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One Piece chapter 787: Four Minutes Away — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 21 pages · 34 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the frontispiece for chapter 787.
  • p0Zoro and a bear are depicted playing taiko drums while wearing happi and headbands.
  • p4Sabo appears and defeats Burgess in a single strike.
  • p4Sabo publicly declares himself Luffy's brother and a Revolutionary Army officer.
  • p5Sabo reveals the brotherhood of Luffy Ace and himself to the crowd.
  • p5Sabo directly confronts Burgess about the events leading to the War of the Greatest.
  • p6Sabo confirms use of the Mera Mera no Mi fruit.
  • p6Gatz intervenes verbally from the stands during the Sabo-Burgess standoff.
  • p7Sabo ate the Mera Mera no Mi fruit previously belonging to Ace.
  • p7Burgess transforms and attacks with a massive arm strike in the arena.
  • p7The attack causes widespread destruction to surrounding buildings.
  • p8Sabo fights a powerful opponent using fire-based attacks.
  • p8The opponent is identified as strong enough to swat away a Yonko crewmember.
  • p9The spiked-helmet warrior recognizes the power inheritance from Ace.
  • p9Sabo is acting in place of the original Lucy tournament participant.
  • p10A monstrous fighter continues attacking despite heavy damage to the area.
  • p10Allies attempt to occupy the powerful enemy to buy time.
  • p11Citizens are fleeing the central district due to bird cage.
  • p11Central district is described as an active battlefield.
  • p11Impact sends people flying in the streets.
  • p12Zoro attacks bird cage using busoshoku haki on swords.
  • p12Kin'emon reacts with alarm to Zoro's action.
  • p12Zoro believes stopping the cage is possible.
  • p13Tontatta attempt to push SMILE factory made of sea stone.
  • p13Rebecca and Viola observe from plateau.
  • p13Zoro and allies are trying to stop bird cage.
  • p14Donquixote officer blocks access to new royal plateau.
  • p14Gunshot fired into crowd on south face.
  • p14Citizens seek safety on the plateau.
  • p15Colosseum warriors including Bartolomeo, Hajrudin, Kyros and Don Chinjao appear together.
  • p15Kyros rallies citizens to follow him instead of cheering.
  • p15Manshelly is with a Donquixote officer and claims to be prolonging Dressrosa's life.
  • p16Bird Cage is contracting faster across Dressrosa.
  • p16Four minutes remain until Luffy recovers Haki.
  • p16Doflamingo is actively searching for and taunting the Straw Hats.
  • p16Citizens and allies are in panic trying to reach the royal plateau.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Fan request text states request for Zoro and bear playing taiko drums in happi and headbands from pen-name Masao Gifu Prefecture.
  • p4Crowd shouts in shock identifying a 3-star convict and recognizing the figure.
  • p4Narrator states Sabo responds to Luffy's crisis.
  • p4Sabo declares himself Sabo of the Revolutionary Army and identifies Luffy as his little brother.
  • p4Sabo challenges Burgess asking if he has something to say to Luffy.
  • p5Sabo states the three brothers connection and references Ace's words.
  • p5Crowd reacts noting deja vu from the declaration.
  • p5Burgess realizes Straw Hat is Sabo's brother.
  • p5Sabo accuses Blackbeard Pirates of capturing Ace on Banaro Island triggering the war.
  • p5Sabo warns Burgess to tread lightly while watching Luffy's back.
  • p6Burgess rejects any business with Sabo or the Revolutionary Army.
  • p6Sabo suggests possible personal business between them.
  • p6Burgess dismisses Sabo's story with loud laughter.
  • p6Crowd recognizes the Mera Mera no Mi power and identifies Sabo as user.
  • p6Gatz reassures Luffy that others will buy time while he handles Burgess.
  • p6Gatz notes Doflamingo's imminent arrival.
  • p7Sabo smiles and declares the fruit is a memento he refused to let others take, conveying protective resolve.
  • p7Luffy reacts in shock realizing Sabo ate Ace's fruit, showing disbelief and emotional impact.
  • p7Gatz yells encouragement to his pets while announcing his presence during the chaos.
  • p7Burgess shouts intent to seize the ability while lunging at the target.
  • p7Crowd exclaims about the revealed ability in surprise.
  • p7Burgess calls out "LARIA~T!" and "GAILLEON*" during his transformed attack.
  • p8Observer notes the intense heat from the fiery exchange.
  • p8Sabo calls out his burning dragon claw fist technique during the strike.
  • p8Opponent roars "BLAZE DRAGON KING!" while countering the attack.
  • p8Sabo internally notes the opponent's strength and connection to the Revolutionary Army No. 2.
  • p8Sabo realizes the opponent hunts Devil Fruit users as a new target.
  • p9Spiked-helmet warrior questions whether the fighter won the tournament and obtained the Mera Mera no Mi.
  • p9Lucy states he is not the same person who reached the finals.
  • p9Off-panel voice demands explanation from Lucy about the situation.
  • p9Warrior acknowledges the rule break but accepts that one of the brothers inherited the late brother's powers.
  • p9Warrior declares Dressrosa's hope now lies in the fighter's recovery.
  • p10Monstrous fighter demands Straw Hat show himself and threatens payback in spades.
  • p10Fighter declares he needs no stamina to deal with fodder opponents.
  • p10Ally panics about the opponent's remaining stamina and questions his nature.
  • p10Ally urges the group not to falter and to keep the enemy occupied as every second counts.
  • p11Citizens shout warnings to flee central district to avoid bird cage collateral damage with urgent panicked mood.
  • p11Man questions why crowd runs opposite direction revealing confusion and disorientation.
  • p11Fighters demand location details with frustrated aggressive intent in lower streets.
  • p12Kin'emon yells at Zoro not to be insane with panicked protective mood.
  • p12Voice warns cage cannot be stopped by pushing with dismissive tone.
  • p12Zoro retorts that cage is work of one man and demands help with determined defiant intent.
  • p13Tontatta cheer readiness and push factory with energetic collective mood.
  • p13Viola states such action never occurred to her with astonished tone.
  • p13Rebecca questions possibility while noting Zoro and others try to stop bird cage.
  • p14Donquixote officer declares will of young master and forbids entrance with authoritative cold mood.
  • p14Citizens protest that executives are defeated and demand access to safe haven with desperate angry intent.
  • p14Officer states country needs reset and declares everyone on death row after gunshot.
  • p15Crowd cheers naming Bartolomeo, Hajrudin, Commander Kyros and Don Chinjao as Colosseum warriors arrive.
  • p15Donquixote officer yells at the group calling them stragglers in the way.
  • p15Kyros shouts to save cheers for later and orders able men to follow him.
  • p15Citizens thank Kyros and urge everyone to climb up and move.
  • p15Officer questions Manshelly's choice to prolong Dressrosa's life.
  • p15Manshelly states her injuries are too severe to move.
  • p16Doflamingo declares he will root out the Straw Hats if they do not appear.
  • p16Voice announces Bird Cage has started contracting faster.
  • p16Fighter declares it is time for them to shine.
  • p16Doflamingo taunts Straw Hat to come out.
  • p16Citizens scream that there is no way to outrun the cage and beg for help.
  • p16Box displays four minutes remaining until Luffy recovers Haki.