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One Piece chapter 1044: Warrior of Liberation — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 14 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 1044 title page centers on Germa 66 group illustration.
  • p1Zunesha's movement creates massive ocean disturbance near Onigashima.
  • p1Yamato reacts to Zunesha mentioning Joyboy.
  • p2Luffy regains consciousness inside Right Brain Tower on Onigashima.
  • p2Multiple injured characters react to Luffy awakening.
  • p3Luffy's fruit is revealed as Model: Nika, the Sun God.
  • p3Gorosei discuss the Gomu Gomu fruit's mythical nature and history of evasion.
  • p4Scene takes place inside collapsing castle treasure repository second floor.
  • p4Large impact occurs with visible rubble and structural damage.
  • p4Fox-masked figure plays shamisen during confrontation.
  • p5Flashback depicts Oden's dance and execution by boiling.
  • p5Fox-masked figure continues shamisen performance during speech.
  • p5Crowd witnesses the boiling execution in background.
  • p6Hiyori reveals her identity in dramatic close-up with tears.
  • p6Young girl with buns appears in flashback sequence.
  • p6Broken mask fragment shown on floor during scene.
  • p7Orochi is trapped under rubble during confrontation.
  • p7Large shadowy figure with glowing eyes appears in final panel.
  • p7Hiyori confronts Orochi directly with sword drawn.
  • p8Orochi is shown burning and screaming.
  • p8Hiyori plays shamisen while speaking of Kozuki promises.
  • p8Luffy activates Gear Fifth transformation.
  • p9Kaido dragon form smashes through structures.
  • p9Fighters react to presence on the roof.
  • p10Luffy's Gear Fifth fist strikes Kaido.
  • p10Conqueror's Haki affects multiple fighters.
  • p11Kaido uses Blast Breath attack.
  • p11Luffy remains conscious after being slammed.
  • p12Luffy activates Gear 5 during the fight with Kaido.
  • p12The page marks the battle reaching its finale.
  • p12Luffy lands a massive descending strike on Kaido.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption presents Germa 66 research mission statement with playful tone about starting research while mother is away.
  • p1Unidentified voice questions how standing is still possible amid massive disturbance.
  • p1Unidentified voice reacts with confusion to sudden event.
  • p1Dragon-like figure laughs loudly while claiming to feel a blast despite losing something.
  • p1Yamato exclaims shock that Zunesha spoke and questions reference to Joyboy.
  • p2Luffy shown panting heavily after awakening.
  • p2Unidentified character shouts that the pirate is awake.
  • p2Spotted-fur man recognizes Luffy as Straw Hat.
  • p2Bloodied figures express relief that Luffy is still alive and breathing.
  • p2Older man reacts with surprise at Straw Hat's condition.
  • p3Laughter 'AHAHA HAHAHAHA' accompanies the dancing silhouette.
  • p3Narration describes Nika as Warrior of Liberation limited only by imagination.
  • p3Narration explains rubber body properties and awakening granting more freedom.
  • p3Gorosei discuss whether priorities are straight after sacrificing agent to Kaido.
  • p3Gorosei note repeated failure to acquire Gomu Gomu fruit over 800 years.
  • p3Gorosei acknowledge the fruit may be evading them and carries a god's name.
  • p4Hiyori shouts H-HIYORI in desperate panic from upper floor.
  • p4Massive voice declares the most ridiculous power in the world with awe.
  • p4Mustached man claims it was all Kaido using him, voice filled with fear.
  • p4Pleading voice offers to run away together if nails are removed.
  • p4Figure admits really admired Oden and questions the current action.
  • p4Mustached man growls did he not with accusatory tone.
  • p4Fox-masked figure asks who would still believe you with calm judgment.
  • p4Fox-masked figure states you spat in the face of a samurai you owed.
  • p5Fox-masked figure explains the secret arrangement with Kaido to free Wano.
  • p5Narration reveals Oden danced like a fool for five years.
  • p5Voice describes Oden withstanding boiling for an hour despite oil burns.
  • p5Figure states Oden expected the same from the listener.
  • p5Woman declares my father was a man who kept his word.
  • p5Voice notes the entire nation was held hostage.
  • p5Hiyori questions what's the matter with concern.
  • p5Orochi grins despite it all he always smiled always.
  • p6Mustached man yells because I have you guys with defiant tone.
  • p6Tall man confirms of course I am you know why.
  • p6Young girl asks father if he is okay with what everyone says.
  • p6Voice offers as shogun to ensure father's legacy is recognized.
  • p6Figure claims oh yes I've always said Oden was a great samurai.
  • p6Girl reacts really then I swear I'll always be here for you.
  • p6Hiyori declares I am Kozuki Hiyori with intense emotion.
  • p6Hiyori commands hold your tongue you miserable wretch.
  • p7Hiyori states every day you were shogun was one too many.
  • p7Hiyori declares she was always proud to carry her father's name.
  • p7Orochi stammers I have failed with despair.
  • p7Voice calls Orochi-sama from off-panel.
  • p7Orochi begs don't do something you're going to regret.
  • p7Figure retorts seeking revenge is a dated ideology.
  • p7Voice notes killing makes no difference as Kaido remains unbeatable.
  • p7Voice commands go on take her Gufuhahaha and burn that woman to ash.
  • p7Voice identifies the figure as Kanjuro and praises timing.
  • p8Orochi screams in pain from flames with intense agony mood.
  • p8Voice warns Orochi he is going the wrong way with urgent tone.
  • p8Shamisen player mutters that the Kozuki clan always keeps promises.
  • p8Panicked voices call for Hiyori to save them while burning.
  • p8Hiyori declares the dawn will come with determined resolve.
  • p8Luffy announces Gear Fifth as his peak with excited energy.
  • p9Screaming voice reacts to massive impact with shock.
  • p9Dragon-headed figure shouts hey you guys with commanding tone.
  • p9Dragon eye exclaims it is on the roof with surprise.
  • p9Voice questions what the hell the figure is with alarm.
  • p10Allies shout Luffy and Straw Hat in surprise.
  • p10Swordsman asks where the attack is coming from.
  • p10Fighters react to Conqueror's Haki eruption.
  • p10Dragon reacts with WHAAAT to the grab attack.
  • p10Allies call out to Kaido-san in concern.
  • p11Luffy notes Straw Hat is still alive with grateful tone.
  • p11Dragon laughs SHISHISHI then yells in pain.
  • p11Dragon shouts take this while using Blast Breath.
  • p11Dragon roars AAARGH during repeated attacks.
  • p11Luffy grunts UGH from impact.
  • p12Luffy grins and states he refuses to win unfairly while apologizing for an earlier action and urging to finish the fight now.
  • p12Kaido's dragon head reacts with loud shock and confusion sounds.