Chapter 473

Chapter 473 is titled "Royal Shichibukai, Bartholomew Kuma Appears".

Cover Page
Enel's Great Space Operations Vol. 37: "Looking Around, he Sees a Horde of Loyal Subordinates and a Huge Stretch of Vearth".

Short Summary
Nami races towards the Sunny and tries to save the ship and the treasure. The Straw Hats gain an advantage over Oars. The Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma appears, looking for both Moriah and Luffy. He also makes Perona "disappear", to everyone's terror. Meanwhile, Luffy fights Moriah's shadow.

Long Summary
The Risky Brothers lay defeated outside of the Treasure Chamber, having been electrocuted by Nami after interrogating them for the location of the treasure Perona had recently moved. Nami frantically dashes outside of the Mast Mansion, determined to not let the Ghost Princess escape with their ship and treasure. She is astonished by the architecture of the bridge she is running on, before soon noticing Oars Jr. collapse through a different bridge and running off as fast as she can.

Oars grows more irritated at the Straw Hats efforts against him, before eventually revealing that he is actually stuck in the ground due to his horns. The pirates all form diabolical smiles as they realize the Special Zombie is temporarily helpless, and proceed to pummel him. The zombies elsewhere on Thriller Bark are surprised to hear Oars screaming, who eventually breaks free, causing the Straw Hats to tactically retreat. After he locates Chopper and Usopp, the two of them distract him by claiming that they see meat in another direction. After the zombie falls for it, Zoro and Franky manage to knock the giant down on all fours by hitting him in the back of his knees. Franky is ecstatic at the crew's progress, stating they only need to hold the zombie back for a little longer before Luffy is able to beat Moriah. Zoro however doesn't feel they should need to wait that long and is resolved to defeat Oars now, much to Franky's dismay. Usopp chimes in as well that they should wait for Luffy, but Sanji agrees with Zoro - stating that anyone who can't handle this should just run. Despite continued protests from Usopp, Zoro affirms his interest in testing out his new blade Shusui, stating that black blades are world-renowned for their hardness.

Nami catches up to Perona and her subordinates at the edge of Thriller Bark, accosting her for the treasure and the Thousand Sunny. Perona is relieved that it wasn't Usopp who managed to catch up to her, but wonders how Nami got out of her wedding ceremony with Absalom. Confirming her intention to indeed steal the Straw Hats' treasure and ship, she prepares to deal with Nami herself. Nami however notices a gigantic imposing figure behind Perona, who soon notices this herself as well. After several of the zombies note that he caused a few of them to disappear without a trace, Perona eventually recognizes the figure as Bartholomew Kuma of the Shichibukai. She goes on to note that the atrocities Kuma committed as a pirate are beyond scale, as several of the zombies panic that someone who holds the same title as their master has suddenly appeared in Thriller Bark. Perona is unnerved by the experience, but manages to regain her composure and answer the Shichibukai after he inquires about Moriah. She states she is leaving herself, and prepares to fight Kuma after he asks where she would like to go on vacation. Before she is able to actually attack however, Kuma removes his right glove and causes her to disappear by simply touching her, much to Nami's befuddlement. The zombies are confused and outraged over what has happened to their princess, but ultimately decide against trying to fight the Shichibukai. Still frozen in fear, Kuma notices Nami and recognizes her as the "Cat Burglar" of the Straw Hat Pirates. He asks her if it is true that Luffy has a brother, instantly appearing in her vicinity and causing her to wonder what kind of ability he is using. Seemingly pleased with the information Nami gives him about Ace, he leaves, assuring her that his interest in her captain is of none of her concern. Nami in turn is concerned about the threat Kuma's level of strength poses for her captain, resolving to warn Luffy about him as soon as possible.

Elsewhere on the island, Luffy manages to catch up to who he believes is Moriah, however this is revealed to only be another of Moriah's "Doppelman" shadows. As dawn comes ever closer, Luffy wonders just where he is.

Chapter Notes

 * Zoro and Sanji decide it is better to defeat Oars, rather than just stalling him until Luffy's victory over Moriah.
 * Kuma reveals a Devil Fruit ability that makes Perona "disappear".
 * He also displays an ability to move at very high speeds, as if teleporting.
 * Bartholomew Kuma divulges a special interest in Luffy, seeking confirmation that he has a brother.

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