Chapter Summaries

Haku arrived at Drum Island, reunited with Ryujin Jakka, and entered Drum Castle while Luffy and Sanji fought Wapol’s men on the mountain. Kureha and Chopper later arrived at the castle and found a chef preparing food in the spotless kitchen.

• Haku spotted an avalanche burying Wapol, Dalton, and the others, then flew the Ark straight to Drum Castle.
• Ryujin Jakka leaped aboard the Ark and transformed into his Zanpakuto form, surprising Kalifa and the marines.
• Haku scolded Ryujin Jakka for nearly burying Luffy in the avalanche and sent Muramasa to rest after the Ark landed.
• Haku struck down Wapol’s bow-wielding subordinate with lightning, then entered Drum Castle with his marines while Luffy and Sanji faced Wapol and another underling.
• Kureha and Chopper arrived at Drum Castle and followed a delicious aroma to the kitchen, where they found a tall chef cooking and greeting them.

Haku cooked for Kureha and Chopper at Drum Castle, where Luffy arrived with the feverish Nami and devoured the food before recognizing Haku. Kureha agreed to treat Nami after Haku offered her a gold brick.

• Haku welcomed Kureha and Chopper to eat, and they praised his cooking.
• Luffy and Sanji climbed Drum Mountain with Nami, whose high fever had left her in need of treatment.
• Drawn by the smell of food, Luffy entered the castle and ate everything on the table, forgetting Nami for a moment.
• Luffy recognized Haku and hugged him, while Sanji warned Luffy that Haku was a Marine Admiral.
• Haku asked Kureha to treat Nami, and after she reminded him of her conditions, he placed a gold brick on the table.

After Nami was taken to Doctor Dorei for treatment, Luffy decided he wanted Chopper to join the Straw Hat Pirates. Luffy revealed that he considered Haku his older brother, and Haku summoned Kalifa to bring people up from the village.

• Doctor Dorei accepted Haku’s gold, and Chopper carried Nami away to treat her.
• Haku stopped Sanji from attacking Chopper, and Luffy decided to recruit Chopper as the Straw Hats’ doctor.
• Sanji asked about Haku and Luffy’s relationship, and Haku explained that Garp had taken him in as a foster grandson.
• Haku summoned Muramasa and Kalifa, and after Kalifa tripped Sanji, Haku asked her to bring several people up the mountain.

Usopp and Zoro helped the villagers recover Dalton, while a woman aboard a flying ship summoned them to Drum Castle. There, Dr. Kureha explained that Nami had a dangerous infection, and Nami reacted in terror when she finally recognized Haku.

• Usopp and the villagers dug Dalton out of the avalanche, and they discovered he appeared frozen and lifeless.
• A woman aboard a flying ship told Zoro and Usopp that their captain was waiting at Drum Castle and asked them to bring Dalton aboard.
• Luffy asked Kureha to let Chopper join his crew, and Kureha kicked Luffy and Sanji for insulting her.
• Nami woke from her fever, and Kureha explained that a Caschia bite had caused a potentially fatal infection.
• Haku reassured Luffy and Sanji that Kureha could treat Nami, but Nami recognized Haku and stared at him in terror.

Haku treated Nami’s illness and gave her a gold brick, prompting her to ask about joining his Marines, while he teased Luffy about his bounty and Garp. Usopp and Zoro arrived with a badly wounded Dalton, and Haku began healing him as Usopp hinted at what he had seen on the way over.

• Haku recalled that Nami had exposed her belly on Little Garden, then used Lightning Metallurgy to make a gold brick and gave it to her.
• Nami and Kureha asked about joining Haku’s G5 Base, but Haku pointed out that Luffy and the others were pirates with bounties.
• Haku warned Luffy that Garp would be furious about his choice to become Pirate King, while Garp sneezed during training elsewhere.
• Usopp entered the castle and reunited with Luffy, Nami, and Sanji, then Zoro arrived carrying the badly wounded Dalton with Muramasa and Kalifa.
• Haku took Dalton from Zoro, thawed him, removed the arrows, and used Kiddo to stop the bleeding and treat his injuries.
• Usopp crept over to Luffy and asked if he knew what Usopp had seen on the way there.

Nami learned that Arlong was dead and thanked Haku, while Wapol returned to Drum Island and fought Luffy and Chopper. Luffy brought the defeated Wapol back to the castle as Haku finished healing Dalton, and Kureha praised Haku’s ability.

