The cover page shows the One Piece logo at the top. Below it, the title reads CHAPTER 944: PARTNER. In the main illustration, Boa Hancock stands on stone steps in a traditional Wano-style setting with trees and a building behind her. She blushes with sparkling eyes and a heart-shaped blush mark, extending a bag of onigiri toward a small monkey. The monkey sits on a wooden railing, wearing a straw hat and a shirt printed with Luffy's face, happily eating a banana while holding a bunch of bananas. A small heart floats near the bag. At the bottom, text states the cover page request: "HANCOCK BLUSHING AFTER, MAKING A LITTLE MONKEY WEAR A STRAW HAT (ALONG WITH A T-SHIRT WITH LUFFY PRINTED ON IT)" by Onanchuru. The artist credit reads EIICHIRO ODA.
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A wide view of the Flower Capital shows chaos with buildings, banners, and smoke. Large text reads "わああああああああ" as voices shout "AND THAT IS THE REBEL, SANGORO!!" and "HE IS THE MURDERER, ZOROJURO!!" A flashy entrance is marked. In a closer panel, Zoro (Zorojuro) and Sanji (as Sangoro) clash with angry expressions. Sanji yells "SAME HERE, MOSS-JURO!!!" while Zoro retorts "SORRY, BUT I DON'T HAVE TIME TO STAND AROUND WITH YOU, BROW-GORO." A small figure between them laughs "AHAHAHAHA!! DAAAAA D'!!!" Below, a horned, dragon-like man growls "GRRR..." and thinks "SO HE'S FINALLY SHOWN HIMSELF..." while another person asks "IS THAT MAN ZOROJURO'S COMRADE!I" and a voice says "TOKO..."
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Multiple panels show the ongoing fight and reactions. A man with an eye patch shouts "HEY, SAMURAI!!! KILL THE ONES..." and "WHO DARED TO INTERFERE WITH MY EXECUTION!!" Another yells "YASUIE'S DAUGHTER... THAT DAMN BRAT... IS A CRIMINAL!!" and "THAT RAT'S COMRADES ARE COMING ONE AFTER THE OTHER..." A large impact SFX "KACHAK!!" appears with "わあああ" and "HOW DARE YOU INTERRUPT MY EXECUTION!!" Zoro and Sanji react with surprise: "HUH!I!" and "YOU WATCH HER." A samurai replies "YES, SIR!!" while running. In the lower section, the dragon-like man says "WE MUST RETRIEVE LORD YASUIE'S BODY AS WELL..." and "GOOD WORK PROTECTING O-TOKO!!" while others shout "WE CANNOT LEAVE HIM HERE ON DISPLAY!!" and "HE'S CAUSED A BIG COMMOTION, BUT I CAN'T BLAME HIM!!" A voice adds "SO ZORO WAS IN THE CAPITAL, TOO!!"
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In the upper panels, two women plan their next moves. The dark-haired woman in a checkered kimono says, "FOR WHEN WE MAKE OUR SEPARATE ESCAPES..." A voice replies, "WE SHOULD DECIDE WHERE TO MEET UP..." The blonde woman warns, "IF WE GET CAUGHT UP IN THIS MESS... THEN WE WON'T BE ABLE TO STAY IN THE CAPITAL!!" Below, furious faces react with the line "BECAUSE OF THE WAY WE LAUGH..." A man shouts at another, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, YOU IDIOT!I WHY DO YOU THINK... TONOYASU SACRIFICED HIMSELF..." The swordsman declares, "TWO-SWORDS STYLE..." The large central panel erupts with the massive technique "720 POUND CANNON!!!" as the attacker swings his blade, sending enemies flying. On the right, a grinning face explains, "EVERYONE CALLS THIS THE EBISU FACE HERE IN WANO!!" and "THAT IS WHY THIS TOWN IS CALLED EBISU!!"
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The 720 Pound Cannon strikes with explosive force. A beast-like face recoils in shock as the impact sends bodies flying amid cries of "KYAAA AAAH!!" and heavy sound effects. The swordsman presses the assault with a massive follow-up strike, the clash marked by "ガキキイ!!!" (Gakikii!!!). A hooded woman watches with wide eyes while a bloodied man gasps in recognition, "THAT'S BOSS KYOSHIRO...!!!"
