Arc 10Gran Tesoro and the Tea Party

Yun Ye seized Gran Tesoro, rose in power, and later killed Crocodile while intervening in Alabasta. As Ace learned the truth about his connection to Yun Ye and Big Mom prepared her tea party, Yun Ye mobilized his forces for war at Whole Cake Island.

  • Yun Ye disrupted Tesoro’s auction, killed Saint Roswald, and fought Kizaru, Dark Owl, Whitebeard, and the competing pirate crews as Gran Tesoro collapsed.
  • Teach killed Thatch, took the Dark-Dark Fruit, and left the Whitebeard Pirates, while Yun Ye and Whitebeard fought and Teach escaped from Whitebeard.
  • Yun Ye defeated the remaining defenders at Gran Tesoro, and Buggy and Tesoro surrendered as Yun Ye’s bounty rose and the King’s Void Hall expanded.
  • Yun Ye took Xiaoya to Navy Headquarters for training, while Kaido and Big Mom fought the Red Hair Pirates and Akainu killed Cracker during the battle.
  • Yun Ye went to Alabasta, exposed Crocodile’s schemes, killed him in a fierce fight, and stopped the Rebel Army’s advance with his Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Robin read the Poneglyph and recorded information about Pluton before leaving Alabasta with the Revolutionary Army’s offer declined.
  • Yun Ye told Ace about Rouge and Ace’s birth, and Ace left to investigate the Felick Family after learning it might have been enslaved.
  • Big Mom prepared her tea party while Yun Ye ordered his forces to prepare for war, sending Ye Qi’s assassins and Hawkins’s agents toward Whole Cake Island.
Chapters 232–257 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 232The Auction Begins: Those Who Slipped In

The auction began on Gran Tesoro as the Revolutionary Army, Big Mom Pirates, and Whitebeard Pirates positioned themselves to pursue Pure Gold. Yun Ye captured Koala after recognizing her affiliation and took her toward the auction, leaving her unable to escape.

  • Tesoro opened the auction on Gran Tesoro, where guests began bidding on items while hidden intruders evaded surveillance.
  • Dragon ordered Sabo and Koala to gather intelligence about Gran Tesoro and its possible ties to the World Government and a visiting Celestial Dragon.
  • Katakuri, Cracker, Smoothie, and Perospero headed to the auction with five billion Berries to bid for Pure Gold on Big Mom's behalf.
  • Marco, Jozu, Teach, Thatch, and other Whitebeard Pirates waited in the audience for Pure Gold to be auctioned.
  • Yun Ye recognized Koala as a Revolutionary Army member, restrained her with Six Paths Light Prison, and questioned her about the group's purpose.
  • Yun Ye declared Koala his prisoner and headed for the auction house, while Koala followed because she could not escape.

Ch. 233Auctioning a Mermaid, an Unexpected Interruption, Meeting Dragon (Six Thousand Words)

At Tesoro’s auction, Yun Ye bid on a mermaid to protect Fish-Man Island, but the sale was canceled after a powerful guest intervened. Yun Ye revealed himself to Dragon as the Quincy and charged toward the stage to deal with the provocation, leaving Koala shocked by his identity.

  • Tesoro welcomed Saint Roswald, who demanded Pure Gold and threatened to punish anyone who competed with him for it.
  • The auction put a mermaid from Fish-Man Island up for sale, angering the Whitebeard Pirates, while Yun Ye told Koala to bid five hundred million Beli for her.
  • After Yun Ye won the bid, the host canceled the mermaid’s sale, and Yun Ye calmly asked Koala whether she wanted him to kill the people responsible.
  • Dragon arrived and confronted Yun Ye, who explained that he had no grudge against the Revolutionary Army and had only been teasing Koala.
  • Yun Ye charged toward the stage to handle the provocation, and Dragon told Koala that the man was the Quincy, leaving her stunned.

Ch. 234Boldly Auctioning a Celestial Dragon!

Yun Ye attacked the VIP section after learning that a Celestial Dragon had taken the item he wanted, then defeated Dark Owl and seized Saint Roswald. He turned the auction into a sale of the Celestial Dragon, and the bidding climbed past one million Beli.

