Chapter 149 "Rumble!" The title page shows a lively outdoor café scene in a snowy town. At a table sit several men in Marine-style coats and hats. One man with slicked-back hair and a black hat holds up a massive wanted poster for "DEAD OR ALIVE JANGO" with a 9,000,000 berry bounty. A long-nosed man in a black coat leans forward with a heart-shaped bubble, while a blonde man in a dark coat rests his arm on the table. In the foreground, a spiky-haired figure with a dotted coat reaches across the table. The bottom caption reads: "JANGO'S DANCE PARADISE VOL. 18 'PIRATE JANGO'S CLOTHES DISCOVERED!'"
JangoFullbodyunidentified Marine officers
01
Tony Tony Chopper, wearing a tall black top hat with an X, stands with a small bird on his antler and declares, "AND I'LL BEAT YOU WITHIN THAT TIME!" A speech bubble adds, "MY RUMBLE BALL LASTS FOR 3 MINUTES!" Below, a massive castle looms as a huge round figure in a jester-like outfit laughs, "3 MINUTES!I MUHAHAHA! YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BEAT ME, MUCH LESS WITHIN ONLY 3 MINUTES!" In close-ups, a furious bald man with an open mouth growls, "3 MINUTES!I HA, I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT!" while Luffy grins widely and shouts, "3 MINUTES!I I'D LOVE TO SEE THAT!"
Tony Tony ChopperMonkey D. LuffyChessmarimoWapol
02
Luffy yells from a castle window, "DAMMIT! LET ME FIGHT TOO!" while a blonde man in a coat smirks, "HEE HEE HEE... LOOKS LIKE WE'VE GOT QUITE A SHOW TODAY." Chopper transforms, his eyes intense as he growls with a large "RUMBLE!" SFX and a "CRACK!" sound. In the next panel the round jester-like figure, now with four smoking arms holding weapons, taunts, "JUST WHAT DO YOU THINK, YOU CAN DO!I" while Chopper stands ready below with "SMOULDER..." and "ギリリ..." effects around him.
Monkey D. LuffySanjiTony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
03
Chopper charges forward in a dynamic attack, the page labeled "MARIMO'S SNOW-MELTING ARROWS!" as arrows fly. He then transforms again, declaring "WALK POINT." with antlers visible under his hat. In the final splash, Chopper leaps through swirling snow and wind in a powerful "SWOOSH!" motion, his body twisting mid-air as impact lines and debris fill the scene.
Tony Tony Chopper
04
The fighter in the top hat declares "HEAVY POINT." A voice recognizes the transformation: "A zoan-type fruit like Dalton's! You're a reindeer-human!" Another exclaims, "That must mean you're also a devil fruit user! Ha! So you can transform, can you now!I" The reindeer-human replies, "No, I'm a human-reindeer!" The opponent snaps, "What's the difference!I The important thing here is that I've already memorized the three forms of your zoan fruit!" In a massive splash, the small fighter in the black-and-white hat spins four massive hammers, shouting "QUATTRO HAMMERS! MARIMO'S SUPER SURPRISE."
Tony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
05
Chopper calls out "JUMP POINT." Diagrams show his three forms: Human Form, Hybrid Form, and Beast Form. The opponent notes, "You've already shown me all 3 of your forms. You're a power-fighter just like Dalton!" Chopper launches a powerful kick amid impact lines and debris. The opponent roars, "But you really think you can beat me in terms of raw strength!I" Chopper leaps high into the air. The opponent stares upward in shock: "WHAT!I How can he jump so high!I" A bystander yells, "He jumped!I"
Tony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
06
The opponent shouts, "What's that form supposed to be!I" as Chopper leaps in a new hybrid shape. Chopper activates "GUARD POINT." The opponent sneers, "You sly freak of nature! I thought your hybrid form was that midget reindeer on two legs!I" Chopper curls into a massive, spiky defensive ball. The opponent swings a hammer labeled "SWING" but the blow is repelled with a loud impact. Chopper's Guard Point expands dramatically, sending the attacker flying backward amid motion lines and debris.
Tony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
07
Chopper's Guard Point expands explosively with a massive "ボーン!!" sound as hammers fly. The opponent yells "STAND!" while Chopper shifts again amid "グリーン!!" effects. The opponent reacts in shock: "Another form!I" Chopper transforms once more with "ポン ポン..." sounds. The opponent stares in disbelief: "What the hell are you...!I A zoan-fruit should be limited to only 3 forms!" Chopper stands firm as the opponent cries, "Impossible! Your attacks won't work."
