The cover page shows Perona standing in a grand hall, wearing a black frilly dress with 'WINE GIRL' on her thigh-high stockings. She pours red wine from a large jug into glasses while surrounded by black cats in pirate hats serving food and drinks. Two small white ghost-like creatures with tongues out float nearby. The background depicts a luxurious castle interior with fruit platters and bottles. Text at the bottom reads: 'COVER PAGE REQUEST: "PERONA AND A GROUP OF BLACK CATS MAKING SANGRIA WITH ALL OF MIHAWK'S WINE" PEN NAME - NODA SKYWALKER'. The title banner states 'CHAPTER 925: THE BLANK' with the One Piece logo above.
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In the ruins of the Muggy Kingdom on the Grand Line, a massive castle stands amid destruction. Perona stares in shock, hands over her mouth, eyes wide with tears as she cries '...!!' and '...'. A voice shouts 'GYAAAA AAAAAH!' with hearts. Another panel shows her exclaiming 'MASTER MORIA IS ALIVEEEE~' with hearts and 'わあああああ'. Mihawk sits reading a newspaper titled 'THRILLER BARK PIRATES GHOST PRINCESS PERONA', responding 'LIKE I CARE...' as Perona clings to him excitedly, saying 'LOOK AT THIS!! I'M SO HAPPY THAT MASTER MORIA IS ALIVE!!' and '...YEAH. I SAW THAT THIS MORNING.' She questions 'WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME, THEN, YOU IDIOT!I THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT TO ME!!' while a wanted poster shows 'GECKO MORIA'S ZOMBIE INVASION'.
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Perona argues with Mihawk, shouting 'YEAH, BUT I HELPED YOU TEND TO YOUR FARM!!' and 'I LET YOU LIVE HERE.' Mihawk replies calmly while sipping tea and reading. Perona declares 'I'M LEAVING!! GOOD LUCK LIVING ON YOUR OWN!!' Mihawk responds 'STAY SAFE.' A woman in a large hat appears in the background. Mihawk notes 'AN INTERESTING TOPIC WAS BROUGHT UP AT THE REVERIE.' Perona reacts with 'HUHI' and '...LEAVING NOW IS PROBABLY FOR THE BEST, THOUGH.' Mihawk adds 'DON'T SUDDENLY START BEING SO NICE TO ME!!' and 'SUCH KINDNESS!!! YOU...!!' as Perona thanks him 'THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!' while a small figure exclaims 'WHAT A NOISY WOMAN.'
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At Pirates' Island - Beehive in the New World, a massive skull-shaped island with ships and structures appears amid stormy seas. Gecko Moria, in his massive form with horns and a cross-patterned outfit, roars 'WAAAAAAAAH...!!!' A man in a cowboy hat fires a gun while another swings a sword in panic. Moria shouts 'CALL TEACH OVER HERE THIS INSTANT!!' and 'DIDN'T YOU HEAR ME!I!' as impact effects and motion lines fill the chaotic scene. Text identifies 'THRILLER BARK PIRATES - CAPTAIN FORMER WARLORD OF THE SEA GECKO MORIA BOUNTY: B 320,000,000'.
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Panic erupts across the island as hordes of zombies rampage through the streets. Terrified civilians scream, "ZOMBIES!! GYAAAAAAA AAAHHH!!" and "SAVE US...!!" while others shout, "SHOW YOURSELF, BLACK-BEAAAARD!!!" A massive dragon-like creature and panicked figures fill the chaotic scene. In a quieter room, a man in a spotted coat yells, "MASTER PIZARRO, THAT'S GECKO MORIA!! HE'S A FORMER WARLORD!!!" A horned figure replies, "HOW NOISY-NYA!!" Nearby, a tall man with a cross hat explains, "ADMIRAL TEACH AND THAT INVISIBLE MAN NAMED ABSALOM, WHO ARRIVED ON THIS ISLAND A FEW DAYS AGO. HE'S HERE TO FIND..." Another voice adds, "HE FORCED HIS WAY INLAND!! HE ANNIHILATED THE PORT!!!" A bearded man demands, "WHY'D YOU GUYS LET HIM PASS THROUGHI" A large imposing figure with horns and a crown-like hat smirks, "OH, THAT GUY..." The panel reveals his identity in bold text: "BLACKBEARD PIRATES - CAPTAIN OF THE 2ND SHIP AVALO PIZARRO THE CORRUPT KING."
