The title page displays the chapter heading "Chapter 568: 'DO WHAT YOU WILL'". Roronoa Zoro stands in the foreground wearing a black hoodie with "GET" printed on it, gripping a thick rope with both hands and glaring angrily to the side. Behind a wooden fence covered in large blooming sunflowers, a fierce lion-like creature with a wild mane bares its teeth and watches intently. A small wooden sign on the fence reads "酒". The background is filled with oversized sunflowers under a cloudy sky.
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Whitebeard swings his massive naginata with tremendous force, the blade crackling with energy as he roars, "KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ENEMY IN FRONT OF YOU!!!" Explosions and shockwaves erupt around him. In a smaller panel, a Marine soldier shouts, "HAS JOINED THE DEFENSE!!! THE HERO GARP". Another Marine yells, "YOU'RE FROM THE SAME AGE." Below, a massive blast rocks the battlefield with the sound effect "ボゴォン!!!" as debris flies. Whitebeard continues his assault amid crashing waves and smoke. A close-up shows a stern Marine officer declaring, "DON'T GET CAUGHT UP IN HIS NAME!!! HE'S JUST ANOTHER OLD MARINE!!!" Nearby, a grinning man with a scar laughs, "FUFUN!!"
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The Marine officer with the crescent-shaped mustache glares and says, "I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU TO TRY AND STOP ME!!!" Beside him, a Marine wearing a cap marked "MARINE" warns, "DON'T GO RUINING THE TOWN...!!" In the chaos below, Whitebeard fights through a crowd of Marines, blades clashing as he shouts, "CLEAR A PATH TO ACE!!!" A massive explosion erupts with the sound effects "オオオ" and "ビシ", debris flying everywhere. Whitebeard declares, "SHOW THEM THE STRENGTH OF THE NEW WORLD!!!" A Marine is sent flying with the reaction "パゴッ..!!"
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Explosions continue with sound effects "ビシッ" and "ビグォォン". A chained figure cries out, "WHAT'S THE MATTER... FIRE FIST...!!I" while background voices scream "わあああああ". In a calmer panel, a man with a striped shirt and a blonde woman stand together; the man asks, "DO YOU KNOW WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE HURT BY PIRATES!I" Another panel shows an injured person on the ground as someone questions, "DO I KNOW ABOUT HIM...I GOL D. ROGERI YOU MEAN GOLD ROGERI" A bystander reacts, "HMI" The man with the striped shirt grows furious, shouting, "WHA!I HEY!! WHY ARE YOU GETTING MAD!!!I WHO ARE YOU, RUNT!!!I" while a bystander screams "GYAA-AAH!!!" A crowd gathers, one man yelling, "HE'S AN UNBELIEVABLE PIECE OF TRASH!! HE CAUSED TROUBLE WHEN HE WAS ALIVE, AND CAUSED EVEN MORE WHEN HE DIED!! HE'S SOMEONE WHO SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN BORN. IT'S ALL GOLD ROGER'S FAULT! REMEMBER THIS: HE'S THE WORST SCUM IN THE WORLD!!!" A young boy with glasses watches silently from the side.
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Young Garp stares in shock. "OH... I THOUGHT THEY WERE ACTUALLY DEAD." "WHAT!!I" Explosions and chaos erupt in the background as townspeople shout, "THEY'RE SAYING A KID ALMOST KILLED SOME DELINQUENTS IN TOWN... IT'S A HUGE MESS!!" and "WHAT DID YOU DO WHEN YOU WENT INTO TOWN!I ACE!!" Garp sits with young Ace and asks, "...! GRAMPS... DO YOU HAVE ANY GRANDKIDS...I ARE THEY... HAPPYI" Ace laughs wildly, "BUWAHAHAHA!! HEY ACE, I'VE HEARD YOU'VE BEEN CAUSIN' SOME TROUBLE!!" Garp snaps, "ROGER!I DON'T EVEN MENTION THAT DAMN NAME, KID!!" and "YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT ROGERI" A small figure replies, "YEAH, HIS NAME'S LUFFY, I THINKI HE'S BEING RAISED WELL." In close-up, young Ace sweats heavily, thinking "HAVE BEEN BORN...I SHOULD I..." Garp asks from behind, "GRAMPS..." Ace answers quietly, "YEAHI"
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Garp's face is stern as he says, "..." and "AND YOU'LL FIND OUT. KEEP ON LIVING..." while Ace remains silent. Ace suddenly cries out in pain, "THIS IS MY LAST REQUEST!! PLEASE LISTEN...!!!" Garp yells, "HA!! YOU'RE STILL CONSCIOUS...!!!" and "IVA...!!" as Ivankov appears shouting "GAH!" A Marine shouts, "ACE, JUST WAIT!!" while others yell, "I'M... CLEAR A PATH!!!" and "WE'LL BE RIGHT THERE!!! JUST ONE MORE STEP!!" Buggy's crew cheers, "GYAAH!" The narration states, "AWFUL......!!!"
