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One Piece chapter 544: Even Hell's Gates Open — what is in it

Impel Down arc · 21 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 544 titled EVEN HELL'S GATES OPEN opens with Emporio Ivankov splash page.
  • p1Blackbeard states he aimed for Shichibukai position by defeating Luffy.
  • p1Blackbeard refers to Ace as his little brother in conversation with Luffy.
  • p2Ace learned Blackbeard planned to kill Luffy and could not retreat.
  • p2Blackbeard's crew confirms their captain has become a Shichibukai.
  • p3Luffy attacks Blackbeard with a powerful kick after hearing about Ace.
  • p4Luffy performs Gomu Gomu Kuro Uzu Jet attack.
  • p4Battlefield contains multiple explosions and debris.
  • p5Crocodile receives heavy blow and bleeds from impact.
  • p5Luffy attack sends opponent crashing into rubble.
  • p6Luffy ignores warnings and continues attacking.
  • p6Onlookers recognize opponent from Whitebeard ship.
  • p7Crocodile advises Luffy to focus on Ace escape instead.
  • p7Crocodile identifies Luffy opponent as Blackbeard.
  • p8Magellan appears at the stairs to level 3.
  • p8An explosion occurs on the staircase during the prisoner escape.
  • p8Purple poison liquid floods the lower area.
  • p8Crocodile is present among the escaping prisoners.
  • p9Prisoners are rushing toward level 3.
  • p9Crocodile comments on the broken defenses at the stairs.
  • p9Gunfire is occurring during the escape attempt.
  • p10Jailer beasts including Minotauros are attacking prisoners.
  • p10The beasts are identified as awakened Zoan Devil Fruit users.
  • p10Magellan remains calm while observing the chaos.
  • p11The prison monitor system has been disabled.
  • p11All external communication lines have been severed.
  • p11Shiryu is present in the monitor room area after defeating guards.
  • p11Blackbeard has been sighted on the stairs to level 3.
  • p12Scene takes place in Impel Down Level 2.
  • p12Blackbeard has arrived on Level 2.
  • p12Buggy is being celebrated by prisoners as their leader.
  • p13Luffy is bloodied from prior events.
  • p13Blackbeard is present with Luffy in Level 2 area.
  • p13Luffy reaffirms belief in sky island and intent to save Ace.
  • p14Blackbeard leads the group toward Level 3.
  • p14Crocodile, Jinbe, Mr. 3, and Buggy are present with the group.
  • p14Prisoners follow Blackbeard in large numbers.
  • p15Sadi-chan is captured and suspended upside down.
  • p15Magellan reacts with visible fury to the situation.
  • p15Small group stands on ledge above a spiked pit and gate.
  • p16Blackbeard faces Magellan's Hydra poison attack directly.
  • p17Magellan uses poison powers to overwhelm Blackbeard.
  • p18Luffy confronts Magellan inside Impel Down.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Emporio Ivankov delivers wild triumphant laugh 'DAHAHAHAHAHA!!' filling the sky with exuberant intent.
  • p1Blackbeard accuses Luffy of taking down Crocodile while grinning and pointing with aggressive intent.
  • p1Blackbeard reveals he once planned to take Luffy's head to become a Shichibukai.
  • p1Blackbeard declares he will not let Luffy kill his little brother with fierce glare.
  • p1Luffy reacts in silent shock with sweat and wide eyes.
  • p2Blackbeard explains Ace chased him because of Whitebeard's ship incident and could not retreat.
  • p2Blackbeard's crew laughs that Ace put up a hell of a fight.
  • p2Crew states captain is now officially a Shichibukai so Luffy is no longer needed alive.
  • p2Crew notes there are no coincidences only fate.
  • p3Blackbeard taunts Luffy that he would be dead without Ace's intervention and suggests visiting Ace's grave.
  • p3Blackbeard challenges Luffy to try him now with aggressive posture.
  • p3Luffy launches furious spinning kick at Blackbeard in direct attack.
  • p4Ally shouts captain name in alarm from battlefield edge.
  • p4Luffy declares he will not let Ace die with fierce resolve.
  • p4Opponent screams loudly from direct strike impact.
  • p4Luffy calls out Gomu Gomu followed by Kuro Uzu Jet technique name.
  • p5Voice gasps EH in surprise at sudden flight.
  • p5Ally cries Straw-chan in shock.
  • p5Opponent yells GYAA-AAHH during crash.
  • p5Crocodile notes blood despite rubber body in disbelief.
  • p6Onlookers urge Luffy to stop and think about priorities.
  • p6Luffy initiates another Gomu Gomu strike.
  • p6Onlookers note Luffy current strength to beat Ace.
