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One Piece chapter 700: At His Own Pace — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 27 pages · 33 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 700 title page centers on Caribou in a ruined town.
  • p1News of major events spreads across the world.
  • p1Characters discuss failed contact and Doflamingo weapons trade.
  • p2Kid Pirate Crew hideout shown in New World.
  • p2Alliance leak and Doflamingo resignation discussed.
  • p3Scene shifts to Dressrosa where Doflamingo contacts via Den Den Mushi.
  • p4Luffy physically restrains Law during argument.
  • p4Conversation involves returning Caesar as part of prior promise.
  • p4Doflamingo's voice interrupts the exchange.
  • p5Sanji urges Luffy to stay alert during negotiation.
  • p5Doflamingo references future meeting location indirectly.
  • p5Luffy shows momentary distraction by food thoughts.
  • p6Meeting set for Green Bit beach eight hours later.
  • p6Caesar to be left at isolated island north of Dressrosa.
  • p6Doflamingo ends communication abruptly.
  • p7Discussion occurs on cliff overlooking sea.
  • p7Plan involves potential factory infiltration.
  • p7SMILE factory identified as primary target.
  • p8The Straw Hat crew is traveling toward Dressrosa.
  • p8Law previously referenced Green Bit as a location.
  • p8Luffy expresses strong interest in both Dressrosa and Wano.
  • p8The crew shares a meal on the ship deck during the discussion.
  • p9Kin'emon's group originally planned to reach Zou.
  • p9Momonosuke and two samurai ended up on Dressrosa after a disaster.
  • p9The crew is gathered around a table listening to Kin'emon's account.
  • p10Kanjuro was taken hostage by Doflamingo's forces.
  • p10Kin'emon escaped by stowing away on an unknown ship.
  • p10Luffy offers to help rescue Kanjuro during the discussion.
  • p11The scene takes place at Marine HQ near the Red Line.
  • p11Commodore Brannew is addressing Marines about the Shichibukai system.
  • p11There are exactly seven Royal Shichibukai recognized by the World Government.
  • p12Chapter 700 page 12 displays six Shichibukai bounty posters.
  • p12Posters include Kuma, Doflamingo, Mihawk, Buggy, Law, and Hancock.
  • p12A hand holds a newspaper in the final panel.
  • p13Fleet Admiral Sakazuki and Brannew discuss the collapse of the balance of three great powers.
  • p13Sakazuki has dispatched Fujitora to handle the situation.
  • p13The meeting occurs in Marine headquarters.
  • p14Citizens gather outside the Dressrosa palace protesting abdication.
  • p14Viola searches for Trebol near the palace.
  • p14Trebol physically restrains Viola inside the building.
  • p15Trebol and Viola argue inside the palace about Doflamingo's orders.
  • p15Baby 5 flees the scene after Trebol's outburst.
  • p15Diamante stands in the grand hall discussing the colosseum.
  • p16Striped treasure chest is carried into the hall.
  • p16Three Donquixote executives sit on suit-symbol thrones.
  • p16Scene shifts between colosseum area and grand hall.
  • p17Doflamingo holds the striped chest during discussion.
  • p17Mera Mera no Mi is mentioned as the target fruit.
  • p18Straw Hat ship approaches Dressrosa island.
  • p18Luffy shouts loudly upon seeing the island.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Topknotted man reports failed contact attempt and panic over unanswered calls with urgent mood.
  • p1Older man in hat questions impact on weapons trade with Doflamingo family.
  • p1Woman in hat notes alliance of two-year-old rookies and fears loss of war without weapons.
  • p2Characters question lack of information and confirm Doflamingo's resignation from Shichibukai.
  • p2Goggled man identifies Strawhat and Trafalgar as real problem and guesses their target is a Yonko.
  • p3Doflamingo announces resignation from the Shichibukai over Den Den Mushi.
  • p3Crowd in Dressrosa reacts with shock recognizing Doflamingo's voice.
  • p4Luffy shouts at Law to shut up with commanding tone during heated argument.
  • p4Law declares his intent to become Pirate King with defiant mood.
  • p4Doflamingo mimics Luffy's introduction in mocking voice.
  • p4Luffy calls out to Mingo with accusatory intent.
  • p4Luffy states plan to return Caesar per promise but threatens retaliation if crossed.
  • p4Luffy questions if Doflamingo is Caesar's boss with angry realization.
  • p5Sanji yells at Luffy to focus because Doflamingo's actions signal bad news.
  • p5Law warns against letting Doflamingo control conversation pace.
  • p5Luffy calls out to Strawhat-ya with recognition.
  • p5Doflamingo implies threat if they meet again or attempt escape.
  • p5Doflamingo confirms return of Caesar as promised.
  • p5Unknown voice wonders about delicious meat possibility.
  • p6Doflamingo specifies meeting location on southeastern beach of Green Bit in eight hours.
  • p6Law agrees to deposit Caesar at 3 PM with no further contact.
  • p6Crew members panic over Doflamingo's eyes and possible trap.
  • p6Doflamingo dismisses call with laugh and hang-up command.
  • p7Crew questions if Caesar is merely a decoy in the plan.
  • p7Usopp claims he will figure out factory destruction on site with beams.
  • p7Nami confirms goal is to destroy the SMILE factory.
  • p7Law notes possible secret behind the factory location.
  • p7Crew worries about Doflamingo bringing his full crew.
