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One Piece chapter 823: A World Abuzz — what is in it

Zou arc · 19 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 823 title is A World Abuzz.
  • p0Title page features giant horned beetle illustration.
  • p1Color splash page shows Luffy in jungle with long-haired woman.
  • p2Marine ships depart Alabasta with cheering crowd on docks.
  • p2Vivi is referred to as princess by citizens.
  • p3Vivi stands exposed on ship deck despite crew warnings.
  • p3Ship is departing Alabasta with Hina aboard.
  • p4Nefertari Cobra is King of Alabasta attending the Reverie.
  • p4Cobra references meeting Nico Robin years earlier.
  • p4Cobra shows visible signs of illness while insisting on participating.
  • p5Scene takes place in Alabasta palace hall.
  • p5Cobra discusses his health and succession concerns openly.
  • p6Scene is set in East Blue Loguetown at a royal-only hotel.
  • p6Sally Nantuckanet is Queen of the Goa Kingdom.
  • p6View includes Gol D. Roger's execution platform.
  • p7Reverie is held at the Holy Land Mariejois.
  • p7Over 50 countries send their kings and queens to the meeting.
  • p7The event happens once every four years.
  • p8Scene takes place in West Blue Kano Country.
  • p8Scene references ongoing Reverie meeting.
  • p8War in Kano Country has ended with Sai absent.
  • p9Scene occurs in Sakura Kingdom on the Grand Line.
  • p9Scene occurs in Dressrosa.
  • p9Providence Kingdom king refuses escort ship.
  • p10Scene takes place in Ryugu Kingdom on the Red Line seafloor.
  • p10Shirahoshi refuses to attend the surface meeting due to fear.
  • p10Neptune brothers discuss escorting Shirahoshi.
  • p11Scene shows Luffy's party sailing after leaving Zou.
  • p11Carrot experienced freefall from top of Zou.
  • p11Group is still recovering from previous events.
  • p12Carrot belongs to the Mink tribe Musketeer squad.
  • p12The ship has drifted slightly off course toward port.
  • p12Carrot wears a distinctive beret and Rabbit-labeled top.
  • p13Carrot brought a carrot bento, carrot juice, snack, and spare clothes.
  • p13Carrot wants to join the crew for one sea adventure.
  • p14Zunesha is large enough that reaching it will take several days.
  • p14Carrot claims this is her first official sleepover on the voyage.
  • p15Luffy accepts Carrot staying with the crew.
  • p15The crew prepares a feast after the events.
  • p16News Coo delivers newspaper revealing Baltigo ruins.
  • p16Characters react to headline about Revolutionary Army headquarters.
  • p16Chapter 823 ends on page 16 with world reaction motif.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Crowd asks where Vivi and her party are headed with excited mood.
  • p2Onlookers note Vivi's pirating tendencies have awakened again.
  • p2Citizens cheer Princess Vivi and Your Majesty repeatedly.
  • p2Hina states they have just departed Alabasta in calm tone.
  • p3Vivi comments the salty breeze feels wonderful with relaxed mood.
  • p3Crew warns Vivi to get down from high position urgently.
  • p3Crew mentions risks of sniper sights and meteors in panicked tone.
  • p3Crew notes Vivi has experience being a pirate.
  • p4Attendant warns Cobra not to overexert and offers to leave, concerned tone.
  • p4Cobra insists he is fine despite coughing, determined mood.
  • p4Background voice questions if Pell has lost his mind due to nearby marine officer, alarmed intent.
  • p4Cobra states he has a long-standing question for the World Government since meeting Nico Robin, reflective context.
  • p4Cobra mentions his dream and poneglyphs in final panel, serious intent.
  • p5Outburst questions what the Nefertari king did to the world, shocked tone.
  • p5Cobra reflects on wanting to learn about events from years ago, introspective mood.
  • p5Woman in gown tells Cobra not to worry, reassuring intent.
  • p5Cobra admits uncertainty about his remaining time and desire for a son-in-law, weary context.
  • p5Wild-haired man panics about his daughter causing his death, exaggerated reaction.
  • p6Sally congratulates King Stelly on his recent coronation, polite tone.
  • p6Stelly asks Sally's opinion of the view, casual intent.
