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One Piece chapter 80: A Crime Is A Crime — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 16 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 80 opens with title 'A CRIME IS A CRIME'.
  • p1Events referenced began eight years prior to current timeline.
  • p1Nojiko has a distinctive swirl tattoo on her shoulder.
  • p2Genzo refers to Nami as his beloved.
  • p2Nami has spent eight years working with the pirates.
  • p3Young Nami begins saving money to buy back the village.
  • p3Nami hides her treasure box in an outdoor location among bushes.
  • p4Nami sits alone thinking about ending her troubles with Arlong.
  • p4Luffy stands among villagers in Cocoyasi Village street and reacts with surprise.
  • p5Marines led by Captain Nezumi arrive in the village square.
  • p5Luffy confronts the Marines about their interest in Nami.
  • p6Nami exits a building intending to depart for a final task.
  • p6Captain Nezumi and a Marine confront Nami outside.
  • p7Nami claims protection under Arlong Pirates while speaking to Nezumi.
  • p7Nezumi references reports of Nami's thievery and ignores her Arlong affiliation.
  • p8Nami is confronted by Marines outside a building in Cocoyasi Village.
  • p8Captain Nezumi leads the Marines and claims authority over confiscated goods.
  • p9Marines attempt to search Nami's house under Nezumi's orders.
  • p9Genzo intervenes during the confrontation with the Marines.
  • p10Nami publicly denounces Marine priorities regarding Arlong.
  • p10Marines begin digging up Nami's orange fields during the search.
  • p11Nami is struck by a Marine while protecting her money.
  • p11The money is revealed to be intended for Cocoyashi Village residents.
  • p12Narration confirms Cocoyasi Village residents knew Nami's situation all along.
  • p12Marine captain Nezumi confronts Nojiko directly about past events.
  • p12Nojiko admits the villagers pretended ignorance to protect her.
  • p13Nami directly confronts marines about Arlong and demands they depart.
  • p13Marines are actively searching Cocoyasi Village for Nami's hidden money.
  • p13Nami shows visible shock and panic at the scale of the search.
  • p14Marine captain justifies actions as government duty against thieves.
  • p14Nami suspects Arlong's involvement in the marine raid.
  • p14Marines prepare to use force against protesting villagers.
  • p15Nojiko is struck and lies injured on the ground during the marine action.
  • p15Luffy arrives and directly confronts Nami about the ongoing events.
  • p15Luffy demands Nami leave Cocoyasi Island and stay uninvolved.
  • p16Nami is running through a village street toward an unseen destination.
  • p16Arlong offers Nami a deal tied to a large single payment of beri.
  • p17Nami reaches the exterior of Arlong Park while calling out.
  • p17Marine officer is present inside Arlong Park during Nami's arrival.
  • p18Chained villagers are present as witnesses during the confrontation.
  • p18Luffy is seated nearby observing the scene.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Young girl addresses zebra while gesturing upward in explanatory mood.
  • p1Narration explains girl decided not to show tears or ask for help since eight years ago.
  • p1Nojiko states reason is fear of others being killed by Arlong like their mother.
  • p1Voice notes young Nami was barely ten when making her decision.
  • p2Genzo angrily declares intent to kill the pirates for harming Nami.
  • p2Nojiko explains Nami joined the pirates to save the village.
  • p2Nojiko warns Genzo's actions are endangering Nami's eight years of work.
  • p2Nojiko pleads for others not to make Nami suffer by calling her a friend.
  • p3Young Nami reacts with surprise at plan to rob pirates.
  • p3Young Nami declares plan to save 100 million beli in hidden treasure box.
  • p3Nojiko insists on treating Nami's wounds first.
  • p3Young Nami shows one million beli saved and vows to get revenge on pirates.
  • p3Nami notes she still needs 99 million beli after seven million saved.
  • p4Nami internal monologue expresses hope of final freedom from Arlong after one last trip, with optimistic mood.
  • p4Nami recalls wanting to smile genuinely for Bellemere, conveying longing and resolve.
  • p4Luffy shows shocked reaction to off-panel event with alarmed expression.
  • p5Luffy shouts questioning Marines' business with Nami in angry tone.
  • p5Nezumi dismisses Luffy and orders him to lead the way with smug intent.
  • p5Luffy fixates on Nezumi's pinwheel hat in confused outrage.
  • p6Nami declares readiness for her last haul with upbeat confident mood.
  • p6Nezumi introduces himself as Marine captain and accuses Nami of being a criminal.
  • p6Nami reacts with surprise mentioning Gen while facing the Marines.
  • p7Nami asserts her status as Arlong Pirates crew officer and warns of consequences with firm tone.
