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One Piece chapter 621: Otohime and Tiger — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 17 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page is title illustration set in Syrup Village.
  • p0Three young boys appear excited while viewing newspaper.
  • p1Event occurs on Fish-Man Island sixteen years ago.
  • p1Fish-man thief takes hostage and brandishes pistol.
  • p1Queen Otohime intervenes directly in the incident.
  • p2Thief shoots hostage who is sent flying.
  • p2Unknown massive clawed hand seizes the thief from behind.
  • p3Giant sea creature has compound fracture in hand.
  • p3Queen Otohime is identified as goldfish mermaid and wife of King Neptune.
  • p3Otohime prioritizes treating the wound over personal safety.
  • p4Otohime directly confronts an armed fish-man thief during a public incident.
  • p4The thief carries a pistol and is struck from behind during the confrontation.
  • p4Otohime weeps visibly while speaking to the thief.
  • p5Otohime weeps heavily while addressing the fish-man thief directly.
  • p5The incident occurs near a damaged shop and burning structure.
  • p5Fish-man citizens gather to witness the exchange between queen and thief.
  • p6Otohime receives public cheers after comforting the fish-man thief.
  • p6The thief expresses intent to reform after the encounter.
  • p6Fish-Man Island citizens observe Otohime mingling directly with the crowd.
  • p7Otohime regularly leaves the castle to interact with Fish-Man Island citizens.
  • p7Otohime publicly advocates raising Ryuguu Kingdom above the waves.
  • p7Otohime stresses proactive efforts by fish-men to understand humans.
  • p8Otohime addresses gathered fish-man citizens from a raised platform.
  • p8Otohime requests signatures to present a wish at the upcoming Reverie council.
  • p9Otohime reunites with Shirahoshi and her three sons inside the palace.
  • p9Otohime's hand is bandaged from earlier events.
  • p10Neptune discusses Otohime's safety with the Minister of the Left.
  • p10Arlong and his pirates attack citizens and interfere with signature collection.
  • p11Arlong declares his pirate crew's activities and extorts citizens.
  • p11Jimbei arrives during Arlong's confrontation with the crowd.
  • p12Jimbei is identified as a 30-year-old whale shark fishman soldier in the Neptune Army.
  • p12Arlong refers to a subordinate being held by Jimbei.
  • p12Scene takes place in the Fishman District.
  • p13Fisher Tiger returns to the Fishman District after travels.
  • p13Jimbei and Arlong are present during Tiger's return.
  • p13Tiger once ran a facility for orphaned fish-man children.
  • p14Fisher Tiger became de facto leader of the Fishman District.
  • p14Jimbei served as Tiger's second-in-command.
  • p14Arlong was among the wildest rebels.
  • p14The group split after chaos with different paths taken.
  • p15Otohime continues advocating for human-fishman understanding.
  • p15Fisher Tiger fought marines relentlessly after rebellion.
  • p15Sun Pirates originated from Tiger's freed slave crew.
  • p15The Fishman District crew united to protect Tiger.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text introduces chapter theme of Otohime and Tiger.
  • p0Volume label indicates source as Shipdecks Around The World Vol 8 Syrup Village.
  • p1Narrator states scene is Fish-Man Island sixteen years past.
  • p1Voice calls to step back in time.
  • p1Crowd shouts to stop the thief.
  • p1Thief warns he has a pistol and demands people move.
  • p1Victim accuses thief of stealing fortune.
  • p1Hostage screams in fear.
  • p1Otohime pleads for everyone to stay back.
  • p1Guards insist it is their job and urge her to reconsider.
  • p2Thief warns not to say he did not warn them.
  • p2Thief asks who is grabbing him while panting.
  • p2Bystander screams 'AAAAHH HHHH!!!'.
  • p2Woman gasps 'EHH?!'.
  • p3Giant creature roars 'SAY WHAT!!!' and 'MY HAND!!'.
  • p3Doctor states 'IT'S A COMPOUND FRACTURE!!'.
  • p3Otohime declares 'I CARE NOT!!!'.
  • p3Crowd exclaims 'IT'S THE QUEEN!!!' and 'QUEEN OTOHIME!!!'.
  • p3Thief reacts with shock 'THE QUEEN?!'.
  • p4Fish-man thief shouts angrily at Otohime about his ten crying children and refusal to be understood by royals, aggressive mood.
  • p4Otohime cries out questioning why the thief would resort to thievery, distressed and emotional tone.
