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One Piece chapter 1048: 20 Years — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 15 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is 20 YEARS.
  • p0Title page features Sanji and unidentified woman in ornate dress.
  • p1Momonosuke controls a massive flaming dragon form during the Onigashima battle.
  • p2Kaido's dragon form is actively engaged above Onigashima.
  • p3Momonosuke uses Flaming Drum Dragon technique to handle Onigashima.
  • p4Luffy launches Bajrang Gun against Kaido.
  • p4Kaido responds with Blazing Bagua.
  • p4Luffy references training from gramps for non-contact attacks.
  • p4Haki is identified as ryuo in Wano.
  • p5Kaido drops Kin'emon and Kikunojo while falling.
  • p5Samurai rally around Luffy to finish Kaido.
  • p5Wounded samurai emphasizes need to drive Kaido from Wano.
  • p6Samurai flee burning ruins while calling Oden's name.
  • p6Kaido learns of Momonosuke as Oden's heir.
  • p6Gunshot occurs during the escape scene.
  • p7Kaido hunts the Kozuki clan in the past.
  • p7Oden Castle is burned during the attack.
  • p7Kozuki line is declared dead.
  • p7Oden's wife confirmed dead in Bakura Town.
  • p8Kaido and Orochi confront the four daimyo directly.
  • p8Daimyo respond with unified rejection of Orochi's rule.
  • p8Samurai forces charge into battle invoking Oden's name.
  • p9Dragons attack samurai forces from above.
  • p9Orochi mocks the resistance while retainers express fear of surveillance.
  • p10Beasts Pirates force civilians into weapons production.
  • p10Pollution has destroyed water sources and agriculture.
  • p10Families are separated by soldier raids.
  • p11Defective SMILE fruits cause uncontrollable laughter in victims.
  • p11Kaido's forces enforce labor and border closure.
  • p11Citizens suffer starvation while being forced to work.
  • p12Orochi in dragon form seizes an opponent amid burning ruins.
  • p12Kin'emon observes the fight from a lower vantage point.
  • p12Chapter 1048 page 12 depicts the climax of the dragon assault.
  • p13Floating lanterns display messages from past victims.
  • p13A swordsman in ornate robes attacks the dragon form.
  • p13Chapter 1048 ends on page 13 with lantern motif.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption states Germa 66 infiltration attempt on Chocolat Town as volume title and hook.
  • p1Luffy voice warns that the action cannot be done.
  • p1Voice orders to move Onigashima out of the way.
  • p1Momonosuke declares intent to revive the Kozuki clan in the future.
  • p1Momonosuke states he knows a way will be found.
  • p2Kin'emon asks Straw Hat if he has heard the story.
  • p2Voice states readiness to take the head on directly.
  • p2Narration recalls the country's hero burned to death twenty years ago.
  • p3Momonosuke tells others it is okay to let go and promises not to run.
  • p3Momonosuke yells hot while enduring flames.
  • p3Voice notes the right hand will not let the island crash down.
  • p3Momonosuke declares he will vaporize the island.
  • p3Voice states the people have waited for the saviors.
  • p4Luffy shouts attack name with fierce battle intent during giant fist strike.
  • p4Kaido counters with fiery blast shout showing aggressive defense mood.
  • p4Luffy declares refusal to allow rising dragon with enraged expression.
  • p4Luffy begins technique name with focused and determined face.
  • p4Luffy explains contactless attack method taught by gramps in explanatory tone.
  • p4Narration reveals haki known as ryuo with emphasis on Wano context.
  • p4Luffy vows to knock opponent to bottom of hell with intense grin.
  • p5Kaido expresses accidental drop with surprised tone while falling.
  • p5Kin'emon and Kikunojo shout in alarm during descent.
  • p5Samurai urge Luffy to defeat Kaido with supportive rallying intent.
  • p5Allies express hope for Luffy's survival with urgent concern.
  • p5Wounded samurai states resolve to end nightmare by removing Kaido.
  • p5Crowd demands no escape for enemies with collective aggressive mood.
  • p6Samurai shout Oden-sama's name while fleeing in panic.
  • p6Voices urge others not to look back and to run.
  • p6Woman reacts with horror to the gunshot sound.
  • p6Kaido realizes Oden has a son with surprised and furious tone.
  • p6Kaido declares intent to deal with Momonosuke personally.
  • p6Character shouts Kuri location amid the chaos.
  • p7Kaido orders others to move with commanding rage.
  • p7Allies beg Kaido to stop hunting the Kozuki clan.
  • p7Gunfire accompanied by screams of pain.
  • p7Kaido orders shooting of any defiant vermin.
  • p7Narration declares Kozuki line officially dead.
  • p7Voices confirm Oden's wife dead in Bakura Town.
  • p7No other survivors noted fleeing Oden Castle ruins.
  • p8Kaido questions daimyo whether they will support new Wano or wage war, delivered with threatening tone.
  • p8Orochi declares the time has come for daimyo to choose sides, spoken with manic excitement.
  • p8One daimyo calls the question stupid with an obvious answer, conveying firm defiance.
  • p8Samurai and retainers state it is their duty to avenge Oden while refusing to recognize a non-Kozuki shogun.
  • p9Retainer curses that Orochi would not act without Kaido's backing.
  • p9Another voice warns to stay quiet because Orochi has ears everywhere and Kaido's forces will find them.
  • p9Orochi mocks the samurai as weaklings unworthy of the name.
  • p10Voice orders soldiers to track down every able-bodied young man.
  • p10Man declares the country will become a weapons factory.
  • p10Citizens cry out about lack of drinking water and darkened river.
  • p10Mother pleads for soldier not to take her husband.
  • p11Soldier states not to count on miracles and that anyone who can breathe can work.
  • p11Soldier declares borders will stay closed.
  • p11Voices mock starving people for eating leftover defective SMILE fruits.
  • p11Narration states it is the perfect fate for the country's pests.
  • p12Dragon roars target name in rage with large speech bubble.
  • p12Dragon coughs blood while cursing opponent with vengeful intent.
  • p12Dragon warns that the Kurozumi clan's wrath was underestimated during lunging attack.
  • p12Dragon declares intent to drag foe down while laughing maniacally.
  • p12Unidentified victim screams in terror during capture.
  • p12Kin'emon notes situation is spiraling out of control with sideways glance.
  • p12Dragon invites foe to drink together in hell with manic laughter.
  • p13Lantern text pleads for release from hell and clear water.
  • p13Crowd voices scream in prolonged agony near dragon.
  • p13Narration states the present hears the cries of the past.
  • p13Lantern text calls for Orochi to disappear.
  • p13Additional lantern messages repeat pleas amid celebration.