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One Piece chapter 734: The Kamaitachi of Rommel — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 19 pages · 37 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 734 title page features Usopp painting giraffes.
  • p1D-block match ended with most fighters mysteriously defeated.
  • p1A single figure remains standing in the center of the ring.
  • p2Rebecca is the sole fighter standing in D-block ring.
  • p2Rebecca holds a large sword and wears a black cape.
  • p3Rebecca is identified as the prisoner gladiator with Riku royal family blood.
  • p3Rebecca advances from D-block to the next round.
  • p4Arena floor is heavily damaged with scattered unconscious bodies after recent combat.
  • p4A cloaked figure remains standing while others lie defeated.
  • p4Prisoner gladiators react from behind bars in separate lodgings area.
  • p4Commodore Orlumbus and Cavendish are among the fallen fighters mentioned by crowd.
  • p5Kamaitachi of Rommel refers to invisible cutting wind incidents in the kingdom at night.
  • p5A marine battleship was sent to investigate the mysterious attacks.
  • p5The culprit is identified as a single man named Hakuba.
  • p5Hakuba targets locations where a certain pirate is visiting.
  • p6Rebecca is attacked from behind by a cloaked swordsman wielding multiple blades.
  • p6Helmeted woman observes the fight with visible shock.
  • p6Rebecca is struck repeatedly and sent flying by a powerful kick.
  • p7Cavendish falls unconscious in an odd pose and begins snoring.
  • p7While asleep, Cavendish launches a frenzied spinning sword attack.
  • p7Rebecca is struck and sent tumbling by the unexpected assault.
  • p7Arena crowd reacts with shock to Cavendish's sleeping combat style.
  • p8Battle occurs on rocky terrain covered in smoke clouds.
  • p8Unseen force repels multiple armed fighters at once.
  • p9Curly-haired swordsman wears skull-adorned hat.
  • p9Battle features multiple airborne fighters and debris.
  • p10Battlefield shows multiple craters after combat.
  • p10Spiky-haired man remains standing beside unconscious woman.
  • p11Cavendish's condition is identified as somnambulism.
  • p11Hakuba commits crimes during sleepwalking episodes.
  • p11Scene takes place in a town with stone buildings and towers.
  • p12Rebecca reaches the tournament finals in the destroyed colosseum.
  • p12Multiple fighters lie defeated on the arena floor.
  • p12Masked announcer Gatz reacts with swirling eyes to the finals matchup.
  • p13Scene takes place at Dressrosa Palace.
  • p13Doflamingo confronts chained King Riku inside the palace.
  • p13Doflamingo references Violet and Rebecca's participation.
  • p14Doflamingo confronts King Riku about family actions.
  • p14Trafalgar Law is shown captured and injured at night.
  • p14Doflamingo references Monkey D. Luffy and a pirate alliance.
  • p15Franky is shown defeated outside the toy house.
  • p15Doflamingo discusses movements of the Strawhat crew.
  • p15Law remains captive under Doflamingo's watch.
  • p16Scene occurs at the base of the King's Plateau near palace walls.
  • p16Luffy Zoro and Kin'emon wear animal costumes labeled on scrolls.
  • p16Usopp reacts with shock to the term 'USO... LANDER...'.
  • p17SOP strategy of captain's group is already underway.
  • p17Lift mechanism leads directly up to the palace.
  • p17Hooded woman blocks palace entrance and offers entry.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Reader-submitted caption describes Usopp riding a giraffe and painting patterns on unmarked giraffes, light-hearted mood.
  • p1Gatz announces D-block fighters were mysteriously knocked out in a flash, shocked and excited tone.
  • p1Gatz questions the bizarre finish and how the remaining fighters were defeated.
  • p1Crowd voices shout that someone is attempting to stand at this moment.
  • p1Gatz focuses attention on the center of the ring.
  • p1Crowd asks if the standing figure is the winner and questions responsibility for the outcome.
  • p2Crowd declares Rebecca is the one who stood up, excited and surprised mood.
  • p2Crowd chants Rebecca's name repeatedly.
  • p3Gatz states promising D-block candidates and potential winners none have stood.
  • p3Gatz notes all infamous warriors failed to remain standing.
  • p3Gatz reveals the prisoner gladiator carries sullied blood of the Riku royal family.
  • p3Gatz announces Rebecca advances as final contestant to Dressrosa's fighting tournament.
  • p4Crowd member angrily shouts 'FUCK YOU!!' directed at the arena events.
  • p4Spectator demands explanation with 'WHAT'D YOU DO, RE-BECCA!?' expressing accusation toward Rebecca.
  • p4Multiple voices cry out 'REBECCA!!!' in shock or anger from the stands.
  • p4Fallen man on arena floor groans 'I DEMAND AN INVESTIGATION!!!' calling for official inquiry.
  • p4Prisoner gladiator states 'I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, BUT...!!!' showing confusion.
  • p4Another prisoner cheers 'ANYWAY, SHE WON!!!' celebrating Rebecca's apparent victory.
  • p4Prisoner declares 'REBECCA DID IT!!!' attributing success to Rebecca.
  • p4Crowd member insists 'THERE'S NO WAY COMMODORE ORLUMBUS COULD LOSE TO THAT LITTLE GIRL!!!' expressing disbelief.
  • p4Spectator laments 'WHAT A TERRIBLE OUTCOME!! WHAT'D YOU DO TO CAVEN-DISH-SAMA!?' blaming Rebecca for Cavendish's defeat.
