Released 19 Dec 2021 · 17 pages · Wano Country arc

One Piece Chapter 1035: Zoro vs. King

What happens in chapter 1035

Sanji defeats Queen with a final Ifrit Jambe strike that hurls the cyborg through the collapsing pleasure hall. Osome recovers her mouse Chuji unharmed, and the fight is declared over with Sanji the winner. Outside on the Skull Dome, Zoro clashes with King and notices that the Lunarian's defenses drop when the flame on his back extinguishes.

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  1. p.0Chapter 1035 cover features Germa 66 fleet advancing on Whole Cake Island.
  2. p.8Zoro fights with three swords and black outfit showing tears.
  3. p.15Zoro cuts through King's Underworld King's Three Bladed Dragons attack.
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Zoro vs. King

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The title page reads "Chapter 1035: Zoro vs. King." It is the start of the limited cover series, labeled "Limited Cover Series, No. 25, Vol. 1: 'Escape Whole Cake Island.'" The image shows Germa 66 ships moving across the sea with a large Germa 66 fortress-like vessel behind them. This is official cover-series material rather than the chapter's main narrative, so it is kept as useful extra material.
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Sanji's final blow sends Queen flying through the pleasure hall with a huge impact. Queen's mechanical body cracks and snaps as he is launched backward, and the narration calls it "a heavy blow." Sanji lands among the wreckage, huffing from the effort after using Ifrit Jambe and the full weight of his altered body. The page shows the immediate aftermath of Sanji's finishing attack from the previous chapter: Queen is hurled away, the hall is smashed, and Sanji is left standing but exhausted. The victory is not announced yet, but Queen's body has clearly been overwhelmed by Sanji's upgraded speed, heat, and resolve.
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Osome finds Chuji alive and safe in Sanji's hand. Chuji squeaks, and Osome cries, "Chuji!! Thank goodness!!" She thanks the unseen or barely visible rescuer, saying the fight was dangerous back there and that she did not want Chuji to get hurt. Sanji quietly thinks that Chuji is making food for that dirty mouse again, but he does not interrupt her relief. The setting is marked as the Skull Dome's left brain tower, battle of the pleasure district, and the result is declared: "Winner: Sanji." As the hall collapses, someone calls for first aid. The page confirms Sanji's victory over Queen while returning the emotional focus to Osome and her rescued mouse.
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The chapter cuts back outside to Zoro and King amid the burning wreckage of Onigashima. Zoro clashes with King and cuts at him, but watches carefully instead of attacking blindly. He notices the key pattern: King is faster than expected, but when the flame on his back goes out, his defenses get weaker. Zoro pants from the strain while King stands in front of him with his flame and wings, and the observation shifts the fight. Zoro now understands that King's near-invulnerability is not constant; it is tied to the state of the fire on his back. This gives Zoro a real opening, even though King remains physically overwhelming.
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Zoro's attack damages King's mask, and Beast Pirates nearby panic: "No way... King-sama's mask!!" With the mask broken, King's face is exposed, and the rumors about his race are confirmed. Onlookers say, "So the rumors... were true!!" and identify the traits: "Black wings, white hair, and dark brown skin..." They also reveal that the World Government is offering 100 million berries for any information on people like him. King glares in fury while Zoro recognizes that King's defenses weaken when his flame goes out. The page makes King's Lunarian identity public and shows why he has hidden his face under the mask for so long.
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King stands fully revealed, with black wings, white hair, dark skin, and a flame burning on his back. The Beast Pirates panic that they did not mean anything, but King is enraged. He unleashes "Imperial Dragon... Fire!!" and burns the men around him, while they scream for mercy. His exposed face and the government bounty for information about Lunarians make the lower-ranking pirates a threat to him, even though they are supposedly on his side. King's attack shows the cost of knowing his secret: he would rather incinerate his own subordinates than risk them surviving with information about his race.
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As the burning men scream, King coldly says the castle was already burning enough as it was and that there is no way to treat his men, though they would be better off. Zoro focuses on the real issue and says King is more focused on him than on throwing a tantrum. He asks, "So the government is that interested in your kind, huh? Wanna tell me about your race?" King refuses, asking why he should bother, and says Zoro will be dead soon. He launches a rapid attack, but Zoro stays composed. The page turns King's exposed identity into a weapon in the psychological fight: Zoro needles him about his race while studying his speed and flame.
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King and Zoro tear across the ruined exterior of Onigashima in a high-speed exchange. King attacks from the air and Zoro counters with sword slashes, both fighters cutting through rubble and smoke. The panels are mostly motion, impact, and SFX, with King using his mobility and Zoro tracking him through the chaos. Zoro's earlier read on King's flame and speed now guides his defense: he waits for the moment when King's durability drops, while King tries to overwhelm him before Zoro can use that information. The page is a bridge of pure action, showing the tempo of the fight rising as both fighters commit to finishing it.
