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One Piece chapter 928: The Courtesan Komurasaki Takes the Stage — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p2Chapter 928 title page features Franky in armored hero form.
  • p3Scene takes place in Udon prison quarry of Wano Country.
  • p3Luffy and Hyogoro are central figures among chained prisoners.
  • p4Luffy shares meal exchange tickets with other prisoners.
  • p4Raizo is attempting to obtain a key from a seastone box.
  • p5Caribou has been imprisoned longer than Luffy.
  • p5Caribou's seastone cuffs are modified to allow some work movement.
  • p6One-armed prisoner claims arm loss occurred during battle with Red Hair Pirates.
  • p6Caribou expresses intent to take down Kaido personally.
  • p7Scene takes place in the Flower Capital of Wano.
  • p7A courtesan procession featuring Komurasaki is occurring.
  • p8Armed pursuers are chasing Komurasaki through the streets.
  • p8Forces from the capital are involved in the pursuit.
  • p9Komurasaki prefers the elderly patron to free her from Orochi.
  • p9Courtesan custom involves buyer taking her as wife or mistress.
  • p10Elderly patron sold his warehouse to raise money for Komurasaki.
  • p10Money is presented as payment to free Komurasaki from the red-light district.
  • p10Komurasaki states she spent all the offered money.
  • p11Elderly patron claims to have gathered 500 gold as final payment.
  • p11Komurasaki states she has no home to return to.
  • p11A package is delivered to a robed figure inside the building.
  • p12Crowd reacts with loud laughter to the elderly patron's actions.
  • p12Komurasaki appears before the elderly patron and the crowd.
  • p12Elderly patron is identified as Mr. Bingou in the scene.
  • p13Komurasaki confirms she spent all the money given to her.
  • p13Elderly patron breaks down in tears after learning the truth.
  • p13A hooded figure refers to Boss Kyoshiro in the final panel.
  • p14Mr. Bingo is publicly humiliated outside a shop in the capital.
  • p14Komurasaki observes the confrontation without intervening.
  • p15Komurasaki publicly declares her view of men as sources of money only.
  • p15Toko accompanies Komurasaki during the street procession.
  • p16Komurasaki openly states contempt for the poor in public.
  • p16Armed enforcers move to detain or attack after her statement.
  • p17Tama believes her older sister Hiyori is still alive.
  • p17Scene takes place in Kuri-Amigasa Village during training.

What is said, page by page

  • p3Whispering prisoners warn others to stay quiet because guards might hear.
  • p3Inmates discuss rumors about a recent confrontation being talked about everywhere.
  • p3One prisoner recalls yesterday's event as satisfying to watch.
  • p3Guard orders prisoners not to slack off.
  • p3Luffy reacts with a surprised sound while turning.
  • p3Prisoners address Luffy as Sir Straw Hat and ask about his family affiliation.
  • p3Luffy finds the group annoying.
  • p3Hyogoro thanks Luffy for saving his life the previous day.
  • p3Hyogoro expresses deep gratitude with exaggerated emotional face.
  • p3Background prisoner mocks Hyogoro about future punishment.
  • p4Luffy urges prisoner to eat for strength and offers meal tickets.
  • p4Prisoner downplays the help as coincidental.
  • p4Prisoners express shock at Luffy's generosity calling him weird.
  • p4Luffy laughs while accepting thanks.
  • p4Raizo reports difficulty retrieving the key due to heavy guarding.
  • p4Raizo apologizes for delay in obtaining the key.
  • p5Caribou begs Luffy for kibi dango while drooling.
  • p5Luffy refuses and tells Caribou to work for food.
  • p5Caribou offers to become Luffy's subordinate in exchange for food.
  • p5Caribou reveals knowledge about modified weaker seastone cuffs.
  • p5Caribou notes he cannot move well despite the cuffs.
  • p5Caribou offers to join Luffy's prison break plan.
  • p5Luffy reacts with anger at the suggestion.
  • p6Prisoners discuss rumors of a one-armed man challenging Big Mom and losing his arm.
  • p6One-armed prisoner with goggles states he lost his arm fighting Red Hair Pirates.
  • p6One-armed prisoner denies knowing details about the Big Mom rumor.
  • p6Caribou declares he will defeat Kaido himself to gain notoriety.
  • p7Citizens announce the passing of Dayu Komurasaki through the capital.
  • p7Crowd expresses curiosity about Komurasaki's beauty.
  • p7Club-wielding man reacts with surprise upon hearing Komurasaki's name.
  • p7Cloaked swordsman mutters Komurasaki's name while gripping swords.
  • p8Ronin note troublesome-looking guys nearby.
  • p8Pursuers state they will take others down with them if dying.
  • p8Cloaked pursuer declares this is the end of the line.
  • p8Blade-wielding man threatens to kill Komurasaki.
  • p8Crowd shouts Komurasaki's name as she runs.
  • p9Komurasaki states she would rather be freed by the elderly patron than belong to Orochi.
  • p9Komurasaki expresses desire to stay with the elderly patron forever.
  • p9Elderly patron reacts with disbelief about an old man like himself.
  • p9Elderly patron notes the impossible dream due to Komurasaki's high price.
  • p9Elderly patron declares he will make the dream happen despite the cost.
  • p10Elderly patron laughs and declares full trust in Komurasaki while offering money to free her from the red-light district.
  • p10Komurasaki reacts with visible happiness and thanks the elderly patron for the gift.
  • p10Elderly patron reveals he sold his warehouse and family assets to gather the funds.
  • p11Elderly patron declares he has the final payment and plans to free Komurasaki to start a new life together.
  • p11Messenger states he will deliver the package and asks the recipient to rest well.
  • p11Elderly patron shouts for Komurasaki to leave the red-light district with him.
  • p12Elderly patron calls for Komurasaki to be brought out and claims she will be with him.
  • p12Crowd laughs and mocks the elderly patron for attempting to buy Komurasaki.
  • p12Komurasaki scolds the elderly patron for daydreaming and questions his money.
  • p12Elderly patron protests that Komurasaki previously said the money was his.
  • p13Komurasaki thanks the elderly patron and states she spent all the money.
  • p13White-haired man questions the identity of the elderly patron.
  • p13Crowd laughs that the elderly patron believed Komurasaki loved him.
  • p13Hooded figure desperately calls for Boss Kyoshiro.
  • p14Mr. Bingo wails in denial and claims total sacrifice for Komurasaki with broken emotional tone.
  • p14Bearded man accuses the old man of stalking and orders him to leave to avoid a scene.
  • p14Mr. Bingo begs for mercy while coughing and promises to depart immediately.
  • p15Crowd shouts that Komurasaki's beauty is blinding and stunning.
  • p15Komurasaki states that men are only money-bringing dogs and worthless without money.
  • p15Mr. Bingo demands his money back while calling her a thief.
  • p15Toko announces that the top courtesan Komurasaki is passing through.
  • p16Komurasaki declares she despises those who are poor.
  • p16Enforcers shout they will not let her escape and act in Orochi's name.
  • p16Residents scream in rage and call for her to burn in hell.
  • p16Attendants announce the arrival of the courtesan Komurasaki.
  • p17Tama asks if others know who she is and mentions having a sister who would be 26.
  • p17Momonosuke wonders if Tama has a sister and hopes they can meet.
  • p17Tama states they cannot meet yet because she believes her sister is alive somewhere.
  • p17Training boy warns that Orochi would target Hiyori if her survival is known.
  • p17Tama declares their meeting can only happen after winning the war.