One Piece Manga Chapter 497

Robin reads ancient texts, learning a Poneglyph and golden bell were once in Shandora. Enel appears, confirms he took the gold but not the bell, then destroys the ruins, causing them to fall. Meanwhile, a soldier reveals Enel’s plan to destroy Sky Island and escape on a ship called the Ark Maxim.

After Luffy emerges victorious from the rubble of Arlong Park, he declares Nami his friend. The villagers celebrate Arlong’s defeat, but Nezumi and the Marines arrive to seize Arlong’s treasure. The Straw Hat Crew beats them, and Nami retrieves her money before giving Luffy his hat back. Nezumi then reports the Straw Hats to Marine…