The title page displays CHAPTER 121 “I KNEW” above a tropical beach scene. In the foreground, a muscular man performs a handstand on the sand, his body inverted with striped cuffs visible at his ankles. Behind him, two figures lounge in a hammock strung between palm trees: one reclines with a tall top hat and goggles, the other lies back with an open mouth. A small bird perches on a branch overhead. A sheathed sword leans against a post on the right. Palm trees, clouds, and foliage frame the relaxed yet tense atmosphere.
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In a jungle clearing, a woman in a helmet and dark coat laughs triumphantly while gripping a struggling man by the collar. She shouts, "KYAHAHAHA! BE STILL!" and taunts, "DID YOU REALLY THINK THAT THE LIKES OF YOU COULD SERIOUSLY ESCAPE FROM BW'S GRASPI" The captured man grimaces in pain, yelling "AGHH!" as large Japanese SFX "ギュッ...!!" emphasize the tight hold. Below, three rapid panels show chaos: a top-hatted figure with goggles tumbles violently with "どんっ!!" impact sounds, a gas-masked person crashes down with more "どんっ!!" effects, and a sweating blond man with an earring stares intensely to the side. The bottom panel focuses on a reaching hand amid heavy motion lines and debris as the fight continues.
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Under the massive roots of a giant tree, a tall man in a long black coat marked with a 5 stands facing a blonde woman in a revealing outfit who holds a massive weapon. She laughs triumphantly, "KYAHAHAHA! EVEN A PIRATE WORTH 30 MILLION BELI, IS OF NO MATCH FOR US... KYAHAHAHA!" The man adds, "FUFU... I'M GLAD I WAS ABLE TO REPAY YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID AT WHISKEY PEAK." Nearby, Luffy lies beaten on the ground with smoke rising from debris. In the next panel the man in the coat declares, "WE'VE ALREADY CAPTURED YOUR SWORDSMAN FRIEND AND THE GIRL AS WELL...! A WANNABE PIRATE LIKE YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE STUCK YOUR NOSE IN OUR DELICATE AFFAIRS." Close-up, Mr. 5 smirks while adjusting his sunglasses, "EVEN AFTER I DISHED OUT ALL THOSE 'KICK BOMBS' OF MINE TO YOUR FACE..." Luffy, face bruised and furious, glares up and retorts, "OHI SO YOU CAN STILL TALK, CAN YOUI YOU GOT ZOROI THEN YOU'LL BE CUT DOWN FOR SURE."
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Luffy suddenly spits a huge glob of saliva that strikes Mr. 5 square in the face with a loud "SPIT!" Luffy shouts defiantly, "BLEH! GO TO HELL!" Mr. 5 stands frozen in shock, a large sweat drop forming as he processes the insult. Beside him, a smiling girl in a cap and headphones remarks, "HOW REVOLTING..." In the final massive panel, Mr. 5 is sent flying backward in an enormous explosion of impact lines and debris, his body twisting violently from the force of Luffy's counterattack.
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A massive explosion erupts across the grassy field, sending smoke, debris, and shockwaves outward with thunderous sound effects "ドゴォン!! ドゴォン!! ズドォォン!!". In a small inset panel, Nami stares in horror and shouts "LUFFY!". A close-up reveals a furious face with sharp teeth and a scar, yelling "DIE ALREADY!". The wide battlefield shows distant figures amid lingering smoke and the fading roar "ゴォォォ...ォ". In the lower section, a tall man in a long coat stands over the fallen Usopp and declares "FOOL...", while Usopp lies sprawled with a pained "GROAN...!!" reaction. A tiny panel shows a small figure emitting "オォォ..." as the dust settles.
