8 o'clock at Spider's Café

A color variant of the Chapter 160 title page repeats the ONE PIECE logo and “8 o’clock at Spider’s Café” title. The top row shows the same six numbered portraits now in color: 000 (scarred man with cigar), 001, 002 (swan man), 003 (hooded figure with cup), 004, and 005 (spiky-haired man). Below, All Sunday (black-haired woman) and Doublefinger (blue-haired woman) appear. Luffy stands next to the camel. The final row features Goldenweek (pink-hatted girl), Merry Christmas (red-haired woman pointing), and Valentine (blonde woman in yellow helmet).

A mostly blank page contains only a small rectangular panel in the lower center showing a close-up of a grinning man wearing a wide black hat, dark hair, a beaded necklace, and a patterned shirt. He smiles broadly with visible teeth, looking to the side.

The Going Merry sails across open sea toward rocky mountains. Crew members discuss a scrap of paper: “Huh, you’re right. There’s nothing even written on it.” “Not sure, I think it’s just a piece of paper.” “What did your brother exactly give youI” “What’s it forI” Vivi reacts with surprise, “Oh! Here.” Luffy shouts excitedly while holding his hat, “Now I won’t need to worry about losing it!” Nami replies, “Thanks, Nami! It should be safe here!” An older woman asks, “What, you worryI” Luffy beams, “That’s what I’ll do!” Nami adds, “Alright, I’ll sew it in underneath the ribbon here…” Luffy concludes, “So sew it in there tight!”

On the deck of the Going Merry, Nami holds up a thick winter coat and tells the crew, "We're going to be wearing additional clothing on top of this." Luffy protests, "Then why're you two wearing sleeveless stuff!I" Nami explains, "If you don't, you'll get sunburnt all over. You have to because it's so hot outside. The temperatures here can reach over 50 degrees." Luffy complains, "HuhI But whyI It's hot outside." Nami replies, "Luffy, change into this." Chopper clings to the railing in the background. Suddenly the ship lurches violently with a loud "ゴー!!" as it is pulled off course. Nami's eyes widen in alarm. Luffy shouts, "WHAT! YOU ARE!I" From the crow's nest, a voice calls out, "Ahh! I think we're going the wrong way. We're heading away from the tip of the island." Another answers, "Oh fine. Guess I don't have a choice." In the wide establishing shot the Merry sails along a vast river between rocky cliffs. A narration box states, "Actually, this isn't the tip of the island. It's actually the mouth of the Sandora River." Vivi notes, "Oh, you're right. You can see how the island coast continues on over on that side of the river."

Vivi spreads out a hand-drawn map labeled "Base of the Rebels, Yuba Oasis" and points to their destination. "Our destination is here! YUBA OASIS. We'll exit from the mouth of Sandora River and then head inland!" She adds, "This is a rough map of the region here I sketched just now." Luffy, fist raised, declares, "I'm going to stop the rebels through words. I don't want any more unnecessary bloodshed...!" He then points at the map and asks, "And I just have to kick his ass, rightI And this leader of the rebels is in Yuba, rightI" Nami sweats nervously. In a close-up, Vivi continues, "As I determine the extent to which Baroque Works has deceived and corrupted the citizens of Alabasta...!" Sanji replies, "Well... I'll find out the answer to that along our journey to Yuba." Zoro warns, "But there's 700,000 of these rebels. You really think they'll just stopI"

Vivi stands with her back to the crew on the deck, declaring, "And I can't allow the Baroque Works to continue doing what it wants either! But I swear I won't stop trying! I can't let this senseless violence continue!" The rest of the Straw Hats watch her from various spots on the ship. In a row of close-ups the crew responds one by one: Sanji says, "Sorry for doubting..." Chopper cheers, "I can't wait to start our journey!" Usopp grins, "Well, don't you worry about our trek through the desert! I'll make sure you stay well-nourished!" Luffy looks determined, and Nami smiles warmly, "Vivi..." The ship sails away from the coast as the crew shouts in unison, "It's Yuba. TO YUBA WE GO! OK!!! TO YUBA WE GO!" Luffy leans out excitedly, "Let's go! Alright, Vivi!"

Inside a grand hall, a large horned creature lounges in an armchair and reports, "Yes, and there are no delays. 150 'Billions' Agents are awaiting orders at Nanohana." A woman with short black hair answers, "Have you finished with the necessary preparationsI" The creature replies, "The operation begins two days from now at 7am." In the next panel the woman states, "They'll all be meeting tonight at 8 at Spider's Café." A scarred man with slicked-back hair adds, "As for the officer agents, I've also called back Mr. 2, as it sounded like he wasn't making much progress in finding Mr. 3..." The woman smiles faintly and says, "Hm... Good. And it's just about 5 o'clock already."

