12x411 - The Secret Hidden on the Backs – Luffy and the Snake Princess Meet

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Travel across the oceans of the world

Bellow a battle cry

Once your heart feels refreshed, let the signal to set sail ring out

We've left the established course

Right now, we're rowing straight toward

The borderline between the sky and the ocean

In the dark depths of the ocean, adventure holds its breath

Don't you have a good time just imagining it?

Travel across the oceans of the world

Bellow a battle cry

Once your heart feels refreshed, let the signal to set sail ring out

"That feeling" I get when embarking

Is something I hope to remember always

If I can, I won't be afraid of anything

With our pulses racing, let's go on a trip now

Shy hearts engrave the rhythm of adventure

Snatch up the treasure here and there

While laughing out loud

As we dash by like a noisy party

Make some waves...

Life is "Adventurous"

Be aware it's "Dangerous"

Who's gonna be "One of us"

And a trip goes on because

We da pirate of the "Mass"

To the West, To the East

Gotta find my way, Sail away

All the way to "One piece"!!

Stuff a dream into your empty chest

And spread your wings

If the wind blowing through them dyes your heart

Let's press forward

Snatch up the treasure here and there

While laughing out loud

As we dash by like a noisy party

Make some waves...

The time is the Great Pirate Era.

Countless pirates fight desperately for the One Piece,

the great treasure left behind by Gold Roger, King of the Pirates.

Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body turned to rubber

after he ate the Gum-Gum Fruit,

also takes to the sea to become the next King of the Pirates.

As Luffy and his friends overcome numerous adventures,

the World Government is less and less able to ignore their existence.

This is exciting!

What kind of adventure is waiting for us next?!

The crew, on its way to the New World,

will speed along the Grand Line again today!

Luffy was ejected from the Sabaody Archipelago

by Bartholomew Kuma, a Warlord of the Sea.

Separated from his friends,

he arrived alone at the female-only empire of Amazon Lily!

Don't let him escape!

There she is! That's her!

Luffy fled the village with Margaret, a Kuja warrior, in tow, but...

If we keep this up, I'll only grow attached to you!

Whoa, now! Stop!

I am Vice-Admiral Momonga of Navy Headquarters!

Warlord of the Sea and Pirate Empress Boa Hancock!

Show yourself! I've come for you!

I like the title of Warlord.

I don't want it taken away.

But I hate the World Government.

I don't want to obey its orders.

Love-Love Beam!

If you do not reappear in two days' time...

...the agreement is off!

Do as you wish.

"The Secret Hidden on the Backs-- Luffy and the Snake Princess Meet"

Open the gate!

The Snake Princess has returned!

Welcome back!

Welcome back, Kuja Pirates!

Snake Princess!

Ran-sama!

Daisy-sama!

We had a big haul!

They're so cool!

I'm gonna join the pirates someday too!

It's the Gorgon Sisters!

Snake Princess! Snake Princess!

Ran-sama!

Daisy-sama!

Rindo-sama!

Blue Fan-sama!

Cosmos-sama!

Marigold-sama!

Sandersonia-sama!

They're always like this.

It was a long trip.

They must've really missed our big sister.

She looked at me!

No, she looked at me!

Welcome back. Your Monkey Carriage is ready.

Has anything happened?

No. Nothing at all...

Carry it slowly and carefully!

Iron ore, gunpowder, alcohol, and crops from the north...

What a tremendous haul!

We plundered two merchant ships and one pirate ship.

The center sea people just offshore also gave us their cargo.

The Kuja Pirates truly are elite!

I suppose so!

Where's the Snake Princess's present?

Don't worry. It's been sent to the castle.

Ran. Any books at all?

Down here.

Granny Nyon!

Let me think.

Oh, those center sea people did give us a newspaper.

Here you are!

What?!

Welcome back!

Welcome back, Snake Princess.

Thank you for holding down the fort.

I've prepared the finest, most exquisite jewel from your spoils of w*r.

Even the jewel pales in comparison to her smile!

Snake Princess!

A decoration of that quality would only spoil my beauty.

Enishida. What is this?

Oh, it's a clay model that children from the village

worked hard to make for you!

They must have worked hard to paint it, too.

Oh!

We made this for the Snake Princess to look at!

The way they carefully carried it to the castle to prevent it from breaking

was truly tender and innocent!

Oh, I see.

So they made me...

...out of mud and clay...

Snake Princess!

Don't bring such filthy things into the castle!

Throw it away at once and clean the floor.

Anyway, Enishida...

Y-Yes?

I didn't see any of our defense warriors there to greet us on our arrival...

Oh, well, actually...

A rather violent monkey appeared in the jungle, and...

It was such a savage and crude beast

that they all had to go after it...

A monkey?

Yahoo!

There he is!

Take this!

Did you get him?!

L-Look!

Men certainly are stubborn...

Don't think you can get away from us.

Don't worry. They'll be back shortly.

I'm truly sorry they weren't there to greet you.

Well, no matter.

Would you like something to drink?

White sake.

I think I'll have some, too.

Granny Nyon.

This is my room. Why are you here?

G-Granny Nyon!

How did you get in?!

I can get in any way I want.

Throw her out.

Wait, Snake Princess!

You forgot "please"...

"Please."

Pardon me. Please wait, Snake Princess.

The center sea people's ship is anchored off shore.

They've come here to get you, have they not?

They've ordered you into active duty, have they not?

