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One Piece chapter 601: ROMANCE DAWN for the new world — what is in it

Return to Sabaody arc · 17 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 601 opens with Nami in a casino setting
  • p1Brook arrives at Sabaody Archipelago Grove #33 on a fish vehicle
  • p2Sanji and Zoro discuss situation on Grove #41 near Grove #42 beach
  • p2Fake Straw Hat Pirates big boss appears at Grove #46
  • p3Chaos occurs at Grove #46 with fake Straw Hat Pirates using marine hostage
  • p3Marines surround and demand surrender at Grove #46
  • p4Marines and fake Straw Hat Pirates engage in direct combat.
  • p4Caribou openly defies marine authority during the confrontation.
  • p5A real Pacifista enters the battlefield and attacks the fake crew.
  • p5The impostor crew reacts with fear to the Pacifista's presence.
  • p6Lip Dhot is defeated by the Pacifista's attack.
  • p6The fake crew witnesses their captain's overwhelming loss.
  • p7The fake Straw Hat Luffy impostor reveals a stitched face and claims high bounty.
  • p7The impostor crew attempts to flee from the Pacifista.
  • p8PX-5 delivers a powerful punch to the fake Straw Hat captain.
  • p8Crowd recognizes the attacker as the real Straw Hat.
  • p9The fake Straw Hat is revealed as pirate Demalo Black with 26,000,000 bounty.
  • p9Crowd turns hostile upon learning the deception.
  • p10Real Monkey D. Luffy arrives on scene holding a food bag.
  • p10Crowd identifies Luffy via his wanted poster.
  • p11Luffy enters Gear 2 state during confrontation.
  • p11Marine soldier commands PX-5 to capture Luffy.
  • p12Luffy uses Jet Pistol to destroy the fake giant arm.
  • p12Real Straw Hat crew reunites with Luffy on the scene.
  • p12Onlookers react to the real crew's arrival.
  • p13Zoro slices through the remaining fake arm.
  • p13Crowd recognizes the real Straw Hat Pirates.
  • p13Luffy reacts to being called number nine.
  • p14Luffy declares he will become the Pirate King.
  • p14Silvers Rayleigh appears and speaks with Luffy.
  • p14Luffy recognizes Rayleigh and expresses gratitude.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Nami dominating swindler herons during casino poker game
  • p1Brook shouts thanks for timing and mentions Shakky-neesan's orders with nostalgic excitement
  • p1Voice informs Brook that crew waits in Grove #42
  • p1Brook jokes about lacking a chest to burst from anticipation
  • p1Citizens note marines attempting to arrest the Soul King amid riot
  • p2Sanji asks what is happening and notes ruckus on the island
  • p2Zoro responds with observation about noise and direction
  • p2Voice confirms meeting at Grove #42 beach
  • p2Big boss declares intent to kill and take out targets
  • p3Impostor orders Caribou and Coribou to use marine as shield and open exit
  • p3Marines announce sealed area and demand peaceful surrender of Straw Hat Luffy
  • p3Voice notes lone scout marine captured by impostor group
  • p3Impostor complains about being lied to regarding marines
  • p4Marine officer angrily confronts Caribou for ignoring a direct captain's order.
  • p4Voice mocks Caribou about lying to bad guys with laughing tone.
  • p4Marine notes the pirates refuse to surrender quietly.
  • p4Marine captain orders shooting the pirates down during the clash.
  • p4Caribou cackles about smelling blood and calls marines hypocrites.
  • p5Fake Luffy impostor screams in pain from explosion impact.
  • p5Voice scolds others for charging at the enemy without orders.
  • p5Confused figure questions why he is being called boss.
  • p5Onlookers scream in terror at the real Pacifista targeting them.
  • p5Marine identifies the pirate impostor of Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p6Scream of pain echoes from the explosion victims.
  • p6Crewmate cries out in denial at the captain's defeat.
  • p6Voice identifies the fallen captain as Lip Dhot.
  • p6Onlookers react in shock at an eighty-million bounty man being defeated instantly.
  • p7Fake crew panics that they cannot fight monsters who defeated Dhot.
  • p7Voice urges immediate retreat from the human weapons.
  • p7Stitched-face man claims he is the son of Dragon and four-hundred-million man.
  • p7Impostor demands others stop calling him Straw Hat and get out of his way.
  • p7Voice calls for showing the power of a four-hundred-million man.
  • p8Attacker roars that Straw Hat is not worthless trash like the impostor, angry and protective tone.
  • p8Fake Luffy coughs violently from the heavy blow, pained and overwhelmed reaction.
  • p8Crowd member questions PX-5 about the attacker's identity in confusion.
  • p8Onlookers shout Big Boss Straw Hat in shock and recognition.
  • p9Crowd realizes the impostor is a fake and reacts with disbelief.
  • p9Angry onlooker calls the impostor a worthless 26-million scumbag who almost recruited them.
  • p9Crowd rages that the crooks used Straw Hat Luffy's name and death to fool everyone.
  • p9Someone yells that they are onto the fakes and orders to run or be killed.
  • p9PX-5 declares everyone under arrest after detecting the impostor.
  • p10Luffy exclaims that was close while carrying his food bag.
  • p10Luffy complains that all his precious food is in the bag and questions the attack.
  • p10Crowd recognizes Luffy from the wanted poster and panics with screams.
  • p11Luffy notes it is the face from the wanted poster.
  • p11Marine declares he is now a full-fledged soldier and will capture Luffy.
  • p11Luffy tells the marine he is not going anywhere.
  • p11Marine orders PX-5 to get Luffy and warns the crew to brace.
  • p11PX-5 acknowledges the order to attack.
  • p11Luffy activates Gear 2 and begins Gomu Gomu no technique.
  • p12Unknown voice warns the impostor that this encounter will not be the last, tense mood.
  • p12Luffy laughs cheerfully and bids farewell while delivering the punch, playful intent.
  • p12Crew member shouts Luffy's name in recognition and scolds him for always being in trouble, joyful shock.
  • p12Luffy greets the crew with excitement noting it has been a long time, warm reunion mood.
  • p13Crowd declares the real Straw Hats are completely different from fakes, excited awe.
  • p13Zoro orders everyone to move while slashing, commanding tone.
  • p13Onlookers note it has been two years and recognize Luffy as number nine, surprised recognition.
  • p13Crowd confirms the entire real crew is alive on the archipelago, shocked relief.
  • p14Luffy shouts his intention to become the Pirate King with full force, determined declaration.
  • p14Rayleigh greets Luffy casually noting he came to observe, calm and amused tone.
  • p14Luffy reacts with shock recognizing Rayleigh as the Dark King, surprised exclamation.
  • p14Rayleigh compliments Luffy on further honing his strength, encouraging advice.
  • p14Luffy thanks Rayleigh for past help and states he will proceed alone, grateful resolve.