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One Piece chapter 603: Keep this in your heart — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 20 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 603.
  • p0Sanji is shown baking a pie with striped squirrels in a forest setting.
  • p1Scene takes place in the lawless zone of the Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p1Fake Straw Hat crew members are being forced to dig by an unknown attacker.
  • p2Caribou is the cloaked attacker confronting the fake Straw Hats.
  • p2The fake crew is being buried alive under tree roots.
  • p3Scene is set at Grove 46, the meeting point of the fake Straw Hats.
  • p3Pacifistas were damaged by the real Straw Hat crew.
  • p3The Dark King is identified as the one who stopped the fake crew.
  • p4Shakky and Rayleigh discuss Luffy's growth on the beach.
  • p4Rayleigh admits being a fan of the Straw Hats.
  • p4A man claims to live in Rayleigh's burned house.
  • p5A man claiming to be Roger meets young Rayleigh.
  • p5Rayleigh watches Luffy's progress from the shore.
  • p5Shakky and Rayleigh discuss Luffy's growth into a man.
  • p6The Thousand Sunny is diving near Shabondy Archipelago.
  • p6The crew observes fish and underwater scenery from the submarine.
  • p7Shabondy Archipelago is a forest of giant mangroves.
  • p7The crew encounters enormous roots while diving.
  • p8Nami holds a memo from Rayleigh-san.
  • p8Sanji suffers a massive nosebleed reaction to Nami.
  • p8The crew reacts with panic over possible bubble damage.
  • p9The coating bubble is confirmed identical to Shabondy bubbles.
  • p9Sanji is pulled back onto the ship after his nosebleed launch.
  • p10Cracks in mast or hull can break the coating bubble.
  • p10Holes from attacks or crashes would destroy the bubble.
  • p11Hachi was badly wounded guiding the crew and forced to retire to Fishman Island.
  • p11The Thousand Sunny was discovered by Marines during the voyage.
  • p12Kuma appears heavily scarred and seated on the ground surrounded by weapons.
  • p12The scarred man with spotted hat is shown in extreme close-up with visible stitches.
  • p13Kuma has 'PX-0' marking visible on his shoulder.
  • p13Kuma visited Rayleigh after the crew's separation.
  • p14Kuma's mission was modified by Vegapunk to include protecting the Sunny.
  • p14The crew spent two years apart due to Kuma's actions.
  • p15Luffy trained on the Isle of Women.
  • p15Sanji spent two years away from the crew.
  • p15Caribou appears bloodied and declares intent to take the ship.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text states chapter number and theme of keeping something in your heart.
  • p0Bottom caption identifies the fan request for Sanji and squirrels making a pie.
  • p1Fake crew member explains the island is made of tree roots while digging.
  • p1Multiple fake crew members beg not to be buried alive.
  • p1Cloaked attacker laughs while explaining the plan to join the real crew.
  • p1Fake crew members claim their captain forced them to impersonate Straw Hats.
  • p1Voice from off-panel orders the attacker to stop the beating.
  • p2Caribou declares the group turned out to be worthless fakes.
  • p2Caribou questions whether a person's appearance could change so much in two years.
  • p2Fake crew member reacts in shock at the mention of a Logia.
  • p2Caribou realizes he is facing the real Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p2Caribou orders the burial of the remaining fake crew members.
  • p3Man reports that the Dark King stopped the group and mentions Kizaru.
  • p3Large man states that real Straw Hats damaged two Pacifistas.
  • p3Large man notes that the Pacifistas are prototypes from two years ago.
  • p3Close-up character warns to report the Straw Hats to Marine HQ.
  • p3Close-up character declares that the Straw Hat Pirates are at large once more.
  • p4Shakky notes something vanished instantly with surprised tone.
  • p4Shakky asks if Rayleigh is remembering something while watching Luffy's group.
  • p4Rayleigh confirms he is their fan and was watching Monkey-chan grow strong.