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Mr. 5 stands confidently and says "LET'S GO, MISS VALENTINE." while Miss Valentine laughs "KYAHA-HAHAHA!" nearby; Nami cries out "LUFFY...!". The next panel shows Usopp collapsed on the ground calling "CARUE..." as a small duck-like figure lies motionless in the distance amid swirling smoke and impact lines "オォォォォォォ". A large close-up focuses on Usopp's prone form with heavy sound effects "オォォォ...". In the final panel Nami sweats nervously, her face tense with worry as she watches the scene unfold.
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Massive impact SFX "ギャーン!! ギャーン...!!" explode across the jungle canopy above a towering skull-shaped rock formation. A colossal black-and-white wax mass crashes down, engulfing a giant figure whose face is partially visible inside the hardening shell. "WHY YOU..." a voice cries out. "FUHAHA-HAHA!" laughs an unseen speaker. In the foreground, Mr. 3 stands with a dripping hand, his candle-jacket wax already solidifying. "MY "CANDLE JACKET" IS AS HARD AS IRON ONCE IT HARDENS," he declares with a wicked grin, taunting "GIVE IT UP, GIVE IT UP!" as the wax drips "DRIP" from his fingers.
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Mr. 3 proudly displays a small wax sculpture of Brogy's head, the giant's face frozen in a grimace. "BROGY THE RED OGRE...! EVEN THE MONSTROUS STRENGTH OF YOU GIANTS, IS USELESS ONCE YOU'VE BEEN CAUGHT IN MY WAX, YOU SEE!" he boasts as SFX "ゴォォォ ゴンゴン グシャ" mark the crushing of the wax model. Nearby, a woman in a striped dress pleads "PLEASE DON'T GLARE AT ME LIKE THAT, IT'S FRIGHTENINGLY UNBEARABLE, YOU KNOW!" while laughing "FUHAHA-HAHA!". Mr. 3 leans in with a wide smile: "EVEN THOUGH IT WAS PARTIALLY DUE TO THE HELP OF A WRONGP HUMAN, YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY ABOUT YOUR VICTORY! ISN'T THIS SWELL...! IF YOU WERE FINALLY ABLE TO SETTLE YOUR DUEL."
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A massive barrel-helmeted figure laughs triumphantly in the darkness: "FUHAHAHAHA! OF COURSE, AS THE LAST MAN STANDING, I AM THE TRUE VICTOR!" with the sound effect "ゴッオオオオ...". A close-up shows the helmeted man's shocked face as he stammers, "YOU CAN'T... POSSIBLY MEAN...". The scene shifts to a tropical island with ancient ruins and palm trees. The helmeted man shouts, "YOU WRETCHED SCUM...!" while another voice continues, "IS STILL VALID EVEN TO THIS DAY... AND THAT ENORMOUS SUM OF BOUNTY MONEY, I WONDER IF YOU'RE AWARE...I THE TWO OF YOU WERE ONCE WANTED MEN,". In the foreground, a woman in a striped outfit glares angrily and declares, "THE ONE WHO BETRAYED OUR ORGANIZATION." Beside her stands a man with an afro. A voice states, "WE'VE BROUGHT ALONG,". The panel focuses on a man with glasses who reacts with "HMI" as another character accuses, "SO THAT WAS YOUR AIM ALL ALONG, MR. 3...!" with impact effects "よっ" and "クッ".
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The helmeted man reacts in shock: "THE RUM I... GAVE TO HIM...!I BARREL OF RUM...!I". In the ruined plaza, the striped woman yells furiously, "HOW DARE YOU PLACE A BOMB IN MR. DORRY'S BARREL OF RUM...! WHAT A DESPICABLE THING TO DO!" with impact lines. A flashback panel shows Dorry drinking as a voice recalls, "'COURSE! IT TASTED OF GOD!" while another laughs, "GABABABABA! DORRY! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF DRINKING ONLY WATER, THE RUM MUST'VE TASTED ESPECIALLY FINE, RIGHT!I". Back in the present, the afro-haired man faces the striped woman and shouts, "IMPUDENT GIRL! HMPH! YOU SAID YOU COULD DISCLOSE MY TRICK!". The helmeted man sweats heavily in close-up, realizing, "SO THAT'S HOW... IT WAS... DORRY...".
