The chapter title page displays the One Piece logo at the top. Below it reads CHAPTER 729 - “SHICHIBUKAI DOFLAMINGO VS. SHICHIBUKAI LAW”. A circular inset shows a grinning pirate with a black hat and star tattoo holding a wanted poster marked “PAE”. In the main scene a large black-sailed ship sails toward a rocky shore where a crowd of onlookers gathers, some wearing hats marked “KP”. At the bottom, text reads: CARIBOU'S KEHIHIHIHI IN THE NEW WORLD - VOLUME 44 - “LIVE LONG AND PROSPER, GRANNY!!! THE REVOLUTIONARY GABURU BECOMES A LEGEND ONCE MORE”. The author credit “尾田栄一郎” appears beneath.
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In a stone corridor a bearded man in a tall hat says, “SORRY, STRAW-HAT.” A close-up shows Bellamy with a scar, thinking: “I CAN BECOME AN OFFICER IN THE FAMILY… IF I KILL HIM…” and “BELLAMY'S SHADOW DRAWS CLOSE TO LUFFY!!!”. Dellinger appears behind the bearded man, who asks “DELLINGER! WHAT DO YOU WANTI”. Dellinger replies, “YOU DONE WITH THE ASSASSINATIONI AH… NOT QUITE YETI”. A girl in a hooded outfit gasps, “THAT'S WHAT THE YOUNG MASTER TOLD M…!!!! AH!! I'M NOT SUPPOSED TO SAY THAT!!!” while thinking “MMMMMMM… ‘IF HE FAILS HERE…’ …‘THEN GO AHEAD AND FINISH OFF THAT EYESORE’.” Bellamy spins around shouting “KYAHH! IT'S YOU, BELLAMY!!!”. Dellinger is labeled “DONQUIXOTE FAMILY (DIAMANTE ARMY) FIGHTER: DELLINGER.” The bearded man roars “WHAT'D YOU SAY…!!!I” as Dellinger answers “KYAHHH, SORRY!”.
The scene shifts to the Iron Bridge near Dressrosa. Massive impact lines and debris fill the air with the sound “ドドドドドド!!!”. Trafalgar Law, wearing his signature hat and spotted coat, clashes violently with an opponent whose body is covered in fluffy white feathers. Dynamic speed lines and impact effects explode across the panels. Law shouts “SCALPEL!!” while the feathered fighter is struck, reacting with “BUH!!”. The background shows the ruined bridge and ocean under a large sun.
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The fierce exchange continues. Law is hurled through the air with a large “WHOOSH!!!” effect as the feathered fighter spins and strikes. Massive impact graphics and motion lines dominate the panels. The feathered fighter lands a powerful blow, sending Law flying backward. In the final panels Law’s arm is shown extended with the sound “UFT…”, his body twisting from the force of the attack while debris scatters everywhere.
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A massive explosion erupts as a dark figure in a long coat and hat unleashes an attack, shouting "BULLET THREAD!!" while a skeletal grin flashes across his face. The blast sends debris flying and knocks back a bearded man with a shocked expression. "UWAHH!!!" the attacker yells amid the chaos. In the next panels, the same figure is struck hard, blood spraying as he is sent flying with a pained "HAA!" and impact sounds. The scene shifts to a close-up of a grinning man with wild hair and a feathered collar, his face twisted in a wide smile. "NOW WHAT SHALL WE DO, LAW..." he says, addressing the fallen figure. "DRESS-ROSA IS RIGHT OVER THERE," he continues, pointing toward a distant city visible through a massive archway. A fluffy, sheep-like silhouette stands in the foreground with "AH..." "AH..." as it steps forward amid swirling dust and debris.
