Chapter 573: "THIS ERA WILL BE KNOWN BY WHITEBEARD'S NAME". Whitebeard stands tall atop a massive, armored beast charging forward through a storm of debris and falling rocks. The creature roars with jaws wide open, foam and water spraying from its mouth as Whitebeard grips the reins, his expression fierce and determined amid the chaos of battle.
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Whitebeard's crew desperately calls out to him. "BOSS!!!" they shout from the left panels as explosions rock the area. "WE CAN'T LEAVE YOU BEHIND, BOSS!!! LET'S GO BACK TOGETHER!!!" Whitebeard turns sharply, glaring. "DIDN'T YOU HEAR MY ORDER!I! GET GOING!!! YOU IDIOTS!!!" On the right, a massive Marineford fortress looms under heavy attack. A ship smashes into the walls as waves crash violently. "STOP WHITEBEARD!!!" someone yells. "UWAAA-AAAHH!!!" "MARINFORD IS IN DANGER!!!" In the lower right, Whitebeard's allies fight amid collapsing buildings. "HE'S REALLY TRYING TO SINK THE ENTIRE ISLAND!!!"
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Explosions erupt around Whitebeard as he swings his massive naginata. "HE'S HALF DEAD ALREADY!!!" "TAKE OUT WHITEBEARD!!!" The ground shatters violently with "ドォン!!!" and massive impact effects. "GYAA-AAAHH!!" screams ring out. Ace appears in the lower panels, bloodied and chained, looking up with a shocked expression. "ACE!!" a crewmate yells. "HURRY!! DO WHAT THE BOSS SAYS!!!" "BOSS!!!" another pirate screams desperately as debris flies everywhere.
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Fleet Admiral Sengoku appears among the chaos. "FLEET ADMIRAL SENGOKU!" "SQUAD LEADER MARCO!! LET'S GO!!" "GET READY TO DEPART!!! LAUNCH THE SHIP!!!" Marco shouts while carrying an injured ally. "THERE'S NO REASON TO WORRY ABOUT ACE NOW..." Sengoku glares intensely. "THAT MAN IS SERIOUSLY PLANNING ON SINKING MARINFORD INTO THE SEA... AND TAKE HIMSELF WITH IT!!!" A close-up shows Whitebeard's bloodied, scarred face. "TO THE ERA... PUTTING AN END... SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD TIME TO ME..." Nearby, Vice Admiral Garp is seen in the corner. "VICE ADMIRAL GARP!! A-ARE YOU ALL RIGHT!I!I"
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Amid the raging battle at Marineford, a pirate yells, "JUST AS I TAKE WHITEBEARD'S HEAD!!!" Another shouts, "ALL RIGHT!!! PUT IT UP!! SHOW MY FACE" while a crewmate cries, "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!! THE DENDEN MUSHI IS BACK UP!!!" Buggy's massive face appears on the screen as he roars, "IT'S ON!!!" The broadcast erupts with his wild laughter, "わあああああああああ!!" Onlookers react in shock: "IT'S BUGGY!!!" and "WHY HELLO EVERYONE!!! IT'S BUGGY!!! THE LEGENDARY-" A marine questions, "WERE THOSE PIRATES WHOM WHITEBEARD BETRAYED" while another gasps, "WHAT HAPPENED TO WHITEBEARD!I" The crowd below stares up at the screens in confusion as Buggy continues his rant.
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Marines fire wildly, shouting, "TAKE DOWN AS MANY AS YOU CAN!!!" and "DON'T LET THE PIRATES ESCAPE!!!" while others yell, "GET TO THE COAST!!!" Whitebeard towers over the battlefield, his naginata raised as he declares, "IS ME!!!" and "YOUR ONLY OPPONENT..." A massive shockwave erupts with the sound effect "ドゴォォォン!!" and "グゴォォン!!" shaking the entire plaza. Debris flies as the ground cracks and the sea churns violently around the execution platform. Whitebeard's voice echoes across the battlefield amid the chaos.
