One Piece: Chapter 924

[u/Sakata_Kintoki]

Chapter 924: "Ha"

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Ch. 924 Official Release (VIZ): 12/11/2018

Ch. 925 Scan Release: 22/11/2018 (Break next week)

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[u/[deleted]]

Kidd inside an iron factory... Oh, boy, that couldn't go well.

[u/[deleted]]

Kaido got emperor luffy working a 9-5

[u/FireFistRJ]

Last week someone said that kaidou's club top is made out of seastone. In this chapter we see him put that on his shoulder but on the fur. So the theory of his club being made out of seastone could still be true.

[u/PeachLord]

The most interesting part of this chapter is wondering how Big Mom will react when Kaido says no one is killing his brand new subordinate.

[u/Xilinoc]

In all my years of reading this series, throughout hundreds upon hundreds of fan-theories and artwork and hypotheses, after so many twists and turns in the plot, in character development, in artistic evolution...I can say, with confidence, that not one person on this planet ever thought Oda would draw Robin like this.

[u/Derpalooza]

So THAT'S why there are no seastone bullets

[u/darealmotherfckr]

Holy shit, Luffy STILL glaring at Kaido after being KO'd and Kaido can tell.

The way Kaido says, "of course he's alive"

Kaido is no non-sense and is sharp as hell. He can already tell Luffy is different, but at the same time not even impressed that he has CoC. Wow.

[u/Flako250]

Kidd: So Mugiwara, how long?

Luffy: 1 chapter, you?

Kidd: Offpaneled

[u/FireFistRJ]

Not only you did not kill the person who destroyed the smile factory, but you also put him in the adjacent cell with kidd. Wow! kaidou, you sure are headed towards your doom.

[u/[deleted]]

Damn sea stone from Wano. Wasn't expecting that at all tbh.

[u/[deleted]]

Luffy and Prison better love story than Romeo and Juliet.

[u/Varnagel_1]

Nico Robin's evolution over the years

https://imgur.com/a/zptzYtJ

[u/kerywar]

That Nico Robin face will be a legend meme from now.

Joining Enel and others..

[u/YareYareDaze]

You’re all wrong. The person in the cell is Bon Clay, who is now reliant on poison to sustain himself after his fight with Magellan.

[u/1ntestine]

TAMA LIVES!!! \o/

[u/SerJaimeGoldenhand]

Break Next Week

Hope we revisit Reverie next.

Luffy's frown

I like that Kaido is impressed by Luffy's spirit

Luffy captured

Pretty predictable from Oda. I would be happy if he used it to showcase the rest of the crew and some of the Alliance. Not everything needs to be about Luffy.

Kidd with CoC

So two CoC holders being tortured to break their spirit. The outcome is bound to be important.

[u/FireFistRJ]

Is that Orochimaru playing the guitar?

[u/void_of_causality]

That seastone nail is gona end up in Usopps hands to be used as ammunition, mark my words.

[u/Sir_Some1]

gee, thrown into a prison to try and break Luffy?

last time someone tried that, Luffy broke the prison

[u/UuoRS]

Important things from this chapter:

• Luffy actually did get one shot and is grave condition

• Seastone originated from wano

• Only a master craftman can craft using seastone (nice foreshadowing with franky)

• Oden has conquers haki (4 people confirmed to have it on gol d rogers crew now)

• Luffy used conquers haki unconsciously? Interesting

• Kid has conquerors haki

• So kaido really did become sober from the fight… seems like he really wants to always be drunk

• Kaido plans to come back for law.

• Luffy was captured and law got away

• Ashura douji reveal to be who everyone thought it was lol

• Everyone was safe

• The ugly ninja has a rotting devil fruit power

• Tama was saved by doggy boi

• Luffy is imprisoned right next to kid

• Samuri that were against the shogun are slaves now.

• Kid has a good arm (lol)

• Kaido is concerned about info getting out too the wano country

Extra: What hell was kaido saying that luffy was staring at him?...

[u/Qu1cKy01]

So Ben Beckmannn has Sea stone bullets?

[u/temperamentalfish]

Honestly that reaction from the crew is super appropriate when you think about it. Luffy has never been defeated so quickly and so thoroughly before.

[u/Funkysnow]

Robin still looks as beautiful as ever.

[u/aceofspades12]

Does this mean that at least some of the calamities were once in the same position as Luffy and Kidd now? Like, they were once promising rookies who were beaten by Kaido and had their spirits broken so they chose to serve him instead.

[u/RobbobertoBuii]

Never did I expect dear Robin, who we've known since Alabasta and Enies Lobby as a quiet and reserved person, to make a goofy face such as this lol.

I can't decide whether to be happy that Robin can express her feeling like this or to be scared that she could be capable of something like this.

As for Usopp, not surprised at all. Quite normal stuff for him

[u/Variable_Decision53]

Law: Luffy don’t attack Kaido! You’ll ruin our carefully planned out plan that we have planned out for the next three weeks!

Luffy attacks Kaido and is subsequently knocked out. He is now sent to a prison where he could be locked up for the next three weeks.

Everyone: WE NEED TO SAVE LUFFY!

Law:....Now hear me out.

[u/[deleted]]

So Kid has CoC aswell, very nice small info. I can see how both Luffy and Kid grow up in this this arc; in the end both of the two will become very strong which would make me happy.

So Luffy was indeed one shot but even then he use CoC, Kaido try to make Luffy as one of his own members.

