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One Piece chapter 837: Luffy vs Commander Cracker — what is in it

Whole Cake Island arc · 22 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 837 title page features Luffy vs Commander Cracker matchup declaration.
  • p0Page credits Eiichiro Oda as creator.
  • p1Luffy and Usopp appear together on a mobile food cart in a town setting.
  • p2Color portrait focuses solely on Sanji in formal attire.
  • p3Cracker wields a sword named Pretzel and claims it is unique.
  • p3Cracker is identified as a Biscuit Knight and possible Yonko executive.
  • p4Luffy activates Gear 3rd on his right arm during the fight against Cracker.
  • p4Cracker wears heavy biscuit armor and carries multiple swords.
  • p4The attack produces visible shockwaves and environmental destruction.
  • p5Cracker lands multiple powerful strikes that send Luffy flying.
  • p5The exchange creates repeated shockwaves and impact effects.
  • p5Luffy remains on the defensive throughout the sequence.
  • p6The fight moves into an area populated by living biscuit and candy creatures.
  • p6Cracker uses a technique named PRETZEL.
  • p6Luffy continues to be knocked around by successive attacks.
  • p7A pigtail-haired young woman observes the distant battle in horror.
  • p7The battlefield contains destroyed candy structures and scattered fighters.
  • p7Cracker remains active and audible from a distance during the fight.
  • p8Nami reacts with alarm to the tree creature attack.
  • p8Luffy's name is shouted as a warning during the confrontation.
  • p9Brûlée uses a mirror to communicate and attack.
  • p9Nami is confronted alone in the Seducing Woods.
  • p10Nami is physically overpowered and dragged toward the mirror.
  • p10Brûlée intends to shred victims inside the mirror world.
  • p11Nami escapes the mirror world and launches a lightning attack.
  • p11Pound intervenes to free Nami from Brûlée.
  • p12Nami kisses a card labeled lola.
  • p12Brûlée is stated to appear via mirrors.
  • p12Large roaring figure appears above the forest.
  • p12The group stands on a cliff edge overlooking woods.
  • p13Luffy uses Gomu Gomu no Hawk Gatling in the Seducing Woods.
  • p13Seducing Woods contain candy-style trees and towers.
  • p13Forest creatures react with panic to Luffy's attack.
  • p14Cracker lands HARD BISCUIT attack on Luffy.
  • p14Luffy is knocked back and falls to the ground.
  • p14Cracker's Busoshoku Haki is described as extremely hard.
  • p15Cracker claims Sanji will lead a carefree life after marriage.
  • p15Luffy refuses to abandon Sanji despite Cracker's threats.
  • p15Cracker's roots are described as occupying exclusive territory.
  • p16Luffy lands Kong Gun punch directly on Cracker during Gear 4th.
  • p16Cracker is using biscuit-armor soldier form in this clash.
  • p16Luffy's attack shatters portions of Cracker's armor on impact.
  • p20Page 20 is the color splash page for chapter 837.
  • p20Luffy and a young woman in pink jacket are featured swinging through a jungle setting.

What is said, page by page

  • p3Cracker declares the name of his blade Pretzel and introduces himself as the Biscuit Knight while boasting its uniqueness.
  • p3Cracker threatens Luffy with a 'New World Cleansing'.
  • p3Nami expresses shock at Cracker growing extra arms and the sword multiplying.
  • p3Luffy refuses the fight with 'I DON'T WANNA!'.
  • p3Nami urges retreat noting the opponent is likely a Yonko executive.
  • p4Cracker declares Luffy has nowhere left to run with a fierce glare
  • p4Luffy begins his attack call GOMU GOMU NO with focused expression
  • p4Luffy unleashes ELEPHANT GUN as the massive fist connects
  • p5Luffy yells DAMN IT in frustration while being hit
  • p5Luffy cries ACK as he receives heavy blows
  • p5Luffy shouts WAH while tumbling from the final strike
  • p6Cracker calls out PRETZEL while delivering a crushing blow
  • p6Luffy yells ROLL while spinning from the impact
  • p6Luffy spits BLEUGH from the force of the strike
  • p6Biscuit creatures scream NOO OOO and GYAA AAHH in terror
  • p7Cracker growls UIH UIH with an enraged expression
  • p7Pigtail-haired young woman states THIS IS SO BAD with a pale face
  • p7Cracker continues UIH UIH... while dominating the background
  • p8Long-haired woman warns that the group has underestimated the Yonko crew and that Luffy was overpowered by an underling.
  • p8Tree creature yells to hold horses while claiming concern for itself and 'me-ju'.
  • p8Woman states she knows the feeling of terror toward the enemy.
  • p9Brûlée explains that Bege quickly submitted to become a subordinate after realizing the power gap.
  • p9Brûlée states that Cracker was sent to deal with Bege after he angered Mama.
  • p9Brûlée declares no one escapes the forest and that Bege's corpse is likely rotting inside.
  • p10Brûlée declares that the group will perish without seeing Mama.
  • p10Brûlée invites Nami to join her friends inside the mirror world.
  • p10Nami cries 'NOO' while being pulled into the mirror.
  • p10Unseen voice yells 'GET OFF OF HER, BRÛLÉE!!!'.
  • p11Brûlée accuses Pound of rebellion against Mama.
  • p11Nami thanks the rescuer after escaping the mirror.
  • p11Nami begins 'THUNDER BOLT' attack.
  • p11Brûlée claims there is no coming back from the rebellion.
  • p12Unknown male admits ex-wife already ordered subordinates to kill him at will, resigned mood.
  • p12Unknown male apologizes for dragging others into his personal mess, guilty tone.
  • p12Trembling subordinate warns that Brûlée can appear anywhere mirrors exist and will show up, fearful intent.
  • p12Nami declares she will put the lola card to good use as proof everyone fears Big Mom, determined mood.
  • p12Nami questions whether the group is truly friends with Lola, surprised context.
  • p13Unknown voice orders group not to panic and remember their single job inside the Seducing Woods, urgent tone.
  • p13Unknown subordinate yells that the situation exceeds expectations for Sir Cracker, panicked mood.
  • p13Luffy initiates GOMU GOMU NO HAWK GATLING attack with rapid punches, aggressive intent.
  • p13Unknown voice permits running but forbids giving targets an exit from the forest, commanding mood.
  • p14Luffy curses that Cracker's Busoshoku is harder than anything previously encountered, frustrated tone.
  • p14Cracker shouts HARD BISCUIT during armored fist strike, aggressive intent.
  • p14Luffy begins another GOMU GOMU NO technique before being struck again.
  • p14Luffy pants and wheezes on the ground after repeated blows, exhausted state.
  • p15Unknown voice states Sanji will wed a perfect wife and live without troubles, declarative tone.
  • p15Unknown voice warns that Cracker's roots occupy unreachable territory, threatening context.
  • p15Unknown voice advises leaving Sanji alone as he is a prince of a powerful country, cautionary mood.
  • p15Unknown voice questions Luffy's selfish desire to retrieve Sanji at the cost of another's happiness, accusatory intent.
  • p15Cracker orders the pirates to leave immediately as their sight sickens him, hostile mood.
  • p15Luffy begins GOMU GOMU NO counterattack despite warnings, defiant state.
  • p16Unknown voice calls out 'SIR CRACKER?!' in shock from off-panel.
  • p16Luffy angrily declares he will not allow Cracker to speak for Sanji even if Sanji seemed happy.
  • p16Narration states Gear 4th shows no mercy.
  • p16Luffy insists there is no way Sanji would speak to the crew that way.