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One Piece Chapter 852: The Germa Failure

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In the Whole Cake Chateau infirmary a voice confirms that the patient will recover in time for the tea party while noting the rapid healing of Germa modified humans. Guards in the hallway announce they will inform the Vinsmoke family that the woman must stay overnight. In the bedroom the blonde woman reacts with surprise as Sanji lights a cigarette.

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  1. p.0Chapter 852 title is 'THE GERMA FAILURE'.
  2. p.8Scene takes place inside the infirmary hallway and room.
  3. p.17Chapter 852 ends on this page with a note about the next issue.
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The chapter title page displays the One Piece logo above the text CHAPTER 852: 'THE GERMA FAILURE'. Below, a bustling art exhibition scene unfolds inside a gallery. A large bear-like figure in a beret and scarf peers through a magnifying glass at a framed portrait labeled 'KAWAII' of a woman with an elaborate headdress. A woman in a beret and glasses stands beside the portrait with hands raised, while other patrons including a suited man and smaller figures examine artworks and hold signs. A frontispiece request caption reads: 'A MAESTRO-LOOKING BEAR BEING MOVED WHILE STARING VERY INTENTLY AT THE ART ON DISPLAY IN ROBIN'S SOLO EXHIBITION.' HYOGO PREFECTURE, YU MORITOBI. The artist credit EIICHIRO ODA appears at the bottom.
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A full-color splash page shows Monkey D. Luffy in a straw hat leaping through a jungle canopy with a vine, accompanied by Nami in a pink hooded jacket. Credits list: CLEANED BY PROSTYLE, VOIBAY; REDRAWS BY ISHX, ZERO; TYPESETTING BY ZERO, DYLAN; TRANSLATED BY VOXANIMUS; PROVIDED BY FRIEDRICH. A notice box states the chapter source and warns against rehosting, directing readers to purchase official volumes.
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Inside the Whole Cake Chateau infirmary, a voice states, 'AS LONG AS SHE RESTS PROPERLY, SHE SHOULD EASILY BE ABLE TO ATTEND TOMORROW'S TEA PARTY.' Another remarks on the modified humans of the Germa and their healing ability. A sign reads 'A DARK PLAN FESTERS IN THE NIGHT THAT FALLS UPON THE CHATEAU!!' In the hallway, a large man in a jacket says, 'NOW, WE MUST CHECK THE INFIRMARY ON THE 4TH FLOOR AS WELL...' while a small horned figure salutes, 'YES SIR!' He adds, 'THEY MUST BE QUITE WORRIED. LET THE VINSMOKE FAMILY KNOW THAT WE'LL BE KEEPING HER HERE FOR A NIGHT.' A woman thanks them, 'THANK YOU! PLEASE, BE CAREFUL!' In the bedroom, the blonde woman in bed reacts with surprise as a figure lights a cigarette with 'fwoo' and 'blink' effects.
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Sanji sits smoking in the infirmary as the woman in bed calls out, 'SANJII' He replies, 'YEAH.' She recounts, 'I WAS WALKING AROUND THE CASTLE, WHEN... I RAN INTO SOME SOLDIERS THAT WERE SCREAMING ABOUT AN "INVADER"... AND I GOT CAUGHT UP IN ALL OF THATI' She clutches her head, 'I... MY LEGS...' Sanji leans in seriously and says, 'I'LL TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED.' She reacts, 'HUHII' as he warns, 'YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO REMEMBER IT PROPERLY. YOUR MEMORIES HAVE BEEN OVERWRITTEN.'
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A massive explosion rocks the Prisoner's Library as flames and debris erupt everywhere. A prisoner screams "GYAAAH!" while others are blasted away. In the chaos, a voice yells "HURRY, LUFFY! NAMI!" as Luffy, Nami, and Jinbe fight through the blast. Someone cries "GYAH" and another shouts "HOTTT!" while the massive onomatopoeia "ドオオオオオ!!!" shakes the page. The bottom panels show a fishman-like figure roaring "RAAAA-ARGHH!" as more explosions "バシャアアアーン!!" and "BFF!" erupt around them.