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A masked figure in a striped outfit leaps through the air as massive wax tendrils erupt upward. "CANDLE LOCK!" the attacker yells. The wax clamps violently around the figure's limbs with a loud "CLAMP!" and "AHH!" The victim struggles as the substance hardens. In a close-up, an eye narrows with determination. "IT'S TIME TO BEGIN," the voice declares. The next panel shows the striped figure now standing atop a wooden bridge in a jungle clearing, arms spread wide as wax swirls dramatically around them. "MR. 5! BRING THE SWORDSMAN AND THE GIRL OVER HERE!" they command. Below, the wax erupts again in a massive burst. "SERVICE SET!" the figure announces as a towering column of wax forms. "GIANT CANDLE..." the text reads as the structure begins to take shape.
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A colossal wax structure towers into the sky, shaped like a grotesque smiling pumpkin face with dripping candle flames sprouting from its head. The massive form looms over the jungle, supported by a lattice-patterned wax pillar and multiple tiered platforms. At the base, several figures stand frozen in shock. "!!!!I" one exclaims. The entire creation radiates intense light and heat lines as it solidifies. Enormous sound effects "ドドドドドド!!" and "ゴォォォォォォォォ" shake the page, emphasizing the overwhelming scale of the giant candle.
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In a jungle clearing, several figures lie sprawled and defeated on the ground as a tall cloaked man stands over them. "UGH!" "どっさっ!!!!" A massive multi-tiered cake structure suddenly erupts from the earth with a loud "どーん". "WHAT IS THAT THINGI" "WHA-" Nearby characters react with shock. Mr. 3 stands with arms dramatically outstretched, shouting "WELCOME LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, TO MY "SERVICE SET"!" A voice questions "YOU...I" "HA..." In the background, the cloaked man addresses the fallen group: "IF YOU'RE WONDERING ABOUT STRAW-HAT, I'VE TAKEN CARE OF HIM." Vivi replies "YES, BUT..." while another voice calls out "VIVI! WEREN'T YOU WITH LUFFY!I"
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A giant grinning candle figure spins atop the massive cake structure, wax dripping down as Mr. 3 stands below with arms crossed. "TO BE A CANDLE STUCK ON A CAKE..." "THIS MUST BE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE." "HUHI WHAT'S THAT THING SPINNING ABOVE USI" The group is now trapped as wax hardens around them. Nami cries out "SOMETHING'S DRIZZLING DOWN!" Sanji notes "OUR ENEMIES AREN'T JUST GOING TO LET US FREELY MOVE AROUND." "WELL, DUH." Nami adds "MY FOOT'S STUCK..." while another voice says "WE CAN'T EVEN MOVE EITHER..." with sound effects "ぐるぐる" and "ドキ..."
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Mr. 3 looms with a manic grin as wax mist drifts down. "THAT MIST OF WAX SPRINKLING DOWN ON YOUR HEADS WILL EVENTUALLY TURN YOU ALL INTO WAX-FIGURES!" he declares. "FUHAHA-HAHA! YES, HAVE A GOOD TASTE OF MY CANDLE SERVICE!" A massive wax structure rises behind him with three figures trapped inside. "SO GIVE UP YOUR LIVES FOR THE SAKE OF TRUE BEAUTY! YOU'LL BE WAX-DOLLS WITH TRUE SOULS! A PERFECT WAX-HUMAN THE LIKES OF WHICH EVEN MY ARTISTIC SKILLS CAN'T CREATE!" he boasts as "ギチーン!" rings out. Below, Brogy lies injured while Dorry stands over him. "YOU'RE GOING TO BE TURNED INTO A WAX-FIGURE TOO, YOU KNOW!I" someone shouts. Brogy roars, "BROGY! DON'T JUST LIE STILL, DO SOMETHING!" A girl with pigtails screams in terror, "WHY DO WE HAVE TO BECOME YOUR ARTISTIC CREATIONS!I NO! NEVER!" A barrel labeled "RUM" sits nearby as the wax threat closes in.
