Chapter 390: "FIGHTING BACK". A dramatic splash page shows a fierce clash. In the foreground, a tall man with slicked-back hair, wearing a black jacket marked with a large white "8" and striped pants, grins wildly while throwing a powerful punch. A long-haired woman in a black outfit leaps in with a high kick. Below them, a swordsman with a fur-lined coat and a spotted hat lies defeated on the ground alongside a round, spotted creature. In the background, a circular speech bubble shows two shocked faces: one with wild curly hair and another with long dark hair. Scattered debris, swords, and a large broken sign reading "K-K-K" fill the chaotic scene. At the bottom, text reads: THE NAME OF MISS GOLDENWEEK'S STRATEGY "MEET BAROQUE" VOL. 24: "DESTINED MATCH!! MR. 2 VS. BLACK CAGE HINA."
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Marines charge toward a massive arched courthouse entrance under a cloudy sky. Shouts ring out: "GET INTO THE COURT-HOUSE!!!", "BREAK THE DOOR!!!", "DON'T FALL BEHIND!!!". A long, distorted roar "わああああああああああ" echoes across the battlefield. In the middle panel, a massive reptilian creature with sharp teeth lunges forward, its claws extended as it roars "OOOOOAAAAA!!!". Nearby panels show smaller creatures reacting with "RO~~~~!!!" and "GE~~~~...". The bottom panel erupts into chaos as the beast rampages, with repeated cries of "GERORO-RORORORO-ROO~~~~!!!" and "GE~~~~RO GERO GERO GERO!" while marines are flung about.
The battle intensifies. A spiked reptilian creature roars "GEROOO!!!" while a marine yells "OOWAH!!". In the next panel, another creature laughs "GEE... GEE..." and "HAA HAA......" as a marine commands "KEEP IT UP, YOKOZUNA!!". Below, two large figures labeled "GUILTY JURORS" stand with spiked armor and chains; one declares "GUILTY." while the other repeats "GUILTY.". A marine shouts "OOH!! IT'S THE 'GUILTY JURORS'!!!". In the lower section, a creature whimpers "GERO.....!!!" as one of the jurors grins and says "STEP ASIDE... WE'LL REACH A VERDICT ON THE FROG'S CRIME."
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Explosions rock the courthouse tower. A panel shows a creature yelling "KIWI!! WATCH OUT!!!" as a marine reacts "EHI". The tower is labeled "Courthouse, Right Tower". A massive blast erupts with the sound effect "ドゴォォン..!!", sending debris flying as someone screams "OOWAA AAAH!". Below, the Guilty Jurors continue their verdict with "GUILTY." repeated amid impact sounds "ズゴォ... ズゴォ...". A woman with dark hair and a beaded necklace stands among the chaos while a swordsman fights nearby. A voice cries "GUYS!!!" as the battle rages on.
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Two stern figures deliver their verdict in the courthouse tower. "GUILTY." "GUILTY." A long-faced man grins while a bearded man with glasses sweats heavily, labeled "HAA..." The scene shifts to the chaotic left tower exterior. Below, a fierce melee erupts among chained prisoners and armed pirates. One shouts "DON'T FALTER...!!!!" while others yell "BAS-TARDS!!" and "SHIT!!!" A muscular prisoner with a cross on his back is struck amid the fray. The bearded man with glasses roars desperately, "SO WE SHOULDN'T BE HINDERING THEIR FOOTSTEPS HERE!!!" Nearby allies respond, "WE'VE ENTRUSTED OUR BRO TO THE STRAWHATS," and "IF WE CAN'T GET PAST THIS, WE CAN'T LOWER THE DRAWBRIDGE!!"
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Inside the ornate courthouse courtroom, a spiky-haired man with a mechanical arm explains the island's justice system. "I HEARD THAT ONCE SUSPECTS ARE BROUGHT HERE, THEY'RE CONSIDERED CRIMINALS," he says, noting the lack of a presiding judge. The view widens to reveal the imposing interior as he continues, "EXCEPT... THE 'JURORS' WHO DECIDE WHO'S GUILTY OR NOT GUILTY." A massive cloaked figure with a long beard and ornate coat looms over the scene, declaring the courthouse's supreme authority and that verdicts determine life or death. Pirates react in shock with "...!!I" Three furious men shout in unison, "IN THE PAST!! AT ALL!!!" "NOT GUILTY" "THAT'S WHY THERE'S NEVER BEEN A VERDICT OF"
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Upstairs in the courthouse, swords clash violently. A swordsman in a striped shirt attacks shadowy figures with "ばんっ" and "ガダッ!!" effects. In a checkered hallway, a blond man plays a flute calmly, saying "OH, YEAH. THAT'S RIGHT... I JUST HAVE TO GET BY ANY MEANS, RIGHT...I" while a shirtless swordsman with a scar searches frantically, "... WHERE THE HECK ARE THEYI THEY'RE LOST AGAIN... WE DON'T HAVE TIME..." Below, more "GUILTY." verdicts echo as a long-haired figure with a staff fights through smoke and debris, asking "WHAT ARE THEY!!!I" amid "UGH...!!!"
