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One Piece chapter 669: The Operation Begins — what is in it

Punk Hazard arc · 19 pages · 27 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 669 title page depicts Luffy, a long-haired woman, and a large spotted frog in a rainy tropical setting.
  • p1Group including Brook, Nami, Sanji, and Kin'emon stands in snowy ruins discussing recent events.
  • p2Scene occurs one hour earlier when the group discovers large footprints in snow.
  • p3Group encounters dead end followed by mysterious gas and giant shadows in snow.
  • p4Soldiers deploy KYP gas shells from cliff.
  • p4Area F-16 lies below the cliff with icicle spikes.
  • p4Two figures are unconscious inside the icy cavern.
  • p5Nami is alive and attacks the marines in Area F-16.
  • p5Marines were ordered to recover bodies of three Straw Hat pirates.
  • p6Nami and Kin'emon are searching snowy area together.
  • p6Kin'emon lost track of a torso person near a lake.
  • p7Kin'emon discovers a frozen man in the snow.
  • p7Nami questions whether the samurai went searching for his son.
  • p8Kin'emon is trapped half-submerged in ice during a blizzard.
  • p8Brook stands on an ice formation above the group.
  • p8Monet wears a dark coat with fur collar and top hat.
  • p8Kin'emon's body is underwater preventing use of his abilities.
  • p9A lake is located near the group's position in the blizzard.
  • p9Kin'emon's body is submerged in the lake.
  • p9Sanji, Brook, and Monet discuss retrieval options.
  • p9Kin'emon offers a duel in return for help recovering his body.
  • p10Kin'emon recovers from being frozen and expresses gratitude.
  • p10Brownbeard's centaur cronies are approaching the group.
  • p10A large monster emerges from the lake.
  • p10The group plans to report the monster sighting.
  • p11Centaurs are chasing the group across the snow.
  • p11Brook uses a scope to look toward the mountains.
  • p11The group intends to return to the lab.
  • p11A mountain is visible in the distance near the lake.
  • p12Caesar Clown states the slime originated from the chemical weapon explosion that violated Punk Hazard four years ago.
  • p12Caesar admits he did not purify the intoxicating gas on the island.
  • p12The waste was compressed into a living monster that remains on the island under Caesar's control.
  • p13Stolen ship crashes at the main entrance of Caesar's research facility.
  • p13Smoker is injured by an explosion during the infiltration attempt.
  • p13Tashigi expresses frustration over inability to infiltrate due to body swap.
  • p14Law's crew blasts open the rear entrance hatch labeled 'TROOT'.
  • p14Law discusses strategy with a small furry ally about luring enemies and researching a drug.
  • p14Law suspects Caesar will be in the main laboratory with one woman.
  • p15A massive winged object crashes into Caesar's research facility causing major damage.
  • p15The object is revealed to be a winged human upon landing.
  • p16Luffy remains physically restrained during the scene.
  • p16A woman in a patterned dress holds a small device while observing events.
  • p16G-5 Marines react with shock upon recognizing the Straw Hats.
  • p16The upper panel depicts rapid vertical movement through the air.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Fan request caption states Vivi cares for a cold frog while Luffy and Carue play in rain, presented as light-hearted side scene.
  • p1Group discusses another setback involving the samurai with worried tone.
  • p1Brook recalls otherworldly shadows in the snow with dramatic emphasis.
  • p1Nami notes they never found something important with regret.
  • p1Sanji mentions a unanimous decision to take a detour.
  • p1Characters comment on possible head injuries from falling with pained expressions.
  • p2Brook excitedly calls the others to see large footprints in snow.
  • p2Group wonders if tracks belong to legendary abominable snowman.
  • p2Brook proclaims romance and adventure await with theatrical flair.
  • p2Nami reacts with shock at the mystery footprints.
  • p3Group notes they reached a dead end in the snow.
  • p3Brook warns of giant shadows appearing behind them.
  • p3Characters report heavy tongues, sleepiness, and possible gas exposure.
  • p3Brook questions if the effects are an enemy attack.
  • p4Gas-masked soldier declares fate sealed with confident intent.
  • p4Soldier describes bed of icicles with no escape as trap explanation.
  • p4Soldier mentions Area F-16 below cliff as destination.
  • p4Soldier explains KYP gas shells cause drunkenness and fatigue.
  • p4Soldier calls out to two unconscious figures in cavern.
  • p4Falling figure screams AAAH AHHH in panic during descent.
