Chapter Summaries

Ace and Doflamingo fought fiercely as the Birdcage crushed Dressrosa, until Yun Ye arrived and destroyed it with a Cero. Ace and Doflamingo both fell badly wounded, and Yun Ye revealed that Ace, captain of the Spade Pirates, was his nephew.

• Ace and Doflamingo traded powerful attacks inside the palace while the shrinking Birdcage killed Dressrosa's residents.
• Yun Ye reached Dressrosa, tested the Birdcage, then tore through it with a Cero.
• With Doflamingo distracted by the Birdcage's collapse, Ace strengthened his Flame Emperor and defeated him, though both fighters suffered severe wounds.
• Dressrosa's residents cheered as the Birdcage vanished, while the Spade Pirates and Donquixote Family officers rushed to their injured captains.
• As Doflamingo moved to attack Ace and the Spade Pirates, Yun Ye arrived, healed Ace with Recovery, and told Doflamingo that Ace was his nephew.

Yun Ye captured Doflamingo and the Donquixote Family after Ace defeated Doflamingo, exposing another Shichibukai’s attempt to seize a kingdom. As the World Government and Navy struggled with the fallout, Redfield attacked an Army garrison on the Red Line to draw out Kong, and Sengoku joined their battle.

• Yun Ye defeated Doflamingo, subdued the Donquixote Family officers, and took them away after warning Ace and his crew not to act recklessly.
• News of Doflamingo’s scheme spread, prompting member nations to demand the abolition of the Shichibukai system; Ace’s bounty rose above six hundred million berries, and Doflamingo was wanted for nine hundred million.
• Sengoku chose not to recall Akainu and Kizaru from the New World, but learned that Redfield had attacked an Army stronghold on the Red Line.
• Kong confronted Redfield at the garrison, and the two fought as Redfield sought revenge for his earlier defeat.
• Sengoku arrived and joined Kong against Redfield, whose awakened Vampire Fruit let him transform into scarlet bats and evade their attacks.

Redfield’s attack left Sengoku gravely weakened and forced him to resign, setting off a Navy leadership struggle that ended with Akainu as Fleet Admiral and Aokiji leaving the Navy. The Shichibukai system was abolished, new Admirals were appointed, and Katakuri defended the All Nations Sea, while Zephyr grew furious over Nightblade’s continued exclusion from promotion.

• Redfield fought Sengoku and Kong on the Red Line, badly wounding both before fleeing in his aged form.
• Sengoku resigned as Fleet Admiral and recommended Aokiji, while the Five Elders backed Akainu; Akainu won their ten-day battle, and Aokiji left the Navy.
• The Reverie abolished the Shichibukai system, and Akainu launched a worldwide draft that brought Aramaki and Momousagi into the Admiral ranks.
• Katakuri defeated challengers to the All Nations Sea, fought Kaido to a draw, and secured control of the territory for the remnants of the Big Mom Pirates.
• Akainu refused to promote Nightblade, and Zephyr became furious at what he saw as the Navy and World Government suppressing his disciple.

The former Shichibukai reacted to the World Government abolishing their positions, while conspirators in Fish-Man Island’s prison planned a revolt. Blackbeard Teach set sail for Fish-Man Island with his crew, intending to seize it and challenge both Whitebeard and the World Government.

• Perona woke Moria with the news that the Shichibukai had been abolished, but Moria dismissed the threat of the Marines finding Thriller Bark.
• Boa Hancock brushed off the abolition, while Grandma Gloriosa warned her to prepare for Akainu’s hardline Marines; Hawk Eye left Kuraigana Island hoping to spar with Nightblade.
• Jinbe told King Neptune he would remain on Fish-Man Island, and Neptune explained that he had imprisoned Arlong after Arlong attacked pirates and trade workshops.
• Arlong, Hody Jones, and Vander Decken IX plotted to escape, use the E.S. Rage Drug, and overthrow Fish-Man Island, while Vander Decken offered information that could distract Jinbe.
• Blackbeard Teach learned that the Shichibukai system had been abolished and ordered Jesus Burgess, Van Augur, Lafitte, and Doc Q to sail for Fish-Man Island.

