Chapter 493: "YOU KNOW". A lone white bird flies across a cloudy sky above the ruins of a destroyed city. Rubble and broken stone structures fill the scene. In the foreground stands a massive black silhouette with spiky white hair at the back of its head. Below, several figures in dark coats and cloaks stand or sit among the debris. One figure with long flowing hair leans on a staff atop a pile of rubble. Another sits on stone steps while others rest or stand nearby. At the bottom of the page, text reads: CP9 INDEPENDENT ACTION REPORT VOL. 3: "SAVE ROB LUCCI."
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A wide view of a bustling port town with wooden buildings, a tall tower, and a pirate flag flying. Large Japanese sound effects "ゴゴゴゴゴゴ..." rumble across the sky. Small sound effects "popopo" and "pobo" appear near the water. In a lower panel, Monkey D. Luffy sits grinning with his fist raised, surrounded by allies including a mermaid. Balloons read: "GO STRETCH!", "GO FOR IT, LUFFY-CHIN!", "KOKS KOKS", "BRING IT ON, FLYING FISH!!". Nearby, panicked voices shout: "IT'S DANGEROUS! GET BACK, YOU TWO!!", "NYUU-! CAMIE, PAPPAGU!!", "STEAL CAMIE BACK!!!", "DAMNIT!" as fish-like riders charge forward.
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On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, a striped-hooded figure with swords yells "HERE THEY COME!!!" while a long-nosed figure bends forward. Small reaction sounds "ッ!!" and "ッ" appear. A side panel shows a massive splash "ブシャアアアアア!!" as something strikes the water. Below, the Thousand Sunny sails through rough seas under heavy fire. Cannon fire and impact effects "+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +!!!" fill the air. A voice cries "THERE THEY ARE!!!" as the ship charges ahead amid flying debris and water sprays. Crew members react with "!!I".
Massive flying fish creatures with riders swoop down on the Sunny. One rider shouts "WHICH ONE, WHICH ONE...I WHICH ONE LOOKS THE FRESHESTI" while Luffy stares with wide eyes. Impact sounds "ズゴッ" and "ズゴ" accompany the attacks. The fish crash into the ship, sending splashes and motion lines everywhere. A crew member yells "I'VE GOT YOU!!" while grabbing at a rider. Another figure reacts "EH!I" as debris flies. In a close-up, a goggled crew member mutters "HMI" with sound effect "GUL" while reaching forward.
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Explosions rock the sky as the Thousand Sunny is bombarded from above. A voice cries out, "THEY'RE TOSSING THEM DOWN!!" Another shouts, "UWAH!! BOMBS!!" The ship rocks violently under the assault. "KUH!" someone grunts amid the blasts. The crew scrambles as the ship barely evades a direct hit. "JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!! THAT WAS CLOSE!!" yells a relieved voice. On deck, Sanji barks orders: "SWITCH WITH ME!!" while shielding Nami. "PULL THE SAIL IN!! IT'S IN THE WAY!!" he commands. Nami clutches her face in panic. "IS LUFFY RIDING ONE OF THOSE THINGS!I" Sanji snaps at an unseen attacker, "JEEZ, IF YOU LAY A HAND ON A LADY, I WON'T LET YOU LIVE...!!!" as a "ZAP!!" sound effect crackles nearby. Luffy's voice calls from afar, "WAIT...!"
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Usopp soars through the air on a bizarre flying fish, shouting "I'M FLYING!!" and "UHOOOH!!" A massive "GIIIIN!" sound effect trails behind him. In the cockpit of a larger flying vehicle marked "04," a spiky-haired rider laughs wildly, "OH MAN, THIS IS AWESOME! SHISHI-SHISHI!!!" and "UWAAA!!!" as the craft banks hard. Below, a fish-man gasps "EHI" in shock. Zoro stands sternly on the deck, ordering "ROGER THAT. DIVE!!" as more flying fish swarm the area. Luffy plummets toward the sea, arms outstretched, yelling "LUFFY-SAN!!I" and "LUFFY!!!" while riding a giant fish. The crew watches in horror as he crashes into the water with a massive splash.
