Released 10 Aug 2020 · 15 pages · Wano Country arc

One Piece Chapter 987: Faithful Servant

What happens in chapter 987

A massive dragon head roars with the sound "ARGH!" A powerful figure is hurled through the air amid debris as "FLASH!!" erupts.

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  1. p.2Chapter 987 is titled FAITHFUL SERVANT.
  2. p.8Carrot uses Electro and Black Ball in combat.
  3. p.13Kaido states he has sobered up during the fight.
987

Faithful Servant

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Weekly Shonen Jump cover featuring a vibrant summer festival illustration. Monkey D. Luffy grins widely in the foreground while holding a blue popsicle. Surrounding him are numerous characters from multiple series enjoying sweets and summer activities, including Midoriya Izuku with a crepe, a green-haired figure with sunglasses, and many others posed playfully around a melting orange dessert pool. Prominent visible text includes "週刊少年ジャンプ", "WEEKLY JUMP", "ONE PIECE", "僕のヒーローアカデミア", and promotional banners for hero swimsuit posters and summer reading.
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Color illustration of the Straw Hat Pirates posed together on a sandy shore. Luffy sits front and center in his straw hat, smiling broadly with a sword across his lap. Behind him stand Nami, Chopper, Brook, Franky, Usopp, Sanji, Robin, and Zoro in dynamic fighting stances. A small blue dog-like creature sits at Luffy's feet. Large text at the bottom reads "ONE PIECE" and the quote "We're gonna live like tomorrow doesn't exist!" Artist credit "EIICHIRO ODA" appears in the corner.
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A massive dragon head roars with the sound "ARGH!". A powerful figure is hurled through the air amid debris as "FLASH!!" erupts. The chapter title "CHAPTER 987: FAITHFUL SERVANT" appears. Below, samurai forces stand before burning buildings while speech bubbles declare "OF WANO COUNTRY!" and "OPEN THE BORDERS". Smoke and impact effects fill the scene. Close-ups reveal a fierce samurai with a scarred face shouting "YOU WILL BE HANDED DOWN", followed by "DON'T UNDERESTIMATE MY SAMURAI'S!!!", "ERADICATE THE KOZUKI CLAN!!!", and "FOLLOW THEM!" as he charges forward with intense determination.
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Explosive chaos erupts as samurai clash with armored Beast Pirates. A warrior is blasted backward amid debris with massive sound effects "ドッドドドド!!!". Speech bubbles cry "MY SOUL WILL LIVE!!!" and "I DON'T CARE IF I'M FORGOTTEN". A samurai commands "GET YOUR WEAPONS! IT'S A RAID!!!" while another yells "IT'S THE RED SCABBARDS!!!" and "KAIDO SAMA!!!". A wounded fighter gasps "GUH!" as more impacts and motion lines fill the panels. Additional SFX include "ズゴォッ!!", "ドン", and "グハアッ" amid the raid.
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Kaido's face twists in shock and pain as he roars, "THE WOUND I INFLICTED ON ME BY 'ODEN!" A massive impact strikes him with the sound "ズキン!!!" Below, smaller figures are hurled through the air amid crumbling stone as voices cry out, "THESE GUYS...", "ALSO HAVE ODEN'S RYOUI!", and "WHY CAN THEY STAB ME!!!" Kaido clutches at the fresh wound, thinking, "THE WOUND I RECEIVED FROM ODEN... WHY DOES IT HURTI!" while screaming "WAAA AH!!!" Onlookers stare upward in disbelief, one shouting, "KAIDO SAN... IS SCREAMING!!!"
