The Straw Hat crew bursts into a vibrant, chaotic scene on a sunlit tropical shore. Luffy leaps forward with mouth wide open, his red floral shirt and orange shorts flapping as his massive bare foot swings into the foreground. Zoro charges beside him with arms raised, green hair wild. In the midground Nami stands calmly in a patterned bikini top and sarong while Usopp tumbles backward with arms flung wide and mouth screaming. Chopper floats nearby clutching a rainbow beach ball, and Sanji appears at the far right pointing excitedly. Enormous striped fish swim through the air around them against a backdrop of palm trees, patterned waves, and a giant patterned fish looming overhead.
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A massive multi-tiered tower rises from the sea under a cloudy sky, its central spire marked with the numbers 7, 1, and 2. Below, the Going Merry sails past with its black pirate flag bearing a straw-hatted skull fluttering. SFX read ビュオオオ… and BASA as the flag snaps in the wind. The scene shifts to the ship’s deck where a lone figure stands near coiled ropes and crates while more SFX ヒュオオオ… echo across the water.
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Inside a wooden room a small round creature with a curled trunk peers curiously from the left. SFX ビュオオオ and ヒュオオオ… fill the air. Subsequent panels show an empty tiled bathroom, a modest living space with ceiling fan and double doors, a close-up of the creature’s face, and a person lying spread-eagle on the floor. Final panels depict the same small creature standing on a snowy landscape with more SFX ヒュルルル… drifting above.
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On the streets of Water Seven the next morning, townspeople gather and gossip beneath the great domed tower. A large speech bubble reads “HEY DID YA HEAR ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED IN ZOUSEN-JIMA!I” Another panel shows a man in a tank top declaring “NO, IT MIGHT’VE BEEN ONE OF THE PIRATES GOING IN AND OUT OF THE ISLAND!” while others shout “WE SHOULD’VE ARRESTED THEM WHEN THEY FIRST APPEARED…!!!” and “YAH! IT’S GOTTA BE FRANKY!! ONLY HE WOULD DO THAT!!!” Further dialogue asks “WHO WAS THE FIRST TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE SHOOTING!!I” “GIVE US THE LATEST INFORMATION!!” and “DO YOU HAVE A SUSPECT!!I” A sign points to “SHIPYARD ENTRANCE TO THE FIRST DOCK” as the crowd continues to speculate about the destruction of the Franky House.
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On the roof of an inn in a quiet alley, a gloved hand points toward the building as voices discuss the empty rooms. "WE PAID FOR ROOMS AND NO ONE'S IN THERE. GUESS THEY CAN'T SLEEP... OR SOMETHING," someone remarks while another figure calls out, "THERE YOU ARE." Below on a wide stone terrace, Sanji stands with his back turned, scanning the plaza. "THERE. WHERE'S LUFFYI" he asks. Usopp sits nearby on the railing. Sanji turns slightly, hand to his chin, wondering aloud, "WONDER WHERE SHE WENT WITHOUT SAYING A WORD." Usopp replies, "I THOUGHT MAYBE... ROBIN-CHAN WOULD COME BACK. I WAS KEEPING WATCH AT THE PENINSULA." Sanji looks over and questions, "WHERE'D YOU GO SANJII"
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Usopp raises his arms and agrees, "OK... SURE. I'LL GO TOO!! TO SEARCH!!" Sanji, seated with arms crossed, adds, "IF ANYTHING HAPPENS, WE'LL REGROUP IN THE HOTEL ROOM." A figure in a straw hat states, "I THINK I'LL SEARCH AROUND ON THE STREETS TODAY." Suddenly the scene shifts as Luffy bursts onto the terrace with a shocked expression. "BIG NEWS, GUYS! EVERYONE IN THE CITY IS TALKING ABOUT IT...!!! LUFFY...!!!" Nami turns in alarm. "NAMI-SAN... LUFFY!!" A woman with a tattooed arm reacts sharply as bold lettering announces the breaking report. In close-up, Nami's face fills with panic, sweat flying, as she cries out, "LAST NIGHT ICEBERG-SAN WAS...!!!!"
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A massive speech bubble erupts across the skyline of Water 7: "ICEBERG-SAN WAS SHOT IN HIS HOUSE!!!" The cityscape looms behind the words. In a frantic close-up, Nami grabs a long-nosed man by the collar, shouting, "HEY! CALM DOWN AND LISTEN TO ME!!! HE'S NOT THE TYPE TO MAKE PEOPLE HOLD A GRUDGE AGAINST HIM!" The man yells back, "HEY!!! DON'T KID WITH ME MAN!! IS HE DEAD!!I" Below, a strange long-armed creature with goggles gestures wildly, "ANYWAY... COME TO HQ RIGHT AWAY!!!" while another voice explains the grim discovery: "HE WAS FOUND LYING IN A POOL OF HIS OWN BLOOD THIS MORNING. HE'S IN A COMATOSE STATE... I MEAN, HE'S UNCONSCIOUS..."
