Released 23 Aug 2020 · 13 pages · Wano Country arc

One Piece Chapter 988: I've Kept You Waiting

What happens in chapter 988

In a chaotic battlefield, a massive elephant-like creature and armored warriors clash as voices shout: "YOU'VE ONLY COME THIS FAR..." "WELL DONE SAMURAI!!" "BECAUSE OF OUR INADEQUACY!!"

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  1. p.0The page features Gang Bege's family under marine attack.
  2. p.6Momonosuke is sent floating upward then falls.
  3. p.11Big Mom threatens Zeus with soul extinction if he defies her.
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I've Kept You Waiting

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The title page displays the One Piece logo and chapter title "CHAPTER 988 'I'VE KEPT YOU WAITING'". Below, a dramatic scene shows a sailing ship tossed violently in massive waves and explosions. A large speech bubble reveals three terrified figures—a woman with pigtails, another with a bow, and a small child—screaming as the ship is under attack. The caption at the bottom reads: GANG BEGE "OH MY FAMILY" VOL. 32 - UNDER ATTACK FROM THE MARINES!! COULD THAT GUY REALLY BE OUR FATHER!! The page is signed EIICHIRO ODA.
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In a chaotic battlefield, a massive elephant-like creature and armored warriors clash as voices shout: "YOU'VE ONLY COME THIS FAR..." "WELL DONE SAMURAI!!" "BECAUSE OF OUR INADEQUACY!!" "BUT NEVER AGAIN WILL YOU DREAM OF LAYING A FINGER ON KAIDO SAN!!!" On the right, a serpentine dragon-like mink transforms under the full moon, roaring "WO-RO RO RO RO!!" while narration notes "RAVENOUS BEAST WARRIORS IN THE NIGHT OF THE FULL MOON!!" and "INDEED... THE MINK TRIBE TRANSFORM INTO..." Below, Jack appears in multiple panels, declaring "I AM 'THAT' MAN JACK!!!" as others react: "WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU-GARA" "JACK!!" A scarred mink yells "DESTROYED OUR COUNTRY THAT HAD STOOD FOR OVER A 1000 YEARS!!!" "ALL BECAUSE HE WAS LOOKING FOR 'THAT' MAN" "MY LIFE HAS BEEN PROTECTED IN THIS BATTLE!! SO I INTEND TO PAY THAT DEBT TWO FOLD!!!" "JACK IS THE MAN THAT..." The final panels show figures charging toward a structure with cries of "JACK!!" and "KAIDO-SAMA!!"
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A bearded mink urges "YOU GO AND FIGHT KAIDO!!" while another pleads "MASTER, NO!! PLEASE..." A close-up warns "......YOU ARE..." In a massive splash, two giant whale guardians named RODY & BB roar with onomatopoeia "オオオオオ!!" as text identifies them: "GUARDIANS OF THE WHALE FOREST; RODY & BB" and "*GUARDIANS OF THE WHALE FOREST; RODY & BB". Below, the Three Musketeers of Inuarashi—Giovani, Shishilian & Concelot—stand ready, with one saying "YOU TOO DUKE-SAMA". The page ends with another dramatic panel of the musketeers charging forward amid impact lines and the repeated French/Japanese labels for the group.
