Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kryptonite is believed to be the only way to defeat Garen, but its existence is unconfirmed.
• Solaris, a CP0 agent, is tasked with using Kryptonite to defeat Garen in a one-on-one battle.
• Garen uses his swordsmanship to create a massive tsunami to attack Solaris.
• Solaris uses Kryptonite in his human form, but Garen's blade pierces him.
• Solaris activates his Devil Fruit's ultimate technique, Phoenix Nirvana - Supernova, transforming into a miniature sun.
• Garen kicks the sun into the sea, where it is extinguished, and Solaris's body is found floating in the water.

Character Developments

• Solaris: Shows determination and desperation in his mission to defeat Garen. He uses his ultimate technique, Phoenix Nirvana - Supernova, revealing his power and resolve.
• Garen: Demonstrates his immense power and strategic thinking. He anticipates Solaris's move and uses the sea's natural suppression of Devil Fruit Abilities to defeat him.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and desperation (Solaris's determination to use Kryptonite and his ultimate technique).
• The importance of strategy and adaptability (Garen's ability to counter Solaris's move and use the environment to his advantage).
• The consequences of overconfidence (Solaris's inability to move in his Supernova state makes him vulnerable).

Character Interactions

• Solaris vs. Garen: Their battle showcases their powers and strategies. Solaris's desperation contrasts with Garen's calm and calculated moves.
• The World Government and CP0: They believe in Kryptonite's existence and task Solaris with using it to defeat Garen, showing their desperation in the face of Garen's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen reaches level 18, gaining the final skill 'Steadfast Bastion' which allows him to share his non-targeted skills with an ally.
• The battle situation is one-sided, with the Marines having an absolute numerical advantage. The remaining top CP0 agent is being besieged, and the Five Elders are at a disadvantage.
• Garen decides to help Golden Lion, who is evenly matched with the Five Elders "Gorbachev" but is taking significant damage.

Character Developments

• Garen: Gains a new skill, 'Steadfast Bastion', which significantly enhances his support capabilities. He demonstrates strategic thinking by choosing to help Golden Lion.
• Golden Lion: Struggles against the Five Elders "Gorbachev" but is taking heavy damage. He is initially surprised and overwhelmed by Garen's support skills.

Significant Themes

• Power of Support: Garen's new skill emphasizes the importance of support and teamwork in battle.
• Strategic Thinking: Garen's decision to help Golden Lion shows his ability to assess the battlefield and prioritize targets.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Golden Lion: Garen uses his new skill to significantly enhance Golden Lion's abilities, turning the tide of their battle against the Five Elders "Gorbachev". Their interaction showcases the power of teamwork and support.
• Garen and the Five Elders "Gorbachev": Garen's intervention disrupts the Five Elders "Gorbachev"'s strategy, causing him to become increasingly desperate and reckless.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen's System skills significantly enhance his and Golden Lion's abilities, making them nearly invincible.
• Garen and Golden Lion defeat the Five Elders "Gorbachev" in a sparring match, ending the World Government's resistance.
• Garen captures the Five Elders and orders him to announce the World Government's dissolution worldwide.
• The World Government's forces surrender, marking the end of the World Government's rule.

Character Developments

• Garen: Confident in his power, he shows mercy to the Five Elders and plans to expose the Celestial Dragons' crimes.
• Golden Lion: Excited about his enhanced abilities, he enthusiastically fights alongside Garen.
• Five Elders "Gorbachev": Accepts defeat, acknowledges his status as a loser, and announces the World Government's dissolution.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Garen's increased strength shifts the balance of power, leading to the World Government's downfall.
• Defeat and acceptance: The Five Elders "Gorbachev" struggles with defeat but ultimately accepts it, marking the end of an era.
• Exposure of truth: Garen plans to reveal the Celestial Dragons' crimes, symbolizing the transition from corruption to transparency.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Golden Lion: They work together to defeat the Five Elders, showcasing their camaraderie and combined strength.
• Garen and Five Elders "Gorbachev": Garen shows mercy to the captured elder, while the elder struggles with defeat and eventually cooperates with Garen's demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The World Government's defeat and the League of Heroes' victory in the war.
• The League's next objective: liberate Mary Geoise and capture the Celestial Dragons alive.
• Spandam, son of Spandain (CP0 agent), seizes the opportunity to rebel and capture Mary Geoise before the League arrives, aiming to present it to Garen as a gift to secure his position in the new order.

