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One Piece chapter 661: The Lake of Bandits — what is in it

Punk Hazard arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is The Lake of Bandits.
  • p0Full-page illustration shows a large spotted figure on a throne.
  • p1Luffy's team is traveling by small boat on Punk Hazard's central lake.
  • p1Unknown attackers are firing bazookas at the boat.
  • p2Boss Crocodile Centaur is a former pirate with 80,060,000 beli bounty.
  • p2Bandit centaurs are attacking Luffy's boat on the lake.
  • p3Lake water is freezing and endangers fruit users.
  • p3Luffy decides to fight the centaur bandits instead of negotiating.
  • p4The lake contains ocean water connected through cracks from prior battle damage.
  • p4Sharks inhabit the flooded crater area and attack the group underwater.
  • p5The crater was formed by the battle between Akainu and Aokiji.
  • p5Marines attempt to shoot the sharks from above the water surface.
  • p6Gunfire from marines strikes centaur patrol members causing explosions and injuries.
  • p6Combat occurs both above and below the water surface.
  • p7Aokiji froze the marines' gun barrels causing them to explode upon firing.
  • p7Brook appears alongside Aokiji during the confrontation with marines.
  • p8Luffy fights centaur patrol members alongside Brook in a snowy mountainous area.
  • p8Brook joins Luffy mid-battle claiming coincidence.
  • p8Luffy references past loss of crewmates during combat.
  • p9Straw Hat group suffers from extreme cold in snowy mountains.
  • p9Centaur patrol continues attacking while wearing warm coats.
  • p9Nami observes a potential advantage during the confrontation.
  • p10Centaur patrol recognizes Luffy by his hat and bounty.
  • p10Luffy's bounty is stated as 400 million.
  • p10Centaurs consider stealing coats from the freezing Straw Hats.
  • p11Massive destruction occurs outside the research lab.
  • p11Tashigi witnesses the collapse near the lab entrance.
  • p11A Marine regrets involvement with an unknown figure amid the chaos.
  • p12Law refuses to let targets escape during the Marine confrontation.
  • p12Marines recognize the samurai as a key threat in the scene.
  • p13Law uses Shambles ability causing disorientation among nearby characters.
  • p13Sanji notices his cigarette has disappeared after the ability.
  • p14Law slices a Marine battleship and redirects it toward the group.
  • p14Marines cite Shichibukai contract to demand Law stop attacking.
  • p15Law uses ability that removes all den-den mushi from the Marines.
  • p15Law explicitly refuses to let the Marines report the events.
  • p16Law uses Ope Ope no Mi ability in combat.
  • p16Opponent is thrown through the air by Law's technique.
  • p17Law creates a circular space where he controls all operations.
  • p17Law's slash affects multiple people inside the room simultaneously.
  • p18Law's space is referred to as his operating room.
  • p18Tashigi is present and advised to retreat from Law's ability.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text establishes chapter name "The Lake of Bandits" with dramatic lettering.
  • p0Bottom caption identifies Chief Warden Hannyabal and Head Gaoler Domino.
  • p1Luffy's team reacts to bazooka fire with alarm and confusion.
  • p1Narration identifies the lake at the centre of Punk Hazard.
  • p1Luffy shouts that attackers are trying to sink the boat.
  • p1Crew member screams while being blasted into the air.
  • p2Bandit centaurs celebrate flipping the boat and hitting targets.
  • p2Crocodile centaur boss mocks the crew for not dying earlier.
  • p2Subordinates note that sinking was chosen because targets were fruit users.
  • p3Crew screams about the freezing water and risk of freezing alive.
  • p3Franky criticizes Luffy for trying to befriend the attackers.
  • p3Luffy apologizes and promises not to make friends with them.
  • p3Luffy tells Usopp to hold two targets while he slices the rest.
  • p4Marine with hat shouts warning about sharks in the lake with panicked tone during sudden attack.
  • p4Zoro cries out in pain while thrashing as shark lunges, conveying distress and struggle.
  • p4Marine with hat taunts the group calling them ignorant fools while explaining the water is ocean.
  • p4Unseen voice yells concern asking what is wrong with Zoro amid the chaos.
  • p5Narration explains ocean water flooded the crater created by Akainu and Aokiji battle.
  • p5Marine with hat states the area is home to ocean creatures with mocking laugh.
  • p5Marine orders careful aiming at sitting duck targets to blow them to pieces.