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Zoro admits he does not have much time. If the fight drags on, Enma and the Haki it demands will kill him. King also feels close to his limit, but he remains confident. Zoro tells himself that King's race being special does not change anything for him, while a memory of Luffy echoes: "We're in the same boat then... but you've had your time on top! Now you've got to make room for us!!" King, remembering his loyalty to Kaido, says, "Kaido-san is going to be the next Pirate King!! Don't get ahead of yourself." Zoro prepares "King of Hell... Three-Sword Style..." as the clash becomes a fight between each man's captain and ambition.
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A flashback shows Kaido finding the imprisoned Lunarian Alber in a government research facility. Kaido says, "You're a Lunarian. The government will never let you go. I saw their experiments to test your endurance." He declares that he is leaving to form his own pirate crew, and when Alber asks whether he is in Guinea Pig, Kaido answers that he is the only one who can change the world. The test subjects have escaped, and Kaido asks Alber his name. After hearing it, Kaido gives him a new one: "From today onwards, you're my right-hand man!! You have the power worthy of a stronger name... call yourself King!! Stand by me and I'll never sell you out!!"
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Back in the present, Zoro strikes with "Purgatory Onigiri!!" and cuts King, but the attack does not do lasting damage while King's flame is burning. Zoro immediately notes, "His flame is burning... That attack didn't do any damage." King answers with "Imperial Flaming Dragon!!" and releases a huge fire-dragon attack, which Zoro compares to magma. The page confirms the rule of King's power in action: when his flame is active, his defense is extraordinary, and Zoro must not waste his strongest attacks into that state. At the same time, King's offensive fire is so intense that Zoro has to respect it as a deadly finishing threat.
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The clash continues through shattered stone and fire. Zoro sees King's sword and body coming at him again and mutters, "That sword again..." King attacks from above while Zoro refuses to back down. Zoro tells him, "You're not taking away... these named swords of mine!!" The line ties the fight back to the previous chapter's focus on Wado Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, and Enma. King is not just trying to beat Zoro physically; he keeps attacking the weapons that define Zoro's identity as a swordsman. Zoro's answer is absolute: the swords he has chosen and been chosen by are not something King can strip from him.
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Zoro pants but keeps reading King's movements. He realizes, "He's fast!! In other words... I can cut him!!" King dives in with a move called "Bird Dance!!" and Zoro waits for the moment when King's flame state changes and his speed rises at the cost of defense. The page shows Zoro finally converting his observation into a tactical opening. King is still dangerous, fast, and powerful, but Zoro has found the trade-off in the Lunarian power: when King abandons his defensive flame for speed, Zoro's blade can reach him. This understanding turns King's terrifying mobility into the path Zoro needs to win.
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King acknowledges that Zoro has figured out how his powers work and that Zoro has finally glimpsed his weakness. Zoro cuts him and asks whether King is blocking now because he is scared of Zoro's attacks, since earlier King claimed they were not supposed to work. Their swords collide at close range while Zoro presses the advantage. The page makes King's confidence waver for the first time. He is no longer an invincible wall with a hidden race and a masked face; he is a fighter whose mechanics Zoro can read, punish, and provoke. Zoro's taunts are not empty pride, but a way of forcing King into the timing Zoro needs.
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King flies back and tells Zoro that a being like him cannot win against King. Zoro says that excuse came right back where it came from and answers that if he survives, King can show that excuse too. King replies that he will remember Zoro as a swordsman who held some skill if Zoro manages to survive, but King is the one who will beat that memory into Zoro's skull. He then releases "Imperial Guardian Flaming Dragon!!" a massive flaming dragon attack. The page sets up the final collision: King bets everything on his greatest fire technique and his Lunarian pride, while Zoro meets it as a swordsman fighting for his own named blades and promise.
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The final wide page shows Zoro cutting through King's giant flaming dragon. Zoro uses "Underworld King's Three Bladed Dragons" and then "103 Emotions" before unleashing "Flying Dragon Hell Blaze" with one decisive swing. The narration states, "With one swing, even dragons are torn asunder!!" King's fire dragon splits apart, and King is slashed through the chest as his attack collapses around him. Kaido's chosen right-hand man is overwhelmed by Zoro's King of Hell style, Enma's demand, and Zoro's mastery of the timing behind King's defense. The chapter ends on the climax of Zoro vs. King, with Zoro's blade cutting through both the flame dragon and King's seeming invincibility.
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Chapter 1035 summary