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Inside a spacious office, a tall mustached man with tribal tattoos stands with arms crossed as a woman in the background reports, "I JUST CALLED HIM. HE'S COMING. LULU! WHERE'S PAULIE!I" A frog-like creature labeled "ICE" rings a bell with a loud "GACHAAN!" In the hall below, the tattooed man descends the stairs while voices discuss the chaos: "YEAH, THERE ARE REPORTERS PUSHING AT THE FRONT DOORS OF HQ, TOO. WHO COULD'VE DONE IT AND WHY... THE WHOLE CITY IS IN A STATE OF PANIC... IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO HIM, WATER SEVEN AND THE GALLEY-LA COMPANY ARE FINISHED!!!" The man rubs his head in frustration, muttering, "I THINK IT MIGHT BE... THE GOVERNMENT." Beside him, a masked armored figure adds, "ALTHOUGH IT'S REALLY MESSED UP IN THE COMPANY... NOTHING OF VALUE, LIKE GOLD, WAS STOLEN. SO IT WASN'T JUST A SIMPLE BURGLARY!"
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In a dimly lit room, two men discuss the recent attack. One says, "DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY TALKED ABOUT, BUT HE MIGHT'VE BEEN ANGRY ABOUT IT." The other replies, "HEY, DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT... IF SOMEONE WERE TO HEAR, WHO KNOWS WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN." Another voice adds, "THAT MAN, KOUGII...... HE COMES TO TALK WITH ICEBERG-SAN, AND HE GETS THROWN OUT EVERY TIME." A frantic newsboy bursts onto the street shouting "EXTRA EXTRAAAA!!!" and "EXTRA ~~~!!!" A close-up shows a long-nosed man yelling the breaking news. The front page headline reads: "FALLEN AT THE FIENDISH HANDS OF AN ASSASSIN!" Citizens react in shock as narration states, "RIGHT NOW, ICEBERG-SAN'S SAFETY IS THE TOP PRIORITY. EVERYTHING ELSE COMES AFTER..." and "THE HERO OF WATER SEVEN, MAYOR ICEBERG, HAS..."
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Panic spreads across Water Seven as papers fly through the air. Headlines scream: "WHO IS THE ASSASSIN THAT DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE!!!I" and "WHAT IS IT THAT THE UNFORGIVABLE CRIMINAL IS AFTERI WEALTHI POWER!!!I" A massive splash panel shows the devastated cityscape with citizens in turmoil. In a close-up, a man with goggles and a cigarette grins fiercely and declares, "HE IS SO DEAD!!!" while another voice growls, "WHOEVER THE HELL IT WAS...!!!" The scene cuts to an empty street with motion lines and the sound effect "HIIIIIIIII!!!"
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Luffy stares in shock, exclaiming, "ICE-OSSAN* WAS...!I" Nami asks, "WHO IS THAT, NAMI-SANI" as Sanji explains, "THE GUY WHO TOOK CARE OF US THE OTHER DAY AT THE SHIPYARD. HE'S THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY AND THE MAYOR OF WATER SEVEN." Someone adds, "HE'S UNCONSCIOUS RIGHT NOW...!!" and "YEAH, HE WAS SHOT." Luffy reflects, "THAT GUY...... HE'S RESPECTED BY SO MANY PEOPLE..." Nami looks concerned while another crew member says, "IT'S SAID TO BE THE GREATEST CATASTROPHE TO EVER HAPPEN IN THIS CITY" and "WOW! HE MUST BE ONE IMPORTANT GUY..."
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Nami turns and calls out, "WAIT, LUFFY! I'LL GO, TOO." Luffy replies from off-panel, "I'LL GO LOOK." Sanji says, "I'LL WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT..." while Zoro questions, "......I" A small figure identified as Chopper stands with a suited man who states, "...... NO. THEN WE'LL GO TO SEARCH FOR ROBIN-CHAN. YOU COMINGI" The scene shifts to a bustling station where signs read "BLUE STATION. BLUE STATION." and "MAKE SURE YOU TAKE ALL OF YOUR LUGGAGE." A train pulls in with the sound effects "TAN!" "ビ!!!" and "ゴオオオオオ" as narration notes, "WE ARE NEARING WATER SEVEN, THE CITY OF WATER."
