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One Piece chapter 703: Waiting Room — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 19 pages · 36 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 703 opens with color splash page titled 'WAITING ROOM'.
  • p0Straw Hat crew is adrift on raft in shark-infested waters.
  • p1Mera Mera no Mi is confirmed as Ace's reincarnated fruit.
  • p1Young master obtained the fruit without public knowledge.
  • p2Sabo possesses Gomu Gomu no Mi.
  • p2Sabo refuses to let another person hold Ace's power.
  • p3Sabo and cloaked man decide to enter the colosseum tournament.
  • p3Mustached man pursues the 'fairy' at the colosseum.
  • p4Scene opens with a chase on a city street.
  • p4Dance hall named 'muchacha del baile' features a crowd and live performance.
  • p5Violet performs as the featured dancer at the hall.
  • p5Man with sunglasses remains in the audience observing her.
  • p6Man with sunglasses loses track of his companion on the street.
  • p6Violet approaches and embraces the man with sunglasses from behind.
  • p7Armed men pursue Violet through a damaged corridor.
  • p7Man with sunglasses remains dazed after the encounter.
  • p8Scene occurs on stone floor inside a damaged structure.
  • p8Bearded man has an active head wound with visible bleeding.
  • p8Woman wears a polka-dot dress and rose accessory.
  • p9Violet introduces herself by name during the conversation.
  • p9Bearded man claims he stabbed someone and is pursued by police.
  • p9A monstrous silhouette appears with hearts during Violet's statement.
  • p10Corrida Colosseum is a massive circular stone arena.
  • p10A wanted toy soldier is recognized by local soldiers.
  • p10A small figure observes the colosseum from outside.
  • p11One-Legged Soldier toy has the alias Mad Lightning Soldier.
  • p11Police and marines are barred from acting inside the colosseum.
  • p11The toy soldier breaks through the ceiling to enter.
  • p12Toy Soldier labeled SOL appears suddenly in a street scene.
  • p12Bearded man and woman with feathered hat react with shock to the soldier.
  • p12Scene occurs near large ornate buildings with towers visible.
  • p13Registration for colosseum event is closing.
  • p13Crowd gathers outside large building with registration desk.
  • p13Toy Soldier interacts with bearded man near the entrance area.
  • p14Lucy enters fighter waiting room inside colosseum.
  • p14Multiple gladiators are present including armored warrior Hera.
  • p14Room features stone arches and chained pillars.
  • p15Lucy dodges sword attack in waiting room.
  • p15Spartan is a recurring monthly tournament winner.
  • p15Tension rises among gladiators toward Lucy.
  • p16Spartan is a large gladiator wearing a fake beard in the Corrida Colosseum.
  • p16A small fighter in a hat faces multiple aggressive gladiators simultaneously.
  • p16Physical blows are exchanged with visible impact effects on Spartan.
  • p17An explosion occurs in the Corrida Colosseum arena affecting multiple gladiators.
  • p17The small fighter reveals sunglasses and a wide grin after the blast.
  • p17Chapter 703 ends on the fighter's triumphant pose and declaration.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Cloaked figure explains that Devil Fruits of the same type can never exist at the same time but appear to duplicate after user death.
  • p1Masked man reveals that Ace's Mera Mera no Mi reincarnated and was secretly obtained by young master.
  • p1Young man reacts with shock 'EHH!?' upon learning the fruit's location.
  • p2Sabo yells that he wants the Mera Mera no Mi and cannot eat it due to already having Gomu Gomu.
  • p2Cloaked man notes Ace connection and suggests preferring ability to swim.
  • p2Franky questions if Sabo would eat the fruit.
  • p2Sabo declares he will take the fruit as long as the chance exists.
  • p3Sabo and cloaked man agree to enter the colosseum despite warnings of danger.
  • p3Cloaked man states living with regrets is no fun.
  • p3Seated figures in alley call the pair idiots.
  • p3Mustached man declares he is chasing the mysterious 'fairy' and rejects the thief label.
  • p4Man with sunglasses snaps angrily that waiting is pointless and a sword or two does not matter.
  • p4Bearded man in suit shouts in panic about something disappearing while running.
  • p4Crowd voices express surprise at seeing a fairy and question the scene.
  • p5Crowd cheers that the dance is passionate and sweet.
  • p5Voice declares Violet is the best dancer in the world.
  • p5Man with sunglasses reacts with heavy breathing while watching.
  • p5Threatening voice warns that women here stab men and the watcher is asking for trouble.