  • p6Onlookers recall opponent mysterious history with Whitebeard.
  • p6Opponent pants heavily after successive blows.
  • p7Crocodile warns Luffy against wasting energy on emotional fight.
  • p7Crocodile questions Blackbeard identity and strength increase.
  • p7Crocodile notes stronger Haki than before.
  • p7Crocodile states no need to explain plan to Luffy.
  • p7Luffy responds with heavy breathing only.
  • p8Prisoners shout in panic that Magellan has arrived, conveying fear and urgency.
  • p8Crocodile replies coolly that the speaker has no manners and he is uninterested, showing detachment.
  • p8Cloaked figure mutters that Magellan is finally showing up, indicating anticipation.
  • p8Prisoners scream to run to level 3 because the situation is bad with Magellan present.
  • p9Guard expresses relief that the warden has arrived.
  • p9Prisoner warns that another hit from Magellan's poison will be fatal.
  • p9Large curly-haired figure orders Strawhat boy to get going immediately.
  • p9Crocodile states they are lucky the stairs defenses were broken.
  • p9Prisoners shout that the bazooka squad is gone and the path to level 3 is open.
  • p10Prisoners identify the new threat as the Minotauros demon beast guard.
  • p10Prisoner realizes the beasts are awakened Zoan ability users with abnormal resilience.
  • p10Prisoners react with shock that the previously defeated guard has revived.
  • p10Magellan states it is not the time to fear the beasts because the boss of hell is coming.
  • p11Monitor staff report that the intruder should have encountered Shiryu and question if he was defeated.
  • p11Staff announce Blackbeard has appeared at the stairs to level 3.
  • p11Officer states the entire prison monitor system is down and the giant Den Den Mushi was destroyed.
  • p11Staff report all communication lines to Marine Headquarters and the government have been cut.
  • p11Shiryu warns not to tattle or Magellan will come while standing over guards.
  • p12Guard reports Blackbeard broke through gates to Level 2 with urgent tone.
  • p12Subordinate warns of trouble if Blackbeard is on the floor and orders confirmation.
  • p12Reply states no response from scouts with alarmed mood.
  • p12Leader snarls that one rat caused a gigantic mess and they are not catching breaks.
  • p12Prisoners cheer heading out to the sun and Level 1 with excited intent.
  • p12Prisoners praise Buggy as blessed savior with celebratory mood.
  • p13Small voice repeats 'Suta... Suta...' with uncertain tone.
  • p13Blackbeard laughs that nothing is impossible in this world.
  • p13Luffy declares he will definitely save Ace with fierce resolve.
  • p13Prisoner questions if the sky island was real.
  • p13Luffy affirms sky island definitely exists with conviction.
  • p13Blackbeard states One Piece is the same with bold claim.
  • p13Distant caption declares age of pirate dreams is over.
  • p14Blackbeard declares they will put on a show that shakes the entire world.
  • p14Text notes the show will happen in just a few short hours.
  • p14Blackbeard laughs loudly with 'ZEHAHAHAHAHA!!!'.
  • p14Jinbe responds with 'HMPH...'.
  • p14Buggy tells Luffy to forget Blackbeard with nervous tone.
  • p14Blackbeard commands to head to Level 3.
  • p14Prisoners shout 'ONWARD!!!' with enthusiastic mood.
  • p15Sadi-chan cries for help from Chief Warden with humiliated tone.
  • p15Sadi-chan protests the humiliation and lack of dominance.
  • p15Sadi-chan blames 'okamakov' for her situation.
  • p15Guard responds to get her down immediately.
  • p15Distant voice calls out to Magellan with taunting laugh.
  • p16Blackbeard affirms with 'INDEED!!!' in fierce triumphant mood.
  • p16Off-panel voice questions 'BLACK-BEARD?' with surprise.
  • p16Magellan names the attack 'HYDRA!!!' as the poison surge begins.
  • p17Magellan declares he has no time to listen with angry roar.
  • p17Blackbeard screams in pain and suffering from the poison.
  • p17Magellan acknowledges Blackbeard's resistance while attacking.
  • p17Blackbeard calls out 'HANNYABAL' while poisoned.
  • p17Magellan reacts with shock at the poison effect on himself.
  • p18Magellan tells Hannyabal he is the only successor with serious tone.
  • p18Magellan orders Hannyabal to stay alive while he handles the rest.
  • p18Magellan shouts 'STRAWHAT!!!' upon spotting Luffy.
  • p18Prisoners panic at Magellan's voice and the unfolding chaos.
  • p18Monstrous figure threatens not to let anyone out.
  • p18Luffy declares he will never back down against the poison user.