The chapter title "I Knew It All Along" is displayed prominently at the top. Below it is a large illustration of a confident dark-haired woman in a sleeveless top and shorts sitting on stone steps in a desert town at night. She holds a large bottle in one hand and papers in the other, a sword resting nearby. A small masked figure with a black hat brandishes multiple weapons while a crowned, winged figure floats behind her. The background shows a church with a cross, bell tower, and cactus-filled landscape under a full moon. At the bottom, text reads "From Shipdecks Around The World Vol 17: Whiskey Peak - A Certain Bounty-Hunting Family".
A wide view of Fish-Man Island shows buildings and coral structures under a bright sky as someone shouts "WE'VE GOT TO GET TO GYONCORD PLAZA!!" and another declares "THE PRINCES ARE FIGHTING THE NEW FISHMAN PIRATES IN THE PLAZA....!!!" In closer panels, fish-men exclaim "THIS COUNTRY WILL BELONG TO HODY JONES!!" while others worry "IF THE PRINCES ARE SOMEHOW DEFEATED... THE FATE OF FISHMAN ISLAND RESTS ON THIS BATTLE!" A blonde girl watches anxiously. Below, Megalo flies through the air carrying a rider as a voice calls "TAKE A LOOK OVER THERE!!" and another yells "AH! BOSS JIMBEI-SAMA! MEGALO!" A sign notes "IN THE SKIES NEAR GYONCORD PLAZA".
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Shirahoshi clasps her hands and cries "IT'S FATHER!!!" while Neptune appears, prompting cheers of "IT'S ME, KING NEPTUNE!" and "THANK GOODNESS HE'S ALL RIGHT!" Neptune roars "RRRUO OHHH!" A wide shot reveals a massive crowd gathered near Gyoncord Plaza with signs labeling "THE PLAZA" and "THE AREA AROUND GYONCORD PLAZA". In the foreground, Hody Jones laughs "KYAKKYAHH!! WELL, YOU DON'T GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE SOMEONE DYING EVERY DAY!!" as his crew reacts with shock. A voice notes "WE SEEM TO HAVE OURSELVES QUITE THE AUDIENCE."
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A massive impact strikes as chained figures including Neptune, Fukaboshi, Ryuboshi, and Manboshi are displayed before the crowd. Hody Jones declares "THE ARMY'S SOLDIERS! THE COUNTRY'S MINISTERS! AND THE ROYAL FAMILY!! NOW, THERE ARE NONE LEFT IN THIS COUNTRY TO OPPOSE US." He mocks "WHAT A SPLENDID SIGHT!!" while the crowd gasps at the princes. Neptune protests "MUHIH!! PUT OUT THAT FIRE IN YOUR HEART!! IT'LL TURN ME INTO DRIED SQUID!!" as a subordinate rants "HAAAAHHH HI!! I NEED TO RAMPAGE MORE, ZUGON!!!" Smaller panels show reactions: "BUT IF IT ALLOWS THEM TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY FROM US....!!" "DO NOT APOLOGISE, MY SON. THE POWER THEY USE IS NOT THEIR OWN..." "MY DEEPEST APOLOGIES, FATHER....!!" and "THEIR POWER IS UNBELIEVABLE.....!!" The crowd realizes "THE PRINCES WERE COMPLETELY OVERPOWERED... WHAT DID THOSE FILTHY PIRATES DO...I!"
