Chapter 572: "THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'". A young girl with pigtails sits barefoot on a thick, fluffy branch high in a massive tree, smiling as she reads a small book. Below her, a round-eyed furry creature clings to the branch and looks up curiously. The forest canopy stretches around them under a bright sky.
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Luffy shouts "RIGHT!!!" while Ace warns "DON'T GET CARELESS, LUFFY!!!" Explosions rock Marineford as Ace unleashes "FIRE FIST ACE" and massive flames erupt. A voice yells "HAS BEEN FREED!!!" and another cries ""HIBASHIRA"!!" Marines and pirates clash violently. Whitebeard’s allies shout "LUFFY ACE!!!" and "WELL DONE!!!" while others warn "THEY'RE STRONG, BE CAREFUL!!!" Luffy is praised: "THAT GUY!!! HE'S BEEN DOING ONE RECKLESS THING AFTER ANOTHER SINCE IMPEL DOWN!!!" and "WE TOOK BACK ACE!!! YOU DID IT, STRAWHAT!!!"
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An enemy warns "DON'T LET HIM ESCAPE!!!" noting "FIRE FIST ACE IS A FIRE LOGIA TYPE." Luffy and Ace exchange words mid-battle: "YOU WOULD BE SAVING ME. I NEVER EVEN DREAMED THAT ONE DAY... THANKS, LUFFY." Luffy grins and replies "IT'S ALL BECAUSE THAT OLD WHITEBEARD GUY AND HIS CREW HELPED ME OUT!! SHISHI-SHISHI!!" A massive impact strikes as Luffy is sent flying with the sound effect "ドーン!!!" while Ace shouts "OF COURSE!!! HAA... HAA... CAN YOU FIGHT, LUFFY!!!I"
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Whitebeard roars "YOU'LL BOTH DIE RIGHT HERE!!!" and "DON'T THINK YOU'RE SAFE NOW!!!" as he swings his massive naginata. Luffy is struck hard with impact sounds "ビュン ビュン!!!" and "ドドドドッ!!!" Whitebeard’s voice declares "THAT'S MY LITTLE BROTHER, YOU KNOW. DON'T LAY A HAND ON HIM!" Luffy is hurled through the air amid debris and smoke while enemies react in shock. Sound effects include "ブォン!", "OWAAH!!!", "HMPH!!", and "HYUU!!!" as the fierce clash continues.
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Ace unleashes a massive fiery uppercut, shouting "HIKEN"!!! as flames erupt violently. The attack slams into several foes, sending bodies flying amid smoke and debris. A voice cries out "UWAO-QHHH!!!" in pain. The bottom panel shows Luffy and Ace charging forward together through the chaos, with "FIRE FIST" labeled near Ace's blazing fist as they smash through the battlefield.
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Whitebeard swings his massive naginata and roars "OPEN A PATH FOR THEM!!!" while a nearby ally laughs "FUFU!! THEY WORK WELL TOGETHER!" In the lower panel, Luffy and Ace fight side-by-side amid smoke and flames. Silhouetted figures shout "KILL THEM BOTH!" and "FIRE FIST AND STRAWHAT," as the two brothers press their assault.
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Luffy grins fiercely at Ace and declares "I'LL BE BETTER THAN YOU SOMEDAY, ACE!!" Ace smiles back, replying "YOU'VE GOTTEN STRONGER, LUFFY!" Allies yell "GET BACK LUFFY!" and "WELL, I'M STILL COVERING FOR YOU AT THE MOMENT." A shocked voice cries "WAH!! IT'S HIM! ADMIRAL AOKIJI!" as Aokiji appears and launches "ICE BLOCK." Ace counters with "KYOU KAEN"!!! while Aokiji unleashes "PHEASANT BEAK"!!! The attacks collide in a massive explosion of steam and fire marked "JUUWAAH!!" with "MIRROR FLAME" noted.
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Chaos erupts on the battlefield as someone shouts "HEY, SOMEONE'S RIDING IT!!!" A massive enemy ship advances while voices scream "U WAAAAAHHH!!! EVERYONE, GET DOWN! THE ENEMY SHIP IS MOVING!!!" Whitebeard appears, with a marine yelling "FLEET ADMIRAL!!" and another exclaiming "...!!! WHAT A DISGRACE!" Subordinates urge "WE'LL TAKE OVER THE BATTLE!!! BOSS!!! EVERYONE, PLEASE ESCAPE!!!" Whitebeard refuses, stating "DON'T BE RIDICULOUS!!!" while another figure laughs "FUFUFUFU!! JUST LET THEM GO. THAT'LL MAKE THINGS MORE INTERESTING LATER." Marines panic over a traitor: "WHAT UNIT IS THIS TRAITOR IN!I" "NO! HE'S AN ESCAPED PRISONER!!" An admiral commands "DON'T PANIC. THEY WON'T GET ANY FURTHER." and is identified as "ADMIRAL SAKAZUKI!!"
