Chapter 467 opens with the bold title "PIRATE ZORO VS SAMURAI RYUMA". A massive splash illustration dominates the page, showing a tall samurai figure in flowing dark robes and armor, standing with arms outstretched and gripping a long sheathed sword. Circular mechanical orbs float around his torso. The chaotic background is filled with distorted buildings, skull-like structures, and swirling debris. At the bottom of the panel, smaller text reads: ENEL'S GREAT SPACE MISSION VOL. 32: "LET'S ATTACK THE TOWN FOR NOW."
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In a stone-walled interior, Brook stands with an intense expression, shouting, "JUST HOW MUCH PHYSICAL STRENGTH DOES IT TAKE...!I" and "FOR THE THRUST TO GO THAT FAR," while a massive circular hole is blasted through the brick wall behind him. A voice declares, "I'VE PROVIDED SOME VENTILATION." Zoro stands ready with multiple swords drawn, facing the tall cloaked samurai Ryuma, who holds his blade and remarks, "YOHOHOHO, 'A DRAW,' IT SEEMS," as "GARA GARA GARA..." echoes. Brook reacts with shock, "EEH!I" as debris and impact effects explode around them. Ryuma's sword remains pointed forward amid the destruction.
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The samurai zombie's blade flashes in a deadly arc. "ALMOST... AT THE SAME TIME...!!!" a voice cries as the skull-faced warrior counters. "WHAT!I WHEN DID THE HARAMEKI* GUY COUNTERATTACK!I" another shouts in shock. "!I" The samurai zombie thinks, "YOHOHO, I WAS ALMOST CUT." A narrator notes, "THAT PERSON'S SLICE CAN ALSO FLY...!!!" *STOMACH BAND. In the ruined stone corridor, two distant figures watch the clash. "THOSE TWO MOST LIKELY... AS SWORDSMEN, HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF PHYSICAL STRENGTH," one observes. The samurai zombie moves with his shadow. "THE SAMURAI ZOMBIE IS... RIGHT NOW, HE IS MOVING WITH MY SHADOW, BUT... WHEN HE WAS ALIVE, HE WAS MOST LIKELY THE SAMURAI OF AN OVERPOWERING SWORD...!!!" The spiky-haired swordsman and the bandaged samurai lock eyes. "WON'T LAST FOR TOO LONG." "THIS MATCH..." "THEN THEY POSSESS A SIMILAR 'DESTRUCTIVE POWER.'" "IF THEIR PHYSICAL STRENGTH IS THE SAME,"
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The two swordsmen clash in a massive explosion of force. "メイキン!! ギキーン" rings out with impact lines. "PRELUDE AU FER!!!" the samurai zombie yells. "!!I" The spiky-haired swordsman grits his teeth. "NIGIRI*" he growls as blades cross. "THE WEAPON BENDING TECHNIQUE!I" *DOUBLE SLASH *DEMON BEAR *FLASH. The samurai zombie lunges with a powerful overhead strike. "MAGUMA**!!!" he roars, blades flashing. "HIRAMEKI*!!!" the living swordsman counters with a swift slash. "!!" The intense duel continues with rapid strikes and sparks flying. *FLASH
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A massive explosion erupts through the ruined corridor as "ビゴバン!!" shakes the stone walls. "WOAH!!!" a wild-haired figure with a skull-like face yells in shock. Another blast marked "ビビビビ!!" sends debris flying while a striped-shirted fighter is hurled backward. In the center, a long-haired warrior in ornate robes spins and unleashes a powerful spinning strike, shouting "GAVOTTE BOND AVANT"!!! The attack carves through the air with "ギリギリ!!" sound effects, leaving the striped fighter wide-eyed and sweating in disbelief as the impact ripples outward.
The samurai zombie draws both blades in a fierce stance, declaring "IAI"* as the art of cutting down the opponent and then sheathing the sword. "NITOURYUU"* two-sword style is noted beside the crossed blades. The warrior lunges forward with a devastating slash, roaring "RASHOMON"* while the gate of Kyoto reference appears. Zoro is sent flying backward through rubble, swords crossed defensively. "HE TOOK IT!!!!" the zombie exclaims in surprise as the dust settles and Zoro lands in a ready crouch amid the debris.
