The One Piece logo appears above the chapter title. CHAPTER 917: THE TREASURE SHIP OF PROVISIONS. A man with spiky hair and a large circular tattoo on his back sits at a drafting table inside a cluttered workshop, carefully working on a large sheet of cloth or paper with drafting tools. Shelves, a lantern, and scattered items fill the room. At the bottom of the page, text reads: TALES OF THE SELF-PROCLAIMED STRAW HAT GRAND FLEET VOL.44: SIDE-STORY. THIS TOWN USES UNRIPPABLE CLOTH. EIICHIRO ODA.
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In Kuri-Okobore Town, a large torii gate frames the bustling street as a child cries loudly. WAAAAH WAAAAH...! I'M HUUUUNGRY!! A voice remarks,...IT SURE IS NOISY IN TOWN... In the next panels, the same child wails WAAAAH...!! while a woman in a floral kimono watches from a basket. A man carrying a shoulder pole retorts, YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT SHOW ANY WEAKNESS!! YOU ARE A MAN THAT HAILS FROM THE WANO COUNTRY! The child continues I'M HUUUUNGRY!! as a woman holding a baby scolds, HUSH! YOU'RE UNSIGHTLY TO LOOK AT!! SFX: BLUB GLUB. Elsewhere, a figure walks past buildings as the child cries WAAAAH! A man declares, MY CHILD... COULD NOT ENDURE HIS HUNGER. HE DRANK HIS RIVER WATER IN ORDER TO SATE IT!! A stern woman with a pipe asks, DO YOU HAVE ANY JYAGAN GRASSI O-TSURU!!
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At the Paradise Farm deep within Bakura Town, it is harvest time. A large bull labeled with SFX ドン! and ムッ! is ordered, FILL UP TWO OF THE HARVESTERS!! Close-ups show sparkling produce: eggs, pineapples, apples, fish, and barrels being carried. SFX: ツケーッ and ピリピリ. In town, a desperate man pleads while being confronted: WE WON'T BE ABLE TO AFFORD ENOUGH CLEAN WATER!! PLEASE, I NEED MORE... THERE'S NO WAY MY FAMILY CAN SURVIVE THE REST OF THE WEEK WITH THIS...! A threatening figure snaps, DON'T TALK BACK TO ME!! LEAVE IMMEDIATELY OUT THE BACK GATE!! GO BACK TO OKOBORE TOWN!! ONCE YOU'VE FINISHED... FI-FIVE SILVER...!! SFX: バキッ ガッ!! キキッ!
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A woman with horns and a revealing outfit stands beside a horse-like creature, announcing, WE'VE GOT A GREAT ASSORTMENT OF YUMMY FOOD TODAY TOO! HIHIN! OPEN THE GATES!! The creature, labeled BEAST PIRATES HEADLINER SPEED HORSE SMILE USER, declares IS 350 DEGREES!! JUST WHAT I EXPECTED FROM A HORSE!! A voice replies, THAT'S RIGHT, MASTER SPEED. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK. THE FOOD IS OVER HERE!! I'M LOOKING AT IT RIGHT NOW! HOWI! YOU MIGHT ASK. IT'S BECAUSE MY FIELD OF VISION...!!! A close-up shows a grinning face exclaiming IS THAT SOI SHE SMILES JUST LIKE A HORSE, TOO!! SFX and motion lines fill the lively street scene.
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A fire alarm rings out as townspeople panic. "FIRE!! FIRE....!!" "GET OUT OF THE WAY!!" "PLEASE MOVE ASIDE!!" "MOVE, MOVE!!" A short-haired woman asks, "IS THAT THE FIRE BELLI" In the burning district, ladders rise amid the smoke while a horned woman yells, "HURRY UP AND PUT OUT THE FIRE!!" Others shout "FIRE!! FIRE!!" "TEAM ONE WILL HANDLE THE FIRE!!" with cries of "は" "HO!!" "ら!!" A massive path of destruction cuts through the town. The horned woman stares in shock: "THIS IS MASTER HOLDEM'S HOUSE!!" Nearby voices react, "WHAT'S WITH THAT PATH OF DESTRUCTION!I" "THERE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SUMO TOURNAMENT IN TOWN TODAY.....!!" "I CAN ALREADY SEE IT." "IT'S COMING FROM OVER THERE, MASTER SPEED!!"