Sanji defeats Queen with a final Ifrit Jambe strike that hurls the cyborg through the collapsing pleasure hall. Osome recovers her mouse Chuji unharmed, and the fight is declared over with Sanji the winner. Outside on the Skull Dome, Zoro clashes with King and notices that the Lunarian's defenses drop when the flame on his back extinguishes. King's broken mask exposes his black wings, white hair, and dark skin, prompting him to incinerate nearby Beast Pirates to guard the secret. Zoro reads King's speed and flame patterns while King recalls his past as Alber, saved and renamed by Kaido. Zoro activates his King of Hell style and slashes through King's massive flaming dragon, cutting the right-hand man across the chest.

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Key facts in chapter 1035

  • p0Chapter 1035 cover features Germa 66 fleet advancing on Whole Cake Island.
  • p1Zoro is shown bloodied and standing amid battlefield debris after a heavy blow.
  • p2Sanji wins a contest labeled at the Skull Dome Left Brain Tower in the Pleasure District.
  • p3Zoro and King continue their fight on a burning rocky battlefield with wooden structures.
  • p4King's mask is ripped off during the fight.
  • p4King has black wings, white hair, and dark brown skin.
  • p4The World Government offers 100 million berries for information on King.
  • p5King unleashes Imperial Dragon attack.
  • p5King's sword and body ignite with flames during the technique.
  • p6King and Zoro begin direct conversation about King's race.
  • p6Zoro and King engage in sword combat amid the burning castle.
  • p7A massive skull-shaped explosion occurs during the fight.
  • p7King and Zoro exchange multiple rapid strikes.
  • p8Zoro and King both acknowledge nearing physical limits in battle.
  • p8Zoro fights with three swords and black outfit showing tears.
  • p8King possesses large feathered wings and flame abilities.
  • p9Flashback shows young King meeting future subordinate in government lab.
  • p9Lunarian race mentioned as test subject with endurance experiments.
  • p9King offers alliance and new name to the figure.
  • p10Zoro performs spinning three-sword technique named Purgatory Onigiri.
  • p10King counters with fire dragon attack called Imperial Flaming Dragon.
  • p10Zoro's attack fails to injure King despite direct hit.
  • p11King uses wing transformation during sword exchange.
  • p11Multiple sword clashes produce visible impact effects.
  • p11Zoro remains standing after being knocked back by King's attack.
  • p12Zoro and King fight at high speed in stormy skies over ruined Wano.
  • p13King transforms into pteranodon form during aerial battle with Zoro.
  • p14King activates Imperial Guardian Flaming Dragon technique against Zoro.
  • p15Zoro cuts through King's Underworld King's Three Bladed Dragons attack.
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  • p0One Piece logo with skull face, crossed bones, rope border and central silhouette dominates top of page.
  • p0Chapter title text 'CHAPTER 1035: ZORO VS. KING' centered below logo.
  • p0Large splash panel shows multiple Germa 66 ships sailing through rough waves toward Whole Cake Island castle.
  • p0Black flags marked '66' and 'GERMA 66' fly on several ships.
  • p0Soldiers in raid suits stand on ship decks amid crashing waves and smoke.
  • p0Massive castle structure with towers visible on the island in background.
  • p0Bottom caption reads 'UNITED COVER SERIES, NO. 25, VOL. 1: "ESCAPE WHOLE CAKE ISLAND."'
  • p0Eiichiro Oda name printed at very bottom of page.
  • p0Clouds and sea spray fill the sky and water areas around the fleet.
  • p0Composition places logo and title above the full-width battle illustration.