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A massive ship crashes violently into the harbor wall with a thunderous "ドゴォーン!!!!" impact, sending debris and smoke flying as pirates tumble from the deck. "!!I" A voice cries out in shock. On the right, the Whirlpool Spider Pirates appear in panic: "IT'S THE WHIRLPOOL SPIDER PIRATES!!!" "SQUARDO!!!" Squardo, bloodied and enraged, roars back amid the chaos. "...!! OF COURSE! AFTER WHAT I DID TO THE BOSS..." "DO YOU WANT TO DIE HERE!II" "DON'T BE STUPID, SQUARDO!!!" "THOSE BASTARDS..." Below, a horned pirate gasps "HAA... HAA..." while another swings a massive club, "ゴゴゴォ..." A long-haired fighter shouts "UWOOOHH!!! WHY DID THE SHIP STOP!II" as the scene erupts into frantic movement. Whitebeard Pirates surround Squardo, one yelling "SQUARDO...!! IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS!!" while another demands "HEY, GET THESE HANDCUFFS OFF, QUICK!!" and "TAKE ACE AND GET OUT OF HERE!!!" Squardo swings his massive blade, declaring "IF I DON'T DO THIS, THEN I'D NEVER BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH MYSELF!!!" "THIS ISN'T NEARLY ENOUGH TO ATONE FOR THAT!!"
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The battle rages as voices clash around the ruined harbor. "DON'T GET SO FULL OF YOURSELF! THAT ONE SLASH WASN'T NEARLY ENOUGH TO TAKE MY LIFE!!" "NOBODY LIVES FOREVER..." "THE PAIN OF A PARENT BURYING HIS CHILD... DON'T YOU REALIZE HOW HARD THAT IS, SQUARDO!II" A massive close-up shows Whitebeard bellowing "BOSS!!" with tears and fury. His crew reacts in horror: "THERE'S NO REASON FOR US TO STAY HERE!!" "BOSS...!!!" "WE'VE ACCOMPLISHED WHAT WE CAME HERE TO DO." "BOSS..." Whitebeard, blood streaming down his face and chest, fixes a steely glare and declares in a low, heavy voice "LISTEN WELL... WHITEBEARD PIRATES!!!" "THIS IS... MY FINAL ORDER!!!"
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The crew erupts in protest. "BOSS!!!" "WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE NEW WORLD TOGETHER, RIGHT!II" "WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT!!!" "LAST!I WAIT, BOSS!! YOU DON'T MEAN..." Whitebeard stands tall, arms raised, sweat and blood pouring down as he roars with overwhelming presence: "YOU WILL ALL LIVE... AND SAFELY RETURN TO THE NEW WORLD!!!" "YOU WILL ALL PART WITH ME HERE!!!" The pirates reel in shock. "!!I" One cries "THE TIMES HAVE PASSED ME BY!!!" Another shouts "THERE'S NO SHIP TO TAKE ME TO THIS NEW AGE!!!" "YOU PLAN ON DYING HERE!II" "B-BOSS!!!"
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Explosions rock the battlefield as Whitebeard Pirates clash with Marines. "ドドドドド!!!" "UWAA-AAAHH!!!" A close-up shows Whitebeard's stern face: "IT'S BEEN A LONG JOURNEY..." "WHITEBEARD..." He continues, "WHO EVER HEARD OF A PIRATE WHO DOESN'T WANT TREASUREI WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU WANTI" The massive splash panel reveals Marineford engulfed in destruction, waves crashing as Whitebeard commands "GO!!! MEN!!!" Smaller panels show pirates shouting "LET'S FINISH IT... MARINES!!!" "DON'T LOOK BACK! THE TIMES ARE CHANGING!!!" "HEY, NEWGATE!!" "N!!" Ace's crew desperately tries to stop him: "OLD MAN!!" "BOSS!!" "IT'S THE CAPTAIN'S ORDER!! WE HAVE TO GO!!!" "NO, BOSS!!!"
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The page opens with a large header: "CHOPPER'S VOICE ACTRESS, OOTANI IKUE!!" beside a photo of the smiling voice actress. A small Chopper illustration appears with Japanese text and the label "SBS". The narration reads: "HDK!! (Hi, hello, how are you) This is the... What numberI Right, sixth! The sixth voice actor SBS!! Start! This time we have the voice of Japan's cute mascots, to the point where you think 'do you voice them ALL!I' The greatest cute voice actress! And she's small and cute herself! The voice of our ship's doctor, Chopper!! The little Ootani Ikue is in the house!" The dialogue begins: O (Oda): "All right everyone, are you readyI Give us a greeting! It's Ms. Ootani!" I (Ikue): "Yo!" O: "That was so short!! I was surprised!!" I: "Wait, Odacchi, did you really need to call me short when you introduced meI" O: "Ah, I guess not. I'm sorry. I didn't think about it." I: "Well maybe you should." O: "More importantly, Ms. Ootani, the SBS is a question corner. Do you know what it stands forI" I: "Yes, I do. (S) First is rock, (B) surprise Rock Paper Scissors, (S) what is that*I" *Yeah, it makes sense in Japanese. O: "That's what I want to know!! So you really don't knowI Then... A hint! We take questions... and then... we answer them*... rightI" *This is what it actually is. I: "Ah! I see, I get it! (S) amazing, (B) I'm surprised, (S) sakura trees." O: "I'm the one that's surprised!! Jeez... Whatever, that's fine..." A footer box announces: "NEXT TIME ON VOICE ACTOR SBS Ootani Ikue's SBS continues on page 210!! We made these two to do next! You won't get another chance at this! Robin (Yamaguchi Yuriko) Franky (Yao Kazuki) Ask loose woman questions to Yuriko and completely perverted questions to Yao! Now, here's the Usopp Gallery Pirates!!"
