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One Piece chapter 990: A Lone Force — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 18 pages · 40 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0Title page for chapter 990 titled 'A Lone Force'.
  • p0Features two angry pigtail women and bearded topknotted man as central figures.
  • p1Kaido's dragon form appears amid stormy seas near Onigashima.
  • p1Characters discuss Kyoshiro's true allegiance and Big Mom's rampage.
  • p2Kaido in dragon form engages in battle above Onigashima.
  • p2Samurai and beast warriors fight Kaido's forces in midair.
  • p3Large explosion blasts Kaido's dragon form and multiple fighters.
  • p3Characters show exhaustion and determination following the blast.
  • p4Black monster appears with multiple heads and glowing eyes.
  • p4Horned man is struck repeatedly in lower panels.
  • p4Scene occurs outdoors at night with visible moon.
  • p5Confrontation occurs inside the dome live stage.
  • p5Cigar-smoking man is identified as a high-ranking Beast Pirate.
  • p5Winged figure clashes directly with the cigar-smoking man.
  • p6Phone-like 'RING RING!!' sounds interrupt the scene.
  • p6Group discusses probability of a man's survival until morning.
  • p6Onigashima is described as being in chaos.
  • p7Yamato is actively climbing toward the roof.
  • p7Group shifts focus to stopping enemies from reaching Kaido.
  • p7Scene shows ongoing large-scale destruction around the dome.
  • p8Scene takes place in multi-level interior with stairs.
  • p8X Drake is addressed by name.
  • p8Queen appears in close-up at end of page.
  • p9Battle occurs on the Live Floor.
  • p9Prisoners are fighting Beasts Pirates members.
  • p9Straw Hats are being escorted forward.
  • p10Allies are clearing a path toward the castle for Straw Hats.
  • p10Large horned enemy is present in the fight.
  • p10Bandaged swordsman is among the prisoners assisting.
  • p11Kaido appears in dragon-like beast form.
  • p11Luffy is targeted and grabbed during fight.
  • p11Zoro prepares to draw swords in response.
  • p12Luffy activates Gear 4 form against giant enemies.
  • p12Crew discusses scale of opponent compared to previous giant battles.
  • p12Kin'emon identifies presence of multiple giants in the area.
  • p13Masked man confronts X Drake about past events involving Trafalgar Law.
  • p13Drake and masked man engage in verbal standoff amid rubble.
  • p14X Drake threatens torture during interrogation of masked man.
  • p14Masked man refuses to disclose information despite threats.
  • p14Fight between Drake and masked man draws attention from surrounding fighters.
  • p15Masked man requests to join Luffy's side during battle.
  • p15Luffy uses Kong Gun against giant enemy countered by Calibur.
  • p15Drake identified as member of Flying Six after attacking giant.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Narration box describes Gang Bege's 'Oh My Family!' Vol.34 story about grabbing something as Mama instructed and a stubborn father who gets up repeatedly.
  • p1Masked drinker declares he does not care about Wano's history but will make the betrayer pay.
  • p1Voice identifies Kyoshiro as one of Oden's retainers who infiltrated the castle.
  • p1Fox-mink figure questions why the area is noisy and mentions Big Mom's involvement.
  • p1Background figures apologize to Master Sasaki and note Big Mom reached them inside the dome.
  • p2Long-haired warrior yells battle cry while attacking.
  • p2Multiple fighters produce impact sounds during aerial clash.
  • p3Exhausted fighters catch breath with heavy panting sounds after blast.
  • p3Battle cries and impact sounds accompany ongoing combat.
  • p4Scarred man shouts 'INUI!! NEKO!!' in desperate alarm.
  • p4Kin'emon calls out 'KIN'EMON......' while facing away from viewer.
  • p4Unseen voice yells 'WAIT!!' with urgency.
  • p4Black monster roars 'オオオオ!!' and 'オオオオオ!!!' with thunderous impact.
  • p5Cigar-smoking man yells that Hyogoro is present and blames the Strawhat leader.
