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One Piece chapter 598: Two Years Later — what is in it

Return to Sabaody arc · 24 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Scene opens with Luffy's straw hat in water near Luscaína island.
  • p0Two-year time skip has occurred since the Paramount War.
  • p0Luscaína is a deserted island northwest of Amazon Lily.
  • p1Luffy trained under Rayleigh for one and a half years on the island.
  • p1Rayleigh departed the island six months prior to this scene.
  • p1Luffy reunites with several large wild animals on the beach.
  • p2Full color spread shows entire Straw Hat crew reunited after two years.
  • p2Scene depicts celebratory reunion with scattered treasure.
  • p3Color title page shows Straw Hats in exuberant poses after time skip.
  • p3Chapter title references the two-year reunion.
  • p4Scene opens on Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p4Pirates who survived first half of Grand Line are gathering at Sabaody.
  • p4Kid and Drake arrived at Sabaody two years prior.
  • p4Straw Hat crew has reappeared on Sabaody after two years absence.
  • p4Luffy wanted poster is displayed in bar.
  • p5Brook performs as Soul King at concert venue.
  • p5Concert is final show of world tour.
  • p5Tickets for Brook concert sold out.
  • p5Brook CD sales reached one million copies.
  • p5Brook plans to reveal something big before concert.
  • p6Concert takes place at Grove #33 Shabondy Park Concert Stadium called Shabondome.
  • p6Brook performs anniversary show as Soul King.
  • p6Audience reacts with extreme excitement including fainting.
  • p6Bone-shaped visual effects appear during performance.
  • p7Scene occurs at Grove #44 of Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p7Sanji reacts strongly to presence of women.
  • p7Woman with rifle uses 'WOMAN LOCK ON' scope.
  • p7Sanji performs dramatic poses and declarations upon seeing women.
  • p8Scene takes place inside a Sabaody bar near the new Marine headquarters.
  • p8Marine HQ has relocated from Marineford to the opposite side of the Red Line at G1.
  • p8Sengoku has been replaced by a new Marine Fleet Admiral.
  • p9Fake Straw Hat crew claims minimum bounty requirement of 70 million berries.
  • p9Bar contains multiple rookie pirate crews discussing alliances.
  • p10Fake Nami uses a plant-based attack called Midoriboshi.
  • p10Identity of fake Luffy is questioned by bar patrons.
  • p11Fake Usopp arrives during the bar fight.
  • p11Fake Nami embraces fake Usopp upon arrival.
  • p12Scene takes place inside a Sabaody bar.
  • p12Usopp claims use of Pop Green as new weapon.
  • p12Demaro Black wears polka-dot overalls and feathered hat.
  • p13Black bubbles cause widespread destruction outside the bar.
  • p13A large roaring creature appears amid the bubbles.
  • p13Scene shifts from bar interior to exterior chaos.
  • p14Sunny is coated and undamaged at Grove #13.
  • p14Franky arrived ten days ago and repaired the ship.
  • p14Zoro was the first crew member to reach the island.
  • p15Seven Straw Hat crew members are in the archipelago.
  • p15Brook is performing his final concert on the island.
  • p15Nico Robin and Luffy have not yet appeared.
  • p16Scene takes place in Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p16Nico Robin is actively being hunted by unknown parties.
  • p16Recruitment posters for Straw Hat crew are publicly visible.
  • p17Scene occurs at Grove #47 of Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p17Fake Zoro and Sanji are being followed by a fox-like creature.
  • p17Chopper is present and unrecognized by the impostors.
  • p18Fake crew members possess a bounty poster of Chopper.
  • p18The fox creature is confirmed as the real Chopper by Robin.
  • p18Chopper remains attached to the impostors despite their hostility.
  • p19Robin is kidnapped at an unspecified grove.
  • p19A fox attached to her head is also captured.
  • p19Scene shifts to Grove #12 where Robin reflects on the situation.
  • p20Scene opens at Marine Branch G1 reacting to events at Sabaody Archipelago.
  • p20Straw Hat Pirates are reported recruiting new crew members.
  • p20A woman is shot during an assault by a large afro-haired pirate.
  • p20Long-nosed man and long-haired woman are beaten and dragged.
  • p21Large afro-haired pirate continues assault while carrying a victim.
  • p21Unknown fierce man interrupts the scene with a loud command.
  • p21Hooded figure collides with a small person and draws crowd attention.
  • p21Onlookers recognize the danger of opposing Straw Hat Luffy.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Off-panel voice shouts Luffy's name with urgent call.
  • p0Luffy responds affirmatively that he is coming.
  • p0Narration states the island name and its location northwest of Isle of Women.
  • p0Narration notes two years have passed since the war at Marineford.
  • p0Luffy quietly remarks that two years have already gone by.
  • p1Woman declares she is not marrying Luffy after eating his food.
  • p1Second woman claims her qualities make her a wonderful wife.
  • p1Woman states the ship is stocked with Luffy's favorite foods.
  • p1Luffy notes he mastered basics in one and a half years.
  • p1Cloaked figure mentions Rayleigh left half a year ago.
  • p1Luffy shouts that he is ready to depart.
  • p2Straw Hat crew cheers in unified celebration.
  • p3Luffy shouts joyfully while leaping toward viewer.
  • p4Narrator describes pirates who survived first half of Grand Line gathering again at Sabaody, calm reflective tone.
  • p4Narrator notes plenty of pirates still roam the seas, observational mood.
  • p4Narrator recalls Kid and Drake arrival two years ago as a thrill, excited memory.
  • p4Scarred man at bar states Straw Hat crew thought dead has suddenly reappeared, surprised and excited intent.