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Absalom bursts onto the scene with a dramatic entrance, shouting, "I'M OVER HEREEEEEEE!! MASTER MORIAAAAA!!!" as hearts and sparkles surround him. A cloaked figure cries out, "ABSALOM!!I THANK GOODNESS YOU'RE ALIVE!!" Dialogue continues among the group: "ARE NOTORIOUS AS ABILITY HUNTERS. THE BLACKBEARD PIRATES..." "I'VE DONE A TERRIBLE THING TO THESE PEOPLE..." "THAT I FORGOT TO MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU!!" "SORRY BOSS!! THIS ISLAND IS SUCH A PARADISE." A voice warns, "YOUR POWER IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE WOULD WANT." Suddenly, an attack strikes Absalom, who reacts with shock, "!!I" as a massive impact hits, "UGH!!!" and "Zバーン!!" echoes through the air.
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Shiryu appears dramatically in a large panel, cigarette in mouth, coat billowing, as he declares, "UGH...!!" and "WHO IS IT!I" A small panel shows a figure slipping with "SLIP..." and "ズ...!!" Shiryu is identified as "SHIRYU OF THE RAIN!" Observers react: "THAT'S ABSALOM'S ABILITY...!!" "YOU... DID YOU JUST TURN INVISIBLE...!I!" Shiryu laughs, "UFU FU FU FU!!! MURUN FU FU!!!" while demanding, "WHO IN THE HELL ARE YOU!I" The reveal text states: "BLACKBEARD PIRATES - CAPTAIN OF THE 2ND SHIP SHIRYU OF THE RAIN INVISIBLE HUMAN WITH THE POWER OF THE CLEAR-CLEAR FRUIT."
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Catarina Devon makes her flamboyant entrance, spinning with "HUP!!" and "SPIN!" as flames and smoke erupt nearby. A voice calls, "DEVON!!" with SFX "どろん!!" and "LADY DEVON!!" Devon poses confidently while others shout, "WE COULDN'T JUST LET HIM SNOOP AROUND!! MRUN FU FUFU!!" A battered Absalom growls, "YOU BASTARDS... WHAT DID YOU DO TO ABSALOM...!I" Devon replies, "IF I'M REMEMBERING CORRECTLY, YOU LIKE CORPSES!!" and "IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HIM, I'VE GOT HIS CORPSE RIGHT HERE. DO YOU WANT TO TAKE IT HOME WITH YOUI" The panel reveals: "BLACKBEARD PIRATES - CAPTAIN OF THE 6TH SHIP CATARINA DEVON, THE CRESCENT MOON HUNTER USER OF THE DOG-DOG FRUIT: MYSTICAL BEAST MODEL - NINE-TAILED FOX."
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Explosions rock a pirate-filled island as a cloaked figure looms over the destruction. "WAAAAA!!" "K'AAAAA!!" "THE ADMIRAL SUMMONED AN EARTHQUAKE!!" someone screams amid the rubble. In the distance a voice cackles, "ZEHAHA HAHAHA!! GECKO MORIA!" A man with a loudspeaker yells, "...THIS ISLAND IS A PIRATE'S PARADISE!! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE A GOOD TIME HERE!!" Blackbeard snarls back, "NAH, I'M BUSY RIGHT NOW... YOU BASTARD! SHOW YOURSELF!!" and "BLACKBEARD...!!!" while another warns, "DON'T DISTURB THE ORDER OF THIS PIRATE ISLAND!!" Below, the scene widens to a massive skull-shaped island. "IT'S QUITE ENTERTAINING!! ON THE FOURTH DAY OF THE REVERIE... DID YOU SEE THE NEWS THIS MORNING!I" a voice asks. An unseen speaker offers, "IF YOU DO, COME SAIL UNDER MY FLAG!!" and "DO YOU LIKE PARTIES, MORIA!I" as the island shakes with "ゴゴゴゴゴゴ!!" and distant cries of "あああ".
