Arc 2A Rising Tempest
Carlos built his strength and alliances while Roger’s execution ushered in a new age of piracy. After clashing with Doflamingo in Loguetown, Carlos returned to Iron Island to prepare for the John Family’s impending attack and investigate a possible threat from the Lord’s Mansion.
- Carlos assassinated the World Government official visiting Maglin Island, escaped with Gretel Kelly, and later uncovered and punished Kilan Cani for betraying his whereabouts.
- Carlos strengthened the Lucifer Family through combat training, then spent five months cultivating before traveling toward the East Blue as news broke that the Marines had captured Roger.
- Carlos crossed the Red Line with Kamui, witnessed Golden Lion Shiki’s battle with Garp and Sengoku, and learned Rokushiki techniques by observing them.
- Carlos infiltrated Impel Down and freed Shiki, who agreed to teach him Haki and body techniques in exchange for their cooperation as independent powers.
- In Loguetown, Carlos watched Roger’s execution and heard Roger proclaim that he had left his treasure in one place, then departed to attack the John Family and unify the West Blue Mafia.
- Carlos fought Diamante and Doflamingo, then joined Doflamingo against the Marines and used Amaterasu to kill the commander and nearby soldiers.
- Kelly warned Carlos that the John Family was heading for Iron Island, so Carlos ordered his forces to prepare and returned to defend the island.
- Carlos confirmed his leaders were ready for battle, warned them to monitor the Lord’s Mansion and Steel Self-Defense Force, and set out to investigate a possible threat himself.