Waiting Room

In the streets of Dressrosa, a cloaked figure explains the nature of Devil Fruits. "CAN NEVER EXIST AT THE SAME TIME" "BUT" "SO IT SEEMS LIKE TWO COPIES OF THE SAME DEVIL FRUIT" "BUT WHY'S THE MERA MERA NO MI HEREI!" A close-up of a masked man with wild hair reveals the truth about Ace's fruit: "'FIRE FIST' ACE'S FRUIT WAS REINCARNATED AFTER HIS DEATH." Diagrams show the cycle of the fruit's rebirth. "AND, WITHOUT ANYONE KNOWING, YOUNG MASTER WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN THE MERA MERA NO MI...!!" "THEY SAY THAT WHEN AN ABILITY USER DIES" "THE FRUIT WITH HIS FORMER POWER IS REBORN SOMEWHERE IN THIS WORLD". In a narrow alley, the cloaked man continues: "GETTING ONE'S HANDS ON SOMETHING LIKE THAT... MY LIFE WOULD BE CHANGED FOREVER." "EVEN YOUNG MASTER WAS HESITANT...!!" "WHEN IT CAME TO PUTTING UP A LOGIA FRUIT AS A PRIZE FOR THIS EVENT..." A young man with a topknot reacts in shock: "EHH!I YOU THINK I'D EVER LET YOU EAT IT!!"

The young man with sunglasses and a headband yells furiously: "THAT MERA MERA NO MI!! I WANT IT!!" while large impact sound effects "どん" and "くん" explode around him. The cloaked figure replies calmly: "AH, THAT'S RIGHT. ACE WAS YOUR..." In the next panels the cloaked man muses: "I DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF SOMEONE ELSE IN THE WORLD WALKING AROUND WITH ACE'S POWER!!" The young man answers: "I CAN'T EAT IT, BECAUSE I'VE ALREADY GOT THE GOMU GOMU, BUT..." "THIS... MY 'MERA MERA' ABILITY..." The cloaked man suggests: "I'D RATHER BE ABLE TO SWIM." "HMM WOULD YOU EAT IT, FRANKY!I" Franky, in his black coat and hat, considers it. The young man declares: "AS LONG AS WE'VE GOT THIS CHANCE, LET'S TAKE IT!!" with another "どん" sound effect. Franky concludes: "WHAT DOFLAMINGO SAID IS ENOUGH FOR US TO ASSUME THAT THIS IS A TRAP, BUT... SO IT'S LIKE A MEMENTO. I'LL SAY THIS MUCH-"

Sabo shouts with fierce determination: "YEAH!!" Franky grins widely: "AND WE'VE GOT BUSINESS AT THE COLOSSEUM ANYWAY, SO LET'S GO!!" "LIVING LIFE WITH REGRETS IS NO FUN" with a small "GRIN" bubble. The cloaked man warns: "DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE LEVEL OF PLAY IN THE COLOSSEUM...!!" "NO ONE WOULD BE PUTTING THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE IF IT WERE ENOUGH..." In a quiet alley two small figures sit among debris as sound effects "パチパチ" crackle; one mutters "THOSE IDIOTS..." A dramatic close-up shows a mustached man with sunglasses and spiky hair declaring: "JUST A COMMON THIEF!!" while panting "HAA HAA" and shouting "FAIRY, MY ASS!!!" The final panel shows a city street with a sign reading "CHASING AFTER THE MYSTERIOUS 'FAIRY'" and impact effects "ビビビビ".

A man with sunglasses and spiky hair glares and snaps, "AS IF, YOU MORON!! I SAID WAIT UP!!! WHO CARES ABOUT A SWORD OR TWO!! JUST GIVE UP!" as a bearded man in a suit sprints desperately through the street, shouting "WHERE'D IT DISAPPEAR TO" while motion lines and impact effects trail behind him. The scene shifts to the lively entrance of "muchacha del baile," where a crowd gathers under musical notes and a spinning sign. Inside the dance hall, patrons clap and cheer as a woman in a polka-dot dress begins an energetic performance. Close-ups show stomping feet marked "STOMP STOMP," hands clapping "CHING CHING," and guitar strums labeled "STRUM" and "STRUM CHING CHING CLACK," with the dancer's flowing movements filling the panels.