  • p5Man with sunglasses states it is fine if she stabs him.
  • p6Man with sunglasses yells about losing the perpetually lost marimo child.
  • p6Man with sunglasses complains he really lost him and wonders about Nami-san and Robin-chan falling for him.
  • p6Man with sunglasses decides this is his chance to leave the lost person on the island.
  • p6Violet grabs him and pleads for him to put his arms around her.
  • p7Armed men demand to know where the woman went and mention the back exit.
  • p7Violet internally hopes she will be alright.
  • p7Voices note she seems gone and order not to let her leave the city.
  • p7Man with sunglasses replies dreamily that she is quite welcome.
  • p8Woman reassures the bleeding man that his injury is minor with worried tone.
  • p8Bearded man insists the blood indicates a serious wound while downplaying cause.
  • p8Bearded man reflects on their meeting as a fateful chance encounter.
  • p8Woman apologizes repeatedly asking if she caused a head bump.
  • p8Man erupts in overwhelming love reaction with hearts and exclamation.
  • p8Woman calls him a poor man while leaning closer with sympathetic intent.
  • p9Bearded man confirms with thumbs-up that the situation is acceptable.
  • p9Woman reacts with surprise confirming women of the country stab men.
  • p9Bearded man admits stabbing a man during a romance gone wrong while being chased by police.
  • p9Woman requests protection to the next city and introduces herself as Violet.
  • p9Monstrous face states a devilish woman like her does not deserve forgiveness.
  • p9Woman declares there is a man she would like the listener to kill.
  • p10Small figure exclaims that the colosseum is huge and considers participating.
  • p10Soldiers identify the toy soldier as the guardian of the colosseum and a wanted target.
  • p10Bearded officer orders to hold position while noting the cheers.
  • p10Toy soldier announces one leg is already inside the colosseum.
  • p11One-Legged Soldier declares one leg is inside the colosseum and mocks slowpokes.
  • p11DP officers state police and marines have no jurisdiction inside the colosseum.
  • p11One-Legged Soldier retorts that the officers will become the criminals.
  • p11One-Legged Soldier warns that pulling triggers violates Doflamingo family dogma.
  • p12Woman notes Toy Soldier's sudden politeness with surprised tone.
  • p12Bearded man offers help with baggage in confused polite response.
  • p12Woman laughs at the funny soldier while reacting to its actions.
  • p12Toy Soldier energetically shouts greeting to elderly gentlemen.
  • p12Toy Soldier questions if it is funny after being called one.
  • p12Woman asks Toy Soldier to move out of the way with irritation.
  • p12Toy Soldier insists it is funny with defensive mood.
  • p12Woman comments that Toy Soldier took offense at the remark.
  • p13Bearded man responds with hesitant okay after being addressed.
  • p13Cloaked figure tells Luffy he must enter the colosseum area.
  • p13Announcer states no one else is coming due to fear.
  • p13Announcer declares general registration is about to close.
  • p13Girl with bow questions if participant knows today's fighters.
  • p13Crowd member worries that old man will fight.
  • p13Bearded man asks for Luffy's name while holding papers.
  • p13Cloaked figure warns that the event may be a battle show.
  • p14Fighter declares he will take the Mera Mera no Mi.
  • p14Large fighter yells that victory will be his.
  • p14Spectator comments that everyone is enthusiastic.
  • p14Attendant instructs fighters to wait until called.
  • p14Lucy enters arena tunnel with fighter number visible.
  • p15Bearded man exclaims whoa at the sudden attack.
  • p15Fighters react with surprise sounds at Lucy's presence.
  • p15Crowd questions who the newcomer is.
  • p15Comment notes variety of weapons among participants.
  • p15Spartan states he hates mockery the most.
  • p15Fighters wonder what the small figure thinks he is doing.
  • p16Spartan yells that crushing weaklings offers no fun and the crowd demands real fighters clash, conveying frustration and showmanship.
  • p16Nearby gladiators urge Spartan to calm down while confronting the small fighter directly.
  • p16Gladiators shout at the fake-bearded brat to leave the arena as it is no place for him, expressing hostility and rejection.
  • p16Close-up gladiator demands the small fighter get out immediately with intense glare.
  • p16Spartan reacts with pained EH... and AHH!! cries during the assault.
  • p17Fighter with sunglasses announces a declaration of war while greeting opponents cheerfully.
  • p17Fighter laughs shishi shishi during the dramatic reveal.
  • p17Onlookers react with stunned !!? and BUHU sounds to the sudden blast.