Chapter Summaries

After defeating the priests, the Straw Hat Crew shared a feast with a pack of Cloud Wolves, and Bai Luo discovered that the Going Merry’s ship spirit had awakened. The crew then faced the prospect of fighting Enel, who had monitored their actions across Sky Island and would not let them leave safely.

• Zoro told the others that he had defeated two more priests, and the crew prepared to eat.
• A pack of Cloud Wolves confronted the crew over the noise, but agreed to join the party in exchange for food.
• Luffy led a bonfire celebration with the Cloud Wolves, and the exhausted crew fell asleep afterward.
• Bai Luo found the awakened ship spirit working on the Going Merry and called him Merry.
• Nami realized that Enel had watched the crew’s actions with his Haki and that they would likely have to defeat him before leaving Sky Island.

Bai Luo met Merry, promised to repair and upgrade the Golden Merry at Water Seven, and rejoined the Straw Hat Crew as they searched for the Golden Land instead of Enel. Enel set out to confront the Shandia, while the crew encountered a colossal ancient creature on their way.

• Bai Luo spoke with Merry, recognized her as the Golden Merry’s Ship Spirit, and promised to have the ship repaired and upgraded at Water Seven.
• At dawn, Merry returned to the ship, and Bai Luo rejoined the crew as they discussed their next move.
• Enel watched Bai Luo’s Mechanical Beasts, declared his interest in Bai Luo, and went to see the Shandia after hearing they had defeated two priests.
• Bai Luo explained that Enel could teleport around the island, and Nami suggested searching for the Golden Land instead.
• The crew agreed to seek the Golden Land and encountered a colossal ancient creature preserved on the island.

Bai Luo and the Straw Hat Crew were attacked by the enormous King of the Sky and split into groups while searching for the Golden Land. Bai Luo and Robin found Shandora, the legendary city of gold.

• The King of the Sky appeared before Bai Luo and the Straw Hat Crew, then lunged at them with startling speed.
• Luffy ordered the crew to split up and search for the Golden Land, but the python struck him and sent him flying.
• The crew divided into three groups as the King of the Sky pursued Luffy.
• Bai Luo and Robin reached a moss-covered passage among the clouds and followed it to an exit.
• Bai Luo and Robin emerged into Shandora, a magnificent city built entirely of gold.

Bai Luo and Robin reached the Golden Bell as Enel faced Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and Gan Fall above them. Enel revealed that his trial was meant to select followers for his search for the Infinite Land, and Gan Fall attacked him after learning that Enel had killed his former subordinates.

• Bai Luo and Robin reached the center of the golden city, where lightning struck nearby and revealed a battle overhead.
• Enel confronted Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and Gan Fall, declaring that he would eliminate the excess survivors.
• Enel explained that he sought the Infinite Land and had staged the trial to choose the strongest people to serve him.
• Zoro and Sanji condemned Enel for forcing people to fight for his ambitions.
• Enel admitted that he had killed Gan Fall’s former subordinates after they rejected his plan.
• Gan Fall attacked Enel to avenge his companions.

Enel defeated Gan Fall and faced Zoro and Sanji, but Zoro wounded him with Armament Haki, exposing Enel’s ignorance of the technique. As Enel attacked them with lightning, Chopper struck from behind and weakened him, giving Kaido a chance to unleash Heat Breath.

• Enel used his lightning to defeat Gan Fall, while Nami and Usopp watched in fear.
• Zoro and Sanji attacked Enel together, and Zoro wounded him with a slash empowered by Armament Haki.
• Zoro explained that Enel could not use Armament Haki, and Sanji also attacked him with the technique.
• Enel summoned a lightning Thunder Beast, but Zoro and Sanji dodged its attack.
• Chopper kicked Enel from behind and caused him to lose his strength, while Kaido roared and fired Heat Breath at him.

Zoro and Sanji defeated Enel, but lightning from clouds he had prepared revived him and empowered him to unleash an island-wide attack. As everyone fled, Bai Luo arrived to face Enel.