Yun Ye considered leaving the Navy if Akainu pushed him too far, while Akainu sent him to pursue Hawk Eye after the swordsman attacked Navy bases. At G-4 Branch Base, Vice Admiral Kage prepared to hold off Hawk Eye and called for reinforcements.

• Zephyr praised Xiaoya's talent and diligence, while Yun Ye said he wanted her to stay safe and let her choose between martial arts and swordsmanship.
• Akainu decided to target the Four Emperors eventually and ordered Yun Ye to pursue Hawk Eye after Hawk Eye attacked a Navy branch base.
• Yun Ye reflected on the Navy's support and Sengoku's failed efforts to change it, then considered joining Zephyr to establish an independent Navy if the Navy went too far.
• Hawk Eye arrived at G-4 Branch Base and wondered whether Night Blade would come to confront him.
• Vice Admiral Kage learned Hawk Eye was attacking, alerted Headquarters, and sent distress signals to nearby Navy ships.

Yun Ye arrived at the G-4 Navy Branch Base and fought Hawk Eye, who had overwhelmed its defenders. Their sword duel left Yun Ye at a disadvantage until he activated Bankai—Heavenly Lock Slash; the battle continued as Hawk Eye found an opening to strike.

• Yun Ye diverted his warship toward the distress signal and rushed ahead to the G-4 Navy Branch Base after sensing Hawk Eye there.
• Hawk Eye battered the Navy soldiers and forced Vice Admiral Kage back until Yun Ye arrived and told Kage to evacuate the others.
• Yun Ye and Hawk Eye clashed as swordsmen, and Yun Ye struggled to match Hawk Eye's technique and powerful sword intent.
• Yun Ye activated Bankai—Heavenly Lock Slash, increasing his speed and strength, and drove Hawk Eye into the base's ruins.
• Hawk Eye broke free of the rubble and resumed attacking; after Yun Ye evaded his sword force, Hawk Eye seized the opening and brought his sword down.

Yun Ye fought Hawk Eye in a prolonged sword duel, then used his Hollowfication Mask to overwhelm and defeat him. Afterward, Yun Ye recovered at the G-4 branch base and toured the Grand Line while news spread that he had taken the title of the world’s greatest swordsman.

• Yun Ye and Hawk Eye exchanged increasingly powerful sword attacks as their Haki, speed, and swordsmanship pushed the battle to its limit.
• Yun Ye activated his Hollowfication Mask, gaining a major boost in physical power and high-speed regeneration.
• Hawk Eye broke through his limits and unleashed a powerful slash, but Yun Ye’s Moon Fang Heaven Piercer overcame it and blasted him away.
• Yun Ye struck Hawk Eye with another slash that split the sea and sky, then learned from the System prompt that Hawk Eye had survived.
• Hina searched for Hawk Eye but could not approach through the returning seawater, so Yun Ye let the search go and recovered at the G-4 branch base.
• Yun Ye stayed away from headquarters after reporting to Akainu, while news spread that Hawk Eye had been defeated and the world’s greatest swordsman title had changed hands.

Akainu recruited Ryokugyu for the Pacifista Project and considered using Navy Zoan users as sources of vitality. Meanwhile, Vergo concluded that Ace was Roger’s son, and Blackbeard’s crew reached Fish-Man Island, where they defeated members of the New Fish-Man Pirates and learned of their alliance with Vander Decken IX.

• Akainu asked Ryokugyu to become a Pacifista test subject, and Ryokugyu agreed after learning the project’s requirements.
• Ryokugyu told Akainu that Zoan users could supply vitality, and Akainu considered using Navy personnel, including Xiaoya.
• Vergo pieced together clues from Ace’s name and origins and concluded that Ace was Roger’s surviving son raised by Garp.
• Blackbeard brought his crew to Fish-Man Island, intending to claim it as the first step in rebuilding his power.
• Hammond and Hyouzou led members of the New Fish-Man Pirates in confronting Blackbeard’s crew, but the pirates defeated and captured them.
• Lafitte learned that Arlong led the New Fish-Man Pirates, Hody Jones was his vice-captain, and they had allied with Vander Decken IX to seize Fish-Man Island.

