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One Piece chapter 532: The Beast Guard Minotauros — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 26 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 532 color splash page titled THE BEAST GUARD MINOTAURUS.
  • p1Luffy attacks a guard while wearing prisoner uniform inside Impel Down.
  • p2Prison staff identify Buggy, Bentham, and Galdino as escaped prisoners allied with Luffy.
  • p2Group is reported heading toward Level 4 of Impel Down.
  • p3Hannyabal and Magellan discuss the ongoing riot caused by Luffy and allies.
  • p3Blugori are confirmed unable to stop Luffy and Mr. 2 on Level 3.
  • p4Scene takes place in Impel Down stone halls.
  • p4Magellan is present with subordinates and jailer beasts.
  • p4Discussion concerns an escaped guest on level 3.
  • p5Minotaurus is labeled Beast Guard Minotauros.
  • p5Luffy and a striped-shirted prisoner face Minotaurus in a ruined corridor.
  • p6Minotaurus attacks and hits the striped-shirted prisoner.
  • p6Luffy witnesses the strike in the stone hallway.
  • p7Minotaurus is sent flying by an unseen force.
  • p7Luffy is present during the impact in the corridor.
  • p8Luffy clashes directly with Minotaurus in stone corridor.
  • p8Minotaurus receives multiple heavy blows including whip and stretch attacks.
  • p8Luffy shows visible fatigue and sweat during prolonged fight.
  • p9Luffy lands Jet Bazooka directly on Minotaurus face.
  • p9Minotaurus is blasted through stone structure creating large dust cloud.
  • p9Fight occurs inside Impel Down stone corridor on upper levels.
  • p10Luffy and Bon Clay rest after defeating Minotaurus.
  • p10Bon Clay makeup is damaged from battle.
  • p10Both characters discuss descending toward Level 4.
  • p11Luffy and Bon Clay reach edge overlooking Level 4.
  • p11Level 4 is filled with intense heat steam and smoke.
  • p11Wall surface is scalding and difficult to climb.
  • p12Impel Down Level 4 is depicted as a giant kettle-like boiling sea of blood and blazing sea of fire.
  • p12Steam visibly rises from Level 4 in the cross-section diagram.
  • p13Blonde prisoner launches a Special Muggy Ball projectile.
  • p13Multiple characters fall through the air amid smoke and debris.
  • p14Special Muggy Ball creates a large explosion labeled with bold SFX.
  • p14Galdino states his wax powers melt after three seconds.
  • p15Ivankov uses Okama Kenpo flying kick against Minotaurus.
  • p15Luffy and Galdino combine Gomu Gomu and Candle Lock attacks.
  • p16Luffy lands Hammer Rifle on Minotaurus.
  • p16Minotaurus is knocked out with swirling eyes.
  • p16Luffy reacts with confident expression after the strike.
  • p17Prisoners celebrate defeat of Minotaurus.
  • p17Luffy announces intention to proceed to level 4.
  • p17Forces under Magellan are positioned on level 4.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Guard reports prisoner number E8200 Buggy the Clown with serious tone.
  • p2Voice states information is being sent now about prisoners joining Luffy.
  • p2Identification given for Bentham also known as Mr. 2 Bon Clay.
  • p2Identification given for Galdino also known as Mr. 3 former Baroque Works agent.
  • p2Report warns they are heading to Level 4.
  • p2Report states Blugori cannot stand against Strawhat Luffy and Mr. 2.
  • p3Hannyabal states the situation is getting interesting and will kill time.
  • p3Voice notes intruders running wild and instigating riot in Level 2.
  • p3Staff discuss that Magellan is putting down the Level 2 riot.
  • p3Question raised about what happened to Saldeath.
  • p3Hannyabal yells at subordinates for failing to report earlier while ogling Hancock.
  • p4Upper voices report Minotauros location on level 3 and ask about Sadi-chan and the escaped guest.
  • p4Magellan states there is room to run on level 3 so the target cannot be cornered and decides to leave the lower mess to Saldeath while ordering remaining forces to level 4.
  • p5Voice identifies the creature as the Mino-Tauros.
  • p5Luffy questions whether it is a monster or has Devil Fruit power.
  • p5Striped-shirted prisoner describes the guard as a bloodless beast that treats people like trash.
  • p6Striped-shirted prisoner cries out in pain and calls for Bon-chan.
  • p6Luffy reacts with surprise at the speed of the attack.
  • p7Unknown voice shouts warning to Straw-chan.
  • p7Minotaurus roars while being thrown back.
  • p7Luffy reacts with surprise.
  • p8Luffy announces replacement whip technique with aggressive intent during strike.
  • p8Minotaurus roars in pain from direct hit impact.
  • p8Luffy begins Gomu Gomu chant while preparing follow-up attack.
  • p8Luffy gasps in exhaustion stating he is dying from strain.
  • p9Luffy roars Jet Bazooka name while executing double punch.
  • p9Impact produces loud crash echoing through stone corridor.
  • p10Bon Clay coughs heavily and states he thought he would die.
  • p10Bon Clay complains makeup is ruined and demands cosmetics and clothes.
  • p10Luffy asks if Bon Clay is okay.
  • p10Luffy praises Bon Clay strength and notes monster likely still alive.
  • p10Bon Clay declares desire to descend quickly to lower level.
  • p11Bon Clay warns Luffy the area below is extremely hot.
  • p11Luffy complains wall is too hot to touch like a kettle.
  • p11Narration labels area as Level 4 the Blazing Hell.
  • p11Luffy notes difficulty standing due to hot air and smoke.
  • p12Ivankov tells Luffy the heat matches his description with surprised and confirming tone.
  • p12Galdino asks Luffy what kind of person he would risk his life to meet.
  • p12Luffy confirms he seeks someone important while reacting with wide-eyed surprise.
  • p12Ivankov loudly declares himself the Queen of Kamabakka Kingdom and strongest okama queen with dramatic emphasis.
  • p12Ivankov mentions being called Iva from the Grand Line's pink paradise while explaining his arrest.
  • p13Blonde prisoner declares use of secret weapon against Minotaurus in desperate tone.
  • p13Blonde prisoner shouts desire to meet and save a specific woman at least once.
  • p13Buggy reminds Luffy of his town-destroying Muggy Ball technique.
  • p13Galdino explains the renamed Muggy Ball as a compressed hidden weapon.
  • p13Characters react with confusion and alarm to the sudden attack and falling figures.
  • p14Blonde prisoner yells to eat the Special Muggy Ball attack.
  • p14Galdino tells Luffy the Doru Doru powers will melt after three seconds.
  • p14Luffy questions why Galdino cannot use powers at all.
  • p14Buggy praises the successful attack with enthusiastic tone.
  • p14Luffy reacts with awe at the ongoing fight.
  • p15Ivankov shouts Okama Kenpo while flying into attack.
  • p15Minotaurus labeled attack That Winter Sky strikes with heavy impact.
  • p15Luffy calls out Gomu Gomu attack while stretching arm.
  • p15Galdino activates Candle Lock on the target.
  • p15Characters react with surprise and effort during the combined assault.
  • p16Luffy yells attack name during the spinning punch connection.
  • p16Minotaurus bellows in pain with elongated roar as blow lands.
  • p16Luffy shows wide grin and sweat while reacting to the hit amid OO-HHH sounds.
  • p17Voice declares monster from hell has been defeated.
  • p17Group cheers ALL RIGHT during celebration.
  • p17Luffy laughs and declares move to level 4.
  • p17Warning states all forces including Warden Magellan gathered on level 4.
  • p17Luffy mutters not to come while noting this is level 4.