Chapter title page for 248. A large panel shows Wapol sitting dejectedly under a stone bridge at night, surrounded by scattered junk, broken toys, and his subordinates. Sweat pours down his face as he stares blankly ahead. The caption reads: WAPOL'S SNACK BANZAI Vol. 11 「I, THE GREAT KING, AM SITTING UNDER THE BRIDGE」
Wapol
01
Above the clouds, a peaceful scene unfolds near a thatched house. A musical note trail drifts through the sky. Conis says, "PUMPKIN HARVEST IS QUITE NICE." Pagaya replies, "THIS YEAR'S..." Gan Fall answers, "YES." Pagaya continues, "I REALLY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO THANK YOU..." Gan Fall says, "I APOLOGIZE FOR CAUSING YOU TROUBLE..." Conis adds, "YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN IN DANGER AND BEEN TREATED LIKE CRIMINALS... THIS IS JUST MY SERVICE." Pagaya notes, "IN HERE, NOT EVEN ENEL'S MANTRA CAN FIND YOU."
ConisPagayaGan Fall
02
Gan Fall asks, "I MEANT THE PRODUCE. HOW WAS THIS YEAR'S HARVESTI" Pagaya answers, "...OH... IT WAS VERY GOOD." Gan Fall inquires, "HOW IS ANGEL ISLANDI" Conis exclaims, "CONIS-SAN, CONIS-SAN! YOU TOO COME TRY SOME!" Pagaya offers, "EXCUSE ME. I WILL HAVE A TASTE THEN." Gan Fall states, "IT IS QUITE DELICIOUS. THAT IS THE PUMPKIN JUICE FROM MY GARDEN." Conis responds, "OHI THAT IS NICE." Gan Fall explains, "... NO, I DIDN'T... THEY ARE CRIMINALS WHO SAIL ON THE BLUE SEAS. THEY WOULD PUT A BLACK FLAG WITH DRAWINGS OF A SKULL IN THE MIDDLE OF THEIR SHIPS." Conis asks, "DID YOU KNOW THATI --- LITTLE GIRL, IN THE BLUE SEAS THERE ARE PEOPLE CALLED 'PIRATES'."
Gan FallPagayaConis
03
Conis reacts, "EH!I" Gan Fall continues, "YOU MEAN THEY HAVE BEEN CRIMINALS FROM THE START!I" Conis says, "... HEH HEH... UM... THEY ARE MORE LIKE 'PEOPLE WHO DON'T FOLLOW RULES...'" Gan Fall notes, "THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT WORLDS!" Conis asks, "WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCEI" Gan Fall replies, "I HAD FRIENDS WHO WERE PIRATES, TOO. ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO, WHEN I WAS STILL GOD, HE CAME TO VISIT ME... HE WAS A VERY OPEN AND AFFABLE PERSON. I REGRETTED HAVING TO PART WITH HIM. IT ISN'T UNUSUAL... TO PUT IT TO AN EXTREME... A HERO DURING A WAR WOULD BE JUST ANOTHER MURDERER IN PEACEFUL TIMES."
ConisGan FallPagaya
04
Shandia warriors raise their weapons in the night as narration explains their endless conflict: "The peoples of 'Shandia', it is a never-ending war... It is between us, 'the citizens of the sky', and the ones we call the raiders... Even now, Shandia challenges Enel." A young Skypiean girl with wings and a harp replies, "Even though it does not seem that way, Skypiea has always been a warring country..." Gan Fall, the former God, sits holding a cup and recalls, "That had continued on for centuries, but... It was a hope to put an end to the war. When you were God, you tried very hard to achieve peace with Shandia." In close-up he bows his head, "I apologize... Everything came to nothing... Yes, when we almost had peace... Enel took over as God."
Gan Fallyoung Skypiean girl
05
Gan Fall's bird-helmeted companion insists, "~Ah! You do not need to apologize...!!!" A wide view of a peaceful Skypiean landscape with a thatched house shows narration: "The island sang a beautiful song, heard throughout the country. As if to signal it, the war between the citizens of the sky and Shandia started. ~ There was a legend in Skypiea... Long ago, on the day that the 'Upper Yard' was born." Gan Fall stands tall in armor, declaring, "This war will end~~~~ When we hear that song of the island once again..."
