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One Piece Chapter 555: Oars and the Conical Hat

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Little Oars Jr. forces his way deeper into the bay at Marineford despite heavy cannon fire, smashing warships aside and opening a path that lets the Whitebeard Pirates charge forward. Whitebeard warns his men against suicidal heroics while Oars declares he will save Ace and take down at least one Shichibukai.

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  1. p.0Chapter title is OARS AND THE CONICAL HAT.
  2. p.6Oars causes widespread structural destruction on the battlefield.
  3. p.13Oars uses horn-shadowblade technique during rampage.
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Oars and the Conical Hat

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Chapter title page: Chapter 555, "Oars and the Conical Hat." The cover begins Nami's short-term focused serial, "Nami's Weather Report," with Vol. 1 titled "Business on the Legendary Sky Island, Weatheria." Nami stands on the cloudlike sky island among elderly weather scholars, a floating weather instrument and a small cart of tools. This cover is separate from the Marineford battle, but it starts Nami's separated story by placing her in Weatheria, surrounded by people and devices connected to weather research.
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At Marineford, the Giant Unit moves to stop Little Oars Jr. Marines shout that they are going after him and say his size is unbelievable, over twice the size of any giant. One Marine says this is the first time he has found himself looking up at someone, and another says it is their job to stop that beast. Oars pushes forward through cannon fire, carrying the Whitebeard Pirates' hopes with him. Ace cries that Oars must not, because at his size he will simply become a target, but Oars roars, "Ace!!! I'll be right there!!!"
Little Oars Jr.Portgas D. AceMarinesGiant UnitWhitebeard
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Little Oars Jr. forces his way deeper into the bay. The Marines scream as he smashes a warship aside and opens a path through the frozen battlefield, and one shouts, "Oars has opened a path into the bay!!!" The pirate side yells "Charge!!!" and surges after him, using the route his massive body creates. Oars is wounded and under heavy fire, but his strength lets the Whitebeard Pirates and their allies advance toward the plaza. The page turns him into a living battering ram aimed at Ace's execution platform.
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The Marines reinforce the inner bay while Oars keeps advancing. Vice Admiral Lacroix appears among the Marine forces, and Whitebeard tells his men there is a difference between being heroic and being plain suicidal. Oars shouts that he wants to save Ace as soon as possible and believes he can take down at least one Shichibukai, while Whitebeard orders others to go back Oars up. Marines shout that the plaza defense must be strengthened and that the pirates must not be allowed into the plaza no matter what.
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Boa Hancock enters the fighting near Oars. Marines ask how they are supposed to fight an enemy this big, while others say that if they get distracted by Oars, the pirates will take them down themselves. Hancock casually petrifies fighters with "Slave Arrow!!!" and a Marine asks if she is the Pirate Empress. She attacks both pirates and Marines, cracking bodies into stone, and explains that she agreed to join the fight against Whitebeard but does not recall agreeing to ally herself with the Marines. To Hancock, enemy or ally, all men are alike, aside from one man.
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Hancock continues attacking indiscriminately. When a Marine protests, "Why, you... you're attacking Marine soldiers...!!!" Hancock says she kept her word by joining the fight against Whitebeard, but enemy or ally are all the same aside from that man. She says, "By virtue of my beauty," and uses "Perfume Femur!!!" to kick and shatter another opponent. Even hardened fighters are left staring or swooning at her, while one mutters about that woman. Her beauty and cruelty make her a chaotic weapon on the battlefield rather than a dependable Marine ally.