An angry mob of fish-men brandishes weapons and shouts bloodthirsty demands. "GIVE THE PEOPLE WATCHING A SHOW THEY'LL NEVER FORGET!!!" "GIVE THE WORTHLESS ROYAL FAMILY THE HORRIBLE DEATHS THEY DESERVE!!!" "NO, SKEWER THEM!" "BURN THEM AT THE STAKE!" "LET'S EXECUTE THEM ALL, CAPTAIN HODY!!" Hody Jones glares with a savage grin. He declares, "IF WE CANNOT LURE OUT THE PRINCESS, THERE IS NO MEANING TO ANY OF THIS." A subordinate reports, "I HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED WORD FROM DECKEN'S MEN......OF SHIRAHOSHI'S DEATH..." Another fish-man snaps, "SILENCE..." Hody continues, "...OF SHIRAHOSHI'S DEATH..." In the lower panels a fish-man addresses Prince Mamboshi: "PRINCE MAMBOSHI, DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT I AM NOT AWARE OF HER POWERI THAT LEGENDARY MERMAID IS THE GREATEST THREAT OF ALL!!" A furious fish-man lunges forward yelling, "SHE'S NO WARRIOR!! WHAT THREAT IS SHE TO YOUI!!" and "DON'T YOU DARE HARM OUR SISTER, HODY!!!"
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The scene shifts to a wide view of Fish-Man Island as Shirahoshi and Jinbe plummet into a massive trap. A voice cries, "AHH!!!" while another shouts, "CAPTAIN HODY!!!" Hody's men cheer that their targets "...HAVE FALLEN FOR OUR TRAP!!!" Shirahoshi screams, "AAAAH HHH!!" as she and Jinbe are bound in chains. A young mermaid watches in horror, gasping, "...MY BROTHERS...!!!" and "... FATHER..." while a distant panel shows the captured pair struggling. The trap mechanism snaps shut around them amid swirling water and debris.
Hody Jones throws his head back in triumphant laughter: "JAHAHAHA HAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAH!!!...NOW, THIS IS MORE LIKE IT!!!" Below, Shirahoshi and Neptune lie chained on the ground while a fish-man exclaims, "IS THIS SOME KIND OF BEAUTIFUL DREAMI!" Hody gloats, "THE TWO GREATEST THREATS TO MY REVOLUTION, BOTH IN CAPTURED IN ONE FELL BLOW!!!" Neptune mutters, "WH... WHY, THIS ISN'T ACTUALLY FATHER AT ALL!!" Shirahoshi pleads, "DO NOT APOLOGISE. WHAT'S DONE IS DONE!!" and "IT IS ALL MY FAULT... IF I HAD NOT FALLEN FOR THEIR TRICKERY, YOU WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN CAPTURES...!!!" She adds, "I... I MUST OFFER MY SINCEREST APOLOGIES!"
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Hody Jones faces Jinbe and says, "WHAT'S HAPPENED TO YOU, HODY...I!! YOU LOOK COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM WHEN WE SAW YOU JUST NOW...!!!" Hody replies, "I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT SHOW YOUR FACE, JINBE... YOU KNOW, I ADMIRED YOU BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN YOU STILL HAD GUTS..." Onlookers react in shock: "I THOUGHT PRINCESS SHIRAHOSHI HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED BY STRAW HAT LUFFY..." "BOSS JINBE RESCUE HERI!" "IT'S BOSS JINBE!!! BUT I THOUGHT HE'D LEFT THE ISLAND AFTER HE RESIGNED FROM THE SHICHIBUKAI...I!" Hody continues, "BUT I DARE SAY THEY WILL BE HOPELESSLY SEARCHING FOR A WAY INTO THE PALACE ABOUT NOW! THE ONLY UNPREDICTABLE FACTOR REMAINING IS THE STRAW HAT PIRATES. THIS TASK WAS EASIER THAN I EXPECTED... JAHAHAHAH... WELL, I THINK THAT'S EVERYONE PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR!! AND WHEN THEY DO COME TO AVENGE THEIR CREWMATES' DEATHS, WE WILL BE READY TO STRIKE THEM DOWN."