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The battle intensifies with rapid strikes. A small reindeer-like figure yells "ACK, BY MYSELF!!I" while a straw-hatted boy commands "LET'S GO, CHOPPER!!!" and "NO, I MEAN, GO, CHOPPER!!" Multiple "GUILTY!!" verdicts ring out. A massive attack labeled "MAKI" and "TATSU" erupts in a tornado of debris, sending figures flying as one cries "EH!!I" and "!!!I" Downstairs, the chaos continues with "WHAT IS IT!I" "WHAT'S DOWN-STAIRS!!I" and warnings "HEY, THIS FLOOR ISN'T SAFE, EITHER!!!" as the floor cracks underfoot with "CREE" sounds.
A massive, hairy figure reels from a devastating blow inside the courthouse entrance, arms flailing as the impact sends shockwaves outward. "YOKO-ZUNA~!!!" A small figure in the distance watches the chaos. Marines and pirates clash violently below. One marine exclaims, "HE TOOK THAT STEEL BALL HEAD-ON SO MANY TIMES...!!!!" Another shouts, "THAT'S ABSURD...!!!" A grinning marine adds, "CLANG..." while a wide-eyed marine growls, "YOU..." The fight escalates as a marine declares, "HA HA HA... DON'T EVEN TRY!!! WE STILL HAVE MORE THAN 6000 GUARDS." An opponent retorts, "I'M YOUR OPPONENT, IDIOT GUARDS!!!" A marine yells, "...!!! BASTARD~!!!" while another commands, "GUYS, RUSH AND KNOCK DOWN INTO THE COURT-HOUSE!!!" A marine with a rifle charges forward amid explosions and debris.
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Two enormous warriors, one horned and one with wild hair, smash through marine ranks with a colossal impact marked "ドゴォン!!!!" Smaller panels show reactions: "HOLDING OFF THIS MANY GUARDS..." "YEAH... HE'S AN INCREDIBLE FROG!!!" "FROG...!!!" "...!! WHAT'S GOING ON...I WHY'RE THE GIANTS HERE!I" "HEY!! TELL ME THE SITUATION!!" "MAKING THE GIANTS FOLLOW YOU... IMPRESSIVE!" "I KNEW IT... YOU GUYS AIN'T NORMAL PEOPLE!!" "KING OF SNIPERS!!" "YOU SHOULD HURRY THERE, TOO!!!" "AH, YEAH. ALL YOUR NAKAMA HEADED FOR THE ROOF EARLIER." "ROOFI" The giants roar "OIMO~!!!" and "GYAAAAA!!!" as marines are sent flying amid massive destruction.
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Massive hands grip rocky cliffs overlooking the towering Enies Lobby courthouse and buildings, with sound effects "ゴゴォォォ...ォ..." echoing. Luffy appears in close-up, face battered and furious, shouting "YOU WANT TO DIE!II" A woman with dark hair and a serious expression replies firmly, "THAT'S RIGHT!!!" Below, small figures stand on a damaged balcony of a lattice-windowed building as dust and debris fall.
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A man in a top hat with a bird on his shoulder speaks: "WELL, JUST WAIT... A CAPTAIN BEING REJECTED AFTER COMING THIS FAR TO RESCUE HER..." Another figure asks, "HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYTHING FUNNIER THAN THIS!I" A third suggests, "COULDN'T WE JUST GO DOWN THERE AND WIPE 'EM OUT SO THAT'D BE THE END OF THE STORY!I" "HEY, CHIEF!!" A laughing marine taunts, "WAHAHA-HAHA...!!! LISTEN TO HIS GRIEVOUS SCREAM!!" while wondering about a face. From a high platform, a voice calls "ROBIIIIIN!!!" Luffy reacts in shock, pointing forward with wide eyes: "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!I" "YOU!!!"
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Nico Robin stares in shock, sweat on her face. "...!!I" In a nearby panel, two small figures react wildly. "HE'S PICKING HIS NOSE!!!" "EH!!!I" Luffy stands amid rubble and smoke, shouting upward. "LISTEN, ROBIN!!! ALL THE WAY HERE!!! WE'VE COME" Massive explosions erupt around the ruins. "WAAAAH!" "KYAAA!" Debris flies as figures tumble through the air. "IF YOU STILL WANNA DIE, AND... SO, WE'RE GONNA RESCUE YOU ANYWAY!!!" A voice yells "LANDED!" while another screams "GYAAAAA!!" and "DIE AFTERWARDS!!" One falling figure cries "NOOOO!!" as the structure collapses.
