One Piece chapter 623: Pirate Fisher Tiger — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 623 title page shows Kaya inside a study room.
  • p1Sun Pirates crew sails toward Koala's home island.
  • p1Koala wears a new dress provided by the crew.
  • p2Aladdin is ship's doctor of the Sun Pirates and former Neptune Army soldier.
  • p2Koala continues cleaning habit from her time as a slave.
  • p3Arlong expresses open hostility toward Koala as a human.
  • p3Sun Pirates crew debates Koala's trauma and human prejudice.
  • p4Koala is shown with pigtails and light clothing.
  • p4Fisher Tiger wears a spotted coat.
  • p4Arlong has curly hair and wide grin.
  • p4Scene occurs on a ship deck with multiple fish-men present.
  • p5Sun Pirates raid a town labeled with shopping sign.
  • p5Koala is present during the celebration.
  • p5Fisher Tiger carries a large sack during the action.
  • p6Scene takes place on Foolshout Island a few weeks later.
  • p6Koala is returned to her homeland by the Sun Pirates.
  • p6Arlong opposes Koala leaving the crew.
  • p7Arlong believes human prejudice cannot be changed by one child.
  • p7Jinbe observes Arlong personality shift over three years.
  • p7Koala is escorted toward her village by Fisher Tiger.
  • p8Cloaked figure departs alone into desert after leaving a town.
  • p8Sun Pirates members and villagers watch the departure with visible tears.
  • p9Rear Admiral Strawberry leads marines in desert ambush against cloaked figure.
  • p9Marines reference a girl belonging to Tenryuubito held by the village.
  • p10Marines ambush Sun Pirates with gunfire and explosions in desert.
  • p10Sun Pirates crew on ship reacts with panic to distant gunshots.
  • p11Cloaked figure continues fighting marines despite being shot multiple times.
  • p11Marines recognize cloaked figure as the solo raider of Mariejoa.
  • p12Sun Pirates lose their ship and steal a Marine vessel to escape.
  • p12Captain is mortally wounded during the raid.
  • p12Young girl Koala is present on the stolen ship.
  • p13Captain's blood type is extremely rare with no crew match available.
  • p13Stored blood samples on the ship are human.
  • p14Captain was captured and held as slave in Mariejoa for years.
  • p14Captain escaped but witnessed other slaves.
  • p15Captain escaped slavery but could not abandon other slaves.
  • p15Captain's actions caused trouble for Queen Otohime's plans.
  • p16Fisher Tiger is gravely wounded and lying inside a ship.
  • p16A young girl identified as Koala stands near Fisher Tiger.
  • p16Fisher Tiger explicitly requests that the tragedy and rage not be told to Fishman Island.
  • p17Fisher Tiger dies on the ship deck surrounded by his crew.
  • p17The Sun Pirates crew openly call Tiger their hero and savior.
  • p17Narration confirms the end of Fisher Tiger's life as captain.
  • p18Scene takes place on Foolshout Island, Koala's homeland.
  • p18Borsalino is identified as Marine HQ Vice Admiral.
  • p18Arlong and Koala are present on the shore with Borsalino.
  • p18Fisher Tiger is declared dead in this scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title page displays heading 'Pirate Fisher Tiger'.
  • p0Book stack labeled 'From Shipdecks Around The World Vol 9: Syrup Village - Kaya, Student of Medicine'.
  • p1Narration states an eternal pose leads to Koala's home.
  • p1Crew announces they finally found Koala's home island.
  • p1Fish-man laughs that Koala looks different after new outfit.
  • p1Crew mentions giving Koala a nice haircut as well.
  • p1Koala hesitates about the new clothes.
  • p2Crew yells at Koala to stop working when uncomfortable.
  • p2Aladdin states there is no use rushing her trauma recovery.
  • p2Long-nosed crew member supports Aladdin's view on trauma.
  • p3Arlong demands Koala admit hatred toward humans.
  • p3Crew tells Arlong to give it a rest.
  • p3Arlong claims Koala's parents look down on fish-men.
  • p3Long-nosed crew member notes human society teaches superiority.
  • p4Arlong states humans act afraid of fish-men with aggressive tone.
  • p4Bowler-hatted fish-man adds observation about human fear with thoughtful mood.
  • p4Fisher Tiger notes some humans show scorn while others show different eyes with calm intent.
  • p4Koala replies that humans know nothing about fish-men with soft innocent mood.
  • p4Fish-man questions if fear comes from being pirates with uncertain tone.
  • p4Crew members shout about location and ongoing events with panicked energy.
  • p4Koala smiles and suggests learning more about each other with hopeful mood.
  • p4Fisher Tiger declares they still know nothing about humanity with emphatic tone.
