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One Piece chapter 518: Coliseum — what is in it

Amazon Lily arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 518 opens with title 'COLISEUM'.
  • p0Scene depicts forested hill with pagoda tower and scattered figures.
  • p1Two sisters react in shock to an event involving a man.
  • p1Luffy is present inside a building with the dark-haired woman.
  • p2Sisters threaten Luffy after he sees their backs.
  • p2Heart-shaped 'MERO MERO MELLOW' attack is launched at Luffy.
  • p3Luffy is struck by both NORO NORO and MERO MERO MELLOW beams.
  • p3Luffy experiences slowing and engulfment by heart-shaped attack.
  • p4Luffy is grabbed by snake tendrils after heart smoke appears.
  • p4Two Boa sisters react with visible shock to Luffy's resistance.
  • p5Hancock uses Pistol Kiss attack on escaping Luffy.
  • p5Luffy is hit while airborne above Kuja architecture.
  • p6Luffy is restrained by snake coils inside a coliseum.
  • p6Crowd cheers for the snake sisters and Hancock.
  • p7Hancock interrogates bound Luffy about entering the island.
  • p7Luffy claims he arrived by flying and needs to leave quickly.
  • p8Margaret publicly takes responsibility for allowing the man into Amazon Lily.
  • p8Onlookers debate whether the bound intruder intends harm.
  • p9The three warriors found Luffy covered in mushrooms and brought him back thinking he was from the village.
  • p10Hancock uses Mero Mero Mellow on Margaret, Sweet Pea, and Aphelandra.
  • p10The three warriors are petrified as punishment.
  • p11Hancock declares the petrification is punishment for saving Luffy.
  • p11Luffy demands the release of Bacura.
  • p12Bacura is a black panther used for executions in Amazon Lily.
  • p12The arena contains snakes that flee during the fight.
  • p12Hancock declares Amazon Lily values strength as beauty.
  • p13Luffy counters Bacura with a single powerful kick.
  • p13The attack sends Bacura flying across the arena.
  • p14Luffy's attack on Bacura used no visible haki.
  • p14Hancock remains silent while watching the outcome.
  • p15Hancock claims her beauty grants her forgiveness for any action.
  • p15The Kuja crowd shifts from shock to adoration of Hancock.
  • p16Luffy directly confronts the Gorgon sisters in the arena.
  • p16Hancock shows visible emotional breakdown with tears.
  • p16Both younger sisters have transformed into hybrid snake forms.
  • p16Marigold is shown injured on the ground.
  • p17The arena crowd is actively calling for Luffy's death.
  • p17Both sisters are in full hybrid snake forms during the confrontation.
  • p17Luffy remains stationary facing the sisters in the arena center.
  • p18The younger Gorgon sisters initiate their 'Dance of Saragi' attack.
  • p18Luffy observes the snake transformations with visible surprise.
  • p18The arena crowd reacts to the revealed Devil Fruit powers.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Long-haired woman on left asks what happened to sister with alarmed expression.
  • p1Second long-haired woman shouts 'SISTER!!!' in panic.
  • p1Woman offers robe to sister while questioning man's presence in country.
  • p1Other woman asks who the man is with repeated emphasis.
  • p1Dark-haired woman states 'MY BACK...!!!' with sweat and distress.
  • p1Luffy replies defensively 'NO, NO... I JUST...' and notes he saw something.
  • p2Sisters declare they would rather die than let anyone see their backs.
  • p2One sister recalls feeling she has seen something before.
  • p2Woman shouts 'EH!? NORO NORO!?' in surprise.
  • p2Sister states 'WELL THEN, YOU'LL JUST HAVE TO DIE.'
  • p2Luffy questions 'WHY!? I JUST SAW HER BACK...!!!'.
  • p2Beam command 'TAKE WHAT YOU SAW... TO YOUR GRAVE!!' issued.
  • p3Luffy mutters 'SLOWING...' and 'DAMN, I'M SLOWING DOWN!! THE NORO NORO BEAM!'.
  • p3Luffy reacts with 'UWAAA!' as beam strikes.
  • p3Beam text 'MERO MERO MELLOW' repeated with impact effects.
  • p4Luffy expresses confusion and declares intent to escape while mentioning someone important.
