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One Piece chapter 728: The Tragic Ranks — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 18 pages · 38 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 728 title is 'THE TRAGIC RANKS'.
  • p0Elderly woman carries a box labeled 'PIE'.
  • p0Dark-haired figure is shown collapsed on the ground.
  • p1Citizens are fleeing a fortress under attack or chaos.
  • p1Young woman with headband refers to her father taking command.
  • p2Monet is present inside the palace.
  • p2An explosion occurs at the east tower.
  • p2Viola is warned to use her clairvoyance ability.
  • p3Doflamingo sits on the palace throne.
  • p3King Riku is attacked by Doflamingo's crew.
  • p3Riku refuses to harm his own soldiers.
  • p4Citizens confront King Riku over perceived betrayal involving money handover.
  • p4Riku Royal Army soldiers on horseback trample money bags during confrontation.
  • p4Colosseum structure burns in the background of the scene.
  • p5Citizens turn fully against King Riku with accusations of theft and murder.
  • p5Riku Royal Army approaches the confrontation scene on horseback.
  • p6Donquixote Doflamingo arrives dramatically with executives Trebol, Pica, and Diamante.
  • p6Doflamingo claims intent to save the country during the chaos.
  • p7Doflamingo executives begin attacking after royal army is defeated.
  • p7Citizens start chanting Doflamingo's name during the takeover.
  • p8The country fell into Doflamingo's hands in a single night.
  • p8King Riku was believed to have gone mad and was sent to his death.
  • p9Viola made a deal with Doflamingo to protect King Riku.
  • p9King Riku is confirmed still alive somewhere in the country.
  • p10King Riku has endured ten years of suffering since the takeover.
  • p10Soldiers were manipulated into attacking citizens.
  • p11Some soldiers survived as Doflamingo's bodyguards.
  • p11The number of surviving soldiers falls short of the country's total military.
  • p12Toys in Dressrosa were once humans who lost memories upon transformation.
  • p12Flowerhill sign appears in background of town scene.
  • p12Milo is a dog-like toy who rejects the name Wan-Poko.
  • p13Toys began hating Doflamingo immediately after transformation.
  • p13Doflamingo consigned seeds of revolt to oblivion in darkness.
  • p13Usopp identifies the tragic ranks as potential rebellion force.
  • p14Usopp publicly states intent to take down Doflamingo.
  • p14Group debates whether mission includes defeating Doflamingo.
  • p14Cloaked warrior calls the day the decisive battle.
  • p15Scene takes place in scrapyard beneath Dressrosa.
  • p15Elderly man feels same sensation as ten years ago.
  • p15Happo Navy command is to be inherited by the seated figure.
  • p16Scene occurs outside the Corrida Colosseum.
  • p16A loud scream and impact occur near the arena.
  • p16Kin'emon reacts with extreme shock calling out names.
  • p16Spiky-haired man claims to have located his target.
  • p16Luffy walks through an interior corridor while being scolded.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title page contains no spoken dialogue bubbles.
  • p1Citizens cry for help and beg 'your highness' to stop while fleeing the fortress.
  • p1Tall man in cross hat declares the whole country is in panic.
  • p1Young woman with headband calls 'father' and states he will take over from Captain Vergo.
  • p1Onlookers question what happened to his highness and mention contacting marines.
  • p2Woman addresses Princess Viola and questions why a maid opened the palace gates.
  • p2Monet is questioned about her actions and presence.
  • p2Blonde woman with spiral glasses tells Viola to use clairvoyance to see the country's situation.
  • p2Alarm sounds report blaze from east tower and that Viola has been captured.
  • p2Pirates are announced as inside the palace.
  • p3Riku shouts 'Riku Royal Army' while being struck and begs attackers to stop.
  • p3Riku pleads to be killed rather than forced to strike his countrymen.
  • p3Doflamingo declares the palace fits the young master and likes its look.
  • p3Crew cheers 'Let's Baby!' and comments on needing to clean the palace.
  • p3Monet is called to unhand Viola while others demand to know what was done to King Riku.
  • p4Crying citizen praises King Riku as kind and just while questioning his actions.
  • p4Distraught man asks if citizens did something wrong to deserve this.
  • p4Crowd wails why their beloved king would betray them.
  • p4Citizens remind king they gave all money because he asked.
  • p4People express pride in king who always thought of them first.
