The chapter title page displays bold text reading "Chapter 425:" followed by "THE BRIDGE OF STRUGGLE". Below it, a large panel shows two figures on a cliff overlooking a ruined city with burning buildings, smoke, and distant towers. Wiper, wearing goggles and a large hat with a wolf motif, sits holding a weapon while a Shandia tribesman with a headband and rifle stands nearby pointing toward the destruction. Small birds fly in the smoky sky. A caption at the bottom reads: "CHARACTER WHEREABOUTS SHOT 2: 'WIPER & SHANDIA. RESTORATION OF THE FOREST.'"
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Massive explosions rip through a city. Buildings collapse in clouds of smoke and debris with large sound effects "ドゴォォン!!!", "ドドドド...", and "ゴォォォォ". A close-up shows Luffy's face covered in sweat and bruises, eyes wide with strain as he pants "HAA..." and "...". A leopard-print figure appears in the background with "FULUUU". The sequence ends with another wide shot of the devastated area and more blasts.
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A voice urgently calls through a Den Den Mushi, "LUFFY... HURRY UP AND COME BACK!!" Luffy lies battered on the cracked stone ground amid rubble, struggling with "HAA..." and "SHUUU...!!!". A massive impact sound "ドゴォォン" echoes as debris flies. Nearby, a cloaked figure with a mask watches from the side. Distant smoke rises from the sea where ships are visible.
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Nami shouts, "WE CAN SET OUT AS SOON AS LUFFY COMES BACK!!" while a crewmate adds, "WE'RE READY TO SAIL OUT ANY TIME NOW!!" Sanji appears with a serious expression saying "...". On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, Franky, a man in a black coat, and others stand ready. Franky states, "EVEN IF WE DO SAIL OUT, IT WILL BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF HERE..." as another replies, "YEAH." A voice notes, "IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE'VE GOT HERE. BUT IF WE SIMPLY THINK ABOUT IT... THE NUMBER OF WARSHIPS OUT THERE..." Large explosions continue in the background with "ゴォォォォ..." and "ズズズ...".
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Reports flood in from the northeast side of the main gate: "IN ENIES LOBBY MARINES AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN ACCOMMODATED. ALSO, WE'VE CONFIRMED THAT THEY WILL NEVER DIE NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU KILL THEM." A wild-eyed man with a thick beard throws his head back and roars with laughter, "BASTARDS!! GAHAHAHA." Nearby voices continue, "THAT'S ZAMBAl AND THE OTHERS!! SEE!! THEY GOT OFF THE ISLAND ALL RIGHT. I'M NOT WORRIED ABOUT THEM." Another panel shows the massive main gate arch with figures beneath it: "ARE AT THE MAIN GATE. INCLUDING SOME GIANTS. APPROXIMATELY SO PIRATES." A quiet voice murmurs, "THAT'S..." On the devastated main island, a fallen Marine cap lies amid rubble with the sound "KLANK..." Narration boxes state, "TO HAVE ANY SURVIVORS LEFT ON THE MAIN ISLAND AS IT STANDS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. BY MEANS OF FIRE, DEATH IS CONFIRMED FOR ALL OF THEM. WE HAVE COMPLETED THE OBLITERATION MISSION. THE OTHER DAY, TOO...!!!"
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A massive close-up of the same bearded man's sweating face fills the right side as large black impact letters and the sound "ゴォォォォォォォ" shake the sky. A speech bubble declares, "THE NUMBER OF SURVIVORS ON THE ENIES LOBBY MAIN ISLAND IS ZERO." Below, more reports arrive: "AS WELL AS THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGE THAT LEADS TO THE BRIDGE, HAVE BEEN DEMOLISHED." Explosions rip across the sea with "オォォォ..." A box notes, "THE COURT-HOUSE AND THE TOWER OF JUSTICE LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST OF THE ISLAND." On a warship deck, Marines with rifles and a megaphone report, "REPORTING FROM THE NUMBER 2 WARSHIP."
