One Piece Chapter 202: The Royal Crypt

One Piece chapter 202: The Royal Crypt — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0Chapter title is 'The Royal Crypt'.
p1Explosion is planned for the palace square in six minutes.
p2Royal crypt lies west of the current location.
p3Explosion originates from underground near the royal crypt entrance.
p4Luffy recovers outside the palace after a near-death moment.
p4An unknown figure has fled the palace area.
p4Luffy begins chasing the escaping figure on foot.
p5Scene is set at the Royal Crypt west of the palace.
p5Poneglyph is stored in an underground chamber.
p5Robin and Crocodile discuss hidden knowledge and partnership.
p6Robin and Crocodile descend the staircase into the crypt.
p6The Alabasta royal family has protected the poneglyph for generations.
p6The poneglyph is believed to hold Pluton's location.
p7Robin and Crocodile enter the main underground tomb hall.
p7An inner chamber lies behind doors at the far end.
p7A bright flash and loud impact occur as they near the inner area.
p8Explosion occurs near a large domed building in the city.
p8Bandaged man with snake arm is shown laughing and pointing.
p8Search party discusses limited time and searching for Crocodile's cannon.
p9Chopper cannot isolate scents due to widespread gunpowder smell.
p9Pell proposes using cannon scent as a search target.
p9Sanji calculates the bomb's blast diameter at 5 km.
p10Pell uses a shortcut through the streets while flying.
p10Nami identifies a possible location from ground level.
p11Explosions continue in the empty plaza.
p11Bloodied man collapses while reaching toward Luffy.
p11Luffy stands alone in the distance of the ruined square.
p12Luffy reacts with visible shock to Crocodile vanishing from the scene.
p12Robin is engaged in ongoing combat with repeated attacks directed at her.
p13Crocodile stands victorious over defeated marines in the street.
p13Luffy charges directly at Crocodile while shouting a demand.
p14Robin indicates the direction of the royal crypt to Luffy.
p14Crocodile delivers a powerful strike to Luffy immediately after the direction is given.
p15Luffy continues his enraged charge despite obstacles and impacts.
p15Luffy collides violently with a building after breaking through multiple barriers.
p16Luffy becomes immobilized and collapses on the palace floor.
p16Setting includes a grand hall with tall columns and palm trees.
p17A hidden staircase is revealed in the circular stone chamber.
p17Robin descends into the lower levels of the royal crypt.
p18Explosions rock the city with debris flying.
p18Four minutes remain until the palace square explosion.
p18Luffy remains collapsed and motionless on the grass.

