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One Piece chapter 553: Ultimate Showdown — what is in it

Marineford arc · 11 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Color splash page opens chapter 553 with Straw Hat crew at ice cream party.
  • p0All nine Straw Hats appear in relaxed beachwear on a sunny dock.
  • p1Tsunami created by Whitebeard's quake ability threatens Marineford.
  • p1Whitebeard is shown laughing amid the chaos of the wave.
  • p2Aokiji activates Ice-Ice Fruit power to freeze the tsunami.
  • p2The massive wave is halted mid-surge by rapid freezing.
  • p3The tsunami is fully frozen in place by Aokiji's power.
  • p3Battle pauses momentarily as the sea solidifies around Marineford.
  • p4Whitebeard Pirates division commanders lead the charge across the frozen bay.
  • p4Marine ships are immobilized by the ice and open cannon fire on the Moby Dick.
  • p4Vista is shown swinging chains in the central panel.
  • p5Vice Admirals stand in formation directly opposing the Whitebeard Pirates.
  • p5Marine HQ is visible behind the frozen battlefield.
  • p5Explosions occur between the pirate ships and the Vice Admirals.
  • p6Madam Tsuru is present among the Vice Admirals on the battlefield.
  • p6Pirates continue their direct assault toward the Marine HQ.
  • p6The battle on the frozen bay has escalated into close-quarters combat.
  • p7Diamond Jozu stops Dracule Mihawk’s sword attack with his diamond body.
  • p7The blocked strike creates a massive shockwave that shatters surrounding ice.
  • p7Mihawk’s attack is identified as the world’s greatest sword strike.
  • p8Marco the Phoenix blocks Kizaru's Yasakani no Magatama attack using his blue flames.
  • p8The interception occurs directly in front of the execution platform during the war.
  • p8Whitebeard remains standing on the platform observing the blocked assault.
  • p8Marines react with visible shock to the successful block of an admiral's attack.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Nami displays playful mood while enjoying ice cream in relaxed party setting.
  • p0Robin shows calm composed intent while holding ice cream during group celebration.
  • p0Luffy expresses excited chaotic energy hanging from ice cream structure.
  • p1Marines shout in terror about incoming tsunami with panicked mood.
  • p1Marine comments on Whitebeard's legendary power with fearful tone.
  • p1Whitebeard laughs loudly with triumphant and confident intent.
  • p2Aokiji shouts 'AOKIJI...!!!' and 'YOU LITTLE TYKE...!!!' with aggressive intent.
  • p2Technique name 'ICE AGE' is announced as the wave freezes.
  • p3Marines exclaim 'IT STOPPED...!!!' with shocked and relieved mood.
  • p3One Marine calls out 'PARTI-SAN!!!' in surprise during the freeze.
  • p4Whitebeard Pirates commanders roar encouragement to keep attacking without letting up, aggressive battle mood.
  • p4Marine officers shout in alarm that the entire bay is frozen solid preventing ship movement, worried intent.
  • p4Marine command orders open fire to destroy the Moby Dick, urgent combat directive.
  • p4Whitebeard Pirates state the frozen surface is convenient for advancing on foot, determined mood.
  • p5Pirate captain notes the assault is not going to be easy, frustrated tone.
  • p5Pirates shout that their hearts were almost overwhelmed and call for attack, heated battle mood.
  • p5Unknown pirate laughs that the frozen sea is exactly what they needed, mocking intent.
  • p5Pirates identify the approaching figures as Vice Admirals and recognize the Marine HQ, surprised realization.
  • p6Pirate yells to cut down the enemy and advance into the bay, aggressive command.
  • p6Observers express shock at the number of Vice Admirals gathered, amazed tone.
  • p6Madam Tsuru tells the younger Marines not to be impertinent and orders them to smash ships against the ice, authoritative intent.
  • p6A voice notes the true distance to a certain man seems small and that fighting has finally begun, contemplative mood.
  • p7Observers shout that the world’s greatest sword strike was stopped, shocked realization.
  • p7Pirates identify the blocker as Diamond Jozu the Third Division Commander, surprised tone.
  • p7A scream echoes amid the flying debris from the impact, intense reaction.
  • p7Someone calls out Hawkeye in alarm after the blocked strike, urgent mood.
  • p8Kizaru calls out his projectile technique name while launching the light barrage toward the platform.
  • p8Onlooker shouts Marco's name in recognition as he intercepts the attack.
  • p8Marine identifies Marco as the first division commander with urgent surprise.
  • p8Marine reports that the admiral's attack has been completely blocked.
  • p8Marine questions the identity of the blue-flamed figure blocking the strike.
  • p8Whitebeard addresses the Whitebeard Pirates with a calm yet intimidating tone about their boldness.
  • p8Marco replies that he cannot allow the king to be taken immediately.