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One Piece chapter 698: Doflamingo Appears — what is in it

Punk Hazard arc · 19 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 698 title page.
  • p0Scene set in snowy industrial harbor area.
  • p1G-5 Marines wear Vegapunk-developed protective gear.
  • p1Gas has no effect on suited Marines.
  • p1Caesar's men removed gear to escape faster.
  • p2Bearded man promises to surrender after saving men.
  • p2Massive chained furry creature arrives on scene.
  • p3Flying heads attack G-5 Marines.
  • p3Doflamingo appears during head assault.
  • p4Doflamingo arrives amid massive battlefield impact.
  • p4Marines are scattered by the force of his appearance.
  • p5Marines are blasted backward by repeated impacts.
  • p5Explosion scatters bodies, weapons, and debris across area.
  • p6Doflamingo stands among defeated Marines.
  • p6Ship is visible at sea in background panel.
  • p6Smoker appears in close-up reaction panel.
  • p7Doflamingo attacks Marines directly on battlefield.
  • p7Law's hand is shown reaching outward in separate panel.
  • p8Cloaked figure is on a rocky shore.
  • p8G-5 marines are reacting to an escape.
  • p8Vergo is referenced as base commander.
  • p9The ship is navigating seaslopes near Punk Hazard.
  • p9Mini Merry #2 is being used alongside the main vessel.
  • p10Destination is Dressrosa.
  • p10Law previously mentioned the destination to the crew.
  • p11Alliance formed between Straw Hats and Law to bring down a Yonko.
  • p11Luffy's understanding of the alliance differs from Law's.
  • p12Law reveals the crew's actions have drawn attention from major underworld figures.
  • p12Sanji is actively repairing damage during the conversation.
  • p12The SAD facility on Punk Hazard was destroyed by Law.
  • p13Doflamingo is described as the most powerful dealer in the underworld network.
  • p13Kaido is confirmed as Doflamingo's primary client known as Joker.
  • p14Momonosuke transforms into a dragon during the discussion.
  • p14Kaido seeks SMILE artificial Zoan Devil Fruits to strengthen his forces.
  • p14The Thousand Sunny is shown sailing after the transformation event.
  • p15Kaido possesses over 500 ability users on his crew.
  • p15Artificial SMILE fruits allow potentially unlimited ability user production.
  • p15Caesar Clown is revealed as the maker of SAD used for SMILE fruits.
  • p16Scene takes place on a rocky cliff by the sea.
  • p16Kin'emon confirms knowledge of a location in Dressrosa.
  • p16Discussion centers on SMILE factory production site.
  • p17Law physically intervenes in a fight involving Smoker.
  • p17G-5 marines express reliance on Smoker as leader.
  • p17Scene involves smoke, debris, and multiple combatants.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Chapter title announces Doflamingo appearance.
  • p0Volume caption indicates Caribou side story in New World at harbor.
  • p1Marines note protective gear developed by Vegapunk blocks gas.
  • p1Discussion that Caesar anticipated the gear and ordered men to remove it.
  • p1Concern expressed over petrified allies still needing rescue.
  • p2Bearded man declares intent to save his men then return for arrest.
  • p2Grinning man thanks permission to re-enter island.
  • p2Scarred Marine questions what to do with chained arrivals.
  • p2Marines react to creature landing as possibly pirates.
  • p3Marines shout warnings about incoming heads.
  • p3Panic over heads flying down from above.
  • p3Confirmation that the objects are human heads.
  • p4Marine shouts in alarm at sudden impact and flying bodies.
  • p4Voice identifies arriving figure as Doflamingo with disbelief.
  • p4Marine reacts with partial exclamation of shock at the event.
  • p5Marines question why Doflamingo is present with panic.
  • p5Marine grunts in pain while being thrown by impact.
  • p6Marine identifies attack as Conqueror's Haki.
  • p6Doflamingo laughs while noting missing pirates.
  • p6Marines demand explanation for attacking fellow Marines.
  • p6Doflamingo states targets are already gone.
  • p6Marine calls out Smoker's name in alarm.
  • p6Marine warns about attack on comrades.