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A massive crowd of fish-men fills the plaza as Hody Jones stands atop a platform, arms raised triumphantly. "...A FULL ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND OUTLAWS!!!!" he roars. The mob erupts in cheers: "YEEAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!" Hody continues, "IN ALL, I HAVE BROUGHT INTO THIS COUNTRY FROM THE FISHMAN DISTRICT..." Smaller panels show running feet and startled onlookers reacting with "!I" and "ZAZA ZAZA." Hody grins widely and declares, "SEVENTY THOUSAND OF THEM!!! ARMED FISHMEN, READY TO FIGHT IN MY NAME." He points at chained figures and adds, "THIRTY THOUSAND OF THEM!!! AND THE HUMAN SLAVES WHOM I HAVE CAPTURED OVER THE PAST MONTH." Neptune glares from the side while Hody threatens the crowd: "SO I SUGGEST YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION QUICKLY... FLEE, OR BE KILLED!!!" and "THE HOMES OF YOU TRAITORS TO YOUR OWN KIND WILL NOW BELONG TO THEM!" The narration notes that the number of human slaves will only increase, and women and children cannot fight outside the plaza.
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Neptune shouts from above, "STOP GETTING SO CARRIED AWAY WITH YOURSELF, HODY JONES! CAUSING A BIG RUCKUS LIKE THIS IN A PUBLIC PLAZA... YOU BOYS HAVE NO CLASS!!" Hody replies with a grin, "OH, I JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU FAIR WARNING, THAT'S ALL!" Madame Shirley appears in the center, cigarette in hand, as fish-men react with shock: "MADAME SHIRLEY!!!" She says coolly, "NOW THAT'S A FACE I HAVEN'T SEEN IN A WHILE... WHAT DO YOU WANT...I" Hody leans in and states, "I DID NOT." He continues, "WELL, I GUESS DESTROYING THE OLD FISHMAN ISLAND IS EXACTLY WHAT I'M DOING. YOU SAW MY FACE IN THIS VISION, DID YOUI! THE MAN WHO WILL DESTROY THIS ISLAND..." Madame Shirley stares in horror: "MADAME SHIRLEY.....!!!"
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Madame Shirley leans forward sharply, eyes wide: "WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAYI!!!" She realizes, "...IS STRAW HAT LUFFY.....!!!" A fish-man panics, "IF STRAW HAT LUFFY IS REALLY GOING TO DESTROY THE ISLAND... THEN HODY'S PLAN TO TURN IT INTO HIS OWN KINGDOM IS DOOMED!!" Another confirms, "O... OF COURSE!! THE MADAME'S PREDICTIONS ARE NEVER WRONG!" Hody counters with a fierce glare, "IT IS HE WHO WILL TEAR THE ISLAND DOWN, NOT YOU...!!!" Madame Shirley replies calmly, "I AM MERELY TELLING YOU WHAT I KNOW." In the lower panels, a violent impact sends a figure flying backward with a loud crash; a mermaid cries out "UNGH HH!!!" as debris and motion lines fill the scene.
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Hody Jones slams Madame Shirley to the ground in a brutal tackle, sending her sprawling as onlookers scream "MADAME SHIRLEY!!" and "AAAAA HHHHHH HHHHH HH!!!" She gasps "URGH HH...!!" Hody looms over her, shouting, "OH, SURE, WHEN I WAS A KID, YOUR BROTHER ARLONG WAS THE IDOL OF THE WHOLE FISHMAN DISTRICT!!! I'M NOT LIKE YOUR BROTHER, SHIRLEY!!!" He dismisses her words as "RIDICULOUS NONSENSE.....!!!" and accuses, "WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPLY, SHIRLEYI!! TRYING TO TAKE SOME KIND OF PETTY REVENGEI!" In the final spread Hody stands triumphant, arms spread wide: "I'VE BEEN WORKING TOWARDS THIS MOMENT FOR TEN LONG YEARS!!! LOOK AT WHAT WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED!! LOOK AT HOW WE'VE GROWN!!! AT THIS STAGE, THE NAME OF THE ARLONG PIRATES IS NOTHING BUT AN EMPTY SYMBOL FOR US TO RALLY AROUND!!! BUT WE'VE MOVED BEYOND THAT. WE'VE BECOME POWERFUL!!! YOU WANT TO HEAR SOMETHING GOOD...I!!"
