Chapter 531: "LEVEL 3, STARVATION HELL". A large crab-like creature with a wide grin emerges from the water, holding up a tattered sign depicting a pirate ship sailing under sunny skies with palm trees and clouds. Beside it on the rocky shore, a small reindeer-like figure wearing a tall black top hat marked with a white X smiles while holding a small flag showing a skull and crossbones. The scene is set against a dramatic rocky coastline with waves and floating skulls.
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Alarms blare across Impel Down as sirens wail "ビーーー!! ビーーー!!". Marines on the massive stone bridge leading to the towering prison fortress react in panic. One shouts, "WHEN DID HE SLIP PAST US...!I" Another yells, "WE'RE ON THE HIGHEST ALERT LEVEL HERE!" Below, a Marine officer with a large hat and beard barks orders: "WE WILL ENTER THE PRISON AND, IN THE NAME OF THE MARINES, CAPTURE STRAWHAT LUFFY!!!" His men salute, "YES, SIR!!!" Nearby panels show chaos as one Marine warns, "WOULD BECOME THE LAUGHING-STOCKS OF THE WORLD!!!" and another adds, "NOT JUST IMPEL DOWN, BUT THE ENTIRE WORLD GOVERNMENT." A wanted poster of Monkey D. Luffy is displayed with the note, "HE'S JUST ONE MAN...!!!" and "BUT IF ANYTHING WERE TO HAPPEN TO ACE..."
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Inside the prison, a striking woman with long flowing hair, heart-shaped pupils, and large horn-like headpieces stands confidently holding a massive trident. She declares, "I'M SADI-CHAN, A GIRL WHO LOVES TORTURE!!" A voice reacts, "WHO'RE YOU...!I" She continues, "ACCEPTING HELP FROM THE MARINES ON TOP OF THE INFILTRATION WILL ONLY ADD TO IMPEL DOWN'S HUMILIATION!!!" and "HMMM- WAIT RIGHT THERE!!!" A sign identifies her as "Impel Down Chief Guard Sadi-chan". Another figure questions her with "!I" while she poses dramatically amid the stone corridors and weapons.
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Sadi-chan spins her weapon with a loud "Zババババーン!!!" as a Marine protests, "YOU'RE REFERRING TO YOURSELF AS 'CHAN'...I ARE YOU KIDDING...I" She snaps back, "SILENCE!!! YOU HAVE TO CALL ME SADI-CHAN!!" The Marine is struck, "GUWAH!!" Elsewhere, a bearded man asks, "WAIT... ARE YOU SAYING YOU DON'T NEED OUR HELPI" Sadi-chan replies with a heart, "MMM...♡ I CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THOSE SCREAMS....!!" while covering her face in ecstasy as another voice screams, "....!!! UWAAAAH!!!" She then states firmly, "THAT'S RIGHT... OUR PRISON IS A LABYRINTH STRAIGHT OUT OF HELL...!!! PEOPLE LIKE YOU WITH NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE INTERIOR WILL BE NO HELP AT ALL. IF YOU JUST STAY HERE AND SURROUND THE PERIMETER, THAT WILL BE PLENTY. WE'LL RAISE THIS DRAWBRIDGE, WHICH IS THE ONLY EXIT, AND IMPEL DOWN WILL BE♡ COMPLETELY ISOLATED!!!" A small creature reacts with "!I" as she stands ready with her trident.
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A vast circular fortress rises from the sea floor, surrounded by Marine ships. Overwhelming sound effects rumble across the sky. A voice pleads, "PLEASE, REST ASSURED...!!!" Another states, "THERE IS NO WAY TO ESCAPE." An unseen speaker moans with hearts, "MMMMA-♥ THIS GREAT SEA FLOOR PRISON...!!!!" Below, guards stare in shock. Multiple voices repeat, "A KOALA...I" One guard yelps, "EH...I!" A small figure with horns and a trident stands revealed. Someone remarks, "IS THAT A KOALA...I" Another says, "THAT'S A GOOD BOY..." A stern guard concludes, "...VERY WELL, WE WILL STAND OUTSIDE." The scene cuts to the massive sealed gate as narration declares, "IMPEL DOWN HAS BEEN COMPLETELY CUT OFF!!!" Loud impact sounds echo.
