The color splash page for Chapter 609 shows the Straw Hat crew celebrating underwater on Fishman Island amid glowing bubbles, coral, and sea creatures. Luffy leaps joyfully with arms raised and mouth open in excitement. Zoro stands calmly with swords at his side, blowing bubbles from a pipe. Sanji poses dramatically nearby. Nami smiles with arms crossed. Chopper sits on a rock playing with a bubble toy. Franky flexes in the foreground. Brook plays violin in the background. The title 'Chapter 609 Adventure on Fishman Island' appears at the top, with 'ONE PIECE' at the bottom left.
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The full-color version of the splash page depicts the same underwater celebration. Luffy jumps with arms raised shouting in delight. Zoro blows bubbles from his pipe. Sanji stands with a hand raised. Nami watches with a smile. Chopper plays with bubbles. Franky flexes powerfully. Brook plays his violin. The vibrant scene is filled with glowing bubbles, fish, coral, and sea life under a bright moon-like light. 'ONE PIECE' is displayed prominently at the bottom.
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Sanji floats underwater surrounded by mermaids, nose bleeding heavily as he laughs. A mermaid laughs and says, 'YOU'RE SO FUNNY, SANJI-CHA AAAA!!' Sanji shouts, '...LIVE HERE!!!' while hearts float around him. Other mermaids react with surprise. Below, Camie talks with Pappug and others. Camie says, 'HEY, CAMIE! THERE'S SOMEONE I'VE GOTTA SEE WHILE I'M HERE ON FISHMAN ISLAND!!' A voice replies, 'OH...I WHO'S THATI! THE MERMAID PRINCESSI' Pappug notes, 'AND HIS BLOOD TYPE ISN'T EXACTLY COMMON...' Another adds, 'IT'S A REAL RELIEF... IF HE'D HAD ANY MORE NOSEBLEEDS, HE WOULD HAVE RUN OUT OF BLOOD COMPLETELY...' Someone concludes, 'STILL LOOKS LIKE HE ENDED UP BACK TO NORMAL AFTER ALL, HUH...I WAS IT PURE WILLPOWER...I'
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Luffy stares in shock and excitement at the sight of Fishman Island's Ryugu Kingdom, with its grand coral buildings and bubble domes. He yells, 'IT'S JINBE!!!' A voice asks, 'BOSS JINBEI' Luffy recalls, 'YEAH, WHEN ACE DIED, TWO YEARS AGO, I ALMOST LOST IT... I WAS ONLY THANKS TO JINBE I MADE IT THROUGH ALL RIGHT!' He declares, 'I'VE GOTTA SEE HIM AGAIN!!' Someone warns, 'HOLD IT, LUFFY... JINBEI! DON'T TELL ME YOU'VE BEEN ASSOCIATING WITH MORE SHICHIBUKAI...I! WELL, FORMER SHICHIBUKAI...' Luffy answers, 'YEP. HE'S MY FRIEND.' A large fish-man growls, 'WHAT THE HECK ARE YOUI!!' Other voices react with surprise about Jinbe and the island.
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Luffy sits up in shock, shouting, "EHHHHHI!! THEN I'M NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO SEE JINBEI!" A voice explains, "Well, because of that, the former members of the Fishman Pirates weren't able to stay on this island any longer." Another adds, "They all left, together with Boss Jinbe." Luffy clutches his head while a small octopus-like creature floats nearby. The speaker continues, "You know how he abandoned his post as Shichibukai back thenI Well, it would take a long time to explain in detail, but a lot of things changed on this island after the war..." Suddenly, fish-men and merfolk react in panic as someone yells, "A kingdom ship is coming!" "They might be coming!" "They're coming!" "They might not be on board." "Of course they'll be on board!!" Camie swims frantically, screaming, "CAIMIE, CAIMIE, CAIMIE, CAIMIE, CAIMIE!!" Nami warns Luffy, "Luffy-chin!! You and your friends have to hide!!" Luffy reacts with "EHI!" while others exclaim about a rare kingdom ship that doesn't come often and illegal entry. Someone shouts, "You guys!! Who's on board this shipI!"