  • p4Scarred man comments on crew recruiting and planning to take New World by storm, enthusiastic delivery.
  • p4Scarred man asks if the news gives chills and considers joining, eager mood.
  • p5Crowd states this is final concert of world tour and island is packed, excited tone.
  • p5Crowd notes tickets sold out and asks if manager expects anything else, energetic mood.
  • p5Manager urges Brook to make the show the most awesome ever, commanding intent.
  • p5Brook declares CD sales reached one million and claims title of soul music king, boastful mood.
  • p5Brook tells manager he has something big to reveal before concert starts, secretive tone.
  • p6Brook shouts 'Hello, Shabondy!!!' and 'It's the Soul King!!!', energetic performance mood.
  • p6Brook declares 'I AM JUST BONES!!!', dramatic and theatrical intent.
  • p6Crowd screams 'BROOK!!' and 'BROOK-SAMA!!', wild cheering tone.
  • p6Fans request stretchers for people fainting from excitement, frantic context.
  • p6Crowd asks if this is the ultimate anniversary show, excited questioning.
  • p7Sanji exclaims 'WOMEN!' and 'I NEED LADIEEEES!', ecstatic and dramatic mood.
  • p7Sanji declares 'VIVA SHABONDY!!!', celebratory intent.
  • p7Sanji refuses to leave and thanks for bringing him, energetic refusal tone.
  • p7Woman states this is goodbye and Sanji will sadden her, teasing context.
  • p8Blond scarred man passionately declares return to Nami from hellish exile with intense longing.
  • p8Patrons gossip about the man's wild personality and foul-mouthed habits toward women.
  • p8Bearded patron asks about new Marine HQ placement near Sabaody and recent Marine news.
  • p8Woman at bar discusses Marine threat and lawless areas after HQ relocation.
  • p9Fake Luffy declares disinterest in captains with low bounties and sets 70 million minimum.
  • p9Horned woman orders fake Luffy to stop being a dork and join the table.
  • p9Fake Franky boasts that the crew has no time for weaklings and are the chosen pirates.
  • p9Patrons discuss famous Marine-killer rookies and their high bounties.
  • p10Fake Nami firmly states the man is not her type and repeats rejection.
  • p10Fake Nami corrects her name to Cat Burglar Nami and demands respect.
  • p10Patron panics that the situation is turning dangerous.
  • p10Voice announces Hissatsu Midoriboshi attack technique.
  • p11Fake Luffy screams in pain asking what the plant attack is.
  • p11Fake Nami greets the newcomer with surprise and affection.
  • p11Fake Usopp shouts that it has been a long time since meeting.
  • p11Fake Franky complains about the puny appearance of the awaited man.
  • p11Fake Nami comments that the man looks more manly than before.
  • p12Usopp boasts about training and new weapon Pop Green with confident tone.
  • p12Voice accuses Usopp of causing the chaos in surprised retort.
  • p12Nami yells at Demaro to pay and stop causing trouble, angry mood.
  • p12Demaro reacts with shock upon recognizing Sogeking, aggressive intent.
  • p12Advice given to Usopp to ignore the fakes, calm context.
  • p13Scarred man questions the black clouds in confusion.
  • p13Burly figure calls out to a woman about the bubbles.
  • p13Pirates yell to attack the source of the bubbles.
  • p13Man states he acquired new skills during the chaos.
  • p14Bandaged man confirms Sunny coating is complete with pride.
  • p14Franky declares one year to recovery and no regrets, intense mood.
  • p14Group discusses arrival order of crew members.
  • p14Duval reacts emotionally to Nami's presence.
  • p15Woman states seven crew members are present including Brook for final concert.
  • p15Man expresses surprise at Rayleigh training Luffy.
  • p15Rayleigh notes only Robin and Luffy remain missing.
  • p15Rayleigh comments on Nami's growth over two years.
  • p16Unseen voices report sighting Nico Robin and order capture alive without killing her.
  • p16Woman in disguise wonders if she has lost her pursuers.
  • p16Goggle-wearing figure questions the meaning of Straw Hat recruiting posters and Soul King concert.
  • p17Unseen voice calls out to Zoro, Sanji, and Robin after long separation.
  • p17Men mock the fox creature as a talking tanuki and question why it follows them.
  • p17Chopper questions why the men refuse to speak with him.
  • p18Impostors realize the fox mistook them for dead Straw Hats and debate keeping it.
  • p18Robin identifies the fox as the real candy-floss loving Chopper.
  • p18Chopper panics and calls Robin scary while offering a cucumber.
  • p19Attackers shout now as they strike and seize Robin.
  • p19Chopper screams that Robin has been kidnapped by slave traders.
  • p19Robin thinks she must hurry while narration confirms her capture.
  • p20Marine officer reports Straw Hat Pirates appearing in Shabondy and recruiting crew members with urgent alarm.
  • p20Another marine confirms the report and notes the threat level regarding a surviving man.
  • p20Marine commands immediate assembly of military force and forwarding word to HQ.
  • p20Onlooker yells that a woman has been shot during the chaos.
  • p20Large afro-haired pirate demands two specific targets be brought to him while ordering continued search.
  • p20Marine questions if the long-nosed man and long-haired woman match a description.
  • p20Large pirate angrily asks what the hell the apology was for after striking victims.
  • p21Large afro-haired pirate orders two targets brought to him and demands continued searching.
  • p21Voice offers help to get a victim to a hospital amid groans.
  • p21Fierce unknown man shouts hold it right there with aggressive intent.
  • p21Onlookers question the hooded stranger's identity and predict death for confronting Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p21Hooded figure responds with a simple hm after being bumped into.