Chapter 251

Chapter 251 is called 'Overture'.

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Volume: 27 Pg.: 87

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Quick Summary
The Shandians invade Upper Yard. Nami's group discovers the truth behind Upper Yard.

Long Summary
Aisa tells Wyper that two "voices" disappeared (Gan Fall and Satori). Laki takes Aisa's bag from her promising to fill it with Vearth. Usopp finds the boat they lost track of and uses "Usopp AAaaaAAAaaaAA!" to get everyone onto it just before it leaves the Forest of No Return. Nami continues to lead Zoro and Robin to the suspicious half of a house she saw. The Shandians begin their invasion of Upper Yard. Chopper, Gan Fall, and Pierre are somehow all alive, supposedly saved by a giant South Bird. Nami, Zoro, and Robin arrive at the cliff side with the half of a house and then realize that Upper Yard was originally a part of Jaya.

Trivia

 * The chapter title "Overture" (Opening in French) is in reference to the instrumental introduction of a dramatic choral composition. The chapter is named Overture because it marks the beginning of the Shandian invasion much like an Overture marks the beginning of a musical composition.
 * Luffy does an impression of Zoro in this chapter.

Plot Points

 * The Shadians attack Upper Yard.

Character Introduction
Shandians Braham, Laki and Genbo names are revealed.

Giant dog's name is revealed to be Holy.

Returning Characters

 * Straw Hat Pirates
 * Luffy
 * Usopp
 * Sanji
 * Chopper
 * Robin
 * Nami
 * Zoro
 * Skypieans
 * Gan Fall (KO)
 * Pierre (KO)
 * God's Warriors
 * Shura
 * Fuza
 * Satori (KO)
 * Spike haired guy
 * Holy
 * Sunglasses guy
 * Shandians
 * Wiper
 * Kamakiri
 * Aisa

Attacks

 * Usopp
 * Usopp AAaaaAAAaaaAA!

Anime Episode
Episode 164