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Bartholomew Kuma uses a devastating paw-shaped blast, "Ursus Shock," against Little Oars Jr. The compressed attack explodes across the frozen bay, blowing apart ice and throwing fighters backward. Ace and the pirates cry out, "Oars!!!" as the giant staggers under the impact. Marines and pirates are both caught in the shockwave, and the scale of the blast shows why the Shichibukai are so dangerous even in a battle filled with giants, commanders and admirals. Oars is hurt badly, but the path to Ace still pulls him onward.
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Even wounded, Oars keeps advancing. Ace shouts, "Just stop...!! You can't make it over here...!!" Oars asks what is happening and remembers Ace smiling as he says he learned how to make a conical hat in the land of Wano and urges Oars to try it on. Ace says he thought Oars was close to the sun and that the hat would cool him down, which is what people use straw for when they are made of fire. In the present, Marines order, "All fire at Oars!!!" while Ace smiles through anguish and tells him it is really good to hear that memory.
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Oars presses on under relentless fire. In the memory, the conical hat stops him from getting wet in rain and snow, and Oars happily says the snow does not fall on him and that it is not cold at all. Back at Marineford, Marines scream that Oars is too big a target, while he takes cannon hits and smashes into the defenses. He roars and continues through pain, saying he can take down one Shichibukai at least. Ace and the Whitebeard Pirates watch helplessly as Oars gambles his body to open a route toward the plaza.
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Donquixote Doflamingo intervenes with vicious delight. While Oars tries to keep moving, Doflamingo laughs, "Fuffu-fuffu... This is a riot!!!" and uses his power to slice or tear through Oars's leg, sending a massive limb and blood into the air. Oars crashes forward in agony, still thinking of Ace and the hat. The attack reveals how mercilessly the Shichibukai can exploit Oars's size and determination. Ace, the pirates and even nearby fighters are horrified as the giant's advance becomes more and more desperate.
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Gecko Moria joins the assault on Oars. He complains, "Damn that Doflamingo!! Cutting his leg off when I want his corpse for myself!!" then sends his shadow attack "Tsuno-Tokage!!!" into Oars. A note explains the pun can mean both horn-lizard and horn-shadowblade. Ace screams, "Oars!!!" as Oars reaches the plaza, battered and half-collapsed, and mutters, "Just a little... further...!!!" Moria commands, "Go!!!" while the Marine forces realize Oars has forced his way to the edge of their execution ground despite everything done to stop him.
Gecko MoriaDonquixote DoflamingoLittle Oars Jr.Portgas D. AceMarinesWhitebeard PiratesRoyal Shichibukai
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SBS question corner page. A reader says it is mysterious that Luffy eats so much but never gets fat and is jealous; Oda answers that someone who exercises as much as Luffy would have a hard time gaining weight. Another reader asks why Luffy and the Straw Hats usually say "defeat" instead of words like "kill" or "crush." Oda explains that an old lady from his hometown once told him not to use words like kill too much, so even when enemies are implied to die, he tends to avoid those words in normal speech. Another reader asks if Urouge uses a pencil or a chocolate bat as a weapon, and Oda jokes that it is a pencil, possibly 2B lead, because Urouge could not find a sharpener. A final reader requests that Whitebeard's birthday be April 6, and Oda agrees, noting the Japanese wordplay for white.
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One Piece Chapter 555: Oars and the Conical Hat