Gan Fallbird-helmeted figure
06
The young Skypiean girl grips her harp and says, "The song of the island..." Gan Fall smiles with closed eyes, "Sings once again. Surely someday.... Yes, that's when the Holy Land..." In a sudden attack, Gan Fall is struck from behind; he cries, "Please watch my home!! I am off to work!!...What happened...!I" as impact sounds "KA POH!!" and "PIEH PIEH~~~~!!!!" erupt while a winged figure is sent flying.
Gan Fallyoung Skypiean girlbird-helmeted figure
07
A massive impact shakes the trees with large sound effects "ヒィィィィィ!!!" The young Skypiean girl stands on a porch holding her harp as a small creature reacts nearby. Gan Fall sits eating, exclaiming, "It tastes better than anything..." The girl smiles while drinking, "Yes... Is really delicious....Wow. Father... This pumpkin juice."
Gan Fallyoung Skypiean girl
08
A massive close-up shows a face screaming in terror, "STOP~~~~~!!!" and "WAAAAAAAAH!!!". Smoke and flames erupt violently across a wooden deck and staircase as the same desperate voice cries, "STOP~~~~~!!" and "I BEG OF YOU!! STOP!!!!!". In the lower panels a long-nosed crew member clutches his head, shouting "DAMN THIS!!" while nearby figures wail "WOOO...!!!" and "WAAAH YAAAH!! WAAAH!". Another voice pleads, "DON'T ATTACK THE SHIP! PLEASE DON'T DO THAT!!!" as a goggled figure hunches in panic with "HUN...".
long-nosed crew membergoggled figure
09
Explosions rock the ship in the clouds as "SUU WOO!!" and "WAAAAAH YAAAH~~~~!!!" ring out. A bearded ship sitter yells, "I'M THE SHIP...!!! THE SHIP SITTER...!!!" and "PLEASE STOP!!" while gasping "...HAH... HAH...!!!". A frantic close-up shows the long-nosed crew member sweating and shouting "DAMN...!!!" and "HAH...!!!". The giant bird Fuza appears with "POH OH!!!" and loud "GU KA KA KAKAKA KAKAKKAK AKAAKA!!!!!" cries. A goggled man turns to the bird and asks, "WHAT SHOULD WE DO, FUZA...!I"
Sky Rider Shura stands atop the giant bird Fuza, which is labeled "SANJOUCHO FUZA". Shura declares, "FIRST YOU TELL ME NOT TO ATTACK YOUR FRIENDS... THEN YOU TELL ME TO NOT DESTROY THIS SHIP... THEN YOU SAY YOU DON'T WANT TO DIE. YOU PUT ME IN A DIFFICULT SITUATION...!!!" The bird squawks "GU KA KA KA!!". Shura glares down and growls, "YOU REALLY PISS ME OFF!" while a close-up of another face shows "HUN... YOU SELFISH ANIMAL." A caption identifies him as "SKY PIEA PRIEST. 'SKY RIDER, SHURA'".
Sky Rider ShuraFuza
11
Shura launches a brutal kick, sending the long-nosed crew member flying with "WAH!!" and "IF YOU WANT TO LIVE, THEN WHY ARE YOU SO WEAK!!!I". Below, the crew member screams "STOP IT!!!" and "WAH! WAAH! WAAAH!" as the burning lance strikes, "STOP!! THAT LANCE BURNS STUFF!!!" and "PONG!!". Shura looms over him, asking coldly, "YOU WANT TO LIVE WITHOUT ANY SACRIFICEI" while the battered figure mutters "YOU BASTARD..." amid impact lines and smoke.
