The chapter title page displays the One Piece logo above the bold heading CHAPTER 897: PEKOMS' CACAO ISLAND ESCAPE PLAN. A massive, muscular pirate with a horned helmet, thick black beard, and spotted fur-trimmed outfit grips a giant club, standing amid skulls and dramatic clouds. At the bottom, text reads: TALES OF THE SELF-PROCLAIMED STRAW HAT GRAND FLEET VOL. 29: HAJRUDIN ARC "ON THE DESERTER LIST OF BUGGY'S DELIVERY: THE NEW GIANT WARRIOR PIRATES SHIPWRIGHT, STANSEN!" The author credit states EIICHIRO ODA.
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On a ship deck, crew members react in panic. "NOOOO, WE'RE GONNA DIE! HURRY UP, LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!" one shouts. Another warns, "MAKE SURE TO KEEP A DISTANCE TO THE ISLAND! THEY'LL TRAP US IF WE GET CLOSE!" A voice exclaims, "THAT'S THE GRAND FLEET!!" while another adds, "THEY SURE BROUGHT A BUNCH OF PEOPLE HERE...!! AND IT LOOKS LIKE THEY'VE SEEN US...!!" A man peers through binoculars: "IT'S THE STRAW HAT CREW'S SHIP!!!" A clock panel shows "FOUR MINUTES... THE PROMISED TIME IS DRAWING NEAR!!!" with the caption "TIME UNTIL THE PROMISED MEET-UP." Below, a figure growls, "UNDERSTOOD, MASTER MONT D'OR!!" while another says, "LINK THE TRANSPONDER SNAILS!! I JUST HEARD ABOUT THE SITUATION OVER THERE." Text labels note WHOLE CAKE ISLAND and CACAO ISLAND. A map shows the island with "IT'LL BE TOWARDS THEIR FINAL DESTINATION...!!! AT THIS POINT, THEY'RE CORNERED RATS!!!" and "PLAZA WITH THE MIRROR" marked near "OVEN'S ARMY." A woman declares, "REINFORCE THE BACK OF THE FLEET!! IF THERE'S ANYWHERE TO ESCAPE AFTER THAT..." as another asks, "WHAT SHOULD WE DO, SMOOTHIE!I" The scene shifts to chaos on Cacao Island: "YAAAA AHHHHHH!!" amid crowds and buildings, with "COME ON OUT ANYTIME, STRAW HAT...!!!" A hooded figure thinks, "THAT BRAT..." while another pleads, "PLEASE... HURRY, LUFFY!"
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Inside a swirling, checkered space, a voice states, "THAT'S RIGHT, GAOH!! I'VE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE CONTROLLING IT." Another panel shows "SULONG...II" A transformed figure with wild hair and fangs roars amid debris. The speaker continues, "STOP, PEKOMS...!!" and "THAT MAN WAS BIG BRO PEDRO!!...GAOH!!!" The beast explains, "AND I GO INTO A MINDLESS STATE WHERE I CAN'T HEAR ANYONE, EXCEPT FOR ONE MAN... WHEN I TRANSFORM INTO MY SULONG FORM... I'M JUST A RAMPAGING MONSTER..." Huffing heavily, the figure adds, "...IN OTHER WORDS, THERE'S NO ONE LEFT IN THIS WORLD THAT CAN STOP MY RAMPAGE..." A voice cries, "PEDRO..." as the beast growls, "UUGHN...!!" The narration concludes, "BUT HE ALWAYS MANAGED TO CALM ME DOWN, EVEN THOUGH I WAS JUST A MINDLESS BEAST...! I HAVE NO IDEA WHY I COULD ONLY HEAR HIM..." with final roars of "GAOH!!"
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From high above the checkered rooftops of Cacao Island, Pekoms speaks to Luffy. "USE THAT CHANCE TO ESCAPE FROM CACAO ISLAND!!" "WHEN MY RAMPAGE BEGINS..." "LISTEN UP, STRAW HAT... TONIGHT IS A FULL MOON!!" Below, Luffy and Pekoms face Brûlée. She yells, "GET READY, STRAW HAT!!" Pekoms snaps back, "SHUT IT, BRÛLÉE...!!!" Brûlée continues, "EVEN IF YOU DO TRANSFORM INTO YOUR SULONG FORM, YOU'LL BE SUPPRESSED IN AN INSTANT! AND THAT'LL BE THE END FOR YOU!!" laughing "WII WII WII WIII!!" She adds, "WHAT AN IDIOT! IT'S USELESS, PEKOMS!! YOU TRAITOR!! A WAR-READY ARMY IS WAITING ON CACAO ISLAND!!" Luffy pants heavily, "HUFF... HUFF..." and declares, "I UNDERSTAND...!! THANK YOU!!" while Pekoms roars, "LET BIG BRO PEDRO'S SACRIFICE GO TO WASTE!! I DEFINITELY WILL NOT..." as he begins to change form with a loud "GAOH!!!"