  • p4Snake sister comments on Luffy's overwhelming fear overriding lust.
  • p4Snake sister calls the situation pathetic yet notes Luffy's luck.
  • p4Snake sister states no one should resist the charm and questions why Luffy is unaffected.
  • p4Snake sister reacts with shock that Luffy saw Hancock yet remains unmoved.
  • p5Hancock declares Luffy cannot escape after blowing kiss.
  • p5Onlookers shout surprise at Luffy jumping from high height.
  • p5Attack named Pistol Kiss with impact effects on Luffy.
  • p5Kuja warriors shout to capture the male intruder.
  • p5Kuja women react with shock at presence of a man.
  • p6Luffy complains about snake coils feeling like steel ropes.
  • p6Luffy expresses frustration at being captured.
  • p6Narrator notes absence of any males in the country.
  • p6Luffy questions the nature of the country.
  • p6Attendant hopes no one asks Luffy how he arrived.
  • p6Attendant states they are too late to prevent questioning.
  • p7Hancock demands explanation from Luffy about his arrival.
  • p7Luffy denies believing the story and insists he was present.
  • p7Luffy describes flying through sky before waking on island.
  • p7Attendants threaten Luffy with death and no escape.
  • p7Attendants react angrily to Luffy's words to Hancock.
  • p7Luffy states need for boat to leave and mentions important person.
  • p8Margaret pleads desperately for Hancock to wait, showing urgent protective intent.
  • p8Multiple crowd voices defend the bound man as honest and non-threatening, creating supportive atmosphere.
  • p8Margaret thanks the crowd and claims full responsibility for bringing the man into the country.
  • p9Sweet Pea and Aphelandra explain finding the man covered in mushrooms in the forest.
  • p9Luffy grins and points out that the warriors were trying to kill him earlier.
  • p9Sweet Pea insists she is also responsible and should be punished alongside Margaret.
  • p10Hancock tells Margaret to raise her head and praises her honesty.
  • p10Margaret protests that she alone is responsible for bringing the man.
  • p10Hancock shouts Mero Mero Mellow while launching the petrification attack.
  • p10The three warriors are hit and begin turning to stone.
  • p11Luffy repeatedly yells at the petrified women to talk to him.
  • p11Crowd realizes the three have turned to stone.
  • p11Luffy demands to know why Hancock did this.
  • p11Hancock states the petrification is punishment for saving Luffy.
  • p11Luffy shouts that he owes his life to the three and demands Bacura be brought out.
  • p12Hancock commands Luffy to fight with full strength and die nobly while the crowd watches, cold authoritative tone.
  • p12Narration explains Bacura's history as carnivorous executioner that leaves no bones.
  • p12Crowd cheers Bacura to attack and mocks Luffy as weak man, excited and hostile mood.
  • p13Bacura roars loudly while lunging at Luffy.
  • p13Crowd reacts with surprise at the sudden impact.
  • p14Kuja warriors note Luffy defeated Bacura without haki using only brute strength, shocked tone.
  • p14Luffy shouts at the crowd for laughing while Hancock turns their friends to stone, angry accusatory mood.
  • p15Kuja warriors defend Hancock's actions as lawful despite sympathy for victims, conflicted mood.
  • p15Hancock declares herself beautiful and states she will be forgiven no matter what, confident tone.
  • p15Crowd erupts in adoration calling Hancock Lady Hebi-hime with hearts and cheers.
  • p16Luffy shouts intense fury toward the sisters with aggressive posture and expression.
  • p16Hancock reacts in shock and disbelief with tears while clutching her face.
  • p16Sandersonia cries out in concern calling for her sister to hold on.
  • p16Hancock demands immediate execution of Luffy while expressing outrage at his words.
  • p16Hancock internally denies the possibility of a man resisting her ability.
  • p17Crowd chants 'DEATH' and urges the sisters to attack.
  • p17Sandersonia orders her sister to take Luffy's head.
  • p17Marigold responds affirmatively to the command.
  • p17One sister reassures Hancock that they will handle the situation.
  • p18Crowd recognizes the Gorgon's curse and identifies the sisters as Devil Fruit users.
  • p18Luffy reacts with surprise upon seeing the transformation.
  • p18Crowd continues demanding Luffy's death during the attack.