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One Piece chapter 916: A Great Sumo Match in the Wano Country — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page 0 is a colored Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring Luffy.
  • p1Page 1 is a colored splash page showing Straw Hats in summer setting.
  • p2Page 2 shows Yokozuna topknot being cut during Wano sumo event.
  • p3Page 3 depicts Yokozuna being thrown and crowd reaction in Wano.
  • p4Harite is an open palm strike aimed at the face and closed fists are banned in sumo.
  • p5Tsuppari is a sumo form of Harite consisting of rapid open-palm strikes.
  • p6Both Luffy and the Yokozuna land safely outside the ring after the clash.
  • p7Luffy's displayed record claims a complete victory over Usopp.
  • p8Urashima uses Buddhist Harite palm strikes against Luffy in the sumo ring.
  • p8Luffy dodges attacks with repeated leaps while saying HUP HUP.
  • p8Urashima accuses Luffy of running away and threatens forbidden techniques.
  • p9A massive serpent crashes into a building while Holdem is called.
  • p9Luffy stretches his arms and leaps forward with BWOOM sound.
  • p9Holdem reacts with shock to news about the Yokozuna's top knot being cut.
  • p10Masked woman pleads while being pinched by Holed'em.
  • p10Holed'em states the Kouzuki family planned to destroy the country twenty years ago.
  • p10Luffy is held and warned about mentioning the Kouzuki family.
  • p11Luffy uses giant stretched hand to slam Urashima with Tsuppari.
  • p11Luffy states he will be the Pirate King during the fight.
  • p11Urashima is crushed and yells in pain from the impact.
  • p12Explosion destroys part of the town.
  • p12Urashima is defeated and sent flying.
  • p13Black-haired swordsman is recognized as Zorojuro.
  • p13Group states goal of taking Tama back.
  • p14Tama was captured by Master Holdem.
  • p14Black-haired swordsman threatens lethal force if needed.
  • p15Fire breaks out in the town.
  • p15Boss is identified as Holdem.
  • p16Holdem's stomach contains a living lion beast used to hold captives.
  • p16Holdem's house has been destroyed during the sumo wrestling incident involving Urashima.
  • p16Luffy directly confronts Holdem over the current conflict.
  • p17Holdem uses his lion-stomach beast to threaten Tama's life directly.
  • p17Fire is actively spreading through Bakura Town during the confrontation.
  • p17Hawkins has arrived at the town entrance.
  • p17Luffy refuses to hand over Tama and commits to saving her on the spot.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover promotes One Piece with Luffy eating scene and McDonald's tie-in coupon.
  • p1Splash page theme emphasizes stylish summer with Straw Hat crew activities.
  • p2Crowd reacts with shock that Yokozuna topknot was also cut off.
  • p2Narration notes Yokozuna pride fades away after bow falls.
  • p3Yokozuna screams accusation of betrayal while being thrown.
  • p3Crowd reacts with shock calling Yokozuna demonic.
  • p3Woman expresses regret and embarrassment over public action.
  • p4Woman with pigtails expresses shock that the man would not use the technique on a woman.
  • p4Off-panel voice warns that the stance is the Equinox Harite that sends opponents flying.
  • p4Sumo wrestler apologizes to Lord Urashima while preparing the strike.
  • p4Luffy begins calling out Gomu Gomu No while stretching his arm.
  • p4Sumo wrestler shouts insults at the woman while attacking.
  • p5Note explains Tsuppari as series of open palm strikes that can be fatal.
  • p5Luffy shouts in pain while being sent flying.
  • p5Sumo wrestler yells in surprise as he is thrown backward.
  • p6Spectator urges Yokozuna not to falter.
  • p6Crowd questions who Luffy is after seeing Yokozuna thrown.
  • p6Woman with pigtails cheers for Luffytaro to keep going.
  • p6Voice announces both fighters are safe after landing.
  • p6Luffy exhales in relief with 'PHEW' SFX.
  • p7Woman with pigtails states her honor will be tainted if O-Kiku is harmed.
  • p7Sumo wrestler threatens to rip O-Kiku limb from limb and orders Luffy aside.
  • p7Sumo wrestler questions Luffy's relation to O-Kiku and how he blocked the Harite.
