Arc 22The Demon Pirates Rise

Allen recruited Robin and Nami, defeated Enel and Moria, and brought the Demon Pirates to Marineford to force the World Government to recognize his strength. The crew then reached Water 7, where Allen began building a battleship as CP9 and Spandam took notice.

  • Allen defeated Crocodile, recruited Nico Robin, and sailed to Skypiea after Kuzan failed to stop him.
  • Allen killed Enel, took the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and left Skypiea after Robin read the Poneglyph about Poseidon.
  • Allen reunited with Dora and Nami, formed the Demon Pirates, and set out for the Misty Sea to claim Moria’s Devil Fruits.
  • Allen’s crew defeated Moria, took the Shadow-Shadow Fruit, and forced Perona to become Allen’s pet.
  • Allen destroyed Moria’s island, then sailed to Marineford with Moria’s corpse to demand a bounty and wanted poster.
  • The Five Elders ordered Sengoku to let Allen leave, and Allen announced that the crew would sail to Water 7 to build a warship.
  • Allen rented Dock One and began building a powerful battleship while CP9 and Spandam learned he was in Water 7.
Chapters 526–550 Vol. 6 Read

Ch. 526You're the One Who Doesn't Understand the Situation!

Allen defeated Crocodile, recruited Nico Robin, and left Alabasta with his companions to seek Enel on Sky Island. Crocodile woke to find Robin and his treasure gone, then mobilized Baroque Works to pursue them.

  • The customers fled as Crocodile threatened Allen, but Allen seized Crocodile's wrist and summoned Ace and Ike.
  • Allen knocked Crocodile unconscious with an Armament Haki-coated punch, then invited Nico Robin to join his crew.
  • Robin accepted and warned Allen that Crocodile wanted the Poneglyph beneath Alabasta's royal palace for clues to Pluton, but Allen said he was not interested.
  • Allen looted the casino and sailed away from Alabasta toward Sky Island to recruit Enel.
  • Crocodile awoke, discovered Robin and his money were gone, and ordered Baroque Works to track down Allen's group.

Ch. 527Demon Valley Town

Allen's crew detected Skypiea's magnetic field and set course for Demon Valley Town to find someone who could pinpoint the sky island. Meanwhile, Marine Admiral Kuzan waited in town to investigate Allen's recruitment of Nico Robin, where Bellamy picked a fight with him.

  • Allen told Ike to stop training and focus on meditation as he pursued the realization needed to awaken his Devil Fruit.
  • Robin spotted that the Log Pose had detected Skypiea's magnetic field, and Allen planned to visit Demon Valley Town before flying there.
  • Kuzan came to Demon Valley Town after learning that Allen had recruited Nico Robin, hoping to learn Allen's intentions.
  • Bellamy entered a tavern, mistook Kuzan for an ordinary young man, and ordered him to move.

Ch. 528Aokiji at His Wits' End

Allen completely countered Kuzan’s Ice-Ice Fruit with the Ragnaros Sword and chose to spare him. He left with Nico Robin, while Kuzan rode to a Navy base to report the sword’s power.

  • Kuzan used Ice Age, but the ice evaporated before it could reach Allen.
  • Allen told Kuzan to rely on the Six Powers instead, then sheathed his sword and offered a truce.
  • Kuzan asked why Allen was letting him go, and Allen said he expected Kuzan to leave the Navy someday and hoped they might not meet as enemies.
  • Allen returned to Demon Valley Town with Nico Robin, who resolved to prove herself to her new BOSS.
  • Kuzan remembered Saulo and worried about Robin’s future with Allen, then rode toward a Navy base to report the Ragnaros Sword.

Ch. 529You Are the Companion I Chose Myself

Allen took his companions toward Skypiea aboard a ship he had made fly, and showed Robin how life energy could grant powers beyond Devil Fruits. He revealed that he intended to overthrow the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, but the ship then entered the White Sea, leaving Ace, Ike, and Robin weakened.

