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One Piece chapter 615: Curse of Mato Mato — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 23 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p4Chapter 615 title page depicts tavern scene focused on Luffy-related news.
  • p5Luffy forces Megalo to carry him and Shirahoshi away from the palace.
  • p6Princess Shirahoshi has left the palace with Luffy and Megalo.
  • p7Palace guards pursue Brook to locate the external connecting switch.
  • p8Scene takes place in Fish-Man Island Coral Hill.
  • p8Sanji's group is surrounded by hostile locals after a fight with soldiers.
  • p9Hatchan arrives severely wounded by arrows.
  • p9Hatchan warns of an imminent Fish-Man Pirate invasion of the island.
  • p10Scene is a flashback several hours earlier in the Fish-Man District.
  • p10Hody Jones addresses allies from atop Noah.
  • p10Vander Decken IX demonstrates his abilities to the crowd.
  • p11Hody Jones confronts Hachi directly in front of a large crowd.
  • p11Hody rejects Hachi's pleas and asserts dominance over the Fish-Man District.
  • p12Hachi is visibly bloodied during confrontation.
  • p12Conversation references Arlong Pirates history.
  • p12Tall-hatted fish-man claims past rejection of recruitment offer.
  • p13Knife is thrown toward Hachi during argument.
  • p13Scarred fish-man references Neptune in insult.
  • p13Tall-hatted fish-man initiates physical confrontation.
  • p14Knife changes direction after being thrown.
  • p14Hachi is struck in the back by projectile.
  • p14Scarred fish-man recognizes the ability from rumors.
  • p15Arrows relentlessly pursue Hachi after initial strike.
  • p15Tall-hatted fish-man laughs during arrow barrage.
  • p15Scarred fish-man claims arrows ignore distance and water.
  • p16Vander Decken demonstrates his two-target storage ability inside the dome.
  • p16Shirahoshi is referenced as having been touched by Decken ten years prior.
  • p16The crowd reacts with silence followed by panic to Decken's explanation.
  • p17Vander Decken's crew reveals the first stage of their palace invasion plan.
  • p17Human pirates are to be thrown at the palace walls by Decken.
  • p17The masked fish-man values human lives less than slaves in these waters.
  • p18Hody Jones and crew are attacking the northeastern shell tower.
  • p18Shirahoshi has been reported kidnapped from the tower.
  • p18Sanji is present inside the palace area during the attack report.
  • p19Shirahoshi and Luffy travel through the Ocean Forest inside and alongside Megalo.
  • p19Shirahoshi has not left the shark or visited the grave for ten years.
  • p19Luffy encourages Shirahoshi's nervousness as part of adventure.
  • p20Scene takes place at an underwater memorial in the depths of Fish-Man Island.
  • p20Ten years have passed since Queen Otohime's assassination.
  • p20The fish-man with striped headband is addressing the memorial directly.
  • p20Shirahoshi is described as still confined to her tower.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Title page caption establishes worldwide news coverage of Luffy from shipdecks volume.
  • p5Luffy commands Megalo to stop while clinging excitedly during underwater ride.
  • p5Shirahoshi pleads for Megalo to wait and explains leaving without permission.
  • p5Megalo panics and questions the sudden change in direction.
  • p5Luffy suggests going for a walk with cheerful intent.
  • p5Shirahoshi apologizes to family and promises to return for dinner.
  • p5Background mermaids express concern over the princess's departure.
  • p6Skeleton guards urge haste to check on princess safety inside Shell Tower.
  • p6Fish-man guard demands explanation from Megalo about the escape.
  • p6Voices announce princess Shirahoshi is gone with alarm.
  • p6Mermaid voice expresses shock that the princess has disappeared.
  • p6Guards declare the situation a kidnapping and national emergency.
  • p7Skeleton guard questions Brook's earlier action with irritation.
  • p7Guards insist Brook must report situation to King Neptune immediately.
  • p7Brook expresses confusion about a switch mechanism.
  • p7Guards demand Brook reveal the switch that lowers the connecting way.
  • p7Guard warns they will be killed if the switch is not found.
  • p7Brook is pressured to answer under threat of death.
  • p8Unseen voice complains that the crew ruined their chance to reach the palace by fighting soldiers.
  • p8Sanji snaps back at the fallen fish-man accusing him of beating half the soldiers with kung fu.
