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One Piece chapter 522: Fatal Disease — what is in it

Amazon Lily arc · 25 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 522 title is 'FATAL DISEASE'.
  • p0CP9 agents are shown defeated on the ground in a forest setting.
  • p1Boa Hancock plans to sail with Luffy to the Shabondy Archipelago the next morning.
  • p1Luffy performs a chopstick face trick during the meal.
  • p2Luffy is overwhelmed by Kuja women during the feast on the Island of Women.
  • p2The meal includes a specialty dish called penne gorgonzola with sea king.
  • p3Luffy escapes the swarming Kuja women by running across rooftops at night.
  • p3A Kuja woman thanks Luffy for his help and mentions hearing reports of his actions.
  • p4Scene takes place inside a Kuja building on the island.
  • p4Luffy is eating while Elder Nyon reads a newspaper.
  • p4Margaret enters and addresses Elder Nyon directly.
  • p5A massive shocked reaction echoes across the village.
  • p5Hebi-hime became a Shichibukai eleven years prior.
  • p5An 80 million bounty was placed on Hebi-hime's head.
  • p6Luffy learns of an imminent battle involving Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p6A public execution of Portgas D. Ace is planned.
  • p6Whitebeard is described as not a man who would let one of his men die.
  • p7Ace is identified as Luffy's big brother.
  • p7Blackbeard defeated Fire Fist Ace and became a Shichibukai.
  • p7The government plans to use Ace in a major way.
  • p8Execution of Ace is scheduled in one week at Marineford.
  • p8Marineford is described as a plaza owned by Marine Headquarters.
  • p8Whitebeard involvement is mentioned as possible factor in Ace's fate.
  • p9Marine ships reach Impel Down in four days while pirate ships take one week.
  • p9Gates of Justice connect Marine Headquarters Impel Down and Enies Lobby.
  • p9Red Line map marks locations including Amazon Lily and Calm Belt.
  • p10Vivre Card shrinks when owner's vitality decreases.
  • p10Ace's Vivre Card was originally ten times larger when received.
  • p10Pirate ships must take roundabout path to avoid swirling current.
  • p11Luffy decides to detour and help Ace instead of immediately rejoining crew.
  • p11Old man emphasizes the war involves the most important prisoner in the world.
  • p12Scene takes place on cliff overlooking pavilion on Amazon Lily.
  • p12Luffy is discussing rescue plan for Ace with Elder Nyon and Kuja warrior.
  • p13Scene shifts to Kuja Castle stairs where Hancock collapses.
  • p13Luffy is present when Hancock falls ill.
  • p14Hancock is bedridden in castle hall after collapse.
  • p14Luffy is temporarily removed from the room.
  • p15Elder Nyon diagnoses Hancock's condition as a virus.
  • p15Hancock fears death while suffering chest pain.
  • p16Previous empress died of the same disease Elder Nyon survived.
  • p16Empress before the previous one also suffered the identical sickness.
  • p16Luffy accompanied Elder Nyon when she left the country due to illness.
  • p17Ace is Luffy's brother and a member of Whitebeard's crew.
  • p17A Marine ship is waiting for the Shichibukai summons.
  • p17Hancock has not yet responded to the government assembly order.
  • p18Hancock agrees to assist Luffy and obey the Shichibukai order.
  • p18Hancock's condition is identified as love sickness.
  • p18Previous empresses also died from love sickness.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states CP9 agents vow not to allow trouble to reach their hometown.
  • p1Hancock tells Luffy to rest tonight before the journey and confirms the Kuja Pirates will sail to the Shabondy Archipelago tomorrow morning.
  • p1Luffy shouts 'IT'S KUU' while making a ridiculous face with chopsticks.
  • p1Kuja women laugh and comment that Luffy is funny and repeat 'KUU'.
  • p1One woman notes men stick chopsticks between nose and mouth as an inelegant dance.
  • p2Luffy exclaims the sea king meat is great and wants to stretch again.
  • p2Women call out that Luffy is popular and try to touch him while he protests he is not a business.
  • p2One woman explains the penne gorgonzola sea king dish is a specialty of the island.
  • p2Luffy complains he cannot eat with everyone grabbing him.
  • p3Women shout to grab and touch Luffy while he yells to stop because he cannot eat.
  • p3One woman cries that Luffy got away before she touched him.
  • p3Woman below tells Luffy he helped them and she heard about what he did.
  • p3Luffy apologizes for causing trouble and notes he only got away with the food.
  • p3Woman calls for everyone to find and touch Luffy before he escapes.
  • p4Elder Nyon states men are rare in the area and the place is secluded, calm explanatory mood.
  • p4Margaret calls out to the old bean lady while reporting Luffy's popularity among village girls, energetic tone.
  • p4Elder Nyon snaps back angrily at being called bean lady, sharp irritated mood.
  • p4Off-panel voice asks what happened to Margaret, concerned inquiry.
  • p4Elder Nyon comments that Luffy likes newspapers and news is hard to obtain through the Calm Belt, informative mood.
  • p5Elder Nyon denies reading newspapers and questions Luffy's ignorance, surprised tone.
  • p5Luffy remarks that the revelation was surprising, casual reaction.
  • p5Margaret notes Luffy is a pirate yet unaware of key information, questioning mood.
  • p5Elder Nyon reveals Hebi-hime is a Shichibukai and questions her strength, serious concern.
  • p5Elder Nyon explains Hebi-hime's addition to the Shichibukai eleven years ago and current danger of losing title, grave explanatory mood.