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Chapter 555 summary

Little Oars Jr. forces his way deeper into the bay at Marineford despite heavy cannon fire, smashing warships aside and opening a path that lets the Whitebeard Pirates charge forward. Whitebeard warns his men against suicidal heroics while Oars declares he will save Ace and take down at least one Shichibukai. Boa Hancock joins the fight and uses Slave Arrow and Perfume Femur to petrify and shatter both pirates and Marines without distinction. Bartholomew Kuma unleashes Ursus Shock on Oars, blasting ice and fighters across the bay and leaving the giant badly wounded. Oars presses on through the fire, recalling a memory of Ace giving him a conical hat made in Wano to keep him cool and dry. Donquixote Doflamingo slices off one of Oars's legs with his power, and Gecko Moria follows with Tsuno-Tokage to claim the giant's corpse. Oars drags himself to the edge of the plaza, muttering that he is almost there, as the Marines realize he has reached their execution ground.

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Key facts in chapter 555

  • p0Chapter title is OARS AND THE CONICAL HAT
  • p0Scene takes place on the sky island Weatheria
  • p0Nami is present with two unidentified Weatheria residents
  • p1Little Oars Jr. joins the battlefield at Marineford
  • p1Oars Jr. is over twice the size of normal giants
  • p1Marines deploy giant unit against Oars Jr.
  • p2Oars Jr. breaks through the plaza gates toward the bay
  • p2Path is cleared for Whitebeard Pirates advance
  • p3Vice Admiral Lacroix engages near Oars Jr.
  • p3Whitebeard Pirates plan to follow Oars Jr.'s path
  • p3Oars Jr. aims to reach Ace quickly
  • p4Hancock uses Slave Arrow attack consisting of heart-shaped projectiles.
  • p4Petrification occurs on contact with the arrows.
  • p4Battle involves Oars as a massive distraction for Marines.
  • p5Hancock refuses full alliance with Marines despite shared enemy.
  • p5Perfume Femur is Hancock's named kick technique causing petrification.
  • p5Hancock distinguishes one man from all others in her view of men.
  • p6Oars causes widespread structural destruction on the battlefield.
  • p6Ursus Shock produces large shockwave and rubble.
  • p6Luffy observes Oars actions from ground level.
  • p7Luffy gives Oars a conical straw hat made in Wano.
  • p7Hat provides cooling effect for Oars.
  • p7Luffy directs attacks toward Oars after the exchange.
  • p8Oars receives a direct heavy impact while exposed in the rain.
  • p8Conical hat pirate uses an umbrella during the fight.
  • p8Battle occurs on a rainy battlefield with visible debris.
  • p9Conical hat pirate is kicked and sent flying by Oars.
  • p9Conical hat pirate laughs despite injury and blood.
  • p9Horned allies react with shock to the captain's behavior.
  • p10Oars continues advancing despite leg injury.
  • p10Tattooed man identified as reacting to Oars reaching the plaza.
  • p10Conical hat pirate remains bound and wounded nearby.
  • p13Oars reaches the plaza while heavily injured.
  • p13Trafalgar Law observes Oars charge from foreground position.
  • p13Oars uses horn-shadowblade technique during rampage.
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  • p0Chapter title page displays large text 'Chapter 555: OARS AND THE CONICAL HAT'
  • p0Nami stands centered in foreground wearing tank top and shorts with neutral expression
  • p0Tall cloaked figure on left wears long black cloak and wide conical hat while pointing at scroll
  • p0Bearded man on right wears striped cloak and ornate hat with raised gesturing hands
  • p0Large transparent bubble structure floats above background town connected by thin line
  • p0Weather report scroll unrolled showing cloud diagrams and data held by cloaked figure
  • p0Background town features small buildings and a cart labeled WEATHERIA
  • p0Floating sky island setting with scattered clouds and distant architecture
  • p0Bottom narration text references Nami's weather report from Weatheria
  • p0Conical hat motif emphasized in title and on the tall cloaked figure
  • p1Little Oars Jr. towers over Marineford battlefield with open roaring mouth and horns
  • p1Oars Jr. wields large weapon while smashing through ships and structures
  • p1Marines shown in multiple panels with shocked and panicked expressions
  • p1Giant unit Marines advance toward Oars Jr. in background
  • p1Debris and smoke fill the air from destroyed ships and platforms
  • p1Oars Jr. silhouette dominates central panel with intense facial expression
  • p1Whitebeard Pirates visible on lower decks cheering and moving forward
  • p1Multiple speech bubbles crowd the panels indicating battlefield chaos
  • p1Oars Jr. has visible scars and skull decorations on clothing
  • p1Marineford bay and execution platform visible in distant background
  • p2Oars Jr. smashes through Marine plaza gates with massive weapon swing
  • p2Large impact SFX and flying debris dominate the central action panel
  • p2Marines sent flying with panicked expressions and open mouths
  • p2Oars Jr. roars with open mouth while charging forward
  • p2Destroyed ships and structures collapse around Oars Jr.'s path
  • p2Narration box states Oars has opened a path into the bay
  • p2Background shows Marineford layout with bay visible beyond gates
  • p2Shockwaves and smoke trails emphasize the force of the charge
  • p2Oars Jr. posture shows forward momentum and aggression
  • p3Oars Jr. continues charge with roaring expression and weapon raised
  • p3Vice Admiral Lacroix appears in combat stance near Oars Jr.
  • p3Whitebeard Pirates cheer and prepare to follow Oars Jr.'s path
  • p3Marines ordered to fall back and strengthen bay defenses
  • p3Oars Jr. expression shows pain and determination simultaneously
