Chapter Summaries

As the world prepared for war between the Marines and Whitebeard, Ye Liangnai traveled toward Marineford and captured powerful pirates along the way. After arriving, Sengoku assigned him to escort his prisoners to Impel Down.

• Sengoku confirmed that the Shichibukai were gathering for the war, while Kaido launched an attack on Whitebeard's territory and Shanks set out to stop him.
• Ye Liangnai watched Smoker capture a pirate crew, then followed Smoker's ship toward Marineford after Sengoku ordered him to hurry.
• During the four-day journey, Smoker captured numerous pirate crews while Ye Liangnai captured the captain and vice captain of the Spear of Domination Pirates.
• At Marineford, Doflamingo praised Ye Liangnai's strength and Ye Liangnai warned him not to try controlling him again.
• Sengoku ordered Ye Liangnai to escort his prisoners to Impel Down, and Ye Liangnai agreed.

Ye Liangnai entered Impel Down with Boa Hancock and Smoker, but a prison riot broke out before he could carry out his mission. He subdued the escaping Williams, then faced the much stronger Apu while still wearing Seastone restraints.

• Ye Liangnai arrived at Impel Down with Smoker and Boa Hancock, and Magellan required Ye Liangnai to wear Seastone handcuffs before entering.
• A prison alarm announced that Soa had escaped and was freeing other powerful prisoners, so Magellan rushed off to suppress the riot and left Hannyabal to assist the visitors.
• Ye Liangnai encountered the imprisoned Stro and watched Magellan quickly quell the riot nearby.
• Williams attacked Ye Liangnai from the shadows, but Ye Liangnai pinned him to the wall and explained that a thin layer of Seastone prevented Williams from using his Clear-Clear Fruit ability.
• Apu attacked Hannyabal and the guards, blasting them away before they could remove Ye Liangnai's restraints.
• Apu turned on Ye Liangnai, who recognized that fighting him while restrained put him at a disadvantage.

Ye Liangnai helped stop the riot in Infinite Hell, defeating Soa the King of Destruction with a scorching new attack while Boa Hancock beat Apu. As the guards escorted the prisoners away, Ye Liangnai revealed Conqueror's Haki and unleashed intense heat throughout the prison, leaving the criminals screaming.

• Ye Liangnai used Delusion Breaker to blast Apu away, and the guards freed him and Boa Hancock from their shackles.
• Boa Hancock attacked Apu while Hannyabal led guards to face the approaching enemies.
• Ye Liangnai struck a tall attacker with Phoenix Hao Ri and burned him nearly to death.
• Magellan arrived and identified the defeated man as Soa the King of Destruction, then guards escorted Stro and the others away.
• Ye Liangnai walked through Infinite Hell and released Conqueror's Haki with an intense wave of heat, scorching the criminals within fifty meters.

Ye Liangnai left Impel Down after delivering prisoner Stro and warning Magellan about Blackbeard, then returned to Marineford as Whitebeard’s forces launched their rescue of Ace. The chapter ended with Whitebeard’s attack sending enormous waves toward Marineford and the Marines fearing the island would be destroyed.

• Ye Liangnai endured the heat of his Phoenix Hao Ri attack until Magellan stopped him, then spoke with Silvers Rayleigh and Fire Fist Ace in Infinite Hell.
• Ye Liangnai warned Magellan to watch out for Blackbeard and left Impel Down under Hannyabal’s escort.
• Ye Liangnai returned to Marineford, where Sengoku revealed that Ace was the son of Gol D. Roger and declared that he would be executed.
• Whitebeard’s fleet appeared, and the Moby Dick rose from beneath the bay with Whitebeard standing aboard it.
• Whitebeard struck the air with both fists, triggering massive waves that threatened to engulf Marineford.

At Marineford, the Whitebeard Pirates and Marines began their battle after Aokiji froze Whitebeard’s tsunami. Ye Liangnai eagerly challenged Whitebeard, but Marco intercepted him, leaving the two Phoenix users fighting in the sky while Whitebeard ordered his crew to rescue Ace.

• Aokiji used Ice Age to freeze Whitebeard’s wave and the surrounding sea, and both sides charged into battle.
• Ye Liangnai attacked Whitebeard, who countered with a tremor-powered punch, but Marco intercepted Ye Liangnai’s Phoenix Meteor Kill.
• Ye Liangnai and Marco traded attacks in the sky, with Marco’s wounds healing while Ye Liangnai continued bleeding.
• Whitebeard fended off Kizaru and ordered his pirates to rescue Ace as Ye Liangnai challenged Marco to fight again.
• Sengoku wondered whether Ye Liangnai had come only to fight, then saw Hawkeye Mihawk move into action.

