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One Piece chapter 516: The Pirate Empress Boa Hancock — what is in it

Amazon Lily arc · 20 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 516 title is 'THE PIRATE EMPRESS BOA HANCOCK'.
  • p2Luffy is bandaged and recovering on a tropical island.
  • p2Luffy plans to leave immediately to reunite with crew.
  • p3Luffy is on an island in the Calm Belt.
  • p3No boats are available on the island.
  • p4Kuja pirate ship is pulled by Yuda sea serpents.
  • p4Yuda are poisonous sea snakes that repel sea kings.
  • p4Ship is breaking apart in the Calm Belt storm.
  • p5Luffy washes ashore on an island beach and regains consciousness after being tended by a Kuja woman.
  • p6Kuja warriors locate Luffy and Margaret on the island and begin pursuit with Haki arrows.
  • p7Marine vessel approaches the Island of Women but halts outside the three-kilometer forbidden zone due to the Kuja agreement.
  • p8Vice Admiral Momonga confronts the Kuja Pirates at sea to retrieve Boa Hancock under Marine orders.
  • p9Kuja warriors react to the presence of Marines on their ship.
  • p9A newspaper is shown with the label THIS MORNING'S PAPER.
  • p9Marines discuss the scheduled execution of Portgas D. Ace.
  • p10Momonga delivers an ultimatum regarding the Shichibukai treaty.
  • p10Bacura is shown resting inside a room on the ship.
  • p10A tall figure descends toward the deck confrontation.
  • p11The Gorgon Sisters are formally introduced with name plaques.
  • p11Boa Hancock refuses to give up her Shichibukai status.
  • p11Marines demand cargo from the Kuja ship.
  • p12Hancock's charm ability affects Marine officers visibly.
  • p12Sengoku announces the location and timing of Ace's execution.
  • p12The confrontation occurs above a crowded arena at Marine headquarters.
  • p13Chapter 516 page 13 shows confrontation at Marineford involving Boa Hancock and Marine leadership.
  • p13Whitebeard movement is expected within one week according to the cloaked speaker.
  • p13Hancock refuses to obey World Government orders while retaining Shichibukai status.
  • p14Kuja pirates are rumored to leave only stone statues after attacks.
  • p14Hancock claims her beauty causes others to forgive her actions.
  • p15Hancock's Mero Mero ability petrifies victims who feel love or attraction.
  • p15Affected Marines show heart symbols and collapse in ecstasy before petrification.
  • p16Hancock's ability leaves only stone remains of affected soldiers.
  • p16Long-haired Kuja woman observes Hancock's technique erases impure feelings through pain.
  • p17Vice Admiral Momonga confronts Boa Hancock about a treaty deadline of two days.
  • p17Kuja ship is departing while Momonga remains on land.
  • p17Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold are present with the Kuja crew.
  • p17Hancock grants permission for the Kuja to return to Amazon Lily.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Unknown woman notes Luffy's restlessness in calm observation tone.
  • p2Luffy declares that as long as they are alive they can fight again with passionate resolve.
  • p2Luffy states that if friends are alive everything will be fine with determined optimism.
  • p2Luffy expresses need to meet friends to calm down and announces departure with energetic intent.
  • p3Unknown woman observes that Luffy is restless in mild exasperation.
  • p3Luffy requests a boat with urgent excitement.
  • p3Luffy shouts that he will get stronger and reach Sabaody walking on hands with bold determination.
  • p3Unknown woman warns this is the Calm Belt and there are no boats with concern.
  • p3Unknown woman explains sea kings surround the island and castaways become corpses with serious tone.
  • p4Kuja woman describes Lady Hebi-hime's ship drawn by Yuda sea snakes with informative tone.
  • p4Kuja woman notes Yuda are poisonous and deter sea kings with factual delivery.
  • p4Luffy excitedly announces he will make a paddle out with impulsive energy.
  • p4Unknown companion yells that Luffy is not thinking twice with alarm.
  • p4Kuja woman states lack of wind is a problem and considers raft with worry.
  • p5Kuja woman expresses internal conflict about helping Luffy while fearing attachment and trouble from men.
  • p5Luffy wakes abruptly and grabs at the woman, prompting her sharp warning to stop.
  • p5Woman states she might get attached if too friendly and hurls Luffy away with unseen force.
  • p6Luffy notes the arrows match those used earlier and possess immense power.
  • p6Kuja woman confirms the arrows use Haki and questions Luffy's confusion.
  • p6Kuja elder alerts the group that Margaret and the man have been found.
  • p7Marine crew reports recent attack despite kairoseki plating and notes bravery in monster-filled sea.
  • p7Captain explains the three-kilometer restriction and government agreement with Kuja.
