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One Piece Chapter 997: Flames
- Chapter
- 997
- Released
- Summarised
- Pages
- 17
- Arc
- Wano Country
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Key facts in chapter 997
- p0This is the title page for One Piece Chapter 997 titled FLAMES
- p1Scene takes place inside the castle on the 3rd floor
- p2Sanji enters a room filled with spider-web traps
- p3Sanji falls for an 'AH MY LORD' trap set by the grinning man and smiling woman
- p4Scene takes place inside a banquet hall on Onigashima.
- p4Black Maria addresses a hidden figure before revealing Sanji's reaction.
- p4Sanji reacts with visible love-struck symptoms to Black Maria's words.
- p4Location shifts to elsewhere on the 3rd floor in final panel.
- p5Poker and Mizerka are Beast Pirates Headliners with animal smile themes.
- p5Strawhat's bounty is stated as 1.5 billion berries.
- p5Kid managed to slip past the Beast Pirates earlier.
- p5Combat occurs on the fourth floor stairwell leading upward.
- p6Big Mom is rampaging on the rooftop of the dome live floor.
- p6Sanji is bruised and breathing heavily from prior exertion.
- p6Antibody is mentioned as an objective by distant fighters.
- p6Apoo is being pursued on the lower level.
- p7Chopper is separated and clinging to a moving mechanism.
- p7Boss Omasa is a massive armored rampaging figure.
- p7X Drake fights while urging Apoo to escape.
- p7Gunfire occurs during the chaotic melee involving Drake and Apoo.
- p8Kin'emon remains seated while launching an attack.
- p8A masked Beast Pirate is sent flying by the attack.
- p9Explosions damage the castle interior.
- p9Doctor explains virus properties involving freezing gas.
- p10Doctor is struck by a powerful impact and sent flying.
- p10Kid expresses anger at the ongoing conflict.
- p11Zoro performs a massive slash inside the castle.
- p11O-Kiku loses an arm during the event.
- p12Marco appears in flame aura during Onigashima events.
- p12Jinbe reacts directly to island tremor while holding weapon.
- p12Masked Beast Pirate discusses escape routes.
- p13Onigashima island experiences violent unprecedented tremors.
- p13Ships cannot approach shore due to shaking and waves.
- p14Momonosuke is prioritized for evacuation from Onigashima.
- p14Yamato references dragon flame cloud flight ability.
- p15Kaido lifts Onigashima island into the sky.
- p15Kaido plans to move island toward Flower Capital.
Symbols and visual details144 · show
- p0One Piece logo with skull, crossbones, rope border and Japanese text at top center
- p0Chapter title 'CHAPTER 997: FLAMES' centered below logo
- p0Sanji seated cross-legged in meditation with eyes closed and hands forming mudra
- p0Multiple sweat drops and large swirling thought bubbles above Sanji's head
- p0Raccoon Buddhist priest in ornate armor hovering aggressively while striking with large staff
- p0Long-haired woman in short outfit waving arms in left background
- p0Traditional multi-level wooden building interior with beams, windows and decorations
- p0Heart symbol floating near long-haired woman
- p0Sanji wearing black and white shirt with 'MIRE' text and bear emblem
- p0Vertical text banner on left edge mentioning fierce battles and volume sale
- p0Cover art request caption at bottom naming artist and describing scene
- p0Eiichiro Oda signature at bottom center
- p1Sanji dashing forward with furious expression, clenched fist and sweat drops
- p1Speech bubbles showing distant woman's cry with heart symbol
- p1Shadowy figures restraining woman behind vertical bars
- p1Sanji's thought bubble about aiding a beautiful woman
- p1Broken wooden debris flying in hallway
- p1Sanji charging ahead with wide eyes and open mouth
- p1Panel showing woman pressed against bars with kimono belt undone
- p1SFX lines indicating rapid movement and impact
- p1Castle interior with wooden railings and traditional architecture
- p2Sanji leaping through air shouting while massive impact SFX erupts
- p2Spider-web structures and flying debris filling shattered room
- p2Woman entangled in webs still calling out with heart symbol
- p2Grinning woman with long hair visible in foreground
- p2Patterned figure in spotted outfit near broken structures
- p2Large SFX 'ビィィィィィ!!!' dominating central panel
- p2Sanji landing with wide shocked eyes and open mouth
- p2Background showing destroyed wooden beams and railings
- p2Small panel with 'GRIN' label near smiling woman
- p3Large title splash 'AH MY LORD TRAP!!' at top
- p3Sanji sent flying backward with limbs outstretched amid shattering debris
- p3Sanji sprawled on floor with dazed expression
- p3Grinning man with sharp teeth and patterned outfit standing over scene
- p3Smiling woman with long hair kneeling nearby
- p3Sanji on ground realizing it was a trap
- p3Bounty mention panel showing Sanji's wanted poster silhouette
- p3Broken wooden fragments and dust clouds in background
- p3Large cross-shaped impact SFX near Sanji
- p4Black Maria lounges seductively in ornate kimono with horned headdress and pipe in hand, long wavy hair and exposed shoulders visible.