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A huge splash panel shows a dragon-like creature and beast warriors charging amid smoke and impact effects as a massive scream erupts: "WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!" In the next tier, The Numbers No. 7 appears with the label "NAGIGIGI!!" and the caption "THE NUMBERS NO. 7" while a voice shouts "BRING IT ON!!! WE HAVE 'ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS' HERE TOO!!" Another warns "DON'T FALTER" and "SULONG DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG!!" The bottom panels depict a fierce clash with onomatopoeia "ドカァーン!!" and "ウオオオオオオオオオ!!" as a figure screams "WAAAH ～～～!!!" amid swirling smoke and motion lines.
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High above the castle grounds, a massive explosion rocks the upper levels as someone remarks, "THAT BASTARD JACK HAS REALLY DONE IT AND WENT UP THERE." Below, two figures watch in shock. One exclaims, "HUH!I" while the other notes, "IT'S NOT LIKE YOU'RE THE SENSIBLE ONE EITHER" and "SO THEY'VE STARTED FIGHTING...!" In the next sequence, Shinobu is struck hard and sent flying. She cries out, "I WON'T FAIL...!!" as the impact lands. King watches silently with a simple "!I" while Queen reacts with "OH SHIT!!" A chain-wrapped figure is hurled through the air. On the lower level, Shinobu crashes down painfully, shouting "THAT WAS A BAD MOVE...!!" and "ARGH" as the structure shakes. Someone yells "WAAH SHINOBU!!" amid the falling debris and the echoing "CLINCK!!" of chains.
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Shinobu tumbles through the air after the brutal hit. Luffy stares upward in alarm, shouting "IS SHE OKAY!I!" and "THAT SEEMED BAD!!" as the crash echoes. King looms with his flaming wings while Queen watches nearby. Inside the building, a massive impact shatters the framework with "ギャシュン!! ギャシュン!!" and "!I" as King smashes through. Carrot and another figure react with panic. Someone calls out "SHINOBU-CHAN!!" King turns with a questioning "I" while Queen growls "WHAT THE...!I" A chained figure is slammed into a beam with a loud "KACHING!!!"
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Momonosuke is suddenly blasted upward, floating helplessly as Queen yells "EEEH!I HE'S FLOATING.!I" and "WAAH!!" King hovers with spread wings. Momonosuke screams "WAAH!! IT'S HIGH I'M SCARED!!" The young lord plummets while panicked retainers cry "MOMO-NOSUKE SAMA!I" and "WHAT IS HAPPENING!I" One retainer clutches his head in pain with "OUCH!!...HUFF HUFF" and "ばきっ!" In a dramatic clash, King dives with wings spread wide, striking Momonosuke amid massive impact effects "ギュギャギャギュ!!" and flying debris.
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A woman shouts "SANJI-KUN!I I THOUGHT YOU WERE CHASING THE PROSTITUTES!!" as Sangoro appears. Another voice calls "SANGOROU!I" Sangoro lunges forward with "HST!!" and a powerful kick marked "3", sending King reeling with "バン-!!!" Momonosuke is caught mid-fall. Sangoro demands "GIVE THE KID BACK!! AND YOU BETTER DISAPPEAR AGAIN!!" while a retainer yells "HEY!! MOMO!!" Momonosuke weakly responds "SANGO..." Sangoro declares "YOU DECLARING YOUR NAME WAS AMAZING!!" Shinobu calls "SHINOBU-CHAN!! TAKE CARE OF MOMO PLEASE!!" as Momonosuke cries "MOMO-NOSUKE SAMA!!" amid the continuing battle impacts.
