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One Piece chapter 697: Dealings — what is in it

Punk Hazard arc · 20 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page for One Piece chapter 697.
  • p0Central illustration features a large spotted figure and a long-haired man.
  • p1Law and Luffy discuss targeting the Yonko including Kaido.
  • p1A wild-haired man reacts with shock to the mention of Kaido.
  • p2Luffy agrees to Law's plan involving the Yonko.
  • p2Law mentions heading to Green Bit and concern over Straw Hat crew.
  • p3A chaotic scene occurs with a curly-haired girl and flying objects.
  • p3Law discusses using a tanker to transport the children safely ahead of other marines.
  • p4G-5 Marines physically block the Straw Hats from approaching the tanker.
  • p4A visible border line separates the two groups on the rocky shore.
  • p5Children have boarded the BF-37 submarine.
  • p5G-5 Marines attempt to prevent visual contact between children and pirates.
  • p6Straw Hats discuss consulting Vegapunk about the children's condition.
  • p6Marines physically block the path and threaten the children.
  • p7Children express gratitude toward the Straw Hats for their rescue.
  • p7Marines continue to assert that pirates are evil to the children.
  • p8Tashigi bursts into tears during the argument between marines and children.
  • p8G-5 marines and Punk Hazard children engage in a heated verbal exchange on the ship deck.
  • p9Luffy laughs and calls the G-5 marines weird during the emotional outburst.
  • p9Tashigi reacts with surprise covering her mouth as laughter erupts.
  • p10Punk Hazard children bid emotional farewell to the pirates and marines.
  • p10Luffy waves goodbye while marines promise future capture.
  • p11Unidentified cloaked figure launches into the sky at high speed.
  • p11Intense eye close-up precedes the explosive takeoff with large impact effects.
  • p12Vergo appears on a ship deck reacting to interrupted plans.
  • p13Baby 5 is chained to a spiked wheel above Vergo.
  • p14Life raft carries Vergo, Law, and Doflamingo on open sea.
  • p15Vergo contacts Doflamingo via Den Den Mushi while with Law.
  • p16Conversation occurs on open sea with a small sailboat visible.
  • p16Doflamingo references Kaido of the Hundred Beasts as business partner.
  • p16Law and Doflamingo face each other directly during heated exchange.
  • p17Doflamingo demands Law resign Shichibukai status.
  • p17Law sets deadline tied to newspaper publication.
  • p17Scene returns to open sea with sailboat at chapter end.
  • p18Law activates a device while speaking to Doflamingo.
  • p18Baby 5 appears on the scene addressing Doflamingo.
  • p18Law's eyes glow brightly in final close-up panel.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Law states they share a goal but warns the other is underestimating the Yonko, serious tone.
  • p1Law declares the target is the strongest creature known as Kaido of the Hundred Beasts, explanatory mood.
  • p1Wild-haired man reacts with disbelief that Kaido is not even human, alarmed expression.
  • p1Law notes the Yonko once fought territory battles against Whitebeard, factual delivery.
  • p1Luffy shouts the odds are too low and calls the plan terrible, agitated posture.
  • p2Luffy enthusiastically agrees to the plan with 'Let's do it', confident mood.
  • p2Law reacts with alarm calling Luffy's name, surprised expression.
  • p2Law accepts the decision with 'Is that so... alrighty', resigned tone.
  • p2Law refers to 'White Hunter' while seated with sword, reflective context.
  • p2Law states he is heading to Green Bit now but notes uncertainty about managing Straw Hat crew, cautious intent.
  • p3Masked figure laughs 'NEE... NEEN...', playful mood.
  • p3Law explains need to use the tanker to move ahead of other marines and protect the children, strategic tone.
  • p3Law notes Nami and Chopper said there is no way they are leaving until the kids are safe, determined context.
  • p4Marines shout warnings that the line separates justice from evil and block the path.
  • p4G-5 soldiers claim ownership of the tanker and yell at the Straw Hat crew.
  • p4Luffy responds casually about past hospitality while facing the confrontation.
  • p5Nami questions the location of other pirate allies and the robot.
  • p5Children call out to Nami and Chopper from the submarine.
  • p5Marines declare pirates are scum and attempt to block the children's view.
  • p5Nami notes that the children appear safely aboard the submarine.
  • p6Crew discusses the alliance and plans to set sail.
  • p6Marines order the group to move and declare themselves justice.
  • p6Marines threaten to leave the children behind if they thank the pirates.
  • p7Children recall being rescued by the pirates despite being strangers.
  • p7Children apologize and express desire to go home.
  • p7Luffy announces the arrival of help while children cry.
  • p8Marine shouts apology while trying to end the argument with children.
  • p8Child retorts that marines must allow goodbye to the pirates.
  • p8Child calls marines dirty and smelly in heated exchange.
  • p8Narration states marines are brave and always in the right.
  • p8Tashigi screams that the situation is disgraceful with tears and intense emotion.
  • p8Tashigi pleads for everyone to stop arguing.
  • p8Marine insists they must keep insulting the pirates to maintain distance.
  • p8Marine calls out to Tashigi-chan in panic during the chaos.
  • p9Marine voice declares they will end up liking the pirates despite themselves.
  • p9Luffy comments that the marines are weird while grinning.
  • p9Luffy laughs loudly with repeated ha ha sounds.
  • p9Group laughter SFX fills multiple panels showing collective outburst.
  • p10Children thank the pirates for saving them and promise to remember.
  • p10Child shouts they will become pirates when grown up.
  • p10Another child warns against becoming pirates.
  • p10Luffy shouts see ya and warns to be ready for next meeting.
  • p10Marines shout they will catch the pirates and remain enemies.
  • p12Vergo growls angrily at brats while panting heavily about running into bad luck.
  • p12Vergo shouts in fury about the Sky Road being interrupted with mocking laughter.
  • p13Woman cries out in shock about being betrayed by Law.
  • p13Vergo declares loyalty to Young Master and accepts death as penance for failing the call.
  • p14Figures on raft lament loss of honor.
  • p14Spotted-hat figure notes the life raft belongs to his tanker.
  • p14Vergo states they were following his orders.
  • p14Blond feathered man remarks that the situation is surprising.
  • p14Spotted-hat figure announces the boss himself has appeared.
  • p15Vergo pleads for Joker to help and reveals Caesar's location.
  • p15Law notes it has been a long time since they met properly.
  • p15Vergo demands location of Baby-5 and Buffalo's bodies.
  • p15Doflamingo tells Law to hold his horses and suggests making a deal with laughter.
  • p16Unknown speaker warns that angering Kaido would be unwise given his status as a Yonko.
  • p16Doflamingo states Kaido is not understanding and conflict would be terrible.
  • p16Doflamingo threatens that the listener would be killed if demands are not met.
  • p17Doflamingo orders Law to resign from the Shichibukai immediately.
  • p17Law suggests Doflamingo discard ten years of work and return to being a simple pirate.
  • p17Doflamingo protests that they could no longer remain in Dressrosa.
  • p17Law gives Doflamingo until the next morning's newspaper edition to comply.
  • p17Distant voice notes that Marine admirals would hunt Doflamingo if he loses his title.
  • p18Law states that absence of the report ends their negotiations.
  • p18Law promises to contact Doflamingo again if newspaper reports loss of Shichibukai title.
  • p18Baby 5 calls out to Doflamingo as Young Master.
  • p18Doflamingo yells for Law to wait during the device activation.