What is said, page by page

p0Bottom caption introduces Hachi's recurring side story segment about searching for a legendary takoyaki recipe.
p1Fur-coated man taunts masked figure about a perfect way to die.
p1Fur-coated man explains the courtyard and palace square will explode in six minutes.
p1Scarred stitched-face man urges celebration of the new king of the sandy country.
p2Fur-coated man apologizes while being struck, claiming he is in a hurry.
p2Fur-coated man recalls the royal crypt location west of his position and decides to proceed.
p3Masked figure taunts attacker with 'YOU MISSED...' in radiant bubble.
p4Luffy yells in shock about nearly dying, conveying relief mixed with anger.
p4Unseen speaker notes the target has escaped the area.
p4Luffy curses in frustration at the escape.
p4Luffy declares he will not allow the target to get away, showing determination.
p4Luffy recalls seeing the target flying away while beginning pursuit.
p5Woman explains the criminal world's scale and secrecy to the man.
p5Man states the poneglyph is located deep in an underground chamber.
p5Woman reacts with surprise at the hidden staircase.
p5Woman notes the man is not the only one aware of such secrets.
p5Woman confirms partnership with Crocodile and questions his inability to kill her.
p6Woman states she can decipher ancient runes others cannot.
p6Man claims she is not at fault for prior events.
p6Man questions if he is wrong about her knowledge.
p6Woman admits uncertainty about the poneglyph's contents.
p6Woman reveals the poneglyph likely indicates Pluton's location.
p6Woman explains the royal family's generational duty to protect the poneglyph.
p7Man remarks on the grand scale of the tomb.
p7Woman states the target is further inside behind the doors.
p7Woman acknowledges the path forward with calm confidence.
p7Sudden activation sound interrupts their approach.
p8Bandaged snake-armed man shouts "YOU SMALL-TIME PIRATES!" in mocking triumphant mood.
p8Bandaged man laughs "KUHAHAHA!" with head thrown back.
p8Search party member warns "WE'VE ONLY GOT FIVE MINUTES!" in urgent panic.
p8Search party member snaps "SHUT UP AND START SEARCHING!" in frustration.
p8Search party member reasons about getting into Crocodile's shoes to locate the cannon.
p9Chopper states the city smells too strongly of gunpowder to detect scents.
p9Nami desperately asks Chopper if he can find anything with his nose.
p9Pell suggests searching for the scent of a cannon aimed at the palace square.
p9Sanji notes the low accuracy of firing such a large bomb from close range.
p10Pell complains he has no time to go around buildings and takes a shortcut.
p10Pell reports he has checked every rooftop around the palace square.
p10Nami asks if Pell sees anything from above.
p10Nami wonders if the target is inside some building.
p10Nami shouts "Got it!" upon spotting something below.
p10Pell continues searching from the air.
p11Bloodied man calls out "STRAW HAT...!" in desperate exhausted tone.
p11Bloodied man mutters "CLUTCH..." while crawling.
p12Luffy shouts in shock about an opponent's sudden disappearance while internally referencing Crocodile.
p12Robin coldly demands how many more attacks will come before satisfaction, showing irritation and resolve.
p13Marines question what happened to their boss and note the smoke escape.
p13Crocodile mocks marines for being defeated by a woman and declares losers cannot uphold justice.
p13Luffy yells TELL ME with desperate forward charge toward Crocodile.
p13Crocodile laughs loudly while dismissing the confrontation.
p14Robin points toward the royal crypt and directs the path forward.
p14Luffy thanks Robin and confirms the direction while rushing ahead.
p14Crocodile mutters about marine HQ as a joke before striking Luffy with a justice-labeled blow.
p15Luffy huffs with rage while charging forward at full speed.
p15Luffy crashes through obstacles with pained reactions before slamming into a building.
p16Luffy expresses confusion that he cannot move despite eating meat, with surprised wide-eyed expression.
p16Luffy utters Huh? and ellipses while lying on the floor.
p16Luffy comments that scratches are minor and wonders if he is just tired while limbs tremble.
p17Crocodile asks if what Robin desires is recorded on the inscribed block.
p17Robin responds with silence shown as ellipses.
p17Crocodile states he sees a hidden staircase after the mechanism activates.

One Piece chapter 202: The Royal Crypt — what is in it

Arabasta arc · 21 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0Chapter title is 'The Royal Crypt'.
p1Explosion is planned for the palace square in six minutes.
p2Royal crypt lies west of the current location.
p3Explosion originates from underground near the royal crypt entrance.
p4Luffy recovers outside the palace after a near-death moment.
p4An unknown figure has fled the palace area.
p4Luffy begins chasing the escaping figure on foot.
p5Scene is set at the Royal Crypt west of the palace.
p5Poneglyph is stored in an underground chamber.
p5Robin and Crocodile discuss hidden knowledge and partnership.
p6Robin and Crocodile descend the staircase into the crypt.
p6The Alabasta royal family has protected the poneglyph for generations.
p6The poneglyph is believed to hold Pluton's location.
p7Robin and Crocodile enter the main underground tomb hall.
p7An inner chamber lies behind doors at the far end.
p7A bright flash and loud impact occur as they near the inner area.
p8Explosion occurs near a large domed building in the city.
p8Bandaged man with snake arm is shown laughing and pointing.
p8Search party discusses limited time and searching for Crocodile's cannon.
p9Chopper cannot isolate scents due to widespread gunpowder smell.
p9Pell proposes using cannon scent as a search target.
p9Sanji calculates the bomb's blast diameter at 5 km.
p10Pell uses a shortcut through the streets while flying.
p10Nami identifies a possible location from ground level.
p11Explosions continue in the empty plaza.
p11Bloodied man collapses while reaching toward Luffy.
p11Luffy stands alone in the distance of the ruined square.
p12Luffy reacts with visible shock to Crocodile vanishing from the scene.
p12Robin is engaged in ongoing combat with repeated attacks directed at her.
p13Crocodile stands victorious over defeated marines in the street.
p13Luffy charges directly at Crocodile while shouting a demand.
p14Robin indicates the direction of the royal crypt to Luffy.
p14Crocodile delivers a powerful strike to Luffy immediately after the direction is given.
p15Luffy continues his enraged charge despite obstacles and impacts.
p15Luffy collides violently with a building after breaking through multiple barriers.
p16Luffy becomes immobilized and collapses on the palace floor.
p16Setting includes a grand hall with tall columns and palm trees.
p17A hidden staircase is revealed in the circular stone chamber.
p17Robin descends into the lower levels of the royal crypt.
p18Explosions rock the city with debris flying.
p18Four minutes remain until the palace square explosion.
p18Luffy remains collapsed and motionless on the grass.