Blackbeard's crew raided the New Fish-Man Pirates' hideout, defeated Arlong and Hody Jones, and captured Vander Decken IX. After learning that Princess Shirahoshi was the Ancient Weapon Poseidon, Blackbeard set his sights on Ryugu Palace.

• Blackbeard led his crew into the Sea Forest and confronted Arlong and the New Fish-Man Pirates.
• Hody Jones took Energy Steroids and fought Burgess, who defeated him and overwhelmed the rest of the fish-men.
• Blackbeard ordered Lafitte to interrogate Arlong, Hody Jones, and their men, while Doc Q studied the Energy Steroids.
• Vander Decken IX arrived at the hideout and was captured by Blackbeard's crew.
• Lafitte revealed that Shirahoshi was Poseidon, the Ancient Weapon who could command the Sea Kings, and Blackbeard turned his ambition toward Ryugu Palace.

Ace visited Fish-Man Island to apologize to Jinbe, but joined him in defending Ryugu Palace when Arlong and Hody Jones attacked with a drug-enhanced army. Blackbeard’s crew watched from the shadows and planned to seize the island and capture Ace, while Jinbe knocked Arlong away in their first clash.

• Ace apologized to Jinbe at Ryugu Palace, learned that prisoners had escaped, and offered to help search for them.
• A soldier reported that Arlong and Hody Jones had gathered over ten thousand fighters near the Sea Forest and were attacking Ryugu Palace, so Jinbe and Ace rushed to confront them.
• Blackbeard’s crew revealed that they had hypnotized Arlong and Hody Jones and were using Doc Q’s enhanced energy steroids to make the attackers disposable weapons.
• Ace unleashed Conqueror’s Haki, knocking several thousand attackers unconscious, and Blackbeard recognized him as Whitebeard’s Second Division commander and decided he could capture him.
• Arlong and Hody Jones ordered their forces to take the energy steroids, and Ace attacked the charging army with Fire Fist while Jinbe confronted Arlong.
• Arlong used 3000 Brick Fist against Jinbe, but Jinbe countered with 5000 Brick Fist and blasted him into the rocks.

Ace and Jinbe fought Blackbeard’s group after Hody Jones and Arlong regained their memories and exposed the crew’s control over them. Jinbe wounded Lafitte and Burgess, while Ace and Blackbeard’s clash ended with both fighters blasted apart.

• Ace helped the Ryugu Palace soldiers fight the drug-fueled New Fish-Man Pirates while Jinbe battled Arlong and Hody Jones.
• Hody Jones regained his memories and warned Arlong that Blackbeard’s crew had hypnotized them, prompting Blackbeard and his crew to reveal themselves.
• Ace recognized Blackbeard as the man who killed Thatch and attacked him, while Blackbeard’s crew engaged Jinbe.
• Doc Q triggered poison in Arlong and Hody Jones, causing the effects of the deadly drugs to overwhelm them and leave them near death.
• Jinbe fought Burgess, Lafitte, and Van Augur, pierced Lafitte and Burgess with Fish-Man Karate, and gained the upper hand.
• Blackbeard used the Dark-Dark Fruit to grab Ace and suppress his powers, but Ace escaped Blackbeard’s follow-up strike with an explosive burst of flame.

Blackbeard defeated Ace and Jinbe, seized Fish-Man Island, and began plotting to use Shirahoshi and the Sea Kings against Whitebeard. After Madame Shyarly called for help, Yun Ye headed for Fish-Man Island, but his Quincy disguise was spotted at Sabaody, where he secured a coated boat and left despite Kizaru’s arrival.

• Ace unleashed a massive pale-gold flame attack against Blackbeard, but Blackbeard shot him and won the clash.
• Blackbeard threatened Jinbe with Ace and Fish-Man Island’s residents, captured Jinbe, and took control of Fish-Man Island and Ryugu Palace.
• Blackbeard learned that Shirahoshi could summon Sea Kings and planned to use them against Whitebeard and seize the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
• After Madame Shyarly called him for help, Yun Ye decided to go to Fish-Man Island and traveled to Sabaody to arrange a coated boat.
• Navy surveillance identified Yun Ye’s Quincy mask, prompting Akainu to send Kizaru to investigate.
• Rayleigh helped coat Yun Ye’s boat, and Yun Ye threatened Kizaru before diving beneath the sea; Kizaru let him leave and reported back to Akainu.

