Key facts - One Piece Chapter 290, pages 8-15

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The chapter title page displays the bold heading "Chapter 290" and the title "Light of Shandora." Below it is a large panel of Vice Admiral Komil standing in an ornate interior, his wild hair flaring outward as he angrily holds a small cup of coffee. His coat drapes dramatically over his shoulders. In the background, faint figures and signs are visible, including one with Japanese characters. At the bottom, text reads: "ACE'S GREAT SEARCH FOR BLACKBEARD VOL. 16" and the caption "VICE ADMIRAL KOMIL HATES THE BITTER COFFEE."

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A massive snake head bursts forward with a huge "ドン!!" sound effect, its mouth wide open as it hisses "CHURA RARAA" in speech bubbles on both sides. In the next tier, a bald man with a stern expression asks, "Is this..." while a jungle scene shows warriors and villagers reacting in panic. Speech bubbles shout "Go away! SHOO! SHOO!", "DON'T LET IT BITE YOU!", "IT'S A VIPER!", and "A SNAKE!" with more "CHURA RARAA" sounds. A close-up of the bald man's intense face states, "The grandchild of that snake..." In the lower panel, the bald man continues, "What a surprise. So it must have had a grandchild, too..." while Kalgara stands with a snake coiled around him, and another man in a dark coat says, "Hey, Kalgara..."

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Kalgara and the bald man burst into loud laughter, "AHAHA HAHAHA HAHAHA!" and "AHAHA HAHAHA HAHAHA!" with "PFFT-" effects. The bald man remarks, "'Snake,' ehI" In the middle tier, villagers converse: "Well, Kalgara's been nursing our admiral back to health. Of course! It was our admiral saved his daughter, after all!", "Yet now they couldn't be getting along better!", "They tried to kill each other only 10 days ago.", and "Can't understand those two at all..." with a small "ハッハッハッ" laugh. The lower panels show close-ups of Kalgara grinning widely and the bald man noting, "I've never seen Kalgara smile like that before." Others comment, "But it seems he's found a match... Kalgara doesn't even get along too well with his fellow villagers," and "They may have been born and raised in different places, but they seem to understand each other the most."

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Near ancient stone ruins with a large carved archway, villagers point and speak: "Hey, you there. That way leads to a cliff. We can go through here. You'll see soon enough." Kalgara asks, "What is it you wish to show us, KalgaraI" A close-up shows the bald man's surprised face, followed by a foot stepping forward with "ガッ..." and the question "Go downI" The final large panel depicts a massive impact with the huge sound effect "ギャラアァァァン----!!!" as debris flies, trees shake, and distant figures react near the ruins and jungle clearing.

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A massive bell tolls with a deep, resonant KARAAAAA... sound that echoes across the ruins. A topknotted warrior stares upward in shock, exclaiming, "THIS BELL SOUND...!" Nearby, a fierce warrior with wild hair and facial markings reacts sharply as a voice calls out, "Kalgara!" Someone asks in wonder, "Tell me, where is that lovely bell sound coming from...!I" Small winged creatures flutter while a large snake rears up, hissing "CHURARA CHURA" and "Jeee~". The bell continues to ring loudly with more KARAAAAA... effects. In a lower panel, the topknotted man looks terrified, sweat flying as the sound intensifies. The final wide view shows the group gathered before ancient stone ruins and a massive hanging bell, with figures reacting to the ongoing toll.

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A breathtaking panoramic view of the lost city unfolds. Towering stone pyramids and ancient buildings rise from the clouds under a brilliant sky, centered around an enormous ornate bell suspended between massive pillars. The entire golden metropolis gleams with intricate carvings and staircases. Huge, bold sound effects dominate the page: BIIIIIIOOOOON!!!! The bell and ruins radiate with sparkling light effects, revealing the full splendor of the legendary city below.

The group stares in awe at the revealed city. A wide-eyed man thinks, "A golden city..." and "It's like I'm dreaming..." while another declares, "The Golden City, Shandora" and "These are the surviving ruins of..." A spiky-haired man sweats nervously as someone remarks, "Speechless, are you...I" In the streets below, excited villagers and pirates cheer wildly. One shouts, "You're free to take as much gold as you want back to your ship!" Another replies, "It's fine. Aside from the gold and treasures of the belfry, Men! Stop!" The crowd erupts with "WOOHOO!" and "WHOAAAA! JUST LOOK AT ALL THIS GOLD! A CITY OF RICHES GALORE!" Kalgara laughs heartily and says, "HAHA! YOU'RE A GENEROUS MAN, GREAT WARRIOR KALGARA!" A villager explains, "...But haven't your people been guarding this city for ages!I" and "This is the least we could do... The other villagers have already agreed. We owe a heavy debt to you all. In return for saving our whole tribe from a deadly disease."

