About this chapter
One Piece Chapter 727: The Ambushing Hero
- Chapter
- 727
- Summarised
- Pages
- 19
- Arc
- Dressrosa
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- Chapter 726
- Next
- Chapter 728
46 key facts · 14 characters
Key facts in chapter 727
- p0Chapter 727 title page features Cavendish walking through a battlefield.
- p1Rebecca is being pursued and attacked by multiple fighters inside the Corrida Colosseum.
- p2Flashback reveals Sol accusing a connection between Rebecca and King Riku's family.
- p3Flashback depicts Dressrosa citizens discussing past pirate attack and Riku army protection.
- p4King Riku is shown waking in his bedroom at night.
- p4An intruder appears at the palace window.
- p4Dressrosa had 800 years of peace under Riku rule.
- p5Doflamingo identifies himself to King Riku.
- p5Doflamingo claims to be the rightful king of Dressrosa.
- p5Doflamingo admits attacking ships transporting tribute money.
- p6Doflamingo demands ten billion berries for Dressrosa.
- p6Deadline is set for dawn the next day.
- p6Riku is forbidden from seeking outside help.
- p7King Riku addresses ministers and soldiers in the throne room.
- p7Riku refuses to allow killing among humans.
- p7Riku orders collection of ten billion berries from the land.
- p8Squad Captain Tank leads armored soldiers in nighttime Dressrosa streets.
- p8Soldiers shout orders about money collection and atonement.
- p8Citizens react with confusion to the army activity.
- p9King Riku appears on a large public Den Den Mushi screen.
- p9Citizens gather in shock at the sudden broadcast.
- p9King demands all money be brought to him without explanation.
- p10King Riku kneels and bows his head before citizens.
- p10Citizens react with shock and pleas for him to stop.
- p10Broadcast shows king in desperate posture on screen.
- p11King Riku continues kneeling while making extreme personal offer.
- p11Soldiers including Tank react to king's words and receive separate orders.
- p11Citizens express concern over public perception of king's actions.
- p12Citizens are frantically collecting money in Dressrosa streets.
- p12Soldiers are urging the crowd to deliver all wealth.
- p12A cloaked figure is bowing and speaking to the citizens.
- p13Panic spreads in Southern Town Sevio as people rush to the palace.
- p13King Riku appears on a broadcast screen.
- p13A rampaging figure on horseback begins destroying the town.
- p14A massive rampaging figure on horseback smashes through Sevio.
- p14Buildings and screens are destroyed in the charge.
- p14Citizens and soldiers flee in panic from the attack.
- p15King Riku rampages while bloodied and shouting.
- p15A small figure rides on King Riku's shoulder during the attack.
- p15King Riku's body moves against his will.
- p16Doflamingo activates Parasite technique on Dressrosa soldiers and citizens.
- p16King Riku reacts with visible horror to the controlled movements.
- p16Scene takes place in a ruined Dressrosa plaza at night.
- p17Doflamingo controls soldiers via Parasite strings during the night operation.
- p17Citizens witness soldiers attacking each other uncontrollably.
- p17Scene shifts focus to the central Dressrosa arena structure.
Symbols and visual details163 · show
- p0Large One Piece logo with skull, crossbones, and rope border at top center.
- p0Bold chapter title text 'CHAPTER 727 - THE AMBUSHING HERO' below logo.
- p0Tall muscular man with scar over left eye striding forward confidently.
- p0Man wears long dark coat open to reveal bare chest with large X straps.
- p0Wide belt with circular buckle and tight pants on central figure.
- p0Ruined battlefield background with scattered debris and broken structures.
- p0Multiple fallen figures and bodies visible in the midground and background.
- p0Distant small figures standing among wreckage on the right side.
- p0Bottom text block summarizing Caribou's Kehihihi in the New World volume 42.
- p0Large Japanese author credit '尾田栄一郎' centered at very bottom.
- p1Wide circular flooded arena ring at center of massive colosseum.
- p1Crowd of spectators filling stands with raised arms and shouting faces.
- p1Rebecca with long hair wielding sword while moving through multiple armored foes.
- p1Large muscular fighter with spiked hair and dark cloak attacking from above.
- p1Speech bubbles positioned around arena and fighters indicating crowd noise.
- p1Close-up panel of helmeted fighter with sweat drops and open mouth.
- p1Dynamic action lines and impact effects around sword clashes.
- p1Background arches and colosseum architecture framing the arena.
- p2Close-up of long-nosed man with wide eyes, sweat drops, and open mouth in shock.
- p2Rebecca dodging attacks in arena with motion lines around her.
- p2Flashback panel showing tall man in top hat labeled 'SOL' pointing accusingly.
- p2Woman in revealing outfit and crown kneeling beside Sol in flashback.
- p2Dark silhouette of large figure looming behind Sol and the woman.
- p2Multiple speech bubbles with accusatory text about cursed family and King Riku.
- p2Background town square with smoke and debris in later flashback panels.
- p3Long-nosed man yelling with wide eyes and sweat about 'THE BIRD WOMAN OF PUNK HAZARD'.
- p3Woman in hooded outfit with goggles looking concerned and asking about Monet.
