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One Piece chapter 644: To Zero — what is in it

Fish-Man Island arc · 20 pages · 31 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is To Zero.
  • p1Crowds flee in terror from falling objects.
  • p1Narration highlights blind hatred motivating the falling threats.
  • p2Hody Jones has transformed with visible bulging veins and wild expression.
  • p2Shirahoshi observes the transformation in horror.
  • p3Flashback reveals indoctrination of young Hody against humans.
  • p3Hody's transformation includes visible heartbeat effects.
  • p4Arlong is shown as a celebrated hero among fish-men for attacks on humans.
  • p4Fish-men view the conflict with humans as a holy war.
  • p5Hody Jones dislikes humans and rejects stories of kind humans.
  • p5Hachi has known the human Rayleigh for a long time.
  • p6Fisher Tiger is reported killed by humans.
  • p6A young fish-man child shared blood with a human.
  • p7Jinbe has joined the Shichibukai.
  • p7Queen Otohime was murdered by a human.
  • p7Arlong Pirates are noted as retaining pride in their race.
  • p8New Fish-Man Pirates celebrate in a dim hall.
  • p8A sack is carried away during the gathering.
  • p8Characters reference a woman punished by heavens.
  • p9Burning Jolly Roger features crossed-out human symbol.
  • p9Long-haired mermaid is attacked and falls through water.
  • p9New Fish-Man Pirates declare holy war against humans.
  • p10Fish-men launch bubble projectile from control room.
  • p10Fishman District is described as having drifted beyond reach.
  • p10Targeting requires precise aim to avoid missing ship.
  • p11Prince Fukaboshi and Shirahoshi appear among panicked citizens.
  • p11Citizens are urged to flee due to unrest below.
  • p11Noah structure is shown falling toward island.
  • p12Hody Jones displays visible blood and sweat on face during speech.
  • p12Shirahoshi holds a small orb while crying.
  • p12Jinbe stands near Shirahoshi during the conversation.
  • p13Shirahoshi sits on the ground near Hody Jones foot.
  • p13Luffy appears in profile view looking upward.
  • p13Hody Jones boot crushes a structure in one panel.
  • p14Fish-men prepare to attack a large bubble-enclosed structure.
  • p14Fukaboshi speaks to Bro-Hoshi during the confrontation.
  • p14Wide panel shows Fishman Island landscape with clouds.
  • p15Straw Hat Pirates and Jinbe are present in Gyoncorde Plaza.
  • p15Shirahoshi reacts with a hopeful smile.
  • p15Fukaboshi speaks to Bro-Hoshi during the plaza scene.
  • p16Luffy addresses a crowd of fish-man and mermaid citizens.
  • p16A fish-man bearing a cross mark appears among the resolved citizens.
  • p17Luffy uses Red Hawk attack against a fish-man opponent.
  • p17Luffy enters Gear Second with Armament Haki active.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crowd voices express panic over events above the island.
  • p1Fish-man urges people to keep running without stopping.
  • p1Voices question the truth about Hody.
  • p1Narration describes actions driven by blind empty hatred.
  • p1Narration notes lack of reason or humanity behind actions.
  • p1Fish-man warrior reacts with exclamation of emptiness.
  • p2Hody laughs maniacally from above.
  • p2Narration states Hody has transformed into an even more unsightly form.
  • p3Hody continues maniacal laughter.
  • p3Flashback voice warns Hody that humans are an inferior evil race.
  • p3Crowd declares Fish-Man Island is doomed.
  • p3Crowd accuses humans of kidnapping young mermaids.
  • p4Crowd praises Arlong as hero who killed humans and sank a pirate ship, calling for celebration and toast.
  • p4Narrator describes Arlong blowing up a human shop and dying in the process while taking eight humans with him.
  • p4Arlong declares the conflict a holy war and states humans were filled with envy and fear of fish-men strength.
  • p5Hody expresses disgust at humans and refuses to listen to Hachi's stories.
  • p5Hachi mentions knowing a kind human named Rayleigh who shows no scorn.
  • p5Shadowy figure urges remembering suffering, carrying on will, and taking revenge on humans.
  • p6Crowd reacts in shock that Tiger has been killed by humans.
  • p6Young child screams in distress over the death and questions the hooded figures.
  • p6Hooded figure accuses the child of sharing blood with a human and tells them to leave.
  • p7Fish-men discuss Arlong Pirates retaining pride and Jinbe joining the Shichibukai.
  • p7Crowd reacts to news that Queen Otohime was murdered by a human.