  • p4Bystanders plead for Otohime to stop assaulting the criminal, urgent and concerned intent.
  • p4Thief declares he does not care if his hand shatters while protecting his family, defiant mood.
  • p4Otohime asks if the thief's children can truly be happy raised on stolen money, sorrowful tone.
  • p5Otohime apologizes profusely for failing to notice the thief's suffering despite living in the same country, tearful and sincere mood.
  • p5Thief admits he never wanted to commit the act, shaken and regretful tone.
  • p5Otohime states the pain in the thief's heart is like a knife through her own, empathetic intent.
  • p5Otohime insists rulers must also take blame for not aiding subjects in need, passionate delivery.
  • p5Bystanders react with horror and some defend their own desperate actions, chaotic crowd mood.
  • p6Crowd thanks Otohime for shedding tears for an ordinary citizen, grateful and admiring tone.
  • p6Thief declares he will turn over a new leaf and make a new life, resolved mood.
  • p6Onlookers remark that Otohime is called the Queen of Love and note her popularity with children, observational mood.
  • p6Bystanders comment on Otohime crying genuine tears and even striking citizens, surprised tone.
  • p6Otohime interacts warmly with surrounding children in the crowd.
  • p7Narration notes Otohime descends to the island and mingles with subjects every day.
  • p7Otohime declares the kingdom must be raised above the waves, passionate tone.
  • p7Otohime insists it is not enough to wait for humans and that fish-men must act to understand them, determined delivery.
  • p7Otohime emphasizes differences in skin and bodies but calls for mutual understanding, resolute mood.
  • p8Otohime declares that visiting humans are specifically pirates and urges citizens not to misunderstand their nature.
  • p8Otohime emphasizes the ten-thousand-meter ocean distance separating fish-man and human cultures.
  • p8Otohime explains that slave-buying humans are a small noble minority while most humans remain unknown.
  • p8Otohime calls for moving the kingdom to live under the same sun and requests individual signatures for the Reverie council wish.
  • p9Children welcome Otohime home while she replies she has returned.
  • p9Shirahoshi cries loudly and clings to Otohime in relief.
  • p9Princes report they worried about Otohime and ask about her bandaged hand.
  • p9Otohime thanks her princes and affectionately calls Shirahoshi her haven of tranquility while apologizing for delayed return.
  • p10Neptune states Otohime's dream has centuries of history and she understands the dangers.
  • p10Neptune notes Whitebeard's protection is helpful but not absolute.
  • p10Neptune asks the minister to keep Otohime safe while pursuing her ideals.
  • p10Minister acknowledges the dream matches that of distant ancestors.
  • p10Arlong and crew demand money and mock the army while scattering signature papers.
  • p11Arlong introduces himself as captain of the Arlong Pirates while correcting his own phrasing.
  • p11Arlong claims his crew hunts inferior pirates and demands payment for doing the army's job.
  • p11Arlong's crew begs Jimbei to intervene and stop the disruption.
  • p11Jimbei calls out Arlong's name upon arrival.
  • p12Neptune Army soldier announces arrival with relief in upper left.
  • p12Jimbei states he is uninterested in signatures but demands return for the Queen with calm authority.
  • p12Arlong orders Jimbei to release his subordinate with aggressive tone.
  • p12Crowd voices call Jimbei boss and express relief at his arrival.
  • p12Arlong tells Jimbei not to lump him with pirates and references past friendship.
  • p13Crowd announces Fisher Tiger the adventurer has returned with excitement.
  • p13Tiger greets Jimbei and Arlong saying they look well.
  • p13Onlookers ask Tiger to tell about his travels.
  • p13Narration states Tiger started an institution to care for orphaned children.
  • p13Tiger mentions business at the palace and a long trip.
  • p14Narration describes area becoming lawless and descending into chaos.
  • p14Narration states some like Macro entered the slave trade.
  • p14Narration explains Arlong became a pirate and Jimbei joined the royal army.
  • p14Narration notes Tiger left to find adventure and later attacked Mariejoa.
  • p15Otohime pleads to love humans and grant freedom despite slavery.
  • p15Voices shout that the guy is not conscious and demand to stop.
  • p15Tiger orders attack on attacking vessels and declares fight against government.
  • p15Narration explains Sun Pirates formed to avoid discrimination between freed slaves.
  • p15Otohime expresses desire to submit resignation.