  • p5Winged figure retorts that the large man is going too far.
  • p5Cigar-smoking man states the intruders are the Udon prison group.
  • p5Flying Six member calls 'ATTENTION' and notes something feels off.
  • p5Masked drinker asks if someone is held hostage.
  • p6Masked horned figure questions allowing betrayal and notes Onigashima chaos.
  • p6Clawed figure asks if the call is from King.
  • p6Long-haired headband man states only 1% chance of survival.
  • p6Blindfolded man asks what the speaker is trying to predict.
  • p6Long-haired woman notes 5000 intruders and loss of control.
  • p7Voice warns that capturing Yamato will not earn All-Star challenge rights.
  • p7Figure declares infighting is on hold.
  • p7Yamato refuses a piggy-back ride and tells Pay-Pay to act.
  • p7Masked woman calls out affectionately to Pay-Pay.
  • p7Pigtail woman tells others to look around and stop Yamato.
  • p7Goggled figure states Kaido is on the roof and orders interception.
  • p8Cloaked figure addresses Drake directly with casual greeting and serious warning not to underestimate opponents.
  • p8Unseen voice offers formal war blessing to departing figure.
  • p8Long-haired headband man declares intense personal grudge while questioning destination.
  • p8Bull-masked man urges alliance citing chaos as opportunity and difficulty of acting alone.
  • p8Cross-emblem man states reluctance to join conflict.
  • p8Spiky-haired man refuses involvement and questions weakening group strength.
  • p8Queen's name shouted loudly in final panel.
  • p9Beast-like ally shouts encouragement to Straw Hats to keep advancing.
  • p9Allies declare intent to escort Straw Hats into the castle.
  • p9Enemies scream in pain during the charge.
  • p9Suited man cries out in distress.
  • p9Black spherical creature yells at prisoners not to advance ahead.
  • p9Curly-haired figure reacts with visible surprise.
  • p10Voice commands attack on the legs of large enemies.
  • p10Fighter expresses shock at size of enemy creatures.
  • p10Bandaged swordsman urges Straw Hats not to waste energy and offers to clear path to castle.
  • p10Prisoner screams in pain during clash.
  • p10Spiky-haired fighter emits battle cry.
  • p11Allies warn Luffy not to overdo it against the monster.
  • p11Voice calls out to Zoro drawing blades.
  • p11Warning issued about danger of incoming mace.
  • p11Luffy reacts with surprise to the attack.
  • p11Crowd shouts about the flying mace.
  • p12Crew asserts that defeating the massive opponent would require everyone working together unlike past fights.
  • p12Luffy declares Gear 4 activation with intense focus during body inflation.
  • p12Brook laughs with visible skull expression during the transformation moment.
  • p12Kin'emon shouts warning about another giant appearing nearby.
  • p12Luffy begins naming his stretching attack as the fist launches forward.
  • p13Masked man questions the sudden chaos and demands explanation from Drake.
  • p13Masked man accuses Drake of aiding Trafalgar Law's escape at the Flower Capital.
  • p13Drake retorts that he should be the one asking questions instead.
  • p13Background figures express shame and anger at the masked man's rise in rank.
  • p13Drake and masked man exchange threats while clarifying each other's objectives.
  • p14Drake threatens masked man with torture and mocks his toughness.
  • p14Masked man refuses to reveal information even under threat of death.
  • p14Drake interrogates masked man about his plans and possible allies.
  • p14Beasts Pirates members shout to attack Drake after identifying him as enemy.
  • p14Masked man declares he will not justify his actions even at the end.
  • p15Masked man begs Luffy to allow him to fight alongside as a lone force.
  • p15Luffy unleashes Kong Gun strike against the giant opponent.
  • p15Giant enemy counters with Calibur technique during direct clash.
  • p15Fighters react with surprise at Drake attacking the giant and question his allegiance.
  • p15Observers note Luffy's incredible power during the giant battle.