Yun Ye arrived at Fish-Man Island after Madame Shyarly warned him that pirates had seized Ryugu Palace, and he set out to rescue its rulers and Shirahoshi. He freed the captives at Hard Shell Tower and went to confront Blackbeard and his crew, who were approaching.

• Yun Ye subdued and killed Burgess at Fish-Man Island’s entrance, then visited Madame Shyarly at the Mermaid Café to learn that Blackbeard’s pirates had taken Ryugu Palace and defeated Jinbe.
• Madame Shyarly explained her prophecy of a battle between darkness and flames followed by giant Sea Kings surrounding the island, and Yun Ye promised to protect Fish-Man Island in repayment for her earlier divination.
• Yun Ye infiltrated Ryugu Palace, sensed that Shirahoshi, Jinbe, Ace, King Neptune, Queen Otohime, and others were imprisoned in Hard Shell Tower, and hurried there.
• Blackbeard sensed Yun Ye’s arrival and led his crew toward Hard Shell Tower, while Yun Ye knocked out the guards with Conqueror’s Haki and broke into the tower.
• Yun Ye healed Ace and revealed himself to him, then gave the captives keys and left to face Blackbeard and his approaching crew.

Yun Ye confronted Blackbeard at Ryugu Palace and overwhelmingly defeated him despite Blackbeard wielding two Devil Fruit abilities. Blackbeard ordered Lafitte to awaken Shirahoshi so her power could summon the Sea Kings, and Shirahoshi began crying as her ability stirred.

• Blackbeard offered Yun Ye an alliance using Shirahoshi’s identity as Poseidon, but Yun Ye rejected him and challenged him to fight.
• Yun Ye crushed Blackbeard’s crew with powerful attacks and explained that advanced Haki could resist the Dark-Dark Fruit.
• Blackbeard revealed a second Devil Fruit, the Impact Fruit, but Yun Ye still overpowered him with a Cero and Black Coffin.
• Blackbeard escaped the attack through his Dark Vortex and ordered Lafitte to awaken Shirahoshi and summon the Sea Kings.
• Lafitte snapped his fingers, and Shirahoshi woke in a daze and began wailing, sending strange ripples outward.

Shirahoshi’s awakening summoned hundreds of Sea Kings toward Fish-Man Island as Yun Ye fought Blackbeard, who had attacked the island and learned Shirahoshi’s secret. Blackbeard used Energy Steroids to boost his strength and keep fighting, but Yun Ye remained in control as their battle continued.

• Shirahoshi’s soul fluctuation summoned Sea Kings from across the depths, and Jinbe knocked her unconscious to stop her crying.
• Yun Ye accused Lafitte of awakening Shirahoshi and confronted Blackbeard over the Mermaid Princess’s secret.
• Yun Ye repeatedly overwhelmed Blackbeard, who ordered Lafitte, Van Augur, and Doc Q to retreat and then begged Yun Ye to spare him.
• Blackbeard swallowed an Energy Steroid, gaining enough strength to briefly contend with Yun Ye, and Jinbe and Ace arrived to witness the fight.
• Blackbeard took more Energy Steroids and grew nearly ten meters tall, but Yun Ye avoided his attacks, blocked one with Danku, and struck back as Blackbeard countered.

Yun Ye defeated Blackbeard and discovered that his presence could frighten the giant Sea Kings approaching Fish-Man Island. He stopped most of them, but ordered one to swallow the fleeing Lafitte and Van Augur.

• Yun Ye overwhelmed Blackbeard with Five Dragon Annihilation, leaving him gravely wounded and restrained by Six Paths Light Prison.
• Blackbeard revealed his plan to use Poseidon's Sea Kings to destroy Fish-Man Island and kill Whitebeard, while Jinbe, Ace, and the royal family noticed the Sea Kings closing in.
• Yun Ye located Lafitte, Van Augur, and Doc Q as they fled by ship, then destroyed their vessel with a Cero, killing Doc Q while the other two escaped into the sea.
• Yun Ye ordered the giant Sea Kings to stop, and most obeyed as they sensed his overwhelming threat.
• Yun Ye commanded one Sea King to swallow Lafitte and Van Augur, and it carried out his order.

