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One Piece chapter 89: Switch — what is in it

Arlong Park arc · 21 pages · 13 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 89 is titled 'SWITCH'.
  • p0Coby and Helmeppo are shown performing boat chores under threat of death penalty sign.
  • p1Luffy is positioned upside down on the Going Merry mast.
  • p1Sanji and Arlong are active on the ruined plaza battlefield.
  • p2Luffy is on the ground reacting to events.
  • p2Usopp stretches his arm during the confrontation.
  • p2Arlong confronts the group about interference.
  • p3Luffy uses stretched leg attack against Arlong.
  • p3Usopp grabs Arlong's nose in close combat.
  • p3Zoro prepares to strike Arlong with swords drawn.
  • p4Arlong uses his saw-nose as a weapon against an opponent.
  • p4The fight involves direct blade-to-nose contact.
  • p5Hatchan survives and returns to the battlefield.
  • p5An explosion occurs near the ruins during the fight.
  • p6Hatchan attacks Zoro with octopus tentacles.
  • p6Zoro is thrown toward the sea during the battle.
  • p7Nojiko engages Hatchan in combat with kicks.
  • p7The fight occurs near large rocks and ruins.
  • p8Sanji directly counters Hatchan's Tako-Yaki Punch.
  • p8A character on the upper level shouts Zoro's name during the fight.
  • p9Zoro remains standing and glaring despite heavy bandaged injuries.
  • p9Nami reacts with visible shock to Zoro's condition.
  • p10Zoro refuses to rest despite reopened wounds.
  • p10Hatchan resolves to finish Zoro immediately.
  • p11Sanji interrupts with a strong kick that sends Hatchan flying.
  • p11Hatchan protests that the fight belongs to the fishmen.
  • p12Luffy is physically thrown toward the water by Sanji.
  • p12Nami shows visible relief after the impact.
  • p12A large fishman is positioned in the water below the impact zone.
  • p13Luffy falls into water then immediately leaps upward.
  • p13Arlong Park plaza shows extensive structural damage.
  • p14Luffy is seen flying toward Arlong Park from the ground.
  • p14Nami and Hatchan react positively to Luffy's return.
  • p14Wounded characters on the ground comment on Luffy's arrival.
  • p15Luffy grabs Zoro in mid-air during descent.
  • p15Zoro instructs Luffy to switch places.
  • p15Luffy receives a heavy blow while airborne.
  • p16Luffy uses rubber stretch to wind up a leg attack.
  • p16Fishman pirate lands a heavy blow sending Luffy into rubble.
  • p16Luffy recovers instantly and counters with a whip-style kick.
  • p17Luffy charges with a named punch technique.
  • p17Fishman counters using a rapid multi-punch assault.
  • p17Luffy withstands the counter while maintaining stance.
  • p18Fishman pirate is defeated and lying on the ground.
  • p18Luffy declares the battle was merely preparation.
  • p18Crowd reacts with disbelief at the outcome.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration introduces Coby and Helmeppo enduring repeated chores on the boat as part of their struggles diary.
  • p1Luffy declares intent to destroy a rock so Zoro can fight.
  • p1Off-panel voice urges Luffy as the last one able to fight properly.
  • p1Sanji shouts encouragement to Zoro while thinking his actions are key to victory.
  • p1Arlong states the rubber brat is not dead and someone is interfering in their game.
  • p2Luffy yells that the pinwheel does not matter right now.
  • p2Usopp reacts with surprise about the pinwheel while stretching.
  • p2Arlong demands to identify the interferer and states the game was never fair.
  • p2Crowd calls out to Usopp and encourages him to stop Arlong.
  • p3Arlong threatens to kill Zoro first for standing before him.
  • p3Luffy calls out 'RUBBER BAND!' during attack.
  • p3Usopp declares intent to break Arlong's nose.
  • p3Arlong questions what Usopp is trying to do.
  • p3Zoro is urged to attack now.
  • p4Arlong declares pride in his nose during close-up snarling expression.
  • p4Unseen opponent retorts that Arlong's nose will not break.
