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One Piece Chapter 559: Karma

What happens in chapter 559

Ace watches the war from the execution platform and begins accepting whatever future may come. He thinks, "I feel like I can accept any future at this point. I'll grasp the hand that will reach out to save me...

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  1. p.0Chapter 559 title is 'KARMA'.
  2. p.7Marine commanders discuss the limits of relying on intuition.
  3. p.14Luffy displays visible shock upon hearing the revelation about Kuma.
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Chapter title page: Chapter 559, "Karma." The cover begins Short-Term Focused Serial 18, "Zoro's 'Where Are Those Guys? They're Such a Pain,'" with Vol. 1 titled "A Giant Gravestone Outside the Ruins." Zoro stands among ruined buildings and strange dark shapes beside a huge cross-shaped gravestone, while a small figure floats or hangs in the air nearby. This cover is separate from the Marineford battle, but it starts Zoro's separated cover story after the Straw Hats were scattered.
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Ace watches the war from the execution platform and begins accepting whatever future may come. He thinks, "I feel like I can accept any future at this point. I'll grasp the hand that will reach out to save me... I'll also accept the blade that will swing down to judge me... I won't resist anymore. I owe everyone that much." Around him, voices from the battlefield echo: Luffy yelling, "I'm going to save you even if it kills me!!!" the pirates promising not to leave a single one of the bastards who hurt Ace alive, and Whitebeard's men saying they are coming to get him. Ace is moved to tears, but then he notices something new on the battlefield and reacts with a sharp, startled pause.
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Luffy, Ivankov and the escapees push through Marine fire and blades. Cannons blast from the wall while Luffy and Ivankov rush across the battlefield, scattering Marines and dodging attacks amid huge SFX. The page is mostly action, with Luffy's group forcing a path through the Marine ranks after Whitebeard's order to protect him. Ace watches the chaos from above as the rescue attempt turns into a full charge across Marineford.
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Buggy's followers are impressed by Luffy's instant battlefield fame and say, "The guy managed to get all eyes on him in an instant. In the middle of this war!! That Strawhat...!!" They urge Captain Buggy not to let Luffy outdo him and suggest taking Whitebeard's head themselves. Buggy says it is easy to claim but the battlefield is full of world-famous faces from both the pirates and Marines. Then Whitebeard notices him and calls, "Oi! Red-nose!!" Buggy explodes, "Who the hell d'you think you're calling red-nose!!?" but Whitebeard remembers him: "That takes me back. So you're still alive, eh? Why, if it isn't the little brat from Roger's ship." Buggy panics that Whitebeard is looking right at him and that he is done for.
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Buggy's followers marvel that their captain is talking to Whitebeard and call him legendary, while Buggy trembles and tells them to stop talking like it has nothing to do with him. Whitebeard asks whether Buggy and his convicts mean to take his head, and Buggy forces himself to answer, "D... damn right we do!! It's been a while, huh!? I hope you're ready for this!!" Whitebeard replies that he does not particularly mind if Buggy tries, but he is having trouble with the Marines and asks what Buggy says to joining forces as fellow pirates to crush the Marines first, then thinking about his head afterward. Buggy is stunned that Whitebeard is speaking to him like an equal, while his followers ask just how strong Whitebeard really is.
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Buggy accepts Whitebeard's offer and declares, "Very well, Whitebeard!! I'll take you up on that!!!" His men faint and cheer, thinking he is on equal terms with Whitebeard. Buggy imagines that he and Whitebeard together could crush the Marines and that he, the king of the world, can actually do it. Whitebeard observes that Buggy is a simple one, then says he does not know about that red-nose, but the convicts on his side are reasonably strong and he does not want to deal with them as enemies right now. He notices that he has lost sight of Squardo and calls the Decalvan Brothers, telling them to follow his directions and take command of all the pirate crews.
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Whitebeard's allied captains begin moving under orders. One captain says he will take the right, another says they will take the left, and others answer that they understand. More allies say they are heading right, proceeding left, and sending their ships wherever needed. A Marine reports to Sengoku, "Admiral Sengoku! We're seeing a change in the New World pirates' movements!" Sengoku looks over the battlefield and says, "Yes... They seem to have split to the left and right..." The pirates' fleet begins shifting in a coordinated pattern, showing that Whitebeard has responded to Sengoku's operation with his own.
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Pirate ships move in and attack the Marine battleships, with Marines shouting, "They're attacking the battleships!!!" Sengoku realizes Whitebeard has noticed the strategy and says, "Whitebeard..." Whitebeard answers, "You're a sharp one... so you noticed, eh?" A Marine officer explains that Whitebeard is not one to let them guide his actions and that it was never the most refined of strategies. Sengoku warns that intuition alone will not be enough to protect Luffy. The battlefield widens from Luffy's charge into a fleet-level struggle between Sengoku's trap and Whitebeard's countermeasure.
