The colorful splash page shows the Straw Hat Pirates relaxing on a lush green hillside under a bright sky. Luffy lies in the foreground with arms flung wide, mouth open in excitement, wearing a dark blue shirt that reads 'the DOSKOI PANDA'. Colorful parrots of every hue fly and perch around the crew. Nami, Robin, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, Chopper, Franky, and Brook are scattered across the grass, some waving or lounging. A massive green dragon-like figure looms in the upper left. The 'ONE PIECE' logo floats overhead with winged letters. At the bottom the chapter title is printed: Chapter 578: 'THE MAN DELIVERED TO A NEW AGE'.
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Marines flee in panic as Marineford headquarters collapses. One shouts, 'GET OUT OF HERE!!! IT'S DONE FOR!!!' while another yells, 'HEADQUARTERS IS BEING DESTROYED!!!' The massive fortress crumbles into the sea amid smoke and debris, the narration noting, 'THIS FORTRESS HAS STOOD FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS PROTECTING THE SEAS...' Below, a Marine stares at a screen and cries, 'TO THE WORLD!!!' Another asks, 'WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN'. Sengoku glares furiously as the narration states, 'BLACKBEARD, WHO CAPTURED ACE AND STARTED THIS WAR, HAS TAKEN WHITEBEARD'S ABILITY!!!' Blackbeard stands with arms raised, laughing triumphantly.
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Blackbeard laughs wildly, 'ZEHAHA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!' Nearby Marines react with shock. The view widens to show the ruined battlefield. Blackbeard declares, 'THE POWER!!! IT'S FLOWING FROM WITHIN MY BODY!!!' and 'I FEEL LIKE I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT TO THIS WORLD!!!' A close-up reveals his face twisted in manic glee as he shouts, 'BY SINKING MARINEFORD INTO THE SEA!!! LET'S START OFF...' The surrounding pirates and Marines stare in horror at the impending catastrophe.
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Blackbeard's massive quake attack erupts. A huge 'Z' impact graphic slams across the panel as the ground explodes. Marines yell 'HMI' and 'WHAT!!I' in confusion. Blackbeard looms forward with a fierce grin, his body radiating destructive force. The quake sends debris flying and knocks several figures off their feet. The final panels show the devastating aftershock rippling through the battlefield as the chapter's central threat fully manifests.
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Sengoku stands firm amid the ruins, declaring, "CAN BE REBUILT... A FORTRESS..." He continues, "FOR THE GOOD PEOPLE OF THE WORLD WHO FEAR YOU VILLAINS, BUT THE ISLAND OF MARINEFORD STANDS AT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD. THERE IS A DEEPER MEANING TO OUR PRESENCE HERE!!!" A massive cloaked figure launches a devastating attack, shouting "GUWA-AAH!!!" as the shockwave erupts. Sengoku retorts, "DON'T SPEAK SO LIGHTLY OF SINKING THIS PLACE, YOU PUP!!!! OUR JUSTICE WILL NEVER BE DESTROYED!!!" The cloaked man laughs, "ZEHAHAHA... WELL THEN... TRY TO PROTECT IT!!!" Explosions and debris fill the air while smaller panels show the impact striking Marines and structures, with cries of "HAA..." and "KUUU...!!!" The narration emphasizes, "THE SHOCK-WAVE!!!"
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Massive pirate ships clash on the turbulent sea amid explosions and smoke. A giant sea creature bursts from the waves as Inazuma and others shout, "IVA!!! OHHH!! INAZUMA!!!" The beast crashes forward with tremendous force. Below, a Marine officer confronts Jimbei, demanding, "JIMBEI... WON'T YOU GIVE ME DRAGON'S SONI" Jimbei remains silent as the surrounding chaos intensifies with impacts and debris flying everywhere.
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Whitebeard roars, "WE CAN ESCAPE!! IF WE REACH THE SEA, I'LL HAVE THE ADVANTAGE!!!" while a nearby ally gasps, "HAA... HAA..." A ship smashes through ice as someone yells, "DAMN!! THE ICE!!!" and "KRCCHH!!" Whitebeard presses forward, "HE'S HERE!!" A massive figure appears, prompting panicked cries of "GYAAH!!! UWAA-AAH!!!" Jimbei turns and says, "SORRY, JIMBEI..."
