The vibrant color splash page for Chapter 520: "THE GORGON'S EYE" shows the Straw Hat crew relaxing in a lush jungle clearing on Amazon Lily. Luffy lounges in a woven chair, mouth wide open in laughter while holding a fan of cards. Robin sits calmly nearby, displaying two cards with a slight smile. Nami grins while gripping her own hand. Usopp leans forward dramatically with cards in hand, Sanji lounges with a cigarette, and Franky strikes a flashy pose with blue hair and star tattoos, cards flying from his grip. Zoro relaxes in the background with a drink, while Chopper perches on the table. A spotted bull with a skull card on its back charges through the scene as Brook's skeleton form runs in the distance. Scattered fruits, drinks, and playing cards cover the checkered table. The title "ONE PIECE" arches across the top, and the chapter title appears at the bottom.
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Luffy's intense close-up shows his eyes narrowing as he declares "GEAR" with a powerful aura. The scene shifts to a massive stone arena where a giant fiery explosion erupts at the top of the stairs. Luffy's silhouette stands amid the blast as he shouts "SECOND!!!" Smoke billows from his body while shocked spectators react. In the stands, three women watch closely: one with floral hair says "THAT'S RIGHT. THERE'S NOTHING TO BE SCARED OF, MARI..." Another figure with dark hair sweats silently with "..." while others cry out "WHAT'S THAT...I" and "SMOKE'S COMING OUT OF HIS BODY!!" and "... CAN MEN... DO THAT!I"
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Boa Sandersonia looms with wild snake-like hair hissing "ぎゃ ぎゃ" as she declares "IF HE CAN'T CONTROL THAT GIGANTIC HAKI, THEN IT'S JUST SPIRIT!!" and "SNAKE HAIR POSSESSION"!!! Luffy grins fiercely in close-up. The full attack unleashes as her hair transforms into multiple giant snake heads labeled "YAMATA NO OROCHI*!!!" with a note explaining the kanji reference to the eight-headed serpent. Kuja warriors cheer "WRAAH WRAAH!! KYAAA, GO!! LADY SANDERSONIA!!!" Luffy is sent flying backward with a massive impact "ガッ" and "HUUN!!" as the snake heads strike.
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The massive snake-woman lashes out with hair transformed into steel-fanged serpents. "LIKE STEEL FANGS!" she roars. Spectators scream as the arena fence shatters: "THOSE SNAKES ARE MADE FROM HAIR... BUT THEY'RE..." "THE FENCE AROUND THE ARENA...!!!" Luffy is hurled through the air amid explosive impacts. "BAH!!" "HUUN!" "HUUN!!" He skids across the ground, desperately trying to keep pace. "I CAN'T KEEP UP!!!" "UHH!!!" "CASH!!" Sweat flying, he glares upward. "WHY CAN'T I HIT HIM!I I'M READING HIS MOVES, BUT I CAN'T...!!!" The snake-woman's coils whip past in a blur of motion lines and debris.
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The snake coils tighten and strike. "...!!" Luffy twists mid-air, eyes narrowed. A colossal impact erupts as the snake-woman is slammed backward. "!!!" Dust and rubble explode outward. Close-ups show her shocked face and Luffy's intense glare. "...!!!" The fighters clash again in a storm of motion lines and flying debris.
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The snake-woman coils across the arena grid. "OOO-OHH!!!" she cries as Luffy's attack connects. She is hurled sideways. "HUUN!!" Luffy lands in a crouch, glaring. "IT'S FUTILE! YOU SAW HOW I REFLECTED YOUR ATTACK EARLIER!!" the snake-woman shouts, hands raised. Luffy stretches his arms back. "GOMU GOMU..."
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Luffy unleashes the double strike. "JET BAZOOKA"!!! The snake-woman is blasted backward with a massive explosion. "!!I" She screams in pain. "AAAAAAAAHH!!!" The impact rocks the arena as onlookers watch. "BOKOOON!!" The snake-woman's face twists in agony. "OOOHH...!!!"