  • Yun Ye charged onto the stage and demanded to know who had taken the item he wanted, then blasted apart the VIP section with lightning.
  • Dark Owl shielded Saint Roswald, and the crowd recognized the Celestial Dragon and the Quincy as the venue fell into chaos.
  • Yun Ye released his Conqueror's Haki, knocked Dark Owl through several walls with a punch, and killed the officials who attacked him.
  • Yun Ye grabbed Saint Roswald, returned to the stage, and announced that he would auction him as a slave for a starting bid of ten Berries.
  • Pirates began bidding on Saint Roswald, and the price quickly rose beyond one million Beli.

Ch. 235Gathering at the Venue, Celestial Dragon Dead, War Erupts (Seven Thousand Words)

Yun Ye took over the auction at Gran Tesoro, killed Saint Roswald, and drew the Marines, CP0, Tesoro, and the Whitebeard and Big Mom Pirates into a battle. As the fight erupted, Teach focused on seizing the Dark-Dark Fruit while the crews clashed over the Pure Gold.

  • Yun Ye kept Saint Roswald pinned while continuing the auction, and the remaining bidders began bidding on the exposed Devil Fruits and Pure Gold.
  • Yun Ye revealed that Katakuri and the Whitebeard Pirates were present, while Teach secretly fixed his attention on the Dark-Dark Fruit.
  • Tesoro arrived and attacked Yun Ye, who struck him down before Kizaru and Dark Owl launched attacks of their own; Yun Ye dodged and Saint Roswald died beneath his foot.
  • Dark Owl and Kizaru attacked Yun Ye, while Marco moved to rescue the unconscious mermaid and the Whitebeard and Big Mom crews charged into the fight.
  • Yun Ye threw the Pure Gold into the air, prompting Katakuri and Marco to clash over it as their crews battled; Teach maneuvered toward the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Ch. 236Flash-Flash Fruit Awakening, Teach Makes His Move

Yun Ye fought Kizaru and Dark Owl while provoking Teach into revealing his ambitions. The battle ended with Teach killing Thatch and taking the Dark-Dark Fruit.

  • Yun Ye battled Kizaru and Dark Owl, then offered the More-More Fruit and Dark-Dark Fruit to anyone who would help him hold them off.
  • Yun Ye called out Teach’s interest in the Dark-Dark Fruit, drawing Whitebeard’s Crew’s attention and provoking a confrontation.
  • Yun Ye struck Thatch down and dropped the Dark-Dark Fruit during the ensuing fight, while the Sweet Commanders kept Marco from reaching him.
  • Yun Ye trapped Kizaru in Black Coffin, but Kizaru awakened his power and broke free after both attacks damaged him.
  • Teach pierced Thatch’s chest and seized the Dark-Dark Fruit, revealing his savage ambition to everyone nearby.

Ch. 237Blackbeard Teach Beats Up Blackbeard

Teach killed Thatch to take the Dark-Dark Fruit, then used its power to attack Marco and Jozu before declaring himself Blackbeard and challenging Yun Ye. Yun Ye overwhelmed Teach, but Whitebeard intervened with an Air Quake as Yun Ye’s Cero was about to hit him.

  • Thatch picked up the Dark-Dark Fruit, but Teach stabbed him from behind, took the fruit, and killed him.
  • Teach ate the Dark-Dark Fruit and nullified Marco’s and Jozu’s abilities, sending both commanders flying.
  • Teach left the Whitebeard Pirates, named himself Blackbeard, and invited Yun Ye to join his crew.
  • Yun Ye blasted Teach with successive attacks and pinned him in midair with the Six Paths Light Prison.
  • As Yun Ye fired a Cero at Teach, Whitebeard struck with an Air Quake, clashing with the beam and breaking the prison as Teach crashed through Gran Tesoro’s deck.

Ch. 238Whitebeard's Strength, Explosive Flame Unrivaled Battles Kizaru and Dark Owl Again

Yun Ye fought Whitebeard and then faced Kizaru and Dark Owl in a three-on-one battle as Gran Tesoro began to collapse. The Revolutionary Army withdrew while Katakuri and his crew left with the Pure Gold.

