The One Piece title logo appears at the top. Below it reads CHAPTER 868: ‘KX LAUNCHER’. A large panel shows a man in a tall hat and dark coat smoking a cigar while offering a rose to a smiling woman in a wide hat and frilly dress standing on a balcony. In the background, two ships sail on the sea: one displays a banner reading MARRY ME! with hearts floating above, and the other bears THE OLD CAVENDISH with a skull-and-crossbones flag. Small narration text at the bottom states: SHORT-TERM FOCUSED TITLE-PAGE SERIALS, PART 23 DROPPING IN ON THE LIVES OF THE GRAND STRAW HAT PIRATES FLEET, VOL. 5, CAVENDISH ARC "...SO, AS I'VE BEEN SAYING, THOSE ARE NOT ENEMY SHIPS, AND THEREFORE THERE IS NO NEED TO FIRE ON THEM, SULEIMAN!" "THAT EXPLANATION WAS WAY TOO LONG." The page is signed EIICHIRO ODA.
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A full-color spread of the eleven Supernovas, labeled "11 Supernova" on the left and "the worst generation" on the right. At the center sits Monkey D. Luffy in a black suit and straw hat, surrounded by the other Supernovas including Trafalgar Law, Eustass Kid, Roronoa Zoro, Killer, X Drake, Basil Hawkins, Scratchmen Apoo, Jewelry Bonney, Capone Bege, and Urouge. Large text across the image reads "who want to be yonkou's slaveI" at the top and "we gonna slay them all" at the bottom. The page is credited kharismaputra.deviantart.com.
The page opens with a large panel set 63 YEARS AGO titled THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MOTHER CARAMEL AND THE LITTLE CHILDREN. Big Mom as a child screams amid destruction, with sound effects and narration stating SADNESS AND RAGE REVERBERATE THROUGH THE AIR. Below, three close-up panels show a man in a top hat, a young Monkey D. Luffy, and a young Sanji with serious expressions. A large panel focuses on a giant open mouth with narration boxes: TWO, TO BE EXACT. THERE WERE SOME THAT SAW THE WHOLE INCIDENT UNFOLD BEFORE THEIR EYES. BUT, UNBEKNOWNST TO EVEN BIG MOM HERSELF.
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The story continues with narration: AND WAS DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. A WARRIOR OF ELBAF! WHAT HAPPENEDI HUHI A close-up shows a giant warrior with a shocked expression. The next panel depicts the warrior running away from a ship on the shore while narration states RAN OFF! AND HE NEVER AGAIN SET FOOT ON THAT ISLAND. HE, HORRIFIED BY WHAT HE SAW. Further panels show a ruined village with narration: AND CHARLOTTE RINRIN GREW TO BE SO REPUGNED BY THE GIANTS THAT THEY REFRAINED FROM EVEN SAYING HER NAME. EVENTUALLY, HIS STORY REACHED THE EARS OF ELBAF ITSELF AND THE REST OF THE GIANT RACE.
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Streusen, a chef and former ruined pirate living on the island, chews thoughtfully as the other witness. "CHEW CHEW." To him the sight is positively hilarious. "KUKUKU! WAHAHAHA HAHAHA!" He laughs while chopping wood with his axe, "CLUNK." "I'VE NEVER SEEN A MONSTER LIKE THAT!" Streusen reveals his power: "OF THIS WORLD INTO INGREDIENTS: THE KUKUKUKU NO MI!" He smirks, "IF I JUST LEAVE 'ER ALONE, SHE'LL DIE FOR SURE, AND THAT'LL BE A WASTE!" His ability lets him change various things. "CHEW CHEW" "SMACK."
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Young Big Mom declares, "SHE'LL BE BACK EVENTUALLY, I BET. BUT UNTIL THEN, I'LL STICK WITH YA! YOU'LL NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT EATIN' AGAIN!" Streusen warns, "OI, DON'T GET TOO CLOSE, ALRIGHTI" She asks, "HAVE YOU SEEN MOTHERI MISTER, WHO ARE YOUI" He replies, "MISSY, LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR DREAMS OR SOMETHIN'!" Narration notes these two, who had never met before, would build the Big Mom Pirates. Suddenly chaos erupts: "RETURN TO YOUR SENSES! THEY'RE GOING TO SHOOT YOU!" "RINRIN!" A gunman aims, "AND WHEN NO ONE IN THIS HALL CAN MOVE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT 5 SECONDS!" "WHEN MAMA'S WEAKENED!" "PULL."
