The chapter title "Major Incident on Coral Hill" dominates the top of the page in bold lettering. Below it spreads a full-page illustration of a tall, muscular fish-man with a long dark coat, bare chest, and sandals standing confidently with arms crossed on a wooden platform. Traditional buildings, stone lanterns, trees, and vertical signs fill the background under a cloudy sky. At the bottom, smaller text reads "From Shipdecks Around The World Vol 5: Shimotsuki Village - Reporting to Kuina".
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Chaos erupts around a grand palace structure as a massive sea creature rampages through the air. A voice cries out, "VANDER DECKEN HAS GONE AFTER MY BELOVED SHIRAHOSHI!!!" while another screams "AAAAH HHHH HHHH HH!!!" Neptune, the massive king, roars desperately, "I WILL GIVE YOU GOLD, SILVER, TREASURES, EVEN THE LIVES OF MY SOLDIERS!!!" A soldier warns, "H-HOLD ON A MOMENT, YOUR MAJESTY...!!!!" Another panel shows a flying ship smashing into the palace as someone pleads, "I BEG OF YOU ALL!!! I WILL GIVE YOU ANYTHING YOU DESIRE!!! JUST LET ME GO AFTER DECKEN!!!" Neptune stands tall with trident in hand, declaring, "WHAT A PATHETIC SIGHT YOU ARE, NEPTUNE...!!!!" and "HE IS GOING TO TAKE SHIRAHOSHI FROM ME!!! SHIRAHOSHI, IS MY ONE GREATEST TREASURE!!!" while fish-men soldiers and citizens react in panic below.
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Hody Jones glares with fury, thinking, "TO THINK THAT MY SWORN ENEMIES, THE STRAW HAT PIRATES, WOULD AID IN MY CONQUERING OF THE RYUGUGU PALACE...!!!" A young mermaid stares in shock as someone mutters "SWORN ENEMIES...I" Hody continues, "BUT I NEVER EXPECTED YOU, FORMER MEMBERS OF NEPTUNE'S OWN ARMY, TO BE BEHIND IT...!!! HAVE YOU NO SHAME, HORDYI!!!" while a flashback shows a fish-man soldier being struck. Close-ups reveal Arlong's tattoo on an eye as the thought continues, "...I! HE BEARS... ARLONG'S MARK..." Hody laughs "JAHAHAH! SHAMEI!" and retorts, "...NGHH...... I HAD HEARD FROM JIMBEI THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING AFOOT IN THE FISHMAN DISTRICT..." The fish-man leader declares, "AND IT WORKED. I WOULD BECOME STRONG...!!!!" while explaining, "...WAS TO HONE THE SKILLS I WOULD NEED ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE. THE ONLY REASON I SERVED AS A SOLDIER......YOU SAY THAT AS THOUGH I EVER HELD ANY GREAT PRIDE IN THAT ARMY."
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Hody Jones continues his rant with wild eyes, "AND WE ARE THE NEW FISHMAN PIRATES... HERE TO REVIVE THEIR BROKEN WILL!!!" while a mermaid watches in horror. He adds, "EVER SINCE I WAS A CHILD, I HAVE SEEN NOTHING BUT FISHMEN BEING OPPRESSED BY THE DETESTABLE HUMANS...!!! MY GREATEST HEROES WERE THE ARLONG PIRATES, FOR HAVING THE STRENGTH AND AMBITION TO SMASH THOSE FILTHY HUMANS' FACES IN!!!" In another panel he growls, "BUT THANKS TO A CERTAIN BUNCH OF FILTHY HUMANS, THAT DREAM NEVER CAME TO PASS!!!" and "I STRIVED TO BECOME STRONG, SO THAT WHEN ARLONG BEGAN HIS GREAT PLAN TO REACH BEYOND EAST BLUE AND CONQUER THE WORLD......I WOULD BE READY TO STAND AT HIS SIDE, AS HIS RIGHT-HAND MAN." The scene shifts as Usopp is kicked, shouting "THWACK!!! OUCH!! USOPP-SAN, WHY ARE YOU KICKING MEI!" while a voice laughs "HMMMI! ARLONGI!!" and another exclaims, "...!!!! THESE FISHMEN ARE SYMPATHISERS WITH ARLONG AND HIS CRONIESI!!!" Nami stares in shock nearby.
