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One Piece chapter 68: The 4TH — what is in it

Baratie arc · 21 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for One Piece chapter 68.
  • p1Luffy refuses to take Sanji aboard the ship at the Baratie.
  • p2Luffy and Zeff discuss whether Sanji should join Luffy's crew.
  • p3A large explosion damages the Baratie restaurant.
  • p4A man in a panda-shark costume lies defeated on the ground.
  • p4Sanji is shown collapsed next to the costumed man.
  • p4Luffy is eating a sandwich during the conversation.
  • p4Yosaku appears and interacts with the bandaged man.
  • p5Yosaku and Johnny believe they know Nami's destination.
  • p5Luffy decides to pursue Nami after a short hesitation.
  • p5The brothers emphasize the need for Luffy's strength.
  • p6Sanji volunteers to join Luffy's crew.
  • p6Sanji cites shared crazy dreams as reason for joining.
  • p6Luffy shows visible surprise at Sanji's statement.
  • p7Luffy officially recruits Sanji as cook for his ship.
  • p7Sanji accepts the role after confirming Luffy's intent.
  • p7The group reacts with celebration to Sanji joining.
  • p8Argument occurs inside Baratie dining hall with chefs present.
  • p8Sanji decides to leave the restaurant on his own.
  • p8Zeff and Sanji share a long-standing tense relationship.
  • p9Luffy prepares to depart with extra supplies from Baratie kitchen.
  • p9Sanji owns a small boat being prepared for use.
  • p9Sanji reflects on Zeff's past words while alone.
  • p10Baratie is a floating restaurant ship on the sea.
  • p10Sanji sits alone in the empty dining hall.
  • p10The restaurant required significant resources to establish and maintain.
  • p11Zeff forbids smoking in the kitchen due to effect on taste.
  • p11Sanji and Zeff exchange familiar insults during conversation.
  • p11Baratie has posted a wanted ad seeking tough cooks.
  • p11A burly applicant arrives responding to the job posting.
  • p12Scene takes place inside the Baratie dining area.
  • p12Don Krieg directly confronts the cooks and demands their food.
  • p12Sanji is physically overpowered by a customer during the confrontation.
  • p13Sanji returns to the Baratie by gangplank wearing a black suit and hat.
  • p13Baratie chefs wait on deck for Sanji's arrival.
  • p13Scene occurs outside on the open sea with the Baratie ship visible.
  • p14Patty and Carne physically assault Sanji inside the Baratie.
  • p14Sanji is beaten to the floor and left bloodied.
  • p14Other Baratie cooks observe the fight without intervening.
  • p15Sanji departs the Baratie carrying a duffel bag.
  • p15Luffy is present on the deck during Sanji's exit.
  • p15Baratie cooks show visible shock at Sanji leaving without formal goodbyes.
  • p16Sanji is facing the Baratie ship while speaking.
  • p16Baratie is shown as a large multi-level floating restaurant.
  • p17Zeff physically sends Sanji flying.
  • p17Baratie cooks react with collective tears to Sanji's departure.
  • p18A smaller vessel is sailing away from the Baratie.
  • p18Luffy is aboard the departing ship.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Large question mark bubble hovers above central striped figure indicating confusion or inquiry.
  • p1Unseen speaker wonders about taking Sanji along with questioning tone.
  • p1Luffy firmly refuses with 'DON'T WANNA.' in large bubble showing stubborn mood.
  • p1Braided beard cook demands explanation asking if Luffy is dissatisfied with the cook.
  • p2Luffy states he will not take Sanji even if told to do so.
  • p2Zeff notes Sanji wants to stay and be a cook at the Baratie.
  • p2Luffy clarifies he wants Sanji to come but the issue is honesty.
  • p2Zeff questions whether the rebellious brat will be honest with himself.
  • p2Luffy agrees with Zeff's point while asking for more soup.
  • p2Sanji mutters that he is impossible and too hard-headed for his own good.
  • p3Sanji yells 'WHAT!' and 'DABA BABA BABA!' in panic during explosion.
  • p3Round-headed figure reacts with 'HM?' while looking out window.
  • p3Unseen voice screams 'AGHHHH!' amid flying debris.
  • p4Onlookers react with surprise at the revealed costumed figure and call out to Sanji.
  • p4Luffy questions the bandaged man about being alone and asks about Nami and the others.
  • p4Bandaged man weakly addresses Luffy as brother with exhausted tone.
  • p4Yosaku yells at the bandaged man while explaining the panda-shark costume origin.
  • p5Yosaku states they know Nami's heading and could not catch her.
  • p5Johnny reacts with alarm and suggests going after Nami immediately.
  • p5Yosaku and Johnny plead for Luffy's help and strength to retrieve Nami.
