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One Piece chapter 577: An Unthinkable Incident — what is in it

Marineford arc · 15 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 577 titled AN UNTHINKABLE INCIDENT opens with Luffy attacking.
  • p1News of Ace and Whitebeard's deaths spreads worldwide instantly.
  • p1Rayleigh comments on Whitebeard's death while using Den Den Mushi.
  • p2Whitebeard died at age 72 after fighting at Marineford.
  • p2Whitebeard sailed with the Pirate King.
  • p3Jimbei is ordered to rescue Ace's brother during the chaos.
  • p3Blackbeard appears on the battlefield and announces the start of his action.
  • p4Blackbeard and Whitebeard are both inside the black cloth.
  • p4Pirates react with immediate panic to the black cloth appearance.
  • p4Marine officer discusses splitting up with the woman if the plan fails.
  • p5Buggy decides to flee the battlefield immediately.
  • p5Buggy’s crew follows him in retreat while expressing fear.
  • p5Explosion occurs near the sea as Buggy escapes.
  • p6Luffy is being encouraged to survive after Ace’s death.
  • p6Large-jawed man refuses to overvalue his own morality.
  • p6Chained prisoner remains in the background during the fight.
  • p7Aokiji has frozen the sea around the ships.
  • p7A large ship collides violently with the frozen surface.
  • p7Bandaged man with net head covering commands the push against Aokiji.
  • p8Akainu uses magma ability to travel underground and reappear behind enemies.
  • p8Akainu directly attacks Whitebeard pirates on the battlefield.
  • p9Jimbei positions himself to shield the cloaked figure from threats.
  • p9Confrontation occurs amid battlefield smoke and heat.
  • p10Akainu launches a powerful magma attack against Jimbei and allies.
  • p10Shockwave from clash affects nearby ships in the bay.
  • p11Blackbeard uses Yami Yami Fruit to create a black hole effect on the battlefield.
  • p11Blackbeard and Whitebeard appear side by side during the power demonstration.
  • p12Blackbeard stands at the center of massive structural collapse caused by intense ground tremors.
  • p12Blackbeard publicly claims ownership of the Gura Gura fruit power.
  • p12Multiple pirates witness and react to Blackbeard's display of dual Devil Fruit abilities.
  • p13Blackbeard publicly declares the beginning of a new era under his control.
  • p13Blackbeard speaks directly to Marines, citizens, and pirates about the world's future.
  • p13Witnesses confirm Blackbeard now possesses Whitebeard's earthquake ability.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Narration states Roger's son Ace was not saved and Whitebeard died with news spreading instantly worldwide
  • p1Rayleigh smiles and says Whitebeard is gone while holding Den Den Mushi
  • p1Cloaked figure watches screens in silence with ellipsis indicating quiet observation
  • p2Narration describes Whitebeard as captain of Whitebeard Pirates who sailed with Pirate King at age 72
  • p2Narration notes Whitebeard fought Marine HQ and Shichibukai in Marineford bay and lost his life there
  • p3Voices shout RIGHT and order Jimbei to get Ace's brother and board the ship
  • p3Blackbeard laughs HAA HAA HEHEHE and declares NOW LET'S GET STARTED
  • p3Small figure reacts with !! near Blackbeard
  • p4Shocked pirates yell that Teach is tampering with their dead boss in panic and anger.
  • p4Overlapping voices accuse Blackbeard of still planning something during the fight.
  • p4Blackbeard laughs and announces he will now give the ultimate show inside the darkness.
  • p4Marine officer with scar asks if they are splitting up if the plan fails.
  • p4Dark-haired woman with pearl necklace states she is looking forward to the outcome.
  • p4Cloaked figure remarks that nobody can enter the time being.
  • p5Buggy screams they are getting out and cannot take Whitebeard’s head anymore.
  • p5Crew member calls for Captain Buggy while searching in the chaos.
  • p5Pirates note that Buggy is crying and was too scared to approach.
  • p5Buggy admits he could not do it because he was too scared.
  • p5Crew discusses Whitebeard showing mercy and Buggy’s pathetic retreat.
  • p6Masked fighter urges Ace is gone but Luffy must live day after day.
  • p6Cloaked warrior shouts for Luffy to hang in there and survive.
  • p6Large-jawed man apologizes and states he only helps those he respects.
  • p6Large-jawed man notes Ace’s brother lives in the pirate world.
  • p6Jimbei is addressed directly in the final panel.
  • p7Jimbei reacts with surprise to the sudden impact.
  • p7Voice yells for Jimbei to get on the ship immediately.
  • p7Bandaged man orders to push Aokiji back.
  • p7Crew shouts they cannot depart because the sea is frozen.
  • p7Urgent voices demand to hurry and do something about the ice.
  • p8Unknown character exclaims shock with "EH?" in upper panel.
  • p8Whitebeard pirate yells alarm that Akainu was not defeated, conveying disbelief.
  • p8Another pirate shouts that Akainu melted through ground to flank them, showing panic.
  • p8Akainu retorts coldly that the pirates should give up and that he will not let the target escape, with firm intent.
  • p9Cloaked figure demands Dragon's son with aggressive tone.
  • p9Jimbei refuses flatly, stating he cannot comply.
  • p9Cloaked figure threatens he will not ask again, increasing menace.
  • p9Jimbei declares he has decided to protect the man even at cost of his life, showing firm resolve.
  • p10Allied pirates roar that Ace's family is their family too and vow to protect Ace's brother.
  • p10Akainu yells at Jimbei to move and declares he will not let the Straw Hat boy be taken.
  • p11Blackbeard declares this is the power of his Yami Yami Fruit with triumphant tone.
  • p11Onlookers note Blackbeard's arrival and comment that neither Blackbeard nor Whitebeard looks different.
  • p11Blackbeard laughs and offers to show his power now that they are enemies again, addressing marines.
  • p12Blackbeard loudly proclaims he possesses all powers and cannot be opposed by anyone, conveying arrogant triumph.
  • p12Blackbeard declares himself the strongest man in the world while laughing, asserting dominance over the battlefield.
  • p12Blackbeard explains his combined darkness gravity and earthquake destruction powers, boasting about returning everything to nothing.
  • p12Surrounding pirates scream in terror at the ongoing quake and question how Blackbeard obtained Whitebeard's ability.
  • p12Pirates react with disbelief that a single person can wield two Devil Fruits at once.
  • p13Blackbeard announces the start of his era to the entire world with intense volume and confidence.
  • p13Pirates question how Blackbeard can wield two Devil Fruits and express fear of continued Gura Gura terror.
  • p13Blackbeard addresses Marines, citizens, and pirates directly, declaring the world's future has been decided.
  • p13Blackbeard laughs while confirming he stole Whitebeard's power, showing mocking satisfaction.