Chapter 721

Chapter 721 is titled "Rebecca and Soldier-san".

Cover Page
Caribou's Kehihihihi in the New World Vol. 38 - "Drink this, leader Scotch!".

Short Summary
Luffy listens as Rebecca explains to him about her relationship with the toy soldier whom Luffy met when he first came to the island. The toy soldier was her guardian when her mother died, and raised her in her childhood. When the stadium repairs are completed, Rebecca hears her que and proceeds to the ring, leaving Luffy with the imprisoned gladiators for company.

As she walks with the other combatants to the ring, Rebecca recalls her past when she was little. As a young girl, she helped her mother Scarlett sell flowers for a living. When the kingdom soldiers pillaged their own country, they managed to escape to safety with the help of Thunder Soldier. Eventually, Scarlett lost her life trying to get food for Rebecca and Thunder Soldier failed to protect her. The toy soldier then vowed to protect the young daughter of the woman he failed to save. It was at that time that Doflamingo became king and made the previous king the most hated man in the country. Over the years, the toy soldier protected Rebecca and when he became a wanted man, he taught Rebecca how to fight in order to protect herself.

As her flashback ends, Rebecca reaches the ring, where Gatz announces her arrival and the crowd send a torrent of boos and jeers at her, proclaiming her as the heir of her grandfather King Riku, the traitorous brute who pillaged their country years ago.

Chapter Notes

 * Caribou has the upper hand in his fight with Scotch.
 * Rebecca's grandfather was the former king of Dressrosa and that is why she is hated by the citizens.
 * Rebecca's past is revealed. Ever since the death of her mother, Scarlet, the Thunderous Soldier of Rage watched over her.
 * The arena is repaired and the block D battle royale is about to begin.