The chapter title page displays the One Piece logo above the text "CHAPTER 1077 - SHOULD HAVE NOTICED SOONER". A large central illustration shows two fierce Germa 66 warriors facing each other in front of a massive castle. The left warrior has wild black hair and an angry expression; the right warrior wears a horned helmet and cloak, also shouting. Below them, smaller figures in Germa 66 uniforms stand inside the fortress. A large exclamation mark hovers in the center. At the bottom, narration reads: "GERMA 66'S AHH... AN EMOTIONLESS EXCURSION" and "VOL.32: 'COME TO THINK OF IT, IT WAS ACTUALLY VEGAPUNK WHO GOT IN OUR WAY.'" The author credit states "EIICHIRO ODA".
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At the Fabrio factory on Egghead, a large sign reads "EGGHEAD FABRIO FACTORY". A speech bubble from above declares "YOU PEOPLE...". A voice orders "YOU ALL NEED TO GET OFF THIS ISLAND....!!!" Someone reacts with "WHAAATI!" while thinking "WHAT IS SENTOMARU THINKINGI" In the next section, a man with a striped hat and stitched face demands "WHY ARE THERE PACIFISTAS DEPLOYED ALL OVER THE ISLANDI!" Nearby figures react with "...WHAT IS HAPPENING ON THIS ISLANDI!" "JUST..." and "WHAT'S GOING ON WITH SIR SENTOMARUI!" Further down, a helmeted figure asks "BECAUSE THEY DEFIED THE WORLD GOVERNMENT!!" while another scene shows people discussing how "ONE DAY IT JUST VANISHED OFF THE WORLD MAP. LONG AGO... THERE WAS THIS LAND CALLED 'OHARA'" amid sound effects like "ゴゴゴ...!!" and "ビヨ..."
A large panel recounts the Ohara incident: "THE LONE SURVIVOR WAS A YOUNG GIRL NAMED NICO ROBIN." "ALL LOST THEIR LIVES TO AN ATTACK BY THE MARINES." "THE ISLAND'S SCHOLARS AND OTHER RESIDENTS WHO DECIDED TO DECIPHER THE 'PONEGLYPHS' WHICH WERE FORBIDDEN BY THE WORLD GOVERNMENT." "ON THE ISLAND OF OHARA, WHICH HAD THE WORLD'S LARGEST HISTORICAL LIBRARY." A wanted poster for "DEAD OR ALIVE NICO ROBIN 79,000,000" is shown. The striped-hat man continues: "...MEANS THEY'VE WEIGHED ALL THE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES AND DECIDED IT'S TIME TO ERASE HIM. THEM GOING AFTER OLD MAN PUNK, THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE WORLD..." In the lower panels, a large ape-like figure shouts "HURRY UP, STRAW HAT!!" while another voice asks "WHAT'S GOING ON UP THEREI" A small figure reacts "HUHI!" as a massive ship labeled ":100" flies overhead with sound effects "ジャアアア..." "ドンッ!!" and the warning "IF SO, THEN AN INCIDENT MUCH WORSE THAN THAT INCIDENT... COULD HAPPEN HERE ANYTIME."
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Explosive action erupts near a building labeled "COMMAND ROOM, 4F BUILDING A". A voice yells "WHAT THE HELL ARE THESE GUYSI!" amid "WHEEZE" sounds and impact effects "バキューン!!". In rapid succession, attacks are unleashed: "YELLOW LOTUS!!" with "HAND PISTOL" and "KONG ORGAN!!" producing massive impact sounds "ドドドドド!!" and "ドドドド!!". A figure with a spotted mask and horns roars "RAHHHHH!!!" while clashing violently with another large opponent marked "163", sending debris flying. The sequence shows intense close-quarters combat with motion lines and shockwaves.
A fighter launches a powerful spinning kick labeled TEMPEST KICK, sending an opponent flying. Nearby, a long-nosed figure watches intently. The swordsman draws his blade in a flash, declaring ONE SWORD STYLE "IAI" as he performs the draw-and-resheath technique. With a fierce slash he shouts SLAUGHTER!! The attack connects in a burst of speed lines. In the large lower panel the swordsman finishes with his signature move, roaring LION'S SONG!!! as the blade strikes home and the enemy is hurled backward amid flames and debris.