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The assault continues as Kaido is sent flying with a massive impact. Voices shout "WOAAAH!!!" and "PIERCE HIM!!!" while Kaido's furious face fills panels. A huge crash follows with SFX "ドドドン!!!" and "ガシャン!!!" as debris flies and figures tumble. Below, more fighters are thrown back amid the destruction, one screaming "GYA AAH!!!"
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In the chaotic hall, a crowd reacts with panic: "AREN'T THEY THE YAKUZA THAT SHOULD BE ARRESTED IN UDONI", "WAAAAH! THESE GUYS HAVE TRANS FORMED!!!", and "THIS PARTY IS REALLY DANGEROUS!! DID DIEI!" Samurai and pirates clash violently. One side yells, "THERE WERE THE PIRATES FROM BEFORE JUST A DECOYI! KILL THOSE SAMURAI!!!" while another warns, "THEY'VE FALLEN INTO THE UNDER GROUND! THERE'S NO WAY HE..." Elsewhere, retainers spot their target: "FOUND YOU!! THEY ARE THE REAL ODEN RETAINERS!! LET'S HURRY AND ATTACK KAIDO WHILE HE'S WEAK LUFFY! THEY ARE STRONG!!" Yamato charges in, declaring, "I WILL NOT LET YOU PUT A HAND ON THEM!!!" as a massive blade swings and an ally shouts, "YAMATO!!!"
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Yamato stands protectively as Luffy stares in surprise. Ulti appears, shouting, "YAMATO!! WHAT ARE YOU DOINGI!! HOW DARE YOU DO THAT BEFOREI!" and "ULTI!!" Luffy reacts with "AH! THE HEAD BUTT!!" Yamato, in horned form, snaps back, "I DON'T GET IT ARE YOU AN IDIOTI!" while another voice states, "THE DAY TO BECOME 'KOZUKI ODEN' HAS COME!!" Ulti retorts angrily. Yamato continues, "I DON'T CARE IF MY FATHER DIES!! I'M NOT YOUR ALLY ANYMORE!!!" as the scene widens to show the ongoing battle below with enemies on the floor. A voice calls out, "YOUNG MASTER YAMATOI!!" amid the chaos.
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Big Mom towers in fury, smashing through the area while shouting, "I'M BUSY RIGHT NOW!!" A massive impact strikes her as someone yells "GEH! BIG MOM!!" and Luffy's voice roars from off-panel, "STRAW HAAAA AAAAAAT!!!" Below, Carrot and a mink ally unleash attacks amid explosions and smoke. Carrot calls out "ELECTRO!!!" while another figure yells "BLACK BALL!!" Carrot then shouts "LET'S RUN AWAY, CARROT!" and a voice replies "YES!" A massive shadowy creature emerges with "GYAA AAAH!!!" and "CLOUD ROAD!!!" In the bottom panels Luffy glares with wide eyes as Big Mom bellows "JUST TO KILL YOUUU UUUU!!!" and "I'VE COME FROM FAR AWAAAA YYYYYY!!!"
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Kaido's face fills a panel as he growls about betrayal: "WHEN THEY REALIZE THEY'RE GOING TO LOSE, THEY'LL TURN THEIR BACKS AND RUN AWAY" and "BUT THE PIRATES WILL BETRAY YOU..." Smaller panels show faces and flashbacks referencing Dressrosa, Punk Hazard, and Orochi. Kin'emon appears in flashbacks declaring "HE'S THE MAN WHO WILL SOMEDAY STAND ON TOP OF THE SEA!" and "I'VE ALREADY BROKEN STRAWHAT LUFFY'S NOSE ONCE!!" In the present, Kin'emon clashes with Kaido, yelling "TO 'WANO'!!" and "THAT'S OUR PROMISE WITH OUR LORD!!" Kaido retorts "EVEN IF WE DIE HE'S HERE!!" and "THE DAWN WILL DEFINITELY COME" while background voices discuss the Phantom Island Zou and Strawhat enemies.