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Chaos erupts across the castle grounds as structures collapse amid massive impacts. A retainer cries out, "MY LORD... YOU ARE BEING TOO CARELESS. HOW COULD YOU LEAVE THE CASTLE WITH SO FEW GUARDS WITH YOU...I" while screams of "K'YAAAAM!!!" and "UWAAAAH!!!" fill the air. A giant dinosaur-like creature looms and roars "GYAA AOOO OH!!" A terrified man realizes, "THAT RONIN... HE WAS TRYING TO KILL ME...!!!" The ronin stands firm as another figure demands, "WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!I THINK CLEARLY!!!"
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Drake rampages through the area in his dinosaur form, smashing buildings as panicked voices yell "DRAKE IS ON A RAMPAGE!!!" and "UWAAAAH!!!" Amid the destruction, someone orders "FIRE!!" while the beast roars "YOU BASTARD!!" The ronin is hurled through the air by the assault. In the lower panels the dinosaur continues its rampage with heavy impacts and sound effects as a voice commands, "THEY'RE ALL YOURS." The reply comes, "ALL RIGHT!!!"
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Chaos erupts as panicked soldiers shout, "WHAT IS UP WITH THAT CARPENTER!!!!!!" A massive furry figure roars "GYAAAAA AAAAH!!!" while a grinning man in a tall hat unleashes "STRONG RIGHT!!!" with a mechanical arm that taps rapidly "TAP TAP TAP". Nearby troops yell in confusion, "WHY ARE OUR GUNS NOT WORKING!!!II" Below, a cloaked man with a topknot is struck and cries out as allies declare, "WE WON'T LET YOU BE LEFT HERE ON DISPLAY!!" "DON'T WORRY!!" "HE TOOK LORD YASUIE!!" Onlookers in the distance ask, "WHAT IS HAPPENING OUT THERE!I" "WHO ARE THOSE PEOPLE!I" In the lower panels a blonde woman and a stern samurai watch tensely while a small figure is blasted away with "UWAAAAAH!!" amid flying debris and impact lines.
Orochi rages from his palanquin, ordering, "KILL EVERY LAST PERSON WHO DARED TO TURN AGAINST ME!!!" "MAKE SURE THEY DIE!!!" and "TAKE THE SHOGUN BACK TO THE CASTLE!!!" A horse neighs "NEIGH!!" as the procession is attacked. A cloaked fighter blocks him, shouting "I CANNOT!! BECAUSE I AM..." while Orochi screams "GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!" Elsewhere, soldiers receive orders: "THE SHOGUN HAS ORDERED US TO SUBDUE THEM ALL AT ONCE!! YOU CAN KILL THEM IF YOU MUST!!" "A REBELLION HAS STARTED IN THE BAKURA DISTRICT!!" "ALL SOLDIERS, MOVE OUT!!" The Shogun's guard dog growls, "THE SHOGUN'S GUARD DOG." Explosions and smoke fill the Flower Capital streets.
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Smoke rises over Wano Country-Udon as a sign labels the location. Luffy shouts, "TAKE 'EM DOOOOOOWN!!!" and "KEEP IT UP, EVERYONE!!" with sweat flying and mouth wide open. In a nearby camp an old man in a cap laughs, "WAHAHAHA, WHAT AN INTERESTING BUNCH!!" while a box states, "SO THOSE ARE THE ONES YOU CAME HERE WITH, STRAW HATI TO AIM FOR OROCHI'S HEAD..." A soldier reports, "MASTER QUEEN, THE CRIMINALS OUR MEN CAUGHT IN THE FLOWER CAPITAL HAVE ARRIVED!!" In the arena a prisoner yells, "SLICE UP THAT SCUMMY GUY!!" as Zoro is urged, "NO!! DO IT, ZORO!!" and questioned, "ARE THEY YOUR ALLIES, STRAW HAT-MAN!I IS THIS NOT BAD FOR-...!!"
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At the prison entrance a guard reports, "LORD OROCHI SAID YOU CAN DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH HIM..." while another notes, "KAMAZOU THE MANGLAYER IS ONE OF THEM. HE FAILED TO COMPLETE THE MISSION LORD OROCHI GAVE HIM." A large man demands, "TELL ME WHO THEY ARE, OLD MAID!!" Inside, captives are presented: "ON OUR WAY BACK, WE CAPTURED CAPTAIN KID, THE ONE WHO ESCAPED FROM THIS PRISON!!" "AND UNEXPECTEDLY..." The crowd reacts in shock, "WHOAAA, IT'S KAMAZOU!! HE'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN!!" "WE'VE BROUGHT KAMAZOU THE MANGLAYER!!" A chained, bandaged man laughs "FA FA FA!!" as Kid is dragged forward. An old man yells, "KID!!!! YOU'RE SUCH A FOOL!!" while Luffy stares in surprise, "SPIKY-GUY!!"