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Kalgara stands tall with a fierce expression, declaring, "But it's not the city's gold we've guarded...!" and "Yes... We've guarded this city..." He continues, "Is that city fell into ruins over a great battle to protect this stone. The only thing we're certain of. It's something called a 'poneglyph.' Unfortunately, we cannot read its writing. What's thisI...WritingI We've been guarding this very stone!" A close-up reveals an ancient stone tablet covered in dense, unreadable script. Narration and voices explain its importance: "IT IS THE DESCENDANTS' DUTY TO PROTECT WHAT THEIR ANCESTORS HAVE FOUGHT SO DEARLY FOR. WE REVERE OUR ANCESTORS LIKE GODS." Kalgara and the topknotted warrior stand before the tablet as another voice states, "TO PRESERVE THEIR DESIRE TO KEEP THIS STONE SAFE. IT IS OUR DUTY."

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A Shandia warrior with a headband declares, "To ensure that the spirits of our ancestors," while another voice questions, "A messageI" The massive golden bell of Shandora looms as narration states, "The sound of this bell carries a message." Noland, wide-eyed, recalls, "I never imagined that the sound I heard that day was this giant golden bell..." The scene opens to a vast sea and distant island where voices proclaim, "WE ARE HERE." "We ring this bell to convey our message: 'WE ARE HERE.'" A figure adds, "Who's long ascended to heaven can nevertheless find their way back here anytime." Below, amid ancient ruins, a warrior shouts, "To the ends of the seas for all to hear! And we will not run nor hide!" The narration concludes, "The bell's sound carries the proof of Shandora's former grandeur."

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Noland asks in surprise, "You do!I" as a voice confirms, "Yes... I hear a true and dignified ring from it..." and another replies, "Yes." Kalgara, gripping his spear, proclaims, "Thus, we call this bell which sings the pride of this city, 'Light of Shandora.'" A close-up shows Noland reacting with shock, "By any means, it shouldn't have been possible to hear a bell in the middle of a raging storm." The narration notes, "The light of Shandora guided us in the middle of a storm." During their voyage, a crew member states, "During our voyage," while another insists, "I heard the sound of this bell...!" A final voice affirms, "But I did!"

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Kalgara laughs heartily, "Ahahahah! It'll take more than a hundred years before that!" as the giant snake hisses, "CHURARARARA♪" Noland wonders, "I wonder... If you'll grow to be as large that other snake..." while Kalgara asks, "The sound of this bellI Do you like it tooI" CHURARA♪ plays. Noland replies gratefully, "Thank you. I'd love to collect more plant samples in the forest, and I do need to carry out some final preventive measures for tree fever as well." Kalgara offers warmly, "Since Shandora fell 400 years ago... You and your men are the first proper guest we've had on this island! We want to treat you right!" He urges, "Noland, why don't you stay here as long as you want!I Tell me more about your travels." The scene shifts to a chaotic discovery where someone yells, "LOOK! AN ETERNAL POSE!" and "What's with that getup...I" Others shout, "ADMIRAL! ADMIRAL!" while examining a map labeled "Shandora."

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Noland offers, "I'll give you some seeds for plants which I think will grow well in this island's soil and climate." A crewmate adds, "I have a greenhouse onboard to keep all kinds of plant samples." Another notes, "Noland says he'll be giving us some new crops!" Villagers call out, "Everyone, come look!" As the ship departs, thanks are exchanged: "Thanks for all your help." "Alright." "Hey, lift up on your end!" "Thank you so much, mister!" "Keep your body well-rested for now." "Bye then." The final panels erupt into chaos as invaders attack the village; Kalgara and the Shandia warriors clash violently with the newcomers amid smoke, debris, and falling structures while Noland's group watches in shock.

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In the dense jungle, a woman with a headband and weapon glares fiercely while gripping her blade. Nearby, a massive snake-like warrior with a long tail battles amid splashing water as a muscular fighter with a snake companion stands ready. A large bird flies overhead. The scene shifts to a massive explosion engulfing ancient stone ruins and stairs, with figures scattering amid smoke and debris. A wild-haired man with a wide grin laughs amid the chaos. In the water below, terrified villagers face enormous predatory sea creatures with gaping jaws rising from the waves; a young girl screams in panic as others raise their arms in alarm.