  • p6Sally states she has seen worse, dismissive mood.
  • p6Sally welcomes guests to make themselves at home, hospitable context.
  • p6Stelly is told trash belongs in the can, commanding tone.
  • p7Narration explains the Reverie occurs once every four years at Mariejois.
  • p7King states they discuss global affairs during the gathering.
  • p7Caption notes kings and queens from over 50 countries attend.
  • p7Final narration describes the conference forming a guiding plan for future years.
  • p8Narrator states eccentric heads of states make peaceful exchange difficult.
  • p8Spiked-haired man declares group will miss Reverie and has many things to say.
  • p8Voice announces war is over and Sai has not returned yet.
  • p8Crowd angrily questions how to bring down Sakura Kingdom and insults Dolton.
  • p8Crowd erupts in loud laughter with MAAA AHAHAHAHA.
  • p9Long-haired man insists he will be the ship's doctor and expects joy.
  • p9Angry man rejects the doctor's claim with exasperated expression.
  • p9Blonde girl agrees and thanks Viola while noting excitement.
  • p9Striped-robed woman asks to serve as lady-in-waiting.
  • p9King angrily questions why everyone treats the trip like a vacation.
  • p9King refuses the escort ship for Riku.
  • p10Neptune demands petition for island relocation and mentions signatures.
  • p10Neptune notes distrust of humans and calls situation a pickle.
  • p10Shirahoshi apologizes and says she is scared because Luffy promised her.
  • p10Fukaboshi asks what Shirahoshi gained from Straw Hats.
  • p10Ryuboshi suggests letting Shirahoshi skip the meeting.
  • p10Brothers argue while noting destination is straight up this time.
  • p11Voice directs ship a little to starboard.
  • p11Luffy repeatedly shouts hey and gives steering commands.
  • p11Carrot thanks Luffy and says she has never been more glad to be alive.
  • p11Carrot notes she will remember the freefall from Zou.
  • p11Luffy orders everyone to put backs into rowing or the ship will sink.
  • p12Luffy excitedly points at Carrot and praises her super cheery attitude to the crew.
  • p12Off-screen voice claims responsibility with energetic OKEY-DOKEY response.
  • p12Nami notes slight drift off course with resigned sigh.
  • p12Luffy reacts in shock upon spotting Carrot on deck.
  • p12Carrot expresses amazement that the heavy ship floats on water.
  • p12Luffy demands to know why Carrot is present.
  • p12Pedro yells Carrot's name in disbelief asking why she came.
  • p13Carrot shouts Garchu while tackling Luffy and announces she tagged along.
  • p13Carrot begs not to be sent back because Wanda will yell.
  • p13Carrot lists provisions including carrot bento and change of clothes.
  • p13Carrot pleads to join the adventure and offers to do anything.
  • p13Pedro questions if Carrot intends to cause trouble for their saviors.
  • p14Crew reacts in disbelief at Zunesha's enormous size and travel time.
  • p14Carrot cheers that this is her first official sleepover at sea.
  • p14Luffy accuses Carrot of eating his carrot and lunges.
  • p14Carrot thanks the crew and asks if she can take care of herself.
  • p14Luffy accepts her presence while grumbling.
  • p15Carrot giggles happily under Luffy's head pat.
  • p15Luffy confusedly yells his own name while being patted.
  • p15Pedro wonders when he climbed so high.
  • p15Carrot offers Luffy her carrot as replacement.
  • p15Luffy gasps that Carrot almost got him.
  • p15Nami calls for a feast to be prepared.
  • p15Luffy complains he is starving and wants food.
  • p16News Coo cries out while tumbling and dropping papers.
  • p16Seller demands 5000 berries from each reader for the news.
  • p16Straw-hatted figure questions what the group will do next.
  • p16Voice complains the price uses up most of their allowance.
  • p16Narration states a long-secret land has finally been discovered.
  • p16Afro-haired woman offers to prepare food for the group.
  • p16Straw-hatted figure reacts with loud surprise to the news.
  • p16Elderly swordsman notes the massive scale of the headline.
  • p16Long-haired reader announces Baltigo is already in ruins.
  • p16Long-haired reader identifies the location as Revolutionary Army headquarters.
  • p16Large text declares the world shaken to its core.