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One Piece chapter 629: The Former Shichibukai Who Stands in the Way — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 20 pages · 32 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page 0 is the title page for chapter 629.
  • p0Scene is set at Bell-mère's grave in Cocoyashi Village.
  • p1Nami reacts with alarm to statements by Luffy and Jinbe.
  • p1Shirahoshi declares plan to go to palace and confront Hody.
  • p2Shirahoshi rides Megalo toward the palace.
  • p2Luffy uses Samegawara Seiken against a Fishman Karate user.
  • p3Hody Jones is struck by Luffy's Samegawara Seiken.
  • p3Fishman Karate secret involves water waves inside the opponent's body.
  • p4Hody Jones has become massively muscular and veined.
  • p4Luffy is struck by Hody's JET STAMP kick.
  • p4Luffy shows visible pain and shock from impact.
  • p5Robin intervenes by standing her ground during clash.
  • p5Sudden powerful strike sends multiple bodies flying.
  • p5Franky and allies react with alarm to Robin's action.
  • p6Fight between Luffy and Hody moves into underwater forest.
  • p6Robin is breathing heavily after events.
  • p6Group discusses not fighting among themselves.
  • p7Neptune explains deep-seated fishman hatred toward humans.
  • p7Luffy listens intently to Neptune's warning.
  • p7Neptune references past peace attempts blocked by humans.
  • p8Jinbe references Arlong's defeat by humans as a source of ongoing fishmen trauma.
  • p8The group discusses whether to intervene against Hody on Fishman Island.
  • p9Hachi was beaten by Hody's crew for showing sympathy toward humans.
  • p9Nami connects Hachi's injuries directly to his defense of the Straw Hats.
  • p10Luffy refuses to stay out of the conflict on Fishman Island.
  • p10Jinbe blocks Luffy from intervening directly.
  • p11Luffy threatens to fight Jinbe to proceed with helping on Fishman Island.
  • p11Ryugu Palace is described as heavily fortified with minimal guards needed at the gates.
  • p12Scene takes place inside the palace grand hall.
  • p12Hody Jones leads discussion among New Fish-Man Pirates officers and soldiers.
  • p13Daruma rampages through Sweet Factory Town.
  • p13Daruma is identified as a Cookiecutter Shark Fishman.
  • p14Daruma continues rampage in Sweet Factory Town area.
  • p14Group plans to move toward Gyoncord Plaza.
  • p15Daruma performs a biting attack on the ground.
  • p15New Fish-Man Pirates include multiple shark fishmen and a giant squid member.
  • p16Brook's soul form can exit his body and manifest as a flaming skull.
  • p16The group remains locked inside a suspended birdcage inside the palace pool room.
  • p16Pappagg was left behind when others fled the palace.
  • p17Zoro intends to cut through the chains and cage once a sword is obtained.
  • p17Brook's ghost form is used to startle a fish-man guard in the palace corridor.
  • p17Pappagg is still inside the palace and potentially able to retrieve keys.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title panel establishes chapter theme of former Shichibukai confrontation.
  • p0Illustration shows celebratory gathering at Bell-mère's grave with raised sake bottle.
  • p1Nami interrupts with shock demanding explanation from Luffy and Jinbe.
  • p1Shirahoshi insists others must not act and declares intent to kick Hody and save friends.
  • p1Chopper urges everyone to stop the confrontation.
  • p1Sanji questions whether the group really needs to be present.
  • p2Shirahoshi orders Megalo to take her to Ryugu Palace.
  • p2Luffy reacts with surprise before countering with Fishman Karate technique.
  • p2Luffy names and executes Samegawara Seiken attack.
  • p3Hody cries out in pain from the impact.
  • p3Chopper notes that Luffy's punches damage his own body.
  • p3Luffy acknowledges the pain from the technique.
  • p3Shirahoshi calls out to Luffy in concern.
  • p3Jinbe explains that Fishman Karate uses atmospheric water to impact opponent's body water.
  • p4Luffy initiates attack with determined shout while stretching arm.
  • p4Voice asserts rubber man cannot escape water truth with emphatic tone.
  • p4Voice declares all living beings filled with water as core fact.
  • p4Hody delivers JET STAMP kick with aggressive force and muscular power.
  • p4Hody taunts Luffy asking if training achieved only this result with mocking intent.
  • p5Ally yells Robin-chan is in trouble with urgent alarm.
  • p5Robin declares that's enough with calm and firm resolve.
