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One Piece chapter 551: Whitebeard of the Four Emperors — what is in it

Marineford arc · 25 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 551 title is 'WHITEBEARD OF THE FOUR EMPERORS'.
  • p0Title page features Usopp and a small armored figure in a tropical setting.
  • p1News of Fire Fist Ace being Gol D. Roger's son spreads rapidly among pirates and media.
  • p1A scarred man reacts strongly to the revelation that the Pirate King's bloodline survives.
  • p2Explosions continue at Marineford during the events.
  • p2Dark-haired woman questions if Ace is Luffy's real brother.
  • p2Straw-hatted Luffy and scarred man observe the execution platform.
  • p3Bloodied man with beaded necklace is shown in distress.
  • p3Crowd discusses that Roger's associates were executed and questions Ace's survival.
  • p3Characters conclude Ace and Luffy are not related by blood.
  • p4Roger is currently imprisoned and chained.
  • p4Roger reveals he has an unborn child to Garp.
  • p4Marines plan to execute all women connected to Roger.
  • p5Marines are exterminating Roger's bloodline on the island.
  • p5Rouge gives birth to Ace during the raid.
  • p5Five children were born on the island that month.
  • p6Young Ace is placed in Dadan's care.
  • p6Hook-handed man is a former Spade Pirates member.
  • p6Prisoner references both Luffy and Ace having criminal bloodlines.
  • p7Whitebeard protected Roger's son from Marine actions.
  • p7The listener joined Whitebeard's crew with specific ambitions.
  • p7The hall contains a large gathering of pirates.
  • p8Gates of Justice begin opening without any orders or contact to control room.
  • p8Sengoku addresses Marines from raised platform before Gates of Justice at Marineford.
  • p9Gates of Justice swing open independently during Marineford events.
  • p9Luffy and nearby pirates witness the gates opening from sea level.
  • p10Buggy stands on high platform above Marineford crowd during gate opening.
  • p10Marines and pirates both react to unexpected appearance of Buggy group.
  • p1143 pirate ships form allied fleet approaching Marineford.
  • p11Notable captains include Mad Knight Doma, Thunder Lord Makugai, Dicalban Brothers, and Whirlpool Spider Squardo.
  • p12Whitebeard's fleet approaches Marineford bay from the sea.
  • p12Ace remains bloodied and chained on the execution platform.
  • p12Doflamingo, Crocodile, and Hancock stand together on the platform.
  • p13The sea surface forms a massive vortex above the approaching ships.
  • p13Whitebeard's ships used coating to travel on the ocean floor.
  • p14Three Whitebeard Pirate ships surface inside Marineford bay.
  • p14The Moby Dick enters the bay with its whale figurehead prominent.
  • p14All fourteen squad leaders are present on the ships.
  • p15Whitebeard stands on the deck of the Moby Dick.
  • p15Ace remains chained and bloodied on the execution platform.
  • p15Chapter 551 concludes with Whitebeard's arrival.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Bottom caption states Usopp's 'I'll die if I'm on my own' disease conclusion as 'Usopp got fat' in humorous tone.
  • p1Pirates exclaim 'FIRE FIST ACE......!!!' in shock and recognition.
  • p1Reporters yell 'THIS IS HUGE NEWS!! SEND IT TO THE MAIN OFFICE RIGHT AWAY!!' and 'MAKE IT AN EXTRA EDITION!!!' with urgency.
  • p1Scarred man internally realizes 'THE PIRATE KING'S BLOODLINE...!!! IT STILL LIVES...' in disbelief.
  • p2Dark-haired woman states 'SO HE'S NOT... LUFFY'S REAL BROTHER...!' in realization and surprise.
  • p2Scarred man responds with '....' in tense silence.
  • p3Crowd reacts with 'SON...!!! ROGER'S...' and 'EVERYBODY EVEN SLIGHTLY ASSOCIATED WITH ROGER WAS EXECUTED AT THAT TIME...!!!'.
  • p3Crowd exclaims 'SO HIS REAL SON MANAGED TO SURVIVE...!!! THIS IS A MIRACLE...!!!' in disbelief.
  • p3Feathered figure gasps 'OHH...'.