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Discussion
p7Admiral Sakazuki is present among the marines.
p8Squardo leads the Whirlpool Spider Pirates.
p8Ship collision occurs at Marineford harbor wall.
p8Squardo is visibly injured and enraged during confrontation.
p9Whitebeard is bleeding from face and chest.
p9Whitebeard addresses Squardo directly about parental pain.
p9Crew reacts with horror to Whitebeard's statements.
p10Whitebeard commands the crew to return to the New World without him.
p10Whitebeard Pirates react with strong emotional protest.
p10Whitebeard is covered in blood and sweat while speaking.
p11Whitebeard gives the order for the crew to advance.
p11Marineford is shown under heavy attack with large waves.
p11Ace is present among the Whitebeard Pirates during the battle.
What is said, page by page
p0Chapter title text announces 'THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN'' as thematic header.
p1Luffy shouts 'RIGHT!!!' with strong determination during the escape attempt.
p1Ace warns Luffy 'DON'T GET CARELESS' with urgent intent.
p1Allies shout praise that Luffy has freed Ace and succeeded in the rescue.
p1Characters note Luffy's repeated reckless actions since Impel Down.
p2Ace thanks Luffy for saving him and admits he never dreamed of rescue.
p2Luffy credits Whitebeard and his crew for helping the rescue succeed.
p2Ace asks if Luffy can still fight after the impact.
p3Whitebeard roars that Luffy and Ace will both die if they stay.
p3Whitebeard warns enemies not to lay a hand on his little brother.
p4Ace shouts HIKEN while unleashing a massive fiery punch, aggressive battle intent.
p4Unknown marine cries out UWAO-QHHH in pain from the fiery impact.
p5Whitebeard orders OPEN A PATH FOR THEM with commanding roar.
p5Nearby ally laughs FUFU THEY WORK WELL TOGETHER in approval.
p5Silhouetted enemies shout KILL THEM BOTH and FIRE FIST AND STRAWHAT with hostile intent.
p6Luffy declares I'LL BE BETTER THAN YOU SOMEDAY ACE with fierce grin.
p6Ace replies YOU'VE GOTTEN STRONGER LUFFY with a smile.
p6Allies yell GET BACK LUFFY and note they are covering for him.
p6Shocked voice identifies ADMIRAL AOKIJI as he appears.
p6Ace calls KYOU KAEN while Aokiji uses PHEASANT BEAK during clash.
p7Marine shouts HEY SOMEONE'S RIDING IT in alarm.
p7Voices scream U WAAAAAHHH EVERYONE GET DOWN THE ENEMY SHIP IS MOVING.
p7Marine identifies FLEET ADMIRAL and calls the situation a disgrace.
p7Subordinates urge Whitebeard to escape while he refuses.
p7Bird-masked figure laughs FUFUFUFU and suggests letting them go to make things interesting.
p7Marines identify ADMIRAL SAKAZUKI in lower panels.
p8Crew shouts identification of Whirlpool Spider Pirates arrival with alarm.
p8Pirates call out Squardo's name in shock and urgency.
p8Squardo admits guilt over actions against the boss with defiant tone.
p8Crew warns Squardo not to seek death and calls him stupid amid chaos.
p8Horned pirate pants heavily while questioning the sudden ship stop.
p9Whitebeard declares the slash was not fatal and states nobody lives forever.
p9Whitebeard questions if Squardo understands a parent's pain of burying a child.
p9Crew insists there is no reason to stay and they have accomplished their goal.
p9Whitebeard issues his final order to the Whitebeard Pirates.
p10Crew protests Whitebeard's words and insists on returning to the New World together.
p10Whitebeard orders the crew to live and safely return to the New World.
p10Whitebeard declares the crew will part with him here.
p10Pirates shout that the times have passed and there is no ship for the new age.
p10Crew accuses Whitebeard of planning to die at Marineford.
p11Whitebeard reflects it has been a long journey.
p11Whitebeard questions what a pirate without desire for treasure truly wants.
p11Whitebeard orders the men to go forward.
p11Pirates shout to finish the Marines and not look back as times change.