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One Piece chapter 599: The Nine Pirates — what is in it

Return to Sabaody arc · 19 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 599 title page features Monkey D. Luffy among sheep on a hill.
  • p1Scene occurs on ship near Sabaody Archipelago with Boa Hancock and Kuja Pirates.
  • p2Luffy parts ways with Boa Hancock and Kuja Pirates near Sabaody.
  • p3Confrontation occurs at Sabaody Archipelago Grove #47 involving Luffy in disguise.
  • p4Fake Straw Hat crew surrounds a small hooded figure in Sabaody grove.
  • p4Real Luffy appears in disguise confronting the impostors.
  • p4Confrontation escalates into sudden physical action against the fake captain.
  • p5Demaro Black is hurled backward and crashes to the ground.
  • p5Fake Straw Hat crew witnesses their captain's defeat in Sabaody grove.
  • p6Thousand Sunny arrives and docks at Sabaody Archipelago Grove #17.
  • p6Franky pilots the BF-37 robot during the docking sequence.
  • p7Franky exits the BF-37 robot to greet Nico Robin.
  • p7Reunion occurs at the dock beside the docked Thousand Sunny.
  • p8Scene occurs on a bizarrely remodeled ship.
  • p8Stitched man interacts with woman wearing sunglasses.
  • p8Armored figure stands near woman holding curtain.
  • p9Woman with sunglasses holds Brook concert poster.
  • p9Large hall contains cheering audience and stage.
  • p9Usopp and Sanji mentioned as having visited island.
  • p10Scene set at Grove #47.
  • p10Large man in straw hat sits among pirates.
  • p10Small reindeer-like figure present in group.
  • p11Large scarred man issues orders to locate specific targets.
  • p11Discussion occurs about possible kidnapping of Coco.
  • p11Scene remains at Grove #47 area.
  • p12Location is Marine outpost on Shabondy Archipelago Grove 66.
  • p12Straw Hat Pirates reported active again after two-year absence.
  • p12Luffy wanted poster is visibly present and referenced.
  • p13Sentomaru is mobilizing Pacifista units PX-5 and PX-7.
  • p13Two years have passed since previous major events on the island.
  • p14Scene takes place at Grove 42 on Shabondy.
  • p14Green-haired impostor matching Zoro description is present.
  • p14Fisherman interacted with the impostor near a coated pirate ship.
  • p15Impostor boarded a coated pirate ship that submerged.
  • p15Scene occurs near Fisherman Island sign on Shabondy.
  • p16Sanji is shown resting on the dock after returning.
  • p16A massive pirate ship is visually split in half by an unknown force.
  • p16The cut through the ship is perfectly straight and clean.
  • p16Crowd on shore reacts with immediate panic to the ship destruction.
  • p16Sanji carries two swords during this scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page displays chapter name 'The Nine Pirates' in large bold letters.
  • p0Bottom caption describes Luffy falling asleep among sheep who steal his food, credited to pen-name 'Mother of Twins'.
  • p1Mustached man advises hooded figure on wearing spotted hat disguise and claims no one will find out.
  • p1Hooded figure states their association cannot be revealed to the world.
  • p1Hancock warns that the horizon shadow is Sabaody Archipelago and this is as far as they can take Luffy.
  • p1Kuja Pirates cheer for safe journey and thank the hooded figure.
  • p2Hancock tells hooded figure she only desires he leave without saying farewell.
  • p2Hooded figure asks what else she wishes and states he is not marrying her.
  • p2Luffy reveals face and declares he wants to see Hancock again after all.
  • p2Hancock reacts emotionally asking if this could be a proposal while Luffy says goodbye.
  • p3Large man shouts at Luffy asking if he knows who he is and accuses him of starting something and bumping on purpose.
  • p3Luffy points pistol and declares he is a pirate with 400 million bounty, ordering the man to get down and beg.
  • p4Fake captain warns the small figure that any mistake will cost their life, threatening tone.
  • p4Fake crew member states the captain is extremely angry and demands haste, urgent mood.
  • p4Fake crew mentions the pistol trigger finger is twitchy, warning intent.
  • p4Background voice recalls a long-nosed man and long-haired woman previously offending them, explanatory context.
  • p4Small hooded figure apologizes while stating they are in a hurry, calm but firm delivery.
  • p4Fake crew orders the boy to kneel because he faces Straw Hat Luffy, commanding tone.
  • p4Multiple fake crew members scream in pain after sudden impact, panicked reaction.
  • p5Onlookers react with shock asking what just happened, panicked mood.
  • p5Fake crew members gasp in disbelief at the sudden defeat, horrified tone.
  • p6Nami notes the arrival of the Sunny with calm observation.
  • p6Franky inside robot states they have kept someone waiting for two whole years, dramatic delivery.
  • p6Robot reacts with surprise sound then expresses relief at seeing someone safe, warm tone.