  • After the townspeople recognized Allen, he left Demon Valley Town and set sail toward Skypiea with his companions.
  • Ace and Ike marveled at the flying ship while Robin questioned Allen about his ability to alter gravity.
  • Allen demonstrated life energy and explained that Robin could learn to use it, Haki, and the Flower-Flower Fruit.
  • Robin realized Allen had planned to recruit her and asked about his goals.
  • Allen said he wanted to end the World Government and the Celestial Dragons' rule while limiting harm to ordinary people.
  • The ship entered the White Sea, and Ace, Ike, and Robin lost their strength and collapsed on deck.

Ch. 530Skypiea

Allen and his crew reached Skypiea and learned from Gan Fall about Enel’s rule and vast Observation Haki. Allen intended to confront Enel himself and decide whether he could become a companion.

  • Ace and Ike marveled at Skypiea’s sea of clouds while Allen warned the crew to adapt to the thin air.
  • Gan Fall and Pierre approached the ship, and Allen asked Gan Fall to lead them to Enel.
  • Allen assured Gan Fall that the crew had come only to deal with Enel, then followed him to his home for a meal.
  • Gan Fall described how Enel destroyed Bika and used lightning to punish anyone who broke his rules or spoke against him.
  • Ace asked to fight Enel, but Allen refused because he wanted to test Enel himself and possibly recruit him.

Ch. 531A Frog in a Well

Allen confronted Enel on God's Island and challenged his belief that he was a god. After Allen defeated him and explained that his powers came from a Devil Fruit and that Mantra was Observation Haki, Enel rejected the explanation and transformed into Thunder God.

  • Gan Fall declined to join Allen in overthrowing Enel, and Allen proceeded onto God's Island.
  • Enel attacked Allen with lightning, but Allen withstood the strikes and challenged Enel's claim to godhood.
  • Enel launched his Thunderbird and Lightning Dragon attacks, but Allen slowed the dragon with the Slow-Slow Fruit and struck Enel with an Armament Haki-coated fist.
  • Allen told Enel that his lightning came from a Devil Fruit and that Mantra was Observation Haki, but Enel refused to believe him.
  • Enel roared that he was the supreme god and transformed with his Two Hundred Million Volts—Thunder God attack.

Ch. 532I Gave You a Chance

Allen confronted Enel’s Thunder God form and offered him a choice between death and obedience. After Enel attacked instead of surrendering, Allen killed him, and Vilnalasath extracted the Rumble-Rumble Fruit’s power into a new fruit.

  • Allen drew a bow and threatened Enel with a powerful arrow, offering him death or complete obedience.
  • Enel hesitated, then transformed into lightning and attacked Allen.
  • Allen’s arrow struck Enel, disabling his movement and ability to Elementalize.
  • Enel offered to become Allen’s subordinate, but Allen pulled out the arrow and left him to die.
  • Vilnalasath extracted the Rumble-Rumble Fruit’s power and transferred it into an ordinary fruit.
  • Gan Fall reacted to Enel’s death, while Ace explained that Enel’s strength and Haki had been insufficient against Allen.

Ch. 533Poneglyph

After killing Enel and claiming the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Allen arranged to give it to Lupos IV and discussed developing a time-stopping ability with Vilnalasath. He helped end Enel’s rule over the sky island, then Robin read the Poneglyph, which recorded the Ancient Weapon Poseidon, while Allen remained focused on collecting gold.

  • Allen killed Enel, took the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and said he would give it to Lupos IV.
  • Allen and Vilnalasath discussed combining the Slow-Slow Fruit’s power with spatial or electrical movement to trap opponents in ultra-slow time.
  • Allen told Gan Fall he planned to collect gold and shells, read the Poneglyph, and leave, then sent Ike to kill the remaining priests.
  • Allen and Robin searched for the Poneglyph as Gan Fall went to Angel Island to announce Enel’s defeat and prepare a welcoming banquet.
  • Robin read the Poneglyph by the Golden Bell and told Allen it recorded Poseidon; Allen showed little interest, easing Robin’s concerns about the Ancient Weapons.