  • p3Multiple Marines shown being knocked aside by debris and impacts
  • p3Background features Marineford plaza gate and bay entrance
  • p3Speech bubbles indicate orders to back up Oars and save Ace
  • p3Oars Jr. silhouette towers over smaller Marine figures
  • p3Warning dialogue about Oars acting recklessly appears in panel
  • p4Boa Hancock stands with arms raised launching heart-shaped arrows in dynamic pose amid explosions and debris.
  • p4Large striped pirate with bone accessories shouts while holding weapon near small creature labeled Bora.
  • p4Heart projectiles radiate outward from Hancock striking multiple targets causing petrification effects.
  • p4Luffy visible in background reacting to chaos with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p4Marine soldiers shown with shocked expressions and sweat drops as arrows approach.
  • p4Panel composition emphasizes radial lines and impact SFX around Hancock's attack.
  • p4Broken structures and scattered bones in foreground indicate battlefield destruction.
  • p4Hancock touches lips with finger in close-up panel showing calm expression.
  • p4Large pirate falls with body cracking visual effect after arrow impact.
  • p5Hancock faces Marine captain in close conversation panels with neutral expression.
  • p5Hancock performs Perfume Femur kick with extended leg and flowing hair.
  • p5Marine soldiers turn to stone with cracking textures and horrified faces.
  • p5Snake-like Salome coils near Hancock during dialogue.
  • p5Large impact SFX and motion lines surround the femur kick.
  • p5Hancock's hand gesture near face activates ability with beauty motif.
  • p5Fallen Marines shown with stone texture and sweat drops in background.
  • p5Captain wears striped hat and cape while speaking.
  • p6Oars rampages smashing structures with massive limbs and debris flying.
  • p6Luffy stares upward with shocked wide-eyed expression at Oars.
  • p6Oars roars with open mouth and visible teeth in multiple panels.
  • p6Large circular shockwave effect labeled Ursus Shock expands outward.
  • p6Burning buildings and scattered rubble fill the battlefield background.
  • p6Luffy shows heavy breathing with sweat drops in reaction panels.
  • p6Panel layout uses radial speed lines and large SFX for impacts.
  • p6Oars silhouette towers over smaller figures and architecture.
  • p7Luffy wears conical straw hat while looking up at Oars.
  • p7Oars places straw hat on his head with both hands.
  • p7Burning building visible behind Oars during hat exchange.
  • p7Luffy grins widely with cheerful expression after hat placement.
  • p7Oars sighs with relief showing cooling effect from hat.
  • p7Luffy points and orders all fire at Oars.
  • p7Oars shows discomfort with sweat drops while wearing hat.
  • p7Background allies prepare attacks toward Oars position.
  • p7Luffy explains hat origin from Wano in speech panel.
  • p8Massive Oars struck by large impact sending debris flying amid rain and smoke.
  • p8Oars roars in pain with open mouth and sweat drops visible on face.
  • p8Conical hat pirate in feathered coat stands under umbrella in background.
  • p8Allies in foreground shout with wide eyes and open mouths.
  • p8Large SFX effects dominate central panel showing explosion and motion lines.
  • p8Oars body partially obscured by dust and impact clouds.
  • p8Conical hat pirate shown in close-up with serious expression and feathered collar detail.
  • p8Rain lines and dark shading emphasize stormy battlefield atmosphere.
  • p8Small ally figures point toward Oars from lower left panel.
  • p8Oars chains and spiked accessories visible on massive limbs.
  • p9Conical hat pirate sent flying by massive foot kick with blood spray and motion lines.
  • p9Conical hat pirate lands hard on ground with arms spread and laughing expression.
  • p9Oars visible in background also laughing with open mouth.
  • p9Horned pirate allies shown in close-up with shocked and angry faces.
  • p9Large SFX effects for impact and flying motion dominate upper panels.
  • p9Conical hat pirate stands up grinning widely with feathered coat flowing.
  • p9Sweat drops and motion lines around horned allies indicate surprise.
  • p9Background shows battlefield structures and smoke.
  • p9Conical hat pirate posture emphasizes wild laughter and spread arms.
  • p10Oars struck again with large impact SFX and horn-shadowblade motion.
  • p10Conical hat pirate shown bound and injured with visible wounds.
  • p10Tattooed man with sword on back reacts with wide eyes shouting Oars.
  • p10Oars reaches plaza area with pained expression and sweat.
  • p10Horned allies in foreground show tense faces and sweat drops.
  • p10Large SFX and motion lines emphasize Oars forward charge.
  • p10Background includes battlefield structures and smoke clouds.
  • p10Oars heavy breathing depicted with multiple sweat drops.
  • p10Tattooed man stands ready with clasped hands in lower panel.
  • p13Oars crashes forward in massive rampage shaking the battlefield.
  • p13Oars swings horn-shadowblade with large motion lines and impact effects.
  • p13Oars pained determined face shown in close-up with sweat and gritted teeth.
  • p13Trafalgar Law stands in foreground with hands clasped watching intently.
  • p13Oars presses charge despite visible leg injury and blood.
  • p13Large SFX dominate panels showing destruction of structures.
  • p13Background shows battlefield plaza and debris.
  • p13Oars heavy breathing and grunts depicted with sweat drops.
  • p13Law remains stationary and focused amid the chaos.

Theories built on chapter 555

Marineford arc

  1. 552Ace and Whitebeard
  2. 553Ultimate Showdown
  3. 554Admiral Akainu
  4. 555Oars and the Conical Hat
  5. 556Justice Will Prevail!!
  6. 557Luffy and Whitebeard
  7. 558Brother

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