  • Whitebeard arrived, discovered Thatch's body, and clashed with Yun Ye, whose attacks proved unable to overcome Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
  • Whitebeard and Yun Ye exchanged powerful blows that injured Yun Ye and sent both fighters crashing through Gran Tesoro.
  • Dragon sent Sabo and Koala away, then headed toward Tesoro to pursue the Revolutionary Army's interest in his wealth.
  • Kizaru and Dark Owl attacked Yun Ye together, and Yun Ye switched to Explosive Flame Unrivaled to strike them with Dual-Color Azure Firefall.
  • Yun Ye, Kizaru, and Dark Owl resumed their battle as Gran Tesoro collapsed, while Katakuri and his crew departed with the Pure Gold.

Ch. 239Blackbeard Retreats, Buggy Wants to Make a Move?

Whitebeard fought Blackbeard Teach over Thatch’s murder, but Teach escaped after exploiting Whitebeard’s hesitation. Tesoro then confronted Buggy, who had been preparing to flee with stolen treasure, and pressured him to join the fight against Yun Ye.

  • Marco and Jozu told Whitebeard that Teach had killed Thatch and revealed that Teach had hidden his strength and eaten the Dark-Dark Fruit.
  • Whitebeard battled Teach, but Teach escaped under cover of black mist after tricking Whitebeard and striking him while his powers were suppressed.
  • Whitebeard, Marco, and Jozu left with Thatch’s body, and Whitebeard realized that Red Count’s warning had referred to Teach.
  • Tesoro found Buggy preparing to flee with bags of treasure, and Buggy insisted he had only been protecting Tesoro’s valuables.
  • Tesoro said Yun Ye had to be stopped to protect Gran Tesoro and pressed Buggy to help; Buggy agreed outwardly while inwardly terrified.

Ch. 240Fujitora and Dragon — Kizaru: Why Is the Revolutionary Army Here Too?

Dragon met Fujitora on Gran Tesoro and accepted him into the Revolutionary Army. Meanwhile, Kizaru arrived after fighting Yun Ye, encountered Buggy and the fleeing Blackbeard, and then discovered Dragon was nearby too.

  • Dragon found Fujitora waiting for him, and the two discussed the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, and the Revolutionary Army’s ideals.
  • Fujitora asked to join the Revolutionary Army, and Dragon welcomed him despite warning him of the dangers.
  • Sengoku sent Vice Admirals Stroberi and Fire Fist Mountain toward Gran Tesoro, where they learned Kizaru was fighting the Quincy.
  • Blackbeard attacked Buggy’s group but was injured when his power failed and Buggy’s hidden bomb exploded, so he fled.
  • Kizaru arrived at Buggy’s location and apologized for hitting his men, then sensed Dragon and recognized the Revolutionary Army leader.

Ch. 241Meteorite Descent, CP0 Chief Dark Owl Dies

On Gran Tesoro, Fujitora joined the Revolutionary Army and summoned a meteorite, which Kizaru, Dragon, Fujitora, and Tesoro destroyed together. Yun Ye killed CP0 chief Dark Owl and confronted Kizaru, while Marine reinforcements arrived and left Kizaru weighing whether to fight or retreat.

  • Dragon and Fujitora encountered Kizaru, and Fujitora challenged him to demonstrate his strength as a new member of the Revolutionary Army.
  • Fujitora summoned a meteorite, and Kizaru, Dragon, Fujitora, and Tesoro combined their attacks to break it apart, damaging Gran Tesoro.
  • Yun Ye defeated Dark Owl, crushed his head, and confirmed that the CP0 chief had died.
  • Yun Ye met Fujitora and Dragon, discussed the Revolutionary Army's ideals, and warned that it might one day become like the World Government.
  • Yun Ye challenged Kizaru, but Kizaru stayed silent until Marine reinforcements led by Stroberi and Fire Fist Mountain arrived.
  • Kizaru realized the two Vice Admirals could not change the balance of power and wondered whether to fight or retreat.

