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One Piece chapter 818: Within the Whale — what is in it

Zou arc · 18 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for One Piece Chapter 818.
  • p2Raizo apologizes to the minks while Kin'emon and others react emotionally.
  • p2The group views a vast city inside the whale-shaped island.
  • p3The group discovers a Road Poneglyph inside Whale Forest.
  • p3The Poneglyph contains information pointing toward Raftel.
  • p4Luffy reacts explosively upon learning Raftel is mentioned on the Poneglyph.
  • p4The minks reveal there are four Road Poneglyphs in total.
  • p5Four Road Poneglyphs exist and each contains a different inscribed location.
  • p5The points on the four stones converge to reveal the final island Raftel.
  • p5None have reached Raftel for hundreds of years according to the mink.
  • p6Luffy declares intent to search for the remaining Road Poneglyphs.
  • p6One Road Poneglyph is already in the possession of certain pirates.
  • p6The crew plans to retrieve Sanji and then locate the other stones.
  • p7Kaido and Big Mom each possess one Road Poneglyph.
  • p7Luffy proposes stealing the stones from the two Yonko.
  • p7The crew reacts with extreme fear to confronting Yonko directly.
  • p8Copies of Poneglyphs circulate and most seekers collect copies rather than originals.
  • p8Nekomamushi advises against stealing the physical Poneglyphs.
  • p8No one has successfully deciphered the Poneglyphs despite possessing copies.
  • p9Nekomamushi states big names will come for Robin over the stones.
  • p9Robin claims her friends will protect her from threats.
  • p9Wanda expresses surprise at the idea of Robin being snatched.
  • p10Nekomamushi mentions Lord Oden Kozuki's past interest in the stones.
  • p10Young mink boy states no objection to revealing information.
  • p10Kozuki clan is described as stone-masons who quarry and manufacture stones.
  • p11Poneglyphs are identified as indestructible books made by the Kozuki clan.
  • p11The stones were constructed by Wano ancestors 800 years ago.
  • p11Robin has been searching for these specific scattered stones.
  • p12Only reading and writing skills for glyphs were inherited.
  • p12Stone contents can only be known by reading them.
  • p12Knowledge ceased during Oden Kozuki's father's generation.
  • p12Oden's death is implied by the skull imagery and reactions.
  • p13Kin'emon and Raizo are retainers of Lord Oden.
  • p13Oden was executed by the Wano shogun and Kaido.
  • p13Scene occurs before a large inscribed stone monument in a ruined area.
  • p14Straw Hat members Nami, Usopp, and Carrot are present with Luffy.
  • p14Kaido and the Hundred Beast Pirates currently occupy Wano Kingdom.
  • p14Oden valiantly protected his retainers until death.
  • p15Oden Kouzuki is the previous daimyou of Wano.
  • p15Kaido attempted to extract information from Oden's retainers.
  • p15Oden journeyed to Raftel with Gold Roger and learned world secrets.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Dog-like mink begs friends for forgiveness with tears and desperate posture.
  • p2Samurai declares intent to repay debt tirelessly while begging for understanding.
  • p2Cloaked elder states Wano men never shed tears but admits to ninjutsu coincidence.
  • p2Young girl asks if the men are crying with surprised expression.
  • p2Voice from off-panel notes deciphering of the stone is complete and calls to enter the whale.
  • p3Mink guardian explains the stone's protection role and sacred status of Whale Forest.
  • p3Robin notes the inscription may point to a specific location.
  • p3Nami observes it resembles a sea chart drawn on the Poneglyph.
  • p3Nami reacts with shock at the implication of Raftel.
  • p3Cloaked figure confirms the red slab is the Road Poneglyph.
  • p3Mink states the stone guides to the final location.
  • p4Luffy screams 'Raftel' at the top of his lungs with extreme excitement.
  • p4Minks warn there is a 'however' after the revelation about Raftel.
  • p4Voices exclaim that the location of Raftel is written on the stone.
