Released 6 Feb 2022 · 16 pages · Wano Country arc

One Piece Chapter 1039: The Main Act

What happens in chapter 1039

Momonosuke pushes Onigashima away from the Flower Capital with all his strength. On the rooftop, Luffy fights Kaido and senses someone calling him. Below, Kid and Law battle Big Mom after knocking her away. The two captains argue over their roles while Big Mom repairs her broken bones using her life force. Law warns that his next attack will be his last, and Big Mom unleashes a powerful Maser Saber with her homies.

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  1. p.0Luffy and Kaido dragon form are shown in direct confrontation pose.
  2. p.8Big Mom is thrown back by a large explosion on the battlefield.
  3. p.14Chapter 1039 ends with the collision of the combined technique.
1039

The Main Act

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This is the Weekly Shonen Jump color cover spread for One Piece. Monkey D. Luffy appears in the foreground with a furious expression, mouth wide open and arm extended forward in a fiery aura. Behind him looms the massive blue-scaled dragon form of Kaido, roaring with jaws open. A black spiky creature is visible in the lower center. Large text proclaims 'THE WAR THAT TEARS DOWN AN ERA!!' and 'WANO ARC CLIMAX!!'. Japanese text fills the sides including '作るのは誰だ！' and magazine branding. The spread is labeled 'ONE PIECE COLOR SPREAD!!' with issue details.
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Color spread page showing the Straw Hat Pirates in a vibrant, fantastical Wano landscape. Luffy grins widely while carrying a massive log on his shoulder. Chopper sits happily on Luffy's hat. Usopp gives a thumbs-up in the midground. Nami stands nearby holding a map. A tall figure in a yellow jacket with spiky hair stands to the right, looking serious. Background features a giant pink monkey-like creature on a tree branch, floating islands, skulls, and dripping yellow slime effects. The page is labeled 'ONE PIECE' at the bottom.
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Manga page opens with a massive floating island above Wano. Narration boxes read 'KEEP GOING... BACK!!', 'PANT... PANT...', 'IF I CAN JUST GET IT A LITTLE FURTHER AWAY...!!!', 'THE SKIES ABOVE WANO', 'BACK...', and 'USING ALL HIS MIGHT!'. A dragon figure flies through clouds. Next panels show the dragon with text 'HMI IS SOMEONE CALLING FOR MEI' and 'LETTING IT FALL ON THE CAPITAL... IS UNTHINKABLE!!'. Bottom panel depicts the destruction of a building with 'BIG MOM'S BEEN BLOWN AWAY!!', 'UWAAAH!!', and 'DOME INTERIOR, LIVE FLOOR'. Large SFX include 'ゴゴゴォ...' and 'どんッ'.
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Multiple panels show chaotic reactions. Voices shout 'CAPTAIN!!', 'BOSS!!', and 'THEY COULDN'T HAVE BEATEN HER!'. A character pleads 'PLEASE, WE'RE COUNTING ON YOU TO DEAL WITH THEM!'. Kid Pirates react in panic. One panel shows a figure saying 'HEY, EUSTASS-YA, THAT'S TWICE NOW...' and 'BET YOU FELT THAT ONE, HAG!!' with 'BLEH...' and 'LEAP!'. Lower panels feature close-ups of a scarred man yelling 'WHO CARESI! LET IT GO!!' and 'I'M NOT YOUR OPENING ACT!!'. Final panel shows a cloaked figure with 'YOU WAIT FOR ME TO USE MY FINISHER, THEN YOU SWOOP IN WITH A FLASHY MOVE TO TAKE THE CREDIT FOR YOURSELF!!' and reaction '!I'.