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Luffy bursts out of the smoke on a massive skull-like creature, shouting triumphantly as Nami clings nearby. Luffy yells "WE MADE IT!" while panting "HAA HAA" and thinking "I GET THE FEELING... WE'VE BEEN THROUGH SOMETHING LIKE THIS BEFORE..." Below, the group surveys the ruined library. Nami exclaims "LOOK! THERE WERE SO MANY OTHER PRISONERS BESIDES JUST YOU TWO IN THOSE BOOKS!" Jinbe replies "COME TO THINK OF IT, WE FIRST MET IN A PRISON, DIDN'T WE, LUFFYI" and "SHISHISHI! GUESS I DIDN'T HAVE TO RIP OFF MY ARMS AFTER ALL!" Nami adds "SORRY ABOUT THAT. THE ONLY WAY I COULD GET YOU ALL OUT OF THERE WAS TO BURN MONT D'OR'S BOOKS." Jinbe notes "BIG MOM HAS MANY CAPABLE UNDERLINGS." and "THE WORLD OF BOOKS ABILITY IS AS INFINITE AS HIS IMAGINATION!" Nami thanks him: "THANKS, JINBE!"
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Nami speaks with a large fishman underling who recognizes Jinbe. The underling says "ARE YOU ALSO ONE OF THE CREWS UNDER BIG MOM!" and "AH, YES. WELL, MY 'SUN PIRATES'." Nami asks "BUT WHY ARE YOU HERE ON THIS ISLANDI!" while Jinbe replies "THANK YOU, JINBE." The underling continues "SO THE 'UNFINISHED BUSINESS' YOU SAID YOU HAD TO TAKE CARE OF ON FISHMAN ISLAND..." Nami answers "YES. I JUST TOOK CARE OF IT." The underling laughs "WAHHAH-HAHA!" and declares "YES. REBELLION. THERE'S NO GOING BACK NOW." Nami wonders "BUT... WHAT ABOUT... ISN'T THAT..." In the lower panels the group reacts to distant screams. Luffy says "WHOA... ALL OF A SUDDEN..." while someone shouts "I'M SO HUNGRY!" Nami warns "FIRST THINGS FIRST! GOTTA HIDE SOMEWHERE THEY CAN'T FIND US!" and "THEY'RE AS FAST AS EVER. WE'RE GETTING REPORTS OF SCREAMS FROM THE PRISONER'S LIBRARY! WHAT'S GOING ONI!"
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Luffy runs ahead declaring "I'M ONLY GOING TO EAT FOOD YOU MAKE FOR ME!" while thinking "IT'S FINE! IT'S NOT LIKE I SAID I WANTED TO EAT ANYTHING!" and "LUFFY USES UP THREE TIMES AS MUCH ENERGY AS A NORMAL PERSON JUST EXISTING." Nami worries "YOU CAN WORRY ABOUT YOUR STOMACH EVEN AT A TIME LIKE THISI!" Luffy then realizes "BOTH ME AND SANJI WERE TRICKED! THINGS ARE LOOKING REALLY BAD! I GOTTA GO TELL HIM!" Nami recalls "I'M GOING TO SHOOT HIM DEAD!" and "SANJI PROPOSED TO ME." They continue running as Nami says "ANYWAY, THANKS, JINBE." Suddenly alarms blare and Luffy shouts "LUFFY! WAIT! THE CASTLE IS CRAWLING WITH STRONG ENEMIES!" while someone screams "GYAA AAH!" and "WHA-I!" A cloaked figure yells "TAKE CARE OF NAMI, OKAY, JINBEI" as Luffy reacts "HUHI!" and Nami cries "LUFFY! DID YOU ALREADY FORGET WHAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD..."