• Haku told Nami that Arlong had been killed and cremated, easing her fear that he would return to Cocoyasi Village.
• Wapol returned to the castle, and Haku asked Luffy to capture him alive for a purpose.
• Luffy put on a coat and went outside to face Wapol, while Haku told Zoro and Sanji not to interfere.
• Luffy protected Chopper’s flag from Wapol’s cannonball, and Chopper was deeply moved.
• Luffy and Chopper defeated Wapol, and Luffy dragged him back to the castle as Haku finished treating Dalton.
• Kureha noticed Dalton’s improved condition and complimented Haku’s healing ability.

Haku restrained Wapol and revealed that he intended to take the Munch-Munch Fruit from him. After Wapol refused and tried to escape, Haku knocked him unconscious and began extracting the ability, leaving the Straw Hat Pirates watching in confusion.

• Wapol urged Haku to arrest the Straw Hat Pirates, but Haku bound him with Six Rods Prison of Light.
• Kalifa warned Haku about acting against a king recognized by the World Government, and Haku confirmed he trusted Luffy and his crew.
• Haku told the others he would have become the fifth Emperor of the sea if he had not joined the Marines.
• Haku demanded the Munch-Munch Fruit from Wapol, who panicked and attempted to flee.
• Haku pinned Wapol down, shocked him unconscious with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and used Index Finger's Chain of Plunder to extract his ability.

Haku demonstrated that he could extract Wapol’s Devil Fruit ability and reshape it into a new Devil Fruit, then warned Kalifa not to report what she had seen. After Dalton recovered, Haku asked him to become the king of the country.

• Haku used Index Finger's Chain of Plunder to extract Wapol’s Devil Fruit ability and turn an apple into a Devil Fruit.
• Nami and the others marveled at Haku’s power, while Kalifa feared he knew she was considering reporting him to the Five Elders.
• Sanji noticed Kalifa’s distress and asked if she was all right.
• Haku told Kalifa to meet him in his room that night and warned her not to contact the World Government.
• Haku revealed that Dalton had been listening and that his chest wound had nearly healed.
• Dalton thanked Haku and offered to do whatever he asked, so Haku told him to become the king of the country.

Haku persuaded Dalton to become Drum Kingdom’s king, and Dalton accepted the responsibility. Afterward, Luffy asked to borrow Haku’s Chain of Plunder, and Zoro challenged Haku to a duel.

• Haku told Dalton that he was the best candidate to lead Drum Kingdom, and Dalton agreed to try becoming king.
• Kureha and Chopper supported Dalton’s rise over Wapol, while the Straw Hat Pirates listened without interrupting.
• Luffy tried to take Haku’s Chain of Plunder, but Haku slapped his hand away and warned him about the dangers of the New World.
• Luffy declared he would beat any New World enemies, while Usopp and Nami worried about the danger.
• Zoro stepped forward and challenged Haku, believing his swordsmanship might rival Mihawk’s.

Haku defeated Zoro in a duel and demonstrated how to cut through the mountainside, then arranged fights between the Straw Hat Pirates and four prisoners. Miss Goldenweek quickly defeated Usopp and was released, while the other fights continued.

• Haku defeated Zoro easily, then demonstrated swordsmanship by cutting through part of the mountain and advised Zoro to deepen his understanding of the sword.
• Haku told Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji they would have to fight opponents before he let them go, and Luffy agreed to face a challenge.
• Haku brought out Sir Crocodile, Mr. 1 Daz Bonez, Mr. 3 Bon Clay, and Miss Goldenweek, removed their Seastone handcuffs, and assigned each one an opponent.
• Miss Goldenweek defeated Usopp without a fight, and Haku kept his promise by letting her go.

Haku helped Luffy defeat Crocodile, then sent the Straw Hat Pirates toward Alabasta while Sengoku ordered him to bring Crocodile back to Marineford. In Mary Geoise, the Five Elders discussed the scandal surrounding Crocodile and questioned Haku’s connection to CP9.

• Haku told Luffy that Crocodile was afraid of water, helping Luffy defeat him after a hard fight.
• The Straw Hat Pirates stayed on Drum Island until Nami recovered, then Chopper joined the crew and they sailed toward Alabasta.
• Haku watched the Going Merry depart with Kalifa and received a call from Sengoku, who ordered him to bring Crocodile to Marine Headquarters.
• Haku set off from Drum City aboard the ark, heading for Marineford with Crocodile.
• The Five Elders discussed Crocodile’s exposed conspiracy and the damage it caused to the World Government’s reputation, while Saint Nusjuro raised concerns about the CP9 members stationed with Haku.