  • p5Franky shouts Robin get out of the way with desperate warning.
  • p5Voice demands unknown person move themselves with hostile intent.
  • p6Robin questions why she is coming out of the forest with surprise.
  • p6Voice admits uncertainty about exact situation with confused tone.
  • p6Figure states all are on same side and should not fight among themselves.
  • p6Luffy reacts with puzzled EHH sound.
  • p7Neptune warns Luffy about rampaging across Fishman Island with urgency.
  • p7Neptune urges Luffy to think about his actions.
  • p7Neptune explains humans look down on fishmen and detest them.
  • p7Neptune states humans are violent and dangerous race.
  • p7Neptune notes humans have always stood in fishmen way during peace attempts.
  • p7Neptune mentions history of Arlong being hunted by humans.
  • p8Jinbe angrily warns that human victory over Hody would echo Arlong's dark history and increase fishmen distrust toward humans.
  • p8Jinbe continues that such actions would only reinforce existing fears and doubts about humankind.
  • p8Nami states that inaction would allow Fishman Island to fall completely under Hody's control.
  • p8Nami adds that saving captured comrades is a natural priority for the group.
  • p8Sanji acknowledges Jinbe's point while expressing reluctance to act against him.
  • p9Nami presses Hachi about his injuries and recalls his earlier statement on Hody victimizing sympathetic fishmen.
  • p9Nami realizes Hachi's wounds came from defending humans against Hody's group.
  • p9Jinbe reacts with anguish that Arlong's will still lives on through current events.
  • p9Hachi remains silent with ellipses when questioned about his beating.
  • p10Jinbe declares there is more than enough reason to fight and refuses to ignore the crisis.
  • p10Luffy shouts at Jinbe to move aside and insists on going because it is Camie's and Shirahoshi's home.
  • p10Luffy emphasizes the island as the glorious mermaid paradise of his dreams.
  • p10Jinbe roars that he will not allow Luffy to proceed and orders him to leave it to him.
  • p11Luffy yells at Jinbe and another to stop arguing or he will beat them first.
  • p11Fishman soldier states the Ryugu Palace is an impenetrable fortress.
  • p11Soldier suggests leaving a few men behind to open the gates upon return.
  • p12Soldier asks Hody about the three Straw Hats with worried tone in palace hall.
  • p12Injured soldier groans about lingering wounds from fighting a swordsman.
  • p12Soldier jokes about not locking the king out of his own palace with mocking laughter.
  • p12Hody demands information on new residents arriving from Fishman District with intense focus.
  • p12Hody dismisses humans as weak and orders more energy steroids while gesturing.
  • p13Citizen shouts that the creature is chewing up the stone factory walls.
  • p13Citizen calls out to Daruma asking what he is doing.
  • p13Citizen questions what Daruma's teeth are made of.
  • p13Daruma roars that his fangs are thirsting for more with wild expression.
  • p14Daruma states his favorite food is fishman bones with threatening intent.
  • p14Daruma warns he will tear flesh apart and bear that in mind.
  • p14Top-hatted fish-man apologizes to Daruma.
  • p14Daruma complains about receiving cappuccino and sweets as a snack.
  • p14Top-hatted fish-man orders everyone to Gyoncord Plaza without delay.
  • p14Fish-man notes he can feast on royals and soldiers before long.
  • p15Citizen expresses confidence that the princes will pull through.
  • p15Citizen explains that four leading New Fish-Man Pirates members are shark fishmen plus a giant squid.
  • p15Citizen notes the group hired the greatest swordsman on Fishman Island as bodyguard.
  • p15Citizen states their side has the three Neptune brothers to rely on.
  • p16Brook as giant skull ghost loudly declares he has found their ray of hope with excited intent.
  • p16Zoro questions when Brook gained the ability to separate his soul while showing suspicion.
  • p16Zoro internally notes Brook is becoming increasingly creepy.
  • p16A background voice observes that the palace has become almost empty except for Pappagg.
  • p16Brook explains his soul slipped out while praying and now allows him to float and peek through walls.
  • p16Zoro reacts with jealousy toward Brook's new ability.
  • p17Zoro tells Brook to simply ask Pappagg to fetch one of his swords instead of extra effort.
  • p17Brook suggests asking Pappagg to locate keys for the chains, cage, and room.
  • p17Zoro acknowledges the key plan works and declares he will slice through everything.
  • p17Fish-man guard screams in terror telling the ghost to stay away.
  • p17Guard calls out for Pappagg while panicking.