Yun Ye subdued Blackbeard and helped Shirahoshi awaken, then warned Fish-Man Island that the World Government might discover she was Poseidon. Shirahoshi chose to travel with Jinbe to Moonlit Island while Yun Ye returned to Navy Headquarters.

• Yun Ye ordered the Sea Kings to retreat, knocked Blackbeard unconscious, and considered moving Shirahoshi to protect her from the World Government.
• Yun Ye examined Shirahoshi, saw visions of ancient events and Fish-Man Island’s people dead, then awakened her with Conqueror’s Haki and a soul fluctuation.
• Shirahoshi awoke, mistook her memories for real events, and wept with relief when Queen Otohime, King Neptune, and her brothers were safe.
• Yun Ye proposed sending Shirahoshi to Moonlit Island for protection, and Shirahoshi eagerly agreed to see the New World.
• Yun Ye asked Jinbe to escort Shirahoshi and urged Ace to improve his Haki before leaving for Navy Headquarters.
• A few days later, Yun Ye returned to his warship, while Shirahoshi set out for Moonlit Island with Jinbe.

The Navy and World Government reacted to rumors that Fire Fist Ace was Roger’s son and to the awakening of Poseidon on Fish-Man Island. At a Navy meeting, Akainu ordered Zephyr’s Mythical Zoan recruit Xiaoya to join the dangerous Pacifista plan, prompting Yun Ye to challenge him.

• Vergo secretly spread evidence that Fire Fist Ace was Roger’s son, while the Five Elders discussed Poseidon’s awakening and decided to report the threats to Im.
• The Five Elders learned that preparations for the Pacifista plan were complete and that Ryokugyu would undergo the modifications.
• Akainu convened a Navy meeting, where the officers discussed Ace’s rumored lineage and ordered Momousagi to investigate Shirahoshi on Fish-Man Island.
• Akainu announced that Ryokugyu would be modified through the Pacifista plan and ordered Zephyr’s Mythical Zoan recruit Xiaoya transferred to assist him.
• Yun Ye confronted Akainu, asking him to repeat his order about Xiaoya.

Yun Ye attacked Akainu after the Fleet Admiral threatened Xiaoya, whom Yun Ye considered family, and the two fought destructively at Navy Headquarters. As Sengoku and the others tried to stop them, Ryokugyu joined the battle against Yun Ye.

• Yun Ye unleashed his Conqueror’s Haki and confronted Akainu for threatening Xiaoya.
• Akainu insisted that Marines had to obey his orders, while Sengoku and Zephyr tried to calm Yun Ye.
• Yun Ye drew Silver Fiber and clashed with Akainu, destroying the conference room as their attacks shook Navy Headquarters.
• Yun Ye ignited his sword with golden flames, and Akainu answered with magma as Kizaru, Sengoku, and Zephyr watched and prepared to intervene.
• Ryokugyu attacked Yun Ye with his plant powers, but Yun Ye burned away the first assault and warned him not to interfere.
• Ryokugyu launched Forbidden Forest: Wild Dance against Yun Ye.

Yun Ye retaliated against Akainu after Akainu enraged his little sister, Xiaoya, and overwhelmed both Ryokugyu and Akainu with his flames. The Marines split into factions as Zephyr fought Sengoku to keep others from intervening, while the battle between Yun Ye and Akainu continued to shake Navy Headquarters.

• Yun Ye burned through Ryokugyu's tree attacks, set him ablaze, and sent him flying with a single strike.
• The Marines watched in shock as Ryokugyu retreated, while Zephyr refused Sengoku's demand to stop Yun Ye.
• Zephyr attacked Sengoku to prevent him from interfering with Yun Ye's fight against Akainu.
• Yun Ye and Akainu clashed with flames and magma, and Yun Ye's attacks burned away Akainu's magma and drove him back.
• Yun Ye unleashed Scorching Hell to scatter Akainu's Meteor Volcano, drawing more Marines to the battle at headquarters.