Hawk Eyes attacked Whitebeard, but Diamond Jozu intercepted his sword wave as Ye Liangnai and Marco emerged injured from their battle. Akainu joined the fight and devastated the Whitebeard Pirates, whose commanders kept pressing toward the plaza while Whitebeard knocked Vice Admiral John Jando away.

• Hawk Eyes launched a powerful sword wave at Whitebeard, and Diamond Jozu deflected it into the sky.
• Ye Liangnai and Marco landed injured after fighting, then Ye Liangnai healed his wounds and praised Marco's strength.
• Diamond Jozu hurled a huge block of ice at the Marines, and Akainu destroyed it with Great Eruption before blasting the Whitebeard Pirates with magma.
• The Whitebeard Pirates' division commanders led attacks toward the plaza as the Marine Giant Vice Admirals and other officers tried to stop them.
• Vice Admiral John Jando attacked Whitebeard, who blocked him and sent him flying with a vibration-powered punch.

Little Oars charged through the Marines to reach Ace but was crippled and killed by the Shichibukai. Straw Hat Luffy then arrived at Marineford with a group of Impel Down prisoners and stopped Crocodile from attacking Whitebeard, who warned Luffy of the danger.

• Little Oars broke through Marineford’s bay wall, threw a warship at the Marines, and defeated Giant Vice Admiral Rakvar as he pushed toward the Shichibukai.
• Tyrant Bear struck Little Oars with Ursus Shock, and Marine cannon fire wounded him as he struggled to continue toward Ace.
• Doflamingo cut off Little Oars’s right calf, and Moria delivered a fatal blow with Shadow Angle Spear; Ace cried out for him to stop.
• Straw Hat Luffy and other prisoners from Impel Down fell into Marineford, and Luffy declared that he would save Ace.
• Crocodile launched a sneak attack on Whitebeard, but Luffy blasted him away and stopped him; Whitebeard warned Luffy that he could lose his life.

At Marineford, Luffy pushed toward the execution platform as Kizaru, a Pacifista, a Giant Vice Admiral, and Moria tried to stop him, while Ye Liangnai secretly helped send him forward. As Sengoku ordered Ace’s execution, Luffy unleashed Conqueror’s Haki across the battlefield.

• Luffy defied Whitebeard and insisted he would save Ace, while Ye Liangnai stood up and Kizaru attacked the Whitebeard Pirates’ commanders.
• Ivankov saved Luffy from Kizaru, and Sengoku revealed that Luffy was Dragon’s biological son as Luffy defeated a Giant Vice Admiral with Gear Third.
• Moria blocked Luffy, but Ye Liangnai kicked him over Moria toward the execution platform, and Giant Vice Admiral Luz failed to stop his flight.
• Hancock attacked Smoker to protect Luffy, while Sengoku ordered Ace’s execution amid the battlefield’s chaos.
• Luffy cried out for the execution to stop and released Conqueror’s Haki, shocking the Admirals and Sengoku.

Squard stabbed Whitebeard after believing the Marines had promised to save Whitebeard and Ace in exchange for sacrificing the allied crews. Whitebeard forgave him, rallied his pirates, and fought Sakazuki while directing his commanders to support Straw Hat Luffy near the execution platform.

• Straw Hat Luffy's Conqueror's Haki stunned the battlefield, and Sengoku ordered new executioners brought in as Whitebeard prepared to act.
• Squard stabbed Whitebeard and accused him of conspiring with the Marines to abandon the allied pirate crews.
• Whitebeard embraced Squard, declared his love for him, and told his followers they could either join him or leave by the path he had opened.
• Whitebeard leaped from the Moby Dick and clashed fiercely with Sakazuki, whose magma attacks wounded him while his illness caused him to collapse.
• Whitebeard ordered his division commanders to support Straw Hat Luffy near the execution platform, then attacked the Marines with a powerful quake shockwave.

As Straw Hat Luffy rushed to free Ace, Ye Liangnai revealed that he had joined the war simply to fight and challenged Whitebeard. Their fierce battle escalated as Ye Liangnai transformed into a Fire Phoenix and fought Whitebeard at close range.

• Boa Hancock gave Straw Hat Luffy the key to Ace's shackles, and Lightning created a staircase to the execution platform.
• Marco and Whitebeard's forces protected Straw Hat Luffy from Kizaru and the Marines as he charged toward Ace.
• Ye Liangnai stopped Whitebeard and announced that he had joined the war to enjoy fighting the strongest man in the world.
• Whitebeard overpowered Ye Liangnai, but Ye Liangnai wounded Whitebeard with Delusion Breaker and unleashed Sword Waves.
• Ye Liangnai transformed into a massive Fire Phoenix and clashed with Whitebeard in a battle that sent Marines and pirates retreating.