That's right. An invitation to w*r.

Why aren't you going?! You must go!

If you go, the agreement will be upheld!

Certainly someone with your abilities

won't meet an untimely fate!

But...

...I'm scared!

She's almost like a puppy!

Wait, this is no time for that!

Granny Nyon...

This land is currently protected by your title of Warlord of the Sea!

Up until recently, this island was protected from outside enemies

by the great defense network that is the Calm Belt!

However, now the center sea people

are using new ship-crafting techniques

to come and go through these waters as they please.

The fact that you're a Warlord of the Sea

is the only reason they won't set foot on this island

to put a stop to the Kuja's pirate ways.

The island is also home to the very young and the very old.

If you lose the title

and we return to being a regular pirate nation,

only tragedy will await us!

Are you sure you're not just afraid?

My life could end at any time now.

Look closely at this crystal ball!

That's Granny Nyon's fortunetelling ball that's right % of the time!

Let us shed light on your future...

I see your future!

"Go!"

Detestable!

Throw her out!

This instant!

Y-Yes! Right away!

Wait! Snake Princess!

Stop! What are you doing?!

I watched quietly, only for you to put on a pathetic act.

What are you trying to pull here?

Your era is long over...

...Gloriosa, ex-empress of Amazon Lily from three generations ago!

Even if this land should be destroyed by one of my whims,

everyone will forgive me.

The reason for that is,

yes...

...because I'm beautiful!

There it is!

The Snake Princess's "excessively looking down on others" pose!

Long ago, despite your status of empress,

you deserted this land and left for outside waters!

You Kuja traitor!

That's why I live quietly on the edge of the village now!

Then you should continue to live there quietly.

I will not have you interfering with me, the current empress!

Snake Princess!

Hey! Let go!

That said, I can't help but admire your zeal.

You win.

You agree to what I said, Snake Princess?

It really does pay to talk things through!

Thank you!

You'll go, then?!

I lied. Don't get c*ck!

Get out of my sight!

Curse you, Snake Princess!

S-Snake Princess...

What have you done?! She's an old woman!

I don't know what came over me...

Yes! Yes! That sort of thing happens to all of us!

Clean up the broken window too!

Yes, ma'am!

Annoying woman!

Granny Nyon!

Aged as I may be, I am still a Kuja warrior.

I have not grown decrepit!

My hands are dirty.

Is the bathwater ready?

Yes, ma'am! I will issue the advisory at once!

The Snake Princess is about to bathe!

Okay! Stay still now!

Oh! Sorry!

Leave the castle premises immediately!

Come on! Let's hurry!

I-I just started eating!

Hurry outside!

Everyone who's on duty today, to your posts!

It's time for their bath!

Get ready!

The people in the castle are coming, so it's about to get packed in here!

"Bath"

For the next several hours,

entrance into the castle is strictly forbidden!

What are you doing?

You're not allowed past here, you know.

Say...

Why does everyone make such a big deal

when the Snake Princess takes a bath?

How old are you now?

Eight.

Then I'll tell you.

The Gorgon Sisters' secret?!

That's right.

You're in charge of keeping watch.

Yes, Big Sis.

Please take your time.

Gorgon was the name of a monster that once lived in the center ocean.

Anyone who looked at this terrifying monster would instantly turn to stone.

At the end of an adventure, the Snake Princess and her sisters

managed to slay the Gorgon monster.

But when the monster uttered its death howls,

it placed a horrible curse on the three warriors.

The monster's large eyes were etched onto their backs,

and everyone nearby who's lured in by their charm and looks at them

is turned to stone and k*lled.

The Gorgon Sisters never remove their clothes in front of people.

And when they bathe,

they always post guards like this to keep people away.

Oww...

Ouch!

That's the man's voice!

Have the snakes found him?!

Ouch! Ouch!

Let go, you!

Where did he run to?!

He went up the craggy mountain!

Don't tell me he went back into the village?!

He wanted a ship!

What?!

That hurt...

Hmm, what do I do now?

I'll get spotted again if I just sit here...

She did mention this island has a pirate ship...

If I can just borrow it somehow...

No, wait. Nami's not here.

I'll end up drifting around if I go all by myself.

Oh, I know!

Asking for a ride on the ship is the best way!

I'll ask if they'll take me to Sabaody Archipelago!

Which means...

I'll have to talk to someone important,

and since important people live in tall buildings...

I'm thinking so hard I might get a fever!

Okay! I'll just go into a tall building first!

I'll try that one!

Hurry to the village!

The Snake Princess has probably already returned!

If she finds the man, things will turn serious!

It's brittle!

What was that?!

The castle tower's roof collapsed!

What's happening?!

The Snake Princess is taking a bath in there!

More water?!

Ouch, it's hot! Wait, this is bathwater!

I'm gonna die! I'm gonna drown!

My feet are on the ground. I'm safe!

Is this a bath?

A man!

Hey...

That thing on your back...

It seems familiar somehow...

You saw it, didn't you?!

Luffy is captured by the women again after seeing the Snake Princess's secret.

Margaret and two other Kuja warriors defend him,

but the enraged Hancock turns them to stone.

Seeing his saviors petrified infuriates Luffy,

but a terrifying executioner approaches from behind him...

On the next episode of One Piece!

"Heartless Judgment! Margaret is Turned to Stone!!"

I'm gonna be King of the Pirates!!