One Piece chapter 859: The Yonkou Assassination Plot — what is in it

Whole Cake Island arc · 18 pages · 28 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Chapter 859 title page features Usopp and Brook on a tropical island.
  • p2Bege proposes a 5-second assassination window during the tea party.
  • p3Bege blackmails Caesar Clown into cooperating with the assassination plan.
  • p4Bege reveals the KX Launcher poison gas bullets as the assassination tool.
  • p5Bege is outlining the plan involving the KX launcher against Big Mom.
  • p5The tea party is identified as the location where conditions can be fulfilled.
  • p5A flashback depicts a young girl's emotional outburst and apology.
  • p6The Mother Caramel photo is identified as Big Mom's sole known weakness.
  • p6The photo is always placed in a reserved seat at Big Mom's tea parties.
  • p6Bege witnessed the photo incident causing injury to Big Mom.
  • p7Young Big Mom bled from scraped knees after a shock-induced collapse.
  • p7The photo incident caused a violent sonic outburst affecting nearby people.
  • p7Big Mom's reaction included blue face and ear-damaging scream.
  • p8Big Mom's body can be weakened for at least five seconds by the photo incident.
  • p8The KX launcher is intended to kill Big Mom during her weakened state.
  • p8News of the assassination is expected to spread worldwide.
  • p9Luffy proposes using the photo destruction as a distraction to rescue Sanji.
  • p9The plan involves a three-second window before Big Mom reacts.
  • p9Discussion occurs inside a room with a long table and multiple allies present.
  • p10Luffy claims to have devised a flashy entrance plan he refuses to reveal yet.
  • p10The signal for action is tied to the wedding kiss moment.
  • p10Group debates reliability of Luffy's plan during the meeting.
  • p11Bege holds the escape mirror and refuses team membership.
  • p11The escape route uses Caesar's mirror after the initial chaos.
  • p11Brûlée's ability is considered essential for the mirror world escape.
  • p12The alliance between Luffy and Bege ends after the wedding events.
  • p12A large clock in the room shows roughly 2:30 remaining until the wedding.
  • p12Sanji must return to his groom role while others prepare escape.
  • p13Multiple islands in Totland are celebrating Pudding's wedding as a national holiday.
  • p13Germa 66 is mentioned as the groom's family by townspeople.
  • p14Germa escort regiment was unable to enter the castle.
  • p14Reiju is already dressed for the wedding in a separate room.
  • p15Brook lies motionless in Big Mom's grasp inside her bedroom.
  • p15Big Mom shifts from crying to laughter upon seeing the dancing skeleton.
  • p16Pudding is alone in her room wearing her wedding dress.
  • p16The tea party is described as beginning soon.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Caption describes frontispiece request: Usopp throwing snakes onto Brook as ring toss game.
  • p2Bege states he can take Big Mom's head in 5 seconds if conditions are met.
  • p2Sanji questions whether Big Mom can be killed by guns or cannons and expresses limited personal interest in the assassination.
  • p2Bege describes Big Mom as an iron balloon that cannot be scratched.
  • p2Chopper reacts with shock to the 5-second opening at the tea party.
  • p2Group discusses the difficulty of assassinating a Yonko while surrounded.
  • p3Caesar warns Bege not to call him Caesar in front of Big Mom.
  • p3Bege insists the name is Gastino and stresses the need for Caesar's cooperation.
  • p3Bege threatens to take Caesar's son's life if the agreement is broken.
  • p3Caesar demands his heart back and freedom once the plot ends.
  • p3Bege confirms the agreement must be remembered.
  • p4Bege introduces the KX Launcher and its deadly poison gas bullets.
  • p4Nami notes they have weapons that can kill Big Mom if they hit her.
  • p4Bege confirms the plan now makes sense with the right weapons.
  • p4Luffy reacts with shock asking what they are going to do.
  • p4Bege describes each cartridge delivering five grams of toxic organophosphate poison.
  • p5Bege explains two conditions must be met for the KX launcher to function properly while holding a megaphone.
  • p5Bege stresses that everyone must stay still for at least five minutes to avoid triggering the device.
  • p5Bege notes Mama's body is sufficiently weakened as the second condition.
  • p5Flashback shows young girl apologizing loudly with tears while another voice claims daddy spoke too loud.
  • p5Bege states the overly convenient conditions can only be met at the tea party.
  • p6Bege reveals the Mother Caramel photo incident as the only time he saw Mama injured.
