One Piece Chapter 1038 Summary: Kid & Law vs. Big Mom

What happens in chapter 1038

The title page reads "Chapter 1038: Kid & Law vs. Big Mom." It continues Germa 66's cold-blooded voyage, volume 3: "Niji & Yonji, captured in Chocolate Town on Cacao Island." The cover-story image shows wanted-style displays or public boards for Niji and Yonji while townspeople gather and Judge and Reiju appear in silhouette at the edges. This is official cover-story material rather than the chapter's main narrative, so it is kept as useful extra material.

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Inside the castle on the third floor, the fire spreads around Raizo and Fukurokuju. Fukurokuju's head and body are burning, but he still demands, "Release your jutsu, Raizo... or we will both perish!!" Raizo, equally trapped and panting, refuses to be the first to give in. On the second floor, samurai and pirates panic as the flames trap them in a dead end. They shout that they must flee and that there is nowhere to go. The page shows the castle turning into a furnace while the two ninja stubbornly maintain their paralysis standoff, making their personal contest part of the broader disaster consuming Onigashima.

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The ceiling begins coming down as the fire eats through the castle. Fighters scream that the ceiling is collapsing and that there are only a few stragglers moving. One of the Straw Hats' allies is identified among the fallen, and the panicked survivors say that, at this rate, countless people will burn to death and that dying in battle would be less cruel. The chaos is not limited to one faction: injured allies, Beast Pirates, and samurai are all caught under falling beams and spreading flames. The page emphasizes that the raid's victories over commanders do not matter if the castle itself becomes a death trap before anyone can escape.

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On the live floor, people shout to get away from Big Mom and warn that they cannot get caught in the crossfire. Chopper has finally returned to normal after the side effects of his medicine made him withered and weak for a while. He says he has recovered, but he is worried about Zoro, whom Miyagi treated with the special remedy. Chopper explains that the super recovery also has a great cost: all the damage Zoro suffered will come back many times worse. He hopes Zoro has already won his fight, because before the medicine, Zoro's injuries were so bad he could not move, and if those wounds multiply, the aftermath could be catastrophic.

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At the dome interior right brain tower, Zoro lies helpless after defeating King. Chopper's fear hangs over him as a dark, skeletal figure with a scythe appears above him. Zoro asks, "Who the hell are you?" while his body refuses to move. The figure looms like death itself, and Zoro tells it to stop and get away from him. Elsewhere, Franky searches through the burning wreckage, shouting, "Zoro, you bastard! Where'd you go?" The page turns Zoro's victory into a new immediate crisis: the cost of the medicine and the strain of Enma have left him unable to defend himself, while a death-like apparition closes in.

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In the first floor attic, Izo drags himself through the wreckage, cursing Whitebeard's commanders as he decides he has to help the damned upstarts. Below, in basement level 1, he thinks about Kiku and Kinemon and says he hopes his actions allowed the two of them to escape. Izo is badly wounded and panting when he notices someone ahead. The page then reveals that he has crossed paths with CP0. One of the agents has been following the Straw Hats, while the other remains focused on the government's mission. Izo's duty to the alliance and his past as a Whitebeard commander put him directly in the way of the World Government's masked assassins.

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Izo recognizes the masked agents as Cipher Pol, and they answer that they are from the Aegis 0 branch. One agent says he heard Izo was on the island and suggests they pretend they never saw each other, because technically they are not meant to let him off the hook for being a member of a notorious crew. The agents say their eyes are currently set on the Straw Hats. Izo lets them pass for a moment, saying he is sure they will meet again, but then stops them with the warning, "Stop, not another step..." The page sets up a confrontation between a wounded former Whitebeard commander and CP0, because Izo cannot simply let them continue toward Robin and the Straw Hats.