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A massive bird-like creature with a mechanical eye and rider plummets through the air while clutching a struggling figure. Voices cry out in panic: "OI OI OI THIS ISN'T GOOD!! IT'S DANGEROUS!!" "SANGOROU!!" "HOLD TIGHT!! MOMONOSUKE-SAMA" as the captive yells "LET GO OF ME YOU BIRD BASTARD!!!" Below, the same figure insists "IT'S JUST A VISUAL DISAPPEARANCE" while an attacker growls "A HOLE HUH, HOW ABOUT I SPLIT YOU IN TWO THEN!! C'MON JUST DISAPPEAR AND ESCAPE" and the captive retorts "I'M GOING TO DIE WITH A HOLE IN MY BELLY!!!" and "LET GO OF ME!!!" At the bottom left, a battered Luffy stares upward in shock, shouting "SANJI-----!!! THAT WAS ONE HELL OF AN ATTACK!!" as a massive explosion erupts nearby with the scream "UWAAAAH!!!!"
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Yamato, wide-eyed and urgent, shouts "IS THAT REALLY OKAY!I" while Luffy yells "YAMA-O!! I'LL LEAVE MOMO TO YOU!!" and "YOU AND SHINOBU PROTECT HIM!!!" Yamato replies "HURRY UP, GO!!" as another voice insists "WELL.....IT SHOULD BE OKAY!! BECAUSE HE WOULD NATURALLY BE M...MY SON" and questions "WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'IS IT OKAY'!!" In the center, Big Mom rides Zeus and declares "WE'RE GONNA RESUME OUR FEAST ~~~!!!!" while threatening "YOU BASTARDS ~~~!!!! ONCE I SLAUGHTER ALL OF THE INVADERS......" Below, a crowd cheers the feast names "THE WEDDING" "THE TEA PARTY" "THIS BIG FEAST" as one figure yells "YOU'RE THE MAN THAT RUINS THE FUN FOR OTHER PEOPLE!!" and the mob roars "HELL YEAH ~~~!!!!"
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Luffy flees upward, complaining "BUT NOW WITH HER CHASING ME IT'S MORE AND MORE ENEMIES TO FIGHT!!" and "SHIT!! I WANT TO GO UP THERE TOO" while Big Mom laughs "~~~HAHAHAHA......!!" and summons "ZEUS COME HE......" A silent panel shows only a hand and question marks. Big Mom then unleashes a massive spinning attack labeled "IKOKU SOVEREIGNTY!!!" that tears through the floor as Luffy cries "WAAH!!" Nami appears below, spotting Zeus and shouting "FOUND YOU!! ZEUS!I" while clutching the cloud and yelling "NO NO NO NO IT'S FUTILE NAMI!! WE'RE DEAD!!" as onlookers react with "WHAT!!! SHE'S A PIRATE CAPTAIN THAT'S ON PAR WITH KAIDO....!!!" "WELL... SHE'S FROM OVERSEAS SO..." "WHAT'S WITH THAT HAG!!!I" and "SO... DOES THAT MEAN WE'LL BE FIGHTING TWO KAIDOS!!!I" The blast ends with "BOOM!!" and distant screams.
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Franky rides his transforming motorcycle shouting "FRANKY FREEDOM RIDER~ ♪" and "INDEED!! I HAVE CUT YOU---" as it slams into Big Mom with a massive impact "ドカァン!!!" Big Mom recoils, yelling "GYAAH" while Nami protests "BUT I CAN'T DEFY MAMA!!" and "HEY YOU!! CAN'T YOU CHOOSE EITHER ME OR BIG MOM!!" Big Mom retorts "THAT DAMN CAT BURGLAR ~~~!!!" and threatens "IF YOU DEFY ME I'LL EXTINGUISH YOUR SOUL ZEUS!!" as Zeus cowers "EE~~~EEH!!" and Nami screams "SORRY NAMI!! DIE!!" Elsewhere, a figure yells "BIG BROOO!!" and "IT'S NOT LIKE I DROVE OVER A FLOWER OR SOMETHING" while another complains "OOPS DID I DRIVE OVER SOMETHINGI" and "AHH WHATEVER" The final panels show the chapter end card and a distant "VRRRM!!!" as the fight rages on.
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One Piece Chapter 988: I've Kept You Waiting

