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One Piece Chapter 572: The Times They Are A-Changin'
- Chapter
- 572
- Summarised
- Pages
- 14
- Arc
- Marineford
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Chapter 572 summary
Marineford erupts as the news spreads that Ace has been freed, and Ace unleashes a fire pillar while Luffy shouts in response. Ace thanks Luffy for the rescue and asks if he can still fight, with Luffy confirming he can despite his exhaustion. The brothers charge forward together, striking Marines with fire and rubber attacks while Ace warns the soldiers not to touch Luffy. Whitebeard Pirates cheer and help clear a path as the group shifts from rescue to withdrawal. Admiral Aokiji appears and clashes with Ace using ice and fire attacks that explode across the plaza. Squardo and his crew arrive on a paddle ship to block the Marines and atone for past actions. Whitebeard stops Squardo from dwelling on guilt, then issues his final order for the crew to escape to the New World without him. He destroys the ice and battlefield behind them, urging everyone not to look back as the times change, while Akainu prepares to finish the fight.
29 key facts · 14 characters
Key facts in chapter 572
- p0Chapter 572 opens with a title page illustration of a young girl reading in a tree.
- p1Ace uses Fire Fist attack during the Marineford battle.
- p1Luffy and Ace are being supported by Whitebeard allies while escaping.
- p2Ace is confirmed as a fire Logia type during the battle.
- p2Luffy is struck by a powerful impact while escaping with Ace.
- p3Whitebeard intervenes directly to protect Luffy during the escape.
- p3Luffy is sent flying by Whitebeard's attack force.
- p4Ace uses Hiken attack on multiple marines.
- p4Luffy and Ace advance together through the battlefield.
- p5Whitebeard commands allies to clear a path for Luffy and Ace.
- p5Luffy and Ace fight side by side amid smoke.
- p6Luffy and Ace exchange words while fighting.
- p6Aokiji confronts Luffy and Ace with ice attack.
- p6Ace counters Aokiji's Pheasant Beak with Kyou Kaen causing steam explosion.
- p7Whitebeard refuses to retreat from the battlefield.
- p7Enemy ship advances while marines panic.
- p7Admiral Sakazuki is present among the marines.
- p8Squardo leads the Whirlpool Spider Pirates.
- p8Ship collision occurs at Marineford harbor wall.
- p8Squardo is visibly injured and enraged during confrontation.
- p9Whitebeard is bleeding from face and chest.
- p9Whitebeard addresses Squardo directly about parental pain.
- p9Crew reacts with horror to Whitebeard's statements.
- p10Whitebeard commands the crew to return to the New World without him.
- p10Whitebeard Pirates react with strong emotional protest.
- p10Whitebeard is covered in blood and sweat while speaking.
- p11Whitebeard gives the order for the crew to advance.
- p11Marineford is shown under heavy attack with large waves.
- p11Ace is present among the Whitebeard Pirates during the battle.
Symbols and visual details112 · show
- p0Young girl with pigtails sits barefoot on thick fluffy branch high in massive tree while smiling and reading small book.
- p0Round-eyed furry creature clings to branch directly below girl and looks up curiously.
- p0Massive tree with multiple thick branches and dense foliage fills the panel.
- p0Forest canopy stretches around the central figures under bright sky.
- p0Girl wears short-sleeved top and dark shorts with visible bare feet.
- p0Small book held open in girl's hands as central focus.
- p0Chapter title text placed prominently above the illustration.
- p0Page number 167 visible at bottom left corner.
- p0Bright open sky visible through gaps in the tree branches.
- p0Girl positioned in a natural hollow formed by the branch structure.
- p1Luffy shown with wide open mouth shouting in close-up panel.
- p1Ace appears with serious expression and sweat drops in adjacent panel.
- p1Massive explosion and flames erupt from Ace's attack labeled 'FIRE FIST ACE'.
- p1Marines and pirates clash in crowded battlefield with weapons drawn.
- p1Whitebeard allies cheer with open mouths and raised arms.
- p1Luffy depicted mid-action with dynamic posture amid smoke and debris.
- p1Large SFX characters dominate the upper right area of the main panel.
- p1Multiple characters display shocked or determined facial expressions.
- p1Background shows damaged Marineford architecture and scattered fighters.
- p1Luffy's group positioned centrally while enemies react around them.
- p2Luffy and Ace shown mid-conversation with close-up faces and sweat.
- p2Ace displays grateful expression while speaking to Luffy.
- p2Luffy grins widely with visible teeth in response panel.
- p2Large impact SFX 'ドーン!!!' strikes Luffy sending him flying.
- p2Ace shouts 'OF COURSE!!!' with heavy breathing indicated by 'HAA... HAA...'.
- p2Enemy warns not to let Ace escape and identifies him as fire Logia.
- p2Luffy and Ace surrounded by swirling smoke and motion lines.
- p2Luffy lands in dynamic flying pose after impact.
- p2Background shows ongoing battlefield chaos with clouds and debris.
- p3Whitebeard swings massive naginata with intense expression and open mouth.
- p3Luffy is hurled through the air amid debris and smoke.
- p3Whitebeard declares 'THAT'S MY LITTLE BROTHER' while protecting Luffy.
- p3Multiple impact SFX including 'ビュン ビュン!!!' and 'ドドドドッ!!!' shown.
- p3Enemies react with shock and exclamation marks around Whitebeard.
- p3Luffy depicted flying backward with limbs extended.
- p3Whitebeard's naginata creates strong motion lines and force effects.
- p3Background fighters shown in defensive or surprised postures.
- p3Large SFX 'ズババン!!!' emphasizes the powerful swing impact.
- p4Large impact SFX dominates top panel with multiple angular shapes and motion lines.