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Hody Jones looms with a savage grin and declares, "WELL, I'M THE ONE WHO KILLED HER!!! YOU REMEMBER THE QUEEN OF THIS KINGDOMI THAT WRETCH OTOHIME, WHO YOU ALL ADORED SO MUCHI!!" The massive declaration sends shockwaves through the crowd. Fish-Men and soldiers freeze in horror as the words echo across the plaza. Close-ups show wide, sweat-drenched eyes and gaping mouths. One fish-man stammers, "IS THAT REALLY TRUE, CAPTAINI!!" Another shouts, "YOU KILLED OTOHIMEI!!" while a third gasps, "...WHAT...I!!" The stunned reactions ripple outward as the truth of Otohime's murder sinks in.
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Hody laughs maniacally, "KYAKKYAHH!! YOU'RE ALL IDIOTS FOR NOT REALISING SOONER!!!" He continues, "WHILE EVERYONE WAS DISTRACTED BY THE BLAZE, I MURDERED OTOHIME!! THAT DAY... I PAID A HUMAN PIRATE TO SET FIRE TO THAT BOX OF SIGNATURES." The crowd erupts in fury. Someone yells, "CURSE YOU, HODY!!!!" as another cries, "FATHER!" and "THIS HUMAN HAS MURDERED OUR QUEEN!!...AND FRAMED HIM AS THE KILLER!!" Hody's face twists with cruel satisfaction while the surrounding fish-men reel in disbelief and rage.
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Hody snarls, "SHE WAS IN MY WAY!!! YOU HEAR THAT, SHIRAHOSHII!! YOUR MOTHER WAS A WORTHLESS WRETCH WHO DESERVED TO DIE!!! I'M THE ONE WHO TOOK HER FILTHY LIFE!!!" Shirahoshi's eyes fill with tears as the truth crashes over her. She whispers, "...I KNEW IT WAS YOU..." while background figures react with shock, one shouting "WHATI!!" and another gasping "SHIRAHOSHI...I!!" The chapter title "I KNEW IT ALL ALONG" appears as her quiet realization hangs in the air.
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The colossal ship Noah hurtles forward with a deafening roar. Hody bellows, "IN OTHER WORDS... I JUST THREW THIS SHIP...STRAIGHT TOWARDS SHIRAHOSHI!!! BAHOHOHOH!!!" Vander Decken panics, "CAP'N DECKEN!!! HOLD ON A MOMENT!!!" as the massive vessel barrels through the sea toward the princess. Shirahoshi's father cries out in terror, "MY BELOVED SHIRAHOSHI CAN PERISH ALONG WITH THE WHOLE OF FISHMAN ISLAND!!! FAREWELL, SHIRAHOSHI!!!! FAREWELL, ISLAND!!!!" while onlookers scream, "IT'S REALLY MOVING!!! THIS IS CRAA AAAZY!!!" The Noah looms ever closer, unstoppable.