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The giant lion Kamijiro roars with Luffy trapped in its jaws. "GAHAHA HAHAHA!!" "BIG BROOOO!!!" Holdem, standing atop the beast, laughs and commands, "WILL RIP HER TO PIECES!!" The lion growls "GRRRRRR!!" while Luffy screams "WAAAAAH!" Holdem taunts, "KAMIJIRO, THE LION ON MY STOMACH... GO AHEAD AND TRY TO MAKE A MOVE... AND HOW EXACTLY DO YOU PLAN ON ACCOMPLISHING THAT, EHI YOU SAID YOU'RE GONNA SAVE HERI" A note reads "HOLD'EM'S STOMACH KAMIJIRO" with the clarification that "KAMI" means bite and "JIRO" is a generic name for the second son of a family.
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The lion continues roaring "BIG BROOOO!!" as Komachiyo barks "WOOF WOOF!!" and a voice calls "O-TAMA... LET TAMA GO!! I'LL BEAT THAT LION UP IF YOU DON'T!!" Luffy and a long-haired woman stand ready. In the town square, a man with a topknot is held aloft while voices demand, "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD YOU ALL HOSTAGE SO THAT WE CAN LURE OUT SHUTENMARU. WHO'S THATI" "DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS GIRL'S ABILITY!I" "GAHAHAHA!! ANSWER ONE THING FOR ME, YOU IDIOTS!!" A scarred man with a captain's hat grins, "IF YOU WERE ABLE TO DEFEAT SOMEONE AS STRONG AS URASHIMA, EVEN IF IT WAS BY SHEER LUCK... THEN YOU MUST BE ONE OF HIS TOP SUBORDINATES!! YOU ATAMAYAMA THIEVES... WE'RE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE THIEVERIES AT THE FARM, RIGHT!I" The short-haired woman reacts, "SHUTENMARU....!!"
The short-haired woman warns, "I KNOW, BUT WE DON'T WANT TO MAKE HIM ANGRIER....!!! NEEDLESS TO SAY, HE'S STRONG..." Luffy snaps, "BUT HE'S ALREADY ANGRY!!" and the long-haired woman adds, "LUFFYTARO... WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T MAKE HIM ANGRY." Townspeople gossip about the scarred man: "HIS NAME IS JACK THE DROUGHT, AND HE IS THE TRUE RULER OF KURI!" "HE'S ONE OF KAIDO'S MOST TRUSTED WARRIORS, AND A FORMIDABLE MEMBER OF THE BEASTS PIRATES..." "...ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE ONE WHO BACKS HIM. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY... THE PEOPLE OF THIS TOWN..." Luffy realizes, "ARE THEY TALKING ABOUT... ANIMALSI" The long-haired woman recalls, "THE CAT AND DOG TOLD US THAT HE POISONED THEM... DIDN'T THE ELEPHANT SEND HIM AND HIS CREW FLYING AWAYI" Luffy shouts, "WHAT!I I WAS SURE THAT JACK AND HIS SHIP SANK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN!!" Another man exclaims, "HUH!I THAT WAS HIM!I...ISN'T HE THE GUY THAT DESTROYED ZOU!I"
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A woman with pigtails stares in shock as speech bubbles explain the danger: "THAT'S WHY IF WE ANGER HOLDEM... JACK, A CALAMITY... WILL COME TO TAKE REVENGE... AND THIS TOWN WILL BECOME A WASTELAND." She asks, "SO YOU WITNESSED JACK'S MARITIME ACCIDENTI THERE'S NO WAY HE'S DEAD. HE WAS SPOTTED IN THIS AREA A FEW DAYS AGO." A man in a hat yells, "HURRY UP AND TRY TO RESCUE THIS GIRL...!!! REMEMBER, THOUGH... THE MOMENT YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE..." Townspeople react in panic: "HEY, HEY, WHAT ARE YOU ALL MUMBLING ABOUT OVER THERE!I WHAT!I THAT'S JUST DIRTY! THAT MEANS THE PEOPLE OF THIS TOWN ARE BASICALLY HOSTAGES, DOESN'T ITI" A fierce figure with wild hair roars, "STOP IT, YOU BASTARD!!" The girl screams, "K'YAAAHH!! THAT HURTSSSSSS!!" as the massive horned man Holdem growls and bites down with a "GROWL!!" and "BITE!!!" effect, declaring, "IS WHEN SHE'LL BE RIPPED TO PIECES!!"