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Jimbei is struck hard, screaming "AAAAHHH!!!" and "JIMBEI!!!" as blood sprays. An attacker pierces through, with onlookers shouting, "!!!! HE PIERCED JIMBEI AND HIT ACE'S BROTHER!!! IS HE STILL ALIVE!!I" The cloaked figure lands a powerful blow, yelling "ZUDAN!!" while demanding, "YOU'RE STILL RESISTING, JIMBEI!I" Jimbei, wounded, replies weakly, "UUHH!! LUFFY... HAA... I'M SORRY!!!" A Marine watches in shock as the sea churns violently around them.
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Jimbei lies wounded on the ground, breathing heavily. "HAA... HAA..." A tall figure in a long coat stands over him. "RIGHT, JIMBEII IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PAINLESS." The man continues, "YOU WERE IN THE WAY, SO I MISSED. IF I HAD PIERCED HIS HEART," while another voice questions, "ARE YOU REALLY IN A POSITION TO BE WORRYING ABOUT OTHERS RIGHT NOWI" Jimbei, still defiant, demands, "WHY DO YOU STILL PROTECT HIM WITH HIS CHEST GOUGED OUT LIKE THATI" The reply comes coldly: "HE'LL DIE SOON ANYWAY." In a sudden massive impact, a dark figure is hurled through the air and crashes violently into the ground amid debris and shockwaves, marked by a huge "!!I" as the battlefield erupts.
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The impact sends bodies flying through the air with dramatic speed lines. "OHHH!!!" Crocodile is hurled backward. A massive hook attack labeled "SABLES"!!! strikes, creating a swirling sand vortex. Crocodile shouts, "CROCODILE!!" as the assault continues. Jimbei yells desperately, "IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT SOMETHING, DO IT RIGHT!!! DON'T LET THEM HAVE THEIR WAY ANYMORE!!!" Buggy appears in close-up, eyes wide, screaming, "R-RIGHT!!!" and "SOMEONE GRAB THEM AND TAKE THEM TO A SHIP!!!" while Crocodile's voice echoes again amid the chaos of swirling sand and flying debris.
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A massive figure crashes down with tremendous force. "DOWAAH!!! SOMETHING CAME FLYING!!!" Buggy's crew reacts in shock. Voices cry out, "HE SAVED STRAWHAT AND JIMBEI!!!" "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!!" "EHHH!I" and "EHI THEY STOPPED IN THE SKY!!" The crowd stares upward in awe. Buggy himself looks stunned, "HAAAHI" while his subordinates cheer wildly, "HE'S SO NOBLE!!! HE'S SO NOBLE!!! HE'S SHINING!!!" and "BUT HE WAS REALLY SAVING HIS COMRADE FROM THE PRISON BREAK, STRAWHAT!...I HE PRETENDED LIKE HE WAS RUNNING."
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The blood-covered figure continues tumbling through the air. "HOW THE HELL DID YOU END UP COVERED IN BLOOD AND FLYING THROUGH THE AIR!!I" A massive magma explosion erupts with "GYA-AAH!!!" and "MAGMA!!I" as the blast engulfs the area. Buggy stares in horror. On the ground, the wounded Luffy is tended to while voices call out, "UWOOOH!!! JIMBEI AND STRAWHAT!!!I" Jimbei asks weakly, "WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO FIND SOMEONE TO TREAT HIM HERE...I" Buggy snaps back, "I HAVE NO IDEA! SHUT UP!! I'M THE ONE WHO WANTS TO BE SAVED, IDIOT!!!" and "THANKS, RED NOSE... FOR SAVING US. BUT LUFFY... IS BADLY HURT... HE NEEDS TO BE TREATED SOON!!" while demanding, "AND WHO ARE YOU CALLING RED NOSE!!I"
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Whitebeard stands tall on the battlefield as Akainu confronts him. A voice shouts, "AKAINU!!! YOU WANT TO KILL HIM BECAUSE YOU SEE HIM AS A POTENTIAL THREAT. BUT THAT'S THE SAME REASON WHY WE'LL PROTECT HIM!!" Marines discuss their duty: "TO SEND HIM INTO THE NEW AGE!!! IT IS OUR DUTY. THE MAN WHO PROTECTED ACE... THE ONE THE BOSS RECOGNIZED... ALL OF US HAVE SEEN HIS LIMITLESS WILL AND STRENGTH..." A Marine captain growls, "LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE'S HERE... ARE YOU ALL GOING TO GIVE YOUR LIVES FOR THAT STRAWHAT BRATI" Whitebeard roars, "WHITEBEARD PIRATES!!! YOU ARE ALL UTTER FOOLS!!!" Jimbei is urged, "HEY, JIMBEI, ARE YOU AWAKE!!!I WHERE SHOULD I TAKE YOU!!!I" A Marine says, "IT LOOKS LIKE WORDS ARE USELESS NOW... DO AS YOU PLEASE!!!" Explosions rock the sea as ships clash and Whitebeard's massive form dominates the scene with his coat bearing the kanji for justice.
