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One Piece chapter 574: The Death of Portgas D. Ace — what is in it

Marineford arc · 22 pages · 37 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the color title page for Volume 59.
  • p0Chapter title references the death of Portgas D. Ace.
  • p1Reverse side of the Volume 59 color cover.
  • p1Features a historical-style map of the Grand Line.
  • p2Black-and-white title page for Volume 59.
  • p2Luffy is shown leaping from a giant fist with Chopper figure visible.
  • p3This is a story summary spread covering volumes 1 to 58.
  • p3Focuses on Marineford arc participants and key events.
  • p5Chapter 574 title page features Nami and Luffy with mole-like creatures.
  • p6Whitebeard Pirates react to Ace being taken during the battle.
  • p7Battle chaos spreads across Marineford with Whitebeard and Akainu involved.
  • p8Ace fights back after being downed and Luffy reacts nearby.
  • p9Jimbei physically intervenes to protect and free Ace during active combat.
  • p9Ace remains restrained by handcuffs at this moment.
  • p9Jimbei verbally commits to sacrificing himself to delay the enemy.
  • p10Garp openly threatens Akainu in front of Sengoku.
  • p10Jimbei is attacked while protecting Ace from a marine strike.
  • p10Sengoku physically restrains Garp during the confrontation.
  • p11Vista and Marco arrive together on the battlefield.
  • p11Marines react with frustration to Haki interference.
  • p11Ace's condition is described as beyond saving by an observer.
  • p12Luffy and Ace share a direct physical embrace on the battlefield.
  • p12Ace remains severely wounded and unable to stand unaided.
  • p12Luffy expresses regret over failing to rescue Ace.
  • p13Ace collapses at Marineford after sustaining fatal internal burns.
  • p13Luffy reacts with horror to Ace's dying words.
  • p14Ace recalls his childhood hatred from the world due to his lineage.
  • p14Luffy and Ace share a quiet moment amid the battlefield chaos.
  • p15Ace recalls his self-loathing over his birth and Roger lineage.
  • p15Ace asks Luffy to pass thanks to Dadan before dying.
  • p16Ace accepts his impending death with no regrets at Marineford.
  • p16Luffy holds Ace as he dies on the battlefield.
  • p17Ace's face shows blood, tears, and sweat mixed together.
  • p17Ace's body slumps after speaking final words.
  • p17Garp reacts with visible anguish in inset panels.
  • p18Ace's back tattoo reads 'A' and lies in blood.
  • p18Luffy experiences immediate shock after Ace's death.
  • p18Unknown wild-eyed man appears suddenly on battlefield.
  • p19Luffy clutches Ace's body while screaming in anguish.
  • p19Flashback shows young Ace and Luffy arguing.
  • p19Baby Ace is named Gol D. Ace in flashback narration.
  • p20A heavily built man kneels defeated on the battlefield.
  • p20The man has spiky hair, scars, and wears an open vest with armbands.

What is said, page by page

  • p5Title text announces chapter focus on the death of Portgas D. Ace with dramatic emphasis.
  • p6Crowd of Whitebeard Pirates reacts in horror that Ace has been captured.
  • p6Unidentified voice expresses shock with exclamation in top panel.
  • p7Marine commands others to stop Akainu during the escalating fight.
  • p7Fish-like soldier orders cannon fire with urgent intent.
  • p7Crowd emits panicked screams and exclamations in reaction panels.
  • p8Opponent declares they cannot stop Ace during his advance.
  • p8Voice notes that Ace appears to still be alive.
  • p8Ace declares no more with intense resolve.
  • p8Luffy shouts stop in reaction to the ongoing fight.
  • p9Jimbei yells his own name while charging into the attack with aggressive intent.
  • p9Enemy taunts Jimbei about wasting time and reminds him of former Shichibukai status.
  • p9Jimbei responds with a short grim Uuhm while continuing the rescue.
  • p9Ace desperately demands his handcuffs be undone immediately.
  • p9Unknown relieved voice exclaims being saved from imminent danger.
  • p9Jimbei declares he will hold the enemy back at any cost because his life has no value.
  • p10Sengoku demands to know what Garp is doing.
  • p10Garp declares intent to kill Sakazuki while ordering Sengoku to restrain him.
  • p10Ally shouts for Jimbei to get back during the explosion.
  • p10Marine officer states he must punish Jimbei for high treason.
  • p10Marine mocks Jimbei as a fool after the strike.
  • p11Ally shouts Vista and Marco names upon their arrival.
  • p11Bloodied man states it is already too late for Fire Fist.
  • p11Unknown voice questions how the situation occurred.
  • p11Marine notes one moment of carelessness caused the outcome.
  • p11Sweating marine expresses irritation at facing Haki users.
  • p12Voice cries out Ace's name in alarm.
  • p12Ace weakly calls Luffy's name during the embrace.
  • p12Luffy apologizes repeatedly while holding Ace.
  • p12Ace apologizes for not being saved and for his own failure.
  • p12Allies urge immediate medical help for Ace.
  • p13Allies urgently call for a doctor to treat the collapsed Ace with desperate pleas.
  • p13Ace weakly states his insides were burned and that his life is ending.
  • p13Luffy roars about a broken promise in shock and grief toward Ace.
  • p13Onlookers question Ace about dying while begging him to survive.
  • p14Voice accuses Ace of breaking his promise not to die.
  • p14Ace reflects he never expected to live because of his brothers.
  • p14Flashback crowd cheers for Ace to be burned at the stake and killed.
  • p15Young Ace declares he would have killed his tormentors if stronger.
  • p15Ace apologizes for being born and asks Luffy to thank Dadan.
  • p15Luffy affirms Ace is his brother while crying.
  • p15Ace expresses regret at not seeing Luffy achieve his dream.
  • p16Mysterious figure declares intent to take Whitebeard's head.
  • p16Ace calls himself worthless with demon blood in his veins.
  • p16Whitebeard shouts encouragement to everyone on the battlefield.
  • p16Ace tells Luffy he has no regrets except missing his dream.
  • p16Luffy and Ace exchange final words during their embrace.
  • p17Ace cries out to Luffy with broken grateful smile thanking him for loving him amid overwhelming emotion.
  • p17Garp shouts Ace's name in anguish from background panels.
  • p17Luffy reaches desperately toward fallen brother in smoke-filled scene.
  • p18Luffy questions in shock whether he should have been born.
  • p18Luffy calls out 'Gramps' and 'Ace' in confusion and grief.
  • p18Wild-eyed figure shouts asking if others thought he was dead.
  • p19Luffy screams he cannot die and leave a weakling brother behind while promising never to die.
  • p19Young Ace yells at Luffy not to kill him off during argument.
  • p19Young Luffy asks what Ace is crying for.
  • p19Narration states if the baby is a boy his name is Gol D. Ace.