- p4Black Maria's relaxed reclining posture with one hand near face and crossed legs emphasizes dominant seductive presence.
- p4Small background woman in light clothing stands near lattice screen watching the scene.
- p4Hidden armored figure with skull-like mask shows shock reaction with motion lines and sweat drops.
- p4Sanji appears love-struck with floating hearts, swirling eyes, and ecstatic open-mouthed expression.
- p4Sanji's body leans forward with hearts orbiting his head indicating sudden infatuation.
- p4Large onomatopoeia SFX "バン" and "ドン" placed near Black Maria's dialogue bubbles for emphasis.
- p4Lower panel shows Luffy with wide eyes and open mouth reacting in shock beside a dark-haired angry man.
- p4Framed sign reading "ELSEWHERE ON THE 3RD FLOOR" marks location shift in final panel.
- p4Angry dark-haired man grips Luffy's shoulder with intense expression and motion lines.
- p5Headliner Poker sits reading a paper with massive spotted snake coiled around his body and throne.
- p5Poker has wild black hair, beard, and dark coat with prominent skull belt buckle.
- p5Mizerka stands nearby in revealing outfit with skull belt and long hair, angry shouting pose.
- p5Crowd of Beast Pirates with horns and weapons surround the pair in chaotic upper panel.
- p5Large onomatopoeia SFX "どん" and "どん" placed near lower action panels.
- p5Lower panels show interior hallway with wooden railings and hanging lanterns.
- p5Cloaked figure with straw hat climbs ladder in stairwell filled with enemies.
- p5Explosions and motion lines indicate combat in stairwell background.
- p5Beast Pirates labeled with "RATTLESNAKE SMILE" and "GORILLA SMILE" titles.
- p6Wide aerial view of dome live floor with massive structural damage and falling debris.
- p6Big Mom silhouette rampages across rooftop with motion lines and impact SFX.
- p6Sanji shown in close-up with bruised face, heavy breathing, and sweat drops.
- p6Sanji's expression shifts from relief to hardened determination with clenched jaw.
- p6Large "CLANK!!" SFX appears near Sanji's head with motion lines.
- p6Distant figures run across chaotic lower floor with swords and motion blur.
- p6Sign labeled "INSIDE THE DOME LIVE FLOOR" marks the location.
- p6Sanji's hair is light-colored and spiky with visible ear and neck scars.
- p7Chopper clings to spinning mechanism with desperate open-mouthed expression and motion lines.
- p7Sanji watches Chopper with serious side-profile expression and dark coat.
- p7Massive armored Boss Omasa rampages with horns and wild hair, multiple arms visible.
- p7Apoo screams with arms raised amid destruction and impact effects.
- p7X Drake in dark coat clashes with sword against armored figure, shouting pose.
- p7Shadowy gunman silhouette fires with "SHING..." and "GYAH..." SFX.
- p7Explosions, smoke, and debris fill multiple action panels.
- p7Large onomatopoeia SFX "シャン" and "ゴロ" emphasize impacts and roars.
- p7Drake's face shown in close-up with intense glare and bared teeth.
- p8Grim samurai Kin'emon seated amid swirling smoke and debris with multiple sheathed swords at his side.
- p8Masked Beast Pirate hurled backward through the air with blades flashing and limbs flailing.
- p8Cylindrical object tossed upward from Kin'emon's hand with rising circular SFX.
- p8Multiple small projectiles streaking forward accompanied by repeated FWIP SFX.
- p8Close-up of snarling masked face with visible AOR markings and bared teeth.
- p8Furious warrior close-up showing intense glare and open shouting mouth.
- p8Debris and smoke clouds filling the background around the central samurai figure.
- p8Samurai's dark robe and tied hair visible in seated posture with stern expression.
- p8Impact lines and motion trails around the airborne masked fighter.
- p9Explosions and smoke engulfing a multi-tiered Wano castle structure.
- p9Multiple figures tumbling through debris and dust clouds.
- p9Tony Tony Chopper visible with determined expression in a small panel.
- p9Doctor standing amid flames with a large cylindrical weapon device.
- p9Ice demon-like figures with horns and dark bodies in the background.