A wide desert view shows Spider's Café with a tall water tower nearby. A narration box states, "They should all be arriving there any time now..." A sign identifies the building as "Spider's Cafe (Baroque Works' Headquarters in Alabasta)". The front door bears a heavy "CLOSED" sign that clacks shut. A figure crawls on the ground near the entrance amid motion lines and "CRAWL" text. Inside, a woman wearing a patterned headband and glasses sits relaxed at a table, listening to music from an old-fashioned record player with musical notes floating around her. Steam rises from a kettle on a stove in the next panel.

Mr. 4 and Ms. Merry Christmas stand inside the café. Mr. 4, labeled "Baroque Works Officer Agent Mr. 4," wears a large ruff collar and cross-patterned outfit while complaining in heavily stylized speech: "ONEHECKOFA LONGTRIP ITELLYAWHAT! OWOWOWOWW! MYHIPHURTS! THISISALLYER FAULTMR.4!" Ms. Merry Christmas, labeled "Baroque Works Officer Agent Ms. Merry Christmas," replies energetically: "YEAHYEAH, MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS! DAMMIT I'MTIRED!" Smaller bubbles read "Verslowness ismakinmy hipsache!" and "Yabigididiot!" A close-up shows Mr. 4 sweating and groaning, "Oooorrrrrr... Uhh... S..."

Inside Spider's Café, Paula stands behind the counter facing Mr. 4 and Ms. Merry Christmas. She greets them: "Hello, Ms. Merry Christmas and Mr. 4... Haha, I haven't seen you two in a while." Ms. Merry Christmas replies from off-panel: "HeyheyPaula. How'sbusinessI Don'tseeanybody inthecafetoday." Paula answers, "Nobusiness,ehI Nobiz! OrN.B.forshort!" She then offers drinks: "Let me guess. An orange pekoe tea for Ms. Merry Christmas and... An apple tea for Mr. 4...I" A label identifies her as "Owner of Spider's Cafe Paula." In the next scene she asks, "So how's work these daysI" while preparing tea as the pair sit at the counter.

Paula taps the counter while Mr. 4 and Ms. Merry Christmas react dramatically. Ms. Merry Christmas shouts, "Yascrewuponceandblam! 'Offwithyourhead!' SuresoundsagreattinnitI WHATTHEHELLDOYOU THINKIT'SLIKE!I" Paula replies calmly, "Oh, right. Sorry for asking." Music fills the air with "Un! Deux! ORA! KURAA!" and "SongsI" Ms. Merry Christmas asks, "HmI Whatkindaeird songsyaplayingin yerstorethesedaysI" Outside the café, the trio dances energetically to the rhythm with large sound-effect bubbles: "Un! Deux! ORA!" and "KURAA!" as they move across the desert landscape near the water tower.

A close-up shows the flamboyant Okama with a dramatic expression, declaring, "Buuuut an Okama is a man as well as a woman~" while another voice states, "This wooorld is made of men and women..." The scene shifts to a desert landscape where the Okama runs wildly, arms outstretched, shouting "Okaaaamaaa Waaayyyy!" as a crowd of small figures trails behind. Multiple overlapping bubbles cheer "THE STRON-GEST!" and "Okaama Waaay!" with sound effects "ッ" and "Ergooo-". Inside Spider's Café, a large figure with a prominent rear and armor-like clothing snaps, "What're you, retardedI" The Okama spins gracefully and replies, "How's it hangingI" before calling out "HELLOOO!" with a loud "バン!!" impact sound.

The Okama continues dramatically, "Stoooop jooooking around! An octopus parfait, of course! Don't you even know that, you silly gooseI GAHAHAHA!" A woman with glasses and a patterned dress reacts with surprise, "A what nowI" and "I'll have an octofait." The Okama laughs wildly with "がっはっはっは!" and "ぱん!" while insisting, "Oh, I'm not retarded, my dear Paula! Because I am an Okama!" In the café, a man with a ruffled collar growls, "Shaddup! Your voice is painfully grating on my eardips!" as a large figure lies on a table. Another panel shows the Okama and others at the counter; a voice asks, "Oh, is the fat old hag here tonight as wellI" The Okama replies, "But don't slack off on your dance practices!" and receives "Yes, sir!" and "Oh, right. You guys can go now." A hooded figure mutters, "I have heard that he's quite an intimidating figure though..." while the Okama laughs, "Oh well! Doesn't bother me!" with "がっはっは" and a large "3" sound effect. A woman notes, "I've never met the pair so I've got a whole swarm of butterflies flyin' around in my stomach!" and another adds, "Ah, that reminds me, I hear even Mr. 1 and his partner is supposed to come tonight."

