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One Piece chapter 1045: Next Level — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 19 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Page is Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring Monkey D. Luffy.
  • p1Page is color spread showing Straw Hat Pirates on festival truck.
  • p2Luffy and Kaido fight high in sky during Gear Fifth transformation.
  • p3Kaido bites Luffy who counters by stretching limbs around dragon body.
  • p4Luffy transforms into an enormous balloon shape to counter Kaido.
  • p4Kaido dragon body is forced into a coiled floating position by the impact.
  • p4Yamato observes the fight from below with visible shock.
  • p5Kaido dragon body is lifted and floating due to Luffy technique.
  • p5Luffy initiates a stretching attack from within the dragon.
  • p6Luffy uses rocket-like propulsion to escape Kaido jaws.
  • p6Kaido dragon receives a direct strike during the launch.
  • p7Luffy enlarges to giant size and stomps on Kaido dragon head.
  • p7Kaido is pinned and injured by the giant foot attack.
  • p8Kaido is in full dragon form during the fight.
  • p8Kin'emon is positioned directly below Kaido's attack.
  • p8A chain of skulls falls from the sky amid the battle.
  • p9Luffy endures Kaido's Blast Breath at close range.
  • p9Yamato witnesses the attack from nearby.
  • p9Luffy lands a counter strike that knocks Kaido's head back.
  • p10Luffy initiates a Gomu Gomu technique against Kaido.
  • p10The clash produces a massive battlefield explosion.
  • p10Kaido is forced backward by Luffy's punch.
  • p11The alliance reacts with extreme shock to the battle result.
  • p11Kaido is bound and defeated after the clash.
  • p11Luffy collapses from exhaustion on the ground.
  • p12Luffy regains his straw hat during the exchange.
  • p12Kaido dragon form crashes to the ground after the clash.
  • p13Luffy's appearance has changed with white hair and clothes.
  • p13Luffy activates a heartbeat rhythm effect with musical notes.
  • p14Kaido lands a direct club strike on Luffy.
  • p14Luffy is knocked backward and crashes into the ground.
  • p15Kaido uses a bending club technique for the strike.
  • p15Luffy times his counter with a rhythmic zero count.
  • p16Luffy displays a pure white dragon-coiled transformation while airborne.
  • p16Kaido sustains visible injuries and blood during the aerial exchange.
  • p16Luffy uses haki coating while attacking Kaido from multiple angles.
  • p17Luffy lands multiple rapid strikes causing Kaido's dragon body to reel.
  • p17Luffy verbally expresses enjoyment during the direct confrontation with Kaido.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover text announces THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES!! with bold promotional intent.
  • p0Large ONE PIECE title at bottom serves as series branding.
  • p1Large text promotes ONE PIECE 25th Anniversary National Truck Caravan Project.
  • p2Kaido states he thought Luffy was a goner after previous attack.
  • p2Kaido notes Luffy can make surroundings rubbery and questions the feeling.
  • p2Kaido suggests Luffy has awakened his Paramecia fruit.
  • p2Luffy replies SO WAS I with loud laughter.
  • p3Luffy cries out GYAAH as dragon bites him.
  • p3Dragon reacts with GULP and CHOMP sounds while swallowing.
  • p3Dragon yells YOU BASTARD at Luffy.
  • p3Luffy begins GOMU GOMU NO technique while stretching limbs.
  • p3Dragon heads react with HUP and ARGH to expanding rubber attack.
  • p4Kaido growls UGH in pain from the balloon impact while recoiling.
  • p4Luffy shouts YOU LITTLE at Kaido dragon in defiant tone during the clash.
  • p4Yamato reacts with disbelief at the floating balloon dragon scene.
  • p5Yamato questions if the sight is some form of Luffy power.
  • p5Offscreen voice notes that Kaido appears to have gained weight.
  • p5Kaido claims to see bright lights while disoriented.