Ch. 534Supernova—Dora

After celebrating Enel’s defeat on Skypiea, Allen returned to the Blue Sea and sent Bellamy proof that Skypiea existed. In Demon Valley Town, Dora and Nami searched for Allen, and Dora demonstrated her deadly swordsmanship when pirates attacked them.

  • Allen thanked Gan Fall for the banquet and asked how he intended to resolve the conflict with the Shandia people; Gan Fall planned to seek peace and share God's Island.
  • After two or three days on Skypiea, Allen sailed back to the Blue Sea with gold and shells and sent Bellamy a photograph of the Golden Bell.
  • Dora and Nami arrived at Demon Valley Town to look for Allen, and Dora revealed that she had become a Supernova with a bounty of one hundred and thirty million.
  • A group of pirates blocked Nami and Dora, and Nami shot the leader's hand when he tried to grab her.
  • Dora drew her sword and bisected six attacking pirates with a single slash, killing them.

Ch. 535What Kind of Explanation Do You Want

Dora refused Doflamingo’s offer to join the Donquixote Family, and Allen confronted him over his demand for an explanation about Bellamy’s death. Allen warned Doflamingo not to provoke him and left for the tavern, while Doflamingo chose to wait and observe rather than seek revenge.

  • Nami praised Dora’s swordsmanship, but Dora said she was still far from challenging Mihawk.
  • Doflamingo approached Dora and offered her a place in the Donquixote Family, but she refused because she already had a Captain.
  • Allen appeared and revealed that Dora’s Captain was him, prompting Doflamingo to demand an explanation for Bellamy’s death.
  • Allen drew the Ragnaros Sword and warned Doflamingo that his Celestial Dragon status would not protect him, then told him to leave.
  • Allen said he would speak with Doflamingo after becoming an emperor of the New World and walked to the tavern with Dora and Nami.
  • Doflamingo rejected Diamante’s suggestion to notify the Beasts Pirates and decided to wait before taking action against Allen.

Ch. 536Ahead Lies a True Hell

Allen welcomed Nami into his crew, founded the Demon Pirates with Dora, Robin, and Ike, and set sail for the Misty Sea to pursue Gecko Moria’s Devil Fruits. During the voyage, Allen subjected Nami and Robin to brutal training that transformed their combat abilities.

  • Dora explained that she had disbanded her old crew and brought Nami, who had secretly joined her after the defeat of the Arlong Pirates, to serve as Allen’s navigator.
  • Allen warned Nami about his harsh training but accepted her into the crew and introduced her to Robin and Ike.
  • Allen, Dora, Robin, Nami, and Ike named their crew the Demon Pirates and chose a flag showing a demon beheading a god.
  • Allen led the crew toward the Misty Sea to claim the Shadow-Shadow Fruit and Ghost-Ghost Fruit from Gecko Moria.
  • Allen taught Nami life energy and put her and Robin through dangerous team Dungeon training, sharpening Robin’s killing instincts and teaching Nami to combine firearms, potions, and explosives.

Ch. 537Entering the Magical Triangle Sea Area

After surviving Allen’s brutal Dungeon training, the crew entered the fog-shrouded Magical Triangle Sea Area to seek Gecko Moria. They encountered a huge, seaweed-covered ship rising from beneath the water, and Allen led the others aboard to investigate while Nami stayed behind.

  • Nami and Robin reflected on the terrifying Dungeon battles and the strange abilities, equipment, and skills Allen had brought into their lives.
  • Allen asked Dora if she was ready to face Gecko Moria, and Ace steered the ship into the Magical Triangle Sea Area.
  • Allen used his En and Undead Creature tracking to search through the dense fog as the crew sailed deeper into the area.
  • A massive shadow rose from beneath the sea, and Dora prepared to attack what she assumed was a Sea King.
  • The crew realized the shadow was a submerged ship covered in seaweed, coral, and shells, and Allen leaped aboard to explore it.
  • Ace and the others followed Allen onto the ship, while Nami remained behind because she feared ghosts.