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In the long stone hallway of the infirmary, Reiju asks, "YOU BELIEVE MEI" Sanji replies calmly, "OF COURSE. YOU'D NEVER DECEIVE ME." Reiju continues, "She was going to kill us all, marriage or not, from the beginning... She did seem a little too good to be true... so I went sniffing around... But to think she went that far... Pudding..." Sanji sits alone on the bed, head in his hands, recalling, "I thought that I could smooth all this over by just sacrificing myself..." He clenches his fists and shouts, "WHAT A JOKE! All that stuff about marrying her just to save Luffy and the others... That never would have worked out anyway, would itI!"
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Reiju declares, "I think the Germa should just die out, here and now. Even our father, for all that he is... seems to have taken this situation a bit lightly. But it's for the better." Sanji reacts with shock, "WHAT THE HELL DO YOU MEANI! YOU'LL DIE TOO, REIJU!" Reiju answers, "I'll just pretend I haven't heard a thing." Sanji sweats and questions her, while Reiju smiles and asks, "OhI Worrying about me, are weI" She adds, "There's no need to feel indebted just for me having saved you back then. I guess that last memory of us is a bit troublesome, huh..."
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Reiju tells Sanji, "Worry about that after you make it out. Even if I was able to do such a thing, what'd happen to the BaratieI! If you stay here, you and everyone else will die. Just get out of here with the Straw Hats, Sanji." Sanji yells back, "HAAI!" Reiju continues, "Soon to be born, into unfeeling machines. Mother was firmly against making the four of you... Mother and father's big fight. I realized what exactly it meant only much later. There's one memory I have that I simply can't put out of my mind..." A flashback shows their father shouting, "I will give only my kids the ultimate power! Then let them be monsters. As long as they can win wars! If you rob them of their hearts, they won't even be human anymore! Stop it! Those are my children!"
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The flashback continues as their father Judge confronts their mother Sora, who lies collapsed on the floor. A scientist explains, "A drug strong enough to react with the manipulated lineage factors of the children inside her... But, in an effort to put an end to father's wild ambitions, mother took a drug. Ultimately, she was forced to undergo the surgery..." The operation succeeds; the scientist reports, "The operation was a success, your highness! Good! Shall we further edit their blueprints using drugs, my kingI" Judge replies, "Your three brothers started showing signs of their superhuman-ness one after another. But it was all for naught." Young Sanji, marked with the number 3, smiles and says, "This is quite strange... only Sanji is..." Reiju watches and replies, "Well..."
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In a flashback, Reiju recalls their mother's decline. "MOTHER BEGAN TO WEAKEN BEFORE OUR EYES, DUE TO THE AFTEREFFECTS OF THE DRUG. AND AT THE SAME TIME," she explains as young Sanji stares in shock. Elsewhere, servants react in alarm: "THAT'S A SIGN OF EMOTION! HE SHOULDN'T HAVE ANY! SANJI FED AN ANIMALI! THAT CAN'T BE. LET US WAIT FOR HIM TO GROW A BIT MORE." Young Sanji stands before his dying mother, whispering, "I'M THE REASON SHE... HER LIFE..." Reiju continues, "YOU CONTINUED TO GROW INTO MORE OF A HUMAN WITH EACH PASSING DAY." A cheerful memory shows their mother smiling as young Reiju tells her, "REIJU! YOU KNOW, SANJI MADE ME A LUNCHBOX THE OTHER DAY! GUESS WHAT SANJI SAID TO ME TODAYI" Their mother replies warmly, "SHE DIDN'T REGRET A THING! MOTHER WAS HAPPY, FROM THE BOTTOM OF HER HEART. DON'T THINK OF IT LIKE THAT!"
