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One Piece chapter 643: Phantom — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 21 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is Phantom.
  • p0Scene shows Saruyama Alliance on their ship deck.
  • p1Explosions occur on chaotic battlefield.
  • p1Chained prisoners are being freed during fight.
  • p1Fish-Man soldiers fight against prisoners.
  • p2Nico Robin appears holding broken shackles.
  • p2Chains on slaves have been unlocked during battle.
  • p2Robin credits Jimbei for the action.
  • p3Nico Robin uses Cuerpo Fleur technique.
  • p3Robin engages multiple enemy combatants at once.
  • p3Fight occurs amid ongoing battlefield chaos.
  • p4Human slaves are fighting fish-men in the lower area.
  • p4Double Clutch technique is performed by a fish-man pirate.
  • p4A cloaked figure confronts a fallen opponent directly.
  • p5Brook is ambushed by a camouflaged enemy.
  • p5Enemy technique is named Camouflage Carpet.
  • p6Brook's blade is affected by the enemy's body sword crush.
  • p6Brook uses Kamigakure Flail technique on the enemy's neck.
  • p7Brook's ability involves soul energy through music.
  • p7Brook claims victory over the enemy as a Straw Hat pirate.
  • p8Brook clashes blades with a striped fish-man pirate.
  • p8Brook activates Soul Solid technique with glowing blade.
  • p8Brook's skeletal body withstands direct attacks.
  • p9Usopp fights a shark fish-man pirate.
  • p9Usopp uses Hidaruma Cutter fiery projectile technique.
  • p10Usopp predicts victory on his third move against shark fish-man.
  • p10Shark fish-man claims none of Usopp's shots have connected yet.
  • p11Noah has been released and is plummeting toward Fish-Man Island.
  • p11Minister of the Left attempts to send urgent message to the kingdom.
  • p11Explosions occur near border guards during the crisis.
  • p12Emergency evacuation order is broadcast from the air tank control tower.
  • p12Noah is on collision course with Fish-Man Island again.
  • p12Broadcast reaches all regions of the kingdom.
  • p13Citizens believe the island will be crushed.
  • p13Panic causes mass flight toward the sea.
  • p14Luffy's voice is being broadcast nationwide via den-den mushi.
  • p14Noah is confirmed falling toward Fish-Man Island.
  • p15Prince Fukaboshi is present among the citizens.
  • p15Citizens debate Luffy's ability to save the island.
  • p16Scene returns to present inside bubble chamber under Noah ship.
  • p16Hody Jones appears transformed with monstrous features and roar.
  • p16Shirahoshi reacts with visible shock beside observer.
  • p17Narration details New Fish-Man Pirates' grudge-driven desperation.
  • p17Hody Jones roars while covered in blood during transformation.
  • p17Observers question Hody about human actions that caused his state.
  • p18Hody denies any specific human offense and claims heavenly selection.
  • p18Shirahoshi and observer react with worry and shock to Hody's statements.
  • p18Narration emphasizes blind hatred as sole driver for Hody's group.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Saruyama Alliance celebrating on ship deck with reference to Shipdecks Around The World Vol 26.
  • p1Long scream echoes across battlefield indicating intense pain or shock.
  • p1Warrior grunts in pain while being thrown backward.
  • p1Club wielder roars while attacking foes.
  • p1Chains snap with sharp metallic sound as prisoners are freed.
  • p1Freed prisoners cry out in surprise and relief.
  • p2Fighters shout in confusion about unlocked chains and who freed slaves.
  • p2Robin states she cannot turn down a request from a handsome man.
  • p2Voice questions Robin about saving them.
  • p2Robin replies to thank Boss Jimbei instead of her.
  • p3Robin calls out Cuerpo Fleur while sprouting arms.
  • p3Enemy yells about landing a hit and warns of regret.
  • p3Robin tells attacker to hold still as fight ends quickly.
  • p3Enemies shout in surprise at Robin's sudden appearance behind them.
  • p4Powerful roar expresses intense pain or strain during the hold.
  • p4Fish-man attacker names the technique Double Clutch.
  • p4Human slaves shout that they are running wild and claim equal strength on dry land against fish-men.
  • p4Cloaked figure thanks a lady and threatens payback for past actions.
  • p4Panic scream calls out to Hammond during the chaos.
  • p5Brook notes he lost sight of the interesting fellow.
  • p5Brook reacts with surprise at the new presence.
  • p5Enemy declares camouflage carpet and taunts that Brook will be dead before realizing.
  • p5Brook cries out in pain from the strike.
  • p5Unseen voice states a voice was heard nearby.
  • p6Striped fish-man claims Brook's defeat is imminent and admits stabbing him.
  • p6Striped fish-man explains body sword crush will rust the blade.
  • p6Brook yells while landing Kamigakure Flail on the neck.
  • p6Brook reflects on understanding the true power of the Yomi no Mi over two years.
  • p7Brook describes using music to touch souls and bewitch senses with unique energy.
  • p7Brook states his spirit belongs to the afterlife yet remains in this world.
  • p7Enemy denies Brook's claim.
