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One Piece chapter 578: The Man Delivered to a New Age — what is in it

Marineford arc · 17 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Splash page shows Straw Hat Pirates resting together on a hillside.
  • p0Luffy wears a shirt labeled 'the DOSKOI PANDA'.
  • p1Marineford headquarters is collapsing into the sea.
  • p1Blackbeard has taken Whitebeard's ability after capturing Ace.
  • p2Blackbeard is experiencing a surge of power from Whitebeard's ability.
  • p2Blackbeard intends to begin destruction by sinking Marineford.
  • p3Blackbeard unleashes a quake attack causing widespread destruction.
  • p3The attack sends debris flying and knocks multiple figures down.
  • p4Sengoku confronts Blackbeard directly in Marineford ruins.
  • p4Blackbeard launches a powerful shockwave attack.
  • p4Sengoku declares deeper meaning to Marineford's central position.
  • p5Giant sea creature attacks during naval battle.
  • p5Marine officer confronts Jimbei about Dragon's son.
  • p6Whitebeard attempts escape toward open sea.
  • p6Ship breaks through ice during retreat.
  • p6Mysterious large figure appears prompting panic.
  • p7Blackbeard pierces Jimbei and strikes Ace's brother.
  • p7Jimbei sustains severe wounds during confrontation.
  • p7Jimbei apologizes to Luffy while injured.
  • p8Jimbei is wounded on the ground during Marineford battle.
  • p8A tall figure in a long coat stands over Jimbei.
  • p8A massive impact hurls a dark figure upward.
  • p9Crocodile is struck by a Sables sand vortex attack.
  • p9Jimbei urges decisive protection of allies.
  • p9Buggy reacts and calls for evacuation to a ship.
  • p10A massive figure crashes down near Buggy's crew.
  • p10Strawhat and Jimbei are saved mid-air.
  • p10Buggy's crew cheers and misinterprets his actions as noble.
  • p11Luffy is blood-covered and flying from an impact.
  • p11A magma explosion occurs nearby.
  • p11Jimbei and Luffy are on the ground seeking treatment.
  • p12Whitebeard confronts Akainu directly on the battlefield.
  • p12Jimbei is injured and supported by allies.
  • p12Whitebeard pirates appear in force behind their captain.
  • p13Heart Pirates submarine surfaces during the Marineford battle.
  • p13Buggy and crew are positioned near the Marine base wall.
  • p14Trafalgar Law arrives on the Heart Pirates submarine.
  • p14Law declares intent to remove Luffy from Marineford.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Panicked Marine shouts warning to evacuate as headquarters collapses.
  • p1Another Marine yells that headquarters is being destroyed.
  • p1Narration notes the fortress stood for hundreds of years.
  • p1Marine on screen exclaims 'TO THE WORLD!!!'.
  • p1Sengoku reacts with anger to Blackbeard's seizure of Whitebeard's power.
  • p2Blackbeard laughs 'ZEHAHA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!' with wild expression.
  • p2Blackbeard shouts that power is flowing from within his body.
  • p2Blackbeard claims he can do whatever he wants to the world.
  • p2Blackbeard announces plan to sink Marineford into the sea.
  • p3Marines react with confusion and shock at the sudden quake.
  • p3Blackbeard initiates massive quake attack on Marineford.
  • p4Sengoku states Marineford fortress can be rebuilt for world safety with firm resolve.
  • p4Sengoku warns against underestimating sinking the island and affirms justice endurance.
  • p4Blackbeard shouts attack cry during shockwave strike with aggressive intent.
  • p4Blackbeard laughs and challenges Sengoku to protect the location with mocking tone.
  • p5Allies shout Ivankov and Inazuma names in alarm during sea creature attack.
  • p5Marine officer demands Jimbei hand over Dragon's son with aggressive tone.
  • p5Jimbei remains silent in response to the demand amid chaos.
  • p6Whitebeard declares escape possible with sea advantage in determined voice.
  • p6Ally gasps heavily from exhaustion during battle.
  • p6Whitebeard announces arrival of key figure with urgency.
  • p6Jimbei apologizes while turning away in somber tone.
  • p7Jimbei screams in pain from piercing attack.
  • p7Onlookers question if Ace's brother survives the strike.
  • p7Blackbeard demands if Jimbei still resists with aggressive tone.
  • p7Jimbei weakly apologizes to Luffy while wounded.
  • p7Marine comments on unnecessary wounds taken by Jimbei.
  • p8Tall coated man addresses wounded Jimbei with cold explanation that the missed strike was intentional and would have been painless.
  • p8Jimbei questions why the other still protects the injured person despite severe chest wound.
  • p8Coated man replies that the protected person will die soon anyway.
  • p8Another voice questions whether Jimbei is in position to worry about others.
  • p9Jimbei yells that if one wants to protect something they must do it properly and not let enemies have their way.
  • p9Buggy agrees loudly and orders someone to grab the injured and take them to a ship.
  • p9Crocodile's name is shouted amid the sand vortex attack.
  • p10Buggy's crew shouts that someone saved Strawhat and Jimbei and calls out to Captain Buggy.
  • p10Buggy reacts with surprise at the mid-air stop.
  • p10Subordinates praise Buggy as noble and shining while noting he was actually saving his comrade.
  • p11Buggy questions how Luffy ended up bloodied and flying through the air.
  • p11Voices react to magma eruption and cheer for Jimbei and Strawhat.
  • p11Jimbei asks where to find treatment for Luffy in the current location.
  • p11Buggy snaps that he wants to be saved himself and thanks Red Nose for the rescue.
  • p11Jimbei notes that Luffy is badly hurt and needs treatment soon.
  • p12Shouted accusation from off-panel voice warns Akainu against targeting Luffy as a threat while declaring protection for the same reason; defiant and protective mood.
  • p12Marine captain questions whether the group will sacrifice lives for the Strawhat brat; aggressive and confrontational tone amid battle.
  • p12Whitebeard roars the arrival of his pirates with booming voice and large SFX; rallying and intimidating intent during standoff.
  • p13Panicked observer notes endless battle with Akainu and squad leaders nearby while pointing out Sengoku and Blackbeard; frantic and overwhelmed mood.
  • p13Buggy crew begs their captain to act as submarine appears; desperate tone.
  • p13Buggy refuses involvement outright with dismissive shout; self-preserving intent.
  • p13Marine orders to bring Strawhat toward the new arrival; urgent command context.
  • p14Law states he will not let Luffy die here despite potential enmity and claims a shared bond; determined and resolute mood.
  • p14Marine questions Law's identity and intent regarding Strawhat; surprised reaction.
  • p14Law orders his crew to extract Luffy from the battlefield; commanding intent.
  • p14Law identifies himself as a doctor while asserting control over the situation; confident tone.