  • p7Franky loudly announces the super-archaeologist of the crew, excited mood.
  • p7Franky recognizes and greets old Robin with enthusiastic shout.
  • p7Robin replies that Franky never changes, affectionate tone.
  • p8Impostor Franky declares he exceeded human intellect with boastful excited tone.
  • p8Fake Franky proclaims world-first remodeling and romance in body with proud intent.
  • p8Stitched man questions if he is called a pervert with surprised amused mood.
  • p8Woman with sunglasses states she knew about Brook's TDs with calm knowing tone.
  • p8Stitched man suggests visiting Rayleigh then asks woman's number with casual intent.
  • p8Woman with sunglasses notes Rayleigh's skills are outrageous with impressed mood.
  • p8Woman with sunglasses comments on coated ship being jelly-like with observational tone.
  • p8Stitched man laughs about fixing woman and setting sail with cheerful mood.
  • p8Woman with sunglasses states she is the eighth waiting for Luffy with confident intent.
  • p9Woman with sunglasses confirms knowledge of Brook's TDs with casual tone.
  • p9Background voices note Usopp and Sanji already visited island with informative mood.
  • p9Large man states he would not be surprised with thoughtful intent.
  • p9Large man describes performer reaching dazzling cheering stage with excited mood.
  • p9Large man calls performer a shining star from ocean depths with dramatic tone.
  • p9Crowd cheers wildly with exclamations about beard and living in South Blue.
  • p9Figure warns against returning to pirate life with serious mood.
  • p10Pirates shout Luffy and captain greetings with excited welcoming mood.
  • p10Large straw hat man notes crew has grown stronger with surprised tone.
  • p10Small figure asks what happened with frantic worried intent.
  • p10Pirates discuss cold chill and unknown action with confused mood.
  • p10Large straw hat man comments on two-year changes with casual observation.
  • p10Pirates react to possible kidnapping mention with alarm.
  • p11Pirates react with surprise and decide to leave woman with dismissive mood.
  • p11Pirates discuss uncanny resemblance and possible grudge with suspicious tone.
  • p11Large scarred man demands finding three specific people with roaring angry intent.
  • p11Small reindeer-like figure yells about saving kidnapped person with desperate mood.
  • p11Large straw hat man questions what is happening with confused tone.
  • p11Pirates note Luffy's changed heart over two years with emotional mood.
  • p12Marine officer exclaims Straw Hat Pirates are still alive with shock.
  • p12Officer notes Straw Hat crew appearances changed significantly after two years.
  • p12Officer mentions unmistakable strange pet and associated men.
  • p12Marine command confirms visual sighting of Straw Hats at Grove 43.
  • p12Officer orders troops to prepare for battle at multiple groves and surround pirates.
  • p12Marine reports pirates moving toward Grove 46 and calls for citizen evacuation.
  • p12Officer acknowledges meeting scheduled in Grove 46.
  • p13Sentomaru states Straw Hats will be stronger after two years.
  • p13Sentomaru questions if others underestimate the Straw Hats.
  • p13Sentomaru declares he is taking PX-5 and PX-7.
  • p13Marine reacts with surprise at Pacifista mobilization.
  • p13Sentomaru announces he will go ahead alone.
  • p13Cap-wearing man warns Straw Hats exceed usual rookie level.
  • p13Large warrior reflects on unexplained Kuma actions from two years ago.
  • p13Warrior concludes Straw Hats will return to the island.
  • p14Sanji notes the green-haired guy has disappeared.
  • p14Fisherman asks Sanji what is wrong.
  • p14Fisherman inquires about today's haul and seeks bargain.
  • p14Local recounts story of green-haired three-sword man asking to fish.
  • p14Fisherman realizes he has done something terrible.
  • p14Onlookers identify the man from wanted poster as one-eyed with haramaki.
  • p14Sanji internally recognizes the description.
  • p15Fisherman recounts yelling at the man to wait on fishing boat.
  • p15Fisherman describes the man sleeping on the wrong coated ship.
  • p15Fisherman states the pirate ship sank with the man aboard.
  • p15Sanji thinks the man is an idiot.
  • p15Crowd shouts about something huge emerging from ocean.
  • p15Fisherman worries the man may have been killed.
  • p15Sanji questions whether any fish were obtained.
  • p16Off-panel voice expresses surprise at Sanji's quick return with questioning tone.
  • p16Sanji replies flatly that he does not care about the situation.
  • p16Background crew members shout in panic about an intruder on board.
  • p16Sanji begins a sentence with 'I got...' before impact interrupts.
  • p16Scream of shock 'BUEG HH...!' comes from near the ship.
  • p16Narration states a massive pirate ship was split cleanly in two.
  • p16Onlookers yell that the cleaved vessel is a galleon.
  • p16Lower panels contain dialogue about the ship being sliced by a blade and possible sea king attack.