Color spread. The Straw Hat Pirates are enjoying a sunny day at the beach, playing with a giant, intricately patterned fish that floats in the air. Luffy runs forward with a huge grin, wearing a red floral shirt and orange shorts. Zoro runs behind him, looking energetic. Robin stands calmly in the center, smiling. Chopper leaps high into the air, holding a colorful beach ball. Sanji performs a handstand kick, while Usopp jumps excitedly nearby. Nami runs happily in a bikini. The background is filled with palm trees, sandy cliffs, and schools of flying fish soaring around the giant fish.
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A wide establishing shot of Water Seven, the city of water. The massive fountain at the top of the city flows down, and the numbered docks are visible along the lower levels. In the foreground, a pirate ship with a Jolly Roger flag sails towards the city. The wind blows strongly, making a 'BASA BASA' sound against the ship's dark sails.
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Inside the Going Merry, the ship appears completely deserted. The wind howls through the empty rooms. The sheep figurehead looks out over the sea. The bathroom, the lounge, and the deck are all vacant, with no sign of the crew. Usopp's mask and weapon sit abandoned on the deck. The ship sits quietly on the water as the wind continues to blow, creating a lonely and eerie atmosphere.
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The next morning, on the streets of Water Seven, the citizens are in an uproar. A large crowd has gathered outside the Galley-La Company's Dock 1, shouting and demanding answers. People are gossiping about an incident in Zousenjima. 'Hey did ya hear about what happened in Zousenjima!?' one asks. 'No, it might've been one of the pirates going in and out of the island!' another replies. 'We should've arrested them when they first appeared...!!!' 'Yah! It's gotta be Franky!! Only he would do that!!!' Reporters are clamoring at the gates, shouting questions. 'Who was the first to find out about the shooting!!?' 'Give us the latest information!!' 'Do you have a suspect!!?' 'Does it have anything to do with the destruction of the Franky House!!?' 'Please comment!!'
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Sanji walks onto the roof of an inn in an alley. He finds Chopper standing there, looking out over the city. Sanji says, 'We paid for rooms and no one's in there. Guess they can't sleep... or something...... There you are.' Sanji walks up to Chopper and asks, 'Where's Luffy?' Chopper points to a nearby dome where Luffy is sitting quietly. 'There.' Sanji takes a drag from his cigarette and says, 'Wonder where she went without saying a word......' Chopper replies, 'I thought maybe..... Robin-chan would come back. I was keeping watch at the peninsula..... Where'd you go Sanji?'
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Chopper continues, 'If anything happens, we'll regroup in the hotel room. I think I'll search around on the streets today.' Sanji agrees, 'Ok... sure.......!! I'll go too!! To search!!' Suddenly, Nami bursts onto the rooftop, panting heavily and looking panicked. 'Luffy!! Nami-san..... Big news, guys! Everyone in the city is talking about it...!! Luffy...!!' She catches her breath and delivers the shocking news: 'Last night Iceberg-san was.....!!!'
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Nami shouts the rest of her sentence, 'Iceberg-san was shot in his house!!?' The scene cuts to a flashback or simultaneous event of Paulie yelling furiously into a Den Den Mushi. 'Hey!!! Don't kid with me man!! Is he dead!!?' The person on the other end replies, 'He's not the type to make people hold a grudge against him! Hey! Calm down and listen to me!!!' The snail's expression matches the speaker's urgency. 'He was found lying in a pool of his own blood this morning. He's in a comatose state... I mean, he's unconscious. Anyway..... come to HQ right away!!!'
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Inside the Galley-La Company Headquarters, Peeply Lulu and Tilestone are discussing the dire situation. Lulu asks, 'Lulu! Where's Paulie!?' Tilestone answers, 'I just called him. He's coming.' Lulu looks stressed, pacing the floor. 'What a mess. The whole city is in a state of panic... If something happens to him, Water Seven and the Galley-La Company are finished!!!' Tilestone adds, 'Yeah, there are reporters pushing at the front doors of HQ, too. Who could've done it and why.....' Kaku chimes in, 'Although it's really messed up in the company, nothing of value, like gold, was stolen. So it wasn't just a simple burglary!' Lulu touches his head, looking troubled. 'I think it might be... the government.'