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Franky bursts into tears on the deck, sobbing "BUBAAA, I'M SOWWY!" with a loud "COUGH" and a huge "ばーん!!" sound. The Thousand Sunny floats near a massive ship as a voice demands, "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!!I WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF A FIGHT HERE!!" The crew huddles together, bruised and apologetic. "WE HAD TO SAVE ALL THREE OF YOU DEADWEIGHTS! IT'S PRETTY HARD FOR US TOO, MORONS!!" one shouts. Another cries, "I...! I'M ALSO SORRY FOR CAUSING YOU TROUBLE...!" while a third wails, "OEHO!! I... I'M SORRY!!!" A gruff voice retorts, "AND YOU GUYS!! WHY DID YOU GO TRY TO HELP!!I DON'T MAKE US WORK HARDER HERE!!" Suddenly, new figures appear. "IT'S THE MAKURO CREW!!" someone yells. "GRAB CAME NOW, WHILE WE HAVE THE CHANCE!!!" A spiky-haired man stares in shock, "!!I"
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Hatchan is freed from his cage as Zoro cuts the chains. "NNGEH!!! HACHI!!!" someone yells. Hatchan cries out, "NYUU-!! I'VE BEEN FREED FROM MY CAGE!! THANKS, RORONOA-! YOU REALLY ARE A GOOD GUY!!!" A fish-man roars, "YOU REALLY WORKED ME OVER!!!" while another demands, "WHY, YOU GUYS..." Hatchan waves excitedly, "HACHI!!" and a girl cheers, "HACCHIN!!" In the next panels, a swordsman with a massive blade threatens, "COME ON, I'LL DYE THE SEA RED WITH YOUR BLOOD WITH MY NEW SWORD STYLE, 'GOLDFISH SWORD.'" A furious fish-man retorts, "YOU JUST HAVE TERRIBLE LUCK!! MOHAMOHAMAHA, WE JUST GAVE YOU A BEATING AND NOW YOU'RE GONNA GET IT EVEN WORSE!" The final figure snarls, "AUAU!! I'M NOT DONE YET, HACHI... I'LL FINISH YOU WITH MY FISHMAN KARATE!!!"
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A massive explosion erupts as a masked rider in a fish-themed helmet launches a powerful punch. "WE'LL LET YOU OFF FOR TODAY!!!" he yells while another figure in the background is sent flying. The attacker roars, "TAKOYAKI PUUUNCH!!!" In the next panels, a small flying fish zooms past as someone shouts, "HADAAA!!! BEHIND YOU!!!" Hachi, the octopus fishman, cries out in distress, "NYUU-, I'M SORRY CAMIE, PAPPAGG; I MEANT TO SAVE YOU." Camie responds tearfully, "WEEN, I'M SO GLAD, HACHIN!!" Hachi turns with wide eyes, "NYUU--!!" A group of Flying Fish Riders surround the scene, declaring, "WE, THE FLYING FISH RIDERS ARE RUNNING THE SHOW HERE!!!" One rider points aggressively, "DID YOU FORGET!I THIS IS OUR BASE!!!"
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Zoro clashes violently with a Flying Fish Rider. The rider screams "NYU!!!" as Zoro's swords flash in a massive strike, "Z!!!" A voice warns, "DON'T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN..." Zoro grunts, "RORONOA!!" The rider is blasted back with a cry of "GUAAH!" and a huge impact sound "GYA-SHAAN!!" Inside a building, Hachi pleads, "I'M REALLY SORRY FOR THAT ONE TIME." He continues gratefully, "I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH, RORONOA!!" Zoro replies firmly, "YOU GUYS JUST GET BACK!!" A rider adds, "LEAVE THE REST TO US."