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A massive fish-man warrior grips a heavy metal door with both hands, veins bulging as he snarls with sharp teeth bared. "CRACK" echoes as the frame bends under his grip. "MOVE IT..." commands a voice from the background. Fish-man soldiers with spears and tridents watch tensely in the corridor. In a massive splash panel the warrior hurls the enormous door like a projectile, smashing through the palace architecture with a thunderous "SOSHAWK." impact that sends debris flying. The narration notes the literal meaning of "soshark" as a rough shark crushing with teeth. Onlookers scream in shock: "THAT GRIP STRENGTH IS RIDICULOUS!! WHAT IS HE TRYING TO DOI!!" Multiple fish-men react with wide eyes and open mouths as the destruction unfolds.
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The colossal throw continues, shattering the upper levels of the coral palace. "THAT'S... JUST HIS NATURAL STRENGTH, RIGHTI" "YEAH... HE'S NOT EVEN DRUGGED UP RIGHT NOW..." soldiers mutter in disbelief amid flying rubble and "GOGOGO" tremors. The impact creates a massive explosion of dust and debris as the castle wall collapses outward. "AAA AARGH HHH!!" "THE CASTLE WALL COLLAPSED!!!" Voices cry out. Below, a large fish-man in a spotted coat laughs wildly "JAH AH AHAHA HAHA..." while others panic: "THIS ISN'T GOOD AT ALL!!!" "CRAP... HE'S FLOODING THE PLACE WITH SEA-WATER!!!" Water begins pouring through the breach as the structure crumbles.
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Water droplets spray through the air as the large fish-man prepares his next move. "CRAP... GET THOSE WATER DROPLETS...!!!" "G-GET DOWN!!! HE'S GONNA DO THAT!!!" allies shout in alarm. "AAA RGHH HH!!!" A fish-man soldier yells while aiming a weapon. The warrior declares "YABUSAME!!!" and unleashes a barrage, the droplets transforming mid-air. The massive impact sends shockwaves and debris flying as the technique activates, with "!!I" reactions from nearby figures.
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The water droplets rapidly morph into countless arrows mid-flight. "THE DROPLETS ARE... TURNING INTO ARROWS...!!!" the attacker shouts with a fierce grin. "DAMN YOU...!!!" a soldier curses. "HOW DARE YOU ATTACK THE ELITE SOLDIERS OF MY ARMY SO CARELESSLY!!!" Neptune roars in fury. Arrows rain down with repeated "BISHUN" and "BISHU" impacts, striking targets and eliciting screams of "AAHH HHH!!!" Neptune commands "STOP THIS AT ONCE, YOU FOOL!!!" as the assault continues. "YOUR MAJESTY!!!" a voice cries out amid the chaos of "KATCHUD!!!" and further explosions.
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Neptune stands firm as bullets strike him. A voice shouts, "WHAT KIND OF KING TAKES A BULLET FOR HIS SERVANTSI!!!" Hody Jones sneers, "YOU'RE THE FOOL, NEPTUNE!!!" Neptune grunts, "UNGH HH..." The attacker continues, "YOU REALLY AREN'T FIT FOR THE THRONE AT ALL!!!" A soldier cries, "YOUR MAJESTY!!! PLEASE, DON'T DO THIS!!!" Another yells, "AND HIS STRENGTH IS WAY BEYOND ARLONG'S!!" Hody's men roar, "THAT DESPICABLE!!! ATTACKING DEFENSELESS PRISONERS!!!" Neptune bellows, "DAMN YOU, HORDYYY YYYYY!!!" while soldiers plead, "YOUR MAJESTY!!!" In the chaos, Luffy charges forward with a massive strike, sending enemies flying amid impact lines and debris. An unseen voice calls, "ITTOURYUU YAKKOUDORI."
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Luffy hurls Hody Jones through the air using him as a shield. Hody gasps, "GUEHH HH!!!" A crewmate yells, "H-HOLD ON A MINUTE, BOSS...!!!" Another protests, "THAT'S NOT -" Hody's face twists in rage as an ally realizes, "HE USED HIS OWN CREWMATE AS A SHIELD! HE REALLY IS A MONSTER!!!" Luffy orders, "GUYS... YOU GO AND UNTIE THE SOLDIERS!!!" A fish-man gasps, "EHHI!" Neptune's group laments, "WE WERE UNABLE TO KEEP OUR PROMISE TO RETURN ALL THE HOSTAGES UNHARMED!! OUR DEAL WITH THIS COUNTRY IS BROKEN!! AND THIS WATER FLOODING IN IS SAPPING ALL OF MY STRENGTH...." Nami's voice calls out, "COULD YOU LISTEN TO MEI!! NAMI-SAN SEEMS TO HAVE VANISHED OFF SOMEWHERE..." A soldier reacts, "SUCH HONESTY....!!" while another shouts, "WHATI! NAMI'S VANISHEDI!"