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Donquixote Doflamingo appears in a feathered coat, laughing as he says, "I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONVERSATION." "AH, SORRY," he adds. "VIOLET'S BETRAYED US," he explains. In another panel, a small mechanical device flies through the air. Doflamingo then faces a spiky-haired man with sunglasses, who grins and replies, "AH, DON'T WORRY ABOUT THAT." The man continues, "YEAH, BLACK LEG CAME AFTER ME, SO I FIGURED SOMETHING MUST HAVE HAPPENED." "GO AHEAD AND DEPLOY LAO-G'S GROUP TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE SMILE FACTORY," he orders. "THANKS TO HER, NOW WE HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT THE STRAWHAT CREW'S PLANS," he adds. An older man with a staff protests, "YOU ALONE SHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR THAT." "THOSE GUYS ARE ABOUT TO ENTER THE RING FOR THE FINALS AND HEAT THIS PLACE UP...!!" he warns. "YOU'VE GOTTA BE JOKING," the spiky-haired man responds. The older man pleads, "HEY NOW, COME OFF IT, I COULDN'T..."
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The older man with the staff roars in fury, "WELL IF YOU'RE GOING THAT FAR, THEN JUST LEAVE IT TO ME!!!" "BUT AREN'T YOU A GENIUSI" he questions. The spiky-haired man smirks and replies, "SO EVEN IF YOU DIED... KAIDOU WOULD STILL COME AFTER ME. THAT'S ABOUT THE GIST OF IT, NOI" In the background, the fluffy figure stands near ruins as narration notes the Straw Hat crew's movements. "AND IN THE MEANTIME, THE STRAWHAT CREW... WAS GOING TO DESTROY THE FACTORY..." the spiky-haired man continues. "IF I HAVE THIS RIGHT, YOU WERE JUST A LURE... LAW..." he says. A close-up shows a sweating, intense face with "HAA!" and the narration box states, "....HAA....HAA.... SURELY, 'D' WILL ONCE AGAIN CALL FORTH A STORM...!!!" The spiky-haired man presses further, "YOU SAID YOU WERE 'USING' THEM, BUT... BUT YOU HAVEN'T BOUGHT NEARLY AS MUCH TIME AS YOU'D HOPED... AND THEY STILL SEEM TO BE AT A LOSS." "INHERENT TO YOUR PLAN WAS THE PLACEMENT OF AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF TRUST ON THEM... WHY... WHY WOULD YOU TRUST STRAWHAT THAT MUCH!I" he demands.
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A mustached man with sunglasses yells, "WHY DIDN'T YOU INVITE ME TO COME ALONG!I" "YOU!! IF YOU KNEW THERE WAS A TOURNAMENT LIKE THIS..." he continues. A shocked close-up shows a swordsman with wide eyes shouting, "WHAT'RE YOU DOING HERE, ZORO!I" as impact lines and "ドーン!" emphasize the surprise. The scene widens to the streets of Dressrosa in front of the grand Corrida Colosseum. A man in a cap with a rifle stands nearby as a voice calls, "ZORO..." The swordsman, now identified as Zoro, responds while a small figure in a bubble says, "YEAH, SORRY ABOUT THAT." "YOU!!! THAT IS NOT WHY WE ARE HERE!!" the mustached man insists. A sign reads "DRESSROSA: IN FRONT OF CORRIDA COLOSSEUM." In the foreground, the mustached man and an older figure discuss, "'LUCY,' RIGHTI NO WONDER HE'S SO STRONG... SO THEY'RE REALLY HERE, IN THIS COUNTRY...!!" "AND THE ONE INSIDE IS LIKELY TO BE THE STRAWHAT," the older man adds. "VICE ADMIRAL BASTILLE!! AS WE SUSPECTED, THAT MAN IS THE PIRATE HUNTER!!" another voice declares.
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At the edge of the colosseum grounds, a tall figure in a dark coat and wide hat addresses the group. "THE HORDES OF VILLAINS EMERGING FROM THE COLOSSEUM... WOULD BECOME WARY OF OUR PRESENCE. BUT JUST KEEP CIRCLING THEM FOR NOW. IF, IN OUR ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE THEM, WE CAUSED A COMMOTION..." A large impact sound "ドン!!" echoes as the speaker plants a foot down. Nearby, a helmeted fighter with goggles flips through notes and mutters, "I DON'T RECOGNIZE ANY OF THE NAMES IN THESE NOTES... THE PARTICIPANTS WHO'VE ALREADY BEEN ELIMINATED ARE... IN 'C-BLOCK,' DON CHINJAO... AS WELL AS..." A spiky-haired ally wonders, "...HMMII WHO EXACTLY DID WE COME HERE TO CAPTURE...I" while another voice asks, "EH...I UM, HOLD ON HERE...I" In the next panel an elderly man with a long beard and topknot snaps, "AHH... ANYWAY, LUFFY, THE COLOSSEUM IS SURROUNDED BY MARINES. SO CAVALIER ABOUT IT!! THAT IS THE MAIN ISSUE AT HAND, THAT IT IS!!" A woman in a helmet replies, "OH, RIGHT..." while a mustached man adds, "SANJI-DONO TOLD ME TO CALL SHOULD WE MEET WITH LUFFY-DONO." The bearded elder growls, "HMMMPH!" as a voice questions, "WHAT'RE YOU DOINGI...IT OPERATES LIKE THIS, YESI" and a small sound effect "PUKA... PUKA..." rises from his pipe.