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988
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29 key facts · 24 characters

Key facts in chapter 988

  • p0This is the title page for chapter 988.
  • p0The page features Gang Bege's family under marine attack.
  • p1Mink tribe transforms into Sulong form under the full moon.
  • p1Jack confronts mink warriors on the battlefield.
  • p2Rody and BB are guardians of the Whale Forest.
  • p2The Three Musketeers of Inuarashi are Giovani, Shishilian and Concelot.
  • p3The Numbers No. 7 appears on the battlefield.
  • p3Mink Sulong transformation has limited duration.
  • p4Explosion damages upper castle levels.
  • p4Shinobu is hit and sent flying by an attack.
  • p4King and Queen observe the events from below.
  • p5Shinobu continues tumbling after being struck.
  • p5Luffy reacts with alarm to Shinobu's fall.
  • p5King crashes through the building interior.
  • p5Chained figure collides with a beam.
  • p6Momonosuke is sent floating upward then falls.
  • p6King dives to strike Momonosuke.
  • p6Retainers react in panic to Momonosuke's fall.
  • p7Sangoro kicks King to rescue Momonosuke.
  • p7Momonosuke is caught mid-fall.
  • p7Shinobu requests care for Momonosuke.
  • p8Momonosuke is held by a mechanical bird creature during aerial struggle.
  • p8Luffy witnesses the fall from below and reacts with alarm.
  • p9Big Mom rides Zeus while threatening invaders.
  • p9Luffy delegates Momonosuke safety to Yamato and Shinobu.
  • p10Big Mom uses Ikoku Sovereignty attack creating large floor hole.
  • p10Nami seizes Zeus during chase.
  • p11Franky attacks Big Mom with motorcycle impact.
  • p11Big Mom threatens Zeus with soul extinction if he defies her.
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  • p0One Piece logo with skull and crossbones at top center.
  • p0Chapter title text 'CHAPTER 988 "I'VE KEPT YOU WAITING"' directly below logo.
  • p0Sailing ship tossed violently in massive waves with multiple explosions and smoke.
  • p0Large oval speech bubble containing three terrified figures: woman with pigtails, woman with bow, and small child all screaming.
  • p0Bottom caption box reading 'GANG BEGE "OH MY FAMILY" VOL. 32 - UNDER ATTACK FROM THE MARINES!! COULD THAT GUY REALLY BE OUR FATHER!!'.
  • p0Signature 'EIICHIRO ODA' centered at very bottom.
  • p0Dramatic stormy sea composition with foreground waves and background ship silhouette.
  • p0Three family members shown with wide eyes, open mouths, and sweat drops indicating panic.
  • p1Massive elephant-like creature and armored warriors clashing in chaotic battlefield.
  • p1Serpentine dragon-like mink transforming under full moon with 'WO-RO RO RO RO!!' roar.
  • p1Multiple panels showing Jack with angry expressions and dynamic action lines.
  • p1Full moon illuminating background with small silhouetted figures.
  • p1Narration text 'RAVENOUS BEAST WARRIORS IN THE NIGHT OF THE FULL MOON!!'.
  • p1Jack appears in close-up panels with intense facial expressions and sweat drops.
  • p1Battlefield filled with mink warriors and samurai in combat poses.
  • p1SFX and impact lines surrounding transforming mink and charging figures.
  • p2Bearded mink urging others forward with raised fist.
  • p2Two giant whale guardians Rody and BB roaring with massive splash effects.
  • p2Text labels 'GUARDIANS OF THE WHALE FOREST; RODY & BB' overlaid on panel.
  • p2Three Musketeers of Inuarashi (Giovani, Shishilian, Concelot) standing ready in hats.
  • p2Dramatic charging panel of musketeers with motion lines and impact SFX.
  • p2Close-up of intense mink face with warning text '......YOU ARE...'.
  • p2Background figures reacting with raised hands and sweat drops.
  • p2Large onomatopoeia 'オオオオオ!!' surrounding whale guardians.
  • p3Large splash panel of dragon-like creature and beast warriors charging amid smoke.
  • p3The Numbers No. 7 labeled with 'NAGIGIGI!!' and 'THE NUMBERS NO. 7'.
  • p3Multiple beast warriors in aggressive poses with open mouths and claws.
  • p3Impact SFX 'ドカァーン!!' and 'ウオオオオオオオオオ!!' during clash.
  • p3Warning text 'SULONG DOESN'T LAST VERY LONG!!'.
  • p3Close-up of screaming face with wide eyes and motion lines.
  • p3Beast warriors shown with horns, fur, and weapons in dynamic action.
  • p3Central panel of The Numbers No. 7 with sharp teeth and wild expression.
  • p4Massive explosion with smoke and debris erupting from upper castle levels.
  • p4Two figures on ground level watch upward with shocked expressions and sweat drops.
  • p4Shinobu struck midair and sent flying with chains wrapped around her body.
  • p4Shinobu shows determined face with open mouth while declaring resolve.
  • p4King stands with flaming wings and dark armored silhouette observing quietly.
  • p4Queen reacts with wide eyes and open mouth in alarm.
  • p4Chain-wrapped figure hurled through the air with motion lines.