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The flashback deepens as Reiju describes their father's cruelty. "HE FAULTED YOU FOR EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED, AND BECAME EVEN HARDER ON YOU. BUT FATHER WASN'T WILLING TO LET THAT SLIDE." A young Sanji weeps at their mother's grave marked "SORA" while their father looms. Their mother had cried out joyfully from her sickbed, "WAAAAAHHHH! HE'S THE BEST KID IN THE WORLD! GET BETTER SOON!" Reiju tells Sanji, "THAT IS WHO YOU ARE, SANJI! THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS BORN WITH ANY TRACE OF REAL EMOTION. THE CHILD THAT MOTHER PROTECTED WITH HER VERY LIFE, BUT YOU ARE NO FAILURE." Their father roars, "SANJI IS A WORTHLESS FAILURE." Reiju concludes softly, "YOU ARE KINDER THAN ANYONE. AND THAT IS WHY"
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Back in the present, Sanji reacts with visible shock, sweat flying as he processes the memories. The scene shifts to chaotic movement through a castle. A figure dashes upward: "TO THE SECOND FLOOR! FROM THE PRISONER'S LIBRARY. LOOKS LIKE WE'VE ALREADY PASSED THROUGH THE FIRST FLOOR WHERE'D HE GOI!" A brutal fight erupts as Luffy grapples a massive, struggling opponent. The enemy wheezes and gasps under Luffy's grip while Luffy demands, "WHERE IS SANJII!" The brute snarls back, "YOH BASTARD! SPIT IT OUT!" as impact lines and sweat erupt from the struggle.
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Big Mom Pirates react to news of a rebellion. A soldier reports, "REPORT THE FOLLOWING TO ALL SOLDIERS!" as another exclaims, "A REBELLIONI! AND FOR IT TO BE BOSS JINBE, INSIDE THE CASTLE... ANOTHER PROBLEMI! THE HALL OF TREASURES IN FRONT OF THE DOORS" Inside, a woman with a flower-like collar and a horned man discuss plans. "MAMA HAS BEEN WAITING FOR TOMORROW'S PLAN FOR A LONG TIME. TRUE. TOMORROW'S PLANS WILL BE MORE UNTOWARD NEWS TO MAMA'S FICKLE EARS," one warns. "WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN IF IT ALL GOES UP IN SMOKEI" Another suggests, "IF SPEED IS OF THE ESSENCE, I BELIEVE KILLING THEM MAY BE FASTER THAN ATTEMPTING CAPTURE!" The woman orders, "FINE. WHATEVER. I GIVE YOU PERMISSION!" The response comes, "YES, MA'AM! I SEE. UNDERSTOOD! AND DEAL WITH THE INVADERS ON THE 3RD FLOOR OR BELOW. THIS IS THE 4TH FLOOR! SEAL OFF ALL CORRIDORS LEADING HERE," as a shocked figure cries, "TH- THE UNTHINKABLE!"
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A woman with curly hair glares intensely and declares, "THEY'RE NOTHING BUT DESTROYERS! THE GERMA CLING TOO FAST TO THEIR OLD LAURELS! FORGET THE GERMA AND GET OUT OF HERE, SANJI! THIS WORLD DOESN'T NEED THEM!" In the next panels she continues, "AND IT'S WHAT THEY DESERVE! THEY'RE A BUNCH OF MURDERERS!" while Sanji listens with a serious expression. She adds, "SHE'LL DANGLE THAT FLOATING RESTAURANT OVER YOUR HEAD JUST AS AN EXCUSE TO KILL YOUR FATHER AND YOUR BROTHERS! SHE DOESN'T HAVE MUCH INTEREST IN THE LIFE OF YOUR SAVIOR, EITHER, BY THE WAY. WHAT BIG MOM WANTS IS OUR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY." Sanji replies with a grim look, "I'VE BEEN MODIFIED SUCH THAT I CANNOT DISOBEY FATHER'S ORDERS. I'M AN ACCOMPLICE. I HAVE EMOTIONS LEFT IN ME, TOO... MY HANDS ARE PLENTY DIRTY. I DESERVE TO DIE TOO." The woman leans forward and shouts, "HAVE ANY SPECIAL LOVE FOR THOSE GUYS! I HATE 'EM TOO! IT'S NOT LIKE I DON'T WANT YOU TO DIE ALONGSIDE THEM!"
