Episode 7
Successor (うけ継ぐ者, Uketsugumono)[1] is the seventh episode of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime. It covers chapters 34 through 36 of the manga.
Summary
William Anthonio Zeppeli recalls how Tonpetty foretold where his death would take place; The description fits with the very place he is at that moment. Knowing this, Zeppeli fights against Tarkus with the intention of finding a way to free Jonathan. However, Tarkus ensnares him with a chain and rips his body into two. Using the last of his strength, Zeppeli transfers the last of his Ripple energy to Jonathan, allowing him to heal his injuries, break free from his chains, and defeat Tarkus easily. Following the battle, Zeppeli tells Jonathan that he has accepted his fate and has passed his will onto him before passing away.
As Jonathan, Speedwagon, and Poco make their way back to Windknights, they encounter Mr. Adams, one of the villagers who at first reacts friendly towards them, but his urge for blood reveal his nature instantly. Jonathan defeats him easily taking his tongue and using Ripple from his feet on the zombie's face, but another stranger attacks him. Jonathan, surprised at first, manages to evade and counterattack. Before the battle continues, the stranger confesses he is a human and he only wanted to test Jonathan's ability. He introduces himself as Dire, one of William's friends and a Ripple User. Straizo, another student, make his entry and shortly after him, Master Tonpetty. Along with his students, he joins Jonathan on his journey. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Peggy has been kidnapped by Dio .
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Trivia
- Despite not being revealed in the manga until Part III , Jonathan's Joestar Birthmark can be seen on his shoulder after he rips his top off.
