Chapter 272: "PLAY" ACE'S HUNT FOR BLACKBEARD, VOL. 1: "CAPTURE THE GUY WHO ATE AND RAN!" The cover story shows Ace sweeping the cobblestone street outside a cafe named "PASTA LAKE". He holds a broom and looks back over his shoulder as a small figure runs away in the background over a bridge.
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Robin stands before a massive, ancient stepped pyramid covered in vines and roots. She approaches a stone wall inscribed with Poneglyph text. "Poneglyphs here..." she says, looking up at the ancient writing. "There would be completely untouched..." She stares at the ruins in awe. "I never would have thought that"
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Robin reads the Poneglyph text, translating it as she traces the carved symbols with her fingers. "...!!" "The creators of those writings were the only ones who could use them..." "'Truth in the heart and the mouth sealed'..." "'We are those who record history'..." "'Together with the sound of the great belfry'..." She thinks back to Mont Blanc Noland's journal. "That's right. Norland's diary said... There should be a huge golden bell somewhere around here." She looks around the crumbling stone archways. "..." "All the books in the city were burned... Its entire history was lost...!!" She touches the stone wall, feeling the weight of the past. "This city once had to fight... An enemy...!!!" She turns, looking determined. "Some Poneglyphs were taken to this city!! I'm sure of it!!!"
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A wide shot reveals the massive pyramid ruins of Shandora, overgrown with trees and vines. Robin's voice narrates: "The golden city, Shandora... Was destroyed after fighting to protect the Poneglyphs." She stands before the ruins, looking up at the structure. "... Isn't here..." She recalls the text she just read: "'The belfry positioned in the center of the four altars...'" "..."
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Robin continues walking through the ruins. "A once prosperous city" "That tried to protect history..." "What happened to this world back then...!?" She stops and looks at the ground. "... If the Poneglyphs were here with the belfry... then there's no hope of finding them here." She notices something on the ground. "...!!" "!?" "Cart rails...!?" She examines the metal tracks winding through the stone ruins. "It is a sign that something big was moved. They look quite new!!" Suddenly, a voice laughs from above. "YAHAHAHA!"
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Enel sits casually on a high ruin, tossing an apple in his hand. "Amazing, isn't it?" he says. "The city has kept its splendor even after being blasted into the sky... The magnificent Shandora..." Robin looks up at him. "..." Enel continues, "The poor city was hidden in the clouds, with no one to admire it. I was the one who discovered it. My foolish predecessors had no idea of its existence." Robin stares at him calmly. "... And you are?" Enel smiles confidently. "God."
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Enel takes a bite of his apple. "I'm impressed... You are an archeologist from the blue sea, right? It took us several months to find these ruins... Was the process simplified by your ability to read those writings?" Robin remains silent. "..." Enel smirks. "Unfortunately, the gold you seek is gone. You are a few years too late." Robin replies, "... The gold... now that you mention it, I didn't see it anywhere. You are the one who took it, aren't you?" Enel grins, holding his apple. "Yes, I am. That shining material quite suits me." Robin asks, "So, you took the golden bell, too!?"
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Enel looks confused. "Golden bell...?" Robin is surprised by his reaction. "He doesn't know...!?" "!" Enel leans forward, intrigued. "Very interesting...! What did you learn" "By reading those runes...?" Robin quickly tries to cover her tracks. "Nothing new, unfortunately. If it wasn't here when you arrived, then the bell probably didn't reach the sky." Enel thinks for a moment. "The Shandorians were really proud of their golden bell and the belfry it was in...... But I was rather interested in the belfry..." He suddenly realizes something. "Wait. It is!!!" Robin looks at him. "...?" Enel points down. "...!!" Robin realizes her mistake. "It's here. It did get to the sky!!"
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Enel pieces it together. "400 years ago, when Upper Yard was born... That is when this island was blown into the sky, a ringing sound of bell was heard throughout the country. The old men here call it 'The Song of the Island'..." He touches his chin. "... So this bell was made of gold!!" He smiles wickedly. "Fascinating!! As soon as the game is over... That is, in eight minutes, I'll just look around this place!! YAHAHAHA...!!" Robin thinks, "...!! So the golden bell did reach the sky...!?" "Then the Poneglyphs must also...!!" Enel suddenly looks away, sensing something. "Oh! It seems that a bug" "Has reached the edge of the island..." Robin is startled. "Huh...!?" "!" "!"
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At the edge of the island, Conis and Pagaya are on their waver ship. The cloud fox, Suu, runs frantically towards them along the shore. "HAA..." "FRASH" "HAA..." "FRASH" "HAA..." "FRASH" "SUUU-!!!" "SUUU-!!!" Conis looks down from the ship. "Eh? What is it, Sue? Is it time for your supper!?" Suu barks urgently. "SUU!!" Conis kneels down. "Sue! What's wrong? Are you hurt?" Pagaya notices something approaching from the forest. "Huh?" "!"
