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One Piece chapter 525: The Sea Floor Prison Impel Down — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 15 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 525 title page depicts Impel Down prison riot scene.
  • p1Flashback scene shows Ace and Whitebeard conversation inside Impel Down cell.
  • p1Whitebeard reveals he told Luffy about Ace's father.
  • p2Whitebeard formally offers to adopt Ace as his son during prison visit.
  • p2Ace accepts Whitebeard as his sole father figure.
  • p3Marine vessel commanded by Vice Admiral Momonga spots a distant pirate ship.
  • p3Map panel shows government Tri-Current connecting Marineford Impel Down and Enies Lobby.
  • p4Buggy is imprisoned in Impel Down.
  • p4Alvida is aboard Buggy's ship with the crew.
  • p4A giant Sea King blocks the ship's path on the open sea.
  • p5Crew believes Buggy faces execution.
  • p5Alvida refuses to sail toward Impel Down.
  • p6Alvida keeps the Big Top ship for herself.
  • p6Some crew members abandon the ship in a small boat.
  • p7Impel Down is located on the sea floor.
  • p7Multiple Sea Kings patrol around Impel Down.
  • p7The small boat carrying crew is attacked and destroyed by a Sea King.
  • p8Scene takes place in Impel Down stone corridors and stairways.
  • p8Gate L-5 2660 is destroyed during the attack.
  • p8Minotaurus is actively pursuing and attacking prisoners.
  • p9Ship has traveled four and a half days from Amazon Lily.
  • p9Vessel is arriving at Impel Down through dangerous underwater passage.
  • p10Current location is the deck of a Marine vessel approaching Impel Down.
  • p10Hancock is present on the ship with Momonga and Luffy.
  • p11Impel Down entrance is shown with heavy Marine warship escort.
  • p11Black flag with jolly roger and kanji ten is displayed at the gate.
  • p12Scene takes place inside Impel Down stone corridors.
  • p12Hancock is accompanied by Vice Admiral Momonga.
  • p12Luffy is concealed beneath Hancock's cloak.
  • p12Guards discuss restrictions on freeing prisoners.
  • p13Thirty-three hours remain until Ace's public execution.
  • p13Buggy is reported missing from his cell.
  • p13Hancock enters Impel Down riding Salome.
  • p13Luffy remains hidden under Hancock's cloak during entry.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title page announces Chapter 525 THE SEA FLOOR PRISON IMPEL DOWN with dramatic quote.
  • p0Bottom caption states CP9 report message EVENTUALLY WE WILL RETURN in formal tone.
  • p1Voice tells Ace about informing Luffy of his father with calm tone.
  • p1Ace responds YEAH with surprise and tension.
  • p1Voice notes Luffy was surprised his father was around.
  • p1Whitebeard states he wanted Ace and Luffy to become Marines but they became rogues with stern disappointment.
  • p1Ace replies that family blood does not matter and he and Luffy share infamous criminal blood so could never be Marines with defiant mood.
  • p1Ace acknowledges Whitebeard as his only father with emotional intensity.
  • p2Ace reacts with shock to Whitebeard's words.
  • p2Whitebeard tells Ace he looks like he is about to die with blunt observation.
  • p2Whitebeard offers to make Ace his son and let him take his name to run wild with commanding intent.
  • p2Ace declares Whitebeard is the only father he has with tearful fierce grin.
  • p3Marine sailor asks whose ship it is with surprise.
  • p3Another sailor says he will look up the flag immediately.
  • p3Third sailor notes the flag looks familiar.
  • p3Alarm reports pirate ship spotted at ten o'clock.
  • p3Momonga orders to leave the unknown ship because they are on tight schedule with dismissive calm.
  • p4Crew member tells Alvida nothing more can be done against the Sea King, voice full of despair.
  • p4Crew member states they have come far already, tone resigned.
  • p4Panicked crew shouts not to look at them while facing the Sea King.
  • p4Crew yells in terror at the giant Sea King appearance.
  • p4Lion-mane crewman insists they must rescue imprisoned Captain Buggy from Impel Down.
  • p4Alvida notes the other sea path is reserved for Marines only.
  • p4Alvida states the gates of justice would never open for a pirate ship.
  • p4Alvida points out the calm belt ahead where Sea Kings nest.
  • p5Crewman yells that Captain Buggy will be executed if nothing is done.
  • p5Lion-mane crewman roars in frustration and anger.
  • p5Crewman insists they cannot reach Impel Down.
  • p5Crew references Ace's similar fate with despair.
  • p5Alvida tells the crew to give up on rescuing Buggy.
  • p5Alvida states Buggy's luck has run out as a pirate.
  • p5Alvida declares Impel Down is impenetrable and inescapable.
  • p6Crew reacts with shock that Alvida is keeping the Big Top ship.
  • p6Alvida allows crew to take a boat and leave.
  • p6Alvida refuses to sail to certain death or waste the ship.
  • p6Crew admits they do not see Buggy aboard.
  • p6Crew warns others will likely die before reaching Impel Down.
  • p6Departing crew shouts farewell and thanks to Alvida.
  • p6Crew vows to follow Captain Buggy anyway.
  • p7Crew screams and coughs while being attacked by Sea King.
  • p7Crew begs the Sea King to kill them quickly.
  • p7Narration identifies the structure as Impel Down sea floor prison.
  • p8Striped inmates confront new arrival demanding bread share for the boss with threatening intent.
  • p8Prisoners scream in panic that they are not on death row and beg to be released.
  • p8Inmates enforce rule that all new fish must give bread to the boss.
  • p9Marine announces arrival at Impel Down with urgent tone.
  • p9Crew calls out Vice Admiral Momonga upon reaching the destination.
  • p10Momonga states they must hurry despite head wind delay.
  • p10Marine reports arrival and calls for Hancock to come out.
  • p10Hancock notes the dangerous location and expected battle formation.
  • p10Luffy reacts with confusion about the surroundings and plans to proceed.
  • p10Hancock comments that Ace is probably far beneath the surface.
  • p11Marines express shock and admiration at Hancock's beauty with exaggerated reactions.
  • p11Crew praises Momonga for bringing the Pirate Empress.
  • p12Guard nervously asks Hancock about seeing Portgas D. Ace as central incident figure.
  • p12Another guard pleads with Hancock not to proceed with her request.
  • p12Third guard worries about possible petrification of personnel.
  • p12Hancock internally expresses irritation at excessive guard chatter.
  • p12Momonga reminds Hancock that pirates and Shichibukai require body search and seastone handcuffs inside Impel Down.
  • p12Hancock agrees to the search conditions with calm resolve.
  • p12Luffy enthusiastically accepts the plan to move forward while hidden.
  • p13Guards shout in admiration and demand the gate be opened for Hancock.
  • p13Announcement confirms Vice Admiral Momonga and Shichibukai Lady Hancock have arrived.
  • p13Staff questions whether Buggy disappeared using Devil Fruit power.
  • p13Hancock tells Luffy they are proceeding onward.
  • p13Luffy responds with excitement about moving ahead.