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One Piece chapter 722: The Bloodline of Royalty — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 25 pages · 29 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p4Page displays character profiles for Shanks, Donquixote Pirates members, and Tontatta Kingdom figures.
  • p4Page includes a story summary paragraph at the bottom.
  • p6Chapter 722 title is 'THE BLOODLINE OF ROYALTY'.
  • p6Page features a large explosion of a factory cheered by a crowd.
  • p7Rebecca is the cloaked figure targeted by the crowd in the arena.
  • p7Crowd expresses hostility toward Rebecca due to her grandfather.
  • p8Crowd in stands debates Rebecca's fate based on her grandfather's actions.
  • p8Luffy is present among the spectators in the arena stands.
  • p9Cavendish enters the arena on horseback during the tournament.
  • p10Cavendish addresses both Rebecca and the hostile crowd from horseback.
  • p11Farul carries a loudspeaker used by Cavendish during his speech.
  • p12Cavendish successfully turns the crowd's boos into cheers during the match.
  • p13D-block has 137 fighters remaining after one participant defaulted.
  • p13Rebecca and Cavendish share a brief exchange before the block begins.
  • p14Fierce battle royale erupts immediately in the colosseum block.
  • p14Rebecca becomes a direct target of multiple combatants.
  • p15Tontatta dwarves have spent one year preparing battle plans.
  • p15The group fights to restore Riku royal honor and their own freedom.
  • p15Yellow Kabu and Pink Bee Brigade arrive from Green Bit.
  • p16Zoro is lost in Dressrosa streets near Acacia.
  • p16Jora launches an assault on a ship using her ability.
  • p16Ten years ago the Dressrosa army was defeated by three officers.
  • p17Wicca is 27 years old.
  • p17The crew learns the Sunny-Go has been taken by Jora.
  • p17Sanji decides to head out to rescue Nami.
  • p18Scene takes place in waters off Dressrosa on the Sunny-Go.
  • p18Jora has taken control of the ship.
  • p18Brook is playing music during the chaos.
  • p19Jora refers to Brook as Bone-Kichi and Soul King.
  • p19Brook claims he is already dead while discussing his art.
  • p19Jora plans to incorporate the crew into her artwork within ten minutes.
  • p20Brook's violin is taken away during the confrontation.
  • p20Nami is shown losing consciousness from the ongoing attack.
  • p20A towering figure threatens the end of their lives.
  • p21Brook's violin bow functions as a hidden cane sword.
  • p21Brook has no physical eyes, only empty sockets.
  • p22Green Bit is the location of Law versus Doflamingo and Admiral Fujitora.
  • p22The World Government originated from 20 kings 800 years ago.
  • p23New royal families replaced the original 19 creator families in each country.
  • p23The Donquixote clan originated from the creators who moved to Mariejois.

What is said, page by page

  • p4Profile text describes Shanks as one of the Four Emperors and captain of the Red Hair Pirates.
  • p4Doflamingo profile labels him Joker and notes his status in the New World.
  • p4Law profile mentions his alliance and epithet.
  • p4Caesar profile identifies him as a scientist allied with Doflamingo.
  • p4Bottom narrative text summarizes crew actions after two years and alliance against Doflamingo.
  • p6Caption states 'ENVELOP THE FACTORY! DESTROY THE PLACE WHERE WE LABORED!!' with angry mob intent.
  • p7Armored soldier declares today's execution of the cloaked figure.
  • p7Soldier shouts that the woman is tainted.
  • p7Soldier yells 'GO TO HELL, REBECCA!!'.
  • p7Soldier states malice rains down upon this girl.
  • p7Helmeted soldier protests that it has nothing to do with her.
  • p7Old man retorts that if she is just his grandchild then who cares.
  • p7Voice declares the cloaked figure is the shame of Dressrosa.
  • p8Bandaged man agrees with crowd sentiment about the grandfather.
  • p8Furious man shouts it does not matter what someone's grandfather did.
  • p8Spectator states they might be seen as heroes in this country.
  • p8Spectator warns if they take her head.
  • p8Tall man with staff mocks the cloaked figure as a bigger heel than Bartolomeo.
  • p9Cavendish angrily scolds the crowd for terrible manners and demands they feel ashamed.
  • p9Crowd of women calls out to Cavendish-sama in excited awe and admiration.
  • p10Crowd urges Cavendish to attack Rebecca and expresses continued admiration for his beauty.
  • p10Cavendish questions Rebecca's grudge and defends her youth while facing death in the ring.
  • p10Crowd shouts for Rebecca to be killed and tells Cavendish to be quiet.
  • p10Cavendish challenges the crowd to descend into the ring themselves if they want her dead.