  • p1Large explosion and debris cloud fills upper panel with figure hurled through air.
  • p1SFX 'A HEAVY BLOW!!' and large 'ドォーン!!!' emphasize impact force.
  • p1Striped creature with skull markings crashes into ground creating dust and impact lines.
  • p1Close-up of creature face shows open mouth with 'CRACK' and 'SNAP' effects.
  • p1Zoro appears in close-up with bloodied face, narrowed eyes and sharp 'ギロッ' sound effect.
  • p1Zoro stands on wooden platform surrounded by floating rocks and smoke.
  • p1Heavy breathing SFX 'HUFF... HUFF...' near Zoro's figure.
  • p1Ruined building structures and scattered debris fill background of battlefield panels.
  • p1Panel composition alternates between wide impact shots and tight character close-ups.
  • p2Small mouse Chuji held up in hand with 'SQUEAK!' and 'CHUJI!!' labels.
  • p2Woman with light hair covers mouth in shock reaction.
  • p2Bandaged man glances aside with 'GLANCE GLANCE' and sweat drops.
  • p2Sanji wearing headband smiles while feeding the mouse.
  • p2Speech bubble states Sanji is making food for the mouse again.
  • p2Woman cries out 'CHUJI!! THANK GOODNESS!!' and 'T-THANK YOU SO MUCH!!'.
  • p2Building sign reads 'WINNER: SANJI' and 'SKULL DOME LEFT BRAIN TOWER - BATTLE OF THE PLEASURE DISTRICT'.
  • p2Distant structure collapses with large 'COLLAPSE' SFX and dust cloud.
  • p2Mouse shows heart symbol and affectionate squeak near Sanji.
  • p2Woman holds mouse at end of page with sparkles and relieved expression.
  • p3Explosions and flames erupt across rocky terrain with distant falling figures.
  • p3Cries 'わああ' and 'あああ' appear near falling characters.
  • p3Zoro shown breathing heavily with 'PANT... PANT...' while clashing blades.
  • p3King appears with large black wings spread and flame on back during slash exchange.
  • p3SFX 'SLASH!!' and 'RIP!!' with sparks and debris during sword clash.
  • p3Zoro mutters observation about King's back flame going out and increased speed.
  • p3King in close-up with masked face, 'RUSTLE' effect and menacing glare.
  • p3Wooden scaffolding and burning rocks form the duel arena background.
  • p3Panel layout mixes wide battlefield views with tight character reaction shots.
  • p3Zoro's swords and posture show defensive stance against winged opponent.
  • p4King's mask torn away revealing long white hair, dark facial markings, and fierce glare.
  • p4King's black wings visible in midground silhouette against rubble.
  • p4Beanie-wearing swordsman grips sword with wide eyes and tense posture.
  • p4Shocked onlookers with open mouths and sweat drops stare at revealed King.
  • p4Rubble and broken stone walls form chaotic background composition.
  • p4SFX 'RIIIP!!' placed near torn mask area.
  • p4Large circular SFX 'GET WEAKER...!!!' dominates upper left panel.
  • p4Ponytail woman shown in profile with neutral expression in lower panel.
  • p4Curly-haired fighter lies bloodied on ground near King's feet.
  • p4World Government bounty text bubble references 100 million berries.
  • p4Speech bubbles emphasize 'BLACK WINGS, WHITE HAIR, AND DARK BROWN SKIN' rumor confirmation.
  • p4King's armored coat with skull emblem and chains visible in close-up.
  • p5King spreads massive black wings while flames erupt around his body.
  • p5King draws a flaming sword with heat distortion lines.
  • p5Imperial Dragon attack forms a fiery dragon-shaped blast.
  • p5Enemies scream with wide eyes and open mouths as fire engulfs them.
  • p5Bodies flung through air amid explosions and smoke clouds.
  • p5SFX 'GYAAAH!! FIRE!!' placed near burning victims.
  • p5King's full-body armor with circular studs and flame patterns shown in detail.
  • p5Small panel shows King from behind with wings extended in flight.