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Luffy stares in shock, exclaiming WHAT THEI Zoro grips his swords with a grim expression while a bear-like winged fighter clutches a star-shaped weapon. In the ruined battlefield below, someone yells ENOUGH ALREADY!!! as another voice shouts YOU GUYS ARE GETTING UP TOO FAST!! A cloaked figure and others stand amid smoke and rubble. Zoro questions the bear-like fighter's origins: I DON'T KNOW WHAT TRIBE HE WAS FROM, OR WHAT HIS NAME WAS. KAIDO'S CREW HAD A LUNARIANI! The bear-like fighter replies THAT "KING" GUY I FOUGHT... NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT, THEY KINDA LOOK LIKE...
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The bear-like fighter explains THE SERAPHIM ARE STRENGTHENED BY HIS LUNARIAN BLOOD. Someone reacts REALLYI! A helmeted figure labeled 01 states ALBER, THE TEST SUBJECT WHO ESCAPED FROM PUNK HAZARD WITH KAIDO. THAT MAN WAS PROBABLY... I SEE. Zoro mutters I SHOULD HAVE NOTICED SOONER... while a dark-haired woman replies NO, IT'S FINE. AT LEAST NOW WE KNOW HOW TO FIGHT THEM. The bear-like fighter adds SORRY FOR MAKING YOU GUYS WASTE ENERGY LIKE THAT. An ally warns OUR ATTACKS ONLY WORK WHEN THAT FLAME IS OUT!! IF THAT'S THE CASE, KEEP AN EYE FOR THE FLAMES ON THEIR BACKS! In the bottom panel the bear-like fighter roars YOU SHOULD HAVE NOTICED WAY SOONER!! as the dark-haired woman notes KING'S SPECIAL FEATURES WERE HIS WHITE HAIR, DARK SKIN, BLACK WINGS, AND FLAMES ON HIS BACK...
The bear-like fighter charges forward yelling GET OUT OF OUR DAMN WAY!! while a helmeted ally asks WHERE ARE YOU GOING, HELMETI! The helmeted figure replies I HAVE AN IDEA WHERE STELLA MIGHT BE LOCATED. A floor map of Building A is shown with the label 3F, BUILDING A. The dark-haired woman says WE'RE IN A BIT OF A RUSH! as the swordsman smirks. A blonde woman with a weapon shouts ALRIGHT! LET'S GO, ZEUS!! while warning DON'T THINK OF HIM AS A KID!! Zeus crackles with lightning as the group rushes ahead.
A round, armored figure reels from heavy blows as voices accuse it. "YOU'RE A MURDER MACHINE!!" "YOU BEAT EDISON HALF TO DEATH..." "YOU HURT MY FRIENDS..." The machine groans, "UGH..!" A spiky-haired, fanged character shouts, "PUSH ME OUT AND LEAVE THE REST TO ME!!" Nearby, a voice urges, "YOU'RE RIGHT, NAMI! DON'T HOLD BACK! JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES!" Another snaps, "YOU'RE NOT CUTE AT ALL!! YOU'RE NOTHING LIKE A KID!" In a massive splash panel, a dark, winged figure unleashes a devastating strike amid swirling energy and debris, roaring "THUNDER BOLT!!!!"
Jinbe appears with a grim expression. "JINBE" A massive, monstrous form sobs heavily, "SOB SOB........." while a blonde figure clutches their face, crying, "I'M SO SORRY!" The round machine splashes into water with a loud "SPLASH!" and another "SPLASH" erupts from the sea. Shocked faces react: "IT DIDN'T WORK!I" "WHATI!" "DID HE JUST DIVE AGAINI" A voice warns, "NAM! GET OUT OF THERE! HE'S COMING UP FROM BELOW YOU!"