What is said, page by page

p0Bottom caption introduces Hachi's recurring side story segment about searching for a legendary takoyaki recipe.
p1Fur-coated man taunts masked figure about a perfect way to die.
p1Fur-coated man explains the courtyard and palace square will explode in six minutes.
p1Scarred stitched-face man urges celebration of the new king of the sandy country.
p2Fur-coated man apologizes while being struck, claiming he is in a hurry.
p2Fur-coated man recalls the royal crypt location west of his position and decides to proceed.
p3Masked figure taunts attacker with 'YOU MISSED...' in radiant bubble.
p4Luffy yells in shock about nearly dying, conveying relief mixed with anger.
p4Unseen speaker notes the target has escaped the area.
p4Luffy curses in frustration at the escape.
p4Luffy declares he will not allow the target to get away, showing determination.
p4Luffy recalls seeing the target flying away while beginning pursuit.
p5Woman explains the criminal world's scale and secrecy to the man.
p5Man states the poneglyph is located deep in an underground chamber.
p5Woman reacts with surprise at the hidden staircase.
p5Woman notes the man is not the only one aware of such secrets.
p5Woman confirms partnership with Crocodile and questions his inability to kill her.
p6Woman states she can decipher ancient runes others cannot.
p6Man claims she is not at fault for prior events.
p6Man questions if he is wrong about her knowledge.
p6Woman admits uncertainty about the poneglyph's contents.
p6Woman reveals the poneglyph likely indicates Pluton's location.
p6Woman explains the royal family's generational duty to protect the poneglyph.
p7Man remarks on the grand scale of the tomb.
p7Woman states the target is further inside behind the doors.
p7Woman acknowledges the path forward with calm confidence.
p7Sudden activation sound interrupts their approach.
p8Bandaged snake-armed man shouts "YOU SMALL-TIME PIRATES!" in mocking triumphant mood.
p8Bandaged man laughs "KUHAHAHA!" with head thrown back.
p8Search party member warns "WE'VE ONLY GOT FIVE MINUTES!" in urgent panic.
p8Search party member snaps "SHUT UP AND START SEARCHING!" in frustration.
p8Search party member reasons about getting into Crocodile's shoes to locate the cannon.
p9Chopper states the city smells too strongly of gunpowder to detect scents.
p9Nami desperately asks Chopper if he can find anything with his nose.
p9Pell suggests searching for the scent of a cannon aimed at the palace square.
p9Sanji notes the low accuracy of firing such a large bomb from close range.
p10Pell complains he has no time to go around buildings and takes a shortcut.
p10Pell reports he has checked every rooftop around the palace square.
p10Nami asks if Pell sees anything from above.
p10Nami wonders if the target is inside some building.
p10Nami shouts "Got it!" upon spotting something below.
p10Pell continues searching from the air.
p11Bloodied man calls out "STRAW HAT...!" in desperate exhausted tone.
p11Bloodied man mutters "CLUTCH..." while crawling.
p12Luffy shouts in shock about an opponent's sudden disappearance while internally referencing Crocodile.
p12Robin coldly demands how many more attacks will come before satisfaction, showing irritation and resolve.
p13Marines question what happened to their boss and note the smoke escape.
p13Crocodile mocks marines for being defeated by a woman and declares losers cannot uphold justice.
p13Luffy yells TELL ME with desperate forward charge toward Crocodile.
p13Crocodile laughs loudly while dismissing the confrontation.
p14Robin points toward the royal crypt and directs the path forward.
p14Luffy thanks Robin and confirms the direction while rushing ahead.
p14Crocodile mutters about marine HQ as a joke before striking Luffy with a justice-labeled blow.
p15Luffy huffs with rage while charging forward at full speed.
p15Luffy crashes through obstacles with pained reactions before slamming into a building.
p16Luffy expresses confusion that he cannot move despite eating meat, with surprised wide-eyed expression.
p16Luffy utters Huh? and ellipses while lying on the floor.
p16Luffy comments that scratches are minor and wonders if he is just tired while limbs tremble.
p17Crocodile asks if what Robin desires is recorded on the inscribed block.
p17Robin responds with silence shown as ellipses.
p17Crocodile states he sees a hidden staircase after the mechanism activates.

