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One Piece Chapter 678: The lobby of laboratory Building A
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Chapter 678 summary
The survivors crash through the shredded shutter into the lobby of Caesar's research facility as Shinokuni follows them inside. The G-5 Marines and Brownbeard scramble to seal the breach with debris while the gas swallows the island outside. Brook reports that the exterior has become a land of death, prompting the Marines to surround Zoro, Kin'emon, Brook, Sanji, Nami, and Brownbeard and demand their surrender. Law restores the body swaps, returning Sanji and Nami to their own forms, after which Nami kicks Sanji for removing her clothes. Law directs everyone to escape through the door to Building R 66 within two hours and states he will not guarantee survival beyond that limit. Luffy announces he will go after Caesar, Smoker orders Tashigi to lead the Marines toward the escape route while he confronts Vergo, and the group warns Luffy not to underestimate Caesar's gas powers. Luffy launches himself down the corridor with Gomu Gomu no UFO, spinning through the Marines as he races ahead alone.
41 key facts · 26 characters
Key facts in chapter 678
- p0Chapter 678 title page features Caribou inside a bubble boat.
- p0Title page includes the chapter heading The Lobby of Laboratory Building A.
- p1A large furry creature carrying a cannon breaks into the facility.
- p1Caribou rides the creature during its destructive entry.
- p2Poison gas enters the facility through the hole created by the creature.
- p2A cloaked man orders the hole to be plugged immediately.
- p3A massive impact throws the furry creature backward.
- p3Shockwaves and rubble destroy multiple distant structures.
- p4A cable car hangs over an icy wasteland toward a laboratory.
- p4A sudden massive impact shakes the snowy area.
- p5Small round creatures inhabit the snowy wasteland.
- p5Flame-bodied and skull-like creatures discuss the harsh environment.
- p6Straw Hats and G-5 Marines are gathered inside a snowy structure.
- p6They discuss the deadly conditions outside and closing a hole.
- p7G-5 Marines confront the Straw Hats and Brownbeard demanding surrender.
- p7Straw Hats refuse to surrender and show defiance.
- p8Luffy reacts with visible excitement to ongoing events.
- p8Law issues direct instructions to Sanji and Nami about staying clear.
- p8Body swap between Sanji and Nami remains active in this scene.
- p9Sanji in Nami's body receives a physical blow during conversation.
- p9Law reveals the facility is enclosed by poisonous gas.
- p9Body swap effects continue to cause confusion about clothing and injuries.
- p10Facility map shows labeled pipes PH-84 and H-217.
- p10Law sets a strict two-hour deadline for evacuation.
- p10Escape route leads directly to ocean without outside air exposure.
- p11Luffy decides to confront Caesar directly.
- p11Group plans to locate children and direct them to escape route.
- p11Vergo commands marines to secure R-66 door area.
- p12Tashigi is ordered to take command of G-5 marines.
- p12Smoker decides to confront Vergo alone.
- p12Vergo has visible facial scars.
- p12Marines are blocking Straw Hat escape route.
- p13Luffy was defeated by gas suffocation.
- p13Luffy regains consciousness after crew warning.
- p13Crew emphasizes need for constant vigilance.
- p14Luffy uses stretching ability to cross bridge.
- p14Marines attempt to shoot Luffy during escape.
- p14Chapter 678 ends on this page.
- p15Luffy rides large rotating mechanical structure.
- p15Sanji observes Luffy from below.
- p15Luffy separates from group to proceed alone.
Symbols and visual details149 · show
- p0Caribou sits inside a small wooden boat enclosed in a large transparent bubble floating on water.
- p0Caribou grins widely with one hand raised high in a waving gesture.
- p0Large barrel-like structure with a face and polka-dot bands rests beside Caribou in the boat.
- p0Tiny distant figure stands atop a background structure inside the bubble.
- p0Fish and debris swirl in the water below the boat.
- p0Chapter title text appears at top center above the main illustration.
- p0Footer text reads Caribou's Snickerings in the New World - Vol 4: Captured by Jimbei.
- p0Background shows distant buildings and an arched structure inside the bubble.
- p0Caribou wears a dark cloak with floral patterns over light clothing.
- p0Central composition places Caribou and boat as focal point within circular bubble frame.
- p1Massive furry creature with swirling eyes and a cannon on its back smashes through facility walls.
- p1Caribou clings to the back of the rampaging furry creature.
- p1Smaller figures tumble through the air amid debris clouds.
- p1Panicked crowd of men in striped uniforms and headbands react below the creature.
- p1Large impact lines and dust clouds emphasize the creature's forward charge.
- p1Broken structures and falling debris surround the creature's path.
- p1One man in the crowd points upward with mouth open in alarm.
- p1Creature's body is covered in thick fur with visible claws and open mouth.