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Big Mom screams, "EVERYONE'S ALWAYS IN MY WAY... MOTHER..." The massive KX Launcher fires with devastating force. "WILL DIE! AND BIG MOM" Streusen shouts, "AT THAT MOMENT, THE KX LAUNCHER WILL BE HAVE THE GREATEST EFFECT." Explosions and smoke engulf the scene as the weapon launches. Nearby, Luffy, Nami, and other allies react in shock and alarm amid the chaos, with multiple impact effects and motion lines filling the panels.
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Streusen explains, "YES. THERE'LL BE NO RACIAL DISCRIMINATION OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT. A COUNTRY WHERE EVERYONE CAN LIVE EYE-TO-EYE!" Young Big Mom wonders, "COUNTRY~I" He continues, "A DREAM COUNTRY WHERE ALL CAN LIVE EQUALLY! LET'S MAKE THIS PLACE OUR COUNTRY!" She beams, "THIS WORLD WOULD BE FAR MORE PEACEFUL THAN IT IS! EVERYONE WOULD BE SO MUCH HAPPIER!" Others react excitedly: "IF THERE WERE A LOT OF COUNTRIES LIKE THAT, IT'LL BE AWESOME IF EVERYONE CAN BECOME BIG LIKE ME! EYE-TO-EYEI THAT'S SO COOL!" Young Big Mom cheers, "YEAH! I'M GONNA MAKE A COUNTRY THAT'LL MAKE MOTHER HAPPY!" Streusen questions, "PEACEI THAT'S YOUR DREAM," as "RINRINI!" sounds.
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Young Charlotte Linlin beams with excitement beside a tiny figure. "OKAY, THEN, RINRIN! LET'S MAKE IT! OUR DREAM COUNTRY!" A woman reacts in shock, "WHAT THE-I! A DEVIL FRUIT POWERI!" as musical notes and flowers bloom around her. "THAT'S THE TRICK THAT MOTHER DID! WHAT HAPPENEDI! I CAN DO IT TOO, NOW!" Flooow eeer! Flooow eeer! Wanted posters flash: "DEAD OR ALIVE CHARLOTTE 500,000,000" and "50 MILLION FOR A KIDI!" Marines shout, "CAPTURE HER BEFORE SHE GETS TOO BIG TO CONTROL!" Reports warn she is more dangerous than Cipher Pol. In a massive splash, adult Big Mom towers gigantically amid smoke and debris, arms outstretched. "IF YOU DO, I SHALL MAKE A PROMISE WITH YOU!" she declares while a smaller figure clings to her. "BRING ME SWEET TREATS!" Chaos erupts below as people flee and react in terror.
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Explosive impact erupts as Big Mom's giant face twists in fury, "!!I" A flashback shows her at a table with family: "AND THEN, LET'S ALL SIT AROUND THAT TABLE AGAIN!" "MOTHER! I'LL MAKE EVERYONE BIG ONE DAY! A PROMISE OF PEACE! AND OF A DREAM COUNTRY!" She sobs, "THAT LAST PHOTO OF YOU, MOTHER... I'M SO SAD! I CAN'T STOP CRYING! BUT THERE ARE STILL PEOPLE THAT DON'T LISTEN!" A massive close-up of her screaming mouth dominates the page. "IF YOU LISTEN TO WHAT I SAY, YOU WILL ALL LIVE HAPPILY! AND IF YOU DON'T LISTEN, YOU'RE BEING SELFISH, AND I'M GONNA KILL YA!" Below, Bege fires a weapon while shouting "DAMN IT!" as the Straw Hats are named: "THE STRAW HATS! I'LL NEVER FORGIVE" the giant mouth declares amid shattering effects.
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Luffy stands on a ledge holding a large mirror. "I'LL BRING THE ESCAPE MIRROR INTO THE HALL!" "LISTEN UP! BECAUSE I CAN FLY." Caesar's voice answers, "QUICKLY JUMP INTO CAESAR'S MIRROR! WHEN YOU'VE FINISHED YOUR STUFF, ALL OF YOU, A BIT OUT OF ORDER, BUT HERE'S MY DEBUT!" Massive destruction follows as Big Mom rampages through the hall, smashing structures. "MAAAAA!" Luffy and others tumble through smoke and debris. "FAILED!" big letters announce as the KX Launcher is destroyed. Bege yells, "DAMN IT! I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE DESTROYED MY LAUNCHER, THAT MONSTROUS OLD HAG! YONKOU, I GUESS!" The plan collapses in rubble and flying objects.