- p9Hand gripping a syringe-like object in close-up.
- p9Castle architecture with traditional Wano roofs and railings collapsing.
- p9Smoke and impact lines radiating from central explosion zones.
- p9Doctor's hat and goggles visible while shouting amid fire.
- p10Doctor pointing aggressively while shouting at Apoo.
- p10Apoo recoiling with wide eyes and defensive posture.
- p10Large impact SFX KUUUU with debris flying outward.
- p10Doctor blasted backward with arms raised and screaming expression.
- p10Eustass Kid close-up with spiky hair and furious glare.
- p10Broken wooden beams and structural fragments in mid-air.
- p10Doctor's black-and-white outfit with cross symbols visible during impact.
- p10Kid's metal arm extended in attack pose.
- p10Background figures reacting with shock to the blast.
- p11Massive slash tearing through castle walls with large ZUUUU SFX.
- p11Zoro silhouette visible in mid-air during the slash.
- p11O-Kiku's severed arm falling through debris with separate hand visible.
- p11Observers reacting with terror and sweat drops.
- p11Long-haired woman with bow reacting in shock at the bottom panel.
- p11Castle structure cracking and collapsing from the slash.
- p11Zoro's swords drawn in a powerful stance.
- p11Background figures covering ears or falling from the force.
- p11Falling debris and impact lines dominating the lower panels.
- p12Masked Beast Pirate with cigar, wide eye, and dark helmet-like mask fills left panel.
- p12Profile view of unknown character with open mouth and sweat drops gazing upward.
- p12Marco the Phoenix surrounded by flame aura, spiky hair, open shirt with cross symbol, and wide grin.
- p12Small portrait inset of masked figure confirming Marco identity.
- p12Jinbe in lower panels gripping large weapon, dark coat, long hair, sweat drops, and tense posture.
- p12Heavy ground tremor SFX lines and shaking buildings in background.
- p12Marco's flame wings and dynamic forward lean posture.
- p12Distant architecture and figures visible through right panels.
- p12Jinbe's wide eyes and open mouth showing alarm at tremor.
- p13Massive waves and flying debris engulfing ships and structures.
- p13Panicked crowd figures with open mouths and raised arms.
- p13Goggled man with stern expression and sweat in close-up.
- p13Woman with styled hair showing calm composed face.
- p13Heavy shaking SFX and collapsing rock fragments.
- p13Ship attempting to pull away from Onigashima with smoke and motion lines.
- p13Background figures screaming amid chaos.
- p13Goggled man's gritted teeth and intense stare.
- p14Momonosuke small figure near crumbling port buildings.
- p14Girl with bow holding small child, both showing shock.
- p14Yamato appearing with dramatic pose and flame cloud reference.
- p14Large skull-like structure near dome in background.
- p14Tremor lines and falling debris around port area.
- p14Unknown retainers with wide eyes and open mouths.
- p14Yamato's flowing hair and serious expression while speaking.
- p14Cliffside architecture breaking apart.
- p15Kaido's massive dragon form lifting entire Onigashima island.
- p15Island breaking free with large rock chunks falling into sea.
- p15Samurai-like Kozuki retainer with fierce expression.
- p15Beast Pirate figure declaring new stronghold plans.
- p15Kaido's head close-up with open roaring mouth and horns.
- p15Flower Capital visible in distance below rising island.
- p15Heavy motion lines and falling structures SFX.
- p15Onigashima floating above ocean with trailing debris.
Theories built on chapter 997
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY Argues nearby
THE FAILED WORLD THEORY
Plausible5 evidence
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom! Argues nearby
The One Piece is the return of the Ancient Kingdom!
Plausible7 evidence
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination Argues nearby
The One Piece Treasure is the Sun of the Dawn that can grow the trees that Spawn Devil Fruits from people's imagination
Strong1 evidence
CHURCHWARD'S "SACRED SYMBOLS OF MU" REVEALS THE GREAT KINGDOM'S NAME, THE "D" MYSTERY, AND THE END OF ONE PIECE Argues nearby
CHURCHWARD'S "SACRED SYMBOLS OF MU" REVEALS THE GREAT KINGDOM'S NAME, THE "D" MYSTERY, AND THE END OF ONE PIECE
Near-Certain3 evidence
Joy Boy didn't lose the Ancient Kingdom's greatest power. He gave it up. Argues nearby
Joy Boy didn't lose the Ancient Kingdom's greatest power. He gave it up.
Plausible3 evidence
Imu Is Nerona Imu, the Immortal Survivor of the First Twenty Argues nearby
Imu Is Nerona Imu, the Immortal Survivor of the First Twenty
Plausible2 evidence