  • p5Marine reports finding three dead Straw Hat pirates and recovering bodies in Area F-16.
  • p5Marine expresses shock that one is still alive.
  • p5Nami retorts angrily at being called dead.
  • p5Nami declares it does not matter how many weaklings there are while attacking.
  • p6Nami thinks she must be careful not to bruise her body.
  • p6Kin'emon apologizes to Nami-san.
  • p6Kin'emon states he lost sight of the torso person near the lake.
  • p6Kin'emon declares time for idle dreaming is over and asks if they are close yet.
  • p6Nami confirms this is the area she directed the samurai toward.
  • p6Nami calls out for the samurai asking if he is all right.
  • p7Nami wonders if the samurai already went to look for his son.
  • p7Nami shouts for Mr. Samurai-san asking where he is and if he is all right.
  • p7Kin'emon exclaims this is him right here upon spotting the figure.
  • p7Frozen man coughs violently with strained sounds.
  • p7Nami demands the frozen man get a hold of himself and asks if someone attacked him.
  • p8Monet confronts Kin'emon about nearly freezing to death in the blizzard, sharp accusatory tone.
  • p8Brook admits he was about to stop moving forever due to the cold, surprised realization.
  • p8Kin'emon pants heavily while explaining he can no longer swim because of his devil fruit weakness.
  • p8Monet notes Kin'emon's stubborn refusal to feel the cold despite his condition.
  • p9Brook mentions a nearby lake where Kin'emon's body might have fallen.
  • p9Monet realizes the lake water prevents Kin'emon from using his ability.
  • p9Sanji agrees with the theory about the submerged body.
  • p9Monet states there is no way to retrieve the body without diving into the water.
  • p9Kin'emon insists he will take responsibility and duel once his body is recovered.
  • p10Monet sarcastically notes Kin'emon finally showing gratitude after being frozen.
  • p10Kin'emon declares he is in Monet's debt after thawing.
  • p10Distant voices identify the approaching figures as Brownbeard's centaur cronies.
  • p10Sanji spots a fearsome monster emerging on the opposite shore.
  • p10Group decides to report the monster to the master.
  • p11Centaurs shout accusations about the group harming their boss and stealing coats.
  • p11Sanji tells the group to ignore the centaurs and run back to the lab.
  • p11Brook questions what is happening with the centaurs.
  • p11Brook excitedly confirms Zoro's direction toward the lake using the scope.
  • p11Sanji asks Brook what his point is about the mountain.
  • p12Caesar Clown explains with manic glee that the slime is the living form of the Punk Hazard chemical weapon explosion from four years ago.
  • p12Caesar laughs wildly 'SHURORO RORO' while revealing he never purified the island's gas.
  • p12Caesar describes compressing the deadly waste into a fearsome monster under his control.
  • p13Crew members shout 'WE'VE TAKEN THE BOAT!!' and 'STOP THAT BOAT!!' during the crash.
  • p13Tashigi yells at Smoker to stay put and not move while he is blasted by explosion.
  • p13Smoker cries out in pain asking how to change back.
  • p13Tashigi internally laments that she could infiltrate easily if not for her current body.
  • p14Law questions why the ally does not capture the 'MASTER' guy himself since he is strong.
  • p14Ally offers to lure enemies out of the room so Law can investigate the drug.
  • p14Law notes the ally's teleport ability is useful.
  • p14Ally states they will lure targets away and Law can research the drug afterward.
  • p14Law explains he cannot abduct Caesar himself and must rely on crew.
  • p15Crew shouts 'HEY!! LOOK UP THERE!!!' and 'SOMETHING'S FLYING THIS WAY!! IT MUST BE A GIANT BOMB!!'.
  • p15Panicked voices react 'H... HUH?! PEOPLE?!' and 'IT'S A HUMAN?!' upon seeing the winged figure.
  • p16Luffy shouts triumphantly about beating up and kidnapping his target while laughing in restraints.
  • p16Off-panel voice warns Luffy to stay quiet about the kidnapping part of his declaration.
  • p16Bearded fur-collared man demands that the master reveal himself with aggressive intent.
  • p16Bearded fur-collared man comments on the extreme shortcut taken during the sudden ascent.
  • p16Marine identifies the arriving group as the Straw Hat Pirates with alarm.
  • p16Dark-haired woman expresses frustration that she never ordered an attack on the Marines.
  • p16Dark-haired woman refers to the approaching figure simply as Straw Hat with focused attention.