Outside at night, legs stride across the sand near Spider's Café as a voice wonders, "Shouldn't it be 8 o'clock by now!I" A large bubble states, "The night's getting old." Inside the café, the Okama spins rapidly with swirling motion lines and "ぐるーる ぐるーる", saying "Fo... Fo... Fo... Fo..." while a woman with curly hair yells, "Stop that okama! Yer makin' my eyes all dizzy!" The Okama continues, "In fact, I think I shall. Perhaps I should spin." and complains, "Oh pooie, I'm so bored." A dark silhouette panel shows "DRAG" repeated. The clock reads "8:00 PM" with a "tic" sound. The woman with glasses reaches out as the Okama and curly-haired woman clash, with bubbles "Stop that, you two!" "Fo...! Fo...! Fo...! Fo...!" and the Okama retorting, "AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO FIGHT, PANSY! OH, YOU WANNA TAKE ME ON, IS THAT IT!I"

A massive chaotic impact erupts with huge stylized sound effects "ドカーン!!!" and multiple "TURN!" bubbles as bodies fly through the air amid debris and motion lines. The curly-haired woman, Okama, and others are caught in the blast. Close-up reaction panels show the woman with glasses sweating, a stern man with a scar, a bird-like figure, and a wide-eyed angry face. Below, the woman with glasses asks in shock, "What, these your friends, okamaI" A dark silhouette stands amid smoke as the Okama exclaims, "オイオイオ..." and another voice cries, "AHHH! WHAT HAPPENEDI WHY DID YOU SUDDENLY FLY INTO THE CAFE LIKE THAT!I" A final bubble states, "It... IT WAS HIM..."

Mr. 1 stands tall in the ruined interior, his massive frame dominating the scene with the large kanji "壱" on his chest. A small sign on his outfit reads "Baroque Works Officer Agent Mr. 1". He speaks calmly, "Don't worry, they're not dead. They were moving suspiciously across the desert so I taught them a lesson." From the side, Mr. 2 bursts in with a furious expression, shouting "THEY'RE MY SUBORDINATES!" Mr. 1 replies coolly, "Seems like you're quite attached to them." Mr. 2 lunges forward desperately, yelling "NO, MR. 2! STOP!" while Mr. 1 warns, "So let me just warn you that hanging around with freaks like them is only going to bring your own self down too."

Mr. 2 launches into his flamboyant attack, spinning with powerful kicks as he cries "OKAMA KEMPO SWAN ARABESQUE!" The impact sends Mr. 1 reeling backward with a pained "NGH!" Mr. 2 continues the assault, shouting "DEUX!" and "UN!" while leaping through the air. Mr. 1 recovers and counters with a devastating strike, roaring "ORAAA!" as his blade-like arms slash forward, sending Mr. 2 flying from the force of the blow.

Mr. 2 is hurled violently through the air, smashing straight through a stone wall with a massive crash and the sound effect "オオオオ". Debris explodes outward as he bursts into the next room. A voice remarks, "So you have a death wish, do you now..." Outside the broken wall, another figure questions, "HUHI DID HE SLIP THROUGH THE WALLSI OR DID HE SOMEHOW SMASH THE WALLSI" while Mr. 2 lies amid the rubble.

Miss Double-Finger (Paula) grabs Mr. 1 by the chest and orders firmly, "Don't try to stop me, Ms. Double-Finger. I'll kill this little faggot!" and "THAT'S ENOUGH, MR. 1!" Mr. 1 retorts, "CALM DOWN! BOTH OF YOU! LET GO OF ME!" The scene shifts to the desert at night where a sign reads "SPIDER'S CAFE". Narration states, "And as instructed by the letter mailed to Spider's Café... It's 8 o'clock now and all the officer agents are here." In a close-up, Paula smiles and says, "We'll be heading to Rainbase, the city of dreams. That's where the mysterious man we call boss awaits us..." A label identifies her as "Paula (A.K.A. Baroque Works Officer Agent Miss Double-Finger)".

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