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The woman asks, "ANY OTHER EXCUSES FOR WHY YOU REFUSE TO LEAVE THE ISLANDI" Sanji answers, "I SWITCHED IT OUT FOR A FAKE. IT WON'T EXPLODE OR ANYTHING. THAT BRACELET. OH. ONE THING I FORGOT TO MENTION." Suddenly an explosion rocks the area as voices yell, "CALL THE MINISTERS!! STRAW HAT'S BROKEN OUT OF PRISON! TAKE A LONG HARD LOOK AT THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS!" Luffy bursts onto the scene with a massive roar, "MOOO OOOOVE EEEEE EEE! TO THE 'IMPORTANT THINGS'!" while the woman stares in shock. She tells Sanji, "PEOPLE AS AMAZING AS THE ONES YOU HAVE NOW, AS LONG AS YOU LIVE! YOU'RE NEVER GOING TO MEET" as the chapter note appears: "NO CHAPTER NEXT WEEK..."
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Chapter 852 summary

In the Whole Cake Chateau infirmary a voice confirms that the patient will recover in time for the tea party while noting the rapid healing of Germa modified humans. Guards in the hallway announce they will inform the Vinsmoke family that the woman must stay overnight. In the bedroom the blonde woman reacts with surprise as Sanji lights a cigarette. She describes running into soldiers searching for an invader and losing feeling in her legs. Sanji tells her that her memories have been overwritten and cannot be trusted.

An explosion tears through the Prisoner's Library as Luffy, Nami and Jinbe fight their way out amid flames and collapsing shelves. Luffy emerges riding a giant skull creature and declares they have escaped. Nami explains that she burned Mont d'Or's books to free the prisoners and thanks Jinbe for his help. A Sun Pirates underling recognizes Jinbe and confirms his intent to rebel. As distant screams echo, Nami urges the group to hide before they are found.

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  • p0Chapter 852 title is 'THE GERMA FAILURE'.
  • p0Scene is set inside an art exhibition gallery.
  • p2Scene takes place inside Whole Cake Chateau infirmary.
  • p2A dark plan is referenced on a visible sign.
  • p3Blonde woman in bed is recovering in the infirmary.
  • p3Sanji is present and smoking during the conversation.
  • p4Explosion occurs inside the Prisoner's Library.
  • p4Luffy, Nami, and Jinbe are escaping through the blast.
  • p5Luffy and Nami escape the prison books via a giant skull creature.
  • p5The library contains many other prisoners trapped in books.
  • p5Jinbe and Luffy first met inside a prison.
  • p5Jinbe burned Mont d'Or's books to free the group.
  • p6Jinbe is identified as a member of the Sun Pirates under Big Mom.
  • p6Jinbe completed unfinished business on Fishman Island.
  • p6Rebellion against Big Mom has begun with no return possible.
  • p6Screams are heard from the prisoner's library during escape.
  • p7Luffy realizes he and Sanji were both tricked.
  • p7Sanji proposed to Nami earlier.
  • p7Castle is now filled with strong enemies.
  • p7Luffy intends to warn Sanji immediately.
  • p8Scene takes place inside the infirmary hallway and room.
  • p8Reiju investigated Pudding after suspecting her motives.
  • p8Sanji initially planned to sacrifice himself via marriage.
  • p8Pudding's plan involved killing the Vinsmokes regardless of marriage.
  • p9Reiju and Sanji converse inside a castle room with beds and medical gear
  • p10Reiju references mother's past fight with father over child modifications
  • p11Mother underwent surgery after taking drug to counter father's plans
  • p12Young Sanji displayed emotions by feeding an animal
  • p13Mother's grave is marked with the name SORA.
  • p13Reiju reveals Sanji was protected by their mother at the cost of her life.
  • p14Luffy is currently fighting a large prisoner inside the castle.
  • p14The fight occurs after passing the first floor near the prisoner's library.
  • p15A rebellion involving Jinbe is occurring inside the castle.
