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One Piece chapter 504: Front Line Pirates on the Move — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 21 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 504 opens with title page showing four men at an outdoor cafe.
  • p0Cafe sign is visible above the table group.
  • p0Bottom text references CP9 independent action.
  • p1Sabaody Archipelago Lawless Zone is shown under panic.
  • p1Strawhat Luffy is reported to have attacked a Tenryuubito.
  • p1Kidd and Law were present at the auction house incident.
  • p1Marines discuss launching for Fishman Island immediately.
  • p2Pirates react to the Tenryuubito attack news.
  • p2Captains present include Drake, Apoo, and Hawkins.
  • p2Discussion centers on marine response to Strawhat Luffy.
  • p3Scene shifts to Holy Land Mariejoa.
  • p313 pirates with bounties confirmed involved including Law and Kid crews.
  • p35 rookies have bounties over 100 million.
  • p3Luffy identified as primary offender for harming a Tenryuubito.
  • p4Scene occurs inside Marine headquarters circular hall.
  • p4Sengoku directly addresses Kizaru about the crisis.
  • p5Scene takes place backstage at the Human Auction House in Grove 1.
  • p5Doflamingo abandons Disco during the crisis.
  • p6Doflamingo leaves Disco behind at the auction house.
  • p6Mention of Marines recalling forces during the crisis.
  • p7Scene occurs at Grove 1 directly in front of the Auction House.
  • p7Marines are deploying heavy artillery in response to the incident.
  • p8Explosive collars detonate during Rayleigh's removal attempt.
  • p8Law references having witnessed collar explosions before.
  • p9Collars and cuffs are removed from multiple slaves.
  • p9Keys to the collars are located by a spotted figure.
  • p10Auction house crowd enters chaos after collar explosions.
  • p10Rayleigh identified by crowd as possibly using special powers.
  • p11Rayleigh is recognized by pirates as Silvers Rayleigh.
  • p11Pirates withstand a powerful blast from Rayleigh's actions.
  • p12The auction house is completely surrounded by marines.
  • p12An admiral is expected to arrive soon.
  • p12Kid agrees to discuss Luffy's request after escaping.
  • p13Law refuses to fight an admiral.
  • p13Law plans to depart the auction house immediately.
  • p13Luffy and Law stand ready near the exit.
  • p14The three captains have bounties of 300 million, 315 million, and 200 million.
  • p14Luffy takes the lead position at the exit.
  • p14Marines prepare to engage the advancing captains.
  • p15The crew plans to escape during the marine commotion outside.
  • p15The giant slave chooses to stay with other slaves temporarily.
  • p15Meeting point is set at Grove 13 if the group separates.
  • p16Marines open fire with cannons and mortars on three figures at plaza stairs.
  • p16Luffy uses balloon technique to absorb artillery impact.
  • p16Kid repels incoming shells back toward Marine positions.
  • p17Cannon emplacement is destroyed by explosion near the glowing circle.
  • p17Law creates and expands a circular Room field on the battlefield.
  • p18Law swaps a black sphere with a distant Marine using Shambles.
  • p18A cannon is thrown through Marine ranks causing heavy damage.
  • p18The three Supernovas are identified as Devil Fruit users by Marines.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces "FRONT LINE PIRATES ON THE MOVE" establishing theme of active pirate groups.
  • p0Bottom text labels scene as "CP9 INDEPENDENT ACTION REPORT VOL. 13: WAITING FOR THE SHOPPERS." indicating surveillance context.
  • p1Panicked civilians shout that the town and entire archipelago are in danger.
  • p1Onlookers exclaim Strawhat Luffy attacked a Tenryuubito at an auction house on Grove 1 with Kidd and Law present.
  • p1Marine subordinate reports inability to handle an admiral and urgency to launch for Fishman Island.
  • p1Black-hatted captain asks about ship coating status and receives confirmation it was completed yesterday.
  • p2Scarred pirate calls the crew troublesome.
  • p2Long-haired hatted man threatens to kill Strawhats if seen in the New World and calls their captain an idiot.
  • p2Pirates discuss that authorities will target Strawhat Luffy specifically.
  • p2Group debates whether marines will round up everyone or only specific targets.
  • p2Apoo questions the situation while another pirate expresses desire to see an admiral.
  • p2Hawkins states today is not his day to die.
  • p3Marine officer mutters about the same brat causing trouble again and something wrong with the entire family.
  • p3High-ranking marine reports Trafalgar Law and crew members among 13 confirmed bounty pirates including 5 rookies over 100 million.
  • p3Report notes Strawhat Pirates and Eustass Kid along with crew are involved.
  • p3Lower marine mentions communication cut with garrison and identifies Luffy as primary offender who harmed a Tenryuubito.
  • p4Voice asks if hostages made any demands; reply states no demands yet.
