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One Piece Chapter 742: I Will Always Be by Your Side
- Chapter
- 742
- Summarised
- Pages
- 24
- Arc
- Dressrosa
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Chapter 742 summary
In the Corrida Colosseum Kyros stands victorious after three thousand undefeated fights and defeats the warrior Ricky. King Riku visits Kyros in his cage and urges him to leave after nine years while noting his own increased strength from Kyros's training. One year later Kyros serves as captain of the Riku royal army and receives cheers from citizens in the streets. King Riku angrily confronts Kyros about his past as a murderer and his role representing justice while Princess Scarlet declares she knows his true colors will emerge and forbids him from approaching her or her sister Viola. Pirates attack the town defeat the guards and kidnap Princess Scarlet prompting Kyros to charge forward in tears. Young Rebecca later cries that she will die if she cannot stay with Kyros and the king objects because of Kyros's history with the people. The king then announces that Scarlet is no longer of royal blood from that day forward.
48 key facts · 25 characters
Key facts in chapter 742
- p0Page 0 is a full-page color splash illustration featuring Nico Robin.
- p0Book held by Robin is explicitly titled "STRAW SHEEP".
- p1Flashback occurs inside the Corrida Colosseum.
- p1Kyros maintains an undefeated record of three thousand victories.
- p1Kyros spent nine years inside a self-imposed cage before emerging.
- p2Kyros becomes captain in the Riku Royal Army at age twenty-five.
- p2Scene takes place one year after the cage conversation.
- p2Kyros receives strong public support and admiration in Dressrosa.
- p3Princess Scarlet is sixteen years old during this confrontation.
- p3Viola is ten years old and referred to as second princess.
- p3King Riku forbids Kyros from approaching his daughters.
- p4Pirate ships appear offshore during the town attack.
- p4Kyros carries young Rebecca through rubble in a large action panel.
- p4Citizens react to the kidnapping of Princess Scarlet.
- p5Flashback shows Kyros and young Rebecca on a swing.
- p5Rebecca cooks in a domestic scene with Kyros present.
- p5King Riku discusses public opinion regarding Scarlet and Kyros.
- p6Rebecca declares Princess Scarlet dead to the public.
- p6Kyros names the baby Rebecca.
- p6King Riku accepts the situation despite the difficulties.
- p7Palace is shown burning while Kyros speaks to Scarlet and Rebecca.
- p7Kyros removes his gloves in a symbolic moment.
- p7Kyros promises to meet Scarlet and Rebecca later at a specific location.
- p8Kyros kneels before cross-scarred swordsman in ruined hall.
- p8Large chained figure is restrained by heavy chains.
- p8Cross-shaped scars mark the swordsman's face.
- p9Kyros loses his left leg during the encounter.
- p9Scarred swordsman transforms into toy soldier form.
- p9Kyros remains conscious and panting after leg loss.
- p10Kyros now exists in toy soldier body.
- p10Toy soldier carries King Riku while fleeing.
- p10Night is falling over Dressrosa streets.
- p11Scarlet arrives at the battle location.
- p11Kyros toy is wounded and falls beside Scarlet.
- p11Large grinning figure attacks during the confrontation.
- p12Scarlet dies while held by Kyros.
- p12Kyros reveals his true identity to Scarlet during her final moments.
- p13Enemies are searching the upper floors for Straw Hats.
- p13Viola detects incoming hostiles from below.
- p14Burgess's attack damages the colosseum structure.
- p14Kyros admits to Rebecca that he killed her mother Scarlet.
- p15Giant toys are rampaging through Dressrosa streets.
- p15Citizens recognize and support Usopp during the chaos.
- p16Usopp appears in Usoland persona on battlefield.
- p16Sugar is carried or positioned near Trebol.
- p16Multiple fighters are on knees begging for mercy.
- p17Sugar experiences sudden intense pain causing loss of control.
- p17Trebol reacts with visible panic and physical distress.
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- p0One Piece logo dominates top with skull crossbones and rope border.
- p0Chapter title text centered below logo: CHAPTER 742 - "I WILL ALWAYS BE BY YOUR SIDE".
- p0Nico Robin seated on large cloud-like surface holding open book titled "STRAW SHEEP".
- p0Multiple alpacas surround Robin with wide eyes open mouths and drooling expressions.
- p0Soap-like bubbles float throughout entire scene in foreground and background.