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Big Mom looms massively over the ruined battlefield, her dark silhouette dominating the wreckage as voices argue around her. "OOF, WHAT COMES AFTER THE BULL ATTACKI A HIPPOI MAYBE AN ELEPHANTI" "THERE WON'T BE ANYTHING LEFT OF THAT OLD BAT ONCE I HIT HER WITH MY TRUMP CARD!!" "QUIT GIVING ME ORDERS!!" "AND LEAVE THE FINAL BLOW TO ME." "IN THAT CASE, YOU GO FIRST NEXT TIME..." A small figure snaps back, "SHUT UP!! LIKE I'M GONNA TELL YOU WHAT I'M PACKING!!" The massive form of Big Mom slumps with a "LIMP" sound effect. In close-up, her face twists in pain and fury, eyes bloodshot: "TRAFALGAR'S TECHNIQUE IS DANGEROUS... EVEN MY RIBS ARE BROKEN...!! THOSE SHOCKWAVES HIT ME FROM THE INSIDE OUT..." A tiny ally stares in horror, "LOOK AT HER BONES...!!" Big Mom suddenly revives with a massive grin, flames and smoke erupting as she roars, "YES, MAMA!" "YES, MAMA!" "MAAAA MAMAMA HAHAHA!!" She declares, "I'LL HAVE TO EXCHANGE SOME LIFE TO BRING YOU BONES BACK!!"
Big MomTrafalgar Law
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Big Mom and Trafalgar Law clash in close quarters. Law shouts, "YOU'LL HAVE TO-" "I CAN'T AFFORD TO LET IT MISS." "MY NEXT ATTACK WILL BE MY LAST..!!" "IN ALL SERIOUSNESS, I NEED TO TELL YOU SOMETHING. PANT.. PANT.." Big Mom yells back, "I JUST TOLD YOU TO QUIT GIVING ME ORDERS!" Law continues, "I'LL BE OUT OF STRENGTH AFTER THIS ROUND..." Below, Big Mom commands her homies, "YES, MAMA!" "HERA!! READYI!" "PROMETHEUS!! NAPOLEON!!" The massive Maser Saber attack erupts in a blinding blast of energy and debris. "UWAA!!" "MASER SABER!!" The weapon slices through the battlefield, sending shockwaves and fragments flying as Big Mom swings with full force.
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Big Mom continues her assault amid the collapsing machinery and flames. "...STOP DREAMING!!" "MAMAMA, IT'S FUTILE!!" "NOTHING BUT USELESS SCRAP!!" "YOU BRATS NEED TO..." A voice declares, "I'VE SENT HUNDREDS LIKE YOU TO A WATERY GRAVE!!" The massive form of Big Mom towers over the wreckage, panting heavily. In the lower panels, she faces two smaller figures amid the destruction. "...WE'RE STILL DRINKING YOUR MOTHERS' MILK!!" "SINCE THE TIME YOU TWO..." "WE'VE RULED FOR DECADES NOW!!" Explosions and debris fill the air as the fight rages on.
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Explosions rock the battlefield in rapid succession. "N!!" "S!!" "ASSIGN!!" Big Mom is hurled through the air amid smoke and impact lines. A massive blast erupts with "NUUUU!I" as debris flies. Two small figures tumble through the chaos, one shouting, "MAMA, DODGE!!" "I CAN'T GET LOOSE!!" Big Mom's face fills the final panel in shock and rage, teeth bared, as she struggles, "I...!!" "I...!!!"
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A violent explosion tears through the battlefield as massive debris and smoke erupt outward. Big Mom is hurled back amid the blast, screaming "AARGH!!" and "NNNN!!" while flailing. In the next panel a goggled samurai yells "NO WAY...!!" as another voice cries "SHE MOVED THE WHOLE TOWER TO BLOCKI!" and someone gasps "WHA-I!" Big Mom's enraged face looms close, growling "MOTHER'S..." while she seizes a smaller figure and snarls "YOU'VE REALLY WEIGHED ME DOWN WITH THIS..."
