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One Piece chapter 579: A Few Seconds of Courage — what is in it

Marineford arc · 16 pages · 38 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 579 title page shows three standing figures outdoors.
  • p1Trafalgar Law arrives via submarine at Marineford battle.
  • p1Law is identified as accomplice of Strawhat Luffy.
  • p2Battlefield chaos erupts with marine reinforcements and underground passage revealed.
  • p2Law directs attacks on both Whitebeard and Blackbeard forces.
  • p3Blackbeard confronts Sengoku and Garp directly at Marineford.
  • p3Massive tsunami threatens Marineford caused by Blackbeard's actions.
  • p4Massive fissures divide the battlefield plaza during the ongoing battle.
  • p4Pacifistas advance across the damaged ground toward the remaining fighters.
  • p4Evacuation is ordered toward groves 40-50 on the archipelago.
  • p5Long-haired woman detects fading voices during the battle.
  • p5Marines refuse to stop fighting despite completing their main objective.
  • p5Coby experiences an emotional collapse on the battlefield.
  • p6Kizaru directly addresses Strawhat Luffy on the battlefield.
  • p6A massive smoke-covered giant rampages while declaring intent to destroy all.
  • p6Bloodied top-hatted man reacts with laughter to the surrounding destruction.
  • p7Heart Pirates prepare to dive with Luffy aboard their submarine.
  • p7Jean Bart physically retrieves the wounded Luffy at Law's command.
  • p7Bepo assesses Luffy's severe injuries while holding him.
  • p8Explosion occurs near Marineford structure during ongoing battle.
  • p8Trafalgar Law is present on the battlefield.
  • p8Coby is shown reacting with visible fear.
  • p9Coby is bloodied and crying while addressing the battlefield.
  • p9Coby appeals directly to stop the fighting.
  • p10Coby continues public appeal against continued fighting.
  • p10Several marines show visible shock at Coby's words.
  • p11Coby's stand receives direct acknowledgment from a marine.
  • p11Narration states Coby's actions changed world fate.
  • p11Violent clash occurs between swordsman and marine officer.
  • p12Ben Beckman confronts Kizaru during the Marineford battle.
  • p12Red Hair Pirates ship enters the plaza area.
  • p12Battlefield erupts in panic upon ship sighting.
  • p13Shanks arrives on the battlefield at Marineford.
  • p13Shanks announces his purpose to stop the war.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Marine officer shouts urgent alarm about Law escaping Shabondy after Tenryuubito incident, warning mood.
  • p1Another marine identifies Trafalgar Law as North Blue rookie and Strawhat accomplice, accusatory tone.
  • p1Voice announces submarine reinforcements arriving, surprised context.
  • p1Law commands crew to bring both targets over, authoritative intent.
  • p1Crew member questions identity of approaching figure, confused reaction.
  • p2Marine reports battleships returning from sea, urgent alert.
  • p2Crew warns captain of more marines arriving via underground passage, panicked mood.
  • p2Law orders split pursuit of Whitebeard Pirates and attack on Blackbeard Pirates, commanding tone.
  • p2Fighter grunts amid massive impact, surprised reaction.
  • p3Blackbeard laughs 'ZEHAHA-HAHAHA-HA' while taunting Sengoku and Garp, mocking mood.
  • p3Subordinate warns Blackbeard about reckless actions endangering footing, concerned tone.
  • p3Blackbeard claims inability to fully control power yet, defiant intent.
  • p3Blackbeard mocks that Sengoku and Garp's age is over, provocative challenge.
  • p3Onlookers express fear about Blackbeard's next move and creepy power, terrified mood.
  • p3Emergency broadcast announces tsunami approaching south coast due to earthquake, urgent warning.
  • p4Unidentified marine shouts evacuation orders to the north groves to direct the panicked crowd away from danger.
  • p4Another marine urges calm to prevent further panic while issuing contradictory commands.
  • p4Crowd member yells in terror as the explosion erupts near the fissures.
  • p4Unidentified observer reports that Pacifistas have crossed the plaza fissures despite the terrain damage.
  • p5Dark-haired woman senses voices disappearing one by one inside her head during the battle.