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Luffy stands with a fierce glare as an eerie silence falls over the arena. しーん. The massive crowd stares in shock, some pointing and gasping as ガラララ...!! echoes. In the stands, a woman with a snake-like headdress and another with wild hair react with horror. The view widens to the colossal arena marked with a giant E symbol. MUKI... 合す and GARARA... sound as two massive snake-woman hybrids rise. Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold loom in hybrid forms. Sandersonia cries out desperately, "I... I'M SORRY, SISTER!!! WE'LL FINISH HIM OFF RIGHT AWAY...!!!" Marigold stammers beside her, "R... RIGHT, SISTER...!!!" From above, Boa Hancock glares down furiously, fist raised, shouting, "... SONIA!! MARI...!!! WHAT ARE YOU DOINGI WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING AROUND FOR...!!!I"
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Boa Marigold transforms violently, flames and smoke erupting as her body expands into a fiery serpentine form. オォオオ!! SHUBON!! Her face twists with rage. A close-up shows her eyes as text reads "SNAKE HAIR POSSESSION".... Luffy stares in shock from the side, exclaiming, "...!!! SHE'S ON FIRE!!" Marigold fully manifests as a massive flaming snake creature labeled "SNAKE GOD OF FIRE" and roars "SALA-MANDER"!!! while lunging forward with powerful coils and flames.
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Boa Sandersonia unleashes her full power, multiple snake heads emerging as she bellows "YAMATA NO OROCHI"!!! Her massive form towers over the arena. A close-up of Marigold's face shows her hissing, "DON'T GIVE HIM ANYWHERE TO ESCAPE...!!!" The Kuja crowd cheers wildly, a warrior yelling, "NO MATTER HOW QUICK HE IS, HE WON'T GET AWAY!!! THIS IS THEIR BEST ATTACK!!!" Luffy leaps into action, stretching his arms back as he begins, "GOMU GOMU..." A small "FU..." escapes his lips as he prepares his counter.
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Luffy unleashes a furious barrage, his fists blurring as he shouts "JET GATLING"!!! Massive impact lines and shockwaves explode outward. The two snake sisters recoil in pain, their heads and coils blasted back. The Kuja audience gasps in horror, mouths open wide. Smaller panels show the sisters knocked aside with!! and どてっ..!! effects as debris flies. Luffy's rapid punches continue to hammer the massive forms, sending them reeling across the arena floor.
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In a massive fiery explosion, Boa Sandersonia thrashes in her hybrid snake form, her long hair and scales whipping wildly as flames engulf her. "DAMN!! SISTER SONIA!!!" she cries out in agony. "KYAA-AAA-!!! HOT!!!" A voice shouts "BOOH!" as the blast hurls her backward. Below, the other Kuja warriors on the massive snake tail react in panic: "WAIT!! I'M GETTING PULLED BACK!! WHAT!I" "I'M GETTING PULLED TOWARDS SONIA!!" "EH!I" "AAAA-AHH!!!" "QUICK, MOVE AWAY!!!" The tail coils violently. In the bottom panel a huge impact erupts as Luffy's fist strikes, sending the sisters' tails flying apart. "WHEN DID HE!II" someone yells. "AHH!!! OUR TAILS!"
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Luffy clings to the burning snake tail, shouting desperately, "SONIA!! LOOK OUT, THE SPIKE PIT'S THERE! GRAB ONTO THE SEATS!!" Sandersonia screams "AAAA- AHH!!" while the other sister yells "HOT!! IT'S SO HOT, HELP ME!!! WAIT, SISTER!! WE'RE GOING TO...!!!" The colossal arena of Amazon Lily comes into view as the snake tail crashes toward the central tower. A voice calls out "LADY SONIA!!" The crowd below reacts in shock: "L... LADY SANDERSONIA!!I" Spectators point and gasp as the massive snake body smashes into the stands, sending debris flying. "TH... THAT WAS CLOSE... HAA... HAA...!!"
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The Kuja warriors scream in outrage: "...!!! HE'S TRYING TO FINISH HER!!!" "THAT'S NOT FAIR!!! HE'S TRYING TO SKEWER LADY SONIA!!!" Luffy grapples with the massive snake head, yelling "DON'T MOVE!!!" Sandersonia snaps back, "YOU DAMN MAN...!!!" In close-up Luffy stares her down and declares, "I HAVE NO INTENTION OF KILLING YOU...!!! EVEN IF YOU'RE TRYING TO KILL ME...!!!" A furious voice from the stands orders, "YOU IMPUDENT BASTARD!! MARI!!! GET HIM, NOW!!!" The snake woman's eyes widen in shock as the fight rages on the arena floor.