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Inside the prison corridors, Magellan appears with a shocked expression, asking, "MAGELLAN'S HERE TOO. WHAT'S GOING ONI" Hannyabal sweats heavily. A sign reads, "Floor Where Ace is Being Held." Jimbei stands nearby with a serious face. A large striped figure grips a trident and asks, "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS...I" Jimbei warns, "JIMBEI... YOU'VE NEVER MET HER FACE TO FACE, SO YOU WON'T RECOGNIZE HER..." The figure announces, "WE'VE GOT A SPECIAL VISITOR FOR YOU... ACE!!" In the lower level, the same figure stands with arms crossed as background figures watch. Voices identify the visitor: "ONE OF THE ROYAL SHICHIBUKAI...!!!" "THE EMPRESS OF THE WARRIOR RACE, THE KUJA." "HER NAME IS WIDELY KNOWN, THOUGH SHE DOESN'T SHOW HERSELF..."
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Boa Hancock stands revealed in the center, long black hair flowing, wearing a dark hooded outfit with snake patterns. Onlookers react wildly: "BOA HANCOCK HERSELF!!!" "HYU HYU!!!" "STRONG AND SUBLIME, THE WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!! THE PIRATE EMPRESS..." Hannyabal is struck and yells, "OUCH!!" "WHAT ARE YOU DOING...I" "THAT REALLY HURT!!" He clutches his face, protesting, "I WANT TO BE THE CHIEF WARDEN REALLY BAD!! AH, NO, WAIT, WHAT I MEANT TO SAY WAS..." A small figure is knocked aside with impact sounds "PAN!" "CAN!!" Close-ups show Hancock's intense gaze and sweat drops as reactions continue around her.
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Prisoners erupt in excitement. One shouts, "THAT'S HEBIHIME OF THE KUJA!!! OHH, LOOK OVER HERE!!!" Another cries, "UWOOOH!!! IT'S TRUE! I SMELLED A GOOD WOMAN HERE!!" Voices clamor: "AHH, SHE SMELLS AMAZING!! I WANNA GO TO THE ISLE OF WOMEN!" "GYAHAA-HAHA!!" "C'MON, LADY, WON'T YOU COME INTO MY CELLI I'LL TREAT YOU RIGHT!" "HANCOCK! ♥" "NOTHING BUT WOMEN!! YA THINK THEY JUST GO NAKED ALL THE TIME!!I" "LOOK AT THAT, SHE'S SO SEXY!" Hancock stands calmly among the chaos. She replies, "THE MAN WHO'S GOING TO TRIGGER THE WAR I'LL BE JOINING..." "NOTHING... I JUST WANTED TO LAY EYES ON YOU..." Turning slightly, she asks, "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME...I"
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In the stone corridors of Impel Down, onlookers react to the scene. "SO EVEN THE IMMOVABLE EMPRESS... IS HELPING THE GOVERNMENT NOW..." "IS YOUR SHICHIBUKAI TITLE THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU!!!I" A guard yells, "COME OVER HERE!!" while another shouts "DON'T IGNORE US!!!" and "BOA HANCOCK!!" Others cheer "UWOH! UWOH!" A voice notes, "...ENJOYING THE SHOW...I" and someone reacts with "...!!!!" Below, Magellan stands with arms crossed beside Boa Hancock and her snake Salome. Prisoners and guards clamor: "HEY, HEISHIME, THE ISLE OF WOMEN IS STARVED FOR MEN, RIGHT!I" "HAND OVER THE WARDEN'S SEAT ALREADY!!" "BUHAHAHA, YOU GOT THAT RIGHT." "SHUT UP, MAGELLAN!! YOU DIARRHEA BASTARD!!!" "THEY'RE HAVING A CONVERSATION, CAN'T YOU BE QUIETI" "HEY, HEY, LADY! LADY!" A vice-warden watches nearby. Hancock thinks, "I SEE... DON'T BARE YOUR FANGS AT ME..." and notes, "...SO YOU'RE JIMBEI..." In close-up, Hancock blushes with a heart, thinking "So scary..." and "It's scary..." while a small heart appears. A guard reacts "UWOH!! SHE'S LOOKING THIS WAY!" and another says "...YOU THERE!! WHEN YOU YELL LIKE BARBARIANS..."
