Chapter 151, The Skies of Drum, brings the duel between Luffy and Wapol to its end. As the villagers recall the tyrant's cruelties, Luffy defines what a real pirate is, shrugs off the World Government's name, and launches Wapol clear out of sight.
Summary
The villagers reveal a ropeway running from Kureha's old house to the castle, and Dalton rides the tram up with his men. He recalls confronting Wapol, branding him a useless ruler who cared nothing for his people, an insult that earned him a near-fatal beating. Meanwhile Vivi, Zoro, and Usopp trade memories of the many wrongs Wapol inflicted on the kingdom.
At the summit, Wapol fights on while warning that the World Government will avenge any harm done to him. Luffy answers that he could not care less. The king spits up a cannon and fires, yet Luffy emerges untouched, still gripping his foe. Dalton readies dynamite to demolish the castle and tells the villagers to clear the area. Luffy swings Wapol around, kicks him spinning through the roof, then catches him reaching for Chopper's flag. Declaring he has no right to touch a sacred banner, Luffy delivers a Gomu Gomu no Bazooka that hurls Wapol far away. The villagers erupt in celebration, and Chopper's belief in pirates grows as he watches.
Key Events
Luffy defeats Wapol, blasting him out of sight with his Gomu Gomu no Bazooka. The chapter fills in the flashback of how Wapol crippled Dalton for speaking against him. Chopper's faith in the goodness of the Straw Hats deepens as he sees Wapol fall.
Notes
The Jango's Dance Paradise cover introduces Captain Yurikah and the Tulip Pirates invading Mirror Ball Island. The installment underscores Luffy's defiance of the World Government, a theme that defines his stance throughout the series, while delivering the satisfying downfall of Drum's despot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in One Piece Chapter 151, The Skies of Drum?
In One Piece Chapter 151, The Skies of Drum, Luffy defeats Wapol atop the castle, launching him away with a Gomu Gomu no Bazooka after declaring that a real pirate does not fear the World Government.
How does Luffy defeat Wapol in Chapter 151?
Luffy swings Wapol around, kicks him through the castle roof, and finishes him with a Gomu Gomu no Bazooka that sends the king flying far out of sight.
What did Wapol do to Dalton before the events of Chapter 151?
Chapter 151 reveals that Wapol had Dalton nearly beaten to death after Dalton called him a useless ruler who cared nothing for his people.
How does Luffy respond to Wapol's threat of the World Government in Chapter 151?
When Wapol warns that the World Government will avenge him, Luffy answers that he could not care less, showing his defiance toward their authority.
How do the villagers of Drum Island react after Wapol's defeat?
After watching Luffy defeat Wapol, the villagers of Drum Island erupt in celebration, and Chopper's faith in the goodness of the Straw Hats deepens.
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