Tony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
08
A close-up shows the reindeer-like figure in a black top hat declaring, "AFTER 5 YEARS OF RESEARCH, I'VE DISCOVERED 4 ADDITIONAL TRANSFORMATION POINTS!" and "MY RUMBLE BALL IS A DRUG THAT SPECIFICALLY ALTERS THE WAVELENGTHS EMITTED BY EACH FORM!" In a snowy town square with a large castle-like building behind, the same figure now in a round, fluffy form swings a massive spiked ball on a chain, with the text "7 TRANSFORMATION FORMS!I" visible. Below, Luffy stares in shock, sweat flying, shouting "NGHHH...! SO WHAT IF YOU HAVE A FEW EXTRA!" while another panel shows his intense glare and gritted teeth with "SE..." A third panel shows Luffy's wide-eyed reaction beside a figure wearing a patterned hat with the sound effect "ゴゴゴゴ".
Tony Tony ChopperMonkey D. Luffy
09
Luffy's face fills the panel with a massive excited grin and sparkling eyes as he yells, "Seven freakin' forms!I He's the world's coolest reindeer!" In the next sequence, the black-hatted figure in a transformed state attacks with "A FEW EXTRA FORMS FOR SHOW JUST ISN'T ENOUGH TO SCARE ME!" while distant figures react with "HEY! WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR BATTLE!I ARE WE STILL FIGHTING OR WHAT!I" and "OH, HE JUST CAN'T CONTROL HIS EXCITEMENT AFTER HEARING 7 TRANSFORMATION FORMS." "WHAT'S GOTTEN INTO YOU FRIENDI" The bottom panel shows the reindeer figure now massively muscled with antlers and top hat, arms outstretched in "ARM POINT." as he states, "IT'S NOT JUST FOR SHOW." with the sound effect "ググググ..."
Monkey D. LuffyTony Tony Chopper
10
A chaotic clash erupts as the black-and-white clad fighter with top hat is sent flying amid debris and impact lines with "!!I" and large sound effects. Smaller panels show close-ups of a scarred face muttering "CONCEITED LITTLE FREAK..." and another figure with "!!" The reindeer-hatted fighter declares, "CAN EVEN CRUSH A BOULDER!" and warns, "LET ME WARN YOU NOW THAT MY 'IRON-HOOVES.'" The bottom spread shows the fighter launching multiple spinning axes with the large text "QUATTRO AXES!" and the shout "KNOW YOUR PLACE! MARIMO'S SUPER SURPRISE..."
ChessmarimoTony Tony Chopper
11
The reindeer figure is slammed backward by a massive impact, body twisting with "UGH!" and heavy sound effects as the narration box states "THE HEPATICA FLOWER IN JAPANESE LITERALLY MEANS 'SNOW-SPLITTING.'" A follow-up panel shows the top-hatted reindeer dripping with "DRIP DRIP..." while the axe-wielding opponent is struck. The final panels depict the castle wall being gouged apart with "I'LL CARVE YOU UP!" and a distant view of the damaged structure as a voice cries, "H-HE JUST GOUGED THE CASTLE WALL WITH THAT ATTACK...!"
Tony Tony ChopperChessmarimo
12
Wapol unleashes a furious spinning assault with his massive weapons, blades and cannons whirling in every direction amid explosive impact lines. "ALL-DIRECTIONAL SNOW SPLITTER!" he roars. Luffy stares in shock from the side, sweat flying, fists clenched. "WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THAT CONFIDENCE OF YOURS EARLIER!I" Wapol taunts. "YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BEAT ME BY JUST RUNNING AWAY!" Luffy grits his teeth, eyes wide. In the lower panel a small reindeer-like figure assumes a focused stance and declares "BRAIN POINT." Wapol continues laughing "HA HA HA!" while slashing downward, "DIE! DIE!" as motion lines and debris fill the snowy battlefield.
Monkey D. LuffyWapolTony Tony Chopper
13
Wapol spins violently through the air, weapons extended, snow and impact lines erupting around him. A massive "グォォ!!" sound effect shakes the panel. In the town square he points his weapon forward and shouts "IT'S TIME TO FINISH YOU OFF!" Luffy's face appears close-up with a defiant expression. "WHAT!I" he reacts. Wapol continues, "I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YOUR WEAK POINT." Luffy replies firmly, "I'M NOT... 'JUST' RUNNING AWAY..." The view shifts to a targeting reticle over Wapol's face as he yells "SCOPE!"