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The masked prisoner laughs wildly as flashbacks show him being shot multiple times without resistance. "I GUESS HE FORGOT ABOUT HIS SEASTONE HANDCUFFS!! HAHA!!" "AND THAT'S WHY HE'S WITH US NOW!!" "SO WE SHOT HIM A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND HE DIDN'T EVEN BOTHER RESISTING." "WE HEARD HIM YELLING AT US FROM THE DISTANCE, AND THEN HE RUSHED TOWARDS US..." The scene shifts to the present where the spiky-haired man questions him. "AND THEN ONE DAY, YOU STOPPED LAUGHING ALTOGETHER." "HEY... YOU'VE ALWAYS HATED THAT LAUGH OF YOURS." The masked man continues laughing "FA FA FA!!" while others wonder if he got caught on purpose. In the lower panels, an intense confrontation erupts as the curly-haired man demands answers. "WHAT DID KAIDOU DO TO YOU AFTER WE SEPARATED!I OR WAS IT OROCHI!I" "AND WHERE'S THE REST OF OUR CREW!I" "AND NOW, AFTER ALL THAT... WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU!I" The masked figure laughs louder "FA FA FA!!" as the curly-haired man shouts "ANSWER ME!!!" and recalls how the mask completely hid his face one day.
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Killer screams in rage, his face bandaged and mask removed. "KILLER!!!!!!!" "FA FA!!" "HEY!!" A flashback shows the spiky-haired man questioning what was done to him. "WHAT COULD THEY HAVE DONE TO YOU FOR YOU TO ACT LIKE THISI" Others react with shock "GYAHAAHAAAAA!!" and surprise. Luffy stares in disbelief. "...!I" "HUH!I" The scene returns to the present as Luffy realizes the truth. "DID HE TRY TO SAVE HIS COMRADE WHO FELL VICTIM TO THE SMILEI" "THAT'S... THE MASK GUY FROM BACK THEN...!!!" "HOW PITIFUL...!!!" Killer's anguished voice echoes "FA FA FA!!" as Luffy's eyes widen in fury. "WHO DID THIS TO MY PARTNER!!!" The background shows chaos with horses and fallen figures amid the prison grounds.
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Killer continues his mad laughter as the scene shifts to prisoners being lowered into water-filled chambers. "GYAHAAHAAAAA!!" "YEEAAAH!!!" "NOW WE'VE GOT EVEN MORE PRISONERS TO EXECUTE!!!" The executioners laugh "FA FA FA!!" while the chained men struggle and cough underwater. "BUAGH!!" "COUGH!" "HUFF... HUFF..." A large man with a topknot yells "SINK 'EM!!!" as the prisoners are submerged. The masked executioners mock them. "WAHA HAHA!!" "I JUST THOUGHT OF A FUN GAME!!" One onlooker watches grimly. "HOW CRUEL... SO HE GOT CAUGHT IN THE END..."
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The Great Sumo Inferno Tournament resumes with a loud announcement. "SORRY FOR THE DELAY!! THE GREAT SUMO INFERNO TOURNAMENT SHALL RESUME AT ONCE!!" Explosions and impacts rock the arena "DODODON!!" as fighters clash. The executioner explains the deadly rules. "NOW THESE TWO WILL REMAIN IN THE WATER AS LONG AS YOU TWO ARE ALIVE." "...IN OTHER WORDS, THEY WILL REMAIN SUBMERGED UNTIL YOU BOTH DIE!!" "THAT PART HASN'T CHANGED, BUT~" "THE MOMENT YOU LEAVE THIS RING, THE BLADES INSIDE YOUR COLLARS WILL KILL YOU IN AN INSTANT!!" Luffy glares furiously. The executioner taunts further. "EVEN A PERSON WHO'S COMMITTED GRIEVOUS CRIMES TO GET A LARGE BOUNTY... WILL DROWN WHEN SUBMERGED IN A MERE 5CM OF WATER!!" "BUT IF THAT'S THE CASE... WHY ARE YOU HESITATING NOWI" "OF COURSE YOU MIGHT THINK THAT..." Luffy snaps back, "THAT'S STUPID!! I'VE GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM!!!" The executioner presses on. "IS IT BECAUSE THEY'RE THE RIVALS FROM YOUR GENERATION!I IF THAT'S THE CASE... THEN WHY DON'T YOU DIE NOW!I"
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A massive hand lunges forward with a loud GRAB!, seizing a smaller fighter by the head. In the ring below, Luffy stands ready as the towering opponent roars, "THEN YOU SHOULD GET IN THE RING!!! I'LL TAKE YOU DOWN TO END IT ALL!!!" The giant swings a devastating punch, sending Luffy flying with a massive impact. The large sumo-like fighter with a topknot and spiked bracelets follows up, spinning Luffy violently through the air amid debris and smoke while shouting, "...WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TALKING TOI" Luffy crashes down with a pained "UWAAAH!!" On the ground, Luffy glares upward as the brute and another masked fighter loom over him. "DID YOU REALLY THINK YOU COULD WIN AGAINST USI DID YOU REALLY THINK YOU'D LEAVE HERE ALIVEI WHY HAVE YOU BEEN FOOLISHLY CLINGING TO HOPEI" one demands. Another voice adds, "DON'T GET AHEAD OF YOURSELVES, YOU BRATS." A background figure mutters, "IT'S BECAUSE HE HASN'T HAD ANY O-SHIRUKO TODAY..." while another replies, "OH, NO, HE'S GRUMPY TODAY...!!"