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Jozu carries the injured, with voices calling, "BRENHAIM!! CARRY JOZ!!" and "UWAH!!!" A pirate shouts, "YOU'RE STILL ALIVE, RIGHTI LET'S GET..." while another yells, "SQUAD LEADER JOZ!!!" Ace stands firm, declaring, "....! I KNOW!! I WON'T LET IT BE IN VAIN!!!" Luffy appears, shouting, "ACE!!! STRAWHAT BOY!!! WHY ARE YOU STANDING AROUND!!I" A woman with dark hair reaches out desperately as someone screams, "GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY!!!" and "UWAH!!!" The battlefield erupts in motion and dust.
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Whitebeard looms over Ace, who looks up with a strained expression. Whitebeard says, "BUT LET ME ASK YOU ONE THING..." and "I DON'T NEED YOUR WORDS..." Ace replies with heavy breaths, "HAA... HAA..." Whitebeard continues, "OF COURSE!!!" then asks, "A GOOD FATHERI WAS I..." Ace's face shows shock and emotion. Whitebeard laughs softly, "GURARA-RARA..." as the battlefield rages around them with impact lines and debris filling the air.
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Allies shout warnings as chaos erupts around the shattered battlefield. "THEY'RE GUNNING FOR YOU!!" cries one voice while another yells "JIMBEI!!" From the smoke a massive figure charges forward. "ACE!! LUFFY, GET IN FRONT!!" someone orders. "RUN! GET TO THE SHIP!!!" The crew desperately urges escape. "THE BOSS WANTS AS MANY PEOPLE TO SURVIVE AS POSSIBLE!!" Jimbei and others race through debris. Below, the execution platform crumbles under heavy fire. "THE EXECUTION PLATFORM IS BEING DESTROYED!!" Boa Hancock appears, sweat on her brow, and calls out "HURRY, LUFFY!!" Pirates seize a Marine vessel. "WE STOLE A BATTLESHIP!!! QUICK, GET ON!!!" A Marine officer sneers from the deck, "DO THEY REALLY THINK THEY CAN ESCAPEI!I HOW ADORABLE... ADMIRAL SAKAZUKI!!!" The crowd below roars in confusion. "WHAT HAPPENED TO ACE!!I SHOW US WHITEBEARD!!" Large SFX "わああああああああ" fill the air as smoke and rubble fly.
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A colossal magma fist erupts from the sea, smashing through the air with explosive force. "UWAAAH!!!" someone screams as debris scatters. "LOOK OUT!!! IT'S AKAINU!!!" a Marine warns. Akainu stands sternly on the warship, eyes narrowed. In close-up his face twists with contempt. "BUT HE IS THE CAPTAIN... I GUESS THERE'S NO HELPING IT!!" he mutters. "AFTER ALL, WHITEBEARD... IS A LOSER FROM A BYGONE AGE!!!" He continues, "THEY SAVE ACE AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RUN AWAYI WHAT A BUNCH OF COWARDS YOU ARE WHITEBEARD PIRATES." A nearby Marine questions with "I" Luffy and Ace react in shock amid the smoke. "A LOSERI HAA... HAA..." Ace pants. "ACE!!" Luffy shouts desperately as the brothers face the Admiral's looming threat.
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Ace's bloodied face fills the panel, fury blazing in his eyes. "TAKE BACK... WHAT YOU JUST SAID!!!" he roars, veins bulging. "HAA..." Below, Luffy stares in horror. "ACE!!!" he screams. Allies try to restrain the enraged commander. "HE'S MOCKING MY OLD MAN..." Ace growls. "ACE!!I" others cry. "STOP, ACE!!! KEEP GOING!!!" they plead. Akainu presses the verbal assault from the ship. "YOU PRANCE ABOUT THE SEAS PRETENDING TO BE A FAMILY. YOU BUNCH OF THUGS KEEP YELLING BOSS THIS, BOSS THAT... AND SO WHITEBEARD IS A LOSER WHO WILL NEVER BECOME KING. YOUR REAL FATHER, ROGER, STOOD IN HIS WAY." Luffy and the crew freeze in disbelief. "STOP RIGHT THERE!!" someone shouts. Akainu finishes coldly, "HOW AM I MISTAKENI"
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Akainu continues his merciless taunts. "HE REALLY DID LIVE AN EMPTY LIFE, DIDN'T HEI IN THE END, HE WAS STABBED BY HIS IDIOT SON WHO WAS FOOLED BY SOME SWEET TALK!! AND HE'S GOING TO DIE PROTECTING THAT FOOL!!! NEVER BECOMING KING... AND NEVER ACCOMPLISHING ANYTHING!I FOR HOW MANY DECADES HAS HE RULED THE SEAS." Allies scream back. "STOP IT!!" "IF PEOPLE DON'T LIVE THE RIGHT WAY, THERE'S NO REASON FOR THEM TO LIVE!!!" "PIRATES LIKE YOU DON'T DESERVE A PLACE TO BELONG!!!" Ace stands trembling. "WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT HIS GREATNESS!!I" he demands. "THE OLD MAN GAVE US A PLACE WHERE WE BELONGED!!!" Luffy and the others shout desperately, "DON'T LISTEN TO HIM, ACE!!! COME ON!!!" Akainu roars in reply, "WHITEBEARD IS THE PIRATE WHO CREATED THIS ERA!!! DON'T MOCK THE MAN WHO SAVED ME!!! WHITEBEARD WILL DIE AS A LOSER!!! A FITTING DEATH FOR THE ADMIRAL OF A MOUNTAIN OF GARBAGE!!!"