Character Developments

• Spandam: Initially a loyal lackey, he reveals his opportunistic nature, betraying his father and the Celestial Dragons to align with the winning side.
• Spandain: From a high-ranking CP0 agent, he becomes a captive of his own son, realizing too late the danger of serving the Celestial Dragons.
• Celestial Dragons: Their power and influence crumble as they are captured and abused by their former lackeys.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and opportunism, as seen in Spandam's actions.
• The corrupting influence of power, demonstrated by the Celestial Dragons' downfall.
• The cycle of abuse and its consequences, shown in the treatment of the Celestial Dragons by their former lackeys.

Character Interactions

• Spandam vs. Spandain: The son betrays and captures his father to secure his own future.
• Spandam and his men vs. Celestial Dragons: The former lackeys abuse and capture their former masters, venting their pent-up frustrations.
• Spandam and his men vs. Pangea Castle: They rush to capture the castle and the 'Realm of the Gods' to present as gifts to Garen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen learns from the Five Elders that Lord Imu is an immortal who has been manipulating the World Government for at least eight hundred years.
• Imu's strength is comparable to Garen's, but he possesses an ancient weapon, Uranus, capable of destroying the world.
• Spandam, believing the World Government is weak, attacks Mary Geoise but is killed by Imu.

Character Developments

• Garen: Realizes the true power and longevity of Imu, understands the threat of Uranus, and mourns Spandam's death.
• Imu: Reveals his presence and power, killing Spandam.
• Spandam: Dies heroically (in his own mind) but ultimately serves as a catalyst for Imu's reveal.

Significant Themes

• Power and manipulation: Imu's centuries-long control over the World Government.
• Consequences of underestimation: Spandam's attack on Mary Geoise leads to his death and Imu's involvement.
• Sacrifice: Spandam's death is a sacrifice for the cause, as Garen acknowledges.

Character Interactions

• Garen and the Five Elders: Garen interrogates the Elders, who reveal Imu's true power and the existence of Uranus.
• Garen and Spandam: Garen receives a call from Spandam, who reports his attack on Mary Geoise. Garen expresses support but ultimately mourns Spandam's death.
• Imu and Spandam: Imu kills Spandam, marking his direct involvement in the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient Weapon Uranus, a sky city built into the Red Line, is activated.
• Uranus separates from the Red Line and flies into the sky, revealing its immense size.
• Intelligent robots from Uranus attack Marine Headquarters, but are held off by the powerful Marines present.
• Uranus begins to accelerate upwards, preparing to fall back to Earth as a comet, threatening global destruction.

Character Developments

• Garen shows concern for the world's fate and is determined to stop Uranus.
• The Five Elders, Gorbachev, reveals crucial information about Uranus and expresses hope in Garen's ability to stop Imu.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient technology and its potential for destruction.
• The consequences of unchecked power and ambition (Imu's plan to destroy the world to maintain his rule).

Character Interactions

• Garen interacts with the Five Elders, Gorbachev, who provides vital information about Uranus and expresses hope in Garen's ability to stop Imu.
• Garen, Whitebeard, Akainu, Blue Pheasant, Kizaru, Fujitora, and other powerful Marines defend Marine Headquarters against the intelligent robots from Uranus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen learns that Uranus (Heavenly King) is a kinetic weapon, not a nuclear arsenal.
• Imu, controlling Uranus, challenges Garen, who ascends to the Sky Island to confront him.
• Uranus's engines are activated, preparing for its descent to destroy the world.