  • p7Speaker declares loss of respect for royals who refuse revenge on humans.
  • p8Dosun declares it is right for human-loving fools to die, angry and celebratory mood.
  • p8Spiked-helmet fish-man claims the shamed woman was punished by heavens, triumphant and mocking intent.
  • p8Massive-jawed fish-man states heavens chose them and revenge time is now, zealous and vengeful tone.
  • p8Zeo asks if Dosun can reproduce the item, focused and technical intent.
  • p8Fish-man questions how Dosun got hands on the item, surprised context.
  • p8Background fish-man notes difficulty convincing Fishman District residents, resigned mood.
  • p9Voice declares intent to slaughter all humans, aggressive and genocidal mood.
  • p9Voice calls it a holy war and orders preparations, fanatical intent.
  • p9Fish-man states day of judgement draws near, excited tone.
  • p9Fish-man proclaims they are chosen ones delivering justice and vengeance, zealous context.
  • p9Mermaid states they will lay down lives in name of retribution, desperate and sacrificial mood.
  • p9Attacker calls targets filthy inferior beings, hateful intent.
  • p10Operator warns to hit target dead-on or bubble will miss, urgent intent.
  • p10Second operator cautions bubble will go through ship unlike island bubble, careful tone.
  • p10Long-haired fish-man reflects that Fishman District became den of discontent and drifted away, regretful mood.
  • p10Long-haired fish-man concludes they were too late, resigned context.
  • p11Fukaboshi admits failure to address danger, regretful and alarmed mood.
  • p11Mermaid urges everyone to flee to open water, panicked intent.
  • p11Citizen notes lawless unrest grew on ocean floor, explanatory tone.
  • p11Fish-man demands signatures, commanding context.
  • p11Shirahoshi pleads not to pass anger to children, desperate and protective mood.
  • p11Voice acknowledges difficulty of bearing hatred toward humans, understanding intent.
  • p11Voice states they convinced themselves Noah had moved on, reflective mood.
  • p12Hody Jones roars with intense rage that his mother feared internal hatred most, highlighting past failure to reach their people.
  • p12Fish-man citizen shouts in anguish that their mother was killed by bitter hatred within Fishman Island itself.
  • p12Narration states the first danger was the internal threat that should have been confronted.
  • p12Jinbe speaks grimly that regrets of the dead belong to the dead while this hatred is a twisted illusion prolonged by the living.
  • p12Jinbe admits in his heart he still harbours resentment toward humans.
  • p12Shirahoshi tearfully suggests she may have understood everything all along.
  • p13Hody Jones continues rant stating they realized their mistake too late as the threat grew too powerful.
  • p13Hody Jones admits he could not abandon resentment of humans and overlooked the threat in the Fishman District.
  • p13Luffy shouts desperately begging Straw Hat to listen.
  • p13Hody Jones warns that ongoing hatred toward humans will doom them all.
  • p13Hody Jones declares they have no need for the past and demands return everything to nothing.
  • p14Fish-men shout to destroy the structure inside the bubble once and for all.
  • p14Hody Jones voice commands to take the darkness shading the island from the sun and return Fishman Island to nothing.
  • p14Fukaboshi yells that if he can do whatever he likes then others should not worry.
  • p14Fukaboshi calls out Bro-Hoshi name.
  • p14Shark-like fish-man states empty words from Fukaboshi and that grudge against humans will never fade.
  • p15Narration notes crew and Jinbe had decided together from the moment they set foot in the plaza.
  • p15Fish-men recognize Luffy voice and realize Straw Hat Pirates are fighting Hody crew in Gyoncorde Plaza.
  • p15Fish-men exclaim that Boss Jinbe is with the Straw Hats too.
  • p15Fukaboshi declares to leave it all to him and that they were not going to let anybody harm Fishman Island.
  • p16Luffy loudly proclaims friendship to the surrounding citizens.
  • p16Fish-man citizen expresses disbelief over previous mistrust of Luffy.
  • p16Another fish-man urges the group to stop hesitating and act.
  • p16Several fish-men declare they will stay and fight instead of fleeing.
  • p16Cross-marked fish-man vows to remain on the island.
  • p17Blonde woman cheers and urges Cry-Hoshi to stay close.
  • p17Voice reports that the Noah is surrounded by air.
  • p17Luffy activates Gear Second Armament and claims heavenly-granted power.
  • p17Luffy vows to prevent the opponent from finishing anything.
  • p17Opponent declares intent to finish the fight quickly.
  • p17Opponent threatens to tear Luffy's flesh apart.