The chapter opens with the official One Piece logo and the title CHAPTER 952: 'HIYORI AND KAWAMATSU'. Below it is a dramatic short-term focused cover illustration showing a determined samurai-like figure with a fish-like mouth and topknot, standing atop a wooden boat marked '25' while raising a sword high. The boat rides massive waves under a stormy sky with a large balloon labeled '25' overhead. At the bottom, text reads SHORT-TERM FOCUSED COVER PAGE SERIALS, PART-24 VOL.3: 'MY WIFE'S WISH IS MY WISH!!' and the author credit EIICHIRO ODA.
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A full-color splash page presents the series title ONE PIECE CREATED BY EIICHIRO ODA AND PRESENTED BY mangastream.com. Luffy, wearing his straw hat and backpack, leaps forward through a lush jungle with a vine in hand. Beside him stands a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a pink hooded jacket with fur trim. Smaller figures including a tiger-striped animal and other characters are visible in the background near a waterfall. Credits list cleaners, redrawers, typesetters, translators, and providers. A notice box warns against rehosting and directs readers to the official source.
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The scene is set at Ringo, Bandit Bridge the next day. They cross blades! A massive impact SFX ギョイン!! shakes the snowy landscape near an arched bridge. A fierce bandit with wild hair and tattoos yells FRIENDI! ENEMYI! WHAT EVEN ARE YOUI! In the lower panels a samurai with a topknot clashes swords, shouting DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE OVER A SINGLE SWORD. GIVE ME BACK MY BLADE! The bandit retorts WITH ALL THE WEAPONS YOU'VE STOLEN FROM PASSERS-BYI! WHAT DO YOU INTEND ON DOING. The bandit pants HAA-HAA- while the samurai gasps WHEEZE WHEEZE amid flying blades and debris.
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The fight intensifies. The samurai refuses I REFUSE! NEVER! NOT THAT SWORD! as blades clash with SFX ズキーン and HORYA!. The bandit questions the samurai's identity. Narration explains THAT LOSS INCITED THE ANGER OF THE SWORD GOD! DEFEAT CAME TO EVERY VILLAGE! EVENTUALLY, OUR WHOLE COUNTRY WAS OVERRUN! THE DAY THAT SWORD LEFT THIS LAND IS THE DAY MISFORTUNE ARRIVED! YOUR SHUSUI IS A STOLEN TREASURE OF WANO! A large SFX ババババーン!! erupts over the bridge. The samurai yells STOP YOUR QUARREL! while the bandit cries GODI! and a woman with dark hair gasps SHU-SUII! WHA-I! amid more impacts.
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In the wilderness, a fierce clash erupts between a samurai and a monk. The samurai in a straw hat swings his sword with dramatic flair, laughing "KAPPAPPAPPA! WHY, INDEED" as he questions, "ARE A SAMURAI AND A MONK FIGHTING OUT HERE IN THE WILDERNESSI!" He continues, "NEITHER OF YOU WISHES TO KILL THE OTHER! HOW DROLL." Nearby figures react with shock: one exclaims "A FISHMANI" while another blurts "HMI!" A voice asks "HOW DO YOU KNOW MY-" before a woman with dark hair and a flower in it cries out in recognition, "KAWAMATSU! IS THAT YOUI!" Impact lines and motion effects fill the panels as the confrontation pauses in surprise.
Waves crash violently around Onigashima as Kaido's massive form looms in the distance. Voices plead, "PLEASE, LORD KAIDO, STOP!" and "LORD KAIDO!" amid rumbling and chaos. On the island, panicked figures shout, "THEY'LL BE AT IT THROUGH THE NIGHT! THIS ISLAND WON'T LAST!" and "WHEN WILL THEIR FIGHT ENDI!" Queen appears in close-up roaring "RRRRAAAAAAGH!" while others argue, "YOU'RE JUST TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM HERE, LORD QUEEN!" "WHAT DO YOU MEANI I'LL BE BACK, I PROMISE!" and "WHAT KIND OF IDIOT WOULD RUN AWAY WHEN HIS BOSS IS IN A FIGHT!" A voice adds, "D'YA REALLY THINK WE SHOULD EVACUATE TO THE MAIN-LANDI" and questions whether there has been any word from Udon.