- p0Alpacas shown in various relaxed sleeping or listening postures on clouds.
- p0Bottom caption reads: "ALPACAS SLEEP WHILE ROBIN READS THEM A STORY" FROM PEN-NAME MARUI-CHAN, TOCHIGI-KEN.
- p0Large author signature "尾田栄一郎" at very bottom.
- p0Robin has long dark hair and relaxed reading posture with hand near face.
- p0Scene framed as full-page illustration with heavy bubble and cloud motifs.
- p1Kyros stands victorious over fallen armored opponent in colosseum arena.
- p1Massive crowd cheers with open mouths and impact lines around arena stands.
- p1Kyros wears full armor cape and holds sword while panting heavily.
- p1Defeated opponent lies on ground with helmet cracked and body limp.
- p1King Riku shown in close-up with stern expression and sweat drops.
- p1Kyros kneels before King Riku in cage-like setting with head bowed.
- p1Speech bubbles contain large bold text proclaiming Kyros as "invincible" and "living legend".
- p1SFX "PANT PANT" placed near Kyros during victory pose.
- p1Panel composition shows arena from high angle then cuts to intimate conversation.
- p1King Riku has dark hair and serious facial features with visible tension lines.
- p2Large close-up of King Riku's stern face with intense eyes and speech bubbles on both sides.
- p2Kyros walks powerfully through Dressrosa streets in full armor and flowing cape.
- p2Citizens cheer wildly with open mouths and raised arms around Kyros.
- p2Young women surround Kyros with heart symbols and excited expressions.
- p2Kyros has muscular build sword at side and serious forward gaze.
- p2Background shows Dressrosa architecture and cheering soldiers.
- p2Caption box labels Kyros as "DRESSROSA, CAPTAIN IN THE RIKU ROYAL ARMY KYROS (25)".
- p2One year later text appears in small box during street scene.
- p2King Riku's words appear in large radiating speech bubbles above Kyros.
- p2Crowd SFX and motion lines emphasize Kyros's popularity and movement.
- p3King Riku points angrily with open mouth and intense expression during confrontation.
- p3Princess Scarlet stands tall in elegant frilled dress holding a staff.
- p3Viola appears as young girl with pigtails and glasses looking shocked.
- p3Second princess Viola (10) and Princess Scarlet (16) labeled in caption boxes.
- p3Multiple background figures react with raised hands and surprised faces.
- p3Scarlet has long light hair and determined posture facing King Riku.
- p3Speech bubbles surround Scarlet with bold text and exclamation marks.
- p3King Riku shown in lower panel with sweat and angry glare.
- p3Viola and another girl huddle together with worried expressions.
- p3Palace setting with palm trees and ornate architecture in background.
- p4Explosions and smoke fill the town square with scattered citizens in panic.
- p4Two large pirate ships loom offshore with sails visible against the sky.
- p4Kyros face streaked with tears and sweat, wide eyes and gritted teeth showing anguish.
- p4Rebecca with long hair, wide tear-filled eyes and sweat drops on cheeks.
- p4Woman on knees with arms raised in desperate posture.
- p4Kyros lunges forward with extended arm and intense expression.
- p4Large splash panel shows Kyros carrying young Rebecca through debris and water.
- p4SFX 'かばっ!!' and 'ドドド' emphasize impact and movement across lower panels.
- p4Background buildings damaged with flying debris and dust clouds.
- p4Silhouettes of running citizens in midground during the chaos.
- p4Kyros bloodied arm and torn clothing visible in action pose.
- p4Rebecca's open mouth scream with tears streaming in the splash panel.
- p4Foreground rubble and broken structures frame the central characters.
- p5Young Rebecca on a swing under a tree with Kyros silhouette in background.
- p5Kyros with sweat drops and floating hearts around his head in domestic scene.
- p5Rebecca cooking in apron with utensils, smiling expression.
- p5Small figure peeking with exclamation about sister cooking.
- p5Rebecca with wide eyes and open mouth in shock during confrontation.
- p5King Riku clutching head with distressed face and sweat.
- p5Rebecca portrait in frame with bubbles and crowd in background.
- p5King Riku in polka-dot cloak with multiple sweat drops and shock lines.
- p5Umbrellas and rain in outdoor crowd scene with silhouettes.
- p5Rebecca in dark dress standing with head bowed in rain.
