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One Piece chapter 723: Change of Plans — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 19 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 723 title page centers on Gaburu as triumphant hero figure.
  • p1Scene takes place directly outside Dressrosa's Corrida Colosseum.
  • p2Group is attempting to reach Luffy through sealed entrances.
  • p3Scene occurs inside Dressrosa royal palace.
  • p4Gladius belongs to the Donquixote Family Pica Squad.
  • p4Violet possesses clairvoyance that located the Straw Hats ship the previous day.
  • p5The harbor is already filled with marines.
  • p5The mechanical vehicle travels through Northeast Dressrosa toward Green Bit.
  • p6Violet's clairvoyance can cover a 4000 kilometer radius.
  • p6Lightning suddenly strikes the mechanical vehicle in the city streets.
  • p7The ship travels in waters off Dressrosa en route to Green Bit.
  • p7The group has captured an ability user on board.
  • p8Brook, Law, Nami and a small ally discuss plans near the coast.
  • p8A Donquixote officer is struck by a sudden impact while revealing information.
  • p8The officer claims Doflamingo never quit the Shichibukai.
  • p8A ship is shown sailing at sea in the final panel.
  • p9Scene shifts to Green Bit with Law facing Doflamingo and Fujitora.
  • p9Doflamingo lies amid rubble before speaking to Law.
  • p9Cavendish appears separately expressing urgency about the Strawhats.
  • p10Fujitora detects thunder and attributes it to Nami's weather control.
  • p10Law confronts Doflamingo about the heart not belonging to Caesar.
  • p10Doflamingo insists on retrieving the heart immediately.
  • p11Doflamingo confirms his heart is missing and rages at Law.
  • p11A marine is suddenly attacked during the confrontation.
  • p11Law activates ROOM in the final panel.
  • p12Law activates Shambles to displace Fujitora's sword.
  • p12Doflamingo calls for Joker while on the ground.
  • p12A feathered construct is hurled through the air during the confrontation.
  • p13Law grapples with the masked fighter during combat.
  • p13Ship approaches a rose-covered shore in fog.
  • p13Masked fighter realizes Law was stalling for time.
  • p14Straw Hat crew reacts to a school of fighting fish attacking the Sunny-Go.
  • p14Fighting fish are described as capable of sinking battleships.
  • p14The crew discusses Doflamingo's potential pursuit.
  • p15Law intends to confront Doflamingo alone on the bridge to allow the ship to escape.
  • p15A map shows positions of Dressrosa, Green Bit, and the Sunny-Go.
  • p15Doflamingo pursues a small fleeing figure.
  • p16Doflamingo shifts from close-up grin to full airborne attack on the group.
  • p16Law recognizes the immediate threat to nearby allies.
  • p16Doflamingo lands directly in front of the panicked group on wooden ground.
  • p17Sanji intercepts Doflamingo in mid-air combat.
  • p17A ship remains visible in the background during the fight.
  • p17Sanji shows visible sweat and concentration during the clash.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Kin'emon declares intent to go despite objections, determined mood.
  • p1Bird-masked man snaps agreement to let Kin'emon leave, frustrated tone.
  • p1Top-hatted man prioritizes rescuing Nami-san over other concerns, confident intent.
  • p1Bearded man offers map to toy house holding a friend, helpful context.
  • p1Hand holding snail announces return to Sunny-Go for safety confirmation.
  • p2Guard states every entrance is firmly shut, resigned tone.
  • p2Question raised about how to reach Luffy inside.
  • p2Topknot man notes swordsman's behavior counts as acting strangely.
  • p2Long-nosed man dismisses enthusiasm as the issue.
  • p2Bearded man suggests cutting down the wall as option.
  • p2Swordsman identified as Roronoa Zoro with detailed praise and tears.
  • p3Woman in dark dress urges Gladius to calm down, concerned tone.
  • p3Woman questions how much the betrayal has ruined their plans.
  • p3Gladius acknowledges betrayal of that woman, serious mood.
  • p3Woman demands explanation for the runaway and killings, angry intent.
  • p3Gladius states Violet captured Black Leg Sanji and extracted strategies.
  • p4Gladius roars about losing control of plans and time with furious intent.
  • p4Violet declares that betrayers of the young master cannot be allowed to live, serious tone.
  • p4Violet adds a hesitant remark about additional reasons they cannot let betrayers live.
  • p4Off-panel voice notes Violet acting strangely since last night and using clairvoyance to locate the Straw Hats ship.
