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One Piece chapter 637: The Ancient Ark — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 22 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color splash cover page features Monkey D. Luffy as central leaping figure.
  • p0Large blue fish-man face dominates upper background.
  • p1Black-and-white title page shows Monkey D. Luffy in pointing pose.
  • p1Page displays 'Volume 66 To Zero' text.
  • p3Chapter title page displays 'The Ancient Ark'.
  • p3Skeletal long-haired figure holds flag with white cross symbol in front of castle.
  • p4Hody Jones has taken energy steroids and entered monstrous form.
  • p4Luffy faces Hody Jones on the deck during their fight.
  • p5Luffy uses rubber body to counter Hody headbutt.
  • p5Hody head is sent flying from Luffy counter.
  • p5Luffy starts Gomu Gomu no attack sequence.
  • p6Hody head withstands steel pillar impact.
  • p6Hody crashes through deck after missing Luffy.
  • p6Luffy evades and observes Hody fall.
  • p7Luffy lands multiple kicks on Hody.
  • p7Hody crashes down after aerial impact.
  • p7Entire ark shakes from the clash force.
  • p8Yabu-Same launches multiple missed attacks on Luffy.
  • p8Luffy evades all strikes from fish-man attacker.
  • p8Fish-men observe Luffy dodging pattern.
  • p9Luffy leaps through explosion debris in the plaza.
  • p9The plaza darkens dramatically with ground trembling.
  • p10The Noah ark falls from the sky toward Fish-Man Island.
  • p11The Noah threatens to break the island's bubble and cause flooding.
  • p12Fish-Man Island citizens panic over the Noah's approach.
  • p12Evacuation of the island is ordered.
  • p13Noah crashes into the sea with thunderous force.
  • p13Wadatsumi fell from the ship and begs for it to stop.
  • p14Hody Jones reacts angrily to Decken's independent action.
  • p14Luffy uses Armament Haki during the events.
  • p15Shirahoshi vanishes from her previous location.
  • p15Hody connects the ship attack to prior threats against Shirahoshi.
  • p16Shirahoshi positions herself in the path of the falling ship.
  • p16The crowd recognizes the danger to Princess Shirahoshi.
  • p17Vander Decken holds a chain while standing above Shirahoshi.
  • p17The fish-man crowd reacts with visible panic to the unfolding threat.
  • p18Noah ark alters its trajectory toward Shirahoshi.
  • p18Luffy reacts with alarm to the ship's movement.
  • p18Hody Jones is no longer visible among the onlookers.
  • p19Bubble-producing coral is provided for underwater travel.
  • p19Luffy prepares to ascend using the bubble device.
  • p19A chained fish-man confronts Vander Decken about betrayal.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Fish-man pirates shout in shock about Hody becoming a real monster after swallowing energy steroids yet remaining super-tough.
  • p4Luffy comments that Hody is a pretty tough guy while dodging the punch.
  • p4Hody roars during his lunging punch attack.
  • p4Hody questions if Luffy has heard of fish-man karate in close-up panel.
  • p5Luffy declares rubber body property with confident wide-eyed expression after impact.
  • p5Fish-men react with shock that head went flying and attack was useless.
  • p5Fish-men warn idiot boy will smash head open with urgent panicked tone.
  • p5Luffy begins naming Steel Shell Squadron Armament Head technique with focused intent.
  • p6Fish-men exclaim head out-toughed the steel with shocked tone.
  • p6Hody roars in charging attack with aggressive momentum.
  • p6Luffy lands safely after dodge with focused expression.
  • p7Hody screams in pain from Luffy kick with intense agony.
  • p7Fish-men gasp in horror at Hody being sent flying.
  • p7Luffy continues rapid strikes with focused combat posture.
  • p8Fish-men question if Luffy knows attack directions with confused tone.
  • p8Fish-men note attacks are not hitting with surprise.
  • p8Luffy grunts under barrage with strained defensive posture.
  • p9Fish-men onlookers shout in awe at Luffy's displayed strength as a famous pirate.
  • p9Crowd cheers encouragement toward Straw Hat Luffy during the fight.
  • p9Shirahoshi expresses amazement at Luffy's power with clasped hands.
  • p9Panicked voices react to the plaza suddenly going dark with rumbling sounds.
  • p10Onlookers scream in terror at the falling Noah from the Fishman District.
  • p10Voices question recognition of the massive falling structure.
  • p11Fish-men shout that the Noah is heading straight for the plaza.
  • p11Voices question why the Noah is flying above Fish-Man Island.
  • p11Luffy yells in shock upon recognizing the falling Noah.
  • p11Shirahoshi questions the identity of the massive falling object.
  • p11Narration warns of water pressure annihilation if the bubble breaks.
  • p12Citizens panic that the island is doomed if the Noah hits.
  • p12Voices note the Noah lacks its own propulsion power.
  • p12Woman with sunglasses wonders about ocean turning red from deaths.
  • p12Orders given to evacuate the island toward the ocean.
  • p12Shirahoshi reacts with shock at something falling from the ship.
  • p13Round fish-man with cap pleads to stop the ship while expressing fear of death, addressed to Decken.
  • p13Panicked fish-man identifies Wadatsumi as one of Decken's subordinates amid the chaos.
  • p13Screaming fish-man expresses pain from slipping during the fall.
  • p14Hody orders silence to worthless pawns with angry tone.
  • p14Fish-men question if Decken flying the ship is part of the plan.
  • p14Hody curses the Straw Hat and blames Decken's actions.
  • p14Luffy notes use of Armament Haki while questioning toughness.
  • p15Hody declares Shirahoshi must sacrifice her life like the island.
  • p15Shirahoshi shouts refusal from above.
  • p15Fish-men panic over Shirahoshi's sudden disappearance.
  • p15Hody realizes the ship is aimed at Shirahoshi like the letters.
  • p16Young mermaid states her life alone is the target.
  • p16Shirahoshi declares she is over here to draw attention.
  • p16Crowd cries out in alarm as the ship heads toward Shirahoshi.
  • p16Shirahoshi refuses to endanger the kingdom for her own safety.
  • p17Fish-man crowd shouts in panic asking if there is any way to save Princess Shirahoshi, conveying collective fear and desperation.
  • p17Vander Decken questions whether Shirahoshi can endure the full force of the calamity alone, with mocking admiration.
  • p17Vander Decken praises Shirahoshi's deep beauty while declaring she should die at her peak to live only in his heart, twisted romantic intent.
  • p18Shirahoshi screams in terror as the Noah changes course directly toward her.
  • p18Luffy yells that the ship is heading straight for Princess Shirahoshi and urges her to run, expressing frustration and urgency.
  • p18Fish-man crowd spots Hody Jones's disappearance and reacts with shock calling out for their captain.
  • p19Jimbei explains that Decken is a fruit user and provides bubble coral for underwater movement.
  • p19Vander Decken's voice declares Shirahoshi is in their hands and warns not to fail.
  • p19Luffy confirms readiness to fly upward toward the Noah.
  • p19Sanji instructs others to handle things below while he goes up, noting the ship is outside in the water.
  • p19Bloodied fish-man accuses Vander Decken of betrayal and states he got what he needed.