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A crowd gathers outside the Galley-La Company headquarters on Zousenjima as tension fills the air. In smaller panels above, a tall figure in a top hat stands among onlookers while a large star-marked mask looms in close-up with dramatic impact lines. The massive building dominates the lower half of the page, its sign clearly reading GALLEY-LA COMPANY. Signs label it ICEBERG RESIDENCE and GALLEY-LA COMPANY HEAD-QUARTERS, ZOUSENJIMA. Townspeople shout desperately: "ICE-BERG-SAN, DON'T DIE!" "HOW IS ICEBERG-SAN!I" and "PLEASE, TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW CONCERNING THE INCIDENT." The masked figure with the star emblem stares coldly amid the chaos.
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Inside a bedroom, concerned figures surround the heavily bandaged Iceburg lying in bed. A doctor with glasses asks, "HOW IS HE, DOCTORI" while an IV drip labeled "RINGER'S" hangs nearby. A man in a top hat stands silently nearby. The doctor leans over the patient and mutters, "HM..." In a close-up, Iceburg's bandaged face rests with eyes closed as a small mouse-like creature beside him squeaks, "CHU CHU." Medical equipment and worried attendants fill the room.
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An older man with a cross-shaped scar recounts the attack: "HE WAS SHOT... TWICE IN THE FRONT... AND THREE TIMES IN THE BACK..." Investigators examine a bullet-riddled room with shattered glass and debris. One man states, "BUT THIS IS TOO CRUEL." Another replies, "I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED IN THAT ROOM..." A panel shows the star-marked mask again. Police notes conclude: "THERE WAS NO WAY ANYONE COULD'VE GOTTEN IN OR OUT." "THERE WERE NO SIGNS OF THE LOCKS BEING OPENED." "ACCORDING TO THE POLICE..." "THE ONLY THING THEY FOUND THERE... WAS A COMMON MASK."
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Chaos erupts outside as a furious crowd surges forward. People yell "PAULIE-SAN!!" "PAULIE-SAN, A WORD PLEASE!I" and "SHUT UP... OPEN UP!!!" Paulie pushes through the mob, shouting "WHAT ARE YOU, DEAF!!! LEMME THROUGH!!!" and "WHY DID YOU COME HERE!!!I" Signs reading PASHA appear amid the frenzy. A large panel shows Paulie roaring "YOU FRICKIN' MORONS!!!" and "GET OUTTA MY WAY!!!" while the Galley-La building looms in the background. The crowd blocks his path with angry faces and reaching hands.
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In the streets of Water 7, townspeople react to spreading panic. "WE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO SEE HIM," one voice says. Nearby, Luffy sits with a short-haired woman reading a newspaper as she remarks, "YEAH, BUT THEN, WITH THIS KIND OF PANIC GOING ON...." She points out, "LOOK, HIS FACE IS ON THE FRONT PAGE!" Multiple cries of "NII!!!" echo through the scene. A massive close-up reveals a stern face marked with a black star symbol. The view widens to show widespread destruction across the city. At the ruined site, three figures stand before the wreckage. One states, "NO SIR." Another wonders, "AM I DREAMING...I" A speech bubble declares, "THIS IS WHERE THE FRANKY HOUSE SHOULD BE." The two women among them call out, "MOZU... I..." and "KIWI..." as large sound effects like "ヒュウウウウ..." fill the air.
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A heavy door slams with "GARAAN" as someone mutters, "TERRIBLE." Partial dialogue continues, "THIS IS... BUT" amid shocked expressions. A massive wide shot reveals the enormous scale of destruction centered on a towering building marked with a giant "7". Speech bubbles explode across the panel: "HAP-PENED HERE ~~~~!!!!!" and "WHAT THE HELL...." In a dark close-up, a glaring eye declares, "IT WAS THEM!!!" followed by "I SEE....." On the right, a figure reacts with "HEH..." repeated in multiple small bubbles as the scene settles on the devastated landscape.
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Discussion
p9Panic spreads through Water Seven after the attack news.
p9Goggled man reacts with strong anger toward the unknown attacker.
p10Iceberg is president of the shipyard company and mayor of Water Seven.
p10Iceberg was shot and is currently unconscious.
p10Straw Hat crew learns of the attack while on a balcony overlooking the city.
p11Straw Hat crew splits actions after learning of the attack.
p11Group plans to search for Robin-chan separately.
p11Scene transitions to Blue Station with an arriving train.
p12Crowd gathers outside Galley-La Company headquarters on Zousenjima.
p12Star-marked mask appears in close-up with dramatic composition.
p13Iceburg rests bandaged in bed under medical care.
p13RINGER'S IV is in use beside the patient.
p14Room shows multiple bullet impacts with no signs of forced entry.
p14Star-marked mask is noted as the only item found by police.
p15Paulie forces his way through crowd outside Galley-La building.
p15Crowd blocks access while shouting questions about the incident.
p16Scene takes place in Water 7 streets during citywide panic.
p16Newspaper shows a face on the front page.
p16Franky house site appears completely destroyed.
p16Black star symbol is visible on a large face close-up.
p17Building marked with large 7 is heavily damaged.
p17Onlookers react with shock to the destruction scale.
p17Single eye close-up attributes the event to specific group.
