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One Piece chapter 597: 3D2Y — what is in it

Post-War arc · 29 pages · 31 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is displayed as 3D2Y.
  • p1Scene is set in the ruins of the Shikkearu Kingdom on Kuraigana Island.
  • p1Zoro kneels before Mihawk in a ruined hall.
  • p2Mihawk sits on a throne in the ruined hall.
  • p2Zoro is defeated by baboons prior to this meeting.
  • p3Zoro states his intent to surpass Mihawk.
  • p3Mihawk laughs at Zoro's request.
  • p4Conversation occurs inside a room with visible city buildings outside.
  • p4Newspaper shows a photo of the bandaged man's shoulder tattoo.
  • p4The tattoo marking is crossed out and labeled 2Y in the image.
  • p5Reindeer character shows nervous sweat while clutching face.
  • p5Skeleton plays guitar during the conversation.
  • p6Four characters react simultaneously to the two-year meeting plan.
  • p6Straw-hatted man displays shocked tongue-out expression.
  • p7Scene transitions from Calm Belt sea to Fish-Man Island.
  • p7Jimbei stands on ship deck waving goodbye.
  • p7Straw-hatted man responds from the island dock area.
  • p8Location is Rusuka island northwest of the Isle of Women in the Calm Belt.
  • p8Luffy plans repeated visits to the island after training begins.
  • p8Hancock offers to supply provisions during Luffy's training period.
  • p9Rusuka island is home to a multitude of terrible beasts numbering over five hundred.
  • p9Only Luffy and Rayleigh remain as human inhabitants on the island.
  • p9Ancient nation once stood on the island but perished.
  • p10Haki is described as a power present in every single human being.
  • p10The elephant beast is too powerful for Luffy in his current state.
  • p10Observation Haki allows sensing hidden enemies and predicting movements.
  • p11Observation Haki enables sensing presence numbers and predicting enemy actions.
  • p11Mantra is the Skypiea term for Observation Haki.
  • p11Armament Haki is introduced as the next shade after Observation Haki.
  • p12Luffy lands a Haki-enhanced punch on the elephant-like beast.
  • p12The attack produces visible pain feedback even to Luffy's rubber body.
  • p13Armament Haki is presented as the primary method to damage Logia fruit users.
  • p13Luffy realizes the reason Rayleigh could touch Kizaru.
  • p14Sovereign Haki is described as unique because it cannot be trained.
  • p14Luffy recalls witnessing Rayleigh use Sovereign Haki previously.
  • p15Luffy defeats the elephant-like beast using Haki.
  • p15Rayleigh confirms he has observed Haki in various places before.
  • p16Scene occurs on the volcanic island of Rusukaina.
  • p16Luffy begins apprenticeship training under Rayleigh.
  • p16Luffy refers to Rayleigh using respectful address options including sensei.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Zoro begs intensely for sword training from his enemy Mihawk with desperate resolve.
  • p1Mihawk responds with silence from the throne.
  • p1Mihawk tells Zoro to know his shame in a stern tone.
  • p1Zoro acknowledges the shame of seeking teachings from a former enemy.
  • p2Mihawk states his expectations of Zoro were too high and he has nothing to teach.
  • p2Mihawk notes Zoro was defeated by baboons and unable to escape to sea.
  • p2Zoro shouts his desire to become strong.
  • p2Mihawk questions why Zoro continues despite the pain of watching.
  • p2Mihawk declares he will take Zoro's head as the only one left to claim.
  • p3Zoro questions why Mihawk would teach an enemy and what purpose it serves.
  • p3Mihawk admits he once hoped to defeat Zoro but no longer believes it possible.
  • p3Zoro declares his goal is to surpass Mihawk.
  • p3Mihawk calls the idea ridiculous yet notes Zoro's actions are unsightly.
  • p3Mihawk laughs while questioning if Zoro wants him to raise the swordsman who will kill him.
  • p4Stern man states men abandon pride only for others' sake with serious tone.
  • p4Bandaged man replies training begins only after wounds heal.
  • p4Woman with skull hat is ordered to tend wounds and snaps back refusing orders.