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Luffy, bloodied and furious, yells back, "I'M THE ONE WHO'LL DECIDE...!!" as a massive oni-faced brute looms close, snarling "SHUT UP!! YOU'RE ALL GOING TO DIE! EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU!!" A thunderous THUD shakes the area, followed by a colossal impact that shatters stone structures with the declaration "WHERE I DIE!!!" Guards and onlookers in the rocky prison yard react in shock: "HUH!I WHAT WAS THAT!I" and "!!I" Below, the brute's face fills the frame as he growls "O-SHIRUKO..." while the narration notes "THE 'CRAVING' IS DRAWING CLOSER!!" Nearby guards discuss, "WE'VE LOST ALL COMMUNICATION WITH THE GUARDS OUT THERE... IT CAME FROM OUTSIDE THE GATE... HEY, WHAT'S WITH THAT NOISE!I" The page ends with the One Piece logo and chapter notation.
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Discussion
A ronin is knocked airborne during the chaos.
p8A tall-hatted man uses a mechanical arm attack called Strong Right.
p8Orochi soldiers report malfunctioning firearms.
p8Allies rescue a cloaked topknotted man who took Lord Yasuie.
p9Orochi is traveling in a palanquin during an attack.
p9A cloaked fighter confronts Orochi directly.
p9Rebellion has begun in the Bakura district.
p9Orochi commands his forces to eliminate all opposition.
p10Location is Wano Country-Udon prison area.
p10Luffy is actively fighting and rallying others.
p10Criminals from Flower Capital have been delivered to the camp.
p10Zoro is present in the arena area.
p11Kamazou the Manslayer has been captured and brought to the prison.
p11Captain Kid was recaptured after previous escape.
p11Orochi previously assigned a mission to Kamazou.
p11Luffy and Killer are present during the prisoner presentation.
p12Masked prisoner is Killer.
p12Killer was shot multiple times while wearing seastone handcuffs.
p12Killer stopped laughing after a certain point and later wore a mask.
p12Killer and Kid were separated after an earlier event involving Kaido or Orochi.
p13Killer's mask has been removed revealing bandaged face.
p13Killer fell victim to the SMILE fruit.
p13Luffy connects current events to a past encounter with the mask guy.
p14Prisoners are being executed by prolonged submersion in water.
p14Executioners operate a mechanical device to lower chained victims.
p15Tournament rules tie prisoner survival to the fighters remaining in the ring.
p15Collar blades kill instantly if a fighter exits the ring.
p16Luffy is attacked by a giant sumo fighter inside the ring.
p16The giant fighter uses powerful punches and spinning attacks.
p17Scene occurs inside a rocky prison yard with multiple structures.
p17A massive impact shakes the prison area and destroys stone buildings.
p17Chapter 944 ends on this page with the ONE PIECE logo visible.
p17Luffy and the oni-faced brute are the central figures in the confrontation.