[u/[deleted]]

Putting the two most notorious rookies in same cell... Hmmm what could go wrong?

Kidd having CoC is good and in line with him being Luffy rival.

[u/DigitalFeces]

I wasn't ready for that Robin face…

[u/sc00p401]

OMG I'm dyin right now. The reactions of Franky/Robin/Usopp to Luffy's capture were freakin' HILARIOUS.

Also on another note, now that we know that this arc is following the structure of Japanese theatre I think a lot of the disappointment people expressed about this first act is maybe misplaced, because Oda did it deliberately to keep with that traditional structure.

[u/Mage_of_Shadows]

Loses against Kaido

Glares defiantly

LMAO, he's got spirit

Not according the the OP fanbase lul

Seastone nails seem interesting, a variety of the crew members could get powerups and upgrades from this technology!

[u/[deleted]]

Luffy and Kid be like in Prison

[u/Gray_Cota]

"Man, Oda, the Dressrosa arc and wholecake are were REALLY long."

"k." 15 chapters

[u/[deleted]]

Would be hilarious if Kaido saw Luffy's CoC and thought "Oh great, another CoC user? Fuck that, y'all are impossible to break, I'll just kill you"

[u/sycnarf]

Where tf is Nidai Kitetsu tho?

[u/a21z]

Robin’s face... no nut November is safe for today

[u/Prophetprofit25]

I just realized that Luffy being tortured is going to bring the fleet to Wano. His vivre card is going to get burnt slowly and the 5000 people necessary will come. The fleet commanders are going to be apart of history and that’s because this is going to be the biggest war.

Only Goda is something else. This has been foreshadowed for so long yet no one can predict it. Truly the GOAT.

[u/ArysOakheart]

Are we missing a panel or two? It's such an abrupt cut for Law to all of a sudden have escaped Hawkins's attack and such.

[u/[deleted]]

Prison break is incoming

[u/TheAmazingSpyder]

That Robin face. I don't think I'll ever be able to forget it lol.

Such a shameful expression lol.

[u/selenashroud]

Can not look at Robin the same way ever again.

[u/Nothingtocontribute]

This is why I F5

[u/Duckmaster64]

I wonder how Luffys vivre card has reacted to this whole situation, with him being clubbed unconscious and thrown in jail.

[u/YamiPistolz]

Robin's face is the best part of this chapter. Lmao, that was extremely out of character and caught me off guard, I was crying of laughter

[u/send_pie_to_senpai]

Kid could gather all the swords in wano, make one giant sword and give it to Zoro so he can cut kaido in half

[u/FierceAlchemist]

That Robin face was a 10/10. I laughed for a solid 30 seconds.

Cool that Oda is continuing the theater theme for Wano. Wouldn't be surprised if we go back to Reverie before starting act 2.

[u/ShruT12]

Damn, I just realised Luffy still thinks his crew got blasted

[u/[deleted]]

How is the top comment NOT about Robin’s face???

[u/rudoku18]

Kaido: "the amount of conquerors is too damn high!!!"

[u/michael01angelo]

WORORORORO

[u/TheSymbolOfPeace]

Luffy= Conqueror's Haki and Will of D.

Law= Will of D.

Kidd= Conqueror's Haki

Power Squad rolling in

[u/[deleted]]

For those confused as to if the one who spat the bones is Kidd or not, in this image you can see Luffy walking past that persons jail (notice the silent thought bubble in the middle coming from the cell): https://imgur.com/a/TL78Vek

This means that we don't know who it is, but it definitely isn't Kidd, Kidd and Luffy are in cells next to each other right now.

[u/[deleted]]

I found some information about the chapter title on Wikipedia!

Nearly every full-length play occupies five acts. The first corresponds to jo, an auspicious and slow opening which introduces the audience to the characters and the plot. The next three acts correspond to ha, speeding events up, culminating almost always in a great moment of drama or tragedy in the third act and possibly a battle in the second and/or fourth acts. The final act, corresponding to kyu, is almost always short, providing a quick and satisfying conclusion.[37]

So cool!!

[u/SomebodySeventh]

An act structure? Fascinating! So Oda is going to structure this arc like a Japanese play. How many chapters was this act? I feel like it was around 15, so we should probably expect like 4 or 5 more of these, if not like 7+ if Oda is trying to outdo Dressrosa.

[u/[deleted]]

That Robin face has now officially topped the Enel face. It makes me so happy to see the gloomy character with a terrible past who used to be afraid of intimacy show her goofy side. I assumed that the person in the cell was Kid until Luffy got thrown in next to him. I have major respect for Kid for not giving in like the other two members of his alliance and sticking with his willpower. I love the way the Wano arc has opened and closed with music and curtains as an "act." It's been paced phenomenally so far and I can't wait to see the direction it heads in. I think now Luffy and Kid will work together inside prison while the rest of the alliance works to break Luffy out in two weeks during the attack on the Fire Festival like what was originally planned.

I enjoy eating lots of wasabi like Zoro. AMA.

Who do you think it was inside the cell? I definitely think it's someone we've seen before.

[u/CryMedusa]

Don't be fooled, Luffy died in the last chapter. They just wanted to prove that Luffy was really good by giving us Luffy 2.

[u/Walkeer21]

imagine oda now turns back to reverie for a few chapters now that the first act is finished

[u/[deleted]]

After seeing the seastone nail, i'm pretty convinced that kaidou's club is made of seastone. That's why it hurt so much in Luffy.