• Zoro and Sanji quickly defeated Enel, surprising the watching Nami and Usopp.
• Sanji noticed the sudden storm, and lightning struck Enel, restoring his strength as he lay unconscious.
• Enel revived, declared he would punish the crew, and unleashed Myriad Thunder Descent across the island.
• Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Usopp, and the others fled from the widespread lightning attack.
• Bai Luo arrived with another figure, and the others called for him to stop Enel.

Bai Luo rejected Enel’s offer to join him, and Enel prepared to kill him before Luffy arrived and struck him down. Enel began recovering, but Bai Luo stopped him with Seastone.

• Bai Luo arrived with Robin as Usopp and Nami hid behind him, and he told Enel to come down.
• Enel offered to take Bai Luo to the Infinite Land, but Bai Luo rejected him and Enel charged an attack.
• Luffy and Chopper arrived, and Luffy punched Enel in the face despite Enel believing he could not be harmed.
• Luffy sent Enel crashing through buildings, and the Lightning around Enel dissipated.
• Bai Luo put Seastone on Enel’s chest as Enel began to recover, leaving Enel weak and asking what Bai Luo had done.

After defeating Enel, Bai Luo and the others helped the Sky Islanders recover, then discovered Roger’s message on a Poneglyph in the Golden Land. The Straw Hat Pirates celebrated their freedom with a day-long banquet before setting off for their next adventure.

• Gan Fall decided to imprison Enel for life and forced Seastone into his mouth to prevent him from escaping.
• Bai Luo and the others helped treat the injured, then traveled to the Golden Land, where Robin found a Poneglyph that recorded Poseidon’s location.
• Bai Luo pointed out Roger’s inscription on the monument, and Robin realized Roger may have gathered the Poneglyphs and reached Laugh Tale.
• Nami gathered gold while Luffy searched for meat, and the group joined Gan Fall and the Sky Islanders for a banquet celebrating their freedom.
• The Straw Hat Pirates declined Conis and her father’s invitation to stay, and Luffy and Bai Luo’s group left for their next adventure.

After leaving Sky Island, the Straw Hat Pirates descended into the G8 Marine fortress and decided to explore it despite the danger. Luffy and Bai Luo sneaked through the fortress in search of the kitchen, and Luffy explained why he had chosen Bai Luo over Sanji as his guide.

• The crew sailed toward Water Seven, but the Going Merry landed in a dark harbor surrounded by Marine searchlights and alarms.
• Bai Luo identified the location as the G8 Branch fortress and explained that Vice Admiral Jonathan commanded it and was friends with Admiral Sakaski.
• Luffy wanted to enter the fortress to find food, and Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and Bai Luo agreed to go along despite the Coward Trio's protests.
• The crew split into groups and infiltrated the fortress.
• Luffy followed Bai Luo through a dark corner, believing Bai Luo would lead him to the kitchen fastest.
• Luffy said he had not followed Sanji because Sanji might get distracted by a beautiful woman in the kitchen, leaving Bai Luo surprised.

The Straw Hat Pirates infiltrated the Navy Branch, prompting Commander Jonathan to mobilize the fortress against them. Luffy and Bai Luo searched for food and slipped into the kitchen, where the chefs prepared to prove themselves against two visiting cooks.

• Jonathan recognized the Straw Hat Pirates from their bounty posters and wondered why they had entered his fortress.
• Jonathan summoned the stationed Marine General and ordered the Marines to mobilize against the intruders.
• Jessica urged the kitchen staff to focus on their cooking and challenge the Mare Brothers instead of gossiping about them.
• Luffy and Bai Luo overheard the chefs' resolve while heading for the kitchen.
• Bai Luo warned Luffy to stay quiet, but Luffy rushed into the kitchen to eat.

Bai Luo and Luffy entered Baron Fortress’s kitchen, where Head Chef Jessica challenged them to a cooking competition to prove their skills. As the chefs finished their dishes, Bai Luo began cooking with ingredients they had discarded, impressing the onlookers with his technique and the food’s aroma.