The crowd erupts with cheers of "BRAVO" and "SO PASSIONATE" "SO SWEET" as Violet dances powerfully, her dress swirling amid flying debris and motion lines. A close-up shows her flushed face with sweat drops as she thinks "HAA" while a voice declares, "YOU'RE THE BEST DANCER IN THE WORLD." Nearby, the man with sunglasses watches intently. A threatening voice warns, "DIDN'T YOU HEAR ABOUT HOW THE WOMEN IN THIS PLACE STAB MENI SOMEONE LIKE YOU IS JUST ASKING FOR IT!!" Violet continues her performance, labeled "DANCING GIRL Violet," as the man with sunglasses reacts with shock, thinking "IT'S FINE IF SHE STABS ME..." while hearts and sweat drops emphasize the charged atmosphere.

The man with sunglasses panics, yelling "THAT PERPETUALLY LOST MARIMO CHILD...!!! I REALLY LOST HIM!!" and "CRAP!! HE'S GONE!!" while scanning the street. He then muses, "I WONDER IF NAMI-SAN AND ROBIN-CHAN WOULDN'T JUST FALL IN LOVE WITH ME ALL AT ONCE HERE" and "BUT I'M GETTING JEALOUS, SEEING ALL THESE COUPLES AROUND HERE," with sound effects "TCHK" and "TAP TAP." He resolves, "ALRIGHT! THIS IS MY CHANCE. LET'S JUST LEAVE HIM ON THIS ISLAND!!" Suddenly Violet grabs him from behind in a dramatic panel marked with large impact lines, pleading "PLEASE, PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME!!" as he reacts with "EHHH H!!I" and "!!!" in surprise.

Armed men burst in, one shouting "WHERE'D THAT WOMAN GO!I" and "PRETTY SURE SHE TOOK THE BACK EXIT INTO 'LOVER'S LANE'" while firing guns that blast holes in the wall with "BANG" effects. Violet flees through the damaged corridor, thinking "I... I THINK I'LL BE ALRIGHT..." as voices call "THANKS... LOOKS LIKE SHE'S GONE..." and "DON'T LET HER OUT OF THIS CITY." In the final panel the man with sunglasses appears dazed with swirling eyes and hearts, saying "YOU'RE QUITE WELCOME" amid "KYAH HH!!" "HAA" and "WHOOSH" effects as Violet's silhouette vanishes.

A woman in a polka-dot dress with a rose in her hair kneels beside a bearded man who is bleeding from the head. She frets, "REALLY... IT'S NOTHING..." while he replies, "BUT, WITH THIS MUCH BLOOD..." He continues, "NO... THE ONLY THING I'VE BUMPED INTO IS THAT FATEFUL IMPACT THAT WE CALL A CHANCE ENCOUNTER." She apologizes, "I'M SO SORRY... DID YOU BUMP YOUR HEAD OR SOMETHINGI" Suddenly the man is overwhelmed by hearts and sparkles, shouting "OWAHHH HHHHH ♥" and "!!! THIS IS BAD... I CAN'T STOP THE LOVE!!!" The woman leans in close, saying "YOU POOR MAN..." The bearded man asks, "YOU WERE BEING CHASED!! JUST WHO WERE THOSE GUYS!I" She answers, "IN THE PAST, STRANGE MEN HAVE ALL... RIGHT!! YOU MADE THEM ALL HAPPY ♥" He recoils in shock, "EH!I NO, YOU MUSTN'T LOOK AT ME IN THAT WAY!! I'M A WOMAN WHO'S GIVEN UP ON LOVE...!!" She offers, "IF I CAN LEND MY POWER IN ANY WAY, JUST SAY THE WORD."

The bearded man gives a thumbs-up, "O K" and asks, "IS IT REALLY OKI" The woman exclaims, "EHHH!I SO IT'S TRUE THAT THE WOMEN OF THIS COUNTRY ARE SO PASSIONATE THAT THEY'D EVEN STAB MEN!I" He admits, "I... I STABBED A MAN!! THE ONES CHASING ME WERE THE POLICE. IT WAS A ROMANCE GONE WRONG." She kneels and pleads, "...IF POSSIBLE, COULD YOU PROTECT ME AS FAR AS THE NEXT CITY OVERI AND THEN, THERE..." She introduces herself, "...MY NAME IS VIOLET." A monstrous face looms with hearts as she says, "I MIGHT JUST FALL FOR YOU..." The man asks, "WHAT'S WRONG...I" She turns away, "...OUUU HHH...!!! A DEVILISH WOMAN LIKE ME DOESN'T DESERVE FORGIVENESS..." Her eyes widen in realization, "!!I" and she declares, "THERE'S A MAN I'D LIKE YOU TO KILL."