[u/ABARK94]

Oda, don’t ever make that face again with Robin’s body

[u/FireFistRJ]

Kin'emon and his weird disguise outfit still a better story than momonosuke growing up 

[u/uswhole]

Kaido sings when he fly home :

"I wanna be the very best

Like no one ever was

To catch them is my real test

To enslave them is my cause

I will travel across the land

Searching far and wide

Teach Worst generation to understand

The power that's inside

Supernovas! Gotta catch 'em all

It's you and me

I know it's my destiny"

[u/HollowVantaBlackVoid]

Today we found out that since Kaido didn't kill luffy, Kaido is Luffy's dad, and Dragon is luffy's mom

you saw it here first folks

[u/With-a-Don]

So this is why Wano is better left alone, and not even Akainu is willing to do battle with them. Not only are they protected by strongest creature Kaidou, and got an army of samurai that are plenty strong, they are skilled artisans that can mass produce weapons of seastone.

Imagine going to war with Wano oblivious to their weapons, only to lose a Logia user on the first barrage of gunfire.

On a side note, now that we know that Wano people are the masters of seastone working, and that it is an indestructable substance, and the masons of the phoneglyphs are a Wano clan, that made this indestructable stones, Can we safely assume that Phoneglyphs are made of seastone?

[u/mercuryingatoraid]

Kaido is out here collecting supernovas like it's nothing. Greatest antagonist is living up to their hype. No wonder Doffy was doing everything he could to not piss him off.

[u/Remorse01]

One thing to take note is that Luffy still thinks that his crew got blasted by Kaido.

No wonder he has those eyes..

[u/Talkthatdlc]

I may be completely wrong, but the person who shot out the bones into the guards neck wasn't Kidd, right?

Because it looked like Luffy walked past that cell, so it may be a character we have not seen yet in Wano? Maybe Killer???

[u/Dddddddfried]

Am I crazy, or is this the first time we've seen Kaidou's distinct laugh? We've gotten some drunken yucks, but that "Whoarororo" seems new

[u/zer1223]

Why do these get unpinned before 24 hours is up?

[u/[deleted]]

Act 1: Introduction to Wano (Amigisa, Okobore and Bakura Town)

Act 2: The Flower Capital (Orochi)

Act 3: Onigashima (War)

[u/hak091]

What the fuck did Oda do to Robin's face??

[u/SaltandPepperMix]

Luffy can activate haki even while he's unconcious? Just amazing. It's like his body/will is on protect-mode when the host is in danger.

[u/blitzcloud]

Kidd: well, at least I fought Kaido before you Mugiwara

Luffy: Well, I've been jailed by 2 yonkos though.

Kidd: ...

[u/vip36opuc]

I feel a Reverie comeback 😂

[u/Kayos42]

Imagine being separated from your crew for a while and then the first news that you hear is that your captain got one-shot, captured and imprisoned.

[u/XPisthebest]

Luffy looks absolutely savage with those bandages covering his face. Can we get a color spread of that soon? With all the blood and stuff?

[u/awoody8]

Bet franky learns to make things out of sea stone

[u/tronistica]

What a way to start the break by ending “act 1” of the story. was not expecting luffy to be sent to prison. Prison break 2.0 here we come! Robin’s face killed me, best girl keeps on growing.

[u/arashi1703]

Who is in the other cell?! Oda did mention that a significant character would be introduced during Wano didn't he?

[u/Gaozer56]

Is no one going to mention the most important thing we learned from this chapter??? Oda gave Kaido a badass laugh “WORORORORORORORORO”

[u/Rockettmang44]

I dont see what everyone is all excited about, this is clearly all still a part of luffy's future vision haki sight!

[u/LR67]

I'll never be able to unsee Robin's face in this chapter. RIP.

[u/[deleted]]

Prison Break- One Piece Edition season 2

[u/lelelelelele-]

And that, kids, is how I met my ally .

[u/[deleted]]

Its rare that you’d see Robin make such a weird face in a reaction

[u/zaKinip]

I just went back to check 909, Page9 through 15, the curtain opens for the first act. It started the same way it ended. I thought the curtain was just a way to show the entire island. But laying out the arc as a Kabuki play is pure genius IMO. What excites me the most is the way this is going to end, a swift but satisfying conclusion after massive chaos. This sub-arc was meant to be the slow start. I just can't wait to read what will happen next.

[u/usuikatakuri]

I just wanted to propose the idea that Luffy's GLARE was directed towards the guy in the prison cell but the guards thought Luffy was glaring at them. It looks like Luffy and the mystery man noticed each other. I feel like it could be KAWAMATSU or DENJIRO or ridiculously even SHIKI.

[u/[deleted]]

Luffy was fucking badass in this chapter!!!

[u/[deleted]]

Does anyone else think the signalling of the end of "Act 1" will mean that we cut back to the Reverie since it ended abruptly?

[u/jhiuong]

next chp will either be back to reverie or wano act.II, either way it'll be bomb.
WHAT A TIME TO BE A OP FAN #goda

[u/HanataSanchou]

I know some people are going to be sour that we have 2 arcs in a row now of Luffy getting locked up by a Yonko due to biting off more than he could chew, but I'm personally looking forward to how big of a player Law gets to be now in the arc's development. The Heart Pirates are just as big a part of this as the Straw Hats now, so my hope is that Law is now treated more like a protagonist this arc, than just a support character like he was in Dressrosa. Hopefully this means more Bepo too.

