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One Piece chapter 521: Hoof of the Soaring Dragon — what is in it

Amazon Lily arc · 21 pages · 14 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 521 title is HOOF OF THE SOARING DRAGON.
  • p0Scene depicts marines pursuing CP9 on a forested coast.
  • p1Boa sisters express shame over being saved by Luffy.
  • p1Petrified Kuja warriors remain on the arena.
  • p2Hancock can undo petrification but sets a condition for Luffy.
  • p2Luffy must choose between saving the sisters or leaving the island.
  • p3Luffy immediately agrees to Hancock's condition and thanks her.
  • p3Hancock is surprised by Luffy's haki and selfless action.
  • p4Scene takes place outside the Coliseum Exit in Amazon Lily.
  • p4Luffy remains un-petrified among the Kuja warriors.
  • p5Kuja Castle is located on a mountain within Amazon Lily.
  • p5The man referenced is inside Kuja Castle.
  • p6Scene occurs inside The Empress's Hall.
  • p6Luffy is invited behind the curtain by the Boa sisters.
  • p7Hancock possesses a large sun-shaped scar on her back.
  • p7Luffy reacts with visible shock to Hancock's exposed back.
  • p8Luffy connects the shown symbol to a mark on Hachi's forehead.
  • p8Hancock and Elder Nyon react strongly to Luffy recognizing the symbol.
  • p9Elder Nyon confirms Luffy's identity and references the Tenryuubito incident.
  • p9A newspaper from a few days ago is referenced showing the event.
  • p10Two days have passed since the Tenryuubito incident.
  • p10Luffy was sent flying and does not know his current location.
  • p11The black mark on Hancock's back is identified as the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon.
  • p11The same mark appears on Hachi's forehead.
  • p12The Celestial Dragon brand appears as a large skull mark on the sisters' backs.
  • p12Luffy identifies the mark as belonging to the Tenryuubito.
  • p12Hancock reveals the sisters were formerly slaves owned by World Nobles.
  • p13The three sisters were abducted from the Kuja pirate ship at age twelve and sold into slavery.
  • p13Luffy reacts with visible horror upon learning of their slave past.
  • p14Fisher Tiger climbed the Red Line alone to free slaves in Mariejoa.
  • p14Tiger later formed the Sun Pirates with freed slaves.
  • p15The slave brand was altered into the Sun Pirates sun symbol.
  • p15Tiger freed many Fishman slaves who escaped to sea aboard the Sun Pirates ship.
  • p16Sandersonia confirms Fisher Tiger is dead.
  • p16Fishman Pirates split into multiple crews after events.
  • p16Hancock and sisters used Devil Fruits to hide slave past from Kuja.
  • p17Hancock shows visible tears and emotional distress during conversation.
  • p17Elder Kuja woman observes change in Hancock's demeanor.
  • p18Elder Kuja woman raised Hancock and her sisters.
  • p18Hancock offers ship to Luffy after confrontation.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Boa Marigold shouts in distress that they lost and were saved by the enemy.
  • p1Boa Sandersonia apologizes to sister with regretful mood.
  • p1Luffy asks if they are going to fight him next with curious intent.
  • p1Hancock refuses further action stating she does not feel like it.
  • p1Luffy notes that Hancock did not crack under pressure.
  • p2Luffy demands Hancock turn the petrified guys back to normal.
  • p2Hancock states the sisters were only helping her and did nothing wrong.
  • p2Hancock confirms she can undo petrification but offers a choice.
  • p2Hancock demands Luffy choose one request and abandon the other to show his true nature.
  • p3Luffy laughs and thanks Hancock while asking her to save the guys.
  • p3Luffy bows and expresses gratitude.
  • p3Hancock internally notes Luffy's willingness to lower his head without hesitation to help those who saved him.
  • p4Kuja warriors shout names of Aphelandra, Sweetpea, and Margaret with excitement from stands.
  • p4Group of warriors express relief that Luffy and others were un-petrified and worry they might have died helping him.
  • p4Margaret asks what happened with sweat drop indicating concern.
  • p4Boa Hancock dramatically announces arrival and states she found where everyone was.
  • p5Kuja warriors voice relief that the group survived and note everyone disappeared earlier.
  • p5Margaret explains the man was taken into Kuja Castle after she was un-petrified.
  • p5Warrior asks Margaret what happened to the man and whether Hancock turned him to stone.
  • p5Group reacts with shock upon learning the man was taken to Kuja Castle.
  • p6Sandersonia and Marigold speculate the man may want an after-battle meal or business.
  • p6Sisters state they owe Luffy gratitude and would not remain in the country if their backs were seen.