- p3Flashback town square with panicked civilians amid smoke and flying debris.
- p3Tall figure in top hat addressing crowd about pirate attack and Riku royal army.
- p3Speech bubbles radiating from top-hatted figure with emphasis lines.
- p3Background buildings, windmill, and dry landscape in final panels.
- p3Small figures of townsfolk reacting with raised arms and worried postures.
- p4Small robot-like figure with square head and hat appears in foreground with speech bubble saying BUT.
- p4Group of characters in historical clothing listen to narration inside a room with detailed background.
- p4Night scene of Dressrosa palace on a hill under full moon with distant towers and arches.
- p4King Riku with spiky hair jolts upright in bed under blankets facing open window.
- p4Dark silhouette of intruder crouches on windowsill with billowing curtains.
- p4Riku's back view shows tense shoulders and raised fist as he turns toward intruder.
- p4Close-up of Riku's face with wide eyes, open shouting mouth, sweat drops, and intense expression.
- p4Multiple speech bubbles with radiating lines emphasize urgency and shock.
- p4SFX symbols like WHEE... and large !!? placed near window and Riku's face.
- p4Stone palace architecture with arches and towers visible against night sky.
- p5Close-up of Donquixote Doflamingo's face with wide grin, sunglasses, and feathered collar.
- p5King Riku sits upright in bed with shocked expression and sweat drops facing the intruder.
- p5Doflamingo's silhouette visible outside the window during conversation.
- p5Riku's face in close-up with wide eyes and open mouth showing disbelief.
- p5Interior bedroom details include curtains, furniture, and open window.
- p5Doflamingo's spiky hair and intense facial features emphasized in multiple panels.
- p5Speech bubbles with exclamation marks and radiating lines highlight tension.
- p5Background shows palace room with shelves and curtains billowing.
- p6Extreme close-up of Doflamingo's grinning face with sharp teeth and sunglasses.
- p6King Riku shown with shocked expression and sweat in reaction panel.
- p6Doflamingo's face in profile with intense eyes and open mouth during demand.
- p6Night view of palace exterior with towers under moon.
- p6Speech bubbles with large text and impact lines emphasize the sale demand.
- p6Riku's internal thought shown with sweat drops and conflicted expression.
- p6Doflamingo's silhouette outside window with radiating emphasis lines.
- p6Palace architecture with arches and spires visible in background.
- p7King Riku stands on balcony in ornate robe with spotted pattern and fur collar addressing crowd.
- p7Ministers and guards in historical attire react with raised hands and shocked postures.
- p7Close-up of Riku's face with intense eyes, open mouth, and sweat drops while shouting.
- p7Large crowd of soldiers and citizens gathered below balcony with raised weapons.
- p7Throne room interior with pillars, chandeliers, and banners visible.
- p7Riku's arm extended toward crowd in commanding gesture.
- p7Multiple speech bubbles with radiating lines show emotional delivery.
- p7Soldiers below hold spears and shields in formation facing the balcony.
- p8Squad Captain Tank in spiked helmet with stern furrowed brows, sweat drops, and shouting open mouth.
- p8Armored soldiers with helmets and dark armor pieces, sweat pouring down faces.
- p8Citizens in patterned clothing standing in night street, one with hand on chin in confusion.
- p8Nighttime Dressrosa street with multi-story buildings, balconies, and distant lights.
- p8Large foreground close-up of Tank's intense face with sweat and gritted teeth.
- p8Soldiers running up stairs on right panel with motion lines.
- p8SFX ドドド and ビリビリ placed near soldiers and ground.
- p8Crowd of citizens gathered below in lower wide panel, some pointing.
- p8Tank's large armored figure dominating lower right with pointing arm.
- p8Speech bubbles overlapping soldiers' heads in upper panels.
- p9King Riku's face on massive Den Den Mushi screen with wide desperate eyes and open shouting mouth.
- p9Clock tower visible in background with large clock face.
- p9Citizens gathered below screen with shocked expressions and sweat drops.
- p9King Riku's armored shoulders and spiked helmet shown in close-up.
- p9SFX ドドド and ビリビリ near screen and citizens.
- p9Crowd of Dressrosa citizens with varied hairstyles staring upward in awe.
- p9Large speech bubbles radiating from screen with urgent text.
- p9One citizen with spiky hair holding object near face.
- p9Nighttime town square with buildings and projector setup.
- p10King Riku's head and arms emerging from massive screen with sweat flying and outstretched hands.
- p10King Riku kneeling on ground with head bowed low in wide panel.
- p10Citizens reacting with horror, hands on mouths, and sweat drops.
- p10Stone ruins and distant buildings in background of kneeling scene.
- p10SFX わああああ and impact lines around kneeling king.
- p10Crowd of citizens with varied expressions staring at kneeling king.
- p10King's white hair and dark armor visible from behind in close-up.
- p10Speech bubbles surrounding citizens expressing shock at king's bow.
- p10Stare SFX near kneeling figure.
- p11King Riku lying prone with sweat flying and wide shouting mouth.
- p11King Riku's face in extreme close-up with tears, sweat, and intense eyes.
