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One Piece chapter 588: Would You Like Another Cup of TeaI — what is in it

Post-War arc · 20 pages · 22 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Straw Hat crew appears in formal and maid-style attire during an extravagant tea party scene.
  • p1Young Sabo steals a fishing boat and flees the city docks while a government ship approaches.
  • p2Government ship arrives at the port while Sabo's stolen boat drifts directly in its path.
  • p3Government ship collides with and destroys the small fishing boat under Sabo's feet.
  • p4Luffy remains bandaged and agitated inside the Dadan family forest hideout.
  • p4Dadan family members physically prevent Luffy from heading back to the trash heap.
  • p4Uncertain status of Ace and the boss is discussed among the bandits.
  • p5Saint Jalmack fires on a fishing boat flying a pirate flag.
  • p5A child is present on the attacked fishing boat.
  • p5The boat is set ablaze by the World Noble's attack.
  • p6Goa Kingdom nobles fear angering the Tenryuubito on the day of the grand ceremony.
  • p6The attacked fishing boat sinks near the shore.
  • p6A figure returns running to the Dadan hideout.
  • p7Ace and Sabo return to the Dadan hideout by breaking through the wall.
  • p7Luffy witnesses Ace and Sabo's arrival while still bandaged.
  • p7Dadan family members react with relief and surprise to the return.
  • p8Ace survived the fire and confronts Luffy while both are bandaged.
  • p8Dadan was badly burned rescuing the children from the blaze.
  • p8The Dadan family hid in the forest after escaping the fire.
  • p8Bluejam was defeated on the night of the fire.
  • p9Luffy mentions concern about Sabo after the trash heap events.
  • p9Ace admits feeling an urge to run when blood rushes to his head.
  • p9The town was in chaos with fires and fleeing people during the incident.
  • p10Ace recalls Luffy refusing to run during a dangerous confrontation.
  • p10Garp compares Luffy's actions to Roger's refusal to flee.
  • p11Roger became extremely violent when his crew was insulted.
  • p11Garp decided to take Ace in despite viewing Roger as an enemy.
  • p11Ace's bloodline and circumstances are compared to Roger's past.
  • p12Luffy returns to the Dadan family hideout after searching for Ace and the boss.
  • p12Dogra and Magra deliver shocking news to Luffy in the forest clearing.
  • p12Luffy immediately attacks Dogra and Magra upon hearing the news.
  • p13Dadan recounts how Sabo was forcibly returned to his noble parents.
  • p13Sabo refused to return unless Ace and Luffy were unharmed.
  • p13Luffy learns Sabo is gone and reacts with intense grief.
  • p14Luffy and Ace both attempt to leave immediately to avenge Sabo.
  • p14Dadan physically stops Ace from rushing out.
  • p14Dadan emphasizes the danger and futility of their current strength.
  • p15Dadan restrains Luffy to prevent him from leaving.
  • p15Ace is tied up by the bandits on Dadan's order.
  • p15Luffy breaks free and runs into the forest sobbing Sabo's name.
  • p16Sabo sends a farewell letter to Ace and Luffy before departing to sea.
  • p16Letter arrives at Dadan family hut addressed to the brothers.
  • p16Sabo spent the night crying before writing and leaving.
  • p17Ace weeps while reading Sabo's letter about protecting Luffy.
  • p17Luffy stands alone overlooking the sea as narration reflects on the brothers.
  • p18Luffy stands alone on a cliff overlooking the vast sea.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Top-hatted man offers another cup of tea in relaxed upside-down pose.
  • p1Dock crowd accuses boy of stealing boat and trying to be a pirate.
  • p1Cloaked figure orders boy to return to shore.
  • p1Figures warn that the boy is in the way of the ceremony.
  • p1Sabo declares he will never return to being the same person.
  • p2Crowd announces arrival of the government ship.
  • p2Observer notes it appears to be a small fishing boat.
  • p2Sabo worries about being sucked into the ship's wake.
  • p3Crowd cheers about witnessing the sacred race and world nobles on board.
  • p3Sabo expresses desire to become captain of a ship like that someday.
  • p4Bandit calmly restrains bandaged Luffy from returning to the dangerous trash heap area due to his injuries.
  • p4Desperate voice asserts that Ace is not dead amid the ongoing crisis.
  • p4Dogra is reported as scouting the trash heap situation while others express hope that their boss and Ace survived the blaze.
  • p5Saint Jalmack declares the commoner obstructed his ship and flew a pirate flag, justifying lethal force even against a child.
  • p5Aide urgently warns Jalmack that a child is aboard the targeted boat.
