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One Piece chapter 508: An Island in Carnage — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 21 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 508 title page depicts CP9 agents in a bowling alley setting
  • p1Fortress defenders prepare cannons, cavalry, and gun ports against attack
  • p2Coated figure withstands direct cannon fire on battlefield before domed fortress
  • p3Coated figure remains unharmed while Marines and cavalry attack
  • p4Capone Bege releases mounted soldiers and horses directly from his body during combat.
  • p4Bege has an X-shaped scar over his left eye and smokes a cigar.
  • p5Kizaru appears at Grove 27 harbor holding a beam of light.
  • p5A bloodied scarred man is present near Kizaru during the panic.
  • p6Basil Hawkins uses floating cards to calculate probabilities during confrontation.
  • p6Sentomaru wears a striped suit and cape while carrying an axe.
  • p7Hawkins' probability cards reach 0% during the encounter with Sentomaru.
  • p7Sentomaru references light-speed kicks while confronting Hawkins.
  • p8Cloaked captain wears coat marked with large 正 symbol.
  • p8Explosion occurs at Grove 27 harbor area.
  • p9Attack effects are observed simultaneously at Grove 27 and Grove 24.
  • p9Striped-coated pirate sustains visible head injury during clash.
  • p10Long-haired cross-marked man engages in direct conversation with sunglasses-wearing man.
  • p10Grove 24 remains focus area for cloaked captain and nearby crew.
  • p11Kizaru is present at the harbor confrontation.
  • p11Long-haired cross-marked man directly confronts an admiral-level opponent.
  • p12Hawkins and X Drake confront each other on a street in Sabaody.
  • p12A fighter lies defeated on the ground near the standoff.
  • p12X Drake is identified as Rear Admiral Drake during the encounter.
  • p13Giant tattooed fighter engages in close combat on Sabaody streets.
  • p13Kizaru presence is noted by X Drake during the fight.
  • p14Event occurs in Grove 12 of Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p14Law and Straw Hats react to a Shichibukai attack.
  • p15Bartholomew Kuma attacks the Straw Hats with a beam in Grove 12.
  • p15The attack produces a massive explosion and sends crew flying.
  • p16Chapter 508 page 16 shows Straw Hat crew discussing their previous attacker.
  • p16Franky performs Coup de Vent technique in the bottom panel.
  • p16A flashback labeled BACK THEN appears in the middle section.
  • p17Luffy activates Gear Second on page 17 of chapter 508.
  • p17Brook reacts verbally to Luffy's transformation.
  • p17Cloaked captain observes the fight without intervening.
  • p18Page 18 of chapter 508 shows crew reactions before engaging the cloaked captain.
  • p18Sentomaru waits at Grove 36 for Kizaru and the battleship.
  • p18Luffy appears in close-up with a hardened expression in the final panel.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption presents CP9 independent action report framing the bowling scene as recreational report
  • p1Silhouetted figure orders 'GET READY TO ATTACK!!! GET THE CANNONS READY!!!'
  • p1Striped cannon operator shouts 'ENEMY ATTACK!!!'
  • p1Commands issued for 'GUNNER SQUAD, GIVE SUPPORT FROM THE REAR!! LOWER THE DRAWBRIDGE!!'
  • p1Order given to 'PREPARE THE CAVALRY! OPEN THE GATES!!'
  • p1Soldier commands 'OPEN THE GUN PORTS!! START THE BOMBARDMENT!!'
  • p2Marine gunner yells 'FIRE!!' during cannon blast
  • p2Coated figure issues 'BLOW 'EM AWAY!' and 'FIRE!'
  • p2Marine shouts 'THERE'S SOMETHING INSIDE HIS BODY!!!'
  • p2Another Marine reacts 'WHAT!?' while aiming rifle
  • p3Marines react 'EH!? IT GOT BIGG-' and '...!?' to enlarging projectile
  • p3Explosion SFX accompanied by 'OWAAAAHH!!!'
  • p3Order 'CAVALRY, CHARGE!!!' issued during horse advance
  • p3Marine yells 'WHAT!? HE'S NOT EVEN DOING ANYTHING!'
  • p4Panicked bystanders shout in terror about soldiers emerging from Bege's stomach and body, conveying shock and fear.
  • p4Bege declares his military power is greater while smoking, with confident and intimidating intent amid the chaos.
  • p5Civilians yell warnings about Kizaru arriving and urge others to run away in panic.
  • p5Scarred man admits he was only watching for the admiral, with nervous and relieved tone.
  • p5Another figure notes escape will be difficult with the marine nearby, conveying resignation.
  • p6Hawkins reads card probabilities aloud including 12% escape success and 100% combat defeat, in calm analytical tone.