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Lulu elaborates on his suspicion, 'That man, Kougii..... He comes to talk with Iceberg-san, and he gets thrown out every time. Don't know what they talked about, but he might've been angry about it.' Kaku warns him, 'Hey, don't complain about the government... If someone were to hear, who knows what might happen. Right now, Iceberg-san's safety is the top priority. Everything else comes after...' Outside, News Coos are flying over the city, dropping newspapers to the citizens below. People are shouting, 'Extra extraaa!!!' 'Extra~~~!!!' The headline reads: 'The hero of Water Seven, Mayor Iceberg, has... fallen at the fiendish hands of an assassin!'
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Citizens all over Water Seven are reading the newspapers in shock. 'What is it that the unforgivable criminal is after? Wealth? Power!!? Who is the assassin that disappeared without a trace!!?' Meanwhile, Paulie is running furiously through the streets, a cigar clamped in his mouth and a dark, vengeful expression on his face. He growls, 'Whoever the hell it was...!!! He is so dead!!!'
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Back on the rooftop, Luffy is shocked by the news. 'Ice-ossan was...!? 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. That guy...... he's respected by so many people...' Sanji asks Nami, 'Who is that, Nami-san?' Nami confirms, 'Yeah, he was shot. He's unconscious right now...!!' Sanji remarks, 'Wow! He must be one important guy... It's said to be the greatest catastrophe to ever happen in this city.'
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Nami decides, 'I'll go look. Wait, Luffy! I'll go, too.' Sanji turns to Zoro, who is sitting nearby. 'Then we'll go to search for Robin-chan. You coming?' Zoro replies calmly, '...... No. I'll wait and see what happens next...' The scene shifts to the Blue Station as a sea train arrives. An announcement plays over the speakers: 'Blue station. Blue station. We are nearing Water Seven, the city of water. Make sure you take all of your luggage.'
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Passengers disembark from the sea train at the station. Among them is a tall figure wearing a dark cape and a distinctive mask with a star on the forehead and dark markings around the eyes. The scene cuts to the Galley-La Company Headquarters, Iceberg's residence in Zousenjima. A massive crowd of concerned citizens and reporters is gathered outside the gates, clamoring for information. 'How is Iceberg-san!?' 'Please, tell us what you know concerning the incident.' 'Iceberg-san, don't die!'
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Inside Iceberg's bedroom, Kalifa is crying into a handkerchief. 'How is he, doctor?' A doctor is tending to Iceberg, who is lying in bed, heavily bandaged around his head and torso. An IV drip is set up next to him. Iceberg's pet mouse, Tyrannosaurus, sits near his head, squeaking 'CHU CHU'. The room is tense as they wait for him to recover.
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The doctor reports the grim details of the attack: 'He was shot... twice in the front... and three times in the back... But this is too cruel.' The room is in complete disarray, with broken furniture and debris scattered everywhere. The Galley-La foremen, including Kaku, Lulu, and Tilestone, are investigating the scene. Kaku says, 'I don't know what happened in that room... According to the police... there were no signs of the locks being opened. There was no way anyone could've gotten in or out. The only thing they found there... was a common mask.' A close-up shows the bear-like mask left behind by the attacker.
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Outside the headquarters, reporters are swarming Paulie as he tries to push his way through the crowd. Flashbulbs go off constantly. 'Paulie-san!! Ah!! Paulie-san, a word please!?' 'Why did you come here!!?' 'Were there any indications before now that Iceberg-san's life was being threatened!!? A question please!' Paulie is enraged and yells at them, 'What are you, deaf!!? Lemme through!!! Get outta my way!!! You frickin' morons!!!'
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Luffy and Nami are riding a Yagara Bull through the canals of Water Seven. Nami is reading the newspaper. 'Look, his face is on the front page! Yeah, but then, with this kind of panic going on.... we might not be able to see him.' The scene cuts to the masked figure from the train station, Franky. He is staring at something in absolute shock. Mozu and Kiwi are standing in front of a completely leveled area. 'Kiwi... Mozu... I... am I dreaming...? No sir. This is where the Franky House should be.'
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Franky, still wearing his mask, holds a hand to his face in disbelief as he looks at the ruins of his base. 'But this is... terrible.' He yells out in anger, 'What the hell... happened here~~~!!!!' The massive destruction of the Franky House is shown. The scene shifts to a dark, shadowed figure with only one eye visible, smirking menacingly. 'Heh... heh... I see.......... It was them!!!'
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Discussion
One Piece Chapter 334: partial
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.