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Hody Jones snarls, "DON'T LET THEM TRY ANYTHING!!!" while clutching a Den Den Mushi. A soldier reports, "I'M RUNNING OUT... OF STRENGTH....." Another urges, "HURRY UP AND FLEE!!! BUT FIRST, COULD YOU UNTIE THE PERSON NEXT TO YOUI" Hody commands, "CRUSH THEM ALL!!! NEPTUNE ARMY AND STRAW HAT PIRATES ALIKE!!!" A fish-man screams, "HISSATSU!! HAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!" while swinging a massive weapon. From above, a giant sea creature descends as someone yells, "RAFFLESIA MIDORIBOSHI!!!" Luffy shouts, "TAKE THIS!!" and an ally cries, "AHHH...!!! THAT'S... A 'FLOWER', FROM ABOVE THE SEA!!! WHAT A RARITY!!" amid explosive impacts and "PEW" sound effects.
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The massive sea creature crashes down, sending waves and bubbles everywhere. Victims scream, "GUAAAAA HHH!!! IT STINKS!!!" Neptune mutters, "UGH... WHAT A PETTY ATTACK!!!" while gripping his trident. A soldier shouts, "RELEASE THE ROPES!! TAKE UP YOUR WEAPONS!!!" Another replies, "...IT'S NO USE." From the distance, someone yells, "ZOROOOO!! THE WATER IS GETTING TOO DEEP!!!" Zoro struggles in the flood, calling, "WELL, NOBODY'S GOING TO ESCAPE IF SOMEONE DOESN'T HOLD HIM OFF, ARE THEY...I" A voice answers, "WHAT OF YOURSELF...I!" while another requests, "I HAVE A REQUEST. COULD YOU GET THOSE TWO OUT OF HERE FOR MEI!!" Chains rattle as the water rises rapidly.
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In a grand underwater hall, a massive fish-man pirate lunges forward with a huge anchor-like weapon while a scarred swordsman with spiky white hair leaps into a powerful stance, blades drawn amid swirling bubbles and debris. The swordsman glares intensely and says, "I HOPE YOU'RE NOT PLANNING..." The fish-man pirate roars back with a fierce grin, "...TO GET IN THE WAY OF MY COUP D'ÉTAT..." Large onomatopoeia "ドドドド" and impact effects fill the air as the confrontation erupts.
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At the Coast of Coral Hill, a frantic voice shouts, "I HEAR ANOTHER TWO YOUNG MERMAIDS......HAVE VANISHED FROM THE SOUTHERN SHORE!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH THEMI!" Sanji yells furiously, "DON'T PLAY DUMB, YOU FILTHY PIRATES!!" He stands over a fallen striped-hatted figure who groans "OW..." while declaring, "HANG IN THERE, HACHI! YOU'RE GONNA BE ALL RIGHT!" Sanji continues, "FOR THE LOVE OF... HOW WOULD I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO THEMI!! I MEAN, SURE, I LOVE MERMAIDS SO MUCH THAT I'D LOVE TO ABDUCT THEM, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN I'M THE KIDNAPPER!!!" A crowd reacts in shock as someone yells, "IT'S LUFFY YYY!!!" and "HUHI! SANJI!! CHOOPER!!!" while another asks, "HEY, SANJI!! ARE YOU OVER THE NOSEBLEED THING ALREADY-I!" and "WHAT'S THAT PUFFER-FISH HE'S RIDING...I"
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Chaos erupts as fish-men shout, "IT'S THE BOSS OF THE KIDNAPPERS!!!" and "LOOK!! THEIR CAPTAIN HAS ARRIVED!!!" A mermaid cries out, "A... ARE THEY FRIENDS OF YOURS, LUFFY-SAMAI" while others yell, "THEY'RE MEMBERS OF MY PIRATE CREW." Luffy, riding a large sea creature, declares, "WAIT UP, I'M GONNA HEAD DOWN THERE FOR A BIT!" as the creature growls "RROHH..." A massive shark-like fish-man struggles underwater, roaring "RRHHP!!...RR... RROOOGHHH...I!" while Megalo the whale begs, "I CANNOT BE SEEN BY ALL THOSE PEOPLE...! MEGALO, COULD YOU CLOSE YOUR MOUTH A LITTLE MOREI" The crowd reacts in horror: "THAT'S THE THING - HE WON'T TELL US ANYTHING! HE JUST KEEPS SAYING WE NEED TO GET OFF THE ISLAND..." "YOU'RE WOUNDED!! WHAT HAPPENEDI! WHO DID THIS TO YOUI!" "HACHI!!!! I THOUGHT THAT WAS YOU!!!" and "AAAAAHH HHHH!!! HE CAME DOWN!!!" as Luffy lands dramatically amid the panic.
