The title page displays the chapter heading "Chapter 302 'Finale'". Below it is a large illustration of a cheerful Marine cook with curly hair, a tall hat, and an apron labeled "MARINE" sitting on a spotted cow. He waves with a wide grin. In the center, a woman in a headscarf and patterned dress hugs a young girl tightly, both smiling happily. Another spotted cow stands nearby in front of a thatched-roof house. The caption at the bottom reads: "ACE'S GREAT SEARCH FOR BLACKBEARD VOL. 27 'THE COOKS ON THE MARINE SHIP THAT CAME TO BUY MILK ARE MODA'S PARENTS'".
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A wide view shows the devastated ruins of a once-grand city built into a massive stepped pyramid. Rubble and collapsed structures fill the foreground. Speech bubbles read: "What...!I They ran off from the islandI" and "Yes... They didn't even accept our token of appreciation...". In a lower panel, a tall bearded warrior named Pierre stands with arms crossed beside a woman in a striped cloak. Nearby figures include a spotted bird-like person. Bubbles continue: "Yes, they certainly left without a care for our feelings...", "Did they realize even a fraction of the gratitude we felt for them...I", and "How can this be...".
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Among the ruins, a small child sits on the ground while voices comment: "That their saviours ran out on them...", "Everyone's in a big fuss.", "How unfair of you, Aisa...", and "Fufufu!". A young woman with wings trims the hair of the child Aisa, who stretches and declares, "I want to become like him too!" and "And have my body stretch reeeeaaaaally long!". The woman replies that Luffy and the others told her not to tell anyone. She continues trimming while saying, "You're a girl, so you gotta look pretty!", "You should grow out your hair. I'm sure it'll suit you.", and "Aisa... Let's only trim your hair a bit today." Aisa reacts with surprise: "...HuhI", "PrettyI", and "Who, meI". She also notes, "No longer need to bear arms...".
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Aisa laughs "Hee hee!" as Raki styles her hair, telling her, "You're so ladylike today, Raki." and "Hey, stop moving, Aisa...". The scene shifts to a wide view of a ceremonial plaza where a tall statue of a great warrior stands on a pedestal. Several Shandia warriors gather around it. One says, "It seems that the duty of Shandia... Has been fulfilled at last." Another addresses the statue directly: "Great warrior Kalgar...".
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A close-up shows a stern warrior with spiky hair declaring, "There is no longer any need for future generations to shed blood..." Beside him, a tattooed man with a headband and cigarette adds, "Your wish, too, Has likely reached your dear friend..." In a ruined battlefield, figures stand among broken weapons and banners as voices state, "The war is over... But we will not lose our pride!" and "That's why we swear..." A large panel centers on a heavily bandaged man seated cross-legged, flanked by a bird-masked warrior on his left and a winged woman on his right. Speech bubbles read, "Ever again. Extinguish, To never let the flame of Shandora," as the group swears an oath amid the devastated landscape.
A ruined cityscape with a massive pyramid-like structure fills the background. A voice proclaims, "A free mercenary!" followed by "I am a knight of the sky!" In closer panels, a wolf-like warrior argues, "That Vearth cannot be owned by any single person. We are merely a warrior tribe, unsuited for the matters of governing a country... That alone doesn't make for a legitimate reason. I think the war has taught each and every one of us," while a woman replies, "What're you saying now, after all that's happened... This city originally belonged to your people, after all. I leave it in your care, chief." The scene shifts to a crowd before the ruins where narration states, "THE NAME OF SKYPIEA IS SKYPIEA AND THE NAME OF THIS CITY IS SHANDORA." A figure concludes, "IS A PILLAR." and another whispers, "GOD"...
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A tall armored man stands on a cliff overlooking the ruined city as voices declare, "Is a man who continued to wrack his brain on the war. That man is you alone. The pillar that can unite these two separate realms." Close-ups show a stern face and an older bearded man with a headband. The older man pleads, "So please return to the seat of God once more...! And support this deeply wounded country." Another says, "As the knight of the sky, you alone occupy a neutral middle-ground." The crowd erupts in support: "GAN FALL! YEAH! IF IT'S YOU, WE'LL BE SATISFIED TOO! PLEASE, GAN FALL! You have all of our support!" Gan Fall himself shouts, "GOD!" while another laments, "Just when I thought I could return to tending my pumpkin garden..."