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A heavily wounded man crawls towards them from the forest. "HAA... HAA...!!" Conis asks, "A... Are you from the Holy Guard...!?" "Were you held prisoner by God Enel!?" The man pants heavily. "HAA..." "Yes. For six years... we've been held captive...!!" Conis is shocked. "... What happened...!? Conis-san, get some bandages." "Yes, father!!" The man reaches out desperately. "Wai...!!!" "... Wait...!!" "HAA... HAA..." "My wife... and son... are on Angel Island...!!" Conis is confused. "...!?" Pagaya says, "... Yes, we are all worried about the militia!!" "...!!" The man grabs Pagaya's leg. "Tell them...!!" "Enel plans... to reset everything..." Pagaya is stunned. "Huh!?"
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The wounded man continues his desperate warning. "He's going to make Skypiea fall back to the blue sea!!" "The entire country... will vanish!!" Pagaya is horrified. "!!?" "But... that's impo..." The man insists. "HAA." "There is... no time...!!! Tell everyone!!" "Enel is crazy..." He shouts, "He wants to wipe out" "All the citizens of the sky!!!" Conis is terrified. "!!?" "Wait! If God Enel does that, he'll have nowhere to go, too..." "...!!" The man reveals the truth. "He has an 'Ark'!!!" "The Ark 'Maxim'!!!"
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The man finishes his sentence. "He's been" "Making us build a flying ship for the last six years!" Suddenly, a massive pillar of lightning strikes down from the sky directly onto the man and Pagaya. Conis is blown back by the blast. "Kyaah!!!" She screams in horror. "FATHER--!!" A huge explosion of lightning obliterates the area where the man and Pagaya were standing, leaving a massive crater. "!!!"
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Back in the ruins, Zoro stands victorious, holding his swords. He is panting heavily, surrounded by rubble and smoke. "HAA..." "HAA..." Ohm lies defeated on the ground behind him, unconscious.
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Suddenly, Ohm's giant dog, Holy, lunges at Zoro with its jaws wide open. "WOOF!" Zoro turns, startled. "S... SHIT...!!" "W... WAIT...!!!" Miraculously, Holy stops mid-attack and sits down obediently. "Wait" "WOOF" Zoro stares at the dog in disbelief. "Does he listen to anyone's commands!!?" "..." He decides to test it. "Hit yourself in the head and make yourself faint!" Holy immediately punches himself in the head. "Hit head and make self faint" The giant dog collapses unconscious. Zoro smirks. "Now, it's the snake and the bazooka guy's turn." Behind him, the giant snake Nola rears up, hissing loudly. "TSU LALA LAAA!!!"
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Zoro turns to face the giant snake, drawing his swords. Suddenly, a massive burst of lightning strikes the ruins nearby. "SANGO" "!!!" Zoro looks up in shock. "!!?" "...!!" "..." "What the...?" Enel is shown standing on a higher level, his fingers crackling with electricity, smiling down at the destruction.
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The ground beneath the ruins begins to crumble and collapse. "What was that!?" "YAHAHAHAHA!!!" Robin looks around as the stone structures fall apart. "He has 'Logia' powers...!!!" Enel's voice echoes. "I invited your friends to join us down here...!!!" "In Shandora!!!" Zoro struggles to keep his balance as the ground gives way. "The ground is collapsing!!!" "It's Enel! Only he can do something like this!" "The ruins are falling!" The giant snake thrashes as it falls into the abyss. "TSU LALA LAAA!!!" Zoro plummets into the darkness. "Damn it!!" "What!? Another hole?" "...!!"
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A wide shot shows the giant beanstalk and the ruins collapsing into a massive sinkhole. "WAAAAH~~!!!" "TSULALALAAA..." "IYAAH!!!" Conis is shown running through the forest, tears streaming down her face. "I'm leaving them to you, Sue!!" "SUU!" She wipes her tears, looking determined. "This isn't the time to cry!!" "...!!" "I have to warn" "Everyone on the island!!" "HAA..." "HAA..." Enel throws his head back and laughs maniacally. "YAHAHAHAHAHA!!" "Let's orchestrate the final act together!!!"
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A fan art gallery page titled "Usopp's Space Gallery Pirates!!". It features various drawings submitted by readers, including a drawing of Robin reading, a ship on waves, Vivi, a running man, Nami, Chopper, and Sanji. Text includes "Unit 3, GO!! Usopp's Space Gallery Pirates!!" and "ONE PIECE".