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Chief Jailer Babanuki reports from Udon, "CHIEF JAILER BABANUKI HERE. REPORTING FROM UDON." Queen answers a Den Den Mushi call with "YEAAAAHH! QUEEN!" and "YO, QUEEN HERE." while the snail reacts with ringing sounds. He learns, "HE'S STILL TRYING TO MAKE A CASUAL EXIT FROM ONI-GASHIMA!" and confirms, "I BROUGHT QUITE A FEW MEN WITH ME." Queen lounges confidently, noting the Smails brought online and declaring, "WE DO NOT NEED ANY HELP FOR THE TIME BEING." Later he speaks with Lord Queen about checking on the prisoners, replying "I JUST WANTED TO REPORT THAT NOTHING WAS OUT OF THE ORDINARY" and "HAVE BEEN LOCKED AWAY IN CELLS!" while identifying "STRAW HAT LUFFY, CAPTAIN KIDD, AND ALL OTHER TROUBLE-MAKERS."
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At Udon Prisoner's Mine, the call ends with "THE CALL IS FINISHED." A large striped figure praises, "MM. WELL DONE, GOOD BOY" and asks "HOW WAS THAT, MASTERI" while controlling a millet dango. An observer marvels, "WHAT FEARSOME MAGIC! TO BE ABLE TO USE A MILLET DANGO TO CONTROL THE ENEMY..." and explains, "APPARENTLY IT WORKS ON ANIMALS AND ANYONE WITH ANIMAL-TYPE MAGIC POWERS." Caribou is thanked: "IT'S ALL THANKS TO YOU, CARIBOU." The striped figure laughs, "INDEED. Y'ALL OWE ME A FAVOR NOW, SEEI" and declares, "ON THE DAY OF THE FINAL BATTLE, WE'LL SCARE THE CRAP OUT OF OUR ENEMIES!" while noting, "NOW WE'VE GOT A FEW THOUSAND SAMURAI THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED UP ON OUR SIDE!" and "KIHIIIHI! THINGS WENT QUITE WELL!"
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A small bear-like figure in a dark outfit smiles and says, "I'M GLAD LUFFYTARO'S..." Nearby allies discuss their situation: "I DON'T NEED YOU GUYS TO BE IN MY 'DEBT.' SOUNDS INTENSE." "IT'S OKAY. THAT VIRUS WAS ACTUALLY PRETTY EASY TO DEAL WITH." "WE INTEND TO REPAY IT, EVEN IF IT COSTS US OUR LIVES! LORD CHOPPAEMON! THIS DEBT!" A large "ベベンッ!!!" sound effect erupts as the group cheers. Luffy, in the center with arms raised, roars "YEEEAAAA AHHHHH!" while the crowd chants "LUFFY-TAROOO!" and "LEMME HEAR IT, BOYS!" Someone adds, "BACK IN ACTION, THOUGH!" The yakuza bosses react with excitement: "OOO! THE YAKUZA BOSSES OF EACH VILLAGE!" "I NEVER EXPECTED US TO MEET AGAIN. NOT IN THIS LIFE." "BOSS HYOGORO!" Hyogoro grins, "FUFU... JUST BY BRINGING BACK LORD MOMONO-SUKE, HE'S WON THIS MUCH TRUST."
