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One Piece chapter 626: The Three Neptune Brothers — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 21 pages · 25 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 626 opens with title page featuring Baratie Dessert vessel.
  • p1Striped-hatted fish-man is identified as Captain Decken.
  • p1Tamatebako is discussed as a legendary box hidden in the palace.
  • p2Captain Decken's clan has sought a dream across generations.
  • p2Palace is described as impenetrable without marriage to Shirahoshi.
  • p3World Noble letter supports fishmen relocation proposal.
  • p3Gyoncord Plaza is the location of the public gathering.
  • p4Otohime requests additional signatures for the surface migration proposal.
  • p4Tenryuubito publicly granted support to Otohime's proposal.
  • p4Large crowd gathers in plaza to hear Otohime speak on stage.
  • p5Citizens begin flooding the signature box with papers en masse.
  • p5Otohime reacts with visible shock to the volume of support.
  • p6Otohime breaks into tears upon seeing massive signature support.
  • p6Neptune assists Otohime emotionally and physically during the moment.
  • p6Crowd continues pouring signatures into the box over time.
  • p7Signature collection continued for multiple days in the plaza.
  • p7Otohime gained courage from the Sea Kings appearance event.
  • p7Young Shirahoshi is shown interacting with Otohime in flashback.
  • p8Otohime teaches her children about mermaid communication powers.
  • p8A special mermaid capable of speaking with sea kings appears once every few centuries.
  • p9A mysterious guide is prophesied to appear alongside the special mermaid.
  • p9Shirahoshi's power could sink the world if misused.
  • p10Otohime requests her sons protect Shirahoshi.
  • p10Current emotional state of Shirahoshi risks triggering sea king rampage.
  • p11The box of signatures suddenly catches fire during the ceremony.
  • p11Citizens attempt to extinguish the flames and protect the signatures.
  • p12Explosions occur in the plaza during a public gathering.
  • p12Shirahoshi is present and visibly distressed by the blasts.
  • p13Queen Otohime is shot in the plaza.
  • p13Guards search for a hidden sniper.
  • p14Queen Otohime receives urgent medical attention.
  • p14Shirahoshi is forcibly removed from the plaza.
  • p15Otohime is transported for hospital treatment.
  • p15Shirahoshi expresses intent for revenge.
  • p16Shirahoshi experiences overwhelming grief triggered by memories of Otohime.
  • p16The three Neptune brothers beg to assume blame for the attack.
  • p16Otohime's recorded words explicitly reject vengeance on her account.
  • p17The three brothers attempt to cheer Shirahoshi through frantic song and dance.
  • p17Shirahoshi remains visibly distressed during the performance.
  • p17Onlookers react negatively to the brothers' behavior.
  • p18The brothers vow to protect Shirahoshi and emulate their father as warriors.
  • p18Shirahoshi expresses belief they can reach the sun's light.
  • p18Flashback shows Otohime and Fisher Tiger connecting fingers.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Striped-hatted fish-man reacts with shock upon hearing about Tamatebako.
  • p1Pointing fish-man confirms Tamatebako is hidden in the palace and causes aging.
  • p1Striped-hatted leader declares intent to steal Tamatebako to marry Shirahoshi immediately.
  • p1Crew cheers that the problem is solved with the box.
  • p2Captain notes Shirahoshi would become a beauty with extra years from the box.
  • p2Crew praises captain's intelligence with laughter.
  • p2Captain states his generational clan dream will be fulfilled by marrying Shirahoshi.
  • p2Crew suggests proposing first and starts planning wedding invitations.
  • p2Captain identified as Decken in dialogue.
  • p3Mermaid reads official letter from a World Noble about attached petition.
  • p3Mermaid states World Nobles' word holds sway even at Reverie Council.
  • p3Mermaid expresses support for proposal to improve human-fishmen relations.
  • p3Narration explains proposal will gain realistic strength with signatures.
  • p3Crowd hears that relocation to surface is no longer a dream.
  • p4Otohime states she can only wait for citizens to decide and begs for harmony and more signatures with earnest hopeful mood.
  • p4Hatted man shouts in shock that Tenryuubito granted support to the proposal with disbelief.
  • p4Otohime declares from stage that surface life will bring true peace with passionate uplifting intent.
  • p4Small boy yells that his mum will sign too with excited defiant mood.
  • p4Otohime warns children not to grant false hope then take it back with gentle concerned tone.
  • p5Citizens shout for no pushing and proper lining up with urgent crowd control mood.
  • p5Otohime whispers Eh in stunned reaction to sudden flood of signatures.
