Chapter 728

Chapter 728 is titled "The Number of Tragedies".

Cover Page
Caribou's Kehihihihi in the New World Vol. 43 - "For grandson, who is sacrificing himself against a strong opponent, she prepares the last meat pie".

Short Summary
While Doflamingo continues to control Riku Dold, His subordinates managed to take control of the castle with the help of an inside spy and also took princess Viola hostage. With the people's trust in King Riku in tatters, and his spirit broken King Riku begged for death. Then Doflamingo appears with his strongest subordinates and defeated the king and his army, setting the grounds for his takeover of the island.

After telling the Straw Hats of the tragedies of the past, Thunder Soldier explained that the King is still alive since Viola pledged her service to Doflamingo in exchange for the King's Life. He also explained that although the toys of Dresserosa were once people who despise Doflamingo, they still remember who they were but not each other and that the drive for revolution in still in them.

In the underground chamber, almost all of the fighters were transformed except for Riku Dold and Chinjao, with the latter who has mysteriously forgotten that he had grandchildren.

In the colliseum, Luffy meets up with Zoro and Kine'mon although Bartolomeo was nowhere to be seen. Bellemy then shows up saying he has finally found Luffy.

Chapter Notes

 * Violet is revealed to be Viola, the daughter of king Riku Dold III.
 * Monet was the one that opened the royal palace to the rest of the Donquixote Pirates after taking princess Viola hostage.
 * Pica makes his first full appearance.
 * In exchange for Doflamingo sparing Riku Dold III, Viola joined the Donquixote Pirates.
 * Thunder Soldier explains that some of the toys lost their memories like the human citizens.
 * Boo, Abdullah and Jeet are turned into toys.
 * Chinjao forgets about his grandsons after they are turned into toys.
 * Abdullah and Jeet do not recall their partnership.
 * Luffy, guided by Bartolomeo, meets Zoro and Kin'emon.
 * Bellamy finds Luffy.