Sky Rider Shuralong-nosed crew member
12
In a vast forest clearing dominated by an enormous ancient tree and a raised wooden altar platform, several figures discuss the island's deadly rules. "THEN SOMEONE ELSE MUST DIE..." "IF SOMEONE WANTS TO SURVIVE..." "THAT'S HOW THE WORLD WORKS." A man in a black hat stares in shock, thinking, "HOW CAN HE DO THAT...!I IT'S LIKE HE CAN PREDICT MY MOVEMENTS...!!!" On the altar platform, an old bearded man in ornate robes stands beside a younger fighter. "ON THIS ISLAND, EACH OF THE FOUR PRIESTS CONTROL A TERRITORY." "RIGHT NOW YOUR OTHER FRIENDS ARE RISKING THEIR LIVES TO COME HERE...!!!" "DID YOU KNOW THAT THIS IS THE ALTAR OF SACRIFICE....I" "WHEN THE TARGET ENTERS ONE OF THE TERRITORIES, NO ONE OTHER THAN THE CORRESPONDING PRIEST MAY ATTACK. THAT'S THE RULE." The man in the hat replies, "AH... YES!! THEY SAID..." In a close-up, the goggle-wearing man with a fur collar explains, "...WELL, IT'S FOR AFTER THE PEOPLE BEING TESTED ARE DEAD" "BUT" "ALTAR OF SACRIFICE" "...WHAT...THEN" "BUT THIS ALTAR IS NOT PART OF ANY AREA. LET'S CALL IT THE FREE AREA.... IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO DOES WHAT"
Gan FallWyperUsopp
13
The conversation continues near the giant tree and altar. "YEAH. THAT'S IT..." "IF LUFFY COMES HERE AND SAVES US, WE CAN ESCAPE FROM HERE TOGETHER!I" "IF YOU CAN ESCAPE FROM THIS FREE AREA..." A small bird-like creature reacts with "b EH!I" The old man clarifies the escape conditions: "TO ESCAPE TO THAT FOREST OVER THERE..." "CORRECT. FOR EXAMPLE... THREE OF THE SACRIFICES USED VINES..." A small panel shows a surprised face: "SPECIAL...!I" The goggle-wearing man adds, "~ ANYWAYS, THAT IS JUST THE ORIGINAL RULES FOR JUDGEMENT, AND IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS, THE RULES CAN BE CHANGED." The man in the hat reacts with shock: "EH... THAT'S A SPECIAL SITUATIONI" A massive close-up shows the hat-wearing man's face twisted in rage and despair, shouting, "IT'S ALL HIS FAULT!!" while the goggle-wearing man thinks, "GOD IS THERE, RIGHTI I'LL GO CHECK IT OUT."
Gan FallWyperUsopp
14
The scene shifts to the grand altar platform adorned with torches and symbols. Narration states, "THIS IS THE WAY OF THE WORLD." "~WHEN THEY COME BACK THEY WILL ALSO BE PUNISHED... SO THEY CAN REALIZE THEIR MISTAKES." "FOR THE CRIME OF RUNNING AWAY, SOMEONE MUST PAY FOR IT WITH HIS LIFE" "AS 'SACRIFICE'." A sudden attack erupts as a winged, armored figure dives from above. The man in the hat yells, "GUH!!!" "NO!!" "NO WAY~~~~!!!" The attacker declares, "YOU MUST GIVE YOUR LIFE TO GOD!" Multiple impact panels follow: the winged assailant strikes, sending the hat-wearing man flying with screams of "AH~~~YAAA AH~~~~~!!!" and heavy SFX like "ビスッ..." "ズドンッ" "ギャア" as debris and motion lines fill the air.
Gan FallWyperShura
15
A dramatic full-page action spread shows the armored winged knight of the sky descending with a massive weapon, striking the hat-wearing man amid flying debris and impact effects. The victim cries out in pain. In follow-up panels the knight stands over the fallen figure. "HUN...!!!" The knight speaks calmly, "THANK YOU FOR WAITING." A close-up reveals the knight's stern face. The hat-wearing man, bloodied and shocked, stares up and shouts, "A RARE GUEST!" "KNIGHT OF THE SKY~~~~!!!" with large reaction SFX and motion lines emphasizing the sudden arrival and confrontation.
WyperShura
16
A massive bird-like creature with spotted wings and a long beak dominates the page as it clashes violently. Gan Fall is hurled through the air on his smaller winged steed. A voice shouts, "GAN FALL!!!!" Below, smaller panels show the ongoing aerial battle. One fighter declares, "LET'S JUST PLAY WITH HIM... FUZA!!" Another retorts, "AN OLD MAN LIKE YOU IS USELESS!!" The bird Pierre cries, "KU KAKA KAKA KA!!" Observers note, "A STRONG OPPONENT. HE IS WELL TRAINED. WE MUST FIGHT HARDER, PIERRE." Pierre responds with strained cries, "PIEH PIEH~~~~!!" while another voice yells, "OOOOOOOOO!!!! KNIGHT OF THE SKY~~~~!!"