  • p11Cavendish declares that a warrior's life is not for amusement and that he despises the tournament.
  • p11Spectator questions why the horse has a loudspeaker.
  • p11Cavendish thanks Farul for the loudspeaker assistance.
  • p11Kyros reacts with surprise that Cavendish spoke so boldly and admits he may not be so bad.
  • p12Crowd switches to full support of Cavendish and abandons Rebecca.
  • p12Cavendish expresses pure happiness at his regained popularity.
  • p12Crowd notes it has been three years since his last such reception.
  • p12Cavendish internally notes the crowd's fickle and selfish nature.
  • p13Cavendish reassures Rebecca that he feels for her despite earlier anger, calm and sincere tone.
  • p13Rebecca firmly states they are now enemies and to forget the matter, resolute mood.
  • p13Cavendish thanks Rebecca for her words with polite gratitude.
  • p13Rebecca acknowledges Cavendish sticking up for her, slightly hesitant context.
  • p13Announcer declares D-block reduced to 137 fighters after one default, energetic delivery.
  • p13Cavendish muses about possible post-match superstar interview and reporters.
  • p14Combatant challenges Suleiman the head-chopper to show his power, taunting tone.
  • p14Crowd cheers for Cavendish with repeated 'CAVEN-DISH-SAMA!' calls.
  • p14Attacker yells 'DROP DEAD, REBECCA!' with hostile intent.
  • p14Voice calls for Orlumbus to attack, aggressive battle cry.
  • p14Rebecca tells Soldier-san to watch her now, determined resolve.
  • p14Growled command to 'BREATHE...' heard amid the fighting.
  • p15Dwarves cheer 'UOOOHH HHH!!!' and 'YEAHHH!!!' with high energy.
  • p15Warrior declares fight to reclaim Riku royalty honor and their freedom.
  • p15Dwarf admits he plans to listen then run away at best moment.
  • p15Group states they spent a year preparing plans against the Shichibukai crew.
  • p15Dwarf vows never to forget the day everything was stolen.
  • p15Dwarf recognizes arrival of Yellow Kabu and Pink Bee Brigade.
  • p16Zoro argues about left and right directions while wearing swords.
  • p16Jora is identified as female Donquixote officer who artistically disables opponents.
  • p16Voice notes the attacker on the ship is Jora.
  • p16Flashback recalls Dressrosa army annihilation by three individuals ten years ago.
  • p16Characters state they can never forget the faces of Trebol, Diamante, and Pica.
  • p17Wicca asks why Zoro and Sanji look friendly with each other, identifying them as Curly-Brows-Land and Top-Knot-Land.
  • p17Sanji shouts he is going too after hearing about Nami and the ship.
  • p17Brook calls out to Zoro from across the street while waving.
  • p17Viola reacts with shock upon learning the Sunny has been taken by Jora.
  • p17Old man on ground exclaims about Sanji going to save Nami-san with hearts in eyes.
  • p18Brook declares his music and the ocean have made fabulous art.
  • p18Nami demands to know why Brook is acting strangely and questions betrayal.
  • p18Jora laughs that she will pick up Caesar instead of the crew.
  • p18Crew member yells to stop the ship from going to Green Bit.
  • p19Jora tells Brook not to explain himself to commoners and calls him an artist.
  • p19Brook questions if he can still call himself a swordsman.
  • p19Jora declares life itself is the greatest art while Brook is transformed.
  • p19Brook says the transformation does not hurt at all.
  • p19Jora announces that in ten more minutes the noisy children will become part of the art.
  • p20Mysterious large figure declares that at which point their lives will end.
  • p20Jora begs Soul King to allow her to provide musical accompaniment.
  • p20Brook pleads for the return of his violin and bow.
  • p20Nami says she is losing consciousness and does not want to die.
  • p21Brook realizes the cut was already made and prepares to play with cane sword toward Jora.
  • p21Brook declares his eyes are empty sockets while explaining lack of artistic vision.
  • p21Brook apologizes for having no eye for art during the fight.
  • p21Falling figure desperately shouts Brook's name from above.
  • p22Narration states the story goes back 800 years to Law.
  • p22Narration describes 20 kings forming the World Government at the world's center.
  • p22Law explains that the descendants of the creators are the Tenryuubito who reign from Mariejois.
  • p22Narration notes the Nefertari family of Alabasta declined to move to Mariejois, leaving 19 families.
  • p23Law asks if listener sees where the explanation is going while breathing heavily.
  • p23Law states that 800 years ago the royal families of 19 countries departed.
  • p23Law explains Dressrosa's new royalty became the Riku clan.
  • p23Doflamingo declares the Donquixote clan were the creators who set out for Mariejois.