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Usopp grins confidently, "HERE THEY COME." A rider questions, "IS THAT SOI" and another blurts "NYUI" Usopp retorts, "I DON'T REMEMBER YOU TOUCHING ME AT ALL!!!" The rider boasts, "I REALLY HURT YOU WITH MY 'SIX SWORD STYLE.'" A massive explosion rocks a ship as it is struck, sending debris flying with "GUWAH!" and the attacker yelling "EAT THIS, YOU!!!" Below, a doctor-like figure offers, "I'LL PAY YOUR MEDICAL BILL UP TO A MILLION." Someone asks, "WON'T SOMEONE GO 'ZERO FIGHT'I" Usopp cheers, "AWESOME, USOPP!!" and excitedly asks, "I HIT HIM!! DID YOU SEE THAT!I" while another voice wonders, "HOW WAS THAT!I"
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A massive fish-rider charges forward swinging a huge metal club, shouting "OUT OF THE WAY!!!" while a subordinate answers, "GOT IT, BOSS! I'LL GO!!!" Luffy points ahead, "LUFFY, YOU GO FOR THE FISH." Sanji warns, "HE DOESN'T HAVE A HANDLE!! HE'S COMING IN FOR A SUICIDE ATTACK!" and notes, "HE SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A MEDICAL BILL." Another asks, "WHAT WAS THAT MESSAGE!I" A crewmate yells, "THERE'S A HUGE GUY COMING THIS WAY!!" and identifies, "HE'S GOT A METAL CLUB!!" The rider declares, "WHO HITS HARD IN THE AIR!!" as someone counters, "YOU'RE NOT THE ONLY ONE," and warns, "HE'S COMING STRAIGHT FOR US!!!" The rider threatens, "I'LL HAVE YOU KNOW, WHEN I RAM YOU AT THIS SPEED, IT'LL BE LIKE A METEOR HIT YOU!"
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A colossal fish-shaped vessel slams down with explosive force, smashing into a towering masked rider. Debris erupts as the masked man reels from the blow, stars spinning around his head. Below, the impact ripples outward. In close panels, Franky grips his weapon tightly with a fierce glare, a burly rider howls in pain, and Sanji watches with a sharp, surprised expression. Someone shouts, "OOOH!!!" as the clash intensifies.
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The massive fish vessel barrels forward, scattering foes through the air amid a roaring "RYAAH!!!" and huge SFX "ビスウゥン". On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, the crew reacts. Robin notes, "IT REALLY IS QUITE BIG." Usopp cheers, "THERE'S DINNER!!" while Luffy beams, "YOU GUYS ARE TOO COOL!!" Elsewhere, a cannon fires with "WAH!!" and "PWUU!!" as the masked rider declares, "LOOKS LIKE OUR USUAL TRICKS WON'T WORK AGAINST THESE GUYS."
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The Thousand Sunny races toward a sprawling dock fortress flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger. In the foreground, Nami yells at Luffy, "I'M TELLING YOU TO GIVE IT UP!! I'M NOT GOING TO SAVE YOU ANY MORE!" Luffy roars back, "DON'T THINK I'VE GIVEN UP!! I WANT TO RIDE ONE SO BAD!! DAMNIT!!" while demanding, "HOW MANY DO WE NEED TO TAKE OUT!I" Brook vows, "I'LL DECREASE THE NUMBER OF THOSE FLYING FISH RIDERS... PLEASE WATCH... THIS SKILL!!" He adds, "HOW SHAMEFUL OF ME...!!! MY FIRST BATTLE AS A MEMBER OF THE STRAWHATs!! IF I DON'T MAKE MYSELF USEFUL, IT WOULD BE A DISGRACE!!!" as Franky and Robin look on.
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Luffy and the crew gape upward as masked riders soar high. Luffy exclaims, "LOOK HOW HIGH HE CAN JUMP! UWOO!" while others shout, "WHAT'S WITH THAT SKELETON MASK!!!" A rider sneers, "I'LL FINISH YOU WITH ONE STRIKE!" with a resounding "TOUH!!!" Brook counters dramatically, unleashing musical notes and the attack "LULLABY FLECHE!!!" as he spins into action amid the flying fish assault.
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Luffy and a large curly-haired man stare in shock as several figures slump asleep around them. "YOU GUYS, YOU GUYS FELL ASLEEP, TOO!!I" "TH-THEY FELL ASLEEP." Brook plays his violin wildly, shouting "KAKUUN" amid motion lines. A close-up shows Brook sweating, eyes wide. Brook stands dramatically on a cracked surface, declaring "IS POWER. YOHohoho, MUSIC." Two fish-like zombies float unconscious with "Z Z Z" bubbles. In a massive impact panel, the curly-haired man yells "DOWAAH! WE WERE ASLEEP!!!" while Brook is struck, replying "EXCUSE ME!!!" with a huge "ズドドドド!!!" sound effect and flying debris.
