Chapter 742

Chapter 742 is titled "I'll Always Be Close To You".

Cover Page
Cover page request: "A bunch of alpacas snoring as Robin reads to them", by Maru-chan from Tochigi Prefecture.

Short Summary
Kyros' life takes a turn for the better when he meets Scarlett, who initally distrusts him but comes around when he rescues her from pirates. She even faked her death so she can spend her life with him. Eventually they had a daughter who she named Rebecca. When Doflamingo took over, Kyros attemps to rescue King Riku from Doflamingo. He cuts off his leg and lunges at Doflamingo, only for Sugar to turn him into a toy. Kyros (now Thunder Soldier) flees the palace with Riku, who does not remember him. Kyros tries to protect Scarlett from danger but tragically failed when Diamante shot her when she went to get food for Rebecca.

Violet shook Kyros out of his flashback, when they noticed that extra soldiers are heading towards Doflamingo and with the element of suprise quickly slipping, the group prepares to attack Doflamingo.

In the Colosseum, Burgess's attacks are weakening the Colosseum's foundations, with soldiers remarking that another strong attack will cause them to break. Diamante reveals himself as the culprit who killed Rebecca's mother right in her face, leaving her vulnerable and in shock.

Franky lies defeated by the Doflamingo family, and is calling for Usopp in his head to save the day. Down at the hidden harbor, all the toys are silently rooting for Usopp to succeed but he is shown to be unconscious. As a final farewell, Sugar puts the Tatababasco ball in Usopp's mouth and makes him swallow it. But this causes Usopp to wake up and scream in pain with a horrible expression on his face that terrifies Sugar so much she loses conciousness.

Chapter Notes

 * Riku Dold III (as Ricky) was Kyros' 3000th opponent.
 * Ricky was also the only gladiator to wound Kyros, causing him to bleed from the head.
 * At age 25, Kyros was captain of the Dressrosa Army.
 * Scarlett fell in love with Kyros after he saved her from pirates.
 * Kyros cut off his leg and got transformed into a toy when he saved Dold from Doflamingo.
 * Viola has had her devil fruit powers since the age of ten.
 * Diamante revealed to Rebecca that he was the one who murdered her mother.
 * Franky and Usopp are shown to be very badly beaten.
 * Hajrudin and Dagama are shown as toys.
 * Usopp's reaction to the Tatababasco causes Sugar to lose consciousness.