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One Piece chapter 539: Emporio Tension Hormones — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 19 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 539 opens with a title illustration of a woman surrounded by butterflies.
  • p1A massive creature rapidly consumes large quantities of food in a chaotic setting.
  • p2The large eater continues consuming food while onlookers express shock at its endurance.
  • p3Luffy emerges from the tunnel fully recovered after surviving Magellan's poison.
  • p4Pipe structure collapses with massive impact during escape sequence.
  • p4Luffy survives the collapse but shows exhaustion symptoms.
  • p5Bon Clay endured prolonged physical strain while encouraging others.
  • p5Luffy learns details of Bon Clay's sacrifice after collapse.
  • p6Luffy receives his hat and clothes after revival.
  • p6Luffy collapses again shortly after standing.
  • p7Ivankov questions Luffy about his father Dragon.
  • p7Luffy states plan to escape Impel Down despite risks.
  • p8Luffy states he does not remember his father's face.
  • p8Ivankov confirms he was not supposed to mention Luffy's father.
  • p8Garp previously revealed the same information to Ivankov.
  • p9Luffy's home is in the East Blue.
  • p9Ivankov observes Luffy orients himself with the wind.
  • p9Ivankov suspects Luffy may have family in the East Blue.
  • p10Ivankov plans to head to Level 6 with Luffy.
  • p10Vivre card still points downward indicating Ace has not been moved.
  • p10Ivankov was once Dragon's comrade in the Revolutionary Army.
  • p11Ivankov offers to lead group to save Ace then escape Impel Down.
  • p11Luffy receives Emporio Tension Hormones injection.
  • p11Hormones provide temporary fatigue relief for one day.
  • p12Magellan examines evidence of a blood-stained head covering in Level 5.
  • p12Three disguised prisoners are reported to have reached Level 5.
  • p12Magellan is reminded he is late for a Level 6 lift.
  • p12Prisoner handover is scheduled for 9 a.m. at the front gates.
  • p13Marines prepare five battleships commanded by five vice-admirals for Ace's transport.
  • p13Ivankov and Luffy abandon stealth on Level 5 and charge ahead.
  • p13The group moves from Level 5 toward Level 6.
  • p14Wolves attack on Level 5 with growling sounds.
  • p14Ivankov is recognized by prisoners despite being presumed dead.
  • p14Luffy and Ivankov engage wolves in close combat.
  • p15Ivankov defeats wolves with Death Wink shockwave.
  • p15Inazuma unlocks a door using scissors.
  • p15Monitor room detects the group advancing toward Level 6.
  • p16Guards identify the escaped prisoner as Ivankov who disappeared years ago.
  • p16The group is confirmed to be rushing toward Level 6 targeting Ace.
  • p16Magellan and Hannyabal coordinate the response from the control area.
  • p16Inazuma is recognized as the Level 5 revolutionary who disappeared.
  • p17Luffy is running through Impel Down corridors toward Level 6.
  • p17Ace is being escorted out of Level 6 in chains.
  • p17Ace's destination is confirmed as Marineford execution site.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title text states 'EMPORIO TENSION HORMONES' below chapter number.
  • p1Wild-haired figure demands more food regardless of condition with urgent tone.
  • p1Crowd comments on the creature eating nonstop for thirty minutes.
  • p1Onlookers compare consumption speed to an ant lion pit.
  • p2Bandaged man states the eater has an incredible will to live.
  • p2Long-haired figure notes the amount of food equals several days for Kama Land.
  • p2Crowd reacts with surprise at the emerging figure from the tunnel.
  • p3Luffy declares he is fully recovered with strong triumphant tone.
  • p3Crowd exclaims Luffy absorbed energy and survived Magellan's poison in twenty hours.
  • p3Bon Clay calls out in relief that Luffy is okay.
  • p3Ivankov states the recovery exceeds what the word miracle can describe.
  • p4Ivankov states Luffy is exhausted rather than wounded, calm explanatory tone.
  • p4Concerned voices call out to Iva-chan asking if okay and to hang in there.
  • p4Luffy desperately shouts Bon-chan's name with frantic expression.
  • p4Ivankov tells Luffy to thank Bon Clay for the rescue, firm and directive mood.
  • p5Luffy recounts Bon Clay yelling to live and suffering for hours, emotional tone.
