The chapter title page displays "Chapter 555: OARS AND THE CONICAL HAT". Below the title, a large panel shows Nami standing in the foreground wearing a tank top and shorts. To her left, a tall figure in a long black cloak and wide hat points at a detailed weather report scroll while speaking. To her right, a bearded man in a striped cloak and ornate hat gestures with raised hands. In the background, a massive bubble-like structure floats above a town with buildings and a cart labeled "WEATHERIA". At the bottom of the page, narration reads: "SHORT-TERM FOCUSED SERIAL 16: NAMI'S WEATHER REPORT. VOL. 1: "BUSINESS ON THE LEGENDARY SKY ISLAND, WEATHERIA.""
Namiunidentified cloaked figure with tall hatunidentified bearded man in striped cloak
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On the battlefield at Marineford, chaos erupts as Little Oars Jr. towers over the scene. A voice exclaims, "THEY'VE BROUGHT ALONG QUITE THE ALLY..." Marines react in shock: "HIS SIZE IS JUST UNBELIEVABLE!!! HE'S WAY OVER TWICE THE SIZE OF ANY GIANT!!!" and "THEY'RE GOING AFTER LITTLE OARS JUNIOR!!! THE GIANT UNIT IS ON THE MOVE!!!" Oars Jr. roars while smashing through ships and structures. A Marine warns, "YOU'LL JUST END UP AS A TARGET!!! OARS, YOU MUSTN'T!!! AT YOUR SIZE..." Another Marine shouts, "ACE!!! I'LL BE RIGHT THERE~!!!" Below, soldiers fire cannons as someone yells, "JUST KEEP FIRING!!! HE'S ONLY HUMAN!!! IT'S GONNA HURT HIM!!!" A Marine looks up and says, "TELL ME ABOUT IT... THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE FOUND MYSELF LOOKING UP AT SOMEONE." Another declares, "IT IS OUR JOB TO STOP THAT BEAST." Oars Jr. continues his rampage amid explosions and debris.
Little Oars Jr.MarinesWhitebeard Pirates
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Little Oars Jr. smashes through the Marine defenses with massive force. A Marine screams, "AAAAH-HHHH!!!" as Oars Jr. swings his weapon. Narration states, "OARS HAS OPENED A PATH INTO THE BAY!!!" Oars Jr. bellows, "CHAAA-AARGE~!!!" The impact creates huge shockwaves and debris flying everywhere. Marines are sent flying with cries of "AAAA-AGHHH-HHHH!!!" and "!!I" One Marine yells in panic while Oars Jr. breaks through the plaza gates, opening a direct route toward the bay amid collapsing structures and smoke.
Little Oars Jr.Marines
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Little Oars Jr. continues his charge, roaring "GRAAAAHHH-HHHHHHH!!!" as he smashes through more barriers. A Marine shouts, "VICE ADMIRAL LACROIX!!!" while another yells, "INTO THE BAY~!!!" Whitebeard Pirates cheer, "YEAH!!!" and "MEN!! WE'VE GOT SOME ASS-WIPING TO DO!!!" One Marine says, "I CAN SEE THAT...!!!" A commander orders, "GO AND BACK OARS UP!!!" Another Marine pleads, "OLD MAN!!! PLEASE DON'T STOP ME!!! I WANNA SAVE ACE... AS SOON AS I POSSIBLY CAN!!!" Oars Jr. presses forward as a voice warns, "OARS, THAT FOOL... I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH HIM. THERE'S A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING HEROIC AND JUST BEING PLAIN SUICIDAL." An officer commands, "DON'T LET THEM INTO THE PLAZA, NO MATTER WHAT!!! THIS IS BAD!!! FALL BACK!!! STRENGTHEN THE DEFENSES WITHIN THE BAY!!!" The battle rages with explosions, falling debris, and intense fighting around the bay entrance.
