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One Piece chapter 505: Kuma — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 20 pages · 21 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 505 titled KUMA opens on quiet indoor scene with bandaged man and bird
  • p1Luffy and Law confront Marines in forest clearing
  • p1Law identified by spotted hat and long black coat
  • p2Law activates Room ability causing Marine head separation
  • p2Marines inside Room experience disorientation and pain
  • p3Law uses Room to fling multiple Marines
  • p3Law remains calm while controlling battlefield
  • p4Luffy stretches his arm to giant size during the battle.
  • p4Marine weapons are pulled from soldiers' hands toward an unknown source.
  • p5Eustass Kid uses magnetic powers to gather metal weapons into a sphere.
  • p5The metal sphere forms from debris originating near the auction house.
  • p6Trafalgar Law uses his ability to split a marine's body.
  • p6Luffy reacts with alarm to the surrounding battlefield disorder.
  • p7A large explosion destroys the plaza and multiple Pacifista.
  • p7Eustass Kid, Trafalgar Law, and Monkey D. Luffy stand together after the blast.
  • p8Marines are assaulting the Human Auction House to prevent pirate escape.
  • p8Reinforcements are stated to be en route during the attack.
  • p9Luffy states his intention to find the One Piece during the escape.
  • p10Law proposes a future meeting in the New World.
  • p11Law's crew joins the fight against Marines outside the auction house.
  • p12Pacifista appears in bear-like cyborg form during the battle.
  • p12Luffy and Sanji exchange words while both airborne.
  • p12Battlefield contains multiple flying pirates and marines.
  • p13Luffy and Sanji agree to retreat from the Pacifista battle.
  • p13Eustass Kid assists with escape preparations.
  • p13Pacifista continues attacking during the Straw Hats' withdrawal.
  • p14Nico Robin uses Devil Fruit technique against Pacifista.
  • p14Robin expresses loyalty to Luffy and allies during battle.
  • p14Franky fights alongside Robin against the cyborg.
  • p15Nami uses 'Thunder Bolt Tempo' against Pacifista.
  • p15Straw Hat crew continues coordinated retreat.
  • p15Pacifista is heavily damaged by combined attacks.
  • p16Jean Bart is shown breaking free from chains during the auction house chaos.
  • p16A marine accuses Jean Bart of attempting to steal Saint Roswald's slave.
  • p16Jean Bart hurls a marine soldier while crediting the Strawhat for the escape.
  • p16Kid leads a small group walking through the destroyed mangrove root area.
  • p17A massive impact sends at least one person flying amid the auction house ruins.
  • p17A tall bear-like figure appears standing on a mangrove root overlooking the area.
  • p17Killer recognizes the distant silhouette with visible shock.
  • p17The bear-like figure is identified as a Shichibukai by nearby characters.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states CP9 independent action report volume 14 titled 'The Star Awakens'
  • p1Marine shouts that the group has weird powers
  • p1Law replies that the Marine's power is the weirdest
  • p1Marine notes there are more enemies than expected
  • p1Marine cries for help asking what is happening
  • p1Spotted-hatted man questions if they can hold out long
  • p1Marine warns they must wait for Admiral Kizaru
  • p1Marine states mortars will not work on the targets
  • p2Severed head screams in midair
  • p2Marines shout that a body is burning elsewhere
  • p2Marines express confusion that a head can talk
  • p2Marine warns not to drop the severed head
  • p2Law orders others not to enter the circle he creates
  • p2Law names the technique Room
  • p3Marine screams while flying through air
  • p3Law states it will be over soon and to take it easy
  • p3Marine reacts with surprise exclamation
  • p4Marine expresses shock at the size of Luffy's arm.
  • p4Luffy declares his arm belongs to a giant.
  • p4Marines order each other to hold formation and prepare weapons.
  • p4Marines realize their weapons are being pulled away by an unseen force.
  • p5Marine notes weapons are being pulled even from the auction house.