  • p4Female fish-man questions fear of the unknown with surprised expression.
  • p5Narration indicates arrival at bustling town square.
  • p5Crew celebrates with loud laughter and splashing.
  • p5Koala watches party with smiling expression.
  • p6Fisher Tiger tells Koala to step onto shore as her homeland.
  • p6Koala cries out her own name with tears.
  • p6Arlong yells for Koala not to leave and to keep sailing together.
  • p6Fish-man shouts that Koala is a great kid even though human.
  • p6Fisher Tiger offers to take Koala to village entrance.
  • p6Koala tearfully says she will tell villagers fish-men are nice.
  • p6Koala promises to take care of herself while waving goodbye.
  • p7Arlong argues one girl cannot change villager views on fish-men.
  • p7Arlong compares Koala efforts to Otohime pleas falling on empty ears.
  • p7Jinbe notes Arlong has changed a lot in three years.
  • p7Arlong yells at Jinbe with angry expression.
  • p7Arlong predicts Koala will become like other humans when grown.
  • p7Koala cries while promising to tell villagers about fish-men.
  • p8Crying voices from villagers and companions express anguish and farewell as cloaked figure leaves.
  • p8Bandaged young man shifts from intense tears to wide emotional smile while watching departure.
  • p9Rear Admiral Strawberry declares his name and Marine HQ affiliation while confronting cloaked figure.
  • p9Strawberry explains village agreement to overlook girl possession in exchange for allowing disturbance.
  • p9Strawberry reveals tip from island residents about the cloaked figure visiting the location.
  • p9Strawberry accuses cloaked figure of flight and raid as two crimes.
  • p10Fish-man warns that humans set a trap and marines have surrounded the group.
  • p10Crewmate on ship orders everyone to abandon ship because boss is in trouble.
  • p10Another fish-man points out marine ship arriving from sea and questions gunshots.
  • p11Marine yells that cloaked figure will not go down despite gunfire.
  • p11Another marine warns not to let guard down because target raided Mariejoa alone.
  • p11Fish-man cries out Boss Ti name during intense exchange.
  • p11Marine questions source of cloaked figure's overwhelming strength.
  • p12Sun Pirates crew cheers victory and curses Marines while seizing vessel.
  • p12Young girl reacts with confusion and question mark to surrounding noise.
  • p12Voice dismisses noise as nothing while another asks about the commotion.
  • p13Crew warns captain of severe blood loss and need for transfusion.
  • p13Crew notes rare blood type and offers stored human blood as only option.
  • p13Captain refuses human blood and forbids transfusion process.
  • p14Captain refuses human blood and declares he will never submit to humans.
  • p14Captain recounts capture shortly after leaving and years spent in Mariejoa.
  • p14Voice addresses captain as human slave during flashback.
  • p15Captain reveals he was a slave and describes witnessed human madness.
  • p15Crew member affirms Otohime's peace ideal while noting trouble caused.
  • p15Captain addresses crew about his selfish wishes and past actions.
  • p16Fisher Tiger desperately begs the girl not to reveal the tragedy or the crew's rage toward humans to the people of Fishman Island, spoken in a weakened bloodied state.
  • p16The young girl softly explains that only the next generation of children like Koala who know nothing can truly change things for their people, delivered with calm wide-eyed expression.
  • p16Fisher Tiger internally states that his mind sees the truth but the demon in his heart remains firm while his body refuses human blood.
  • p16Fisher Tiger declares there are countless kind-hearted humans yet his resentment and hatred remain as they die and vanish.
  • p16Fisher Tiger concludes it is too late for him and that he can no longer love humans, shown in anguished close-up.
  • p17Fish-men crew hail Fisher Tiger as the hero of Fishman Island and savior of released slaves, declaring a lifelong debt in loud emotional voices.
  • p17Crew members plead with Tiger not to say such things and beg him to live because there is still life left in him.
  • p17Fisher Tiger responds that being called a hero makes him happy, spoken faintly while lying wounded.
  • p17Narration states that the life of Fisher Tiger, captain of the Sun Pirates, has ended.
  • p17One fish-man declares he will protect the Fishman District and take charge if no one else challenges him.
  • p17Another fish-man vows to protect everyone beneath him and states his name is Tiger.
  • p18Arlong questions Borsalino why he would decide to come crawling back to the island.
  • p18Borsalino states he will go to the island that sent the report to slaughter every last human who sold out Big Bro Ti.
  • p18Fisher Tiger's inset yells that he was murdered by humans and that Arlong must come along.
  • p18Borsalino calmly asks if Fisher Tiger is dead while looking down.
  • p18Arlong reacts with shock at the news of Tiger's death.