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One Piece chapter 557: Luffy and Whitebeard — what is in it

Marineford arc · 16 pages · 39 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 557 titled Luffy and Whitebeard.
  • p1The ship is trapped in frozen ocean after being lifted by a giant wave.
  • p1Luffy urges the crew to act with only three hours remaining before Ace's execution.
  • p2Luffy proposes sliding the ship down the frozen wave as their only chance.
  • p2Buggy is present with the crew during the escape attempt.
  • p3A large explosion occurs as the ship begins sliding down the wave.
  • p3The crew loses control and falls while attempting the descent.
  • p4A Marine battleship crashes onto the battlefield from above.
  • p5The ship crashes into the ocean rather than the ice.
  • p6Luffy reunites with Ace on the battlefield.
  • p7Blackbeard appears on the battlefield during the height of the war.
  • p8Garp reacts with visible shock to Luffy's presence on the battlefield.
  • p8Escaped Impel Down convicts are shown advancing with former infamous pirates.
  • p8Jimbei, Crocodile, and Ivankov are present among the advancing group.
  • p8Boa Hancock appears in a relieved emotional state near the scene.
  • p9Luffy is identified as having escaped Impel Down.
  • p9Aokiji, Doflamingo, Smoker, and Tashigi are present at the scene.
  • p9Current and former Shichibukai are noted as gathered together.
  • p9Characters react to Luffy's arrival with shock and recognition.
  • p10A Marine warship crashes violently into the plaza.
  • p10Crocodile publicly resigns from the Shichibukai position.
  • p10Garp directly addresses Jimbei about his choice.
  • p10Luffy is confirmed as both Garp's grandson and Dragon's son.
  • p11Crocodile attacks Whitebeard from behind with his hook.
  • p11Whitebeard is struck and reels from the impact.
  • p11Doflamingo and Garp observe the unfolding events.
  • p11Whitebeard accuses Crocodile of targeting his glory.
  • p12Luffy wears Shanks' straw hat during Marineford events.
  • p12Whitebeard directly confronts Luffy over the straw hat's history.
  • p12Flashback sequence occurs in East Blue before the Marineford war.
  • p13Luffy directly challenges Whitebeard's authority during the war.
  • p13Sengoku intervenes with a direct warning to Luffy about facing Whitebeard.
  • p13Luffy reaffirms his goal to become Pirate King in front of Whitebeard and Sengoku.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crew members express panic about sudden massive wave lifting the ship and ocean freezing.
  • p1Star-eyed figure states the war is already underway.
  • p1Old man calls out to another character while another replies about seeing the answer.
  • p1Luffy declares they cannot stop now with only three hours left until Ace's execution and proposes an idea to escape.
  • p2Crew protests Luffy's plan to move a battleship stuck in ice.
  • p2Luffy insists they must work together to slide the ship down the frozen wave.
  • p2Striped-shirt pirate praises having Captain Buggy on their side.
  • p2Luffy affirms that with everyone working together they can succeed.
  • p2Marine communication mentions changing formation and calling all troops.
  • p3Characters urge everyone to hurry.
  • p3Crew screams they are going to fall and directs to go the other way.
  • p3Final agonized cry echoes during the plunge.
  • p4Anguished cries echo across battlefield as ship falls, conveying widespread panic and despair.
  • p4Scarred man reacts with visible horror to the descending ship, mood of sudden dread.
  • p5Onlookers shout in disbelief about battleship falling from sky, conveying shock and confusion.
  • p5Crescent-mustache man questions the event silently with puzzled expression.
  • p5Glasses man reacts with stunned silence to the ocean landing.
  • p5Survivors express relief at falling into ocean instead of ice, mood of gratitude and survival.
  • p6Luffy yells desperately for Ace after finally locating him, mood of urgent relief and determination.
  • p6Ace gasps Luffy's name in recognition while bloodied and exhausted.
  • p6Marine ally warns against focusing only on Ace and questions new arrivals, conveying alarm.
  • p6Complaints about water and fruit users heard from deck, indicating ongoing struggle.
  • p7Blackbeard laughs maniacally challenging the world, mood of chaotic excitement and dominance.
  • p7Voice declares the scene a battle of great powers with force to reckon with.
  • p7Allies shout they are here to save someone, conveying urgent support and arrival.
  • p8Garp yells Luffy's name in extreme shock and panic.
  • p8Marine officer questions Garp about another family member appearing.
  • p8Crowd identifies escaped Impel Down convicts and infamous pirates behind them.
  • p8Voices shout out Jimbei, Crocodile, and Ivankov among the group.
  • p8Hancock expresses relief at seeing Luffy safe while touching her face.
  • p9Marine expresses disbelief that Luffy escaped Impel Down.
  • p9Voices shout Straw Hat's name in alarm.
  • p9Helmeppo alerts others to Luffy's location.
  • p9Aokiji notes seeing Luffy again so soon.
  • p9Doflamingo comments on the gathered current and former Shichibukai.
  • p9Doflamingo refers to Luffy as the outrageous rookie.
  • p9Tashigi calls out to Smoker about Straw Hat and Crocodile.
  • p9Smoker acknowledges the unusual alliance.
  • p10Marine captain identifies Luffy as Garp's grandson and Dragon's son.
  • p10Marine captain states Luffy must be eliminated.
  • p10Crocodile declares resignation as a Shichibukai.
  • p10Garp questions Jimbei's actions and answer.
  • p11Doflamingo inquires about Crocodile's whereabouts.
  • p11Garp notes the group shares a common objective on the battlefield.
  • p11Garp calls the alliance a screwed-up team.
  • p11Crocodile greets Whitebeard after a long time.
  • p11Whitebeard accuses Crocodile of seeking his glory.
  • p11Allies shout alarm at the attack on Whitebeard.
  • p12Allies shout that Luffy must not be touched because Ace cares about him, protective mood.
  • p12Characters react with surprise confirming the tall figure is Whitebeard.
  • p12Flashback dialogue shows Luffy borrowing Shanks' hat while running through East Blue town.
  • p12Shanks reacts with recognition that Luffy knows him.
  • p12Whitebeard questions the origin of Luffy's straw hat and the enemy who took his arm.
  • p12Unidentified tall pirate with staff asks if Luffy came to save Ace.
  • p13Luffy declares he will save Ace his own way regardless of interference, defiant mood.
  • p13Whitebeard warns Luffy not to get in his way, authoritative tone.
  • p13Sengoku warns Luffy he faces overwhelming power and risks his life.
  • p13Luffy claims he will become Pirate King, competitive and bold intent.
  • p13Sengoku acknowledges Luffy's ambition calmly while dismissing the threat.