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A massive splash of poison erupts as Magellan transforms. "IT LOOKS LIKE I NEED TO TEACH YOU WHO THE BOSS OF THIS PRISON IS..." The enormous poison dragon looms with the caption "THE HYDRA* IS OUT!!!" Onlookers react in horror: "THIS REALLY IS THE MOST BARBARIC PLACE IN THE WORLD." "DISGUSTING..." "THAT'S ONE HELLUVA WOMAN! WHY DON'T YOU LEAVE HER HERE, YOU SHITHEAD!!!I" "BUHY-AAAAH!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT!!!" A guard yells "ARE YOU THE SAME AS THEM, YOU SHIT-HEAD!!I" while another laughs "BUHYAA, I CAN'T TAKE IT~" and notes "...YOU KNOW, CHIEF WARDEN, IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR AUTHORITY IS COMPLETELY GONE. MAYBE YOU'RE NOT FIT TO CONTINUEI" Magellan declares "BUT... IT'S TRUE, I CAN'T ACCEPT THIS DISCOURTESY..." The Hydra strikes as guards panic: "...!!I UGH!!! THIS IS BAD!!!" "LEAVE HANCOCK HERE---!!!" "DON'T GET CARRIED AWAY....!!!" "WE'RE IN DANGER TOO!! CHIEF, PLEASE WAIT!!!" "WAH!!"
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Poison splashes wildly as a striped creature screams "AAAHH!!!" and "UWOOAAH!!" Magellan roars "STOP, MAGELLAN!!!" while a guard yells "HEY, YOU IDIOT, STOP JOKING AROUND!!" Magellan looms with dripping poison: "I HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SENTENCE YOU ALL TO DEATH" and "NEVER FORGET, AND THE POWER TO DO IT MYSELF....!!!" A victim cries "UWAA AAHH..." as another gasps "IT'S NO GOOD, YOU'RE GONNA DIE!" and "AHH... THE ANTIDOTE... WHERE'S THE ANTIDOTE...I DAMN IT....!!!" Elsewhere, a bloodied prisoner reacts "...!!!" and "... HEY....!!! IS WHAT YOU SAID TRUE....!!!I" Magellan stands calmly and says "YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CONVERSATION IN PEACE..." "... NO NEED, I'M DONE." A guard notes "NOW, LADY HANCOCK..." and another mutters "TCH..."
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Boa Hancock stands composed with Salome coiled nearby. She says, "OH YES... AND HE WAS WORRIED" and "THAT YOU WOULD BE MAD AT HIM." "I HAVE NO REASON TO LIE..." A prisoner wonders "...!!! WHAT DID THAT WOMAN SAY...!I" while another asks "ACE... WHAT DID SHE SAYI" and "I DON'T KNOW... I WAS SUPER RUNNING AWAY FROM YOU, CHIEF WARDEN....!!!" A guard reacts "....!!!" In a close-up, a prisoner sweats and thinks "... THE ONE YOU'RE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT...I" and "THE STRAWHAT KID...!!!I THAT'S RECKLESS!!" Hancock's face fills the panel as she thinks "MY BROTHER... IS HERE....!!!"
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Luffy climbs a stone staircase inside the sweltering stone corridors of Level 3. Sweat pours down his face as he pants, "HAA... HAA..." He mutters, "HUH...I WHEN DID I START GOING UPI" and "IT'S SO HOT... HAA... I WANT TO GO DOWN..." A boxed caption reads "Level 3, Starvation hell." Through a guard's scope, a Marine officer confirms, "YES, WE SEE HIM. HE'S ENTERED BLOCK C." Luffy continues running while a guard complains, "AND I'M HUNGRY..." Suddenly the floor gives way beneath him; he plummets through a trap of kairoseki nets, crying "UWAH!!" as impact lines and debris explode around him.
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Luffy crashes through multiple layers of kairoseki nets, yelling "FUGEH!!!" and "UWAH... THAT WAS CLOSE!! HAA... HAA!!" A massive lion-like beast with wings and horns lunges at him, roaring with fangs bared. Luffy shouts "UWAH!! DAMN... THE LION!!!" and "SHIT!" The beast snaps its jaws while Luffy tumbles. Suddenly a striped figure appears, shouting "I CAME TO HELP!!!" Luffy stares in shock, exclaiming "EHH!!I ZORO!!I" and "NO!!!" while the newcomer declares, "WAIT, LION!!!"