  • p4Voice stresses disastrous unprecedented situation with three Tenryuubito hostages.
  • p4Kizaru declares attack on world nobility requires a response.
  • p4Kizaru announces he will go personally and return shortly while telling others to relax.
  • p5Masked man laughs while Disco yells this is no laughing matter and asks if it is his shop.
  • p5Disco pleads that shop confidence will be lost and Saint Roswald’s family will blame him.
  • p5Doflamingo declares they are in the age of smiles and tells Disco not to call again.
  • p5Doflamingo states he is leaving the shop to Disco and walks away.
  • p6Doflamingo tells Disco a new era is drawing closer while blaming him for misfortune.
  • p6Disco shouts in shock that Doflamingo is abandoning him.
  • p6Doflamingo coldly tells Disco to shut up and calls him a pain.
  • p6Goggled man asks how the situation will play out; star-eyed man replies they are being recalled by the Marines.
  • p7Voice orders civilians not to stand and watch and to evacuate quickly.
  • p7Voice warns there are still cheap slaves inside the building.
  • p7Marine reports Admiral Kizaru is on his way.
  • p7Marine asks about word from headquarters; another confirms mortars are arriving.
  • p7Sweating Marine yells that the troops accompanying Kizaru are arriving.
  • p8Law shouts warning about exploding slave collars based on prior observation.
  • p8Rayleigh yells at the old man to stop being reckless as the collar will explode.
  • p8Chained man panics that the collar cannot be removed without a key.
  • p8Rayleigh reassures the chained man to stay still during the attempt.
  • p8Skull figure confirms seeing the collar's dangerous nature.
  • p8Woman reacts in shock as the collar detonates.
  • p9Chained man yells in surprise that collar and cuffs have vanished.
  • p9Woman exclaims that the collar came off.
  • p9Rayleigh notes the success and instructs someone to take the girl.
  • p9Fishman thanks Rayleigh for the help.
  • p9Spotted figure announces finding the keys.
  • p9Crowd questions the old man's identity and actions.
  • p10Rayleigh advises the group to leave the auction house.
  • p10Rayleigh tells soon-to-be slaves that buyers have fled.
  • p10Crowd speculates about Rayleigh's possible Devil Fruit or magic powers.
  • p10Crowd member states they do not know the old man.
  • p10Rayleigh apologizes and asks if the pirates came to watch.
  • p11Rayleigh notes the pirates are not lightweights for withstanding the blast.
  • p11Pirate admits nearly blacking out from the event.
  • p11Fur-collared man recognizes Rayleigh as a legendary figure.
  • p11Spotted-hood figure names him 'The Lord of the Underworld,' Silvers Rayleigh.
  • p11Rayleigh requests not to be called by that name and mentions living peacefully as 'Ray'.
  • p12Nami thanks the group for saving her friend with a grateful smile.
  • p12Hachi apologizes repeatedly and warns against walking around the island.
  • p12Kid questions Luffy about the meaning of wanting to meet him.
  • p12Kid suggests escaping the surrounded auction house first before further talk.
  • p12External voice announces the auction house is surrounded and demands surrender.
  • p13Law states he has no complaints after seeing Luffy's actions.
  • p13Law notes they are now seen as accomplices by the marines.
  • p13Law decides to leave first to avoid marine identification.
  • p13Law offers to stop using his power and leave it to the others.
  • p13Law announces he will clean up the front and lend a hand.
  • p14Marines shout that the three captains are emerging from the auction house.
  • p14Luffy warns Kid and Law to stay back or face him first.
  • p14Luffy orders the others to stand aside during the confrontation.
  • p15Sanji calls for the group to break through with one push.
  • p15Usopp warns against standing around any longer.
  • p15Nami suggests using the external chaos to escape.
  • p15Franky offers to escape with other slaves and asks the giant's plan.
  • p15Giant slave agrees to meet at Grove 13 if separated.
  • p15Giant slave thanks the Straw Hats and vows to repay the debt.
  • p16Marine commander issues urgent fire order with aggressive posture and wide eyes.
  • p16Marine calls for mortar support in panicked command tone.
  • p16Kid shouts Passion while Luffy inflates his body to block incoming fire.
  • p16Luffy announces Gomu Gomu technique during balloon expansion.
  • p16Marine cries out in shock as balloon impact sends him flying.
  • p16Kid declares Repel while reversing shells and debris direction.
  • p17Marine yells in terror as cannon explodes and debris flies.
  • p17Marine captain questions the glowing circle with shocked expression.
  • p17Law activates Room technique inside expanding sphere.
  • p17Marine screams while strange space engulfs the area.
  • p18Marine gasps in surprise at sphere swap effect.
  • p18Law activates Shambles technique with pointing gesture.
  • p18Marine captain warns comrades that cannons are ineffective.
  • p18Marine realizes all three opponents possess Devil Fruit powers.