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On Cacao Island, a massive crowd panics as someone screams "SAVE MEEEEEEE!!" and another wails "KYAAAAA AHHHHH!!" A caption notes "CACAO ISLAND..." Brûlée reacts in surprise, "ISN'T THAT BIG SIS BRÛLÉE'S VOICE...I" while Pekoms peers into a mirror, hearing "THERE'S A VOICE... COMING FROM WITHIN THE MIRROR!!" Chaos erupts as soldiers shout, "HE'S COMING!! SNIPERS, READY YOUR GUNS!!!" and "SHE'S BEEN CAUGHT BY THE ENEMY!! IT HAS TO BE STRAW HAT!!" A swirling vortex forms around the mirror. In the foreground, Brûlée, Pekoms, and others react with shock: "HUHI" and "!I" as large sound effects "ZII" and "OHO...!" punctuate the moment.
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Pekoms bursts from the mirror in his transformed state, firing a gun wildly with Japanese SFX "ああああああああああ" and top SFX "AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH". The crowd reacts in horror. "PEKOMS!! WHY ARE YOU THE ONE WHO'S COMING OUT OF THE MIRRORI!" "HUUUU HHHH!!I" "PEKOMS!!" "HUH..." Brûlée cries, "SAVE ME, EVERYONE...!!!" while Pekoms threatens, "IF ANY OF YOU TRY ANY TRICKS, YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY MEMBER, BRÛLÉE, WILL HAVE HER HEAD BLOWN OFF!! GAOH!!!" He warns, "UH... UM... DON'T MOVE, BIG MOM PIRATES!!" A pair of sunglasses is tossed with "TOSS!!" as the massive crowd below panics, shouting "KYAAAH! STOP IT, PEKOMS!!" "BRÛLÉE!!" "BIG SIS BRÛLÉE!!!"
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Pekoms declares, "I'M GOING TO LET STRAW HAT ESCAPE!! HE'S THE MAN THAT BIG BRO PEDRO GAMBLED HIS LIFE ON!!" while transforming further, thinking "BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER!! IN ANY CASE, I'LL BE EXPOSED BY THIS TRANSFORMATION...!!!" Big Mom Pirates members yell, "IF YOU DO THAT, YOU'RE GOING TO GO ON A RAMPAGE!! STOP IT, PEKOMS!!" "SUPPRESS HIM!!" as Pekoms rampages with massive impact effects. One pirate notes, "HE'S TRANSFORMING INTO HIS SULONG FORM!!" Another shouts, "HEY, HEY, WHAT'S GOING ON HERE...I IT WASN'T KATAKURI WHO CAME OUT FROM THE MIRROR... NOR WAS IT STRAW HAT...!! ON TOP OF THAT, MY PRECIOUS LITTLE SISTER HAS BEEN TAKEN WITHOUT ANY REASON..." The order comes: "AIM YOUR GUNS AT HIM!!!" "IT'S TOO LATE... PREPARE YOURSELVES!! GAOH!!"
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Explosions and searing heat erupt as a massive gun fires point-blank. "HEAT...!!" a voice roars amid the flames. "IT'S HOT!!!" another screams while the shooter yells "BANG!!!" A brutal clash follows as one fighter unleashes "WAVE FIST!!!" sending his opponent flying with a pained "BUGH!!!" Below, shocked onlookers recognize the falling figure. "THIS IS SANJI!" one cries. "IT'S STRAW HAT LUFFY!!" another shouts. "LUFFY CAME OUT!!" they exclaim as Luffy crashes down hard with a heavy "THUD!" amid swirling smoke and debris.
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From high above the town, Luffy is spotted on a rooftop. "HE WAS BEING HIDDEN...!!!" someone yells. "IT'S STRAW HAT, KILL HIM...!!!" the crowd roars. Luffy pants "HUFF... HUFF..." while allies cheer "YEEESSS SSSSS!!" Below, he leaps dramatically, shouting "YAHOOOOO!!!" A voice notes "IT'S ALMOST WORTH SOME PRAISE THAT HE WAS ABLE TO... OUTWIT BIG BROTHER KATAKURI AND MAKE IT OUT HERE..." An enemy warns "YOU SHOULD KNOW... THAT JUMPING MAKES YOU AN EASY TARGET!" as Luffy sails over the roof with "HE'S OVER THE ROOF!!"
