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One Piece chapter 803: Climbing the Elephant — what is in it

Zou arc · 15 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 803 title page features the Viking Hercules ship.
  • p1Color splash page shows Luffy and Robin in jungle setting.
  • p2Thousand Sunny has reached the location with the crew.
  • p3Bartolomeo and crew pledge loyalty to the Straw Hats.
  • p4The group is ascending a massive leg structure on an ink creature.
  • p4Ryunosuke is summoned by Kanjuro as a climbing dragon.
  • p5The group reaches the top of the structure via the climbing dragon.
  • p5Luffy parts ways with the dragon after arrival.
  • p6Scene shifts to Revolutionary Army headquarters at Baltigo.
  • p6Dragon receives news of Donquixote family downfall.
  • p7Dragon discusses Dressrosa events and weapons intel with Koala.
  • p7Sabo is shown operating in a combat zone.
  • p8Conversation occurs aboard a Blackbeard Pirate ship in the New World.
  • p8Shiryu is confirmed as captain of the second ship of the Blackbeard Pirates.
  • p8Lafitte is communicating remotely via Den Den Mushi about a missed meeting at Dressrosa.
  • p9Lafitte is aboard a ship near a pure white island and has lost contact previously.
  • p9The target location contains a large stockpile of weapons.
  • p9Revolutionary Army headquarters is under observation by Blackbeard Pirates.
  • p10Buggy's Delivery operates from Karai Bari Island with a large circus headquarters.
  • p10Doflamingo's halted weapon shipments have created high demand for mercenaries.
  • p10Buggy is chairman of the pirate dispatch company and a royal Shichibukai.
  • p11Five giants including Hajrudin are resigning from Buggy's crew.
  • p11Buggy receives direct contact from an S-class mercenary.
  • p11The crew meeting occurs inside Buggy's Delivery headquarters hall.
  • p12Scene returns to Zou on the elephant's back.
  • p12Group is climbing the elephant's left hind leg.
  • p12Kin'emon and Kanjuro are addressed directly about their destination.
  • p13Kin'emon reveals the group was separated from ninja Raizou at sea.
  • p13Momonosuke's safety is a stated concern for the Wano group.
  • p13Luffy reacts to an unexpected falling person during the climb.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Sea creature declares sighting of the grand Straw Hat ship with dramatic tone.
  • p2Unseen voice yells at the creature to pipe down.
  • p2Robin states relief that others have arrived safely.
  • p2Usopp orders the tiny figure to stop worshipping the ship.
  • p2Tiny figure praises the Thousand Sunny-senpai repeatedly.
  • p2Robin notes the ship escaped with little external damage.
  • p3Luffy tells Bartolomeo he is coming along too.
  • p3Bartolomeo orders his crew to go get them and watch their backs.
  • p3Crew member notes that others have gone ashore.
  • p3Luffy observes the ship is empty.
  • p3Bartolomeo declares happiness barometers at full throttle.
  • p3Bartolomeo states he cannot intrude further on the Straw Hats adventure.
  • p3Bartolomeo expresses desire to accompany his gods.
  • p3Bartolomeo asks if the seniors require anything more.
  • p3Bartolomeo swears the Barto Club will never shame the Straw Hat banner.
  • p4Straw Hats argue whether the creature is a lizard, snake, or worm while it continues climbing.
  • p4Kanjuro dramatically orders the ink creation to appear with "COME FORTH!".
  • p4Cheerful voice dismisses concerns, claiming the group is still on cloud nine.
  • p4Usopp panics upon seeing the dragon and nearly wants to end its misery.
  • p5Voice complains that the creature does not fly.
  • p5Luffy excitedly lets go and grabs the dragon's back.
  • p5Ally instructs everyone to hold onto the dragon.
  • p5Robin internally thinks the dragon is cute.
  • p5Luffy thanks Lomeo-bro and the others for the ride.
  • p5Dragon bids farewell and tells the group to take care.
  • p6Report states rebel armies are emerging victorious worldwide.
  • p6Dragon warns not to lose composure after victory as the World Government will react.
  • p6Dragon notes Cipher Pol has grown stronger recently.
  • p6Ally reports weapons from Dressrosa contain traces of a special mineral.
  • p7Dragon mentions Sabo and Luffy were involved in Dressrosa events.
  • p7Koala confirms the intel is valuable.
  • p7Koala suggests using the mineral information to approach the weapons mastermind.
  • p7Dragon asks how Robin performed.
  • p7Koala praises Robin's recent work.
  • p7Dragon orders Koala to summon all Revolutionary Army leaders worldwide.
  • p8Lafitte's voice reports through Den Den Mushi that the crew stopped at Dressrosa but found the target already gone.
  • p8Shiryu chuckles that the bastard is still alive and kicking while reacting to the call.
  • p8Lafitte asks if the person on the line is Burgess while confirming their location search.
  • p9Lafitte reports that the area is now all white like a pure white island after stowing away on a ship.
  • p9Lafitte requests the exact location and suggests contacting Captain Teach for an attack.
  • p9Frantic voice demands Burgess reveal his location and warns not to drag Doc Q into trouble.
  • p9Character states that Admiral Teach must be told to bring everyone to attack the current location for weapons.
  • p9Voice identifies the location as the Revolutionary Army general headquarters where Dragon and Sabo are present.
  • p10Staff report nonstop phone calls and dispatch requests flooding Buggy's Delivery.
  • p10Buggy laughs from above asking what is happening amid the chaos.
  • p10Voices announce that people are desperately hiring pirate mercenaries due to Doflamingo's stopped shipments.
  • p10Buggy declares everything legal as a Shichibukai and encourages going nuts.
  • p10Crowd cheers 'BUGGY! BUGGY!' while discussing the cornered war market.
  • p11Buggy declares that everything is legal for the Shichibukai and encourages going nuts.
  • p11Crew member reports that all five giants are quitting and questions the reason.
  • p11Another crew member states they can afford to lose one giant since four others remain.
  • p11Word is received from S-class mercenary Hajrudin causing further discussion.
  • p11Crew member panics that the timing of the resignations could not be worse.
  • p12Group member complains arms are tired during the long climb.
  • p12Another questions the extreme height of the elephant.
  • p12Voice reassures that the little guy is doing its best.
  • p12Someone murmurs 'SO... CUTE...' while watching the creature.
  • p12Speaker asks Kin'emon and Kanjuro about their business at Zou.
  • p12Comment notes zero visibility of the peak and wonders about Sanji's group.
  • p13Kin'emon pleads for one last concession and promises future explanation.
  • p13Speaker mentions confirming ninja Raizou's safe landing at Zou.
  • p13Voice stresses need to confirm Momonosuke's safety.
  • p13Kin'emon states they left Wano Kingdom for Zou as original destination.
  • p13Luffy yells in shock at the falling object from above.
  • p13Group reacts with surprise asking if the falling figure is really a ninja.