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One Piece chapter 527: The Crimson Hell — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 21 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter titled THE CRIMSON HELL.
  • p0Scene shows Spandam standing over suspended bandaged prisoner.
  • p1Explosion occurs during prisoner escape attempt.
  • p1Buggy involved in aerial escape maneuver.
  • p2Buggy performs spinning descent through prison levels.
  • p2Attack targets falling opponent with circus-themed move.
  • p3Escape attempt fails with continued chaotic descent.
  • p3Multiple characters react to near-miss attacks.
  • p4Luffy defeated multiple Blugori on Impel Down level 1.
  • p4Buggy and Luffy proceed into a large hall containing several defeated Blugori.
  • p5Guards monitor the area near mixed residence cell number 10.
  • p5Buggy and Luffy hide and argue in an Impel Down corridor.
  • p6Buggy leaves Luffy and heads up the stairs alone.
  • p6Luffy encounters a woman with a Den Den Mushi and Brook inside Impel Down.
  • p7Buggy attempts to take Luffy's armband during their argument.
  • p7Luffy and Buggy are discovered by Impel Down guards while fighting on stairs.
  • p8Buggy demonstrates control over separated body parts in Impel Down corridors.
  • p8Bara Bara no Mi limits feet to ground contact within a set area.
  • p9Impel Down structure descends from level 1 at top to level 5 at bottom.
  • p9Level 5 holds prisoners with high bounties according to Buggy.
  • p10Luffy learns the armband functions as a treasure map.
  • p10Buggy attempts to seize the armband after its purpose is mentioned.
  • p11Buggy receives the armband from Luffy despite emotional protest.
  • p11Buggy breaks through a wall to escape or advance.
  • p12Explosion occurs inside the Impel Down guard room.
  • p12Buggy and Luffy are blasted through the wall together.
  • p12Guards recognize Buggy as an escaping prisoner.
  • p13Escapees enter Level 1 forest area after breaking through a wall.
  • p13Blade trees are present with leaves that cut like knives.
  • p13Prisoners are already present and suffering in the forest.
  • p14Level 1 is named the Crimson Hell.
  • p14Blade trees and needle grass cause widespread prisoner injuries.
  • p14Buggy and Luffy descend into the forest area.
  • p15Buggy avoids being cut by the blade leaves during descent.
  • p15Buggy's ability allows him to remain unharmed in the forest.
  • p15Other prisoners continue to be injured by the foliage.
  • p16Luffy and Buggy enter the escape shaft on Impel Down level 1.
  • p16The shaft connects directly to level 2.
  • p17Buggy separates from Luffy inside the shaft.
  • p17Blugori appears on level 2 and attacks Buggy.
  • p18Impel Down Level 2 is called the Floor of Demon Beasts.
  • p18Blugori are actively prowling the corridors of level 2.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states CP9 independent action report volume 32 about father and son plan to eradicate CP9 with formal report mood.
  • p1Skull-faced character shouts UHOHO in aggressive triumphant mood during attack.
  • p1Rabbit-eared character yells SUPON while leaping in urgent escape intent.
  • p1Character calls out BARA BARA EMERGENCY ESCAPE during chaotic split.
  • p1Skull face reacts with shocked exclamation.
  • p1Prisoner screams NUARY-AAAAA in pain and terror.
  • p2Voice commands FALL AND SPLIT YOUR HEAD OPEN in threatening intent.
  • p2Technique named AERIAL TAILSPIN BIG CIRCUS announced during spin attack.
  • p2Character laughs GYAHA-HAHA-HAHA in mocking triumphant mood.
  • p3Long-haired character yells GEH IT DIDN'T WORK in frustrated surprise.
  • p3Buggy groans UHOHO in dazed state.
  • p3Striped prisoner shouts YOU'RE DONE FOR YOU SEA GORILLA in mocking victory mood.
  • p3Prisoner laughs MGYAHA-HAHA in triumphant mood.
  • p3Figure yells DOWAH THAT WAS CLOSE in relieved panic.
  • p4Buggy remarks that Luffy looks a little stronger after the fight with surprised tone.
  • p4Luffy declares the Blugori are strong and questions what kind of animal they are.
  • p4Buggy explains they are the martial artists of the ocean called Blugori and warns there are four more remaining.
  • p4Guards report five Blugori beaten and question the number of escapees seen on monitors.