- p5Heart motifs and music notes near domestic panels.
- p5King Riku face with swirling eyes and clenched teeth in denial.
- p6King Riku with hand on forehead and serious expression while speaking.
- p6Rebecca smiling beside cloaked Kyros with hand on his arm.
- p6Close-up of baby Rebecca crying with open mouth.
- p6Kyros with wide eyes and tears looking at infant Rebecca.
- p6Multiple close-up faces of Kyros showing shock and joy.
- p6Rebecca holding baby with gentle smile.
- p6Kyros reaching toward infant with outstretched hands.
- p6Small house and windmill visible in distant landscape panel.
- p6SFX 'ワアアアッ!!' repeated near baby panels.
- p6Kyros face with sweat and tears while declaring protection.
- p6Rebecca and Kyros silhouettes in lower action panel with motion lines.
- p6Infant Rebecca with wide eyes looking upward.
- p7Kyros removing gloves with close-up on hands.
- p7Rebecca smiling and pointing at Kyros ninja mask.
- p7Kyros with swirling eyes and large SFX 'ドーン!!' showing joyful reaction.
- p7Rebecca holding infant and smiling at Kyros.
- p7Palace burning in background with flames and smoke.
- p7Citizens in distance reacting to palace fire with raised arms.
- p7Kyros bloodied face with tears and determined expression.
- p7Scarlet and young Rebecca looking at Kyros with concern.
- p7SFX 'ゴォオオ' and 'ゴゴゴ' near burning palace scene.
- p7Kyros silhouette standing before burning palace at night.
- p7Rebecca and Scarlet with tear-filled eyes in final panels.
- p7Kyros pointing forward with serious gaze and sweat drops.
- p8Large chained figure looms with open snarling mouth and heavy chains wrapped around torso and limbs.
- p8Small cloaked figure kneels on floor with sweat drops and raised arms in protest posture.
- p8Armored soldier stands with sword drawn pointing at chained figure, aggressive stance.
- p8Cross-scarred swordsman faces Kyros with intense gaze and slight smile, cross-shaped facial scars visible.
- p8Kyros kneels with wide eyes and sweat, looking up at scarred swordsman.
- p8Broken throne and rubble fill background of ruined hall.
- p8Chained figure silhouette dominates upper panel with dramatic shading.
- p8Scarred swordsman holds sword near chains in lower tier close-up.
- p8Kyros shown with gritted teeth and sweat in reaction panel.
- p8Large figure's chains connect to floor anchors in foreground.
- p9Kyros shows wide shocked eyes and sweat in close-up reaction.
- p9Scarred swordsman lunges forward with motion lines and flashing blade.
- p9Kyros's severed leg lies on ground with blood effects.
- p9Scarred swordsman lands in powerful stance over fallen Kyros.
- p9Small cloaked figure stares with wide eyes at severed leg.
- p9Toy soldier form of scarred swordsman revealed with helmet and cross marks.
- p9Kyros pants heavily missing left leg, sweat and exhaustion visible.
- p9Multiple impact SFX and speed lines emphasize leg slice action.
- p9Background figures show shock with open mouths and sweat.
- p9Toy soldier stands over scene with sword in hand.
- p10Toy soldier runs through streets carrying large figure on back.
- p10Large panicked figure clutches head with wide eyes realizing toy body.
- p10Toy soldier dashes yelling names with motion lines and dust clouds.
- p10Hooded man with top hat stands in street observing toy soldier.
- p10Kyros in toy form runs with sweat and determined posture at night.
- p10City buildings and streets form background with falling night atmosphere.
- p10Small cloaked figure watches toy soldier depart.
- p10Explosion and impact SFX near running toy soldier.
- p10Toy soldier silhouette against large building facade.
- p10Hooded man mentions debt to mysterious toy.
- p11Kyros toy spots Scarlet running in street with surprised expression.
- p11Scarlet runs desperately with flowing hair and outstretched arms.
- p11Large grinning figure swings weapon amid explosion debris.
- p11Kyros toy lies wounded on ground with blood and impact marks.
- p11Scarlet falls beside wounded Kyros with scream posture.
- p11Hooded top-hatted man stands over fallen pair with sword.
- p11Kyros toy reflects with sweat drops on memories and promise.
- p11Large figure laughs with wide grin holding weapon.
- p11Debris and dust clouds fill battle scene panels.