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In the basement armory, Yamato races ahead of Kazenbo. The fire spirit swells above the weapons and gunpowder, and Yamato shouts for it to stop and not touch anything. She yells, "Please, hang on!!" while the enormous black flame mass presses toward the explosives. Yamato reaches the armory and says she has to make it, then attacks with "Namuji Hyoga!!" to freeze the stockpile and the area around the gunpowder. She warns that if the gunpowder goes off, everyone will be history. The wide page shows Yamato's desperate timing: she has arrived, but Kazenbo is already there, and only her ice can prevent Onigashima from becoming a midair bomb.

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Yamato tells Kazenbo not to touch the gunpowder and blasts the flame mass with "Mahoroba!!" Kazenbo groans under the impact, but the attack also redirects part of the creature. A piece of the burning mass reaches the treasure repository, where a servant cries, "Orochi-sama!!" and another voice asks whether that is a hand. Orochi himself is struck and screams. The page shows that even as Yamato slows the main body of Kazenbo, Kanjuro's hatred is still spreading through the castle and reaching Orochi. The crisis in the armory is connected to the political revenge thread: the fire spirit that Orochi unleashed is now turning back toward him.

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On the live floor, Big Mom stands over the fallen Kid and Law while bystanders beg her for mercy. They say the two captains cannot even move and that they will die if she keeps going. Big Mom laughs that their underlings are begging now and says Kid and Law have really hit rock bottom. Their crews shout for their captains and beg her to spare them. Big Mom, still confident and huge, towers above the wreckage with Napoleon in hand and her homies at her side. The page makes it look as though the battle is over, with Kid and Law lying defeated and their crews powerless to stop the Emperor.

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Kid's crew and Law's crew panic, calling for medics and asking whether their captains are still breathing. Big Mom ignores the pleas and tells everyone to quit bellyaching because this is a battlefield. She raises her power with "Tenman-Tenjin!!" and lightning crashes across the floor, blasting anyone who gets too close. The crews scream as she attacks them and the fallen captains. The page shows Big Mom's cruelty and stamina: even with the castle burning and her opponents on the ground, she keeps punishing the underlings and treating the battlefield as proof that mercy has no place in a fight between pirates.

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Big Mom prepares to leave for the roof, saying Kaido has not let out his usual victory cry yet and telling herself not to say the puny Straw Hat brat is still holding out alone. She asks Hera to take her to the roof and says she is beat, so they should finish this quickly. Law, still panting, activates "Kroom" and "Anesthesia," extending a massive blade through Big Mom from behind. He says, "This is the end!!" Big Mom is shocked by the sudden attack, but Law is pushing beyond exhaustion to keep her from reaching Kaido. The page turns the apparent defeat around: Law was down, but not finished.

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Law drives his extended blade deep through Big Mom and unleashes "Shock Wille!!" The internal shock makes Big Mom scream, and her homies panic, shouting that someone has hurt Mama and asking how he dares. Kid, battered and barely upright, watches Law's attack and prepares to follow it. The crews are stunned that Trafalgar is still moving after Big Mom's punishment. Big Mom tries to understand what is happening, and the page shows that Law's awakened technique is not simply piercing her body; it delivers a devastating internal impact that can still damage an Emperor even this late in the battle.

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Kid rises again and uses his magnetic fields to pull steel beams and scrap metal into a massive mechanical bull. Big Mom complains that she is sick of steel beams running their mouths and tells him to obey her magnetic fields already, but Kid is still standing. He laughs that it is weird: he feels like he has a new reason to keep fighting. He tells Big Mom that if she believes Emperors are invincible, that is a joke, because given enough time even mountains can be worn down by rain. Kid launches "Punk Corna Dio!!" with the enormous bull and declares, "I don't care if it kills me... you're not reaching that roof!!" The chapter ends with Kid and Law still refusing to let Big Mom join Kaido.