Ch. 242Kizaru Retreats, Conqueror's Luck Empowerment, Meteor Shattered, Incident Concludes

Yun Ye defeated Kizaru and forced the Marines to retreat, then faced Tesoro and Buggy on Gran Tesoro. After Baccarat empowered Buggy with her luck and three meteors fell, Yun Ye shattered them and both Buggy and Tesoro surrendered.

  • Yun Ye fought Kizaru, defeated Stroberi, and seriously injured Kizaru before Fire Fist Mountain led the Marines in retreat.
  • Baccarat transferred her accumulated luck to Buggy, leaving herself unconscious and making Buggy’s luck surge.
  • Three meteors fell toward Gran Tesoro, and Yun Ye destroyed them with three powerful attacks.
  • Buggy’s underlings praised him for the meteors, while Buggy and Tesoro realized Yun Ye had overcome the threat.
  • Buggy knelt and surrendered to Yun Ye, and Tesoro lowered his head and surrendered as well.

Ch. 243A New Bounty!

After Gran Tesoro’s fall, Yun Ye received a 4.8-billion-Beli bounty and ordered Ye Qi and Hawkins to unify the Dark World under the King's Void Hall. They subdued Feld and Gibosen, but Morgans escaped; in Dressrosa, Doflamingo suspected Yun Ye was sparing him to learn secrets about the World Government.

  • Yun Ye gave Ye Qi the More-More Fruit and sent her and Hawkins to demand that the Dark World kings join the King's Void Hall, warning them to deal with anyone who refused.
  • News of Gran Tesoro’s takeover and the events surrounding Blackbeard spread, and Yun Ye’s bounty rose to 4.8 billion Beli, second only to Whitebeard’s.
  • Ye Qi and Hawkins defeated Feld and Gibosen, who surrendered and made their forces subordinate to the King's Void Hall, while Morgans evacuated his territory and escaped to a prepared Sky Island.
  • The King's Void Hall established the Ten Blades title and announced its members’ bounties as its combined strength surpassed 8 billion Beli.
  • Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family discussed why Yun Ye had left them alone, and Doflamingo concluded that Yun Ye might want information about the World Government and his former Celestial Dragon status.

Ch. 244Two Emperors Make Their Move: Rayleigh Meets Ace

Big Mom and Kaido prepared to attack the Red Hair Pirates, while Rayleigh met Ace on Sabaody and told him about Roger. Ace decided to seek out the Quincy in the New World and sailed there with the Spade Pirates.

  • Big Mom, angered that the Quincy’s bounty surpassed hers, contacted Kaido and agreed to move against the Red Hair Pirates.
  • Ace left the Spade Pirates’ ship to explore Sabaody while his crew looked for a Coating Master.
  • Rayleigh met Ace and brought him to Shakky’s Rip-off Bar to ask about his connection to the Quincy.
  • Ace told Rayleigh that he did not know the Quincy, and Rayleigh shared what he knew about Roger and his love for Ace and his mother.
  • Ace decided to visit the Quincy and the Red Hair Pirates, then returned to his crew and set sail for the New World.

Ch. 245Heading to the North Blue: Xiaoya, the Ability User

Yun Ye returned to Donzuke Island and gave Xiaoya a mysterious Zoan Devil Fruit, which turned out to be a Mythical Zoan with lightning abilities. He brought her to Navy Headquarters and enrolled her in the Training Camp, where she would build her strength before receiving Zephyr's instruction.

  • At Navy Headquarters, Yun Ye received a letter saying Xiaoya had joined the Navy and decided to bring her to Headquarters for training.
  • Yun Ye returned to Donzuke Island, reunited with Xiaoya and the villagers, and told the Old Village Chief he planned to take her away.
  • Yun Ye gave Xiaoya a Devil Fruit, and after she ate it, she transformed into a lightning-wreathed white feline and demonstrated her electric power.
  • The village held a banquet for Yun Ye's return and Xiaoya's new ability, and the next day Yun Ye took her to the P-5 Branch Base before departing for Headquarters.
  • Yun Ye brought Xiaoya to Navy Headquarters and enrolled her in the ordinary Training Camp until she was ready for Zephyr's Elite Camp.