- p2Poison gas seeps from damaged striped hazard containers inside the corridor.
- p2Caribou and the furry creature continue moving forward through ruined interior.
- p2Stern man with striped cloak glares and points while shouting orders.
- p2Several figures clutch throats or cover mouths reacting to gas.
- p2Broken walls and scattered debris fill the corridor background.
- p2Speech bubbles show heavy breathing sounds near the creature.
- p2Hazard-striped barrels lie toppled with visible gas clouds emerging.
- p2Man in cloak wears a serious expression with furrowed brows.
- p2Small panels show close-ups of panicked faces and gas effects.
- p3Large impact SFX dominates the panel showing the creature being hurled backward.
- p3Furry creature flies through the air amid flying debris and smoke.
- p3Panicked men scatter in multiple directions from the blast.
- p3Smaller panels depict the creature still breathing heavily while structures collapse.
- p3Wide final panel shows distant buildings and walkways being destroyed by falling rubble.
- p3Shockwave lines and dust clouds spread across the background.
- p3Multiple figures are shown mid-air or falling from the impact.
- p3Broken railings and collapsing architecture fill the wide establishing shot.
- p3Heavy sound effects indicate ongoing structural failure.
- p4Cable car suspended from wire high above vast snowy wasteland.
- p4Jagged rock formations and swirling clouds fill the icy landscape.
- p4Distant multi-level laboratory building connected by bridges and platforms.
- p4Massive impact shakes the entire area with large dominating SFX.
- p4Snow particles and debris scatter from the sudden shake.
- p4Building structures partially buried under thick snow and ice.
- p4Wide vertical composition emphasizing height and isolation.
- p4Foreground cable car contrasts with background laboratory scale.
- p5Small round creature stares from snow with wide eyes.
- p5Round creatures react with shock as one rolls away.
- p5Sharp ice peaks illuminated by beams of light.
- p5Flame-bodied creature speaks amid swirling snow.
- p5Skull-like floating being hovers near the flame creature.
- p5Snow-covered structure with object drifting downward.
- p5Sound effects placed around creatures indicating sudden movement.
- p5Wide panel shows desolate icy terrain with heavy snowfall.
- p6Brook displays exaggerated shocked expression with wide mouth.
- p6Small skull creature floats near Brook's head.
- p6Zoro stands with crossed arms and serious gaze.
- p6Sanji glares angrily with cigarette in mouth.
- p6Franky questions with raised arms and mechanical posture.
- p6G-5 Marines hold weapons with aggressive stances.
- p6Large impact SFX erupts near the group.
- p6Snowy interior setting with visible cold breath effects.
- p7Large bearded Marine figure roars with open mouth and wild hair.
- p7Brownbeard stands among the Straw Hats looking shocked.
- p7Sanji smirks confidently with hands in pockets.
- p7Nami smirks with narrowed eyes and confident posture.
- p7Brook laughs with open mouth and skeletal grin.
- p7G-5 Marines glare with intense angry expressions.
- p7Large shouting SFX dominates the top of the panel.
- p7Group positioned in a snowy open area with scattered debris.
- p8Luffy close-up with wide sparkling eyes, huge grin, sweat drops, and motion lines showing extreme excitement.
- p8Luffy's hat brim and fur collar frame his face with radiating speed lines in background.
- p8Law stands with back partly turned, stern expression, holding nodachi at side.
- p8Sanji in Nami's body clutches head with both hands, panicked posture and wide eyes.
- p8Nami's body shown with surprised open mouth and sweat drops nearby.
- p8Large bold SFX 'CHANGE US BACK' dominates lower right panel with impact emphasis.
- p8Sanji's body points forward with two fingers while shouting, face twisted in distress.
- p8Nami's body smiles with sparkles and tears of relief in lower panel.
- p8Multiple small impact stars and motion lines around characters indicating sudden reactions.
- p8Background shows indoor facility corridor with railings and distant figures.
- p8Law's speech bubbles positioned above his head while facing away from viewer.
- p8Sanji's body makes 'no' gesture with crossed arms and intense glare.
- p9Massive impact burst and star-shaped explosion around Sanji's face in Nami's body.
- p9Sanji in Nami's body clutches face with both hands, eyes wide in shock.
- p9Large SFX 'バシ' emphasizes physical impact on upper panel.
- p9Nami's body lies on ground with smoke and debris around damaged facility pipes.
- p9Sanji's body stands with arms raised praising the other, background smoke rising.
- p9Law appears in lower panel with stern face and sweat drop, mouth open shouting.
- p9Facility interior shows broken pipes and scattered debris in background.
- p9Multiple reaction bubbles with 'HUH?!' and surprise marks around characters.
- p9Sanji in Nami's body points accusingly while complaining about coat change.
