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One Piece chapter 78: Bellemere — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 11 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 78 title page features a fishman actively painting over posters in a wrecked room.
  • p1Fishmen impose 100000 beli adult and 50000 beli child tax on the village.
  • p2Nojiko and another girl discuss Bellemere while hidden from village view.
  • p3Fishmen discover Bellemere's house due to rising smoke.
  • p4Nami is actively cooking a multi-dish meal in the kitchen.
  • p4Arlong and crew stand outside among villagers.
  • p4Nami smokes a cigarette while discussing finances.
  • p5Villagers are alarmed about pirates approaching Bellemere's house.
  • p5Nojiko is sprinting ahead of Nami.
  • p5Genzo and a Marine are present in the street.
  • p6Nami enters the house while holding a rifle.
  • p6Long-haired man is knocked backward by sudden attack.
  • p6Crowd waits outside the house.
  • p7Nami performs a flying kick on a fishman pirate.
  • p7Nami states she was formerly a Marine.
  • p7Arlong's crew reacts with laughter.
  • p8Fishmen are assaulting villagers on a palm-lined street.
  • p8Arlong is present among the laughing fishmen group.
  • p8A marine officer is present and reacting with anger.
  • p8A young villager witnesses the attack in horror.
  • p9Nojiko and Nami attempt to reach Bellemere's house.
  • p9A doctor tries to warn the girls about danger.
  • p9Arlong kicks Bellemere to the ground in front of the girls.
  • p9Bellemere is left bloodied on the ground after the kick.
  • p10Bellemere is severely injured and on the ground.
  • p10Arlong demands payment from Bellemere for her life.
  • p10Bellemere admits she has only 100,000 beli saved.
  • p10Arlong explains the fishmen tax rule for villagers.
  • p11Arlong notices evidence of three people living in the house.
  • p11Genzo uses the town registry to claim Bellemere has no children.
  • p11Bellemere pleads to pay only for herself.
  • p11A crowd of villagers observes the confrontation.
  • p12Young Nami and Nojiko are addressed directly by villagers about leaving the island.
  • p12Bellemere is referenced as possible mother of Nami and Nojiko.
  • p12Pirates are mentioned as current threat to the village.
  • p13100,000 beli is specified as the amount needed for the plan.
  • p13Bellemere claims Nami and Nojiko as her children.
  • p13Villagers discuss money allocation for children during crisis.
  • p14Bellemere refuses to deny having a family despite danger.
  • p14Genzo directly confronts Bellemere about her decision.
  • p14Young Nami and Nojiko observe Bellemere's resolve with tears.
  • p15Marine captain Nezumi attacks Bellemere after learning she has children.
  • p15Bellemere positions herself in front of Nami and Nojiko during confrontation.
  • p15Bellemere is struck and falls to the ground in front of the girls.
  • p16Bellemere is shown embracing Nami and Nojiko during an emotional confrontation.
  • p16Genzo directly addresses Bellemere about her marine background.
  • p16The scene takes place outside a village house in Cocoyasi.
  • p17Arlong fires a pistol at Bellemere during the confrontation.
  • p17The gunshot occurs in front of Nami and Nojiko.
  • p17Cocoyasi villagers react by preparing to fight.
  • p18Bellemere is shot multiple times by Arlong.
  • p18Bellemere's last words are an expression of love to Nami and Nojiko.
  • p18The village is shown burning in the background during the execution.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Large overhead bubble announces 100000 beli for adult and 50000 for child with commanding tone.
  • p1Spotted shirt fishman asks how many have been collected so far with direct intent.
  • p1Fishman replies they will only kill those who cannot pay immediately in cold calculation.
  • p1Sweating headband man mutters this is too much in despair.
  • p1Arlong declares excellent with satisfied predatory mood.
  • p2Short-haired girl notes the house cannot be seen from the village with reassurance.
  • p2Nojiko asks what to do and worries about Bellemere with anxious tone.
  • p2Villager suggests bearing with it since no one will be killed this time.
  • p2Another villager questions how to make a living under monthly payments.
  • p2Marine officer states Bellemere and two kids must pay 200000 beli with concern.
  • p3Marine officer yells NO in panic as fishman approaches.
  • p3Fishman calls out to Arlong about a distant house with urgency.
  • p3Nojiko and pigtail girl scream BELLEMERE in fear.
  • p3Villager notes smoke must come from someone's home.
  • p3Fishman states they almost missed the house with satisfaction.
  • p3Woman with bun hums while cooking unaware in kitchen.
  • p4Nami proudly declares her special orange sauce is almost too good while cooking.
  • p4Nami licks finger with satisfaction and hums MN.
  • p4Nami plans to add alcohol and notes household finances will suffer.
  • p4Nami calculates cooking times for stew, omurice, and duck.
  • p4Arlong remarks the village is not the most useful and asks for sea charts.
  • p5Villagers panic that they barely paid the pirates and fear Nami cannot pay.
