17 pages · Marineford arc

One Piece Chapter 561: Luffy vs Mihawk

What happens in chapter 561

Luffy faces Mihawk and says, "This is no time for me to be fighting a guy as strong as that! I'm here to save Ace!!!" Mihawk stands in his way without hesitation.

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  1. p.0Chapter 561 opens with a jungle scene featuring Luffy in monkey form.
  2. p.9Buggy is caught in massive explosion on battlefield.
  3. p.14Pacifistas begin firing beams during the battle.
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Luffy vs Mihawk

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Chapter title page: Chapter 561, "Luffy vs Mihawk." The cover shows Luffy on a tropical island with large monkeys, hanging upside down from a branch and stretching his arm while the monkeys watch him. One monkey sits smiling beside him, another peers from behind foliage, and palm trees fill the background. The page functions as a cover illustration separate from the Marineford battle, with no story dialogue beyond the chapter title.
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Luffy faces Mihawk and says, "This is no time for me to be fighting a guy as strong as that!! I'm here to save Ace!!!" Mihawk stands in his way without hesitation. Luffy tries to rush past him, but Mihawk's blade flashes through the battlefield, cutting down the space around him. The slash forces Luffy back and makes clear that Mihawk will not simply let him run to the execution platform.
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Mihawk continues attacking Luffy at range. Luffy dodges through the huge slashes but is struck and grunts in pain. Mihawk calmly states, "You remain within my range." Another sweeping cut tears across the ice and battlefield, sending debris and fighters flying. Luffy realizes that even distance does not put him safely beyond the world's greatest swordsman's reach.
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Luffy is hit again and nearby fighters cry that Mihawk cut them. A group of Impel Down prisoners rushes in front of Luffy, shouting, "Out of the way, Strawhat!! We'll stop him for you!!!" They call to Mihawk, "Hawkeye! Do you remember us!? We once faced you in battle, but we are newkamas now, far stronger than we once were!!!" Luffy is startled by their sudden help, while the prisoners confidently try to hold Mihawk back for him.
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Mihawk cuts down the prisoners without even recognizing them, saying, "I do not recall the face of every insect I crush!!!" Luffy tries to counter with "Gomu Gomu... Jet..." but stops himself at the last instant when he realizes his stretched arm would have been sliced off. He admits, "Haa... that was close...!! Just now... if I'd stuck my arm out... it would've been sliced off!!" Mihawk observes, "You seem unusually calm..." recognizing that Luffy's instincts are sharpening under pressure.
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Mihawk swings again, and his slash cuts a massive section from the frozen wall. The huge glacier begins falling toward the ships and battlefield, while fighters below shout, "The glacier is falling this way!!!" Luffy and the surrounding pirates stare in shock at the scale of the cut. Mihawk's casual attack becomes a hazard for the entire battlefield, not just for Luffy.
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Crocodile rejects Doflamingo's offer of alliance. When Doflamingo says, "Join forces with you...!?" Crocodile answers, "How arrogant of you to consider yourself on my level. Did you perhaps mean to say 'make me your subordinate'?" Doflamingo laughs that he thought Crocodile might have grown more reasonable, but Crocodile replies, "Would I be here now if I had?" He attacks with "Sables!!" and blows Doflamingo away, shouting, "You damned flamingo!!! Out of my sight."
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Crocodile's sandstorm sweeps Buggy and others into other people's battles. Buggy's men yell, "Captain Buggy! You're getting caught up in other people's battles now!?" as he is carried through the chaos. Mihawk, meanwhile, resumes pressing Luffy and asks, "What now, hm!?" He points out, "You are moving farther and farther from your brother!!!" Luffy curses and tries to find an opening while the fight with Mihawk continues to push him away from Ace.
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Luffy uses Buggy as a shield against Mihawk, yelling, "Jet Substitute!!!" and then "Gomu Gomu Substitute!!!" Buggy screams, "The heck was that for, huh!? Strawhat!!!" while Luffy answers that it was Mihawk who cut him, not Luffy. Buggy recognizes his opponent and shouts, "You... you're Hawkeye, right!? Unforgivable~!!!" He throws, "Take this... Special Buggy Ball!!! That'll blast you away!!!" turning his anger and panic into an attack against Mihawk.