  • p6Luffy accepts their thanks casually while sitting on the floor.
  • p6Sisters invite Luffy inside the curtain calling him 'man'.
  • p7Luffy shouts in surprise asking why Hancock is naked.
  • p7Snake protests that the cloth is not food.
  • p7Hancock dismisses Luffy's reaction as expected and rude.
  • p7Hancock reveals the large mark on her back and tells Luffy to look closely.
  • p7Hancock notes Luffy previously claimed to have seen the mark somewhere.
  • p8Hancock demands explanation of the symbol's meaning with raised arm and intense tone.
  • p8Elder Nyon insists the symbol is private and not shown to others while sweating.
  • p8Luffy reveals he saw a similar mark on his friend Hachi's forehead.
  • p8Luffy states he does not know the mark's meaning but got it mixed up with Hachi's.
  • p9Hancock questions how Luffy entered the room again with shock.
  • p9Elder Nyon tells Luffy to relax and explain everything.
  • p9Elder Nyon identifies Luffy as the pirate Monkey D. Luffy.
  • p9Elder Nyon states Luffy has seen the depth of the man's heart.
  • p9Elder Nyon declares the man punched a Tenryuubito and caused worldwide stir.
  • p10Elder Nyon notes the government sent its greatest force yet Luffy escaped.
  • p10Luffy states he does not regret punching the Tenryuubito.
  • p10Luffy explains the Tenryuubito harmed his friends and he was sent flying.
  • p10Hancock reacts with quiet realization about Luffy's actions.
  • p11Voice states Luffy challenged heaven like the previous man.
  • p11Hancock offers to explain the symbol's meaning on Luffy's friend's brow.
  • p11Hancock reveals the mark as the crest of the Tenryuubito called Hoof of the Soaring Dragon.
  • p11Luffy recognizes the mark as identical to Hachi's.
  • p12Narration states the skull brand is indelible proof that slaves are less than human, delivered in declarative mood.
  • p12Luffy reacts with shock and horror upon recognizing the Tenryuubito connection.
  • p12Celestial Dragon gloats about receiving a free Fishman slave, conveying casual cruelty and entitlement.
  • p12Hancock confesses that the three sisters were once slaves to the World Nobles, spoken with heavy emotional weight.
  • p13Luffy cries out that the sisters were slaves, voice filled with horror and disbelief.
  • p13Young sisters recall the first man they saw as a ball of terror and refuse to think about the abuse.
  • p13Hancock states they could find no hope after the abduction, spoken in despairing tone.
  • p13Luffy calls out for Sonia and Mari while trying to comfort the crying sisters.
  • p14Narration describes one man climbing the Red Line with bare hands and shaking the World Government.
  • p14Hancock explains Tiger entered Mariejoa to free oppressed Fishman slaves.
  • p14Tiger shouts for slaves to run and not get caught again during the escape.
  • p14Young sisters state they owe Tiger an unfathomable debt for their freedom.
  • p15Narration states Tiger formed the Sun Pirates with former slaves and made an enemy of the World Government.
  • p15Luffy realizes the mark on Hatchi's forehead is the Sun Pirates symbol, not the original brand.
  • p15Hancock notes that the Tenryuubito mark was changed into the symbol of the sun as if lifting a curse.
  • p16Sandersonia explains slave symbols were used to hide identities, serious explanatory tone in hall setting.
  • p16Sandersonia states uncertainty about specific slave status and confirms Sun Pirates membership, factual delivery.
  • p16Luffy responds that he understands the explanation, calm realization mood.
  • p16Sandersonia notes back marks resemble Hachi's and mentions Fisher Tiger's death, somber context.
  • p16Hancock states they used powers to deceive the country and protect their secret, tense defensive intent.
  • p16Hancock adds they ate Mero Mero and Hebi Hebi fruits while enslaved, bitter recollection.
  • p17Hancock declares she will never be controlled again and will hide weaknesses, fierce defiant mood.
  • p17Hancock admits inability to face her own fear, vulnerable breakdown tone.
  • p17Elder Kuja notes Hancock has been like ice recently and emotions are showing, worried observation.
  • p17Sandersonia calls out to sister with surprise, emotional recognition.
  • p18Elder Kuja shouts that Hancock and sisters were lost hurt girls who escaped Tenryubito, angry scolding tone.
  • p18Elder calls Hancock a traitor and demands silence, confrontational intent.
  • p18Hancock asks if elder despises her for being a slave, cold questioning mood.
  • p18Elder claims she brought them back and accuses exaggeration, defensive retort.
  • p18Hancock offers to lend her ship with slight smile, changed helpful tone.
  • p18Luffy reacts with shock to Hancock's offer, surprised exclamation.