  • p5Fish-man official yells that a tiny box cannot handle the country's population with alarm.
  • p6Dragon-like fish-man calls everyone to show support for queen's endeavour with rallying tone.
  • p6Neptune tells Otohime she is overcome by emotion and should rest with caring intent.
  • p6Otohime cries out loudly in overwhelming joy and relief.
  • p6Narration states the people showed deep love for their queen and seven years of struggle bore fruit.
  • p7Narration states the plaza remained filled for days with citizens submitting signatures.
  • p7Young Shirahoshi asks about the day Sea Kings peered into the island.
  • p7Otohime confirms the Sea Kings event was a big surprise and gave her courage for change.
  • p7Otohime states that moment gave her assurance the country can truly change.
  • p7Large shocked reaction EHH from characters upon recalling Shirahoshi calling the Sea Kings.
  • p8Otohime explains mermaid ability to understand ocean fish but notes no mermaid has spoken with sea kings, calm instructional mood.
  • p8Otohime reveals records of a mermaid born every few centuries who can communicate with sea kings, serious tone.
  • p8Young Shirahoshi exclaims excitement about riding a sea king one day, enthusiastic childlike intent.
  • p8Princes react with shock to the idea of Shirahoshi speaking with sea kings, alarmed mood.
  • p9Otohime states a great change will come to the world when the special mermaid appears, dramatic prophetic tone.
  • p9Otohime describes a guide figure who will appear to direct Shirahoshi's power, serious explanatory mood.
  • p9Princes discuss how the power of love and strong will might save lives and change the world, hopeful yet questioning intent.
  • p9Otohime notes Shirahoshi remains unaware and unable to control her potential power, concerned tone.
  • p10Princes panic over possibility of Shirahoshi causing sea kings to rampage and destroy the island, fearful mood.
  • p10Otohime vows to prevent Shirahoshi from entering greater shock, determined protective intent.
  • p10Otohime asks her sons to protect their sister with their lives and grow into fine warriors, serious maternal tone.
  • p10Princes thank Otohime and agree to her request, loyal and energetic response.
  • p11Narration states the event happened suddenly and without warning, ominous tone.
  • p11Citizens shout to protect the signatures and bring water to extinguish fire, urgent panicked mood.
  • p11Otohime yells to protect the signature box, alarmed intent.
  • p11Crowd screams in chaos as fire spreads during the ceremony, frantic atmosphere.
  • p12Panicked citizen laments loss of gathered signatures amid explosion.
  • p12Guard shouts to ignore noise and focus on extinguishing fire.
  • p12Shirahoshi softly addresses the majesty in confusion.
  • p12Crowd screams in horror as blasts continue.
  • p13Announcement declares Queen Otohime has been shot.
  • p13Crowd screams in panic at the shooting.
  • p13Shirahoshi whispers 'Mother' in shock.
  • p13Guards order protection of royal family and search for sniper.
  • p13Fish-man cries out for mother amid chaos.
  • p14Guard orders medical team to hurry.
  • p14Guard urges royal family to evacuate to the oarfish.
  • p14Shirahoshi cries out for mother while being carried.
  • p14Bystander remarks on the chaos around Queen Otohime.
  • p14Guard warns unknown person to stay away from princess.
  • p15Fukaboshi demands to know who is responsible.
  • p15Shirahoshi asks if mother is okay while being rushed.
  • p15Shirahoshi vows to make the responsible party regret the act.
  • p15Otohime reflects on happiness from signatures and asks family to stay calm.
  • p15Fukaboshi is told he should not be the one bitter.
  • p16Otohime's voice urges Shirahoshi not to harbor anger or hatred on her behalf with calm maternal tone.
  • p16Neptune brothers plead desperately for permission to take responsibility for the incident with urgent voices.
  • p16Shirahoshi sobs calling out for her mother with broken emotional delivery.
  • p16Otohime's vision instructs Shirahoshi to remain strong amid potential danger with firm yet caring intent.
  • p17Brothers sing and dance loudly claiming everything will be fine with upbeat forced cheer.
  • p17One brother protests the sudden singing and dancing with shocked exclamation.
  • p17Brothers declare they will always stay with Shirahoshi using rhythmic chant.
  • p17Citizens shout for the princes to stop the inappropriate dancing.
  • p18Brother sobs while promising to become warriors and protect Shirahoshi with their lives.
  • p18Another brother swears to recollect signatures with determined voice.
  • p18Shirahoshi whispers encouragement that they are close to reaching the light of the sun.
  • p18Otohime and Fisher Tiger share a quiet linked-finger moment in flashback.