Holdem leaps high above a building, sword raised, as the wild-haired man shouts, "WAAAA AHHHKKK!! I HOPE YOU HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN THAT YOU DESTROYED MY HOME!!" Holdem laughs, "GAHA HAHA!! NOT BAD...!! I LOVE THE SORROWFUL SCREAMS OF INFERIOR COMMONERS!!" A massive impact SFX "バババババン" erupts with food and treasure bursting outward. A tall woman in a revealing outfit points and asks, "WHAT'S WITH ALL THE COMMOTION, HOLDEM!I" while a small figure cries, "MASTER SPEED!!"
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A lavish treasure ship overflows with food as crowds cheer, "YAHOOO!! ♡ IT'S MASTER SPEED'S TREASURE SHIP OF PROVISIONS!!! TODAY'S FOOD IS HERE!!" and "MAN, I'M STARVING!!" The ship unloads massive amounts of produce. A spiky-haired man sweats and wonders, "...WHY DO ONLY THESE GUYS...!!" while another exclaims, "IT'S SAFE FOOD...!!! ALL OF THE FOOD THERE IS GROWN WITH PURE, CLEAR WATER... IT'S PROVISIONS FROM THE PARADISE FARM....!! THERE'S SO MUCH FOOD...!!!" A woman with buns says, "I'M SURE HE'LL GET ANGRY, BUT... IT'LL BE BETTER THAN SENDING HIM FLYING SOMEWHERE. HUHI" A gray-haired man replies, "HUHI...WHY'S THATI" then tells another, "KIKU! I'M SORRY, BUT... WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE THIS A STEAL AND RUN." The spiky-haired man yells, "ZORO!! YOU TAKE CARE OF TAMA ON THAT SIDE!! I'LL RESCUE TAMA!!"
A long-haired man with a scar thinks, "BURURU RURU... HOLDEM... HE ISN'T ANSWERING... WHERE'S HOLDEMI HE'S DEALING WITH A PROBLEM AT THE PLAZA IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT!!" Townspeople shout, "MASTER SPEED!!" and "MASTER HAWKINS!!" A sign reads "BAKURA TOWN-NEAR THE MAIN GATE." The long-haired man asks, "WHO'S THAT...!I HE'S STRONG..." while another figure says, "I'M GOING TO HAVE TO ASK YOU TO STOP RIGHT THERE... BASIL HAWKINS!!" A swordsman in armor charges forward. In close-up, a stern man declares, "HE KNOWS WHO WE ARE, SO I NEED TO GET RID OF HIM. WE'RE LUCKY THAT WANO COUNTRY IS AN ISOLATED COUNTRY WHERE THE NEWS ISN'T REPORTED..."
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In a crowded Wano town square lined with pagodas and banners, a commanding voice orders a young dark-haired girl, "WOMAN!! YOU'VE BEEN CHOSEN. COME FORWARD." Another figure adds, "LET'S GO AHEAD AND EXECUTE ONE OF YOU RIGHT HERE AND NOW!!" and "NOW, NOW... I DON'T NEED ALL THREE OF YOU TO BE MY HOSTAGES!!" A cat-masked man reacts in shock with "!I" while nearby figures mutter and a large beast-like Gifter growls "KYAH!" and "COME!!" Suddenly the girl vanishes from the scene. The beast pirate stares in confusion, shouting "HUHII WHERE'D THE GIRL GO!I" as a heavy impact lands with "BUGH...!!!"
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Luffy bursts onto the scene carrying Tama, shouting "WE'RE GONNA MAKE A RUN FOR IT, TAMA!!" and "SORRY FOR TAKING SO LONG!!" A massive dog-like creature barks "WOOF!! WOOF!!" while a swordsman reacts with "WHAT!I WHEN DID HE...!I" Below, chaos erupts as a figure yells "GO GET THE GIRL BACK...!!" and another demands "KAMUIRO!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!I" A lion-masked Gifter is struck with "SLASH SLASH!!!" and "GYAAH!" A bearded man points and calls "DOG!! THIS WAY!!" as the dog barks "WOOF!!" and Tama cries out in alarm.