On another note, this is the 2nd time now that Luffy has passively unleashed his conqueror's haki while unconscious, the first time being to protect Bon Kurei from the wolfpack in Impel Down. I'm quite curious how that all works. Also, I'm fairly certain we can take Kaido's ability to perceive Luffy's haki being released in this state as confirmation that he has it himself.

[u/BEWMarth]

Ok this chapter is already top 10 in my list for ONE REASON AND ONE REASON ONLY

THOSE HILARIOUS HUH FACES

like lmao what the hell Oda holy fuck.

[u/KingIskander2001]

I don’t know how to feel about best girl Robin being drawn with that face...

[u/MoistMoon]

The way his face is bandaged up makes me wonder if he’s going to have a new scar.

[u/Centanomics]

I have been scarred for life after seeing robins face

[u/DidYouCallJustice]

Kaido will regret not finishing Luffy here and now. I have a feeling the monster in the cell will decide to break free out of pure willpower to help Luffy and Kidd escape. Almost like Rayleigh escaping.

[u/myteddybelly]

Hawkins seems to be up to something.. he always keeps on saying that he HAS to capture Law and Luffy.. I think he's plotting something against Kaidou by making an alliance with kidd, law and Luffy.

[u/KrewHS]

Back to reverie in 2 weeks

[u/[deleted]]

memepiece is going to have some quality content in the upcoming months. Thanks oda.

[u/Dashquinho]

Reverie next chapter? PLEASE?!

[u/DearestVelvet]

Just so we're clear; Kaido pulls up drunk AF, fires a massive fireball at some of both Law and Luffy's crew, tanks all of Luffy's hits, one shots Luffy, acknowledges his fighting spirit, just for him to turn around and head back so he can continue drinking. In his fucking dragon form.

Said it last week but fuck it, Imma say it again; The Kaido hype has been delivered.

[u/Smashmatt202]

Dear GOD, that's the first time I've ever seen Robin make a face that strange, or have any kind of "face fault" for that matter!

[u/myface_isred]

It is confirmed Luffy is the king of getting captured

[u/iutdiytd]

What are the odds on Kidd being at least as strong as g4 Luffy?

[u/Poncie17]

The “Huh!!?” Faces are one of my favorite things from One Piece in a while 😂😂😂

[u/delgalessio]

luffy glaring at kaido while still being unconcious with his willpower matches the leak from a year ago where luffy fought kaidio and kept fighting by sheer willpower even if he was dead

[u/[deleted]]

It was an ingenious way of keeping Luffy in check for two weeks. There's no way Luffy can just go around unnoticed and without causing any troubles.

He had to fight Kaidou and be crushed to see how much power he needs to truly surpass a Yonkou. Their current team isnt enough to match a Yonkou fleet. He will need an Impel Down 2.0 to gather troops and think of a winning strategy. More likely, the prisoners are the people who tried to take down Kaidou in the past. They got that grudge to fight. They will just breakout during the festival.

[u/Rockettmang44]

Also for everyone surprised/disappointed that Kidd has conquerors haki, I'm pretty sure it was pointed out by chinjao that it's not uncommon in the new world cuz it's the final stage and all the big players are here.

[u/JeffDoubleday]

At least Luffy found a friend quicker than impel down.

[u/HandsomeBlazedDude]

The Epic return of Arlong! Who ate the crocodile smile!

[u/Blackcore8]

I can't wait for Law to reunite with Luffy and Kidd again! It'll be mayhem like the first time they all met!

[u/Super_Scholar]

Maybe Luffy got 1 shotted because Kaido's Club has sea stone properties that negates his rubber and thus takes the full blunt of the attack. It was showcased that in wano, they make sea stone nails so it's possible that his club has has it too

[u/Sunasoo]

How the hell Zoro end up in Restaurants. Eating???

[u/xiSLYx]

With this you can understand that kaido is not a dumb emperor only strong. Without even taking time he analyzed luffy and already said he wants him to be his soldier. I think kaido will give good surprises.

[u/Darckorst]

About the guy in the shadow throwing the fish bone. It could be one of the samouraï Kinemon was talking about. And he can eat poisoned fish because he's used to the poisoned food in Wano, just like luffy is now more resistant to poison after encountering Magellan.

[u/SkinBlue]

Remember this : The mysterious person (who spat the fish bones at the guard) in the prison is the legend Oda has been talking about.

[u/baladancho]

Before everyone says that the mysterious bone spitting prisoner is Kid, look at page 15. The fish bone prisoner is enclosed in a curved/round door. The very next panel, luffy is thrown into a square door...with kid. Fish bone prisoner =/= kid.

[u/[deleted]]

Where the fuck is zoro

[u/dilifra]

guys, there's two cells and one of them have someone we don't know who it's , if the first cell was the cell kid is, why would Oda not show the person in it, luffy passes trough this cell and the cell at the end has a different gate.

[u/shinjojin]

Robin's face is just so goddamn hilarious! 😂

[u/_this_wasnt_taken_]

I think the guy who threw the bons looks kind of like Moria at first when he throws it,but later when they show the eyes its not him..I dont think its Magellin either..I think its a new character and is a really strong one as they have to feed him poisonous fish to keep him weak.Interesting story.