The Question Corner header appears at the top with an arrow and three striped-helmet faces of the Neptune brothers glaring forward. Reader D writes: "Heeeey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey hey Odacchi my boy, Odacchi that came flying from some random place. I have something I want to ask. In Volume 63 chapter 626 'The Three Neptune Brothers', the scene where Otohime cries to the floor about the signatures. There's this dude who looks identical to the Nami mermaid Luffy drew in Volume 8 chapter 69 'Arlong Park'!!! What the heck is that creature. Tell me or else, uh... ummmm... what should I doI P.N. King of the Land of Gedatsu". Oda replies: "Lots came. Postcards concerning this topic. Amazing how you find this stuff. And, Luffy's imaginary 'mermaid' happened to be real." Another reader D asks: "EAR CRAP, NOSE CRAP, EYE CRAP. WHICH DO YOU PREFERI P.N. Hatamori". Oda answers: "I guess ear crap." Reader D complains: "Oda sensei... YOU'RE JUST NOT MY TYPE. P.N. Match and Takeshi". Oda receives: "Odacchi!! It is my first letter to you. A very serious question. In Chapter 598, they say Soul King's 'TV sales are at the top...' but what is TVI Something like the CDs in this world!I I'm curious. P.N. Toru-man". Oda explains: "Yes, Yes indeed. Please think that way. The world has changed much in two years, and obviously technology has improved. TD stands for 'Tone Dial'. The shell that records and saves sound. The people have succeeded in obtaining and improving this. They are sold in pairs, and along with headphones and stereos, it is possible to enjoy music." Small panels show Nami as a mermaid, a close-up face, a wanted poster, and Brook performing with instruments labeled 'the pair of TDs'.
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Discussion
p6Hody views them as major threats to his revolution.
p6Shirahoshi accepts responsibility for the trap outcome.
p7Jinbe confronts Hody Jones directly.
p7Hody once admired Jinbe's earlier resolve.
p7The crowd recognizes Jinbe as a former Shichibukai.
p7Hody anticipates the Straw Hats' interference.
p8Hody Jones claims total of one hundred thousand outlaws brought into country.
p8Seventy thousand armed fishmen are stated to be ready under Hody's command.
p8Thirty thousand human slaves are held by Hody's forces.
p8Human slaves include women and children unable to fight.
p9Madame Shirley has not seen Hody for a long time.
p9Hody references a vision of island destruction.
p9Neptune accuses Hody of causing a ruckus in public plaza.
p10Madame Shirley's predictions are stated to be always accurate by fish-men.
p10Hody claims Luffy is the one who will destroy the island.
p10Shirley is physically attacked and knocked down in this scene.
p11Hody Jones physically assaults Madame Shirley by slamming her down.
p11Arlong is referenced as former idol of Fishman District.
p11Hody claims ten years of work building his forces.
p11New Fish-Man Pirates name is called an empty symbol by Hody.
p12Hody Jones publicly admits killing Otohime in front of the fish-man crowd.
p12The declaration causes immediate shock among gathered fish-men and soldiers.
p13Hody Jones reveals he hired a human pirate to burn the signature box as cover for Otohime's murder.
p14Shirahoshi states she already knew Hody killed her mother Otohime.
p15The ship Noah is shown moving directly toward Shirahoshi and Fish-Man Island.
p15Hody Jones claims responsibility for directing Noah at Shirahoshi.
What is said, page by page
p1Crowd shouts urgent need to reach Gyoncord Plaza amid ongoing battle.
p1Fish-men declare that the country will belong to Hody Jones.
p1Characters express fear that the fate of Fish-Man Island depends on the princes' battle.
p1Voice calls attention to an event visible in the sky near the plaza.
p2Shirahoshi cries out upon seeing her father Neptune.
p2Crowd cheers that King Neptune is safe.
p2Neptune roars loudly upon arrival.
p2Hody Jones mocks the opportunity to watch someone dying.
p2Voice notes the large audience gathered for the event.
p3Hody Jones states that no one remains to oppose the New Fish-Man Pirates.
p3Hody Jones calls the captured royals a splendid sight.
p3Neptune protests the treatment and heat from the fire.
p3Subordinate expresses desire to rampage further.
p3Crowd reacts to the princes being overpowered and the situation reversal.
p4Mob demands a memorable execution show for the royal family with bloodthirsty intent.
p4Hody Jones states that luring out the princess gives meaning to the plan in a commanding tone.
p4Subordinate reports no word yet on Shirahoshi's death from Decken's men with tense delivery.
p4Fish-man subordinate orders silence with aggressive interruption.
p4Prince Mamboshi questions awareness of the legendary mermaid's power with concern.
p4Fish-man warns against harming their sister and calls Shirahoshi no warrior.