  • p6Luffy panics that the information is too much to handle at once, overwhelmed mood.
  • p6Elder Nyon criticizes Luffy's ignorance and states a battle is imminent, stern warning.
  • p6Elder Nyon questions if they will fight Whitebeard Pirates and Shichibukai plus Marine Headquarters, alarmed tone.
  • p6Luffy reacts with shock at mention of a public execution, horrified realization.
  • p6Elder Nyon notes the World Government caused this and Whitebeard would not allow it, explanatory mood.
  • p7Luffy shouts that Ace is going to be executed, panicked realization.
  • p7Luffy mutters about Ace and Fire Fist Ace in confusion, distressed mood.
  • p7Elder Nyon explains the government gained a major chip with pirate Ace and plans to use it, serious tone.
  • p7Elder Nyon reveals Blackbeard defeated Fire Fist Ace and became a new Shichibukai, informative mood.
  • p7Luffy yells that Ace is his big brother, intense emotional outburst.
  • p8Old man states execution occurs in one week at Marineford plaza owned by Marine Headquarters.
  • p8Luffy reacts with panic yelling the timing is too soon and asking location of execution.
  • p8Old man notes if Whitebeard wins the fight Ace could be saved.
  • p8Luffy shouts desperately that it will be all over for Ace.
  • p8Young woman questions how Luffy did not know about the capture and execution.
  • p9Old man explains currents reserved for World Government and giant Gates of Justice.
  • p9Old man details travel times to Impel Down on pirate ship versus Marine ship.
  • p9Luffy demands why Marine ships are fast and how long to reach Ace.
  • p9Old man notes three points connected by great current and gate mechanics.
  • p10Young woman identifies the paper as brother's Vivre Card now much smaller than before.
  • p10Young woman explains life papers indicate owner's location and vitality.
  • p10Old man asks what Luffy wants to do about the swirling current route.
  • p10Memory shows Luffy worrying about Ace being on his own adventure.
  • p11Luffy declares he will take a detour to help Ace despite the war scale.
  • p11Old man warns Luffy does not understand the reckless scale of the war.
  • p11Luffy affirms he understands and will save the most important prisoner.
  • p11Young woman states Luffy would be like an ant in a hurricane and might fail.
  • p11Luffy apologizes to his crew while choosing to save Ace first.
  • p12Unseen voice warns of Marine admirals and Shichibukai guarding Marineford execution site, cautionary tone.
  • p12Unseen voice advises going to the great prison instead for any chance of success, strategic intent.
  • p12Luffy states he must reach Ace before execution, urgent and determined mood.
  • p12Elder Nyon tells Luffy not to worry about details until arrival, firm and practical intent.
  • p13Kuja warrior calls out to Enishida about rushing, questioning tone.
  • p13Elder Nyon exclaims upon seeing Luffy and warrior, surprised intent.
  • p13Luffy reacts with confusion asking what happened, startled mood.
  • p13Luffy shouts in shock that Hancock has collapsed at a critical time, panicked tone.
  • p13Kuja warrior announces Lady Hebi-hime has fallen ill with unknown disease, distressed mood.
  • p14Kuja warrior orders Luffy to wait outside, commanding tone.
  • p14Luffy acknowledges but mentions being in a hurry, conflicted mood.
  • p14Hancock gasps that it hurts while clutching chest, suffering intent.
  • p14Kuja warrior reports Lady Hebi-hime is suffering and refusing food, worried tone.
  • p14Kuja warrior notes unknown medicine and possible heart abnormality, confused mood.
  • p15Hancock cries out in pain with heavy breathing, agonized mood.
  • p15Elder Nyon identifies it as a virus at inopportune time, grim tone.
  • p15Kuja warrior asks if it is a virus and if Elder Nyon knows it, urgent mood.
  • p15Hancock asks Elder Nyon if she will die, fearful and weak intent.
  • p15Kuja warriors protest Elder Nyon's statement in shock and denial.
  • p15Elder Nyon confirms Hancock will die, solemn and direct mood.
  • p16Elder Nyon explains to Kuja elders that Luffy accompanied her, she survived the disease, and previous empresses died from the same illness, in a grave revealing tone.
  • p16Elder Nyon praises Luffy for achieving what no one else could regarding Hancock, with an impressed yet urgent mood.
  • p16Elder Nyon orders everyone to leave the room while questioning how Hancock will handle the request, showing protective concern.
  • p16Luffy asks Elder Nyon if she is sick and states no illness can stop him, in a straightforward determined manner.
  • p17Luffy begs Hancock to help reach Ace, explaining Ace is his brother and a Whitebeard pirate facing execution, with desperate urgency.
  • p17Elder Nyon accuses Luffy of cruelly reopening Hancock's heart wounds by asking her to return to the government, in furious protective anger.
  • p17Luffy requests Hancock take him to Ace's prison aboard the waiting Marine ship, shouting with determination.
  • p17Kuja warriors demand Luffy answer the Shichibukai assembly order and threaten to stone him, showing hostility.
  • p18Hancock calmly states she will go wherever Luffy wishes, with a gentle accepting mood.
  • p18Luffy cheers that he can now reach the execution in time, expressing relief and gratitude.
  • p18Kuja elders scream that Hancock has decided to obey the government summons, in total shock.
  • p18Elders reveal Hancock's disease is love sickness and note previous empresses died pining for love, with frantic explanatory panic.