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High above the crumbling tower, panicked voices ring out as debris rains down. "THAT'S DANGEROUS!!" "HEY, WAIT...!!! THIS FLOOR IS GOING TO BE SMASHED!!" "WOAH!! THE PILLAR HAS BROKEN OFF!!" A massive section of the structure shears away, sending stone blocks plummeting. In the chaos below, Franky unleashes his attack: "POLKA REMISE"!!! while another fighter counters with "72-POUND CANNON"! Brook shouts urgently, "HEY!! HOLD ON TIGHT! WE ARE ESCAPING!! THE ROOF IS FALLING!" Explosions and impacts shake the spire as the group fights to escape the collapsing rooftop. SFX erupt: PORORORO!! ZUBAN!! DOGOON!! The tower's peak fractures violently. Franky yells "WEAPONS LEFT"!!! as TAKIN!! and more blasts echo around the disintegrating gothic structure.
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The fighters tumble through smoke and falling rubble. "AH... THAT WAS DANGEROUS!!" "COUGH, COUGH," one gasps while another spits "PAH!!" amid heavy breathing "HAA" and impact sounds "DAN!" A massive explosion erupts from the tower's peak with blinding light and debris flying outward. Brook's silhouette stands against the blast as Franky reacts with wide-eyed shock "HMMMI" and "!!!" Below, the spiky-haired fighter roars in pain and effort "NUAAAH!!!" while swinging his weapon, accompanied by sharp SFX like "ギギギ" and "ゴゴゴ" as the structure continues to tear apart around them.
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High above the castle grounds, the rooftop and bridge shake violently as massive stone structures collapse. "WUOH!!" A voice cries out in alarm. Rubble tumbles as the building groans, "GARA GARARA". Someone shouts desperately, "AAH!! BE CAREFUL!! WE ARE GOING TO FALL!!" Below, intense sword combat erupts. A fighter grunts "HAA" while clashing blades. "DAMN!!" another voice curses. Massive impacts ring out with "KIN!!" and "!!" as swords meet. "UWAA!!" a combatant is sent flying amid debris and smoke. "POKO!!" The fighter lands hard. A voice calls out, "ON THE OTHER SIDE!!" as the duel continues across the crumbling architecture.
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Mid-fall, the swordsman yells, "I'M FALLING!!" Enormous impact effects explode around him, "ドズ!! ドズ..." as he clashes violently with the bandaged samurai. "UOH!!" The samurai is struck. More rapid exchanges follow with sharp "ドン!!" and "ダン!!" sounds. "HAA" the fighter exhales. A close-up reveals Roronoa Zoro's intense glare and gritted teeth as he grips his sword tightly. Further strikes land with heavy "ダイン" impacts. The samurai is sent reeling, "はっ", while Zoro presses the assault through shattering stone and motion lines.
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Zoro glares furiously from the left panel, sweat and tension visible, while a bandaged samurai zombie with a skull-like face stands nearby. Massive impacts rock the scene as debris flies: "....!!!" and "HOW CAN THEY... WITH THIS FOOTING...I" The swordsman pants heavily, "HAA..." repeatedly, gripping his blade as "CHAKS..." sounds from the clash. In close-up, Zoro thinks, "IF THIS GOES ON ANY LONGER, MY KATANA MIGHT BREAK... THE LEGENDARY SWORDSMAN'S STRENGTH COMING FROM THAT BODY AND SOUL IS TRULY REAL..." while more "HAA..." breaths escape. Below, a huge tower-like structure erupts in violent destruction with "ドドド" impacts and flying rubble as Zoro's sword appears in a narrow panel, "SU..."
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A colossal "ズドドドン!!" impact shatters the tower peak, sending stone fragments flying as Zoro is hurled backward through the air, "ドドドドドド!!!" trailing behind him. "!!I" marks the shock. In rapid panels the bandaged samurai zombie tumbles, a skull-faced fighter and an afro-haired man react in alarm. "UWAH!!" cries out as the afro man shouts, "HEY!!! ARE YOU ALL RIGHT!!I" amid swirling dust and motion lines.
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The swordsman unleashes a powerful overhead strike. "ITTOU-RYUU" "W!!" A massive black blade descends with tremendous force. Below, a white dragon-shaped slash erupts. "HIRYU" "FLYING DRAGON" The flying dragon technique roars upward. Multiple rapid slashes follow in quick succession. "HANAUTA" "SANCHOU" The opponent is struck repeatedly amid flying debris and impact lines. A skull-masked figure with stitched features reacts in the background near a castle tower marked 159.