A tiny figure rants about Sanji's constitution: "SCARING NAMI IS PUNISHABLE BY DEATH!" and "GOING BY ARTICLE 1 OF SANJI'S CONSTITUTION... AND BY ARTICLE 9... MAKING NAMI SCREAM IS PUNISHABLE BY..." An explosion erupts as a monstrous face lunges forward. "AUBADE..." "KYAAAA!" The beast roars and delivers a crushing blow labeled "COOKED RARE STRIKE*!!" (T/N: TEMPERATURE RARE STRIKE). Jinbe glares, "YOU'LL BE PUT TO DEATH!! LITTLE JINBE!" while declaring, "I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE JUST A LITTLE BRAT OR JINBE. I ALREADY WARNED YOU ONCE, YOU DAMNED BRAT!!" Sanji calls out, "NAMI, ARE YOU HURT ANYWHEREI I'LL TAKE CARE OF IT NOW!"
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Amid the chaos of Egghead's structures, a voice demands, "HOW DARE YOU TURN YORK INTO STONEI!" A map inset shows "3F, BUILDING C" with floor labels. A blonde woman watches as a figure fires a weapon, shouting "BUBBLE GUN!" The blast erupts with "パチ!!" and swirling bubbles. The round machine tumbles, "ヒャッ...!" A shocked voice yelps, "HUHI" and another cries, "YIKES!! THAT DID NOTHIN'..."
A short-haired girl in a dark bodysuit with goggles and a large bubble gun labeled PUNK 02 aims at a blonde woman. "THAT'S THE RISK OF HAVING THE GREEN BLOOD!" she shouts. "THIS BUBBLE IS MADE FROM THE ENERGY OF THE SEA!!" The blonde gasps, "WHAI" as the bubble engulfs her. "BUBBLE IS YOUR WEAKNESS!" the girl declares. In the next panels a massive armored cyborg and smaller figures charge forward. "LET'S SUBDUE HER WHILE WE STILL CAN!!" one yells. The bubble expands dramatically as the cyborg cheers, "WOOAH!! THAT WAS AWESOME, LILITH!" The trapped woman struggles inside the sphere. Suddenly the effect fades. "THE EFFECT ALREADY WORE OFF!!" the girl exclaims. "THAT'S BECAUSE IT JUST GRAZED HER," she adds. The blonde breaks free, striking the cyborg. "OUCH!" he cries. "DON'T TOUCH ME, YOU BASTARD!!!" she screams.
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The blonde woman launches a furious kick, sending the armored cyborg and smaller figures flying. "UWAAH- SHE'S MAD!" someone shouts. The cyborg recovers and fires his weapon again. "YOU LITTLE BRAT!!" he roars. "HOW 'BOUT IT NOW!!" The bubble gun unleashes another massive sphere that slams into the woman. "BAM!" The impact knocks her back. "UGH...!" she grunts. In close-up she sweats heavily, muttering "AH". Below, the cyborg looms over her with a triumphant grin. "AAAHH!! I'M SORRY!!" she cries. "I...AM SUFFERING..." The cyborg laughs, "I TOLD YOU THE BUBBLE GUN WORKS!!" A voice off-panel adds, "NICE ONE, FRANKY!!" He presses the attack: "GIVE IT UP, LITTLE RUNT!"
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Franky clutches his face in panic. "DAMN IT, I'M TURNING INTO STONE!" he yells as stone spreads across his body. "GUAAH" A slender woman in a white dress leaps through the air, leg extended. "PERFUME FEMUR" she calls. The stone effect intensifies on Franky. "BUBBLE GUN!" someone fires desperately. "THAT'S NOT GOOD, HE'S GOING TO DIE!!!" a voice warns. "GYAAA!! FRANKY'S TURNING INTO A STONE!" The woman smiles sweetly and winks. "MERO MERO MELLOW!" A heart-shaped beam strikes Franky. "HEHE" she giggles. Franky screams "GYAAAAA" as the petrification completes. The woman strikes a playful pose while another figure watches in shock.
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In a dimly lit underground corridor a tall figure in a dark cloak stands before a massive pipe. "ARE YOU THE CULPRITI!" a voice demands. "GET US OUTTA HERE!!!" another shouts. The cloaked figure turns. "WHO'S THERE...I" A sign reads "UNDERGROUND - FORMERLY A 'DEVIL FRUIT' LABORATORY". Nearby, a helmeted man with a "01" visor reacts in alarm. "HUHI!" "IT'S THE CIPHER POL THAT CAME HERE IN THE PAST!!" he realizes. "WHY ARE YOU HERE...I!" he asks. "NO WAY...!!!" In the shadows several figures cower. "I DON'T WANNA DIE..." one whimpers. "HELP ME... PLEASE..." Another panel shows the helmeted man, Shaka, facing a bearded man. "WHO DID YOU COME WITHI" the bearded man asks. "THANK GOODNESS YOU'RE OKAY." "WHO ON EARTH DID THIS TO YOUI!" Shaka exclaims. "STELLAI! SO YOU WERE HERE!" a voice calls. "SHAKA..." The page ends with the "ONE PIECE" logo.