Ch. 246The Emperor War Erupts!

Yun Ye brought Xiaoya to Zephyr and arranged for her to train in the Recruit Camp, where she could prove herself without relying on her brother’s reputation. Meanwhile, Kaido and Big Mom attacked Red-Haired’s territory to seize his Red Poneglyph, and the Emperor War began with Hawk Eye fighting alongside Red-Haired.

  • Yun Ye introduced Xiaoya, a Mythical Zoan user, to Zephyr and asked him to train her if she reached the Elite Camp.
  • Xiaoya displayed her lightning-powered cat form, and Zephyr agreed to investigate whether her Devil Fruit had appeared before.
  • Yun Ye returned Xiaoya to the Recruit Camp, where she chose to keep her identity as his sister secret and train on her own merits.
  • Hawk Eye visited Red-Haired’s territory, and a few days later Kaido and Big Mom led their forces there to claim the Red Poneglyph.
  • Red-Haired, Hawk Eye, Kaido, and Big Mom clashed, while their crews fought across the island.
  • Hawk Eye battled Big Mom, Red-Haired fought Kaido, and Ben Beckman and the other Red Hair Pirates officers faced the Sweet Commanders and Calamities.

Ch. 247The Curtain Falls, Setting the Vinsmoke Family in Motion

The battle between Red-Haired, Hawk Eye, Kaido, and Big Mom ended without Kaido and Big Mom obtaining the Red Poneglyph, and the Navy’s pursuit left both sides badly injured. After learning that Cracker had died, Yun Ye ordered the Vinsmoke Family to head to the New World and contact the Big Mom Pirates, setting his plan against them in motion.

  • Spies and other forces watched the Four Emperors’ battle, while the Escapee Pirates abandoned their hopes of intervening after Hawk Eye joined the fight.
  • Ben Beckman’s hidden reinforcements helped the Red Hair Pirates stabilize the battle, but after three days they retreated from Water Flower Island without Kaido and Big Mom claiming victory or the Red Poneglyph.
  • Akainu disobeyed Sengoku’s withdrawal order and attacked Kaido and Big Mom, killing Cracker before the Navy and the two pirate crews withdrew after heavy losses.
  • News of the battle spread worldwide, and Yun Ye concluded that Cracker’s death had weakened Big Mom’s forces enough for the Vinsmoke Family to act.
  • Yun Ye called Judge and ordered the Vinsmoke Family to prepare for the New World and make contact with the Big Mom Pirates.
  • Judge accepted the order, while Reiju worried about the danger and the other Vinsmoke children eagerly anticipated leaving the North Blue.

Ch. 248The Situation in Alabasta

The Navy and Revolutionary Army uncovered Crocodile’s role in Alabasta’s unrest and learned that Nico Robin was there, prompting both sides to send people to find her. The chapter ended with Betty and Koala departing for Alabasta while Vice Admiral Nightblade prepared to investigate.

  • Sengoku ordered Vice Admiral Nightblade to investigate the unrest in Alabasta and apprehend Nico Robin if the reports were true.
  • Crocodile pressured Nico Robin to find Pluton, while Robin privately considered fleeing because she did not trust him.
  • Nefertari Vivi’s investigation exposed Crocodile and Baroque Works, and the Navy traced the organization’s headquarters to Alabasta.
  • Dragon sent Betty to protect and recruit Nico Robin, and Koala joined her for the trip to Alabasta.

Ch. 249A Chance Encounter with Vivi, Heading to Alubarna

Yun Ye investigated the unrest in Alabasta and encountered Princess Vivi and Igaram while they were fleeing Baroque Works. After proving his identity and hearing their account of Crocodile’s plot, he headed with them toward Alubarna to investigate further.