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A massive royal gondola glides through the waters toward the remote island. The group debates, "Still, it's not as though any of the royal family will be on board." "So what if it isI!" "Isn't itI" "No, it isn't!!" "It is!" "It really isI" "Huh!I It's a royal gondola!!" Nami notes, "They wouldn't leave their palace and come all the way out to these remote regions of the island..." The princes' arrival causes chaos. A fish-man panics, "AAAAAHHH!!! THE PRINCES!!" while hearts float around. Someone calls, "Hello there, ladies of the cove. There's something we need to inquire of you." Sanji is told, "You stay nice and hidden there, Sanji-chan..." as he stares in shock. The princes declare, "Make way for the three Neptune brothers!!!" while Luffy watches with concern.
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The three massive Neptune brothers arrive dramatically. Fukaboshi, the eldest shark merman, grips a trident and demands, "We have received reports of a number of illegal immigrants. Has anyone here seen themI!" Ryuboshi, the giant oarfish merman, and Mamboshi, the opah merman, stand beside him. Fukaboshi continues singing, "If you've seen them, let us know—re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do—♪" while Mamboshi cheers, "AKKAAA MAMBO! WHOOO WHOOO♪" and "MAAAAN!! I'D SURE LOVE TO HANG OUT HERE AWHILE!!" The group hides and reacts nervously. Someone whispers, "Hm... well... it is still not certain that they are the individuals I suspect..." Another notes, "So important that the princes themselves must come searching for themI!" The brothers apologize for the interruption, and the scene ends with more dancing and music as they search the area.
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Sanji's massive nosebleed erupts violently into the sky like a geyser, with hearts and impact lines exploding outward. The force sends him rocketing backward. Luffy yells in alarm, "THAT MAN....!!" "THAT WAS WAY TOO MUCH BLOOD! SANJI!!!" "AAAA AAAHH HHHH!!!" "SANJI!!!" Nami cries out, "SANJI!!!" while others react with "SANJI-CHANI!" and "OH, CRAP... THE TENSION HE WAS SUPPRESSING MUST HAVE BURST OUT ALL AT ONCE!!!" A wanted poster flutters nearby as the group stares in horror at the blood fountain. The dramatic SFX "グィィィ" emphasizes the explosive release.
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The Ammo Knights snap to attention with a loud "YES, SIR!!!" and impact effects "どどん!!" as they raise their weapons. A close-up fish-man soldier shouts, "IT'S THE PIRATE, STRAW HAT LUFFY!!!" and another panel declares "AMMO-KNIGHTS!!!". In the next tier, soldiers argue urgently: "BUT WE CAN'T START A FIGHT WITH THE NEPTUNE ARMY IN A PLACE LIKE THIS!!!", "WHAT NOWI THEY'RE GOING TO CAPTURE 'EM BEFORE WE DO!!", "WELL, DAMN... THEY REALLY ARE HERE!! IT'S THE STRAW HATS!!", and "AND IT'S THE PRINCES, OF ALL PEOPLE...!!". At the bottom, Chopper panics with wide eyes and sweat drops, explaining, "HIS BLOOD IS TYPE S, RH NEGATIVE! I KNOW IT'S A LITTLE RARE...", "IF MY FRIEND DOESN'T RECEIVE ONE SOON... HE'LL BE DEAD WITHIN A MATTER OF MINUTES!!!", "THIS IS URGENT!!! IS THERE ANYONE HERE WHO COULD PROVIDE A BLOOD DONATIONI!", while pleading, "BUT IS THERE ANYONE HERE WITH A BLOOD TYPE MATCHI! OR A MERMAID AND FISHMAN BLOOD NOT COMPATIBLE WITH HUMANS...I!" A soldier retorts, "HOLD ON A MINUTE!!! WE APOLOGISE FOR ENTERING THE ISLAND ILLEGALLY!! BUT COULD YOU WAIT BEFORE ARRESTING USI!!"
