The title page displays the chapter heading 'Chapter 189 “2”' above a detailed underwater illustration. An arched gateway reads 'GOLDFISH EMPIRE' with a small fish wearing a chef's hat perched atop it. Beneath the arch, a striped fish-man with a top hat and wide grin swims while holding a sword. A large heart-patterned fish princess with flowing fins and a crown swims nearby, eyes closed in a serene expression. Other fish characters, including a spotted fish pushing a cart and a spiky fish with a startled face, populate the scene. Below the panel, text reads 'HACHI'S OCEAN FLOOR STROLL VOL. 7 “THE GOLDFISH PRINCESS WHO LOST HER RING”'.
Goldfish Princessstriped fish swordsmanspiky fish character
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Sanji leaps through the air with a powerful kick aimed at a striped fish-man opponent. The fish-man reels backward from the impact, mouth open in pain. In the next panels the fish-man recovers and charges, launching a spinning attack that sends Sanji flying with a loud 'UGAHH!'. Sanji lands hard, grimacing as the fish-man looms over him. Large impact effects and motion lines emphasize the force of the blows. The fish-man shouts 'LONGE! (loin)' as he delivers a crushing strike with his tail.
Sanjistriped fish-man
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Sanji spins and delivers a devastating kick labeled 'TENDRON! (lower rib)', striking the striped fish-man's side and sending him reeling. The fish-man's face twists in agony. Close-ups show Sanji's intense expression and the fish-man's gritted teeth. The fish-man counters with rapid strikes marked 'パチ' and 'ズッ...!', but Sanji presses forward. Another powerful blow lands as 'FLANCHET! (flank)' is called out, the impact creating a massive shockwave that lifts the fish-man off his feet. Sanji grunts 'UN!' with each successive hit.
Sanjistriped fish-man
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The striped fish-man is slammed repeatedly. Sanji calls out 'QUEUE! (tail)' while striking the tail, followed by 'DEUX! (rump)' and 'QUASI! (rump)'. The fish-man yells 'ORAA!' as he attempts a desperate counter. Multiple impact sounds 'ガッチャ!!!' and 'パチパチパチ' fill the page. The fish-man is sent flying through the water in a spinning motion, crying 'AGH!' and 'UGH!' with each blow. Final panels show the fish-man tumbling helplessly amid bubbles and debris as Sanji's barrage continues.
Sanjistriped fish-man
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Explosive impacts shake the battlefield as two fighters clash violently. Massive sound effects dominate the page: "ドスッ", "KURAA!", "CUISSEAU! (thigh)", "DORYAA!", and "JARET! (thigh)". One combatant in a striped outfit and goggles reels from heavy thigh strikes while the other presses the assault with rapid kicks. Debris and motion lines fill the air. Below, the scene shifts to a town square where the goggled fighter crashes into the ground amid buildings, followed by close-ups of both fighters' battered faces and determined expressions. "ン GHHH" and "ゴォォォ!!!" punctuate the continuing struggle.
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Sanji launches a devastating aerial assault. He shouts "VEAU SHOT! (veal shot)" while delivering a powerful spinning kick that sends the goggled fighter sprawling. The opponent counters with "BOMBARDIER ARABESQUE!" as the fight intensifies. Smaller panels show the goggled fighter staggering with "オォォォ..." and "ガアッ!" effects, while Sanji remains focused. The sequence ends with both fighters breathing heavily amid the ruined street, impact lines and dust clouds marking the fierce exchange.
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The goggled fighter lies defeated on the ground, gasping, "Ugh, you're STILL breathingI" and "I'M... I'M BEAT...". Sanji stands over him and says, "What's wrongI If you change into Nami now, I won't be able to finish you off...". The fallen fighter replies weakly, "I CAN'T EVEN MOVE ANYMORE... WHAT GOOD WOULD COME FROM COWARDLY AVOIDING MY FATE...I" and begs, "GO AHEAD...! YOU'VE WON... KILL ME ALREADY!". Sanji retorts, "HAH... RIDICULOUS...". Large impact effects "ゴゴォォォ" and "GYAAAAA!" mark the final blow as the opponent collapses completely.
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The defeated goggled fighter lies sprawled and declares, "I SAID FINISH ME OFF ALREADY!" and "I'M ALREADY FATED TO BE RUBBED OUT BY MY ORGANIZATION...". Sanji stands silently, hand extended, replying with "FOR FURTHER WORDS... THERE'S NO NEED," and "IT WAS A GOOD MATCH...". The opponent questions, "What're you just standin' around forI". Final panels show close-ups of the victor's calm face and the loser's motionless form in the empty street as the fight concludes.
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Without a doubt, this is... A suited figure stands triumphant over a defeated opponent sprawled on the ground, sword in hand, as dramatic sunburst effects emphasize the victory. Nearby, a goggled man laughs wildly, GAHAHA..., while muttering Gah... 300... In a massive impact panel, the defeated fighter crashes through debris with the words I MUSTN'T CRY! and PROOF OF CAMARADERIE BORN BETWEEN RIVALS...! The victor declares See ya. I'm takin' back these goggles... as he walks away amid city buildings, leaving the loser groaning GAHH! SO HE DID FINISH ME OFF! with sound effects like ドドド and ガシャーン.