  • p5Coby sobs that he does not know why he feels sad amid the fighting.
  • p5Marine calls out to Coby asking what is wrong while others urge him to be left behind.
  • p5Long-haired woman declares that marines continue fighting harder even after achieving their objective.
  • p5Marine captain orders his men to crush every last pirate in the name of justice.
  • p6Bloodied top-hatted man laughs amid the battlefield chaos.
  • p6Massive giant declares he will not forgive the evils of piracy and thirsts for more destruction.
  • p6Kizaru questions Strawhat Luffy's presence and suggests he drop something.
  • p6Giant roars that nobody can stop him now and vows to destroy and engulf everything.
  • p7Allied pirates shout encouragement wishing luck to the rescuer of Luffy.
  • p7Heart Pirates member notes Law's successful escape from Sabaody.
  • p7Trafalgar Law orders the crew to dive and commands Jean Bart to grab Luffy.
  • p7Jean Bart confirms the grab and readiness to proceed.
  • p7Bepo cries out about Luffy's terrible wound and questions if he is still alive.
  • p7Other pirates react with shock upon recognizing Law and Luffy together.
  • p8Unseen voice shouts 'STOP IT!!!' with large bold lettering conveying urgent command during explosion.
  • p8Unknown character reacts with '!!?' indicating surprise at sudden event.
  • p8Trafalgar Law questions 'A MARINE!?' with serious expression.
  • p8Coby screams 'COBY!!!' in terror with wide eyes and open mouth.
  • p8Marine with sunglasses reacts with 'UUH!!' while grinning.
  • p9Coby shouts 'WE CAN STOP FIGHTING NOW!!!' with desperate intensity.
  • p9Coby yells 'JUST STOP ALREADY!!!' conveying plea to end battle.
  • p9Unknown voice asks 'WHO'S THAT...?' in confusion.
  • p9Unknown voice mutters 'SOMEONE...' while observing.
  • p9Coby screams 'THE SOLDIERS ARE DYING! ONE BY ONE!! THEY HAVE FAMILIES WAITING FOR THEIR RETURN!!! STOP THROWING LIVES AWAY!!!' with bloodied tear-streaked face.
  • p10Marine voices shout 'WE'RE FIGHTING A POINTLESS BATTLE!!!' and 'WE'RE CHASING PIRATES WHO DON'T WANT TO FIGHT!!!'.
  • p10Marine states 'WE'VE DONE WHAT WE CAME TO DO!!!'.
  • p10Coby questions 'THEN ISN'T IT AS IF THE SOLDIERS WHO FALL NOW... WE'RE ABANDONING THE SOLDIERS WHO COULD BE SAVED!!! WE'RE SACRIFICING EVEN MORE LIVES!!!'.
  • p10Coby yells 'ARE WE JUST IDIOTS!!?' in anguish.
  • p10Coby screams 'OH GOD, I'M GOING TO DIE!! BUT I'VE SAID WHAT I NEEDED TO SAY!!! AAA-AHH-HH!!!'.
  • p10Marines react with 'COBY...!?' and 'THE MARINES HAVE NO NEED FOR SOLDIERS WHO DON'T BELIEVE IN JUSTICE!!!'.
  • p11Marine states 'YOU DID WELL... YOUNG MARINE.' with calm approval.
  • p11Narration reads 'THE FEW SECONDS OF COURAGE YOU WERE PREPARED TO GIVE YOUR LIFE FOR... WHETHER FOR GOOD OR FOR BAD... HAVE GREATLY CHANGED THE FATE OF THE WORLD!!'.
  • p11Unknown voices shout 'HURRY!' and 'TAKE HIM INSIDE!!!'.
  • p11Marine with sunglasses says '...' while smiling.
  • p11High-ranking marine and swordsman clash with large impact effects.
  • p12Ben Beckman warns with raised hand to hold position and addresses Kizaru directly in commanding tone.
  • p12Onlookers react in shock to the arriving ship and identify its significance.
  • p12Marine expresses alarm at the ship's unexpected arrival on the battlefield.
  • p13Crowd identifies the arrival as Red Hair Shanks in shocked exclamation.
  • p13Shanks declares firm intent to end the war while holding his straw hat.