Outside the massive Corrida Colosseum, a small figure stares up in awe, "THIS COLOSSEUM IS HUGE!!" while a giant toy soldier strides past with a crowd of onlookers. The small figure thinks, "HMM, I'VE EVEN GOT HALF A MIND TO PARTICIPATE!!" Inside, soldiers spot the giant toy and shout, "HE'S LIKE THE GUARDIAN OF THE COLOSSEUM! EVERY DAMN TIME... THERE HE IS! IT'S THAT WANTED TOY SOLDIER!!" An officer with a long beard orders, "HOLD IT!!" while another says, "LISTEN TO THOSE CHEERS. HMMI" The toy soldier leaps dramatically from a high window with a loud "わぁぁぁぁ" and lands with "JET WALK!!" as soldiers below yell "AH." and "MISSED ME! MISSED AGAIN!"

The One-Legged Soldier (Toy) bursts through the ceiling, shouting "I'VE ALREADY GOT ONE LEG INSIDE THE COLOSSEUM!! LOOK HERE, YOU SLOWPOKES!!!" Two furious officers with "DP" helmets block him, yelling "UHH...!!! YOU KNOW THE LAW, DON'T YOU!I POLICE AND MARINES AREN'T ALLOWED IN THE COLOSSEUM!! EVEN IF YOU SPOT A CRIMINAL INSIDE, YOU'VE GOT NO JURISDICTION TO ACT AGAINST THEM." The toy soldier retorts, "NOW YOU GET OUTTA HERE!! YOU'LL BE THE CRIMINALS!!" A sign identifies him as "One-Legged Soldier (Toy) ALIAS: THE MAD LIGHTNING SOLDIER." He warns, "THE ONLY LAW THAT APPLIES HERE IS THE DOGMA OF THE DOFLAMINGO FAMILY!! IF YOU PULL THOSE TRIGGERS..."

In a bustling street near ornate buildings, a tall bearded man in a hat and a woman with a feathered hat stand surprised as a tiny toy-like soldier in a top hat labeled SOL suddenly appears. The soldier strikes a dramatic pose with a sword and pistol, shouting, "YAYA, ELDERLY GENTLEMEN!!" The pair reacts with shock. "HE'S SO POLITE ALL OF A SUDDEN," the woman says. "MAY I HELP YOU WITH YOUR BAGGAGE!I" the man asks. The soldier continues energetically, "AHAHAHAHA WHAT A FUNNY SOLDIER," the woman laughs. The tiny figure leaps and smashes into the ground with impact lines and "ドン" sound effects. In the next sequence the soldier tumbles wildly amid weapons and debris, replying "I AM FUNNY, AREN'T II" and "YAYAYA!I" while the bearded man tries to intervene, "MISTER, COULD YOU JUST GET OUT OF THE WAYI" The soldier spins with more "カチャ" and "バタン" sounds. Later the bearded man questions, "IS THERE EVEN SUCH THING AS A 'SERIOUS' TOY!I" The soldier retorts, "NOT AT ALL... I MEAN, I'M A TOY WHO EXISTS TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE!!" The woman adds, "SO RED IN THE FACE... YOU'RE REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT THIS." The soldier finishes, "I'M IN YOUR WAYI HOW RUDE OF ME!!" as the man exclaims, "WHA" and the woman notes, "AHAHAHA HE REALLY TOOK OFFENSE!!"