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Garp and Buggy watch the battlefield. Garp thinks, "I WANT... TO LIVE!!!" Buggy shouts desperately, "DON'T GIVE UP!!!" "JUST YOU WAIT, ACE!!!" "ACE!!! WE'LL SAVE YOU!!!" "ACE!!!" A voice calls, "HE'S AWAKE! HE'S ALIVE!! THANK GOD!!" while another says, "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!" Buggy stares in horror, "BUT THEN YOU THAWED IN THE MAGMA-HEATED WATER!I YOU WERE FROZEN BY AOKIJI... WHAT HAPPENED TO ME!I" Crocodile yells at Buggy, "THOSE DAMN MARINES... DO YOU THINK I'M THE KIND OF MAN WHO WOULD LET THINGS END LIKE THIS...!!!I" Buggy wails, "UWOOOOH!!! THOSE AREN'T THE WORDS A NORMAL PERSON WOULD SAY RIGHT AFTER GETTING FROZEN!!!" Ace weeps, "AND I'M SO HAPPY...!!! I CAN'T STOP MY TEARS." He remembers, "MY OLD MAN... MY LITTLE BROTHER... MY BROTHERS IN ARMS... THEIR BLOOD IS BEING SPILLED ALL AROUND ME...!!!" and thinks, "DAMN IT... I'M... I'M SO MESSED UP!!! AT A TIME LIKE THIS..."
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Whitebeard's massive hand clenches as he reacts with shock. "!!I" "ビキ...!!!" "ビキ...!!" He grips his naginata tightly. Whitebeard roars, "GOD DAMN IT...!!!" as he swings his weapon, "BECHA!!" The impact sends shockwaves through the ground. A Marine cries out, "EVEN YOU CAN'T OVERCOME OLD AGE..." while another shouts, "WHITE-BEARD!!!" Someone yells in alarm, "BOSS!!I"
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In the heat of the Marineford battlefield, a voice declares, "FIGHTS ARE WON AND LOST IN A SINGLE INSTANT~". Marco is struck hard, his face twisted in pain as he thinks, "THIS IS WHAT I WAS MOST AFRAID OF...!!!!" and "...!!!!". An ally shouts "MARCO!!!" as Marco reels from the blow, grunting "UUHH!!!". Below, Jozu yells "JOZ!!!" while taking a heavy hit that sends him flying with "GUWAH!!!". A close-up shows an intense fighter with a headband glaring and saying, "LOOKS LIKE YOU AREN'T FOCUSED..." as the clash continues amid smoke and debris.
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A massive explosion erupts with smoke and debris flying. A Marine soldier in a cap stares forward with a stern expression. The fight intensifies as a powerful strike lands, producing large impact SFX and sending bodies flying. A fighter in a cloak is slammed violently, with dramatic motion lines and black impact shapes filling the panel. Smaller panels show close-ups of strained, sweating faces reacting to the brutal exchange.
