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One Piece chapter 79: Live On — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 19 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 79 title is LIVE ON.
  • p0Flashback depicts Bellemere adopting young Nami and young Nojiko.
  • p0Nezumi appears as Marine captain confronting Bellemere.
  • p1Full-color chapter title page for chapter 79 LIVE ON.
  • p1Straw Hat crew shown with large black beast in town square.
  • p2Colored variant of chapter 79 title splash page.
  • p2Same Straw Hat crew and black creature composition as previous title page.
  • p3Young Nami interacts with Genzo and Marine captain in village.
  • p3Bellemere raises young Nami and young Nojiko in Cocoyasi Village.
  • p4Belle-mère delivers final words to young Nami and young Nojiko after being shot.
  • p4Young Nami reacts with tears while smiling during Belle-mère's speech.
  • p4Young Nojiko and young Nami end up sobbing on the ground together.
  • p5Arlong's forces cause a large explosion in Cocoyasi Village.
  • p5Young Nami witnesses the destruction and calls out for Belle-mère.
  • p5Arlong laughs while stating his rule about killing those without money.
  • p6Arlong addresses fallen villagers after the attack.
  • p6Young Nami presents her drawn maps to Arlong's crew.
  • p6Arlong is impressed by the quality of young Nami's sea charts.
  • p7Young Nami is seized by Arlong's crew as a valuable map talent.
  • p7Genzo intervenes to stop the fish-men from taking her.
  • p7Young Nojiko pleads for Genzo's assistance during the confrontation.
  • p8Marine officer attacks with sword during confrontation in Cocoyasi Village.
  • p8Flashback depicts attempted rescue of Nami by a swordsman.
  • p8Nami begs others not to die for her sake.
  • p9Arlong Pirates rampage through Cocoyasi Village causing widespread destruction.
  • p9Fish-man pirates use powerful strikes against villagers and buildings.
  • p9Village main street left devastated with debris and fallen trees.
  • p10Injured Cocoyasi villagers recover in a medical room after pirate attack.
  • p10All village ships have been sunk preventing escape.
  • p10Nojiko visits Bellemere's grave and reflects on family loss.
  • p11Genzo rallies Cocoyasi villagers to decide on resistance against Arlong Pirates.
  • p11Villagers have located the Arlong Pirates' position on the island.
  • p11Marine captain argues that only Grand Line headquarters could oppose the pirates.
  • p12Cocoyasi villagers collectively decide to fight despite risks.
  • p12Nami is shown isolated at a distance from the angry crowd.
  • p13Nami publicly declares intent to join Arlong Pirates.
  • p13Villagers react with immediate disbelief and physical intervention.
  • p14Nami's Arlong Pirates tattoo is shown clearly on her arm.
  • p14Nami displays a large amount of money obtained from the pirates.
  • p15Confrontation occurs in front of Bellemere's house.
  • p15Nojiko intervenes to stop further accusations against Nami.
  • p16Young Nami directly confronts Arlong in the village street.
  • p16Arlong physically repels Nami with force sending her flying.
  • p16Villagers including Genzo witness the confrontation in shock.
  • p16Memory sequence shows Nami and Nojiko at Bellemere's grave.
  • p17Nojiko and young Nami discuss Bellemere's words at the seaside graves.
  • p17Nojiko explains why outside help will not come to the island.
  • p17Conversation occurs in present day at the grave site.
  • p18Young Nami resolves to join Arlong's crew to raise money herself.
  • p18Nojiko expresses concern about Nami working with Bellemere's killer.
  • p18Young Nami vows never to cry again and to fight alone.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Nezumi questions Bellemere's statement with stern tone and salute gesture.
  • p0Villagers protest adoption decision as reckless and demand girls be given to government.
  • p0Bellemere declares she has decided to become the girls' mother.
  • p0Bellemere affirms raising the girls to be fine women despite chaotic times.
  • p0Bellemere states she wants to take responsibility and has straightened up since joining Marines.
  • p3Young Nami tells long-nosed man not to learn idiotic lines.
  • p3Marine tells young Nami she never learns and calls her little cat burglar.
  • p3Young Bellemere yells why you little brat while chasing.
  • p3Villagers comment on Bellemere's oranges and note it is just a kid's fight.
  • p3Bellemere tells Nojiko and Nami not to let anyone beat them and that even girls must be strong.
  • p4Belle-mère firmly tells young Nami not to hate the world she was born into, conveying protective resolve.
  • p4Belle-mère urges young Nami to keep smiling no matter the circumstances, with encouraging tone.
  • p4Belle-mère reassures that lack of praise does not matter and fun times will come if they continue living, spoken with hopeful intent.
  • p5Young Nami screams Belle-mère's name in terror during the village explosion.
  • p5Arlong declares that those without money shall die under his rule while laughing loudly, conveying cruel dominance.
  • p6Arlong demands confirmation from defeated villagers with threatening posture.
