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One Piece chapter 690: S.a.d. — what is in it

Punk Hazard arc · 19 pages · 17 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 690 is titled S.A.D.
  • p0Opening page shows Caribou in a wooden interior with an old hag.
  • p1Luffy falls through an industrial area amid an explosion.
  • p1A dragon-like creature and armored figure appear near Luffy's fall.
  • p2Luffy confronts a large figure ranting about the underworld and Doflamingo.
  • p2The large figure references big names in the shadows.
  • p3Gastille uses a gas burner attack capable of melting iron.
  • p3Luffy faces a fiery explosion from the gas burner.
  • p4Scene takes place inside the laboratory during an intense fight.
  • p4Luffy directly attacks a large opponent with a powerful strike.
  • p5Shinokuni gas is spreading into B-Block where Straw Hats, Marines, and children are located.
  • p5Survivors are heading toward the first floor of R-Block.
  • p6Momonosuke has transformed into a small dragon form.
  • p6Action occurs on the 2nd floor of R-Block in the secret room.
  • p7Smoker fought Vergo in D-Block while Law and Luffy were near the SAD room.
  • p7The SAD production tank was destroyed in a large explosion.
  • p8Vergo lands ONITAKE strike on Smoker using haki-enhanced bamboo staff.
  • p9Vergo delivers crushing blow that sends Smoker flying and crashing to the floor.
  • p10Vergo retrieves and holds Smoker's extracted heart while standing over him.
  • p11Vergo ends the confrontation after retrieving his heart from Smoker.
  • p12Scene takes place inside a heavily damaged laboratory.
  • p12Trafalgar Law, Vergo, and Caesar Clown are present.
  • p12A body is lying on the floor near Vergo.
  • p13Massive SAD tank is present in the chamber.
  • p13Trafalgar Law, Caesar Clown, and a masked figure appear.
  • p13Discussion centers on loss of SAD production and Vergo.
  • p14Vergo displays full-body Haki coating.
  • p14Caesar Clown and Trafalgar Law confront Vergo in the chamber.
  • p14Reference is made to a prior traumatic encounter between Law and Vergo.
  • p15Vergo attacks with full-body Haki.
  • p15Law blocks Vergo's strike with his sword.
  • p15The fight occurs beneath the large SAD tank.
  • p16Page mixes reaction close-ups with a wide view of snowy ruined battlefield.
  • p16Luffy appears in prominent bottom-left close-up with intense expression.
  • p16Dialogue centers on era change, new generation, and marine preparations.
  • p16Setting is a devastated snowy area with destroyed structures and debris.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narrative caption introduces Caribou waking up to an old hag in a comedic side story volume.
  • p1Group of figures shout 'MASTER!!!' and '...MA...!!!' in panic from upper panel.
  • p1Luffy shows shocked reaction while plummeting through explosion.
  • p2Large figure yells about needing the man who controls the New World's underworld and mentions weapons, arms, and drugs.
  • p2Large figure warns about Doflamingo protecting him as the root of evil.
  • p2Luffy offers to forgive if the large figure apologizes now.
  • p3Wild-haired figure shouts 'GASTILLE!!' while launching clawed attack.
  • p3Wild-haired figure yells 'SHURA RARARA RARA!! EAT DAT!!' during gas burner explosion.
  • p4Panicked voices warn of a monster already present in the lab and Vergo's overwhelming armament color.
  • p4Luffy roars a furious battle cry while launching a direct assault on the large opponent.
  • p4Defeated figure cries out that someone is gone for good amid the impact.
  • p5Narrator states the deadly gas Shinokuni is filling B-Block with five minutes until saturation.
  • p5Dazed curly-haired character mentions still feeling hazy as if waking from a dream.
  • p5Urgent voices urge everyone to keep running toward the only escape route.
  • p6Kin'emon laments cutting down Momonosuke and the irreversible transformation into a small dragon.
  • p6Momonosuke warns Kin'emon that running back will expose them to the gas.
  • p6Surprised figure exclaims about an unexpected small dragon-like creature.
  • p6Usopp realizes he is surrounded by many enemies in the secret room.
  • p7Law notes that Smoker's actions do not match his usual fighting style.
  • p7Smoker questions why Law insists on using his ability during the fight.
  • p7Smoker breathes heavily after the intense confrontation.
  • p8Vergo explains that Armament Haki turns his bamboo staff into a deadly weapon while taunting Smoker.
  • p8Vergo states that Smoker's smoke transformation only makes him a larger target against superior haki.
  • p10Vergo tells Smoker that mere bravery is not enough for his men to rest in peace.
  • p10Vergo accuses Smoker of besmirching the Marines' name and attempting to take him down.
  • p10Vergo states that Smoker did well returning his heart.
  • p11Vergo declares that with the heart returned they are even and urges Smoker to end it.
  • p11Vergo reflects that being saved by a pirate is a great shame he could never face his men over.
  • p11Vergo notes Smoker hates being in debt to a pirate that much.
  • p12Law warns that the current advantage will not last forever, addressing two opponents with intense mood.
  • p12Vergo dismisses the threat calmly while noting Law remembered his manners, condescending tone.
  • p12Law shouts 'JOKER!!' in the ruined lab, revealing sudden realization.
  • p12Vergo asks if Law can hear him, pressing for response.
  • p12Caesar laughs loudly 'FUFFUFFU!!' with mocking amusement.
  • p13Voice explains Strawhat is handling Caesar and that SAD supply will be lost, strategic tone.
  • p13Voice warns that Vergo is finished and the most important subordinate will be lost.
  • p13Caesar taunts that overconfidence led to this situation and urges continued laughter.
  • p13Masked figure states the reason the outcome could not be foreseen.
  • p13Law smirks that they will not play the expected game and the opponent will not laugh long.
  • p14Caesar mocks Law's tough tone and questions his certainty with repeated laughter.
  • p14Caesar asks what happened during the previous engagement with Vergo and calls it traumatic.
  • p14Caesar warns that Law is angering Vergo and recalls the true terror of Vergo.
  • p14Vergo questions whether Law remembers the past encounter.
  • p14Law remains silent with ellipses while facing Vergo directly.
  • p15Vergo states that Law has only maintained the peace.
  • p15Question is raised about who has been doing what.
  • p15Reference is made to two years since the war.
  • p15Vergo declares his Haki will completely block Law's chopping ability.
  • p16Long-haired figure reminds listener of always speaking about an unfaltering tempest.
  • p16Tattooed man declares that heavy-weights of the new generation are coming.
  • p16Threatening voice states intent to smash the gears.
  • p16Luffy shouts that nobody can stop the momentum.
  • p16Caption announces a great new era that will swallow all.
  • p16Voice states that all Whitebeard did was end the era.
  • p16Voice reports Marine Headquarters building up forces.
  • p16Statement declares the previous war was only the prologue.
  • p16Voice observes that marines have not challenged big players and seem to be preparing for something.