  • p5Guards report five Blugori beaten and debate whether one or two escapees are present.
  • p5Chief guard questions how anyone on level 1 could defeat five Blugori.
  • p5Buggy tells Luffy to shut up and stop being noisy.
  • p5Luffy notes Buggy's brother connection to Ace while they argue.
  • p5Buggy shushes Luffy and warns they will be found if they keep yelling.
  • p6Buggy warns Luffy about ten warships outside and questions if escape is possible.
  • p6Luffy replies he does not know and tells Buggy to leave on his own.
  • p6Luffy states he is not going somewhere that dangerous.
  • p6Woman reacts in disbelief saying it cannot be and is ridiculous.
  • p6Luffy asks the woman to get them the key.
  • p6Brook notes ten warships and decides to kill time by fighting.
  • p7Buggy grabs Luffy and demands the armband saying it is amazing.
  • p7Luffy states he received the armband from Nami.
  • p7Buggy and Luffy yell at each other during the sudden fight.
  • p7Luffy and Buggy notice guards have found them.
  • p7Luffy declares they should take care of the enemies first.
  • p7Buggy agrees and offers information on Ace in exchange for the armband.
  • p8Buggy shouts he will show the way to level 2 entrance while urging Luffy to run fast, excited and leading intent.
  • p8Buggy explains his split body power with diagram, informative mood in technical context.
  • p8Buggy tells Luffy the first underground floor is called level 1, explanatory tone.
  • p9Buggy describes being sent to level 4 for burning torture and unknown lower levels, fearful tone.
  • p9Buggy warns that deeper levels hold stronger criminals erased from history and possibly Ace, serious rumor context.
  • p9Buggy offers to lead as far as level 4 while Luffy listens.
  • p10Luffy realizes the armband is a treasure map, surprised realization.
  • p10Buggy yells at Luffy to shut up and not reveal the secret, angry and panicked.
  • p10Buggy threatens to take the armband by force after Luffy offers it willingly.
  • p10Luffy agrees to give the armband but reminds Buggy of the promised guidance, cheerful tone.
  • p11Buggy cries that Luffy should not trust him because he is not a good guy, emotional breakdown.
  • p11Buggy internally plans escape while laughing and feeling grateful for the armband gift.
  • p11Buggy calls the armband his heart's desire and Captain John's treasure mark.
  • p11Buggy yells about the quickest way through the wall while attacking.
  • p12Guard declares he will handle the situation with confident shout.
  • p12Another guard screams in terror at the sudden attack.
  • p12Guards identify the escaping Buggy the Clown and note two intruders.
  • p12Voice orders Strawhat to stop amid the chaos.
  • p13Character expresses shock at discovering a forest inside the prison.
  • p13Luffy questions the location of the new area.
  • p13Monitor reports detection of a second escapee.
  • p13Prisoner explains the trees have knife-like leaves.
  • p13Luffy notes the red color of the forest and people below.
  • p14Luffy realizes the location is Impel Down Level 1.
  • p14Luffy connects the scene to Ace's suffering.
  • p14Prisoners scream about pain and hell-like conditions.
  • p14Buggy demands his feet be thrown to the ground.
  • p14Buggy claims he cannot be cut.
  • p15Observer questions the identity of the tumbling figure.
  • p15Buggy exclaims relief after a close call.
  • p15Buggy laughs confidently once his feet touch the ground.
  • p16Prisoners excitedly point out an unused escape hole in the floor, revealing a hidden route from Crimson Hell.
  • p16Luffy recalls the prepared escape shaft and declares they will descend without stairs or gate key.
  • p16Luffy shouts in surprise at the total darkness while falling.
  • p16Buggy comments on the depth and questions what lies below.
  • p17Buggy questions Luffy's fearlessness and impatience while watching him fall.
  • p17Blugori taunts Luffy and declares he will die on level 3 or 4.
  • p17Buggy laughs about obtaining the treasure mark and plans to flee alone.
  • p17Buggy claims he is a split man that cannot be cut.
  • p18Blugori emit loud roaring SFX 'GYAAA! GYAAA!!!' and 'VARU-RURU-RURU!!!'.
  • p18Chained prisoner wonders if the beasts are unusually hungry.
  • p18Prisoner notes the beasts are wilder than usual.
  • p18Magellan states he has no energy left to feel fear and expects to be eaten.