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One Piece chapter 73: The Monster from Grand Line — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 73.
  • p1Momoo is restrained at the entrance of Arlong Park.
  • p1Hatchan plays a trumpet-like instrument to signal feeding time.
  • p2Momoo produces loud roaring and sniffing sounds.
  • p2Sanji is resting inside a building while two fishmen lie unconscious nearby.
  • p3Hatchan and Sanji meet face to face outside Arlong Park.
  • p3Hatchan claims to be an octopus fishman.
  • p4Arlong is absent from the current location and has gone to Cocoyashi village.
  • p4Usopp escaped capture by Arlong Pirates fishmen.
  • p4One Straw Hat crew member is tied up on the roof by fishmen.
  • p4Sanji is on the ground near the building and decides to go to the village.
  • p5Momoo is a member of the Arlong Pirates and a sea cow fighter.
  • p5Momoo approaches the Going Merry while sniffing loudly.
  • p5The Going Merry is near Momoo in open water.
  • p6Momoo is identified as a Grand Line monster appearing in East Blue.
  • p6The crew considers feeding Momoo to prevent ship damage.
  • p6Luffy, Sanji, and Zoro are on the deck of the Going Merry during the encounter.
  • p7Luffy uses Gomu Gomu Pistol to strike Momoo directly in the face.
  • p7Momoo is knocked backward and partially submerged by the attack.
  • p7The Going Merry remains afloat nearby during the fight.
  • p8Luffy reacts protectively over food during the confrontation.
  • p8Momoo is a large sea cow with horns and scales.
  • p8Villagers initially confront Momoo aggressively then shift to concern.
  • p9Sanji performs a high kick directly into Momoo's charge.
  • p9Momoo shows visible anger and surprise after the impact.
  • p10Momoo's thrashing causes the Going Merry to tilt severely.
  • p10Sanji claims responsibility for dealing with Momoo.
  • p10Sanji initiates a technique labeled 'COLLIER' during the aerial attack.
  • p11Sanji's kick sends Momoo flying backward through the air.
  • p11Luffy and Usopp react with visible shock to the impact.
  • p12Momoo is shown defeated and swimming away from the small ship.
  • p12Sanji and Yosaku are present on the ship deck after the sea creature incident.
  • p13Hatchan departs Cocoyashi Village by ship after guiding Zoro.
  • p13Zoro arrives alone at Cocoyashi Village and begins walking through it.
  • p14Arlong Park has been heavily damaged with multiple fishmen defeated inside.
  • p14Arlong discovers the bodies of his crew upon returning to the park.
  • p15Fishmen inside Arlong Park realize the captured swordsman is Roronoa Zoro.
  • p15Chew is shown physically confronting the injured Hatchan.
  • p16Arlong is visibly angry and sweating while confronting the group.
  • p16Usopp is trying to de-escalate by claiming a cultural misunderstanding.
  • p16Nami is observing the situation with her back to Arlong.
  • p16Villagers discuss Zoro's possible escape.
  • p17Nami has an Arlong Pirates tattoo on her left arm from eight years ago.
  • p17Arlong accuses Nami of betrayal as her specialty.
  • p17Nami defends herself by referencing the payment deadline.
  • p17Usopp learns Nami's affiliation with the Arlong Pirates.
  • p18Arlong decides to eliminate Zoro and his companion immediately.
  • p18Sanji learns Usopp's location from a villager.
  • p18Momoo is transporting Sanji and Yosaku toward Arlong Park.
  • p18Sanji urges faster speed on the sea route.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states the speaker hopes they did not make the reader wait too long, addressing the audience as scallywags.
  • p1Hatchan states it looks like it is about time.
  • p1Hatchan calls out to Momoo that it is time for its meal.
  • p2Sanji reacts with surprise to the trumpet noise he just heard.
  • p3Hatchan suggests roasted pig should be Momoo’s favorite and wonders if it already ate.
  • p3Hatchan reacts with surprise that something is strange.
  • p3Hatchan introduces himself as Hatchan and says to call him Hachi.
  • p3Sanji replies he is probably more of a guest and feels he has seen Hatchan before.
  • p3Hatchan confirms he is a charming octopus fishman.
  • p4Fishman subordinate reports that one companion is already tied up on the roof, conveying urgency and partial success.
  • p4Fishman notes the long-nosed intruder escaped, indicating frustration and incomplete capture.
  • p4Fishman states Arlong left for Cocoyashi village to catch another human, explaining current absence.
  • p4Fishmen on roof ask where the target went and confirm Arlong is not present, showing confusion and opportunistic discussion.
  • p4Sanji offers a lift to the tied-up guest while questioning identity, showing casual helpful intent.
  • p4Sanji internally decides to head to the village while planning to save Usopp later, calm and strategic mood.
  • p4Luffy reacts to a loud noise by asking what it is, surprised and curious.