  • p4Characters shout that Luffy will become the Pirate King.
  • p4Dog mink states there are a total of four red stones throughout the world.
  • p5Dog mink explains that each Road Poneglyph marks a different point whose intersection reveals Raftel, calm informative tone.
  • p5Luffy reacts with shock to the existence of four Raftels and demands more details, loud surprised mood.
  • p5Dog mink states the destination emerges once all points are known and marked, explanatory intent.
  • p6Luffy shouts in excitement wondering if One Piece is truly at the end of the path, ecstatic mood.
  • p6Dog mink confirms the crew is already on the right path toward Whole Cake Island, informative tone.
  • p6Dog mink notes the world is vast and only one Road Poneglyph location is known, corrective intent.
  • p7Dog mink angrily names Yonko Kaido and Big Mom as current stone holders, furious tone.
  • p7Luffy declares the simple solution is to steal the stones from the Yonko, bold confident mood.
  • p7Crew members panic at the idea of fighting Yonko and express fear, terrified reactions.
  • p8Nekomamushi explains that copies of Poneglyphs exist like fish prints and most people collect those instead, explanatory tone.
  • p8Nekomamushi states there is no need to steal the actual Poneglyphs, corrective intent.
  • p8Nekomamushi notes that no one has deciphered the Poneglyphs despite gathering copies, factual mood.
  • p8Robin is addressed directly about her safety and the Void Century, concerned tone.
  • p9Nekomamushi warns Robin that world big names will try to snatch her when she reads the stones, delivered with fierce grin.
  • p9Robin replies confidently that her strong reliable friends will protect her and she does not mind, spoken with calm smile.
  • p9Wanda reacts with shock exclaiming about snatching Robin away.
  • p9Nekomamushi laughs and calls the group dependable rascals while asking why they know so much about poneglyphs.
  • p10Nekomamushi recalls they were supposed to stay quiet about the stones because of Lord Oden Kozuki's interest.
  • p10Young mink boy declares they may speak freely and need not hide anything from the visitors.
  • p10Nekomamushi explains the Kozuki family's stone-mason heritage and technological prowess.
  • p10Inuarashi and Nekomamushi react to the boy's royal claim with side glances.
  • p11Nekomamushi reveals the books are the poneglyphs built by the Kozuki clan 800 years ago.
  • p11Straw Hats collectively shout in shock at the revelation.
  • p11Nekomamushi clarifies his ancestors from Wano carved the stones Robin seeks.
  • p11Robin reacts with visible tension upon hearing the connection.
  • p12Kin'emon states only the means to read and write ancient glyphs were passed on.
  • p12Raizo adds that stone contents require reading and that knowledge was never passed forward.
  • p12Luffy asks if they know what is written on the stones.
  • p12Kin'emon begins to say Lord Oden was... while Raizo realizes Oden ceased to be.
  • p12Raizo concludes Momonosuke's father met a fatal end.
  • p13Luffy reassures Kin'emon and Raizo that no one is forcing them to speak about painful topics, spoken with concern.
  • p13Raizo declares that Oden was executed by the Wano shogun and pirate Kaido, voice filled with grief.
  • p13Group reacts with collective shock and disbelief at the revelation.
  • p14Luffy shouts Kaido's name in anger and realization.
  • p14Narration states Oden protected his retainers until his last breath.
  • p14Retainers react with horror upon hearing Kaido's name.
  • p14Text reveals that the Hundred Beast Pirate Crew led by Kaido occupies Wano Kingdom.
  • p15Kin'emon asks if the targeting of the group is related to their past, spoken cautiously.
  • p15Luffy demands to know what Oden did to deserve execution.
  • p15Kin'emon identifies Oden Kouzuki as the previous daimyou and states Kaido sought information from them.
  • p15Raizo confirms the weight of their sin matches Luffy's conjecture.
  • p15Warrior declares Oden completed the journey to Raftel with Gold Roger and knew the world's secrets.