  • p7Marines discuss waiting in the Calm Belt and limited cannon effectiveness.
  • p8Voice from Kuja ship acknowledges strength and desire to leave the sea quickly.
  • p8Momonga identifies himself as Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters and states they have been waiting.
  • p8Momonga demands Boa Hancock show herself and declares intent to retrieve the Kuja Pirates.
  • p9Kuja warrior warns another to control her loud laugh ZAHA HAHA with playful scolding tone.
  • p9Kuja warrior notes it has been a while since seeing a living man and that ships flee at the Kuja flag with explanatory intent.
  • p9Kuja warrior states they have repeated the same warning many times with exasperated mood.
  • p9Kuja warrior reports that Lady Hebi-hime will not appear with formal refusal tone.
  • p9Kuja warrior dismisses men as animals with no dignity in contemptuous voice.
  • p9Marine officer declares the execution location and date of Portgas D. Ace are set with no turning back in determined tone.
  • p9Marine officer identifies the target as Whitebeard Pirates Second Unit Commander Portgas D. Ace with factual delivery.
  • p10Momonga threatens that refusal will break the treaty and revoke the Shichibukai title with authoritative warning.
  • p10Momonga states the Shichibukai are under strictest orders to assemble with urgent emphasis.
  • p10Kicked Marine cries out KITTEN IN MY PATH with pained exclamation.
  • p10Marine calls out to Boa Hancock asking if she can hear him with insistent tone.
  • p10Marine wonders who left the newspaper behind with puzzled expression.
  • p10Marine expresses shock at seeing the Pirate Empress with awed reaction.
  • p10Momonga orders his men not to let their guard down with commanding voice.
  • p11Hancock states she would rather not relinquish her Shichibukai position with firm resolve.
  • p11Marine voice accuses the previous response of being fake and declares they will not go to war with accusatory tone.
  • p11Marine voice demands the ship's cargo as well with greedy intent.
  • p11Hancock addresses the meddlesome men who have come for her with disdainful mood.
  • p12Furious voice calls Hancock a spoiled brat and refuses her unreasonable desires with angry tone.
  • p12Shadowy figure exclaims that the demand is ridiculous with shocked reaction.
  • p12Charmed Marine realizes he is suddenly obeying Hancock with panicked realization.
  • p12Marine yells to stop bringing out the cargo with urgent warning.
  • p12Sengoku declares that Fire Fist Ace's life will end at Marineford plaza with grave finality.
  • p12Sengoku states the execution will occur exactly one week from today with authoritative delivery.
  • p13Cloaked figure warns that Whitebeard will definitely make his move within this week, setting a deadline.
  • p13Kuja woman states the choices are to assemble with the others or lose Shichibukai title.
  • p13Marine admiral declares headquarters is marshaling all forces under the three admirals to face Whitebeard.
  • p13Hancock notes the mysterious incident where retrieval marines were turned to stone and destroyed.
  • p13Hancock states she likes her Shichibukai position but will not follow World Government orders.
  • p14Marine admiral warns Hancock is planning something and not to show weakness.
  • p14Admiral refuses to grant Hancock's selfish demands.
  • p14Marine soldier reports rumors that attacking Kuja ships results in crews turning to stone statues.
  • p14Kuja woman confirms there is a reason for the stone statue incidents.
  • p14Kuja woman states Hancock is always forgiven despite her actions.
  • p14Hancock declares the world will always forgive her because of her beauty.
  • p15Hancock proclaims she is beautiful.
  • p15Marine soldier shouts for men to stop reacting to Hancock.
  • p15Hancock activates Mellow and Mero Mero technique.
  • p15Hancock states guilty hearts will petrify bodies charmed by her beauty.
  • p16Kuja warriors scream in adoration for Hancock.
  • p16Long-haired woman notes nothing remains of the Marine soldiers.
  • p16Long-haired woman comments on Hancock using pain to erase impure feelings.
  • p16Hancock replies that it is a sign of experience.
  • p17Sweating man states that one is not zero, conveying refusal to accept total loss.
  • p17Sweating man declares Hancock is the only one left, with urgent and threatening tone.
  • p17Sweating man mutters about fools while sweating heavily, showing frustration.
  • p17Kuja warriors shout Boa Hancock's name from the ship, expressing urgency.
  • p17Snake sisters affirm Hancock as Lady Hebi-hime and request return to Amazon Lily, showing loyalty and desire for peace.
  • p17Hancock calmly tells them to do as they please, showing detached authority.
  • p17Sweating man warns he will not leave empty-handed and threatens to break the treaty if Hancock does not return in two days.
  • p17Sweating man declares he will wait until the deadline passes, showing stubborn resolve.