The bearded man scratches his head and says, "HMMI OKAY." Nearby, a cloaked figure watches the crowd and remarks, "HEY, LUFFY. LOOKS LIKE YOU'VE GOT TO GO IN OVER THERE." The scene shifts to a grand colosseum-like building where people line up. A voice notes, "LOOKS LIKE NO ONE ELSE IS COMING, YEAH!I TOO SCARED TO COMMIT, HUH!! AHAHAHA!!" Another declares, "WE'RE ABOUT TO CLOSE GENERAL REGISTRATION!!" In the crowd a girl with a bow and others discuss, "WILL HE BE OKAYI DOES HE EVEN KNOW WHO TODAY'S PARTICIPANTS AREII" and "THAT OLD MAN'S GONNA FIGHTI" A loud voice announces, "EVERYONE WATCH OUT, BECAUSE I'M ENTERING THIS THING!!" The cloaked figure and companions react as the tiny soldier crashes in again with "NUAH HH YOU IDIOT!!" The bearded man says, "LUCY... MAY I HAVE YOUR NAMEI" The soldier replies, "LISTENINGI THIS IS IMPORTANT..." while another warns, "I THINK THIS MIGHT BE SOME KIND OF BATTLE SHOW..." The bearded man finishes firmly, "FIGHT TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT, BUT DON'T GIVE AWAY YOUR IDENTITY!!" and "GOT IT!!" as the group acknowledges, "HEY, LUFFY!!"

A muscular back view reveals fighter number 556 "LUCY" in a floral shirt entering the arena tunnel. Large impact sound effects "どどど" and "ん" emphasize the motion. Inside the stone waiting room packed with gladiators, Lucy stands calmly as chaos erupts. A massive fighter swings a club yelling, "IT'S GONNA BE ME, YOU FOOL!!" Another declares, "I'LL BE TAKING THAT MERA MERA NO MI!!" A tall armored figure labeled "No.621 HERA" stands nearby. Spectators shout, "EVERYONE'S SO ENTHUSIASTIC!!" and "WOW." An attendant says, "THIS IS THE WAITING ROOM FOR FIGHTERS. PLEASE RELAX UNTIL YOU'RE CALLED TO FIGHT." In the lower panel a huge warrior grabs at the small Lucy, roaring "UNN NN!!" while others glare and ask, "HEY, WHO'S THAT LITTLE PUNKI"

The massive warrior swings a sword with a fierce "ガチャ" sound as Lucy dodges. The bearded man reacts, "WHOA." Close-ups show various fighters turning with expressions of surprise: "AH..", "PFFT", "I", "HMMI" and the sound "TURN TURN." The crowd murmurs, "HEY... WHO THE HELL'S HEI" and "THEY'VE GOT ALL SORTS OF WEAPONS, HUH." Lucy walks forward with "STEP STEP" as the large man is sent flying with impact effects "バゴン" and "!!". A scarred fighter growls, "THIS SORT OF MOCKERY... IS THE TYPE I HATE THE MOST...!!" while others comment, "WHAT DOES THAT TWERP THINK HE'S DOING HEREI" and "HE WAS THE LAST GUY TO ENTER." A sign identifies "Spartan CORRIDA COLOSSEUM GLADIATOR 51 TIME WINNER OF THE MONTHLY TOURNAMENT."

In the roaring Corrida Colosseum arena, a massive gladiator with a fake beard towers over the crowd while smaller fighters surround him. Voices from the stands and nearby warriors yell, "WHERE'S THE FUN IN CRUSHING WEAKLINGS!I THE CROWD'S HERE TO SEE TRUE FIGHTERS CLASH!!" "CALM DOWN, SPARTAN" "HEY, BRAT WITH THE FAKE BEARD!!! THIS IS AN ARENA, AIN'T IT!I" "IT'S NO PLACE FOR YOU!! GO HOME!!" A small fighter in a hat stands calmly in the center as tension builds. The large man is shoved and struck; panels show rapid punches with "WHOOSH" and impact effects, followed by close-ups of angry gladiators shouting "GET OUT OF HERE, NOW!!" and "HMMI" Reactions erupt with "EH..." "AHH!!" and "SWOOSH" as bodies tumble and debris flies.

A massive explosion erupts across the arena with huge sound effects "ドゴォォン!!" and flying debris. The small fighter, now revealed with sunglasses, grins widely and declares "A DECLARATION OF WAR!!!" "NICE TO MEET YA." "SHISHI SHISHI" while striking a dramatic pose. The blast sends several large gladiators reeling backward in shock, their faces twisted in surprise. Onlookers react with "!!I" and "BUHU" as smoke and rubble fill the air. The final panel displays the chapter end text "ONE PIECE CH.703 /END" alongside the fighter's triumphant expression.

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