  • Yun Ye searched a casino for information about Crocodile, defeated its armed staff with his Conqueror’s Haki, and decided to head for the royal capital.
  • Yun Ye found Vivi and Igaram, exposed Vivi’s disguise, and caught Igaram’s cannonball when Igaram mistook him for an enemy.
  • Yun Ye identified himself as Navy Vice Admiral Nightblade and demonstrated his strength by splitting the desert with a sword strike.
  • Betty and Koala witnessed the slash and hurried toward Alabasta’s royal capital.
  • Vivi told Yun Ye what she knew about Crocodile’s scheme, and Yun Ye agreed to investigate as they traveled toward Alubarna.

Ch. 250Imprisoning the King, the Rebel Army Takes Action

Yun Ye brought Vivi and Igaram to Alubarna as Crocodile moved to protect his plot for Pluton, Cobra remained imprisoned, and Koza led the Rebel Army toward the capital. Yun Ye entered the palace alone while Vivi and Igaram reunited with Tiragatan and learned that Bello and Chaka had disappeared inside.

  • Yun Ye subdued two giant lizards with a glance and rode one with Vivi, Igaram, and the duck toward Alubarna.
  • Crocodile identified Vivi and Igaram as Baroque Works traitors, worried about Nico Robin and the Poneglyph, and summoned Baroque Works members to Alubarna.
  • Bora tortured Cobra while Nico Robin stalled her and Mr.1, secretly prepared to escape, and Cobra realized she was Nico Robin.
  • Koza rallied the Rebel Army at Katorea and led it toward Alubarna to demand an explanation from the royal family.
  • Yun Ye arrived in Alubarna with Vivi and Igaram, assured them Crocodile was no threat, and vanished into the palace while they stayed outside.
  • Tiragatan reunited with Vivi and Igaram, told them the palace had been taken over, and worried that Bello and Chaka had not returned from investigating.

Ch. 251One-Shotting Mr. 1, Crocodile Appears

Vivi learned that the Rebel Army had begun moving and set out with Igaram to stop the coming conflict while Yun Ye entered the royal palace and confronted Baroque Works. After killing Daz Bones and forcing Crocodile to appear, Yun Ye fought him and knocked Bora and Mr. 2 Bon Clay unconscious.

  • Vivi learned the Rebel Army had begun moving and decided to negotiate with them, bringing Igaram along for protection.
  • Yun Ye entered the royal palace and used Conqueror's Haki to knock out most of the people inside while Cobra remained standing.
  • Yun Ye identified Nico Robin and Crocodile's officers, then killed Daz Bones with a single sword slash.
  • Crocodile attacked Yun Ye, who countered with a sword slash and sent Crocodile crashing through a wall.
  • Yun Ye knocked Bora and Mr. 2 Bon Clay unconscious with Conqueror's Haki.

Ch. 252Revolutionary Army and Robin vs. Crocodile

Yun Ye spared Robin and let her visit Alabasta’s royal mausoleum, where she met Betty and Koala of the Revolutionary Army and found a Poneglyph recording information about Pluton. Meanwhile, Yun Ye confronted Crocodile over his conspiracy, and their battle drew the attention of Alubarna’s residents.

  • Yun Ye told Robin he would not attack her, and Cobra allowed her to visit the royal mausoleum.
  • Betty and Koala revealed that they were Revolutionary Army members, invited Robin to join them, and left when she declined.
  • Robin read the Poneglyph, discovered that it contained information about Pluton, and recorded useful details before leaving.
  • Yun Ye confronted Crocodile, rejected his claims of innocence, and attacked him with his sword.
  • Crocodile and Yun Ye exchanged powerful sword, sand, and Rankyaku attacks, and Yun Ye’s slash carved a huge ravine.
  • Alubarna’s residents noticed the fight and recognized Crocodile as their hero.

Ch. 253Sword Slays Crocodile!

Yun Ye fought Crocodile in the royal city, overcoming his awakened Sand-Sand Fruit with ice and then his fiery Flowing Blade Like Fire. Crocodile died in the flames, while Yun Ye judged that he still needed more strength to face someone from the World Government.