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Luffy lies battered on the ground, bloodied and gasping as Ace's Vivre Card burns in his hand. "ACE'S... VIVRE CARD..." he whispers. A massive Marine looms over him. "HEY, LUFFY!! YOU'RE AT YOUR LIMIT!!" Luffy struggles, "AH..." while Ace's voice echoes, "ACE!!...!!!" The Marine declares, "GREAT SIN ALREADY RUNS THROUGH YOUR BLOOD!! NO MATTER WHO ELSE ESCAPES, I WILL NEVER LET YOU TWO BROTHERS GO!!! THE PIRATE KING, GOLD ROGER! THE REVOLUTIONARY, DRAGON!! I'M AMAZED THAT THEIR TWO SONS TURNED OUT TO BE BROTHERS!!" A colossal explosion erupts as Akainu attacks. "THIS ERA WILL BE KNOWN... BY WHITEBEARD'S NAME!!! STOP, ACE!!!" Luffy screams in horror. Akainu taunts, "YOU ARE MERELY 'FIRE'! I AM 'MAGMA' THAT CONSUMES 'FIRE'! MY POWER COMPLETELY OUTCLASSES YOURS!!! DID YOU GET CARELESS BECAUSE YOU'RE A LOGIA TYPE AS WELLI" Luffy cries out, "LUFFY!!! HEY!! WAIT!!" as the magma fist strikes. "ACE!! HE WAS BURNED!!I"
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Luffy is hurled backward by the devastating magma blast, eyes wide in shock. "EHI" The force sends him flying across the ruined battlefield. He coughs violently, "COUGH!!" blood and debris covering his body as he crashes down. "JIII... JI... CHI..." In the distance, the burning remnants of Ace's Vivre Card lie on the scorched ground. The massive impact leaves Luffy sprawled and broken amid swirling smoke and debris. The page ends with the volume close: "58 VOLUME 58 (END)".
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Volume 58 fan gallery page featuring reader-submitted artwork and photos. Visible titles and captions include "ONE PIECE", "THE GRAND PRIZE!!! A SIGNED CARD!!", "GET FIRED UP USOPP GALLERY PIRATES!", "ANNWWW YEAH!!! BROTHER SOUL!!!", "TOO GOOD!! YOU'RE PRACTICALLY A PRO!! TAKE THE GRAND PRIZE!!", and various Japanese reader names and comments praising drawings of Luffy, Chopper, Usopp, and other characters. Includes before/after edits, paper cutouts, and cosplay-style photos.
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Volume 58 fan gallery continuation with more reader art. Large "ONE PIECE" header. Featured pieces include realistic Nico Robin portrait, Hancock drawings, Roger and Rouge scene, birthday cake Chopper, Jinbe, Doflamingo cosplay, and group shots. Captions read "HAPPY BIRTHDAY", "ONE PIECE STRONG WORLD", "Which is the most beautifulII", "Reality can destroy the Dream. Why shouldn't the dream destroy realityI", and numerous Japanese reader comments and names. Ends with page numbers 204-205.