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Buggy's Special Buggy Ball explodes, and his followers cry, "Captain Buggy!!?" Luffy uses the distraction to escape, shouting, "Thanks, Buggy!! I'll never forget you!!!" Mihawk steps through the smoke and says, "This is far from over." As he prepares to continue, someone calls, "Vista!!! Lend him a hand!!" and Vista answers, "Roger that!" The swordsman from the Whitebeard Pirates cuts in, saying, "Leave it to me!!" and blocks Mihawk's pursuit.
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Vista confronts Mihawk. Marines shout, "Whitebeard Pirates!" and identify him as "Fifth Division Commander, Floral Blade Vista..." Vista says, "A pleasure, Hawkeye Mihawk." Mihawk replies, "So you've heard of me?" and Vista answers, "I would be a fool if I had not..." Luffy thanks the unknown helper and runs on, while Mihawk watches him go and thinks that Luffy's most dangerous ability is not a skill or technique, but the simple ability to turn those around him into his allies. Mihawk calls that the most dangerous ability in the entire ocean.
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A narration page widens the battle's meaning. It says that as the execution draws closer, a number of shocking truths have come to light, and that a massive breakout of over two hundred convicts from the impenetrable gaol of Impel Down has suddenly appeared on the battlefield. The spectacle unfolding before the world appears to be a true ultimate battle that will change the course of history. The people of the world can only hold their breath and watch as the course of their future is decided at Marineford.
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A Marine reports, "Fleet Admiral! The preparations are complete." Sengoku asks, "Including the operation on the bay shore?" and is told, "Indeed. Everything." People notice movement at the execution platform and ask if the Marines are really going to begin right now, since there should still be time left until the announced execution. A Marine commander orders, "Cut the Den Den Mushi visuals!!" explaining that it would be troublesome to have the world lose faith in them and that the tragedy about to occur would be too much for the citizens of the world to take in. Akainu states that there is no need for the rest of the world to learn what is about to happen at Marineford.
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Luffy hears Ace being called and realizes, "They really are going to execute Ace early!!" The narration says that in a few hours, when the world learns of the outcome, the single word "victory" will be more than enough. At the bay shore, people notice something behind the ice. They realize the figures are not allied pirates but Marines who have snuck around behind the ice. Ships and formations appear behind the battlefield, showing that the Marines' hidden operation is now in motion.
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Approximately one and a half hours after the battle began, the Marines unveil their master stroke. Rows of Kuma-like human weapons appear on the bay shore, and Whitebeard recognizes the rumors: "So those are the government's human weapons... I'd heard rumors..." Luffy, shocked, says they are the bear guys he saw back at the Sabaody Archipelago and that there are so many of them. Ivankov stammers, "K... K... Kuma---!?" The narration says this will rapidly change the flow of battle and send it hurtling into its final phase, while a Marine declares, "We've waited long enough... It's finally our turn!!!"
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Voice Actor SBS page featuring Hirata Hiroaki, the voice of Sanji. The page introduces him as Sanji's voice actor, calls him the fifth voice actor SBS guest, jokes about Sanji's cooking and perversion, and includes a photo. Oda and Hirata banter: Hirata greets everyone and jokes about the ladies, Oda reacts to his strange opening, and they discuss what "SBS" stands for before Hirata gives a joking answer. A note says Hirata's SBS continues on page 206. The next Voice Actor SBS announcement says Chopper, voiced by Ohtani Ikue, and Robin, voiced by Yamaguchi Yuriko, are drafted for the next two times and asks readers to send Chopper cute/weird questions and Robin intellectual/lax questions.
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One Piece Chapter 561: Luffy vs Mihawk

Chapter
561
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Arc
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38 key facts · 30 characters