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A caption names the structure: "THE BRIDGE OF HESITATION." A Marine ship approaches the burning bridge as small figures stand upon it. A voice states, "THE ONLY TARGET LEFT IS..." On the bridge itself, Oimo and Kaashii appear in silhouette. Close-ups show worried expressions: "OIMO... KAASHII. OF GALLEY-LA, TOO...I... THE SHIPWRIGHTS. THEY...!!!!" Franky stands shirtless in his Hawaiian shirt, muttering "..." while nearby figures react. A massive explosion erupts with "ゴォォォ..." as voices shout, "IF YOU DON'T KEEP MOVING, THEY WON'T GET WHAT THEY DESERVE!!" A frantic crowd including Yokozuna the frog, a small girl, a rabbit, and others cries out, "SODOM AND GOMORRAH...!!! EVERYONE...!!!!"
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Nico Robin stands with a grave expression, saying, "YOU CANNOT SEE HUMANS... ON THE MAP." A close-up of her face continues, "DIE SO EASILYI...!!! I CAN PEOPLE..." Below on the Bridge of Hesitation, she kneels before a small girl and a tall figure holding a Den Den Mushi, declaring, "WITHOUT HESITATION. THAT'S WHAT THE BUSTER CALL IS!!! THEY JUST ERASED AN ISLAND FROM THE WORLD MAP." Elsewhere, Franky yells desperately, "FRANKY...!!!...!!! YOUR NAKAMA ARE WAITING FOR YOU HERE!!! HURRY UP, STRAWHAT!!!" A Marine-like figure shouts, "BASTARD, I'LL NEVER FORGIVE YOU IF YOU END UP DEAD!!!" while a large man with a metal jaw growls, "BRO, WE'VE COME TO SAVE YOU. COME BACK WITH US!...!!!!"
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Luffy stretches his arm back with a fierce expression as he shouts "GOMU GOMU..." and launches forward. In a massive impact, he unleashes his attack, yelling "JET PISTOL"!!! The leopard humanoid is struck hard, sent flying amid explosive force and debris. The leopard fighter grits his teeth in pain with "KU!!!" while Luffy grins triumphantly in the follow-up panel, sweat and smoke filling the air from the powerful blow.
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Luffy is shown mid-air after the strike, a narration box noting "...!!! HE JUMPED BACKWARD AND DECREASED THE IMPACT FROM THE HIT!!" The leopard humanoid recovers quickly, lunging with claws extended amid smoke and sparks. Luffy pants with "HAA..." as the leopard closes in. The leopard then declares "SHIGAN." and drives a finger strike forward with intense speed lines, Luffy reacting in surprise.
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The leopard humanoid charges at high speed with motion lines and a hand sign "はっ!!" Luffy braces as the leopard delivers a devastating spinning kick, marked by heavy impact SFX. The blow connects squarely, sending Luffy reeling with a massive "ズゴッ" effect and swirling smoke. Luffy is knocked back hard, the leopard pressing the assault relentlessly across the panels.
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Luffy glares with determination as the leopard humanoid grabs him, emitting a loud "SCREECH!!" The leopard shouts "JET" while Luffy is hurled violently through the air. In the climax, the leopard finishes with "BULLET"!!!, delivering a crushing blow that sends Luffy crashing amid debris and impact effects.
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Luffy launches a devastating strike, shouting "JET PISTOL"!!! His fist rockets forward with explosive force. The leopard-masked fighter counters with "TWIN" as massive impacts erupt. A huge blast rocks the bridge with "ドカン!!!!" and "ビシャーン!!!!" The narration reads: "WHO HAS MASTERED EVERYTHING TO THE EXTREME: THE HEART OF ROKUSHIKI!!" and "THE STRONGEST TECHNIQUE OF A ROKUSHIKI USER..." The leopard fighter snarls "...I'LL SHOW YOU" while panting "HAA..." Luffy presses on with "GOMU GOMU" as the leopard coughs "ガラ... COUGH" and gasps "HAA..." A small figure yells "ばばっ!!" amid the chaos.
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The leopard fighter unleashes a powerful technique, roaring "ROKU OU GUN*"!!! A massive shockwave blasts outward with "ドンッ" and "ビビビビーン!!" Luffy is sent flying backward, eyes wide in shock as "!!!" and "ドドォーン!!" echo across the battlefield.