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Brogy cradles the wounded Dorry. "FOR HE ONLY HAD REALIZED WHAT HAD HAPPENED A MOMENT AGO...! WITHOUT REALIZING HIS FRIEND WAS SHOULDERING INJURIES," the narration reads. Mr. 3 spreads his arms wide. "HMPH! IT'S FUTILE NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY TO HIM, YOU SEE...!" Dorry laughs bitterly on his feet. "WHAT A SIMPLETON YOU ARE...! OR WERE THOSE TEARS FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR FRIENDI HE KILLED THAT VERY FRIEND WHOM HE HAD BEEN DUELING WITH FOR OVER A HUNDRED YEARS! HE WAS SO OVERJOYED HE EVEN SHED TEARS OF JOY!" Mr. 3 mocks, "FUHAHAHA! WHATEVER IT IS, IT'S FAR TOO LATE FOR YOU TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, YOU IMBECILE!" The girl retorts, "FUHAHAHA! YOU SAY YOU KNEW!I HAHA, WHAT LIES YOU MAKE!" Dorry answers quietly, "HMMI THAT DORRY WAS HIDING SOMETHING FROM ME...!" A close-up shows a stern man with earrings as Dorry finishes, "I KNEW...! I KNEW FROM THE MOMENT I FIRST SWUNG MY BATTLE AXE," while asking, "YOUR VIOLENT BLOWS DIDN'T SEEM TO BEAR THE SLIGHTEST AMOUNT OF COMPASSION OR PITY, I RECALL... IF SO, THEN WHY DID YOU NOT STOP FIGHTINGI"
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In a jungle clearing dominated by a grand fountain, a furious voice roars, "WHAT WOULD YOU KNOW...! YOU DARE SUGGEST THAT I DISHONOUR A WARRIOR WHO FIGHTS WHILE HIDING THE PAIN HE BEARS...!I" Another retorts, "AS IF A DISHONOURABLE RUNT WHO DOESN'T EVEN COMPREHEND WHAT DUELS ARE COULD EVER UNDERSTAND THE REASON FOR MY TEARS...!" A massive impact panel erupts with the anguished, tear-streaked face of a giant warrior, accompanied by the narration "TO A WARRIOR WHO GOES TO SUCH LENGTHS TO FIGHT!I" and "HOW COULD ONE SHOW PITY!" The giant clenches his massive hands, declaring, "AND BECAUSE I NOW KNOW, I SHALL SETTLE EVERYTHING WITH MY OWN TWO HANDS!" while a close-up shows his determined, sweat-streaked expression as he adds, "BUT NOW I KNOW WHAT EXACTLY HE WAS HIDING..."
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Brogy charges forward with a thunderous roar, smashing through the terrain as massive SFX "ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ" and "ドゴゴゴゴン" explode around him. He bellows, "THAT IS HOW I SHALL PAY MY DUE RESPECTS TO MY DEAR FRIEND DORRY!" while distant cries of "AGH-", "UWAHHH!", "AHH!" and "CRACK!" ring out. A close-up of Brogy's helmeted face appears as he yells "BROGY!" amid cannon fire labeled "CANNON!" and heavy impact effects. In the final panel a sunglasses-wearing man with a scar on his face extends his hand and mutters, "WHAT AN ANNOYINGLY LOUD FREAK...!"
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Luffy's face fills the frame, sweat flying as a massive impact sound erupts: どどんっ!! In the background, Usopp stands beside the duck, asking, "CAN YOU FORGIVE THEMI" Luffy snaps back with fierce determination, "ABSOLUTELY... NOT...!" A narrow panel shows the duck's wide-open beak shouting "QUACK!" Luffy turns with an annoyed glare, "...I ARE YOU... ANNOYED TOO...!I" The duck joins in as they begin digging furiously, the speech bubble reading "DIG DIG DIG!" In a dramatic close-up, Luffy's eyes blaze with resolve: "TO GO AND CRUSH THEM...!" Usopp answers from off-panel, "GOOD...! THEN IT'S TIME FOR THE THREE OF US TO GO!"
