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One Piece chapter 559: Karma — what is in it

Marineford arc · 17 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 559 title is 'KARMA'.
  • p0Scene depicts Zoro alone outside ruined buildings in a graveyard setting.
  • p1Ace is positioned on an elevated platform above the Marineford battlefield.
  • p1Luffy is shown shouting directly at Ace during the war chaos.
  • p2A large-scale brawl between pirates and Marines occurs inside a vast hall.
  • p2Luffy directly engages Buggy amid the surrounding chaos.
  • p3Pirates discuss targeting Whitebeard's head during the war.
  • p3Buggy reacts strongly to being addressed by an old nickname.
  • p4Whitebeard is addressed directly by the bandaged pirate during the Marineford battle.
  • p4The bandaged pirate claims a personal history with Whitebeard.
  • p4Whitebeard observes that the bandaged pirate leads a group of convicts.
  • p5Buggy accepts Whitebeard's direct challenge during the battle.
  • p5Decalvan Brothers are present among the pirate forces.
  • p5Squardo is observed near the shore by other pirates.
  • p6Pirate forces are dividing into left and right attack groups.
  • p6A long-haired woman in a hat is issuing directional orders.
  • p6Admiral Sengoku receives reports on pirate movements.
  • p7Whitebeard Pirates are actively attacking Marine battleships.
  • p7A scarred pirate directly engages Whitebeard in conversation.
  • p7Marine commanders discuss the limits of relying on intuition.
  • p8Jimbei uses Fishman Karate Samehada Shoutei against shadow manipulation.
  • p8Jimbei blocks attack and urges allies to advance during Marineford battle.
  • p9Luffy is attacked by chain-wielding opponent near Tashigi.
  • p9Luffy counters with kick sending chain user flying.
  • p10Luffy recognizes Smoker's jitte contains seastone.
  • p10Luffy uses Jet Gatling against Smoker in direct clash.
  • p11Luffy uses White Launcher technique on Smoker.
  • p11Smoker's jitte weakens Luffy due to seastone upon contact.
  • p11Luffy recalls Loguetown events while struggling against Smoker.
  • p12Hancock physically intervenes to protect Luffy from an attack.
  • p12Smoker receives a direct hit despite his Logia smoke form.
  • p12Battle occurs in a damaged urban area with visible debris and smoke.
  • p13Hancock reacts positively to Luffy addressing her directly.
  • p13Kuma appears on the battlefield holding his Bible.
  • p13A large cloaked crowned figure confronts the group.
  • p14Ivankov reacts with fury to comments about Kuma.
  • p14Kuma is referred to as already dead by an observer.
  • p14Luffy displays visible shock upon hearing the revelation about Kuma.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption introduces Zoro-focused short serial titled 'Where are those guys? They're such a pain.' with volume subtitle 'A giant gravestone outside the ruins.' establishing isolated swordsman context.
  • p1Ace internally reflects that he owes everyone and will not resist any future judgment.
  • p1Luffy declares he will save Ace even at the cost of his life and vows to eliminate those who hurt him.
  • p1Ace screams in despair while accepting possible judgment.
  • p2Buggy screams loudly while dramatically posing in the middle of the ongoing fight.
  • p2Luffy expresses pure rage while charging into the clash with Buggy.
  • p3Pirates shout to attack Whitebeard and note that the Strawhat has drawn all attention.
  • p3Buggy's crew calls out 'Red-Nose' prompting Buggy's angry denial.
  • p3Young Buggy recalls recognizing Whitebeard from the past.
  • p4Background pirates express awe at Whitebeard speaking directly to the bandaged pirate, mood amazed and excited.
  • p4Bandaged pirate snaps at Whitebeard about shared stakes, intent confrontational and angry.
  • p4Whitebeard notes the bandaged pirate's convict followers and questions their intent, calm and probing.
  • p4Bandaged pirate challenges Whitebeard about past encounters and readiness for conflict, aggressive tone.
  • p5Buggy crew reacts with panic to Buggy accepting Whitebeard's challenge, mood frantic.
  • p5Whitebeard claims title of King of the World, bold and declarative intent.
  • p5Buggy echoes the vision of kingship, excited and ambitious mood.
  • p5Pirates identify Decalvan Brothers and note Squardo's position on shore.
  • p5Pirates discuss whether to treat Buggy's side as allies or enemies.
  • p6Long-haired woman directs her group to head right, calm command tone.
  • p6Massive pirates acknowledge orders to take left and right flanks.
  • p6Crowned staff wielder states intent to proceed left, resolute mood.
  • p6Marine reports to Sengoku that pirates have split left and right.
  • p6Woman states her ship can go wherever needed, flexible intent.
  • p7Marine yells that pirates are attacking the battleships, urgent alarm.
  • p7Scarred pirate notes Whitebeard's sharp observation, mocking tone.
  • p7Seated Marine commander states intuition alone cannot protect the target.
  • p7Whitebeard addresses the scarred pirate directly during the assault.
  • p8Shadow controller demands Jimbei surrender his shadow with aggressive taunt.
  • p8Allies panic over Jimbei fighting against their side and note Shichibukai importance.
  • p8Jimbei expresses gratitude and orders allies to proceed forward.
  • p8Jimbei activates Samehada Shoutei and Seiken techniques while blocking attack.
  • p8Shadow user threatens to sink Jimbei to ocean depths after noting his interference.
  • p9Luffy cries out in pain from chain strike while being hurled through air.
  • p9Tashigi urgently warns herself to move and expresses frustration.
  • p9Luffy calls out to Tashigi upon spotting her during fight.
  • p9Chain wielder grunts in pain after receiving Luffy's powerful kick.
  • p10Luffy accuses Smoker of using seastone in weapon while breathing heavily.
  • p10Smoker declares intent to finish Luffy personally.
  • p10Luffy launches Jet Gatling attack with rapid punches.
  • p11Luffy states mutual desire to settle fight.
  • p11Smoker acknowledges Luffy's growth in power.
  • p11Smoker claims Luffy cannot win with his ability alone.
  • p11Luffy cries out in pain from jitte impalement and demands its removal.
  • p11Smoker references dragon saving Luffy in Loguetown.
  • p12Smoker expresses shock that his smoke body was struck by an unseen attacker.
  • p12Hancock angrily shouts at the attacker for targeting Luffy and demands they stop.
  • p12Rage-filled voice declares it cannot hear Hancock's words due to overwhelming anger.
  • p12Voice questions whether Hancock also intends to abandon the Shichibukai alliance.
  • p13Hancock internally reacts with joy that Luffy called her by name again.
  • p13Cloaked figure demands recognition and declares its identity with rage.
  • p13Voices in background repeatedly call out Kuma's name in alarm.
  • p13Cloaked figure threatens to attack if the fighting does not stop.
  • p14Ivankov demands explanation for the cloaked figure's statements.
  • p14Voice identifies the cloaked figure as Revolutionary Army Commander Emporio Ivankov.
  • p14Voice states there is no point trying to reason with the cloaked figure.
  • p14Voice identifies the figure as the man once known as Tyrant Kuma.
  • p14Voice declares that Bartholomew Kuma is already dead.