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The swordsman spins into a blazing kick attack. "KAEN*"!!! Three swords fly from their sheaths as the opponent is launched backward. "YAHAZU GI..." A close-up shows the stitched, grinning face of the skull-masked samurai with wide eyes. Broken wooden debris and impact effects scatter across the scene as the battle intensifies.
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A massive slash erupts as the samurai's body is wreathed in swirling smoke and flames. "THE WOUND IS ON FIRE!!I" reads the caption. The swordsman reels back, shouting "UOH!!!" as impact lines and debris fly. "BOH" and "ガララ" sound effects punctuate the strike. In the next panel the figure is hurled through the air, swords flashing, with "ZAZAH" marking the powerful slash. A close-up reveals a wide-eyed, sweat-drenched face staring in shock, two empty speech bubbles reading "....!!!" and "....!!!" as rubble and motion lines fill the background.
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Brook lies on the ground, panting heavily with "HAA HAA" and "....!!" as he thinks "I LOST." Narration states: "THE LEGENDARY SWORDSMAN ONCE HAD THIS 'MEITO' ON HIS SIDE..." A sudden explosion rocks the area with "ドカーン!!" and "!!" as debris flies. The samurai Ryuma now stands holding the gleaming Shusui, declaring "FOR YOU TO BE ITS MASTER." Brook replies weakly "HAA..." while Ryuma continues, "SHUUSUI!!! IT WOULD BE THIS KATANA'S LONG-CHERISHED AMBITION..." with "スゥ..." and "ゴゴ..." effects lingering in the smoky air.
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Brook stares in shock, asking, "WHAT... DID IT MEANI" and "NOW... DID THAT SAMURAI SAY SOMETHINGI" A distant figure on a cliff thinks "..." The skeleton swordsman reflects, "IT WAS A WONDERFUL MATCH... THAT SAMURAI... WHEN HE FOUGHT ME... HE WASN'T SERIOUS AT ALL...!!!" Another voice concludes, "IN OTHER WORDS... IT SEEMS TO BE THE CONCLUSION...!!! THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE SEEN THIS KIND OF BATTLE." The samurai's defeated body lies wreathed in smoke as Brook laments, "THIS SAMURAI'S BODY... TO HAVE IT DEFEATED... I TRULY FEEL SORRY...!!!" With a sharp "パシッ!" sound, Zoro's hand seizes the katana from the fallen samurai, yanking it free amid swirling clouds and debris.
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Zoro draws the blade with fierce speed, the sword flashing "ズ" "ズ" "ズ" "ズ" as wind howls "ひゅー" and the samurai's shadow erupts in a burst of energy. A voice declares, "FOR AS LONG AS THERE WAS THE MIND AND BODY OF A WARRIOR... AS LONG AS YOU FEEL ASHAMED, THAT'S ENOUGH... I WOULD WANT TO HAVE MET YOU IN THE ERA WHEN YOU WERE ALIVE." Brook cries out in alarm, "IT'S BAAAAAAA-AAAAACK!!! THE SHADOW CAME BACK TO ME...!!!" The revived samurai shadow lunges forward with "OH!!" and "WHA..." as Zoro, katana in hand, glares and states, "SAMURAI FROM WANO COUNTRY...!!! I'M TAKING THE KATANA...!!! LET'S PRETEND THIS MATCH NEVER HAPPENED."
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This SBS page features reader questions answered by Oda. Top banner shows a girl resembling Robin and a wolf-like creature with large SBS lettering and 'エスビーエス'. First question from R about Mr. 4's gun Lassoo eating the Inu Inu Fruit: Model Dachshund, Jabra's Inu Inu Fruit: Model Wolf, and whether models are unique. Oda replies that Zoan fruits represent different animals rather than the same fruit with models, listing examples like Ushi Ushi Fruit: Model Bison (Dalton) and Ushi Ushi Fruit: Model Giraffe (Kaku). Next reader question from R references Usopp's line in Volume 46 about two of the same Devil Fruit powers not existing and questions the Gomu Gomu Fruit duplicate in a reference book. Oda clarifies the line should be 'at the same time' and hints a professor will explain Devil Fruits soon. Final question from R about a snake person in Volume 46 possibly being 'Yurusumaji Mask' from Oda's artbook 'Color Walk 2'. Oda warns the reader not to say too much as it is dangerous, then states the person is Pandaman's rival working for the Tomato Gang.
p13Three swords leave their sheaths during the kick.
p14Samurai body wreathed in smoke and flames after slash.
p14Opponent is hurled through the air by the strike.
p15Brook lies defeated thinking he lost the fight.
p15Ryuma now holds Shusui after the battle exchange.
p15Explosion occurs near castle interior during the scene.
p16Ryuma's body lies defeated after the fight.
p16Brook reacts to hearing the samurai speak.
p16A distant observer watches silently from the cliff.
p17The shadow returns to Brook after the fight.
p17Zoro claims the samurai's katana.
p17Ryuma shadow lunges toward Zoro and Brook.