p5Voice cries out in alarm as the trap activates.
p5Hody's men announce that Shirahoshi and Jinbe have fallen for the trap with triumph.
p5Shirahoshi screams while falling and being chained.
p5Young mermaid recognizes her brothers and father in shock.
p5Shirahoshi's name is called out from off-panel.
p6Hody Jones laughs triumphantly declaring the situation ideal for his plans.
p6Fish-man calls the capture a beautiful dream with excitement.
p6Hody gloats that the two greatest threats to his revolution are captured.
p6Neptune questions the situation and denies being the real father.
p6Shirahoshi tells Neptune not to apologize and takes blame for falling into the trap.
p6Shirahoshi offers sincere apologies for the capture.
p7Jinbe questions what happened to Hody and notes his changed appearance.
p7Hody admits he admired Jinbe's past guts and expected his arrival.
p7Crowd expresses confusion about Shirahoshi's kidnapping and Jinbe's return.
p7Hody states the Straw Hats will search hopelessly for a way into the palace.
p7Hody notes the unpredictable Straw Hat factor and that the task was easier than expected.
p7Hody laughs that everyone present was accounted for.
p8Hody Jones declares bringing one hundred thousand outlaws from Fishman District in boastful triumphant tone.
p8Hody Jones announces seventy thousand armed fishmen ready to fight under his name with confident grin.
p8Hody Jones states thirty thousand human slaves captured over past month while pointing at chains.
p8Crowd erupts in massive cheer expressing support and excitement.
p9Neptune yells at Hody for causing public ruckus and lacking class in scolding tone.
p9Hody replies he only wanted to give fair warning with casual grin.
p9Madame Shirley asks what Hody wants after noting long absence in cool voice.
p9Hody states he did not bring the man who will destroy the island.
p9Hody claims vision shows certain man bringing destruction of Fishman Island.
p10Madame Shirley demands clarification on Hody's words with shocked expression.
p10Shirley realizes the man in vision is Straw Hat Luffy.
p10Fish-man states Shirley's predictions are never wrong in panicked tone.
p10Hody counters that Luffy will tear the island down not Shirley.
p10Shirley replies she is only telling what she knows calmly.
p11Crowd screams Madame Shirley's name in alarm and panic.
p11Hody declares he is not like Arlong while looming over Shirley.
p11Hody dismisses Shirley's words as ridiculous nonsense.
p11Hody accuses Shirley of seeking petty revenge.
p11Hody proclaims New Fish-Man Pirates have grown powerful over ten years.
p12Hody Jones declares with savage satisfaction that he personally killed Queen Otohime and reminds the crowd of their adoration for her.
p12Crowd fish-man questions in disbelief whether Hody's claim about killing Otohime is true.
p12Another fish-man shouts accusation that Hody killed Otohime.
p12Third fish-man gasps in stunned denial at the revelation.
p13Hody Jones mocks the crowd for failing to realize sooner that he murdered Otohime.
p13Hody explains he paid a human pirate to start a fire as distraction while he killed Otohime and destroyed the signature box.
p13Crowd member curses Hody directly with intense anger.
p13Another voice cries out calling for father amid the chaos.
p13Crowd accuses Hody of murdering the queen and framing a human as the killer.
p14Hody Jones tells Shirahoshi that her mother Otohime was in his way and deserved to die.
p14Hody claims he personally took Otohime's life.
p14Shirahoshi whispers that she already knew Hody was the killer.
p14Background fish-man shouts in shock at the direct address to Shirahoshi.
p14Another voice calls Shirahoshi's name in alarm.
p15Hody Jones declares he threw the ship Noah straight toward Shirahoshi.
p15Vander Decken pleads for Hody to stop the action.
p15Neptune cries out that Shirahoshi and the entire island will perish.
p15Crowd shouts that the Noah is really moving and the situation is insane.
p15Hody mocks the need to ask permission before acting.