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One Piece chapter 742: I Will Always Be by Your Side — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 24 pages · 25 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • 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.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text announces chapter theme of constant companionship and loyalty.
  • p0Caption describes Robin reading bedtime story to sleeping alpacas in gentle mood.
  • p1Narration declares Kyros achieved three thousand undefeated victories over nine years.
  • p1Narration states Kyros defeated mystery warrior Ricky who descended like a comet.
  • p1Crowd text proclaims the word invincible was created for Kyros.
  • p1King Riku questions why Kyros entered the cage without permission.
  • p1Kyros states he has become strong thanks to King Riku's teaching.
  • p1Kyros asks if nine years of self-imposed cage is enough now.
  • p1King Riku tells Kyros there is something he wishes to ask.
  • p2King Riku tells Kyros he can spend life protecting others as a valid path.
  • p2King Riku advises Kyros not to wallow in regret over past mistakes.
  • p2Citizens shout "CAPTAIN KYROS!!" and "KYROS!!" repeatedly.
  • p2Young women call out "KYROS-SAMA!" with hearts and excited expressions.
  • p2One woman remarks that Kyros is terribly popular.
  • p3King Riku accuses Kyros of being a murderer and questions his role representing justice.
  • p3King Riku calls allowing Kyros into the army madness.
  • p3Scarlet declares she knows Kyros will show his true colors someday.
  • p3Scarlet forbids Kyros from coming near her or her sister.
  • p3Viola protests that opening old wounds is not nice.
  • p3Viola states the man is actually quite nice.
  • p3Scarlet insists Kyros may fool the people but not her.
  • p3King Riku states he has a duty to protect both daughters.
  • p4Panicked citizens shout about total defeat of guards and a pirate attack, conveying widespread fear and confusion.
  • p4Kyros speaks with tears stating he laid a finger upon someone, expressing deep regret and self-blame.
  • p4Woman drops to knees begging forgiveness with raised arms, showing desperate apology.
  • p4Young Rebecca screams loudly in the splash panel while being carried, voice full of terror and relief.
  • p5Rebecca asks if she is dreaming and questions the sudden change in Kyros behavior with surprised tone.
  • p5Young Rebecca declares she will die if not allowed to be with him, showing strong emotional resolve.
  • p5King Riku explains the masses would never accept the relationship due to history, with pained expression.
  • p5King Riku refuses the idea of removing Scarlet from her position with emphatic denial.
  • p6King Riku acknowledges the unique story and expresses pain at adding hardship to Kyros loyalty.
  • p6Rebecca states that as far as the people are concerned Princess Scarlet is dead.
  • p6Kyros calls infant Rebecca a little angel and weeps with joy.
  • p6Kyros vows he will always watch over Rebecca and stay by her side.
  • p7Rebecca tells Kyros to remove the ninja mask with cheerful tone.
  • p7Rebecca says she has grown bigger and tells infant to greet granddaddy.
  • p7Onlookers question what is happening in the country and why the palace burns.
  • p7Kyros tells Scarlet and Rebecca to wait for him in the red flower field and promises to meet them.
  • p8Large chained figure accuses king of setting towns alight himself, angry and accusatory mood.
  • p8Small cloaked figure denies king's involvement in towns burning, desperate denial tone.
  • p8Armored soldier demands answers about country and king from pirates, outraged intent.
  • p8Cross-scarred swordsman offers Kyros a position under him, calm and commanding mood.
  • p8Scarred swordsman states he has heard much about Kyros, evaluative context.
  • p8Large figure declares new king for Dressrosa and end of Riku royal family, threatening tone.
  • p9Kyros reacts with shock exclamation at swordsman's movement.
  • p9Onlooker cries out that Kyros sliced off his own leg, horrified tone.
  • p9Scarred swordsman declares this man after the slice, intense focus.
  • p9Small cloaked figure questions if the figure is a toy, disbelief mood.
  • p10Toy soldier panics that a toy ran off with the king, urgent alarm.
  • p10Large figure questions if body becoming a toy is a dream, confused panic.
  • p10Toy soldier urges Scarlet and Rebecca to run for lives, desperate intent.
  • p10Hooded man states he will not forget debt to mysterious toy, grateful tone.
  • p10Kyros as toy apologizes and claims identity as Kyros to king, urgent plea.
  • p10Kyros toy form says Scarlet and Rebecca are waiting at red flower field.
  • p11Kyros toy questions why Scarlet is present at scene, worried tone.
  • p11Large grinning figure mocks if Riku royal army was shown again, mocking intent.
  • p11Scarlet screams in pain during explosion, terrified mood.
  • p11Kyros demands why Scarlet did not wait, anguished context.
  • p11Kyros reflects that even memories and promise are gone, despairing tone.
  • p11Hooded man notes he must have disappeared from Scarlet's heart as well.
  • p12Crying woman whispers that her daughter waits and is hungry, conveying deep maternal anguish and fading strength.
  • p12Kyros shouts his identity to the woman, desperate to be recognized before separation.
  • p12Woman screams in agony while dying in Kyros's arms, expressing unbearable pain and loss.
  • p12Kyros yells that the parting is hell and too much, showing raw grief and rage at the moment.
  • p13Viola warns that enemies are approaching from the ground floor, urgent and alert mood.
  • p13Toy soldier reacts with shock upon hearing Viola's warning.
  • p13Viola and toy soldier discuss whether to ambush Doflamingo immediately.
  • p13Luffy realizes that the group shares the same goal as pirates and offers alliance.
  • p14Spectators panic that the colosseum may collapse from the force.
  • p14Rebecca screams in terror at the ongoing destruction.
  • p14Kyros declares he is the one who shot Scarlet, repeating the confession to Rebecca.
  • p14Rebecca cries that she is frustrated and her body will not move while remembering hunger.
  • p15Crowds repeatedly chant 'USO-LAND' while fleeing the rampaging toys.
  • p15Citizen wishes Usopp luck and promises eternal debt if he wins.
  • p15Another voice cheers for Usopp of the Straw Hat Pirates to succeed.
  • p15Panic spreads as toys overrun the streets near the trading port.
  • p16Trebol reassures Doflamingo with wicked laugh that no crisis will occur below.
  • p16Trebol orders himself to hurry and bring Sugar to the palace.
  • p16Battered fighter offers fortune in money to avoid being turned into toy.
  • p16Another fighter begs to become servant in exchange for victory.
  • p16Terrified voice pleads not to be made a toy and promises never to pursue Straw Hat again.
  • p16Usopp shouts Usoland while charging into scene.
  • p16Small crowned figure declares enemy is no longer a threat and tells young master to rest easy.
  • p16Character offers poisoned grape back to opponent even while unconscious.
  • p17Sugar emits piercing continuous scream of agony.
  • p17Trebol yells at Sugar to keep hold of herself in panic.
  • p17Sugar continues shrieking AHHHH-HHHH in multiple bubbles.