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One Piece chapter 1036: Bushido is the Way of Death — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 18 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p1Luffy flies above Straw Hat crew in winter island town.
  • p1Crew members wear winter clothing and react to Luffy overhead.
  • p2King falls after wings clipped in battle.
  • p2Kaido and King clash midair with heavy breathing.
  • p3Kaido discusses past debt and ambitions with King.
  • p3Flashback depicts King's training vow to become greatest swordsman.
  • p3Luffy interrupts Kaido's speech.
  • p4Zoro defeats opponent outside the Right Brain Tower.
  • p4Victor is declared as Zoro.
  • p5A massive bird-like creature crashes down with a thud.
  • p5The All-Stars and Flying Six are reported defeated.
  • p5A flaming monstrous figure appears amid rubble shouting about two standing monsters.
  • p6Luffy defeating Kaido would cause Onigashima to crash and ignite gunpowder.
  • p6Yamato is in hot pursuit to prevent the disaster.
  • p6The gunpowder cache lies beneath the Flower Capital.
  • p7Fuga smashes through debris to reach the armory gate.
  • p7Rokki guards the Gate to the Armory.
  • p7Fuga is tasked with fighting Rokki for the key.
  • p8A Skull-Grass Bomb explodes between the 1st and 2nd floor.
  • p8Kin'emon is bloodied and refuses rescue.
  • p8Beasts Pirates fight Red Scabbards and Straw Hats amid the fire.
  • p9Kin'emon delivers a speech about perseverance while crying.
  • p9Usopp is hit during the enemy assault.
  • p9Multiple samurai are overwhelmed by Beasts Pirates in the area.
  • p10Izo intervenes on the battlefield to protect allies.
  • p10Izo references belief in Luffy while aiding the wounded.
  • p10Allies recognize Izo's past affiliation with Whitebeard.
  • p11Izo leaves some enemies for Usopp and Hamlet to handle.
  • p11Fire rages on the 3rd floor where Raizo is located.
  • p11Samurai loyal to Oden confront the flames directly.
  • p12Fukurokuju appears anxious inside the treasure repository.
  • p12Komurasaki remains present during the building evacuation.
  • p12The repository is on the 2nd floor with basement levels below.
  • p13X Drake attacks Zanki outside the crumbling castle.
  • p13Apoo flees the battlefield amid the rubble.
  • p14All-Stars reported wiped out during the battle.
  • p14Question raised about capture of Nico Robin.
  • p15Kaido fights Luffy in hybrid dragon form.
  • p15Luffy lands a direct hit on Kaido.
  • p16Luffy and Kaido both enjoy the escalating battle.
  • p16Kaido uses ROC GUN technique against Luffy.

What is said, page by page

  • p2Kaido shouts KING?! in shock during midair clash.
  • p2Unknown voice questions YOU STILL BELIEVE THAT with confrontational tone.
  • p2King weakly addresses KAIDO-SAN amid heavy breathing.
  • p3Kaido tells King it does not matter what he does and that he owes him his life while urging him to keep being the strongest.
  • p3Kaido questions if the world King wanted matches the one he is making and asks if King thinks he is Joyboy.
  • p3Young King vows until I beat him to become the greatest swordsman.
  • p3Kaido declares until you are king of the pirates and that he will make sure to never lose.
  • p3Luffy states if this is what it takes then nope and that he has a problem with that.
  • p4Zoro declares ...THE KING OF HELL and I'LL BECOME... with fierce resolve.
  • p5Masked woman reacts with visible shock to the reported defeat of the All-Stars and Flying Six.
  • p5Top-hatted man questions whether King has lost while others echo disbelief.
  • p5Flaming monstrous figure declares that victories remain meaningless while two monsters still stand.
  • p6Yamato declares intent to stop the island crash while racing downward.
  • p6Narration notes countless unaware people enjoying the Fire Festival.
  • p7Fuga roars while charging and smashing debris.
  • p7Small ally thanks Fuga and urges him to keep Rokki busy.
  • p7Rokki declares he knew intruders would come and guards the gate.
  • p7Allies instruct Fuga to fight Rokki for the key.
  • p8Kin'emon refuses rescue stating he is too far gone.
  • p8Usopp urges others to take Kiku and leave him.
  • p8Enemy declares the group is surrounded by fire and enemies.
  • p8Samurai voice objects to rescue attempts conflicting with death wishes.
  • p9Kin'emon shouts that clinging to life even in disgrace is necessary and the raid fight alone is insufficient.
  • p9Beasts Pirate yells for others to get down during the attack.
  • p9Another pirate affirms the statement while striking.
  • p9Samurai screams that he cannot hold off the enemies any longer.
  • p9Usopp is addressed with concern as he is struck.
  • p10Allies react with shock upon recognizing Izo as a former Whitebeard commander.
  • p10Wounded fighter thanks Izo for saving him without knowing his identity.
  • p10Izo tells the injured to live for Luffy's sake and avoid speaking to prevent worsening wounds.
  • p10Fallen ally addresses Izo as big brother while struggling.
  • p11Izo orders allies to handle remaining enemies and directs Hamlet to move.
  • p11Izo calls for Usopp to keep the injured safe.
  • p11Samurai commands others to go first while facing flames.
  • p11Raizo struggles with heavy breathing in the fire.
  • p11Sign declares the winner already decided and urges release of paralysis jutsu.
  • p11Headband samurai declares the fire too mild and vows to reach Oden's enemies first.
  • p12Subordinate asks Fukurokuju if something is troubling him.
  • p12Fukurokuju replies that nothing is wrong.
  • p12Voice urges Fukurokuju to flee before the island explodes.
  • p12Someone questions if the situation is a dream.
  • p12Komurasaki responds right away to an order.
  • p12Man demands Komurasaki play a song for him.
  • p12Panic spreads as people realize the danger and attempt escape.
  • p13Drake shouts apology to Zanki while striking with fierce intent.
  • p13Voice reports Apoo is running away during the chaos.
  • p13Drake notes Apoo was quite a handful as expected of his reputation.
  • p14Voice declares All-Stars have been wiped out.
  • p14Speaker warns to leave the castle quickly.
  • p14Reply states something came up and asks if Nico Robin was captured.
  • p14Discussion notes need to prepare for possible upset by new generation.
  • p14Odds of new generation winning described as a million to one.
  • p14Fate of an era will be decided in next few minutes.
  • p15Kaido questions if opponents have reached their limit.
  • p15Kaido notes humans cannot push themselves forever.
  • p15Luffy begins Gomu Gomu No attack.
  • p15Luffy continues Gomu Gomu No during mid-air recovery.
  • p16Luffy declares the fight is getting good while panting.
  • p16Kaido replies he was thinking the same thing.
  • p16Kaido shouts ROC GUN during dragon-form attack.
  • p16Narration questions fallout of the death match.