- p11Soldiers in armor reacting with alarm and sweat drops.
- p11Squad Captain Tank holding Den Den Mushi with stern expression.
- p11Citizens watching screen in background with shocked postures.
- p11SFX lines and sweat drops around king's face and soldiers.
- p11Tank's helmet and armor detailed in right panel close-up.
- p11Small Den Den Mushi device held by soldier.
- p11King's offer to cut off hands and feet shown in speech context.
- p12Large crowd of citizens carrying money bags and rushing forward in streets.
- p12Helmeted soldier with gritted teeth and sweat drops shouting orders.
- p12Cloaked man bowing deeply with back to viewer in foreground.
- p12Elderly citizen with open mouth and raised fist expressing trust.
- p12Multiple money sacks scattered on ground with hands reaching for them.
- p12Close-up of soldier helmet with angry eyes and motion lines.
- p12Background buildings and dense crowd surging in one direction.
- p12Sweat drops and motion lines indicating urgency and movement.
- p12Soldier with scar and open mouth emphasizing command.
- p12Cloaked figure positioned near center with sword visible at side.
- p13Citizens running toward palace with motion lines and dust clouds.
- p13Broadcast screen showing King Riku in town square.
- p13Squad Captain Tank with helmet and serious expression reacting to screen.
- p13Rampaging figure on horseback smashing through buildings.
- p13Citizens with horrified faces and raised hands in panic.
- p13Soldier reporting with sweat drops and open mouth.
- p13Large impact SFX and debris flying from destruction.
- p13Woman with clenched fist shouting belief in the king.
- p13Background sign labeling Southern Town Sevio.
- p13Horse and rider silhouette breaking through structures.
- p14Colossal rampaging figure on horseback charging through town square.
- p14Explosions and flying debris shattering buildings and screens.
- p14Citizens fleeing with terrified expressions and raised arms.
- p14Smoke trails and impact lines following the horse's path.
- p14Close-up panels of screaming soldiers and civilians.
- p14Large SFX dominating the panel composition.
- p14Destroyed broadcast screens scattered in rubble.
- p14Rampaging figure's back view showing wild hair and cloak.
- p14Foreground hands reaching out in desperation.
- p14Multiple small reaction panels showing horror.
- p15Bloodied King Riku with wild hair and furious expression swinging sword.
- p15Small figure clinging to King Riku's shoulder pleading.
- p15Soldiers being knocked back by sword swings.
- p15Sweat drops and motion lines around King Riku's body.
- p15Close-up of King Riku's face with tears and open mouth.
- p15Woman screaming with hands near face.
- p15King Riku's body shown moving uncontrollably.
- p15Leopard-print clothing visible on small figure.
- p15Flying debris and impact SFX around the rampage.
- p15Soldiers with shocked expressions watching the event.
- p16King Riku close-up with streaming tears, wide terrified eyes, open screaming mouth, and sweat drops on face.
- p16Background soldiers and citizens violently jerked upward by invisible strings in ruined plaza.
- p16Large shadowy hand silhouette looming over city buildings with motion lines.
- p16Doflamingo extreme close-up face with wide grin, one eye visible, and fingers stretched forward like threads.
- p16Doflamingo right hand extended in foreground with spread fingers and thread-like lines.
- p16SFX ゴゴゴゴ placed around shadowy hand and cityscape.
- p16SFX ドン and ビビビ near Doflamingo hand and face panels.
- p16Small panel of convulsing soldier with question mark and motion lines.
- p16Doflamingo silhouette on tower with laughter SFX FUFFUF-FUFFU.
- p16Soldiers in background with weapons drawn and bodies twisted unnaturally.
- p17Doflamingo silhouette on tower with laughter SFX FUFFUF-FUFFU.
- p17Multiple soldiers with open screaming mouths and bodies moving against their will.
- p17Woman in polka-dot dress gasping with hands near face in horror.
- p17Rampaging soldiers swinging swords wildly with impact lines and sweat.
- p17Doflamingo close-up face with wide grin and thread-like finger extensions.
- p17Large circular arena building in background with spotlights and motion lines.
- p17Central panel showing arena under night sky with falling debris and SFX.
- p17Soldiers on horseback charging with confused expressions.
- p17Narration text box about the lurking hero appearing.
- p17SFX ドン and motion lines around Doflamingo face and strings.
Theories built on chapter 727
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom! Argues nearby
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
Plausible7 evidence
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination Argues nearby
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination
Strong1 evidence
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY Argues nearby
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
Joy Boy didn't lose the Ancient Kingdom's greatest power. He gave it up. Argues nearby
Joy Boy didn't lose the Ancient Kingdom's greatest power. He gave it up.
Plausible3 evidence
Imu Is Nerona Imu, the Immortal Survivor of the First Twenty Argues nearby
Imu Is Nerona Imu, the Immortal Survivor of the First Twenty
Plausible2 evidence
Elbaph’s Mysterious Tool Is Gjallarhorn — And Usopp Will Sound It Argues nearby
Elbaph’s Mysterious Tool Is Gjallarhorn — And Usopp Will Sound It
Plausible1 evidence