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The title page displays the bold header "Chapter 202 'The Royal Crypt'". Below it, a dramatic splash illustration shows a multi-armed fish-man character with a striped shirt and spiked headpiece exploding upward from the ocean surface in a burst of water, bubbles, and impact lines, arms flailing outward. Small birds fly in the sky above. At the bottom of the panel, the caption reads: HACHI'S OCEAN FLOOR STROLL VOL. 17 "IN SEARCH OF THE LEGENDARY TAKOYAKI RECIPE".

multi-armed fish-man

A masked, long-haired figure is grabbed and hurled forward by a tall man in a fur coat and checkered shirt who declares, "WHAT A PERFECT WAY FOR YOU TO DIE...". The next panel shows a grand clock tower building as the man states, "This courtyard and the entire palace square will be engulfed by an explosion..." and "And in just 6 minutes," with ticking sound effects "tic" and "toc". Below, a scarred man with stitched face says, "Celebrate the coming of the new king of this sandy country... And celebrate...". A hand reaches upward as a voice adds, "Rest easy down here," while a small figure plummets from the structure.

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The fur-coated man is struck and sent flying backward with a loud impact "!!...", replying "Sorry." to the protest "But I'm in a hurry...". A small panel shows the falling figure. The man stands and muses, "The royal crypt was West from here if I recall..." and "...Now then, I should get going too." with sound effect "サラサラ...". The scarred man grins with "GRIN..." as the fur-coated man lunges in close combat; the scarred man yells "DODGE!" amid motion lines and impact effects "ドドド!" and "サラッ...".

fur-coated manscarred stitched-face man

A close-up shows the masked figure's face with the taunt "YOU MISSED..." in a radiant bubble. Smaller panels depict the falling figure near a large moon-like object, then the exterior of a domed palace. A massive explosion erupts from underground with the sound "ごくん!!" and debris flying as the multi-armed fish-man bursts upward. The final panel reveals the grand arched entrance of the royal crypt shaking violently under the blast "バシャシャシャ...!!".

masked figuremulti-armed fish-manfur-coated man

Luffy's face fills the panel in shock, eyes bulging and mouth wide open as he gasps for air. "I THOUGHT I WAS GONNA DIE FOR A SECOND THERE!" he yells amid massive impact lines and sweat drops. The scene shifts to a wide view of an ornate palace building. "He's gone..." someone notes. A small panel shows Luffy sitting on the ground in the distance. "Dammit!" he curses. In a close-up, Luffy grits his teeth furiously. "I'M NOT GONNA LET HIM GET AWAY!" he shouts. The final panel shows him sprinting away from the palace. "But I saw him flying that way!" he calls out as motion lines streak behind him.