Key facts in chapter 561

  • p0Chapter 561 opens with a jungle scene featuring Luffy in monkey form.
  • p1Luffy declares intent to save Ace during clash with Mihawk.
  • p2Mihawk lands a powerful slash that sends Luffy flying and erupts the ground.
  • p3Newkama allies intervene to block Mihawk and protect Luffy.
  • p4Mihawk performs a powerful sword swing at Luffy.
  • p4Luffy uses Gear Second extension to evade the strike.
  • p4Crocodile watches the exchange from nearby.
  • p5A large glacier collapses onto the Marineford battlefield.
  • p5Mihawk remains positioned on the falling ice.
  • p5Widespread destruction affects ships and fighters below.
  • p6Crocodile challenges Mihawk's attitude during their encounter.
  • p6Doflamingo intervenes with a taunt and attack.
  • p6Crocodile launches Sables sand whip at Doflamingo.
  • p7Luffy continues moving through the chaotic battlefield.
  • p7Buggy becomes entangled in nearby fights.
  • p7Mihawk and Crocodile maintain their ongoing clash.
  • p8Luffy performs Gomu Gomu Substitute to evade slash.
  • p8Giant pirate in striped shirt directly attacks Luffy.
  • p8Luffy identifies true attacker of the target during fight.
  • p9Buggy is caught in massive explosion on battlefield.
  • p9Mihawk draws blade after explosion clears.
  • p9Vista intercepts Mihawk to aid Luffy.
  • p10Mihawk recognizes Vista as Whitebeard division commander.
  • p10Vista engages Mihawk in direct sword duel.
  • p10Luffy observes duel while advancing.
  • p11Over two hundred Impel Down convicts have appeared on battlefield.
  • p11Execution timing draws closer during ongoing war.
  • p11Massive breakout from Impel Down influences current battle.
  • p11World watches events that may change history.
  • p12Marines announce that fleet preparations are complete at Marineford.
  • p12Crowd reacts with shock to early execution preparations.
  • p12Marine captain orders Denden Mushi visuals cut.
  • p13Luffy reacts with horror to early Ace execution announcement.
  • p13Marine ships appear from behind ice on the bay.
  • p13Pirates realize the ships are Marine forces.
  • p14Marines deploy rows of Pacifista cyborgs at Marineford.
  • p14Luffy identifies the Pacifistas from previous Sabaody encounter.
  • p14Pacifistas begin firing beams during the battle.
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  • p0Chapter title page with bold text 'Chapter 561: LUFFY VS MIHAWK' centered at top.
  • p0Lush jungle background with large banana trees, tropical foliage, and flying birds.
  • p0Monkey-like Luffy wearing straw hat sits among other small monkeys in foliage.
  • p0Luffy-monkey has wide eyes, open mouth, and reaches toward a bunch of bananas.
  • p0Powerful arm extends from right side striking toward Luffy with clenched fist.
  • p0Small monkeys scatter around the scene in various poses.
  • p0Luffy-monkey has a white sash across chest and dark fur-like shading.
  • p0Banana bunch flies through air from the impact.
  • p0Spark effect near Luffy's face indicating surprise or hit reaction.
  • p0Page number 171 visible at bottom left.
  • p1Close-up panel of Mihawk with stern glare and Luffy with sweat drops and fierce expression.
  • p1Luffy shows multiple facial injuries and gritted teeth in shouting pose.
  • p1Massive black blade swing creates large impact lines and debris clouds.
  • p1Background fighters scattered by shockwave from the slash.
  • p1SFX 'KYUIN!!' placed near the blade path indicating powerful swing.
  • p1Multiple speed lines and motion effects emphasize blade force.
  • p1Luffy's body silhouette hurled backward amid dust and rubble.
  • p1Mihawk's coat and cross pendant visible in close-up.
  • p1Panel composition splits into close-ups then wide action view of clash.
  • p2Luffy's body twisting violently through air with impact lines and debris.
  • p2Mihawk's face in close-up with calm expression stating range control.
  • p2Large SFX 'ビン!!' dominating panel during slash impact.
  • p2Explosion of dust and rubble erupting from ground strike.
  • p2Luffy's shocked eyes and open mouth visible in reaction panel.
  • p2Luffy's leg shown in mid-air amid chaos.
  • p2Multiple small debris pieces and motion lines fill the frame.