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Luffy gapes, "THAT'S NOT ZORO..." as the striped figure spins into an attack labeled "SWAN ARABESQUE" and yells "LONG TIME NO SEE!!! STRAW-CHAN!!!" The Sphinx counters with "NGHAHA-HAHAHA!!!" Bon Clay retorts, "OUTTA MY WAY!!! WHAT THE HELL ARE YA DOIN TO MY FRIEND!I" and "I'M A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED THAT IT'S NOT ZORO!!" Luffy cries "BON-CHAAAN!!!" The Sphinx roars "COME ON, SPHINX!!! COUNTER-ATTACK!!!" while Bon Clay lands a powerful strike that sends the beast flying.
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Bon Clay stands atop the downed Sphinx, declaring "ALL RIGHT!! THAT SHOULD KEEP HIM DOWN FOR NOW!" and "NGHAHA-HAHA!!" while the beast groans. Luffy, still dangling, shouts "HEY, BON-CHAN, I THOUGHT YOU DIED!!" Bon Clay laughs "OKAMA DON'T DIE, YOU KNOW!!! EH!I IS THAT TRUEI" and "YOU TOOK OUR PLACE BACK THEN!!" The Sphinx struggles beneath them as Bon Clay keeps it pinned. A small sign near the beast reads "YANSORA BREAD."
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A scroll diagram explains Mister 2 Bon Clay's ability: "If he touches somebody's face with his right hand, he can copy their appearance at any time (the left hand changes back)." The label reads "Mister 2 Bon Clay's Ability Explanation: The Mane Mane Fruit, a copy man." Bon Clay demonstrates with exaggerated faces and stick-figure panels marked "TOUCH!" In the next panels, prisoners and guards react in the background as voices ask, "THAT'S RIGHT. WILL YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET THEREI" and "BY THE WAY STRAW-CHAN, ARE YOU REALLY PLANNING ON GOING TO LEVEL 5!I" A panicked figure shouts, "UH OH!!! BLUGOR!!! YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN'T LET THEM GET AWAY!!!" Luffy and Bon Clay then burst forward with wide grins and clenched fists. Luffy yells, "REALLY!I" Bon Clay replies, "THERE'S ACTUALLY SOMEONE I WANT TO SEE ON LEVEL 5 TOO!!!" They slam their fists together as Bon Clay declares, "WELL THEN, LET'S GO TOGETHER!!!"
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Discussion
Crowd of prisoners and guards reacts loudly to the conversation.
p9Magellan activates poison transformation producing the Hydra.
p9Prisoners and guards react in horror to the poison attack.
p9Scene occurs inside Impel Down corridors.
p10Magellan loses control of poison attack inside Impel Down.
p10Multiple prisoners suffer direct poison exposure.
p10Hancock and Salome remain present during the outburst.
p11Hancock references concern about Magellan's reaction.
p11Prisoners overhear mention of Ace and Strawhat kid.
p11Scene remains inside Impel Down stone corridors.
p12Luffy enters Level 3 Starvation Hell.
p12Marine guards track Luffy via scope in Block C.
p12Floor trap drops Luffy through kairoseki nets.
p13Luffy falls through additional kairoseki nets.
p13Sphinx beast attacks Luffy in Level 3.
p13Bon Clay appears in striped outfit to intervene.
p14Bon Clay uses Swan Arabesque technique.
p14Bon Clay attacks Sphinx to protect Luffy.
p14Luffy recognizes Bon Clay.
p15Bon Clay pins Sphinx after victory.
p15Luffy learns Bon Clay survived earlier events.
p15Sign near Sphinx reads YANSORA BREAD.
p16Page displays scroll diagram explaining Bon Clay's Mane Mane Fruit ability.
p16Luffy and Bon Clay agree to travel to level 5 together.
p16Background shows prisoners and guards reacting to the escape attempt.