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Sandersonia cries out, "I CAN'T, SONIA...!!!" while Marigold shouts, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, MARI!!!I" The sisters' massive snake bodies twist protectively around Luffy. "BY THAT MAN...!!!" one exclaims. "BEING PROTECTED..." The crowd realizes the danger: "IF THAT MAN MOVES AWAY, THE GORGON'S EYE WILL BE EXPOSED!!" "LOOK!! LADY SANDERSONIA'S CLOTHES HAVE BEEN BURNT AND HER BACK IS BARE!!" Sandersonia's bare back is visible as the Gorgon's Eye threat looms. Luffy remains shielded between the two giant snake forms while the arena erupts in panic.
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Boa Hancock lies on top of Luffy, shielding him with her body as he remains pinned beneath her. "SO DON'T MOVE," she orders. "YOU DON'T WANT ANYONE TO SEE WHAT'S ON MY BACK, RIGHTI" A close-up shows her stern face as she adds, "WE WOULD RATHER DIE THAN LET ANYONE SEE WHAT IS ON OUR BACKS...!!!" Below, she shouts to the crowd, "BEFORE THE GORGON'S EYE IS REVEALED!!! EVERYONE, LEAVE THE COLISEUM!!! WE'RE DONE HERE!!!" Luffy stares up in shock, sweat dropping as he processes the moment. Outside the arena, Kuja warriors and citizens react in panic. "OH NO...!!!" one cries while another shouts "...!!!" as the massive coliseum structure looms and debris flies.
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Panic erupts as the crowd flees the coliseum. Large lettering and cries fill the air: "HURRY, HURRY!!! WE'RE GOING TO BE TURNED TO STONE!!! OUT OF THE COLISEUM!!!" A massive "闘" symbol dominates the chaos. Luffy, still on the ground, asks Hancock, "HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH OUR FIGHT. WHAT YOU DON'T WANT TO BE SEEN... I WAS FIGHTING AGAINST YOU... WHY ARE YOU HELPING MEI" Hancock covers her eyes with one hand, sweat visible, replying softly with "PORO..." as the Gorgon curse manifests in the background with a massive snake-like form. Distant figures continue running while Hancock sits composed on a ledge.
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SBS Corner page. Reader questions and Oda's answers discuss volume 48 cover tone, Dragonball references, CP9 popularity at school, Rokushiki and Nanashiki techniques (Shigan, Geppo, Tekkai, Soru, Kami-e, Rankyaku), the superhuman technique Chokkai, and Oda's hypothetical trip destination. Small illustrations of characters and techniques accompany the text. Page number 168 visible.
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Discussion
p8Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold enter hybrid forms in the stands.
p8Boa Hancock directly addresses her sisters during the confrontation.
p9Boa Marigold transforms into a fiery serpentine form called SNAKE GOD OF FIRE.
p9Luffy observes the transformation from the side of the arena.
p10Boa Sandersonia unleashes YAMATA NO OROCHI form with multiple heads.
p10Kuja crowd reacts with excitement to the sisters' combined attack.
p11Luffy counters with JET GATLING against the snake sisters.
p11Sandersonia and Marigold are knocked back by the barrage.
p12Sandersonia suffers from flames while in hybrid snake form.
p12Kuja warriors on the tail are pulled by the violent movement.
p13Luffy is riding the snake tail during its fall into the arena
p13The snake body is on fire and heading toward the central tower
p14Luffy is physically restraining the snake head
p14Sandersonia is pinned during the confrontation
p15Sandersonia's back is exposed due to burned clothing
p15The sisters are shielding Luffy with their bodies
p16Hancock is shielding Luffy with her own body
p16The crowd is ordered to evacuate the coliseum
p17Scene occurs at the coliseum on Amazon Lily during mass evacuation.
p17Luffy remains on the ground addressing Hancock after their fight.
p17Hancock activates the Gorgon curse by covering her eyes.
p17Kuja crowd flees due to fear of petrification.