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Four yakuza bosses are introduced in close-up panels: "KIBI AND SNAKE-EYE YATAPPE!", "RINGO MOON-FLOWER O-CHOU!", "HAKUMAI BROKEN-HAT TSUNAGORO!", and "UDON BLOOD-LETTER OOMASA!" The group gathers around a kneeling figure in a checkered outfit who receives praise. One says, "YES! ALMOST LIKE YOU SHOULDN'T GO TO THE TOILET AFTER TAKING A BATH!" Another replies, "PLEASE! DO NOT SHOWER US WITH YOUR PRAISE!" A third adds, "SAME HERE. I'M GLAD ALL OF YOU ARE SAFE." The checkered figure declares, "NOW, WE MUST AWAY! WE WILL GATHER UP THE REMAINING REBELS THAT ARE IN HIDING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!" A cloaked figure with a "豹" symbol stands nearby observing.
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Luffy looks surprised, shouting "GRAMPSI!" as a small horned figure reacts nearby with "!!" and sound effects "ギャロッ...!!". Luffy laughs heartily, "AHAHAHA! THESE GUYS ARE ALL CHARACTERS! LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE PRETTY IMPORTANT TOO, GRAMPS!" Tension rises as an older man yells, "STOP IT! THE BOY SAVED MY LIFE!" while others threaten, "RIP OUT YOUR NAILS! CUT OFF A FINGER! TEAR OFF AN EAR! WHADDAYA WANT HIM TO DO, BOSSI GIVE THE ORDER!" and "YOU'RE GOING TO PAY FOR THAT, KID!" "GUEE-EEHHH!" Luffy is grabbed amid the scuffle. Later, Luffy stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a ruined village and says, "NOW, THEN... I THINK I MIGHT FINALLY HAVE A REPORT FOR KINEMON." He leaps away, calling back, "BE CAREFUL IN THE FUTURE. LOOKS LIKE YOU JUST BARELY GOT AWAY WITH YOUR LIFE, KID." Someone retorts, "LIKE I CARE, YA BASTARDS!"
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A wide view of a ruined port shows a crowd and a sign reading "KURI, ABANDONED PORT PORT ITACHI". A voice exclaims, "WAS ACTUALLY YOU! I SEE! SO THE KURI MAN THAT WENT TO STEAL THE BLUEPRINTS SOME TIME AGO" and "WHAT THE-I!" In a close-up, a stern man unrolls a scroll and declares, "THE BLUEPRINTS TO KAIDO'S MANSION ON ONIGASHIMA! WE CAN USE THESE TO PLAN OUR STRATEGY ON ENEMY SOIL! WE'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THESE FOR SO LONG!" A large "どぃ!!" sound effect emphasizes the moment. In the final panel, a group reacts with mixed expressions: "PRRRRING!", "QUIT BUTTING IN, INU!", "FLATTERY STILL DOESN'T WORK ON HIM. AS YOU KNOW.", and "YOU REALLY ARE THE BEST!"
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Raizo stares in shock, shouting, "HOW IS IT GOINGI! DID YOU RESCUE LUFFYTAROI RAIZOI" Nearby, a voice replies, "IT'S A BIT OF A LONG STORY, BUT THE NUMBER OF MEN THAT WILL FIGHT ALONGSIDE US HAS JUST SHOT UP..." Another adds, "YES, BUT THAT'S NOT ALL." Kin'emon and the others react with alarm as the curly-haired man explains, "HOW'D THEY DO ALL THAT ON A MERE MISSION TO SAVE LUFFYI!" "WHERE'D THEY FIND THAT MANYI!" "NOW THE MINE IS YOUR BASE OF OPERATIONSI!" "3500 MENI! AND YOU SAVED LUFFYTAROI! AND YOU FOUND AND RELEASED KAWAMATSUI!" Someone notes, "SO KAWAMATSU WAS IN THEIR HANDS, TOO!" The discussion turns grim: "ALL OF THEM PRODUCE ONLY WEAPONS FOR EXPORT!" "WHILE THERE ARE MANY WEAPONS FACTORIES AROUND WANO..." "THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT WE MUST ADDRESS." "THERE ARE YET MORE MEN THAT WISH TO FIGHT ALONGSIDE US, BUT..."
