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One Piece chapter 529: Beast Hell — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 18 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 529 is titled BEAST HELL.
  • p0Luffy is shown riding a large flying creature over an island at night.
  • p1Jinbe is imprisoned and chained while speaking with Ace.
  • p1Jinbe describes himself as a pirate-hating pirate.
  • p2Jinbe has a history of conflict with Ace.
  • p2Whitebeard protected Fishman Island according to Jinbe.
  • p3Whitebeard protected Fishman Island from pirate and marine threats.
  • p3Jinbe now claims personal protection over Fishman Island.
  • p4Ace and Jimbei are both restrained by heavy chains in a stone-walled cell.
  • p4A stitched-mouth character is present and laughing at the situation.
  • p5A large prisoner transport vehicle is breaking out through a wall.
  • p5Prisoners inside are shouting about killing Whitebeard.
  • p6Impel Down monitor room is tracking events on Level 2.
  • p6A basilisk has destroyed part of the Level 2 guard room.
  • p6Three figures are now present according to the Marine officer.
  • p7Level 2 is called the Floor of Demon Beasts.
  • p7Buggy, Mr. 3, and Luffy are fighting giant insects and manticores on Level 2.
  • p8Level 2 guards are identified as manticores.
  • p8Manticores can imitate human speech without comprehension.
  • p9Luffy intends to descend to level 3.
  • p9Mr. 3 considers using Luffy to distract beasts.
  • p10The Sphinx guardian can only vocalize noodle names and AMEN.
  • p10The Sphinx is identified as the Level 2 stair guardian.
  • p11The Sphinx attacks with massive claw strikes and impacts.
  • p11Prisoners and escapees are scattered by the guardian's rampage.
  • p12Luffy performs Gomu Gomu Bazooka attack on the Sphinx.
  • p12Characters are inside Impel Down prison levels.
  • p12Sphinx beast reacts aggressively to the group.
  • p13Sphinx smashes through the floor with a claw strike.
  • p13The group is sent falling by the impact.
  • p14Mr. 3 used Doru Doru powers to create a wax clone of Buggy.
  • p14The Sphinx is deceived by the wax figure on its head.
  • p14Ground begins collapsing due to the fight.
  • p15The group falls from Level 2 into Level 3 of Impel Down.
  • p15Sphinx breaks the floor itself during the fight.
  • p15Mr. 3 creates a wax key to open the Level 3 gate.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title text announces 'BEAST HELL' as the chapter name.
  • p1Jinbe states he is a pirate-hating pirate toward the government while chained.
  • p1Ace reacts with surprise to Jinbe being a pirate-hating pirate.
  • p1Jinbe notes Ace's class and sea floor travels while addressing him directly.
  • p1Jinbe admits he has visited Whitebeard's ship many times in the past.
  • p2Jinbe tells Ace the same applies to him regarding past conflicts.
  • p2Jinbe recalls Ace trying to kill him a couple of times before.
  • p2Jinbe states he only wanted to be of use to Whitebeard.
  • p2Jinbe credits Whitebeard for bringing peace to Fishman Island.
  • p2Jinbe describes chaos on Fishman Island after the Great Pirate Age began.
  • p3Jinbe recounts many fishmen and mermaids being abducted and sold before Whitebeard's arrival.
  • p3Jinbe declares Fishman Island is under his protection.
  • p3Jinbe states he will never forget the day Whitebeard appeared.
  • p3Jinbe argues it is wrong to target Whitebeard simply because he is a pirate boss.
  • p3Jinbe notes Whitebeard has several islands under his protection.
  • p4Ace cries emotionally that he wanted to get the other out of here, desperate intent.
  • p4Jimbei shouts he wanted to stop the fight even at the cost of his life, resolute mood.
  • p4Ace yells that Jimbei is making it worse, frustrated tone.
  • p4Jimbei calmly tells Ace that is enough, steady intent.
  • p4Stitched-mouth figure laughs that things are getting pretty interesting, amused mood.
  • p4Ace states he has not given up hope yet and still has faith, determined context.
  • p5Prisoners roar to be taken to the ocean to kill Whitebeard, aggressive intent.
  • p5Prisoners shout they will end Whitebeard's reign, excited mood.
  • p5Onlookers yell that the bastard is gonna die, chaotic atmosphere.
  • p5Ace tells Jimbei to remember Fire Fist well, intense delivery.
  • p5Jimbei orders everyone to shut up, commanding tone.
  • p5Ace laughs that there is no shortage of silver medalists shedding tears.
  • p6Guard shouts those two beat the basilisk and asks where they are now, panicked.
  • p6Guard reports the basilisk crushed the Level 2 guard room, alarmed tone.
  • p6Marine officer states it looks like there are three of them now, shocked.
  • p6Marine asks where the three are and says he sees their shadows.
  • p7Buggy and Mr. 3 shout attack names Candle Lock, Gomu Gomu Pistol, Bara Bara Cannon.
  • p7Prisoners yell that the giant centipede exploded and the monsters keep coming.
  • p7Buggy identifies the beasts as manticores with human faces.
  • p7Buggy realizes the Level 2 boss is supposed to look like a lion.
  • p8Prisoners shout that the manticores will eat bones if they catch anyone, conveying terror and warning.
  • p8Prisoners explain that manticores remember words but do not understand meaning, creating unease.
  • p8Prisoners warn not to listen because the beasts can imitate human speech, heightening creepiness.
  • p8Prisoners beg for the key while others react with shock and confusion.
  • p9Luffy declares they are teaming up to escape and asks how to reach level 3.
  • p9Prisoners accuse Luffy of trying to save Fire Fist Ace and refuse to go up.
  • p9Mr. 3 internally plans to use Strawhat as bait for the stair guards to escape alone.
  • p10Sphinx repeats noodle names including SOUMEN, TANMEN, YAKISOBA, RAMEN, and AMEN.
  • p10Mr. 3 realizes in horror that the Sphinx can only say noodle names.
  • p10Prisoner shouts that the Sphinx prayed after hearing AMEN.
  • p10Luffy and companions react with fear to the approaching guardian.
  • p11Mr. 3 yells that the Sphinx is bad news and realizes escape is impossible.
  • p11Buggy notes the Sphinx is going wild somewhere far away.
  • p11Prisoners scream in terror as the beast rampages.
  • p12Luffy shouts in shock asking what the group is doing while staring at the Sphinx.
  • p12Buggy yells about the Sphinx's overwhelming power with alarmed expression.
  • p12Mr. 3 confidently announces activation of the make-Straw-Hat-into-bait plan.
  • p12Buggy expresses relief that someone else is serious about escaping.
  • p12Luffy excitedly declares formation of the jail-break alliance.
  • p13Buggy yells that the situation is bad and accuses Luffy of angering the Sphinx.
  • p13Mr. 3 laughs that it is unfair Luffy and Buggy can reach high positions.
  • p13Buggy cries out in surprise as the Sphinx attacks.
  • p14Mr. 3 taunts the Sphinx claiming the wax figure fooled the simple beast.
  • p14Multiple wax clones shout 'WRONG!' in unison.
  • p14Real Buggy challenges the Sphinx to identify the real one.
  • p14Luffy comments that the Sphinx is having fun while Buggy sees his chance.
  • p15Luffy screams while falling through the collapsing floor.
  • p15Mr. 3 yells in alarm as they drop toward Level 3.
  • p15Buggy shouts they are falling to Level 3.
  • p15Mr. 3 celebrates that their escape plan succeeded despite the chaos.
  • p15Characters react to the sudden floor collapse and monster descent.