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The chaos intensifies as Big Mom laughs "MAMAMAHAHAHA!!" while her flaming homie Misery surges forward. A samurai shouts "IT'S ALIVEI! IT'S MOVING!!" and "HER ATTACK..." as Misery's massive flaming form crashes through structures. Big Mom commands "SHOW THEM THEIR PLACE! GO GET 'EM, MISERY!!" while Law appears below, raising his hand and calling "TAKT!" Misery slams into the samurai with a huge impact, the panel labeled "MISERY!!" as rubble flies everywhere.
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Debris rains down as a massive structure collapses in another explosion. A figure is sent flying with a pained "UGH!!" while others tumble through the air screaming "AAAAH!!" In the lower panels the goggled samurai is shown mid-air with his sword drawn, and Law appears panting heavily "PANT... PANT..." as smoke and wreckage fill the scene.
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Big Mom's face twists in fury as she yells "NOT THIS AGAIN!!" and "TRAFALGAR!!" while grabbing at Law amid flames and debris. The scene shifts to a wide view of Onigashima with a massive column of energy or smoke rising into the sky above the island. Below, a basement armory is shown with figures reacting in shock. A young woman with a scar stares upward in disbelief, exclaiming "WHAT IN THE WORLDI!"
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A massive swirling vortex erupts from the ground as a powerful attack drills downward. "UAGH!!" someone cries amid flying debris. "WILLE!!" Trafalgar Law shouts as the technique bores deep into the earth. On the right side panels, Kid Pirates react in panic: "CAPTAIN!!" one yells. "YOU'VE GOT GUTS, I'LL GIVE YOU THAT!!" another growls. "TRAFALGAR!!" Law is addressed directly. "NOW, GET OFF ME..." a voice demands. Law presses on: "LISTEN TO ME!!" "DID YOU CROAKI!" "IT'S GOT TO BE DEEPER!!" "NOT YET..." The attack continues with "PUNCTURE..." as rocks shatter. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING, CAPTAINI!" "LET GO OR YOU'LL DIE!!" "NO, DON'T-" "HUFF..." reactions fill the air with impact sounds and desperate shouts.
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The chaos intensifies as a massive mechanical construct appears. "WHAT-I! WHAT THE HELL IS THATI!" a voice exclaims. "EUSTASS-YA!!" Law calls out. "NOW...!!" Eustass Kid activates something. "DON'T TELL ME WHAT TO DO!!" Kid snaps back. "HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SAY IT... TRAFALGARI!" A giant black sphere forms in the sky with heavy sound effects. Below, Big Mom's forces react: "YES, MAMA!!" "BURN HIM TO ASH... MISERY!!" Misery is unleashed as a fiery, demonic entity. "AAAAAH!!" screams echo. "WHATI! HOW DID THAT BIG CRATER GET THEREI!" "WHAT'S WITH THIS MASSIVE HOLEI!" Observers stare in shock at the destruction.
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The battle reaches its peak. "AAAAAH!!" a pained scream rings out. "YOUR ERA... IS OVER!!" a determined voice declares while dragging emperors off their thrones. A massive electromagnetic blast fires: "DAMNED PUNK!!*" The attack launches with tremendous force, shattering the ground. Big Mom roars defiantly: "GIVE IT YOUR BEST SHOT!! YOU THINK YOU CAN TAKE ME DOWNI!" "...BIG MOM!! I AM... BIG MOM!! THAT'S WHY I'M GONNA FINISH YOU OFF!!" The chapter ends with the massive technique colliding amid flying debris and explosive impact lines. *T/N: KANJI MEANS "ELECTROMAGNETIC CANNON"
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One Piece Chapter 1039: The Main Act

