The back cover of the volume displays the large ONE PIECE logo at the top with the Straw Hat skull and crossbones. Below, a color illustration shows Nico Robin on the left holding her weapon, Monkey D. Luffy in the center wearing a straw hat and red vest with one hand on his hat, and Tony Tony Chopper on the right with a wide grin. Japanese text at the bottom reads "尾田栄一郎" and "EIICHIRO ODA". A vertical spine shows "ONE PIECE" and volume number "巻四十一". The right side features a red map of islands with a barcode, ISBN 9784088740478, price ¥390, and a blurb: "20年前——西の海『オハラ』の地で、妖怪と恐れられ、悲しき人生を送る一人の少女がいた。彼女の名はニコ・ロビン……彼女を絶海の淵へと追いやった衝撃の過去とは!I" A small chibi Robin appears near the bottom.
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A Jump Comics promotional page lists numerous manga titles with chapter ranges in blue and pink text, including ONE PIECE, NARUTO, and others. On the right side, a color portrait of an elderly man with white hair, stern expression, and an orange earring is shown, labeled "尾田栄一郎". Japanese text beside the portrait discusses recent popularity and volume counts. A blue apple logo with "LOVE" and "J-C" appears near the bottom, along with a copyright notice.
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The front cover illustration repeats the ONE PIECE logo at the top. The central color art shows Nico Robin on the left, Monkey D. Luffy in the middle with his hand on his straw hat, and Tony Tony Chopper above with a worried expression. Luffy wears an orange vest and dark shorts. Author credit "尾田栄一郎 EIICHIRO ODA" is printed at the bottom. The background features faint maps and swirling clouds.
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A dramatic black-and-white volume cover shows Monkey D. Luffy in the center, surrounded by dozens of large clenched fists pointing toward him. Luffy has a fierce expression with gritted teeth. The ONE PIECE logo appears at the top on a scroll held by a small bird-like figure. Text at the bottom reads "Volume 41: 'DECLARATION OF WAR'" and "尾田栄一郎".
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The page opens with the recurring narration: "IT IS THE GREAT AGE OF PIRATES..." It recaps Luffy's journey after the Grand Line arrival, the crew's split in Water 7, Franky's involvement, CP9's attack on Iceburg, the assault on Enies Lobby, and the ongoing rescue of Robin. The right side displays organized character profiles. Franky Family section shows Franky (Cutty Flam) as leader and the Square Sisters Kiwi & Mozu. Galley-La Company lists Iceburg, Paulie, Peepley Lulu, and Tilestone with their roles. Cipher Pol No.9 profiles Spandam, Rob Lucci & Hattori, Kaku, Jyabura, Blueno, Kumadori, Fukurou, Kalifa, and Kokoro. Strawhat Pirates profiles Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, and Usopp's ally SogeKing. At bottom left, Red-Haired Shanks appears with the note that the pirate Luffy longs to be like entrusted his precious Straw Hat to Luffy.
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The page is the volume contents for One Piece vol.41 titled "DECLARATION OF WAR". It lists chapters from 389 to 399: Chapter 389: "Response" on page 7, Chapter 390: "Fighting Back" on 27, Chapter 391: "A Girl Called Demon" on 46, Chapter 392: "Dereshi" on 67, Chapter 393: "Olivia" on 87, Chapter 394: "Ohara's Demons" on 106, Chapter 395: "Ohara vs. The World Government" on 127, Chapter 396: "Saul" on 147, Chapter 397: "To Reach the Future" on 167, Chapter 398: "Declaration of War" on 187, and Chapter 399: "Jump to the Fall!!" on 207. A flintlock pistol illustration sits at the bottom.