Gan FallPierre
17
The fierce aerial duel continues. A warrior yells, "THIS ISLAND DOESN'T NEED TWO GODS!!" and "YELL ALL YOU LIKE!!" Gan Fall is struck hard, his body twisting midair as impact lines and debris fly. "GUH...!!" escapes him. Multiple panels capture the rapid exchange of blows, with the large bird creature and smaller winged mounts clashing. The knight's lance and the opponent's weapons create sharp impact effects marked "バチッ" and "ごろん!". The sequence ends with the fighters separating after a heavy collision.
Gan Fall
18
The battle reaches a climax. Gan Fall is sent flying backward, feathers scattering as he loses his grip. "WAH!!" he cries. In the background, a structure labeled "TSU TSU" and "zu..." is visible. The large bird creature is knocked away with a massive impact. A triumphant voice declares, "KNIGHT OF THE SKY~~~~!!!" Below, two onlookers react with shock and awe, one exclaiming, "OH....! OOH~~~~!!!" while impact sounds "ガチギーーギャー" and "オォォォ" fill the panel.
Gan Fall
19
SBS Question Corner page. Reader D asks about Smoker and Hina's ages and birthdays. Oda answers: Smoker is 34, Hina is 32. They joined the Navy at the same time; Hina was elite while Smoker was a punk who nearly got fired but was rescued by Hina. They ate Devil Fruits and became important Navy forces, explaining their young colonel ranks. Another question about the "BILOA BIKE" from chapter 212 is answered: it works on both land and sea; "BILOA" comes from "BILLOW" and the tires are wide for that reason. Small panels show Smoker and Hina portraits plus the bike vehicle.
20
No description for this page.
End of chapter21 pages
Discussion
p9Bearded ship sitter claims responsibility for watching the ship.
p10Sky Rider Shura is identified as a Sky Piea Priest.
p10Shura stands atop the giant bird named Fuza.
p11Shura uses a burning lance as a weapon during the confrontation.
p11Long-nosed crew member is physically struck and knocked down by Shura.
p12The scene takes place in a forest clearing with a giant tree and altar platform.
p12The altar is identified as the Altar of Sacrifice.
p12Four priests each control separate territories on the island.
p13Escape from the free area leads to the forest over there.
p13Three sacrifices previously used vines to escape.
p13Judgment rules can be altered in special situations.
p14Running away from the altar requires a life as sacrifice.
p14A winged armored attacker strikes the man in the black hat.
p14The attack occurs directly on the altar platform.
p15The attacker is the Knight of the Sky riding a winged mount.
p15The strike lands directly on the man wearing the black hat.
p15The knight arrives as a sudden aerial assault on the altar area.
p16Gan Fall rides Pierre into battle against Shura and Fuza.
p16The fight occurs high above Skypiea structures.
p16Pierre is a smaller winged bird compared to Fuza.
p17Shura and Gan Fall exchange direct blows in midair.
p17Fuza and Pierre clash with visible weapon impacts.
p17The duel involves both riders and their bird mounts.
p18Gan Fall is knocked back and loses his weapon grip.
p18Fuza is also sent flying from the collision.
p18Observers on the ground witness the aerial defeat.
What is said, page by page
p0Caption states Wapol's fall from kingship while sitting under the bridge, conveying dejected mood and loss of status.
p1Conis notes the pumpkin harvest is nice with calm appreciative tone.
p1Pagaya mentions the current year's harvest and expresses gratitude toward Gan Fall.
p1Gan Fall accepts thanks and apologizes for causing trouble in a polite exchange.
p1Conis explains the group would have been treated as criminals without her help.
p1Pagaya states that Enel's mantra cannot reach them inside the location.
p2Gan Fall asks about the produce harvest and inquires about Angel Island.
p2Pagaya confirms the harvest was very good.
p2Conis invites the girl to try the pumpkin juice.
p2Gan Fall identifies the drink as pumpkin juice from his garden.
p2Gan Fall begins describing criminals who sail the Blue Seas and fly black skull flags.
p3Conis clarifies the Straw Hats are people who do not follow rules rather than standard criminals.
p3Gan Fall notes different kinds of people exist in different worlds.
p3Gan Fall recalls his pirate friend who visited twenty years ago when he was still God.