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Chapter 1039 summary

Momonosuke pushes Onigashima away from the Flower Capital with all his strength. On the rooftop, Luffy fights Kaido and senses someone calling him. Below, Kid and Law battle Big Mom after knocking her away. The two captains argue over their roles while Big Mom repairs her broken bones using her life force. Law warns that his next attack will be his last, and Big Mom unleashes a powerful Maser Saber with her homies. Kid magnetizes Big Mom with Assign, pulling metal wreckage onto her, and she counters by creating the living attack Misery. Law pierces Big Mom with an extended Kroom blade in Puncture Wille, creating a massive hole below, then Kid fires Damned Punk from his electromagnetic cannon, declaring that her era is over.

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Key facts in chapter 1039

  • p0This is the color cover spread for chapter 1039.
  • p0Luffy and Kaido dragon form are shown in direct confrontation pose.
  • p1Color spread page features multiple Straw Hat members in a Wano landscape.
  • p2Kaido is moving a floating island away from Wano's capital.
  • p2Big Mom is shown being blasted away inside the dome.
  • p3Kid Pirates react to Big Mom being blown away.
  • p3Killer and Law exchange lines during the ongoing fight.
  • p4Big Mom's body slumps after internal shockwave damage.
  • p4Big Mom's ribs are stated as broken.
  • p4Big Mom summons homies named Prometheus and Napoleon in lower panel.
  • p5Law declares his next attack will be his last.
  • p5Big Mom activates Maser Saber using her homies.
  • p5Law and Big Mom are in direct close-quarters confrontation.
  • p6Big Mom continues her assault amid collapsing machinery.
  • p6Big Mom faces two smaller figures in the lower panels.
  • p6Big Mom is panting heavily during the confrontation.
  • p7Big Mom is struck by rapid N S ASSIGN attacks and sent flying.
  • p7Big Mom is caught in a large explosion with NUUU reaction.
  • p7Two small figures are thrown through the air during the blast.
  • p8Big Mom is thrown back by a large explosion on the battlefield.
  • p8Kin'emon reacts to the tower being repositioned.
  • p8Big Mom seizes a smaller figure during the chaos.
  • p9Big Mom summons Misery to attack the samurai.
  • p9Law uses his ability during the Misery assault.
  • p9Misery slams into structures causing widespread destruction.
  • p10A large structure collapses in an explosion.
  • p10Kin'emon is airborne with sword ready.
  • p10Law is exhausted and breathing heavily amid the rubble.
  • p11Big Mom confronts Law directly during the battle.
  • p11A massive energy column rises above Onigashima.
  • p11Figures react in the basement armory to events above.
  • p12Law activates Wille technique that drills into the ground
  • p12Kid Pirates react with alarm to the scale of the attack
  • p13Kid activates a large mechanical weapon forming a black sphere
  • p13Misery is summoned as a fiery attack entity
  • p14Damned Punk electromagnetic attack is fired at Big Mom
  • p14Chapter 1039 ends with the collision of the combined technique
Symbols and visual details134 · show
  • p0Luffy in foreground with wide furious eyes, open shouting mouth, extended fiery arm and black gauntlet fist forward.
  • p0Massive blue-scaled dragon Kaido looming directly behind Luffy with open roaring jaws and horns.
  • p0Black spiky creature silhouette in lower center foreground between Luffy and dragon.
  • p0Fiery red-orange aura and flames surrounding Luffy and dragon bodies.
  • p0Large bold English title text 'THE WAR THAT TEARS DOWN AN ERA!!' across upper center.
  • p0Large bold English text 'WANO ARC CLIMAX!!' near Luffy's lower body.
  • p0Vertical Japanese text on right side including '時代をぶち壊す!!'.
  • p0Weekly Shonen Jump magazine branding and issue number at top and bottom right.
  • p0Small inset color portraits of other characters in upper right corner.
  • p0Red and black explosive background composition with torn paper effects.
  • p1Luffy grinning widely while carrying a massive log on his shoulder in the foreground.
  • p1Chopper sitting happily on top of Luffy's straw hat.
  • p1Usopp giving thumbs-up in midground wearing orange shirt.
  • p1Nami standing nearby holding a map with red sash.
  • p1Tall man in yellow jacket with spiky hair standing serious on the right.
  • p1Giant pink monkey-like creature wearing crown on tree branch in background.