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Chapter 389 title page displays "Chapter 389: 'RESPONSE'". The central splash shows a chaotic scene on a Marine battleship where a figure wearing a black mask marked with a large white 3 spins wildly in mid-air, arms and legs extended, surrounded by swirling motion lines and striped effects. Below, a white sign reads "I give up." Marines and other figures react in panic around the deck. A small flag with "AA" flies on a mast. The caption at the bottom reads: "THE NAME OF MISS GOLDENWEEK'S STRATEGY 'MEET BAROQUE' VOL. 23: 'FAKE MR. 3'S OKAMA KENPO EXPLODES!!'"
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Explosive impact lines and large sound effects "NNNNNNN!!!" and "ROBIIIIII..." fill the top of the page as two massive towers on cliff islands are shown. Below, a Marine with long hair shouts "THE LEADER OF THE CREW!!!" while another Marine yells "... NO DOUBT, IT'S 'STRAWHAT LUFFY'!!!" A third Marine reports "CHIEF, SIR!! A GUY WITH A STRAW HAT..." Inside a courtroom-like hall, a kneeling woman with long dark hair exclaims "WASN'T HE GUARDING THE ROOF!I WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING AT SUCH A CRUCIAL TIME!!!" as Blueno appears on the rooftop. A blonde woman runs forward shouting "SHUT UP!!! LAST TIME I LOOKED... BLUENO WAS ON THE ROOFTOP!" while another voice adds "IS SHOUTING ON THE ROOF OF THE COURT-HOUSE...!!!" Distant figures react with shock.
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On the rooftops of Enies Lobby, Luffy stands exhausted under the sky, muttering "I WAS FIGHTING SO MUCH...!!!" and "NOW I'M STARVING..." as his stomach growls loudly. Nearby, a CP9 agent in a mask devours a bento lunch with exaggerated "TO~~~!!!" and "BEN~~~" sounds. Luffy spots the food and reacts instantly. The agent, realizing who he faces, blurts "SO THAT'S HIM...!!! 'STRAWHAT LUFFY.'" Luffy lunges forward, grabbing the bento with both hands and stuffing the contents into his mouth and pockets while declaring "...GRRUDAY SHIPPUFREM NN MAWPOWKED! (GLAD I STUFFED 'EM IN MY POCKETS!!!)" as the agent yells "WHAT THE HELL...!!I" and "THAT'S WHY I HAVE A..."
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The massive gates of Enies Lobby loom as Blueno lies defeated and sprawled on the ground with impact lines and "YUM. A~~A~~ YUM." bubbles above him. CP9 agents react in shock: "HE'S A MEMBER OF CP9...!!! A ROKUSHIKI USER... AND A DEVIL FRUIT USER...!!!" "BLUENO'S A SUPERHUMAN WITH MORE THAN 800 DOURIKI...!!!" "ALL RIGHT!!" "MY STRENGTH IS BACK!!" "NO WAY...!!! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING...!!!" "BLUENO!!I" Luffy stands triumphant, roaring "WOO OOOO OH~~~!!!" while one agent growls "...YET, HE LOST TO THAT BRAT!!I"
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Inside the grand hall, an agent is hurled violently through the air with "GYAAA AAAH~~~!!!" and "OOOO OH~~~!!!" as debris flies. Lucci, in his hybrid leopard form, barks orders: "GATHER EVERYONE HERE!!!" "CALL LUCCI AND THE OTHERS" "WHAT SHOULD WE DO!!I" "CH...CHIEF!!" A wide shot shows the empty judgment chamber as Lucci declares "MY ORDER FOR CP9: 'STRAWHAT LUFFY' AND HIS ENTIRE CREW ARE TO BE COMPLETELY ANNIHILATED!!!"