  • p7Brook asserts victory and that a Straw Hat has fallen before him.
  • p7Brook notes he leaves his body behind but remains visible as a distinct entity.
  • p7Brook emphasizes his power is his very soul rather than physical body.
  • p8Brook states no attack affects his skeletal form unless bones shatter, defiant mood during clash.
  • p8Brook announces the name of his perfected blade, explanatory intent before technique.
  • p8Striped fish-man yells in pumped excitement then pain, aggressive then distressed tone.
  • p8Brook calls out Soul Solid while striking, triumphant battle cry.
  • p8Brook declares each strike carries his soul's icy energy, menacing warning to opponent.
  • p9Usopp declares his crewmates' New World skills and his own readiness, determined tone.
  • p9Usopp calls out Hidaruma Cutter while launching fiery attack, aggressive intent.
  • p9Shark fish-man taunts about making friends safe in pieces, mocking and cruel mood.
  • p9Usopp shouts Take this during follow-up shot, focused battle cry.
  • p10Shark fish-man mocks Usopp as weak link and cookie-cutter shark, arrogant tone.
  • p10Usopp warns the third move will strike down opponent, calculated threat.
  • p10Shark fish-man sneers at Usopp's nonsense prediction, dismissive mood.
  • p10Usopp reflects on past outrageous claims versus current strategy, introspective tone.
  • p11Border guard calls out to Minister of the Left, urgent alert tone.
  • p11Minister of the Left demands urgent kingdom-wide message about Noah, serious crisis mood.
  • p11Soldier reports no time for details amid chaos, panicked delivery.
  • p11Minister of the Left states Noah has begun plummeting toward Fish-Man Island, grave warning.
  • p12Unidentified announcer directs team to reach royal den-den mushi from the tower with urgent command tone.
  • p12Voice confirms task falls to the team to spread the word across the island.
  • p12Emergency broadcast orders full evacuation as Noah heads toward collision with the island.
  • p12Citizens scream in panic urging everyone to gather possessions and flee immediately.
  • p13Tattooed man yells that the bubble will burst amid the chaos.
  • p13Order given to evacuate the island and head for open water.
  • p13Long-haired woman states it is unsafe to stay and they must run too.
  • p13Fish-man questions if Decken is responsible again.
  • p13Another fish-man asks what has become of Princess Shirahoshi and Luffy.
  • p14Luffy confirms they have reached the air tank and are broadcasting.
  • p14Citizens react with confusion asking what the Straw Hat broadcast means.
  • p14Voice states Luffy's communication is being broadcast across the entire country.
  • p14Report confirms Noah is visible falling straight toward the island.
  • p14Citizens question what Luffy can do about the Noah.
  • p15Broadcast declares Fish-Man Island is in Luffy's hands.
  • p15Guard demands why border guards rely on a human pirate.
  • p15Fukaboshi addresses Straw Hat directly.
  • p15Citizen questions if a human can stop the Noah.
  • p15Fish-man realizes the truth about what Hody Jones really is.
  • p16Crowd voice cries out 'BRO-HOSHI!!!' in alarm inside bubble chamber, urgent warning mood.
  • p16Observer shouts 'IT'S THE NOAH!!!' while pointing upward, shocked recognition intent.
  • p16Another voice states 'I CAN SEE A SHADOW UP ABOVE!' expressing sudden realization.
  • p16Narration declares '... A MONSTER SHAPED BY HIS ENVIRONMENT ...!!!!' framing Hody's reveal.
  • p16Text cuts off at 'HODY IS...' as Hody's monstrous face dominates frame.
  • p17Narration explains 'THEY FEAR ABOVE ALL ELSE THAT THE BITTER GRUDGE OF THEIR PREDECESSORS MAY ONE DAY BE FORGOTTEN...' describing pirate mindset.
  • p17Narration continues 'THEY HAVE BECOME DESPERATE AND RECKLESS...' and 'THEY WANT TO SEE HUMANS AS EVIL...'.
  • p17Narration states 'THEY SEEK ONLY CARNAGE...' highlighting lack of purpose.
  • p17Hody roars 'NGGHH HAAAAA HHHHH HHH!!!' with savage bloodied expression.
  • p17Stern observer questions 'WHAT IN THE WORLD DID THE HUMANS DO TO YOU, HODY JONES, TO DRIVE YOU TO THIS?!' in accusatory tone.
  • p17Second voice asks 'WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU, HODY JONES?!' seeking explanation.
  • p18Hody snarls 'NOTHING.' in massive bubble, denying any human wrongdoing with defiant mood.
  • p18Hody continues '...TO BRING DOWN JUDGEMENT UPON HUMANITY!!!' with crazed glare.
  • p18Hody claims 'WE WERE CHOSEN BY THE HEAVENS. GRANTED THIS POWER...' asserting divine justification.
  • p18Narration declares 'THEY ARE DRIVEN BY BLIND AND EMPTY HATRED ALONE!!!' summarizing motivation.
  • p18Narration adds 'THEY HAVE NO EXPERIENCE OF HUMANITY...' and 'NO REASON OR HIGHER PURPOSE BEHIND THEIR ACTIONS.'