Ye Liangnai fought Whitebeard and stopped Sakazuki from striking him, provoking Sakazuki into attacking. Whitebeard drove Sakazuki away with Jozu’s help, while Ye Liangnai declared he would not interfere again.

• Ye Liangnai battled Whitebeard with fierce flame attacks, though Whitebeard remained in control and Marco noted that Pops was weakened and holding back.
• Sakazuki attacked Whitebeard with Meigo, but Ye Liangnai blocked the magma strike with Phoenix Hao Ri and warned Sakazuki not to interfere in his fight.
• Sakazuki attacked Ye Liangnai with Great Eruption, overwhelmed him, and then turned back toward Whitebeard.
• Whitebeard met Sakazuki’s full-force attack, and Diamond Jozu struck Sakazuki from behind before Whitebeard smashed him into the ground and split Marineford with a punch.
• Ye Liangnai appeared behind Whitebeard, badly wounded, and told Jozu he would not make another move.

Ye Liangnai returned to the execution platform and spent 1.5 million Enhancement Points to strengthen his Devil Fruit, triggering a dramatic transformation. His new power revealed Conqueror’s Haki strong enough to overwhelm the battlefield, leaving everyone stunned.

• Ye Liangnai flew to the execution platform, saying it was a safer place to treat his injuries, while Sengoku watched him warily and Garp confronted Straw Hat Luffy.
• Ye Liangnai counted his Enhancement Points and decided to spend 1.5 million to strengthen his Devil Fruit ability.
• The strengthening engulfed Ye Liangnai in scorching flames, forcing him to take to the sky as his body transformed into a being of fire.
• Ye Liangnai unleashed powerful Conqueror’s Haki, making people collapse and startling Sengoku, Aokiji, Whitebeard, and the others.

Straw Hat Luffy reached the execution platform to free Fire Fist Ace, but Sengoku’s attack and Kizaru’s laser destroyed the key and brought the platform crashing down. Mr. 3 protected Ace with a Candle Wall, and Ace emerged from the cannon fire with his shackles broken and attacked the Marines.

• Straw Hat Luffy broke through to the execution platform after Garp held back and was knocked away.
• Sengoku transformed into his Great Buddha Form while Kizaru severed the key with a laser.
• Mr. 3 woke up and made a Candle Wall as Straw Hat Luffy used Gomu Gomu no Balloon to shield Ace from Sengoku’s punch.
• Sengoku’s strike collapsed the execution platform, and Marine officers ordered a cannon barrage against Ace, Luffy, and Mr. 3.
• Ace emerged from the smoke with his handcuffs broken, threw Luffy away from danger, and attacked the Marines with Flame Ring: Fire Pillar.

Ye Liangnai awakened his Mythical Zoan, gaining immense power and Phoenix Pressure after absorbing Fire Fist Ace’s flames. He then challenged Marco, who transformed to meet his attack and was shocked by Ye Liangnai’s heat.

• Fire Fist Ace’s flames were absorbed into Ye Liangnai, who transformed into a blazing egg and emerged as a Fire Phoenix.
• Marco sensed a bloodline pressure that suppressed his Phoenix abilities, while Ye Liangnai learned his Devil Fruit had awakened and gained the Rebirth from Flames skill.
• Marco urged Fire Fist Ace to escape with his brother and said he would deal with Ye Liangnai.
• Ye Liangnai challenged Marco and attacked him, and Marco transformed into his Mythical Bird: Phoenix Form to collide with him.
• Marco was shocked by Ye Liangnai’s heat, which was even greater than Sakazuki’s magma.

Ye Liangnai overwhelmed Marco with scorching phoenix attacks, drawing the Whitebeard Pirates’ commanders into the battle. Marco met Ye Liangnai’s Phoenix Feather Slash with one of his own, and their clash escalated into a devastating duel that left the island and frozen sea breaking apart.

• Ye Liangnai transformed into Phoenix Form and blasted Marco with Phoenix Fire Feathers that surpassed Marco’s fire immunity.
• Whitebeard ordered Vista and the other commanders to support Marco and protect Ace’s retreat.
• Ye Liangnai drove the commanders back with Phoenix Feather Slash and charged at them, but Marco intercepted him with the same attack.
• Ye Liangnai and Marco’s clash shook the island, melted the frozen sea, and sent scorching shockwaves through the battlefield.
• Ye Liangnai and Marco continued trading powerful phoenix attacks as their duel’s destructive force rivaled Whitebeard and Sakazuki’s earlier fight.