Little Oars Jr.MarinesWhitebeard PiratesVice Admiral Lacroix
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Boa Hancock stands amid the chaos as a massive pirate shouts, "YOU ARE THE PIRATE EMPRESS, CORRECT!!I" while another voice cries "AGHH!! H... HEY!! GUYS...!!I" and a small creature mutters "BORA...". Explosions erupt as Hancock launches her attack; a voice yells "HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO FIGHT AN ENEMY THIS BIG!!I". She declares "SLAVE ARROW!!!" sending heart-shaped projectiles that petrify foes. A Marine gasps "!!!I" as another warns "IF YOU GET DISTRACTED BY OARS, WE'LL JUST TAKE YOU DOWN OURSELVES!!". Hancock touches her lips, murmuring "GIRL-GRIGERA..." while a massive figure clutches his cracking body, "HUH...I MY BODY IS... CRACKING...I" and groans "BORA."
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Hancock faces a Marine captain who states "I WOULD ASK THAT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE KEPT MY WORD." She replies coolly, "BUT I DO NOT RECALL AGREEING TO ALLY MYSELF WITH YOU PEOPLE. I AGREED TO JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST WHITEBEARD...". The captain retorts "ENEMY OR ALLY, ALL MEN ARE ALIKE..." as Hancock counters "ASIDE FROM THAT MAN...". She activates her power with "By virtue of my beauty." A massive leg swings, striking with "PERFUME FEMUR!!!" while soldiers scream "WHAAAAAT!I" and "TH... TH... THAT WOMAN!!! HAA... HAA..." as they turn to stone.
Boa HancockMonkey D. Luffy
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Oars rampages through the battlefield, smashing structures as soldiers cry "AAA-AGHHH-HHHHH!" and debris flies. Luffy stares in shock while Oars roars "OARS!!!". The giant unleashes devastating blows with massive sound effects "ビゴォーン" and "ズドォーン". A colossal impact erupts as someone shouts "URSUS SHOCK." sending shockwaves and rubble everywhere; Luffy reacts with "HAA... HAA..." amid the destruction.
OarsMonkey D. Luffy
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Luffy, wearing a conical straw hat, faces the rampaging Oars and asks "WHAT'S THIS...I". Oars looms over a burning structure as Luffy yells "JUST STOP...!! YOU CAN'T MAKE IT OVER HERE...!!!". Luffy explains "I FIGURED YOU'RE PRETTY CLOSE TO THE SUN UP THERE, SO... I LEARNED HOW TO MAKE THEM IN THE LAND OF WANO. TRY IT ON!". Oars places the hat on his head, sighing "AHHH...! THAT REALLY COOLS ME DOWN." Luffy grins and cheers "ALL FIRE AT OARS-!!!" while Oars mutters "NGHH..." and Luffy laughs "REALLYI GOOD TO HEAR IT!".
Monkey D. LuffyOars
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Oars looms massively in the rain as allies shout warnings. "OARS!!!" cries one. "IT'S NO GOOD... HE'S JUST TOO BIG A TARGET!!" Another yells. A massive impact strikes Oars with "ドゴォン" and "ゴォォン" effects, sending debris flying. From a distance under an umbrella, a voice calls, "CAPTAIN OARS! WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUTSIDE!I" Another notes, "THIS IS GREAT!" while a caption reads "STOPS ME FROM GETTING WET IN THE RAIN, TOO..." Oars roars in pain, "GRAAA-AHHHHHH!!" A close-up shows a figure with a conical hat and feathered coat declaring, "I CAN TAKE DOWN ONE SHICHIBUKAI, AT LEAST!!" Someone reacts with "HMI" as Oars continues to suffer under heavy blows.
Oarsconical hat pirateWhitebeard Pirates allies
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The conical hat pirate is sent flying by a massive kick, blood spraying with "ドババババ..." and "フワァァァァ" effects. He lands hard, shouting "THIS IS A RIOT!!! FUFFUFFUFFUFFU!!!" while laughing wildly. Oars appears in the background, also laughing "FUFFUFFUFFU..." The pirate stands up grinning, arms spread, declaring the chaos. Close-ups show shocked and angry expressions from horned allies. One yells "CAPTAIN!" Another asks "CAPTAIN, WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUTSIDE AGAIN!I" The conical hat figure replies "IT AIN'T COLD AT ALL!♪" while another notes "THE SNOW DOESN'T FALL ON ME..." and "THIS IS REAL NICE..."