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Jinbe continues clearing the way and Luffy says, "Jinbe!! It looks like as long as you're around..." before Jinbe answers, "Proceed!!" and Luffy thanks him. Marines panic that the Shichibukai are one of their major military forces and that they cannot have them fighting among themselves, especially with Jinbe turning against them. Moria tries to take advantage, calling, "Give me your shadow!!!" and demanding Marine soldier shadows so he can use them as zombie soldiers. He tells Jinbe that he will take his shadow too and let him live the rest of his life in the darkest depths of the ocean. Jinbe responds with Fishman Karate, "Samegawara Seiken!!!" also noted as "Samegawara Seiken: Shark-Tile Punch," smashing Moria with the attack.
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Luffy is suddenly intercepted by Smoker. Tashigi sees him and shouts, "Strawhat!!" then tries to move, but Smoker orders, "Tashigi, move!!!" The battlefield erupts with impact as Smoker drives his jitte into Luffy and pins him back. Luffy cries out, and Tashigi is thrown aside by the force of the clash. The page shifts the threat from the mass of Marines to a personal rematch: Smoker has found Luffy again in the middle of Marineford and blocks his path to Ace.
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Luffy recognizes Smoker and the sea-stone weapon, shouting, "You...!! Smokey...!!! Of course... that jitte... It's got kairouseki in it...!! Damn you!!" Smoker says, "I will finish you myself!!" Luffy tries to answer with speed and power: "Gomu Gomu... Jet Gatling!!!" His fists blur into a storm of blows, but Smoker's smoke body and weapon make the exchange dangerous. The fight is fast and close, with Luffy trying to break through before Smoker can end the rescue attempt.
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Smoker launches "White Launcher!!" and drives Luffy hard into the ground. Luffy realizes Smoker is way stronger than before, while Smoker says, "I believe that goes for both of us. But you cannot defeat me with your ability!!!" He pins Luffy with the kairouseki jitte and explains that he can see exactly why Dragon saved Luffy back in Loguetown. Luffy's strength fades under the sea-stone and he gasps, "My strength is fading... Damn... That jitte... get it off me...!" Smoker has him trapped and helpless in the middle of the battlefield.
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Boa Hancock suddenly attacks Smoker, knocking him off Luffy and snapping, "Out of the way, fool!!!" Smoker is shocked that someone managed to attack his body of smoke. Hancock stands over Luffy and rages, "Silence!! I am so filled with rage that I cannot even hear your words!! How dare you attack my beloved and pin him to the ground!!!" Marines cry, "Hancock!! Do you, too, mean to abandon the Shichibukai!?" and "The Pirate Empress, protecting Strawhat!?" Luffy smiles and says, "Hancock!!" while Smoker realizes, "So this is the Kuja's Haki...!!" Hancock declares, "You shall not live... I have never felt such anger in all my life!!! I shall slice you to pieces and feed you to the beasts!!"
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Hancock immediately melts when Luffy calls her by name, thinking, "Ahhh... He called me Hancock again...!!" and answering, "Indeed!" On another part of the battlefield, Ivankov faces Kuma and calls out, "Kuma... Kuma...!!" He demands, "Enough of this nonsense!!! It is I!! Do you mean to tell me you have forgotten this face!!? If you do not stop this, then I will be forced to attack you...!" Kuma stands silently before him with the word "Bible" visible on the book he holds, while Ivankov tries to reach the person he once knew.
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Doflamingo appears near Ivankov and Kuma, laughing, "Fuffuffu... I don't know what connection the two of you may have had... but you should give it up. There's no point trying to talk to him, Revolutionary Army commander Emporio Ivankov." Ivankov snaps, "What on earth do you mean by that!?" Doflamingo identifies the man Ivankov knew as "Bartholomew Kuma" and says he was once known by the name "Tyrant Kuma." Then, with a sinister grin, he reveals, "Well, he's already dead." Ivankov reacts in shock, leaving the chapter on the implication that the Kuma before him is no longer the same person.
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SBS page. A reader asks whether characters with horns are like people with overbites in the One Piece world. Oda says there are definitely characters with horns and strange skeletons, and that these are more than just giving characters a little personality because he wants to draw more interesting faces. Another reader observes that Oda does not usually use "Strawhat pirate crew" or "Luffy's pirate crew," but instead says "the Strawhat crew." Oda confirms this is intentional and says it does not matter what the anime, games, or readers call them, because he decided to call them "the Strawhat crew" and stuck with it. A final reader says he has a mushroom on his body he cannot remove and asks about going to the Isle of Women; Oda bluntly identifies it as his penis, jokes about using a naughty word, bleeps it, and announces that the voice actor SBS starts on page 188.
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One Piece Chapter 559: Karma