  • Crocodile unleashed an awakened sandstorm that withered the ground, but Yun Ye countered with his Bankai ice powers and froze Crocodile's legs.
  • Yun Ye broke through Crocodile's sand attacks and struck him, severing his left arm as Crocodile narrowly evaded a devastating slash.
  • Yun Ye released Flowing Blade Like Fire and burned through Crocodile's sand and defenses with overwhelming heat.
  • Crocodile summoned enormous diamond blades from the desert, but Yun Ye's thousand-meter slash destroyed them and struck him directly.
  • Crocodile died as Yun Ye's flames consumed him, and Yun Ye remarked that he still was not strong enough to deal with someone from the World Government.

Ch. 254A Glance That Knocked Out a Million Soldiers!

Yun Ye reported that he had killed Crocodile, then found Vivi facing the advancing Rebel Army in a sandstorm. He knocked out nearly a million rebels with Conqueror’s Haki and left Vivi to resolve the aftermath.

  • Yun Ye told Cobra that Crocodile was dead and Alabasta was safe, then reported the killing to Sengoku, who demanded a detailed account.
  • Yun Ye sensed Vivi near the capital and hurried to help her stop the Rebel Army.
  • Vivi and Igaram encountered the advancing rebels in a sandstorm, and Vivi tried to warn Koza that the conflict was a conspiracy.
  • Yun Ye appeared beside Vivi, promised not to kill the rebels, and unleashed Conqueror’s Haki that knocked out nearly the entire million-strong army.
  • Yun Ye departed after telling Vivi that Crocodile’s threat and the rebel advance were settled, leaving her to handle what came next.

Ch. 256Vinsmoke Invited to the Tea Party, Ace Heads to King's Void Hall

The World Government and several pirate powers reacted to recent losses, while Doflamingo used the Kingdom of Prodence’s people to meet Kaido’s demand for more artificial Devil Fruits. Big Mom invited the Vinsmoke Family and Fire Fist Ace to her tea party, and Ace arrived at Moonlit Island to ask the Quincy about his identity; Yun Ye agreed to meet him.

  • The Five Elders debated Crocodile’s crimes, the Shichibukai system, Nico Robin, the Quincy, and whether to awaken a hidden figure, while Kaido pressured Doflamingo to increase artificial Devil Fruit production.
  • Caesar told Doflamingo that he needed more workers, then considered escaping because production could not truly be increased; Doflamingo arranged to send enslaved people from the Kingdom of Prodence to Punk Hazard.
  • Big Mom decided to hold her tea party and invite pirate crews that had provoked her, Fire Fist Ace, and the Vinsmoke Family, whose cloning technology she coveted.
  • Ace and the Spade Pirates arrived at Moonlit Island, where Ace sought a meeting with the Quincy to learn why Rayleigh believed Yun Ye might know him.
  • Yun Ye learned that the Vinsmoke Family had received a tea-party invitation and told Judge to follow his plans, then agreed to receive Ace when Ye Qi reported his arrival.

Ch. 257Relations: The Tea Party Is About to Begin

Yun Ye told Ace that he had been Rouge’s younger brother and welcomed him as family, while Ace learned that his friend Felick’s family had been enslaved in Prodence and left to investigate. As Big Mom’s tea party began, Yun Ye prepared a covert assault on Whole Cake Island, and the chapter ended with Big Mom and her officers heading to the venue, unaware of the coming attack.

  • Yun Ye claimed that Rouge had saved and cared for him, explained Ace’s birth and Garp taking him away, and told Ace to follow his own goals.
  • Ace left the palace with his companions, shared his secret with them, and learned that the Felick Family had been shut down and might have been enslaved.
  • Ace returned to tell Yun Ye he was leaving to check on Felick, while news spread that Big Mom’s tea party was beginning without invitations to the former Dark World kings.
  • Yun Ye ordered his forces to prepare for war, sending Ye Qi’s assassins and Hawkins’s agents toward Whole Cake Island while the others prepared to attend the tea party.
  • Guests saw captured pirates displayed as warnings at the venue, and Perospero told Charlotte Linlin that the Spade Pirates had not been invited because they were in the Quincy’s territory.
  • Charlotte Linlin set out happily for the tea party, while Katakuri felt uneasy despite seeing no sign of an attack.
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