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One Piece chapter 617: Major Incident on Coral Hill — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 18 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 617 title page features Jinbe.
  • p1Vander Decken attacks Ryugu Palace targeting Shirahoshi.
  • p1Neptune attempts to bargain during the assault.
  • p2Hody Jones leads New Fishman Pirates.
  • p2Hody bears Arlong's tattoo and references past army service.
  • p3Hody Jones idolized Arlong Pirates since childhood.
  • p3Hody Jones aims to conquer the world.
  • p4Hody Jones bends and throws a massive metal door using only physical strength.
  • p5Hody Jones destroys part of the coral palace using a thrown door.
  • p6Hody Jones prepares and activates the Yabusame technique using water droplets.
  • p7Hody Jones attacks fish-man soldiers with water arrows created by Yabusame.
  • p7Neptune orders Hody Jones to stop the assault immediately.
  • p8Neptune is shot multiple times while protecting servants.
  • p8Hody Jones directly attacks Neptune with a gun.
  • p8Soldiers are held as defenseless prisoners during the assault.
  • p9Luffy uses Hody Jones as a shield to protect himself.
  • p9Water flooding the area weakens fighters.
  • p9Hostage return promise is considered broken.
  • p10Hody Jones uses a Den Den Mushi to issue orders.
  • p10Giant sea creature Rafflesia Midoriboshi attacks from above.
  • p10Both Neptune soldiers and Straw Hats are targeted.
  • p11Rising water floods the battlefield preventing escape.
  • p11Neptune retains his trident during the attack.
  • p11Zoro remains to hold off enemies while others flee.
  • p12Confrontation occurs between Hody Jones and a white-haired swordsman inside an underwater hall.
  • p13Scene takes place at the Coast of Coral Hill with Sanji defending Hachi.
  • p14Luffy arrives at the coast riding a large sea creature amid accusations from the crowd.
  • p15Shirahoshi emerges from the water held by Megalo causing panic among fish-men and merfolk.
  • p16Shirahoshi is revealed floating in public view above a crowd of fish-men.
  • p16Megalo the shark fishman is positioned behind Shirahoshi during the reveal.
  • p16Sanji receives explicit instruction not to turn around during the incident.
  • p16Luffy is present among the lower panel characters reacting to the event.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Neptune desperately offers gold silver treasures and soldiers lives to stop attack on Shirahoshi.
  • p1Soldier warns Neptune to hold on during his plea.
  • p1Unseen voice screams that Vander Decken has gone after beloved Shirahoshi.
  • p1Screaming voice expresses terror with extended 'AAAAH'.
  • p1Pleading voice begs attackers to stop and offers anything desired.
  • p2Hody Jones thinks Straw Hat Pirates aided his conquest of Ryugu Palace.
  • p2Hody accuses former Neptune army members of betrayal and lack of shame.
  • p2Hody laughs 'Jahahah' while mocking shame.
  • p2Soldier recalls hearing of unrest in Fishman District.
  • p2Close-up notes Arlong's mark on Hody's eye.
  • p3Hody declares New Fishman Pirates revive Arlong Pirates broken will.
  • p3Hody recounts childhood oppression of fishmen by humans and admiration for Arlong.
  • p3Hody blames certain humans for destroying his dream of conquest.
  • p3Hody claims he became strong to stand beside Arlong.
  • p3Nami reacts with shock to Hody's words.
  • p3Usopp complains about being kicked while reacting to Hody.
  • p4Background voice issues urgent command MOVE IT during door grip scene.
  • p4Narration states literal meaning of SOSHAWK as rough shark reference to crushing teeth.
  • p5Soldiers mutter in disbelief that the strength is natural and no drugs are involved.
  • p5Panicked voices cry out that the castle wall has collapsed.
  • p5Spotted coat fish-man laughs wildly JAH AHAHA during destruction.
  • p5Allies shout THIS ISN'T GOOD AT ALL amid flying rubble.
  • p6Allies shout to get down because the warrior is about to use a technique on droplets.
  • p6Warrior declares YABUSAME while releasing the transformed projectiles.
  • p7Attacker shouts that droplets are turning into arrows.
  • p7Soldier curses DAMN YOU at the barrage.
  • p7Neptune roars in fury demanding the attack on his elite soldiers stop.
  • p7Voice cries YOUR MAJESTY amid the arrow impacts.
  • p8Unknown attacker mocks Neptune for taking bullets meant for servants and questions his fitness for the throne with aggressive contempt.
  • p8Hody Jones calls Neptune a fool while sneering during the attack.
  • p8Neptune grunts in pain from bullet wounds.
  • p8Soldier begs Neptune not to sacrifice himself for others.
  • p8Neptune curses Hody Jones in rage while being shot.
  • p9Hody Jones gasps in pain while being used as a shield.
  • p9Hody crewmate yells for boss to hold on during the throw.
  • p9Fish-man realizes Luffy used his own crewmate as a shield and calls him a monster.
  • p9Luffy orders allies to untie the soldiers.
  • p9Neptune's group states their promise to return hostages unharmed is broken due to flooding and injuries.
  • p9Nami is reported missing after vanishing in the water.
  • p10Hody Jones orders his men not to let anyone try anything while holding Den Den Mushi.
  • p10Soldier reports running out of strength.
  • p10Soldier urges others to flee after untying neighbors.
  • p10Hody commands forces to crush Neptune army and Straw Hats alike.
  • p10Fish-man yells battle cry while swinging weapon.
  • p10Voice announces Rafflesia Midoriboshi attack from above.
  • p10Luffy shouts attack command at the descending creature.
  • p11Victims scream about the creature's stench after impact.
  • p11Neptune dismisses the attack as petty while holding trident.
  • p11Soldier orders release of ropes and taking up weapons.
  • p11Ally warns Zoro the water is getting too deep.
  • p11Zoro states someone must hold off the enemy or no one escapes.
  • p11Voice asks what Zoro intends for himself.
  • p12Swordsman warns Hody Jones with intense glare not to interfere with his plans.
  • p12Hody Jones roars back defiantly about his coup d'état while grinning fiercely.
  • p13Unseen voice accuses pirates of mermaid disappearances from the southern shore.
  • p13Sanji angrily tells the pirates not to play dumb about the missing mermaids.
  • p13Sanji reassures injured Hachi while yelling at the crowd about his love for mermaids.
  • p13Crowd reacts with shock recognizing Luffy's arrival on a pufferfish.
  • p14Crowd identifies Luffy as the boss of the kidnappers and captain of the arriving crew.
  • p14Nami asks if the newcomers are friends of Luffy.
  • p14Luffy announces he is going down while riding the sea creature.
  • p14Megalo begs not to be seen and asks to close his mouth more.
  • p14Shark fish-man roars in pain underwater.
  • p15Crowd identifies Shirahoshi as the giant whiting mermaid princess and daughter of Neptune.
  • p15Crowd accuses the group of planning to kidnap Princess Shirahoshi.
  • p15Crowd questions why Straw Hat is not at the palace.
  • p15Megalo surfaces dramatically prompting screams from the crowd.
  • p16Crowd voice announces mermaid princess kidnapping with urgent panic tone.
  • p16Warning voice states turning around will result in death, creating immediate tension.
  • p16Sanji is directly ordered not to turn around by fish-man ally with desperate emphasis.
  • p16Fish-man questions whether floating figure is the mermaid princess while noting her size.
  • p16Luffy reacts with casual surprise upon hearing the word princess.
  • p16Shirahoshi utters soft AH sounds showing startled reaction to sudden attention.