Vidal returned to the Marines, secured a place in Zephyr’s special training camp, and set out with Issho to recruit the young Bullet. After fighting Byrnndi World and adopting Bullet, Vidal began training him and helped Issho develop his abilities.
Vidal developed the Konoha Style and Three-Three System Tactics, defeated Issho, and brought Bullet and the Konoha Squad into Marine training. At Marineford, Zephyr sent the recruits to Z Island for a brutal trial, where Vidal began gathering criminals and recruits into a temporary group.
Vidal won the free-for-all’s final battles through his command of the forest and his ability to replenish his energy, then negotiated Green Bean supplies and training terms with the Navy. As the recruits began camp life, Bullet proved himself against hundreds of academy students and chose a Devil Fruit reward for his younger brother Enel.
Vidal helped expose Moria’s attack on Cornell, moved his family to Marineford, and watched Bullet choose a Mythical Zoan before graduating and joining Sengoku’s crew. On their mission to Ovendo Island, Vidal captured the Leopard Cat Pirates, but their captain transformed into Sulong and challenged him.
Vidal adopted Rosinante, took command of a warship, and led his Marines against Byrnndi World. After three days of fighting, he struck World with a newly strengthened Giant Horn and left him badly burned, with World’s fate undecided.
Vidal defeated Byrnndi World, used Alabasta’s resources to establish Forest Castle, and discovered the hidden Pluton beneath the desert. After secretly redirecting Woonan’s Golden Pirates and their rescued children, Vidal returned to Marine Headquarters, where he was promoted to commodore and assigned to Sabaody.
Vidal restored Marine control across much of Sabaody, forcing the island’s factions into agreements and turning enforcement into a source of income. When pirates and human traffickers sparked widespread fighting, Vidal quelled the hotel district and confronted the giant Keji.
Vidal defeated Gecko Moria in a broadcast battle and gained fame, a Sabaody command, and new rewards. After studying the Boin Archipelago and building an Imperial Way, he tested whether a plant could eat a Devil Fruit and created Sceptile.
Vidal built up the Forest family, trained its retainers, and prepared Forest Palace while expanding his circle of allies. Redfield caught up with him at sea, saw through his Tree World defenses, and left Vidal badly injured.
Vidal and his allies fought Redfield through a desperate battle that lasted nearly two weeks, ending when Vidal killed him. The Marines celebrated the victory, Vidal gained fame and a promotion, and he met Dragon and the newly arrived Kuzan.
Vidal took command of Sabaody, strengthened his ties with Dragon, and prepared for the Marines’ next generation to grow stronger. On Z Island, Bullet dominated the brutal training battles while Gion faltered against Jiaerluka until Tokikake came to her aid.
Vidal helped Bullet through the Z Island trial, advanced his plans through dealings with Vegapunk and the Celestial Dragons, and secretly discovered Imu in Pangaea Castle. The stretch ended with Dragon confronting Garp and declaring his dream of a free, equal world.
Vidal joined Garp’s pursuit of the Roger Pirates, where he fought Rayleigh and helped the Marines escape after heavy losses. When the Navy diverted to defend G-3 from the Flying Pirates, Vidal and Sakazuki attacked the besiegers while Zangjing broke into the fortress to rescue Helandou.
Vidal defeated Zangjing at G-3, then secretly kept him alive to learn from his martial arts and Haki. After reaching Fish-Man Island and uncovering Sunlight Tree Eve’s history, Vidal returned to Sabaody to organize his work creating Magical Creatures.
Vidal freed the Fish-Men, expanded his forces, and dismantled the Flying Pirates’ businesses while preparing to find Woonan and Lily. The arc ended with Vidal reaching the island and capturing one of its armed defenders.
No recap yet. An arc gets one once it has 25 chapters.