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Panic spreads as voices cry, "HE CAN'T DIE IN SUCH A RIDICULOUS WAY...!!!! SOMEBODY, HELP!!!", "QUICKLY!!! IS THERE ANYONE AT ALLI!", and "HEY!! YOU'VE GOTTA HELP US, PLEASE!! I'M BEGGING YOU!!! SANJI NEEDS BLOOD, FAST!!" with impact "はーん!!". Chopper transforms and shouts "HAMOHA MOHA MOHA~!!!!" while Nami reacts with surprise. Chopper realizes, "MERMAIDS AND FISHMEN BOTH HAVE THE SAME TYPE OF BLOOD AS HUMANS! A BLOOD TRANSFUSION SHOULD BE POSSIBLE...BUT...". A massive fish-man with a wild mane roars in fury, "...EVER GIVE HIS OWN PRECIOUS BLOOD TO SAVE AN INFERIOR HUMANI!!! WHY WOULD ANY FISHMAN OR MERMAN... FOOLISH HUMANS!!! WHAT IS THIS OUTRAGEOUS NONSENSEI!!!", "IT'S THOSE GUYS WITH THE SEA MONSTERS!!", and "WHY, IF THEY EVER CONSIDERED IT, THE HUMAN-HATERS WOULD SUBJECT THEM TO THE MIDNIGHT PENALTY!!!" Camie appears in the background yelling "CAIMIEI!!" as Luffy looks shocked.
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The large fish-man continues his tirade: "FOR THERE IS AN ANCIENT LAW IN THIS LAND!!...UNTIL YOU PERISH HELPLESS ON THESE SHORES...!!! YOU CAN JUST LIE THERE! LET YOUR BLOOD FLOW OUT...", "'THOU SHALT NEVER SHARE THY BLOOD WITH HUMANKIND'!!!", and "PRINCE FUKABOSHI!!! IT'S HAMMOND, FROM THE FISH-MAN DISTRICT!!!". He points accusingly, "EVEN THE DEATH OF THIS ISLAND'S HERO, FISHER TIGER, SPEAKS AGAINST YOU!!! THROUGHOUT THE ANNALS OF HISTORY... YOU HAVE FEARED OUR KIND AS MONSTERS... AND STUBBORNLY REFUSED TO EVER MINGLE YOUR BLOOD WITH OURS!!! AND YOU HUMANS HAVE ONLY YOURSELVES TO BLAME!!!". Luffy reacts with "HMI" while Hammond declares, "THAT MAN, WHO RISKED HIS LIFE TO FREE ALL SLAVES, REGARDLESS OF RACE... FOR THE HEARTLESS HUMANS REFUSED TO SHARE THEIR BLOOD... AND SO HE PERISHED!!!!" with a dramatic splash panel showing the aftermath and impact "ゴォオオオ!!".
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Hammond declares, "THE CAPTAIN OF THE NEW FISHMAN PIRATES, HORDY JONES-SAMA......HAS SUMMONED YOU!!!" while gesturing dramatically. He continues, "SO IT'S TIME YOU GAVE UP ON THE LIFE OF THAT ONE MEASLY CREWMATE... AND CAME WITH US TO THE FISHMAN DISTRICT!!!". Chopper pleads desperately, "I'LL TAKE YOU BY FORCE IF I HAVE TO... WE'LL DO ANYTHING YOU WANT IN RETURN!! JUST PLEASE, HELP US TO SAVE HIS LIFE!!! YOU GUYS... I DON'T CARE IF THERE'S SOME LAW AGAINST IT, I'M BEGGING YOU!!! ISN'T THERE ANYONE HERE WITH TYPE S RH-NEGATIVE BLOODI!!". In the final panel, a massive impact "バチィィィン!!!" erupts with "UTASE-AMI!!!" as Chopper and others are struck by a net attack, sending them flying amid motion lines and debris.
