One Piece Chapter 12
- Number
- 12
- Release date
- Not listed
- Saga
- East Blue & the Grand Line
- Arc
- East Blue
Chapter Summary
After escaping the Buggy Pirates, Zoro and Luffy rest in the middle of a street where the only inhabitant is a weird dog. While Nami comes back with the key for Luffy's cage as thanks for saving her life, the dog eats the key. Mohji, Buggy's vice captain, then appears to kill Zoro. With his lion Richie, he attacks the defenseless Luffy and destroys the cage in the process, freeing Luffy.
What Happened in Chapter 12?
Chapter 12 advances the story through its current arc.
Key Events
- Chapter 12 advances the story through its current arc.
Characters in Chapter 12
Locations
Devil Fruits
Important Reveals
This chapter is included in the complete chapter index. Editorial notes will be added as they are researched.
Why This Chapter Matters
After escaping the Buggy Pirates, Zoro and Luffy rest in the middle of a street where the only inhabitant is a weird dog. While Nami comes back with the key for Luffy's cage as thanks for saving her life, the dog eats the key. Mohji, Buggy's vice captain, then appears to kill Zoro. With his lion Richie, he attacks the defenseless Luffy and destroys the cage in the process, freeing Luffy.
What Could Happen Next?
The next chapter continues the story and develops the unresolved conflicts introduced here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chapter advances major story objectives, deepens arcs, and reframes important goals.
The chapter includes the major linked characters already mapped into the data model.