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The panicked crowd yells, "THE PRINCESS IS A GIANT WHITING MERMAID, AND THE BELOVED DAUGHTER OF KING NEPTUNE, TO BOOT!" "DON'T BE RIDICULOUS...!! THAT'S BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE!" "THESE GUYS ARE A BUNCH OF DIRTY MERMAID KIDNAPPERS... WHAT IF THEY'RE PLANNING ON KIDNAPPING PRINCESS SHIRAHOSHI...I!" and "...HANG ON, I THOUGHT STRAW HAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE OCCUPYING THE ROYAL PALACE RIGHT NOWI!" Megalo bursts from the water with Shirahoshi in his jaws, prompting screams of "AAAHHH!" and "SQUIRM" as the princess struggles. Fish-men react with shock: "HMI... WHAT'S THAT PUFFERFISH...I" "URGLLL LHH...!!!" while the mob erupts in terror, shouting "ROUG HH..." and other exclamations as the situation spirals out of control.
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A massive title erupts across the top of the page: PRINCESS SHIRAHOSHI!!!!!! Shirahoshi floats in the center, her long flowing hair and mermaid tail sparkling as she blushes with wide eyes. Sweat drops fly while a giant shark-like fishman looms behind her. She murmurs, "AH..." and "AH..." as background fish-men stare in shock. Below, chaos erupts in the lower panels. A voice cries out, "THEY'VE KIDNAPPED THE MERMAID PRINCESS!!!" Another warns, "IF YOU TURN AROUND, YOU'LL DIE!!" with sound effects "わあああああ" and "ゴォォォ". Sanji appears with swirling eyes and a frantic expression, shouting, "NO, SANJI!!! WHATEVER YOU DO, YOU MUST NOT TURN AROUND!!" Luffy stands nearby with a confused look, asking, "HMMMI IS THERE SOMEONE BEHIND MEI" A fish-man exclaims, "IS THAT THE MERMAID PRINCESSI!" while another reacts, "SHE'S HUGE!! AND DID THEY JUST SAY "PRINCESS"...I" Someone mutters, "AW, MAN..." as the scene pulses with tension and motion lines around the stunned crowd.
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Discussion
p9Water flooding the area weakens fighters.
p9Hostage return promise is considered broken.
p10Hody Jones uses a Den Den Mushi to issue orders.
p10Giant sea creature Rafflesia Midoriboshi attacks from above.
p10Both Neptune soldiers and Straw Hats are targeted.
p11Rising water floods the battlefield preventing escape.
p11Neptune retains his trident during the attack.
p11Zoro remains to hold off enemies while others flee.
p12Confrontation occurs between Hody Jones and a white-haired swordsman inside an underwater hall.
p13Scene takes place at the Coast of Coral Hill with Sanji defending Hachi.
p14Luffy arrives at the coast riding a large sea creature amid accusations from the crowd.
p15Shirahoshi emerges from the water held by Megalo causing panic among fish-men and merfolk.
p16Shirahoshi is revealed floating in public view above a crowd of fish-men.
p16Megalo the shark fishman is positioned behind Shirahoshi during the reveal.
p16Sanji receives explicit instruction not to turn around during the incident.
p16Luffy is present among the lower panel characters reacting to the event.