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Luffy grimaces mid-leap, growling "UGH...!!" as he declares "NOW, LET'S MAKE THIS SIMPLE...!!!" A blade flashes with "GLINT!!" and "UNSHEATH...!" A fierce kick sends an opponent flying in a fiery impact. "SANJI!!" Luffy shouts in surprise. Onlookers panic "WHO IS THAT GUY!!!I" and "BIG BROTHER RAISIN!!!I" as the battle intensifies around the rooftops.
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Chaos erupts as fighters tumble through the air. "THEY'RE GETTING AWAY THROUGH THE SKY...!!!" someone yells. "SO YOU WON!" "AS EXPECTED OF YOU!" "YEP." A round figure commands "USE SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS MOONWALK-YU!!!" while another growls "WE WERE PREPARED FOR SOMETHING LIKE THIS... HOW NAIVE..." Pekoms appears below as an attacker threatens "GOUGE OUT HIS EYES, SO THAT HE'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO SEE A FULL MOON AGAIN!!" Pekoms roars in agony "GWAAAAAAAH!!" amid the brutal assault.
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High above the town, a horned figure in a dark cloak is blasted backward through the air by a massive impact, limbs flailing as debris scatters. Pekoms tumbles helplessly while a voice cries out, "TO LOOK AWAY...!!" Below, a grinning Big Mom pirate in a tall striped hat sneers, "IT'S FOOLISH..." as another shouts "HUH...I" A sudden massive black sphere hurtles in from the side. "SHOOT HIM DEAD!!" yells a pirate. The cloaked attacker swings wildly, roaring "AND IT'S ALSO RUDEEEE EEE-YU!!!" while another cheers "HYAA-HOOOO!!" The sphere smashes into the ground amid a huge explosion of dust, rubble, and impact lines as the horned fighter crashes down hard.
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Chaos erupts across Cacao Island. A pirate on a rooftop yells "HEY!! WHAT'S GOING ON!!!I" while another shouts "THE SHIPS BY THE COAST ARE BURNING!!" and "WHAT HAPPENED!I" A massive black smoke cloud billows upward from the port with debris flying everywhere. Onlookers cry "THERE'S AN EXPLOSION AT THE PORT!!!" and "WHO THE HELL IS IT!I" as a fleet of ships burns in the distance. In the streets, panicked citizens and pirates react with "WE'RE SCREWED...!!" and "IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY... GYAHHAHAHA!!" Gunfire rings out with sharp "キン!!" and "ザキン!!" sounds. A cloaked gunman fires repeatedly, shouting "WHAT IS THAT!!!I" amid the spreading panic.
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The sea fills with the arriving Germa 66 fleet, their castle-shaped ships flying "66" flags as soldiers stand ready. "NEXT, READY THE CANNONS!!" orders a voice. Onlookers gasp "IT'S GERMA'S FLEET!!!" and "THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN WIPED OUT HOURS AGO!!" Sanji stands among the arrivals with a determined glare. "WE ALSO WANTED A CHANCE..." he says. Ichiji appears beside him, declaring "TO SHAKE THINGS UP!!" A close-up shows Sanji's intense eyes as he mutters "...WHAT A COINCIDENCE..." while an unseen speaker notes "AN UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL!!" The chapter ends with the dramatic arrival shaking the battlefield.
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Discussion
Pekoms enters Sulong form under the moon.
p7Pekoms intends to aid Straw Hat's escape.
p7Big Mom Pirates attempt to stop Pekoms.
p8Luffy emerges from the mirror portal.
p8Sanji is involved in a close-range gunfight clash.
p8Luffy lands heavily on the ground amid smoke.
p9Luffy is spotted on a rooftop above the town.
p9Luffy leaps dramatically while being targeted by the crowd below.
p10Sanji appears and kicks Charlotte Raisin during Luffy's escape.
p10Luffy reacts with surprise to Sanji's arrival on the rooftops.
p11Pekoms is attacked on the ground while fighters escape through the air.
p11Attackers target Pekoms' eyes during the confrontation.
p12Pekoms is blasted backward by a massive impact above the town.
p12A large black sphere is fired at the airborne Pekoms by Big Mom pirates.
p13Explosion occurs at Cacao Island port with multiple ships burning.
p13Residents and Big Mom Pirates react with widespread panic to the attack.
p13Gunfire erupts in the streets during the chaos.
p14Germa 66 fleet arrives at Cacao Island with castle ships.
p14Sanji and Ichiji are present among the arriving forces.
p14Big Mom Pirates react with shock to the unexpected Germa arrival.
