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One Piece chapter 552: Ace and Whitebeard — what is in it

Marineford arc · 22 pages · 36 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color cover of One Piece Volume 57.
  • p2This is the black-and-white volume cover for One Piece Volume 57.
  • p5Chapter 552 title page features Chopper fleeing with strange creatures.
  • p6Whitebeard's fleet arrives at Marineford in chapter 552.
  • p7Whitebeard activates his quake power creating a massive seaquake.
  • p7The ocean erupts sending giant waves toward ships and the plaza.
  • p7Air visibly cracks in multiple locations during the quake.
  • p7Luffy reacts with confusion and shock to the event.
  • p8Ace leaves on a small boat flying the Spade Pirates flag.
  • p8Ace promises to become stronger before setting sail.
  • p8Pirates recognize Ace's Logia ability and rookie status.
  • p9Ace seeks out Whitebeard to express thanks for saving Luffy.
  • p9Whitebeard crew initially blocks Ace from approaching.
  • p9Ace reveals his connection to Luffy during the meeting.
  • p10Ace and Whitebeard have been fighting for five days.
  • p10Ace refuses help and insists on facing Whitebeard directly.
  • p10Ace plants his flag and uses a fire-based attack.
  • p11Ace refuses to abandon his crew during the confrontation with Whitebeard.
  • p11Whitebeard proposes a conditional deal involving the crew's escape.
  • p12Whitebeard formally invites Ace to join his crew as a son.
  • p12Ace remains defiant yet visibly shaken by Whitebeard's proposal.
  • p13Ace attempts a nighttime assassination attempt on Whitebeard.
  • p13Whitebeard remains largely unharmed despite repeated attacks.
  • p14Ace has attacked Whitebeard approximately one hundred times.
  • p14Whitebeard Pirates view themselves as sons of Whitebeard.
  • p15Ace is offered command of the Whitebeard Pirates second division.
  • p15Ace recently defeated the Doma gang.
  • p15Teach is present during the feast celebrating Ace's feat.
  • p16Ace attempts to leave the ship to chase Teach.
  • p16Teach killed a fellow crew member named Satch before fleeing.
  • p16Whitebeard Pirates division commanders physically restrain Ace.
  • p17Ace jumps ship and departs alone in a small boat.
  • p17Whitebeard admits he ordered Ace to pursue the enemy.
  • p17Crew watches Ace leave in silence from the deck.
  • p18Whitebeard confirms he ordered Ace not to pursue Teach.
  • p18Marco is present when Whitebeard repeats the order.
  • p18The crew reacts with shock upon learning Whitebeard's command.
  • p19Whitebeard activates earthquake power causing immediate structural damage.
  • p19Tsunami begins forming as direct result of Whitebeard's ability.
  • p19Both pirates and Marines show visible fear reactions to the tremor.
  • p20Whitebeard Pirates launch frontal assault on Marineford.
  • p20Marineford fortress is shown as primary defensive stronghold.
  • p20Battle involves 47 New World pirate ships against government forces.