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Brook continues playing beside a skull emblem. "IT'S NOT A TRICK. IT'S MUSIC!!!" "YOHOHO." On the ship's deck, machinery crashes as voices shout "WHAT DID THAT BASTARD JUST DO!!!I" "WHAT KIND OF DIRTY TRICK DID HE USE!I" Luffy grabs the curly-haired man, who says "HEY...I GUUUU!I" Luffy replies "OKAY, I'VE GOT YOU!! DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT DIVING!!" Brook's music sends a fish zombie flying; someone yells "HE'S ASLEEP!!!" Luffy leaps from a railing as a voice calls "HEY, YOU GUYS!" Below, a thatched structure explodes with "カシャーン!!" and cries of "UWAAH!! THAT BASTARD CRASHED INTO THE BOSS'S ROOM!!!" "GYAAH!" "WAKE UP!!"
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A massive armored figure with horns and a cross belt looms over rubble, muttering "...! UUUH... OW OW..." and "HMI" while a tiny figure lies in the background. Close-ups show the armored man's helmeted face with "..." and "YOU SAW." Luffy's face appears shocked with "...!I" and "AH!!I" The armored man leans down, asking "... YOU... YOU KNOW ME, RIGHT...I" with "JURKSL..." sound. Luffy points upward and screams "AAAAAAAHH!!! YOU!!!" amid debris and motion lines.
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A "★ GAME CORNER! ★" page presents the "Brick Bat Memory Game" submitted by Nyayoshi from Gunma Prefecture. Instructions read: "Take a good look at the top picture for only one minute. Then, look at the bottom picture and try to find 7 differences!" Two nearly identical panels of bats, skulls, and ghosts are shown side by side. A small panel features a horned creature saying "KISHISHISHI, GIVE IT A TRY! YES, YES~♪" Answers are noted as being on page 166. Page number 46 appears in the corner.
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Discussion
p6The crew saved three people during the ongoing fight.
p7Zoro cuts the chains to free Hatchan from a cage.
p7Hatchan expresses gratitude to Roronoa Zoro.
p7A fish-man swordsman threatens the crew with a named sword style.
p7Camie reacts with joy at Hatchan's release.
p8Flying Fish Rider uses a technique called Takoyaki Punch.
p8Hachi attempts to protect Camie and Pappagg.
p8Explosion occurs during rider attack on the scene.
p9Zoro defeats a Flying Fish Rider with sword attack.
p9Hachi expresses gratitude to Zoro inside a building.
p9Zoro tells allies to retreat from the fight.
p10Usopp engages Flying Fish Riders near a dock.
p10A ship is damaged by an explosion during the fight.
p10Rider mentions using Six Sword Style previously.
p11Flying Fish Rider boss charges with metal club for suicide attack.
p11Luffy and Sanji coordinate response to incoming rider.
p11Rider boss rides a large fish mount.
p12Franky directly engages masked rider with weapon in close combat.
p12Sanji observes the clash with visible surprise.
p13Thousand Sunny crew reacts to approaching colossal fish vessel.
p13Cannon shot fired during vessel charge sequence.
p14Straw Hat Jolly Roger flies on dock fortress.
p14Brook prepares special skill against flying fish riders.
p15Brook performs musical attack against airborne riders.
p15Flying fish riders attempt high aerial strikes on crew.
p16Brook's violin performance causes fish zombies to fall asleep with ZZZ bubbles.
p16Luffy and curly-haired man react with visible shock and sweat to the sleeping effect.
p17Brook's music affects targets on the ship deck causing sleep.
p17Luffy physically restrains the curly-haired man during the event.
p18Large armored figure with horns confronts Luffy amid rubble.
p18Luffy recognizes the armored man with extreme shock reaction.
What is said, page by page
p0Chapter title displays YOU KNOW with dramatic presentation.
p0Bottom caption states CP9 independent action report volume 3 save Rob Lucci with formal report tone.
p1Luffy yells go stretch with excited battle intent.
p1Allies cheer go for it Luffy-chin and bring it on flying fish with supportive mood.
p1Panicked voices warn it is dangerous get back you two with urgent tone.
p1Shouts demand steal Camie back with aggressive intent.
p2Striped-hooded swordsman shouts here they come with alert mood.
p2Voice cries there they are as ship advances.
p3Rider shouts which one which one which one looks the freshest with predatory intent.
p3Crew member yells I've got you while seizing a rider.
p3Goggled crew member reacts hm with confusion.
p3Reaction sound eh appears during grab attempt.
p4Unseen voice warns that enemies are tossing bombs down from above with urgent tone.