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Oars is struck again with "ドン" impact and "TSUNO-TOKAGE***!!!" A note explains "*A PUN: MEANS BOTH 'HORN-LIZARD' AND 'HORN-SHADOWBLADE'." The conical hat pirate is shown bound and injured. Nearby, a voice curses "DAMN THAT DOFLAMINGO!! CUTTING HIS LEG OFF WHEN I WANT HIS CORPSE FOR MYSELF!!" Oars struggles, "HAA... HAA... UNGHHH..." A tattooed man with a sword on his back appears, reacting "OARS!!!" as the giant reaches the plaza. The man shouts "HE'S REACHED THE PLAZA!!!" and later "GO!!!" while an ally warns "JUST A LITTLE... FURTHER...!!!" Sweat and tension fill the close-ups of determined faces.
Oarsconical hat pirateTrafalgar LawWhitebeard Pirates allies
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SBS page with reader questions and Oda's answers. Reader R notes Luffy eats a lot but never gets fat. Reader R asks about the Straw Hats using "defeat" instead of "kill." Oda replies it goes back to an old lady from his hometown and that he avoids certain words even for bad guys. Another question wonders if Urouge uses a pencil as a weapon; Oda confirms it is a pencil and Urouge went to sea to find a sharpener. A request asks to make Whitebeard's birthday April 6; Oda agrees. Small panels show Luffy eating, a hooded figure, and Urouge. Page ends with skull logo and page number 30.
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Oars crashes forward in a massive rampage, his enormous body shaking the battlefield as he swings his massive horn-shadowblade. "TSUNO-TOKAGE**!!!" he roars. A voice shouts, "DAMN THAT DOFLAMINGO!! CUTTING HIS LEG OFF WHEN I WANT HIS CORPSE FOR MYSELF!!" Oars continues his charge, smashing through structures. Close-ups show his pained, determined face as he grunts, "HAA... HAA... UNGHHH..." Trafalgar Law stands ready in the foreground, hands clasped, watching intently. Oars presses on despite the injury, yelling "OARS!!!" as he reaches the plaza. An ally cries out, "HE'S REACHED THE PLAZA!!!" Oars stumbles but pushes forward, growling "UNGHH...!" while another voice urges, "GO!!!" A final panel shows a figure saying, "JUST A LITTLE... FURTHER...!!!" The footnote reads: "*A PUN: MEANS BOTH 'HORN-LIZARD' AND 'HORN-SHADOWBLADE.'"
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SBS page with reader questions and answers. A small comic shows a chibi character lying down with the caption "Make me Law's girlfriend, Hiroshima". Reader R (Chino 10422) notes Luffy eats a lot but never gets fat. O replies it's due to exercise. R (Tochisaki) asks why the Straw Hats say "defeat" instead of "kill". O explains it traces back to an old lady from his hometown and personal growth. R (Moko Moko 1) asks if Urouge uses a pencil as a weapon. O confirms it's a pencil he searched for at sea. R (Gunma's Tohirosou) requests Whitebeard's birthday be April 6. O replies "Sure." A small skull logo marks page 30.
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Discussion
p6Oars causes widespread structural destruction on the battlefield.
p6Ursus Shock produces large shockwave and rubble.
p6Luffy observes Oars actions from ground level.
p7Luffy gives Oars a conical straw hat made in Wano.
p7Hat provides cooling effect for Oars.
p7Luffy directs attacks toward Oars after the exchange.
p8Oars receives a direct heavy impact while exposed in the rain.
p8Conical hat pirate uses an umbrella during the fight.
p8Battle occurs on a rainy battlefield with visible debris.
p9Conical hat pirate is kicked and sent flying by Oars.
p9Conical hat pirate laughs despite injury and blood.
p9Horned allies react with shock to the captain's behavior.
p10Oars continues advancing despite leg injury.
p10Tattooed man identified as reacting to Oars reaching the plaza.
p10Conical hat pirate remains bound and wounded nearby.
p13Oars reaches the plaza while heavily injured.
p13Trafalgar Law observes Oars charge from foreground position.
p13Oars uses horn-shadowblade technique during rampage.