Ch. 538Effortless Gain

Allen and his crew searched a century-old shipwreck, then followed their stolen boat through the fog to a mysterious island. Nami was captured by Absalom, leading Allen straight to Thriller Bark and its pirates.

  • Robin dated the shipwreck to about a hundred years old, and Allen ordered the crew to search it for clues.
  • Ike discovered that their boat had disappeared, and Allen sensed that someone was controlling it while Nami was aboard.
  • Allen revived the wrecked warship with life energy and followed the stolen boat through the fog.
  • Nami reached a ghostly island, where Absalom appeared and prepared to capture her as his bride.
  • Allen brought the revived warship to the island and announced that he and his crew would raise hell.

Ch. 539Go to Hell! Pervert!

Allen and his crew attacked Gecko Moria’s island to defeat Moria and capture its Devil Fruit Ability Users alive. Allen and Robin found Nami, who had beaten Absalom after he stole her clothes and tried to force her to become his bride.

  • Allen explained that Moria had been stealing shadows to create an immortal zombie army, then ordered the crew to destroy the island and capture its Devil Fruit Ability Users alive.
  • Ace flew toward the central building to challenge Moria, while Ike transformed into a giant ape and began smashing buildings and zombies.
  • Dora searched the island for Ryuma’s zombie, and Robin accompanied Allen to find Nami.
  • Allen and Robin heard Nami scream and saw a badly injured man crash through the ceiling before Nami electrocuted him.
  • Nami told Allen and Robin that Absalom had stolen her clothes while she bathed and forced her into a wedding dress, then kicked him while he lay defeated.

Ch. 540The Disdained Clear-Clear Fruit

Allen extracted Absalom’s Clear-Clear Fruit power and offered the recreated fruit to Nami, who refused it. Elsewhere on the island, Dora defeated Ryuma after using their duel to learn his swordsmanship, while Ace and Ike continued the assault on Gecko Moria’s forces.

  • Allen pulled the dying Absalom from beneath the stones, extracted the Clear-Clear Fruit power, and offered the recreated fruit to Nami.
  • Nami refused the fruit because Absalom had used it to molest women, then blasted more than a dozen zombies with her cannon.
  • Dora found Ryuma and fought him for over an hour, studying his swordsmanship as they clashed.
  • Dora beheaded Ryuma, thanked him for his guidance, and took the Black Blade Yushushui, promising to return it to where it belonged.
  • Dora headed toward the island’s center as Ace clashed with Gecko Moria and Ike’s Giant Ape Transformation devastated the zombie army and the island’s structure.

Ch. 541Time Stop

Allen and Ace fought Gecko Moria on his island, where Moria grew into a giant by absorbing shadows. Allen used his developing Time Stop ability to freeze Moria and Ace, then had Vilnalasath extract Moria’s Shadow-Shadow Fruit for Lupos; Moria died, freeing the stolen shadows.

  • Ace fought Moria with flames while Moria used his Shadow-Shadow Fruit to defend himself and counterattack.
  • Allen arrived and told Moria that he wanted his head to raise his bounty, then dismissed Moria’s strength as weak.
  • Moria absorbed more than a thousand shadows, grew into a giant, and attacked wildly after losing his reason.
  • Allen used Time Stop to freeze Moria and Ace, explaining that he had needed a test target for the ability.
  • Allen told Vilnalasath that the Shadow-Shadow Fruit was meant for Lupos, and Vilnalasath extracted its power from Moria.
  • Moria died after losing his Devil Fruit power, and the shadows he had absorbed burst free.

Ch. 542Ghost Princess Perona

Allen discussed using Moria’s Shadow-Shadow Fruit and targeting Big Mom’s crew for their valuable Devil Fruits, then subdued Perona after killing Moria. Perona agreed to become Allen’s pet and was fitted with a biological collar that could control her.