  • p8Unknown crew member states they have not visited the place Doflamingo once ruled as king, neutral tone during travel discussion.
  • p8Luffy calls out Rosa with excitement while asking Law if he has been there before, curious intent.
  • p8Law mentions Green Bit in passing during destination talk, calm explanatory mood.
  • p8Crew voice reassures they will dock at Dressrosa, confident and reassuring tone.
  • p8Luffy bursts out that Dressrosa will be fun and he cannot wait to visit Wano too, highly enthusiastic mood.
  • p8Luffy laughs wildly with repeated shishi sounds, playful and energetic intent.
  • p8Sanji complains about hunger and asks for breakfast options, impatient tone at table.
  • p8Crew member warns not to be an idiot and stay on plan, scolding mood.
  • p9Kin'emon recounts setting out for Zou while refusing to name his pursuer, serious and secretive tone.
  • p9Kin'emon states his next target is Zou where his crew awaits, determined intent.
  • p9Kin'emon mentions returning Caesar and destroying the SMILE factory as part of plans, explanatory mood.
  • p9Luffy reacts sharply to the name Zou with surprise, intense focus.
  • p9Kin'emon describes meeting disaster with three samurai and Momonosuke, four total heading to Zou, grave tone.
  • p9Kin'emon notes Momonosuke and two samurai drifted ashore on Dressrosa, continuing the story.
  • p10Kin'emon recalls the ship sailing away before he could stop it, regretful tone.
  • p10Kin'emon cries out curses and calls for Momonosuke and father, anguished mood.
  • p10Kin'emon explains hiding aboard an unknown ship while fleeing Doflamingo's pursuit, tense context.
  • p10Kin'emon states a samurai named Kanjuro was taken hostage while aiding his escape, urgent tone.
  • p10Luffy insists not to lose focus of the goal, commanding mood.
  • p10Luffy declares they will help save Kanjuro too, enthusiastic and supportive intent.
  • p10Crew reacts with shock and one member questions the situation, surprised mood.
  • p11Brannew declares there are only seven Royal Shichibukai in the world, authoritative tone at Marine HQ.
  • p11Brannew explains Shichibukai must lend power to the government in exchange for freedom, formal explanatory mood.
  • p11Brannew states the Shichibukai are pirates chosen by the World Government to act as a check against other pirates, serious intent.
  • p11Location text identifies the scene as Marine HQ near the Red Line in the New World.
  • p12Poster text describes Kuma as the Marines' current human weapon with tyrant title.
  • p12Poster text calls Doflamingo the King of Dressrosa with devil's charisma.
  • p12Poster text names Mihawk the greatest swordsman in the world.
  • p12Poster text labels Buggy the living legend and commander of the pirate dispatch organization.
  • p12Poster text identifies Law as the surgeon of death and mastermind of the rocky port incident.
  • p12Poster text names Hancock the current empress of Amazon Lily.
  • p12Bottom panel dialogue notes that the listed individuals make seven in total along with an earlier mentioned man.
  • p13Sakazuki states that the previous balance applied only until Doflamingo's sudden withdrawal and until this morning.
  • p13Brannew confirms receipt of information and notes the balance of three great powers will be thrown off along with Marine HQ and the Yonko.
  • p13Brannew adds that Law will be expelled from the Shichibukai.
  • p13Sakazuki declares they will consider the situation for one more day and has already sent Fujitora.
  • p13Sakazuki vows they will not let Law and Strawhat do as they please.
  • p13Additional report mentions an annoying update from G5's Smoker the previous day.
  • p14Citizen pleads for the king not to abdicate.
  • p14Bearded citizen declares he will fight if the Marines appear.
  • p14Hooded citizen insists everything will be fine as long as they obey the young master.
  • p14Pigtail woman calls for Trebol-sama.
  • p14Hooded figure yells at the woman to stay back and stop getting too close.
  • p14Hooded figure complains that they have had this conversation many times.
  • p15Trebol orders the woman to bring 'that' because the young master is calling and pushes her away.
  • p15Woman questions whether Trebol loves her despite calling her disgusting.
  • p15Woman wonders if the young master needs her.
  • p15Trebol tells Baby 5 she has been picking men who get killed by Doflamingo and proposes marriage.
  • p15Diamante states the colosseum always does well thanks to him.
  • p15Diamante claims the praise belongs to the king while acknowledging his own role as hero.
  • p16Wild-haired man loudly claims to be the hero of the colosseum with boastful intent.
  • p16Nearby voices agree to admit his claim under pressure.
  • p16Figure presents striped chest to Doflamingo saying he brought it.
  • p16Executives discuss that alliance would burden Doflamingo and that Strawhat Luffy would come for the item.
  • p16Voice in plaza calls out hey hey hey from distance.
  • p17Executive tells Doflamingo the task can only be done by a genius like him.
  • p17Doflamingo protests being treated like a genius.
  • p17Doflamingo declares Strawhat will try to get the item and he will admit the claim.
  • p17Doflamingo laughs while expecting Strawhat to jump at the chance for the Mera Mera no Mi.
  • p17Executive entrusts Diamante with the item.
  • p18Luffy yells about the rough-looking island with excitement.
  • p18Usopp shouts at Luffy to keep it down so Doflamingo won't hear.
  • p18Luffy declares he has come to save Kanjuro.
  • p18Crewmate doubts that Doflamingo will hear them.