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One Piece chapter 998: Ancient Zoans — what is in it

Wano Country arc · 12 pages · 26 characters

Key facts in this chapter

  • p0This is the cover page of One Piece Chapter 998.
  • p1Onigashima is shown floating due to Kaido's power.
  • p2Marco's flames are used to suppress a virus.
  • p2Mink doctors prepare antibodies for the virus.
  • p3Marco uses passive flame to repel ice demons.
  • p3Onimasa recovers from ice demon effects.
  • p4X-Drake is confirmed as former Flying Six member who has switched sides.
  • p4X-Drake possesses Dragon-Dragon Fruit Ancient Zoan Model Allosaurus.
  • p4Zoro, Sanji, and Brook are present on the same floor as the rampage.
  • p5Action takes place on the fourth floor of the castle.
  • p5A large hole opens revealing lower levels during the fight.
  • p5Sanji and Jinbe are coordinating to support Luffy's advance.
  • p6An armored fighter uses a mechanical launcher weapon in the corridor.
  • p6Multiple enemies are struck and thrown by the projectile attack.
  • p7Sasaki possesses Dragon-Dragon Fruit Ancient Zoan Model Triceratops.
  • p7Sasaki is a member of the Flying Six.
  • p7Fight occurs inside the third floor banquet hall.
  • p8Black Maria is identified as one of the Flying Six.
  • p8Black Maria's Devil Fruit is Spider-Spider Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Model: Rosamygale Grauvogeli.
  • p9Scene takes place inside the castle fourth floor cat cafe.
  • p9Who's Who is identified as one of the Flying Six.
  • p9Who's Who's Devil Fruit is Cat-Cat Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Model: Sabertoothed Tiger.
  • p10Ulti uses Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Model: Pachycephalosaurus.
  • p10Page One uses Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Model: Spinosaurus.
  • p10Scene shifts between inside the dome store room and outside Onigashima.

What is said, page by page

  • p0Cover text states chapter title ANCIENT ZOANS with Enel and cat listening to music while lazing around.
  • p1Crowd exclaims Onigashima is floating with shock and disbelief.
  • p1Narration highlights the earth-shaking power of a Yonko.
  • p1Voices question Marco the Phoenix's presence and allegiance.
  • p1Characters fear Kaido's outrageous action and wonder if the island will fall.
  • p1Scarred man shouts Hey while another calls out Chopper.
  • p2Marco states he is on fire but feels no burn.
  • p2Character explains flames suppress virus at right temperature.
  • p2Miyagi and Tristan announce antibody preparations are complete and call for help.
  • p2Allies react with surprise at the flames and ice demon pack.
  • p2Chopper thanks the group and focuses on entering the tower.
  • p3Kaido subordinates curse Marco's interference and demand antibody retrieval.
  • p3Ice demons yell in pain from the heat.
  • p3Onimasa confirms he is defrosting and regaining strength.
  • p3Chopper declares intent to mass produce antibodies using the moment.
  • p4Unidentified crewmate screams in terror at X-Drake's betrayal and rampage.
  • p4Zoro states he can handle the situation while addressing Roronoa.
  • p4Sanji offers to fly others to the roof if needed.
  • p4Brook urges focus on helping Chopper instead of small fry.
  • p4Apoo demands the antibody and orders the door shut.
  • p4Unidentified voice calls out to protect Mister Skeleton and Mister Raccoon.
  • p5Sanji notes he sensed a strong enemy presence.
  • p5Sanji admits his observation Haki still needs work.
  • p5Horned fighter declares he must stay back on this floor.
  • p5Jinbe offers to create an opening for Luffy to go ahead.
  • p5Narration states someone is stopping enemies on the third floor.
  • p6Armored fighter yells LAUNCHER while firing the weapon.
  • p6Armored fighter orders others to move aside.
  • p6Multiple victims cry out in pain from impacts.
  • p6Unidentified voice reacts with surprise HUH?!
  • p7Beast Pirates shout Master Sasaki in alarm.
  • p7Sasaki roars and taunts that tricks will not work now.
  • p7Unidentified voice tells Sasaki not to get ahead of himself.
  • p7Voices plead for Sasaki to finish the robot opponent.
  • p7Beast Pirates call out not to run away.
  • p8Black Maria purrs invitation for the man to stay as her pet with playful heart symbols, seductive mood.
  • p8Black Maria teases the seated man about previously admitting he was lovestruck, flirtatious intent.
  • p8Group of women laugh and shout that the scene is heaven or that the man is crazy, amused and mocking tone.
  • p8Seated man internally resolves he must leave despite exhaustion, desperate determination.
  • p9Who's Who mocks Jinbe as childish for using his former Warlord title, condescending tone.
  • p9Jinbe insists on being addressed as Straw Hat Pirates helmsman instead, firm correction.
  • p9Who's Who recalls glimpsing Jinbe during his Warlord days and suggests seeing his face would help memory, reflective intent.
  • p9Jinbe retorts that the old title holds no worth now, dismissive mood.
  • p9Background voice notes trouble caused for Kaido and asks to stop bullying subordinates, concerned tone.
  • p10Man inside store room notes the location is safe because nobody comes there, relieved tone.
  • p10Woman recalls a dinosaur zoan came years ago to kill her father, vengeful memory.
  • p10Onlookers shout that two dinosaurs from the Flying Six are enemies, alarmed reaction.
  • p10Woman declares she will make sure to crack the enemy's head in half, determined threat.