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One Piece Chapter 1038: Kid & Law vs. Big Mom

Chapter: 1038
Released: 30 Jan 2022
Summarised: 9 Jul 2026
Pages: 15
Arc: Wano Country
Previous: Chapter 1037
Next: Chapter 1039

Chapter 1038 summary

Raizo and Fukurokuju maintain their burning standoff on the castle's third floor as flames trap samurai and Beast Pirates below and the ceiling collapses. Chopper recovers and worries about Zoro, who defeated King but now faces a skeletal grim reaper while unable to move. Izo encounters and blocks CP0 agents from reaching the Straw Hats. Yamato reaches the armory and attacks Kazenbo to freeze the gunpowder, though the redirected flames strike Orochi. Big Mom towers over the fallen Kid and Law, blasting their crews with lightning as she prepares to join Kaido on the roof. Law activates Kroom and Shock Wille to strike her from within. Kid rises and unleashes Punk Corna Dio with a giant mechanical bull, declaring he will prevent her from reaching the roof.

Questions chapter 1038 answers

Where is zoro robin and franky in big mom?OpenThe sources do not place Zoro, Robin, and Franky together inside Big Mom.

37 key facts · 35 characters

Key facts in chapter 1038

p0Chapter title is 'KID & LAW VS. BIG MOM'.
p0Title page features Germa 66 side story cover.
p1Castle interior on third and second floors is engulfed in flames.
p1Raizo is ordered to release his jutsu to avoid mutual death.
p2Ceiling collapses during the fire in the castle.
p2Straw Hat ally is spotted among the fighters.
p3Chopper returns to normal size after side effects.
p3Group flees Big Mom crossfire on the live floor.
p4Scene takes place inside Onigashima dome right brain tower.
p4Zoro and Franky are present in the interior area.
p4Structural collapse and explosions are actively occurring.
p5Kin'emon is shirtless and bloodied from recent combat.
p5Location shifts from first floor attic to basement level 1.
p5Beast Pirates members were fought in the attic area.
p6Cipher Pol Aegis 0 branch agents are present on the island.
p6Izo is recognized and confronted by the agents.
p6Scene occurs on a burning street near collapsing buildings.
p7Scene is set inside Onigashima basement armory.
p7Yamato is actively moving through the armory under fire.
p7Gunpowder barrels marked with skull symbols are present and unstable.
p8A massive black sphere with bright spots appears in the sky above the battlefield.
p8Long-haired samurai warrior is struck and falls during the explosion event.
p9Big Mom stands over defeated Kid Pirates members on the battlefield.
p9Onlookers plead for mercy during Big Mom's attack.
p10Big Mom uses 'TENMAN-TENJIN!!' attack on the battlefield.
p10Big Mom's subordinates attempt to aid injured crew members.
p11Big Mom heads toward the roof on Hera after expressing fatigue.
p11A fighter activates 'ANAESTHESIA' and 'KROOM!' technique.
p11Kaido's victory cry has not been heard yet.
p12Kid uses electromagnetic strike named SHOCK WILLE against Big Mom.
p12Big Mom is sent crashing through structures by the attack.
p12Law intervenes verbally telling Kid to stop.
p12Kid Pirates crew reacts with horror to the damage on Big Mom.
p13Kid activates Punk Corna Dio magnetic technique.
p13Steel beams are pulled toward Big Mom by Kid's powers.
p13Both Kid and Big Mom show heavy panting from prolonged fight.
p13Kid expresses renewed will to fight and block Big Mom's path.