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On the Live Floor, a voice challenges Luffy: "STRAW HAT! WHY DID YOU COME HEREI!" and "YOU'RE NOT GOING TO SAY SOMETHING RIDICULOUS LIKE DEFEATING KAIDO, ARE YOUI!" Luffy answers calmly "YOU'RE RIGHT... THAT'S NOT WHY" amid the chaos of Beast Pirates and samurai. A subordinate asks "WHAT HAPPENED STRAWHATI" while another blurts "HUHI STRAW HATI! IT WASN'T THATI LUFFY!" The bottom splash shows Luffy's intense close-up as he declares "THIS IS AN 'ALL OUT WAR'!!" and "I'VE COME TO KICK ALL YOUR GUY'S ASSES!!"
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A Beast Pirate reports "THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF INTRUDERS GOING INTO THE CASTLE THROUGH THE REAR!!" while Queen laughs "MUHAHA! THAT'S RIGHT, IDIOT" and Big Mom cackles "DON'T BE SO FULL OF YOURSELF JUST FOR BRINGING A FEW HUNDRED PEOPLE!!!" and "MAAAA MAMA MAMA HÃHAHA!!!" Below, the chaos continues with prisoners of Udon, samurai, and allies. A voice notes "THE SAMURAI THAT WE SHOULD HAVE ARRESTED IN THE FLOWER CAPITAL!" and "THE PRISONERS OF UDON!!" Further reports state "FURTHERMORE FOR SOME REASON 'MARCO THE PHOENIX' AND CHARLOTTE PEROSPERO... ARE IN THE ENTRANCE!!" and "AND THEIR FORCE JUST KEEPS INCREASING!!!" as "EVERYONE IS JOINING TOGETHER" and "AND ADDING TO THE PIRATES, THE FORMER SHICHIBUKAI TRAFALGAR LAW" while a figure gasps "HUUUHI!!"
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Kaido's massive dragon form coils through the air above Onigashima, roaring with laughter as he unleashes a thunderous "WORORO RORO RORO!!!" A voice from the dragon declares, "I HEARD YOU STRAWHAT! COME! I ACCEPT YOUR CHALLENGE! I'LL SHOW YOU THE STRENGTH OF THE WORLD'S STRONGEST POWER!!!" Below, Luffy grins widely while Kin'emon shouts, "KIN'EMON! LET'S MEET AGAIN LATER!!" and another replies, "MUCH APPRECIATED!!!" Luffy calls out, "LUFFY-DONO!!!" On the right side of the page, Beast Pirates and samurai react in panic as announcements ring out: "TONIGHT'S FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED! TO ALL THE DRUNKARD OF ONIGASHIMA! GET YOUR WEAPONS!" and "HUHI" A determined fighter yells, "LET'S GO! WE'RE GOING TO TAKE BACK WANO COUNTRY!!!" while Kaido's voice echoes, "WORORO RORO RORO!!!" Explosions and debris fill the lower panels with SFX "ズドドドド" and "オオア!!" as the dragon's tail swings wildly.
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Kaido's dragon form soars against the night sky above the Onigashima dome rooftop, snarling "WORORO RORO RO!!!" as he growls, "DAMN, I'VE SOBERED UP!" Samurai including Kin'emon stand ready with swords drawn below. Speech bubbles reveal, "WE THOUGHT THAT YOU WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIGHT INSIDE THE DOME IF YOU BECOME A DRAGON!! THERE ARE MORE DIFFERENCES WITH THAT DAY" and "THE MINK TRIBE!!! I'VE BROUGHT ALL THE WARRIORS FROM OUR COUNTRY" A panel shows a black silhouette with "THE 'FULL MOON'" and the note "AN APPARITION IN THE DARK NIGHT" alongside "I CAN PERFECTLY SEE" and poetic lines "AS DANCING FLOWERS FROM A CLEAR SKY THE SNOW FALLS" One samurai states, "THOUGH ODEN IS ALREADY DEAD" while another warns, "LIKE THAT DAY!! IF WE ARE GOING TO FIGHT, WE BETTER DO IT IN A LARGE PLACE" The final panel displays the One Piece logo and "... CH.987 END".
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One Piece Chapter 987: Faithful Servant