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Komachiyo races through the streets carrying Luffy and Tama while barking "WOOF!!" Luffy yells "ZOROJUURO!!" A voice commands "HEAD STRAIGHT OUT OF TOWN!!" In close-up Luffy reassures Tama, "EVEN THOUGH HE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GET ANY KIBIDANGO USING THEM...!!! I'M FINE. HE JUST PINCHED MY CHEEK WITH PLIERS, THAT'S ALL." Tama asks "HMI WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR CHEEKI" Below, the lion-masked Gifter roars "ROAR!! LION FIRE!!!" and unleashes a fiery blast. Luffy is sent flying with "WAAAH!!" while reacting "PLIERS...!!I"
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Luffy is engulfed in a massive fiery explosion but emerges shouting "I'M FINE!! YOU'VE ALREADY SAVED ME!!" The lion-masked Gifter laughs "GAHAHA HAHA!!" while declaring "WATCH... THIS IS THE POWER OF THE CHASING SWORD... THE KARAKURI SWORD!!" Luffy counters with a blazing kick, yelling "RED HAWK!!!!" The impact sends the Gifter flying as Luffy thinks "TALKING IT OUT IS FUTILE... LUFFY IS ENRAGED!!!" The chapter ends with the defeated Gifter and Luffy's determined face.
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Chapter 917 References cont. Kaido’s “most trusted warriors/right-hand men”: The Japanese word used to describe the 3 calamities is 懐刀 (futokoro-gatana), which means pocket knife. It is a short dagger many lords and masters, as well as women, keep inside their clothes for self-defense. As they depend on the dagger to protect themselves, it became a way to describe ones most trusted and powerful subordinates. Left: A pocket knife designed for a woman. Right: A pocket knife of the Tokugawa Clan. Background shows a beach scene with Nami waving, Zoro, and Sanji in silhouette.
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Chapter 917 References. The “Paradise” Farm: In the Japanese version, the “paradise farm” is known as 桃源農園 (Tougen Nouen). This comes from the word 桃源郷 (Tougenkyou), which means “peach-origin-hometown”. It originates from a Chinese fable, and unlike the vague term “paradise”, it paints a specific picture of a holy paradise of beautiful unspoiled peach blossoms. Unfortunately, there is no English translation that captures the full meaning and image. Some common translations include paradise, utopia, eden, shang-ri la. A large photo shows a vast field of blooming pink peach trees with mountains in the distance.
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Chapter 917 References. Trivia: A manga panel shows a close-up of a grinning character with the dialogue “IS THAT SOI ♡” and “SHE SMILES JUST LIKE A HORSE, TOO!!”. I didn’t know whether to include this one or not as it might give people misunderstandings, but just as a fun fact: Speed’s subordinates describe her as “horse-like”. The word used is 馬並 (uma-nami). Colloquially, it is common to use the word 馬並み (uma-nami) to describe someone with a “big package”. Although I am sure that this is not Oda’s intention, I could not help but make the inference so I thought I’d share (lol).
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p5Holdem is directing the lion's actions from on top of the beast.
p6The scarred man is identified as the leader of the Atamayama thieves.
p6The confrontation occurs in a town square with traditional architecture.
p6A man with a topknot is being held in the air during the standoff.
p7Jack the Drought is recognized as one of Kaido's most trusted warriors.
p7The short-haired woman and long-haired woman both advise caution with Jack.
p7Luffy holds a small object while reacting to information about Jack's past actions.
p8Jack was spotted in the area a few days ago.
p8Holdem is linked to potential revenge by Jack on the town.
p8A girl is currently held and threatened by a leopard-patterned man.
p9Holdem is attacking from above a building.
p9Food and treasure scatter from the impact site.
p10Provisions come from Paradise Farm.
p10Master Speed's ship delivers food to the town.
p11Holdem is at the plaza in the fourth district.
p11The scene takes place near the main gate of Bakura Town.
p12Scene occurs in crowded Wano town square with pagoda architecture.
p12Young dark-haired girl is chosen and then vanishes during hostage threat.
p12Cat-masked and horned Gifters are present among the captors.
p13Luffy rescues Tama and flees with Komachiyo through Wano streets.
p13Lion-masked Gifter is slashed during the escape attempt.
p13Bearded man coordinates pursuit with the dog.
p14Komachiyo carries Luffy and Tama during street escape.
p14Luffy sustains cheek injury from pliers earlier.
p14Lion-masked Gifter attacks with fire breath.
p15Luffy withstands fire blast and counters with Red Hawk.