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Luffy glares forward with a fierce grin as he shouts, "...WE'RE NOT LISTENING... TO YOUR DEMANDS!!!" A thought bubble shows his earlier resolve: "I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU..." In the background, a massive impact erupts as Luffy launches himself at a hulking fish-man opponent. The panel explodes with the attack name "JET PISTOL!!!" as Luffy's fist connects in a powerful strike, sending the enemy flying amid debris and motion lines. Nearby mermaids and fish-folk react with shock and fear, mouths open in alarm.
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A gigantic sea monster lunges from behind with a deafening roar, "RRRAGGGGGHHHHHH!!!" Someone yells, "LUFFY!! BEHIND YOU - A SEA MONSTER!!!" Luffy turns sharply, eyes narrowing. The monster suddenly collapses with a defeated whimper. Luffy stands firm as the creature sweats and trembles before him. Onlookers react in awe: "LUFFY-CHIIIIIIN!! YOU GUUUUYS!!" "IMPRESSIVE..." "WHAT ON EARTH...I! LUFFY-CHAN'S AMAZING!!" "THE SEA MONSTER... JUST GAVE UP WITHOUT EVEN FIGHTING...!!!"
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A fish-man carries an unconscious figure while shouting, "THERE ARE PLENTY OF HUMANS AT THE PORT!!! NOW HURRY!!!" Another calls, "GET SANJI-CHIN UP HERE!! WE'LL GO TO THE TOWN!!!" and "CAIMIE!!" The group boards a Ryugu Kingdom gondola as voices urge, "PLEASE HELP US, RYUGUU-CHIN!! TO THE TOWN!" "ALL RIGHT!! WE'RE ALL ON BOARD, CAIMIE - GET MOVING!!!" "I'M VERY SORRY!! I PROMISE I'LL RETURN IT AS SOON AS SANJI-CHIN IS SAFE!!" Nami glares angrily and snaps, "SANJIIII!! THAT'S ENOUGH - EVEN NOW HE'S GOT A STUPID GRIN ON HIS FACE!!" "WE DON'T HAVE A SECOND TO LOSE!!! THIS IS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH!!!"
Nami speaks with concern: "THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ANY HUMANS ARRIVING ON THE ISLAND IN THE PAST MONTH OR SO... YOU GUYS WERE THE FIRST TO ARRIVE IN QUITE A WHILE..." Usopp replies, "AND I'M STILL A LITTLE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT'LL HAPPEN ONCE WE REACH THE TOWN...!" They discuss the deep-rooted discrimination from two years ago on Sabaody. In the background, a massive ship-like structure looms over the coral city as citizens murmur about rumors of a shadowy force stopping arrivals. Prince Fukaboshi stands before a group and asks, "WHY WERE YOU ALL HIDING THESE PIRATES FROM US...I" The fish-folk reply, "WE'RE VERY SORRY, PRINCE FUKABOSHI..."
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Mermaids gather near the coral structures, one with a flower in her hair clutching her cheek in worry. "DO YOU THINK SANJI-CHAN WILL BE ALL RIGHT...I" she asks. Others discuss the captured crew: "WE JUST COULDN'T BEAR TO SEE THEM CAPTURED AS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS... AND THEY DIDN'T SEEM LIKE BAD PEOPLE... BUT SINCE THEY WERE CAIMIE'S FRIENDS..." A fish-man with flowing hair and a trident steps forward angrily, shouting "IT WAS WITH REGARD TO A DIFFERENT MATTER THAT WE SOUGHT THEM-MI-FA ~SOOOO! THERE WAS NO NEED FOR THEM TO UNDERGO ANY INSPECTIONS UPON ENTERING THE ISLAND... WE KNOW ENOUGH OF THEIR NATURE ALREADY....YOU SEEM TO HAVE LEAPED TO THE WRONG CONCLUSION. THAT CREW ARE FAMOUS PIRATES. AKKAMAMBO! AKAMAMBO!" A small fish-man in a patterned hat cheers beside him. The long-haired fish-man declares, "TO DELIVER JINBE'S MESSAGE... AND IT WOULD APPEAR I HAVE MISSED MY OPPORTUNITY..." A mermaid looks on in surprise as he finishes, "...OH... WE HAD NO IDEA..."