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CP9 agents scramble with "Y-YES, SIR!!! RIGHT AWAY!!!" "I'LL DECAPITATE ALL THREE OF HIS HEADS!!!" "INFORM BASKERVILLE, TOO!!! IF THE PIRATES LOWER THE DRAWBRIDGE..." and "HEY, LET'S HURRY." Below, chained figures sit in the hall. One agent tells Nico Robin "ACCEPTED THE GOVERNMENT'S TERMS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR NAKAMA." "I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU'VE..." "DO YOU KNOW HOW COMPLETELY OUTRAGEOUS THIS IS...I" "... THEY'VE COME THIS FAR." Robin remains silent and downcast. An agent looms over her saying "LIFT UP YOUR HEAD, NICO ROBIN." Another growls "THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO GET OUTTA HERE: RESPOND TO THEIR RESCUE!!!" "...SO, WHY DO YOU LOOK SO DEPRESSED...I" while a third adds "BUT THE IDIOT CHIEF... BROKE THE AGREEMENT YOU HAD WITH THE GOVERNMENT, JUST LIKE THAT. IT'S NOT LIKE ANYBODY WILL BE SAVED BECAUSE YOU'VE SURRENDERED YOURSELF."
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Spandam glares intensely, shouting at Robin, "IF YOU LOOK AWAY, THEY WON'T BE ABLE TO RESCUE YOU!!!" He continues, "ARE YOU AFRAID THAT YOUR NAKAMA WILL DIE HEREI IT'S LIKE YOU'RE RUNNING AWAY FROM SOMETHING ON YOUR OWN..." Robin stands silently with a tense expression. At the gates of Enies Lobby, Spandam yells, "ISN'T ANYONE AROUND HERE!I COME OUT!!!" He declares, "I'LL FORCE YOU" and "HEEE EEEY!!!" while Robin thinks, "TO SEE STRAW-HAT NOW. EH!I" Below, Spandam orders, "LET'S HEAD TO THE GATES OF JUSTICE IMMEDIATELY!!! BRING THE TWO OF THEM OVER!!" as he grabs Robin and they run, with him shouting, "WE'LL KEEP NICO ROBIN AWAY FROM STRAW-HAT!!!"
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Franky's body suddenly expands massively with a huge "ばんっ!" and "ごごごごご..." sound as he screams in pain. Spandam reacts in shock, "WHOA, WHAT THE HELL!I IS HE CONSTIPATED!I" and "WHAAAT!!!I" while thinking, "BUT AT LEAST I'LL TAKE A BUNCH OF YOU GUYS WITH ME, TOO...!!! WITH A 3 KM DIAMETER EXPLOSION... TO CHOOSE SELF-DESTRUCTION INSTEAD... I'VE SENSED THE END OF MY LIFE NEARING AND HAVE DECIDED HEY... SPANDA..." Franky yells desperately, "1... 2... 3... HELP! DON'T DRAG ME INTO THIS!!! IDIOT...!!! NO, YOU IDIOT, WAIT, STOP!!! I'LL BE ENDING MY LIFE. DON'T YOU DARE TRY TO STOP ME! BASTARD, I DON'T WANNA DIE~~~~!!! STOOOOP!!!"
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Franky begins his attack with "COUP DE"... as the massive explosion erupts with "ドドドドド" and "ズドン" sounds. The blast sends debris flying with "ボーン!!!" and screams of "GY-AA-AA-AA-AH!!" and "!!I". Robin is caught in the chaos as the structure collapses around them. The tower shakes violently with impact effects and "グアァァァァァ" sounds while characters react in panic to the devastating "BOO" blast.
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The massive tower of Enies Lobby begins to crumble and fall with "ギギギ..." sounds as someone shouts, "AH...!!! SHIT!!! WE'RE FALLING!!!". Below, the chained structure breaks apart with "THUD" and "CREEE..." effects. Franky, chained and falling, yells triumphantly, "THE CHAINS ARE... BROKEN, GOOD!!!" and "SUPER~~~~!!!" as the massive form plummets toward the ground amid the destruction.
