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One Piece chapter 788: How I Fight — what is in it

Dressrosa arc · 23 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the title page of chapter 788 featuring Brook and Perona.
  • p2Doflamingo clashes mid-air with a muscular fighter emitting purple energy.
  • p3An injured dark-haired man with a chest wound appears beside a glowing tattooed fighter.
  • p4Bird cage contraction speed is increasing over Dressrosa.
  • p4Three minutes remain before the bird cage reaches the central district.
  • p5Hooded man explicitly requests Straw Hat Luffy.
  • p5Three-and-a-half minutes remain until Lucy's recovery.
  • p5Gatz is addressed directly by armored woman.
  • p6Law is visibly injured with blood from mouth.
  • p6Kikoku is the nodachi Law carries.
  • p6Three minutes and twenty seconds remain in the scene.
  • p7Location labeled Southeast Town SevIO.
  • p7Bartolomeo uses barrier ability in combat.
  • p7Group references Zoro as senpai during movement.
  • p8Manshelly's tears produce healing flowers called Dande-Healion.
  • p8One fighter has a sprained ankle preventing movement.
  • p8Floating effect affects multiple characters simultaneously.
  • p9Manshelly's tears produce temporary super healing over a wide area.
  • p9The healing effect is limited to a few minutes.
  • p9Manshelly views her ability as a life-support measure for the current crisis.
  • p10Dressrosa citizens celebrate sudden recovery of the wounded.
  • p10Manshelly fights exclusively through continuous tears while airborne.
  • p11Usopp addresses the crowd from a rooftop about the sudden recovery.
  • p11Armored warrior issues orders to defend city edges from the birdcage threat.
  • p12Viola confronts Doflamingo's string form in the ruined city.
  • p12Doflamingo questions Viola's purpose in the confrontation.
  • p13Viola confronts Doflamingo directly with weapon drawn.
  • p13Bird cage contraction threatens citizens in Central District.
  • p13Viola identifies as former Donquixote executive seeking personal retribution.
  • p14Bird cage contracts around Northwest Smile Factory.
  • p14Factory fighters attempt to physically halt cage advance.
  • p14Collective push briefly stops cage movement.
  • p15Cloaked figure joins factory fighters to slow bird cage.
  • p15Scarred man with eyepatch recognizes cloaked figure.
  • p15Old man contributes despite reduced physical strength.
  • p16Dressrosa citizens and gladiators join factory fighters pushing bird cage.
  • p16Marines assist cage effort regardless of affiliation.
  • p16Non-Haki users directed to factory for support.
  • p17Birdcage visibly resumes sliding movement after a pause.
  • p17Ground cracks form directly beneath the Birdcage's advancing edge.
  • p17Crowd of citizens and gladiators continue pushing against the structure.
  • p18Birdcage movement halts momentarily under collective pressure.
  • p18Countdown of one minute remains until Luffy recovers.
  • p18Viola directly addresses the slowing of the Birdcage.
  • p20Luffy activates Gear Fourth form with inflated limbs and glowing chest markings.
  • p20Full-page reveal emphasizes dramatic transformation against explosive sky.
  • p21Large group of pirates poses together on a ledge beneath a giant shadowy figure.
  • p21Color spread depicts assembled pirates under stormy skies with a massive background silhouette.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes Perona listening entranced while Brook performs a cursed song, establishing relaxed mood before battle events.
  • p4Cloaked fighter warns the country will be carved up like a Christmas turkey before Lucy recovers, conveying urgency and despair.
  • p4Another voice states the bastard has it in for them, expressing frustration.
  • p4Warriors shout to take down Doflamingo and the bird cage together, showing determined resolve.
  • p5Masked hooded man coldly demands Straw Hat be brought immediately, intent to intimidate.
  • p5Long-haired fighter refuses to hand over injured boy until recovery, protective mood.
  • p5Unknown voice acknowledges upcoming casualties during recovery wait, resigned tone.
  • p5Armored woman questions throwing unable contender into ring, distressed intent.
  • p6Law accuses opponent of running from someone and questions Haki recovery, skeptical tone.
  • p6Opponent stutters Trafalgar Law's name in recognition, panicked mood.
  • p6Scarred fighter offers to guard injured person, calm and confident intent.