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One Piece SBS page with reader questions and Oda's answers. D: My friend accidentally returned a rental DVD box with melon bread inside. What should I doI P.N. Ponkaichidou. O: IT HAPPENS--. Yep, those things occur a lot! OF COURSE NOT!...but think carefully. Was your friend really renting a DVDI... MY ASS!!! WHAT THE HECK IS A RENTAL MELON BREAD!! D: 「I THINK SO TOO.」 P.N. I'll say it right on!! O: Yeah -!! I know rightI! The question itself is strange!...Who the heck are you!! D: Odacchi!! I think it's about time you wanted to do this; "A riddle". Nickname is not Odacchi-. I bet you felt real funny. Sure. Just do it!! Topic should be on ONE PIECE. O: Ello-! It's Odacchi!! Erm-. ONE PIECE multiplied with~!! A.B.C.D.E ~!! Equa-Is! EVERYONE BOING (BO. ING)!! It's Odacchi!!...Ugh-...(disappointed in self) D: ODA SENSEI... I DON'T THINK I'LL BE ABLE TO TREAT YOU AS HUMAN ANYMORE P.N. Positive Hollow O: SHADDUP--!!! D: You know how there is a "Dude in the Casket Hat" and a dude in the hat that says "PENGUIN" in Law's nakamaI I'm supeeer curious about these two's names, so please tell us! P.N. Sunflower O: Yes. It's Shachi and Penguin. Small panels show Shachi and Penguin.
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Discussion
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Ammo Knights respond instantly to command with weapons raised.
p8Straw Hat Luffy is identified as the target by fish-man soldiers.
p8Chopper reveals knowledge of blood type compatibility between humans and fish-men.
p9Chopper identifies blood type compatibility for transfusion.
p9Hody Jones-aligned fish-man refuses to donate blood citing law.
p10Ancient law in Fish-man Island prohibits sharing blood with humans.
p10Fisher Tiger is referenced as the island's hero who died from human refusal of blood.
p11Hody Jones is captain of the New Fishman Pirates.
p11Chopper offers to do anything in return for blood donation.
p12Luffy performs Jet Pistol strike on unidentified fish-man pirate.
p12Mermaid onlookers react with visible alarm to the fight.
p13Sea monster approaches Luffy but immediately yields.
p13Fish-Man Island citizens witness Luffy's intimidation of the monster.
p14Sanji is unconscious and being transported by fish-man guards.
p14Nami expresses anger at Sanji's condition during evacuation.
p15No humans arrived on Fish-Man Island for the past month before the Straw Hats.
p15Discrimination from Sabaody two years ago is referenced by characters.
p15Prince Fukaboshi interacts with island citizens about recent events.
p16Mermaids discuss the Straw Hat crew's capture in relation to Camie.
p16Fish-man leader reveals the crew was targeted for a separate reason beyond immigration checks.
p16Jinbe's message is referenced as the reason for seeking the crew.