What is said, page by page
p0Title text establishes chapter theme as pirate Zoro versus samurai Ryuma duel.
p1Brook questions the physical strength required for a thrust to reach such distance with shocked intensity.
p1Off-panel voice states ventilation has been provided after wall is breached.
p1Ryuma declares the fight appears to be a draw with calm laughter.
p1Brook reacts with loud surprise exclamation at the draw statement.
p2Voice notes the two slices occurred almost simultaneously.
p2Observer questions when the stomach-band guy performed the counterattack.
p2Ryuma internally notes he was almost cut during exchange.
p2Observer states the two swordsmen likely share the same type of physical strength.
p2Ryuma's past as an overpowering swordsman is referenced by observer.
p3Ryuma shouts 'PRELUDE AU FER!!!' during powerful sword technique.
p3Observer questions the weapon bending technique being used.
p3Zoro growls 'NIGIRI' while crossing blades.
p3Ryuma roars 'MAGUMA!!!' during overhead strike.
p3Zoro counters with 'HIRAMEKI!!!' swift slash.
p4Skull-faced zombie yells in shock at the sudden explosion.
p4Long-haired robed warrior shouts attack name while executing spinning strike.
p4Striped-shirt fighter reacts with wide-eyed disbelief at the impact.
p5Samurai zombie declares Iai technique while drawing blades.
p5Samurai zombie names Rashomon during forward slash attack.
p5Samurai zombie expresses surprise that Zoro blocked the strike.
p6Characters warn that the floor and pillar are breaking.
p6Franky calls out Polka Remise attack.
p6Spiky-haired fighter shouts 72-Pound Cannon.
p6Brook urges the group to hold on while escaping the falling roof.
p7Character notes the danger after impact.
p7Characters cough and gasp from smoke and debris.
p7Franky reacts with surprise to the explosion.
p7Spiky-haired fighter yells in pain and effort during swing.
p8Alarm cry from off-panel voice warning of imminent fall amid collapsing structure.
p8Grunt of effort from swordsman during blade exchange.
p8Cursed exclamation from fighter reacting to powerful impact.
p8Shouted warning to watch footing while structure gives way.
p9Zoro shouts about falling while locked in aerial combat.
p9Samurai zombie grunts from receiving a blow.
p9Zoro exhales heavily between rapid strikes.
p9Samurai zombie reacts with short gasp after being hit.
p10Zoro internally notes risk of katana breaking under prolonged strain.
p10Zoro acknowledges real strength from legendary swordsman's body and soul.
p10Question about maintaining combat on unstable footing.
p10Repeated heavy breathing from both swordsmen.
p11Brook yells asking if everyone is all right after explosion.
p11Alarm cry from falling fighter.
p11Shock reaction from skull-faced zombie.
p12Swordsman calls technique name during powerful overhead strike.
p12Technique name announced as white dragon slash erupts.
p12Attack names called out during rapid successive slashes on opponent.
p13Swordsman shouts technique name while performing blazing kick.
p13Partial technique name called as opponent is sent flying.
p14Caption notes wound catching fire during strike.
p14Swordsman shouts in reaction to the attack.
p14Shock indicated by empty bubbles after powerful slash.
p15Brook internally states defeat after being downed.
p15Narration mentions legendary swordsman and Meito blade.
p15Ryuma declares Shusui's long-cherished ambition regarding new master.
p15Brook responds weakly while Ryuma holds the sword.
p16Brook expresses shock asking what the samurai's words meant and if he spoke.
p16Brook reflects that the match was wonderful but the samurai was not serious at all.
p16Unknown voice concludes this is the first time seeing this kind of battle and it seems to be the end.
p16Brook laments feeling sorry that the samurai's body had to be defeated.
p17Zoro states that as long as there was the mind and body of a warrior and shame is felt that is enough and he would have wanted to meet the samurai when alive.
p17Brook cries out that the shadow came back to him.
p17Revived shadow exclaims in surprise.
p17Zoro declares he is taking the katana and that they should pretend the match never happened.