## One Piece Chapter 253: VEARTH - Chapter: 253 - Pages: 0-17 - Characters: Wapol, angry mob, Wyper, masked Shandia warrior, Ohm, Holy, Genbo, Gedatsu, Yama, Luffy, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Nami, Zoro, Robin, South Bird, Cloud Wolves, Gan Fall, Aisa, Kamakiri, Shandia warriors ### Summary Page 0: The title page shows a large, white, bear-like figure seen from behind, sweating profusely. In front of him is an angry mob of people holding signs and yelling, clearly protesting something. The text at the bottom reads "WAPOL'S SNACK BANZAI Vol. 16 'HIS MAJESTY'S SHOP GAINED MUCH POPULARITY IN A SHORT TIME.'" Page 1: A massive explosion erupts in the dense forest of Upper Yard, sending smoke billowing into the sky with a loud "DOOOM...!!" and "RUMBLE RUMBLE...". A masked Shandia warrior yells out in panic, "WAIPA!! KAMAKIRI IS HURT!!!" Wyper, clenching his teeth around a cigarette, looks back in shock and frustration. "WHAT...? BUT WE'RE SO CLOSE...!!" Behind them, the priest Ohm stands confidently with his giant dog, Holy. Ohm smirks and taunts them, "BAH...!! YOU OVERESTIMATE YOURSELF!!! SOON IT WILL BE NIGHT, AND OUR NUMBERS WILL BE FAR GREATER!!" Page 2: The large Shandia warrior Genbo fires his bazooka to cover their escape, shouting, "WE WILL RETREAT FOR NOW!! REGROUP AT THE RALLY POINT!!!" Another warrior calls out, "HELP THE WOUNDED!!" Ohm watches them flee, resting his sword on his shoulder. "HMPH... TRYING TO RUN AWAY?" Suddenly, the priest Gedatsu appears behind him, saying, "WAIT, OHM!!" Ohm glances back, asking, "WHAT NOW?" The scene shifts to a close-up of Yama, the Commander of the Divine Soldiers, who announces with a stern expression, "ENEL HAS... SUMMONED US." Page 3: At the Straw Hat camp, Luffy rests his chin on his hands, staring blankly at a pot boiling over a campfire. "THIS JOB IS SO BORING!" he complains. Nearby, Sanji is cooking while Usopp chops ingredients. Sanji tells Luffy, "YOU DON'T HAVE TO KEEP STARING AT IT. WHEN YOU SEE WATER IN THE CONTAINER, POUR THE WATER INTO THE BOTTLES." Usopp adds, "THAT'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO!" Sanji emphasizes, "WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE HAS WATER TOMORROW!" Chopper runs up carrying a basket full of items. "SANJI!! WE FOUND A LOT OF STUFF." Sanji praises him, "AH! GOOD WORK." Chopper lists their findings: "THERE ARE WALNUTS, ALOE, BANANAS, GARLIC, RATS AND FROGS." Sanji casually replies, "GREAT. THROW THEM ALL INTO THE STEW." Chopper suddenly realizes, "HOLD IT!! THERE'S SOME WEIRD ONES MIXED IN THERE." Sanji admits, "THAT'S TRUE... I WAS CARELESS. YOU DON'T LIKE GARLIC?" Nami screams in disgust, "NO, NO, NO!! NOT THAT!!!" Page 4: Robin approaches the group, holding up a glowing blue rock. "I FOUND IT BY THE SHORE, AND THOUGHT IT WOULD BE USEFUL..." Sanji instantly swoons, "WOW, ROBIN, WHAT'S THAT BLUE ROCK YOU FOUND!? IS IT A GEMSTONE!!?" Nami smiles and says, "...HAHA, IT'S PRETTY, RIGHT? BUT NO, THAT'S NOT WHAT IT IS." Sanji quickly changes his tune, "OH!! IS THAT CRYSTALLIZED SALT? WHAT A GOOD FIND, ROBIN-CHAN." He adds, "OF COURSE - IN THE GAME OF SURVIVAL, SALT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!" Chopper sorts through his basket, saying, "I'LL TAKE ALOE AND SOME GARLIC. ALOE FOR BURN WOUNDS AND GARLIC FOR DISINFECTANT... THESE WILL BE HELPFUL TO THE KNIGHT OF THE SKY." Zoro, standing nearby, grunts, "UH-HUH." Chopper asks, "WHAT ABOUT THE FROGS?" Zoro replies, "DON'T NEED FROGS." Sanji angrily yells at Zoro, "HEY, ZORO!! GET OVER HERE AND HELP!!" Zoro is then shown using two of his swords like tongs to hold a glowing hot rock over the fire. He grumbles, "GRR... MY SWORDS WERE NOT MADE FOR THIS TYPE OF THING..." Sanji barks, "SHUT UP. OBEY THE CHEF OR STARVE!" Zoro drops the hot rock into the stew pot, creating a loud sizzle and a splash. Page 5: Luffy looks at the pot in absolute shock, his jaw dropping. "EEEEEEEEEEH!!? WE EAT THE ROCK TOO!?" Sanji calmly explains, "OF COURSE NOT! THIS IS 'SCORCHED-STONE STEW'. THAT IS, WE USE THE HEAT FROM THE ROCK TO COOK THE FOOD IN THE POT." Chopper drools slightly and asks, "DOES IT TASTE GOOD?" Sanji replies, "STEW IS GREAT! ALL THE NUTRIENTS ARE RETAINED IN THE BROTH." Nami pushes her glasses up with a smile and announces, "...OKAY. FINISHED!!" A wide shot shows the crew gathered around the campfire nestled within the giant roots of the Upper Yard trees. Nami calls out, "ALRIGHT, EVERYONE! LET'S DO A MISSION-BRIEFING AND MAKE A BATTLE PLAN FOR TOMORROW!!" Luffy enthusiastically agrees, "OKAY!!" Page 6: The crew sits around eating the stew. Luffy stuffs his face, exclaiming, "THIS IS DELICIOUS~~~~!! THIS STEW." Usopp points out, "DIDN'T YOU JUST EAT AN ENTIRE ROASTED SKY SHARK!?" Luffy replies, "YEAH, BUT THAT WAS JUST A SNACK!" Nami begins the briefing. "EVERYONE HERE? OKAY, FIRSTLY, LET'S REVIEW THE CONTENTS OF NORLAND'S PICTURE BOOK. HE FIRST DISCOVERED THE GOLDEN CITY 400 YEARS AGO." Robin, enjoying her meal, adds, "SKY ISLAND'S LUNCHES ARE TASTY, TOO!" Nami continues, "THEN A FEW YEARS LATER, HE REVISITED JAYA, BUT...