p3Gan Fall describes the visitor as open and affable and regrets their parting.
p3Gan Fall states that in extreme cases a hero during war becomes a murderer in peace.
p4Narration describes never-ending war between Shandia and sky citizens who call them raiders, historical context setting mood.
p4Young Skypiean girl states Skypiea has always been a warring country despite appearances, calm explanatory intent.
p4Gan Fall recalls centuries of conflict and his past hope to end the war through peace efforts with Shandia, reflective mood.
p4Bearded man notes Enel took over as God after near peace was achieved, regretful tone.
p5Bird-helmeted companion insists no apology is needed, emphatic reassuring intent.
p5Narration recounts island singing beautiful song that signaled start of war between sky citizens and Shandia, legendary tone.
p5Legend mentions Upper Yard birth long ago as key historical event.
p5Gan Fall declares war will end when island song is heard again, determined hopeful mood.
p6Young girl repeats song of the island, curious echoing intent.
p6Gan Fall states song will return someday bringing the Holy Land, optimistic visionary mood.
p6Gan Fall calls out to watch his home while heading to work then reacts in shock to attack, urgent then surprised tone.
p7Gan Fall exclaims food tastes better than anything, satisfied enjoyment mood.
p7Young girl agrees juice is really delicious and addresses Gan Fall as father, pleased casual tone.
p8Unknown screaming face delivers desperate repeated pleas to stop the attack with terrified intent.
p8Long-nosed crew member curses the situation in frustration while clutching head.
p8Goggled figure emits short gasp indicating panic and fear.
p8Background voices wail in terror and beg not to attack the ship.
p9Bearded ship sitter identifies himself as ship sitter and begs attackers to stop with desperate tone.
p9Long-nosed crew member curses repeatedly while panting in panic.
p9Goggled man asks giant bird Fuza what action to take next.
p9Giant bird Fuza emits loud repeated squawks during the chaos.
p10Sky Rider Shura complains that conflicting requests put him in a difficult situation.
p10Sky Rider Shura expresses strong anger at the selfishness of others.
p10Giant bird Fuza squawks loudly beside Shura.
p11Sky Rider Shura taunts long-nosed crew member for being weak while wanting to live.
p11Long-nosed crew member screams to stop the burning lance attack.
p11Long-nosed crew member mutters insult at Shura after being struck.
p11Sky Rider Shura questions desire to live without making sacrifices.
p12Man in black hat reacts with shock and disbelief at an unseen figure predicting his movements.
p12Old bearded man explains that each of the four priests controls a territory on the island.
p12Old bearded man states the rule that only the corresponding priest may attack when a target enters a territory.
p12Goggled man notes that the altar of sacrifice is not part of any priest's area and can be used freely.
p13Long-nosed crew member suggests that Luffy arriving to save them would allow escape together.
p13Old man confirms that escaping to the distant forest is possible under certain conditions.
p13Goggled man states that in special situations the original judgment rules can be changed.
p13Surprised face reacts to the mention of a special situation involving vines used by sacrifices.
p14Narration states that this is the way of the world regarding punishment for running away.
p14Winged armored figure declares that the victim must give their life to God.
p14Man in black hat cries out in pain and denial during the sudden attack.
p14Old man notes that returnees will also be punished to realize their mistakes.
p15Winged knight calmly thanks the group for waiting after the strike.
p15Bloodied man in hat identifies the attacker as the Knight of the Sky.
p15Knight speaks with composed expression while standing over the fallen figure.
p16Opponent shouts Gan Fall's name loudly during the aerial clash with aggressive intent.
p16Shura suggests toying with the opponent while commanding Fuza in a mocking tone.
p16Shura insults Gan Fall as useless due to age with dismissive attitude.
p16Pierre emits repeated laughter-like cries during the fight indicating strain or defiance.
p16Gan Fall notes the opponent's strength and training while urging Pierre to fight harder.
p16Pierre responds with pained cries showing exhaustion in battle.
p17Shura declares the island needs only one god with confrontational intent.
p17Shura taunts Gan Fall to yell as much as he wants during the assault.
p17Gan Fall grunts from a direct hit showing pain and surprise.
p18Gan Fall cries out while losing control after heavy impact.
p18Shura triumphantly calls out to the Knight of the Sky after landing a blow.
p18Onlookers react with growing shock and awe at the battle outcome.