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38 key facts · 28 characters

Key facts in chapter 559

  • 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.
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  • p0Zoro stands bandaged with spiky hair and three swords at his waist in foreground of ruined graveyard.
  • p0Zoro gazes upward with neutral expression toward massive wooden cross dominating the panel.
  • p0Tiny figure hangs limply from top of giant cross high above the scene.
  • p0Large stylized black 20 shapes frame left and right sides of the composition.
  • p0Broken stone ruins and scattered gravestones fill the devastated foreground.
  • p0Damaged buildings and bare trees appear in the background under cloudy sky.
  • p0Cross shows heavy wood grain texture and weathered surface details.
  • p0Zoro's posture is upright with arms at sides and swords visible on hip.
  • p0Small distant figure on cross creates scale contrast with foreground swordsman.
  • p1Ace kneels on wooden platform overlooking Marineford harbor with multiple Marine ships visible.
  • p1Ace clutches head with both hands showing tear-streaked face and open mouth in agony.
  • p1Luffy appears in close-up profile with intense expression and gritted teeth.
  • p1Explosions and smoke rise from chaotic harbor waters filled with battleships.
  • p1Ace's back tattoo is visible while seated facing the sea.
  • p1Multiple speech bubbles surround Ace's head showing internal thoughts.
  • p1Luffy's face shows sweat drops and wide eyes in shouting close-ups.
  • p1Marineford architecture and distant figures appear in background panels.
  • p1Tear lines and motion lines emphasize Ace's emotional breakdown.
  • p2Luffy's face shows rage with wide eyes, gritted teeth, and sweat drops in close-up.
  • p2Buggy stands in striped outfit and cape with arms outstretched amid smoke and debris.
  • p2Pirates and Marines clash violently with swords and bodies flying in all directions.
  • p2Justice flags marked with kanji appear among the fighting crowd.
  • p2Luffy charges forward directly clashing with Buggy in the center of the brawl.
  • p2Explosions, motion lines, and flying objects fill the chaotic hall interior.
  • p2Buggy's mouth is wide open in a scream surrounded by impact effects.
  • p2Background shows high ceiling beams and multiple combatants in melee.
  • p2Luffy maintains forward momentum with furious expression during collision.
  • p3Pirates react with excited and panicked expressions while shouting about Whitebeard.
  • p3Buggy's crew members point and yell toward the center of the battlefield.
  • p3Young Buggy appears in flashback panel reacting to Whitebeard with surprised face.
  • p3Whitebeard stands prominently on the Moby Dick deck in the distance.
  • p3Buggy retorts angrily with wide eyes and open mouth at being called Red-Nose.
  • p3Crowd of pirates and Marines fills multiple panels with varied expressions.
  • p3Speech bubbles surround Buggy showing immediate reactions to the unfolding war.
  • p3Whitebeard's massive figure is silhouetted against the ship structure.
  • p3Pirates display mixed panic and opportunistic excitement in their postures.
  • p4Whitebeard close-up with sweat flying from face and wide eye expression.
  • p4Bandaged pirate with head wrap and visible scars on face and chest.
  • p4Background pirates in striped shirts cheering with raised weapons and open mouths.
  • p4Large SFX "ギラッ" and sparkles near Whitebeard's face indicating tension.
  • p4Bandaged pirate pointing forward with aggressive open-mouth shout posture.
  • p4Whitebeard with neutral narrowed eyes and slight grin while listening.
  • p4Crowd of convicts behind Whitebeard showing raised fists and excited faces.
  • p4Bandaged pirate with gritted teeth and sweat drops during confrontation.
  • p4Whitebeard torso view showing massive build and dark cloak folds.
  • p4Panel composition splits focus between close-up faces and wide cheering crowd.
  • p4Bandaged pirate eyes narrowed in glare directed at Whitebeard.