  • p4Arlong counters that opponent might have left only a small scar.
  • p4Bloodied opponent replies that a scar might remain if Arlong were healthier.
  • p5Fishmen react with shock at the octopus fishman standing back up.
  • p5Voices question what the octopus is doing and point to the explosion site.
  • p5Hatchan is addressed about shouting Arlong's name.
  • p5Hatchan laughs confirming he aimed for the rubber band attack.
  • p6Hatchan declares intent to kill Zoro's friend who entered the sea.
  • p6Hatchan names his target as Roronoa Zoro.
  • p6Arlong shouts that everyone will die.
  • p6Desperate cry of 'brother' echoes as Zoro is struck.
  • p7Nojiko tells Nami's sister to leave the rest to her.
  • p7Nojiko warns to get away from the rock she will crush.
  • p7Nojiko identifies a fishman attacker in surprise.
  • p7Hatchan declares he must destroy the rock and repeats 'die'.
  • p8Octopus fishman roars about being the octopus while launching the punch with aggressive intent.
  • p8Sanji shouts 'OPEN!' while blocking and countering the attack with determined focus.
  • p8Distant observer calls out 'ZORO!' with urgent warning tone from the railing.
  • p9Zoro growls 'GAHHH!' and questions the bandages with angry confusion.
  • p9Nami whispers 'AHH...' in shock while covering her mouth.
  • p9Octopus fishman mutters about the wounds with disbelief.
  • p9Narration notes the glare is not how a dying man should look.
  • p10Octopus fishman internally decides he cannot let Zoro live and must kill him now.
  • p10Zoro laughs 'HAHA...' while facing the threat.
  • p10Fishman warns that lying down would have prevented wound reopening.
  • p10Zoro clarifies he is talking about the octopus not himself.
  • p10Fishman mocks Zoro for laughing at his own sad state.
  • p11Octopus fishman yells 'NYU!?' and 'WHAT!?' while protesting the interruption.
  • p11Fishman claims the game is already theirs for the taking.
  • p11Sanji declares 'HAD ME SCARED FOR NOTHING!' after landing the kick.
  • p12Luffy screams in sudden shock with wide eyes and sweat.
  • p12Sanji growls that the situation became unnecessarily complicated because of Luffy.
  • p12Sanji orders Luffy to go forward while sweating and glaring.
  • p12Nami shouts with relief that they succeeded.
  • p12Unseen voice yells that something is approaching from below.
  • p12Sanji commands Luffy to fight the shark while hurling him.
  • p13Luffy screams while falling toward water.
  • p13Luffy yells triumphantly upon leaping back into the air.
  • p14Onlookers identify the flying figure as the rubber boy.
  • p14Nami calls out Luffy's name with excitement.
  • p14Hatchan shouts brother Luffy with raised fist.
  • p14Wounded figure mutters that Luffy is a moron.
  • p14Voice notes that Luffy is very late.
  • p14Voice refers to Luffy as the rubber brat.
  • p15Luffy shouts Zoro's name while grabbing him.
  • p15Zoro tells Luffy to switch with him.
  • p15Distant fighter reacts with surprise during clash.
  • p15Chew questions whether Luffy is doing what he thinks.
  • p15Fishman grins while watching the exchange.
  • p16Luffy calls out attack start with stretched arm and focused expression.
  • p16Fishman pirate yells insult with furious face while delivering overhead punch.
  • p16Luffy continues attack phrase mid-twist with coiled leg posture.
  • p16Fishman grunts in pain after receiving whip kick impact.
  • p17Luffy shouts attack name while driving fist into opponent.
  • p17Onlookers gasp audibly at the speed of the exchange.
  • p17Fishman unleashes rapid punch barrage with aggressive posture.
  • p18Luffy exhales after finishing the fight.
  • p18Onlookers express shock that the attack had no effect.
  • p18Luffy confirms he performed an action with calm reply.
  • p18Luffy states the fight was only a warm-up exercise.
  • p18Shadowed figure swears future revenge on Luffy.