Ye Liangnai defeated Marco, while the Marines pursued Fire Fist Ace and Straw Hat Luffy and the Admirals clashed with Whitebeard and Ace. Ace held Aokiji to a draw, but Whitebeard remained behind to cover the escape as Marco urged Ace to keep going.

• Ye Liangnai defeated Marco after three hundred exchanges, and Marco warned the Whitebeard Pirates that Ye Liangnai's attacks bypassed his immunity and that Ye Liangnai could recover from injuries.
• The Marines pursued Fire Fist Ace and Straw Hat Luffy as Sakazuki attacked with Hound Devouring Guren.
• Whitebeard blocked Sakazuki's magma hound and drove Kizaru back when he attacked from behind.
• Aokiji chased Ace and attacked with Ice Block: Burst Pheasant Beak, but Ace countered with Flame Commandment: Mirror Flame, leaving them at a standstill.
• Ace cried out to Whitebeard, and Marco urged him to escape while Whitebeard covered their retreat; Ace slammed his fist into the ground, frustrated by his weakness.

Whitebeard unleashed his power across Marineford, thwarting the Marines’ attempt to stop the Whitebeard Pirates from escaping. As Sengoku cut off the broadcast, Sakazuki, Aokiji, and Kizaru converged on Whitebeard with a coordinated attack.

• Sengoku ordered Aokiji to freeze the sea and prevent the Whitebeard Pirates from escaping, but Whitebeard warped the battlefield and sent Marine forces tumbling into the sea.
• Sengoku ordered the broadcast Den Den Mushi signal cut as people around the world feared the Marines might lose.
• Doflamingo emerged from the ruins and celebrated the approach of a new era.
• Sakazuki attacked Whitebeard with a Great Eruption punch, and Whitebeard struck back.
• Aokiji approached Whitebeard from behind as Kizaru launched Yasakani no Magatama from above.

Whitebeard fought on after the Admirals grievously wounded him, then used his power to send the pirate ships away before collapsing. Blackbeard arrived with Silvers Rayleigh and declared his plans, but Ye Liangnai attacked him as the battle was broadcast worldwide, leaving Blackbeard pierced through with numerous wounds.

• Kizaru and Sakazuki badly wounded Whitebeard, but he unleashed another quake and urged his allies to sail away.
• Whitebeard sent the pirate ships drifting into the distance, then fell to his knees as his strength faded.
• Blackbeard and the Blackbeard Pirates appeared at Marineford, and Sengoku questioned Blackbeard and Silvers Rayleigh about their actions at Impel Down.
• Silvers Rayleigh said he was joining forces with Blackbeard, while Blackbeard admitted he had become a Shichibukai to infiltrate Impel Down.
• Ye Liangnai drew his blade as the Den Den Mushi resumed broadcasting and told Blackbeard he had come for him.
• Ye Liangnai used Delusion Breaker to pierce Blackbeard more than a dozen times, shattering his heart.

Ye Liangnai killed Blackbeard and devastated Marineford with his Phoenix Hao Ri attack. He then pressed an ordinary apple to Blackbeard’s corpse, and it transformed into a Devil Fruit.

• Ye Liangnai pierced Blackbeard’s brow before he could use his ability, then unleashed Phoenix Hao Ri over Marineford.
• Ye Liangnai’s blazing sun melted the ground and evaporated seawater while Blackbeard and his crew burned to death.
• Kizaru, Aokiji, Sengoku, and Doflamingo reacted with alarm to the devastation and Ye Liangnai’s strength.
• Ye Liangnai pressed an ordinary apple against Blackbeard’s corpse, and it changed into a Devil Fruit.

Ye Liangnai killed Whitebeard and left Marineford as Sengoku declared the war over. Whitebeard’s death unleashed a new age of chaos, and the Red-Haired Pirates took his body and the surviving Whitebeard Pirates away.

• Ye Liangnai delivered the final blow to Whitebeard, who died standing with a smile.
• Ye Liangnai transformed into a Fire Phoenix and flew away, while Kizaru’s laser failed to stop him.
• Sengoku declared the war over and ordered the Marines to clean up, assess Impel Down, pursue the Whitebeard Pirates, and capture Shiryu and the others.
• Pirates surged into the Sabaody Archipelago as Whitebeard’s death shattered the balance of the world and ushered in a new era of chaos.
• The Red-Haired Pirates arrived, and Sengoku allowed them to take Whitebeard’s body and the gathered Whitebeard Pirates with them.