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Far out at sea near Dressrosa, the Thousand Sunny sails under a cloudy sky. A small Den Den Mushi crackles with a voice saying, "GO AHEAD AND CONNECT WITH THAT ONE, CHOPPER. THAT SHOULD BE KINEMON." Chopper answers, "OKAY." Sound effects "PURURURURU RURU..." and a sign reading "WATERS NEAR DRESSROSA" mark the call. Aboard the ship the crew gathers around a transponder snail. Usopp shouts, "USOPP REPORTING IN!!" while Luffy yells, "LUFFY!!" Nami cries, "ARE YOU THERE, SANJII!I" and a small figure adds, "IT'S ME!!" Franky declares, "THIS SHOULD BE EVERYONE, EXCEPT FOR LAW. EVERYONE, GIVE US YOUR UPDATES!!" Sound effects "GATCHA!" and "GAT-CHA!" punctuate the connections. In a dim alley a cloaked figure warns, "WE'RE WITH THE ANTI-DOFLAMINGO GROUP, THE ROYAL RIKU ARMY." An old man reacts, "AN ARMY!I AN ARMY OF DWARVES. DWARVES!I" while another voice calls, "RIGHT NOW, WE'RE...!!" From a doorway Franky shouts, "OWW!! FRANKY, HERE... BUT I'M WITH USOPP AND ROBIN."
Inside a cluttered room the old bearded man gestures wildly. "JUST SO HAPPENS THAT TODAY, THEY'RE PLANNING TO TAKE DOWN DOFLAMINGO!! HE'S ACTUALLY THE CAPTAIN OF THIS BRIGADE!! YEAH!! BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DWARVES!I" Luffy leans in, "LUFFY, REMEMBER THAT WEIRD SOLDIER WE MET IN FRONT OF THE COLOSSEUMI" Usopp warns from the side, "THIS IS A CONFERENCE OF HEROES!! PLEASE DON'T LISTEN IN!" A voice answers, "UNDERSTOOD, USOLAND!!" The old man continues, "IN FACT I'M TELLING YOU THE OPPOSITE!! YOU HAVE TO HOLD BACK THAT ARMY!!" A helmeted woman shouts, "AH!! THAT GUY!! THE TOY SOLDIER!! THE ONE WHO REBECCA WAS TRYING TO STOP!! HEY, FRANKY!" while the old man adds, "HAVE YOU TALKED WITH THAT REBECCAI DON'T BE STUPID!!!" Outside, a bear-like figure and others discuss, "THE CROWD REALLY STARTED TO PISS ME OFF!! BUT, LISTEN, AS SOON AS SHE ENTERED THE RING... I FEEL THE SAME WAY AS YOU!!! YEAH, SHE SEEMS LIKE A REALLY GOOD PERSON!! SHE WAS REALLY LOW ON CASH, BUT SHE TREATED ME TO THREE BENTO BOXES ANYWAY!"