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987
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32 key facts · 24 characters

Key facts in chapter 987

  • p2Chapter 987 is titled FAITHFUL SERVANT.
  • p2Kaido appears in dragon form at the start of the chapter.
  • p2Samurai forces are shown opposing burning structures in Wano.
  • p3Red Scabbards are actively raiding during this sequence.
  • p3Combat involves both samurai and Beast Pirates forces.
  • p4Kaido receives a wound that reopens pain from Oden.
  • p4Attackers are noted to possess Oden's Ryou ability.
  • p5Kaido is physically sent flying by the ongoing assault.
  • p5Multiple fighters are caught in the resulting destruction.
  • p6Battle occurs inside a large indoor hall with audience seating.
  • p6Samurai and Beasts Pirates are actively fighting with swords.
  • p6Yamato intervenes to protect the retainers from attack.
  • p7Yamato openly declares she is no longer allied with her father.
  • p7Ulti confronts Yamato directly about prior actions.
  • p7Luffy is present and reacting to the confrontation.
  • p8Big Mom is attacked while distracted.
  • p8Carrot uses Electro and Black Ball in combat.
  • p8Luffy appears in separate panel reacting to the scene.
  • p9Kaido and Kin'emon are engaged in direct sword combat.
  • p9Flashbacks reference Dressrosa, Punk Hazard, and Orochi.
  • p9Kin'emon reaffirms promise with his lord Oden.
  • p10Scene takes place on the Live Floor of Onigashima.
  • p10Luffy directly addresses Beast Pirates and declares all-out war.
  • p11Intruders are entering Onigashima castle through the rear.
  • p11Allied forces include Udon prisoners and Flower Capital samurai.
  • p11Marco the Phoenix and Trafalgar Law are present with the alliance.
  • p12Kaido appears in dragon form above Onigashima.
  • p12Luffy accepts Kaido's challenge directly.
  • p12Festival on Onigashima is cancelled due to the battle.
  • p13Scene occurs on Onigashima dome rooftop at night under full moon.
  • p13Mink Tribe warriors have joined the battle.
  • p13Kaido states he has sobered up during the fight.
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  • p2Massive dragon head with open jaws and sharp teeth fills top panel roaring loudly.
  • p2Human figure hurled backward through air amid flying debris and motion lines.
  • p2Large centered chapter title text 'CHAPTER 987 : FAITHFUL SERVANT'.
  • p2Group of samurai standing in foreground facing burning buildings and rising smoke.
  • p2Close-up of scarred fierce samurai with intense glare and open shouting mouth.
  • p2Multiple impact SFX and debris scattered across lower panels.
  • p2Silhouetted samurai figures against flames and architectural background elements.
  • p2Speech bubbles positioned above samurai group and near dragon head.
  • p2Cross-shaped impact mark visible on hurled figure panel.
  • p2Flame motifs and smoke trails repeated in background panels.
  • p3Armored samurai clashing directly with horned Beast Pirates in multiple panels.
  • p3Warrior blasted backward with large black impact cloud and debris.
  • p3Close-up of bloodied samurai face with intense glare and sweat drops.
  • p3Multiple large SFX including 'ドッドドドド!!!' and 'ズゴォッ!!' dominating panels.
  • p3Wooden structures breaking apart with falling figures and motion lines.
  • p3Wounded fighter shown with 'GUH!' reaction in lower panel.
  • p3Beast Pirate with horns and heavy armor in dynamic attack pose.
  • p3Background flames and smoke visible behind combat scenes.
  • p3Silhouetted figures falling from elevated wooden platforms.
  • p3Close-up of wide-eyed shocked expression on one fighter.
  • p4Kaido's dragon form twisting with visible fresh wound on body.
  • p4Kaido's face shown with wide eyes, sweat, and pained open mouth.
  • p4Large impact SFX 'ズキン!!!' striking Kaido directly.
  • p4Smaller figures hurled through air amid crumbling stone debris.
  • p4Kaido clutching at chest wound area in close-up panel.
  • p4Onlookers staring upward with shocked open mouths.
  • p4Multiple radial impact lines and dust clouds around Kaido.
  • p4Kaido's dragon scales and horns detailed in upper panels.
  • p4Background architecture breaking apart from force of blow.
  • p4Kaido's expression shifting from shock to pain across panels.
  • p5Kaido sent flying backward with body stretched and mouth open.
  • p5Kaido's furious face shown in multiple close-up panels with gritted teeth.
  • p5Large crash SFX 'ドドドン!!!' and 'ガシャン!!!' with debris.
  • p5Fighters thrown through air amid collapsing structures.
  • p5Multiple motion lines and impact marks across panels.
  • p5Kaido's dragon jaws visible in lower panels during impact.
  • p5Background figures tumbling with arms raised in panic.
  • p5Dust and stone fragments flying outward from central crash.
  • p5Kaido's eyes narrowed in rage during flight sequence.
  • p5Wooden beams and walls shattering around impact zone.
  • p6Large chaotic hall filled with panicked crowd showing open mouths, sweat, and raised arms.
  • p6Multiple samurai and Beasts Pirates clashing mid-air with drawn swords and impact lines.
  • p6Yamato in foreground swinging weapon to block attack on retainers.
  • p6Kin'emon visible in lower panel clashing swords with horned opponent.