  • p5They warn that Nami's destination is extremely dangerous.
  • p5Luffy pauses briefly then agrees to depart right away despite unknown details.
  • p6Sanji declares he will join the journey as well.
  • p6An off-panel voice requests to be taken along.
  • p6Luffy reacts silently then softly addresses Sanji.
  • p6A background chef shouts in surprise at the declaration.
  • p6Sanji explains he has his own dream and will accompany Luffy to the Pirate King.
  • p7Sanji asks if his offer sounds good or bad.
  • p7Luffy declares he will hire Sanji as the ship's cook.
  • p7Luffy cheers loudly with excitement at the arrangement.
  • p7Sanji apologizes for previous trouble caused.
  • p7Sanji confirms the decision to the group.
  • p7Luffy and Yosaku celebrate the outcome together.
  • p8Sanji angrily reveals he overheard the conversation from outside, confrontational mood.
  • p8Zeff sarcastically apologizes for the performance and expresses reluctance about Sanji leaving on his own terms, gruff tone.
  • p8Sanji snaps back questioning Zeff's harsh way of speaking, frustrated intent.
  • p8Zeff coldly confirms he wanted to kick Sanji out himself, dismissive mood.
  • p8Sanji retorts that he has never regretted saving Zeff and always hated brats, defiant context.
  • p9Cooks question how many days Luffy will sail and offer more meat, helpful tone.
  • p9Luffy responds he does not know the duration, casual intent.
  • p9Characters outside note the boat belongs to Sanji and express surprise at its quality, impressed mood.
  • p9Zeff's memory voice begins a hypothetical statement to Sanji, reflective context.
  • p9Sanji internally affirms he will feed anyone who wants to eat regardless of background, determined mood.
  • p10Off-panel voice questions if all the effort to run the restaurant is worthwhile, contemplative tone.
  • p10Sanji responds with silence shown as ellipsis, reserved mood.
  • p10Voice affirms that even treasure was insufficient to pay for the restaurant and notes ongoing work, explanatory context.
  • p10Figure outside calls out to Zeff praising the floating restaurant, enthusiastic intent.
  • p11Sanji exhales smoke casually, relaxed mood.
  • p11Zeff scolds Sanji about smoking dulling the tongue, stern tone.
  • p11Zeff coughs repeatedly after scolding, irritated state.
  • p11Sanji taunts Zeff by calling him little eggplant, mocking intent.
  • p11Zeff roars at Sanji to stop the nickname, furious mood.
  • p11Sanji laughs claiming he is grown up now, defiant context.
  • p11Burly applicant shouts about the wanted ad for tough cooks, loud demanding tone.
  • p11Zeff yells about the restaurant being run by Red-Leg Zeff, proud declaration.
  • p12Off-panel voice reports to Zeff that Sanji beat another customer, urgent and accusatory tone.
  • p12Sanji snarls back challenging the accuser to repeat the statement, defiant mood.
  • p12Patron questions whether the owner is a washed-up pirate, surprised curiosity.
  • p12Customer yells at Sanji while smashing him down, furious and contemptuous intent.
  • p12Don Krieg demands all food be handed over, threatening cooks with loss of lives, commanding and menacing.
  • p12Zeff orders Krieg to stop agitating his cooks, protective and authoritative.
  • p13Chef states brother cook is running late, casual observation.
  • p13Another chef announces Sanji's arrival, relieved tone.
  • p13Sanji appears with serious half-lidded expression, no dialogue shown.
  • p14Patty yells 'DIE, SANJI!' with aggressive attacking intent.
  • p14Carne states the attack is payback for past years, vengeful mood.
  • p14Carne tells Sanji he cannot beat him, confident and mocking tone.
  • p15Chef calls out to Sanji from the railing, casual address.
  • p15Luffy questions Sanji about leaving without goodbyes, surprised tone.
  • p15Sanji replies that goodbyes are unnecessary, calm and detached.
  • p15Sanji tells the group to go and not catch a cold, understated farewell.
  • p15Cooks react with shock and disbelief at Sanji's departure.
  • p16Sanji declares eternal gratitude to the cooks for long-term care with emotional intensity.
  • p16Sanji vows never to forget the debt he owes while crying in the close-up panel.
  • p17Zeff roars at Sanji in anger and grief as he is kicked away.
  • p17Cooks shout about feeling lonely and missing Sanji while crying loudly.
  • p17Sanji screams while flying away from the Baratie.
  • p18Zeff mutters that men should say goodbyes silently while alone.
  • p18Sanji shouts at the cooks calling them good-for-nothing bastards while crying.
  • p18Sanji calls for meeting again one day with emotional resolve.
  • p18Luffy yells to set sail with an excited grin from the departing ship.