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One Piece chapter 512: No Trace of Zoro — what is in it

Sabaody Archipelago arc · 24 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 512 title page features large reacting crowd scene.
  • p1Luffy, Rayleigh, and Kizaru confront each other in a forest near ruins.
  • p2Straw Hat crew flees through forest carrying injured Zoro.
  • p3Franky launches a powerful cola-fueled attack during escape.
  • p4A massive impact occurs from a large black figure striking the ground.
  • p4Franky thanks an old man and calls for the group to run.
  • p4The elderly figure waves and wishes safety while remaining behind.
  • p5A cloaked man is struck by a massive light beam and sent flying.
  • p5Kizaru uses Yata no Kagami technique.
  • p5Skull-faced figure reacts to the bright light attack.
  • p6Rayleigh uses Ama no Murakumo sword technique.
  • p6Kizaru blocks the strike but is sent flying.
  • p6Kizaru remarks on trouble and casual arrival during fight.
  • p7Zoro is identified as a 100 million bounty target.
  • p7Pacifista PX-1 is ordered to attack Roronoa Zoro first.
  • p7Sanji instructs Franky to take Nami and proceed without him.
  • p8Brook is struck and sent flying by the attacker.
  • p8Franky attempts to intervene with his weapon.
  • p9Brook is smashed through a structure by the attacker.
  • p9Franky attacks the enemy to protect Brook.
  • p10Sanji joins the fight against the attacker.
  • p10Sanji's leg is reaching its damage limit.
  • p11Luffy arrives at the battle scene.
  • p11Franky dropped Zoro earlier during the fight.
  • p11Brook remains injured on the ground.
  • p12Luffy engages in direct physical clash on a debris-filled battlefield.
  • p12Luffy's rubber body is questioned regarding damage from attacks.
  • p12A powerful named strike creates a large explosion.
  • p13Sanji is sent flying by an unseen force near water.
  • p13A large shadowy beast appears over the water surface.
  • p13Chopper is in a rampaging transformed state.
  • p14A massive horned giant appears and roars on the battlefield.
  • p14A cloaked figure with striped tail lies near the giant.
  • p14Luffy and Chopper both react with visible shock to the giant.
  • p15A beam attack strikes near Luffy and the group.
  • p15PX figure with cross symbol is present on the field.
  • p15Sanji, Brook, and others are shown downed after impact.
  • p16Roronoa Zoro is shown bloodied and kneeling while facing the cloaked figure.
  • p16The cloaked figure holds a book labeled BIBLE.
  • p16The scene takes place amid explosions and rubble.
  • p17The cloaked figure discards the BIBLE book with a throwing motion.
  • p17A bright flash occurs from the figure's hand.
  • p17Chapter 512 and volume 52 end on this page.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states CP9 report on encountering people stronger than ever seen before.
  • p1Luffy pants heavily showing exhaustion after intense action.
  • p1Skull-faced man expresses relief that Zoro survived an untouchable attack.
  • p1Headband man reacts with disbelief at Rayleigh stopping Kizaru.
  • p1Rayleigh calmly asks if there is any way to resolve the situation.
  • p1Kizaru threatens to attack unless his wanted poster is torn up.
  • p2Luffy urgently orders Usopp and Brook to grab Zoro and flee.
  • p2Usopp and Brook acknowledge the order and begin running.
  • p2Luffy commands the entire crew to focus only on escaping immediately.
  • p3Franky expresses anger at being ignored by enemies.
  • p3Franky declares he will use all remaining cola for one last attack.
  • p3Franky initiates Coup de Vent technique with vent activation.
  • p4Unseen attacker yells taunt about impact strength with aggressive mocking intent amid explosion.
  • p4Franky expresses gratitude to old man while urging immediate escape with urgent tone.
  • p4Elderly man replies affirmatively while stating he prays for their safety from afar.
  • p5Voice cries out about intense brightness with startled reaction.
  • p5Kizaru announces technique name Yata no Kagami during light attack.
  • p5Skull-faced figure warns of incoming light with alarmed intent.
  • p6Rayleigh announces Ama no Murakumo technique and notes long time since holding sword.
  • p6Kizaru warns Rayleigh he is not going anywhere during clash.
  • p6Kizaru reacts with surprise while being knocked back.
  • p6Kizaru comments philosophically on life's unpredictability with casual tone.
  • p7Zoro mutters about his own bounty status while observing fight.
  • p7Crewmate notes Rayleigh stopping Kizaru for first time with awe.
  • p7Pacifista announces targeting Roronoa Zoro as priority.
  • p7Sanji orders Franky to protect Nami and continue ahead.
  • p7Franky calls out to Sanji with concern.
  • p7Sanji reassures group he will be fine while noting threat to Usopp group.
  • p8Franky shouts desperately that they must escape together as neither is useful alone.
  • p8Brook replies firmly that Luffy ordered them to leave.
  • p8Mysterious voice offers to let the group escape.
  • p8Brook yells for the others to leave him behind.
  • p8Franky reacts with shock at the sudden attack.
  • p9Brook cries out in pain during the smashing impact.
  • p9Franky roars at the attacker to stop.
  • p9Brook comments on the bone-breaking force with pun.
  • p10Sanji shouts while leaping into the fight.
  • p10Sanji internally notes his leg cannot take more damage.
  • p10Franky yells for Sanji to get going.
  • p10Attacker warns that Sanji is the target.
  • p11Brook cries out in pain on the ground.
  • p11Franky warns others to look out.
  • p11Franky apologizes to Zoro for dropping him and checks if okay.
  • p11Luffy declares his subordinates are strong themselves.
  • p11Luffy notes the bad situation nearby.
  • p12Opponent warns Luffy there is no time to look out for others with aggressive urgency.
  • p12Luffy calls out Ashigara Dokkoi while delivering powerful strike.
  • p12Unseen voice reacts with sharp surprise at the impact.
  • p12Narration questions why striking attacks work on Luffy despite rubber body.
  • p12Luffy cries out loudly amid the explosion effects.
  • p12Figure shouts BUHOH and DAMN IT in reaction to the violent clash.
  • p13Sanji reacts with shock at the sudden beast attack.
  • p13Woman with cross hat yells for everyone to stop with urgent desperation.
  • p13Voice warns that Chopper cannot continue the rampage.
  • p13Figure exclaims that everyone is going down amid the chaos.
  • p14Giant roars BUOO-OOOO with furious intensity.
  • p14Luffy demands to know what the giant creature is.
  • p14Giant references something from that time with continued roar.
  • p14Chopper reacts with shock calling out his own name.
  • p15Female warrior gasps that she had heard about the event.
  • p15Voice warns Luffy to look out from incoming beam.
  • p15Figure calls for PX to wait as beam fires.
  • p15Voice urges Sanji and Brook to get up and escape quickly.
  • p15Question is posed to Chopper about repeating previous action.
  • p16Large cloaked figure reacts with shock upon seeing another presence.
  • p16Cloaked figure questions whether the opponent is the real one.
  • p16Cloaked figure addresses Zoro by name and notes he is still alive.
  • p16Zoro replies that it is not the time for conversation and references the figure's mercy.
  • p16Zoro questions where the figure would like to go next.
  • p17Cloaked figure begins a command while throwing the book.
  • p17Multiple voices call out Zoro's name in alarm.
  • p17Dark-haired man reacts with confusion and surprise.
  • p17Zoro shows shock at the unfolding action.