Character Developments

• Garen remains confident and fearless, even when facing Imu.
• Imu, despite his composure, is disturbed by Garen's actions and words.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of history and truth.
• The futility of clinging to the past.
• The consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Imu engage in a tense exchange, with Garen dismissing Imu's history lesson and mocking his strategy.
• Imu, frustrated by Garen's disregard for history, reveals his true plan to activate Uranus's engines.
• Garen's laughter and taunts further provoke Imu, escalating their conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uranus (Heavenly King) begins its world-ending descent, accelerating at an unimaginable speed.
• Garen stands facing Imu, making no move to stop Uranus.
• Uranus transforms into a giant meteor, tearing through the sky and shaking the ocean below.
• Golden Lion stands at Marine Headquarters, ready to stop Uranus's descent.
• Garen uses Laurent's Eye of the Mind to stop Uranus in mid-air, with Golden Lion and Fujitora helping to keep it from falling again.

Character Developments

• Imu becomes increasingly suspicious and uncertain about Garen's intentions and abilities.
• Golden Lion struggles with fear and doubt but follows Garen's orders.
• Garen remains calm and confident in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limits: Uranus's descent showcases the immense power of the Sky Island, while Garen's intervention highlights the limits of that power.
• Trust and obedience: Golden Lion's loyalty to Garen is tested as he follows Garen's orders despite his fears.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Imu face off, with Imu trying to anticipate Garen's moves.
• Garen and Golden Lion maintain a mental connection, with Golden Lion questioning Garen's orders.
• Golden Lion and Fujitora work together to keep Uranus from falling again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu, despite his initial panic, regains composure and decides to fight Garen, believing he still has a chance to win.
• Imu reveals he has a way to temporarily break through human limits by using external objects, showing Garen a bottle of pills.
• Imu ingests the pills, transforming and significantly increasing his power. He becomes muscular, his skin metallic, and his aura god-like.

Character Developments

• Imu: Initially panicked, he regains his composure and shows his determination to win, revealing his desperation and willingness to use extreme measures.
• Garen: He remains calm and analytical, understanding the potential danger of Imu's pills and the possible consequences of Imu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of seeking power at any cost.
• The theme of limits and breaking through them, both physically and mentally.
• The idea of trading lifespan for power, echoing other characters' struggles with similar choices.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Imu: Their interaction is tense and revealing, with Imu's desperation contrasting with Garen's calm analysis. Imu's actions show his resolve, while Garen's questions and observations show his understanding of the situation and Imu's capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu reveals his immense strength without using a Devil Fruit, demonstrating mastery of various martial arts techniques.
• Imu uses Life Return to reduce his size and enhance his agility, then unleashes a powerful Tempest Kick.
• Garen uses Laurent's Eye of the Mind to counter Imu's attack, but Imu exploits Garen's weakness and lands a devastating Rokushiki Secret Technique, Ultra-Large Wheel: Rokuogan.
• Garen uses Ultimate Flash, but Imu withstands it and continues his assault. They engage in a rapid exchange of blows.
• Imu questions Garen's immortality, and Garen taunts Imu about his drug-induced power's duration.
• Imu threatens to harm people important to Garen on the Sky Island.

Character Developments

• Imu: Shows his immense strength and skill, revealing a strategic mind by threatening Garen's loved ones.
• Garen: Demonstrates his resilience and quick thinking, but also shows vulnerability when dodging Imu's attacks.

Significant Themes

• The power of human mastery over martial arts, without relying on Devil Fruits.
• The consequences of using drugs to enhance power, as seen with Imu's temporary strength boost.
• The strategic use of threats and psychological warfare in combat.

Character Interactions

• Imu and Garen: Engage in a fierce battle, with Imu testing Garen's limits and Garen taunting Imu about his drug use. Imu ultimately resorts to threatening Garen's loved ones.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu threatens to harm Garen's family and friends if Garen doesn't stop him, causing Garen unprecedented panic.
• Imu enhances his speed and strength using a forbidden drug, outmatching Garen.
• Imu breaks through Marine defenses and targets Hancock and Reiju.
• Garen intervenes, stopping Imu's punch aimed at Hancock and Reiju.