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A massive impact shakes the tower as debris flies. Panting heavily, a chained figure lands safely thanks to a fence below. "HAA... HAA... TH-THAT WAS CLOSE. I'M GLAD THERE WAS A FENCE." The large man with a pompadour and chains turns toward the woman beside him. "HEY, YOU... YOU AIN'T HURT, ARE YOUI" Robin stands silently, staring ahead. Below, frantic marines react in panic. One shouts, "IF YOU LET THEM GET AWAY, I'LL HANG YOU ALL!!!" Another yells, "IDIOTS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!I CAPTURE THEM!" A third cries out in shock, "ACK!!! H-HE DECEIVED US!!! CHIEF!!! FRANKY AND NICO ROBIN BROKE THE CHAINS AND FLED TO THE BALCONY!!!" Franky sweats nervously, muttering, "BUT, WELL... STRAWHAT IS THERE... NOW, RESPOND TO HIM ACCORDINGLY!!!" He adds, "HAA...!! IF ONLY I HAD ONE MORE BOTTLE OF COLA, I COULD DO A 'COUP DE VENT' AND GET TO THE OTHER SIDE." A marine recoils, "BEEEEH!!!I" while another gripes, "WHOA!! TH-THIS SMOKE STINKS!!"
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Explosions rock the area as Franky shouts, "WEAPONS LEFT"!!!" while leaping through smoke. Luffy stares upward and asks, "FRANKY IS THERE, TOO, ISN'T HEI" Usopp waves frantically from below, yelling, "IT'S KINDA FAR, BUT I'LL TRY TO JUMP OVER THERE!!!" A marine with a gun snarls, "SMALL FRY, GET LOST!" while another orders, "RECAPTURE THEM! DON'T LET 'EM GET AWAY!!!" Luffy grins widely from a high vantage point and calls out, "HEEEEY!!! ROBIIIIIIN!!! I'M GLAD YOU'RE STILL HERE!!!" Robin stands on the balcony, looking back with a quiet "....!!!" as Luffy beams beside her. The massive Enies Lobby tower looms in the background amid the chaos.
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Luffy stretches his arm with a "GOMU GOMU" as he launches toward the tower. Robin stands with a stern expression, sweat on her face. She turns sharply and declares, "I'VE TOLD YOU SEVERAL TIMES! I... I'LL NEVER COME BACK TO YOU!!!" Her face twists in anger with a grinding sound effect as she glares. Luffy looks shocked, eyes wide. In a powerful panel, Robin shouts, "I NEVER WANT TO SEE YOUR FACES AGAIN!!!" while striking a pose that sends shockwaves and debris flying. She finishes with a fierce "GO AWAY!!!" as Luffy watches in stunned silence.
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Robin glares and yells, "WHEN DID I EVER ASK YOU TO DO THAT!!I" Luffy stands with arms spread, replying with a simple "..." Robin continues shouting, "WHY DID YOU COME TO RESCUE ME!!I" while a chained Franky looks on in surprise, "HUH!I" A massive anguished wail erupts across the page with the sound "わあああああああああああ". Robin's face shows deep sorrow. In the final close-up, Luffy stares forward with wide eyes and a faint smile, declaring, "I JUST... WANT TO DIE!!!" as shock ripples through the onlookers.
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On the battered rooftop of Enies Lobby, Robin stands with a grim expression as a CP9 agent with an afro hairstyle rages, "WHAT'RE YOU SMOKING!I! THEY RISKED THEIR LIVES TO COME THIS FAR, AND NOW THIS...!!!" A calm voice replies from the side, "... THEY DID THAT ON THEIR OWN." Elsewhere, another agent laughs wildly, "OOWA... OOWA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!! INTERESTING!!! WHAT'RE THEY GONNA DO NOWI WAHAHAHA!" Robin watches silently. In the next instant, a massive impact strikes as a black silhouette delivers a crushing blow, "OOF!!!" The force sends debris flying. A CP9 member with a long face and hat yells in shock, "WHAAAAAT!I DON'T BE A FOO-" while another agent taunts, "OH, SHUT UP. BESIDES, I LIKE IT!!" Kaku questions, "KAKU!! DID YOU DO THAT OUT OF SPITE!I HUH!I BECAUSE YOU ATE THAT WEIRD FRUIT!I" The long-nosed agent laughs, "GYAH HA-HAHA-HAHA!!" A figure walks away with the sound effect "ズターッ..." as someone says, "MOVE."