  • p6SFX bursts and motion lines emphasize rapid sword swings and explosions.
  • p6Background stage structure with ornate patterns and falling debris.
  • p6Retainers in checkered and patterned clothing shown in dynamic attack poses.
  • p6Crowd figures pointing and shouting toward transformed fighters.
  • p6Yamato's long hair and weapon stance highlighted against battle smoke.
  • p6Panel composition splits focus between upper crowd panic and lower sword duel.
  • p7Yamato in horned hybrid form standing protectively with weapon raised.
  • p7Luffy shown with wide eyes and open mouth in surprised reaction.
  • p7Ulti appearing with angry expression and sweat drops.
  • p7Background battle below with fallen enemies and smoke clouds.
  • p7Close-up panels emphasize Yamato's intense gaze and Ulti's shouting face.
  • p7SFX and motion lines highlight headbutt impact and rapid movement.
  • p7Lower wide panel shows ongoing floor battle with multiple combatants.
  • p7Yamato's long hair and horns contrasted against bright background flashes.
  • p7Ulti's silhouette visible in distance during confrontation.
  • p8Big Mom towering with furious open-mouth expression and weapon raised.
  • p8Massive impact striking Big Mom causing debris and smoke.
  • p8Carrot and mink ally unleashing Electro and Black Ball attacks.
  • p8Shadowy creature emerging from smoke with wide eyes and tongue out.
  • p8Luffy glaring intensely in lower panel with gritted teeth.
  • p8Cloud Road technique shown as path in mid-air.
  • p8Explosions and motion lines fill multiple action panels.
  • p8Big Mom's polka-dot outfit and large silhouette dominate upper frame.
  • p8Carrot shown mid-leap with determined expression.
  • p9Kaido's large dragon-like face fills panel with sharp teeth and intense eyes.
  • p9Flashback panels show Kaido's expressions alongside Dressrosa and Punk Hazard references.
  • p9Kin'emon in present clashing sword with Kaido while shouting.
  • p9Kin'emon flashback silhouette declaring Luffy will stand on top of the sea.
  • p9Kaido and Kin'emon duel in rocky outdoor setting with smoke.
  • p9Multiple small panels depict past events and character faces.
  • p9Kin'emon's sword raised high in dramatic pose.
  • p9Background figures and structures visible during clash.
  • p9Kaido's horns and heavy build emphasized in confrontation.
  • p10Luffy close-up with wide intense eyes, open shouting mouth, sweat drops, and battle-damaged face in foreground.
  • p10Large 'LIVE FLOOR' sign visible on upper balcony structure.
  • p10Crowded chaotic battlefield with smoke clouds, flying debris, and multiple Beast Pirates in horned helmets.
  • p10Luffy's body posture leaning forward aggressively while speaking.
  • p10Background figures include samurai and subordinates reacting with surprise.
  • p10SFX lines and impact marks scattered across mid panels showing ongoing fights.
  • p10Luffy wearing dark coat with rope-like collar detail.
  • p10Multiple small panels showing reactions from various pirates and allies.
  • p10Explosions and motion lines indicating high action chaos.
  • p11Beast Pirate with wide eyes and sweat drops reporting intruder numbers.
  • p11Queen laughing with hands on head in exaggerated pose.
  • p11Big Mom with open mouth cackling and arms raised, wearing polka-dot outfit.
  • p11Crowded lower panels showing prisoners, samurai, and allies in combat.
  • p11Trafalgar Law visible among fighters with sword.
  • p11Multiple speech bubbles overlapping chaotic background action.
  • p11SFX indicating laughter and impacts throughout panels.
  • p11Prisoners of Udon and Flower Capital samurai highlighted in group.
  • p11Marco the Phoenix and Charlotte Perospero mentioned in reports amid entrance chaos.
  • p12Kaido in massive dragon form coiling through air with open jaws and smoke.
  • p12Luffy grinning widely while looking up at dragon.
  • p12Kin'emon shouting with sword drawn in lower panels.
  • p12Night sky background with Onigashima dome visible.
  • p12Beast Pirates and samurai reacting in panic with motion lines.
  • p12Dragon body scales and horns detailed in large central panel.
  • p12SFX for roaring and impacts around dragon.
  • p12Multiple characters pointing and reacting to dragon's declaration.
  • p12Festival cancellation announcement in upper right panels.
  • p13Kaido dragon form flying against night sky with full moon visible.
  • p13Samurai including Kin'emon standing ready with swords drawn on rooftop.
  • p13Black silhouette of mink with sharp teeth labeled 'THE FULL MOON'.
  • p13Text note 'AN APPARITION IN THE DARK NIGHT' near silhouette.
  • p13Dragon snarling 'DAMN, I'VE SOBERED UP!' with motion lines.
  • p13Samurai group positioned below dragon on dome rooftop.
  • p13SFX and impact marks around dragon and structures.
  • p13Mink tribe warriors mentioned as brought to fight.
  • p13Oden reference in dialogue with panel showing past implication.

Theories built on chapter 987

Wano Country arc

  1. 984My Bible
  2. 985One Piece
  3. 986My Name
  4. 987Faithful Servant
  5. 988I've Kept You Waiting
  6. 989Somehow, I Don’t Feel Like We’re Losing
  7. 990A Lone Force

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