  • p7Luffy claims he is great at sumo and challenges the wrestler.
  • p7Sumo wrestler agrees to wrestle only if Luffy can beat him.
  • p8Urashima shouts Buddhist Harite while unleashing palm strikes with aggressive intent.
  • p8Taunting voice tells Luffy he cannot win by running away, expressing mockery.
  • p8Spectator laughs WAHAHA and wishes luck to the little shrimp with amused tone.
  • p8Commentator notes Luffy's agility in dodging Urashima's Harite with surprise.
  • p8Urashima declares Eye Crusher and Ear Splitter as forbidden techniques with rage.
  • p9Voice calls out Master Holdem with alarm as serpent crashes into building.
  • p9Luffy retorts Whatever and Oh well with dismissive tone while stretching arms.
  • p9Holed'em exclaims a woman cut off the Yokozuna's top knot causing uproar with shock.
  • p9Holed'em angrily questions what he is supposed to do about the situation with rage.
  • p10Masked woman begs forgiveness and offers to return the baboon while pleading to stop.
  • p10Child cries in pain during cheek pinch with intense distress.
  • p10Holed'em declares the Kouzuki family was nothing but evil with stern tone.
  • p10Holed'em references the Kouzuki family planning to destroy the country twenty years ago.
  • p10Holed'em warns Luffy not to cling to the dead after mentioning the Kouzuki family.
  • p11Luffy tells Urashima he can do whatever he wants but will not be beaten with confidence.
  • p11Urashima yells in pain under the giant hand impact.
  • p11Luffy declares himself the country's number one and the man who will be Pirate King.
  • p11Urashima rages at Luffy to move while calling him shrimp.
  • p11Young girl reacts with shock to Luffy's Pirate King statement.
  • p12Shouting citizen expresses disbelief that Urashima lost to a small opponent.
  • p12Onlookers cry out that Urashima was blown away and call for Yokozuna.
  • p12Panicked voices scream in terror at the sudden destruction.
  • p13Scarred man suspects the group connection and recalls prior fighters.
  • p13Black-haired swordsman demands the town boss be summoned.
  • p13Ponytail woman declares intent to retrieve Tama.
  • p13Crowd identifies the swordsman as a magistrate murderer and labels them rebels.
  • p14Scarred man tells ponytail woman to stop spacing out.
  • p14Enemy voice dares the group to try taking Tama back.
  • p14Black-haired swordsman orders to slice through opponents to save Tama.
  • p14Ponytail woman affirms desire to save Tama.
  • p15Lion-like pirate threatens that no one leaves alive without the boss.
  • p15Black-haired swordsman vows never to forgive harm to Tama and calls for Holpig.
  • p15Lion-like pirate mutters the boss name Holdem.
  • p15Black-haired swordsman declares he is Holdem.
  • p16Holdem roars defensively about being forced into action, aggressive and loud mood while towering over Luffy.
  • p16Luffy shouts upward in challenge upon seeing Holdem appear, confrontational intent in the standoff.
  • p16Background fighters call out to Holdem with alarm and recognition, urgent crowd reaction.
  • p16Lion stomach growls loudly during the confrontation, adding threat to the scene.
  • p16Someone cries out to big bro in distress amid the chaos.
  • p16Holdem angrily accuses the group of destroying his house through sumo wrestling, furious and accusatory tone.
  • p16Voice from ruins questions the intruders' origin while lamenting the house damage, frustrated context.
  • p16Luffy and another shout Tama's name desperately from below, urgent rescue intent.
  • p17Holdem warns the group not to move or he will crush the hostage immediately, threatening and controlling tone.
  • p17Character notes the lion nature of Holdem's stomach in alarm.
  • p17Holdem accuses the swordsmen of being Shuten-Maru subordinates while questioning their allegiance.
  • p17Voice reports Hawkins arrival and ongoing town fire to captain, urgent update context.
  • p17Group states they are nearing Bakura Town entrance amid the fire.
  • p17Luffy declares he will not return the hostage and insults Holdem, defiant and aggressive mood.
  • p17Luffy announces immediate rescue of Tama with determined grin, protective intent.
  • p17Ally pleads for Luffy not to leave them behind during the rescue, worried and loyal tone.