Symbols and visual details128 · show

p0One Piece logo with skull, crossbones, and rope border at top center.
p0Chapter title text 'CHAPTER 1038: KID & LAW VS. BIG MOM' below logo.
p0Cloaked figure with horns sits on wooden crate in foreground, back turned to viewer.
p0Two large wanted-style posters labeled 'NIJI' and 'YONJI' dominate midground.
p0Posters show Germa 66 soldiers in dramatic capes and poses.
p0Group of children stand before the posters, looking up.
p0Background depicts Chocolate Town on Cocoa Island with candy-themed buildings and checkered tower.
p0Woman in ruffled dress visible on right edge, partially cut off.
p0Caption at bottom reads 'GERMA 66'S COLD-BLOODED VOYAGE VOL. 3: 'NIJI & YONJI, CAPTURED IN CHOCOLATE TOWN ON COCOA ISLAND''.
p0Eiichiro Oda signature centered at very bottom.
p0Cloaked figure posture suggests observation or guarding of the scene.
p1Fiery figure crashes through debris in burning castle interior.
p1Flames and smoke dominate panels with dynamic SFX lines.
p1Scarred man with furious expression and sweat drops confronts another figure.
p1Stern man with open mouth and hand raised in warning gesture.
p1Panel labels 'CASTLE INTERIOR, THIRD FLOOR' and 'SECOND FLOOR'.
p1Characters shown panting heavily with repeated 'PANT...!' SFX.
p1Sword visible in lower panel amid collapsing structure.
p1Group on second floor includes curly-haired man and others fleeing.
p1Intense fire effects with large black SFX for impact and heat.
p2Ceiling cracks and collapses with large debris falling.
p2Multiple characters shout in alarm with open mouths and wide eyes.
p2Bearded man in patterned kimono points and identifies a Straw Hat ally.
p2Fighters shown panting and struggling amid flames and smoke.
p2Dynamic panel composition with falling wooden beams and dust clouds.
p2One character declares dying in battle would be less cruel than burning.
p2Fire spreads rapidly with lightning-like SFX for intensity.
p2Background shows structural collapse and burning interior details.
p3Chopper in normal size and hat stands panting after transformation.
p3Explosions and crossfire effects with large black SFX in background.
p3Characters flee from Big Mom silhouette and debris clouds.
p3Miyagi and other allies shown with worried expressions.
p3Chopper mentions side effects and recovery in speech.
p3Background includes live floor label and distant figures.
p3Multiple reaction panels with shock and concern faces.
p3Chopper close-up shows large eyes and sweat drops indicating exhaustion.
p3Zoro is mentioned as a separate worry in dialogue.
p4Wild-haired fighter with scars and open mouth glares intensely in close-up panel.
p4Large smoke and debris clouds fill background of distant structure collapse.
p4Skull-shaped mask or head lies on slanted collapsing floor surface.
p4Massive swirling force or blade presses down on struggling figure.
p4Helmeted man with star emblem on headgear shouts with gritted teeth.
p4Explosions and flying debris surround two running figures in lower panels.
p4Structural diagram labels DOME INTERIOR RIGHT BRAIN TOWER with floor markers.
p4Small ZORO and FRANKY icons appear on location diagram.
p4Fighter's body posture shows strain and resistance against unseen pressure.
p4Multiple jagged motion lines and impact SFX emphasize chaotic movement.
p5FIRST FLOOR ATTIC label appears in upper right panel.
p5Multiple large explosions and flying debris fill attic space.
p5Dark figure crashes through wooden wreckage headfirst.
p5BASEMENT LEVEL 1 label marks lower multi-level shaft view.
p5JOLT SFX and flame patterns spread across basement floor.
p5Bloodied shirtless Kin'emon clutches woman with eyepiece.
p5Woman with mechanical eyepiece shows alarmed expression.
p5Beast Pirate symbols visible on defeated background figures.
p5Sweat drops and heavy breathing lines surround exhausted Kin'emon.
p5Vertical shaft perspective shows multiple burning floors.
p6Woman with eyepiece reacts with shock at CIPHER POL mention.
p6Burning street scene with flames and smoke in background.
p6Cloaked figure points weapon while two tall silhouettes stand in smoke.
p6Aegis 0 branch agents wear long coats and distinctive headgear.
p6Close-up of scarred face with CPO text label.
p6Izo silhouette stands amid flames facing agents.
p6Multiple speech bubbles overlap burning building backdrop.
p6Falling debris and vertical motion lines indicate structural damage.
p6Cloaked man has spiky hair and dark coat silhouette.
p7BASEMENT ARMORY label with multi-level diagram shown.
p7Yamato leaps across metal walkway with flowing hair.