  • p5Mob accuses King Riku of acting in self-interest and treating them like garbage.
  • p5Citizens claim king stole money and now intends to kill them.
  • p5Crowd shouts that king is trampling their hearts.
  • p5Woman wails loudly in despair.
  • p5People call king an inhuman piece of shit and express hatred.
  • p5Someone warns that Riku Royal Army is coming and urges others to run.
  • p5Man desperately cries for someone to save him.
  • p6Doflamingo declares his name and states he has come to save the land.
  • p6Citizens question who the newcomers are.
  • p6Doflamingo laughs with distinctive fufufu sound.
  • p7Executive declares it is time to fall and give in to mayhem.
  • p7Citizens realize the group took down the royal army but note they are pirates.
  • p7Doflamingo orders Diamante, Pica, and Trebol to eliminate the country's trash.
  • p7Crowd chants Doflamingo name repeatedly amid destruction.
  • p8Long-haired figure screams in agony and rage vowing never to forgive Doflamingo.
  • p8Viola comments with serious tone that Doflamingo is a cunning man.
  • p8Armored soldier reacts with horror calling the events a real nightmare.
  • p8Soldier notes the loved king was sent to death for an uncommitted crime.
  • p8Bearded soldier expresses shame for having doubted King Riku.
  • p9Viola explains that Doflamingo was intrigued by Princess Viola's ability.
  • p9Old man in top hat denies that King Riku is dead.
  • p9Viola states she is still alive serving as one of Doflamingo's subordinates.
  • p9Younger Viola pleads to serve under Doflamingo if he spares her father.
  • p9Viola reveals she changed her name to Violet as one of the family's officers.
  • p10Viola affirms King Riku is still alive somewhere in the country.
  • p10Viola reflects on the unbearable pain King Riku and Viola-sama endured for ten years.
  • p10Viola describes the fear, anger, and tears of that decade.
  • p10Viola notes the manipulated soldiers struck down people against their will.
  • p10Viola questions the fate of King Riku's men killed that night.
  • p11Soldier yells that the survivors are a bunch of traitors.
  • p11Large soldier declares he will take the survivors on as his men.
  • p11Large soldier explains they were only following the crazed King Riku's orders.
  • p11Soldier notes others bowed down to Doflamingo immediately.
  • p11Top-hatted soldier questions the decision with shock.
  • p12Elderly man reminds off-panel listener of earlier town demonstration with serious intent.
  • p12Milo corrects name and states identity as toy dog with straightforward mood.
  • p12Woman explains toys were once family members with explanatory tone.
  • p12Toy soldier urges remembering human past with emphatic delivery.
  • p12Toy soldier declares current situation Dressrosa's greatest tragedy with grave mood.
  • p13Narration reveals hidden will of rebellion once darkness is exposed with dramatic tone.
  • p13Narration states Doflamingo erased all seeds of revolt with ominous mood.
  • p13Narration notes instant hatred toward Doflamingo upon becoming toys.
  • p13Toy soldier declares tragic ranks hold key to strategy with forceful intent.
  • p13Usopp realizes the toys are the mentioned trump card with surprised shout.
  • p14Usopp asks Robin for confirmation with urgent shout.
  • p14Usopp declares he will never forgive Doflamingo with angry resolve.
  • p14Goggled man insists goal is only factory destruction with panicked tone.
  • p14Toy soldier inquires what happened that morning with questioning mood.
  • p14Figure notes Usopp's appearance is no coincidence with dramatic delivery.
  • p14Cloaked warrior announces long-expected decisive battle day with rallying intent.
  • p15Horned warrior confirms leading the seated figure to the location with laughter.
  • p15Elderly man states he must inherit command of Happo Navy with resolute tone.
  • p15Mechanical figure demands what was done to warrior Jeet with aggressive shout.
  • p15Blonde woman cries for help from grandpa while being carried away.
  • p16Old man in hat and spiky-haired companion react with surprise to distant falling scream.
  • p16Kin'emon shouts names in shock with wide-eyed close-up expression.
  • p16Spiky-haired man declares with fierce grin that a shadow draws near and he has found his target.
  • p16Corridor figure asks where the target is now.
  • p16Background voice notes the chicken-head guy led them here while foaming at the mouth.
  • p16Luffy is told to keep it down by a companion in the corridor.