  • p5Marine panics stating sharks are too scary and Zoro was eaten.
  • p5Marine screams that they are doomed while firing weapon.
  • p6Marine yells asking what just happened amid sudden gunfire and explosions.
  • p6Centaur grunts in pain from multiple bullet impacts.
  • p6Marine reacts with surprise sound as shots land nearby.
  • p6Screams echo from multiple characters during the chaotic shooting.
  • p7Aokiji warns that gun barrels are frozen and may explode if fired.
  • p7Brook reacts with loud scream near Aokiji during the warning.
  • p7Aokiji states the winds of the underworld blow icier than the blizzard.
  • p7Marine demands when Aokiji tampered with their weapons and threatens payback.
  • p7Brook introduces himself as the Soul King in flashback panel.
  • p8Luffy declares he will not lose his crewmates a second time with furious resolve during the attack.
  • p8Enemy leader threatens that Luffy must pay instead, conveying aggressive counter-intent.
  • p8Brook explains his sudden arrival as mere coincidence while running this way, in a light-hearted tone.
  • p8Luffy expresses relief at Brook's timely appearance with a grateful expression.
  • p8Panicked centaurs shout that the sharks are out cold and question where others went, showing confusion.
  • p9Centaur leader taunts that the group is not weak enough to fall to sharks and calls them half-beast ingrates.
  • p9Luffy complains about the freezing mountains and questions coming dressed lightly.
  • p9Nami notes that they seem to be in luck despite the cold.
  • p9Franky yells that he is freezing up repeatedly.
  • p9Enemy warns that no amount of training could prepare them for this cold.
  • p10Centaur leader recognizes Luffy and the group from somewhere, halting the attack.
  • p10Subordinate shouts that the boss should recognize the 400 million bounty pirate Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p10Enemies panic upon realizing they face the rookie from two years ago.
  • p10Centaurs express fear that Luffy's group is after their coats.
  • p10One centaur comments on liking the look of a specific coat next to Luffy.
  • p11Unidentified voice yells to Smoke-san that they should not have gotten involved with this guy.
  • p11Screaming figure cries out in extreme pain during the building collapse.
  • p11Tashigi observes the chaos silently with a shocked expression.
  • p12Marine expresses shock that someone took his body, panic mood.
  • p12Marine urges immediate return because the sliced man is the threat, urgent intent.
  • p12Marine suggests finding rear exit to escape, desperate context.
  • p12Law states he must not let them or the samurai escape, calm resolve.
  • p12Spotted figure calls kids to hurry this way, guiding tone.
  • p12Marine doubts the situation but decides to wait, hesitant mood.
  • p13Law activates Shambles ability with focused declaration.
  • p13Characters react to sudden strange sensation after ability use.
  • p13Boy exclaims surprise at the change.
  • p13Long-nosed man claims extra energy to find exit.
  • p13Sanji complains about being messed with during the swap.
  • p13Spotted figure urges everyone to follow while hurrying kids.
  • p14Marine describes battleship being sliced and thrown at them.
  • p14Marine urges Vice Admiral to retreat due to Law's ability.
  • p14Marines protest that Shichibukai cannot attack them per contract.
  • p14Marine warns Law's title will be revoked for violation.
  • p14Vice Admiral notes the stuck ship on rock formation.
  • p14Law states no worries about the situation.
  • p15Marines demand to know what is happening and to stop the effect.
  • p15Character notes something has disappeared after the flash.
  • p15Law declares he cannot allow report to Marine HQ or World Government.
  • p15Marine realizes all den-den mushi have been taken.
  • p15Law states the seen events must not be reported.
  • p16Unseen voice questions Law's identity and power with rising intensity and accusatory tone.
  • p16Narration describes Law as user of Ope Ope no Mi with ability to remodel the world around him.
  • p16Law activates technique with focused determination during the high-speed clash.
  • p17Law orders allies not to help and to stay out of the circle with commanding tone.
  • p17Victim screams in pain after being sliced but realizes he is still alive.
  • p17Law warns that everyone inside the circle is like a patient on his operating table.
  • p18Narration explains that within this space Law controls everything and can perform any operation.
  • p18Ally warns Tashigi to fall back because her Haki cannot withstand the ability.
  • p18Voice declares that they do not call him the Surgeon of Death for nothing.
  • p18Someone cries out 'Captain-chan' in desperation during the battle.