  • p4Traditional multi-tiered Japanese castle architecture visible in background.
  • p4SFX bursts and impact lines placed around explosion and strike panels.
  • p4Queen's striped outfit and goggles visible in lower panels.
  • p4King's spiked mask and wing flames emphasized in close-up.
  • p5Shinobu tumbling through air with body curled and motion lines.
  • p5Luffy stares upward with wide eyes and open mouth in alarm.
  • p5King looms with flaming wings spread wide.
  • p5Queen stands nearby watching the impact.
  • p5Massive structural damage inside building with beams shattering.
  • p5King smashes through framework with wings and flames.
  • p5Carrot and another figure react with panic and sweat.
  • p5Chained figure slammed into a beam with impact effects.
  • p5King turns head with questioning expression.
  • p5Queen growls with angry face and open mouth.
  • p5SFX for crashes and impacts placed across interior panels.
  • p5Building interior shows wooden beams and traditional design.
  • p6Momonosuke blasted upward floating helplessly in midair.
  • p6Queen yells with exaggerated surprised expression and open mouth.
  • p6King hovers with wings spread wide and flames visible.
  • p6Momonosuke screams with scared face while falling.
  • p6Panicked retainers clutch heads and cry out.
  • p6One retainer shows pain expression with sweat and huffing.
  • p6King dives downward with wings fully spread in attack pose.
  • p6Massive impact effects and flying debris around Momonosuke.
  • p6SFX for heavy strikes and motion lines dominate lower panel.
  • p6Retainers wear traditional samurai-style clothing.
  • p7Woman with pigtails shouts toward Sangoro with surprised face.
  • p7Sangoro appears in silhouette lunging forward with kick.
  • p7Sangoro delivers powerful kick marked with number 3 sending King reeling.
  • p7Momonosuke caught mid-fall by Sangoro.
  • p7Sangoro demands the kid back with aggressive posture.
  • p7Retainer yells toward Momonosuke.
  • p7Momonosuke weakly responds while held.
  • p7Sangoro comments on Momonosuke declaring his name.
  • p7Shinobu calls out asking for care of Momo.
  • p7Momonosuke cries out while falling.
  • p7King sent flying backward with impact effects and motion lines.
  • p7Sangoro wears dark outfit with mask and curly hair visible.
  • p8Large bird-like creature with mechanical eye plummets through air while clutching struggling figure.
  • p8Mechanical bird shows damaged wing and smoke trails during descent.
  • p8Struggling captive yells while being held by bird talons.
  • p8Luffy appears with wide eyes open mouth sweat and bloodied face in close-up panel.
  • p8Multiple motion lines and impact SFX emphasize falling speed and chaos.
  • p8Background shows wooden beams and structural damage from impact.
  • p8Unknown rider on bird remains partially visible during plunge.
  • p8Luffy's shocked expression with tears and gritted teeth in lower panel.
  • p8Explosion and debris cloud around bird and captive during attack.
  • p9Yamato shown with wide eyes and urgent expression in close-up.
  • p9Luffy points upward while shouting instructions with determined face.
  • p9Big Mom rides Zeus cloud with wide grin and raised arm.
  • p9Big Mom wears polka-dot dress and large bow in hair.
  • p9Crowd of pirates cheers with raised weapons and bottles.
  • p9Zeus cloud displays angry expression with bared teeth.
  • p9Luffy sweats while looking up at Big Mom confrontation.
  • p9Background shows damaged Onigashima interior architecture.
  • p10Luffy climbs upward with strained expression and sweat drops.
  • p10Big Mom laughs widely while summoning Zeus from cloud.
  • p10Silent panel shows only reaching hand and question marks.
  • p10Big Mom unleashes spinning Ikoku Sovereignty attack tearing floor.
  • p10Nami grabs Zeus cloud with determined grip and open mouth.
  • p10Massive circular impact hole forms in floor from attack.
  • p10Background shows multiple levels of Onigashima structure collapsing.
  • p10Zeus displays fearful expression while being held by Nami.
  • p11Franky rides transforming motorcycle labeled FRU with star emblem.
  • p11Motorcycle impacts Big Mom creating large explosion and smoke.
  • p11Big Mom recoils with pained expression and raised arms.
  • p11Nami clings to Zeus while arguing with Big Mom.
  • p11Zeus cowers with sweat drops under Big Mom threat.
  • p11Big Mom threatens to extinguish Zeus soul if defied.
  • p11Background shows scattered pirates reacting with shock.
  • p11Franky motorcycle leaves tire marks and debris trail.
  • p11Lower panel shows another character yelling Big Bro while riding.

Theories built on chapter 988

Wano Country arc

  1. 985One Piece
  2. 986My Name
  3. 987Faithful Servant
  4. 988I've Kept You Waiting
  5. 989Somehow, I Don’t Feel Like We’re Losing
  6. 990A Lone Force
  7. 991Please Let Us Die!!!

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