Cover page showing Hachi walking on the ocean floor. He is passing through a large stone archway that reads "GOLDFISH EMPIRE". Several large goldfish swim around him. One prominent goldfish on the right wears a small crown and has heart patterns on its scales. Hachi looks surprised and happy. The caption at the bottom reads "HACHI'S OCEAN FLOOR STROLL VOL. 7 'THE GOLDFISH PRINCESS WHO LOST HER RING'".
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The fight between Sanji and Mr. 2 Bon Clay continues. Sanji leaps high into the air, his leg extended, and delivers a brutal kick directly to Mr. 2's face. Blood and spit fly from Mr. 2's mouth as his head snaps back from the impact. Sanji shouts his attack name, "LONGE! (loin)". Mr. 2 cries out "UGAHH!" and "BFFAH!" as he is struck.
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Sanji relentlessly continues his combo attack on Mr. 2 Bon Clay. He spins and lands a powerful kick to Mr. 2's lower ribs, shouting "TENDRON! (lower rib)". Mr. 2 reels from the blow, his face contorted in pain. Without pausing, Sanji follows up with a sweeping kick to Mr. 2's side, yelling "FLANCHET! (flank)". The force of the strike sends Mr. 2 flying backward, skidding across the ground. Sanji lands another hit with a sharp "UN!".
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Sanji's barrage of kicks shows no signs of stopping. He strikes Mr. 2 Bon Clay in the back, shouting "DEUX! QUASI! (rump)". Mr. 2 is knocked forward, but Sanji immediately follows up with a devastating kick to his lower back or tailbone, yelling "ORAA! QUEUE! (tail)". The impact creates a shockwave, sending Mr. 2 crashing face-first into the stone pavement, kicking up a massive cloud of dust and debris.
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Sanji presses his advantage, delivering a fierce downward kick to Mr. 2 Bon Clay's thigh, shouting "KURAA! CUISSEAU! (thigh)". He immediately follows with another powerful strike to the same area, yelling "DORYAA! JARET! (thigh)". The sheer force of the blows drives Mr. 2 into the ground, sending him skidding violently across the sandy street of Alubarna. Both fighters are shown heavily battered and panting, with Sanji muttering "NGHH" and Mr. 2 groaning "NGHH" as they push themselves to their limits.
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Sanji delivers a massive, finishing kick to Mr. 2 Bon Clay's chest and chin, shouting "VEAU SHOT! (veal shot)". The incredible impact sends Mr. 2 launching backward through the air. However, mid-flight, Mr. 2 manages to right himself. Spinning rapidly, he prepares a counterattack, yelling "BOMBARDIER ARABESQUE!". He hurtles back toward Sanji, aiming a powerful kick of his own.
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A massive explosion of dust and debris erupts as the two fighters clash, accompanied by a loud "GYYAAAAAA!". When the smoke clears, Sanji is shown kneeling on the ground, heavily injured and panting, saying, "I'm... I'm beat..." Mr. 2 Bon Clay lies flat on his back nearby, defeated but still conscious. He groans, "Ugh, you're STILL breathing?" Sanji replies, "What's wrong? If you change into Nami now, I won't be able to finish you off..." Mr. 2, unable to move, answers, "Hah... Ridiculous... I can't even move anymore... What good would come from cowardly avoiding my fate...? Go ahead...! You've won... Kill me already!"
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Mr. 2 Bon Clay lies defeated on the ground, yelling at Sanji, "I said finish me off already! What're you just standin' around for!? I'm already fated to be rubbed out by my organization..." Suddenly, Sanji extends his hand toward Mr. 2. Mr. 2 looks up in shock, a "!!?" escaping him. Sanji, battered but standing tall with a cigarette in his mouth, looks down at him and says, "It was a good match... There's no need, for further words..."
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Mr. 2 Bon Clay is moved to tears by Sanji's gesture. Crying heavily, he says, "Gahaha... This is... Without a doubt, proof of camaraderie born between rivals...! I... I mustn't cry!" However, instead of helping him up, Sanji swiftly snatches Usopp's stolen goggles from around Mr. 2's neck. Sanji turns and walks away, saying, "See ya. I'm takin' back these goggles..." Mr. 2, left lying on the ground, angrily shouts, "GAHH! SO HE DID FINISH ME OFF!"