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Narration and voices warn the curly-haired commander: "IF YOU PUSH IT ANY FURTHER... YOUR BODY IS AT ITS LIMIT!!! YOU WERE ALMOST KILLED BY THAT POISON. DURING THE FIGHT IN IMPEL DOWN... ANOTHER SHOT OF TENSION HORMONES!I THAT'S CRAZY!!! YOUR BODY CAN'T TAKE IT!!!" He roars back, "HEY, THE BOSS...!!!" and "you could SERIOUSLY DIE!!!" while others shout "...!!!" and "HEY, THE BOSS...!!!". The commander insists, "IF I DIE, THAT'S FINE!! I HAVE TO DO ALL I CAN... LET ME FIGHT, MA...!!" with heavy breathing "HAA... HAA...". Below, he continues, "IF I CAN'T SAVE ACE... I DON'T FIGHT NOW..." as allies cry "MARCO AND JOZ ARE IN TROUBLE TOO!!!" and "THE BOSS IS DOWN."
A close-up shows the curly-haired commander with a fierce, sweating face shouting, "I'D WANT TO DIE!!!". Allies plead, "GIVE ME THE STRENGTH TO FIGHT!!! RIGHT NOW..." amid more impacts. The commander yells, "LOOK, IF I LET YOU DIE, I WON'T BE ABLE TO LOOK DRAGON IN THE EYE, YOU IDIOT!!!" while breathing heavily "HAA... HAA..." and "FINE... NUUUH~" as the battle rages on with flying debris and intense expressions.
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Explosions rock the battlefield as a hand reaches out and a voice shouts, "HEY, WHAT DID YOU...!!!!" Impact lines and debris fly while another figure yells "ZUZU...!!!" A massive strike lands with the declaration "DO WHAT YOU WILL!!!" In a wide splash panel Luffy, a long-haired ally, and others charge through smoke and rubble toward a distant structure as Luffy unleashes a thunderous "UWOOOOOOOHHHH!!!" Below, an injured man with dark hair and beads looks up and says "LUFFY..." while Luffy's face fills the frame in a raw, open-mouthed roar amid swirling motion lines and debris.
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SBS corner page featuring fan letters and Oda's replies. A reader asks Oda to publish a marriage proposal letter. Another questions who hung up pirates like laundry behind Otsuru in chapter 556; Oda answers it was Marine Vice Admiral Otsuru using the Wash Wash Fruit. A third asks about Usopp Gallery Pirates selection; Oda confirms he chooses the pictures with help from staff for fun and to showcase reader art. Small manga panels illustrate the answers. Page number 116 appears at bottom right.
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Discussion
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Buggy wears a coat with visible Japanese text on the back.
p6Ace is conscious and crying on the battlefield.
p6Crocodile is present and speaking to Buggy during the rescue attempt.
p6Garp remains nearby observing the events.
p7Whitebeard wields a naginata during the battle.
p7Whitebeard performs a powerful downward strike on the battlefield.
p7Marines react verbally to Whitebeard's display of strength.
p7The ground visibly cracks from Whitebeard's attack impact.
p8Marco receives a direct powerful blow during the Marineford battle.
p8Jozu is struck and sent flying in the same sequence.
p8A headband-wearing fighter comments on lack of focus during the exchange.
p9A large explosion erupts on the battlefield.
p9A Marine soldier observes the fight with a stern expression.
p9A cloaked fighter is struck and sent flying amid debris.
p10Curly-haired commander pushes his body despite poison damage from Impel Down.
p10Allies plead with the commander to stop fighting due to physical limits.
p10Commander refuses to stop and demands to continue the battle.
p11Curly-haired commander expresses willingness to die rather than fail.
p11Commander references Dragon while refusing to let an ally perish.
p11Allies continue urging the commander to stop due to his condition.
p12Luffy leads a charge through battlefield smoke and rubble toward a structure.
p12Injured man with beads recognizes and calls out to Luffy.
p12Explosions and impacts occur around the charging group.