  • Allen and Vilnalasath discussed the Shadow-Shadow Fruit and considered hunting Big Mom’s children for their abilities and using Whole Cake Island as a base.
  • The Slow-Slow Light’s effect ended, and Allen told Ace that he had been caught in it before Perona struck Ace with a Negative Hollow.
  • Perona saw Moria’s corpse and asked Allen why he had killed him; Allen intimidated her and demanded a reason to spare her.
  • Perona offered to join Allen’s Pirate Crew, but Allen rejected her and ordered her to become his pet or die.
  • Perona chose to become Allen’s pet, and Vilnalasath placed a biological control collar around her neck.

Ch. 543Are You Afraid?

After destroying Gecko Moria’s forces, Allen planned to take Moria’s corpse to Marine Headquarters and provoke the Marines into placing a huge bounty on him. His crew set course for Marineford, while Brook’s desperate attempt to catch up went unnoticed.

  • At Allen’s order, Ike destroyed the island, and Dora cut down the escapees, leaving no living person behind.
  • Allen explained to Ace that he planned to publicize Moria’s defeat to raise his bounty and attract powerful recruits.
  • Ace departed for the New World after wishing Allen well.
  • Allen revealed that he would take Moria’s corpse to Marine Headquarters, and Ike, Dora, and Robin agreed to go despite Nami and Perona’s alarm.
  • Allen’s crew left the misty sea for Marineford without noticing Brook paddling after them on a raft.

Ch. 544Are You Afraid?

After destroying Gecko Moria’s forces, Allen announced his plan to provoke the Marines by delivering Moria’s corpse to Marineford and raising the Demon Pirates’ profile. The crew set course for Marine Headquarters, while Brook chased after them but was left behind.

  • At Allen’s instruction, Ike unleashed his power, sinking the island and killing everyone who tried to escape, while Dora cut apart the fleeing survivors’ boats.
  • Allen told Ace he planned to expose Gecko Moria’s defeat and provoke the Marines and World Government into placing a huge bounty on him.
  • Ace left for home in his flame-powered boat after telling Allen he would watch for the Demon Pirates’ rise in the New World.
  • Allen revealed he would take Moria’s corpse to Marineford, and Ike, Dora, and Robin accepted the plan while Nami and Perona collapsed in shock.
  • Allen ordered the ship toward Marine Headquarters, leaving Brook behind as he paddled after them and called for help.

Ch. 545Three Marine Admirals

Aokiji reported that Allen and the Ragnaros Sword could withstand the Three Marine Admirals, prompting Sengoku and Akainu to reassess the threat. The Marines gathered in Sengoku’s office as an unknown pirate ship headed directly for Marineford.

  • Aokiji told Sengoku that Allen was stronger than he and Akainu because the Ragnaros Sword made its wielder immune to fire, magma, and ice attacks.
  • Sengoku considered having the World Government try to seize the sword, while Aokiji doubted it would be easy and fell asleep.
  • Akainu demanded permission to capture Allen, but Sengoku showed him photographs of the sword absorbing Ace’s flames and explained why Akainu could not defeat Allen.
  • Kizaru arrived at Sengoku’s office, joining Aokiji, Akainu, and Sengoku as Garp remained nearby.
  • A colonel reported that an unidentified pirate ship was sailing straight toward Marine Headquarters.

Ch. 546Trampling

Allen attacked Marine Headquarters Marineford, displayed Gecko Moria’s corpse, and overwhelmed the Marines who confronted him. After Allen trampled Akainu and clashed with Kizaru, the admirals demanded to know how he had eaten two Devil Fruits and vowed to keep him at Marineford.