  • p15Big Mom Pirates are discussing plans on the fourth floor regarding invaders.
  • p16Reiju urges Sanji to abandon Germa and escape.
  • p16Sanji acknowledges he cannot disobey his father's orders due to modifications.
  • p17Sanji replaced the explosive bracelet with a harmless fake version.
  • p17Luffy breaks out of prison causing an explosion and structural collapse.
  • p17Reiju reacts with visible shock to Luffy's sudden appearance and roar.
  • p17Chapter 852 ends on this page with a note about the next issue.
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  • p0One Piece logo with skull and crossbones at top of title page.
  • p0Chapter title text 'CHAPTER 852: THE GERMA FAILURE' centered below logo.
  • p0Bear-like patron in beret and scarf peers through magnifying glass at framed portrait.
  • p0Framed portrait labeled 'KAWAII' showing woman with elaborate headdress and X pose.
  • p0Woman in beret and glasses stands beside portrait with hands raised.
  • p0Art gallery interior with multiple framed artworks on walls.
  • p0Smaller patrons including suited man and child figures examine other pieces.
  • p0Frontispiece request caption box at bottom describing bear staring at art.
  • p0Manga Stream watermark and Eiichiro Oda signature at bottom.
  • p0Signs and labels visible on gallery walls including partial 'HIDOIKOTOSURUWA'.
  • p0Bear-like figure has crosshatched scarf and focused posture.
  • p0Portrait frame is ornate with decorative border.
  • p2Whole Cake Chateau infirmary interior with beds and arched windows.
  • p2Sign reading 'A DARK PLAN FESTERS IN THE NIGHT THAT FALLS UPON THE CHATEAU!!' on wall.
  • p2Large man in jacket and small horned figure in hallway outside infirmary.
  • p2Blonde woman lying in bed with swirl on cheek visible in lower panels.
  • p2Sanji smoking cigarette in lower left panel with 'fwoo' SFX.
  • p2Speech bubbles with ellipsis indicating silence or reaction.
  • p2Infirmary beds have heart and star patterns on bedding.
  • p2Large man has sweat drops and serious expression.
  • p2Small horned figure salutes with raised hand.
  • p2Curtains and architectural details in background hallway.
  • p3Sanji seated and smoking in infirmary with smoke rising.
  • p3Blonde woman in bed clutches head and shows distressed expression.
  • p3Sanji leans forward seriously with intense gaze in close-up panel.
  • p3Woman reacts with shock 'HUH??' and wide eyes.
  • p3Background shows medicine shelves and striped barrels in infirmary.
  • p3Woman has bandages on arms and swirl pattern on cheek.
  • p3Sanji's face partially shadowed with cigarette in mouth.
  • p3Multiple ellipsis bubbles indicating pauses in conversation.
  • p3Woman recounts events while lying down with sweat drops.
  • p4Massive explosion with flames and debris filling Prisoner's Library.
  • p4Large 'GYAAAAH!' and 'ドオオオオオ!!!' SFX dominating panels.
  • p4Luffy, Nami, and Jinbe visible amid blast with urgent expressions.
  • p4Prisoners blasted away with open mouths and flailing limbs.
  • p4Fishman-like figure roaring 'RAAAA-ARGHH!' in lower panel.
  • p4Additional SFX 'バシャアアアーン!!' and 'BFF!' for water and impact effects.
  • p4Prisoner's Library sign visible in upper right.
  • p4Silhouettes and dynamic action lines showing chaos.
  • p4Characters shown with sweat, wounds, and panicked postures.
  • p4Multiple overlapping explosion effects across panels.
  • p5Luffy rides giant skull-shaped creature bursting from smoke clouds with arms raised and wide shouting mouth.
  • p5Nami clings to Luffy's back while looking downward at ruined library below.
  • p5Massive skull creature has open jaws and dark eye sockets amid flying debris and smoke.
  • p5Below scene shows chained ruined buildings with floating books and scattered rubble.
  • p5Jinbe stands on ground level near Nami with arms at sides.