Sanjigoggled fighter
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Winner: Sanji Prize: A small piece of friendship. Sanji stands in the ruined Alubarna Southern Block street at Polka St., adjusting his collar with a cigarette, muttering Looks like I broke some bones again... and Son of a.... A distant defeated figure smokes on the ground. The scene shifts to Alubarna Palace where soldiers prepare frantically: PREPARE AS MUCH GUNPOWDER AS WE HAVE! Inside the palace, worried guards and officials lament What will become of Alabasta's history...!I and I can't believe we're seriously doing this... as tension builds.
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At Alubarna Palace, cloaked guards with spears stand ready as one announces The preparations will soon be complete. Please wait a little longer. Inside, a man in a dark coat speaks with a blonde woman: As to how to explain the current situation if his highness were here right now... I'm at a loss. You've done a commendable job in quelling unrest for the past two years without Igaram... It's fine, we understand. You had no choice but to respond to the rebel threat...
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Vivi apologizes I'm sorry too, For leaving this country all of a sudden... while a fierce battle rages nearby with a warrior labeled HANN swinging a weapon. She continues...But it's not over yet! Even if we manage to stop the rebels, As long as that man remains alive... This country will never see peace! In close-ups, she pleads Princess Vivi, YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE ON...!, SO NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT!, YOU HAVE TO SURVIVE NO MATTER WHAT!, while a man replies I just hope they're all alive and well... I...
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Commander Chaka stands tall, addressing Vivi with a calm smile. "In the two years since you’ve been gone, You’ve changed so much for the better. I would love to invite your pirate friends to a banquet after this is all over." In a smaller panel Luffy clenches his fist and declares, "ONCE I KICK CROCODILE'S ASS, FEED ME 'TIL I EXPLODE." Vivi looks at Chaka and says, "FEED ME. Chaka... And learn what kind of people they are." Suddenly Vivi’s eyes widen in alarm. "My, my, how troublesome... H-HE'S IN THE PALACE!" Chaka turns sharply toward the palace doors. "Hm!I" A loud crash erupts as debris flies and a voice shouts, "COMMANDER CHAKA!" Chaka reacts with shock, "WHAT IS IT!I"
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Crocodile’s face fills the panel, grinning widely. "Palaces are wondrous places... Kuhahaha! There’s no better place to look down on the filthy rabble...! This palace will soon be my home, you know...I" Vivi stares in horror from the foreground. Crocodile continues, "Your actions are quite unbecoming of a princess, Ms. Wednesday..." Vivi’s face twists in terror as she screams, "CROCODILE!" Crocodile stands in the palace courtyard with a large duck-like figure beside him, the building looming behind them amid dramatic impact lines and the sound effect "!!!!I"
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A map of Alubarna displays the Northern Block and Alubarna Northern Block, Medi Diet Hall, labeled "Mr. 1 & Ms. Double Finger vs. Roronoa Zoro & Nami". Sanji and Usopp stand together, sweating and furious. Sanji yells, "This is EXACTLY why I told her to just shut up and hide somewhere! God, can that girl ever do anything BUT be a nuisance!I DAMN IT! Where’d that idiot go now!I" Usopp points ahead. "That scream came from over there! Looks like I finally found her." In the street a figure runs while a large duck-like creature shouts, "KYAAAA!"
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Sanji dashes down the covered walkway, coat flapping, while the duck creature runs ahead yelling "KYAAAA!" and "QUACK!I" Sanji thinks, "Alright, I’ll take a short-cut!" A massive close-up shows Sanji’s enraged face as he roars, "GOD, WHAT THE HELL IS KEEPING THAT DUMB SWORDSMAN!I NOOOOO!" Below, Nami appears with a confident smile. "How real pros work. Let’s show them." Beside her a tall man with a large "士" symbol on his chest states, "Starting from the weakest. Eliminate targets, Assassins’ rule no. 1." Sound effects of impacts and movement fill the air.
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The page opens with the SBS logo featuring Japanese text "質問コーナー" and a large stylized eye. Text reads: "O: It's game time!! This is a game from 'Curling Eyebrow' in Kyoto!! It's a difficult problem that you can't solve unless you've read the manga very well. Who's the 'culprit'I! Don't worry about that. Use your head!!" A starburst asks "WHO!I Just who could the criminal beI" followed by instructions: "I thought up a game, Odacchi!! Try to reason out who everyone is talking about based on their testimony!! Can you figure it outI" Below, labeled "Testimonies," several chibi-style characters with black bars over their eyes give statements. One says "He's nicer than he looks at first!" Another: "We get along pretty well." A third: "I really do have to apologize for causing him so much trouble..." Further quotes include "He's an odd one.", "Haha, I almost thought he wasn't human when I first saw him!", "I want to give him some water for some reason!", and "He gave us something very precious." A large question mark silhouette stands in the center. Small labels like "UZU", "Cくん", "Zさん", "Sさん", and "Nさん" appear near the figures.