What is said, page by page
p3Townspeople discuss incident on Zougen-jima and possible pirate involvement.
p3Crowd speculates Franky is responsible and questions arrest timing.
p3Questions raised about first witness to shooting and latest information.
p4Unknown voices on roof note paid rooms are empty suggesting occupants cannot sleep.
p4Sanji on terrace asks where Luffy went while scanning plaza.
p4Sanji wonders where Robin went without saying a word.
p4Usopp replies he thought Robin might return after watching peninsula.
p5Usopp agrees to join search for missing crew.
p5Sanji states group will regroup at hotel room if trouble occurs.
p5Luffy announces big news that entire city is talking about incident.
p5Nami reacts with alarm upon hearing Luffy's report.
p5Woman with goggles exclaims about Iceberg being shot last night.
p6City-wide announcement declares Iceberg was shot in his house.
p6Nami demands calm and insists Iceberg is not grudge-holding type.
p6Long-nosed man yells asking if Iceberg is dead.
p6Goggled creature urges group to come to HQ immediately.
p6Voice reports Iceberg found lying in pool of blood in coma.
p7Woman states she called and person is coming.
p7Voice asks location of Paulie.
p7Discussion notes reporters pushing at HQ front doors.
p7Characters worry who attacked Iceberg and why city is panicked.
p7Tattooed man suggests government might be involved.
p7Masked figure states nothing valuable was stolen so not simple burglary.
p8Tattooed man states they do not know the conversation topic but suspects anger, in speculative tone.
p8Slick-haired man warns against complaining about the government due to possible listeners, in cautious mood.
p8Voice identifies Kougii as repeatedly thrown out after talking to Iceberg-san, providing context.
p8Newsboy shouts extra editions loudly on the street, conveying urgency and breaking news.
p8Long-nosed man announces Iceberg-san attacked by assassin and fallen at fiendish hands, in alarmed tone.
p8Voice notes Iceberg-san safety is now top priority over everything else, in serious intent.
p9Headline questions identity of the assassin who disappeared without trace, in dramatic tone.
p9Headline asks what the unforgivable criminal seeks, wealth or power, in sensational style.
p9Goggled man declares the perpetrator is so dead, in vengeful and aggressive mood.
p9Voice states whoever the culprit was will face consequences, in angry intent.
p10Luffy exclaims in shock that Ice-ossan was attacked, showing surprise and concern.
p10Nami asks who Iceberg is, seeking clarification.
p10Sanji explains Iceberg is the shipyard president and Water Seven mayor who helped them.
p10Voice confirms Iceberg is unconscious after being shot.
p10Luffy notes Iceberg is respected by many people in the city.
p10Voice states the attack is the greatest catastrophe in city history.
p10Nami remarks that Iceberg must be an important figure.
p11Nami calls after Luffy saying she will go too, in determined tone.
p11Luffy states he will go look, from off-panel.
p11Sanji says he will wait and see what happens next, in cautious mood.
p11Zoro responds with ellipses indicating hesitation or thought.
p11Suited man says no and proposes searching for Robin-chan instead, inviting others.
p11Station signs instruct passengers to take all luggage.
p11Narration notes the group is nearing Water Seven, the city of water.
p12Crowd voices desperate pleas for Iceberg-san's survival and condition with frantic mood.
p12Townspeople demand information about the incident from building occupants with urgent intent.
p13Doctor asks about patient's status with concerned tone.
p13Doctor mutters HM... while examining Iceburg indicating uncertainty.
p13Small creature makes CHU CHU sounds near Iceburg's face.
p14Older scarred man reports Iceburg was shot twice in front and three times in back.
p14Investigator states the attack was too cruel.
p14Another notes no one could have entered or exited the locked room.
p14Police report mentions only a common mask was found at scene.
p15Crowd calls out to Paulie demanding answers with aggressive mood.
p15Paulie shouts at crowd to move and calls them deaf morons with angry intent.
p15Townspeople question whether threats to Iceburg were known beforehand.
p16Townspeople voice panic that they might not see the target person.
p16Short-haired woman notes ongoing panic and directs attention to newspaper.
p16Short-haired woman states the face appears on the front page.
p16Multiple voices cry NII!!! in reaction.
p16Figure states this is the former Franky house location.
p16Figure asks if they are dreaming.
p16Figure replies no sir to the question.
p17Voice states terrible event has occurred.
p17Voice begins this is... but cuts off.
p17Crowd exclaims what happened here with elongated emphasis.