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The old bearded man leans forward with a serious expression. "BUT... IN TERMS OF THESE GUYS WHO WANT TO HAVE THEIR REVENGE ON DOFLAMINGO TODAY... IS IT REALLY IN OUR BEST INTERESTS TO HAVE HIM WIN AGAINST THEMI" A cloaked figure dashes through a ruined corridor as another voice states, "SO, I FULL-WELL ACKNOWLEDGE TORA-MAN'S PLAN. WE'RE TO DESTROY THE FACTORY... AND LET DOFLAMINGO LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY, SO THAT WE MIGHT USE HIM FURTHER." In a powerful close-up the old man roars, sweat flying, "THIS COUNTRY MIGHT LOOK GREAT AT FIRST GLANCE, BUT IT'S HIDING SOME REALLY DEEP DARKNESS!!!...LUFFY, NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY, I'M FIGHTING WITH THEM!!!" Below, a crowd of tiny warriors cheers with raised weapons. Captions read, "OF LITTLE FIGHTERS... THIS BRAVE BUNCH... TO CHALLENGE SUCH POWERFUL, UNDERHANDED ENEMY..." while a small soldier in a helmet stands determined amid the roar.
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A scarred man with a cigarette glares intensely, declaring, "WELL, I CAN'T JUST SEND THEM OFF TO DIE!!!" Nearby, a wide-eyed figure reacts with shock. In the next panels, soldiers and allies panic as one cries, "SOLDIER-SAN......IS GOING TO DIE." Franky shouts his name in alarm. The group protests, "EHHH!!I WE WERE HOPING YOU WOULDN'T SAY THAT!!" while another adds, "ALRIGHT, WE'RE HEADING BACK...!!" The scarred man turns and states firmly, "WE'LL JOIN UP AS SOON AS WE CAN!!!" A bearded ally in a top hat yells encouragement, "GO WILD!!!" as a small figure is struck, yelping, "OW!! THANKS A TON!!"
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A determined man with a scar urges, "...WE MUST HURRY." From a high vantage, a massive ship looms over the city as someone shouts, "ISSHOU-SAN!! THERE'S A HUGE FIGHT GOING ON IN TOWN!!" A sign labels the location: "SHORES OF DRESSROSA." Below, the scarred man and a bearded companion react with surprise, "WHAT THE!I THE CITY..." and "WHAT'S GOING ON THEREI WHAT ARE WE HEARING!I" while others echo, "HMM!I" Suddenly a colossal explosion erupts in the streets, sending debris flying as voices scream, "OWAHH!!!"
Chaos erupts among the Marines as they shout, "AH!!", "HEY!", "WHAT IS IT!I", "THAT'S..... VICE ADMIRAL BASTILLE!" In the ruined streets, a massive feathery form towers over fallen figures while bystanders yell, "DOFLAMINGO!!" and "TORA-MAN!!" A masked fighter growls, "THIS BRAT... HAS PUSHED HIS LUCK FAR ENOUGH!!" An ally with a club demands, "HEY!!! TORA-MAN, WHY'RE YOU WITH MINGO....!II" while the battered Tora-man pants heavily, "HAA... HAA..."
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A massive impact sends Doflamingo reeling as Law is struck, blood spraying while someone cries, "TORA-MAN!!" and "CORA-SAN....!" The narration reads, "THE ASSASSIN'S BULLETS PIERCE THROUGH!!" Doflamingo looms over the fallen Law amid smoke and debris, shouting, "OWAHH!!" Nearby allies react in horror. The final panels show shocked onlookers and the "ONE PIECE" logo with the note "BREAK NEXT WEEK!!"
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Discussion
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Zoro is recognized in front of Corrida Colosseum.
p7Vice Admiral Bastille is present in Dressrosa.
p7Kin'emon appears with Zoro in the city.
p8Scene takes place at the edge of the Dressrosa colosseum grounds.
p8A large impact sound occurs when the tall figure steps down.
p9Call originates from waters near Dressrosa to the Thousand Sunny.
p9Crew gathers for a group update excluding Law.
p10Discussion occurs inside a cluttered room near the colosseum.
p10Doflamingo is identified as captain of the brigade in question.
p11Old man expresses concern over the revenge group's plan against Doflamingo.
p11Dwarves are shown as a group of little fighters preparing to challenge a powerful enemy.
p12Scarred man with cigarette refuses to abandon allies.
p12Franky reacts with visible shock to the declaration.
p12Bearded ally in top hat encourages the group to fight.
p13Location is identified as Shores of Dressrosa.
p13A massive ship is positioned above the city.
p13A large explosion occurs in the city streets.
p14Doflamingo appears in feathery form over fallen fighters.
p14Tora-man is shown bloodied and exhausted on the street.
p14Vice Admiral Bastille is present among reacting Marines.
p15Law is struck and bloodied during the confrontation.
p15Doflamingo stands over the fallen Law after the attack.
p15Chapter ends with note that One Piece is on break next week.