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This is an SBS page. Reader D asks: "HELLO, ODACCHI-SAMA!! I AM CALLED 'SAYAKA'! PLEASE ANSWER THIS!! ON P.79 OF VOLUME 11, 4TH PANEL, THERE'S AN OLD DRUNK GUY! WHY IS HE THEREI! ANSWER PLEASE, EI-CHAN!" Oda replies with two small panels labeled "THIS SCENE" and "THIS GUY," explaining the drunk man's name is Sam and how he joined the celebration after his daughter's wedding. Another question about "RAW HAM MELONS" from Volume 11 is answered as an Italian hors d'oeuvre. A final question about Fishman Karate is answered: "AT FISHMAN ISLAND. IT'S ABOUT HALFWAY DOWN THE GRAND LINE."
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Discussion
Wax hardens rapidly after application.
p7Mr. 3 displays wax model of Brogy's head.
p7Woman in striped dress reacts to giant's gaze.
p7Mr. 3 claims credit for victory involving a wrong human.
p8Mr. 3 wears a distinctive barrel-shaped helmet.
p8Scene transitions from dark interior to tropical ruined island.
p8Characters reference past wanted status and bounty money.
p9Bomb was placed inside Dorry's barrel of rum.
p9Dorry drank the rum and found it tasted exceptionally good.
p9Striped woman confronts the helmeted man about the betrayal.
p10Mr. 3 uses Candle Lock technique with wax tendrils.
p10Striped woman is captured by hardening wax.
p10Scene takes place on a wooden bridge in a jungle clearing.
p11Mr. 3 creates a giant candle structure resembling a pumpkin face.
p11Structure emits light and heat while solidifying.
p11Small figures observe from the base of the construct.
p12Mr. 3 reveals a massive cake structure in the jungle clearing.
p12Several characters are shown defeated on the ground before the cake appears.
p12A cloaked figure claims responsibility for handling Luffy.
p13A giant candle figure spins on top of the cake releasing wax.
p13Wax begins hardening around the feet of the trapped group.
p13Mr. 3 observes the group from below the structure.
p14Mr. 3 explains the wax mist will petrify victims into statues.
p14Three additional figures are already encased in a wax pillar.
p14Brogy is shown lying wounded near the confrontation.
p15Dorry was unaware of his own injuries until moments earlier.
p15Mr. 3 reveals the truth about the giants' duel outcome.
p15Brogy supports the injured Dorry during the confrontation.
p16Brogy displays visible tears and sweat while shouting in jungle clearing.
p16Scene occurs near large decorative fountain surrounded by vegetation.
p17Brogy smashes through terrain while shouting about Dorry.
p17Mr. 3 observes the fight from a closer vantage with sunglasses and scar visible.
p18Luffy and Karoo begin digging in the ground together.
p18Scene takes place in open grassy area with palm trees and mountains.
What is said, page by page
p1Helmeted woman laughs triumphantly while ordering the captured man to be still and taunting his failed escape from BW.
p1Spiral-shirted man yells in pain from the tight hold.
p2Man in coat states he is glad to repay Luffy for Whiskey Peak events.
p2Blonde woman declares even a 30 million beli pirate is no match for them.
p2Man announces they have already captured Luffy’s swordsman friend and the girl.
p2Man warns the wannabe pirate not to interfere in their affairs.
p2Man mentions repaying Luffy with kick bombs after Whiskey Peak incident.
p3Luffy spits at Mr. 5 and shouts defiantly to go to hell.
p3Miss Valentine remarks that the spit is revolting.
