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One Piece chapter 721: Rebecca and Soldier-san — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 24 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 721 title page announces title "REBECCA AND SOLDIER-SAN".
  • p0Splash illustration depicts large grotesque figure and small helmeted figure in water.
  • p1Rebecca cries while worrying about Soldier-san dying.
  • p1Toy soldier is revealed to have only one leg.
  • p1Prisoners are confined and cannot leave the colosseum area.
  • p2Toys in Dressrosa form relationships and act as family members to humans.
  • p2Rebecca was raised by Soldier-san after her mother passed away.
  • p2Soldier-san is the only remaining family member Rebecca has.
  • p3Rebecca's match in the colosseum is about to begin.
  • p3Toy soldier eats food provided by Rebecca despite it falling on the floor.
  • p3D block features a dangerous lineup of fighters.
  • p4Scene opens in Corrida Colosseum during D-block match start.
  • p4Flashback shows young Rebecca and Scarlett in flower field.
  • p4Rebecca and Scarlett live in modest home near fields.
  • p5Riku palace burns during chaos in the country.
  • p5Scarlett and young Rebecca flee through flower fields.
  • p6Hooded Soldier finds Scarlett and Rebecca after two days.
  • p6Large horned figure attacks during town chaos.
  • p7Soldier returns bloodied and reports failure to protect Scarlett.
  • p7Scarlett has fallen in the flower field.
  • p8Rebecca has a bandaged eye.
  • p8Toy soldier physically strikes Rebecca.
  • p8Scene occurs in a flower field with fallen figures nearby.
  • p9Toy soldier references Rebecca's mother's distinguished blood.
  • p9New king is actively capturing people from the past.
  • p9Toy soldier promises lifelong protection to Rebecca.
  • p10Rebecca runs toward her home despite warnings.
  • p10Citizens publicly cheer for Doflamingo at the colosseum.
  • p10Toy soldier follows Rebecca into town.
  • p11Doflamingo addresses crowd from colosseum top.
  • p11Wild dogs attack Rebecca in town streets.
  • p11Toy soldier engages wild dogs in combat to protect Rebecca.
  • p12Soldier-san possesses a tin body that does not feel temperature.
  • p12Rebecca is comforted by physical contact with Soldier-san.
  • p12The scene occurs in a ruined outdoor area with debris.
  • p13The town was previously burned by Riku royal fighters.
  • p13Most residents have moved out of the damaged area.
  • p13Toy laws must be followed in public view.
  • p14Rebecca receives a birthday cake from Soldier-san.
  • p14Rampaging toys suddenly attack the building.
  • p14The attack spills from the room into the street.
  • p15Soldier-san is a wanted man.
  • p15Attackers intend to sell Rebecca.
  • p15A wanted poster is present on the floor.
  • p16Memory sequence shows young Rebecca training with toy soldier.
  • p16Training focuses on avoiding injury rather than attacking.
  • p17Crowd hostility stems from Rebecca's connection to former king Riku.
  • p17Rebecca is known in the colosseum as the Phantom Princess.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Rebecca expresses fear that Soldier-san is going to die while covering her face in tears.
  • p1Prisoners question if the figure is a toy and note it is a one-legged toy soldier.
  • p1Characters react with surprise calling out "SOLDIER...?" upon seeing the toy soldier.
  • p1Prisoners discuss inability to leave the colosseum and speculate about events outside.
  • p2Toy soldier explains that toys are treated the same as humans and questions why they cannot live together.
  • p2Toy soldier notes surprise that he was alive and acknowledges Rebecca's worry about him dying.
  • p2Flashback text describes toys entering relationships and becoming family to children.
  • p2Rebecca affirms that the toy soldier is no less than a real parent and recalls being raised by him after her mother's death.
  • p3Rebecca softly confirms understanding with "...YEAH.".
  • p3Guard announces that Rebecca's match is about to start and the new ring is ready.
  • p3Toy soldier expresses surprise upon recognizing someone and apologizes for the dropped lunchboxes.
  • p3Prisoner notes the fearsome D block lineup while another questions Lucy's actions.
  • p3Female gladiator states she will see everyone in the finals.
  • p3Character comments that Rebecca does not look like a prisoner.
  • p4Helmeted soldier cries out 'MOMMY!!' in alarm from colosseum edge.
  • p4Announcer voice declares match about to start and calls D-block participants.
