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One Piece chapter 727: The Ambushing Hero — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 19 pages · 15 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • 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.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Crowd yells 'STOP RUNNING AWAY!!!' and 'STOP RUNNING!' with aggressive intent toward Rebecca.
  • p1Narration states the girl is showered with jeers while fighters targeting her are defeated.
  • p1Fighter shouts 'REBECCA IS RUNNING BACK AND FORTH!!!' during pursuit.
  • p1Crowd member yells 'THAT'S DIRTY, REBECCA!' and 'STAND UP AND FIGHT!!!' with hostile mood.
  • p2Long-nosed man exclaims 'THAT'S...' in surprise while watching arena.
  • p2Crowd shouts 'STOP RUNNING, REBECCA!' and 'YOU MEMBER OF THAT CURSED FAMILY!!!'.
  • p2Sol states 'WHICH MEANS, BACK WHEN YOU WERE A HUMAN, YOU...!' and accuses connection to King Riku's granddaughter.
  • p2Figure notes 'WITH A WOMAN NAMED MONET' and references the day she started serving at the royal palace.
  • p3Long-nosed man shouts 'THE BIRD WOMAN OF PUNK HAZARD!?' in realization.
  • p3Hooded woman asks 'MONET, IS IT...?' with questioning tone.
  • p3Top-hatted man states 'YOU SAY YOU WERE ATTACKED BY PIRATES!?' and notes country changes over ten years.
  • p3Civilian replies 'YEAH, BUT THE RIKU ROYAL ARMY PROTECTED US.'
  • p3Townsfolk comment on having enough energy to stamp and shout despite poverty, and thanks to fairies for flowers.
  • p4Narration describes Dressrosa as a nation of unparalleled peace under the Riku family for 800 years with no wars.
  • p4Small robot figure interrupts with BUT as scene shifts to palace.
  • p4Narration states a nightmare suddenly descended upon the palace at night.
  • p4King Riku demands the intruder not call for anyone, not raise voice, and identify himself immediately.
  • p5Doflamingo declares he has returned home as the rightful king of the land.
  • p5Doflamingo reveals he is a member of the Donquixote clan and mentions concerns about a pirate named Donquixote.
  • p5Doflamingo states he does not fear the Tenryuubito and has been attacking tribute ships.
  • p5King Riku warns that knowing his position and power should end the conversation quickly.
  • p6Doflamingo declares he will sell Dressrosa to King Riku for ten billion berries.
  • p6King Riku internally notes the country does not possess such a sum.
  • p6Doflamingo orders Riku not to reveal his existence to the people and sets a dawn deadline.
  • p6Doflamingo forbids requesting aid from outside nations while testing Riku's power as king.
  • p7King Riku states fighting is worthy but killing each other is something humans should not do.
  • p7Riku declares Dressrosa will not become wild animals and there shall be no killing.
  • p7Riku notes the 800 years of peace proves they are no beasts.
  • p7Riku warns they will lose people's trust for a time if they gather ten billion berries.
  • p7Riku orders soldiers to scatter through every town and village with no time to spare.
  • p8Armored soldier declares no one wealthy in country and promises to atone after crisis, urgent tone.
  • p8Squad Captain Tank orders collections until deadline as country's life depends on it, commanding mood.
  • p8Citizen notes army presence at night and questions situation, confused intent.
  • p9King Riku on screen begs citizens to trust him and bring all money immediately, desperate pleading.
  • p9King Riku admits request is unreasonable and urgent with no time to explain, frantic mood.
  • p9Citizens recognize the Den Den Mushi projector and react with surprise.
  • p10King Riku on screen demands all money be lent to him, arms outstretched.
  • p10Citizens cry out for king to raise his head and stop bowing, distressed mood.
  • p10Citizens question sudden request while noting king's low bow.
  • p11Citizens plead for king to stop bowing as it shames the royal line, urgent tone.
  • p11King Riku offers to cut off his own hands and feet to prove sincerity, desperate intent.
  • p11Squad Captain Tank receives orders via Den Den Mushi about Doflamingo contingency.
  • p12Citizen asserts King Riku's request must have a reason and no malice.
  • p12Soldier orders collection of money regardless of circumstances.
  • p12Citizens chant to gather all money quickly as the king commanded.
  • p12Cloaked man apologizes while humbly borrowing the nation's wealth.
  • p12Citizen praises the long-built trust of the Riku family.
  • p13Citizen yells to hurry toward the palace with all national wealth.
  • p13Soldier reports to Squad Captain Tank about the king's actions in Sevio.
  • p13Citizen pleads that King Riku need not come himself.
  • p13Crowd expresses belief in King Riku despite confusion.
  • p13Rampaging figure causes screams of shock and fear.
  • p14Citizens scream in terror as destruction engulfs the square.
  • p14Rampaging figure emits aggressive roars and impact sounds.
  • p15King Riku shouts for everyone to stop while swinging his sword.
  • p15Small figure on shoulder begs King Riku to stop and questions the cause.
  • p15King Riku cries that his body is moving on its own.
  • p15Woman screams as soldiers are sent flying.
  • p15Voices note that even the soldiers are affected.
  • p16King Riku screams in terror asking what is happening to his people.
  • p16Doflamingo laughs mockingly while calling the king awful and terrible.
  • p16Doflamingo declares the technique name Parasite while extending his hand.
  • p16Doflamingo tells soldiers the night will now begin.
  • p17Soldier asks Doflamingo if they can leave now.
  • p17Doflamingo replies there is no need to rush.
  • p17Soldiers cry out that their bodies are moving on their own.
  • p17Woman shouts that even the soldiers are rampaging.
  • p17Doflamingo mentions the lurking hero while grinning.
  • p17Narration states the hero will appear when the country hates King Riku.