## One Piece Chapter 217, pages 8-9: Stowaway - Chapter: 217 - Pages: 8-9 - Characters: Hina, Smoker, unidentified masked pirate, Arabasta citizens ### Summary Page 8: The masked pirate struggles against the heavy iron ring binding him, grunting, 'UGH!' Hina, adjusting her glove, says, 'Mad at you, Smoker.' The scene shifts to Smoker, who is sitting on the deck of his ship, smoking two cigars and holding a den den mushi receiver. The bound pirate falls to the deck behind Hina, crying out, 'GAH! WHAT'S WITH THIS... IRON LOCK!?' Over the den den mushi, Smoker replies, '...? Sounds like you're too suspicious of me...' Hina lights a cigarette and says, 'Well... Even though the Straw-Hats got away,' Smoker's voice finishes the thought, 'You sound perfectly happy...' Hina pauses, a slight smile on her face, and softly reacts, '...Oh!?' Page 9: The scene transitions to the desert kingdom of Arabasta. A wide view shows the sea meeting the sandy shores, with birds cawing in the sky. In the bustling city of Alubarna, citizens are gathered, discussing the recent events. One person asks, 'Who do you reckon the princess was speaking to?' The crowd murmurs with varying opinions. 'We may not be much, but we have to try,' one says. Another jokes, 'That's rich, coming from you!' Someone else adds, 'The rest of us need to respond to her love!' and another agrees, 'That's right!' Despite the uncertainty of who Princess Vivi was addressing in her speech, the general sentiment is positive. '...Who knows? What does it matter, whoever it was,' a citizen remarks. 'Yeah, she still said all those wonderful things.' The city is filled with a renewed sense of hope and chatter.