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The battle rages on with massive explosions and sinking ships. A voice cries, "THERE'S NO END TO THIS BATTLE!! OVER HERE THERE'S AKAINU AND THE SQUAD LEADERS!!! UWAAAH, SENGOKU AND BLACKBEARD ARE OVER THERE!" Near the Marine base, someone yells, "EH!!I SOMETHING'S IN THE WATER... A SHIP!!I" A figure screams, "CAPTAIN BUGGY!! DO SOMETHING! HELL NO, IDIOTS!!" Another Marine reacts, "HMI BRING STRAWHAT OVER HERE!!!" A shocked crew member shouts, "WHOSE IS IT!!!I...!!I A SUBMARINE!!I" The Heart Pirates' submarine surfaces amid the chaos.
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Trafalgar Law stands on the deck of his submarine. He declares, "I'LL ONLY BE BORING IF HE DIES HERE!! STRAWHAT MIGHT BE AN ENEMY OF MINE, BUT WE STILL SHARE A BOND." A crewmate asks, "AHH!!I WHO ARE YOU, BRAT!!!I THE STRAWHAT!I" Law continues, "WE'LL GET HIM OUT OF HERE!!! LEAVE HIM TO ME!!!" Bepo watches silently. Below, another figure shouts, "I'M A DOCTOR!!!"
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SBS page featuring fan questions and Oda's answers. Reader asks about a character with glasses. Oda responds to a question about Luffy's head being half-perverted thoughts and half video games. Silhouettes labeled with thoughts like "meat meat meat king", "money money money beauty", "women food food food Rubin", "shady shady old history secret", "parties parties laughter fun fun", "strong strong strong sword", "run run fight to be", "medicine doctor sweat-trust boost", "weird weird weird iron", "Oda world peace". They all have "Friend" hidden in their hearts. Another question about Whitebeard Pirates squad leaders is answered with an explanation of the 16 squad leaders and 43 allied crews. A small Luffy drawing and Whitebeard drawing appear.
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Discussion
p7Blackbeard pierces Jimbei and strikes Ace's brother.
p7Jimbei sustains severe wounds during confrontation.
p7Jimbei apologizes to Luffy while injured.
p8Jimbei is wounded on the ground during Marineford battle.
p8A tall figure in a long coat stands over Jimbei.
p8A massive impact hurls a dark figure upward.
p9Crocodile is struck by a Sables sand vortex attack.
p9Jimbei urges decisive protection of allies.
p9Buggy reacts and calls for evacuation to a ship.
p10A massive figure crashes down near Buggy's crew.
p10Strawhat and Jimbei are saved mid-air.
p10Buggy's crew cheers and misinterprets his actions as noble.
p11Luffy is blood-covered and flying from an impact.
p11A magma explosion occurs nearby.
p11Jimbei and Luffy are on the ground seeking treatment.
p12Whitebeard confronts Akainu directly on the battlefield.
p12Jimbei is injured and supported by allies.
p12Whitebeard pirates appear in force behind their captain.
p13Heart Pirates submarine surfaces during the Marineford battle.
p13Buggy and crew are positioned near the Marine base wall.
p14Trafalgar Law arrives on the Heart Pirates submarine.
p14Law declares intent to remove Luffy from Marineford.
