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One Piece chapter 613: The Mermaid Princess in Hard Shell Tower — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 18 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title page for 613 titled The Mermaid Princess in Hard Shell Tower
  • p1Wadatsumi is giant puffer fishman and member of Flying Pirates
  • p1Vander Decken IX is captain of Flying Pirates and bullhead shark fishman
  • p2Vander Decken IX throws axes while standing on Flying Pirates ship deck
  • p3Scene takes place at Ryugu Kingdom Royal Palace Shell Tower
  • p3Shirahoshi is distressed inside the tower
  • p3Luffy has entered Shirahoshi's chambers
  • p4Axe strikes and destroys the lock on the metal door.
  • p4Door bursts open from the force of the impact.
  • p4Luffy is present near Shirahoshi during the explosion.
  • p5Palace soldiers enter the room through the destroyed door.
  • p5Megalo arrives on scene with the soldiers.
  • p5Shirahoshi remains inside the chamber after the explosion.
  • p6Shirahoshi claims the disturbance was only a bad dream.
  • p6Megalo restrains Shirahoshi to keep her quiet.
  • p6Minister of the Left receives Shirahoshi's apology.
  • p7Straw Hat crew is ordered confined to the palace dungeons.
  • p7Zoro arrived at the palace earlier and was captured.
  • p7Luffy's location inside the palace is currently unknown to the minister.
  • p8Shirahoshi is speaking directly with tiny Luffy inside Hard-Shell Tower.
  • p8Luffy saved Megalo prior to this meeting.
  • p8Palace guards captured Luffy's companions.
  • p8Vander Decken is named as the one targeting Shirahoshi with demonic power.
  • p9Shirahoshi has been confined for ten years.
  • p9Guards are limited to five minutes in Shirahoshi's presence.
  • p9Shirahoshi reveals her full name and royal status to Luffy.
  • p10Shirahoshi has never seen flowers, animals, forests, or the sun.
  • p10Luffy's body stretches when poked on the cheek.
  • p10Shirahoshi reacts strongly to Luffy raising his voice.
  • p11Shirahoshi has never been spoken to harshly before meeting Luffy.
  • p11Luffy proposes taking Shirahoshi outside the tower.
  • p12Scene takes place at the main entrance of Ryuuguu Palace.
  • p12Nami carries her staff during the confrontation.
  • p12Fish-man in top hat wears a crown-like hat and fur collar.
  • p13Neptune directly appeals for the crew's assistance.
  • p13Palace soldiers reference the crew's past incidents.
  • p13Scene occurs inside Ryuuguu Palace.
  • p14Zoro joins the confrontation inside the palace.
  • p14Fish-man in top hat is struck and sent flying by Zoro.
  • p14Zoro was previously held in the dungeons.
  • p15Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX form an alliance.
  • p15Their stated goal includes destroying the Ryuuguu Kingdom and defeating Neptune.
  • p15Vander Decken arrives via ship near the Fish-Man District.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes serial segment about News Coos soaring across the seas
  • p1Wadatsumi reports no reply from Princess Shirahoshi to Vander Decken
  • p1Wadatsumi accuses Neptune of forcing Shirahoshi into political marriage and locking her in steel tower
  • p1Vander Decken expresses frustration over ten years of waiting
  • p1Vander Decken vows Shirahoshi must die if she loves another
  • p2Vander Decken insists he never misses a target
  • p2Vander Decken declares Shirahoshi must die if she loves another
  • p2Vander Decken claims no other woman matches Shirahoshi
  • p2Vander Decken gives Shirahoshi choice between death or marriage
  • p3Shirahoshi cries out in distress calling for father and brothers
  • p3Princes demand to know why guards are absent from tower entrance
  • p3Luffy claims he is just a pirate looking for food
  • p3Luffy reacts with surprise at being accused of attempting murder
  • p4Shirahoshi gasps in shock at the sudden flying axe.
  • p4Unseen voice screams in exertion during the door strike.
  • p4Luffy reacts with alarm to the violent explosion.
  • p5Luffy shouts that the door is now open and questions the event.
  • p5Voices from outside announce arrival to protect Princess Shirahoshi.
