Vol. 3The Road to Sabaody
Fanxin fought to rescue Ace, helped Luffy survive the loss, and pursued his own crew and the secrets tied to the Celestial Dragons. The volume leaves Fanxin freeing slaves at Mary Geoise while his companions guard the ship at Sabaody.
- Fanxin freed Ace from Impel Down and joined Whitebeard’s forces at Marineford to advance toward the Execution Platform.
- Fanxin freed Rayleigh and the auction-house slaves, then fought Kizaru long enough for the Straw Hat Pirates to escape before Kuma scattered the crew.
- Fanxin helped free Ace at Marineford, fought Akainu and Blackbeard, and escaped with Luffy after Ace died protecting him.
- Fanxin brought Luffy to Amazon Lily, cared for him as he slept, and urged him to train and continue pursuing his dream.
- Fanxin arranged for Rayleigh to train Luffy and sent the 3D2Y message to the Straw Hat Pirates.
- Fanxin investigated Mechanism City, retreated after learning of the Celestial Dragons’ bases, and prepared to face Kizaru.
- Fanxin rescued captives in Alabasta, met Cobra and Vivi, and photographed the inscription in the royal mausoleum.
- Fanxin reached Sabaody ahead of his promised reunion, then went to Mary Geoise with Little Fox to take Devil Fruits and free slaves.