  • p8Crowd voice warns the group that everyone is staring with deep-sea cold eyes.
  • p8Sanji retorts to shut up while claiming he can handle the situation now.
  • p9Sanji yells recognition at the wounded Hatchan asking what happened.
  • p9Hatchan warns the crew to gather all mates and hurry because of an invasion.
  • p9Hatchan reveals the new Fish-Man Pirates are about to invade and the kingdom will fall.
  • p9Hatchan recognizes the crew and expresses relief at finding them.
  • p10Hody Jones tells the crowd they will participate in a historic operation.
  • p10Vander Decken IX boasts about his Mato Mato curse granting demonic power.
  • p10Vander Decken IX claims descent from the captain of the Flying Dutchman.
  • p10Crowd reacts with surprise at the mention of Vander Decken.
  • p11Crowd recognizes Hachi and calls out his name repeatedly.
  • p11Hachi begs Hody to stop the crazy plan and questions his seriousness.
  • p11Hody dismisses Hachi's opinion and warns not to underestimate Neptune.
  • p11Hachi expresses disbelief that Hody was once an Arlong Pirates member.
  • p11Hody declares a new generation will take over and humans must be put in their place.
  • p12Tall-hatted fish-man angrily recounts captain's attempt to recruit him as minion with outraged tone.
  • p12Laughing voice recalls Hachi of Arlong Pirates name after long absence in mocking mood.
  • p12Bloodied Hachi explains past refusal to join due to insufficient payment with defensive intent.
  • p12Hachi states he serves only under Hody and rejects other human-like leaders.
  • p13Scarred fish-man shouts loss of respect for Hachi calling a human friend with furious tone.
  • p13Tall-hatted fish-man laughs and reminds others what it means to be a pirate.
  • p13Tall-hatted fish-man declares Hachi now in his sights and demands violence to settle disputes.
  • p14Tall-hatted fish-man explains Mato Mato curse making Hachi his target with triumphant tone.
  • p14Scarred fish-man yells for Hody to stop the arrows in panic.
  • p14Hachi screams in pain from the attack.
  • p15Tall-hatted fish-man commands arrows to fly with loud triumphant voice.
  • p15Scarred fish-man yells for arrows to leave while blocking.
  • p15Hachi screams in terror while fleeing from pursuing arrows.
  • p15Scarred fish-man states arrows will never stop chasing Hachi.
  • p16Vander Decken declares he can store one target per hand for a maximum of two, spoken with boastful intent.
  • p16Vander Decken laughs wildly BAHOHO HOHOHO while explaining his power.
  • p16Vander Decken states his throws chase targets endlessly whether love or weapons, delivered with manic confidence.
  • p16Vander Decken mentions the fresh memory of touching Shirahoshi princess of Ryuguu.
  • p16Crowd members call him an outrageously creepy guy with shocked and disgusted reactions.
  • p17Crew states only Vander Decken has thrown objects inside the palace walls for ten years.
  • p17Crew notes the Ryuguu Palace is said to be impenetrable.
  • p17Vander Decken addresses human pirate guests about understanding his ability.
  • p17Masked fish-man declares he will throw the humans at the palace to begin the invasion.
  • p17Masked fish-man threatens to hurl refusers outside the bubble and calls them worthless.
  • p18Panicked guards report Hody is going to kill them and demand the path be opened.
  • p18Guard yells to hurry skeleton and report to the king.
  • p18Guard announces pirates attacking the tower and princess kidnapped.
  • p18Mermaid attendant screams why the attack had to happen now.
  • p18Sanji remains silent with serious expression while others panic.
  • p19Shirahoshi says she still feels safer inside the shark and does not want to get out.
  • p19Megalo asks how it feels being outside for the first time in ten years.
  • p19Luffy replies that a racing heart means adventure and asks about the Ocean Forest.
  • p19Shirahoshi states she has never visited the grave since it was erected.
  • p19Shirahoshi says there is a grave she wanted to visit more than anything.
  • p20Narration describes the assassination occurring in broad daylight and shaking Fish-Man Island.
  • p20Narration notes ten years have passed since the event.
  • p20Narration states the princes have grown into fine warriors while Shirahoshi remains locked in her tower.
  • p20Fish-man with striped headband shouts Queen Otohime's name with intense emotion.
  • p20Fish-man declares that none have forgotten Queen Otohime's precious dream.