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Sanji walks away from the battlefield, adjusting his suit jacket. A narration box declares: "Winner: Sanji. Prize: A small piece of friendship. Alubarna Southern Block, Battle at Polka St." Sanji mutters to himself, "Looks I broke some bones again... Son of a..." The scene then shifts to the Alubarna Palace. The Alabasta Royal Guards are frantically preparing their defenses. One guard shouts, "PREPARE AS MUCH GUNPOWDER AS WE HAVE!" Another guard looks worried, asking, "What will become of Alabasta's history...!?" A third guard adds, "I can't believe we're seriously doing this..."
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At the Alubarna Palace, the Royal Guards stand in formation. A guard reports, "The preparations will soon be complete. Please wait a little longer." Inside, Chaka and Princess Vivi are discussing the dire situation. Chaka looks downcast, saying, "I'm at a loss, as to how to explain the current situation if his highness were here right now..." Vivi reassures him, "It's fine, we understand. You had no choice but to respond to the rebel threat... You've done a commendable job in quelling unrest for the past two years without Igaram..."
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Vivi continues her conversation with Chaka, looking determined but sorrowful. "I'm sorry too, for leaving this country all of a sudden......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!" Chaka looks at her with resolve and says, "I... I just hope they're all alive and well... YOU HAVE TO SURVIVE NO MATTER WHAT! SO NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS TO ANY OF US HERE, YOU HAVE TO CONTINUE ON...! Princess Vivi."
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Chaka smiles slightly as he speaks to Vivi. "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, and learn what kind of people they are." Vivi remembers Luffy demanding, "ONCE I KICK CROCODILE'S ASS, FEED ME 'TIL I EXPLODE. FEED ME." She smiles and says, "Chaka..." Suddenly, a panicked guard bursts in, shouting, "COM-MANDER CHAKA! H-HE'S IN THE PALACE!" Chaka is startled, "Hm!? WHAT IS IT!?" An ominous voice echoes from off-screen, "My, my, how troublesome..." Vivi looks on in absolute shock.
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Crocodile strides confidently toward the palace entrance, his large coat billowing behind him. He smirks and says, "Your actions are quite unbecoming of a princess, Ms. Wednesday... This palace will soon be my home, you know...? Palaces are wondrous places... Kuhahaha! There's no better place to look down on the filthy rabble...!" Vivi stares in horror, screaming his name, "CROCODILE!" Chaka glares at the Warlord, sweating and gritting his teeth in anger.
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The scene shifts to the Alubarna Northern Block, Medi Diet Hall. A narration box reads: "Mr. 1 & Ms. Double Finger vs. Roronoa Zoro & Nami". Zoro is running through the streets, looking frustrated. "DAMN IT! Where'd that idiot go now!? 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!?" Suddenly, he hears Nami scream, "KYAAAA!" Zoro reacts, "That scream came from over there! Looks like I finally found her." He runs past two members of the Super Spot-Billed Duck Troops, calling out, "Hey, you two! Help me look for h-"
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Zoro abruptly changes direction, running up a flight of stairs and shouting, "Alright, I'll take a short-cut!" One of the ducks looks confused, quacking, "QUACK!?" Meanwhile, Nami is sprinting for her life down the street, tears streaming down her face as she screams, "NOOOOOOO! GOD, WHAT THE HELL IS KEEPING THAT DUMB SWORDSMAN!?" Walking calmly behind her are the Baroque Works agents, Mr. 1 and Miss Doublefinger. Mr. 1 states coldly, "Assassins' rule no. 1: Eliminate targets, starting from the weakest." Miss Doublefinger smiles confidently, adding, "Let's show them, how real pros work."
This is an SBS Question Corner page. The header reads "SBS" with a drawing of a character. The text introduces a game from a reader: "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'?! Don't worry about that. Use your head!! I thought up a game, Odacchi!! Try to reason out who everyone is talking about based on their testimony!! Can you figure it out? Just who could the criminal be!?" Testimonies are given by characters with black bars over their eyes. Usopp says, "He's nicer than he looks at first!" Chopper says, "We get along pretty well." Vivi says, "I really do have to apologize for causing him so much trouble..." Zoro says, "He's an odd one." Sanji says, "Haha, I almost thought he wasn't human when I first saw him!" Luffy says, "I want to give him some water for some reason!" Nami says, "He gave us something very precious." A silhouette of the mystery character is shown with a question mark.
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Discussion
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.