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One Piece chapter 549: The Ship Departs — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 21 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 549 title page shows Franky viewing the Vegapunk birthplace facility.
  • p1Impel Down Level 4 scene occurs after Magellan's poison attack.
  • p1Crocodile, Buggy, and Jinbe are among the escaped prisoners on the bridge.
  • p2Blackbeard invites Shiryu to join his crew after the Impel Down breakout.
  • p3Inazuma recovers from poison using hormone treatments after Impel Down escape.
  • p3Newkama group travels on a Marine ship route.
  • p4Scene occurs on deck of escaping ship with former Impel Down prisoners.
  • p4Group reacts to Bon Clay's sacrifice with mix of mourning and denial.
  • p4Crew considers party despite uncertainty of Bon Clay's fate.
  • p5Jinbe and Crocodile discuss fishman abilities on ship deck.
  • p5Luffy interrupts conversation by calling for Buggy.
  • p6Jinbe owes Luffy debt for opportunity to save Ace.
  • p6Group discusses alliance and shared objective toward Marine Headquarters.
  • p7Ship is heading toward Marine Headquarters via Gates of Justice.
  • p7Crocodile confronts group about war zone destination.
  • p7Jinbe reveals past Shichibukai status and lost title.
  • p8Luffy is speaking directly to Marine Headquarters via Den Den Mushi.
  • p8The ship is crewed by escaped Impel Down prisoners in striped uniforms.
  • p8Prisoners are unaware of the planned destination until this moment.
  • p9Buggy's Jolly Roger is flying on the escaping ship.
  • p9Marines have identified both Buggy and Luffy as key figures in the escape.
  • p9Communications with the Impel Down defense fleet were previously cut.
  • p10Buggy's past connection to Gol D. Roger and Shanks is publicly known to Marines.
  • p10The prisoners' goal is confirmed as rescuing Ace.
  • p10Over two hundred prisoners are aboard the ship according to Marine reports.
  • p11Jinbe, Crocodile and Ivankov are confirmed aboard the ship.
  • p11The ship is trapped in the Tri Current without the Gates of Justice opened.
  • p11Luffy explicitly states his intention to save Ace.
  • p12Buggy's crew learns he sailed with Gol D. Roger.
  • p12Buggy's crew learns he knew Shanks.
  • p12Buggy fears increased government surveillance from the revelations.
  • p13Buggy begins planning to leverage his crew for greater ambitions.
  • p13Buggy's crew remains unaware of his opportunistic shift in thinking.
  • p14Prisoners refuse to head toward Marine Headquarters.
  • p14Buggy's crew pledges full loyalty to him on the ship deck.
  • p15The ship continues toward Marineford despite objections.
  • p15Buggy publicly commits to targeting Whitebeard.
  • p16Buggy's crew rallies aboard their ship after emotional realization.
  • p16The ship heads toward Marine Headquarters amid explosions.
  • p16Buggy cries while shouting about lost dreams.
  • p17Luffy is escorted in chains up stairs at Marine Headquarters.
  • p17Execution is scheduled three hours from high noon.
  • p17Luffy makes a statement about living without regrets.
  • p18Luffy is led through opening doors at the execution site.
  • p18Childhood flashback shows Luffy and Ace vowing to go to sea.
  • p18Luffy has an X-shaped scar on his back.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states Franky's weekly conclusion that the boarded structure is the house where Dr. Vegapunk was born.
  • p1Crocodile states he carried the antidote preventing group death and warns about underestimating Magellan.
  • p1Unseen voice notes the group lives on the edge.
  • p1Buggy remarks fortune has been good again while coughing.
  • p1Jinbe laughs and agrees they were nearly finished for a moment.
  • p2Blackbeard laughs that one should live in the moment and declares those fearing death are losers.
  • p2Blackbeard offers Shiryu a place in his crew.
  • p2Shiryu thanks Blackbeard for saving them and states he already knows the consequences of staying.
  • p3Voice questions if poison damage is severe enough to affect the ship route.
  • p3Voice instructs to let Inazuma rest.
  • p3Inazuma explains expelling poison using recovery and tension hormones.
  • p3Ivankov warns that forceful treatments shorten lifespan or cause side effects.
  • p3Ivankov declares Inazuma is needed for the revolution and refuses to overburden him.
  • p4Buggy shouts desperately for Bon Clay from railing in panic and grief.
  • p4Prisoners express shock at being saved again and affirm Bon Clay was not bad.
  • p4Crew debates turning Mr. 2 funeral into loud party with celebratory mood.
  • p4Characters insult each other's noses while arguing about Bon Clay's status.
  • p5Jinbe questions Crocodile's ability to call sharks while steering.
  • p5Crocodile notes Jinbe can talk to fish and calls him an exception.
  • p5Jinbe admits fishman-fish friendship is not normal.
  • p5Luffy calls out to Captain Buggy causing surprised reaction.
  • p5Crocodile comments on fishmen being wild but accepts it as compliment.
  • p6Jinbe thanks Luffy for chance to save Ace and acknowledges deep debt.
  • p6Luffy welcomes Jinbe's strength and finds it reassuring.