The Five Elders set aside Crocodile’s vacant Shichibukai position, while Haku returned to Marineford with Crocodile as his prisoner. There, Sengoku revealed that Golden Lion Shiki had destroyed a Marine branch in the West Blue, and Haku warned that Shiki’s ability would make him difficult to track.

• The Five Elders confirmed Crocodile could no longer be a Shichibukai but postponed choosing a replacement.
• Haku arrived at Marineford with Crocodile and other pirates, and Marines discussed Crocodile’s capture as he was taken to the dungeons.
• Sengoku summoned Haku and Marine officers to a meeting and announced that every Marine at a West Blue branch had been wiped out.
• Sengoku identified Golden Lion Shiki as the attacker, explaining that he had likely dropped an island onto the branch.
• Akainu called for all forces to hunt Shiki, while Kizaru asked for clues to his whereabouts.
• Haku warned that Shiki could be floating above the sea and would not remain in one place.

Haku argued that the Marines could not track Golden Lion in the sky, but predicted that the pirate would next target East Blue because of his connection to Gol D. Roger. He explained Golden Lion’s past assault on Marineford, leaving Kizaru to remark on Haku’s insight.

• Sengoku explained that Golden Lion’s Devil Fruit made his movements impossible for the Marines to track, and Kizaru suggested Haku pursue him with the Ark.
• Haku said the Ark could not reliably find Golden Lion, but insisted the Marines could catch him if they predicted his next destination.
• Haku told the assembled Marine officials that he was seventy percent certain Golden Lion would target East Blue.
• Haku linked Golden Lion’s likely destination to Gol D. Roger and recounted how Golden Lion had stormed Marineford after Roger’s capture.
• Sengoku confirmed Haku’s account, and Kizaru commented on Haku’s ability to understand the men involved.

Haku argued that Golden Lion planned to destroy the East Blue as a final tribute to Roger and would likely strike Loguetown after testing Marine strength in the West Blue. Sengoku assigned Haku to handle Golden Lion, arranging for Sakazuki to cover G5 Base despite Haku's attempt to send Kuzan instead.

• Haku explained that Golden Lion's attack on a Marine branch in the West Blue was likely a test of Marine strength and response times before targeting the East Blue.
• Haku and Vice Admiral Tsuru identified Loguetown as Golden Lion's most likely target, and Sengoku decided Haku should handle the matter.
• Sengoku called for a vote, and everyone except Haku and Momousagi supported assigning Golden Lion's affair to Haku.
• Haku protested that he was stationed at G5 Base, but Sengoku said Sakazuki would cover for him while he pursued Golden Lion.
• Haku suggested sending Kuzan to G5 Base instead, but Kuzan replied that he had already applied for vacation.

Haku arranged for Ryujin Jakka and Hyōrinmaru to go to the Long Island chain in place of Akainu and the others, then revealed Zangetsu as the weapon he would carry. He left the Marines waiting as he continued to look for the right moment to kill the Golden Lion and bring about change.

• Haku told Sengoku that G5 could send someone to meet Aokiji near the Long Island chain.
• Haku summoned Muramasa, who transformed two Zanpakuto into Ryujin Jakka and Hyōrinmaru.
• Haku assured Sengoku that the two could handle even fighters at the level of the Four Emperors, and Sengoku approved his plan.
• After Aokiji asked what weapon Haku would carry, Haku showed the officers Zangetsu and said it could take the Golden Lion's head.
• Haku reflected that he had spared Kaido and Big Mom for the sake of events unfolding, and continued waiting for an opportunity to reshape the world.

Haku told Aokiji that Nico Robin had joined Monkey D. Luffy’s crew and asked him not to use lethal force when they met. Before leaving for the Grand Line, Haku admitted to Momousagi that he was involved with Hancock and struggled through her questions about which woman was more beautiful; he then set off with Aokiji as a familiar voice returned in his mind.