  • p4Rayleigh responds thoughtfully with agreement.
  • p4Unknown man asks Rayleigh's name and claims he stole the burned house as his new home.
  • p5Straw hat man laughs loudly and asks who the stranger is.
  • p5Straw hat man proposes turning the world upside down together.
  • p5Straw hat man declares he is Roger and calls the meeting fate.
  • p5Narration describes mysterious bonds and Luffy taking another step with no coincidences.
  • p5Shakky notes the boy makes her want to live longer.
  • p5Rayleigh reflects that the boy is becoming a man worthy of the hat.
  • p6Crew admires the large window view and beauty of the depths.
  • p6Nami notes the surface is far away.
  • p6Usopp worries they are sinking and questions if water will enter.
  • p6Brook points out something to the side with laughter.
  • p6Franky declares the sea is pretty.
  • p6Usopp fears they may not return to the surface.
  • p6Nami feels they are leaving the human world behind in excitement.
  • p7Luffy calls it a grand adventure in the ocean depths and a dream.
  • p7Crew spots a massive root and realizes it belongs to the giant mangroves.
  • p7Brook praises the wonder of nature.
  • p7Someone admits having seen the root before when boarding the wrong ship.
  • p7Luffy reaches toward fish while excited.
  • p7Crew tells the person who saw it before to shut up during the awe moment.
  • p8Sanji calmly warns Nami to explain coating ship dangers before Luffy and Usopp cause trouble, serious intent.
  • p8Luffy and Usopp shout threats and panic about the bubble breaking if damaged, high alarm mood.
  • p8Nami agrees to explain using Rayleigh's memo and addresses the crew confidently.
  • p9Luffy and Chopper yell that Sanji's sensitivity to women is unusual and out of character.
  • p9Robin notes the coating bubble behaves like Shabondy bubbles.
  • p9Nami asks what would pop the bubble while continuing her explanation.
  • p9Usopp worries about blood types and mermaids during the discussion.
  • p10Crew screams in alarm at the approaching sea king.
  • p10Nami reads that 70 percent of ships to Fishman Island sink before arrival.
  • p10Sanji threatens Luffy and Usopp again about the earlier incident.
  • p10Luffy proposes a contest to see who catches the most fish.
  • p11Brook yells he is starving and his bones need food.
  • p11Nami suggests eating the food she brought since Sanji is incapacitated.
  • p11Franky states he has robotic secrets to tell everyone.
  • p11Narration explains Hachi was wounded and the Sunny was attacked by Marines.
  • p12Scarred man with spotted hat angrily identifies Bartholomew Kuma as the Shichibukai who separated the crew two years ago; accusatory mood.
  • p12Crew members react with shock and disbelief upon recognizing Kuma near the Sunny.
  • p12Kuma states he has been waiting for the crew in a large centered bubble.
  • p13Kuma declares mission complete in damaged close-up; mechanical tone.
  • p13Crew member demands to know what Kuma is doing; confrontational mood.
  • p13Scarred man explains Kuma saved the crew and belongs to the Revolutionary Army.
  • p13Kuma's past actions and connection to Rayleigh are recounted in overlapping bubbles.
  • p14Scarred man explains Kuma's added mission to protect the Straw Hat ship until a member returns.
  • p14Nami questions whether Kuma waited with the ship despite lost personality.
  • p14Crew discusses Kuma's connection to Luffy's father and Revolutionary Army.
  • p14Crew reflects on time spent apart and Kuma fighting in their place.
  • p15Scarred man warns that future encounters with Kuma will be as a heartless weapon; somber mood.
  • p15Luffy yells about his training location and questions Kuma as savior; frustrated mood.
  • p15Sanji wakes and expresses anger about his two years away; irritated mood.
  • p15Brook attempts to comfort Sanji with a song offer.
  • p15Caribou claims the Straw Hats' ship will be his; threatening mood.