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One Piece chapter 72: To Each His Own Position — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 27 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the front and back cover of One Piece Volume 9.
  • p2This is an alternate cover for One Piece Volume 9.
  • p3Arlong appears in dramatic full-page splash for Volume 9.
  • p4Page recaps the formation of the Straw Hat crew and journey to Arlong Park.
  • p6Chapter 72 title page shows Buggy Pirates in tropical cove.
  • p7Luffy reacts in shock to Arlong empire plans while behind bars.
  • p7Nami and Genzo hear discussion about enduring Arlong rule.
  • p8Nezumi accuses Genzo of rebellion over weapon possession.
  • p8Arlong threatens Genzo in front of villagers.
  • p9Genzo defends villagers loyalty during Arlong confrontation.
  • p9Nojiko reacts in distress to Arlong threat against Genzo.
  • p10Arlong directly confronts Cocoyasi villagers with destruction threat.
  • p10Genzo prevents immediate rebellion by reminding villagers of their endurance oath.
  • p11Arlong physically assaults Genzo in front of villagers.
  • p11Villagers react with horror but remain passive during the attack.
  • p12Genzo defies fishmen to protect villagers despite injury.
  • p12Chew prepares to respond to perceived rebellion.
  • p13Genzo is struck as an example to deter rebellion.
  • p13Villagers witness the attack in horror without intervening.
  • p14Explosion occurs on a rooftop in Cocoyasi Village.
  • p14Arlong and fish-men are present below the blast site.
  • p14Villagers react by looking upward.
  • p15Usopp is positioned on top of a tower structure.
  • p15Nami and villagers are present below watching Usopp.
  • p16Arlong decides to attack despite the warning about Usopp's followers.
  • p16Usopp's attack lands but has no effect on Arlong.
  • p17Arlong strikes and destroys the building Usopp stood on.
  • p17Fish-men mention Gosa Village as a previous conquest example.
  • p18Arlong's structure is destroyed in an explosion of wood and dust.
  • p18Cocoyasi villagers react with visible horror to the event.
  • p19Arlong Pirates pursue Usopp through the area.
  • p19Villagers face Arlong's crew in the village street.
  • p20Usopp uses Egg Star attack on a fish-man.
  • p20The egg projectile causes the target to reel back.
  • p21Nami speaks with Genzo and villagers in Cocoyasi square.
  • p21Villagers react to Nami's return and mention an unknown man.
  • p22Nami carries a bag while walking through Cocoyasi Village street.
  • p22Footstep sounds accompany Nami's movement in the village.
  • p22A man in a hat and a seated Marine officer are present on the street.
  • p23Nami visits a wooden cross grave on the beach carrying flowers.
  • p23Nami discusses her financial goal of one hundred million beli at the grave.
  • p24Zoro sits alone in a large hall surrounded by fallen bodies.
  • p24A building bearing a pirate flag is shown in flashback.
  • p24Zoro references a promise made to Luffy.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text announces Volume 9 subtitle 'TEARS' indicating emotional theme.
  • p2Subtitle '涙' emphasizes tears theme for the volume.
  • p6Caption introduces Adventures of the Buggy Crew Vol.25 with focus on shining silhouette against sky.
  • p7Luffy shouts alarm about Arlong building his own empire.
  • p7Genzo exclaims in surprise at the fish-man statement.
  • p7Fish-man states they must quietly endure the situation for now.
  • p7Fish-man warns that Arlong plans to turn all of East Blue into Fishmen Empire.
  • p7Nami reacts with sudden alarm to the empire declaration.
  • p8Nezumi declares possessing a weapon is clear sign of rebellion.
  • p8Arlong states Genzo causes unrest and disturbance in his lands.
  • p8Arlong threatens to kill Genzo to show villagers what happens to rebels.
  • p9Pursuer yells at fleeing villager to come back or be killed.
  • p9Fish-man questions why Arlong would kill over collected weapons.
  • p9Genzo insists villagers have paid tribute loyally for eight years.
  • p9Arlong declares possessing weapons shows clear rebel intent.
  • p9Nojiko cries out for Genzo to wait as confrontation escalates.
  • p10Arlong threatens to destroy the entire village while sneering and demanding complaints, aggressive intent.