  • p5Villagers shout that pirates are headed to Bellemere's home via back route.
  • p5Genzo and Marine officer realize the pirates are not in the forest.
  • p5Nojiko yells I KNOW and urges herself to hurry.
  • p5Nami asks if they are back while smoking.
  • p6Voice from inside says COME IN. IT SHOULD BE OPEN.
  • p6Long-haired man reacts with HM? as intruder enters.
  • p6Silhouetted figure says EXCUSE ME THEN before attack.
  • p7Dazed fishman asks what a Grand Line pirate is doing here.
  • p7Nami replies she used to be a Marine.
  • p7Villager questions the scene of Cocoyashi.
  • p7Arlong declares IN THIS LITTLE VILLAGE.
  • p8Fishmen laugh loudly with mocking joy in village street.
  • p8Unseen voice angrily demands explanation for the laughter.
  • p8Marine officer expresses frustration over how events escalated.
  • p8Fishman declares contempt for inferior race during assault.
  • p8Fishman mentions incompetence while attacking.
  • p8Young villager reacts with shock at the unfolding violence.
  • p9Nojiko worries pirates may already be at the house.
  • p9Nojiko suggests escaping with Bellemere via back door.
  • p9Nami urges not to worry while running.
  • p9Doctor warns the girls the news may be too cruel.
  • p9Bellemere cries out in pain after being kicked.
  • p9Nojiko and Nami scream Bellemere's name in terror.
  • p10Bellemere weakly calls out to Nojiko and Nami.
  • p10Arlong shouts that problems can be solved with money alone.
  • p10Arlong tells Bellemere not to throw her life away over justice.
  • p10Arlong calls the fight meaningless and calls Bellemere a fool.
  • p10Arlong demands to know how much money Bellemere has saved.
  • p10Bellemere replies her savings are barely 100,000 beli.
  • p10Arlong states the payment rule of 100,000 beli per adult.
  • p11Bellemere reminds Arlong she was invited for dinner.
  • p11Bellemere offers to pay only for one adult.
  • p11Arlong points out three meals set inside the house.
  • p11Arlong demands 100,000 beli or death for the household.
  • p11Genzo states Bellemere has never been married or had children per registry.
  • p11Villagers react with tension to the registry claim.
  • p12Villager warns young Nami and Nojiko to cross ocean and flee island while pirates are unaware to save all three.
  • p12Villager states there is no proof the girls are Bellemere's daughters and asks if they understand.
  • p12Young Nami cries asking if they must leave because they are poor and questions if they can no longer be Bellemere's daughters.
  • p12Young Nami shouts she wants to stay and live in the village.
  • p12Angry man declares they cannot afford other alternatives in the crisis and prioritizes family lives.
  • p12Man with glasses says the situation is too much and suggests sending young girls off to sea alone.
  • p13Young Nojiko declares she will leave the village for exactly 100,000 beli.
  • p13Voice responds with approval of the amount.
  • p13Bellemere states she can save her two children and urges Nami to go so Bellemere is saved.
  • p13Bellemere notes that with 100,000 beli the situation is fortunate.
  • p13Villager states the money is their children's share and they lack enough to pay.
  • p14Bellemere tells Genzo she cannot bring herself to say she has no family.
  • p14Genzo shouts in shock asking what Bellemere means.
  • p14Bellemere declares she cannot deny her family even if it costs her life.
  • p14Genzo yells that Bellemere's action is stupid.
  • p14Bellemere smiles and states the girls are her children and she wants to be called their mother even in words.
  • p15Nezumi reacts with anger noting Bellemere has children.
  • p15Bellemere shouts she was lying and wishes she were adopted by a rich family.
  • p15Bellemere yells no to the girls as Nezumi attacks.
  • p15Nezumi yells Bellemere's name while striking her.
  • p15Young Nami and Nojiko scream Bellemere's name as she is attacked.
  • p15Bellemere cries out in pain from the blow.
  • p16Bellemere apologizes for never providing motherly gifts or care while hugging the girls, conveying deep regret and love.
  • p16Genzo urges Bellemere to fight as a former marine, expressing desperate hope and belief in her strength.
  • p16Nami and Nojiko plead for Bellemere to stay and insist they need nothing, showing fear of loss and emotional denial.
  • p17Arlong declares Bellemere will be the first example and orders her to die quietly, showing cruel authority.
  • p17A fishman warns not to touch the girls while allowing the execution, conveying cold control.
  • p17Villagers shout to take up arms and save Bellemere, indicating rising resistance.
  • p17Nami and Nojiko scream in horror at the gunshot, expressing raw fear and anguish.
  • p18Arlong tells Bellemere to die for her stupid love and calls humans pathetic primates, showing contempt.
  • p18Bellemere whispers I love you with a heart while falling, expressing final maternal affection.
  • p18Nami and Nojiko cry out desperately for Bellemere during the shooting.