Character Developments

• Garen: Experiences helplessness and panic when his loved ones are threatened, ultimately deciding to take a forbidden drug to save them, knowing it will likely kill him.
• Imu: Reveals his manipulative nature, forcing Garen into a corner to take the drug, believing Garen will die from its side effects.
• Hancock and Reiju: Show concern and fear for Garen's safety, but remain determined to face Imu.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Garen's willingness to sacrifice himself to protect his loved ones.
• Manipulation: Imu's use of threats and deception to control Garen's actions.
• Power and Consequences: The consequences of using forbidden drugs and the price of immense power.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Imu: Their conflict escalates as Imu threatens Garen's loved ones, leading Garen to take drastic measures.
• Garen and Hancock/Reiju: Garen's determination to protect them leads him to take a life-threatening drug.
• Imu and Hancock/Reiju: Imu targets them to provoke Garen and force him into a corner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu displays terrifying power, forcing Hancock and Reiju to worry for Garen's life.
• Garen tries to reassure them but struggles with the atmosphere.
• Imu taunts Garen, who reveals he has time due to his enhanced state from the forbidden drug.
• Imu attacks with Rokushiki: Shigan, but Garen counters with Fatal Strike and Death Descent, sending Imu flying.
• Garen pursues Imu, and they engage in a fierce battle in the sky, with Garen ultimately "dying" and falling into the sea.

Character Developments

• Hancock and Reiju reveal their deep concern for Garen, showing their true feelings for him.
• Garen struggles with the emotional weight of his situation but remains focused on defeating Imu.
• Imu becomes increasingly desperate and reckless in his attacks.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and concern (Hancock and Reiju's worry for Garen).
• The consequences of reckless actions (Imu's use of the forbidden drug and Garen's subsequent struggle).
• The struggle between emotional attachment and duty (Garen's reassurance to Hancock and Reiju vs. his focus on defeating Imu).

Character Interactions

• Hancock and Reiju express their worry for Garen, showing a new side of their feelings for him.
• Garen struggles to reassure them while trying to maintain his focus on the battle.
• Imu taunts Garen, trying to provoke him into making mistakes.
• Garen and Imu engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu believes Garen is dead after using the Forbidden Pills.
• Imu decides to leave Marine Headquarters but is intercepted by Golden Lion, who uses Garen's Ultimate Flash ability.
• Garen reveals he has an unlimited resurrection ability and can regenerate from the sea.
• Imu and Garen engage in a battle of attrition, with both using Forbidden Pills to boost their life force.
• Garen's life force depletes first, but he uses his resurrection ability to revive.
• Imu's life force depletes, and he asks Garen to kill him, accepting defeat.

Character Developments

• Imu: Realizes the futility of his rule and accepts defeat, asking Garen to kill him.
• Garen: Demonstrates his unlimited resurrection ability and outlasts Imu in a battle of attrition.

Significant Themes

• The futility of absolute power and the inevitable decline of a tyrant.
• The resilience and determination of the protagonist, Garen.

Character Interactions

• Imu and Garen: Their interaction is marked by a power struggle, with Imu initially believing he has the upper hand, but Garen's resilience and unlimited resurrection ability ultimately lead to Imu's defeat and acceptance of death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Imu, the ancient tyrant, is killed by Garen, ending his eight-hundred-year reign.
• The world celebrates the victory, and Garen becomes the global focus.
• Garen and Hancock share a passionate kiss, captured on camera and later named the "Kiss of Victory."
• Garen punishes the Five Elders, sentencing them to a life of hard labor or imprisonment.

Character Developments

• Garen solidifies his status as a legendary hero and a just ruler.
• Hancock's feelings for Garen deepen, and she finds security in his presence.
• The Five Elders experience a fall from grace, realizing their mortality and the consequences of their actions.