What is said, page by page
p1Bearded man apologizes to Straw Hat in corridor
p1Bellamy internally resolves to kill target to become family officer
p1Bearded man questions Dellinger about assassination progress
p1Dellinger confirms assassination not yet complete
p1Hooded girl blurts out Young Master's conditional order then covers mouth
p1Dellinger identified as Donquixote Family fighter in caption
p2Law calls out Scalpel during direct clash
p4Dark figure shouts attack name with aggressive intent during explosion.
p4Bearded man yells in pain and surprise while being knocked back.
p4Grinning feathered man addresses Law with calm calculating tone about next move in Dressrosa.
p5Doflamingo states he was interrupted and notes Violet's betrayal with casual tone.
p5Spiky-haired man dismisses concern and orders deployment of Lao G's group to Smile Factory entrance.
p5Spiky-haired man explains Black Leg's interference and infers crew activity.
p5Old man protests being left out of the tournament.
p6Old man volunteers to handle the situation with furious energy.
p6Spiky-haired man notes that even Law's death would still draw Kaido.
p6Spiky-haired man reveals Law was only a lure for the Straw Hats.
p6Law questions Doflamingo's trust in the Straw Hats with strained breathing.
p7Mustached man complains about not being invited to the tournament.
p7Zoro reacts with surprise at the mustached man's presence.
p7Voice calls out to Zoro on the street.
p7Man in cap notes the man inside is likely Straw Hat.
p7Onlookers identify Vice Admiral Bastille and Zoro as Pirate Hunter.
p8Tall hatted man warns that emerging villains would notice their presence and orders continued circling without commotion.
p8Helmeted woman states she does not recognize any names in her notes and mentions eliminated participants in C-block.
p8Old bearded man notes the colosseum is surrounded by marines and comments on the main issue at hand.
p8Nearby character asks what another is doing while confirming Sanji's instruction to meet Luffy.
p9Voice instructs Chopper to connect with Kinemon via the transponder snail.
p9Usopp reports in loudly while Luffy shouts his own name over the line.
p9Nami asks if Sanji is there as a small voice claims identity on the call.
p9Franky notes the connection should reach the intended recipient.
p10Old man reveals that the group plans to take down Doflamingo who is captain of the brigade.
p10Luffy recalls meeting a weird soldier in front of the colosseum.
p10Usopp warns that this is a conference of heroes and not to listen in.
p10Old man insists the crew must hold back the army instead of supporting it.
p10Helmeted woman shouts about the toy soldier Rebecca was trying to stop.
p11Old man questions whether it is best for their interests if Doflamingo wins against the revenge seekers.
p11Voice acknowledges Tora-man's plan to destroy the factory while keeping Doflamingo alive for later use.
p11Old man shouts that the country hides deep darkness beneath its surface.
p11Luffy declares he will fight alongside the group regardless of objections.
p12Scarred man with cigarette declares refusal to send allies to death with firm resolve.
p12Franky shouts alarm at news of soldier-san's impending death.
p12Allies protest loudly that they hoped the scarred man would not say that.
p12Bearded top-hatted ally yells encouragement to go wild.
p12Scarred man states they will join the fight as soon as possible.
p13Scarred man urges the group to hurry with serious tone.
p13Voice calls out to Isshou-san about a huge fight in town.
p13Bearded ally questions what is happening to the city.
p13Crowd voices express confusion about sounds from the city.
p13Screams erupt as massive explosion shakes the area.
p14Marines shout in alarm upon recognizing Vice Admiral Bastille.
p14Onlookers identify Doflamingo and Tora-man in the ruined street.
p14Masked fighter declares the brat has pushed his luck far enough.
p14Bearded ally demands to know why Tora-man is with Mingo.
p14Tora-man pants heavily while lying injured on the ground.
p15Voice cries out Tora-man in alarm during the impact.
p15Another voice calls Cora-san during Law's injury.
p15Doflamingo shouts during the violent exchange.
p15Narration states the assassin's bullets pierce through.