What is said, page by page
p0Luffy laughs loudly while holding cards, conveying playful competitive mood during group game.
p0Robin displays cards with calm slight smile, indicating composed participation in card game.
p2Luffy declares 'GEAR' with intense narrowed eyes, signaling power-up activation.
p2Luffy shouts 'SECOND!!!' amid explosion, indicating Gear Second activation.
p2Floral-haired woman states there is nothing to be scared of, addressing Mari with reassuring intent.
p2Dark-haired woman remains silent with sweat drop, showing tension.
p2Spectators react with shock asking what that is and noting smoke from body.
p3Sandersonia declares if Luffy cannot control gigantic Haki then it is just spirit, using Snake Hair Possession.
p3Kuja warriors cheer 'WRAAH WRAAH!! KYAAA, GO!! LADY SANDERSONIA!!!' with excited support.
p3Sandersonia unleashes 'YAMATA NO OROCHI!!!' attack with multiple snake heads.
p4Sandersonia roars 'LIKE STEEL FANGS!' while attacking with hair snakes.
p4Spectators scream that snakes are made from hair but they are destroying the arena fence.
p4Luffy exclaims 'I CAN'T KEEP UP!!!' while being struck repeatedly.
p4Luffy thinks 'WHY CAN'T I HIT HIM!? I'M READING HIS MOVES, BUT I CAN'T...!!!' with frustrated glare.
p5Luffy reacts with sharp '!!!' sound during mid-air twist showing surprise and focus.
p5Snake-woman emits pained '!!!' upon massive impact conveying shock and recoil.
p6Snake-woman cries 'OOO-OHH!!!' as Luffy's attack connects expressing pain.
p6Snake-woman declares attack reflection futile with raised hands and confident tone.
p6Luffy begins 'GOMU GOMU...' technique with stretched arms and serious intent.
p7Luffy calls technique 'JET BAZOOKA!!!' during double strike with aggressive mood.
p7Snake-woman screams 'AAAAAAAAHH!!!' in pain from the blast.
p7Snake-woman groans 'OOOHH...!!!' while clutching her face in agony.
p8Snake-woman desperately apologizes 'I'M SORRY SISTER!!!' with tears and panic.
p8Snake-woman promises 'WE'LL FINISH HIM OFF RIGHT AWAY' in fearful tone.
p8Boa Hancock questions 'WHAT ARE YOU DOING?' with stern commanding mood.
p8Boa Hancock demands 'WHAT ARE YOU PLAYING AROUND FOR...!!!?' in anger.
p9Marigold announces technique name SNAKE HAIR POSSESSION with intense focus during transformation.
p9Luffy reacts with shock stating SHE'S ON FIRE upon seeing the flames.
p9Marigold roars SALA-MANDER as the massive fiery snake lunges forward.
p10Sandersonia bellows YAMATA NO OROCHI as multiple heads appear.
p10Marigold warns not to give Luffy anywhere to escape during the assault.
p10Kuja warriors shout that no matter how quick he is he won't get away and this is their best attack.
p10Luffy starts GOMU GOMU while preparing his counter move.
p11Luffy shouts JET GATLING while unleashing the rapid punch barrage.
p11Kuja crowd reacts with shock at the counterattack on the sisters.
p12Marigold shouts DAMN SISTER SONIA in panic during the explosion.
p12Sandersonia screams KYAA AAA HOT from the flames.
p12Kuja warriors yell about being pulled back toward Sonia and urge to move away.
p12Warriors react with shock asking when he did this and noting their tails.
p13Luffy warns Sandersonia of spike pit below and urges her to grab seats
p13Sandersonia screams in pain from heat
p13Marigold cries out about extreme heat and impending crash
p13Off-panel voice calls out to Lady Sonia
p13Crowd gasps at Lady Sandersonia's name in alarm
p14Warriors accuse Luffy of trying to finish off Sandersonia unfairly
p14Luffy orders Sandersonia not to move
p14Sandersonia curses at Luffy as a damn man
p14Luffy states he has no intention of killing her even if she tries to kill him
p14Furious off-panel voice orders Marigold to attack Luffy
p15Sandersonia cries that she cannot act
p15Marigold questions what her sister is doing
p15Voice notes they are being protected by that man
p15Crowd warns that moving Luffy will expose the Gorgon's Eye
p15Crowd points out Sandersonia's burnt clothes and bare back
p16Hancock orders Luffy not to move to avoid exposing her back
p16Hancock states they would rather die than let anyone see their backs
p16Hancock commands everyone to leave the coliseum before the Gorgon's Eye is revealed
p16Hancock declares the event is over
p16Crowd reacts with panic and exclamations outside
p17Crowd shouts in panic to hurry and escape the coliseum before being turned to stone.
p17Luffy questions Hancock why she is helping him when their fight has nothing to do with her secret.
p17Hancock responds softly with PORO... while covering her eyes as the curse appears.
p17Background voice identifies the snake manifestation as the Gorgon's curse.