• Luffy and Bai Luo entered the kitchen in chef uniforms, and the chefs mistook them for the Mare Brothers and confronted them.
• Head Chef Jessica said Bai Luo and Luffy would have to prove their cooking skills to earn the kitchen’s approval.
• Jessica proposed a contest in which the chefs would make five dishes for Navy soldiers to judge, and Bai Luo accepted.
• The chefs hurriedly prepared dishes while Bai Luo watched, drawing confusion from Luffy, Jessica, and the others.
• Bai Luo gathered the discarded ingredients and began preparing them with impressive culinary skill, filling the kitchen with an enticing aroma.

Bai Luo impressed the Marine fortress chefs and soldiers with his exceptional cooking, while Luffy devoured a hundred portions. Jessica then declared Bai Luo and Luffy partners, leaving them to remain at the fortress.

• Bai Luo used discarded ingredients, including a fish head, to prepare an array of Chinese dishes and criticized the chefs for wasting food.
• The Marine soldiers rushed into the kitchen and praised Bai Luo's food as they ate.
• Luffy ate nearly all one hundred portions, then eyed Bai Luo's Chopped Chili Fish Head.
• Bai Luo urged Luffy to leave, but Jessica stopped them and announced that they would be partners with the chefs.

The Straw Hat crew split up to explore G8 Fortress while Bai Luo’s cooking won over the Marines. Vice Admiral Jonathan grew suspicious of the newcomers but decided to try the food made by the two chefs from Mary Geoise.

• Chopper treated patients after being mistaken for a doctor, while Sanji, Nami, and Uthop met the Mare brothers and Sanji kicked them away after seeing through their boasting.
• Robin knocked down Colonel inspector Shepard, disguised herself in his clothes, and headed to the Library; Zoro tried to find a Vice Admiral but kept returning to the same place.
• Bai Luo’s dishes delighted the Marines, and Jessica sent the gathered chefs back to work as the guests at Table 8 prepared to arrive.
• Jonathan asked Major Drake about the Straw Hat crew and the newly arrived inspector, then heard that the two chefs from Mary Geoise had been feeding the fortress excellent meals.
• Jonathan decided to visit the kitchen and taste Bai Luo’s cooking.

Vice Admiral Jonathan discovered that Bai Luo and Luffy, who had entered his fortress by accident, were Straw Hat Pirates and confronted them after tasting Bai Luo’s cooking. He refused to let them leave freely, leaving the pirates facing a dangerous standoff.

• Jonathan ignored Drake’s concerns and went to the cafeteria to try the food.
• Bai Luo prepared Jonathan’s meal while Luffy eagerly ate in the kitchen.
• Jonathan enjoyed Bai Luo’s dishes, then recognized him from a bounty poster as the Straw Hat Pirates’ vice captain and blacksmith.
• Jonathan demanded to know why the pirates had come to his fortress, and Bai Luo said they had fallen there by accident.
• Bai Luo said they would leave now that they had been discovered, but Jonathan warned that they could not come and go as they pleased.

Bai Luo and the Straw Hat Pirates escaped Baron Fortress after Bai Luo secretly added a sleep-inducing ingredient to the food, then set sail for Water Seven. Along the way, Bai Luo shared stories about his hometown, and the crew eventually reached a new island where Luffy rushed off ahead.

• Bai Luo told Vice Admiral Jonathan that he had added a sleep-inducing ingredient to the food, and the Marine Soldiers across the fortress fell asleep.
• Bai Luo and Luffy left the fortress and reunited with Robin, Nami, Uthop, and Sanji, then found Chopper in the infirmary after he had eaten Bai Luo’s cooking.
• The Straw Hat Pirates sailed away aboard the Golden Merry, and Jonathan decided not to pursue them because they had already gone too far.
• The cooks complained about the real Mare brothers, while Jessica scolded them for their inability to cook or handle vegetables.
• Bai Luo told the crew about his hometown, and the group continued sailing toward Water Seven.
• The Golden Merry reached a new island, and Luffy ran ahead after docking, prompting Usopp to chase after him.

Bai Luo stayed aboard the Going Merry to train A Niu, but a gunshot led them to Luffy and the Foxy Pirates, who had started a contest to steal crew members. Bai Luo forced his way into the referee team, leaving the competition about to begin under his supervision.