p4Crew member shouts in alarm at incoming bombs during the assault.
p4Sanji orders immediate switch with crewmate while shielding Nami.
p4Sanji commands to pull the sail in because it obstructs movement.
p4Nami questions in panic whether Luffy is riding one of the falling objects.
p4Sanji threatens unseen attacker with lethal intent if they touch a lady.
p5Usopp shouts with excitement that he is flying through the air.
p5Spiky-haired rider cheers that the flight is awesome with wild laughter.
p5Zoro acknowledges the order and commands the ship to dive.
p5Crew members call out Luffy's name in alarm as he falls.
p6Franky sobs loudly apologizing for causing trouble during the fight.
p6Crew member insists they had to save three deadweights despite difficulty.
p6Another crew member apologizes for causing extra trouble.
p6Voice demands to know what the group is doing in the middle of battle.
p6Fish-man questions why the crew tried to help.
p7Voice calls out Hachi's name upon seeing the freed prisoner.
p7Hatchan thanks Roronoa for freeing him from the cage.
p7Fish-man accuses the group of working him over while he was restrained.
p7Swordsman threatens to dye the sea red using Goldfish Sword style.
p7Fish-man declares he will finish the fight with fish-man karate.
p8Masked rider shouts aggressive threat while attacking, intent to end fight quickly.
p8Hachi apologizes tearfully to Camie and Pappagg, expressing regret over failing to save them.
p8Camie responds with relief and gratitude toward Hachi.
p8Hachi reacts with shock and wide-eyed surprise.
p8Rider declares they are running the show and questions if base was forgotten.
p9Rider cries out in pain during sword clash.
p9Voice warns Zoro not to let guard down.
p9Hachi thanks Zoro profusely for past help and apologizes for previous incident.
p9Zoro orders group to get back and leave the rest to others.
p9Rider tells group to leave the rest to them.
p10Usopp announces incoming enemies with confidence.
p10Rider questions Usopp and blurts surprise.
p10Usopp denies remembering any prior attack.
p10Rider claims to have hurt Usopp with Six Sword Style.
p10Doctor-like figure offers to pay medical bill up to a million.
p10Usopp cheers about hitting an enemy.
p11Rider boss orders subordinate out of the way while charging.
p11Luffy directs attack toward the fish.
p11Sanji warns of suicide attack and lack of handle on rider.
p11Sanji notes mention of medical bill.
p11Crew reports huge guy with metal club approaching.
p11Rider boss claims superiority in aerial striking power.
p12Crowd or crew member shouts OOOH!!! expressing shock and excitement at the vessel impact during battle.
p13Robin states vessel is quite big conveying observational calm amid action.
p13Usopp cheers about dinner indicating opportunistic excitement over the fish vessel.
p13Luffy praises crew as too cool with beaming enthusiasm and admiration.
p13Masked rider concludes usual tricks will not work against opponents with serious tone.
p14Nami tells Luffy to give up saving him no more with angry warning intent.
p14Luffy insists he has not given up and wants to ride one badly with defiant roar.
p14Luffy asks how many to take out showing battle focus.
p14Brook vows to decrease flying fish riders and asks crew to watch his skill with resolve.
p14Brook expresses shame over first Straw Hat battle and need to be useful.
p15Luffy shouts about rider jump height with amazement and UWOO exclamation.
p15Crew questions skeleton mask on rider with surprise.
p15Rider declares finishing opponents with one strike in aggressive intent.
p15Brook activates LULLABY FLECHE!!! attack with musical performance flair.
p16Luffy yells in shock that the group also fell asleep, wide-eyed and sweating.
p16Brook declares music is power with dramatic pose and violin playing.
p16Curly-haired man screams they were asleep amid large impact effects.
p16Brook replies excuse me while being struck in the chaotic panel.
p17Brook states it is music not a trick with skull emblem visible.
p17Luffy tells curly-haired man he has him and not to dive.
p17Voices shout what dirty trick the bastard used on the deck.
p17Someone yells the fish zombie is asleep after being struck.
p17Voice calls hey you guys as Luffy leaps from railing.
p18Armored man mutters ow ow while rising from rubble.
p18Armored man asks if Luffy saw something with helmet close-up.
p18Armored man questions if Luffy knows him with leaning posture.
p18Luffy screams AAAAAHH you at the armored figure.