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One Piece chapter 1012: Itch — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 1012 title is ITCH.
  • p0Cover illustration features Eustass Kid and a metallic bird construct.
  • p2Scene occurs in passage between 2nd floor treasure repository and 3rd floor.
  • p2Izou and Kiku are both wounded but continuing forward.
  • p3Kin'emon plans to search for Momonosuke alone.
  • p3Group is splitting up to reinforce multiple fronts in all-out war.
  • p4Pedro died in Big Mom territory enabling Luffy arrival in Wano.
  • p4Carrot and Wanda are pursuing the man responsible for Pedro death.
  • p4The man responsible for Pedro death is currently on the island.
  • p5Bariete is launched through the air in the opening panels.
  • p5The scene transitions to an interior labeled 1st floor attic.
  • p5Yamato holds a small figure while planning to act alone.
  • p6Yamato is rushing while carrying a small figure.
  • p6Shinobu is hiding and observing the scene.
  • p6A flashback references a father's adventure log.
  • p7Sanji is fighting inside the castle second floor.
  • p7Sanji carries a bound person during the battle.
  • p7Enemies recognize Sanji by his bounty and epithet.
  • p8Kin'emon experiences a midair object switch failure.
  • p8Sanji narrowly avoids danger during the chaos.
  • p8A small cloud entity named Zeus appears in the scene.
  • p9Kin'emon states Zoro likely has 20 to 30 broken bones.
  • p9Kin'emon confirms Big Mom is rampaging on the same floor.
  • p9Sanji is wearing a black suit and refuses to treat male patients.
  • p10Kin'emon personally went to handle a matter.
  • p10The sleeping figure is being carried in a large bundle.
  • p10Allies recognize the arrivals as Kappa and Sangoro.
  • p11Big Mom demands to know who burned Okobore Town.
  • p11Page One transforms into a large dragon form.
  • p11Ulti reacts with fury to the attack on Page One.
  • p12Big Mom arrives with massive impact on the floor.
  • p12Nami expresses uncertainty about Olin being the culprit.
  • p12Ulti wants Big Mom to fight first before targeting others.
  • p13Ulti performs Ulti Headbutt attack in beast form.
  • p13Komachiyo obeys order to run while carrying or protecting others.
  • p13Nami reacts to Ulti vanishing from sight during chase.
  • p14Ulti attacks Komachiyo after expressing grudge over her brother.
  • p14Nami attempts to escape with Tama during the assault.
  • p14Komachiyo is struck and sent flying by Ulti's blow.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover narration describes Kid engrossed in making metallic bird while regular birds nest in his hair.
  • p2Izou asks Kiku if she can keep going with her wounds while panting.
  • p2Kiku retorts that a samurai treats wounds as nothing but an itch that fades with life embers.
  • p2Kiku recalls past when Izou disappeared and her heart ached more than now.
  • p2Izou questions what will become of Wano if they succeed in opening the country.
  • p2Kiku apologizes for leaving without telling Izou and says he must be fine if he can still tease her.
  • p3Kin'emon declares allies are short-handed and he will find and protect Momonosuke alone while others reinforce fronts.
  • p3Kin'emon states the situation is all-out war where they achieve victory or die.
  • p3Kiku vows she will not fail this time.
  • p3Unidentified voice pleads to be allowed to finish Kanjuro.
  • p3Allies respond affirmatively to Kin'emon orders.
  • p3Voices call out to Shishilian and Bariete asking where they are hurrying.
  • p4Kin'emon orders Kiku to come with him.
  • p4Shinobu wishes fortune upon Kin'emon and group.
  • p4Group members exchange mutual well-wishes before splitting.
  • p4Narration states Pedro sacrifice enabled Luffy group to reach Wano in Big Mom territory.
  • p4Bariete reacts with shock that Pedro is dead.
  • p4Nekomamushi notes Pedro is on the island and praises his actions.
  • p4Bariete reports Carrot and Wanda went after Pedro in rage and that the man responsible is now on the island.
  • p5Onlookers shout about a cat flying and call out to master during the aerial throw.
  • p5Kin'emon warns that Beast Pirates will assume the group is still together and advises watching for Marys.
  • p5Small figure tells Yamato the doll will serve as decoy and notes her eagerness to fight.
  • p5Yamato states they will be fine because Kin'emon has made contact and declares intent to head out as bait.
  • p6Injured man notes only two voices remain while another observes the fighter losing strength but staying eager.
  • p6Yamato calls out to Momonosuke about Luffy's condition and urges Shinobu to act.
  • p6Yamato declares she must hurry and mentions entering a one-on-one situation.
  • p6Shinobu recalls in flashback that he used to tell stories and identifies the log of adventures kept by father.
  • p7Enemies shout that Sanji is worth 330 million and identify him as Black Leg Sanji.
  • p7Voices speculate the intruder could be Pirate Hunter Zoro.
  • p7Sanji retorts about hitting the jackpot with one big name carrying another and tells them to shut up.
  • p7A distant voice screams while another curses about a moss head being a pain.
  • p8Kin'emon curses that the switched objects were midair during his tumble.
  • p8Falling figure calls out for mama and claims ability to save her now.
  • p8Sanji reacts that the moment was close and expresses frustration.
  • p8Voice calls out to Zeus asking why he is not with Nami.
  • p9Kin'emon praises Sanji's timing and leaves injured Zoro in his care with urgent medical instructions.
  • p9Sanji angrily questions their sudden arrival and insists he only catches ladies while refusing doctor role.
  • p9Kin'emon warns of Big Mom rampaging nearby while stressing Zoro's many broken bones and need for splint.
  • p9Sanji demands explanation of the situation while denying concern for Zoro.
  • p9Background voice claims someone is about to win after last-moment realization.
  • p9Distant voice asks how Luffy is doing amid Kaido and Big Mom silhouettes.
  • p10Bundle carrier mutters about where to dump the load and calls out loudly.
  • p10Kin'emon states he personally handled the matter so it is now safe.
  • p10Allies express relief upon recognizing the arrivals as Kappa and Sangoro.
  • p10Bundle carrier explains he was heading to check on Momonosuke.
  • p10Urgent voice warns casualties may increase and tells the sleeper to stop dozing.
  • p10Voice instructs the lazy figure to go to the live floor if he wants to help.
  • p11Big Mom roars and accuses someone of burning Okobore Town to the ground.
  • p11Big Mom questions whether the listener is responsible.
  • p11Ulti shouts unforgivable while glaring at the scene.
  • p11Ulti cries out Page One's name in alarm during his transformation.
  • p11Note indicates the confrontation occurs on the same floor.
  • p12Shock voice identifies Big Mom's arrival on the scene.
  • p12Ulti yells that Big Mom is here too and accuses her of harming Pay-Pay.
  • p12Nami panics and questions whether Olin-san is the real culprit.
  • p12Nami admits she has no idea if the claim is true.
  • p12Crew member suggests letting Big Mom handle the threat as a guardian angel.
  • p12Ulti orders crew to let Big Mom fight first then finish the rest.
  • p12Ulti threatens Nami and crew after dealing with Big Mom.
  • p13Ulti growls in rage demanding attention while ordering Komachiyo to flee far away.
  • p13Nami cries out in alarm noting Ulti's sudden disappearance from view.
  • p13Ulti unleashes named headbutt technique with powerful charging intent.
  • p14Ulti accuses opponent of harming her brother with intense anger.
  • p14Nami shouts at Ulti for attacking Tama while ordering retreat.
  • p14Ulti expresses frustration at chasing Komachiyo and its speed.
  • p14Tama pleads for the attack to stop while calling Komachiyo her best friend.