  • p5Large impact SFX and flame lines dominate composition.
  • p5Burning ground and debris fill lower panels.
  • p6Burning castle background with soldiers blasted into the air.
  • p6King's flaming wings and side profile shown in close-up.
  • p6Zoro in beanie grins while facing King.
  • p6Large slash impact shatters the ground between King and Zoro.
  • p6King's dark facial markings and long hair emphasized in profile.
  • p6SFX lines and debris fly during the sword clash.
  • p6Zoro's sword raised in defensive or attacking posture.
  • p6Explosions and smoke fill upper panels.
  • p6King's wings spread wide during confrontation.
  • p7Giant skull-shaped explosion dominates top panel with debris.
  • p7King and Zoro clash with multiple rapid sword strikes.
  • p7King's black wings spread during aerial counterattack.
  • p7Impact stars and motion lines fill action panels.
  • p7Zoro presses attack with precise blade work from multiple angles.
  • p7King's flaming sword visible in close combat.
  • p7Debris and rubble fly around the duelists.
  • p7Zoro's beanie and dark outfit shown in dynamic poses.
  • p7Large SFX 'ボフォォン!!' and 'ビッドドドドロ!!!' mark explosion.
  • p7King's silhouette with wings against smoke and fire.
  • p8King close-up with long light hair, facial scars, dark coat with emblem, large feathered wings, flames rising from body.
  • p8King intense glare directed forward, sweat drops visible on face.
  • p8Zoro panting heavily on rocky ground, black outfit torn, swords gripped tightly, sweat and exhaustion lines.
  • p8Zoro pushing up from ground with three swords ready, dynamic forward lean posture.
  • p8Large impact SFX and smoke clouds surrounding Zoro during movement.
  • p8King determined expression in lower panel with flames and hair flowing.
  • p8Zoro silhouette standing against bright impact burst and rocky debris.
  • p8King of Hell title text panel with Zoro three-sword stance and flame effects.
  • p8Flames and smoke motifs repeated around both fighters indicating shared exhaustion.
  • p9Young King with dark hair and scars confronting figure in lab-like prison setting with chains and cells.
  • p9Silhouette of young King holding weapon in background of flashback panels.
  • p9Close-up of King's scarred face with intense eyes and sweat.
  • p9King gesturing while speaking in dark coat with wing details.
  • p9Large face close-up of shouting figure with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p9King offering right-hand man position with dramatic expression.
  • p9Prison facility background with tower labeled PH-006 and escaped test subjects.
  • p9Young King standing with torch facing winged figure in destroyed lab.
  • p9SFX lines and impact bursts around dialogue panels showing emotional intensity.
  • p10Zoro mid-air spinning attack with three swords extended and flame trails.
  • p10Massive debris and rock explosion around impact zone.
  • p10Zoro landing pose noting lack of damage with gritted teeth.
  • p10King's flame aura intensifying around body and wings.
  • p10Close-up of Zoro face showing strain and sweat during fire exposure.
  • p10King launching fiery dragon-shaped attack with wings spread.
  • p10Large SFX impact lines and motion streaks during clash.
  • p10Rocky terrain cracking under force of exchange.
  • p10Zoro swords clashing against flaming dragon form.
  • p11King partially transformed with large wings spread and flame aura mid-clash.
  • p11Zoro sent flying backward with debris and impact SFX.
  • p11Close-up of Zoro intense expression with sweat and focus lines.
  • p11King's face close-up with flames and hair flowing during roar.
  • p11Multiple sword clash panels showing blades locking with sharp SFX.