  • p7Voice dismisses Law and calls Strawhat a common pirate.
  • p7Marine screams while being thrown by attack.
  • p7Voice questions where targets have fled.
  • p8Cloaked figure states they do not know Joker well and plans to head to Green Bit.
  • p8Snarling face demands to know which direction the brats went.
  • p8Marine calls out 'SMO-YA...' in alarm.
  • p8Marine accuses the cloaked figure of knowing too much.
  • p8Marine states the targets slipped through their fingers and mentions answering to Vergo.
  • p9Crew member warns to keep eyes peeled for reefs.
  • p9Brook is corrected that the boat is Mini Merry #2 not a lamb.
  • p9Nami identifies the waters as a seaslope with many present.
  • p9Franky notes the ship is going very fast.
  • p9Chopper observes it feels like going down a slope.
  • p9Robin explains hitting the ocean then returning to retrieve the Mini Merry.
  • p10Luffy reacts with shock upon hearing Dressrosa.
  • p10Nami asks where they are going now.
  • p10Luffy questions who Nami was talking to earlier.
  • p10Usopp confirms it was probably Tora-man.
  • p10Luffy realizes the name Doflamingo.
  • p10Luffy calls for everyone to gather and hear the plan.
  • p10Law states the plan is already in motion.
  • p10Usopp reacts to the name Doflamingo as a Shichibukai.
  • p11Crew member notes a Yonko alliance sounds good.
  • p11Another voice warns nothing good about it.
  • p11Luffy declares the crews are now friends and laughs.
  • p11Usopp confirms they are in alliance now.
  • p11Sanji questions Luffy allying with mysterious guys and tells everyone to calm down.
  • p11Law warns that Luffy's idea of alliance may differ and advises caution.
  • p11Crew discusses one member opposing the motion.
  • p12Law warns the crew that powerful players will pursue them for the kidnapping incident.
  • p12Law states he might have objected if asked to cook the captured sheep-like creature.
  • p12Law explains the kidnapping reference and warns they will die for their actions.
  • p12Law confirms he destroyed the SAD chemical production equipment on Punk Hazard.
  • p12Law mentions asking the crew to kidnap Caesar as part of the plan.
  • p13Law describes the current setup as an unprecedented giant crime syndicate controlling spheres of influence.
  • p13Law notes that New World pirate crews have divided the sea and single crews cannot challenge them directly.
  • p13Law identifies Doflamingo as the most trusted and powerful dealer operating in shadows.
  • p13Law states Doflamingo avoids marine attention while functioning as the underworld's key figure.
  • p13Law reveals Kaido as Doflamingo's biggest client among the Yonko.
  • p14Momonosuke screams while transforming into dragon form.
  • p14Kin'emon panics and denies the visible change.
  • p14Luffy shouts in confusion asking where Momonosuke went and identifying the dragon.
  • p14Law notes that Momonosuke came to be in dragon form.
  • p14Narration states Kaido recently ordered large quantities of SMILE artificial Zoan fruits from Joker.
  • p15Law states Kaido currently has over 500 ability users but artificial fruits carry risks.
  • p15Law confirms there would be no limit to ability users if fruits are produced artificially.
  • p15Law declares the number of ability users will not increase further.
  • p15Crew members shout in favor of quitting the mission.
  • p15Caesar is identified as the creator of the SAD source for artificial Devil Fruits.
  • p16Unseen voice states Joker is finished and group must proceed to next step, forward tone.
  • p16Angry retort tells others to shut up and try making it themselves, aggressive mood.
  • p16Small figure comments that Vegapunk is amazing and explains practical use of lineage factors, informative tone.
  • p16Kin'emon confirms he knows the location when asked about Dressrosa, resolute intent.
  • p16Group discusses destroying enemy business site in Dressrosa while warning to stay cautious.
  • p17Law demands the pinned man get off his target, commanding tone.
  • p17Pinned opponent apologizes weakly while calling Law 'bro', pained mood.
  • p17Desperate voice pleads to stop because Smoker will die without him, urgent intent.
  • p17Marines shout there would be no leader for their group without Smoker.
  • p17Attacker declares he will kill everyone present and also target Law and Strawhats.