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One Piece chapter 729: Shichibukai Doflamingo vs. Shichibukai Law — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 17 pages · 37 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 729 title page shows ship arrival at shore with onlookers
  • p1Bellamy plans to assassinate target for promotion
  • p1Dellinger interrupts bearded man's conversation
  • p1Hooded girl reveals partial order from Young Master
  • p2Law fights feathered opponent on Iron Bridge near Dressrosa
  • p2Law lands Scalpel strike causing visible impact
  • p3Law is sent flying by feathered fighter's counterattack
  • p3Fight continues with heavy impact effects on the bridge
  • p4Doflamingo uses Bullet Thread attack against Law.
  • p4Law is sent flying with visible injury.
  • p4Doflamingo stands before a view of Dressrosa city.
  • p5Doflamingo learns of Violet's betrayal.
  • p5Spiky-haired man directs forces to guard Smile Factory.
  • p5Black Leg's actions alerted the crew's plans.
  • p6Spiky-haired man deduces Law's plan involved Straw Hat crew destroying the factory.
  • p6Doflamingo questions Law's reliance on the Straw Hats.
  • p7Zoro is recognized in front of Corrida Colosseum.
  • p7Vice Admiral Bastille is present in Dressrosa.
  • p7Kin'emon appears with Zoro in the city.
  • p8Scene takes place at the edge of the Dressrosa colosseum grounds.
  • p8A large impact sound occurs when the tall figure steps down.
  • p9Call originates from waters near Dressrosa to the Thousand Sunny.
  • p9Crew gathers for a group update excluding Law.
  • p10Discussion occurs inside a cluttered room near the colosseum.
  • p10Doflamingo is identified as captain of the brigade in question.
  • p11Old man expresses concern over the revenge group's plan against Doflamingo.
  • p11Dwarves are shown as a group of little fighters preparing to challenge a powerful enemy.
  • p12Scarred man with cigarette refuses to abandon allies.
  • p12Franky reacts with visible shock to the declaration.
  • p12Bearded ally in top hat encourages the group to fight.
  • p13Location is identified as Shores of Dressrosa.
  • p13A massive ship is positioned above the city.
  • p13A large explosion occurs in the city streets.
  • p14Doflamingo appears in feathery form over fallen fighters.
  • p14Tora-man is shown bloodied and exhausted on the street.
  • p14Vice Admiral Bastille is present among reacting Marines.
  • p15Law is struck and bloodied during the confrontation.
  • p15Doflamingo stands over the fallen Law after the attack.
  • p15Chapter ends with note that One Piece is on break next week.

What is said, page by page

  • p1Bearded man apologizes to Straw Hat in corridor
  • p1Bellamy internally resolves to kill target to become family officer
  • p1Bearded man questions Dellinger about assassination progress
  • p1Dellinger confirms assassination not yet complete
  • p1Hooded girl blurts out Young Master's conditional order then covers mouth
  • p1Dellinger identified as Donquixote Family fighter in caption
  • p2Law calls out Scalpel during direct clash
  • p4Dark figure shouts attack name with aggressive intent during explosion.
  • p4Bearded man yells in pain and surprise while being knocked back.
  • p4Grinning feathered man addresses Law with calm calculating tone about next move in Dressrosa.
  • p5Doflamingo states he was interrupted and notes Violet's betrayal with casual tone.
  • p5Spiky-haired man dismisses concern and orders deployment of Lao G's group to Smile Factory entrance.
  • p5Spiky-haired man explains Black Leg's interference and infers crew activity.
  • p5Old man protests being left out of the tournament.
  • p6Old man volunteers to handle the situation with furious energy.
  • p6Spiky-haired man notes that even Law's death would still draw Kaido.
  • p6Spiky-haired man reveals Law was only a lure for the Straw Hats.
  • p6Law questions Doflamingo's trust in the Straw Hats with strained breathing.
  • p7Mustached man complains about not being invited to the tournament.
  • p7Zoro reacts with surprise at the mustached man's presence.
  • p7Voice calls out to Zoro on the street.
  • p7Man in cap notes the man inside is likely Straw Hat.
  • p7Onlookers identify Vice Admiral Bastille and Zoro as Pirate Hunter.
  • p8Tall hatted man warns that emerging villains would notice their presence and orders continued circling without commotion.
  • p8Helmeted woman states she does not recognize any names in her notes and mentions eliminated participants in C-block.
  • p8Old bearded man notes the colosseum is surrounded by marines and comments on the main issue at hand.
  • p8Nearby character asks what another is doing while confirming Sanji's instruction to meet Luffy.
  • p9Voice instructs Chopper to connect with Kinemon via the transponder snail.
  • p9Usopp reports in loudly while Luffy shouts his own name over the line.
  • p9Nami asks if Sanji is there as a small voice claims identity on the call.
  • p9Franky notes the connection should reach the intended recipient.
  • p10Old man reveals that the group plans to take down Doflamingo who is captain of the brigade.
  • p10Luffy recalls meeting a weird soldier in front of the colosseum.
  • p10Usopp warns that this is a conference of heroes and not to listen in.
  • p10Old man insists the crew must hold back the army instead of supporting it.
  • p10Helmeted woman shouts about the toy soldier Rebecca was trying to stop.
  • p11Old man questions whether it is best for their interests if Doflamingo wins against the revenge seekers.
  • p11Voice acknowledges Tora-man's plan to destroy the factory while keeping Doflamingo alive for later use.
  • p11Old man shouts that the country hides deep darkness beneath its surface.
  • p11Luffy declares he will fight alongside the group regardless of objections.
  • p12Scarred man with cigarette declares refusal to send allies to death with firm resolve.
  • p12Franky shouts alarm at news of soldier-san's impending death.
  • p12Allies protest loudly that they hoped the scarred man would not say that.
  • p12Bearded top-hatted ally yells encouragement to go wild.
  • p12Scarred man states they will join the fight as soon as possible.
  • p13Scarred man urges the group to hurry with serious tone.
  • p13Voice calls out to Isshou-san about a huge fight in town.
  • p13Bearded ally questions what is happening to the city.
  • p13Crowd voices express confusion about sounds from the city.
  • p13Screams erupt as massive explosion shakes the area.
  • p14Marines shout in alarm upon recognizing Vice Admiral Bastille.
  • p14Onlookers identify Doflamingo and Tora-man in the ruined street.
  • p14Masked fighter declares the brat has pushed his luck far enough.
  • p14Bearded ally demands to know why Tora-man is with Mingo.
  • p14Tora-man pants heavily while lying injured on the ground.
  • p15Voice cries out Tora-man in alarm during the impact.
  • p15Another voice calls Cora-san during Law's injury.
  • p15Doflamingo shouts during the violent exchange.
  • p15Narration states the assassin's bullets pierce through.