  • p5Screams erupt as the fishing boat catches fire without warning.
  • p6Nobles urge immediate movement of boats to avoid displeasing the Tenryuubito during the grand ceremony.
  • p6One noble questions the identity of the targeted boat.
  • p6Small figure dashes into the Dadan family hideout after the distant incident.
  • p7Bandits shout in shock that Ace and Sabo have both returned.
  • p7Bandits cry out Boss and Ace upon seeing the dramatic entrance.
  • p7Tearful bandit confirms that Ace and Sabo were alive after all.
  • p8Ace angrily demands if Luffy thought he was dead, scolding him for assuming death too quickly.
  • p8Luffy screams Ace's name in tears with overwhelming relief and emotion.
  • p8Ace yells at Luffy to stop crying and questions why he is doing so.
  • p8Narration states the group reached the forest and hid from the blaze.
  • p8Narration notes Dadan suffered severe burns while protecting the boys from flames.
  • p8Narration describes the fire blocking escape routes and the defeat of Bluejam that night.
  • p9Luffy wonders if Sabo is worried about them after the trash heap incident.
  • p9Ace tells Luffy to rest and apologizes for making everyone worry.
  • p9Dadan expresses relief that both boys are still alive.
  • p9Ace reflects that sometimes blood rushes to his head and he feels like running.
  • p9Ace recalls asking Luffy why he did not run away in the past.
  • p10Ace states Luffy was standing right behind him during the confrontation.
  • p10Ace explains Luffy would face any army rather than endanger those behind him.
  • p10Garp notes that running would place the crew in danger alongside the loved ones.
  • p10Garp states Roger would never run because loved ones stood behind him.
  • p10Garp adds that Roger would always stand his ground instead of fleeing.
  • p11Garp describes Roger as ferocious and short-tempered when his crew was insulted.
  • p11Garp notes Roger could wipe out an entire country's military when enraged.
  • p11Garp states the crew's trust in Roger was immeasurable despite his reputation.
  • p11Garp suggests Ace's circumstances resemble Roger's upbringing.
  • p11Garp admits he could not bring himself to hate Ace and chose to raise him.
  • p12Luffy reacts with puzzled 'HM?' upon hearing the shout while holding a stick.
  • p12Dogra shouts 'DOGURA!!' while running toward Luffy with urgent expression.
  • p12Dogra confirms the news with sweating face saying it is good news.
  • p12Magra states Luffy has returned after searching for Ace and the boss.
  • p12Luffy roars that they should not joke about the claim and calls it a stinking lie during the lunge attack.
  • p13Dadan shouts that he doubted his own eyes and thought he was hallucinating about the sudden event.
  • p13Dadan explains that Sabo was taken by his parents back to his old noble home.
  • p13Sabo declares he will do everything told and live however he wants but pleads not to harm Ace and Luffy.
  • p13Luffy cries out 'SABO ...!' with hands on head in anguish.
  • p13Luffy questions why they did not go take Sabo back while they had the chance.
  • p14Luffy yells he will go murder the man who killed Sabo right now.
  • p14Ace shouts he is going to avenge Sabo.
  • p14Dadan orders Ace to stop right there and calls him a filthy brat.
  • p14Dadan warns Ace he would die and be forgotten by the next day.
  • p14Dadan tells Ace he is not as strong as he acts and to get out of the way.
  • p15Dadan tells Luffy that when his old man died he brought in a whole new age and refuses to let him run to death until he is great enough.
  • p15Dadan asks if Luffy thinks he can do anything about the situation.
  • p15Dadan orders the men to tie Ace up.
  • p15Ace screams 'SABOOOOOOOO' while being restrained.
  • p15Luffy continues crying 'SABOOOOOOOO' while running into the forest.
  • p15Dadan tells Luffy to shut up and that real men do not sit around crying.
  • p16Dadan reacts in shock upon recognizing the letter is from Sabo.
  • p16Bandits explain the letter just arrived and note Sabo cried all night.
  • p16Bandits ask if Ace has cooled his head and where Luffy is.
  • p16Sabo writes that he feels bad but will already be out at sea when they read it.
  • p16Sabo states he will become stronger and a real pirate outside the country.
  • p16Sabo promises they will meet again someday on the open sea.
  • p17Narration describes the strange but treasured bond of having two eldest brothers.
  • p17Sabo wonders in the letter which of them is the oldest.
  • p17Narration notes Luffy is still weak and a bit of a crybaby.
  • p17Ace cries while asking Sabo to look after Luffy as their little brother.