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The group continues planning amid the rocky landscape. "IF WE CAN'T OUTFIT THE MEN THAT WISH TO FIGHT FOR THE REBELLION, IT WON'T LAST LONG!" "AT PRESENT, POSSESSION OF WEAPONS HAS BEEN FORBIDDEN ACROSS WANO BY OROCHI." "ARE SWORDS AND SPEARS!" "WHAT THE SAMURAI WANT TO USE." Raizo mutters, "SWORDS, EH..." then yells, "A SERIOUS ONE, AT THAT!" Kin'emon decides, "I SEE. THAT IS A PROBLEM, INDEED. I WILL DEPART NOW FOR BRAIDED HAT VILLAGE AND MAKE THAT MY BASE OF OPERATIONS. I HAVE SOME DEVELOPMENTS TO SHARE WITH YOU AS WELL, BUT I WILL HOLD OFF. I MUST CHECK ON OUR FINAL TROOP COUNT." Raizo replies, "RAIZO, GATHER UP IN AS MUCH DETAIL AS YOU CAN INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SITUATION!" "UNDERSTOOD." Smoke and motion lines erupt as they prepare to move.
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At Ringo Bandit Bridge, snow falls gently. Kawamatsu cries out, "KAWAMATSU! WAAAAAHHHH!" A figure in a straw hat replies, "I NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT I WOULD MEET YOU HERE, IN A PLACE LIKE THIS. FILLS ME WITH HAPPINESS, LADY HIYORI! BUT THE FACT THAT YOU ARE ALIVE AND WELL..." Kawamatsu continues emotionally, "ESPECIALLY BECAUSE YOU COULD EASILY SUBSIST IF YOU WERE ON YOUR OWN! I COULDN'T BEAR THE THOUGHT OF YOU DYING TO SAVE ME. I COULDN'T BEAR TO SEE YOU WASTE AWAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR..." Hiyori, tearful, answers, "I'M SO SORRY... BACK THEN, I WAS SO SCARED! AND YOU ALWAYS GAVE ME ANY FOOD YOU FOUND..." The curly-haired man reflects, "COME TO THINK OF IT, SHE DID SAY THAT AFTER HER PARENTS DIED, SHE WAS RAISED BY A KAPPA..."
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Hiyori smiles through tears at the kappa-like Kawamatsu, who says, "SO THAT'S HOW IT WAS. WELL, AS YOU CAN SEE, I'VE GOTTEN QUITE FAT IN THE YEARS SINCE!" She replies, "WHAT A KIND REASON! I GOT SO SCARED... I'M SORRY FOR RUNNING!" Suddenly, a mechanical figure bursts in with "DODODODODO" and "HMI!" A massive explosion erupts as the cyborg-like attacker fires, sending Kawamatsu flying backward with impact lines and debris. Kawamatsu shouts in shock, "!!I" while the attacker looms over the chaos.
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A tense standoff erupts as a voice shouts, "WHO COMESI!" Another reacts, "HUHI!" A samurai wearing a wide straw hat and carrying a sword stands alert amid swirling snow and debris. Two armed men charge forward with rifles and blades. One declares, "YOU'VE STOLEN AWAY SO MANY OF OUR WEAPONS! WE'RE TAKIN' 'EM ALL BACK TODAY!" The other laughs, "WAHAHAHA! WE'RE HERE FOR REVENGE, GYUKIMARU! THESE GUNS CAN TAKE OUT A WILD BEAST." A massive "どどん!!" impact rings out. Close-ups show narrowed eyes watching the scene. A loud "KKLLAAANNG!" echoes as blades clash. The straw-hatted samurai draws his sword with a sharp "SHHNG!" A voice calls, "LADY HIYORI. GET DOWN." Hiyori responds, "ARE THESE YER FRIENDSI!" The samurai replies firmly, "DOESN'T MATTER! SHOOT 'EM ALL!"