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Luffy stands on a high vantage point overlooking the massive, damaged Enies Lobby tower marked with "ENIES LOBBY" and "IMP." signs, his fist clenched as impact lines and "ガポォン!" sound effects show the structure shaking. "TMR... TMR..." echoes. Multiple "FOOM" shots ring out from a high window. Below, chaos erupts as a CP9 agent spreads his arms, "GLAD YOU'RE ALL HERE, CP9." The narration states, "THE STRAWHAT CREW... HAS BEGUN TO FALL APART." An agent laughs maniacally, "WAHAHA!!" while another warns, "BUT, LET'S WAIT FOR A WHILE..." In a close-up, Robin stares forward with a serious, sweat-dropped face. Luffy, bruised and determined, looks up at her and shouts, "LET'S SEE WHERE THIS IS GOING!!! WAHAHAHA, THIS IS AMUSING!!!"
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A giant exaggerated face looms on the left, mouth open wide. Several CP9 agents stand in dramatic poses amid rubble. One with a top hat comments, "AFTER BEING A BAR OWNER FOR 5 YEARS. I GUESS HE'S LOST HIS TOUCH." Another replies, "EVEN IF HE'S LOST HIS TOUCH, WOULD HE LOSE THAT EASILY...I" A suited agent declares, "HE LOST!! CHAPAPA!" On the right, a long-haired agent with a scar gestures wildly, "YOYO!! EVEN~ IF HE'S ALONE, HE~ CAME THIS FAR~ AND THAT'S~ PRAISE-WORTHY!" while another notes, "RIGHT, BLUENO GOT YAWNED. GYAHAHA, WHAT AN IDIOT." A woman in a net outfit stands with hand on hip. Large impact SFX "ドドドドーン!!!" shake the ground as the group reacts to the ongoing battle.
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This is the SBS (SBSコーナー) Q&A page. Reader Nanpou writes: "Yo. Oda. Happy New Year!! And please entertain us more this year. I have a very simple duty. After all, One Piece is being read in other countries, but you don't say, 'SBS start,' in English... So I'll say it. 'Let's begin SBS!!' All right. Now I'll be able to pass my tests easily too!" Oda replies about SBS spreading globally and refuses to do the English version. Other questions include requests for Shichibukai and clarification about watchdogs on a previous page, with Oda asking Chopper for input. A small panel shows a laughing reaction with "ワハハ!!" and a note about a rumor spreading.
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Discussion
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Explosion causes immediate structural collapse and debris scatter.
p15Chains binding Franky break during the tower collapse.
p15Franky and Robin fall from the damaged Enies Lobby structure.
p16Franky lands on a fence below the collapsing tower section.
p16Robin remains uninjured beside Franky after the fall.
p17Luffy spots both Franky and Robin during the ongoing battle.
p17Marines attempt to prevent the Straw Hats from regrouping.
p18Robin explicitly states she will never come back.
p18Luffy is visibly shocked by Robin's outburst.
p19Robin expresses anger over the rescue attempt.
p19Luffy states he wants to die.
p20CP9 agents react to Robin's rejection of rescue.
p20A CP9 member delivers a sudden punch to another agent.
p21Enies Lobby tower is visibly damaged with cracks.
p21Strawhat crew situation is described as falling apart.
p22CP9 agents are gathered in a rubble-filled interior after a fight.
p22Blueno is referenced as having been defeated.
p22The enemy discussed is identified as Strawhat Luffy acting alone.