  • p6Law notes time remaining for Haki return, urgent context.
  • p7Bartolomeo declares barrier will not be cut, defiant promise.
  • p7Ally urges group to follow Zoro-senpai's lead during advance.
  • p7Bearded fighter yells KIIING! in battle cry.
  • p7Laughing fighter exclaims HYAHOHO! amid charge.
  • p8Manshelly explains flowers bloom from her tears, excited delivery.
  • p8Voice names Dande-Healion as pun on dandelion and heal.
  • p8Injured man complains about sprained ankle at bad time, frustrated.
  • p8Civilians scream for help as cage approaches, terrified mood.
  • p8Large warrior questions sudden speed change, shocked reaction.
  • p9Narration explains Manshelly's continuous tears from Dressrosa wounds enable wide-area super healing via dande-healion seeds.
  • p9Manshelly states the super healing lasts only a few minutes as a limitation.
  • p9Manshelly declares the power will save many lives despite a major drawback as life-support.
  • p9Turbaned man listens gravely while crowd reacts with surprise to the healing explanation.
  • p10Crowd cheers that God has brought a miracle and pain has suddenly disappeared.
  • p10Manshelly declares this is how she fights with tears that will not stop.
  • p10Small figure on creature affirms that Manshelly's gracious fighting style suits her.
  • p10Manshelly explains she cannot use weapons or beat the bad guys but continues crying.
  • p11Fighter yells at Usopp calling him the five-star convict and questions his criminal record.
  • p11Usopp shouts that the wounded have suddenly recovered and urges the crowd to listen.
  • p11Armored warrior commands belief in friends and orders silence to heathens.
  • p11Orders direct able fighters to eastern and western city edges near the birdcage.
  • p11Viola questions if the birdcage is truly immovable.
  • p12Viola reacts with shock recalling her father's words about the coming time.
  • p12Narration states efforts and actions will have been in vain.
  • p12Doflamingo asks Viola what she has come here to do.
  • p12Viola states she could not let Doflamingo get killed here.
  • p12Rebecca warns Viola not to get any funny ideas.
  • p13Viola shouts 'NO!' with furious retort about denied revenge as former executive, angry mood.
  • p13Doflamingo states Donquixote family is finished, addresses her as Violet with calm smirk.
  • p13Viola declares one of them dies today while lunging with blade, vengeful intent.
  • p13Citizens shout that bird cage is closing in and beg to be let inside Central District, desperate panic.
  • p14Fighters yell it is not enough and cage pushes them along, strained effort.
  • p14Roger and Fraland are named amid chaos.
  • p14Group shouts 'KEEP PUSHING! GOT IT!' and 'WE'VE GOTTA STOP THIS!' with desperate determination.
  • p14Collective push produces massive 'PHUUUUUUUUSH!' halting cage momentarily.
  • p15Unseen voice notes contraction slowing and asks how it is possible.
  • p15Cloaked figure states it can perceive something similar despite blindness.
  • p15Scarred man demands what cloaked figure is here for.
  • p15Cloaked figure offers honor of assisting push.
  • p15Old man states limited strength remains but joins effort.
  • p15Voice concludes insane cannot be left alone to devices.
  • p16Crowd shouts 'EVERYONE, TOGETHER!' and refuses to let Doflamingo cut them up.
  • p16Warriors declare they can help too.
  • p16Marine officer orders support for cage pushing and directs non-Haki users to factory.
  • p16Citizens cry they want to push with everyone and protect country.
  • p16Marine notes people have spoken and calls for push on factory.
  • p17Crowd members react with shock and confusion to sudden movement, mood tense and alarmed.
  • p17Unidentified fierce man exhales heavily with a grin, conveying strained endurance and possible defiance.
  • p17Onlookers shout that the Birdcage is moving again, urgent warning tone amid the chaos.
  • p18Luffy reacts with surprise at the brief stop, intense focused expression.
  • p18Crowd voices urge continued pushing to buy time, desperate and determined mood.
  • p18Doflamingo taunts that the Birdcage can truly be stopped, mocking tone.
  • p18Viola cries out about the Birdcage slowing and questions time remaining for Luffy.
  • p18Narrator states one minute left until Luffy's recovery.