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A massive clash erupts with a huge creature-like figure thrashing, sending debris flying as someone cries "UWAGH!" Smaller panels show frantic movement: "OI! WAIT! WHY ARE YOU RUNNING AGAINI!" with panting sounds "HAA-HAA-" and "PFF". A dramatic close-up reveals a fierce, mask-like face with swirling patterns and sharp teeth. A voice wonders, "HOW DO THEY KNOW EACH OTHERI!" Hiyori exclaims with relief, "I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE OKAY!" while another voice shouts, "LORD KAWA-MATSU! I'M SO GLAD!" Panting continues, "HAA-HAA-". The page ends with the "ONE PIECE" logo and "CH.952 /END".
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Discussion
p9
The group plans to gather remaining rebels throughout the country.
p10Luffy recognizes and calls out to Hyogoro as GRAMPS.
p10Yakuza bosses initially threaten Luffy for touching Hyogoro.
p10Hyogoro intervenes to protect Luffy and halts the attack.
p11The location is identified as Kuri abandoned port Itachi.
p11Blueprints to Kaido's mansion on Onigashima are revealed and unrolled.
p11The blueprints were stolen earlier by a Kuri man during a mission.
p12Raizo inquires about Luffy's rescue via Den Den Mushi.
p12The number of allied fighters has increased significantly.
p12Kawamatsu was rescued and the mine is now the base of operations.
p123500 men are now available to fight alongside the alliance.
p13Kin'emon chooses Braided Hat Village as his base of operations.
p13Weapon possession is forbidden across Wano by Orochi.
p13Raizo is ordered to collect information about the local situation.
p14Scene takes place at Ringo Bandit Bridge during snowfall.
p14Hiyori and Kawamatsu reunite emotionally in the snow.
p15A cyborg attacker suddenly fires on Kawamatsu and Hiyori.
p15Kawamatsu is sent flying by the explosion.
p16Armed bandits attack the group at the bridge seeking revenge and stolen weapons.
p16Gyukimaru is targeted by the gunmen.
p17Chapter 952 ends on this page.
p17Large creature-like figure appears in direct conflict with other characters.
p17Kawamatsu is addressed directly by name in dialogue.
p17Luffy appears in a small reaction panel at page bottom.
What is said, page by page
p2Bandit questions identity and allegiance of opponent with aggressive shouting intent during sword clash.
p2Kawamatsu demands return of his blade while warning against risking life over a sword.
p2Bandit accuses opponent of stealing weapons from passers-by and questions his purpose.
p3Kawamatsu refuses to surrender the specific sword with strong determination.
p3Narration states that loss of the sword caused sword god's anger and Wano's downfall.
p3Narration identifies Shusui as stolen Wano treasure.
p3Woman recognizes and calls out to Kawamatsu.
p4Straw-hatted samurai laughs while questioning why samurai and monk fight without killing intent.
p4Onlookers react with shock at presence of a fishman.
p4Woman recognizes and addresses Kawamatsu directly.
p5Beast Pirates subordinates plead with Lord Kaido to stop the fight amid crashing waves, desperate mood.
p5Panicked subordinates shout that the fight will last through the night and destroy the island, urgent context.
p5Queen roars loudly in rage with wide open mouth, aggressive intent.
p5Subordinates accuse Queen of trying to flee Onigashima while he denies it and promises to return, tense argument.
p6Chief Jailer Babanuki reports from Udon prison via Den Den Mushi, formal tone.
p6Queen answers the call loudly identifying himself, casual confident mood.
p6Babanuki informs Queen that someone is trying to exit Onigashima casually, warning context.
p6Queen confirms he brought men and states no help is needed yet, dismissive intent.
p6Queen discusses checking on prisoners and mentions Straw Hat Luffy and troublemakers locked in cells, observant mood.
p7Call with Queen ends as the striped figure praises the millet dango control, approving tone.
p7Observer notes the fearsome magic of millet dango working on animal-type powers, amazed context.
p7Striped figure thanks Caribou and declares others owe him a favor, boastful mood.