What is said, page by page
p1Whitebeard roars to keep eyes on the enemy ahead, aggressive battle command.
p1Marine reports Garp has joined the defense and notes shared era with Whitebeard, urgent battlefield update.
p1Marine officer warns not to get caught in Whitebeard's name, stern caution.
p1Garp laughs Fufun with confident smirk, dismissive reaction.
p2Marine officer yells he told Whitebeard to try and stop him, defiant challenge.
p2Marine soldier warns not to ruin the town, urgent plea.
p2Whitebeard demands clear path to Ace, determined battle cry.
p2Whitebeard declares to show strength of the New World, rallying shout.
p3Chained figure calls out to Fire Fist asking what is the matter, concerned shout.
p3Striped shirt man questions why so many people are hurt by pirates, accusatory tone.
p3Injured man asks if listener knows about Gol D. Roger, weak inquiry.
p3Striped shirt man rages that Roger caused trouble when alive and even after death, furious rant.
p3Crowd voices react with screams and calls of worst scum in the world.
p4Garp expresses shock at thinking the delinquents were dead, in a surprised tone during the town incident flashback.
p4Background townspeople report a kid nearly killing delinquents creating a huge mess, conveying alarm and urgency.
p4Garp angrily questions what Ace did in town, scolding him with raised voice.
p4Young Ace quietly asks Garp if he has grandkids and if they are happy, in a hesitant and reflective mood.
p4Ace laughs wildly while teasing about causing trouble, showing mischievous intent.
p4Garp snaps at Ace not to mention Roger's name, reacting with fury and warning.
p4Garp questions if he should have been born, revealing deep regret in a somber tone.
p4Young Ace responds with a simple yeah while looking away, indicating quiet acknowledgment.
p5Garp tells Ace he will find out if he keeps on living, in a firm and cryptic tone.
p5Ace cries out his last request with desperate intensity while injured.
p5Garp yells in surprise that Ace is still conscious amid the battle.
p5Ivankov shouts GAH in shock during sudden appearance on the field.
p5Marine calls for Ace to wait while others clear a path with urgent shouts.
p5Buggy's crew reacts with GYAAH cheers mixed with battlefield tension.
p5Narration emphasizes the scene as awful with strong emotional weight.
p6Garp internally declares his desire to live despite the situation.
p6Buggy desperately tells Ace not to give up and promises to save him.
p6Marines shout in relief that Ace is awake and alive.
p6Buggy questions what happened after being frozen by Aokiji.
p6Crocodile angrily challenges whether he would let things end this way.
p6Buggy wails that the words are not what a normal person would say after freezing.
p6Ace internally states he cannot stop his tears while thinking of his brothers.
p7Whitebeard curses in frustration while preparing to strike.
p7Whitebeard yells god damn it while swinging his weapon with force.
p7Marine comments that even Whitebeard cannot overcome old age.
p7Marine shouts Whitebeard's name in alarm during the attack.
p7Another marine calls out boss in shock at the unfolding scene.
p8Narration states fights are won and lost in a single instant with neutral declarative tone during ongoing clash.
p8Marco internally expresses this moment as his greatest fear with shocked and distressed mood.
p8Ally shouts Marco's name in alarm and concern as he reels from the blow.
p8Marco grunts in pain from the impact with strained physical reaction.
p8Jozu yells his own name while suffering a heavy strike that sends him flying.
p8Headband fighter remarks that the opponent is not focused with calm confident intent.
p9Marine soldier maintains stern forward gaze amid the explosion without spoken words shown.
p10Allies warn the curly-haired commander his body is at its limit after Impel Down poison with urgent concerned tone.
p10Commander insists he must fight and that dying is acceptable with desperate determined mood.
p10Commander declares he has to do all he can with heavy breathing and resolve.
p11Curly-haired commander shouts he would want to die with intense emotional resolve.
p11Allies plead for strength to fight right now with desperate urgent tone.
p11Commander states he cannot let the ally die because he must face Dragon with determined protective mood.
p11Commander accepts the situation with heavy breathing and final resolve.
p12Unknown character shouts surprise and anger with 'HEY, WHAT DID YOU...!!!!' during impact.
p12Injured man with beads weakly calls out 'LUFFY...' while looking upward.
p12Luffy unleashes a loud battle cry 'UWOOOOOOOHHHH!!!' while charging.
p12Character declares defiance with 'DO WHAT YOU WILL!!!' amid explosions.
p12SFX 'ZUZU...!!!' accompanies a heavy strike or movement.