  • p5Luffy's body covered in sweat droplets and torn clothing during ascent.
  • p5Large SFX letters emphasize impact and motion around the emerging creature.
  • p5Background shows prison-like structures with visible chains and collapsed walls.
  • p5Nami's hair flows backward from motion while gripping Luffy tightly.
  • p6Large fishman underling with striped hat and sharp teeth shows shocked expression with wide eyes.
  • p6Nami stands with sweat drops and surprised face while holding her arm.
  • p6Fishman underling has curly hair and patterned clothing with open shouting mouth.
  • p6Nami and Jinbe run through ruined streets with smoke and debris.
  • p6Library building emits smoke and screams in background.
  • p6SFX lines indicate sudden movement and panic during escape.
  • p6Nami's hair flows while running forward with determined posture.
  • p6Fishman underling laughs with open mouth and visible teeth.
  • p7Luffy runs forward with back view showing straw hat and determined posture.
  • p7Luffy's face shows intense expression with gritted teeth and sweat while thinking about food.
  • p7Nami runs with worried expression and sweat drops on face.
  • p7Sudden impact SFX and smoke erupt from castle area.
  • p7Dark cloaked figure appears in foreground with back turned.
  • p7Castle walls shown with enemies crawling on surfaces.
  • p7Luffy's eyes widen in realization about being tricked.
  • p7Nami and Jinbe stand near Luffy during conversation about Sanji.
  • p7Explosion-like SFX and motion lines indicate sudden attack or movement.
  • p8Long stone infirmary hallway with arched ceiling, hanging lamps, and barred windows.
  • p8Reiju stands in profile with serious expression and flowing hair.
  • p8Sanji sits on bed with head in hands and clenched fists showing distress.
  • p8Sanji's face is partially shadowed with visible tears or sweat.
  • p8Infirmary sign visible on wall with cross symbol.
  • p8Reiju shown in close-up with narrowed eyes and concerned look.
  • p8Sanji's body language shows hunched posture and emotional breakdown.
  • p8Background includes beds, curtains, and medical equipment in room.
  • p8Sanji's hands grip his hair tightly during recollection.
  • p9Reiju close-up with serious expression, curly eyebrow visible, direct gaze forward
  • p9Sanji seated on bed edge, shocked posture, wide eyes, open mouth, heavy sweat drops
  • p9Reiju standing with slight smile, confident posture, one hand near face
  • p9Castle interior background with striped canopy bed, curtains, medical equipment visible
  • p9Sanji sweat drops and furrowed brows in close-up panel showing distress
  • p9Reiju smiling with half-lidded eyes in final panel, teasing expression
  • p10Sanji yelling with wide eyes, sweat, open mouth, intense expression
  • p10Reiju shown from behind walking away, short hair visible
  • p10Reiju close-up with tear on cheek, serious emotional expression
  • p10Judge shouting with wide mouth and intense eyes in flashback panel
  • p10Sora crying with tears and open mouth in argument scene
  • p10SFX lines emphasizing Judge's rage and Sora's distress
  • p11Sora collapsed on floor with scientist standing over her
  • p11Young Reiju sitting on striped canopy bed watching
  • p11Judge with wild hair and intense face in operating scene
  • p11Three numbered children shown with monstrous expressions and X marks
  • p11Young Sanji with number 3 on shirt, smiling expression
  • p11Reiju close-up with slight smile observing the scene
  • p12Reiju narrating with serious expression, sweat drop visible
  • p12Young Sanji shocked face with wide eyes and open mouth
  • p12Castle towers in background during servant discussion
  • p12Young Sanji feeding birds with cheerful smile and hearts
  • p12Reiju as child smiling beside mother on bed
  • p12Mother lying in bed with soft expression during final memory
  • p13Young Sanji weeps at mother's grave marked SORA with cross and flowers while armored father looms behind.
  • p13Silhouetted father figure stands over bedridden mother with joyful speech bubbles radiating outward.
