The 1010th chapter of One Piece, titled "Color of the Supreme King," delivers Zoro's scarring blow on Kaidou and Luffy's breakthrough: learning to channel Conqueror's Haki into his strikes, he lands blows on the Emperor without ever making contact.
Summary
With Big Mom plunging toward the sea, Zoro's relentless assault keeps Prometheus pinned and unable to fly to her rescue. Kaidou charges to free his ally, but Law swaps positions with Zoro and jabs an Injection Shot into the Emperor's throat before shielding himself with Curtain. Kaidou shrugs the attack off and blows Law aside, giving Prometheus and Napoleon the window they need to catch their captain mid-fall. Kid declares the separation already accomplished and, with Killer, sets off to handle Big Mom directly.
Drawing on his last reserves, Zoro coats his blades in Armament Haki, assumes his Ashura form, and unleashes Ashura Bakkei: Moja no Tawamure, carving a lasting scar across Kaidou's chest. Kaidou, gripping the wound, asks whether Zoro wields Conqueror's Haki, a power the swordsman does not understand. The Emperor then flattens both Zoro and Law with Raimei Hakke. Luffy revives, recalls Hyougoro's counsel, and grasps the secret he missed: Kaidou infuses objects with Conqueror's Haki. Mirroring the technique, Luffy blocks the descending club with his foot without touching it, then lands a gut blow and an uppercut from a distance, sending Kaidou crashing down. He tells Law and Zoro to return below while he finishes the fight alone.
Key Events
Law rescues Zoro by switching places and striking Kaidou, while Kid and Killer pursue Big Mom and Prometheus saves her from the ocean. Zoro lands his first post-timeskip Nine Sword Style attack, gravely wounding Kaidou, who suspects the swordsman possesses Conqueror's Haki. Kaidou then defeats both Zoro and Law. Luffy recovers and strikes the Emperor without physical contact, realizing he can coat his own attacks with Conqueror's Haki just as Kaidou does, and he sends his allies back down to the castle.
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Notes
This chapter marks the first time Zoro employs Nine Sword Style since the timeskip and showcases the advanced Conqueror's Haki infusion technique that becomes central to Luffy's growth. The cover request shows Pudding applying eye drops. The installment is part of the Wano Country Arc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Chapter 1010 of One Piece?
Chapter 1010, titled Color of the Supreme King, delivers Zoro's scarring blow on Kaidou and Luffy's breakthrough discovery of channeling Conqueror's Haki into his strikes, letting him hit Kaidou without making physical contact.
How does Zoro wound Kaidou in Chapter 1010?
Drawing on his last reserves, Zoro coats his blades in Armament Haki, enters his Ashura form, and unleashes Ashura Bakkei: Moja no Tawamure, carving a lasting scar across Kaidou's chest, the first significant wound Zoro lands on him with Nine Sword Style since the timeskip.
What new ability does Luffy discover in Chapter 1010?
Luffy recalls Hyougoro's counsel and realizes that Kaidou infuses his weapon with Conqueror's Haki; mirroring the technique, Luffy blocks Kaidou's descending club with his foot without touching it, then lands a gut blow and an uppercut from a distance.
How is Big Mom separated from Kaidou in Chapter 1010?
Kid and Killer set off to handle Big Mom directly after Law swaps positions with an injured Zoro to strike Kaidou, allowing the group to fully separate the two Emperors so each can be fought individually.
What does the title Color of the Supreme King refer to?
The chapter's title, Color of the Supreme King, refers to Conqueror's Haki, called Haoshoku Haki in Japanese, the rare power both Kaidou and Luffy are shown using to strike opponents without physical contact.
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