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Page 207 displays a large collage of One Piece fan art submissions under the header 'ONE PIECE'. Visible pieces include a Nami sticker labeled 'Nami' with 'ゴージャス★ナミ！似合うぜ。' and '北陸 チヒナスさん', a Chopper-themed art, a group scene with '山梨県 鷹野あきこサン' and '麦わら楽団パ～ラパラ。', a 'GREAT MOTHER' poster, Shiki and Naoto fan art, a FJD SUKE piece, a Valentine's Nami in a bowl, a wedding photo parody with 'アメリカ 久々太郎さん' and '最高戦力立体化！！ シヴィ！', a Straw Hat crew night scene, a Hancock fan art with 'ハンコック 可愛くチャイナ♡', a large 'DEATH WINK' panel, and multiple other regional submissions featuring Luffy, Robin, and custom designs. Japanese captions and prefecture labels accompany each piece. Page number 207 is visible at bottom left.
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Page 208-209 shows another dense fan art collage titled 'ONE PIECE'. Featured works include a Chopper spaceship drawing, a Nami portrait, a Straw Hat family group shot with 'コリーあいつ、喜ぶぞ！', a skeleton-filled scene, Luffy and Ace eating together labeled '食う食うこの兄弟！', a 'SHICHIBUKAI FAMILY' group portrait, a circular crew emblem, a newspaper-reading scene, a mermaid pool illustration, a large 'SANJI TIME' face, a close-up of a screaming face, an 'ARE YOU READYI' group poster, and a Hancock drawing with address '〒119-0163 東京都神田支店'. Multiple Japanese captions, prefecture credits, and reader-submitted illustrations fill the page. Page numbers 208 and 209 appear at bottom corners.
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SBS page 210 features a Q&A with Chopper's voice actress Ootani Ikue. Header reads 'OUR SHIP'S DOCTOR, OOTANI IKUE!!' with a Chopper hat illustration. Questions and answers include: 'R: Do you also do the voice of Chopper when he turns giantI -Karen I: Yes, I do...'; 'R: Hello, how do you do!I When Chopper gets bigger, do you get bigger tooI -Mashuri I: Ah, I don't. I'm always big.'; 'R: Who's bigger, you or Chopper, if he were realI -Funako I: Ehh!!! Are you really asking that!I'; 'R: Ms. Ootani!! Is it true that you put jam on everythingI -Mihon I: Yes. I even put it on jam.'; 'R: Hi, Ootani Ikue. I have a question. Which other voice actor are you most friendly withI -Eikichi I: It's hard to pick just one person I like. The funniest is the captain!'; 'R: IF you could think of a new move for Chopper, what would it beI -Redbeard I: Doctor Stop!'; 'R: Are you one of the seven transforming comediansI -Don't mind mouth I: Ah, sure. Usually.' Small Chopper and Luffy reaction panels are shown. Page number 210 at bottom right.
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SBS page 211 continues the Q&A with Ootani Ikue. Visible exchanges: 'R: Draw Chopper's hat without any reference. -Don't mind mouth I: HuhI Was it okay, just doing the hatI'; 'R: IF you ate three rumble balls, what would happenI Draw a picture. -Chappi I: Like this. Normal person'; 'R: Ms. Ootani!! You always do cute voices!... Cotton candy attack!! -Captain Chopper I: Ugu. Chomp chomp.'; 'R: I have a question for Chopper. Please cure my love sickness!! -Sugacchi I: All right, I'll give it a shot.'; 'R: When Chopper is surprised, his hat flies off... -Masa I: The heel of my shoes.'; 'R: Ms. Ootani! Take this, Negative Hollow! -Perona the Fifth I: I eat so much, but I don't get any bigger.'; 'R: Ms. Ootani Ikue, I always watch television!!... -Piiman's sister I: I think of Chopper's motto as "more manly," so anyone can do it.'; 'R: Ms. Ootani, I'll be blunt!!! Give me your voice!!! -Tonakai* I: All right, take it.' Final note from the editor about Ootani's schedule. Small Chopper illustrations accompany several answers. Page number 211 at bottom left.
p11Akainu escalates insults against Whitebeard and his crew.
p11Ace remains visibly enraged and unwilling to retreat.
p12Luffy is down and injured on the battlefield.
p12Ace's Vivre Card is actively burning in Luffy's possession.
p12Akainu uses magma-based attack against Luffy.
p12Akainu identifies Luffy and Ace as sons of Gold Roger and Dragon.
p13Luffy is sent flying by Akainu's magma attack.
p13Ace's Vivre Card finishes burning on the battlefield.
p13Chapter 573 concludes at the end of this page.
p13Volume 58 ends here.