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Discussion
The island rose to the sky 400 years ago accompanied by bell ringing.
p8Robin investigates the connection between the golden bell and poneglyphs.
p9Suu is struck by energy attack near cliffs and waterfalls.
p9Long-haired woman and small winged figure are present on the ship deck.
p10Bandaged man and winged woman were held captive for six years.
p10Conis tends to her injured father on the rocky ledge.
p10Horned man warns of Enel's plan to reset everything.
p11Enel intends to make Skypiea fall to the Blue Sea.
p11The Ark Maxim is central to Enel's plan.
p11The Going Merry falls through clouds during the crisis.
p12A small winged man is kicked off the edge of a floating island.
p12The impact of a large body hitting the forest shakes the landscape.
p13Roronoa Zoro leaps across a ruined section of the floating island.
p13Zoro is struck and left dazed on the ground.
p14A giant white dog attacks Roronoa Zoro and later issues written commands.
p14The giant snake Nola reacts with loud hissing during the confrontation.
p15Nola the giant snake bites during a clash in the ruins.
p15Roronoa Zoro is surprised by the snake's sudden movement.
p16Explosion originates from ancient ruins on the island.
p16Nami wears Shandora-style clothing during the event.
p16Enel is positioned on an elevated crumbling structure.
p16Ground beneath the ruins begins to collapse.
p17Massive smoke plume rises from the collapsing ruins.
p17Nami experiences visible panic and physical distress.
p17Suu is present near Nami during the collapse.
p17Enel announces a final act from within the ruins.
What is said, page by page
p0Caption narrates Ace's pursuit of Blackbeard in volume one titled capture the guy who ate and ran with adventurous mood.
p1Robin notes Poneglyphs here with surprised realization mood.
p1Robin states there would be completely untouched glyphs in thoughtful context.
p1Robin expresses I never would have thought that with sweat and shock.
p2Poneglyph text states creators of writings were only ones who could use them.
p2Poneglyph mentions together with sound of great belfry.
p2Poneglyph declares we are those who record history.
p2Poneglyph notes truth in heart and mouth sealed.
p2Robin observes all books in city were burned with shock.
p2Robin states its entire history was lost with emphasis.
p2Voice references Norland's diary about huge golden bell somewhere around here.
p3Narration states golden city Shandora was destroyed after fighting to protect Poneglyphs.
p3Robin thinks belfry positioned in center of four altars with searching intent.
p3Robin notes some Poneglyphs were taken to this city.
p4Robin internally questions what destroyed the once prosperous city that tried to protect history, mood reflective and urgent.
p4Robin concludes poneglyphs are not here with the belfry so no hope of finding them, meaning resigned observation.
p4Robin reacts with surprise at the sight of cart rails, mood sudden realization.
p5Masked man praises the city's preserved splendor even after being blasted into the sky, mood boastful.
p5Masked man claims he discovered the magnificent Shandora that his predecessors missed, mood proud.
p5Masked man declares himself God while smiling, mood confident and intense.
p5Robin asks who the masked man is, mood cautious.
p6Robin asks if the masked man's ability to read writings helped find the ruins quickly, mood probing.
p6Masked man compliments Robin as an archaeologist from the blue sea, mood impressed.
p6Robin accuses the masked man of taking the gold that is now missing, mood direct.
p6Masked man states the gold Robin seeks is gone and she is years too late, mood mocking.
p6Robin asks if the masked man also took the golden bell, mood accusatory.
p7Robin internally notes the masked man does not know about the golden bell, mood surprised.
p7Robin states nothing new was learned and the bell probably never reached the sky, mood calm.
p7Masked man finds Robin's rune reading very interesting and asks what she learned, mood curious.
p7Robin realizes the golden bell did reach the sky, mood shocked realization.
p8Bald man explains that the bell was made of gold and called the Song of the Island by old men, recounting the ringing heard 400 years ago when the island rose.
p8Bald man declares he will explore the place in eight minutes with wide grin and excited tone.
p8Robin reacts with surprise at the revelation that the golden bell reached the sky and that poneglyphs must also be present.
p9Small winged figure calls out to Suu asking if she is hurt.
p9Voice from deck inquires if it is time for Suu's supper.
p9Long-haired woman reacts with surprise at the sudden impact.
p10Bandaged man states they have been held captive for six years and asks if the arrivals are from the Holy Guard.
p10Conis cries that her wife and son are on Angel Island while tending to her father.
p10Horned man urgently demands that Enel's plan to reset everything be told to others.
p11Horned man yells there is no time and that Enel is crazy.
p11Winged figures state Enel plans to make Skypiea fall back to the Blue Sea and wipe out the entire country.
p11Horned man declares Enel wants to wipe out all citizens of the sky using the Ark Maxim.
p11Bearded man notes that if God Enel succeeds there will be nowhere left to go.
p12Angry scarred man yells about being forced to build a flying ship for six years.
p12Kicking woman shouts accusation while striking the small winged man.
p12Blonde woman screams 'FATHER!!' in panic as the figure falls.
p12Young braided girl reacts silently with shock to the violence.
p13Swordsman produces battle cry SFX while cutting through ruins.
p13Swordsman shows dazed confusion after sudden heavy impact.
p14Swordsman curses and pleads while being attacked by the giant dog.
p14Curly-haired man yells that the dog ignores commands and orders it to faint.
p14Giant dog displays 'Wait' sign and later 'Hit head and make self faint' sign.
p14Giant snake hisses loudly while thrashing.
p15Swordsman mutters shock at the sudden snake attack.
p15Snake emits loud roar during rampage.
p16Nami shouts in shock questioning the sudden explosion while staring at the ruins.
p16Enel laughs loudly from above while declaring he invited others to join below.