  • p4Bandaged man notes the 3D tattoo represents three days agreed meeting.
  • p4Woman confirms the crossed-out tattoo matches the one on his shoulder.
  • p4Bandaged man explains the 2Y message was a bluff to distract the world.
  • p4Stern man concludes they stand firm until the two-year meeting time.
  • p5Cyborg shouts the meeting will happen in two years' time with excited intent.
  • p5Woman smiles while reacting to the two-year timeline announcement.
  • p6Group announces the reunion location as Shabondy Archipelago in two years.
  • p7Voice from ship thanks Jimbei for everything.
  • p7Jimbei replies he will lend strength again someday.
  • p7Jimbei recalls being asked to die in Impel Down and expresses gratitude.
  • p7Jimbei announces two-year separation before next meeting on Fish-Man Island.
  • p7Straw-hatted man shouts agreement to the future meeting plan.
  • p8Luffy promises Hancock he will visit the island daily to bring provisions from the Isle of Women with enthusiastic intent.
  • p8Narration describes Rusuka island as harsh Forty-Eight Seasons land in the Calm Belt.
  • p8Luffy excitedly asks Hancock for famous Gorgon food items recalling its taste.
  • p8Hancock reacts with blushing embarrassment and offers to bring anything Luffy desires.
  • p8Rayleigh warns against spoiling Luffy during training and stresses survival skills.
  • p9Luffy declares he smells adventure with high excitement.
  • p9Rayleigh states the island contains over five hundred powerful beasts too strong for current Luffy.
  • p9Rayleigh warns that without training Luffy cannot sleep safely at night.
  • p9Luffy inquires about learning the power known as Haki.
  • p9Rayleigh begins explaining Haki as a power existing in every human.
  • p10Rayleigh explains Haki exists within every human as presence spirit or aura.
  • p10Luffy yells in shock at the gigantic elephant charging.
  • p10Rayleigh shouts watch out and tells Luffy to observe carefully.
  • p10Rayleigh states most people live without noticing their own Haki.
  • p10Rayleigh notes Haki can be divided into two main shades.
  • p11Rayleigh defines Observation Haki as the power to perceive hidden enemies and read intentions.
  • p11Rayleigh notes this ability is called Mantra in the Sky Isles of Skypiea.
  • p11Rayleigh introduces Armament Haki as wearing an invisible suit of armor.
  • p11Luffy reacts with AHH and HUH during the elephant attack.
  • p11Rayleigh continues teaching while the elephant rampages nearby.
  • p12Luffy declares the key use of the ability while striking the beast.
  • p12Luffy expresses surprise that the attack causes him pain despite his rubber body.
  • p12Rayleigh notes recognition of the technique from a previous event.
  • p12Beast bellows loudly in pain from the successive blows.
  • p13Rayleigh explains that Armament Haki can solidify and strike Logia users.
  • p13Luffy connects the explanation to previous encounters with Aokiji, Smoker, and Kizaru.
  • p13Rayleigh introduces the two shades of Haki as Observation and Armament.
  • p14Rayleigh defines Sovereign Haki as the ability to overpower an opponent's will.
  • p14Rayleigh states that Sovereign Haki cannot be trained.
  • p14Luffy recognizes the technique as the one used at the auction house.
  • p15Luffy laughs and asks if he has earned respect for defeating the beast.
  • p15Rayleigh acknowledges Luffy's achievement without using his own hands.
  • p15Rayleigh notes that mastering Haki will not be simple.
  • p15Rayleigh advises focusing on personal strengths among the three Haki types.
  • p16Luffy declares that Straw Hat Luffy will take a break, spoken with confident grin and tilted hat.
  • p16Rayleigh enthusiastically approves Luffy's decision and warns that training will be strict.
  • p16Luffy shouts readiness to begin training with Rayleigh on the island.
  • p16Rayleigh urges Luffy to hurry as training starts.
  • p16Luffy firmly states he is counting on Rayleigh from now on.
  • p16Luffy questions whether to call Rayleigh master or Rayleigh-san while seeking approval.
  • p16Rayleigh accepts the address choice with a calm response.