  • p5Bearded man shouts that the situation will not do and insists Violet keep her promise to wait at the harbor, playful yet urgent mood.
  • p5Violet suggests choosing a different meetup location for safety.
  • p5Bearded man notes the gathered intel and estimates at least four battleships and three thousand marines now in the country.
  • p6Violet states she should not be worried about and that her pursuers cannot catch her due to clairvoyance range covering the entire country.
  • p6Citizens cry out in panic about lightning striking the ship.
  • p6Violet tells the bearded man not to worry about her safety.
  • p7Brook claims he also struck the captive and compliments her strength.
  • p7Law asks what to do with the captive.
  • p7Bepo notes the captive is an ability user and cannot simply be thrown overboard.
  • p7Brook reacts with shock at being called Miss Universe.
  • p7Bepo states he has no desire to see the captive's panties.
  • p7Small character questions whether the figure has quite an arm.
  • p8Brook states they should return Caesar as promised to the group.
  • p8Law confirms Doflamingo quit the Shichibukai during discussion.
  • p8Law questions how Caesar's exchange turned out with worried expression.
  • p8Nami urges the group to hurry to Tora-man right now.
  • p8Donquixote officer shouts that Doflamingo never took negotiations seriously and never quit Shichibukai.
  • p8Officer gasps that the group knows nothing and calls the situation auspicious.
  • p8Officer warns the group has fallen into a trap and that Violet revealed everything.
  • p8Officer declares all their friends will have been captured.
  • p9Law shouts recognition of Doflamingo as a Tenryuubito.
  • p9Doflamingo questions Law's realization about his past.
  • p9Doflamingo reflects on his checkered and hapless life with laughter.
  • p9Doflamingo questions the meaning of blood and destiny.
  • p9Doflamingo states that the past no longer applies and confirms Law is correct.
  • p9Cavendish declares he must deal with the Strawhat crew on Dressrosa.
  • p9Cavendish notes there are too many crew members and no time for stories.
  • p10Fujitora notes he heard thunder out at sea.
  • p10Marine asks Fujitora what is wrong.
  • p10Fujitora realizes weather controls must be Nami and senses cloud movement.
  • p10Fujitora states the sky is perfectly clear so the ship has come.
  • p10Law states he never said the heart was Caesar's.
  • p10Doflamingo demands Law give back the stolen heart quickly.
  • p10Doflamingo calls Law Joker while reaching toward him.
  • p11Doflamingo yells that nothing is inside his chest and accuses Law of threatening him.
  • p11Law reacts with confusion and partial speech.
  • p11Characters shout about a marine being struck and ask what happened.
  • p11Cavendish calls out Heavenly Demon while reacting to the attack.
  • p11Large ROOM effect activates across the battlefield.
  • p12Law shouts 'SHAMBLES!!' with intense focus to activate his ability and displace the sword.
  • p12Fujitora growls about Law holding him down with gravity while acknowledging the escape attempt.
  • p12Doflamingo yells 'JOKER!! SAVE ME!!' in panic toward the flying feathered figure.
  • p12Law states the child does not know when to give up, showing frustration from below.
  • p13Law demands the location of his heart while restraining the masked fighter.
  • p13Masked fighter shouts to be released and accuses Law of buying time.
  • p13Small staff figure notes there is no place to hide.
  • p13Voice from ship asks if Tora-man can be seen through the fog.
  • p14Brook asks if Doflamingo will come after them.
  • p14Crew member panics that the situation is scary.
  • p14Nami questions the plan after retrieving Caesar.
  • p14Crew yells about something in the water and identifies murderous fighting fish.
  • p15Doflamingo snarls for the small figure to follow him.
  • p15Law internally plans to lead Doflamingo to the bridge to buy time for the ship.
  • p15Masked fighter questions the intent to cross the bridge.
  • p15Voice warns that heading to Dressrosa means entering home turf.
  • p16Doflamingo declares he understands Law's plan with menacing grin and intent to counter.
  • p16Law reacts with alarm shouting about the danger to his allies.
  • p16Allies cry out in panic asking what is happening and begging Doflamingo to stop.
  • p16Doflamingo taunts Law to watch his crew being murdered while laughing.
  • p16Helmeted girl screams that they do not want to die during the assault.
  • p17Doflamingo warns the approaching fighter not to get closer.
  • p17Voice from ship calls for Tora-man to save them.
  • p17Onlookers recognize and shout Sanji's name.
  • p17Observer notes that someone strong has appeared.
  • p17Sanji internally notes the bad timing while his friends are in danger.