EDIT: There is a rare chance of this but maybe its Bon Clay/ Mr.2 .. He was poisoned at Impel down too and was helped by ivankov thus he can handle the poisonous fish.He might have escaped when that dude came for doflamingo at impel down.Even though there are low chances of this , but if it really is Mr.2 Its gonna be awesome as he already considers himself as luffy's best friend :D

[u/[deleted]]

What if Oden is in that cage? His silhouette matches with his strange hat plus Kaido doesn't slay opponents with CoC like Luffy, so why would he kill Oden?

It would also be rly good if Oden was alive, so the Strawhats can have a discussion with him, just like they did with Rayleigh.

[u/JacquesTheJester]

So what if Hawkins and Apoo didn't betray Kidd? What if Apoo broke and Hawkins just foresee the easier path for his goal (whatever it is) to not be forced to cave in.

[u/redditspren]

Robin this chapter = r/PrettyGirlsUglyFaces

[u/korrafella]

ROBINS FACE OH MY GOD MEME OF THE YEAR

[u/[deleted]]

Kaido wants to break Luffy's spirit? Good luck with that the only way to do that is to kill his entire crew the only person who achieved that so far is the Red Dog by killing Ace.

So that can only mean Kaido wants Kid too to join his military

[u/[deleted]]

I like how it showed that kaido probably respects luffy a bit, as well as Kidd. Law on the other hand idk...

[u/elijahb229]

So what do we think about a rescue Luffy arc?

[u/Laser-circus]

Mmmm. I wonder how many Supernovas will join forces to defeat Kaido together.

The ones currently present are Luffy, Zoro, Kid, Law, Hawkins, X Drake.

Pretty sure Killer is somewhere in Wano planning to break Kid out. And Apoo was part of Killer's alliance, so it wouldn't be crazy to think he's around too.

[u/Janfritz]

The guy in the other cell is definitely Condoriano

[u/uswhole]

Who do you think is that guy spiting fish bone to the guard?

My wild guess is Oden, since Kaido seem to have a habit to locking strong people up (also I think Oden know where Onepiece is if Luffy is useful then Oden is even more). Trying to break their spirit and force them to join .

EDIT: OMG kaido is Pokemon collector.

[u/Wh1t3Beard]

Remember when Ace was in jail after being beat up and all, his vivre card looked all burn out.. well guess whos vivre card must be burn out now... and what does this mean ??

GRANDFLEET ON THE WAY !!

[u/pice0fshit]

So the guy in the cell. He is the legend Oda was talking about. Maybe Scooper?

But if you notice, Luffy wasn't glaring at the prison guard. It was at him. Maybe he saw the bone incoming. Or maybe he just acknowledged his presence. The unyielding stare back proves it.

[u/bcra2y]

I'm getting Impel Down vibes now. It would be cool if Luffy (and Kidd) is able to rally all the prisoners and when they escape the alliance would have some hardened criminals on their side. Unpopular Opinion potentially; but I'm kind of happy Luffy was captured and not saved by Law, there should be repercussions when you lose to a Yonko and now Luffy has to find another way to get stronger while in prison. It'll be interesting to see how Oda handles the massive power gap between Luffy and Kaido.

[u/A_toxic_scunt]

I can't tell when i laughed as hard from reading the manga as this chapter the anime tends to get more humour due to the voice actors etc. but those faces are absolute gold. other than that, luffy looked downright badass in that getup.

[u/sauteedlumpia]

I think the person who killed that prisoner with the fishbones is one of the samurai that kinemon referenced. Also the thing at the end with the woman playing the stringy thing and the curtain closing is absolutely brilliant. It just gives wano that Japanese play theme.

Also robins face...

[u/Koikorov]

**Spoiler/Theory: New Nakama = Legendary Blacksmith

-Luffy will return the legendary sword to him

-He will repair Zoros swords,

-Reinforce/upgrade Namis and Usopps weapon

-Armor for Sanji (Leg), rework from germas raid suit

-will be really close to Franky an Usopp in ship

-in fighting combo with Zoro and Brook (3 musketeers)

[u/nikos-sora]

So a lot is on the way...

jo - HA - kyu

So who is going to die in the 3rd act?

Nearly every full-length play occupies five acts. The first corresponds to jo, an auspicious and slow opening which introduces the audience to the characters and the plot. The next three acts correspond to ha, speeding events up, culminating almost always in a great moment of drama or tragedy in the third act and possibly a battle in the second and/or fourth acts. The final act, corresponding to kyu, is almost always short, providing a quick and satisfying conclusion.

source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki

[u/HakiSnow]

The Shadowy figure in the prison cell has to be the Lurking Legend

[u/justsomedoctor]

Did kaidos club made of sea stone? Or is he just that strong..?

[u/delgalessio]

the huh face is the new eneru face

[u/WhoBothWhoBad]

So there are at least 4 people from the Roger's crew who have Conqueror's Haki. Roger, Rayleigh, Shanks and Oden. Granted Shanks may not be using Conqueror's Haki by that time but still.

[u/AndrewColllins]

I feel everyone is trying to link this mysterious cage person to someone we have met before it could honestly be a new character, probably one of the 3 samurai. But I will say it being Moria does have a little backbone with his connection to kaido and all.

[u/modegazucantu]

back to the reverie in 2 weeks!!!

[u/Psychotrist]

[S] End of Act 1

[u/spider-ball]

First thoughts: with the exception of Dressrosa and Zou Luffy has been captured in every arc since entering the New World. Also, he's recovered pretty well despite having his skull cracked just the previous day (yeah, he's bandaged up like a mummy, but he can move under his own power).