p7Large skull-and-crossbones gunpowder barrels roll and fall.
p7Mink fighter with wild hair warns about gunpowder danger.
p7SIZZLE SFX near flames licking at barrel surfaces.
p7Yamato focuses on distant target with determined expression.
p7Massive circular ceiling opening reveals upper structure.
p7Explosions and impact lines surround tumbling barrels.
p7NAMUJI HYOGA call appears near mink fighter panel.
p7Debris and structural beams collapse around central walkway.
p8Large black sphere dominates upper sky panel with multiple bright circular spots and surrounding explosion clouds.
p8Silhouetted hand reaches toward black sphere from right side with motion lines.
p8Central panel shows long-haired samurai warrior with sword being hurled backward amid swirling energy and debris.
p8Lower left panel depicts the same samurai warrior on ground with sword across body and impact effects.
p8Lower right panel shows background figures near traditional building with smoke and debris.
p8SFX 'ジワーーッ!!!' placed near black sphere indicating energy or heat effect.
p8Multiple impact lines and angular motion symbols emphasize explosive force around sphere.
p8Warrior's posture shows arched back and extended limbs indicating forceful impact.
p8Small bright circular lights appear near sphere suggesting energy orbs or reflections.
p9Big Mom looms centrally with wide open mouth and spotted dress pattern.
p9Defeated fighters lie on rocky ground in lower panels with heavy panting effects.
p9Explosions and fire effects fill upper panels with debris and motion lines.
p9Traditional Japanese buildings visible in background of upper panels.
p9Big Mom's hair and clothing flow dynamically with battle motion.
p9Onlookers shown with distressed facial expressions and reaching gestures.
p9SFX and impact symbols surround Big Mom and defeated figures.
p9Live floor sign appears in upper right panel.
p10Big Mom activates attack with swirling energy and fist symbols labeled 'TENMAN-TENJIN!!'.
p10Multiple massive fists descend from above with motion lines and impact effects.
p10Injured fighters shown with sweat, open mouths, and exhausted postures.
p10Big Mom's crew members appear with medical supplies and concerned expressions.
p10Close-up panels show pained faces of defeated fighters with heavy shading.
p10Battlefield debris and smoke fill lower panels.
p10Big Mom's expression shows aggressive determination during attack.
p11Big Mom rides a flame cloud creature toward traditional building rooftops.
p11Planetary symbol with rings appears in lower right panel.
p11Fighter performs technique with hand gesture and 'KROOM!' SFX.
p11Big Mom's expression shows fatigue with sweat drops.
p11Kaido silhouette visible on flame cloud in upper panel.
p11Background shows detailed Japanese castle architecture.
p11Fighter's face shows strain with visible teeth and sweat.
p11Small 'HUFF... HUFF...' effects indicate heavy breathing.
p12Big Mom hurled backward through debris with wide eyes and open mouth after massive impact.
p12Large electromagnetic explosion centered on Big Mom with radiating lines and debris.
p12Kid Pirates crew shown in lower panels with shocked expressions and sweat drops.
p12One crew member crying with tears and open mouth labeled AAAAA AAAH!!
p12Big Mom gripping her sword while being blasted, polka-dot dress and curly hair visible.
p12Law's face in side panel with intense expression and sweat, shouting from off-panel.
p12Big Mom panting heavily with motion lines and sweat drops in close-up panel.
p12Debris and steel beams scattered around impact zone with cross symbols visible.
p12Crew members pointing and reacting with horror faces in three consecutive small panels.
p12Big Mom's massive form dominating upper right panel with dynamic motion blur.
p13Kid in armored form with mechanical arm and spiked shoulder, laughing during assault.
p13Massive steel beams and metal objects magnetically pulled toward Big Mom.
p13Big Mom pulled forward by magnetic forces with surprised expression.
p13Kid's face in extreme close-up with wide grin, sweat, and blood streaks.
p13Big Mom in giant form clashing with metal structures in background panels.
p13Panel composition shows Kid's determined shouting face split across two lower panels.
p13Magnetic field lines and attraction symbols around steel debris.
p13Big Mom acknowledging the fight with narrowed eyes and gritted teeth.
p13Kid's mechanical construct labeled PUNK CORNA DIO dominating upper panel.
p13Background shows rocky terrain and ongoing battle debris.

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