What is said, page by page
p0Tall cloaked figure discusses weather data on scroll while pointing at diagrams
p0Bearded man in striped cloak reacts with raised hands during the weather discussion
p1Marines react in shock at Oars Jr.'s massive size exceeding normal giants
p1Marine warns Oars Jr. that his size makes him an easy target
p1Oars Jr. shouts determination to reach Ace while charging
p1Whitebeard Pirates call out to support Oars Jr.'s advance
p2Narration declares Oars has opened a path into the bay
p2Oars Jr. shouts charge command while breaking through defenses
p2Marines scream in panic as structures collapse around them
p3Whitebeard Pirates cheer and prepare to follow Oars into battle
p3Marine commander orders retreat to strengthen defenses at the bay
p3Oars Jr. expresses urgency to save Ace as soon as possible
p3Voice warns that Oars is acting suicidal rather than heroic
p4Large pirate addresses Hancock confirming her identity as Pirate Empress with aggressive tone.
p4Background voice expresses panic about fighting an oversized enemy.
p4Hancock declares Slave Arrow technique while releasing heart projectiles.
p4Marine warns against distraction by Oars and threatens to attack Hancock's side.
p4Hancock murmurs Girl... while preparing next action.
p5Marine captain claims he kept his word regarding their agreement.
p5Hancock states she only agreed to fight Whitebeard not to ally with Marines.
p5Captain claims all men are alike in nature.
p5Hancock excludes one specific man from her statement.
p5Hancock activates power by virtue of her beauty before kicking.
p5Soldiers react with shock at the Perfume Femur attack.
p6Oars shouts his own name during rampage.
p6Soldiers scream in terror from falling debris.
p6Luffy reacts with heavy breathing to the destruction.
p6Ursus Shock technique is called out amid massive impact.
p7Luffy questions the unfolding scene while facing Oars.
p7Luffy tells Oars he cannot reach the target area.
p7Luffy offers straw hat learned from Wano to cool Oars.
p7Oars expresses relief that the hat cools him down.
p7Luffy orders allies to fire at Oars after hat is accepted.
p7Luffy reacts positively to Oars response.
p8Allies shout warnings that Oars is too large a target, urgent and concerned mood during battle.
p8Conical hat pirate calls out to Captain Oars asking what he is doing outside, surprised intent under umbrella.
p8Background voice notes the umbrella also stops rain from getting the speaker wet, casual observation.
p8Oars screams in pain with loud roar, indicating severe injury and distress.
p8Conical hat pirate declares he can take down one Shichibukai at least, determined and confident mood.
p9Conical hat pirate laughs wildly after being kicked, declaring the situation a riot, chaotic joyful mood.
p9Horned allies shout Captain in alarm, worried and urgent tone.
p9Conical hat pirate replies that it is not cold at all, dismissive and cheerful intent.
p9Allies question why the captain is outside again, frustrated and concerned mood.
p9Oars laughs in the background mirroring the conical hat pirate.
p10Voice curses Doflamingo for cutting Oars leg off, angry and possessive intent.
p10Oars grunts in pain while struggling forward, exhausted and determined.
p10Tattooed man shouts that Oars has reached the plaza, urgent alert mood.
p10Ally warns they are just a little further, encouraging and tense tone.
p10Tattooed man yells Go to urge Oars onward.
p13Voice curses Doflamingo for cutting Oars leg, angry possessive tone.
p13Oars grunts in pain while continuing forward, exhausted yet determined.
p13Oars roars the attack name while swinging weapon.
p13Allies shout encouragement as Oars reaches the plaza.