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One Piece chapter 840: Iron Mask — what is in it

Whole Cake Island arc · 24 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 840 title page features Chopper, Bepo, Kumashi, and Bartholomew Kuma
  • p0Scene depicts characters gathered around honey pots in forest clearing
  • p3Sanji views underground Germa 66 cloning facility with rows of pods
  • p3Pods contain numbered clone soldiers suspended in fluid
  • p4Vinsmoke Judge explains human cloning origins to Sanji
  • p4Germa research involved Vegapunk and lineage factor discovery
  • p5Judge reveals clone soldiers in basement are products of gene mutation experiments
  • p5None of the clone soldiers are aware they are clones
  • p6Germa 66 maintains a standing army of identical clone soldiers.
  • p6Clone soldiers are produced and aged to twenty years within five years.
  • p6Judge claims nations both fear and envy Germa military power.
  • p7Young Ichiji and Niji physically beat Sanji in a flashback scene.
  • p7The family viewed Sanji's time as a pirate as potential growth experience.
  • p8Sanji delivers a spinning kick that sends Niji crashing into a wall.
  • p8Cosette witnesses the confrontation between Sanji and Niji.
  • p9Niji threatens the safety of people in East Blue to control Sanji.
  • p9Sanji uses a STEALTH technique to land a punch on Niji.
  • p10Sanji lands a powerful kick on Niji labeled NEEDLE.
  • p10Niji is thrown backward by the impact.
  • p10Niji mocks Sanji about Cosette while on the ground.
  • p11Scene takes place in Vinsmoke family throne hall with 66 emblem.
  • p11Judge addresses his children from the throne.
  • p11Sanji stands with arms raised while siblings watch.
  • p12Young Sanji is thrown across the training ground by an explosion.
  • p12Judge addresses the children about their potential and training.
  • p12Siblings respond affirmatively to Judge's command.
  • p13Young Sanji is kicked again by Niji near the shore.
  • p13Siblings eat at a table while Sanji lies beaten nearby.
  • p13Germa soldiers cheer outside the castle gates.
  • p14Young Vinsmoke siblings wear numbered shirts during training assessment.
  • p14Germa 66 castle displays multiple 66 flags on spires.
  • p14Sanji receives physical beating from Ichiji Niji and Yonji in courtyard.
  • p15Judge reads that Sanji shows no change in attributes since birth.
  • p15Young Sanji feeds a rat in a room with bookshelves.
  • p15Sanji wears an iron mask while confined in a dark cell.
  • p16Young Sanji smiles while feeding a rat.
  • p16Judge physically strikes young Sanji during argument.
  • p16Confrontation occurs inside room with bookshelves.
  • p17Sanji is confined in a dark cell wearing an iron mask.
  • p17Reiju tends to Sanji's injuries inside the cell.
  • p17Judge watches coldly while soldiers celebrate outside.
  • p18Young Sanji is imprisoned behind an iron mask and cell bars.
  • p18Soldiers act under direct orders of the king.
  • p18Sanji references a desire to erase his existence from birth.
  • p18The scene transitions between past imprisonment and present tears.
  • p19The Straw Hats arrive at a massive illuminated tree city at night.
  • p19Mink inhabitants greet the crew with repeated Garchu calls.
  • p19Pineapple-shaped houses are built among the tree branches.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Fan request caption describes Chopper eating honey with Bepo, Kumashi, and Kuma like Pooh
  • p3Sanji questions what the pods contain with shocked expression
  • p3Voice identifies Germa 66 as soldiers of the facility
  • p3Observers react to identical faces and immersion in culture fluid
  • p4Judge states humans can be manufactured and tells Sanji to listen
  • p4Judge explains Germa as kingdom of science and father's work with Vegapunk
  • p4Judge reveals discovery of lineage factor as blueprint of life
  • p5Judge describes father's escape and continued cloning research on Germa
  • p5Judge reveals clone soldiers are highly capable pawns unaware of their origins
  • p5Judge notes World Government arrested Vegapunk after learning of research
  • p6Judge proudly describes clone soldiers as strong, fearless, loyal, and programmed for absolute obedience while nations fear and envy Germa.