What is said, page by page
p1Panicked Marine shouts warning to evacuate as headquarters collapses.
p1Another Marine yells that headquarters is being destroyed.
p1Narration notes the fortress stood for hundreds of years.
p1Marine on screen exclaims 'TO THE WORLD!!!'.
p1Sengoku reacts with anger to Blackbeard's seizure of Whitebeard's power.
p2Blackbeard laughs 'ZEHAHA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!' with wild expression.
p2Blackbeard shouts that power is flowing from within his body.
p2Blackbeard claims he can do whatever he wants to the world.
p2Blackbeard announces plan to sink Marineford into the sea.
p3Marines react with confusion and shock at the sudden quake.
p3Blackbeard initiates massive quake attack on Marineford.
p4Sengoku states Marineford fortress can be rebuilt for world safety with firm resolve.
p4Sengoku warns against underestimating sinking the island and affirms justice endurance.
p4Blackbeard shouts attack cry during shockwave strike with aggressive intent.
p4Blackbeard laughs and challenges Sengoku to protect the location with mocking tone.
p5Allies shout Ivankov and Inazuma names in alarm during sea creature attack.
p5Marine officer demands Jimbei hand over Dragon's son with aggressive tone.
p5Jimbei remains silent in response to the demand amid chaos.
p6Whitebeard declares escape possible with sea advantage in determined voice.
p6Ally gasps heavily from exhaustion during battle.
p6Whitebeard announces arrival of key figure with urgency.
p6Jimbei apologizes while turning away in somber tone.
p7Jimbei screams in pain from piercing attack.
p7Onlookers question if Ace's brother survives the strike.
p7Blackbeard demands if Jimbei still resists with aggressive tone.
p7Jimbei weakly apologizes to Luffy while wounded.
p7Marine comments on unnecessary wounds taken by Jimbei.
p8Tall coated man addresses wounded Jimbei with cold explanation that the missed strike was intentional and would have been painless.
p8Jimbei questions why the other still protects the injured person despite severe chest wound.
p8Coated man replies that the protected person will die soon anyway.
p8Another voice questions whether Jimbei is in position to worry about others.
p9Jimbei yells that if one wants to protect something they must do it properly and not let enemies have their way.
p9Buggy agrees loudly and orders someone to grab the injured and take them to a ship.
p9Crocodile's name is shouted amid the sand vortex attack.
p10Buggy's crew shouts that someone saved Strawhat and Jimbei and calls out to Captain Buggy.
p10Buggy reacts with surprise at the mid-air stop.
p10Subordinates praise Buggy as noble and shining while noting he was actually saving his comrade.
p11Buggy questions how Luffy ended up bloodied and flying through the air.
p11Voices react to magma eruption and cheer for Jimbei and Strawhat.
p11Jimbei asks where to find treatment for Luffy in the current location.
p11Buggy snaps that he wants to be saved himself and thanks Red Nose for the rescue.
p11Jimbei notes that Luffy is badly hurt and needs treatment soon.
p12Shouted accusation from off-panel voice warns Akainu against targeting Luffy as a threat while declaring protection for the same reason; defiant and protective mood.
p12Marine captain questions whether the group will sacrifice lives for the Strawhat brat; aggressive and confrontational tone amid battle.
p12Whitebeard roars the arrival of his pirates with booming voice and large SFX; rallying and intimidating intent during standoff.
p13Panicked observer notes endless battle with Akainu and squad leaders nearby while pointing out Sengoku and Blackbeard; frantic and overwhelmed mood.
p13Buggy crew begs their captain to act as submarine appears; desperate tone.
p13Buggy refuses involvement outright with dismissive shout; self-preserving intent.
p13Marine orders to bring Strawhat toward the new arrival; urgent command context.
p14Law states he will not let Luffy die here despite potential enmity and claims a shared bond; determined and resolute mood.
p14Marine questions Law's identity and intent regarding Strawhat; surprised reaction.
p14Law orders his crew to extract Luffy from the battlefield; commanding intent.
p14Law identifies himself as a doctor while asserting control over the situation; confident tone.