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One Piece chapter 573: This Era Will Be Known By Whitebeard's Name — what is in it

Marineford arc · 22 pages · 35 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 573 opens with Whitebeard mounted on a charging armored beast.
  • p1Whitebeard refuses to retreat and commands his crew to depart without him.
  • p2Ace is shown bloodied and chained while Whitebeard fights nearby.
  • p3Sengoku realizes Whitebeard's intent to destroy Marineford along with himself.
  • p4Buggy appears on a large broadcast screen during the Marineford battle.
  • p4The Denden Mushi connection is restored allowing Buggy's transmission.
  • p4Onlookers react to Buggy's sudden appearance on the broadcast.
  • p5Whitebeard uses a quake attack causing massive ground and sea disruption.
  • p5Marines attempt to prevent pirate retreat during the battle.
  • p6Jozu is injured and being carried during the battle.
  • p6Ace and Luffy are positioned near each other on the battlefield.
  • p6Civilians and pirates are fleeing amid ongoing combat.
  • p7Whitebeard directly questions Ace about their relationship.
  • p7Ace shows emotional reaction to Whitebeard's words.
  • p8Execution platform is being destroyed during the battle.
  • p8Allies prioritize survival and reaching the ship.
  • p8Hancock assists Luffy's group during escape attempt.
  • p9Akainu launches a magma-based attack from the warship.
  • p9Akainu verbally provokes the Whitebeard Pirates about their captain.
  • p10Ace reacts violently to Akainu's mockery of Whitebeard.
  • p10Luffy witnesses Ace's emotional outburst directly.
  • p11Akainu escalates insults against Whitebeard and his crew.
  • p11Ace remains visibly enraged and unwilling to retreat.
  • p12Luffy is down and injured on the battlefield.
  • p12Ace's Vivre Card is actively burning in Luffy's possession.
  • p12Akainu uses magma-based attack against Luffy.
  • p12Akainu identifies Luffy and Ace as sons of Gold Roger and Dragon.
  • p13Luffy is sent flying by Akainu's magma attack.
  • p13Ace's Vivre Card finishes burning on the battlefield.
  • p13Chapter 573 concludes at the end of this page.
  • p13Volume 58 ends here.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title quote states this era will be known by Whitebeard's name, setting a defiant tone for the chapter.
  • p1Whitebeard Pirates call out to their boss urging him not to be left behind and to retreat together.
  • p1Whitebeard orders his crew to leave immediately with an angry glare.
  • p1Marines shout to stop Whitebeard while warning that Marineford is in danger.
  • p2Marines declare Whitebeard is half dead and order his elimination.
  • p2Crew members shout Ace's name and urge him to follow Whitebeard's orders.
  • p2Pirates scream for their boss amid the chaos.
  • p3Sengoku states Whitebeard plans to sink Marineford and himself with it.
  • p3Whitebeard declares it is time to put an end to the era.
  • p3Marco and crew call out to launch the ship and note there is no longer need to worry about Ace.
  • p4Pirate declares intent to take Whitebeard's head with aggressive posture.
  • p4Buggy commands to show his face on the broadcast with excited tone.
  • p4Crewmate alerts Buggy that the Denden Mushi is back online.
  • p4Buggy announces the broadcast is live with triumphant roar.
  • p4Onlookers identify Buggy on screen with surprise and recognition.
  • p4Marine questions whether the pirates were betrayed by Whitebeard.
  • p4Marine reacts with shock at the unfolding broadcast event.
  • p5Marine orders to take down as many pirates as possible.
  • p5Marine commands not to let pirates escape toward the coast.
  • p5Whitebeard declares himself the only opponent with raised weapon.
  • p5Shockwave SFX dominate the lower panel showing widespread destruction.
  • p6Pirate calls for Brenhaim to carry the injured Jozu.
  • p6Pirate asks if Jozu is still alive while urging movement.
  • p6Ace affirms he will not let sacrifices be in vain.
  • p6Luffy shouts at Ace asking why he is standing still.
  • p6Woman screams for others to get out of her way.
  • p7Whitebeard asks Ace one question while standing over him.
  • p7Ace refuses Whitebeard's words with heavy breathing.
  • p7Whitebeard confirms he was a good father with soft laugh.
  • p8Allies shout warnings about enemies targeting Luffy and urge escape to ship with desperate tone.
  • p8Voice calls out to Jimbei amid chaos indicating immediate danger.
  • p8Command given for Luffy and Ace to move ahead while others cover retreat.
  • p8Hancock urges Luffy to hurry with focused intent.
  • p8Marine questions possibility of escape while addressing Admiral Sakazuki.
  • p8Crowd reacts with shock at Whitebeard's situation and platform collapse.
  • p9Marine warns others of Akainu's attack with urgent alarm.
  • p9Akainu dismisses Whitebeard as outdated loser while justifying pursuit.
  • p9Akainu mocks Whitebeard Pirates for saving Ace then fleeing as cowards.
  • p9Luffy reacts with visible distress to Akainu's words.
  • p9Ace questions the insult with rising anger.
  • p10Ace demands Akainu retract insults against Whitebeard with explosive anger.
  • p10Luffy screams Ace's name in alarm and fear.
  • p10Allies plead for Ace to stop and continue escaping.
  • p10Akainu accuses Whitebeard Pirates of pretending to be family while calling them thugs.
  • p10Akainu states Whitebeard will never become king and mocks his legacy.
  • p11Akainu continues mocking Whitebeard's empty life and failure to become king.
  • p11Allies yell for Akainu to stop and defend Whitebeard's honor.
  • p11Ace challenges Akainu's knowledge of Whitebeard's greatness.
  • p11Akainu claims Whitebeard will die protecting a fool and calls him a loser.
  • p11Allies urge Ace not to listen and to keep moving forward.
  • p12Akainu shouts that Luffy is at his limit with aggressive warning intent while standing over him.
  • p12Akainu declares that great sin runs through Luffy's blood and vows not to let the brothers escape, referencing Gold Roger and Dragon as their fathers.
  • p12Luffy gasps weakly with pain and fatigue as he clutches the burning card.
  • p12Distant voices call out ACE in desperate echo during the confrontation.
  • p13Luffy reacts with shock sound while being blasted away.
  • p13Luffy coughs heavily from the impact and injuries.
  • p13Faint sounds indicate Luffy's fading consciousness on the ground.