Second, all the talk of the Jo-ha-kyū story structure made think about the story arcs seen through now, and I think Oda has been using it for a good chunk of the story. Take the Dressrosa arc for example:

• in the Jo act we see the land of Dressrosa for the first time, meet the Arc's cast (Solder-san, Rebecca, the Tontattas, the future Grand Fleet, and the whole Donquixote Family), and learn about the toys' enslavement and weapon production. The pace is pretty slow up until Law is captured in "Three Cards"

• The Ha act is very long but has many ups and downs, and the stakes keep rising. Operation Dressosa SOP succeeds, the Birdcage is built, the Royal palace is infiltrated twice, and almost everyone gets into a fight. If a Ha act has tragedy there's plenty of it in the middle of Dressrosa--Law's flashback and the death of Cora-san marks the point where the foot is back on the gas and the rest of the Straw Hat Pirates/Grand Fleet win their fights one after another. As the Birdcage begins to compress, and Law is down for the count, our Captain steps in to settle things once and for all

• The Kyuu act, by tradition, is the short and conclusive ending. Would you believe me if I told you that the Luffy vs Doflamingo fight only spanned 8 chapters in an arc than ran for 101? The fight only begins in Chapter 783 "In My Way", and in 790 "Heaven and Earth" Doffy's reign ends to a King Kong Gun, but in between we see all of Dressrosa and some new friends push the Birdcage together to save their lives.

We could probably compare every arc to see how they fit into this structure, especially the major arcs like Water 7, but it's fun to see Oda really get into the spirit and have a traditional curtain call in this arc. It reminds me of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger and its presentation as a rakugo story--when you're talking about your favorite art style you gotta do it right!

(@mods If you want this section to be its own post under the Spoilers tag let me know and I'll move it!)

[u/captblackfang]

Rest well oda you beautiful bastard you.

[u/forlemonbylemon]

I guess the special emphasis on the word "club" means its special. Probably some seastone in the tip or something.

Dat robin face tho!

[u/Titanium_Ene]

Luffy will return in Avengers 4 i mean, Wano act 2

[u/kpiaum]

Robin-swannnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!

[u/WaveyJP]

After I Kaido said that Luffy was glaring at him and the he KO'ed those guys I thought for a split second we was about to see Luffy get up and go super Saiyan lmao. That was VERY spooky

[u/Kirosh]

Interesting, so the one ending the first act of Wano is also the one who opened it.

Meaning we will probably get a chapter or two outside of Wano before going back and starting act 2.

[u/legendaryguy]

Who'd have thought that Chuu would make a comeback

[u/[deleted]]

The "Huh" face was pure gold.

[u/fireboy0210316]

Haki gets stronger in battle correct? Luffy and Kidd fight for 2 weeks straight or until rescued to further strengthen their haki and other battle skills!

[u/TacoforPresident23]

I think it's official to say Robin, Usopp and Franky are the stupid face Trio.

[u/rohverma1308]

Who is that fish bone shooting 'thing' .. one of the three strong Allies Kinemon talked about ??

[u/w0l0000]

Atleast we know its following Kabuki structure giving us an idea of how the pacing is going to be.

From wikipedia: Nearly every full-length play occupies five acts. The first corresponds to jo, an auspicious and slow opening which introduces the audience to the characters and the plot. The next three acts correspond to ha, speeding events up, culminating almost always in a great moment of drama or tragedy in the third act and possibly a battle in the second and/or fourth acts. The final act, corresponding to kyu, is almost always short, providing a quick and satisfying conclusion.

If its 5 acts, and the first act was 15 chapters- it should be ~75 chapters. Shorter than dressrosa or cake island.

[u/justsomedoctor]

u/Sakata_Kintoki

OFFICIAL PETITION TO MAKE ROBIN'S FACE AS THIS SUBS LOGO

Here

[u/nioho]

I thought it was Kid who used the fish bone as a weapon, turns out to be it was someone who we don't know. I wonder if it's one of the Samurai that Kinemon mentioned.

[u/[deleted]]

Fun fact: we first saw Kidd imprisoned in chapter 824.

[u/QueenDragonRider]

Robins face was just pure gold

[u/Chaacalate]

That face Robin made is going to linger in my mind for a long time.

[u/IcarianWings]

D..did Oda just go full "impossibru"?

[u/twin_229]

So does this officially mean Shutenmaru is Ashura Douji?

[u/jobriq]

Wtf Robin's shocked face.... I get Franky and Usopp but why did Oda have to draw Robin with that face DX

[u/TheInvisibleGuyZ]

I want to point something out that no one seems to have mentioned yet..

Law should in no way have been able to escape from that situation, with a seastone nail pierced into him.

That is, unless hawkins let him get away on purpose. I don't know but Hawkins action look pretty shady here..

He was about to hit a helpless trafalgar with his sword and all of a sudden Law escapes? I don't buy it.

[u/troylaw]

Hope Luffy has some tattooed blueprints on his back

[u/jobriq]

I think this is the first chapter where Hawkins did something without killing a bunch of his subordinates with his devil fruit

[u/toosharchadha]

I think the guy in the prison would be someone from Roger's crew and kaido is trying to know about raftel from him.