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Bege waves urgently, "EVERYONE, INTO THE MIRROR!" as rubble flies. "BAAAAH!" Big Mom's massive hand smashes down. "WE GOTTA SKEDADDLE YOU LOT! JUMP INTO THE MIRROR!" The pressure builds with "THE PRESSURE FROM HER SCREAM IS RIDICULOUS!" Luffy, Nami, and others grimace while being pushed back. "WAVE" effects ripple outward. A close-up shows Luffy's strained face and Nami's determined expression. The mirror frame cracks violently under the force, "VIIIIII!" as debris explodes. "!!I" Luffy clings desperately to the breaking structure while being hurled backward.
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Panic erupts across the battlefield as massive explosions rock the area. A towering figure with a wide grin and a man in a top hat stare in horror while Luffy and a blonde woman gape with wide eyes and open mouths. Someone screams, "WHAAAA AAAAAI!" In the distance, smoke and debris fill the air as allies and enemies alike react. A voice cries out, "NOWHERE FOR US TO RUN!" Another shouts, "THIS IS BAD! WE'RE ON THE ROOF UP HERE! THERE'S..." The group realizes the dire situation with no escape route visible. In a dramatic spread, the blonde woman and a muscular man in a fur-collared coat stand back-to-back. She declares, "WE'LL EVER WIN THIS FIGHT!" while he adds, "AND THERE'S NO WAY." Background fighters look on with tense expressions amid the chaos.
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The massive castle structure transforms dramatically, its towers shifting and reshaping with mechanical parts emerging. A huge speech bubble proclaims "BIG FATHER!" as the fortress-like form activates. On the side panels, a man with a scarred face yells, "ROOK: EIN GROSER VATER!" with sound effects "FWIP FWIP" and impact lines. Luffy reacts with shock, eyes bulging, as the structure towers over the scene. Text reads, "IN THEIR HOUR OF PERIL, A GRAND CASTLE RISES!" Allies including a man in a striped shirt and fedora move toward the castle entrance. A voice calls, "ALLIED FORCES! JUST GET IN SIDE FOR NOW," as the group rushes inside the transforming fortress. The page ends with the official "ONE PIECE... CH. 868 / END" label.
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A colorful illustration features a woman with red hair, a large white hat adorned with a blue rose and green leaves, and a net veil. Bold pink text reads "THE QUEEN OF THE PLEASURE QUARTER" above her, with "STUSSY" in large stylized letters below. The image includes a signature "amusedtortoise.deviantart.com" at the bottom.
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The color splash page opens with the large title "ONE PIECE" at the top, credited to creator Eiichiro Oda and presented by mangastream.com. In a lush jungle setting with sunlight beams, a massive waterfall, and hanging vines, Monkey D. Luffy stands on the back of a large striped tiger-like creature. Wearing his straw hat, blue shirt, pink shorts, and backpack, Luffy reaches upward with a long stick toward something off-panel. To the right, a smiling girl with long dark hair, wearing a pink hooded jacket with fur trim, waves her right hand high. In the mid-ground and background, several figures tumble through the air near the waterfall. Credit boxes list: CLEANED BY FROSTYLE, 2B, HELL; REDRAWS BY TOUSHI; TYPESETTING BY KURTIN, ZERO, D; TRANSLATED BY VOXANIMUS; PROVIDED BY FRIEDRICH. A black notice box in the lower right reads: "You can read this chapter and more at the source in its original high quality. www.mangastream.com NOTICE: DO NOT REHOST THIS CHAPTER. PLEASE DON'T SUPPORT WEBSITES THAT DO. CONSIDER BUYING THE OFFICIAL VOLUMES WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR REGION." A small footer notes the image is.com with credits to the original creators.