  • p10Fishman warns humans that the village will be destroyed if anyone touches them, final warning tone.
  • p10Genzo urges villagers to endure the fight and go inside homes to avoid wasting past sacrifices, desperate resolve.
  • p11Arlong declares living is important to enjoy things while squeezing Genzo, mocking tone.
  • p11Arlong states everyone has a designated place and position while striking Genzo, superiority intent.
  • p11Arlong laughs that not all living things are born equal, triumphant mockery.
  • p12Fishman declares humans are best living like humans, condescending tone.
  • p12Genzo yells not to lay hands on them while stepping forward angrily, protective intent.
  • p12Arlong remarks the group is loud and questions if it signals rebellion, threatening observation.
  • p13Genzo shouts to keep fighting even if he dies, desperate resolve from ground.
  • p13Fishman officer warns humans to watch what happens to those with ill thoughts, menacing threat.
  • p13Fishman declares the strike a warning to the rest, authoritative tone.
  • p14Crowd of villagers shout in alarm identifying a figure on the roof and demanding identification.
  • p14Arlong reacts with surprise calling out his own name in confusion.
  • p14Fish-man subordinate expresses shock asking what just happened.
  • p15Usopp declares himself the brave warrior of the seas from atop the tower.
  • p15Usopp boasts about commanding 8000 subordinates and threatens to forgive if they flee.
  • p15Usopp claims the title Usopp the Wicked Devil King feared worldwide.
  • p15Villagers react with confusion stating they have never heard of him.
  • p15Nami stares in disbelief at Usopp's appearance.
  • p16Arlong threatens to crush all of Usopp's supposed subordinates.
  • p16Fish-man subordinate identifies Usopp as the escaped human from earlier.
  • p16Arlong dismisses the number of followers and calls Usopp puny human scum.
  • p16Usopp screams that Arlong is not scared and the Gunpowder Star failed.
  • p17Usopp screams while falling from the collapsing building.
  • p17Fish-men discuss that conquering another village will replace lost funds.
  • p17Fish-men state human villages are easy to crush and their goal is to rule.
  • p17One fish-man pleads with Arlong not to destroy another village.
  • p18Arlong declares supremacy from above the wreckage with booming authority.
  • p18Young woman cries out in shock at the unfolding destruction.
  • p18Older villager finishes the sentence expressing loss of their home.
  • p19Fish-men shout orders to pursue and capture the escaping target.
  • p19Usopp screams in terror about being killed while fleeing.
  • p19Fish-man suggests returning the target to Arlong Park to avoid village destruction.
  • p19Fish-man taunts villagers about surviving another day.
  • p20Fish-man screams in pain from the incoming attack.
  • p20Usopp yells for the target to stop while pursuing.
  • p20Usopp announces Egg Star technique during the throw.
  • p20Target reacts with disgust at the rotten egg impact.
  • p20Usopp questions whether the attack succeeded.
  • p21Genzo states villagers cannot accept the fish-men's rules.
  • p21Nami insists she can handle things alone and apologizes for trouble.
  • p21Villager questions why Genzo needs treatment instead of Nami.
  • p21Villagers greet each other and discuss an unfamiliar man.
  • p21Someone calls out to Nami from the side.
  • p22Man in hat states the ruckus was caused by Arlong with surprised tone in village street context.
  • p22Nami replies she is merely curious about the noise she heard, maintaining neutral expression.
  • p22Man in hat remarks that Nami of all people is walking openly through town, conveying disbelief.
  • p22Nami asks what is happening while facing the seated Marine officer.
  • p23Nami notes only seven million beli remain toward her goal while at the seaside grave.
  • p23Nami states Arlong understands money can accomplish anything and references his promise.
  • p23Nami declares she will raise one hundred million beli no matter what to buy the village.
  • p23Nami affirms her resolve with bright closed-eye smile at the grave site.
  • p24Reclining figure states they have nothing to do outside this place.
  • p24Voice notes the figure would stay even if told to leave.
  • p24Voice recalls a promise made to Luffy about bringing someone back.
  • p24Zoro remarks he has become involved in a complicated situation while seated in the hall.
  • p24Zoro sighs in mild exasperation while reflecting on events.