  • p4Multiple exclamation SFX and motion lines around shouting characters.
  • p5Buggy with wide grin and sweat drops reacting to Whitebeard.
  • p5Whitebeard grinning fiercely with teeth visible and eyes narrowed.
  • p5Buggy crew members panicking with raised hands and open mouths.
  • p5Whitebeard declaring with bold posture and speech bubble emphasis.
  • p5Decalvan Brothers shown in action pose with weapons drawn.
  • p5Squardo standing with staff and sweat drop on forehead.
  • p5Background pirates clashing with motion lines and dust clouds.
  • p5Buggy crew showing tingling excitement with body language.
  • p5Whitebeard figure towering over smaller characters in panel.
  • p5SFX "ばーん!!" near Buggy indicating dramatic reaction.
  • p5Pirates on shore with varied expressions of shock and resolve.
  • p5Squardo gripping weapon while observing Whitebeard from distance.
  • p6Long-haired woman in wide hat smiling while giving orders.
  • p6Two massive horned and tusked pirates receiving directions.
  • p6Crowned staff-wielding pirate declaring movement to the left.
  • p6Marine observer reporting pirate ship movements from afar.
  • p6Admiral Sengoku seated with Marine soldiers nearby.
  • p6Pirate ships shown splitting left and right on the sea.
  • p6Woman's ship emphasized as flexible in positioning.
  • p6Background battlefield smoke and distant Marine structures.
  • p6Pirates showing determined facial expressions during split.
  • p6Marine soldier with binoculars or observation posture.
  • p6Crowned figure with ornate staff and serious expression.
  • p6Long-haired woman wearing dark hat and necklace detail.
  • p7Explosions and smoke covering Marineford harbor and battleships.
  • p7Whitebeard close-up with narrowed eyes and serious expression.
  • p7Scarred pirate grinning while addressing Whitebeard.
  • p7Marine command area with seated commander and glasses-wearing officer.
  • p7Large SFX "わああああ" across battlefield indicating chaos.
  • p7Whitebeard gritting teeth in reaction to the scarred pirate.
  • p7Marine soldier reporting attack on battleships with alarm.
  • p7Seated Marine commander noting limits of intuition for protection.
  • p7Background battleships under assault with debris and fire.
  • p7Scarred pirate showing confident posture and facial scars.
  • p7Whitebeard and scarred pirate in tight two-shot panel composition.
  • p7Marine headquarters building visible in distant background.
  • p8Jimbei in dynamic Fishman Karate stance with open palm block against incoming shadow tendrils.
  • p8Large shark-tooth motif and water splash effects surround Jimbei during Samehada Shoutei technique.
  • p8Shadow user silhouette with extended arms controlling multiple dark figures in background.
  • p8Jimbei's face shows intense focus with gritted teeth and sweat drops during counter.
  • p8Allies in midground shouting with panicked expressions and raised arms.
  • p8Large impact SFX and debris flying from clash between karate strike and shadows.
  • p8Jimbei's clothing features traditional fishman patterns and wristbands visible in motion.
  • p8Panel composition emphasizes close-up of Jimbei's Seiken punch with speed lines.
  • p8Zombie-like shadows with X marks on faces being repelled in background panels.
  • p8Jimbei's eyes narrowed in determination while shouting thanks to allies.
  • p8Moria's face partially visible with wide grin and taunting posture in upper right panel.
  • p8Water and bubble effects mixed with dark shadow energy during technique exchange.
  • p9Luffy struck mid-air by heavy chain with pained expression and open mouth.
  • p9Tashigi shown with sweat drops and desperate reaching posture toward Luffy.
  • p9Chain wielder recoiling from powerful kick with blood and impact effects.
  • p9Luffy's arm extended in kicking motion sending enemy flying backward.
  • p9Tashigi's face displays shock and urgency with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p9Large motion lines and debris emphasize chain swing and subsequent kick.
