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One Piece chapter 596: Spectrum — what is in it

Post-War arc · 21 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 596 title page features young Luffy, Ace and Sabo in action.
  • p1Scene takes place on the small sky island of Weatheria.
  • p1Nami is interacting with Weatheria residents after an incident.
  • p2Weatheria descends to Blue Sea to gather materials and information.
  • p2Nami studies weather records inside Weatheria library.
  • p3Nami feels responsibility for entire crew's lives as navigator.
  • p3Flashback shows young Luffy on a beach.
  • p4Luffy expresses strong affirmative resolve in a large close-up panel.
  • p4Blonde girl shifts from observation to personal vow to support Luffy.
  • p4Cloaked figure and blonde girl converse at a table inside a room.
  • p4Scene transitions to an outdoor garden area with architectural elements.
  • p5Scene is set in Tena Gena Kingdom on Kenzan Island in the Grand Line.
  • p5A public performance in an arena draws a large restless crowd.
  • p5Brook appears on stage as the central performer.
  • p5Spectators react with suspicion and anger toward the show.
  • p6Brook is forced to perform to satisfy the audience.
  • p6Brook decides to move and begins the act on stage.
  • p6Brook recalls his recruitment into the crew during internal monologue.
  • p6Luffy is shown reacting to Brook's situation.
  • p7Brook performs extreme physical contortions on stage.
  • p7Audience responds with mixed shock and engagement to the act.
  • p7Brook plays guitar and sings to captivate the crowd.
  • p7Brook's motivation ties back to supporting Luffy after the performance.
  • p8The scene opens under East Blue's mighty bridge.
  • p8The ship's destination is Baltigo.
  • p8Robin is aboard a ship with revolutionaries.
  • p9An explosion rocks the ship during the confrontation.
  • p9Robin is being pursued by an angry mob calling her a demon.
  • p10Robin chooses to remain on deck rather than go inside.
  • p10The ship is departing with supplies being gathered for Robin.
  • p11The location is Grand Line Karakuri Island.
  • p11An intruder resembling a gorilla entered the laboratory.
  • p11Captain Gorilla leads the investigation.
  • p12Explosion reveals a second hidden laboratory entrance.
  • p12Cloaked inventor wears a mechanical gauntlet.
  • p12Group discusses cyborg animals and military inventions in the lab.
  • p13Luffy proposes the cloaked inventor join his crew.
  • p13Tiger mat is presented as a seating option.
  • p13Conversation occurs inside the revealed laboratory.
  • p14Tiger cyborg suddenly attacks and catches fire.
  • p14Rampage causes widespread panic in the laboratory.
  • p14Cloaked inventor commits to sailing with Luffy.
  • p15Scene shifts to Boin Archipelago on the Grand Line.
  • p15Usopp trains intensely after reading a newspaper.
  • p15Explosion occurs on the islands during training.
  • p16Scene occurs in a jungle clearing with a large snail creature present.
  • p16Luffy is shown lying injured on the ground amid debris.
  • p17Usopp observes Luffy pushing himself too hard in the jungle.
  • p17Heracles-un is present in the background during Usopp's reflection.
  • p18Usopp requests training from Heracles-un in the jungle.
  • p18Pop Green is introduced as a plant native to the island with sudden growth.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Angry Weatheria residents demand eviction of Nami as sneaky cat-burglar with harsh intent.
  • p1Nami apologizes deeply while crowd panics realizing they made her cry and quickly backpedals.
  • p1Nami introduces herself and requests to stay on the island to study weather with cheerful mood.
  • p1Crowd forgives Nami and offers help after her emotional display.
  • p2Haredas explains Weatheria records global weather patterns and drifts with winds.
  • p2Nami questions information about New World lightning rains and expresses awe at world size.
  • p2Haredas notes Nami's hasty nature while agreeing to teach New World weather.
  • p3Nami declares she must master navigation for Luffy's crew and Pirate King goal with strong resolve.
  • p3Haredas reacts with surprise then praises Luffy for inspiring such devotion.
  • p3Nami worries Luffy has no sense of danger and needs her help.
  • p4Luffy roars with intense fury and determination in close-up, affirming commitment to a bold action.
  • p4Blonde girl internally notes Luffy's reckless behavior with mild exasperation before smiling brightly.
  • p4Blonde girl declares resolve to assist Luffy this time with cheerful and determined mood.
  • p4Cloaked figure laughs and comments on the difficulty of the situation in amused tone.
  • p4Cloaked figure internally worries about Luffy's safety and lack of intelligence while watching over him.
