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One Piece chapter 616: Anniversary of Revenge — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 17 pages · 25 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is 'Anniversary of Revenge'.
  • p0Scene takes place inside Shells Town Marine base eatery.
  • p0Rika wears Marine emblem apron and headscarf.
  • p1Panic spreads across Fish-Man Island citizens.
  • p1Luffy is present on Fish-Man Island looking upward.
  • p1Den Den Mushi communication attempts are failing.
  • p2Border guards cannot reach royal palace by Den Den Mushi.
  • p2Dangerous individuals reported entering Fish-Man Island.
  • p2Shark-like fish-man rallies men about historic day.
  • p3Hody Jones rides giant sea king during approach.
  • p3Vander Decken IX accompanies Hody Jones.
  • p3Group declares intent to unify Fish-Man Island by force.
  • p4Dosun leads a fish-man crew planning to eliminate Neptune family members and Jinbe's faction.
  • p4The crew has pre-assigned locations for a coordinated attack on the kingdom.
  • p4The villains intend to replace the Ryugu Kingdom as rulers of the ocean depths.
  • p5A fish-shaped bus operates between locations including the Ocean Forest.
  • p5Nami is traveling alone on the bus after an incident.
  • p5Nami has learned of a Poneglyph located in the current area.
  • p6Jinbe and Brook are present inside Ryugu Palace during an argument.
  • p6Neptune remains chained during the confrontation.
  • p6Palace guards and ministers debate the Straw Hats' involvement.
  • p7Shirahoshi is described as being as large as Jinbe.
  • p7Luffy and a shark were seen leaving a specific room in the palace.
  • p7All palace gates are open during the incident.
  • p8The location is the Ocean Forest northeast of Fish-Man Island.
  • p8BF-37 is Franky's vessel built with Treasure Tree Adam wood.
  • p8Sunken ships are carried by currents into the area.
  • p9Den is Tom's younger brother and a wolffish merman.
  • p9Fishmen and merfolk genetics retain ancestral traits across generations.
  • p10Den received letters from Kokoro about Franky and Iceberg.
  • p10Jinbe refers to someone outside as the boss who cannot enter the island.
  • p11The palace has a Connecting Way leading to the main gate.
  • p11Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX have entered the palace.
  • p11Neptune is the king present during the intrusion.
  • p12Neptune holds a large trident.
  • p12Vander Decken and his group entered the palace ready for battle.
  • p12Fish-men soldiers are shown tied up.
  • p13Vander Decken has not yet married Shirahoshi.
  • p13Shirahoshi disappeared from the palace.
  • p13Neptune confronts Vander Decken directly about his daughter.
  • p14Vander Decken launches a coral projectile.
  • p14Luffy is shown laughing during the confrontation.
  • p14Shirahoshi is depicted with a distressed expression.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Rika smiles while serving food in Marine base eatery.
  • p0Background customer raises sign requesting another serving.
  • p1Fish-man calls into Den Den Mushi requesting response.
  • p1Voice calls royal palace repeatedly over communication.
  • p1Mermaid asks mother about unknown flying object.
  • p1Fish-man reports inability to make contact.
  • p1Luffy notes something flying above but cannot identify it.
  • p2Border guards report Den Den Mushi malfunction and failed contact.
  • p2Guard announces dangerous individuals seen entering from Fishman District.
  • p2Shark-like fish-man declares the day will enter history.
  • p2Figure notes intruders did not appear on mere shopping trip.
  • p3Hody Jones declares humans inferior and should submit to fish-men authority.
  • p3Large fish-man states history took wrong path and now will be corrected.
  • p3Vander Decken claims world is wrong until all fish-men and merfolk see eye-to-eye.
  • p3Vander Decken announces Fish-Man Island unification under one vision.
  • p3Large fish-man declares today anniversary of engagement and postpones wedding.
  • p4Dosun laughs maniacally while declaring that eliminating four key targets will neutralize the Neptune army.
