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One Piece chapter 1043: We Die Together!! — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 16 pages · 18 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 1043 is titled WE DIE TOGETHER!!.
  • p0Title page includes Germa 66's Cold-Blooded Voyage Vol.7 segment label.
  • p1Kaido in dragon form strikes Luffy with massive force.
  • p1Trafalgar Law is shown observing the fight with grim expression.
  • p2Luffy lies motionless after Kaido's attack.
  • p2Characters react to the apparent disappearance of Luffy's voice.
  • p3Kaido is declared victor on the Skull Dome rooftop.
  • p3Luffy is thrown with heavy impact after the fight.
  • p4Ceiling structure collapses with horned skull protrusion and massive explosion.
  • p4Kawamatsu is present inside the collapsing building.
  • p5Explosion and fire spread through upper building level.
  • p5Fighters are trapped without water access during collapse.
  • p6Kaido in dragon form appears over battlefield.
  • p6News of Luffy's apparent death spreads among fighters.
  • p7Luffy is shown alive inside fiery vortex despite earlier reports.
  • p7Kaido announces immediate landing of Onigashima on Flower Capital.
  • p8Kaido is in full dragon form during the confrontation.
  • p8Kin'emon directly challenges Kaido while protecting family.
  • p8Battle occurs above Wano castle structures.
  • p9Kid and Law are targeted by multiple Beast Pirates.
  • p9Law sustains visible injury during the clash.
  • p9Battle takes place on rocky elevated terrain.
  • p10Scene occurs inside burning castle basement.
  • p10Law refuses to surrender or flee.
  • p10Monstrous creature is present in the same area.
  • p11Yamato directly confronts Kaido's dragon form.
  • p11Yamato references twenty years of Wano suffering under Orochi.
  • p11Kaido mentions Luffy's absence as a turning point.
  • p12Battlefield is rocked by repeated explosions and debris.
  • p12Samurai woman appears alongside dragon creature during clash.
  • p13Ground shakes violently with continuous rumbling.
  • p13Zunesha appears near horned skull structure.
  • p14Elephant eyes glow during Joy Boy declaration.
  • p14Drums of liberation motif appears with sound effects.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Luffy grunts in pain from overwhelming blow while being sent flying.
  • p1Luffy screams loudly while plummeting through exploding rocks.
  • p1Luffy coughs violently after impact as observed by Law.
  • p2Unknown observer reacts with shock noting Luffy's voice has disappeared.
  • p2Second observer shouts in surprise at the sudden change in the fight.
  • p3Kaido declares victory and questions Luffy about his actions.
  • p3Kaido pants heavily while standing over defeated opponent.
  • p4Fighters shout panic over endless destruction and no escape during collapse.
  • p4Warning directed at Kawamatsu that the ceiling is coming down amid falling debris.
  • p5Wide-brimmed hat fighter laments lack of water and trapped comrades in sky location.
  • p5Allied fighters urge escape and note no honor in burning alive amid flames.
  • p6Characters express despair over Luffy's reported death and loss of hope.
  • p6Kaido orders Momonosuke to declare surrender and demands leader location.
  • p6Allies reject news of Luffy's defeat and urge continued resistance.
  • p7Kaido states some spirits remain unbroken and declares Onigashima landing on Flower Capital.
  • p7Allies shout encouragement to Luffy not to give up amid flames.
  • p7Kaido warns he will not be as soft as Orochi.
  • p8Kaido declares he can replace subordinates and that they will work until death, spoken in arrogant fury from dragon form.
  • p8Kaido states everyone including women and children are his slaves and Wano is merely a weapons factory, delivered with contempt.
  • p8Kin'emon accuses Kaido of gambling with their rights and dreams while pleading to spare his wife and child, voice strained and desperate.
  • p8Kaido warns that opposing him brings expected wrath and that this is the meaning of losing in war, tone mocking and dominant.
  • p9Beast Pirate announces enemies are at their limit and orders capture of Kid and Law, voice commanding and aggressive.
  • p9Another pirate laughs that now is their chance to strike, mood opportunistic.
  • p9Beast Pirate notes Kaido is tougher than a fortress despite Big Mom's defeat, tone confident.
  • p9Kid yells to protect the captains while swinging his weapon, intent defensive and urgent.
  • p9Opponent declares Kid and Law never had a chance, delivered during successful hit on Law.
  • p10Mink warns the roar does not sound good and urges immediate movement, tone alarmed.
  • p10Allies shout to search for an exit while coughing from smoke, voices desperate.
  • p10Law declares fighting is the only option and that surrender or being killed are unacceptable, firm and resolute.
  • p10Wounded ally curses Straw Hat while panting heavily, mood frustrated and fatigued.
  • p11Yamato questions who else can fight since others are at their limit and affirms samurai fight until last breath, voice passionate.
  • p11Yamato refuses to accept slavery until death for the people and declares she will not let it happen, tone fiercely protective.
  • p11Yamato states surrendering will not save anyone and recalls Wano's twenty years of suffering for this battle, determined and emotional.
  • p11Kaido admits it pains him but claims yielding is the only option now that Luffy is gone, spoken from dragon form with finality.
  • p12Fierce voice declares intent to die together rather than surrender.
  • p12Second voice states preference to resist even if surrender is only option.
  • p13Voice calls out to Momonosuke.
  • p13Surprised reaction exclaims 'HUH?!' and 'I CAN HEAR IT...!!!'.
  • p13Elephant remains silent with ellipsis.
  • p14Voice states this is first time in 800 years and confirms presence.
  • p14Voice reports hearing drums of liberation.
  • p14Question directed at Zunesha about meaning of statement.
  • p14Declaration names Joy Boy and states he has returned.