- p11Scarlet and Kyros shown fallen together in final panels.
- p12Close-up of tearful woman with sweat drops, hand covering mouth, anguished expression and flowing hair.
- p12Distant small armored soldier figure running toward the woman across open ground.
- p12Large radial impact lines and debris burst centered on two embracing figures.
- p12Woman's body shown limp with head tilted back in final moment.
- p12Kyros figure with arms outstretched in desperate reach.
- p12Multiple large scream SFX panels with radiating lines emphasizing volume.
- p12Woman's eyes closed with heavy tears and shaded face indicating pain.
- p12Dramatic wide panel showing central impact with scattered cross-shaped debris.
- p12Woman's posture hunched forward clutching face before collapse.
- p12Toy soldier helmet and cloak visible on distant running figure.
- p12Intense motion lines converging on embracing couple at panel center.
- p13Luffy sitting cross-legged on floor wearing straw hat and open shirt.
- p13Viola standing with hand near face, tense posture and sweat drop.
- p13Toy soldier figure with star emblem reacting in shock with open mouth.
- p13Group of armed enemies charging up staircase toward upper floor.
- p13Interior corridor with pipes and doors in background.
- p13Luffy smiling while looking upward during realization moment.
- p13Large SFX burst near charging enemies indicating rapid movement.
- p13Viola's hair and cloak flowing as she turns toward sound.
- p13Toy soldier's cloak and hat visible in multiple reaction panels.
- p13Sign reading 'THE CORRIDA COLOSSEUM' visible on wall.
- p14Burgess standing with fierce grin and sweat drops above cracked colosseum floor.
- p14Rebecca crying with tears and hand near face, body trembling.
- p14Kyros figure shouting with intense facial expression and open mouth.
- p14Large impact panel showing massive strike cracking the arena structure.
- p14Spectators in background reacting with panic and raised arms.
- p14Rebecca's body shown unable to move while weeping.
- p14Kyros pointing or gesturing while revealing truth to Rebecca.
- p14Cracks spreading across colosseum floor under strain.
- p14Rebecca's hair disheveled and face shaded with frustration.
- p14Kyros's armored form visible in lower panels during confrontation.
- p15Giant rampaging toys destroying buildings and scattering debris.
- p15Crowds fleeing in panic through streets with raised arms.
- p15Signs reading 'THE HOUSE OF TOYS' and 'UNDERGROUND TRADING PORT'.
- p15Usopp being carried away by the crowd amid chaos.
- p15Explosions and smoke clouds throughout the city blocks.
- p15Citizens shouting 'USO-LAND' repeatedly in multiple panels.
- p15Toy figures with exaggerated limbs and weapons attacking civilians.
- p15Background buildings cracking and tilting from impacts.
- p15Small cloaked figure visible among fleeing people.
- p15Large SFX effects showing widespread destruction and movement.
- p16Trebol looms large with wide open mouth and wicked grin in top panel.
- p16Small cloaked figure wearing crown stands on rocky outcrop viewed from behind.
- p16Usopp charges forward with arm raised shouting Usoland.
- p16Battered fighters kneel and plead with outstretched hands in multiple panels.
- p16Crown motif visible on small standing figure.
- p16Large black impact SFX blocks dominate central action panel.
- p16Poisoned grape held near face of wide-eyed character in lower left panel.
- p16Usopp silhouette shown screaming in left panel with motion lines.
- p16Small figure with crown raises hand in gesture toward fallen foes.
- p16Trebol wrapped in thick ropes or mucus in lower panels.
- p16Fighters display sweat drops and desperate facial expressions.
- p16Rocky battlefield setting with debris and smoke clouds.
- p17Sugar's face shown in extreme close-up with bulging eyes, tears, and wide open screaming mouth.
- p17Large SFX ビクッ!!!! and ビリビリ!!!! dominate upper panels.
- p17Trebol's face appears in small inset panels with panicked expression and vomit effects.
- p17Sugar's body convulses with limbs flailing in multiple small panels.
- p17Crown flies off Sugar's head in one panel.
- p17Trebol shown vomiting white foam with SFX 口吐ー白沫.
- p17Giant close-up of Sugar's contorted screaming face fills right side.
- p17Sweat drops and motion lines emphasize Sugar's agony.
- p17Trebol's mucus-covered form visible in lower left panels.
- p17Small panels show Sugar losing grip and crown falling.
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