  • p4Dosun names the targets Ryuuboshi, Mamboshi, Neptune, Fukaboshi, and Jinbe's Sun Pirates faction as obstacles to remove.
  • p4Dosun orders his crew to begin the operation at their assigned locations and conquer the area.
  • p4Swordsman offers to slice targets and questions what to cut next.
  • p4Fish-man crew member shouts with excitement to tear flesh from bones during the assault.
  • p4Fish-men army cheers in unison affirming the end of the Ryugu Kingdom and their rise as new rulers.
  • p5Panicked fish-man soldier reports that a female target has escaped.
  • p5Nami internally notes the valuable information about a Poneglyph in the area.
  • p5Nami concludes that the country holds an important key to the secrets of the Blank Century.
  • p6Brook accuses Jinbe of battling with vicarious joy and being a born killer.
  • p6Jinbe denies wanting to slice anyone and defends his actions.
  • p6Minister states that with targets out of action their objective remains unknown.
  • p6Another minister argues that calm discussion would not work with the group.
  • p6Neptune angrily questions what he was expected to do against charging pirates.
  • p6Young woman insists Luffy would never kidnap anyone.
  • p7Jinbe points out that Shirahoshi's large size would make unnoticed departure impossible.
  • p7Brook states Shirahoshi would never leave the palace voluntarily and saw no sign of her.
  • p7Official confirms Luffy and the shark exited the room but denies seeing the princess.
  • p7Young woman insists the captain would never kidnap anyone.
  • p7Neptune demands release of bonds and return of Shirahoshi.
  • p7Minister jokes about Megalo possibly swallowing Shirahoshi.
  • p8Franky notes disbelief at being at ocean bottom while comparing to Fish-Man Island, calm and observational mood.
  • p8Franky states he lives in the area to research the mysterious ocean forest, explanatory intent.
  • p8Franky praises the vessel design and materials from Treasure Tree Adam, proud tone.
  • p8Franky reacts positively to the ship name being called a real help, pleased context.
  • p9Den introduces himself with confident declaration.
  • p9Den explains fishmen and merfolk carry long genetic memory of heritage, informative tone.
  • p9Den notes human tendency to classify by appearance differs from fishman instinct, explanatory mood.
  • p9Den discusses family resemblance differences between ocean species and humans.
  • p10Den mentions receiving letters about Franky and Iceberg from Kokoro, conversational tone.
  • p10Den inquires about a robot ancestor, curious intent.
  • p10Franky reacts with embarrassment to the compliment about being a wonderful apprentice.
  • p10Den states his brother lived with a 'don' until the end, reflective mood.
  • p10Jinbe notes the boss is waiting outside because he is a fugitive.
  • p11Guard shouts alarm at intruders reaching the palace gates.
  • p11Neptune recognizes Hody Jones from the Fish-Man District in shock.
  • p11Neptune identifies Vander Decken as the deplorable intruder.
  • p11Crowd reacts with panic at the sudden appearance of both men.
  • p12Neptune voices amazement at the destruction and suspects it may be a trap.
  • p12Vander Decken notes that someone else has already attacked and tied up Neptune's troops.
  • p12Sanji questions the intruders and demands they return their weapons.
  • p13Vander Decken mocks Neptune by calling him pops and claims he is not yet married to Shirahoshi.
  • p13Neptune denies being his father and demands to know Shirahoshi's location.
  • p13Neptune accuses Vander Decken of being the culprit and orders him to return his daughter.
  • p13Sanji states that the humans arrived after the princess was already sent flying.
  • p14Vander Decken confirms the coral is not aimed at the shell tower and praises Hody.
  • p14Vander Decken commands the coral to fly to Shirahoshi.
  • p14Vander Decken claims unbreakable love bonds with Shirahoshi for ten years.
  • p14Vander Decken vows he will never surrender Shirahoshi to another man.