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A wild-haired man with goggles gestures animatedly while speaking to a seated man in a striped outfit holding a cup labeled "MILLIONAIRES CLUB". The seated man raises his arm dramatically. Close-ups show intense expressions and reactions. A time-skip panel reveals a coastal village with tents and a ship offshore. A caption box reads, "A month later since arriving on Jaya".

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In a village square with totem poles and stone buildings, a voice commands, "REMEMBER, EVERYONE!" Another warns, "DON'T SPEAK OF LAST NIGHT'S EVENTS!" A third announces, "NOLAND AND HIS MEN ARE BACK!" A feathered warrior growls, "Those foreigners could never see eye to eye with us!" while another figure mutters, "It's just as I suspected..." An elder with a staff declares, "Am I clear!I" and adds, "They've already said they'll set sail in a few days. So don't be rash and take matters into your own hands!" Villagers react angrily: "ARE THEY SO GREAT THAT THEY CAN JUST TRAMPLE OVER OUR HISTORY WITHOUT A THOUGHT!I" "THEY'RE STILL BEASTS THAT WOULD KILL A GOD IN COLD BLOOD!" "EVEN IF THEY CAN MAKE EFFECTIVE MEDICINE," and "That's enough! they're coming!"

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A man in a dark coat with a topknot arrives holding a staff and greets, "Hello, folks." Voices ask, "Is Kal gara aroundI" and "And Kal gara said... He doesn't ever want to see you." Someone calls out, "SETO!" A confused figure questions, "Why is everyone acting so cold all of a suddenI" Seto reacts with shock as a girl with a headband glares and demands, "FINALLY GOING TO LEAVEI JUST WHEN YOU ARE YOUR MEN," while another stammers, "Wha-" amid tense stares from the gathered crowd.

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The workers pause amid the ruined stone structures. One says, "Let's continue our work for now." A stern man replies, "Stop." Nearby voices complain, "HEY, WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA!I YOU WERE ALL STILL FRIENDLY JUST YESTERDAY!" and "D... Did we stay too longI" Another adds, "It's like... They despise us all of a sudden!" A figure notes, "There are still parts of the forest we haven't been to yet." In the next scene, someone recognizes the location: "So this is where you were..." A voice calls out, "Kalgara..." Tension rises as a crew member urges, "You don't have to have any... Just be patient until they set sail." Another snaps, "I DON'T HAVE AN OUNCE OF GOOD WILL TOWARDS THEM! I CAN'T DO IT! I CAN'T PUT UP WITH THEM FOR EVEN ONE SECOND!" A dramatic close-up shows a furious face with tears, declaring, "AND IF I DO... I WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP MYSELF FROM KILLING HIM...!" followed by "I DON'T WANT TO SEE THAT BASTARD'S FACE EVER AGAIN..."

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On the forested shore, a subordinate reports, "Just 2 more days and we'll be able to finish our inspection of the forest." The admiral stands nearby as the reply comes, "R... Right, sir." Further along the beach near a large rock and the anchored ship, voices observe, "Over there by the rock." and "I think that's the first time I've seen the bell go by without the bell ringing. Where's the admiralI" Another notes, "The bell... Didn't ring today..." The admiral lies resting with eyes closed, stating, "So they should enjoy their time on land while they can...!" A crew member warns, "Admiral... I'm not sure if we should remain here any longer on such a hostile is..." The admiral responds firmly, "Tell the men we're setting sail in 3 days." A close-up shows the admiral's intense, determined glare with motion lines and sweat drops emphasizing resolve.

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SBS corner page. A fan writes: "D: Hello, Oda Eiichirou-san. Thanks for everything. Recently, I re-read One Piece from volume 1 and there was something that jumped at me. The SBS used to be serious. When did it become this mess of a corner it is nowI Whose fault is itI I've been wondering so much about it that Gaimon won't stop growing (his son is worried too). Help me! P.S. Did you know there's a person inside GachapinI" Oda replies: "O: Wait just a second. Your P.S. is far more pressing than your real question. Gachapin is EXACTLY as he looks. There's no one inside of him so please don't lie. Incidentally, Gachapin's supposed to be a baby dinosaur while Mukku is an abominable snowman. Now, 'baby dinosaur' is fine by me... But 'abominable snowmanI' Oh come on, he's completely red! A red abominable snowman in the white mountainsI Talk about being starved for attention. I LOVE Mukku. I guess Ponkikki (tv show that Gachapin and Mukku are in) is what Japanese kids grow up watching these days. What was the question againI Oh right, the SBS. So why'd it become like thisI Dunno, but it's not my fault for sure." Small drawings of Gachapin and Mukku are shown with the note "(Someone seems a bit off)".

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