  • p4Zoro comments that something is huge while seated at the table, calm observation.
  • p5Large caption declares the creature is a sea monster, heightening dramatic tension.
  • p5Label identifies the sea cow as Momoo and a fighter of the Arlong Pirates.
  • p6Sanji questions how a creature like Momoo exists in East Blue and calls it inconceivable, shocked tone.
  • p6Sanji wonders if Momoo is just a hippo that swims, expressing disbelief.
  • p6Luffy yells that it is a cow and it is extremely big, surprised reaction.
  • p6Large caption identifies Momoo as a Grand Line monster.
  • p6Crew urges to give food quickly before Momoo overturns the ship, urgent and fearful mood.
  • p6Crew member states Momoo must want the food, panicked realization.
  • p7Luffy shouts 'GOMU GOMU PISTOL' while stretching and punching Momoo.
  • p8Off-panel voice praises Luffy's action with excited tone while Luffy angrily warns against touching his food.
  • p8Villagers shout at each other not to attack Momoo simply for hunger, calling the idea foolish.
  • p8One villager declares intent to strike Momoo again, escalating the confrontation.
  • p8Momoo roars in fury, reacting to being struck while hungry.
  • p8Sanji offers food to Momoo in calm voice suggesting care for the injured creature.
  • p8Villagers discuss Momoo's injury and inability to find food alone.
  • p9Sanji yells 'DIE!!!' while delivering a high kick to Momoo.
  • p9Sanji questions the sudden attack with surprised tone after landing.
  • p9Momoo internally notes that the attacker nearly bit it as well.
  • p10Crew member yells in panic that Momoo is about to sink the ship.
  • p10Sanji tells Luffy to move aside so he can handle Momoo alone.
  • p10Luffy begins to respond but is cut off mid-sentence.
  • p11Luffy shouts 'WHOA!' in shock at the force of the blow.
  • p11Sanji mutters 'DAMN HIPPO...' while observing the defeated Momoo.
  • p12Sweating man in black hat expresses shock and disbelief at the crew's reckless actions toward the sea creature.
  • p12Blond man Sanji comments casually on the encounter as a minor physical effort while wiping sweat.
  • p12Voice from below deck confirms food preparation is underway in response to an order to eat.
  • p12Yosaku requests tea from the ship crew in a casual tone after the confrontation.
  • p13Octopus fishman Hatchan announces arrival at Cocoyashi Village while pointing ahead.
  • p13Zoro states that Arlong should be located somewhere in the village.
  • p13Hatchan thanks Zoro and prepares to depart on the ship.
  • p13Zoro internally notes that Hatchan is a strange fishman.
  • p13Hatchan waves goodbye from the ship while voices from deck respond with well-wishes.
  • p13Zoro comments that he will first search for their long-nosed crew member in the village.
  • p14Arlong demands to know the meaning of the destruction at Arlong Park.
  • p14Arlong questions what happened to the park and his crew.
  • p14Arlong roars in anguish over his fallen brethren while kneeling among bodies.
  • p15Striped fishman questions whether Zoro came specifically to target him.
  • p15Another fishman clarifies that Zoro's presence is not about targeting one individual.
  • p15Fishmen react with shock upon realizing the captured man is Roronoa Zoro.
  • p15Fishmen recognize that the earlier captured man with the harnaki was Zoro.
  • p15Chew states he thought Hatchan would feel better if killed by his own hand.
  • p15Chew admits he could have killed Hatchan himself after capturing him.
  • p16Usopp panics and claims his earlier attack was just a hometown greeting while begging to be released.
  • p16Arlong growls that the pipsqueak attack was not enough to satisfy his rage.
  • p16Nami asks what happened with her back turned and arms crossed.
  • p16Genzo and villagers question how Zoro escaped and whether Arlong considered it.
  • p16Arlong ponders aloud that Nami has been acting funny today.
  • p17Nami shouts in fury asking what Arlong is trying to say and not to make false conclusions.
  • p17Arlong retorts that betraying people is Nami's specialty.
  • p17Nami explains the promised amount will soon be paid and questions the risk of the stunt.
  • p17Nami reveals she swore eight years ago that the tattoo marks her as an Arlong Pirate member.
  • p17Usopp reacts in shock realizing Nami is truly part of the crew.
  • p17Arlong apologizes for doubting Nami while calling her a loyal crewmember.
  • p18Arlong declares Zoro and his companion must be eliminated right now while holding Usopp.
  • p18Usopp yells for help as he is grabbed.
  • p18Villager informs Sanji that Usopp was taken to Arlong Park.
  • p18Sanji reacts with shock saying he just missed Usopp.
  • p18Sanji orders full speed ahead to Arlong Park while riding Momoo.
  • p18Yosaku cheers 'Yahoo' as Momoo speeds through the water.