Monkey D. Luffy

A grand avenue lined with towering palm trees leads to an ancient stone gate. A caption box reads "West of the Palace: Royal Crypt". Below, a woman in a wide hat and fur-trimmed coat speaks to a tall man in a black coat. "The criminal world is far bigger than you might think. Even if you are the king of one alliance state in the World Government," she says. "Most aren't even aware of its existence." The man replies, "The poneglyph is housed deep down in an underground chamber." She notes, "A hidden staircaseI" She continues, "You're not the only one aware of such secrets." The man asks, "Can you... Read the poneglyphsI" She answers, "Yes... That is why Crocodile partnered up with me. And why he cannot kill me..."

Nico RobinCrocodile

Inside a narrow stone staircase, the woman gestures ahead. "I'm sure you hadn't the faintest idea that there were still people on this world who could decipher those runes." The man replies, "You're not at fault, however." In close-ups, he asks, "Am I wrongI" She responds, "I do not know..." She adds, "The poneglyph in this country most likely holds the location to Pluton." He questions, "Protect...I" She states, "That is all it means to us. It has been the duty of the royal family of Alabasta for generations to protect this thing." They descend the stairs together as footsteps echo.

Nico RobinCrocodile

The pair enters a vast underground hall lined with massive pillars and statues. "What a grand tomb this is," the man remarks. "...It's further back inside behind the doors," the woman replies. She walks ahead confidently. "Ah, yes..." she says as they approach the inner chamber. A bright flash erupts from the darkness ahead with a loud impact sound as something activates.

Nico RobinCrocodile

A massive explosion rocks the city as debris flies past a grand domed building, the sound effect "ドドドドドド" shaking the scene. In a close-up, a bandaged man with wild curly hair and a snake-like creature on his arm throws his head back in laughter, pointing forward. "YOU SMALL-TIME PIRATES!" he roars, followed by "KUHAHAHA!" Below, the search party argues urgently. "WE'VE ONLY GOT FIVE MINUTES!" one shouts. "SHUT UP AND START SEARCHING!" another snaps. A third voice reasons, "If I knew what it feels like to be him, then maybe I can figure out where he'd place the cannon!" "I'm TRYING to get into Crocodile's shoes!" A sudden strike sends one man flying with "GAA!" as the tiger-like man yells, "THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!I"

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Chopper, wearing his black top hat with an X, sniffs the air and declares, "No, the whole city smells too much of gunpowder for me to pick anything out." Nami, bruised and sweating, turns to him desperately: "CHOPPER! CAN'T YOU FIND ANYTHING WITH YOUR NOSE!I" A wide shot shows the ruined plaza as Pell flies overhead. "WHAT KIND OF SCENT IS THAT!I" someone exclaims. Chopper replies, "I don't know, just try it out!" Pell suggests, "Then... How about thisI Try looking for the scent of a cannon aiming for the center of the palace square!" Sanji sits on a staircase, thinking hard: "And trying to fire that with a cannon would mean... Very low accuracy...!" He concludes, "Then could it be that it's extremely close to the palace square...!I" A thought bubble adds, "Wait a sec... A bomb like that would be pretty damn big..." and "An explosive with a blast diameter of 5 km..."

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Pell streaks through the streets at high speed, shouting "DAMMIT! I AIN'T GOT TIME TO GO AROUND ALL THESE BUILDINGS!" and "I'M TAKIN' A SHORTCUT!" with motion lines "ズバオオオオ!!" and "ドドド". He calls out while flying, "BUT I'M AFRAID I HAVEN'T FOUND ANYTHING YET..." and "I'VE CHECKED EVERY ROOFTOP OF THE BUILDINGS AROUND THE PALACE SQUARE!" Nami, looking worried, asks, "SEE ANYTHING UP THERE, PELL!I" She wonders aloud, "Then is it inside some building...!I" Pell continues searching from above as Nami spots something below. "Got it!" she cries. Pell responds, "I'll keep searching!" as he soars past damaged buildings with "SWOOSH" effects.

PellNami

Explosions continue to echo through the empty plaza with "アアアアアア" and "ドドド". A close-up shows a bloodied, exhausted man in a dark outfit crawling on the ground, reaching out with "CLUTCH..." as sweat and strain marks cover his face. In the final wide panel, the same man lies collapsed in the foreground, his hand outstretched, while a small figure of Monkey D. Luffy stands in the distance amid the ruined square. A large speech bubble from the fallen man reads "STRAW HAT...!" with sound effects "よぉ..." and "どんッ" emphasizing the desperate call.