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The Going Merry sails through the clouds above Skypiea's lower floor, the "White seas." Bubbles read "GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!" and "GOLD MAKES US..." with musical notes and "PARA PARA PAN!" On deck, the Straw Hats celebrate their loot. Luffy cheers, "Ooh! Ooh! I want some books!" while Nami plans, "Nami! I'd love a look for the fridge!" Usopp suggests, "Don't be stupid! We gotta use this to increase our firepower! Let's buy 10 cannons!" Chopper wants medical books, Sanji asks for more booze, and Robin eyes a strange statue. Luffy exclaims, "How about a HUUUUUGEEE statue!I SUPER RICH! WHAT'LL WE BUY!I It'll be so cool!" The crew divides the treasure as they prepare to descend.
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The Going Merry sails through the white sea toward a massive ornate gate labeled CLOUD END. A huge sound effect booms as someone shouts, "IT'S CLOUD END!" Luffy yells excitedly, "OHHHH! SO WE CAN GET DOWN FROM HERE!I" On deck, the crew reflects on their time in the sky. Usopp says, "Guess it's time to say good bye to these white seas." Sanji adds, "It certainly is hard to say good bye..." Zoro notes, "Now that we're about to leave." Nami wonders, "So we're gonna go down...I" Robin sighs, "Sigh..." Chopper recalls, "Sky island sure was fun... But also scary." Luffy looks ahead with a serious expression. Below, the ship approaches the dark tunnel entrance under the gate. Crew members continue talking: "I'd certainly be hard..." "I wonder if we'll ever be able to come up again...I" "Is a milky road that'll take us all the way down to the blue seas, huh..." "So beyond that door," as the Merry begins its descent with a loud "VROOOOMMM" and smaller SFX.
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Luffy waves goodbye with a big grin, shouting, "CONIS! OLD MAN! WHITE FLUFFBALL! TAKE CARE!" The crew calls out their thanks: "Thanks for everything, you two!" "Thanks for seeing us off!" "Please take care!" "It looks like we can only accompany you up to here, everyone!" Conis and the others wave from the clouds as someone says, "Stay safe, Conis!" with SFX "たーたった、ン". The ship tilts downward. Zoro calls, "Right!" Usopp warns, "Well, it is probably a slope taking us down 7000m! Hurry, guys!" Nami shouts, "Looks like we're about to speed up!" Sanji orders, "Guys, let's do as he says!" Robin adds, "Please raise your sails and hang on tight to your ship!" Chopper yells, "Put all the gold inside the rooms!" The Southbird reacts with "HmI" and "Jooee!" as it flies alongside the falling ship, crying "JOOEEE!" with impact SFX.
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The Southbird panics, screaming "Jooee! Jooee! Jooee!" while Luffy realizes, "Oh right... It's the Southbird that we brought along up here." It cries, "It said, 'Don't forget me!'" The crew reacts in shock as the bird is struck, with "W-WHAT!I" and "AGHH!" sound effects. Nami, Zoro, and Sanji brace themselves. Luffy grins and declares, "Oh right! Once we get down from here, We can start new adventures!" The log pose clicks with "PLINK!" as someone notes, "The log's set and pointing for our next island!" The entire crew cheers together: "READY!I" "ALRIGHT, GUYS!" "AYE-AYE!" "PLEASE BE CAREFUL DURING THE FALL!" Luffy raises his fist high and roars, "DOWN TO THE BLUE SEAS WE GO!" as the ship plummets through the clouds.
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The Going Merry plummets straight down the massive waterfall from Cloud End. The crew screams in terror with repeated "あぁぁぁぁ" and "あぁぁ" cries as the ship tilts wildly. Small figures tumble through the air with "HESO!" SFX. A large panel shows the massive falling sound effect "ゴゴゴォォォォ" stretching across the sky. From the distant gate, a tiny voice calls "LEAP!" while someone wonders, "The fallI" The ship and crew continue their chaotic descent through the clouds toward the blue sea far below.
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Nami puffs her cheeks and blows hard into a small flute-like instrument. "OCTOPUS BALLOON!" she calls. "HERE IT COMES! Sky Island's famous..." A massive octopus balloon bursts into view with a loud FWEEP, its single huge eye staring as it inflates rapidly amid clouds and debris. Below, the crew reacts in shock: "SON OF A...", "AGH!", "AN OCTOPUS!", "AGHHH!" as the creature-like balloon looms over them.