  • p5Observer questions the identity of the giant metal sphere.
  • p6Marine questions how to fight the sudden threats.
  • p6Marines express confusion about the ongoing chaos.
  • p6Soldiers react in horror to their own split bodies and misplaced limbs.
  • p7Observer expresses disbelief at the scale of destruction.
  • p7Marine notes that multiple fighters are Devil Fruit users.
  • p7Penguin-masked man comments that his captain went overboard.
  • p7Kid states the enemy formation has been eliminated.
  • p7Luffy reacts with surprise to the sudden outcome.
  • p8Marine officer inside hall shouts that pirates are escaping and calls for reinforcements with angry commanding tone.
  • p8Marine reports to commodore that all targets have emerged from the building.
  • p8Multiple Marines outside order simultaneous full attack, mortar targeting of non-Devil Fruit pirates, and note hostages secured at rear.
  • p9Masked fighter warns of future encounter with threatening intent.
  • p9Cloaked figure bids farewell to Straw Hat and expresses gladness at meeting.
  • p9Background voice notes the fight has become a disorganized brawl with no plan.
  • p9Luffy loudly declares he will find the One Piece with determined expression.
  • p9Luffy mutters uncertainty after his declaration.
  • p10Marine yells at Kid for standing idle during battle.
  • p10Kid calls out to Killer after the blow.
  • p10Background figure recalls killing those who laughed at him.
  • p10Another voice notes such statements would be laughed at on their path.
  • p10Law suggests meeting in the New World with serious tone.
  • p10Law warns that only those with resolve will survive ahead.
  • p11Killer shouts to advance with allies during the clash.
  • p11Bepo responds affirmatively to Law's command while attacking.
  • p11Marine cries out in pain from Killer's strike.
  • p11Law declares revenge on a Marine for harming his crew.
  • p12Unknown fighter screams in terror at the sudden bear cyborg appearance.
  • p12Skull-faced fighter urgently asks captain if he is leaving the fight.
  • p12Luffy spots Sanji mid-air and calls out to him with recognition.
  • p12Sanji answers Luffy casually while flying from the impact.
  • p13Luffy expresses reluctance about owing another debt but decides to retreat.
  • p13Sanji agrees to leave immediately.
  • p13Eustass Kid loudly declares life is rose-colored and escape is ready.
  • p13Unknown fighter mocks appearance while prioritizing other matters.
  • p13Voice warns not to fall asleep during the fight.
  • p14Robin activates 'Nueve Fleur' followed by 'Twist' attack.
  • p14Robin calmly tells others to shut up about trauma and focus on helping allies.
  • p14Background voices praise someone for holding on despite trauma.
  • p14Franky receives thanks while urging others to proceed.
  • p15Luffy yells for the group to hurry during retreat.
  • p15Brook comments on an old man's liveliness.
  • p15Nami identifies the Pacifista as main culprits and prepares attack.
  • p15Marine commands forces to prevent Straw Hats escape.
  • p15Pacifista screams from the impact of the blast.
  • p16Jean Bart acknowledges it has been a long time since hearing his captain title with confident tone.
  • p16Jean Bart directly asks the off-panel speaker if they will take him along as crew.
  • p16Marine soldier shouts in panic that the slave has broken free from chains and is escaping.
  • p16Jean Bart states half the credit for the escape belongs to the Strawhat while throwing a marine.
  • p16Jean Bart offers to serve under the offerer if freed from his current master with intense expression.
  • p16Kid states the group is leaving the island immediately with firm resolve.
  • p16Kid notes that marines will still pursue them even after reaching town despite the destroyed bridge.
  • p17Allies shout Boss Kidd and Kidd in alarm during the sudden impact.
  • p17Killer exclaims in disbelief that the distant figure cannot be who he thinks.
  • p17Crowd member yells that the figure is visible over there.
  • p17Bear-like figure questions why a Shichibukai is present at the scene with visible sweat.
  • p17Bear-like figure repeats why in shock while staring forward.