Chapter 122: A Dead Body Is Useless
Chapter 122: A Dead Body Is Useless
In One Piece Chapter 122: “A Dead Body Is Useless”, the battle on Little Garden escalates as the Straw Hat crew faces the sinister ingenuity of Baroque Works. Eiichiro Oda heightens the stakes with both suspense and unexpected dark humor, showing how far the villains are willing to go to complete their twisted mission. With the crew under duress, the true cruelty of Mr. 3 comes to light and Luffy, as always, is ready to bring justice.
Summary
The chapter opens with Zoro, Nami, and Vivi still trapped in Mr. 3’s grotesque wax creation device. As Mr. 3 mocks his victims, it becomes clear that he sees them as nothing more than materials for his art. His plan? To turn the trio into permanent wax statues as a display of Baroque Works’ might. His statement, “A dead body is useless,” highlights his twisted logic: he wants his victims alive just long enough to become part of his masterpiece.
Miss Goldenweek, with her strange psychological color powers, supports Mr. 3 by trying to manipulate the minds of the Straw Hats. The situation turns grim as wax continues to harden around Zoro and Nami, while Vivi struggles desperately to keep her composure.
Usopp and Karoo Try to Intervene
Meanwhile, Usopp and Karoo make a desperate and hilarious attempt to reach the others. Usopp’s clumsy bravery and Karoo’s loyal determination bring a slight comedic break to the tension, but their effort is genuine and the threat they face is no joke. Usopp vows not to run this time, showing real growth from his usual cowardly tendencies.
Luffy Arrives in Rage
Just as things start to look hopeless, Luffy charges onto the scene with explosive fury. He’s figured out what’s going on, and he’s not interested in strategy he’s here to beat down whoever’s hurting his crew. Mr. 3’s confidence begins to waver as Luffy smashes through his traps with raw power and resolve. It’s classic Luffy charging in headfirst, fueled by loyalty and anger.
Conclusion
Chapter 122: “A Dead Body Is Useless” reveals the disturbing mindset of Baroque Works and places the Straw Hats in a dire situation but also sets the stage for an epic counterattack. With Luffy now in the fight, the villains are about to learn the price of threatening his friends. To keep following this thrilling arc, read One Piece manga online free at OnePieceMangaScans!
FAQs
Why does Mr. 3 say “A dead body is useless”?
Because he wants to keep his victims alive just long enough to turn them into living wax statues as part of his art.
How does Miss Goldenweek help Mr. 3?
She uses her color-based mind-control abilities to manipulate the thoughts and actions of their enemies.
What does Usopp do in this chapter?
Usopp and Karoo try to rescue their friends, showing courage despite the overwhelming danger.