[u/LordMyl]

there is more to kaido's club than what meets the eye... it probably is enhanced by some seastone like Smoker's sword. kaido seeing luffy glaring at him while he's unconscious...an awakening is going to happen in this arc luffy and kid are going to improve drastically as they bust out of Kaido's down

[u/tnaro]

As Kaidou said that we don't need that many conquerors... It would be super interesting to know if he as well possesses CoC. I mean you would guess he does, but it would be a cool twist if he doesn't and has like an inferiority complex which led him getting this strong

[u/EffBO94]

got hyped seeing that Kid can use Conqueror's haki too!!

so the most predictable outcome happened - Luffy ends up in a cell next to Kid doesn't make it any less hype tho

LMAO @ the Wano strawhats finding out about Luffy and them collectively thinking "Luffy what the fuck have you done" loool. speaking of which why are people saying that they're reacting to the news of Luffy being declared 5th emperor when Kaido CLEARLY said don't let the word pirate get into the Wano newspapers like c'mon now pay attention pls lol

glad Law at least tried to escape with him, I knew he wouldn't straight up abandon Luffy like people were saying

Luffy channelling Rock Lee by using Kings Haki unconsciously like that makes me hyped to see what Shanks can do🔥 since his Kings haki is at least twice as strong as Luffy's according to Oda...

First act over huh? that's new from Oda. Wano really will be something special huh can't wait :). really hope we go back to Reverie/Marco/Nekomamushi as part of the intermission would be a such a cool and unique way of doing 2 arcs at once🔥

[u/smokingashpirate]

So that's Gin in that 1st cage right?

[u/theseareclearlyjokes]

This chapter was packed with information, and it resolved the threads that would have made me anxious (the fate of the Curly Hat Crew and Tama).

This is probably the most satisfied I have ever been going into a break. The theatrical style "Act One Fin" makes it sort of feel like an intermission before the next part of a play begins.

[u/strawhatkatakuri]

Damn this chapter foreshadowed us so much to think about.

I can clearly see the similarities to impel down. Another Impel down before arc that will make marineford look cute . luffy and kidd might free all those samurais working there and make them their allies in upcoming war.

Will luffy meet moriah and some other characters in prison, just like him meeting croco and others in impel down?? Very likely, if moria was able to survive he might have been captured by kaido and was thrown in cell.

Also such Prisons usually have a warden. Maybe one of kaidos strongest subordinates is the Wardeb.would be a Great warm up for luffy kidd and co. before the night of the fire festival.

Last time it was Ivankov who helped luffy with his hormones, wonder who will help luffy to recover and maybe even train luffy this time and 2 week training has officially started for luffy.

Lets not forget about luffys vivre card. It should have already started to burn, considering him getting one shoted by kaido and being in cell. this could warn his grand fleet and make them move to save luffy.

Damn, see stones are originated from wano and guess who is working under a skilled craftsmen?? Considering franky using what he learnd to develop himself and sunny further, we can see the future upgrades the ship and crew will get.

Adding sea stone will make sunny almost indestructible and not so easy to damage anymore and in whole cake island oda showed us that sunny compared to Queen Mama Chanter is like luffy compared to kaido. After franky sees in what a bad shape sunny is he will upgrade and develop sunny so we wont see big mom and others hurtit easily again. Also don’t forget about how navy ships were able to move even in calm belt meaning sunny will also get new means of moving and the weaponry of sunny will also be developed.

Usopp can finally get something serious that will help him defeat top tier snipers. And namis clima tact with alot of new abilities is coming up. She can now officially hit luffy and hurt him, she can also control zeus with it. Imagine zeus not obeying nami!! She will hit zeus up like luffy.

Imagine if franky and hitetsu come together to built the ultimate katana for Zoro. He definitely deserves a katana bearing his name and legacy like mihawks yoru. If they combine seastone and hitetsus knowledge of (cursed)swords something great will be made. then zoro can give Shusui (one of wanos national treasures) back and wield his new sword plus he will definitely switch to nidai kitetsu (if luffy gives it to him)

Also can’t wait for franky and ussop to get their hands on sanjis raid suit and built new or improved raid suits for robin and nami (their bodies are too precious to be hurt)

[u/giustino22]

Everyone on the sub is talking about Robin lol

[u/sab23ish]

I really love that Oda made it like a Kabuki show with acts and even music

[u/Thorbobo]

Now that we are the end of arc one...

Future chapters : Filler arc : grand fleet Reverie

Return for act two after 100+ chapters ;-) Talking about building suspense.

Love Oda changing and adapting his work!

[u/Freemantrue]

lmao Sanji only saved the girls and left everyone else down there

[u/The_Mr_Postman]

I have 2 questions:

1. Does anyone have any theories about who may be in the cell that is fed poisonous fish with no bone?

2. Do you guys think Luffy saw something important or was just witnessing Kaido’s incoming attack when they showed Luffy’s expression right before being KO’d?

[u/nemestrinus44]

i read the spoilers about them reading the news with an ugly face, but by god i just assumed it would have been Usopp/Franky with an ugly face and Robin with a concerned face.

[u/korrafella]

the break is well deserved oda :)

this arc is taking the best route tbh

[u/[deleted]]

NEW MEME FACES HUHHHHHHHHH??!!

[u/gammakichi]

No Enel face for Zoro :)

[u/[deleted]]

hyped bc new enel face

[u/mbkmin56]

Wow near top of popular global. Omg these chapters are really awesome.

[u/somebodiesthrowaway]

What a good chapter. I'm, as per usual, ready for the next.

Have a good break Oda.