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A massive impact rocks the scene as a masked figure with a large circular helmet and dark uniform is violently struck from above, his body twisting midair amid shattering debris and impact lines. Below him, a small spiky-haired figure clings to a control panel in panic. The narration box declares, "THE ONLY HOPE HAS BEEN SHOT DOWN!!" Multiple "KTOK" sound effects echo as the small figure reacts in terror. In rapid succession, another panel shows a dark silhouette being blasted apart with "SPLATTER" and "!!!" effects. A frantic voice cries out, "GYAAAH! HE'S BEEN SHOT!" while nearby figures react in horror, one shouting, "WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENINGI!I" The final panel focuses on a wide-eyed character yelling, "SHAKA!!!" as the chaos unfolds across the facility.
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Discussion
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Seraphim gain strength from Lunarian blood.
p6Alber is identified as escaped Punk Hazard subject linked to Kaido.
p6Flames on backs must be extinguished for effective attacks.
p7Group is on 3F of Building A.
p7Helmeted figure has idea of Stella's location.
p7Zeus accompanies Nami with lightning effects.
p8Round armored figure is under direct attack from multiple characters.
p8Nami is actively participating in the confrontation.
p8A large thunderbolt attack occurs in a full-width splash panel.
p9Jinbe appears with a serious expression during the confrontation.
p9The round figure enters the water after the previous attack.
p9Multiple characters react with surprise to the dive.
p10A tiny figure references Sanji's constitution rules during the fight.
p10The monstrous beast lands a direct strike on Nami.
p10Jinbe threatens the attacker with death.
p11A bubble gun is fired at the round armored figure.
p11The scene takes place on 3F of Building C.
p11The bubble attack fails to affect the target.
p12Bubble gun PUNK 02 produces sea-energy bubbles that affect the blonde woman.
p12The bubble effect on the blonde woman begins to wear off after grazing contact.
p13Blonde woman launches a counter kick before being hit by a second bubble.
p13The second bubble gun shot knocks the blonde woman back and causes visible distress.
p14S-Snake uses Perfume Femur and Mero Mero Mellow on Franky causing petrification.
p14Franky begins turning to stone after S-Snake's attack.
p15Scene takes place in former Devil Fruit laboratory on underground level B1.
p15Cipher Pol agents from the past are recognized by the helmeted man.
p15Shaka arrives in the underground corridor where figures are trapped.
p16Shaka is struck from above and sent flying in the top panel.
p16Small spiky-haired figure is positioned at a control panel during the attack.
p16A silhouette is destroyed with splatter effect in a separate panel.
p16Multiple KTOK sound effects accompany the impacts.
What is said, page by page
p0Narration states Germa 66's emotionless excursion and notes Vegapunk's involvement, setting chapter tone with reflective mood.
p1Unseen voice orders everyone to leave the island immediately, creating urgent warning mood.
p1Striped-hat man demands explanation for Pacifistas deployed across the island, expressing confusion and alarm.
p1Group reacts with shock asking what is happening and what Sentomaru is thinking.
p1Striped-hat man states the island's defiance of the World Government led to its erasure from maps.
p2Striped-hat man concludes authorities have decided to erase Vegapunk after weighing consequences.
p2Ape-like figure yells for Straw Hat to hurry up amid rising tension.
p2Narration recounts Ohara scholars' fate and Nico Robin as lone survivor.
p3Combatant yells in shock asking what the attacking group is.
p3Fighter calls out Yellow Lotus technique during assault.
p3Opponent unleashes Kong Organ attack with massive impact.
p3Spotted-mask fighter roars during violent clash with horned opponent.
p4Long-nosed fighter executes powerful spinning kick with focused intent.
p4Zoro declares ONE SWORD STYLE IAI while drawing blade in swift motion.