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The leopard fighter is hurled through the air amid debris and "ビビビビーン..." impacts. Narration notes the attack's power is greatly amplified from the sky island. The leopard coughs "COUGH!!" and pants "HAA..." while Luffy shouts "GAI-CHOU"!!! and follows with "RAN-KYAKU" as the leopard cries "PEEEP!!" amid crashing rubble.
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On the bridge, Luffy is called out with "LUFFY!!!" as a massive "KABOOM!!" erupts from a distant tower. Observers react with "!!I" A tall man in a black coat stands with others. Dialogue continues: "HONESTLY, I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY OF US WOULD'VE DIED." "IF THE STRAWHAT HADN'T BEEN HOLDING HIM BACK IN THAT PLACE FOR A LONG TIME..." "LUCCI IS... REALLY STRONG...!!!" Nami says "...IT'S JUST THAT HIS ANIMAL INSTINCT FOR THESE THINGS IS GOOD. AND APPARENTLY HIS IS BETTER THAN YOURS." Usopp shouts "I'LL DEFEAT" and "THAT "PIGEON GUY" FOR SURE!!!" while Luffy stares ahead and a voice wonders "WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT... SOMETIMES IT'S AS IF..."
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On a marine warship near a massive stone bridge, an officer snaps to attention and shouts, "YES, SIR!!!" A stern marine commander with a scar orders, "TELL ALL THE WARSHIPS TO FORM A BATTLE FORMATION AROUND THE BRIDGE OF HESITATION." Another marine reports, "SO HE'S ALIVE..." and "REPORTING, WE HAVE SPOTTED STRAWHAT LUFFY IN THE FIRST PROW!!" Crew members react in shock on the deck. Elsewhere, a cloaked figure stands before a tall man in a dark coat as someone yells, "IDIOT." and "WHAAAT!I" A marine with a scope on his face mutters, "WOULDN'T DIE, WOULD HE...I" and "HE..." The scene erupts into chaos with massive impact effects and close-ups of two fighters: one with spotted skin and a bandaged arm grimacing under heavy blows marked "ドゴォ" and "HAA...!!!", while the other, sweat-drenched with wild eyes, takes ferocious hits shown as "オオオ!!" and "HAA...!!!" with motion lines and debris flying.
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Discussion
p6Yokozuna is also on the bridge with the group.
p7Robin explains the nature of Buster Call operations.
p7Franky's nakama wait for him on the Bridge of Hesitation.
p7Robin kneels while addressing the group including Chimney.
p8Luffy lands a direct JET PISTOL strike on the leopard humanoid fighter.
p8The impact sends the leopard fighter flying backward with visible force.
p9Leopard humanoid uses SHIGAN finger attack after recovering from JET PISTOL.
p9Luffy reacts with surprise to the rapid counter approach.
p10Leopard humanoid lands a powerful spinning kick that knocks Luffy back.
p10The assault continues relentlessly with multiple follow-up strikes.
p11Leopard humanoid executes JET BULLET throw that slams Luffy into debris.
p11Luffy remains conscious and glaring after the throw impact.
p12Luffy uses Jet Pistol against leopard fighter on bridge.
p12Leopard fighter counters with Twin technique causing large blast.
p12Narration emphasizes Rokushiki mastery by leopard fighter.
p13Leopard fighter uses Roku Ou Gun causing massive shockwave.
p13Luffy is blasted backward by the attack.
p14Leopard fighter is sent flying by amplified attack.
p14Luffy uses Gai-Chou and Ran-Kyaku techniques.
p14Attack power is boosted from sky island dial.
p15Explosion occurs at distant tower during fight.
p15Nami and Usopp discuss Luffy holding back Lucci.
p15Lucci recognized as very strong by observers.
p16Marines are ordered to surround the Bridge of Hesitation with warships.
p16Strawhat Luffy is confirmed alive and visible on the first prow.
p16Leopard humanoid fighter continues combat while visibly bloodied and sweating.