  • p2Mihawk's blade position maintains dominance over the scene.
  • p3Mihawk's blade descending in devastating vertical slash with heavy impact lines.
  • p3Luffy struck hard with visible blood spray from the cut.
  • p3Luffy cries out in pain with bloodied face and open mouth.
  • p3Background Newkama allies including warrior with spiked club charging forward.
  • p3Allies show determined shouting expressions and raised weapons.
  • p3Large striped-shirt pirate and long-haired fighter visible among the group.
  • p3Luffy's body recoiling from the slash with motion blur.
  • p3SFX and debris emphasize the force of the cut.
  • p3Allies declare past battle history and current strength as Newkamas.
  • p4Mihawk swings massive black blade in wide arc with cloak billowing and cross necklace visible.
  • p4Luffy narrowly evades with stretched rubber limbs and desperate extended posture.
  • p4Close-up of Luffy's wide eyes and gritted teeth showing shock and strain.
  • p4Crocodile shown with sweat drops and tense posture observing the clash.
  • p4Large impact lines and motion effects surround Mihawk's sword strike.
  • p4Mihawk's face partially shadowed under hat with calm expression.
  • p4Luffy's hat flies off during evasion maneuver.
  • p4Panel composition emphasizes sword length crossing multiple frames.
  • p4Sweat and motion lines on Crocodile's face indicate near-miss reaction.
  • p4Background shows fragmented structures from blade impact.
  • p5Massive glacier crashes down with large debris and split ice fragments.
  • p5Mihawk stands atop falling ice with cloak flowing.
  • p5Crocodile and pirates scramble below the collapsing glacier.
  • p5Buggy's crew members show panic with wide eyes and open mouths.
  • p5Wide battlefield view reveals sinking ships and scattered fighters.
  • p5Large SFX dominate upper panels indicating thunderous impact.
  • p5Multiple swords drawn among foreground pirates.
  • p5Background ships tilt and break apart in chaos.
  • p5Close-up of Buggy subordinate's shocked face fills a panel.
  • p6Crocodile confronts Mihawk mid-air with sand body partially formed.
  • p6Doflamingo appears with wide grin and sunglasses reflecting light.
  • p6Sand whip extends violently from Crocodile toward Doflamingo.
  • p6Mihawk shown with silent ellipsis indicating minimal response.
  • p6Large circular structure visible in background behind characters.
  • p6Doflamingo's strings trail in motion lines.
  • p6Crocodile's face displays anger with gritted teeth and scar visible.
  • p6Dynamic angle emphasizes aerial clash between figures.
  • p6Impact effects surround the sand attack launch.
  • p7Buggy yells while floating with detached limbs and alarmed posture.
  • p7Luffy stretches arm forward with determined expression.
  • p7Mihawk and Crocodile clash nearby with sword and sand effects.
  • p7Buggy subordinate calls out to captain with worried face.
  • p7Luffy warned about moving away from his brother.
  • p7Multiple impact lines and flying debris fill action panels.
  • p7Mihawk maintains calm gaze amid surrounding chaos.
  • p7Luffy shows exhaustion with sweat and heavy breathing lines.
  • p7Circular motion effects indicate rapid battlefield movement.
  • p8Luffy stretches limbs in mid-air twisting assault with motion lines and speed effects.
  • p8Large striped-shirt pirate swings massive weapon downward with impact lines.
  • p8Luffy shows wide eyes, open mouth, sweat drops, and pained expression during hit.
  • p8Luffy reforms body mid-air after substitution dodge with smoke and speed lines.
  • p8Giant pirate displays open roaring mouth and angry expression.
  • p8Luffy throws spinning projectile toward giant opponent.
  • p8Background shows wooden ship debris and battle platform fragments.
  • p8SFX lines emphasize rapid movement and impact zones.
  • p8Luffy lands on platform after throw with crouched posture.
  • p8Giant pirate's striped shirt and hat remain visible during counterattack.
  • p9Massive black explosion cloud expands across battlefield with debris and shockwaves.
  • p9Buggy silhouette flies backward from blast center.
  • p9Mihawk stands calmly in distance with sword drawn and cross necklace visible.