What is said, page by page
p1Neptune desperately offers gold silver treasures and soldiers lives to stop attack on Shirahoshi.
p1Soldier warns Neptune to hold on during his plea.
p1Unseen voice screams that Vander Decken has gone after beloved Shirahoshi.
p1Screaming voice expresses terror with extended 'AAAAH'.
p1Pleading voice begs attackers to stop and offers anything desired.
p2Hody Jones thinks Straw Hat Pirates aided his conquest of Ryugu Palace.
p2Hody accuses former Neptune army members of betrayal and lack of shame.
p2Hody laughs 'Jahahah' while mocking shame.
p2Soldier recalls hearing of unrest in Fishman District.
p2Close-up notes Arlong's mark on Hody's eye.
p3Hody declares New Fishman Pirates revive Arlong Pirates broken will.
p3Hody recounts childhood oppression of fishmen by humans and admiration for Arlong.
p3Hody blames certain humans for destroying his dream of conquest.
p3Hody claims he became strong to stand beside Arlong.
p3Nami reacts with shock to Hody's words.
p3Usopp complains about being kicked while reacting to Hody.
p4Background voice issues urgent command MOVE IT during door grip scene.
p4Narration states literal meaning of SOSHAWK as rough shark reference to crushing teeth.
p5Soldiers mutter in disbelief that the strength is natural and no drugs are involved.
p5Panicked voices cry out that the castle wall has collapsed.
p5Spotted coat fish-man laughs wildly JAH AHAHA during destruction.
p5Allies shout THIS ISN'T GOOD AT ALL amid flying rubble.
p6Allies shout to get down because the warrior is about to use a technique on droplets.
p6Warrior declares YABUSAME while releasing the transformed projectiles.
p7Attacker shouts that droplets are turning into arrows.
p7Soldier curses DAMN YOU at the barrage.
p7Neptune roars in fury demanding the attack on his elite soldiers stop.
p7Voice cries YOUR MAJESTY amid the arrow impacts.
p8Unknown attacker mocks Neptune for taking bullets meant for servants and questions his fitness for the throne with aggressive contempt.
p8Hody Jones calls Neptune a fool while sneering during the attack.
p8Neptune grunts in pain from bullet wounds.
p8Soldier begs Neptune not to sacrifice himself for others.
p8Neptune curses Hody Jones in rage while being shot.
p9Hody Jones gasps in pain while being used as a shield.
p9Hody crewmate yells for boss to hold on during the throw.
p9Fish-man realizes Luffy used his own crewmate as a shield and calls him a monster.
p9Luffy orders allies to untie the soldiers.
p9Neptune's group states their promise to return hostages unharmed is broken due to flooding and injuries.
p9Nami is reported missing after vanishing in the water.
p10Hody Jones orders his men not to let anyone try anything while holding Den Den Mushi.
p10Soldier reports running out of strength.
p10Soldier urges others to flee after untying neighbors.
p10Hody commands forces to crush Neptune army and Straw Hats alike.
p10Fish-man yells battle cry while swinging weapon.
p10Voice announces Rafflesia Midoriboshi attack from above.
p10Luffy shouts attack command at the descending creature.
p11Victims scream about the creature's stench after impact.
p11Neptune dismisses the attack as petty while holding trident.
p11Soldier orders release of ropes and taking up weapons.
p11Ally warns Zoro the water is getting too deep.
p11Zoro states someone must hold off the enemy or no one escapes.
p11Voice asks what Zoro intends for himself.
p12Swordsman warns Hody Jones with intense glare not to interfere with his plans.
p12Hody Jones roars back defiantly about his coup d'état while grinning fiercely.
p13Unseen voice accuses pirates of mermaid disappearances from the southern shore.
p13Sanji angrily tells the pirates not to play dumb about the missing mermaids.
p13Sanji reassures injured Hachi while yelling at the crowd about his love for mermaids.
p13Crowd reacts with shock recognizing Luffy's arrival on a pufferfish.
p14Crowd identifies Luffy as the boss of the kidnappers and captain of the arriving crew.
p14Nami asks if the newcomers are friends of Luffy.
p14Luffy announces he is going down while riding the sea creature.
p14Megalo begs not to be seen and asks to close his mouth more.
p14Shark fish-man roars in pain underwater.
p15Crowd identifies Shirahoshi as the giant whiting mermaid princess and daughter of Neptune.
p15Crowd accuses the group of planning to kidnap Princess Shirahoshi.
p15Crowd questions why Straw Hat is not at the palace.
p15Megalo surfaces dramatically prompting screams from the crowd.
p16Crowd voice announces mermaid princess kidnapping with urgent panic tone.
p16Warning voice states turning around will result in death, creating immediate tension.
p16Sanji is directly ordered not to turn around by fish-man ally with desperate emphasis.
p16Fish-man questions whether floating figure is the mermaid princess while noting her size.
p16Luffy reacts with casual surprise upon hearing the word princess.