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Discussion
p6Luffy and Nami are present among reacting allies.
p6Big Mom loses control and attacks with the weapon.
p7Streusen and young Linlin discuss founding a dream country.
p7The conversation occurs in an outdoor village setting.
p7Linlin expresses intent to create a peaceful nation for all races.
p8Young Charlotte Linlin activates a Devil Fruit power that produces flowers and music.
p8Wanted posters show 500 million bounty on Charlotte and 50 million on a child.
p8Marines identify the child as a growing threat requiring immediate capture.
p9Big Mom is currently rampaging while fixated on a broken promise from her past.
p9The promise involves creating a country where everyone sits together at one table.
p10The KX Launcher is destroyed by Big Mom during the rampage.
p10Luffy is carrying the escape mirror while others prepare to enter it.
p11The escape mirror frame begins to crack from Big Mom's scream pressure.
p11Luffy is holding onto the mirror while others are forced back by the force.
p12Page shows battlefield panic caused by massive explosions and debris.
p12Characters realize they have no escape route from the rooftop position.
p13Castle structure transforms into a massive fortress named Big Father.
p13Allies move toward the activated castle during the crisis.
p16Color splash page depicts Luffy and a girl in a jungle environment.
p16Luffy stands on a striped tiger-like animal while reaching upward.
What is said, page by page
p0Bottom narration explains dropping in on the Grand Straw Hat Pirates fleet during the Cavendish arc and clarifies the ships are not enemies.
p1Top text questions who would want to be a yonkou's slave.
p1Bottom text declares the group's intent to slay the yonkou.
p2Narration establishes the flashback timing and the disappearance event.
p2Narration reveals exactly two witnesses saw the full incident.
p3Giant warrior reacts with shock asking WHAT HAPPENED? and HUH?
p3Narration describes the warrior fleeing after witnessing the incident and never returning.
p4Streusen laughs heartily at the monster he witnesses with amused mocking mood in flashback context.
p4Streusen reveals his Kuku Kuku no Mi power to turn objects into ingredients while smirking confidently.
p4Streusen notes that leaving the monster alone would waste her potential with calculating intent.
p5Young Linlin promises to stay with Streusen and provide food with determined friendly mood.
p5Streusen warns Linlin not to get too close with cautious intent.
p5Linlin asks about her mother and Streusen's identity with confused tone.
p5Streusen suggests talking about dreams instead with evasive cheerful mood.
p5Narration states these two strangers would later form the Big Mom Pirates.
p5Gunman yells for everyone to return to senses as they prepare to shoot with urgent threat.
p6Big Mom yells that everyone is in her way and mentions mother with enraged despair.
p6Streusen notes the KX Launcher will have greatest effect at that moment with strategic calm.
p6Big Mom declares that she and others will die amid the chaos.
p7Streusen describes a country with no racial discrimination where all live equally with visionary tone.
p7Young Linlin reacts with wonder at the idea of such a country.
p7Streusen proposes building their own country together with enthusiastic dream-sharing mood.
p7Linlin agrees the world would be more peaceful and happier with excited agreement.
p7Background voices cheer the eye-to-eye equality concept with positive excitement.
p7Linlin declares she will make a country that makes mother happy with determined cheer.
p8Young Linlin excitedly proposes building their dream country together with Streusen.
p8Woman in polka-dot dress expresses shock at the sudden Devil Fruit power manifestation.
p8Young Linlin realizes she can now replicate her mother's trick and repeats the flower effect.
p8Marines shout orders to capture the child before she grows too powerful.
p8Reports warn that the child is more dangerous than Cipher Pol agents.
p8Giant Big Mom demands sweet treats while promising peace to those who obey.
p9Big Mom recalls promising a peaceful dream country around a shared table.
p9Young Linlin vows to make everyone big one day and fulfill the dream.
p9Big Mom cries over the last photo of her mother while expressing sadness.
p9Big Mom declares that those who listen will live happily and threatens death to those who refuse.
p9Big Mom refuses to forgive the Straw Hats.
p10Luffy announces he will bring the escape mirror into the hall because he can fly.
p10Caesar instructs everyone to jump into his mirror after finishing their tasks.
p10Bege curses that Big Mom destroyed his launcher.
p10Characters react to the failed plan amid ongoing destruction.
p11Bege orders everyone to jump into the mirror immediately.
p11Bege warns that the pressure from Big Mom's scream is extreme.
p11Characters react to the cracking mirror under sonic pressure.
p12Crowd screams in terror at sudden explosions and collapsing structures.
p12Voice declares nowhere left to run, conveying panic and entrapment.
p12Character warns the situation is bad because they are trapped on the roof.
p12Blonde woman shouts they will win the fight despite the dire position.
p12Luffy states there is no way out, emphasizing hopelessness.
p13Scarred man activates the transformation by shouting Rook: Ein Groser Vater.
p13Allied forces are urged to enter the castle immediately for safety.