## One Piece Chapter 1022, pages 12-13: The Stars Take the Stage - Chapter: 1022 - Pages: 12-13 - Characters: King, Marco, Roronoa Zoro, Beast Pirates, Samurai, Queen, Tony Tony Chopper, Miyagi, Whitebeard Pirates ### Summary Page 12: King descends on the wrapped-up Zoro, and fighters scream, "Waahh!! It's King!!" One of the allies begs to be left alone, calling him "whipper-snapper," while King advances through the smoke and flames. Marco intervenes with "Immortal Thistle!!" and blocks King's "Andon-- Divine Flame!!" The clash catches King by surprise and stops his attack before he can finish Zoro. Even exhausted, Marco still creates an opening by standing between King and the wounded swordsman. The page shows the old guard's last bit of support: Marco no longer has enough strength to carry the fight by himself, but he can still buy the moment needed for the Straw Hats' own combatants to return. Page 13: Marco speaks to King as he blocks him, saying he used to hear rumors about "a certain fire conjuring race that lived on top of the Red Line." He looks at King and says, "King... of the flames, huh?" Queen shouts that Marco is still breathing, and Marco admits, "Aah... I give!! This is more than enough for me. I've done my part..." Queen tells the Whitebeard Pirates to accept death already, but the moment Marco steps back, Zoro's bandages burst apart. Chopper and the others stare in shock as the medicine finally takes effect. The page links King's mysterious flame heritage with Marco's final support, then passes the fight forward: Marco's role is over, and Zoro is ready to stand again.