  • p3Light-haired woman says 'SO DID I! I GUESS THAT MEANS THEY AREN'T RELATED BY BLOOD!!' and references Luffy's brother and father Dragon.
  • p4Roger tells Garp he will have a child soon with defiant mood.
  • p4Roger warns that the government will pursue his family for a year.
  • p4Marine officer angrily questions why Roger is confessing and threatens execution of connected women.
  • p4Roger desperately pleads for Garp to protect his unborn child.
  • p4Roger insists his child bears no sin and begs Garp to act.
  • p4Roger reminds Garp of their long rivalry and shared trust in battle.
  • p5Marines order killing of suspicious pregnant women and checking newborns within ten months of Roger's arrest.
  • p5Voice asks Ann whether the baby is a girl or boy.
  • p5Rouge is urged to hold on while giving birth.
  • p5Narration reveals Roger named his son Gol D. Ace.
  • p6Garp tells Dadan she will raise the boy from now on.
  • p6Dadan yells in shock asking whose child it is.
  • p6Hook-handed man declares Whitebeard is his only father.
  • p6Chained prisoner apologizes and mentions Luffy sharing blood of great criminals.
  • p6Spade captain notes he took his mother's name and questions timing of events.
  • p7Speaker explains Whitebeard took Roger's son to raise him as next Pirate King.
  • p7Tattooed man reacts with shock at the revelation.
  • p7Cross-necklace man remains silent while kneeling.
  • p7Feathered-hat captain states the listener joined to make Whitebeard Pirate King.
  • p7Glasses man declares intent to cut down the listener to gain summit qualities.
  • p8Sengoku declares readiness for total war with Whitebeard in booming authoritative tone across the plaza.
  • p8Bespectacled Marine reacts with disbelief and shock at the war declaration.
  • p8Marine officer reports that Gates of Justice are opening without orders and control room is unreachable.
  • p8Marine calls out to Fleet Admiral Sengoku requesting a report amid the unfolding chaos.
  • p9Luffy shouts that the gates have opened in surprise.
  • p9Monstrous pirate demands to know what is happening.
  • p9Voice states gates of justice are opening on their own.
  • p9Voice suggests someone at Marineford must be controlling the gates.
  • p9Voice recalls previous statement that the gates would not open.
  • p10Buggy pirate questions if Captain Buggy could be causing the gate movement.
  • p10Buggy reacts with repeated exclamations of surprise and denial.
  • p10Pirates accuse Buggy of opening the gates and question his actions.
  • p10Crowd calls Buggy a prophet of god and asks if he is responsible.
  • p10Marine reports that intruders appeared out of nowhere and orders battle stations.
  • p11Pirates demand to locate Whitebeard among the fleet.
  • p11Voice identifies the massive fleet of pirate ships approaching.
  • p11Pirate confirms all ships are allied with Whitebeard.
  • p11Voice asks if Ace is visible among the arrivals.
  • p11Voice notes absence of Whitebeard and his lieutenants despite 43 ships present.
  • p11Pirate captains are named and recognized as infamous New World allies.
  • p12Ace shouts in shock and disbelief toward unexpected arrivals on the platform.
  • p12Doflamingo laughs with amusement at the unfolding situation.
  • p12Crocodile demands Whitebeard's appearance with growing excitement.
  • p12Hancock notes the developing events with interest.
  • p12Marine officers panic over Whitebeard's proximity and possible plan while watching the sea.
  • p12Marines debate whether to open fire on the approaching fleet.
  • p13Marine commander notes Whitebeard's dangerous choice of appearance location.
  • p13Officers question the source of the tremors and bubbles.
  • p13Marine with glasses denies the possibility of the observed event.
  • p13Observer realizes all ships had coating for underwater travel.
  • p13Marine reports a shadow visible inside the bay.
  • p14Marine reports three Whitebeard Pirate ships inside the bay.
  • p14Marine announces all fourteen squad leaders have entered the bay.
  • p14Sengoku reacts with shock upon recognizing Whitebeard's arrival.
  • p14Marines scream in alarm at the rising ship.
  • p14Narration identifies the massive vessel as the Moby Dick.
  • p15Whitebeard declares his son must remain unharmed while glaring forward.
  • p15Whitebeard commands Ace to wait for his arrival.
  • p15Ace cries out toward Whitebeard in recognition and desperation.