  • p1Floating islands, skulls, and dripping yellow slime effects throughout scene.
  • p1Vibrant fantastical Wano landscape with colorful flowers and trees.
  • p1Large 'ONE PIECE' logo at bottom center.
  • p2Massive floating island above Wano in top panel with clouds.
  • p2Dragon form of Kaido flying through clouds with determined expression.
  • p2Narration boxes indicating heavy breathing and effort to move the island.
  • p2Kaido dragon close-up with text about hearing a call.
  • p2Destruction of building in bottom panel with debris and smoke.
  • p2Large SFX 'ドドド' and impact effects during explosion.
  • p2Dome interior live floor label in bottom right panel.
  • p2Big Mom being blown away with 'UWAAAH!!' reaction.
  • p3Multiple Kid Pirates members reacting in panic with raised arms and open mouths.
  • p3Killer in lower panels with scarred face yelling intensely.
  • p3Law silhouette in background of one panel saying 'HEY, EUSTASS-YA'.
  • p3Big Mom close-up with tongue out and 'BLEH...' after impact.
  • p3Killer close-up shouting 'WHO CARES! LET IT GO!!' with sweat and rage.
  • p3Killer declaring he is not an opening act with determined expression.
  • p3Cloaked figure in final panel with 'YOU WAIT FOR ME TO USE MY FINISHER'.
  • p3SFX 'LEAP!' and impact lines around Big Mom panel.
  • p3Chaotic panel composition with multiple shouting faces.
  • p4Big Mom's massive dark silhouette dominates the ruined battlefield from behind with hair and coat details visible.
  • p4LIMP SFX appears beside Big Mom's slumped massive form indicating sudden loss of power.
  • p4Close-up shows Big Mom's face with wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and visible injury lines.
  • p4Small background figure with goggles reacts with shock and open mouth near wreckage.
  • p4Homies surround Big Mom with flame and cloud shapes in lower panel.
  • p4Big Mom raises arms in triumphant pose with mouth wide open in laughter.
  • p4Panel composition places Big Mom centrally towering over smaller characters and debris.
  • p4Shockwave lines and impact marks surround Big Mom's upper body in middle panels.
  • p4Broken bone visual motif referenced in speech bubbles near Big Mom's torso.
  • p4Small character in lower right extends hand with life-exchange visual effect implied.
  • p5Law and Big Mom face each other in close-up with sweat and heavy breathing lines.
  • p5Law's sword Kikoku is visible behind his head with cross guard detail.
  • p5Big Mom's face shows gritted teeth and rage lines during shouting.
  • p5Homies Hera, Prometheus, and Napoleon appear beside Big Mom ready for attack.
  • p5Maser Saber erupts as massive energy blast with circular blade motif and debris.
  • p5Impact lines and speed lines fill the lower panel during the saber swing.
  • p5Big Mom's body leans forward with arm extended holding the weapon.
  • p5Law's expression shows exhaustion with panting SFX and narrowed eyes.
  • p5Background shows destroyed machinery and smoke during clash.
  • p6Big Mom towers over collapsing machinery with flame and smoke effects around her.
  • p6Big Mom's face shows heavy panting with sweat and open mouth.
  • p6Two small figures stand amid wreckage facing Big Mom in lower panels.
  • p6Explosion and debris clouds fill the background during dialogue exchange.
  • p6Big Mom's homie cloud form is visible near her shoulder.
  • p6Panel layout splits Big Mom's upper body from lower confrontation scene.
  • p6Broken metal structures and fire motifs emphasize destruction.
  • p6Big Mom's posture is upright and dominant despite visible fatigue.
  • p7Big Mom is hurled through the air with impact lines and smoke trails.
  • p7N S ASSIGN letters appear in separate panels with attack effect lines.
  • p7Massive blast erupts with NUUU SFX and flying debris around Big Mom.
  • p7Two small figures tumble through the air with motion lines.
  • p7Big Mom's face fills the final panel with wide eyes, bared teeth, and rage lines.
  • p7Explosion clouds and cross-shaped impact marks dominate the middle panel.
  • p7Small characters shout Mama dodge while falling amid debris.
  • p7Big Mom's body is shown mid-air struggling against an unseen force.
  • p7Final close-up emphasizes Big Mom's shocked and furious expression.
  • p8Big Mom hurled backward amid massive explosion with flying debris and smoke.
  • p8Big Mom flailing with wide open mouth and intense expression during blast.
  • p8Close-up of Big Mom's enraged face with gritted teeth and wild hair.