What is said, page by page
p0Chapter title quote states this era will be known by Whitebeard's name, setting a defiant tone for the chapter.
p1Whitebeard Pirates call out to their boss urging him not to be left behind and to retreat together.
p1Whitebeard orders his crew to leave immediately with an angry glare.
p1Marines shout to stop Whitebeard while warning that Marineford is in danger.
p2Marines declare Whitebeard is half dead and order his elimination.
p2Crew members shout Ace's name and urge him to follow Whitebeard's orders.
p2Pirates scream for their boss amid the chaos.
p3Sengoku states Whitebeard plans to sink Marineford and himself with it.
p3Whitebeard declares it is time to put an end to the era.
p3Marco and crew call out to launch the ship and note there is no longer need to worry about Ace.
p4Pirate declares intent to take Whitebeard's head with aggressive posture.
p4Buggy commands to show his face on the broadcast with excited tone.
p4Crewmate alerts Buggy that the Denden Mushi is back online.
p4Buggy announces the broadcast is live with triumphant roar.
p4Onlookers identify Buggy on screen with surprise and recognition.
p4Marine questions whether the pirates were betrayed by Whitebeard.
p4Marine reacts with shock at the unfolding broadcast event.
p5Marine orders to take down as many pirates as possible.
p5Marine commands not to let pirates escape toward the coast.
p5Whitebeard declares himself the only opponent with raised weapon.
p5Shockwave SFX dominate the lower panel showing widespread destruction.
p6Pirate calls for Brenhaim to carry the injured Jozu.
p6Pirate asks if Jozu is still alive while urging movement.
p6Ace affirms he will not let sacrifices be in vain.
p6Luffy shouts at Ace asking why he is standing still.
p6Woman screams for others to get out of her way.
p7Whitebeard asks Ace one question while standing over him.
p7Ace refuses Whitebeard's words with heavy breathing.
p7Whitebeard confirms he was a good father with soft laugh.
p8Allies shout warnings about enemies targeting Luffy and urge escape to ship with desperate tone.
p8Voice calls out to Jimbei amid chaos indicating immediate danger.
p8Command given for Luffy and Ace to move ahead while others cover retreat.
p8Hancock urges Luffy to hurry with focused intent.
p8Marine questions possibility of escape while addressing Admiral Sakazuki.
p8Crowd reacts with shock at Whitebeard's situation and platform collapse.
p9Marine warns others of Akainu's attack with urgent alarm.
p9Akainu dismisses Whitebeard as outdated loser while justifying pursuit.
p9Akainu mocks Whitebeard Pirates for saving Ace then fleeing as cowards.
p9Luffy reacts with visible distress to Akainu's words.
p9Ace questions the insult with rising anger.
p10Ace demands Akainu retract insults against Whitebeard with explosive anger.
p10Luffy screams Ace's name in alarm and fear.
p10Allies plead for Ace to stop and continue escaping.
p10Akainu accuses Whitebeard Pirates of pretending to be family while calling them thugs.
p10Akainu states Whitebeard will never become king and mocks his legacy.
p11Akainu continues mocking Whitebeard's empty life and failure to become king.
p11Allies yell for Akainu to stop and defend Whitebeard's honor.
p11Ace challenges Akainu's knowledge of Whitebeard's greatness.
p11Akainu claims Whitebeard will die protecting a fool and calls him a loser.
p11Allies urge Ace not to listen and to keep moving forward.
p12Akainu shouts that Luffy is at his limit with aggressive warning intent while standing over him.
p12Akainu declares that great sin runs through Luffy's blood and vows not to let the brothers escape, referencing Gold Roger and Dragon as their fathers.
p12Luffy gasps weakly with pain and fatigue as he clutches the burning card.
p12Distant voices call out ACE in desperate echo during the confrontation.
p13Luffy reacts with shock sound while being blasted away.
p13Luffy coughs heavily from the impact and injuries.
p13Faint sounds indicate Luffy's fading consciousness on the ground.