Significant Themes

• The fall of the oppressors and the rise of justice.
• The consequences of one's actions and the cycle of oppression.
• The power of love and its ability to bring comfort and security.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Hancock's relationship deepens, with Hancock becoming more open about her feelings.
• Garen confronts the Five Elders, delivering justice and a harsh sentence.
• The Five Elders interact with Garen, experiencing a mix of fear, regret, and a glimmer of hope for a better future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen and his alliance take over Mariejois, finding it largely intact despite the launch of Uranus.
• They enter the "Realm of the Gods," capture the Celestial Dragons, and free the enslaved people.
• The Celestial Dragons are put in shackles and sent to prison, marking the end of their reign.

Character Developments

• Garen shows empathy for Spandam, acknowledging his role in the rebellion's success.
• Hancock finds closure and gratitude towards Garen for fulfilling her long-awaited revenge against the Celestial Dragons.
• Garen discovers new aspects of his powers, realizing he can cure diseases and resurrect the dead, leading him to consider immortality and agelessness for himself and his loved ones.

Significant Themes

• The fall of the oppressive ruling class (Celestial Dragons) and the liberation of the enslaved people.
• The consequences of power and corruption, as seen in the Celestial Dragons' inability to accept their new reality.
• The theme of immortality and its potential consequences, as Garen considers its implications.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Hancock share a tender moment, with Hancock expressing her gratitude and Garen comforting her.
• Garen's interaction with the captured Celestial Dragons highlights his cold and unyielding stance against their former oppressive rule.
• Garen's thoughts about Trafalgar Law hint at a potential future interaction and Garen's guilt regarding his plans for immortality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Robin follows the League warriors to Mary Geoise to acquire historical knowledge from the Celestial Dragons.
• She enters Pangea Castle alone and emerges after dark, with the city's nobles gone and the commoners celebrating.
• Garen waits for Robin at the castle gate and leads her to a night market, where he sets off fireworks.
• Garen presents Robin with Spandain, the man responsible for the destruction of Ohara, as a gift, which Robin accepts but decides to let the League handle his punishment.

Character Developments

• Robin demonstrates maturity and resilience in facing her past, choosing not to seek personal revenge against Spandain.
• Garen shows a more considerate and romantic side by arranging the fireworks display and presenting Robin with a meaningful gift.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of historical truth and its importance to Robin.
• The contrast between the opulence of the nobles and the resilience of the common people.
• The theme of revenge and forgiveness, with Robin choosing to let go of her hatred.

Character Interactions

• Garen and Robin's relationship deepens, with Garen making romantic gestures and Robin reciprocating, though she initially tries to hide her feelings.
• Garen and Robin discuss the meaning of One Piece, with Garen sharing his vision for the future and Robin deciding that his interpretation is sufficient.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luffy returns to the Syrup Village construction site.
• The World Government's rule is overthrown, and the League of Heroes establishes a new government.
• Luffy is recognized as the most powerful second-generation official, but he chooses to work among the common people.
• Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji express their desire to become the Pirate King, which is met with skepticism from the workers.
• Usopp joins the Straw Hat Brick-Moving Crew, expressing his desire to become a pirate and join their crew.
• The construction company announces they will be heading to the Grand Line to search for the One Piece.

Character Developments

• Luffy remains steadfast in his dream of becoming the Pirate King, despite the challenges and skepticism he faces.
• Zoro and Sanji support Luffy's dream and share their own aspirations of becoming the world's strongest swordsman and a free man, respectively.
• Usopp joins the crew, driven by his dream of becoming a free warrior of the sea like his father.
• The construction workers show concern and care for Luffy and his friends, despite their differing opinions on piracy.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and determination in the face of adversity.
• The contrast between the comfortable life of privilege and the hard work among the common people.
• The allure of the Grand Line and the One Piece, driving characters to set sail and seek adventure.

Character Interactions

• Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji bond over their shared dreams and aspirations.
• The construction workers tease and advise Luffy and his friends, showing a mix of concern and amusement.
• Usopp joins the crew, forming a bond with Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji over their shared desire to set sail and become pirates.
• The foreman announces the construction company's new mission, sparking excitement and curiosity among the workers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Garen settles in Mary Geoise and moves into a luxurious manor, causing some controversy among alliance members.
• Shirahoshi, Reiju, and Hancock accompany Garen to his new home, while Robin, Vivi, and Nami are busy with their respective duties.
• Vivi reports about the 'Supernova' pirates and their suppression by Sakazuki in the Sabaody Archipelago.
• Robin shares her encounter with the new professor, Mr. Chopper, at Demacia University.
• Nami arrives, and Shirahoshi asks Garen about their engagement, leading to a tense moment.
• Garen announces his intention to marry all six of them, and they gradually express their acceptance.