p4Zoro shouts SLAUGHTER!! during the slashing attack with aggressive mood.
p4Zoro roars LION'S SONG!!! as signature move connects and sends enemy flying.
p5Luffy exclaims shock at sudden events with surprised mood.
p5Voices yell ENOUGH ALREADY and YOU GUYS ARE GETTING UP TOO FAST in chaotic battlefield.
p5Zoro states he does not know the bear fighter's tribe or name but recalls Kaido's Lunarian crew member.
p5S-Bear notes that the King he fought looks similar upon reflection.
p6S-Bear states Seraphim are strengthened by Lunarian blood.
p6Helmeted figure 01 identifies Alber as escaped Punk Hazard test subject with Kaido.
p6Zoro admits he should have noticed sooner.
p6Nico Robin responds that it is fine since they now know how to fight them.
p6S-Bear apologizes for making the group waste energy.
p6Ally warns attacks only work when flame is out and to watch backs.
p7S-Bear yells GET OUT OF OUR DAMN WAY while charging.
p7Helmeted figure questions S-Bear's destination.
p7Helmeted figure reveals idea where Stella might be located.
p7Nico Robin states the group is in a bit of a rush.
p7Nami calls to Zeus and warns not to underestimate the opponent as a kid.
p8Voices accuse the round figure of being a murder machine and harming friends, angry and accusatory mood.
p8Spiky-haired fighter urges to be pushed out so he can handle the rest, determined intent.
p8Voice encourages Nami to close her eyes and not hold back, supportive and urgent tone.
p8Voice declares the target is not cute and nothing like a kid, mocking and angry mood.
p8Dark winged figure roars Thunderbolt during a massive energy strike, aggressive battle intent.
p9Jinbe is named in a panel, grim observation context.
p9Monstrous figure sobs loudly, emotional and overwhelmed mood.
p9Blonde figure apologizes repeatedly while crying, regretful and distressed intent.
p9Round figure creates splash upon hitting water, impact sound effect.
p9Voices react with shock that the attack failed and the figure dived again.
p9Voice warns Nami to get out because the target is coming up from below.
p10Tiny figure declares scaring Nami is punishable by death and cites Sanji's constitution articles, ranting tone.
p10Beast says Aubade before attacking, battle cry.
p10Nami screams Kyaaaa during the strike.
p10Beast delivers Cooked Rare Strike attack on Nami.
p10Jinbe declares the attacker will be put to death and warns the brat, angry and protective mood.
p10Sanji asks if Nami is hurt anywhere and offers to take care of it.
p11Voice demands how the target dared turn York into stone, angry tone.
p11Figure shouts Bubble Gun while firing the weapon.
p11Round figure yelps in surprise while tumbling.
p11Onlookers react with Huh and Yikes that the attack did nothing.
p12Lilith declares bubble is weakness due to green blood risk with assertive shout.
p12Blonde woman gasps in shock as sea-energy bubble engulfs her.
p12Voices urge immediate subdual of the blonde woman while effect lasts.
p12Franky cheers Lilith's successful bubble attack with excited tone.
p13Observer shouts that the blonde woman is mad after her counterattack.
p13Cyborg yells at the girl while firing second bubble shot.
p13Blonde woman grunts in pain upon bubble impact.
p13Blonde woman apologizes and claims suffering while on the ground.
p13Cyborg declares bubble gun success and tells her to give up.
p14Franky yells in panic that he is turning into stone.
p14S-Snake calls out Perfume Femur during her kick attack.
p14Voices warn that Franky will die from petrification.
p14S-Snake giggles and winks while using Mero Mero Mellow.
p14Franky screams loudly as stone spreads further.
p15Voice demands if cloaked figure is the culprit.
p15Voices plead to be let out of the area.
p15Helmeted man recognizes Cipher Pol and questions their presence.
p15Cloaked figure asks who is there in surprise.
p15Shaka addresses Stella upon arrival in the corridor.
p15Bearded man thanks Shaka for coming and asks who he brought.
p16Narration box declares the only hope has been shot down, setting a tone of sudden despair.
p16Unknown voice shouts in terror that Shaka has been shot.
p16Character yells SHAKA!!! with alarm and urgency.
p16Small spiky-haired figure cries out in panic asking what the hell is happening.