What is said, page by page
p6Sign on deck states surrender with text 'I give up.' indicating defeat or comedic concession.
p6Bottom narrative caption names the ongoing strategy involving a fake Mr. 3 and okama kenpo.
p7Long-haired Marine identifies the crew leader as Strawhat Luffy with urgent tone.
p7Another Marine confirms the straw hat sighting to a superior.
p7Kneeling woman questions why the roof guard has left his post at a critical moment.
p7Background Marine reports Blueno's position on the roof of the court-house.
p8Luffy complains he is starving after intense fighting.
p8Masked agent identifies the intruder as Strawhat Luffy.
p8Luffy declares he is taking the bento while stuffing food into pockets.
p9CP9 agents express disbelief that a Rokushiki and Devil Fruit user was defeated.
p9Agents note Blueno's superhuman strength and question the outcome.
p9Luffy roars in victory after the fight.
p9Masked agent comments that Blueno still lost to the brat.
p10Lucci commands agents to gather everyone and calls for backup.
p10Lucci issues annihilation order for Strawhat Luffy and entire crew.
p10Agents react with panic and ask what to do next.
p11Agents confirm orders and plan to inform Baskerville.
p11Agent questions Robin about accepting government terms for nakama.
p11Agent tells Robin to lift her head and notes the pirates' progress.
p11Agent accuses Robin of surrendering and looking depressed.
p12Spandam warns Robin that looking away prevents rescue.
p12Spandam accuses Robin of running away from her nakama's danger.
p12Spandam yells for anyone at Enies Lobby gates.
p12Spandam declares intent to force Robin and orders move to Gates of Justice.
p13Spandam reacts in shock asking if Franky is constipated.
p13Spandam thinks about taking others with him in explosion.
p13Franky yells for help and counts while expanding.
p13Franky begs not to be dragged into self-destruction.
p14Franky announces attack start with focused intent toward the structure.
p14Robin agrees to proceed while remaining composed amid rising tension.
p14Marines scream in pain and surprise from the sudden blast impact.
p15Marine voice expresses panic about the tower falling.
p15Franky celebrates successful chain breakage with energetic tone.
p15Franky shouts victory declaration while plummeting.
p16Franky checks on Robin's condition after landing.
p16Marine commander threatens subordinates if targets escape.
p16Marines shout orders to recapture the escaping pair.
p16Marine reacts in shock at the successful deception.
p17Franky announces remaining weapons while charging forward.
p17Luffy confirms Franky's presence and location.
p17Usopp offers to jump across despite the distance.
p17Marines order recapture and removal of interference.
p17Luffy shouts relief at seeing Robin still present.
p18Robin sternly refuses to return with angry glare and grinding expression.
p18Robin shouts rejection of past ties while debris flies from her strike.
p18Robin fiercely orders others to leave with intense full-body pose.
p19Robin yells questioning why rescuers came without her request.
p19Luffy remains silent with arms open in response.
p19Robin continues anguished shouting about unwanted rescue.
p19Luffy declares desire to die with faint smile and wide eyes.
p20Afro CP9 agent protests the crew's sacrifice being rejected.
p20Calm voice states the rescuers acted on their own.
p20Laughing CP9 agent mocks the situation and questions next actions.
p20Silhouetted figure strikes with powerful blow causing OOF reaction.
p21CP9 agent welcomes arriving group with open arms.
p21Narration notes the Strawhat crew beginning to fall apart.
p21Agent laughs while suggesting to wait before acting.
p21Luffy and Robin exchange tense glances overlooking the tower.
p22CP9 agent notes that after five years as a bar owner the target has lost his touch.
p22Another agent questions whether the loss of touch would cause such an easy defeat.
p22Suited agent declares the opponent has lost with a distinctive laugh.
p22Long-haired agent praises the lone enemy for advancing this far despite being alone.
p22Agent mocks Blueno for being defeated by a yawn and calls him an idiot.
p22Agent observes that the enemy is only Strawhat himself.