What is said, page by page
p0Title text announces chapter 897 Pekoms' Cacao Island escape plan as main heading.
p0Footer text introduces volume 29 of Straw Hat Grand Fleet tales focusing on Hajrudin arc and Stansen.
p2Panicked crew member shouts about imminent death and urges Luffy to hurry with high urgency.
p2Warning given to maintain distance from island to avoid traps, conveying tactical caution.
p2Observer identifies approaching force as the Grand Fleet with surprise.
p2Binocular user announces sighting of Straw Hat crew ship with alarm.
p2Clock caption states four minutes until promised meet-up time.
p2Mont-d'Or orders reinforcement of fleet rear in case of escape attempt.
p2Smoothie questions next action while viewing the island situation.
p3Pekoms states he has always struggled to control his Sulong transformation.
p3Voice identifies Pedro as the only man who could calm Pekoms during rampage.
p3Pekoms describes entering mindless state where he cannot hear anyone except Pedro.
p3Pekoms explains that in Sulong form he becomes a rampaging monster.
p3Pekoms concludes no one remains who can stop his rampage after Pedro's death.
p4Pekoms urges Luffy to use the rampage as chance to escape Cacao Island.
p4Pekoms warns that tonight is a full moon triggering his Sulong form.
p4Brûlée tells Luffy to get ready while mocking Pekoms transformation plan.
p4Pekoms tells Brûlée to shut up during the argument.
p4Brûlée laughs and claims Pekoms will be instantly suppressed even in Sulong form.
p4Luffy acknowledges understanding and thanks Pekoms for the plan.
p4Pekoms declares he will not let Pedro's sacrifice be wasted.
p5Distant scream calls for help with desperate tone from unseen person.
p5Crowd wails in high-pitched panic filling the square.
p5Brûlée questions if the voice belongs to her sister with surprise.
p5Pekoms notes a voice emerging from inside the mirror.
p5Soldier warns that someone is coming and orders snipers to aim.
p5Soldier states the captive must be held by Straw Hat enemy.
p6Crowd questions why Pekoms is the one exiting the mirror.
p6Brûlée screams for everyone to save her.
p6Pekoms threatens to shoot Brûlée if anyone moves.
p6Pekoms orders Big Mom Pirates not to move or use tricks.
p6Crowd reacts with shock at Pekoms appearance.
p7Pekoms announces he will allow Straw Hat to escape.
p7Pekoms recalls Pedro gambling his life on Straw Hat.
p7Pekoms accepts that his transformation will expose him.
p7Pirates yell for Pekoms to stop before rampaging.
p7Pirates order suppression of Pekoms.
p7Pirates note the transformation into Sulong form.
p7Pirates realize it was not Katakuri who emerged.
p8Voice yells about intense heat from the blast.
p8Fighter shouts Wave Fist during attack.
p8Onlookers identify the fallen fighter as Sanji.
p8Onlookers recognize the emerging figure as Straw Hat Luffy.
p8Crowd exclaims that Luffy has come out.
p9Crowd shouts that Straw Hat was being hidden with urgent discovery mood during rooftop spotting.
p9Crowd roars to kill Straw Hat with aggressive mob intent while Luffy is exposed above town.
p9Luffy pants heavily showing exhaustion while allies cheer his successful escape nearby.
p9Voice notes Luffy outwitted Katakuri with reluctant praise tone in context of the chase.
p9Enemy warns that jumping creates an easy target with threatening intent as Luffy leaps over roofs.
p10Luffy growls in pain then declares intent to simplify the situation while mid-leap.
p10Luffy shouts Sanji's name in surprise upon seeing the fiery kick intervention.
p10Onlookers panic asking who the new fighter is with shocked reactions to the attack.
p10Crowd identifies the kicked opponent as Big Brother Raisin amid the rooftop chaos.
p11Voice yells that targets are escaping through the sky with alarm during aerial chase.
p11Allies cheer that Luffy won with confident tone after his outwitting of Katakuri.
p11Round figure orders use of Moonwalk technique with commanding intent.
p11Attacker threatens to gouge Pekoms' eyes to prevent seeing full moons again.
p11Pekoms screams in pain from the brutal assault on the rooftop.
p12Voice cries out about looking away with accusatory tone during the blast.
p12Striped-hat pirate calls looking away foolish with mocking sneer.
p12Pirate orders to shoot the target dead with aggressive command intent.
p12Cloaked figure roars that the action is also rude with defiant anger while falling.
p12Pirates cheer with excited yells as the black sphere approaches the target.
p13Rooftop pirate expresses shock and demands explanation about sudden chaos at the port.
p13Onlookers report burning ships and question the cause of the explosion.
p13Crowd voices panic and despair about being overwhelmed by the unfolding disaster.
p13Armed figure taunts that resistance is futile while laughing amid gunfire.
p13Background voice questions identity of the attacker during the port attack.
p14Germa officer orders cannons prepared as fleet approaches the island.
p14Onlookers express surprise that Germa fleet survived earlier attack.
p14Sanji states the group also wanted an opportunity to intervene.
p14Ichiji declares intent to disrupt the current situation.
p14Sanji notes the coincidental timing of their arrival.