The answer
Chapter 574 · updated
Ace dies in chapter 574. Multiple pages depict the exact moment of his death on the battlefield at Marineford as Luffy holds his body. ch. 574, p. 19 Ace's final words express gratitude for being loved before his body goes still. ch. 574, p. 17 Luffy screams in anguish over the loss while recalling their shared promise that Ace would never die. ch. 574, p. 19 The chapter title itself is "THE DEATH OF PORTGAS D. ACE" and the surrounding panels show blood pooling beneath the tattoo on his back. ch. 574, p. 18 Allies react with shock as the broadcast announces that Fire Fist Ace is dead. ch. 575, p. 1 Flashbacks within the same chapter reinforce the finality of the event through earlier promises and memories. ch. 574, p. 13 No other chapter in the provided sources shows this event occurring.
Where it happens
1 chapter · first raised in ch. 574From the chapter
I CAN'T DIE AND LEAVE A WEAKLING BROTHER LIKE YOU BEHIND! I PROMISE! I WILL NEVER DIE!!
Chapter 574, page 19FOR LOVING ME!!! THANK YOU...
Chapter 574, page 17Fire Fist Ace is dead!!
Chapter 575, page 1
What this means for the story
Canon settled the fact. The meaning is still an argument.
Make the case for what the answer changes, and bring the chapters that back you — the same evidence that settled the question can settle this one.
- 01Write the claimOne sentence a reader can agree or disagree with.
- 02Cite the chaptersEvery point carries the page it comes from.
- 03Readers weigh itConfidence moves on the evidence, not on votes.