  • p6Young Nami excitedly offers her maps and urges setting sail with them.
  • p6Hatchan reacts with surprise upon seeing the maps.
  • p6Arlong's crew points out the sea charts found in the house.
  • p6Arlong expresses surprise that a little girl drew excellent maps.
  • p6Young Nojiko warns young Nami to get away from the fish-men.
  • p7Young Nami cries out for release while being grabbed by fish-men.
  • p7Arlong's crew states young Nami is a valuable talent to bring along.
  • p7Fish-man reassures they will not harm her and are only borrowing her after payment.
  • p7Young Nami protests that they said they would not harm anyone.
  • p7Genzo orders Kuroobi to let go of the girl.
  • p7Young Nojiko calls for Genzo's help.
  • p8Marine officer shouts to stop interference during the sword clash.
  • p8Young swordsman yells determination to rescue Nami while leaping forward.
  • p8Nami pleads desperately for no more deaths among villagers.
  • p8Genzo reacts with shock upon recognizing the swordsman.
  • p8Villagers urge the swordsman to leave Nami and retreat.
  • p9Unseen speaker notes villagers as first source of income.
  • p9Another voice instructs to go lightly during the attack.
  • p9Command given to activate spinning weapon technique.
  • p10Genzo states marines will not come to save the island.
  • p10Villagers realize island is under complete pirate control.
  • p10Discussion of failed plan to send Nami and Nojiko away by boat.
  • p10Reflection that escape was impossible and survival required submission.
  • p10Nojiko calls out to Bellemere at the grave.
  • p10Nojiko notes Nami has also been taken away.
  • p11Genzo declares the time has come for villagers to decide their fate.
  • p11Genzo reveals knowledge of Arlong Pirates planning a base on the island.
  • p11Genzo presents choice between fighting or living in fear under pirate rule.
  • p11Marine captain states government cannot match the pirates' power.
  • p11Marine captain claims hoping for distant headquarters intervention is useless.
  • p12Bandaged villager shouts he could not live with abandoning a child, conveying fierce protective anger.
  • p12Helmeted fighter declares he will not abandon Nami, showing strong loyalty and resolve.
  • p12Older man reacts with surprised HM sound, indicating sudden realization.
  • p12Crowd yells they might as well fight since they will be blamed anyway, expressing defiant unity.
  • p13Nami announces she has decided to join the Arlong Pirates as their cartographer with forced cheer.
  • p13Villagers demand if the pirates did something horrible to her, showing shock and worry.
  • p13Villager asks if Nami is out of her mind and what she is saying.
  • p13Villager grabs Nami and insists she tell the truth about being threatened.
  • p13Nami quietly answers No while looking down.
  • p14Nami shouts LET GO OF ME while pulling away.
  • p14Villagers react with disbelief at the revealed Arlong tattoo.
  • p14Nami claims the pirates will buy her anything and shows the money with forced smile.
  • p15Villager screams he will never forgive Nami for joining the pirates.
  • p15Villager declares he wants no part of living honestly if it means dying like Bellemere.
  • p15Nojiko tells the group that is enough and reminds them Bellemere died for their sake.
  • p15Villager questions how Nami could say such a thing and forget Bellemere.
  • p16Young Nami screams at Arlong with tears: refuses him from ever entering village again, furious and heartbroken.
  • p16Arlong roars down at Nami: orders her out of his sight, dominant and enraged.
  • p16Genzo mutters among villagers: questions how Nami could do something so stupid, shocked and disappointed.
  • p16Nojiko whispers softly: calls Nami's name, quiet and concerned.
  • p16Young Nami thinks at grave: affirms she loved Bellemere, rejecting contrary idea with denial.
  • p17Nojiko asks young Nami at grave: inquires if she remembers Bellemere's words, calm and prompting.
  • p17Young Nami responds with 'HM?': shows mild confusion or curiosity.
  • p17Nojiko recalls Bellemere's words: states they will find fun times if they keep living, hopeful yet serious.
  • p17Young Nami replies '...YEAH': agrees quietly with somber acceptance.
  • p17Nojiko continues: emphasizes self-reliance because Arlong pirates destroy help easily, realistic and resigned.
  • p17Nojiko adds: notes government will never send aid after Arlong sank marine ships, certain and bitter.
  • p18Young Nami declares to Nojiko: decides she must join Arlong crew herself to buy the village, resolute.
  • p18Young Nami explains plan: will draw maps for them in exchange for funds, practical and determined.
  • p18Young Nami insists she can smile at Arlong: claims it is fine despite everything, forced confidence.
  • p18Nojiko warns: asks if working with Bellemere's killer will be too hard, concerned and hesitant.
  • p18Young Nami replies she does not want that to happen again: refuses to see more injury from asking help.
  • p18Young Nami concludes with smile: states she has decided to never cry again and will fight alone, fierce and final.