone.
  • p15Luffy tells Hachi not to get mad, taking blame while coughing, apologetic mood.
  • p15Hachi weakly calls to Straw Hat while gasping, urgent and fading voice.
  • p15Noble warns that no one should go against the Tenryuubito even if someone is shot, threatening intent.
  • p16Hachi tearfully admits all his actions were mistakes and that he feels useless.
  • p16Nami weakly states she only wanted to help the others and make amends.
  • p16Fishman angrily complains that the wounded Hachi is still talking.
  • p16Luffy furiously yells insults at the fishman enemy.
  • p16Hachi continues apologizing for causing trouble to others.
  • p16Crowd members react with alarm asking if Luffy is serious and what he is doing.
  • p16Fishman warns Luffy to stop because escape is impossible.
  • p17Fishman screams loudly from the force of the received punch.