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One Piece chapter 609: Adventure on Fishman Island — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 19 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 609 splash page depicts Straw Hat crew underwater on Fishman Island.
  • p1Color splash page shows Straw Hats celebrating underwater amid bubbles and sea life.
  • p2Sanji suffers severe nosebleed reaction among mermaids on Fishman Island.
  • p2Camie mentions needing to meet someone important while on the island.
  • p3Luffy recognizes Jinbe upon seeing Ryugu Kingdom and recalls his help after Ace's death.
  • p3Ryugu Kingdom features prominent coral buildings and bubble structures.
  • p4Luffy reacts strongly to news that Jinbe and crew left the island.
  • p4Fishman Pirates departed together with Jinbe after the war.
  • p5A royal gondola approaches the remote cove area.
  • p5Characters react with panic and debate upon seeing the vessel.
  • p6Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Mamboshi are the three Neptune brothers.
  • p6The brothers arrive searching for illegal immigrants at the cove.
  • p7Sanji suffers a violent nosebleed causing him to rocket backward.
  • p7The nosebleed produces a massive fountain of blood visible across the scene.
  • p8Ammo Knights respond instantly to command with weapons raised.
  • p8Straw Hat Luffy is identified as the target by fish-man soldiers.
  • p8Chopper reveals knowledge of blood type compatibility between humans and fish-men.
  • p9Chopper identifies blood type compatibility for transfusion.
  • p9Hody Jones-aligned fish-man refuses to donate blood citing law.
  • p10Ancient law in Fish-man Island prohibits sharing blood with humans.
  • p10Fisher Tiger is referenced as the island's hero who died from human refusal of blood.
  • p11Hody Jones is captain of the New Fishman Pirates.
  • p11Chopper offers to do anything in return for blood donation.
  • p12Luffy performs Jet Pistol strike on unidentified fish-man pirate.
  • p12Mermaid onlookers react with visible alarm to the fight.
  • p13Sea monster approaches Luffy but immediately yields.
  • p13Fish-Man Island citizens witness Luffy's intimidation of the monster.
  • p14Sanji is unconscious and being transported by fish-man guards.
  • p14Nami expresses anger at Sanji's condition during evacuation.
  • p15No humans arrived on Fish-Man Island for the past month before the Straw Hats.
  • p15Discrimination from Sabaody two years ago is referenced by characters.
  • p15Prince Fukaboshi interacts with island citizens about recent events.
  • p16Mermaids discuss the Straw Hat crew's capture in relation to Camie.
  • p16Fish-man leader reveals the crew was targeted for a separate reason beyond immigration checks.
  • p16Jinbe's message is referenced as the reason for seeking the crew.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Mermaid laughs at Sanji while he declares intent to live on the island, playful and amused mood.
  • p2Camie announces she must see someone on Fishman Island, excited tone.
  • p2Unknown voice questions the identity of the mermaid princess in surprise.
  • p2Pappug notes Sanji's uncommon blood type in concerned aside.
  • p3Luffy shouts recognition of Jinbe with intense excitement and gratitude for past support.
  • p3Luffy declares he must see Jinbe again, determined tone.
  • p3Unknown voice questions Luffy's association with former Shichibukai.
  • p3Luffy confirms Jinbe is his friend in straightforward reply.
  • p3Fish-man soldier reacts with shock asking what Luffy means.
  • p4Luffy shouts in shock about not seeing Jinbe after hearing the explanation.
  • p4Voice explains former Fishman Pirates left the island with Jinbe.
  • p4Voice notes Jinbe abandoned Shichibukai post and many changes followed the war.
  • p5Group debates whether royal family members are aboard the gondola.
  • p5Nami states royals would not leave palace for remote island regions.
  • p5Fish-man screams about arrival of the princes with hearts floating nearby.
  • p5Voice from gondola greets ladies of the cove and mentions need to inquire.
  • p6Fukaboshi demands reports of illegal immigrants and asks if anyone has seen them.
  • p6Fukaboshi sings musical scale while making the inquiry.
  • p6Mamboshi cheers with 'AKKAAA MAMBO' and expresses desire to stay.
  • p6Hidden characters whisper about the princes searching and importance of situation.
  • p7Luffy shouts alarm at Sanji and excessive amount of blood.
  • p7Nami cries out Sanji's name in panic.
  • p7Characters note the suppressed tension burst out all at once.
  • p7Group reacts with 'SANJI-CHAN' and 'OH CRAP' to the sudden event.
  • p8Ammo Knights shout YES SIR with loud impact and salute posture showing immediate obedience.
  • p8Fish-man soldier yells IT'S THE PIRATE STRAW HAT LUFFY with shocked wide-eyed expression.
  • p8Soldiers argue they cannot fight Neptune Army here with urgent frustrated tones.
  • p8Chopper asks if anyone has type S RH-negative blood while pleading with sweat and tears.
  • p9Crew and onlookers scream for help and blood donation with desperate urgent tones.
  • p9Chopper realizes mermaid and fish-man blood matches humans but hesitates.
  • p9Large fish-man roars refusal to give blood to humans with furious expression.
  • p10Hammond cites ancient law forbidding blood sharing with humans in angry tone.
  • p10Hammond blames humans for Fisher Tiger's death and historical fear of fish-men.
  • p10Hammond identifies himself as Hammond from Fish-man District to Prince Fukaboshi.
  • p11Hammond declares Hody Jones has summoned them to Fish-man District with commanding tone.
  • p11Hammond tells crew to abandon the injured crewmate and come with them.
  • p11Chopper begs for type S RH-negative blood despite the law with desperate voice.
  • p12Luffy declares refusal to listen to demands with aggressive intent during confrontation.
  • p12Luffy recalls prior warning in thought bubble showing determined mood.
  • p12Attack name Jet Pistol announced as fist connects with fish-man opponent.
  • p13Warning shouted about sea monster behind Luffy with urgent tone.
  • p13Onlookers praise Luffy's presence causing monster to surrender without fight.
  • p13Reactions highlight amazement at Luffy's effect on the creature.
  • p14Fish-man urges haste due to many humans at the port with urgent mood.
  • p14Group calls for moving Sanji to town and boarding the gondola.
  • p14Nami scolds Sanji for maintaining a perverted grin even while unconscious.
  • p14Apology given for borrowing the gondola until Sanji is safe.
  • p15Nami notes absence of human arrivals for a month with worried tone.
  • p15Usopp expresses concern about town arrival and past discrimination.
  • p15Prince Fukaboshi questions why citizens were hiding from pirates.
  • p15Citizens mention rumors of shadowy force stopping arrivals.
  • p16Worried mermaid with flower asks if Sanji will be alright, showing concern for the crew.
  • p16Mermaids explain they could not bear seeing the crew captured as illegal immigrants and note they seemed like good people and Camie's friends.
  • p16Long-haired fish-man declares they sought the crew for a different matter and that inspections were unnecessary since they already know the crew's nature.
  • p16Fish-man accuses the group of leaping to the wrong conclusion that the crew are famous pirates.
  • p16Long-haired fish-man states his purpose is to deliver Jinbe's message and that he missed his opportunity.
  • p16Small right panel shows mermaid reacting with surprise at the missed opportunity.