What is said, page by page
p2Mermaid laughs at Sanji while he declares intent to live on the island, playful and amused mood.
p2Camie announces she must see someone on Fishman Island, excited tone.
p2Unknown voice questions the identity of the mermaid princess in surprise.
p2Pappug notes Sanji's uncommon blood type in concerned aside.
p3Luffy shouts recognition of Jinbe with intense excitement and gratitude for past support.
p3Luffy declares he must see Jinbe again, determined tone.
p3Unknown voice questions Luffy's association with former Shichibukai.
p3Luffy confirms Jinbe is his friend in straightforward reply.
p3Fish-man soldier reacts with shock asking what Luffy means.
p4Luffy shouts in shock about not seeing Jinbe after hearing the explanation.
p4Voice explains former Fishman Pirates left the island with Jinbe.
p4Voice notes Jinbe abandoned Shichibukai post and many changes followed the war.
p5Group debates whether royal family members are aboard the gondola.
p5Nami states royals would not leave palace for remote island regions.
p5Fish-man screams about arrival of the princes with hearts floating nearby.
p5Voice from gondola greets ladies of the cove and mentions need to inquire.
p6Fukaboshi demands reports of illegal immigrants and asks if anyone has seen them.
p6Fukaboshi sings musical scale while making the inquiry.
p6Mamboshi cheers with 'AKKAAA MAMBO' and expresses desire to stay.
p6Hidden characters whisper about the princes searching and importance of situation.
p7Luffy shouts alarm at Sanji and excessive amount of blood.
p7Nami cries out Sanji's name in panic.
p7Characters note the suppressed tension burst out all at once.
p7Group reacts with 'SANJI-CHAN' and 'OH CRAP' to the sudden event.
p8Ammo Knights shout YES SIR with loud impact and salute posture showing immediate obedience.
p8Fish-man soldier yells IT'S THE PIRATE STRAW HAT LUFFY with shocked wide-eyed expression.
p8Soldiers argue they cannot fight Neptune Army here with urgent frustrated tones.
p8Chopper asks if anyone has type S RH-negative blood while pleading with sweat and tears.
p9Crew and onlookers scream for help and blood donation with desperate urgent tones.
p9Chopper realizes mermaid and fish-man blood matches humans but hesitates.
p9Large fish-man roars refusal to give blood to humans with furious expression.
p10Hammond cites ancient law forbidding blood sharing with humans in angry tone.
p10Hammond blames humans for Fisher Tiger's death and historical fear of fish-men.
p10Hammond identifies himself as Hammond from Fish-man District to Prince Fukaboshi.
p11Hammond declares Hody Jones has summoned them to Fish-man District with commanding tone.
p11Hammond tells crew to abandon the injured crewmate and come with them.
p11Chopper begs for type S RH-negative blood despite the law with desperate voice.
p12Luffy declares refusal to listen to demands with aggressive intent during confrontation.
p12Luffy recalls prior warning in thought bubble showing determined mood.
p12Attack name Jet Pistol announced as fist connects with fish-man opponent.
p13Warning shouted about sea monster behind Luffy with urgent tone.
p13Onlookers praise Luffy's presence causing monster to surrender without fight.
p13Reactions highlight amazement at Luffy's effect on the creature.
p14Fish-man urges haste due to many humans at the port with urgent mood.
p14Group calls for moving Sanji to town and boarding the gondola.
p14Nami scolds Sanji for maintaining a perverted grin even while unconscious.
p14Apology given for borrowing the gondola until Sanji is safe.
p15Nami notes absence of human arrivals for a month with worried tone.
p15Usopp expresses concern about town arrival and past discrimination.
p15Prince Fukaboshi questions why citizens were hiding from pirates.
p15Citizens mention rumors of shadowy force stopping arrivals.
p16Worried mermaid with flower asks if Sanji will be alright, showing concern for the crew.
p16Mermaids explain they could not bear seeing the crew captured as illegal immigrants and note they seemed like good people and Camie's friends.
p16Long-haired fish-man declares they sought the crew for a different matter and that inspections were unnecessary since they already know the crew's nature.
p16Fish-man accuses the group of leaping to the wrong conclusion that the crew are famous pirates.
p16Long-haired fish-man states his purpose is to deliver Jinbe's message and that he missed his opportunity.
p16Small right panel shows mermaid reacting with surprise at the missed opportunity.