What is said, page by page
p1Luffy pants 'HAA...' repeatedly showing physical strain and fatigue during battle.
p2Urgent voice from Den Den Mushi calls 'LUFFY... HURRY UP AND COME BACK!!' with desperate intent.
p2Luffy emits strained breathing sounds 'HAA...' and 'SHUUU...!!!' while collapsed.
p3Nami shouts 'WE CAN SET OUT AS SOON AS LUFFY COMES BACK!!' with urgent resolve.
p3Crewmate states 'WE'RE READY TO SAIL OUT ANY TIME NOW!!' indicating preparedness.
p3Franky warns 'EVEN IF WE DO SAIL OUT, IT WILL BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF HERE...' highlighting danger.
p3Sanji responds with '...' showing silent concern.
p3Another voice notes 'IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WE'VE GOT HERE. BUT IF WE SIMPLY THINK ABOUT IT... THE NUMBER OF WARSHIPS OUT THERE...' assessing odds.
p4Marine reports confirm Enies Lobby has accommodated officials and that targets will never die no matter how many times killed, delivered in factual tone.
p4Bearded man identified as Zambai roars 'BASTARDS!! GAHAHAHA' with wild laughter expressing defiance and relief.
p4Voices confirm Zambai and others escaped the island safely and are now at the main gate including some giants and pirates.
p5Bearded man declares zero survivors remain on the Enies Lobby main island in shocked realization.
p5Reports confirm underground passage to the bridge and southeast courthouse plus Tower of Justice have been demolished.
p5Marine on warship number 2 reports ongoing status from deck amid explosions.
p6Voice identifies only target left as the Bridge of Hesitation.
p6Concerned speaker calls out Oimo, Kaashii, and Galley-La shipwrights in worried tone.
p6Franky remains silent with '...' while others react to the situation.
p6Voices urge continued movement so targets receive deserved outcome amid explosions.
p7Robin states humans cannot be seen on the map and questions how easily people die.
p7Robin explains Buster Call erases an island from the world map without hesitation.
p7Franky shouts for Strawhat to hurry as nakama wait on the bridge.
p7Marine-like figure yells threat of never forgiving if target ends up dead.
p8Luffy announces technique start with GOMU GOMU and finishes with JET PISTOL name during the punch.
p8Leopard humanoid grunts KU in pain from the direct hit.
p9Narration notes the leopard jumped backward to decrease hit impact.
p9Luffy exhales HAA while recovering breath.
p9Leopard calls out SHIGAN while thrusting finger forward.
p10Leopard emits short hand sign sound before launching the spinning kick.
p11Leopard shouts JET during the throw and finishes with BULLET on impact.
p11Leopard emits SCREECH while grabbing and lifting Luffy.
p12Luffy calls out Jet Pistol with aggressive forward intent during strike.
p12Leopard fighter begins counter technique named Twin while blocking.
p12Narration describes Rokushiki heart mastery and strongest user technique.
p12Leopard fighter declares intent to demonstrate power while panting heavily.
p12Luffy continues Gomu Gomu series with focused attack momentum.
p12Leopard fighter coughs and gasps from impact strain.
p13Leopard fighter roars Roku Ou Gun technique with full force release.
p13Luffy reacts with shock exclamation to incoming blast.
p13Large impact SFX accompany Luffy being hurled away.
p14Narration notes sky island amplification of attack power.
p14Leopard fighter coughs and pants from accumulated damage.
p14Luffy calls out Gai-Chou and Ran-Kyaku in succession.
p14Leopard fighter cries out PEEEP during rubble impact.
p15Observers call out Luffy's name in alarm at distant blast.
p15Speaker notes many would have died without Strawhat's intervention.
p15Comment on Lucci's extreme strength and endurance.
p15Nami states Luffy's superior animal instinct compared to others.
p15Usopp declares intent to defeat pigeon guy personally.
p16Marine officer responds affirmatively to command with crisp salute.
p16Scarred commander orders all warships into battle formation around the bridge.
p16Marine reports Strawhat Luffy spotted alive on the first prow.
p16Cloaked figure calls out 'idiot' toward the tall man.
p16Off-panel voice reacts with shock 'WHAAAT!?'
p16Scope marine questions whether the target would not die.