  • p4Young girl exclaims about flowers while running in field.
  • p4Woman greets girl by name and thanks her for help.
  • p4Woman suggests going to sell flowers together.
  • p5Voices shout that Riku royal fighters set fire to town.
  • p5Scarlett yells 'STOP IT!!' in distress.
  • p5Voices question what happened to the king.
  • p5Desperate voice tells Scarlett to run away.
  • p5Scarlett notes the palace is burning.
  • p6Horned warrior shouts 'RUN!! RUN FAR AWAY!!' and 'OUT OF OUR WAY!!'.
  • p6Rebecca whimpers that she is hungry.
  • p6Soldier apologizes and notes two days without food.
  • p6Scarlett asks Soldier to leave them briefly.
  • p6Soldier agrees to get food and departs.
  • p7Rebecca cries 'MOMMY!?' upon seeing Soldier.
  • p7Soldier gasps that he could not protect her.
  • p7Soldier apologizes for Rebecca's hunger and offers food.
  • p7Soldier states Scarlett told him to give food to Rebecca.
  • p7Soldier repeats apology for failing to protect mother.
  • p8Rebecca states she will fetch food with gentle but trembling mood.
  • p8Hungry child calls for mother in distressed crying tone.
  • p8Toy soldier repeatedly apologizes to Rebecca with intense guilty intent.
  • p9Toy soldier explains Rebecca's mother was once a great person with reflective mood.
  • p9Toy soldier warns that the new king is capturing distinguished people including Rebecca.
  • p9Toy soldier vows to stand by Rebecca until she can be truly happy with fierce protective intent.
  • p10Rebecca yells that she hates the toy soldier for failing to protect her mother while demanding her mother back.
  • p10Toy soldier warns Rebecca that the new king's allies are waiting in town and her house.
  • p10Crowd cheers Doflamingo's name repeatedly from colosseum walls.
  • p11Doflamingo declares he will bring prosperity to the land.
  • p11Narration states the Riku royal family ruled for hundreds of years and stole resources.
  • p11Someone shouts warning about wild dogs attacking Rebecca.
  • p11Toy soldier states he must work to make a living while fighting dogs.
  • p12Background voices reassure crying Rebecca that Soldier-san is always by her side and brave.
  • p12Rebecca sobs in distress after seeing the soldier struck.
  • p12Soldier explains his tin body cannot feel cold.
  • p12Rebecca exclaims surprise that the soldier feels warm to touch.
  • p12Soldier reacts with surprise at Rebecca's comment on warmth.
  • p13Rebecca comments on warmth and asks to close the window.
  • p13Soldier refuses to close the window.
  • p13Soldier explains the town was burned by Riku royal fighters and most people left.
  • p13Soldier asks about renting the empty building.
  • p13Soldier notes children playing with toys outside.
  • p13Soldier states they must honor toy laws in public.
  • p13Soldier promises to drop flower petals from the windowsill each morning as proof he is nearby.
  • p13Soldier says he will return to the toy house when Rebecca sleeps.
  • p14Rebecca greets Soldier-san with good morning.
  • p14Soldier replies with good morning.
  • p14Rebecca reacts with surprise during the toy attack.
  • p15Thugs plan to catch and sell the orphan Rebecca.
  • p15Thugs note she has nobody to look after her.
  • p15Rebecca screams in fear during the break-in.
  • p15Thugs laugh while beating Soldier-san.
  • p15Thugs call Soldier a wanted man.
  • p15Soldier tells Rebecca to run while he holds them off.
  • p15Thugs shout to smash the toy.
  • p16Toy soldier tells young Rebecca he is there for her and dismisses worry.
  • p16Rebecca says she will teach the soldier to fight and wants them to live together someday.
  • p16Soldier asks what will happen if something happens to him.
  • p16Soldier shouts encouragement during training and offers to teach self-protection.
  • p16Rebecca recalls her mother saying it is wrong to hurt others.
  • p17Crowd shouts insults calling Rebecca a hated Riku royal and demands her death.
  • p17Announcer asks if crowd is ready and introduces Rebecca as the Phantom Princess.
  • p17Rebecca internally declares she will not lose.
  • p17Spectator questions why the crowd hates Rebecca despite her kindness.
  • p17Rebecca recalls buying lunch for a spectator.
  • p17Voice tells Rebecca not to die and addresses Soldier-san.