  • p9Luffy's straw hat remains secure during aerial impact and counterattack.
  • p9Enemy silhouette with chain weapon visible in foreground during strike.
  • p9Tashigi positioned behind cover with Marine uniform details shown.
  • p10Luffy panting heavily with sweat and gritted teeth while glaring at Smoker.
  • p10Smoker blasted backward with smoke effects and pained expression.
  • p10Luffy's fist clenched in preparation for Jet Gatling barrage.
  • p10Smoker's face shows intense glare and determination in close-up panel.
  • p10Rapid punch motion lines and multiple impact SFX during Jet Gatling.
  • p10Luffy's body positioned low with extended arms delivering rapid strikes.
  • p10Smoker recoiling amid debris and smoke cloud from barrage.
  • p10Luffy's expression shifts to focused rage while naming Smokey.
  • p11Luffy and Smoker exchanging words mid-combat with smoke and motion effects.
  • p11Luffy launches White Launcher sending Smoker flying with extended leg.
  • p11Smoker impales Luffy with jitte causing Luffy visible pain and weakening.
  • p11Luffy's face shows fading strength with wide eyes and sweat while struggling.
  • p11Smoker notes Luffy's increased strength compared to previous encounters.
  • p11Jitte visibly embedded in Luffy's body with seastone effect implied.
  • p11Luffy recalls Loguetown dragon incident while weakened.
  • p11Smoker's smoke form partially visible during White Launcher impact.
  • p11Luffy's posture collapses as strength drains from jitte contact.
  • p12Luffy lies pinned on the ground with wide shocked eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and exhausted posture.
  • p12Boa Hancock stands protectively over Luffy in a high leg-kick pose with flowing long hair and ornate outfit patterns.
  • p12Hancock displays furious facial expression with gritted teeth and intense gaze directed at attacker.
  • p12Smoker stands in background holding weapon amid swirling smoke and impact debris.
  • p12Multiple large impact SFX, motion lines, and dust clouds dominate upper panels.
  • p12City buildings and battlefield architecture visible in background with scattered smoke.
  • p12Hancock's snake-themed clothing details and earrings visible during action pose.
  • p12Luffy's bandaged and wounded appearance shown in close-up reaction panel.
  • p12Foreground emphasis on Hancock's raised leg and protective body positioning over Luffy.
  • p13Hancock blushes with hearts floating around her head and shy hand-to-face gesture.
  • p13Hancock shows dreamy expression with sparkles and heart SFX near her face.
  • p13Massive cloaked figure with crown and ornate patterns looms over battlefield.
  • p13Bartholomew Kuma stands holding open Bible with large paw-print impact visible nearby.
  • p13Kuma's massive body and black cloak dominate lower panel composition.
  • p13Background shows chaotic battlefield with smoke, debris, and distant figures.
  • p13Large stylized SFX and motion lines emphasize the cloaked figure's presence.
  • p13Hancock's close-up panel focuses on blushing cheeks and floating hearts.
  • p14Emporio Ivankov appears in close-up with furious wide-open mouth and intense eyes.
  • p14Kuma stands in mid-ground holding Bible amid smoke and rubble.
  • p14Luffy shows extreme shock with wide eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops in foreground.
  • p14Background reveals distant battlefield figures and damaged stone structures.
  • p14Large speech bubbles and impact lines fill upper panels.
  • p14Ivankov's dramatic facial expression and hair details emphasized in close-up.
  • p14Luffy's shocked reaction panel placed beside Ivankov's face.
  • p14Kuma's silhouette visible against smoke-filled ruins.

Theories built on chapter 559

Marineford arc

  1. 556Justice Will Prevail!!
  2. 557Luffy and Whitebeard
  3. 558Brother
  4. 559Karma
  5. 560The Prisoners of Impel Down
  6. 561Luffy vs Mihawk
  7. 562Pirate Whirlpool Spider Squardo

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