  • p13Reiju close-up shows intense gaze, sweat drop, and curly hair strands emphasizing emotional delivery.
  • p13Panel shows young Sanji seated alone on steps in large hall with arched windows and curtains.
  • p13Reiju silhouette with swirling hair detail faces forward during key emotional statement.
  • p13Young Sanji and Reiju shown with shocked expressions and motion lines during confrontation memory.
  • p13Grave flowers and cross positioned directly under SORA text as central memorial motif.
  • p13Mother's bed panel uses radiating lines and large joyful text to contrast surrounding darkness.
  • p13Reiju's final close-up panel emphasizes eyes and mouth with speech bubbles on both sides.
  • p14Sanji close-up shows wide eyes, sweat drops, and open mouth with shock lines.
  • p14Castle corridor panels depict running soldier figures with motion lines and floor numbers.
  • p14Luffy grapples large horned prisoner in tight choke hold with impact effects.
  • p14Prisoner wheezes with sweat and gritted teeth under Luffy's grip.
  • p14Background shows chaotic castle interior with multiple figures and debris.
  • p14Luffy's face appears in lower panel with intense expression demanding information.
  • p14Large prisoner wears spiked collar and has prominent horns and beard.
  • p14SFX lines and sweat droplets emphasize physical struggle and tension.
  • p15Female soldier reports with wide eyes and open mouth in left panel.
  • p15Bearded long-haired man with sword reacts with surprise lines above head.
  • p15Horned Big Mom Pirate and woman with flower collar discuss in stone corridor.
  • p15Floor number 4 and 3 shown with arrow indicating vertical movement.
  • p15Woman with spotted head covering points while speaking.
  • p15Multiple speech bubbles overlap in upper panels showing rapid information exchange.
  • p15Background includes brick walls, doors, and castle architecture details.
  • p15Large horned man shows aggressive expression in final panel.
  • p16Reiju close-up with intense glare and curly hair, speech bubbles on both sides.
  • p16Castle hallway with large doors and patterned ceiling shown in background panels.
  • p16Sanji seated alone on bench in grand hall with curtains and arches.
  • p16Sanji close-up with serious expression and smoke near face.
  • p16Reiju and Sanji shown together in hall with Reiju speaking intensely.
  • p16Final panels show Reiju and Sanji facing each other with emotional expressions.
  • p16Reiju's hair and facial features emphasized during key statements about Germa.
  • p16Sanji's face shows sweat and conflicted expression in last panel.
  • p17Reiju stands with closed eyes and neutral expression facing Sanji in a stone-walled interior.
  • p17Sanji sits on the ground with knees up, back against wall, wearing dark clothing and visible wrist bracelet.
  • p17Sanji gestures with open hands while looking up at Reiju during conversation.
  • p17Explosion panel shows debris, smoke, and structural damage with multiple impact SFX lines.
  • p17Luffy appears in close-up with extremely wide eyes, open roaring mouth, and intense forward posture.
  • p17Luffy's arm is extended forward with clenched fist in dynamic motion lines.
  • p17Sanji shown in profile with cigarette in mouth and serious narrowed eyes.
  • p17Reiju close-up displays sweat drop on cheek, wide eyes, and slightly open mouth indicating shock.
  • p17Background figures visible in explosion panel include a striped-shirt character and falling objects.
  • p17Large bold SFX text dominates the lower left panel around Luffy's roar.
  • p17Reiju's hair flows with motion lines in the final close-up panel.
  • p17Stone brick walls and barred window visible in the initial conversation panels.

Theories built on chapter 852

Whole Cake Island arc

  1. 849Bropper in Mirrorland
  2. 850Ray of Hope
  3. 851Tab End
  4. 852The Germa Failure
  5. 853Not Here!
  6. 854What Are You DoingI!
  7. 855Grrrrrooowwwlll!

Cite this chapter

One Piece, ch. 852 — The Germa Failurehttps://loresquare.com/one-piece/source/chapter/852

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