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One Piece chapter 708: Colosseum of Knaves — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 16 pages · 24 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter title is Colosseum of Knaves.
  • p0Commander Gabull is shown as a deceased grandson in a broken photo.
  • p1Elder is Don Chinjao.
  • p1Tall figure claims identity as Lucy.
  • p2Don Chinjao attacks after learning Lucy’s claimed identity.
  • p2Corrida Colosseum spectators react to the rampage.
  • p3Cavendish intervenes with sword against Don Chinjao.
  • p3Durandal is identified as one of the world’s greatest blades.
  • p4Cavendish attacks Chinjao with sword technique Bluebird.
  • p4Chinjao's head stops Durandal blade completely.
  • p4Fight occurs inside Corrida Colosseum arena.
  • p5Cavendish continues sword assault on Chinjao.
  • p5Chinjao counters with physical strike causing arena damage.
  • p6Sai lands kick on Chinjao with no visible damage.
  • p6Chinjao references past feat of breaking an arctic continent.
  • p7Chinjao targets Lucy due to Garp family connection.
  • p7Sai and Boo intervene to halt Chinjao's rampage.
  • p7Fight risks disqualification inside tournament arena.
  • p8Rebecca refuses to stop despite staff intervention threat.
  • p8Fighters clash outside the Corrida Colosseum ring.
  • p8Staff members attempt to stop external fighting.
  • p9Tank Lepanto is eliminated by Abdullah and Jeet.
  • p9Helmeted soldier is recognized by spectators as possible participant.
  • p9Tank Lepanto holds rank of Squad Commander in Dressrosa Self Defense Army.
  • p10Only 30 contestants remain in the ring.
  • p10Over 100 contestants have been eliminated.
  • p10Dirty tricks continue among remaining fighters.
  • p11Bellamy suddenly intervenes in the ring.
  • p11Bellamy defeats the brutal pair with powerful strikes.
  • p11Brutal combat continues among remaining fighters.
  • p12Bellamy appears bloodied with stitches on face.
  • p12Hack uses Fishman Karate in Corrida Colosseum match.
  • p12Crowd reacts to both fighters simultaneously.
  • p13Bartolomeo stands on high platform in Colosseum stands.
  • p13Hack is isolated on arena platform.
  • p13Crowd reacts strongly to Bartolomeo presence.
  • p14Bartolomeo attacks Hack directly in arena.
  • p14Hack is struck and falls to the ground.
  • p14Crowd erupts in confusion over the sudden turn.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration introduces Caribou’s Kehihihi in the New World volume 27 and identifies meat pie loving Commander Gabull as granny’s now-deceased grandson.
  • p1Elder states scars from Garp have not faded and recalls Garp as a demon to pirates.
  • p1Tall figure insists he is Lucy while denying relation to Garp’s grandson.
  • p1Elder demands satisfaction from the grandson of the begrudged and threatens to cut down the straw hat Luffy.
  • p2Don Chinjao yells that Lucy never would have been born into this world.
  • p2Spectators shout to hold on and identify Don Chinjao on a rampage.
  • p2Lucy cries cut it out while a voice demands the beard.
  • p3Spectators note Cavendish’s past bounty over 500 million and recognize Durandal.
  • p3Cavendish shouts at Don Chinjao and declares here we go while using Biken.
  • p3Cavendish warns not to get in his way.
  • p4Crowd shouts in shock that sword pierced straight through giant head then corrects to matching power.
  • p4Cavendish calls out Bluebird as his attack lands.
  • p4Spectators realize fighters have superhuman power to stop giant in tracks.
  • p4Onlookers note head cannot be stabbed and Durandal was stopped.
  • p5Cavendish mutters he cannot cut corners against this opponent.
  • p5Chinjao yells bastard in fury during counterattack.
  • p5Cavendish shouts to knock it off amid ongoing clash.
  • p6Chinjao bellows that kick had no effect.
  • p6Crowd reacts with surprise at little bearded guy kicking Chinjao.
  • p6Spectators recall legend of Chinjao breaking arctic continent with headbutt.
  • p6Cloaked figure notes Sai and Boo seem to have talent.
  • p6Chinjao warns it is far too soon to face him.
  • p7Chinjao threatens to bury young knight if he interferes.
  • p7Lucy denies knowledge of past events and insists he is Lucy.
  • p7Cavendish notes Lucy is good at making people hate him.
  • p7Crowd warns disqualification if Chinjao goes wild.
  • p7Sai and Boo tell Chinjao to stop and protect their objective.
  • p7Chinjao declares he finally found Garp bloodline.
  • p8Staff member warns that fighting outside the ring leads to disqualification, stern authoritative tone.
  • p8Another staff member questions the group activity outside the ring, surprised intent.
  • p8Rebecca states she does not care about being kicked out and will continue her goal, resolute mood.
  • p8Large fighter insists any killing must happen during the match, aggressive warning.
  • p8Nearby fighter warns against killing before the match, cautionary tone.
  • p8Spectators react to mention of Strawhat with shock and recognition, surprised context.
  • p9Helmeted soldier regrets breaking promise to Franky about identity, panicked mood.
  • p9Spectators question if soldier is a participant and compare to Strawhat Luffy, shocked whispers.
  • p9Announcer identifies Tank Lepanto as Squad Commander of Dressrosa's Self Defense Army, declarative tone.
  • p9Announcer declares Tank is down, dramatic emphasis.
  • p9Narrator states Tank fell to brutality of Abdullah and Jeet, explanatory context.
  • p10Crowd screams for Squad Commander Tank, distressed reaction.
  • p10Turbaned fighter laughs while using dirty tricks, wild aggressive mood.
  • p10Announcer states only 30 remain in the ring, factual update.
  • p10Announcer notes over 100 contestants eliminated, context on brutality.
  • p10Checkered-hat fighter declares he will finish soon regardless of remaining opponents, confident intent.
  • p11Fighter screams in pain from brutal pair assault, agonized tone.
  • p11Someone announces Bellamy is assaulting the brutal pair, surprised shout.
  • p11Crowd identifies Bellamy's arrival, shocked recognition.
  • p11Bellamy's victims cry out from impact, pained reactions.
  • p12Bellamy shouts savage declaration of being made for the fight with excited battle intent.
  • p12Crowd erupts calling Bellamy name in mixed horror and thrill.
  • p12Spectators praise Hack one-hit KOs and Fishman Karate with thrilled reactions.
  • p13Crowd angrily questions how long Bartolomeo will keep offending everyone.
  • p13Spectators express speechlessness and shock at Bartolomeo actions.
  • p13Crowd comments on relief and unprecedented foolishness in front of audience.
  • p13Voices urge Hack to attack Bartolomeo from behind.
  • p14Crowd cries out in shock at sudden attack on Hack.
  • p14Spectators question Bartolomeo identity and actions in confusion.
  • p14Bartolomeo declares masterful display of trolling with menacing intent.