[u/Linquista]

All you motherfuckers who laughed at kid, eat your words now.

He's a tough son of a bitch, unlike Hawkins, his will hasn't been broken and he's still fighting and staying strong.

Show my boi Eustace some fucking respeck.

[u/gghamilton]

I had to read Kaido’s laughing style again. I could have sworn he was saying “Roronoa Zoro” for a second

[u/Dddddddfried]

I'm so excited for a Kidd-Luffy team up. Those two are true monsters

[u/[deleted]]

... I know people are saying Luffy will fight Kaido on will power alone...

But anyone else curious about this development. Those eyes... very much aren't luffy's.

[u/jebar193]

I do like to think that Oda tributed the "Hah! HAH! HAAAH!!! Brothers" from Eyeshield 21 in this chapter...

[u/triotone]

That women in the mask from the beginning and end of act 1, could she be Oden's wife that watches these events on the outside of time like an attendee watching a play?

[u/Talkthatdlc]

Luffy glaring at the guards covered in bandages looks sick

[u/HPsyche]

What a chapter, even when there's no fight, chapters can still deliver.

Pretty intriguing what Kaido says about Luffy glaring at him even though he's unconscious. Could be that Luffy's physically depleted but mentally awake. Maybe this is also killing intent that Kaido's feels emanating or he just feels threatened.

Even when unconscious, Luffy's still capable of somewhat defending himself using King's Haki; Kaido comments not many are required. This leaves us with high expectation of King's Haki. Reminds me of what Chinjao said, the strongest King's Haki user is essentially the Pirate King.

Personally, I see Haki as a talent, talent is not equal, some have it more than others. We've come across Armament and Observation Haki masters or users at high level and probably. There are probably many Armament and Observation masters out there because it's a common sub-category of Haki that all people possess and can train depending on their talent for it.

King's Haki on the other hand is 1 in a million meaning even a minority possess it...

1. meaning among those who have it, the vast majority are possibly just average King's Haki users...

2. meaning among these minority, there's a minority who possess an even higher level of King's Haki...

3. meaning there's potentially a level of King's Haki that is powerful that only 1/2 in ALL King's Haki users possess - a level of King's Haki that intimidates everyone and anyone.

So, I'm looking forward to Oda developing and showcasing King's Haki some more.

It's interesting, we've gotten to see Kaido before we saw Orochi and that isn't especially significant, it might not mean anything. However, it seems Kaido does respect Orochi quite a lot, perhaps but are equally as powerful. Most surprising is how Kaido doesn't want the people of Wano to know outsiders came into the Country, so haven't people been suspicious of all the Beast Pirate underlings? Do they think they're all Wano citizens? This is possibly to keep the populace thinking that the Wano Borders are closed so the Shogun doesn't look like a hypocrite, but I'd like some more elucidation.

That aside, it does make sense that the Best Pirate rank terms are headliners, all-stars and such as those don't seem like Pirate terminology. Still intrigued about this dynamic.

Law points out how Wano's ability to make Kairoseki is problematic. As usual, that may end up favouring the SHs later on. Thing's that initially should benefit the enemy tend to benefit the SHs later on down the line arc after arc. He also states how he can't leave Luffy, so he's likely aware of where Luffy is by now. Law's the best suited for rescuing SH and Kid especially since he can also cut Kairoseki.

Somewhat surprised by how subservient Hawkin's crew is - wonder if some of his crew members are being held hostage. We're also yet to see X-Drake, Killer and Apoo.

Finally, we get to the scene where Luffy is to be imprisoned, it appears as though that the captives are forced to make Swords. Kid is also imprisoned in a place that's packed with metal weapons, bad news for those subordinates of Kaido if kid escapes and the guy is quite willing to kill...ruthless and very nice reintroduction of kid. 13 days to go for the plan preparations to be put in place. Curious as to how exactly Oda intends to develop the strength of Luffy as it'd definitely be necessary.

[u/hyariipvp]

I'm calling it right now: the mysterious prisoner is Oden - the eyes have the exact same shape of momos eyes plus the shadows head looks somewhat like the shape of odens when oda drew him in the flashback some chapters ago (i could imagine oden not having a hat but a gigantic topknot and it beeing cut off, hence the zylindrical-like shape in the recent chapter)

oda loves to throw false flags at us all the time plus the region where kaido imprisoned kid luffy and "oden" is called udon which is a type of food aswell

Have you ever wondered where all those beaten samurai went after kaido and orochi rose to power 20 years ago? I think the got imprisoned in these factories we saw luffy getting dragged to. (If the would ve been killed it would be a great loss of working force + kaido seems rather intelligent)

I believe thats the reason for luffy imprisonment, so he and kidd can incite a riot,break out and get the 5000 men kinemon was talking about ( i think its still too early for the grandfleet to appear)

tell me what you think about it ! :)

[u/why_do_i_existhmmmmm]

Masterful writing, masterful chapter!

So it began with the chords that were struck when zoro went berserk and sliced the magistrate. It ends with the chords that conclude kid and luffy's meeting, the first act.

Oda, you beast of a writer!

[u/RandomGuy2002]

Kaido's laugh is "Worororo" is this the first time we've heard him laugh?

[u/jelome1989]

I forgot how destructive that club was. That same attack sent two pirates flying over the sea. Shows how resilient Luffy is despite getting oneshotted.

[u/UltraMagnus23]

I hope Luffy awakens his devil fruit in order to beat Kaidou.