What is said, page by page
p2Crowd voices shout that Sangoro is the rebel and Zorojuro is the murderer.
p2Sanji yells same here Moss-juro in angry retort during clash.
p2Zoro replies he has no time to stand around with Brow-goro.
p2Small figure laughs loudly with 'AHAHAHAHA!! DAAAAA D'!!!'.
p2Dragon-like man growls while noting Zorojuro finally showed himself.
p3Eyepatch man orders samurai to kill those who interfered with execution.
p3Voice identifies Yasuie's daughter as a criminal.
p3Zoro and Sanji react with surprise at the new information.
p3Samurai acknowledges order to watch the girl.
p3Group states they must retrieve Lord Yasuie's body as well.
p4Dark-haired woman suggests deciding meeting point for separate escapes.
p4Blonde woman warns they cannot stay in capital if caught in mess.
p4Angry man questions why someone laughs because of the way they laugh.
p4Swordsman declares 'TWO-SWORDS STYLE...' while attacking.
p4Voice explains everyone calls this the Ebisu face in Wano.
p5Bloodied man shouts recognition of Boss Kyoshiro with alarmed expression and intent to identify the attacker.
p5Crowd emits terrified screams KYAAA AAAH during the explosive sword strike indicating panic.
p6Retainer warns lord about leaving castle with few guards showing concern and urgency.
p6Terrified man realizes the ronin was trying to kill him with shocked expression.
p6Stern man demands the ronin think clearly with commanding tone.
p7Townspeople shout that Drake is on a rampage indicating mass panic.
p7Stern man commands subordinates to handle the situation.
p7Subordinate acknowledges the order with ALL RIGHT!!!.
p8Soldiers yell in confusion why their guns are not working.
p8Tall-hatted man shouts STRONG RIGHT!!! while attacking.
p8Rescuers state they won’t let the cloaked man be left on display and confirm he took Lord Yasuie.
p9Orochi orders soldiers to kill all traitors and return him to the castle, voice filled with fury.
p9Cloaked fighter refuses to move aside while declaring their identity, determined stance.
p9Orochi demands the cloaked fighter get out of the way, face twisted in anger.
p9Soldiers report rebellion in Bakura district and receive orders to subdue everyone, possibly killing if needed.
p9Guard dog states the Shogun has ordered full mobilization.
p10Luffy shouts encouragement to take down enemies and keep fighting, energetic and determined.
p10Old man in cap laughs about the interesting group aiming for Orochi.
p10Soldier reports arrival of captured criminals from Flower Capital to Master Queen.
p10Prisoner yells to slice up a scummy guy while another urges Zoro not to act.
p11Guard informs that Orochi allows decision on the captive's fate.
p11Another guard identifies Kamazou as a failed mission recipient from Orochi.
p11Large man demands identity of the captives from the old man.
p11Soldiers announce capture of Captain Kid and Kamazou the Manslayer.
p11Crowd reacts with shock at seeing Kamazou.
p11Old man laughs at Kid while calling him a fool.
p11Luffy identifies the spiky-haired man as Kid.
p12Masked prisoner explains he forgot seastone handcuffs and did not resist being shot.
p12Soldiers describe hearing yelling then rushing toward them from distance.
p12Killer notes the masked man stopped laughing one day and always hated his own laugh.
p12Killer questions what Kaido or Orochi did after separation and where the crew is.
p12Masked man continues wild laughter while being questioned.
p13Killer screams 'KILLER!!!!!!' with rage and despair, face bandaged, mask removed.
p13Spiky-haired man questions what was done to cause such behavior in flashback.
p13Luffy reacts with shock 'HUH!?' upon seeing the transformed Killer.
p13Luffy realizes Killer tried to save a comrade victim of the Smile fruit.
p13Luffy identifies the figure as the mask guy from earlier and calls the situation pitiful.
p14Executioners cheer about having more prisoners to execute.
p14Large topknotted man orders 'SINK 'EM!!!' with aggressive expression.
p14Executioner suggests a fun game while prisoners struggle.
p14Onlooker comments on the cruelty and that someone got caught in the end.
p15Announcer declares the Great Sumo Inferno Tournament resumes immediately.
p15Executioner states the two prisoners will stay submerged as long as the fighters live.
p15Executioner warns that leaving the ring activates deadly collar blades.
p15Luffy reacts with fury calling the setup stupid and refuses to comply.
p16Giant fighter tells Luffy to enter the ring to end everything.
p16Giant fighter yells 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TALKING TO!?' while attacking.
p16Luffy is struck and sent flying with pained cry.
p16Background voices question Luffy's chances and mock his hope.
p17Luffy shouts with furious determination that he alone will decide the outcome.
p17Oni-faced brute snarls aggressively telling everyone to shut up and threatening death to all present.
p17Oni-faced brute declares a massive statement about the location of his death during the impact.
p17Prison guards react with shock questioning the sudden loud noise and shaking.
p17Oni-faced brute mutters 'O-SHIRUKO' in a low intense tone as craving motif is noted.
p17Side characters comment on lost communication and question the external noise source.