• Haku asked Aokiji to travel with him to the Grand Line and warned him not to deal fatal blows to Nico Robin or her crew.
• Haku revealed that Nico Robin had joined the Straw Hat Pirates, whose captain was Monkey D. Luffy, and Aokiji understood the connections behind the name.
• Momousagi confronted Haku about his relationship with Hancock, and Haku admitted they were involved.
• Momousagi asked Haku to compare her beauty and charm with Hancock’s, and Haku gave evasive answers until she let him go with a warning to stay away from Hancock.
• Haku reunited with Aokiji and flew toward the Grand Line, where a familiar voice sounded in his mind.

Haku received a quest to kill Golden Lion Shiki and seize the Float-Float Fruit, then set off alone to pursue him. Meanwhile, Blackbeard Teach learned that Luffy had gone to Sky Island and abandoned his plan to recruit him, as Haku flew deeper into the Grand Line.

• Haku checked the system and found a new quest to kill Golden Lion Shiki and take the Float-Float Fruit.
• Aokiji asked Haku about leads on Golden Lion, and Haku decided to set off as soon as possible after learning Luffy had vanished from Gaya Island Devil Town.
• Blackbeard Teach spotted Luffy's bounty poster and planned to recruit him, but Lafitte and Doc Q told him the Straw Hat Pirates had already flown toward Sky Island.
• Blackbeard Teach accepted that Luffy had escaped and led his crew back to Devil Town.
• Haku and Aokiji entered the Grand Line, and Haku dropped Aokiji off on an island before flying away aboard the Ark.

Haku arrived at Baltigo, the Revolutionary Army’s hidden headquarters, and discussed the organization’s strength and the coming turmoil in the Four Blues with Dragon and his commanders. He warned that the Revolutionary Army had little time to grow stronger, but refused to explain how he knew what was coming.

• Haku concealed his arrival at Baltigo and watched as he taught children Fish-Man Jujutsu before signaling them to go inside.
• Haku retrieved his ark before it landed, and Dragon greeted him after the Revolutionary Army guards spotted his arrival.
• Dragon explained that Baltigo’s remote location helped hide the headquarters but complicated supplies and travel, while Haku asked how strong the Revolutionary Army had become.
• Haku warned Dragon that the Four Blues would soon fall into chaos and urged the Revolutionary Army to grow stronger before the opportunity passed.
• Belo Betty questioned Haku’s trustworthiness, but Dragon defended his guest and said he had ways to verify Haku’s warning.
• Sabo and the other commanders asked about the coming chaos, and Haku refused to reveal more because they might interfere rashly.

Haku warned Dragon and the Revolutionary Army that they had a little over two years to prepare for war with the World Government after the Levely. He outlined their preparations and said he would handle the Four Emperors, Pluton, and Poseidon, leaving Sabo eager to learn how he knew where the Ancient Weapons were.

• Haku singled out Sabo and urged him to handle Revolutionary Army business honestly, prompting Sabo to suspect the coming Four Blues chaos was connected to Ace or Luffy.
• Haku told Dragon and the Revolutionary Army that they would declare war on the World Government after the Levely in a little over two years.
• Dragon questioned whether the Revolutionary Army could build enough strength in time, while Betty challenged Haku's claims and resisted trusting him.
• Haku instructed the Revolutionary Army to expand its influence, strengthen its forces, monitor potential allies, and guard against World Government infiltration.
• Haku said he would deal with the Four Emperors and prevent Pluton and Poseidon from falling into the World Government's hands, and Sabo asked whether he knew their locations.

Kate and Dragon discussed the threat of Uranus before Kate contacted Bartholomew Kuma and offered to help restore his human body. Kuma agreed to meet Kate at Thriller Bark when he went there to inform Gecko Moria about the new Shichibukai appointment.

• Dragon asked Kate whether Uranus was in the World Government's hands, and they agreed to strengthen the Revolutionary Army while secretly investigating the weapon.
• After their meeting, Kate asked Dragon to contact Kuma because he wanted to discuss Kuma's transformation and his daughter Bonney.
• Kate warned Kuma about Bonney's unusually high bounty and asked why he had accepted Vegapunk's modifications; Kuma said he had sacrificed himself for the Revolutionary Army, Ginny, and Bonney.
• Kate told Kuma that only his memories remained to be erased and invited him to G5 Base, but Dragon objected to Kate poaching him.
• Kate predicted Kuma would soon be sent to Thriller Bark to inform Gecko Moria about the new Shichibukai appointment, and Kuma agreed to meet him there.