  • p5Ivankov acknowledges the effect on Luffy, surprised realization.
  • p5Luffy declares debt to Bon Clay with determined shout.
  • p5Group voices thank Bon-chan loudly in background.
  • p6Luffy insists no time to rest and must move immediately.
  • p6Lightning-haired figure warns Luffy needs more recovery time.
  • p6Prisoners shout that Luffy is still exhausted and urge rest.
  • p6Ivankov offers to handle Bon Clay and laughs about revival.
  • p7Luffy reacts with surprise upon mention of his dad.
  • p7Ivankov explains Bon Clay came to help Luffy escape.
  • p7Ivankov notes the Marine-Whitebeard conflict will impact the world.
  • p7Luffy declares intent to escape and rejoin the world's flow.
  • p7Ivankov warns reckless escape would lead to recapture and mentions Dragon.
  • p8Shocked onlookers shout about Luffy mentioning his dad, conveying collective surprise in the ruined hall.
  • p8Luffy admits he does not know or remember his father's face, spoken with dazed expression.
  • p8Ivankov realizes he revealed too much and brushes it off, shifting to casual tone.
  • p8Ivankov yells in disbelief that Luffy is Dragon's son, intense and accusatory mood.
  • p9Ivankov realizes the connection to Dragon with intense focus.
  • p9Luffy replies East Blue when asked about his home.
  • p9Ivankov suggests Luffy's instinct points toward his birthplace.
  • p9Ivankov notes Luffy faces the same direction whenever wind blows.
  • p9Inazuma warns Ivankov not to pry into his past.
  • p10Ivankov decides to accompany Luffy to Level 6 immediately.
  • p10Ivankov orders Inazuma to investigate Ace's departure plans.
  • p10Ivankov declares it is time to escape Impel Down.
  • p10Ivankov realizes Luffy is Dragon's son and Ace's brother.
  • p10Bon Clay pledges support to Luffy as a revolutionary comrade.
  • p11Ivankov rallies Newkama Land to prepare for battle and rescue Ace.
  • p11Crowd reacts with shock at the sudden decision to escape.
  • p11Medical check confirms Luffy's pulse is strong.
  • p11Luffy shouts that he is coming for Ace right now.
  • p11Ivankov explains temporary adrenaline effect of Emporio Tension Hormones.
  • p12Guard reports three prisoners entered Level 5 using perfect disguise to Magellan.
  • p12Magellan questions the blood-stained head covering found after Luffy's escape.
  • p12Domino informs Magellan he is late for the Level 6 lift.
  • p12Hannyabal panics that both wardens' and his own jobs are on the line.
  • p12Magellan orders prisoner handover at front gates at 9 a.m. and warns of stained reputation.
  • p12Guard replies that the requested timing is unreasonable.
  • p13Marine commander orders strict guard during Portgas D. Ace transport to Marine HQ.
  • p13Marine affirms readiness to give lives for the convoy of five battleships.
  • p13Ivankov declares stealth unnecessary because his strength is overflowing.
  • p13Luffy shouts to run forward as the group charges.
  • p13Ivankov yells that one or two minutes could make all the difference.
  • p14Prisoners recognize the distant figure as Ivankov who should be dead.
  • p14Ivankov yells 'MOVE IT!!! DON'T GET IN MY WAY!!!' during the wolf attack.
  • p15Ivankov shouts 'DEATH WINK'!!! while attacking wolves.
  • p15Ivankov notes guards ahead and tells the group to bring it on.
  • p15Inazuma says 'INAZUMA! THE LOCK!' while unlocking the door.
  • p15Monitor room guard reports the giant man and unidentified men moving from Level 5 to Level 6.
  • p16Guard exclaims that the prisoner survived the warden's poison and is accompanied by Strawhat Luffy.
  • p16Another guard questions how the escapee survived for years and identifies him as Ivankov the Okama King.
  • p16Guards shout that the group is heading straight for Level 6 to free Fire Fist Ace.
  • p16Hannyabal orders guards to hold the line until reinforcements arrive and to activate Level 6 traps.
  • p16Magellan commands immediate action to inform all floors and warns they are heading for Level 6.
  • p17Luffy shouts that he is coming for Ace while urging himself to arrive in time.
  • p17Voice announces that Portgas D. Ace will now be transported to the execution site.
  • p17Ace is declared to be moved to Marineford for execution.