What is said, page by page
p1Marine officer orders entry into prison to capture Strawhat Luffy in the name of the Marines.
p1Marines respond affirmatively with salute while expressing panic over security breach.
p1Background Marines warn that failure would make them laughing-stocks of the world.
p2Sadi-chan declares herself a girl who loves torture and rejects Marine assistance.
p2Sadi-chan orders intruders to wait while warning that outside help adds to Impel Down's humiliation.
p3Sadi-chan insists on being called Sadi-chan and strikes protesting Marine.
p3Sadi-chan expresses pleasure at hearing screams while confirming the prison will be isolated.
p3Sadi-chan states the prison is a labyrinth with no help available from outside.
p4Unseen speaker pleads rest assured with emphasis on no escape possible.
p4Unseen speaker moans with hearts about the great sea floor prison.
p4Multiple guards react with surprise calling the small figure a koala.
p4Guard comments that the small figure is a good boy while standing guard outside.
p5Magellan asks what is going on upon his arrival.
p5Striped figure asks who the visitor is thought to be.
p5Jinbe warns that the striped figure has never met the visitor face to face.
p5Striped figure announces a special visitor for Ace.
p5Jinbe states the visitor's name is widely known but she does not show herself.
p6Crowd exclaims Boa Hancock herself with excitement.
p6Crowd calls her the world's most beautiful woman and Pirate Empress.
p6Hannyabal yells in pain asking what is happening.
p6Hannyabal protests that he wants to be chief warden then corrects himself.
p7Prisoners shout recognition of Hebi-hime of the Kuja and call her over.
p7Prisoners comment on her smell and beg her to enter cells.
p7Hancock states the man who will trigger the war she will join.
p7Hancock says she just wanted to lay eyes on you.
p7Hancock asks what the listener wants from her.
p8Crowd of prisoners and guards questions why Hancock is helping the government and whether her Shichibukai title matters, angry and accusatory mood.
p8Guards shout at Hancock to come over and stop ignoring them, demanding attention.
p8Onlookers comment that she seems to be enjoying the show, surprised tone.
p8Prisoners call out to Hebi-hime noting the Isle of Women lacks men, teasing and rowdy mood.
p8Hancock internally finds the situation scary while showing flustered expression with hearts.
p9Magellan states he needs to teach who the boss of the prison is, threatening tone.
p9Onlookers call the prison the most barbaric place and react with disgust.
p9Prisoners yell at Magellan to leave Hancock and complain about his actions.
p9Guards question if Magellan has lost authority and note he may not fit to continue.
p9Magellan declares the Hydra is out while poison erupts.
p10Magellan orders himself to stop while poison spreads, conflicted tone.
p10Guards yell at Magellan to stop joking and note the danger.
p10Magellan declares authority to sentence everyone to death personally.
p10Poisoned victims cry for antidote and state they are going to die.
p10Bloodied prisoner questions what was said earlier in shock.
p11Hancock mentions that someone was worried about Magellan being mad, calm and composed tone.
p11Hancock states she has no reason to lie during conversation.
p11Prisoners question what Hancock said about Ace and react with confusion.
p11Prisoner realizes the conversation concerns the Strawhat kid and calls it reckless.
p11Hancock internally notes her brother is here with serious expression.
p12Luffy pants heavily while expressing confusion about ascending and desire to go down due to heat.
p12Marine confirms sighting of Luffy entering Block C through scope.
p12Guard complains about hunger while monitoring Luffy.
p13Luffy yells in surprise mistaking striped figure for Zoro.
p13Striped figure shouts intent to help and commands lion to wait.
p13Luffy denies the figure is Zoro.
p14Luffy realizes the helper is not Zoro.
p14Bon Clay greets Luffy and launches Swan Arabesque attack.
p14Bon Clay tells beast to move away from his friend.
p14Luffy shouts Bon-chan in recognition.
p15Bon Clay declares Sphinx will stay down.
p15Luffy asks if Bon Clay died earlier.
p15Bon Clay claims okama do not die and questions Luffy's statement.
p15Luffy recalls Bon Clay took their place previously.
p16Scroll text explains Bon Clay's right-hand touch copies faces while left hand reverts them, labeled as Mane Mane Fruit power.
p16Prisoner voice asks how to reach level 5 while another questions Luffy's plan to go there.
p16Guard yells in panic that they cannot let the targets escape.
p16Luffy reacts with shock and surprise at Bon Clay's statement.
p16Bon Clay excitedly declares he also wants to go to level 5 to see someone.