- p9Nami's body shows relieved posture with hands near face.
- p10Large overhead diagram of facility pipes labeled PH-84 and H-217.
- p10Crowd of marines and fighters below with multiple exclamation marks and sweat drops.
- p10Law close-up with stern narrowed eyes, sweat on face, holding nodachi.
- p10Luffy shown with curious tilted head and slight sweat drop.
- p10Background shows industrial pipes, platforms, and hanging chains.
- p10Small panels depict Luffy and Law standing side by side observing.
- p10Law's speech bubbles positioned around his head with serious expression.
- p10Facility map includes giant door label 'BUILDING R 66'.
- p10Multiple '!?'' reaction symbols floating above crowd.
- p10Law's hat and coat details visible in stern close-up.
- p11Luffy points forward with intense glare, gritted teeth, and motion lines.
- p11Luffy wears striped coat and hat with fur trim, fist extended.
- p11Kin'emon appears with determined expression holding sword.
- p11Zoro shown with crossed arms and confident grin.
- p11Large bold SFX 'ドン' and impact effects across multiple panels.
- p11Vergo visible with cigar, stern face, and marine coat.
- p11Background shows facility interior with pipes and distant figures.
- p11Nami stands with glasses and serious expression near group.
- p11Multiple characters in dynamic action poses with speed lines.
- p11Luffy's face fills large panel with aggressive shouting expression.
- p11Group planning shown with varied postures and hand gestures.
- p11Marine soldiers in background with weapons raised.
- p12Tashigi stares with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and shocked expression while wearing glasses and fur-collared coat.
- p12Smoker turns sharply with clenched cigar, furrowed brows, and tense posture holding weapon.
- p12Vergo close-up shows scarred face, intense glare, gritted teeth, and dark shading on features.
- p12Smoker wears open jacket revealing chest and belt with large buckle.
- p12Tashigi's coat displays large kanji 'Justice' on back with dark patches.
- p12Background marines in formation with rifles raised and shouting poses.
- p12SFX 'BOOM' and 'CLASH' placed near combat impacts.
- p12Tashigi shown in smaller panel with sweat and worried gaze directed upward.
- p12Vergo panel uses heavy shading and close framing on eyes and mouth.
- p12Marines in right panel display aggressive forward lean and open mouths.
- p13Luffy lies sprawled on ground with closed eyes and limp posture amid swirling gas lines.
- p13Franky and Sanji shown with wide eyes and shouting expressions.
- p13Marine characters display sweat drops and panicked faces.
- p13Luffy suddenly awakens with wide eyes, open mouth, and determined look.
- p13Sanji clenches fist with intense glare and sweat.
- p13SFX lines and motion marks surround characters during reactions.
- p13Background shows industrial pipes and structures.
- p13Luffy panel uses large close-up on face with motion blocks.
- p13Sanji's hair and eyebrows emphasized in shouting pose.
- p14Luffy stretches arm dramatically across bridge with 'STRETCH' label.
- p14Luffy spins mid-air with wide grin and 'SHISHISHI' laughter.
- p14Marines fire rifles from walkway with smoke and impact lines.
- p14Large SFX 'TWIRL' and 'ごりゅん' dominate spinning panels.
- p14Luffy dives downward with motion blur and 'GOMU GOMU NOO' text.
- p14Marine gasps with '!' reaction near spinning Luffy.
- p14Bridge and pipes form industrial background with distant figures.
- p14Chapter end label '68 Pirate Alliance (End)' placed at bottom.
- p14Luffy silhouette shown twisting through air with speed lines.
- p15Luffy clings to spinning mechanical device high above facility.
- p15Large 'UFO' text and 'ビシャバシャ' SFX surround spinning machine.
- p15Luffy raises arms with wide smile and 'YAHOO' shout.
- p15Marines below show panic with open mouths and sweat.
- p15Sanji stands below glaring upward with sword in hand.
- p15Luffy spins wildly on circular platform with motion lines.
- p15Sanji panel shows clenched fist and serious expression.
- p15Background features complex pipes, railings, and smoke.
- p15Luffy declares he will go ahead while laughing.
Theories built on chapter 678
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY Argues nearby
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
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The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination
Strong1 evidence
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom! Argues nearby
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
Plausible7 evidence
The Egg on Roger's Ship is the LAST Dragon! Argues nearby
The Egg on Roger's Ship is the LAST Dragon!
UnlikelyNo evidence filed yet
Elbaph’s Mysterious Tool Is Gjallarhorn — And Usopp Will Sound It Argues nearby
Elbaph’s Mysterious Tool Is Gjallarhorn — And Usopp Will Sound It
Plausible1 evidence
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The Earth, Sea and Sky Pattern, and what it means for the Elbaf arc
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