  • p6Sanji calls the facility a soldier depot and notes clones reach twenty-year maturity in only five years.
  • p6Judge sharply interrupts Sanji, refusing to hear further criticism of the program.
  • p7Sanji mutters that Judge is making him nauseous.
  • p7Judge recalls learning Sanji had become a pirate and hoped the experience would help him mature.
  • p7Ichiji tells young Sanji that the beating was meant to help him grow but calls him still pathetic.
  • p8Cosette cries out Niji's name in horror.
  • p8Sanji yells what the hell and demands to know what Niji did to Cosette.
  • p8Niji reacts with surprise and glare toward the attack.
  • p9Niji warns Sanji not to forget Germa has easy access to his East Blue Achilles heel.
  • p9Niji declares Sanji committed a grave sin and will be taught a lesson.
  • p9Niji expresses surprise that Sanji fights with his hands.
  • p9Sanji initiates STEALTH attack during the exchange.
  • p10Niji taunts Sanji daring him to fight back while threatening East Blue blood on his hands, aggressive mocking mood.
  • p10Niji laughs mockingly at Sanji's attack and offers to make Cosette part of his personal staff if he accepts a cripple, sarcastic and provocative intent.
  • p10Sanji sharply retorts that he knew she meant that much to him, angry defensive mood.
  • p11Niji growls threat to remind Sanji of house hierarchy anytime, aggressive and resentful mood.
  • p11Reiju calmly welcomes Sanji back to Vinsmoke family and says welcome home, neutral formal intent.
  • p11Judge declares the children are his greatest creations and tells them to listen carefully, commanding authoritative mood.
  • p12Judge declares the children have limitless potential and must only train to realize it, intense commanding mood.
  • p12Judge states their blood is blessed and Germa 66 will grow through science, declarative mood.
  • p12Siblings shout YES FATHER in unison with open mouths and raised hands, obedient energetic mood.
  • p13Niji and siblings show irritation toward young Sanji with crossed arms and anger symbols.
  • p13No spoken dialogue in final panels showing beaten Sanji and cheering soldiers.
  • p14Judge reads clipboard results stating Ichiji Niji and Yonji are on track while Sanji falls behind.
  • p14Narration confirms outer skeletons formed and bodies matured to adult strength levels.
  • p14Judge concludes Sanji is clearly inferior with scores dropping further behind.
  • p15Judge states all four genes were modified on paper but Sanji remained constant and is a total failure.
  • p15Judge declares Sanji is simply a normal regular human being.
  • p15Aide questions what Judge is getting at regarding Sanji's results.
  • p16Judge yells that royals must never serve others and questions how many times he must repeat it.
  • p16Judge accuses Sanji of feeding the rat again.
  • p16Judge states Sanji was not gifted with siblings' aptitude and talents.
  • p16Judge declares mother has passed and there is no merit in legacy of the dead.
  • p16Judge warns Sanji not to prepare another meal.
  • p17Reiju states she must comply or she will be bullied too.
  • p17Sanji replies he has no choice but to go along with them.
  • p17Judge calls Sanji an utter waste of space and air with no potential.
  • p17Judge states there are no improvements and this is him caring.
  • p17Judge adds Sanji was completely useless anyway.
  • p18Young Sanji screams to be let out of the cell, expressing refusal to stay and panic.
  • p18Young Sanji pleads for someone to speak with his father while soldiers attempt to kill him.
  • p18Young Sanji begs his father not to leave him in the scary place where he fears death.
  • p18Masked child expresses shock and confusion in flashback panel.
  • p18Present Sanji apologizes repeatedly for being born a weakling while crying under the mask.
  • p18Sanji continues pleading to be let out and calling for his father.
  • p18Unseen voice questions the situation with a simple why.
  • p19Minks repeatedly shout Garchu as a welcoming cheer to the Straw Hats.
  • p19Large banner text welcomes the Straw Hat crew to the tree city.
  • p19Luffy and crew react with excited shouts of amazement at the sight.