  • p11Zoro gripping swords tightly while being pushed back.
  • p11King declaring possession of named swords with aggressive posture.
  • p11Zoro defiant stare back at King amid flying rocks.
  • p11Explosive debris and motion lines filling background of fight.
  • p12Zoro and King clash mid-air above ruined rocky landscape with stormy clouds and distant structures.
  • p12Large WOOSH SFX cuts across upper panel showing fast blade motion.
  • p12King pants heavily with H!! H!! H!! SFX while dodging in winged armored form.
  • p12Zoro lunges forward with sword extended declaring attack intent.
  • p12King glares intensely with sweat drops and fierce expression in close-up.
  • p12King transforms partially with flame effects and wing spread during Bird Dance technique.
  • p12Massive impact ド SFX shakes the panel with flying debris and smoke.
  • p12Zoro's blade flashes near King's armored body in dynamic mid-air strike.
  • p12Background shows destroyed terrain and floating rock fragments.
  • p12King's body posture shifts into counterattack with extended limb and flame aura.
  • p13King fully transforms into large winged pteranodon-like form with spread wings and flame on head.
  • p13HUFF HUFF SFX near King in transformed state above damaged buildings.
  • p13Zoro presses attack with sword strikes against King's transformed body.
  • p13King shouts realization about Zoro's weakness with wide wingspan and dynamic pose.
  • p13Multiple ギギギ and ドン impact SFX during rapid blade exchanges.
  • p13Zoro counters with fierce expression noting King's blocking behavior.
  • p13King takes visible hit with UGH!! SFX and recoiling posture.
  • p13Zoro lands strike on King's body in mid-air combat sequence.
  • p13Background shows rocky terrain and distant architecture under clouds.
  • p13King's wings and tail visible in large silhouette during transformation.
  • p14King laughs with FUFU FU SFX while taunting Zoro from above.
  • p14Zoro grips sword tightly with intense scarred face and sweat drops.
  • p14King's small transformed silhouette flies away in background panel.
  • p14Zoro declares he will beat memory of himself into King's skull with raised sword.
  • p14King unleashes massive flaming dragon head technique labeled Imperial Guardian Flaming Dragon.
  • p14ゴゴゴ and バチ SFX surround erupting fiery dragon form lunging forward.
  • p14Zoro shown in close-up with determined glare and sword ready.
  • p14Large dragon head with open jaws and flame details dominates lower panel.
  • p14Debris and smoke clouds fill the battlefield during technique activation.
  • p14King's face shows intense scarred expression in side panel.
  • p15Colossal flaming dragon engulfs area with FLYING DRAGON HELL BLAZE text and large ド SFX.
  • p15Zoro slashes through multiple dragon forms in dynamic action pose.
  • p15Panel labels technique as Underworld King's Three Bladed Dragons with multiple heads.
  • p15Note states one swing tears dragons asunder beside Zoro's blade arc.
  • p15Aftermath panel shows 103 EMOTIONS text near explosion effects.
  • p15King appears in close-up with intense scarred face and open mouth.
  • p15Multiple dragon heads with teeth and flame details tear through air.
  • p15Zoro's figure visible inside dragon maw during slash sequence.
  • p15Large impact lines and debris emphasize massive scale of attack.
  • p15King's transformed body partially visible amid fiery dragon mass.

Theories built on chapter 1035

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  1. 1032Oden's Beloved Sword
  2. 1033Shimotsuki Kozaburo
  3. 1034Sanji vs. Queen
  4. 1035Zoro vs. King
  5. 1036Bushido is the Way of Death
  6. 1037Shuron Hakke
  7. 1038Kid & Law vs. Big Mom

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