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Zoro climbs a broken ledge, muttering, "SIGH... THIS'S WHAT I SHOULD'VE DONE TO CLIMB UP FROM THE START." He launches forward. "DASH!!! SHISHINABE* SHOT!!!" A massive boar-shaped projectile hurtles through the air. "DORY-AAAAAH!!!" The impact sends rocks flying. Voices react: "AH!I" "WHAT'S GOING ONI" "IF WE'D BEEN HIT DIRECTLY, WE'D BE DEAD BY NOW!!" "WE'RE STILL ALIVE ONLY BECAUSE WE TOOK AN INDIRECT HIT!!" "I KNEW IT WAS YOU!!" Sanji appears dramatically. "MO!!!" He declares, "NOW, ROBIN-CHAN, YOU'VE BEEN WAITING....!!! I'VE COME TO RESCUE... I'M DEFINITELY THE FIRST ONE TO GET HERE...!!!"
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Sanji and Zoro bicker upon arrival. "AH, YOU'RE LATE. DID YOU GET LOSTI" "OH...!!! OH... OHOHOI OHOHOI...!!! AND WHERE DID YOU LEARN THAT WORD!!I" "MARIMO*! HOW'D YOU GET HERE BEFORE ME!!I" Crew members watch in confusion. "WHAT'S HE BEEN DOING ALL THIS TIMEI" "EHI" "HE'S FLYING!!" Usopp, dressed as Sogeking, soars through the air. "SOGE-KING!!!" He crashes down with a loud "CRASH!" and "WOOOSH..." as the others stare in disbelief. "OH-HO, ONE AFTER ANOTHER..."
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Inside the towering structure, a figure pleads from above. "I BEG OF YOU, ROBIN.....!!!" Luffy glares upward, furious. "I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU WANT, WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE OR TO DIE.....!!!!" He continues, "BUT WHATEVER YOU DECIDE..." Robin's face fills the panel, eyes wide with tears. "!!I" Voices call out desperately from below. "ROBIN, COME BAAACK!!!" "THAT'S RIGHT, ROBIN-CHAN!!!" "SAY IT WHILE YOU'RE WITH US!!!"
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The Straw Hats stand defiantly on the stone platform as massive black Japanese sound effects explode across the sky. Franky looms on the right with arms crossed and a furious glare, while Sanji, Zoro, Robin, and Luffy hold their ground in the center. Luffy grips his weapon tightly. A large speech bubble bursts from the group: "NOW, LEAVE EVERYTHING TO US!!!" Below, a row of close-up reaction panels shows Nami smiling confidently, Sanji with a stern narrowed gaze, Zoro glaring intensely, Luffy shouting with wide eyes and gritted teeth, a distorted screaming face with bulging eyes and drool, Sanji smirking with a cigarette, and Usopp baring his teeth in anger.
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Discussion
p6Shirtless swordsman and long-haired staff wielder are separated from allies.
p7Tornado attack labeled MAKI TATSU occurs inside the courthouse.
p7Floor becomes structurally unsafe during battle with visible cracks.
p7Luffy and Chopper coordinate during the escalating fight.
p8Yokozuna withstands multiple direct steel ball impacts to the head.
p8Marines and pirates fight inside and around the courthouse entrance.
p8Over 6000 marine guards remain active at the location.
p9Giants Oimo and Kashii join the battle against marines.
p9Strawhat allies include the King of Snipers.
p9Nakama headed toward the roof earlier in the conflict.
p10Luffy and Robin stand on cliff overlooking Enies Lobby courthouse.
p10Balcony below shows signs of structural damage and falling debris.
p11Robin stands bound on elevated platform within Enies Lobby.
p11Luffy reacts with shock to dialogue from distant platform.
p12Luffy stands in the center of an explosion-filled ruin.
p12Robin watches the scene from a high vantage point.
p12Multiple crew members are falling through the air amid debris.
p13Zoro uses a boar-shaped projectile technique to advance.
p13Sanji arrives at the ruins shortly after Zoro.
p13The crew's arrival causes further structural damage.
p14Usopp arrives dressed as Sogeking.
p14Sanji and Zoro bicker upon reaching the ruins.
p14Sogeking lands dramatically in front of the group.
p15Luffy confronts Robin inside the towering structure.
p15Robin shows visible tears during the confrontation.
p15The crew shouts upward from the lower level.
p16Chapter 390 page 16 depicts Straw Hats on a stone platform with large SFX overhead.
p16Main panel shows six Straw Hat members standing together.
p16Bottom section contains seven vertical close-up face panels of crew members.
What is said, page by page
p0Curly-haired person and long-haired person react with visible shock in circular bubble; mood: alarmed surprise at the ongoing clash.
p1Marines shout orders to enter the courthouse and break the door; mood: urgent aggressive charge.
p1Large reptilian creature roars loudly while lunging; mood: ferocious attack.