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One Piece chapter 628: Major Cleanup — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 21 pages · 39 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 628 opens with a Straw Hat Pirates splash page collage.
  • p1Chapter 628 color variant splash page repeats Straw Hat crew imagery on orange background.
  • p2Scene takes place in Sweet Factory Town on Fish-Man Island.
  • p2Fish-man civilians are forced to kneel and comply under threat.
  • p3Hody Jones appears on large screen broadcast in Sweet Factory Town.
  • p3Crowd identifies Hody as the figure behind recent incidents involving Queen Otohime.
  • p4Scene takes place in Coral Hill during a public broadcast.
  • p4Hody Jones is the source of the ongoing broadcast.
  • p4Palace is shown in a wide exterior view during the transmission.
  • p5Hody references the death of Queen Otohime during broadcast.
  • p5Crowd reacts with visible shock and anger to Hody's words.
  • p6Scene shifts to Ocean Forest location.
  • p6Monkey D. Luffy is present and reacting to the broadcast.
  • p6Long-haired woman and suited man observe the broadcast together.
  • p7Neptune is shown chained to a pillar under Hody's guard.
  • p7The three princes and Shirahoshi react to Neptune's condition.
  • p7Crowd of fish-men citizens witness the display.
  • p8Hody Jones confronts his own crew about recent events involving Neptune soldiers.
  • p8The old Ryugu Kingdom is shown in a wide underwater establishing shot.
  • p8Nami is present and visibly distressed during Hody's outburst.
  • p9Hody Jones possesses a letter from the Tenryuubito obtained by Queen Otohime ten years ago.
  • p9A box containing signatures of opponents to Hody's rule is shown behind him.
  • p9Hody claims the list contains over half the population as traitors.
  • p10Hody Jones publicly reveals a list of names opposing his rule.
  • p10Luffy watches the broadcast and reacts with shock.
  • p10Neptune is shown chained in the background during Hody's speech.
  • p11Straw Hat members Zoro, Usopp, and Brook are shown trapped in a hanging cage.
  • p11The broadcast reaches Luffy, Nami, and Sanji who react in alarm.
  • p11Hody threatens to flood the room holding the captured Straw Hats.
  • p12Hody Jones holds Monkey D. Luffy's wanted poster showing 400,000,000 bounty.
  • p12Explosion occurs at Fish-Man Island during Hody's declaration.
  • p13Chamber is flooding with chained prisoners inside.
  • p13Brook, Sanji, and Robin are present with escaping Nami and Camie.
  • p14Robin reads ancient tablet in Ocean Forest mentioning Joyboy.
  • p14Tablet text is described as a letter of apology.
  • p15Luffy learns his bounty is 400,000,000.
  • p15Scene takes place in Ocean Forest with Luffy, Sanji, and fish-men present.
  • p16Shirahoshi rides Megalo at high speed toward an unknown destination.
  • p16Jimbei advises against Luffy and Shirahoshi joining the confrontation.
  • p17Hody allied with Decken due to the latter's ability to threaten Shirahoshi.
  • p17Shirahoshi's power is feared by Hody as a potential threat to his plans.
  • p18Luffy declares he will confront Hody to save captured friends.
  • p18Jimbei attempts to prevent Luffy's involvement to protect human-fishman relations.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Desperate fish-man civilian states they must comply or be killed and hopes Queen Otohime will forgive them.
  • p2Stern fish-man commander issues repeated approval commands during examination of kneeling people.
  • p2Fish-man onlooker announces start of Captain Hody's broadcast to the crowd.
  • p2Laughing fish-man comments that the scene is boring and the people are barely resisting after Otohime's death.
  • p3Hody Jones addresses people of Fish-Man Island and Ryugu Kingdom through broadcast.
  • p3Fish-man civilians recognize Hody as former soldier who shot Queen Otohime's assassin and realize he is behind the events.
  • p3Hody declares himself the new king and states the country will be destroyed then reborn.
  • p4Crowd voices question what happened to Straw Hat pirates and the king with alarmed tone.
  • p4Citizens demand to know the broadcast source and accuse speaker of throne usurpation.
  • p4Hody declares that anyone desiring peace with humans should leave the country immediately.
  • p4Hody warns that new citizens who share hatred of humans will soon arrive from Fishman District.
  • p5Hody states he knows most witnessed the death of Queen Otohime.
  • p5Hody questions why citizens cannot see that trusting humans leads to betrayal like Otohime's.
  • p5Swordsman fish-man calls the broadcaster a fiend with furious tone.
