Chapter 221

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Volume 24
Chapter 221
Japanese Title 怪物
Romanized Title Kaibutsu
Viz Title Monsters
Pages 19
Release Date March 11, 2002[ref]
Wsj Issue 2002 Issue 15
Anime Episode 145 (p. 2-19)

Introduction

For the one-shot featuring Ryuma, see Monsters. Chapter 221 is titled “Monsters”.

Cover Page

Color Spread: “Now, please relax.” Usopp holds an exhibition for his latest invention, the Power Alarm Clock, but only bores Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji (and even his penguin apprentice) into a deep sleep.

Short Summary

Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji comes back from salvaging when the sky turn black. Suddenly gigantic shadows appear.

Long Summary

The crew of Masira call out for their captain. Meanwhile Nami, Chopper and Usopp try to convinces themselves everything that is happening is just a dream. Robin interrupts the moment to point out Luffy, Sanji and Zoro were eaten by the giant turtle. Nami is accused of sending them to their death, but Nami’s “sorry” is anything but sincere. Robin notes that the ropes leading to Sanji, Luffy and Zoro are attached to the mouth of the turtle and that if they do not cut them now, they’ll be pulled under when it dives.

While Masira’s crew pull on the ropes and make attempts to rescue their captain, Nami orders the others to cut the ropes so they can get to safety. Suddenly, all goes dark and Luffy falls unconscious and carrying a bag. Soon, Zoro and Sanji appear also carrying a bag. As the crew go to leave, Masira appears and angrily claims they cannot just enter his territory, steal his treasure and leave. Nami hears the word treasure and just as Masira is about to start fighting the Straw Hats, his attention is drawn away by his crew. Everyone (including the giant turtle) stops in fear…

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While Masira’s crew pull on the ropes and make attempts to rescue their captain, Nami orders the others to cut the ropes so they can get to safety. Suddenly, all goes dark and Luffy falls unconscious and carrying a bag. Soon, Zoro and Sanji appear also carrying a bag. As the crew go to leave, Masira appears and angrily claims they cannot just enter his territory, steal his treasure and leave. Nami hears the word treasure and just as Masira is about to start fighting the Straw Hats, his attention is drawn away by his crew. Everyone (including the giant turtle) stops in fear at what they are seeing across the sky. Giant shadowy figures cast themselves over the sky land, appearing as monsters. The Straw Hats make a sharp getaway as fast as the Going Merry can take them. The crew recollect the events of the day and how strange they’ve been and suddenly become aware Masira is on the ship, and Luffy, Zoro and Sanji quickly kick him overboard.

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Chapter Notes

  • The Sea Giants appear.

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  • Monkey D. Luffy
  • Roronoa Zoro
  • Nami
  • Usopp
  • Sanji
  • Tony Tony Chopper
  • Nico Robin
Masira Pirates
  • Masira

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