  • p5Shirahoshi questions the origin of the axe in confusion.
  • p5Luffy pants heavily after the blast.
  • p5Soldiers call out asking if Shirahoshi is unharmed.
  • p6Soldiers demand to know if there was an intruder and who opened the door.
  • p6Shirahoshi cries out to be released and tells Megalo to be quiet.
  • p6Shirahoshi apologizes for causing alarm and claims it was a bad dream.
  • p7Minister states the Straw Hat crew will be confined to palace dungeons.
  • p7Minister reports that Zoro has already been apprehended.
  • p7Minister notes Luffy is missing and presumed hiding in the palace.
  • p7Minister declares the crew must be located and secured.
  • p8Shirahoshi asks Luffy to confirm his name with polite curiosity.
  • p8Shirahoshi thanks Luffy for saving Megalo and apologizes for guards.
  • p8Luffy confirms his name with simple puzzled reply.
  • p8Shirahoshi questions if Luffy being a pirate means he is bad.
  • p8Luffy answers he is a pirate but reassures her not to worry.
  • p8Dark figure explains curse by Mato Mato and inability to leave tower.
  • p8Shirahoshi mentions refused marriage proposal from Vander Decken.
  • p9Shirahoshi explains Megalo is her only friend and mentions ten years of isolation.
  • p9Shirahoshi notes her father's five-minute guard limit rule.
  • p9Luffy replies with muffled speech while chewing food.
  • p9Shirahoshi comments on Luffy eating a lot and humans being strange.
  • p9Shirahoshi introduces herself as Shirahoshi, daughter of King Neptune.
  • p9Luffy reacts with surprise to her name.
  • p10Shirahoshi asks Luffy about flowers, animals, forests, sun, and adventures.
  • p10Luffy complains about too many questions while eating.
  • p10Luffy yells after Shirahoshi pokes his cheek.
  • p10Shirahoshi cries that nobody has ever gotten angry with her before.
  • p10Luffy calls Shirahoshi a real crybaby.
  • p11Shirahoshi calls Luffy terrible and begs him to leave.
  • p11Luffy laughs that he does not like Shirahoshi that much.
  • p11Luffy suggests there must be many places like the outside world.
  • p11Shirahoshi asks if Luffy would like to go outside.
  • p11Luffy offers to take Shirahoshi for a walk.
  • p12Guard warns that continued resistance will make the group criminals, spoken with urgency from off-panel.
  • p12Voice calls out to Usopp, Nami, and Brook with friendly tone amid pursuit.
  • p12Guard orders capture of the three humans, emphasizing numerical advantage.
  • p12Fish-man in top hat blames the crew for starting the fight over a crazy reason, angry intent.
  • p12Nami states that not resisting will lead to imprisonment, defiant mood while holding staff.
  • p12Fish-man in top hat declares no reason to surrender to Caimie despite the conflict.
  • p13Soldier questions if Nosey was ever as imposing, surprised tone.
  • p13Nami expresses regret about missing palace wine, wistful mood.
  • p13Guard notes the crew's history of incidents and strength without captain.
  • p13Soldier offers to fight if desired, formal combat intent.
  • p13Neptune demands the crew lend their strength, commanding voice.
  • p13Soldier argues the crew attacked first, defensive justification.
  • p13Neptune urges soldiers not to falter and references future terrors.
  • p13Soldier states intent to capture the crew for a future crime, uncertain mood.
  • p14Impact SFX emphasize extreme force of the strike.
  • p14Zoro announces he came out to play after hearing sounds of merry-making, casual intent.
  • p14Usopp and Nami shout Zoro's name in surprise, shocked mood.
  • p14Nami questions how Zoro escaped the dungeons.
  • p15Hody declares the alliance benefits both with shared goal, aggressive tone.
  • p15Vander Decken laughs and accepts the partnership with Hody Jones.
  • p15Hody vows to crush the army, take Neptune's head, and destroy the kingdom.
  • p15Soldiers announce Vander Decken's arrival and order Wadatsumi to wait.
  • p15Wadatsumi reacts with surprise sounds to the events.