PellMonkey D. Luffy

Luffy stares in shock, sweat flying, eyes wide as he blurts, "WHERE'D HE GOI" A thought bubble reads "THE CROCODILE." Below, a rapid sequence shows chaos: a massive impact, debris flying, a close-up of Robin's intense glare, and a tall ornate clock with ticking SFX "tic toc." A brutal strike sends a figure flying with "GAHH!" Robin turns, glaring coldly as she demands, "HOW MANY TIMES WILL YOU COME AT ME BEFORE YOU'RE SATISFIED!I"

Monkey D. LuffyNico Robin

Crocodile looms over fallen marines, laughing "KUHAHA..." as voices question, "What happened to your bossI Did that puff of smoke run awayI" and "But to think you marines would come all the way here... It seems you were done in by that woman..." Crocodile retorts, "THAT'S THE KIND OF SEA WE LIVE UPON! WHY DON'T YOU SCURRY BACK TO YOUR BASE AND 'DISCUSS' YOUR JUSTICE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT THERE!I LOSERS CAN'T UPHOLD JUSTICE..." Luffy bursts forward, yelling "TELL ME!" while Crocodile laughs "KUHAHAHA!" A gloved hand reaches out; Luffy dashes through the street as Robin watches with a sharp "!I"

CrocodileMonkey D. LuffyNico Robin

Robin points sharply ahead, declaring "TOWARDS THE ROYAL CRYPT THAT WAY...!" Crocodile's massive form looms as Luffy thanks her with "THANKS! THIS WAY!I" Crocodile mutters "WHAT A JOKE... MARINE HQ..." before delivering a crushing blow labeled "JUSTICE..." that sends Luffy flying with impact SFX.

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Luffy rockets forward in a furious burst, fists clenched, face twisted in rage, huffing "HUFF" with motion lines exploding around him. He crashes through obstacles with "THROB" and "UGH!" impacts, then slams violently into a building with a massive "CRASH...!" and "AGH-" as debris flies.

Monkey D. Luffy

Luffy lies sprawled on the floor of a grand palace hall lined with tall columns and palm trees, drenched in sweat and panting heavily. "THAT'S ODD... I ATE SO MUCH MEAT TOO..." he mutters, eyes wide. "I CAN'T MOVE..." A small "HUHI" escapes as his body refuses to respond. In the next panels his limbs tremble and give out completely. "PANT... PANT..." Large impact SFX "ドドドドドドドド" shake the page as Luffy collapses face-down on the stone floor outside the palace entrance, completely immobilized.

Monkey D. Luffy

Inside a vast circular stone chamber, Nico Robin stands before a massive inscribed block while Crocodile sits nearby. Robin places her hand on a hidden mechanism on the wall. Crocodile, scarred face visible, remarks, "Is what you desire... Recorded thereI" Robin replies with a quiet "......." Crocodile then smiles and states, "I see. A hidden staircase..." The final panel shows Robin walking down a revealed staircase into the lower levels of the royal crypt as dust and debris fall around her.

Nico RobinCrocodile

Explosions rock the city. Nami, Zoro, and Robin react with alarm amid flying debris and smoke. Large SFX "ドドドドドドドド" fill the panels. Outside on the grass, Luffy remains collapsed and motionless. A large ornate clock dominates the bottom of the page, its hands ticking. Text boxes read "Time left until palace square explosion:" and "4 Minutes" as multiple "tsc tsc" sound effects mark the countdown.

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SBS page featuring reader questions and Oda's answers. A large Pandaman illustration with SFX "ビキ" "ドド" "コタ" and reader D's letter about finding Pandaman. Oda replies about Pandaman's rumored residence on a certain island. Another question from D about Chopper's Rumble Ball forms. Oda corrects: there are exactly seven forms. Diagrams show "Beast Form" (Walk), "Human/Beast Form" (Horn, Guard, Brain, Jumping, Arm), and "Human Form" (Heavy). Oda explains the Rumble Ball adds four new forms to Chopper's normal three.

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