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News spreads of chaos on the island. "WITH THE ENRAGED EMPEROR, BIG MOM, IN HOT PURSUIT!!!" "A BUNCH OF HOT-BLOODED BRATS ARE GATHERING ON THAT ISLAND...!!!" "FINALLY CLASHED WITH MARINE ADMIRALS RYOKUGYU AND FUJITORA!!!" "IN ORDER TO RESCUE KUMA, THE COMMANDERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY ARMY..." A close-up shows Blackbeard's wild grin as he laughs, "ZEHAHA HAHAHA!!" A reporter-like figure asks, "WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL HAPPEN!!!I IT'S ALREADY STARTED...!!! THE BLOODBATH BETWEEN THE POWERFUL IN THE FIGHT FOR THE THRONE!!! ZEHAHAHA!!!" Another caption reads, "ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THINGS, STRAW HAT IS A HOT-TOPIC IN THE WANO COUNTRY, WHERE KAIDOU RESIDES...!!!" The page ends on a massive title card: "ADMIRAL OF THE BLACKBEARD PIRATES AND ONE OF THE FOUR EMPERORS MARSHALL D. TEACH BOUNTY: ₡ 2,247,600,000".
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A title card drops: "WANO COUNTRY ACT TWO". Below, a series of small panels show a smiling man with a mustache saying "HA.", a woman in a kimono playing a shamisen with musical notes "ツンツン ツンツン", another woman in a floral kimono strumming "ツン ツン ツン ツン", and a third figure with a pipe. The bottom spread reveals a wide view of Wano's countryside labeled "WANO COUNTRY: KURI - MT. ATAMAYAMA" with distant clashes "CLASH!! CLANK!! CLINK!!" and "CLINK!! CLANK!!" echoing across the hills and a lone tree on a hill.
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A fierce sword duel erupts. Close-ups show tense faces and tapping feet "TAP TAP" "TAP TAP". Blades clash violently in the center with impact lines and debris flying. One fighter with a white pompadour and another with a black hat and striped cloak cross swords in a burst of sparks. Below, onlookers react with strained expressions: "TENSE...", grinding sounds "GRIND GRIND", and "SHIVER...!!" as a woman in a kimono and a dark-haired man watch the fight with grim faces.
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Exhausted after battle, Ashura Doji and Inuarashi collapse on the ground outside, panting heavily with repeated "HUFF... HUFF..." sounds as debris falls around them. Inuarashi growls "ASHURA!!" while a wolf-like figure calls out "INUARASHI..." A stern man with a goatee declares, "LET'S STOP HERE..." Inside Kuri-Amigasa Village, the group gathers beneath a large dragon statue. One character recounts, "I WAS REALLY SCARED AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS INSTANTLY... SO I DON'T REALLY REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED." Another replies gratefully, "I'M GLAD THAT IT WAS ONLY A SHALLOW WOUND!!" The group continues, "WE ARE IN YOUR DEBT!!" and "THANK YA VERY MUCH!!" A wounded figure adds, "I VAGUELY REMEMBER UIMAMI-CHAN FIGHTING DESPERATELY AFTERWARDS, THOUGH." The final speaker reflects, "TO THINK AN ENEMY LIKE THAT WOULD BECOME YOUR FAITHFUL SERVANT... WHAT AN AMAZING ABILITY YOU POSSESS." A sign reads "KURI-AMIGASA VILLAGE."