  • p5Luffy states that Kaido body should be rubbery instead of his own.
  • p5Kaido demands to know how Luffy is manipulating his body.
  • p5Luffy begins GOMU GOMU NO technique declaration.
  • p6Luffy yells ESCAPE ROCKET while launching skyward.
  • p6Luffy laughs NAHA HAHAHA during the upward escape.
  • p6Luffy begins another GOMU GOMU NO declaration midair.
  • p6Ground figure calls out Luffy name in confusion.
  • p6Offscreen voice reacts with WHAAAT at the unfolding events.
  • p6Luffy screams AAAAAH while falling back down.
  • p7Onlookers question if the giant voice belongs to Luffy.
  • p7Onlookers ask who the giant figure really is.
  • p7Kaido screams GYAAAH under the giant foot.
  • p7Luffy announces GIGANT while stomping down.
  • p7Luffy starts GOMU GOMU NO sequence in the giant form.
  • p8Luffy shouts 'JUMP ROPE!!' with energetic intent while watching the spinning dragon.
  • p8Kaido unleashes 'BLAST BREATH!!' as a point-blank fiery attack.
  • p8Unidentified character grunts 'URGH!!' under the dragon's pressure.
  • p8Falling skulls emit a long scream of pain and terror.
  • p8Kaido's flaming skull yells 'IT BURRRRNS!!' in rage and pain.
  • p9Yamato cries out in alarm that Luffy took a Blast Breath head-on.
  • p9Luffy growls 'GRR!!' while enduring the flames.
  • p9Luffy declares 'THAT'S THE LAST STRAW!!' with fierce determination.
  • p9Kaido's head is sent flying backward amid smoke and impact.
  • p10Luffy starts 'GOMU GOMU NO…' as he prepares his counter.
  • p10Kaido roars 'RAGNARAKU!!' and 'THREE WORLD CONQUEST…'.
  • p10Luffy yells 'YOUCHI!!' as his fist connects.
  • p10Onlookers scream 'WHAAAT?!' and 'GYAAAH!!' at the explosion.
  • p11Alliance members scream in unified shock at the outcome.
  • p11Kin'emon exclaims that the scene looks like something out of a picture book.
  • p11Kaido admits Luffy put on quite a show while claiming victory is impossible.
  • p11Luffy retorts 'MAN, THAT STINGS!' and 'SHADDUP!!' while lying exhausted.
  • p12Luffy pants heavily then startles before declaring he is far from done with a grin.
  • p12Kaido dragon admits he is beaten while lying on the ground.
  • p12Luffy comments that only bones remain after death then laughs.
  • p12Kaido dragon tells Luffy he can rest easy and die while warning about the fight toll.
  • p13Kin'emon calls out to Momonosuke and Tama while panting.
  • p13Off-screen voices state the fight is not over and Luffy's voice is fading.
  • p13Yamato recognizes Luffy despite his changed white hair and clothes.
  • p13Luffy declares nothing like death can scare him and orders his heartbeat to get loud again.
  • p13Kaido dragon questions if they really think it is over.
  • p13Yamato warns Luffy to watch out.
  • p14Kaido dragon yells in pain from the impact.
  • p14Luffy reacts with shock to the sudden strike.
  • p14Kaido dragon roars loudly while attacking.
  • p15Luffy yells in surprise while being hurled through the air.
  • p15Kaido dragon counts one two three while readying the next attack.
  • p15Luffy calls out zero as the final blow lands.
  • p16Observers react with shock describing Luffy's pure white transformation, surprised mood in context of unexpected power.
  • p16Kaido declares aloud that no one in the world can take him down, defiant and boastful intent.
  • p16Kaido internally notes Luffy's free versatile style coated in armament and conqueror's haki that influences surroundings, analytical realization.
  • p17Text indicates Kaido is getting pumped during the assault, excited battle mood.
  • p17Luffy shouts to Kaido that he is having the time of his life, ecstatic and combative intent.