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One Piece chapter 530: From Hell to Hell — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 21 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is FROM HELL TO HELL.
  • p1Scene takes place in Impel Down Level 2 Floor of Demon Beasts.
  • p2Prisoners on Level 2 have escaped cells and are rioting.
  • p3Luffy and Ace are brothers.
  • p3Ace is held under maximum security for execution.
  • p4Scene takes place at Marine Headquarters in the Grand Line.
  • p4Sengoku and Garp are present during the discussion of recent incidents.
  • p5Sengoku directly accuses Garp's grandson of the intrusion.
  • p5Bartholomew Kuma is referenced as having claimed to finish off the Strawhat Pirates at Sabaody.
  • p6Current location is Impel Down Level 3.
  • p6Ground temperature on Level 3 is extremely high.
  • p7Level 3 prisoners are shown chained and severely weakened.
  • p7A charred bird falls onto Level 3 from above.
  • p8The scene is set in Level 3 of Impel Down known as Starvation Hell.
  • p8Luffy, Bon Clay, and several prisoners are present in the chamber.
  • p8Characters react to the scale and danger of the empty prison level.
  • p9A steel net trap is activated from above capturing the group.
  • p9Luffy is accompanied by Buggy and other figures during the escape attempt.
  • p9The net drop occurs immediately after discussion of helping save Ace.
  • p10The captured group is identified as including Strawhat Luffy.
  • p10Kairoseki is confirmed present in the steel net.
  • p10Saldeath and Blugori forces respond to the capture.
  • p11Saldeath is the Head Guard and Blugori Commander.
  • p11Four Blugori beast guards are positioned below the floor.
  • p11Captured prisoners express fear of both Saldeath and the chief warden.
  • p12Sphinx suddenly awakens inside heavy net.
  • p12Net begins to tear from Sphinx thrashing.
  • p12Hooded guard identifies Luffy as priority target.
  • p13Luffy leaps through debris during Sphinx rampage.
  • p13Luffy prepares to stretch his arms forward.
  • p13Multiple beasts pursue Luffy and guards.
  • p14Luffy uses Gatling on Sphinx and nearby guards.
  • p14Luffy runs across damaged net after attack.
  • p14Guards notice prisoners used broken net to climb.
  • p15Allies use Luffy as distraction to escape.
  • p15Guard highlights Luffy high bounty during chase.
  • p15Sphinx continues pursuit after initial attack.
  • p16Luffy is actively escaping through Impel Down stairwells while fighting beasts.
  • p16Guards are actively pursuing Luffy down the stairs.
  • p17Bon Clay has reached a lower level and is exhausted from heat and chains.
  • p17Prisoners are gathered near the large stone gate of Impel Down.
  • p17A musical performance by prisoners is occurring near the gate.
  • p18Mr. 3 is imprisoned behind bars while Bon Clay performs outside.
  • p18Luffy has reached the area where Bon Clay and other prisoners are gathered.
  • p18Prisoners recognize and react to both Bon Clay's performance and Mr. 3's presence.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Guards question what Strawhat Luffy is trying to do and note the hole size for the Sphinx.
  • p1Guards report arrival at Level 2 scene and ask monitor room for visual confirmation.
  • p1Guard captain reacts with surprise and sweat.
  • p2Guards panic that Strawhat caused the breakout and prisoners are free on Level 2.
  • p2Monitor room orders reinforcements immediately.
  • p2Prisoners thank Captain Buggy as their savior.
  • p3Guards confirm Fleet Admiral Sengoku statement and identify Luffy and Ace as brothers.
  • p3Guards realize Luffy is trying to break out Ace before execution.
  • p3Order given to send Blugori and inform Magellan.
  • p4Sengoku shouts about Enies Lobby and Tenryuubito incidents being unprecedented, angry and alarmed mood.
  • p4Sengoku accuses an idiot of making the world-shaking situation worse, frustrated intent.
  • p4Garp laughs heartily with "WAHAHA-HAHA!!", amused and carefree mood.
  • p4Unseen voice demands what Garp finds funny, irritated context.
  • p5Sengoku yells that it is Garp's grandson again who has caused more trouble, accusatory mood.
  • p5Sengoku states Garp's grandson is the first intruder ever, angry emphasis.
  • p5Sengoku questions how the intruder passed the perimeter and blames Kuma, distrustful tone.
  • p5Garp laughs that the situation has gotten too big and offers to atone, jovial mood.
  • p5Sengoku threatens to make Garp take responsibility for his family, threatening intent.
  • p6Prisoners cry that the ground is like a frying pan, distressed mood.
  • p6Luffy mutters about the eerie quiet and extreme heat, uncomfortable state.
  • p6Galdino complains the place is bad for his wax powers, worried tone.
  • p6Buggy accuses Luffy of dragging him down again, panicked and angry intent.
  • p6Prisoner exclaims shock at arriving in such a terrible place.
  • p7Prisoners note a bird wandered into the hole and got burned, surprised tone.