p4Nami shouts Luffy's name in horror from inset panel during explosion.
p4Scarred agent yells die already with aggressive intent and bared teeth.
p4Tall man in coat declares fool while standing over fallen Usopp.
p5Mr. 5 says let's go Miss Valentine with calm authority.
p5Miss Valentine laughs KYAHA-HAHAHA with mocking tone.
p5Nami cries Luffy in distress while watching events.
p5Usopp weakly calls Carue while collapsed on ground.
p6Giant voice cries why you from inside wax.
p6Unseen speaker laughs FUHAHA-HAHA with taunting tone.
p6Mr. 3 declares his candle jacket is as hard as iron once hardened.
p6Mr. 3 taunts give it up give it up with wicked grin.
p7Mr. 3 boasts Brogy the red ogre even giants strength is useless in my wax.
p7Woman pleads please don't glare at me like that it's frighteningly unbearable.
p7Woman laughs FUHAHA-HAHA while addressing giant.
p7Mr. 3 notes even though it was partially due to help of a wrong human you should be happy about your victory.
p8Helmeted man boasts triumphantly as last man standing then reacts with disbelief to an unseen statement.
p8Striped woman accuses the helmeted man of betrayal while referencing an enormous bounty still valid today.
p8Afro-haired man questions the situation with a short surprised reaction.
p9Helmeted man recalls giving rum in a barrel with stunned realization.
p9Striped woman angrily condemns the act of placing a bomb in Dorry's rum barrel.
p9Flashback voice recalls Dorry enjoying the rum after years of water only.
p9Afro-haired man notes the trick was discovered by the striped woman.
p10Attacker shouts technique name as wax locks onto the target.
p10Voice declares it is time to begin.
p10Striped figure orders Mr. 5 to bring the swordsman and girl over.
p11Figures react with shock to the sudden appearance of the giant structure.
p11Voice announces service set as the giant candle forms.
p12Mr. 3 announces welcome to his service set with loud theatrical flair and outstretched arms.
p12Cloaked man states he has taken care of Straw Hat while addressing the defeated group.
p12Shocked voices question the sudden appearance of the giant cake structure.
p12Short reactions express confusion and alarm at the unfolding scene.
p13Nami cries out that something is drizzling down from above.
p13Sanji notes enemies will not allow free movement and accepts the situation.
p13Nami reports her foot is stuck in the wax.
p13Other voices confirm inability to move due to hardening wax.
p14Mr. 3 declares the wax mist will turn everyone into wax figures.
p14Mr. 3 invites victims to enjoy his candle service with manic laughter.
p14Mr. 3 claims victims will become perfect wax dolls with true souls.
p14Pigtail girl protests becoming an artistic creation.
p14Voice urges Brogy to act instead of lying still.
p15Narration notes Brogy only just realized Dorry's hidden injuries.
p15Mr. 3 mocks that speaking to Dorry is futile.
p15Mr. 3 reveals Dorry killed his own friend after over a hundred years of dueling.
p15Mr. 3 laughs that Dorry shed tears of joy over the loss.
p15Dorry reacts with bitter laughter at the revelation.
p16Brogy angrily questions understanding of a warrior hiding pain during battle, conveying outrage and honor defense.
p16Brogy retorts that a dishonorable opponent cannot grasp reasons for his tears, showing contempt and emotional intensity.
p16Narration highlights respect for a warrior enduring extreme pain without pity, underscoring warrior code theme.
p17Brogy declares he will pay respects to friend Dorry through battle, conveying fierce loyalty and resolve.
p17Mr. 3 comments on Brogy being an annoyingly loud freak while extending hand, showing irritation.
p18Usopp asks if Luffy can forgive the giants, showing concern and hesitation.
p18Luffy firmly refuses to forgive with intense determination, conveying anger and resolve.
p18Luffy questions if Karoo is also annoyed, showing shared frustration.
p18Luffy declares intent to go crush the enemies, emphasizing vengeful motivation.