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The Straw Hats stare upward in awe. "GUYS, LOOK! IT'S AMAZING!" someone shouts. The octopus balloon swells enormously, its body covered in black spots, tentacles dangling. "WHAT!I" "It's a balloon!" "WHAT IS THIS!I" "I...I THOUGHT FOR SURE I WAS A GONER..." "WHOA!" "We slowed down..." "THIS IS SOOOO COOL!" The giant balloon carries the ship steadily downward through the clouds.
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Massive sound effects "ヤラァーーッ!!" echo across the sky as the octopus balloon soars higher. Close-up panels show the crew's ecstatic faces: Nami beaming with wide eyes, Usopp yelling with an open mouth, Chopper grinning wildly, Sanji exhaling smoke in surprise, Luffy roaring with joy, and Robin smiling calmly as the balloon drifts onward.
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The crew cheers and waves as the balloon carries the ship away. "WE HAVE TO MAKE IT REACH OUR SAVIOURS!" "RING IT HARDER!" "HAVE A SAFE TRIP DOWN TO THE BLUE SEAS!" Voices call out: "COME AGAIN SOME TIME!" "THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!" Luffy shouts "Luffy!" while waving. "SEE YOU AGAIN!" The giant octopus balloon descends toward the distant sea below, carrying the Straw Hats and their new friends' farewells.
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High above the clouds, the massive ruins of an ancient city stand under a vast sky. A towering armored warrior with a long beard stands with arms crossed, surrounded by winged warriors and a massive snake-like creature coiled nearby. Narration reads: "Was it a dream or realityI God's country above the clouds... The sky visible upon an upwards glance..." Below, a robed elder sits cross-legged before a giant golden bell, eyes closed in concentration. Narration states: "Upon concentration, the bell becomes audible." A distant view shows the sprawling ruins of a pyramid-like structure. "10,000 meters above the sky." The bell tolls again as a small winged figure flies past it. Narration continues: "And it will ring again tomorrow. It rings again today."
The giant golden bell rings powerfully across the sky. Large onomatopoeia "カラァァァーン!!" echoes repeatedly. Narration boxes read: "Wandering over lands, Ringing across skies, Proudly, Does it sing." A massive man with a spotted hat and a woman with curly hair stand together, smiling as the sound fills the air. "Haha! This is nice." A small flying creature and a girl with a spotted hat glide through the clouds. "Ahhh... This feels so pleasant." The bell's deep tone continues to resonate far and wide.
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SBS page with a large header illustration of an old man and a bird-like creature leaning on a wooden SBS sign. Reader questions and Oda's answers are printed: A question about "Conine" medicine and quinine from Montblanc Noland's story, with Oda confirming it exists but noting the "tree fever" is fictional. Another asks if the bird "Aisa" was named after a real bird; Oda confirms he uses a bird book for girls' names. A fan requests voice actor profiles; Oda notes many ask and he will consider it. Page number 146 visible.
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Discussion
Straw Hats are on the Going Merry sailing above Skypiea lower floor.
p7Crew discusses dividing and spending gold treasure.
p8The Going Merry approaches Cloud End gate.
p8Crew reflects on departure from Skypiea.
p9Crew bids farewell to Conis and Pagaya at Cloud End.
p9Going Merry starts descent from white sea.
p10Southbird panics and falls during departure.
p10Log pose activates for next destination.
p10Crew prepares for fall from Cloud End.
p11Going Merry falls from Cloud End toward blue sea.
p11Crew experiences chaotic descent through clouds.
p12Nami activates an octopus balloon using a small flute instrument.
p12The octopus balloon inflates rapidly in the sky above the crew.
p13The octopus balloon carries the ship steadily through the sky.
p13The balloon has a black spotted pattern on its body.
p14The crew shows individual close-up expressions of joy during the descent.
p15The crew departs Sky Island aboard the octopus balloon.
p15Island inhabitants wave goodbye as the ship descends.
p16Scene is set 10,000 meters above the sky.
p16Ancient ruins of a city float among clouds.
p16A giant golden bell is located within the ruins.
p17The giant bell produces a deep ringing sound that carries across the sky.
p17Characters react positively to the bell's tone.
