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One Piece chapter 781: Long-Cherished Desire — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 24 pages · 20 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 781 title page shows harbor arrival scene.
  • p0Cloaked figure leads small group of observers at dock.
  • p4Birdcage begins visibly contracting and destroying structures.
  • p4Dressrosa citizens flee in widespread panic.
  • p5Birdcage shown contracting uniformly on east and west sides.
  • p5Law confronts cloaked figure about game terminology.
  • p5Doflamingo reveals rule change to Law.
  • p6Luffy estimates one hour until birdcage fully contracts.
  • p6Doflamingo confirms birdcage shrinks gradually.
  • p6Law shown defeated on ground during birdcage advance.
  • p7Birdcage continues to shrink around the country.
  • p7Citizens place their hopes on Luffy defeating Doflamingo.
  • p8Luffy activates Gear Second or similar stretch technique.
  • p8Doflamingo references a previous conversation about Mugiwara-ya.
  • p9Law lands a direct punch on Doflamingo inside the room.
  • p9The attack creates visible shockwaves across the space.
  • p10Gamma Knife strikes directly into Doflamingo's chest.
  • p10Doflamingo experiences severe internal damage from the attack.
  • p11Law created a giant room that Doflamingo did not notice.
  • p11Law's attack missed Doflamingo's vitals.
  • p11Doflamingo is bloodied and on the ground after the strike.
  • p12Luffy is covered in injuries and wearing a tattered hat.
  • p12A massive bird-like creature crashes through a ruined bridge.
  • p12Law reacts with fury toward the opponents.
  • p13Doflamingo strikes Law downward into the ground.
  • p13A reptilian fighter intervenes by hurling Doflamingo backward.
  • p13Luffy launches an attack while Law is down.
  • p14Luffy delivers a powerful aerial kick labeled JET STAMP.
  • p14Doflamingo is hurled through the air and crashes violently into ruins.
  • p15Law activates ROOM technique with visible hand symbol.
  • p15Giant bloodied figure with spotted hat appears injured and panting.
  • p15Scene occurs amid heavy rubble and destruction.
  • p16Gamma Knife technique destroys organs without external wounds.
  • p16Law uses ROOM to perform internal attack on Doflamingo.
  • p16Doflamingo receives Counter Shock strike from Law.
  • p17Doflamingo references shooting his brother Corazon.
  • p17Law and Doflamingo share similar traumatic family history.
  • p17String-based attack launched toward Luffy's position.
  • p18Doflamingo reveals true feelings about Corazon's death.
  • p18Law lands decisive Counter Shock on Doflamingo.
  • p18Doflamingo is sent flying by internal shock attack.
  • p19Doflamingo states his strings can perform self-repair on his organs.
  • p19Law is actively attempting to damage Doflamingo's internal organs.
  • p19Doflamingo claims his ability allows versatile emergency treatment if time is available.
  • p20Luffy performs a high leaping kick that sends a large mass flying.
  • p20Doflamingo sustains visible facial injuries including stitches and blood.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Title text announces chapter name 'LONG-CHERISHED DESIRE' with formal mood.
  • p0Bottom caption describes Jinbe's voyage and fisherman apology context.
  • p4Panicking citizen warns that the fence of threads is moving with terror.
  • p4Onlookers confirm the birdcage contraction and game of death closing in.
  • p4Civilians shout to run as nowhere is safe during collapse.
  • p4Group urges heading toward town center for safety.
  • p5Observers report birdcage contracting all over Dressrosa.
  • p5Top hat man notes contraction will happen sooner or later.
  • p5Citizen near palace cries that everyone will die.
  • p5Law demands explanation of game rules from cloaked figure.
  • p5Doflamingo admits changing the game rules with a grin.
  • p6Luffy states entire country will be filleted within about an hour.
  • p6Doflamingo explains birdcage is slowly shrinking like closing umbrella.
  • p6Citizens panic that stopping the cage is necessary.
  • p6Fujitora questions if Doflamingo is still unsatisfied.
  • p6Civilians call for rescue of remaining people in country edges.
  • p7Crowd urges Luffy to defeat Doflamingo with desperate encouragement and hope.
  • p7Man in hat internally questions the merit of sparing those who know Dressrosa's secret.
  • p7Doflamingo mocks that no one wants to save the trapped group.
  • p8Doflamingo taunts Luffy about his friends dying and alternate countries.
  • p8Luffy declares the story will have a different ending and charges.
  • p8Doflamingo dismisses Luffy's anger while laughing.
  • p9Law declares he will destroy Doflamingo from the inside with Ope Ope.
  • p9Luffy shouts encouragement for Law to finish the attack.
  • p10Law activates Gamma Knife technique piercing Doflamingo.
  • p10Doflamingo realizes the entire area is inside Law's Room.
  • p10Doflamingo questions how Law can use Ope Ope without a visible Room.
  • p11Law explains he maintained a giant undetectable room while clinging to life despite shortening his lifespan.
  • p11Doflamingo internally notes the entire effort was to land one decisive attack.
  • p11Doflamingo realizes Law missed his vital organs.
  • p11Law activates technique again with CHAMBRES as Doflamingo collapses.
  • p12Scarred man apologizes to his body double while panting heavily.
  • p12Luffy shouts that he is alive and pleads for Law to listen.
  • p12Law roars in anger at the enemies and calls out to Traffy.
  • p12Luffy states he will put everything back when the fight ends.
  • p12Reptilian fighter tells Law not to look back and claims to have a plan.
  • p13Doflamingo declares even Law cannot withstand the attack.
  • p13Law cries out in pain as he is driven into the ground.
  • p13Reptilian fighter warns Doflamingo not to let his knees touch the ground.
  • p13Luffy begins Gomu Gomu No technique.
  • p13Law screams Luffy's name.
  • p13Doflamingo admits it is no use and that Luffy already got him.
  • p14Luffy lands JET STAMP kick sending Doflamingo flying.
  • p14Doflamingo cries out in pain while crashing into ruins.
  • p15Doflamingo yells aggressive insult from rubble with furious intent.
  • p15Luffy calls out to stop action with urgent warning tone.
  • p15Giant spotted figure claims target possessively with manic determination.
  • p15Luffy questions giant figure's mobility with concerned shout.
  • p16Law delivers medical diagnosis of internal damage with calm finality.
  • p16Doflamingo roars in pain and accuses Law of betrayal.
  • p16Law's attack lands with massive internal impact effect.
  • p17Luffy orders Doflamingo to stay back with defensive shout.
  • p17Doflamingo recalls Corazon betrayal and family shooting incident.
  • p17Law states shared nature with Doflamingo while coughing.
  • p17Law affirms ability to act despite past trauma.
  • p18Doflamingo admits Corazon was a burden and relief to kill.
  • p18Doflamingo declares Law should have died instead.
  • p18Law unleashes Counter Shock attack with full force.
  • p18Doflamingo curses Law as demon while being blasted away.
  • p19Luffy reacts with stunned exclamation at sudden explosion and Doflamingo's statement.
  • p19Doflamingo declares praise for the king while revealing his self-repair ability in confident explanatory tone.
  • p19Law questions Doflamingo's words in angry disbelief while wounded.
  • p19Doflamingo explains his strings enable internal emergency medical treatment given enough time.
  • p19Law curses and launches renewed attack with desperate fury.
  • p19Doflamingo announces intent to finish Law's life while mocking the suicide attack.
  • p20Law mutters curse while enduring pain on the ground.
  • p20Narration declares the fated final battle curtain rising with Luffy bearing all burdens.