  • p9Luffy shows wide eyes and open mouth while shouting thanks.
  • p9Vista appears suddenly crossing blades with Mihawk in close combat.
  • p9Multiple distant figures react with raised arms and motion lines.
  • p9Heavy impact lines and crossed swords dominate central clash panel.
  • p9Mihawk maintains composed posture during sword lock.
  • p9Vista's hat and mustache visible during blade exchange.
  • p9Smoke and dust clear around Luffy after explosion.
  • p10Mihawk and Vista lock swords in close-up blade clash with impact effects.
  • p10Vista wears top hat and has prominent mustache during duel.
  • p10Mihawk shows stern gaze and facial scar while speaking.
  • p10Luffy watches from below with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p10Luffy scrambles forward on all fours with determined posture.
  • p10Background shows ship wreckage and scattered fighters.
  • p10Vista ally appears in lower panel with open mouth shouting.
  • p10Sword hilts and detailed blade textures visible in duel panels.
  • p10Luffy's straw hat hangs on back during movement.
  • p10Mihawk's feathered hat and cross emblem shown in profile.
  • p11Wide battlefield panorama shows multiple ships and Marineford plaza architecture.
  • p11Narration boxes frame top and side panels with ornate borders.
  • p11Crocodile appears with cigar and hook in mid-action pose.
  • p11Luffy falls forward with outstretched arm and open mouth.
  • p11Doflamingo silhouette visible among airborne figures.
  • p11Crowd of prisoners and fighters scattered across rubble.
  • p11Execution platform stands prominent in background.
  • p11Smoke, debris, and impact clouds fill lower battle scene.
  • p11Various unknown fighters shown in dynamic falling and running poses.
  • p11Large circular impact crater forms in foreground.
  • p12Execution platform towers over Marineford plaza with dense crowd below.
  • p12Marine captain with glasses and medals faces forward in close-up panel.
  • p12Crowd shows multiple shocked open-mouthed expressions and raised hands.
  • p12Large speech bubbles occupy upper panels above battlefield view.
  • p12Marine HQ architecture and flags visible in background panels.
  • p12SFX lines and impact marks surround central dialogue panels.
  • p12Wounded or intense facial expressions on several foreground marines.
  • p12Denden Mushi visual referenced in speech bubble.
  • p12Crowd fills multiple lower panels with layered heads and bodies.
  • p12Marine captain panel shows serious narrowed-eye expression.
  • p12Bay shore and plaza composition split across horizontal panels.
  • p13Luffy shown with wide eyes open mouth and sweat lines screaming.
  • p13Marine captain with glasses appears in large close-up profile view.
  • p13Ice-covered bay with multiple ships emerging from behind ice.
  • p13Pirates in foreground display alarmed open-mouthed reactions.
  • p13Battlefield smoke and distant Marineford structures in background.
  • p13Large SFX marks and motion lines around ship panels.
  • p13Marine captain panel emphasizes glasses and cap details.
  • p13Allied ships visible on water with pirate flags.
  • p13Luffy positioned in upper right panel with dramatic shading.
  • p14Multiple Pacifista cyborgs lined in rows with bear-like heads and large bodies.
  • p14Luffy shown with wide shocked eyes and open mouth in side panel.
  • p14Pacifistas fire massive beam attacks with impact SFX.
  • p14Large circular symbols visible on Pacifista chests.
  • p14Luffy holds weapon while staring upward at cyborgs.
  • p14Marine HQ plaza and smoke fill background of wide panel.
  • p14Text boxes placed in upper area describing battle timing.
  • p14Pacifistas wear striped head coverings and carry large weapons.
  • p14Crowd of marines visible below Pacifista formation.
  • p14Luffy close-up shows sweat drops and intense expression.
  • p14Composition emphasizes overwhelming number of cyborgs from low angle.

Theories built on chapter 561

Marineford arc

  1. 558Brother
  2. 559Karma
  3. 560The Prisoners of Impel Down
  4. 561Luffy vs Mihawk
  5. 562Pirate Whirlpool Spider Squardo
  6. 563One Man, One Heart
  7. 564The Man Who Shakes the World

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