- p4Ace's fiery uppercut launches several enemies into the air amid swirling flames and smoke.
- p4Bodies of marines shown mid-air with open mouths and flailing limbs indicating impact force.
- p4Bottom panel shows Luffy and Ace running forward side-by-side through battlefield debris.
- p4Ace's right fist engulfed in flames labeled FIRE FIST near the bottom right.
- p4Luffy depicted with gritted teeth and forward-leaning posture suggesting aggressive charge.
- p4Ace shown with focused expression and flames trailing from his arm.
- p4Scattered smoke clouds and explosion debris fill the background of both panels.
- p4Dynamic speed lines radiate outward from the central attack point.
- p4Marine ship parts and weapons visible among the flying figures.
- p5Whitebeard swings his naginata overhead with wide stance and open mouth.
- p5Whitebeard Pirates ally with braided hair and tattoos appears beside him shouting.
- p5Luffy and Ace run forward together in lower panel surrounded by smoke and flames.
- p5Silhouetted background figures point and shout toward the brothers.
- p5Luffy has determined expression with arm extended in punch motion.
- p5Ace runs with flames around his body and gritted teeth.
- p5Large motion lines and smoke clouds emphasize forward momentum.
- p5Background shows damaged structures and scattered fighters.
- p5Whitebeard's coat and naginata are prominent in upper panel composition.
- p6Close-up of Luffy with wide eyes and open mouth showing intense expression.
- p6Close-up of Ace with slight smile and sweat drops on face.
- p6Luffy and Ace shown back-to-back in small panel with flames around them.
- p6Aokiji appears in distance launching ice attack with outstretched arm.
- p6Massive steam explosion fills lower panel with swirling clouds and impact lines.
- p6Ace silhouette counters with fire technique on left side of explosion panel.
- p6Aokiji silhouette launches attack on right side of explosion panel.
- p6SFX JUUWAAH marks the collision point of fire and ice.
- p6MIRROR FLAME label appears near the steam cloud.
- p6Allies shown shouting from the side with worried expressions.
- p7Multiple small panels show chaotic battlefield with moving ship and debris.
- p7Whitebeard stands prominently with naginata and stern expression in several panels.
- p7Marine ship advances with large curved structure dominating center panel.
- p7Silhouetted and detailed marines react with shock and pointing gestures.
- p7Whitebeard Pirates subordinates surround Whitebeard urging retreat.
- p7Familiar bird-masked figure laughs in lower right panel.
- p7Large motion lines and impact SFX indicate ship movement and chaos.
- p7Whitebeard shown with arms crossed refusing to retreat.
- p7Background shows damaged architecture and scattered fighters.
- p7Marine officers appear in upper right panels with surprised faces.
- p8Large ship violently crashes into harbor wall with massive impact SFX and flying debris.
- p8Pirates tumble from deck amid smoke and chaos during collision.
- p8Squardo appears bloodied and enraged with wide shouting mouth and intense expression.
- p8Whirlpool Spider Pirates shown in panic with multiple shocked and angry faces.
- p8Horned pirate gasping heavily with sweat drops and exhausted posture.
- p8Close-up of horned figure gripping weapon while reacting to ship impact.
- p8Background pirates scattered on ground with motion lines indicating fall.
- p8Large onomatopoeia dominates upper left panel emphasizing crash force.
- p8Multiple speech bubbles clustered around Squardo showing crew confrontation.
- p8Ship anchor and hull details visible during violent stop against stone wall.
- p9Whitebeard close-up with tears, blood streaming down face, and furious open-mouth roar.
- p9Whitebeard crew members shown with horrified and desperate expressions.
- p9Background ship and harbor ruins visible behind dialogue panels.
- p9Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize emotional intensity on faces.
- p9Whitebeard silhouette with crossed arms in lower panel showing resolve.
- p9Multiple crew faces reacting with shock to Whitebeard's words.
- p9Blood visible on Whitebeard's chest and face in close-up.
- p9Speech bubbles surround Whitebeard highlighting his commanding presence.
- p10Whitebeard stands tall with arms raised, blood and sweat pouring down body.
- p10Whitebeard face shown with intense glare and radiating lines of presence.
- p10Crew pirates react with shock, open mouths, and raised arms.
- p10Large central panel emphasizes Whitebeard's overwhelming figure and horns.
- p10Background pirates shown in chaotic group reactions with motion lines.
- p10Sweat drops fly from Whitebeard's body during speech.
- p10Multiple speech bubbles surround Whitebeard conveying final commands.
- p10Crew members display tears and desperate postures in smaller panels.
- p11Massive splash panel shows Marineford engulfed in destruction with waves and smoke.
- p11Whitebeard close-up with stern expression and sweat on face.
- p11Explosions and impact SFX throughout battlefield panels.
- p11Pirates and Marines clashing with motion lines and debris.
- p11Ace appears in smaller panel with visible distress.
- p11Large onomatopoeia dominates upper panels indicating massive force.
- p11Whitebeard raises arm in commanding gesture toward the crew.
- p11Background shows fortress architecture crumbling under attack.
- p11Crew members shown running and shouting with determined faces.
Theories built on chapter 572
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY Argues nearby
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination Argues nearby
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination
Strong1 evidence
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom! Argues nearby
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
Plausible7 evidence
Imu is the Forest God Argues nearby
Imu is the Forest God
PlausibleNo evidence filed yet
Blackbeard will use Shinobu to age up the seraphim and Catarina Devon to control them. Argues nearby
Blackbeard will use Shinobu to age up the seraphim and Catarina Devon to control them.
StrongNo evidence filed yet
Xebec's True Dream... Argues nearby
Xebec's True Dream...
PlausibleNo evidence filed yet