Chapter 553

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Chapter Info

Volume 57
Chapter 553
Japanese Title 頂上決戦
Romanized Title Chōjō Kessen
Viz Title Paramount War
Pages 17
Release Date August 10, 2009[ref]
Wsj Issue 2009 Issue 37-38
Anime Kaze wo Sagashite (p. 1-2)Episode 462 (p. 3-14)Episode 463 (p. 15-17)

Introduction

Chapter 553 is titled “Summit Battle”.

Cover Page

Color spread: the Straw Hats enjoying ice cream.

Short Summary

The war finally begins with Whitebeard creating two tsunamis converging from both sides of Marineford, but Aokiji quickly freezes both tsunamis, causing great relief. He then goes on to attack Whitebeard, who counter attacks and demolishes Aokiji, causing him to start falling into the ocean. Aokiji freezes the ocean before he is submerged, immobilizing the ships but also creating some footing. All 14 commanders then rush out of the ship and charge into the war, leading the rest of the allies. The pirates start to open fire onto Marineford, but their attacks are blocked by the Vice-Admirals. Dracule Mihawk decides to test his strength against Whitebeard, but his attempt is stopped by Jozu, revealing his power. Kizaru also comes into play and aims for Whitebeard, but is also stopped by Marco, revealing his power.

Long Summary

The Marines are in panic as two tsunamis advance towards them. Donquixote Doflamingo laughs at the “Legendary Pirate” Whitebeard, while the great pirate himself also laughs. Soon, Aokiji evaporates out of his chair and uses Ice Age on the two tsunamis, freezing them entirely. Whitebeard calls Aokiji a “little rascal,” while the Marines are relieved. Aokiji sends Ice Spears towards Whitebeard, who stops them and snaps Aokiji in half, cracking the air to do this.

Aokiji crumbles into ice, but reforms near the water and freezes the bay entirely, creating an icy battlefield. The Whitebeard Pirates look out, observing the new foothold but the fact that they no longer could move. The Marines fire upon the ships, when Whitebeard’s allies jump out, getting ready to fight. The Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters jump down and line up, all holding swords. The opposition comment on their line up, stating that this rarely happens and looks like a Buster Call. Tsuru is warned to stay back, but states that even if she was to retreat to the end of the Seas, she would never be safe. Mihawk pulls out his legendary sword and tells Doflamingo that he was going to…

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Aokiji crumbles into ice, but reforms near the water and freezes the bay entirely, creating an icy battlefield. The Whitebeard Pirates look out, observing the new foothold but the fact that they no longer could move. The Marines fire upon the ships, when Whitebeard’s allies jump out, getting ready to fight. The Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters jump down and line up, all holding swords. The opposition comment on their line up, stating that this rarely happens and looks like a Buster Call. Tsuru is warned to stay back, but states that even if she was to retreat to the end of the Seas, she would never be safe. Mihawk pulls out his legendary sword and tells Doflamingo that he was going to test the strength between a certain man and him. Mihawk sends a gigantic flying strike towards Whitebeard but is suddenly stopped by “Diamond” Jozu, the Third Division Commander. Next, Kizaru prepares to take his strike, sending a shower of light bullets towards Whitebeard. The old pirate comments that the light was bright and as the shower comes, Marco, the First Division Commander, jumps up into the fray, stopping the shower in blue flames. Marco states that Kizaru could not take the king on his first turn, while Kizaru states that the Whitebeard Pirates are frightening people.

Quick References

Chapter Notes

  • Marco and Jozu are both revealed to have eaten Devil Fruits . Jozu’s gives him diamond coating while Marco’s is able to stop an attack from Kizaru with blue fire .
  • Onigumo , a vice admiral , has recently been seen with six arms sprouting from his back . Using this and his original two arms, Onigumo is capable of holding eight swords.

Characters

Tables

Category Details
Pirates
Whitebeard Pirates
  • Edward Newgate
  • Portgas D. Ace
  • Marco
  • Jozu
  • Vista
  • Curiel
  • Blamenco
  • Rakuyo
  • Blenheim
  • Haruta
  • Atmos
  • Speed Jiru
  • Fossa
  • Izou
  • Skull
Whitebeard Alliance
  • Squard
  • Islewan
  • Epoida
  • Bizarre
  • Palms
  • Karma
  • Zodia
  • Kechatch
  • Vitan
  • Pavlik
Straw Hat Pirates
  • Monkey D. Luffy (cover page)
  • Roronoa Zoro (cover page)
  • Nami (cover page)
  • Usopp (cover page)
  • Sanji (cover page)
  • Tony Tony Chopper (cover page)
  • Nico Robin (cover page)
  • Franky (cover page)
  • Brook (cover page)
Marines
Fleet Admiral
  • Sengoku
Admirals
  • Kizaru
  • Akainu
  • Aokiji
Vice Admirals
  • Strawberry
  • Yamakaji
  • Momonga
  • Tsuru
  • Onigumo
  • Comil
  • Doberman
  • Lonz
  • Bastille
  • Dalmatian
  • Stainless
  • Cancer
  • Mozambia
Master Chief Petty Officer
  • Koby
Chief Petty Officer
  • Helmeppo
Seaman Recruits
  • Jango
  • Fullbody
Seven Warlords Of The Sea
  • Gecko Moria
  • Dracule Mihawk
  • Donquixote Doflamingo

Trivia

  • This chapter and Chapter 555 have the most double pages with eight.
  • The cover page of this chapter contradicts Oda’s claim of Zoro , Nami , Sanji and Franky not liking ice cream. [1]

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