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The group discusses their next move. Someone insists, "SINCE HE SAID SO HIMSELF, LET'S JUST LEAVE IT TO HIM!!" Another notes, "RAIZO SAID THAT HE'LL ASSIST WITH THE PRISON BREAK MISSION." They add, "AND LUFFY'S SPIRIT WON'T BE BROKEN, EITHER!!! HE'LL BE FINE!" and "LUFFY'S RECOVERY SPEED IS LIKE THAT OF A MONSTER'S..." A concerned girl states, "I'M MORE WORRIED ABOUT BIG BRO LUFFY THAN MY INJURIES RIGHT NOW." with "NIN NIN!!" and "..." reactions. Elsewhere near Mt. Atamayama, a confrontation erupts. A figure growls, "BE GRATEFUL THAT I'M LEAVING WITHOUT TAKING ANY OF YOUR BELONGINGS." The response comes, "DID YOU FORGET!I OUR RELATIONSHIP HAS BEEN LIKE THIS SINCE THE BEGINNING." A voice calls out "KIKU...!!!" followed by "I'VE MISJUDGED YOU, ASHURA!!" A young samurai questions, "ISN'T THAT RIGHT... MOMONOSUKE!!I" while a girl recalls, "HOWEVER, I DON'T REMEMBER SWEARING TO SERVE THE KOZUKI FAMILY!!" and "HE WAS AN EVEN MATCH FOR MASTER INUARASHI..." The samurai concludes, "SO I, A SAMURAI, RISKED MY LIFE FOR HIM!!! I ADMIRED A MAN NAMED ODEN..."
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On Onigashima, Beasts Pirates members react as Jack is scolded. Voices mutter, "JACK... IS BEING SCOLDED!I" and "...THEY'RE MAD AT JACK AGAIN..." Queen the Plague confronts King the Wildfire, shouting, "I'M SORRY, BIG BROTHERS...!!!" and "DO YOU UNDERSTAND, JACK THE DRAG-DOWN!!!I" King retorts, "THAT'S RIGHT!! WE ONLY NEED ONE, AND IT'S THAT SCUMBAG, KING." Queen yells, "YOU'RE NO BETTER, QUEEN. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU TO BREAK THE SPIRITS OF A FEW CHEEKY BRATS!I YOU'RE INCOMPETENT!!" King fires back, "SHUT YOUR TRAP, YOU TORTURE-LOVING PERVERTED BASTARD!!" and "WHAT'D YOU SAY!!!I" Jack warns, "HEY, JACK..." while King threatens, "THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT I AM!! I'LL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU OUR ALLY." and "DID YOU THINK THAT EVERYONE WOULD BE HAPPY THAT THE KOZUKI FAMILY'S SAMURAI HAVE RETURNED!I" A sign reads "WANO COUNTRY-ONIGASHIMA." The page ends with "THE BLANK THAT YOU LEFT BEHIND WILL NEVER BE FILLED!!!" and the chapter close "ONE PIECE CH.925 /END."
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Discussion
p7Devon claims to possess Absalom's corpse.
p8Blackbeard directly addresses Gecko Moria during the island chaos.
p8The setting is a pirate-filled island experiencing heavy destruction.
p8Blackbeard is identified as busy and unwilling to participate in festivities.
p9Blackbeard bounty is listed at 2,247,600,000 berries.
p9Events involve pursuit by Big Mom and clashes with admirals Ryokugyu and Fujitora.
p9Blackbeard crew is gathered on deck during the discussion of distant events.
p10Scene transitions to Wano Country Act Two.
p10Location is specified as Kuri Mt Atayama in Wano Country.
p10Distant sword clashes are audible in the countryside setting.
p11A fierce sword duel takes place with multiple onlookers watching.
p11Ashura Doji is one of the duel participants.
p11The fight occurs in a Wano setting with visible tension among spectators.
p12Ashura Doji and Inuarashi are exhausted after battle outside the village.
p12The group gathers inside Kuri-Amigasa Village beneath a dragon statue.
p13Discussion occurs about leaving the situation to Luffy and Raizo's assistance.
p13Confrontation happens near Mt. Atamayama involving Ashura Doji.
p14Confrontation occurs among Beasts Pirates All-Stars Queen, King, and Jack on Onigashima.
p14Offerings from Kuri have been low recently according to the group.