  • p5Announcer voice invites crowd to witness a spectacle in excited promotional tone.
  • p5Angry spectators accuse performers of deception and demand explanation with hostile intent.
  • p5Crowd questions the nature of the skeleton creature and comments on its unusual body.
  • p5Luffy internally notes his decision while observing the unfolding situation.
  • p5Man in top hat on stage dismisses the performance as ordinary to calm the audience.
  • p6Brook internally seeks a way to help while feeling pressure to perform.
  • p6Crowd demands Brook move and perform or face continued anger.
  • p6Brook resolves that he must act and agrees to perform with formal acceptance.
  • p6Brook dramatically invites others to join his crew with enthusiastic flair.
  • p6Brook reflects on past loneliness and joy at being recruited by Luffy.
  • p7Crowd reacts with horror and amazement as Brook begins moving and speaking.
  • p7Brook internally notes difficulty of extreme poses while continuing performance.
  • p7Brook reflects on overcoming the trial to become more useful to Luffy.
  • p7Brook announces a new song and begins playing guitar with high energy.
  • p7Brook declares that loneliness no longer exists for him during performance.
  • p8Unseen voice questions the sudden change of heart about saving Robin.
  • p8Man in top hat states Dragon-san has wanted to meet Robin for a long time.
  • p8Robin replies she would have liked admirable people to come for her earlier.
  • p8Crew member notes this is good news and they are now setting sail with Nico Robin on board to Baltigo.
  • p8Mob members shout that the demon girl should not be allowed to live and call her survivor of Ohara demons.
  • p8Crew member admits they were unable to uncover that Robin worked for Crocodile and apologizes.
  • p9Robin shouts that all she wants now is to die and questions why they insist on saving her.
  • p9Mob members scream DIE DEMON and ask how much cash the kid is worth.
  • p9Wild-haired man yells that an enemy of the whole world cannot live and calls the rescuers insane.
  • p9Wild-haired man unleashes a furious battle cry BRING IT ONNNNNN.
  • p10Man in top hat states it is not his place to trust Robin completely as he is a pirate and she is a revolutionary.
  • p10Robin replies she will stay where she is and invites the man inside so he does not catch a cold.
  • p10Crew members shout to bring blankets hot drinks and food immediately.
  • p10Robin reflects that hurling herself into the wide world under Luffy's father's guidance might make her stronger.
  • p11Marines note any intruder would need a large icebreaker vessel and none was seen.
  • p11Marine reports a man built like a gorilla infiltrated the laboratory.
  • p11Captain Gorilla orders a search party dispatched to the mountain regions.
  • p11Marines discuss the intruder possibly being cyborg Franky of the Straw Hat crew.
  • p11Marine notes there are multiple cyborg gorillas on the island so identification may be mistaken.
  • p12Cloaked inventor states the entrance was exposed by the explosion and expresses disbelief at the hidden second laboratory.
  • p12Inventor notes strong interest in military inventions and cyborg animals used for labor.
  • p12Background researchers react with amazement at the range of research from battleships to human cells.
  • p13Luffy excitedly offers the group a chance to sail the world and join his crew for their dreams.
  • p13Cloaked inventor suggests trousers and lights a fireplace while offering a tiger mat.
  • p13Luffy declares intent to retrieve trunks and build a dream ship for the New World.
  • p14Cloaked inventor and others react in alarm at the tiger cyborg attacking as a foul beast.
  • p14Tiger cyborg roars in pain while on fire and rampages through the room.
  • p14Cloaked inventor declares partnership with Luffy to surpass others as the legend of the blazing phantom beast.
  • p15Bandaged man declares sudden motivation to lose weight, build muscle, and grow stronger.
  • p15Heracles-un questions what the bandaged man read in the newspaper to cause such passion.
  • p15Bandaged man vows to escape the island and become even stronger.
  • p16Armored figure reports receiving a message from the captain with serious delivery in jungle setting.
  • p16Luffy shouts victory declaration with triumphant and exhausted mood during flashback.
  • p16Crew member welcomes Luffy as one of them and urges him to continue with supportive intent.
  • p17Usopp reflects that Luffy could become Pirate King based on his presence alone with reflective mood.
  • p17Usopp acknowledges Luffy can lose and faces stronger enemies with concerned realization.
  • p17Usopp decides he must become stronger to support Luffy with determined intent.
  • p18Usopp asks Heracles-un to become his teacher and learn from his skills with eager intent.
  • p18Heracles-un reacts with surprise at being called sensei.
  • p18Heracles-un explains Pop Green plant properties and aggressive growth with instructional tone.