  • p8Kin'emon with goggles and spiky hair shown in shocked close-up.
  • p8Tower structure visibly shifted to block path in background panel.
  • p8Big Mom grabbing smaller figure by the head with one hand.
  • p8Big Mom's polka-dot outfit and dark cloak visible amid smoke and flames.
  • p8Large SFX elements emphasizing impact and movement across panels.
  • p8Smaller figure's head visible in Big Mom's grip with sweat drops.
  • p8Background smoke and scattered debris filling multiple panels.
  • p9Big Mom laughing with open mouth while controlling flaming homie.
  • p9Misery shown as massive flaming serpentine figure with horns.
  • p9Kin'emon with goggles yelling and holding sword in mid-action.
  • p9Law raising hand with 'Takt' gesture and serious expression.
  • p9Misery crashing through structures with large impact SFX.
  • p9Rubble and debris flying outward from Misery's attack.
  • p9Big Mom's polka-dot dress and cloak visible in command pose.
  • p9Multiple characters shown running or reacting in panic.
  • p9Large 'MISERY!!' label overlaid on the homie attack panel.
  • p9Law's coat and hat visible in lower left panel.
  • p10Massive structure collapsing with large explosion and flying debris.
  • p10Figure sent flying with pained posture and sweat drops.
  • p10Multiple characters tumbling through air amid wreckage.
  • p10Kin'emon mid-air with sword drawn and focused expression.
  • p10Law shown panting heavily with open mouth and sweat.
  • p10Smoke and dust clouds filling the collapsing area.
  • p10Broken wooden beams and rubble scattered across panels.
  • p10Kin'emon's goggles and spiky hair visible in motion.
  • p10Large SFX indicating heavy impact and falling objects.
  • p11Big Mom's furious face with wide eyes and open mouth grabbing at Law.
  • p11Big Mom's flaming hair and polka-dot outfit visible in close-up.
  • p11Law being seized amid flames and falling debris.
  • p11Wide view of Onigashima with tall column of energy rising.
  • p11Basement armory interior shown with reacting figures.
  • p11Young woman with scar staring upward in shock.
  • p11Large energy column labeled over Onigashima island.
  • p11Armory walls and stored weapons visible in background.
  • p11Big Mom's hand reaching toward Law in aggressive posture.
  • p12Large swirling vortex drill erupts upward from ground with debris and impact lines
  • p12Vertical puncture line extends deep into earth with circular motion effects
  • p12Kid Pirates members shown with wide eyes, open mouths, sweat drops, and panicked postures
  • p12Law positioned above the vortex with focused downward gaze
  • p12Multiple small rock fragments scattered around the vortex edges
  • p12SFX lines emphasize downward drilling force and ground rupture
  • p12Close-up panels show Kid Pirates shouting with gritted teeth and strained faces
  • p12Law's arm extended in attack posture with motion lines
  • p13Large mechanical construct resembling a cannon appears with detailed pipes and skull motifs
  • p13Giant black sphere forms in the sky with heavy circular shading and impact SFX
  • p13Misery appears as a fiery demonic entity with swirling flames and wild hair
  • p13Big Mom's subordinates shown with determined expressions shouting support
  • p13Multiple characters display sweat drops and strained breathing effects
  • p13Crater visible on ground with characters reacting to its sudden appearance
  • p13Kid operates the mechanical device with focused posture
  • p13Law calls out to Kid with urgent expression
  • p14Massive electromagnetic blast fires forward with bright impact lines and debris
  • p14Big Mom shown with wide open mouth, gritted teeth, and defiant posture amid rubble
  • p14Kid's mechanical construct launches the attack with forward momentum
  • p14Large explosion and ground shattering effects dominate the central panel
  • p14Silhouettes of figures dragged or falling amid the blast
  • p14Final page includes chapter end marker and technique name note
  • p14Big Mom's face shown in close-up with intense glare and sweat
  • p14Flying rocks and motion lines emphasize the force of the collision

Theories built on chapter 1039

Wano Country arc

  1. 1036Bushido is the Way of Death
  2. 1037Shuron Hakke
  3. 1038Kid & Law vs. Big Mom
  4. 1039The Main Act
  5. 1040Falling on Deaf Ears
  6. 1041Komurasaki
  7. 1042Winners Shouldn't Need Rationalizations

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