  • p7Nezumi claims reports of thievery and denies knowledge of Arlong connection with sly dismissal.
  • p7Nezumi states they are not there to harm Nami but labels her a pirate.
  • p8Marine explains that no strong charges will be laid because victims were pirates, calm and procedural tone.
  • p8Marine notes that Nami steals treasure from pirates, providing context for their stance.
  • p8Nezumi declares that stolen goods must be given to the government for return to rightful owners, authoritative gesture.
  • p8Nezumi asks if Nami understands that stolen goods of criminals naturally belong to the government, condescending intent.
  • p9Marine yells YESSIR and SEARCH HER HOUSE while charging, aggressive action intent.
  • p9Nami protests that Marines cannot enter homes without permission, desperate tone.
  • p9Nami demands explanation for the intrusion and questions if this is proper Marine behavior, furious mood.
  • p9Nami shouts I SAID STOP while striking a Marine, defiant resistance.
  • p9Genzo questions why Marines ignore Arlong's destruction yet target Nami, accusatory context.
  • p10Nami accuses the government of ignoring Arlong's crisis to confiscate a thief's goods and calls island residents slaves, enraged outburst.
  • p10Nezumi orders Marines to ignore Nami and continue the search, dismissive tone.
  • p10Nezumi mocks Nami saying criminals should not speak high-handedly, condescending chuckle.
  • p10Marine notes the orange fields seem suspicious after digging.
  • p11Nami refuses to hand over her money and begins to explain its purpose, desperate resolve.
  • p11Genzo yells at Marines not to touch Bellemere's oranges with filthy hands, protective anger.
  • p11Nezumi questions if a villager should address a Marine captain that way, threatening tone.
  • p11Nezumi asserts that the money belongs to Cocoyashi Village residents, authoritative claim.
  • p11Genzo reveals he knew Nami's plan all along, quiet realization.
  • p12Narration states everyone in the village knew the truth all along, setting context of shared secret.
  • p12Marine captain explains they forced Nojiko to reveal the truth after refusing to believe her actions, stern and accusatory tone.
  • p12Nojiko replies they pretended not to know to avoid pressure from villagers' hopes, distressed and resigned mood.
  • p12Captain continues that they feared knowledge would make her want to flee, revealing protective yet controlling intent.
  • p12Background marine questions the meaning of villagers abetting a thief and suggests arresting everyone.
  • p13Nami angrily questions Arlong attacking the marine ship and orders the marines to leave immediately, furious and threatening mood.
  • p13Nami warns that Arlong might attack their ship if they linger, intensifying pressure on marines.
  • p13Marine shouts they are searching for 100 million beli hidden by Nami, frustrated and insistent tone.
  • p13Nami reacts in shock with 'WHAT?!' upon hearing the search details.
  • p13Marine captain laughs and claims he sensed she had that much money, smug and mocking intent.
  • p14Marine captain states they are only performing their duty of persecuting thieves, calm and self-justifying tone.
  • p14Nami internally questions if Arlong orchestrated the marine actions, shocked realization.
  • p14Nami yells 'ARLONG!' in desperation and anger.
  • p14Villager accuses marines of being ordered by a pirate and calls them corrupt, outraged mood.
  • p14Marine captain orders subordinates to remove villagers hindering the search.
  • p15Villagers cry out asking if marines shot Nojiko and call for Genzo, panicked and horrified mood.
  • p15Luffy reacts with 'GULP!' upon seeing the scene and questions why they are still present.
  • p15Luffy asks Nami if she needs help and urges her to leave the island immediately, intense and insistent tone.
  • p15Luffy declares the situation has nothing to do with Nami, forceful protective intent.
  • p16Unseen voice calls after Nami asking where she is going with urgent tone.
  • p16Nami repeatedly screams Arlong's name in desperation while running.
  • p16Nami declares she will keep her promise no matter how many years it takes with determined intent.
  • p16Arlong proposes making a deal involving payment of 100 million beri for village freedom with conditional offer.
  • p17Fish-man inside claims the visitor only came to steal money with alarmed tone.
  • p17Marine officer notes the cartographer's flushed face and questions what is wrong with mocking intent.
  • p17Arlong demands explanation for the marines stealing money while grabbing Nami's arm.
  • p17Arlong questions if Nami broke her promise involving money with aggressive posture.
  • p18Arlong asks when he broke their promise while looming with menacing grin.
  • p18Arlong accuses Nami of ordering marines to steal money with angry tone.
  • p18Arlong bursts into loud laughter after confrontation.
  • p18Luffy casually asks what is wrong with Nami from his seated spot.
  • p18Nami screams curse you in tears with intense emotional outburst.