  • The Marines fired on Allen’s ship as it approached Marineford, but Ike caught and returned the Cannonballs while Dora cut others apart.
  • Allen stopped the ship, threw Gecko Moria’s corpse onto the harbor, and knocked out many Marine officers with Conqueror’s Haki.
  • Akainu attacked Allen with Meigo, but Allen absorbed his magma with the Ragnaros Sword and repeatedly stomped him with Armament Haki and Slow-Slow Light.
  • Kizaru struck Allen with Yata Mirror, and Allen answered with lightning, but both used Elementalization to avoid injury.
  • Kizaru and Kuzan questioned how Allen had eaten two Devil Fruits, and Akainu rose again and declared that Allen would not leave Marineford.

Ch. 547An Order from the World Government

Allen confronted the Marines at Marine Headquarters and demanded a bounty and wanted poster worthy of his status, but the Five Elders ordered Sengoku to let him leave. Sengoku recalled the Marines attacking the Demon Pirates, whose crew had already killed several officers.

  • Allen absorbed Akainu's magma with the Ragnaros Sword, and Sengoku ordered Akainu to retreat.
  • Garp asked Allen why he had come to Marine Headquarters, and Allen demanded a fitting bounty and wanted poster.
  • The Five Elders ordered Sengoku to let Allen leave without obstruction, ignoring Akainu's protest.
  • Sengoku obeyed and signaled the Marines attacking the Demon Pirates to withdraw.
  • Perona, aided by Vilnalasath's control, helped kill Vice Admirals Onigumo and Momonga and other officers who had underestimated the crew.

Ch. 548A Dog Must Obey the Master Holding Its Leash

After Allen’s crew survived the Marines’ attack at Marineford, he revealed that the Five Elders had ordered the Marines to leave them alone because they wanted his potions. The crew set sail for Water 7 to build a warship, while the Five Elders prepared to contact Allen and negotiate.

  • Ike returned to human form after the Marines retreated, and Nami healed his severe injuries with a potion.
  • Dora reflected on how her swordsmanship had let her suppress three Vice Admirals, including Onigumo.
  • Allen told Nami and Robin that the Five Elders had forbidden the Marines from pursuing them and would likely seek a face-to-face meeting.
  • Allen said he would deal with the World Government for now and announced that the crew would sail to Water 7 to build a super warship.
  • The Five Elders discussed offering Allen a Seven Warlord position or secret assistance in exchange for his potions, then ordered an intelligence agency to contact him.

Ch. 549CP9 Takes Action

Allen rented Dock One from Iceberg in Water 7 so he could secretly assemble a powerful metal warship. Kalifa reported his arrival to Rob Lucci, while CP9 remained under orders not to act rashly.

  • Allen asked Iceberg to rent him the largest dock and agreed to pay 2.5 million Beli per day.
  • Iceberg accepted Allen's request, and Allen signed the contract and paid fifteen days' rent in advance.
  • Kalifa prepared the contract while secretly observing Allen, then listened as Iceberg wondered what he planned to build.
  • Iceberg refused Kalifa's suggestion to secretly watch Allen, and Kalifa left to alert CP9.
  • Kalifa found Rob Lucci and told him that Allen had rented Dock One; Lucci asked how strong Allen was, and Kalifa said she had not dared test him.

Ch. 550Don't Put Too Much Faith in So-Called Ancient Weapons

Spandam learned that Allen had arrived in Water 7 and hurried there, hoping to win favor with the Five Elders. Meanwhile, Allen built a metal warship far more advanced than the Ancient Weapons, and its construction continued in Dock One.

  • Fukurou told Spandam that Kalifa and Lucci had confirmed Allen was in Water 7 and had rented a shipyard.
  • Spandam ordered a private carriage and a Sea Train journey to Water 7 so he could pursue the assignment from the Five Elders.
  • Allen began building a metal battleship at Dock One, and Robin questioned whether such a ship could float.
  • Allen described the ship’s nuclear-capable weapons and powerful engine, claiming it would surpass Pluton and reach forty knots.
  • Robin, Ike, and the others assembled the ship, while Nami and Perona discussed decorating their rooms and creating a female-only bathroom.
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