  • p5Horned man exclaims 'KAMA-ITACHI!?' reacting to the name.
  • p5Narration states 'THE KAMAITACHI OF ROMMEL' introducing the legend.
  • p5Storyteller recounts 'LONG AGO, IN THE ROMMEL KINGDOM DURING THE NIGHT, A WIND WOULD BLOW THAT CUT PEOPLE TO SHREDS.'
  • p5Narration explains 'THESE MYSTERIOUS INCIDENTS KEPT OCCURRING...!!! SO A MARINE BATTLE-SHIP WAS DISPATCHED.'
  • p5Story continues 'TO THIS DAY, WE HAVEN'T CAUGHT HIM.' about the culprit.
  • p5Narration reveals 'A SINGLE MAN WHO WENT BY THE NAME 'HAKUBA'.' as the true identity.
  • p5Storyteller notes 'IN THE END, THE TRUE IDENTITY OF THAT CUTTING WIND WAS...'
  • p5Narration adds 'THOSE MARINES ALSO FELL VICTIM TO THAT 'WIND,' BUT...' indicating further victims.
  • p5Hakuba always appears 'WHERE A CERTAIN PIRATE HAPPENS TO BE VISITING' per the tale.
  • p6Rebecca screams 'WAHH!!' in terror as attack begins.
  • p6Rebecca gasps 'HAAA...' showing fear and exhaustion.
  • p6Cloaked swordsman shouts 'YOU CAN'T RUN FOREVER, LITTLE GIRL!!!' while pursuing.
  • p6Helmeted woman mutters 'EH...' in shock at the sudden assault.
  • p6Rebecca cries 'WHHH...' as she is kicked and sent flying.
  • p7Crowd yells 'HE'S ASLEEP!!' upon seeing Cavendish unconscious.
  • p7Spectator notes 'HIS STANCE IS ODD!!' observing Cavendish's pose.
  • p7Helmeted woman reacts with disbelief.
  • p7Crowd members exclaim in horror as Rebecca is sent flying.
  • p7Various gladiators show shock at the bizarre sleeping attack.
  • p8Long-haired fighter hit with sudden 'POP' impact during melee.
  • p8Woman gasps 'BLOO...' in visible shock at unfolding violence.
  • p9Leopard-print fighter suffers heavy 'X' impact and is launched away.
  • p10Impact on swordsman in hat marked by loud 'FIIISH!!!'.
  • p10Woman with pigtails marked unconscious with 'ZZZ'.
  • p10Ground impacts produce 'THUD' and 'CLANG' effects.
  • p11Narrator states Cavendish becomes Hakuba while sleeping and opens eyes.
  • p11Narrator confirms condition is somnambulism.
  • p11Narrator notes Hakuba revels in condition and fame without sympathy.
  • p11Narrator explains Cavendish became pirate while Hakuba commits crimes at sea.
  • p11Narrator states Hakuba is twice as strong and Cavendish is already a swordplay prodigy.
  • p12Crowd voices accuse Rebecca of possible hidden weapon and deny her victory as legitimate.
  • p12Masked announcer declares arrival of the finals with excited wild expression.
  • p12Spiky-haired fighter states Rebecca saw through Hakuba's swordplay rather than relying on luck.
  • p12Fighter refuses to surrender the Mera Mera no Mi.
  • p13Doflamingo laughs loudly while commenting on recent events at the colosseum.
  • p13Doflamingo notes Rebecca's devil's luck in the tournament.
  • p13King Riku expresses surprise at both Rebecca and Viola entering the tournament.
  • p13Doflamingo declares the actions of the Riku family have become intolerable.
  • p13Doflamingo questions if the day holds special anniversary significance.
  • p14Doflamingo states the report of his resignation from the Shichibukai was false.
  • p14Doflamingo claims morning actions were already sufficient provocation.
  • p14Doflamingo notes Rebecca's foresight ability and her wager.
  • p14Doflamingo reveals he expected the new Shichibukai to oppose him.
  • p14Doflamingo accuses Law and Luffy of forming a pirate alliance against him.
  • p15Doflamingo declares Law will not leave the colosseum as a human.
  • p15Doflamingo references Strawhat Luffy and Law's current state.
  • p15Doflamingo questions whether Luffy can match his officers.
  • p15Doflamingo notes Franky is attacking the toy house alone.
  • p15Doflamingo identifies remaining Strawhat 'pieces' including Kin'emon, Nico Robin, and Zoro.
  • p16Cloaked high figure states enemies cannot reach underground area with confident gesture.
  • p16Hairy character questions whether entering palace allows access to toy house and factory.
  • p16Usopp whispers 'USO... LANDER...?' in visible shock while clutching hands.
  • p16Speaker explains Straw Hat crew are rare exceptions among royal family members.
  • p16Character notes dwarves are surprisingly cool despite small size.
  • p16Another voice expresses disbelief that such a small person exists yet remains connected internally.
  • p17Rebecca shouts 'LOOK!! UP AHEAD!!' while pointing upward.
  • p17Voice announces captain group's SOP strategy has already begun.
  • p17Speaker explains need to show entry permit to lift guard.
  • p17Luffy suggests kicking the guard's ass as alternative.
  • p17Warning given that attacking guard would summon more enemies.
  • p17Hooded woman declares she will let group into the palace.
  • p17Hooded woman states she has been waiting for their arrival.
  • p17Hooded woman recognizes Luffy and reacts with surprise calling him Strawhat.