• Bai Luo stayed behind with A Niu, then headed toward the gunshot with Zoro after encouraging A Niu to test his strength.
• Bai Luo learned that Luffy had agreed to compete against Foxy’s pirates to win back the old man Ace’s horse.
• Foxy’s crew prepared the contest while Luffy and his friends reacted to the strange pirate games and the threat of losing a crew member.
• Bai Luo demanded that the Straw Hat Pirates appoint their own referee, and Tiger Fiend demonstrated his strength by destroying a mountain.
• Foxy backed down, and Bai Luo became one of the referees as the Foxy Pirates’ contestants worried they would lose.

The Straw Hat Pirates won two Davy Back Fight events against the Foxy Pirates, with Nami and Usopp racing to victory and Fire Thunder overpowering the opposing team. After Luffy reclaimed the old man’s white horse and took Foxy’s flag, he refused Foxy’s challenge and continued the journey.

• Nami and Usopp won the Ring Ship Race almost instantly, giving the Straw Hat Pirates the first victory.
• Luffy chose the old man’s white horse as his prize, then the crews prepared for the Duo Qiu match.
• The Straw Hat Pirates sent Sanji, Zoro, and Fire Thunder into the match, and Fire Thunder defeated the Foxy Pirates’ contestants with ease.
• Luffy claimed the Foxy Pirates’ flag and drew an unflattering portrait of Foxy on it.
• Foxy challenged Luffy to a captain-versus-captain duel, but Luffy refused because the Straw Hat Pirates had already reclaimed the horse and won.

Bai Luo and the Straw Hat Pirates landed on a desolate island, where they met Marine Admiral Kuzan, who said he had come to see Robin. After shipwreck survivors arrived and explained how a giant frog Sea King had sunk their cruise ship, Luffy became eager to find it.

• Kuzan followed the Straw Hat Pirates’ route and waited for them on an island near Water Seven.
• The Straw Hat Pirates landed on the barren island and found Kuzan waiting there; Robin recognized him as a Marine Admiral.
• Bai Luo reassured Robin as Kuzan woke, introduced himself, and told the crew he had come to see Robin.
• Luffy and the others grew protective of Robin, but Kuzan said he had no intention of taking her away.
• A group of shipwreck survivors emerged from the forest, and Chopper treated their injuries while the crew shared food with them.
• The survivors explained that a gigantic frog Sea King had sunk their cruise ship, and Luffy said he wanted to see it.

Aokiji confronted the Straw Hats and revealed that he had once regretted sparing Robin, prompting Bai Luo and the others to defend her. Bai Luo then claimed he could read and write the historical script and knew the Ancient Weapons’ whereabouts, putting himself in danger to protect Robin.

• Aokiji sent the stranded civilians to a nearby inhabited island, then revealed he had come to see Luffy and his companions as well as Robin.
• Aokiji said Robin had received a 100-million-Belly bounty at age eight and declared that he regretted not killing her.
• Luffy and the others stood up for Robin, while Aokiji warned that everyone connected to her met an unnatural end.
• Bai Luo argued that the crew wanted Robin to be happy and revealed that he could read Poneglyphs and write the historical script.
• Bai Luo claimed he knew where the Ancient Weapons were, and Robin trembled as she realized he was drawing Aokiji’s attention away from her.

Bai Luo declared that Robin was his companion and took responsibility for the danger she faced, prompting Aokiji to fight the Straw Hat Pirates. Aokiji left after a draw with Tiger Fiend, then reported the encounter to Sengoku, who was shocked that the Mechanical Beast could challenge an Admiral.

• Bai Luo told Robin that the Straw Hat Pirates would protect her and that he would share the danger she faced.
• Aokiji challenged Bai Luo and the crew, and Zoro opened the fight with a powerful slash.
• Tiger Fiend fought Aokiji until neither side won, and Aokiji left the scene.
• Bai Luo reassured the crew that Aokiji was unlikely to pursue them, while Usopp and Chopper praised Tiger Fiend's strength.
• Aokiji called Fleet Admiral Sengoku and reported that Tiger Fiend was powerful enough to prevent him from winning.
• Sengoku questioned whether Aokiji had held back.