p7Striped figure announces plan to scare enemies with locked samurai on the day of the final battle, threatening intent.
p8Bear-like figure expresses gladness about Luffy's situation, relieved mood.
p8Allies discuss repaying a debt to Lord Choppamon even at cost of lives, determined intent.
p8Luffy shouts loudly with arms raised as crowd chants his name, celebratory mood.
p8Yakuza bosses express surprise at reunion with Boss Hyogoro and note trust gained, emotional context.
p9Yatappe praises Luffy with crude toilet analogy showing rough admiration and yakuza style.
p9O-Chou pleads not to receive excessive praise while expressing gratitude for safety.
p9Tsunagoro echoes agreement that all are glad everyone survived the events.
p9Luffy declares the group must leave immediately to gather remaining hidden rebels across the country.
p10Luffy shouts GRAMPS in surprise upon recognizing Hyogoro.
p10Luffy laughs that the yakuza bosses are all characters and notes Hyogoro's importance.
p10Hyogoro yells that Luffy saved his life and orders the others to stop.
p10Yakuza threaten extreme punishments and demand orders from their boss.
p10Luffy is warned he will pay for grabbing Hyogoro.
p10Luffy is told to be careful in the future after barely escaping with his life.
p11Voice recognizes the man who stole the blueprints earlier as the Kuri man.
p11Denjiro announces the blueprints are for Kaido's mansion on Onigashima.
p11Denjiro states the blueprints will be used to plan strategy on enemy soil.
p11Denjiro notes they have been searching for these blueprints for a long time.
p11Group reacts with surprise and mixed comments about the discovery.
p12Raizo asks how the mission is going and whether Luffy was rescued.
p12Voice reports that the number of men willing to fight has greatly increased.
p12Additional voice states there is more news beyond the increased numbers.
p12Group reacts with shock at the scale of accomplishments during Luffy rescue.
p12Mention is made that the mine is now the base of operations.
p12News is shared that 3500 men are available and Kawamatsu was also released.
p12Discussion notes that all produce weapons for export and another problem remains.
p13Unseen speaker states that without weapons the rebellion cannot last long, serious strategic tone.
p13Unseen speaker notes Orochi has banned weapon possession across Wano, factual context.
p13Raizo mutters about swords then yells that a serious one is needed, urgent realization.
p13Kin'emon acknowledges the weapon problem and announces departure to Braided Hat Village as new base, decisive intent.
p13Kin'emon mentions having developments to share later and orders Raizo to gather information, commanding mood.
p14Kawamatsu cries out upon seeing Hiyori, overwhelmed emotional tone.
p14Straw-hatted figure expresses happiness at meeting Hiyori and notes surprise she is alive, joyful yet concerned mood.
p14Kawamatsu explains he could not bear Hiyori dying for him or wasting away, protective guilt.
p14Hiyori apologizes for running away earlier out of fear, tearful regret.
p14Curly-haired man recalls Hiyori was raised by a kappa after her parents died, reflective context.
p15Kawamatsu explains he has gotten fat since their last meeting, light self-deprecating tone.
p15Hiyori calls his reason kind and apologizes again for running, emotional relief turning to fear.
p15Cyborg attacker emits mechanical sounds and fires, sudden hostile action.
p16Voice questions who approaches, alert tension.
p16Gunman declares they are taking back stolen weapons today, aggressive demand.
p16Second gunman laughs about revenge against Gyukimaru and claims guns can kill beasts, mocking tone.
p16Straw-hatted figure tells Hiyori to get down while facing attackers, protective command.
p16Gunman orders to shoot everyone regardless, ruthless intent.
p17Unknown voice shouts surprise and commands to stop a character from fleeing again.
p17Unknown voice questions how two characters recognize each other.
p17Hiyori expresses strong relief that someone is unharmed.
p17Unknown voice calls out to Lord Kawamatsu with glad exclamation.
p17Panting sounds indicate exhaustion during frantic movement.