  • p6Bege declares the photo of Mother Caramel is Big Mom's one weakness.
  • p6Bege notes the seat in front of Mama at tea parties is always reserved for the special photograph.
  • p6Nami asks if Mother Caramel is dead.
  • p6Bege states the picture is very important to Big Mom.
  • p7Bege describes young Big Mom's face turning blue and emitting a piercing scream.
  • p7Bege recounts workers collapsing one after another while covering their ears.
  • p7Bege explains the symptoms resembled a violent fit triggered by the dropped photo.
  • p7Bege notes Mama took to her knees in shock and scraped them causing blood.
  • p7Bege concludes the entire reaction occurred because someone dropped a photo.
  • p8Bege states regular red blood runs in Big Mom's veins surprising everyone.
  • p8Bege explains that in her weakened state Big Mom's body loses toughness.
  • p8Bege declares they will have at least five seconds without interference.
  • p8Bege warns that splitting the photo will activate Big Mom's Conqueror's Haki.
  • p8Chopper mentions earplugs as protection against the invisible symphonia system.
  • p9Luffy declares he will use the photo distraction time to save Sanji and his family, excited and determined mood.
  • p9Unidentified voice reacts with surprise 'HUH?!' to Luffy's sudden plan.
  • p9Nami worries that splitting the photo will cause a huge ruckus, anxious context.
  • p9Bege states surviving the initial three seconds surrounded by enemies will be a miracle, serious tone.
  • p9Bege explains the three-second gap between photo break and Big Mom's rampage, strategic mood.
  • p9Man in hat snaps at Luffy to stop acting cocky, irritated intent.
  • p10Luffy announces he thought of a super cool entrance method and laughs, confident and playful mood.
  • p10Unidentified character asks if the signal happens when Sanji and Pudding kiss, seeking confirmation.
  • p10Bege questions how reliable Luffy is about knowing the signal, doubtful tone.
  • p10Nami admits relief that she was worried for nothing, surprised context.
  • p10Sanji and Pudding both shout they will not kiss at all, panicked denial.
  • p10Luffy tells the group to focus on the rescue and explains the assassination timing, strategic mood.
  • p11Bege insists he will hold the escape mirror and refuses to be counted as part of Luffy's team, angry mood.
  • p11Bege warns that Big Mom will kill him, fearful context.
  • p11Luffy shouts his flying entrance plan while ignoring Bege, determined tone.
  • p11Caesar yells back at being called an idiot, defensive reaction.
  • p11Bege explains the group must jump into Caesar's mirror while enemies remain stunned, strategic mood.
  • p11Bege notes there are not many abilities as useful as Brûlée's for escape, pragmatic tone.
  • p12Luffy shouts 'OKAY!' in agreement, resolute mood.
  • p12Bege wishes war's fortunes on the alliance, formal tone.
  • p12Sanji declares the alliance is over and they must flee Big Mom's territory separately, urgent intent.
  • p12Sanji notes he must return to his room as the groom, calm context.
  • p12Bege observes there are about two and a half hours remaining, observational mood.
  • p12Chopper asks Bege for a favor while mentioning his funny entrance, eager tone.
  • p13Townspeople in Milk Island Cheese Town discuss Lady Pudding's marriage and note it is a national holiday on the day of the tea party.
  • p13Locals in Nuts Island Peanut Town remark that high-class guests including a Rufeld family member have arrived.
  • p13Crowd in Cocoa Island Chocola Town cheers about celebrating with beer and cheese while congratulating Lady Pudding.
  • p14Narration states today is the day Lord Sanji gets married at Germa Kingdom.
  • p14Vinsmoke family members exchange morning greetings inside Whole Cake Chateau.
  • p14Reiju notes she has finished getting ready and tells others not to rush.
  • p14Yonji is told to wake up and change while Reiju's location is questioned.
  • p15Big Mom screams in panic asking what is the matter and calls for the minis.
  • p15Big Mom cries that her cute little skeleton is dead and won't move.
  • p15Big Mom bursts into manic laughter while shouting wedding cake.
  • p15Morgans reports that other guests are arriving at the castle one after another.
  • p16Pudding tells Nitro and Rabian she feels like she is shouldering too heavy a burden.
  • p16Pudding internally states she cannot bear the thought of blood staining her dress after killing Sanji.
  • p16Pudding thinks she must overwrite people's memories to return to life as a good girl.
  • p16Pudding concludes with the line what a bloody pain in the ass.