  • p6Buggy yells for group to stop the conversation.
  • p6Crocodile states only one objective and will let other matters slide.
  • p6Jinbe offers thanks and apology to both for past incidents.
  • p6Jinbe declares intent to fight alongside at Marine Headquarters.
  • p6Luffy reacts with extreme shock to the declaration.
  • p7Crocodile demands explanation why ship heads to Marine Headquarters.
  • p7Crocodile warns of war between Whitebeard and Marines at destination.
  • p7Jinbe affirms Crocodile's strength and introduces himself.
  • p7Buggy panics upon learning Crocodile is a Shichibukai.
  • p7Crocodile explains only Marine Headquarters and Enies Lobby accessible after Gates of Justice.
  • p7Crocodile notes they ride government-only current.
  • p7Crew reacts with confusion about destination and Marine Headquarters.
  • p8Escaped prisoners roar in collective panic and rage that they were never told the destination, expressing terror of the location.
  • p8One prisoner yells he would rather return to Impel Down than proceed, showing extreme fear.
  • p8Prisoners demand to stop the ship or get off, conveying desperation and blame toward Luffy.
  • p8Luffy calmly states his name into the Den Den Mushi while contacting Marine HQ.
  • p8Marine on the line reacts with shock upon hearing Luffy's identity.
  • p9Marines conclude there were two masterminds behind the Impel Down escape based on prior reports.
  • p9Buggy reacts with explosive shock upon being identified as a pirate mastermind.
  • p9Luffy shows visible surprise at the Marine analysis naming him and Buggy.
  • p9Marines note the ship has been seized by escaped prisoners.
  • p9Buggy's subordinates question his sudden importance in the Marine briefing.
  • p10Marines reveal Buggy was once a member of Gol D. Roger's crew.
  • p10Marines state that Shanks once considered Buggy a brother.
  • p10Buggy screams in utter disbelief at the revelations about his past.
  • p10Marines confirm the prisoners' objective is to rescue Ace at Marineford.
  • p10Marines note it is impressive a man like Buggy has drawn such attention.
  • p11Marines warn that the Gates of Justice must be opened or the ship cannot escape the Tri Current.
  • p11Marines confirm presence of Jinbe, Crocodile and Ivankov among the prisoners.
  • p11Prisoners shout back at the Marines in defiance.
  • p11Luffy declares it is not the time to be washing potatoes and that he will save Ace.
  • p11Luffy snaps at the Marines for picking a fight with Marine Headquarters.
  • p12Prisoner yells about Buggy knowing Red Hair Shanks in excited awe.
  • p12Another prisoner shouts that Buggy was part of the Pirate King's crew with rising hype.
  • p12Buggy thinks internally that government attention is now a risk due to revealed past.
  • p12Crew cheers that their savior is an amazing pirate with strong loyalty.
  • p12Crew debates Buggy's cowardice and weakness despite his history in smaller panels.
  • p12Luffy reacts with surprise upon hearing Rayleigh's name mentioned.
  • p13Crew praises Buggy as member of legendary pirate crew with loud cheers.
  • p13Buggy internally worries his reputation will complicate future pirating.
  • p13Buggy considers taking Whitebeard's head to rise further in power.
  • p13Buggy declares his stock is rising with opportunistic grin.
  • p13Buggy thinks about becoming one of the Four Emperors.
  • p14Crew demands orders to seize the ship and avoid Marine HQ.
  • p14Prisoners declare they will follow Captain Buggy after escaping prison.
  • p14Luffy is told to hand over the ship by prisoners.
  • p14Buggy internally notes the situation could turn bad for him.
  • p14Buggy thinks he can kill everyone and seize control.
  • p15Buggy yells at crew to be quiet and calls them morons.
  • p15Prisoner notes the chance to reach the pinnacle of the world.
  • p15Voice declares the ship is heading for the center of the war.
  • p15Buggy declares he will take Whitebeard's head today.
  • p15Buggy invites others to chase his dream with him.
  • p16Buggy declares the crew's forgotten dreams and heart treasures with tearful intensity and rallying intent.
  • p16Crew member shouts realization that they lost sight of what matters, expressing regret and awakening.
  • p16Another crew member recalls long time in hellish darkness, conveying shared suffering and resolve.
  • p16Crew cheers 'CAPTAIN BUGGY!!' multiple times, showing renewed loyalty and excitement.
  • p16Buggy orders the ship to Marine Headquarters, signaling decisive forward action.
  • p16Crew member states they will follow Buggy, rejecting peaceful life for adventure.
  • p17Marine voice orders prisoner taken to execution site with three hours remaining.
  • p17Marine commands Luffy to go up the stairs during escort.
  • p17Marine warns Luffy while chains rattle.
  • p17Luffy declares intent to go to sea without regrets.
  • p17Marine states they are definitely proceeding with the escort.
  • p18Young Luffy tells Ace they will someday go to sea and live freely.
  • p18Marine announces they are opening the door and orders stop.
  • p18Narration states Luffy is freer than anybody.
  • p18Luffy's silhouette responds 'YEAH!!' in flashback context.