Character Developments

• Garen shows his determination to marry all six princesses, demonstrating his confidence and disregard for the rule of law.
• Shirahoshi remains innocent and naive, easily accepting Garen's proposal.
• Hancock is completely devoted to Garen, readily accepting his proposal.
• Vivi, Reiju, and Robin express their acceptance, each with their unique reservations.
• Nami is the last to accept, showing a mix of emotions and reluctance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between tradition (monogamy) and change (polygamy) in the context of marriage.
• The power dynamics between Garen and the princesses, with Garen holding the upper hand due to his status.
• The tension between the personal desires of the characters and their public roles.

Character Interactions

• Garen interacts with each princess, winning them over one by one with his sincerity and determination.
• The princesses interact with each other, showing a mix of support, competition, and acceptance.
• The dynamic between Garen and the princesses is playful and tense, with each character bringing their unique perspective to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Momonosuke, son of Kozuki Oden, travels twenty years into the future using his mother's Time-Time Fruit ability.
• He arrives at the construction site of the restored Oden Castle in Kuri City, where an Excavation Chicken, a mutant creature used for construction, is about to harm him.
• Kin'emon, one of Momonosuke's loyal retainers, kills the Excavation Chicken, enraging the construction workers who mistake them for terrorists.
• The group fights off the workers, but the site supervisor calls the police, leading to a chase.

Character Developments

• Momonosuke is initially disoriented and frightened but remains resilient.
• Kin'emon, as the most alert and experienced, takes charge and decides to escape.
• The construction workers, despite being civilians, display exceptional strength and combat skills.

Significant Themes

• The impact of time travel on a character's understanding of their world.
• The changes in society and technology over time, as seen through the eyes of characters from the past.
• The theme of loyalty and protection, as demonstrated by Momonosuke's retainers.

Character Interactions

• Momonosuke and his retainers (Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Raizo, Kiku) display a strong bond and commitment to protecting each other and their clan.
• The construction workers initially view Momonosuke's group as enemies but are unaware of their true identity and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A violent incident at the Oden Castle ruins draws the attention of Kuri City's leadership. The mayor realizes it's a major act of terrorism and orders a nationwide wanted order for the perpetrators.
• Kin'emon and his group, believing Wano is still under Kaido's rule, flee to Kuri City with Momonosuke. They're shocked to find Kuri modernized and open, with Wano Country having already opened its borders.
• They encounter a girl on the street and try to gather information. An emergency broadcast labels them as dangerous terrorists, causing the girl to panic and kick Momonosuke away.

Character Developments

• Kuri City mayor: Realizes the seriousness of the terrorist attack and orders a nationwide manhunt.
• Kin'emon and his group: Discover the drastic changes in Wano Country and struggle to adapt. They're determined to avenge the Kozuki Clan but are confused about their purpose now that Wano is open.
• Momonosuke: Shows precocious behavior towards the girl on the street, only to be kicked away due to the emergency broadcast.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the old Wano Country and the modern, open Wano under the League's rule.
• The struggle of Kin'emon and his group to adapt to the changed Wano Country.
• The theme of identity and purpose, as Kin'emon and his group question their role now that Wano is open.

Character Interactions

• Kin'emon and Momonosuke: Lord and vassal, they interact with confusion and determination as they try to understand the changed Wano Country.
• Kin'emon and the girl on the street: Kin'emon tries to gather information, while the girl, unaware of their true identity, is initially helpful before panicking due to the emergency broadcast.
• Momonosuke and the girl on the street: Momonosuke shows inappropriate behavior towards the girl, leading to a comedic interaction before he's kicked away.