What is said, page by page

  • p5Caption describes Chopper's comedic escape scene as the first 'I'm Not Food, Damn It!' entry.
  • p6Whitebeard states the fleet is through the gate and questions if Ace's father will appear.
  • p6Background voices identify Ace's father as Pirate King Roger.
  • p6Luffy reacts with excitement and internal thought about the revelation.
  • p7Luffy expresses shock at sudden explosion while mist blocks his view.
  • p7Onlookers warn about the extreme height of the approaching wave.
  • p7Whitebeard laughs loudly as the quake intensifies across the battlefield.
  • p7Soldiers scream in terror as the ground shakes and waves rise.
  • p7Characters notice air cracking on both sides of the battlefield.
  • p8Ace declares he will grow stronger and set out to sea in three years.
  • p8Ace bids farewell to Luffy saying he will go on ahead.
  • p8Pirates react with shock at the unfamiliar pirate flag on Ace's boat.
  • p8Pirates note Ace's mysterious background and Logia ability despite being a rookie.
  • p8Pirates discuss Ace rejecting a Shichibukai invitation.
  • p9Ace explains he came to thank Whitebeard for saving Luffy.
  • p9Ace states he wants to meet the man known as Whitebeard.
  • p9Crew warns Ace not to get the wrong idea about approaching Whitebeard.
  • p9Whitebeard questions Ace's intent to see him.
  • p9Crew reacts with surprise upon learning Ace is Luffy's brother.
  • p10Whitebeard warns Ace they are pushing themselves too hard after five days.
  • p10Ace declares he needs no assistance and will face Whitebeard alone.
  • p10Ace activates his fire technique 'Enjou-Mou' while planting his flag.
  • p10Pirates identify the Whitebeard Pirates and question who seeks Whitebeard's head.
  • p11Ace desperately orders his crew to flee the battlefield with urgent tone.
  • p11Whitebeard Pirates crew members shout in shock and concern toward Ace.
  • p11Whitebeard questions Ace's sudden loss of nerve with calm observation.
  • p11Ace refuses to retreat and roars his defiance with intense determination.
  • p11Whitebeard offers to let the crew escape in exchange for something unspecified.
  • p11Ace unleashes a prolonged scream of rage and resistance.
  • p11Whitebeard remarks on Ace's impertinence with amused condescension.
  • p12Whitebeard encourages Ace to rage across the seas freely if he still wishes to fight.
  • p12Whitebeard offers Ace the right to bear his name on his back.
  • p12Whitebeard states this is not the place for Ace to die.
  • p12Whitebeard laughs and notes Ace still stands despite injuries.
  • p12Ace reacts with shock and denial to the offer.
  • p12Whitebeard commands Ace to become his son.
  • p12Satch questions whether Ace wants to remain on the ship without chains.
  • p13Ace attacks Whitebeard with a knife while yelling in the night.
  • p13Whitebeard grunts from the blade impact.
  • p13Crew members yell warnings and confusion at the sudden fight.
  • p13Ace continues aggressive knife swings across the deck.
  • p13Crew reacts in panic as Ace is thrown toward the sea.
  • p14Crew notes Ace's stubborn daily attacks on Whitebeard.
  • p14Whitebeard explains that he calls the crew his sons despite world hatred.
  • p14Ace questions the crew's use of the term 'old man'.
  • p14Crew offers Ace the choice to leave or bear Whitebeard's mark.
  • p14Crew states they stay because the word makes them happy.
  • p15Crew member informs Ace that the second division lacks a commander and the crew wants him for the role.
  • p15Ace questions aloud whether he should command the second division.
  • p15News spreads that Ace defeated the Doma gang and forced their surrender.
  • p15Whitebeard laughs loudly in approval of Ace's achievement.
  • p15Marine comments that another strong fighter has joined the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p15Teach dismisses ambition concerns and encourages Ace to accept the commander position.
  • p15Whitebeard reflects that Ace is unlike his enemy in personality and calls the situation a surprise.
  • p16Division commander yells that Ace is a member of his division and demands to be released.
  • p16Crew pleads with Ace not to pursue Teach.
  • p16Voices insist the old man declared this a special case.
  • p16Crew shouts for Ace to calm down and not act.
  • p16Ace yells that he cannot let Satch's killer escape unpunished.
  • p16Crew recounts that Teach killed a crewmate and fled after decades under Whitebeard's care.
  • p16Whitebeard tells Ace that is enough and to stop once.
  • p17Ace admits he ignored warnings and left on his own.
  • p17Crew member murmurs 'Guys...' in quiet concern.
  • p17Ace addresses Whitebeard as 'Old man...'.
  • p17Ace shouts why Whitebeard could not have forgotten about him.
  • p17Ace claims it is his own fault he ended up this way.
  • p17Whitebeard recalls that he told Ace to go after the target.
  • p18Crew demands to know what Ace is talking about regarding the order.
  • p18Crew accuses Ace of lying about being told to go.
  • p18Crew member states everyone in the ocean should know the truth.
  • p18Whitebeard confirms he heard the order with his own ears.
  • p18Whitebeard asks Marco to confirm he told Ace not to go.
  • p18Crew shouts they are coming to get Ace and will not leave any enemy alive.
  • p18Crew vows to punish anyone who harms a crew member.
  • p19Crew member questions Whitebeard's statement with dismissive tone about timing.
  • p19Pirate notes the powerful enemy they have provoked.
  • p19Marine soldier warns Marine Headquarters with defiant shout.
  • p19Narration identifies Whitebeard as Edward Newgate and Gura Gura no Mi user.
  • p19Characters react to sudden earthquake and emerging tsunami with alarm.
  • p19Marine acknowledges the scale of the threat posed by Whitebeard.
  • p20Whitebeard Pirates shout unified attack command to begin charge.
  • p20Narration states the war is beginning.
  • p20Marine voice affirms the situation with single word response.
  • p20Text describes defensive forces of Marines and Shichibukai.
  • p20Text describes attacking fleet of 47 ships under Whitebeard.
  • p20Statement warns that the world itself is about to change.