Sanji wins fight and receives small piece of friendship as prize.
p9Battle location is Alubarna Southern Block at Polka St.
p9Alubarna Palace prepares defensive measures.
p10Preparations at Alubarna Palace near completion.
p10Conversation occurs inside palace between officials.
p10Unrest was quelled for past two years without Igaram.
p11Vivi returns to Alabasta amid ongoing conflict.
p11Rebel threat and specific man prevent lasting peace.
p11Vivi receives encouragement to survive from ally.
p12Chaka addresses Vivi directly about her personal growth since leaving Alabasta.
p12Luffy expresses intent to defeat Crocodile followed by a large meal.
p12Vivi wants Chaka to interact with and understand the Straw Hat crew.
p12An intruder presence is detected inside the palace causing immediate alarm.
p13Crocodile has entered the royal palace and declares it will become his home.
p13Crocodile recognizes Vivi's former Baroque Works codename Ms. Wednesday.
p13A large duck-like creature accompanies Crocodile in the palace courtyard.
p14Mr. 1 and Ms. Double Finger are fighting Zoro and Nami in Alubarna Northern Block Medi Diet Hall.
p14Sanji and Usopp react to Nami's scream from a distance.
p14A duck-like creature is running through the streets near the group.
p15Sanji chooses a shortcut to reach Nami faster.
p15Nami prepares to fight alongside Zoro against Mr. 1 and Ms. Double Finger.
p15Mr. 1 follows an assassin rule of eliminating targets starting from the weakest.
What is said, page by page
p1Striped fish-man shouts 'LONGE! (loin)' while delivering crushing tail strike with aggressive intent.
p2Sanji calls 'TENDRON! (lower rib)' while striking the fish-man's side.
p2Sanji calls 'FLANCHET! (flank)' during a heavy follow-up kick.
p3Sanji calls 'QUEUE! (tail)' while striking the tail.
p3Sanji calls 'DEUX! (rump)' and 'QUASI! (rump)' in rapid succession.
p3Striped fish-man shouts 'ORAA!' in a desperate counter.
p4Sanji grunts with effort during the sustained kicking barrage on the opponent.
p5Sanji calls out his spinning kick technique during the aerial attack.
p5Goggled fighter shouts his counter technique name while attempting retaliation.
p6Sanji questions why the opponent does not transform into Nami and expresses reluctance to finish the fight.
p6Goggled fighter admits total defeat, inability to move, and acceptance of fate while begging for death.
p6Sanji dismisses the request as ridiculous.
p7Goggled fighter insists on being killed and reveals he is marked for death by his organization.
p7Sanji states no further words are needed and acknowledges the match as good.
p8Goggled fighter laughs wildly while muttering about 300 in pained tone.
p8Defeated fighter declares must not cry as proof of rivalry camaraderie.
p8Sanji calmly states he is taking back the goggles while walking away.
p9Sanji mutters about breaking bones again while adjusting collar.
p9Palace soldiers order preparation of all available gunpowder.
p9Officials lament what will become of Alabasta's history.
p9Guards express disbelief at current orders.
p10Guard states preparations will soon be complete and asks to wait.
p10Man in coat expresses loss at explaining situation without his highness.
p10Woman acknowledges commendable job quelling unrest without Igaram.
p10Woman states they understand the response to rebel threat.
p11Vivi apologizes for leaving country suddenly.
p11Vivi states it is not over yet as long as that man remains alive.
p11Vivi declares country will never see peace otherwise.
p11Headband man urges Princess Vivi to continue on no matter what.
p11Headband man stresses survival above all else.
p11Man hopes others are alive and well.
p12Chaka speaks calmly with a smile, noting Vivi's positive growth over two years and offering to host a banquet for her pirate friends after the conflict.
p12Luffy declares aggressively with clenched fist that he will kick Crocodile's ass then demands excessive food as reward.
p12Vivi requests that Chaka feed her pirate allies and learn their true nature through the gesture.
p12Vivi reacts in sudden alarm, exclaiming that someone dangerous has entered the palace.
p12Chaka reacts with sharp surprise upon hearing the palace intrusion alert.
p13Crocodile mocks palaces as ideal places to look down on the rabble and claims the palace will soon be his.
p13Crocodile taunts Vivi about her actions being unbecoming of a princess and addresses her as Ms. Wednesday.
p13Vivi screams Crocodile's name in terror upon seeing him inside the palace grounds.
p14Sanji angrily regrets not forcing Nami to hide and curses her tendency to cause trouble.
p14Usopp identifies the source of a scream and states he has located Nami.
p14Duck creature yells "KYAAAA!" while running through the street.
p15Sanji decides to take a shortcut through the walkway while chasing the duck.
p15Sanji yells in frustration about Zoro's absence delaying the fight.
p15Nami states she will demonstrate how real professionals handle the situation.
p15Mr. 1 declares assassins start by eliminating the weakest targets first.