  • p7Prisoners react that the heat is ridiculous and a grilled bird fell down.
  • p7Prisoners discuss that Level 3 inmates barely have shadows left, grim context.
  • p7Magellan states prisoners are reduced to half-dead state by heat, lack of water and food.
  • p8Unseen voice declares the location as Level 3 Starvation Hell with dramatic emphasis.
  • p8Prisoner warns that wasting time here leads to becoming like the others instantly.
  • p8Luffy shouts refusal to accept the situation with strong determination.
  • p8Bon Clay urges immediate movement to Level 4 to avoid danger.
  • p8Bound prisoner stresses urgency while they can still sweat and move.
  • p8Another prisoner expresses need to escape the area quickly.
  • p8Close-up prisoner reacts with visible gulp showing fear and tension.
  • p9Guard reports that targets are in position and orders the net to be pulled.
  • p9Question raised about whether happiness alters memories.
  • p9Denial given that no such statement was made.
  • p9Luffy calls for both allies to lead the way and help save Ace.
  • p9Figure in hat states intent to proceed alone.
  • p9Voices react with shock at the sudden trap activation.
  • p9Characters shout that it is a trap and they have been caught.
  • p10Prisoners panic about horrible torture awaiting escape attempts.
  • p10Complaint made that the net contains Kairoseki as well.
  • p10Recognition given that the trap is a steel net.
  • p10Alarm raised that guards and Blugori have arrived.
  • p10Voice urges Buggy to give up since they are already caught.
  • p10Question asked whether this is all they amount to.
  • p10Report states that Strawhat Luffy and two others have been captured.
  • p10Order given to put Kairoseki handcuffs on the prisoners.
  • p10Luffy curses and demands the net be opened.
  • p11Saldeath declares that resistance is futile in the sea floor prison.
  • p11Saldeath states there was never anywhere to escape to.
  • p11Saldeath notes that prisoners should be glad he was the one to catch them.
  • p11Prisoner agrees they would hate to encounter the chief warden.
  • p11Blugori underlings react with surprise at the head guard's presence.
  • p11Saldeath's title and rank are displayed in a formal box.
  • p12Guard shouts that Sphinx woke up in alarm.
  • p12Hooded figure warns they cannot let Luffy escape especially.
  • p12Sphinx roars loudly while breaking the net further.
  • p12Guard yells this is bad and the net might break.
  • p13Luffy declares they can escape now.
  • p13Guard screams in fear from Sphinx rampage.
  • p13Luffy begins Gomu Gomu technique.
  • p13Guards shout to capture him.
  • p14Luffy calls out Gatling attack.
  • p14Sphinx howls from barrage of hits.
  • p14Luffy notes heat made his body ready.
  • p14Guard spots escape route on broken net.
  • p14Luffy searches for missing allies with confusion.
  • p15Distant voices thank Luffy for being distraction.
  • p15Voice tells Luffy to give regards to Ace.
  • p15Guard warns not to be careless due to bounty.
  • p15Luffy complains Sphinx is still pursuing him.
  • p15Sphinx roars while attacking again.
  • p16Luffy shouts HOH!! and HAH!! with aggressive intent while striking beasts during escape attempt.
  • p16Guards yell HE'S TRYING TO ESCAPE!! AFTER HIM!! from stairs with alarm and pursuit intent.
  • p16Guard questions STAIRS, WHERE ARE THOSE STAIRS!? in confusion amid the chase.
  • p16Luffy screams GU-WAAAAH!! with shock while falling through railings.
  • p16Unseen voice roars WHY, YOU!! with anger toward Luffy's actions.
  • p17Bon Clay gasps HAA... TH... THIS IS PROBABLY FAR ENOUGH... with exhaustion and relief.
  • p17Bon Clay complains IT'S... SO HOT...!!! while sweating heavily.
  • p17Striped prisoner sings UN, DEUX, ONDORYAAAA♪ and UN, DEUX, KURAA♪ with performance energy.
  • p17Prisoner questions WHAT'S WITH THE SINGING...!? in confusion.
  • p17Crowd of prisoners cheers OKAAMAAA~ WAAAAY♪ and AWE-SOME!!! repeatedly with excitement.
  • p18Bon Clay belts OKAAA-MAAA~ WAAAAAY♪ (HARMONY) with dramatic performance intent.
  • p18Prisoner shouts OH!! IS THAT MISTER 3!? with surprise and recognition.
  • p18Mr. 3 yells SPIN SPIN, JUST LIKE THIS DIZZYING TIME!! with frantic energy.
  • p18Prisoners exclaim I'M SO SURPRISED THAT I NEED TO LOOK AGAIN!! and reference OKAMA KENPOU.
  • p18Mr. 3 panics WAIT WAIT WAIT, WHY ARE YOU OUT THERE!!! YOU'RE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BAR'S.
  • p18Luffy reacts WHAAAAA!!!? MISTER 3!!!? with shock upon seeing him.