  • p6Sentomaru states he is looking for Sentomaru and cannot leave a head lying around, with direct intent.
  • p6Hawkins replies he does not know the man and suggests asking someone else.
  • p7Sentomaru states speed is weight and asks if Hawkins has been kicked at the speed of light, with threatening intent.
  • p7Hawkins maintains he does not know the target and tells Sentomaru to ask someone else.
  • p7Distant voice shouts Basil Hawkins' name from afar.
  • p8Unknown voice shouts 'CAPTAIN!!!' in urgent panic as rubble falls around cloaked captain.
  • p9Panicked pirate yells that blood suddenly flew from striped-coated man's head.
  • p9Multiple pirates shout 'HEY!!! WHAT HAPPENED!!' and 'HEY, WHAT'S WRONG!!' in confusion.
  • p9Sunglasses-wearing man comments 'e z r!' with smirk.
  • p9Onlookers remark that the cloaked captain is extremely strong.
  • p10Pirate demands to know where attacks are coming from.
  • p10Witness exclaims that someone suddenly turned black during strike.
  • p10Crewmate whispers 'CAPTAIN...' while watching cloaked captain.
  • p10Sunglasses-wearing man states 'HOW STRANGE...' and notes long-haired man is far stronger than expected.
  • p11Long-haired cross-marked man warns that facing an admiral with only ten bodies is unwise.
  • p11Onlookers exclaim 'IT CAN'T BE... THAT'S... KIZARU!!!' in shock.
  • p11Crowd reacts with 'MAN... WHAT STRENGTH...!!!' and identifies 'THE MONSTER MONK UROUGE!!!'.
  • p12Hawkins warns opponent not to be hasty and states he sees no death around them, calm analytical mood.
  • p12Unknown voice questions if this is the end with strained tone.
  • p12X Drake notes extreme luck facing admiral ahead and Shichibukai behind, tense realization.
  • p12Hawkins expresses gratitude for the joke despite enemy status, amused defiant mood.
  • p12Hawkins identifies opponent as Hawkins from North Blue with light laugh.
  • p12Unknown observer identifies Rear Admiral Drake with surprised tone.
  • p12X Drake reacts with shock to the name and questions why.
  • p13Long-haired fighter cries out in pain during attack.
  • p13Giant fighter declares intent to test his counter-attack with aggressive roar.
  • p13Giant fighter notes he was beaten but now checks for hope, determined tone.
  • p13X Drake mutters he never intended to encounter Kizaru, frustrated.
  • p13Bystander warns situation is bad and urges escape, panicked.
  • p13Unknown observer laughs that the situation is unbelievable and interesting.
  • p14Crew member warns that the figure is a Shichibukai and tells Luffy to get back.
  • p14Law reacts with surprise sound 'OU...!'.
  • p14Nami yells not to be hit by the shockwave attack.
  • p14Crew questions how others know the Shichibukai.
  • p15Chopper exclaims recognition of the attack.
  • p15Nami realizes it was not a shockwave.
  • p15Usopp questions the new ability and situation in panic.
  • p15Crew recognizes Bartholomew Kuma and reacts with horror.
  • p15Luffy scolds the crew for distraction during the attack.
  • p15Explosion described as a beam with loud SFX.
  • p16Crew member recalls attacker realizing their survival and returning to finish them off, mood: serious recall, context: discussing past assault.
  • p16Crew explains shockwaves fired from palm paws as the method used, mood: explanatory, context: identifying the technique.
  • p16Voice confirms the attacker as the same one who defeated them previously, mood: affirmative, context: matching the description.
  • p16Luffy asks if the figure is the same one who attacked after Thriller Bark, mood: questioning realization, context: connecting past events.
  • p16Large figure states the crew was heavily damaged in the prior encounter, mood: taunting, context: flashback confrontation.
  • p17Brook shouts Luffy's name in shock at the sudden transformation, mood: alarmed, context: witnessing Gear Second activation.
  • p17Luffy declares Gear Second activation and intent to go all out immediately, mood: determined, context: preparing full-power attack.
  • p17Luffy states he knows the opponent is strong while focusing forward, mood: resolute, context: acknowledging enemy strength.
  • p18Crew member notes the changed atmosphere compared to the previous fight, mood: uneasy, context: sensing difference in tension.
  • p18Sanji states they have no choice and the situation differs now that they are fresh, mood: resolute, context: preparing for battle after Oz fight.
  • p18Sentomaru questions why Kizaru has not contacted him and notes the late battleship, mood: concerned, context: waiting at Grove 36.
  • p18Luffy declares the enemies will all be wiped out if they do not hurry, mood: urgent determination, context: final resolve before action.