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One Piece chapter 724: Law's Strategy — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 19 pages · 23 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Splash page shows Straw Hat crew celebrating at Mermaid Cafe.
  • p1Doflamingo clashes directly with Sanji using string-based counter.
  • p2Doflamingo uses Five Shade Thread to slash Sanji in mid-air.
  • p3Sanji is overpowered and slammed to the ground by Doflamingo.
  • p4Sanji is immobilized mid-air by Doflamingo's string ability.
  • p4Onlookers witness Sanji's sudden halt above the city.
  • p5Sanji falls after being released from mid-air stop.
  • p5Law activates Shambles amid the falling debris.
  • p6Law creates a large ROOM over the sea.
  • p6Doflamingo's string attack targets Sanji inside the ROOM.
  • p7Dressrosa suffers widespread destruction from string slashes.
  • p7Law's presence is recognized by onlookers during the chaos.
  • p8Caesar Clown is thrown back onto the ship against his will.
  • p8Sanji was saved by Tora-man during the sea incident.
  • p8The ship experiences violent shaking from external impact.
  • p9Law currently holds Caesar's heart inside his own body.
  • p9Factory location is known but destruction will be difficult.
  • p9Doflamingo is returning toward the ship.
  • p10Next destination discussed is Zou island.
  • p10Law previously provided a vivre card for navigation.
  • p10Strawhat crew refuses to depart without their captain.
  • p11A battleship is launched through the air toward the Sunny.
  • p11Law refuses to let Doflamingo reclaim Caesar.
  • p11Doflamingo is confirmed approaching from a second vector.
  • p12Meteors are falling toward the Thousand Sunny during the battle.
  • p12The ship is navigating turbulent seas while under aerial attack.
  • p13Law and crew discuss escaping with Caesar while debating priorities.
  • p13Meteor strikes the sea near the ship during the escape discussion.
  • p14Battle is shifting location requiring bearing adjustments.
  • p14Doflamingo performs aerial string attack on the ship.
  • p15Doflamingo possesses the Ito Ito no Mi ability.
  • p15Ship attempts escape into an area without clouds.
  • p16Scene takes place on stone plaza near sea with bridge visible.
  • p16Law faces Doflamingo directly during confrontation.
  • p16Doflamingo holds a string-manipulated figure during dialogue.
  • p17Law directly confronts Doflamingo about SMILE factory sabotage.
  • p17Allied characters react with visible shock to Law's statements.
  • p17Doflamingo references events from 13 years ago during the exchange.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Doflamingo identifies Sanji as Strawhat crew member with menacing grin and taunting intent.
  • p1Sanji activates Diable Jambe attack while ally voice shouts encouragement.
  • p1Doflamingo counters with Premier Hache while laughing triumphantly.
  • p2Doflamingo mocks Sanji's attempt to protect his friends with cruel laughter.
  • p2Onlookers cry out Sanji's name in alarm from distant bridge.
  • p2Doflamingo orders Sanji to leave while warning someone is coming.
  • p3Sanji strikes with Poêle à Frire flaming leg technique.
  • p3Doflamingo counters with Spectre causing massive impact.
  • p3Onlooker exclaims surprise at Doflamingo's displayed strength.
  • p4Narrator explains Doflamingo's ability has halted Sanji like an insect in a web.
  • p4Onlookers react with shock that Sanji has stopped in mid-air.
  • p4Masked figure shouts Sanji's name urgently.
  • p4Woman yells for Sanji to run away while another voice states he is waiting for death.
  • p5Voice declares the situation is over.
  • p5Nami states they could never succeed.
  • p5Sanji shouts to use Coup de Burst and orders others to get away.
  • p5Law calls Shambles during the impact.
  • p6Clawed figure yells Heat during the string attack.
  • p6Law mutters HMM while observing.
  • p6Translator note identifies the attack as Excess Whip String.
  • p7Voice cries out that it is Law.
  • p7Mutter refers to the brat.
  • p7Civilians shout in panic asking what is going on.
  • p8Desperate unknown voice claims full responsibility for the incident in panicked tone.
  • p8Law shouts a name toward the sea with urgent intent.
  • p8Excited voice identifies Tora-man as rescuer of Sanji.
  • p8Crew suggests jumping toward the ship as immediate action.
  • p8Woman screams in alarm while crown figure gestures.
  • p8Caesar yells in frustration about returning to the ship.
  • p8Panicked voice calls out to Caesar during the fall.
  • p9Crew questions fate of father and Kanjuro with worried tone.
  • p9Law informs Caesar that his heart is currently inside Law.
  • p9Caesar reacts with shock upon seeing his own heart.
  • p9Law states there is still time before next action.
  • p9Crew discusses difficulty of factory destruction plan.
  • p9Law asks about progress on factory destruction plan.
  • p9Warning issued that Doflamingo is approaching again.
  • p10Cavendish questions fate of Luffy and others regarding next island.
  • p10Law confirms next destination is the island shown on vivre card.
  • p10Nami reacts with shock upon hearing the name Zou.
  • p10Nami refuses to leave without captain and declares Strawhat loyalty.
  • p10Law states they will follow after factory destruction.
  • p11Crew shouts that a battleship is flying directly at them.
  • p11Law tells Caesar he is free to stay but will not surrender him.
  • p11Crew warns that Doflamingo is approaching from another direction.
  • p12Mustached man issues loud battle command to fire weapons.
  • p12Alarmed voice cries out about meteors raining from the sky.
  • p12Urgent call of "ROOM!!!" signals ship maneuver amid falling rocks.
  • p13Blond man insists on moving ahead despite ongoing threats.
  • p13Law orders immediate departure to separate Caesar from the area.
  • p13Crew jokingly refers to themselves as Swirly Straw crew while urging sail.
  • p13Law questions over-focus on Doflamingo versus shared Kaido goal.
  • p14Fujitora suggests proceeding to Dressrosa while casually eating.
  • p14Crew warns that Law is directly below and hull has been breached.
  • p14Desperate voice begs Joker to save from previous whip attack.
  • p14Doflamingo laughs during execution of large-scale string attack.
  • p15Law explains Doflamingo moves via strings attached to clouds.
  • p15Crew advised to head toward cloudless area to evade pursuit.
  • p15Furry fighter urges young master to ignore his situation.
  • p15Law calls out directly to Doflamingo during confrontation.
  • p15Bound man announces readiness for Coup de Burst launch.
  • p16Unseen voice questions the purpose of helping half the Strawhat crew escape with skeptical tone.
  • p16Unseen voice asks what the point was of the earlier actions in confrontational mood.
  • p16Close-up voice accuses someone of underestimating the crew and getting burned with angry intent.
  • p16Doflamingo warns that trying to act will lead to too many hostages and forces return of Caesar with threatening calm.
  • p16Doflamingo states the other half of the crew is already in Dressrosa as leverage with confident declaration.
  • p17Law declares stopping SMILE production was his only aim since joining the alliance with fierce resolve.
  • p17Doflamingo admits he would love to see chaos from Law's death but prioritizes 13 years ago matters with mocking tone.
  • p17Law states Doflamingo will lose SMILEs even if revenge fails with determined warning.
  • p17Doflamingo concludes Law will be eliminated by Kaido with triumphant grin.
  • p17Doflamingo ends pirate alliance with Strawhat crew here with decisive finality.