  • p5Citizens react with confusion and outrage to mentions of new citizens and outlaws.
  • p6Hody claims citizens have been goaded willingly to their deaths and that Neptune family words have dulled minds.
  • p6Long-haired woman reacts with quiet gasp of alarm.
  • p6Monkey D. Luffy urges viewers to see for themselves with serious expression.
  • p7Hody declares that beloved Neptune has grown old and is no longer a mighty warrior.
  • p7Princes and Shirahoshi cry out for their father in horror.
  • p7Citizens shout about his majesty while watching the scene.
  • p7Neptune grunts in pain while bound.
  • p8Fish-man crew member explains to Hody that Neptune army soldiers attacked Nami and others, defensive tone.
  • p8Hody Jones yells at crew demanding what they have been doing, angry and accusatory mood.
  • p8Crew admits fault in king's capture while mentioning Zoro, apologetic context.
  • p8Hody declares it is time to say goodbye to the old Ryugu Kingdom, threatening intent.
  • p8Nami reacts with visible fear as Hody threatens to strike the king's head.
  • p9Hody Jones states he will destroy the letter from the Tenryuubito and reveals the box Queen Otohime obtained, ominous tone.
  • p9Hody reads that the listed names oppose his new kingdom and support harmony with humans.
  • p9Hody declares the signatures prove who stands with or against him, triumphant and menacing mood.
  • p10Hody Jones claims the signatures are unshakable proof of allies and enemies, declaring no more treading on Otohime's image.
  • p10Fish-man cries out in denial at Hody's words.
  • p10Hody states arrogance of a king must be disposed of and blames Neptune.
  • p10Hody addresses the Straw Hat pirates through the broadcast.
  • p11Hody Jones taunts the Straw Hats through broadcast, telling them to look at the captured humans.
  • p11Luffy yells that the others got caught.
  • p11Sanji questions what the captors are doing.
  • p11Hody announces the room will be flooded by the time of the king's execution.
  • p12Hody Jones declares Luffy's bounty value and intent to use crew as example to surface humans, aggressive and threatening mood.
  • p12Hody Jones announces start of clearing out old Ryuguu Kingdom trash, triumphant and revolutionary intent.
  • p12Narration states country will be reborn as new Fishman Island of dignity and pride in three hours.
  • p13Prisoner complains water level keeps rising and requests chains removed, desperate mood.
  • p13Brook calls for help claiming he will be killed then reveals identity as dead bones Brook, comedic tone.
  • p13Robin wonders if Nami has been eaten by deepwater fish, calm and speculative.
  • p13Sanji questions what happens if others do not show up, frustrated intent.
  • p13Brook laughs that situation is just like Nami, lighthearted despite danger.
  • p14Robin notes tablet differs from Poneglyphs and resembles a letter of apology, curious tone.
  • p14Robin reads signature Joyboy and questions who it addresses, shocked reaction.
  • p14Robin asks unknown figure who they are after turning around.
  • p15Luffy excitedly announces bounty reached four hundred million and asks when it increased, joyful mood.
  • p15Fish-man states Luffy is blatantly picking a fight and questions timing, angry intent.
  • p15Fish-man warns Luffy to wait then accepts fight if wanted, resigned tone.
  • p15Fish-man notes difficulty raising bounty past three hundred million and mentions Luffy's war actions.
  • p16Shirahoshi shouts urgency to help someone while riding Megalo, conveying panic and resolve.
  • p16Pleading voice calls for Megalo to stop during the forward rush, showing concern for safety.
  • p16Jimbei warns Luffy and Shirahoshi that going is a bad idea, speaking with caution and restraint.
  • p16Crewmate protests Jimbei's warning, expressing confusion and loyalty to the boss.
  • p17Jimbei explains Hody's alliance with Decken and fear of Shirahoshi's power, speaking seriously.
  • p17Shirahoshi listens with wide eyes while absorbing information about the threat to her life.
  • p17Jimbei notes advantage in Hody's fear, maintaining strategic calm.
  • p17Shirahoshi admits uncertainty about her own power during discussion with Jimbei.
  • p17Sanji calls for action to take Shirahoshi to the palace while directing the group.
  • p18Jimbei insists Straw Hats must stay out to avoid worsening human-fishman tensions.
  • p18Crewmate protests the exclusion of humans from the fight, showing frustration.
  • p18Luffy refuses to back down and states he will go regardless, displaying resolve.
  • p18Luffy explains need to rescue friends from Hody, conveying protective intent.
  • p18Jimbei warns he will stop Luffy by force if necessary, showing conflicted duty.