What is said, page by page
p0Caption states the marine cooks who came to buy milk are Moda's parents.
p1Voices express shock that saviors ran off the island without accepting thanks.
p1Pierre's group notes the departure felt uncaring toward local feelings.
p1Question raised whether the group understood the offered gratitude.
p2Voices comment that the saviors left without proper goodbye.
p2Aisa says she wants to stretch her body like Luffy.
p2Raki tells Aisa she must keep the secret and grow her hair to look pretty.
p3Aisa laughs while Raki tells her to stop moving.
p3Warrior states the duty of Shandia has been fulfilled at last.
p3Another warrior addresses Great warrior Kalgar.
p4Stern spiky-haired warrior states there is no longer need for future generations to shed blood, serious tone in close-up.
p4Tattooed headband man with cigarette says the wish has likely reached a dear friend, calm and reflective mood.
p4Background voices declare the war is over but pride remains, determined group intent.
p4Voices swear to extinguish the flame of Shandora ever again, resolute and unified context.
p5Voice declares a free mercenary and knight of the sky identity, proud declaration.
p5Wolf-like warrior argues Vearth cannot be owned by one person and questions legitimacy after war, serious debate tone.
p5Winged woman responds that the city originally belonged to the speaker's people, surprised and questioning mood.
p5Crowd voices call the figure a pillar and reference God, supportive and reverent context.
p6Voices identify the armored man as the one who wracked his brain on the war and the uniting pillar, declarative tone.
p6Older bearded man pleads for return to the seat of God to support the wounded country, earnest request.
p6Crowd chants Gan Fall repeatedly with enthusiastic support and calls for him as God, celebratory mood.
p7Luffy cheers about wanting books and a strange statue, energetic and playful mood.
p7Nami plans to look for fridge items, practical intent.
p7Usopp insists on buying cannons to increase firepower, excited and tactical tone.
p7Chopper requests medical books from other countries, eager context.
p7Sanji asks for more booze, casual request.
p7Robin comments on the statue, curious observation.
p8Luffy yells with excitement about descending from the sky.
p8Usopp notes it is time to say goodbye to the white seas.
p8Sanji finds it hard to say goodbye to the sky.
p8Zoro observes they are about to leave the area.
p8Nami questions the upcoming descent.
p8Robin sighs quietly while watching the gate.
p8Chopper recalls sky island experiences with mixed feelings.
p9Luffy shouts goodbye to Conis, Pagaya, and Southbird.
p9Crew thanks Conis and Pagaya for their help.
p9Conis wishes the crew to stay safe.
p9Zoro responds affirmatively to the departure.
p9Usopp warns about the steep 7000m slope ahead.
p9Nami notes the ship is about to speed up.
p9Sanji orders sails raised for the descent.
p10Southbird cries out not to be forgotten.
p10Luffy recalls bringing the Southbird along.
p10Crew reacts with shock to the bird's fall.
p10Luffy declares excitement for new adventures below.
p10Log pose sets direction for next island.
p10Crew cheers readiness for the descent.
p11Crew screams during the steep fall.
p11Distant voice calls out the leap from above.
p11Someone questions the ongoing fall.
p12Nami announces the octopus balloon technique name with excited intent while playing the flute.
p12Nami calls out that the famous Sky Island item is arriving.
p12Luffy and crew members shout in shock and surprise at the giant balloon looming overhead.
p13Crew member shouts that the sight is amazing with excited tone.
p13Characters react with surprise calling it a balloon and questioning its nature.
p13One character expresses relief at surviving and notes the descent slowing.
p13Crew expresses collective amazement at the cool floating effect.
p14Large celebratory SFX echo across the sky indicating group excitement.
p14Crew members display ecstatic and joyful reactions to the balloon ride.
p15Nami urges harder flute ringing to reach the saviors with determined tone.
p15Gan Fall wishes the crew a safe trip down to the blue seas.
p15Island group calls for the crew to visit again with friendly intent.
p15Luffy and crew shout thanks and farewell messages while waving.
p15Voices from the ship and island exchange parting words.
p16Narration questions whether the floating city is a dream or reality while describing God's country above the clouds.
p16Narration states that concentration makes the giant bell audible.
p16Narration notes the bell will ring again tomorrow.
p16Narration confirms the bell rings again today.
p17Narration describes the bell wandering over lands and ringing across skies.
p17Narration states the bell rings proudly and sings.
p17Man with spotted hat laughs that the ringing is nice.