What is said, page by page
p0Cover request text describes Perona and black cats making sangria using Mihawk's wine.
p1Perona cries out in shock upon seeing news of Moria.
p1Perona excitedly tells Mihawk she is happy Master Moria is alive.
p1Mihawk dismisses the news as unimportant while reading the paper.
p2Perona argues she helped with farm work and housing while threatening to leave.
p2Mihawk calmly tells Perona to stay safe.
p2Mihawk mentions an interesting topic from the Reverie.
p2Perona reacts with surprise then decides leaving is for the best.
p2Mihawk tells Perona not to suddenly act kind.
p3Moria demands to see Teach immediately.
p3Moria yells that his order was not heard.
p4Civilians scream in panic about zombies attacking and beg for rescue from Blackbeard.
p4Man in spotted hat warns Pizarro that Gecko Moria is a former Warlord present on the island.
p4Horned figure Pizarro dismisses the noise with irritation.
p4Cross-hatted man explains that Admiral Teach and invisible Absalom arrived recently and destroyed the port.
p4Pizarro questions why the intruders were allowed entry.
p5Absalom loudly announces his presence to Master Moria with dramatic flair.
p5Cloaked figure expresses relief that Absalom is alive.
p5Group discusses Blackbeard Pirates as notorious ability hunters.
p5Absalom apologizes for failing to contact his boss and praises the island.
p5Warning is given that Absalom's power is desirable to many.
p5Absalom is struck by an unseen attack and cries out in pain.
p6Shiryu reacts with surprise asking who is present.
p6Observers recognize the ability as Absalom's invisibility power.
p6Shiryu laughs while questioning the intruder's identity.
p6Shiryu states he has obtained a useful ability and confirms Moria's presence.
p7Subordinates call out to Lady Devon upon her arrival.
p7Devon and allies state they could not allow snooping.
p7Absalom demands to know what was done to him.
p7Devon recalls that the target likes corpses and offers Absalom's corpse.
p8Screaming voices report an admiral causing an earthquake amid the rubble.
p8Blackbeard laughs loudly while calling out for Gecko Moria to appear.
p8Loudspeaker user declares the island a pirate paradise meant for enjoyment.
p8Blackbeard refuses to stop and demands the speaker show himself.
p8Warning issued not to disturb the order of the pirate island.
p8Blackbeard questions if Moria likes parties and offers to sail under his flag.
p9News reports describe Big Mom pursuing targets and brats gathering on an island.
p9Headlines note clashes between marine admirals and revolutionary commanders.
p9Blackbeard laughs while asking what will happen next in the power struggle.
p9Blackbeard comments on Straw Hat being a hot topic in Wano Country.
p9Blackbeard is labeled as admiral of the Blackbeard Pirates and one of the Four Emperors.
p10Mustached man gives a short laugh in a small panel.
p10Shamisen players produce repeated musical notes during performance.
p11Onlookers react with tension and shivering during the sword fight.
p11Grinding sounds accompany the blade clash.
p12Inuarashi urgently calls Ashura's name with intense expression.
p12Stern man with goatee declares the fight should stop here with firm tone.
p12Villager recounts being scared and losing consciousness instantly with grateful mood.
p12Another villager expresses relief that a wound is shallow and thanks the group.
p12Group states they are in debt and thanks the fighters for protection.
p13Group decides to leave the matter to the person who spoke with confident tone.
p13Mention that Raizo will assist with the prison break mission.
p13Characters affirm Luffy's unbroken spirit and monster-like recovery speed.
p13Girl states she is more worried about Luffy than her own injuries.
p13Large man tells Ashura to be grateful he is leaving without taking belongings.
p13Ashura accuses the man of misjudging him since their relationship began.
p13Young samurai questions if the man is Momonosuke and recalls serving Kozuki family.
p13Girl recalls admiring a man named Oden and risking her life for him.
p14Beasts Pirates members note Jack is being scolded again.
p14Queen apologizes to big brothers while confronting Jack.
p14King states they only need one person and calls Jack a scumbag.
p14Queen insults King as incompetent and torture-loving.
p14King tells Queen to shut his trap and questions his competence.
p14King warns that the type of person he is will make others remember him.
p14King threatens to command everyone if the Kozuki samurai return.