Ch. 421Rendezvous
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Revolutionary Army joins forces with Garen's army on Cake Island, led by Monkey D. Dragon and his key officers.
- Nami, representing Demacia, greets them instead of Garen, who is already in Wano Country undercover.
- The Revolutionary Army learns about Demacia's interception of the World Government's Pacifista and CP0 agents, and Garen's double agents within the Marines.
- In Wano Country, Kaido hosts a meeting with CP0 agents, who are actually Garen in disguise. Garen reveals the World Government's true intention to eliminate Kaido.
Character Developments
- Garen's influence is evident in the Revolutionary Army's adoption of the term "comrade."
- Sabo shows concern for Garen's whereabouts and the success of their mission.
- Koala remains outspoken and blunt, drawing attention to the Zombie Golden Lion's appearance.
- Garen, disguised as Phantom, manipulates the CP0 agents to reveal the World Government's true intentions to Kaido.
Significant Themes
- Alliances and deception: Garen forms alliances with both the Revolutionary Army and the World Government (through his disguise) to take down Kaido, while Kaido believes he has the support of the World Government.
- Trust and loyalty: Garen's double agents within the Marines raise questions about trust and loyalty, both within the Marines and the World Government.
Character Interactions
- Dragon and Sabo interact with Nami, seeking Garen's whereabouts and discussing their strategy against Kaido.
- Garen, as Phantom, interacts with the CP0 agents, revealing the World Government's true intentions to them and manipulating their actions.
- Kaido interacts with the CP0 agents, believing they are genuine allies sent by the World Government to aid him against Garen.