Monkey D. LuffyWapol
14
A tall armored figure with a long nose stands in the background while Luffy crouches in the foreground, sweat drops flying. "NOW'S MY CHANCE...!" Luffy thinks. Wapol yells from off-panel, "SHUT UP OVER THERE! YOU GOT BRAIN DAMAGE, KIDI" Luffy's eyes bulge in alarm, "T-THAT POSE... IT'S GOTTA BE A BEAM! HE'S GONNA SHOOT OUT A BEAM FOR SURE!" Wapol's massive form appears inside a targeting scope with "BEEP BEEP" sounds. "HA! I DON'T EVEN HAVE A SINGLE BLIND SPOT!" he boasts. "YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MY WEAK POINT!I" Luffy shouts back. "THEN IT'S ME KILLING SOME TRANSFORMING FREAK THAT CAN'T EVEN ATTACK! IF IT'S ANYONE'S TIME TO FINISH SOMEONE OFF..."
Monkey D. LuffyWapol
15
Wapol's face fills the frame, eyes locked forward. "THE CHIN!" he declares as a targeting reticle highlights the spot. "THERE IT IS!" In a massive close-up attack, Wapol's enormous jaws open wide with a "グォォォォ!!" effect, weapons spinning as he lunges downward toward a tiny figure below. The strike connects with a huge impact. In the final panel a hooded figure with a stitched mouth and wild eyes screams "AGH!" as debris and motion lines explode around him.
Wapol
16
Atop a towering castle, a round figure in a spiked helmet and cape floats amid smoke and debris. A speech bubble reads, "HMI" Below, close-up panels show shocked faces: one figure screams "AHHH!" while another yells "HUH!I" A large impact effect labeled "KOKUTEI" erupts as a small figure with an X on its hat is sent flying. A hooded man with a fierce expression shouts, "W-WHERE DID HE...!I"
WapolTony Tony Chopper
17
A massive impact strikes as Luffy, shirtless with an X on his hat, unleashes a powerful spinning attack. Large onomatopoeia and the technique name "ROSEO! (CHERRY BLOSSOM-CARVING IRON HOOP)" dominate the panel while a victim cries "GAHHHH!" The force sends debris flying. In a small bottom panel, a silhouetted round figure lies defeated on the ground beside a tiny axe and scattered items, with faint smoke rising.
Monkey D. Luffy
18
Chopper, now in a large reindeer-like form wearing a hat with antlers and an X, stands triumphantly and pats his belly with "PAT PAT..." A speech bubble notes "3 MINUTES." In the background, a defeated round figure lies near the castle. Luffy appears in close-up, asking "WHERE'D WAPOL GO...!I" and reacting with "HUHI" Usopp cheers, "HEY, LUFFY!" while another voice shouts, "YOU DID IT, REINDEER!" The castle looms in the distance with faint sound effects.
Monkey D. LuffyTony Tony ChopperUsopp
19
SBS Question Corner page. A large header shows "SBS" with weapons and a grinning figure labeled "Eiichiro Oda." Reader D asks: "HOW IS A VOLUME OF COMICS CREATEDI LIKE, WHERE EXACTLY DOES THE 'NAME' GET DECIDED, AND EVERYTHINGI PLEASE TELL ME." Oda replies with a detailed 10-step schedule explaining the process from spacing out chapters, meetings, planning, naming, showing the name to the boss, master copy, Jump going on sale, more meetings, making extras, and final book sale. He notes that all manga artists have their own pace and must decide a name before the master copy deadline.
Eiichiro Oda
20
No description for this page.
End of chapter21 pages
Discussion
p6Chessmarimo is knocked backward by the expansion.
p7Chopper demonstrates more than three Zoan forms.
p7Guard Point expands with large sound effect.
p7Chessmarimo is unable to comprehend extra transformations.
p8Chopper claims discovery of four additional transformation points.
p8Rumble ball is described as wavelength-altering drug.
p8Battle occurs in snowy area in front of large castle structure.
p9Luffy expresses strong admiration for Chopper's transformations.
p9Chopper activates arm point transformation.
p9Spectators observe the fight from near castle walls.
p10Chopper is struck and sent flying by axe attack.
p10Opponent uses four spinning axes in one throw.
p10Chopper references iron hooves technique.
p11Hepatica flower is noted to mean snow-splitting in Japanese.
p11Castle wall receives visible structural damage from axe attack.