Recaps

After the Reverie, the Five Elders planned to develop underwater fighters and expose Bright’s secrets, while Bright returned to Fish-Man Island and asked Morgans to track Wapol. Morgans then told Bright that someone wanted him to publicize Bright’s Devil Fruit ability.

• The Five Elders discussed Vegapunk’s failed attempt to replicate Bright’s Devil Fruit, ordered him to advance the Fishman Potion, and decided to spread news about Bright’s ability.
• Bright and Neptune returned to Fish-Man Island and told Jinbe what had happened at Mary Geoise, including their suspicion that someone on Fish-Man Island had helped the attackers.
• Bright told Jinbe he would investigate and punish anyone who had betrayed their people, while Jinbe warned that the World Government would now consider Fish-Man Island its greatest enemy.
• Bright contacted Morgans and asked him to watch for Wapol leaving Mary Geoise after the Reverie and report when he headed back to Drum Kingdom.
• Morgans interrupted their conversation to take another call, then told Bright that someone had asked him to spread news of Bright’s Devil Fruit ability around the world.

Newspapers revealed that Bright could transform into a red dragon and wield powers resembling Kaido’s, igniting worldwide questions about his Devil Fruit and ability to move underwater. As Bright told Tesoro what happened at the Reverie, Kaido flew into a rage and set out to kill Bright.

• Newspapers across the seas published Bright’s history and revealed that he transformed into a red dragon during the Reverie.
• People speculated that Bright had a replica of Kaido’s Devil Fruit and wondered how he could move underwater despite being a user.
• Tesoro called Bright to ask about his powers, and Bright said Kaido was no threat compared with the World Government.
• Bright began telling Tesoro what had happened at the Reverie.
• On Onigashima, Kaido blamed Vegapunk for Bright’s similar powers, transformed into a dragon, and flew off to kill Bright.

Bright welcomed Tesoro and the relocated Tesoro Company to Fish-Man Island, then learned that Wapol was returning to Drum Kingdom. Bright set out with Tesoro to capture Wapol and obtain the Munch-Munch Fruit.

• Kaido abandoned the idea of fighting Bright in the deep sea and decided to discuss the secret of underwater movement with Linlin.
• Tesoro complained that Bright’s actions could put him and his company at risk, then arranged to move the company headquarters to Fish-Man Island.
• The Reverie’s rulers made the Revolutionary Army the government’s primary enemy, and Dragon became known as the world’s most dangerous criminal.
• Tesoro arrived at Fish-Man Island with his fleet and company, while Uta and the new idol group came with them.
• Morgans told Bright that Wapol had set sail for Drum Kingdom under Navy protection, and Bright asked him to provide the route.
• Bright set out with Tesoro to capture Wapol and take the Munch-Munch Fruit.

Bright and Tesoro traveled through the sky as Bright set out to capture Wapol, whose Devil Fruit ability he wanted for its industrial uses. After Bright took Wapol from a Navy warship, the Rear Admiral discovered the king was missing and feared the consequences.

• Bright and Tesoro discussed Bright’s strength and Tesoro’s Haki training as they flew toward their destination.
• A Navy warship escorted Wapol back to his country while its Rear Admiral reflected on the king’s conduct and the Navy’s inability to interfere.
• Bright’s Conqueror’s Haki knocked Wapol, the Rear Admiral, and the Navy soldiers unconscious, and Bright carried Wapol away in clouds.
• Bright explained Wapol’s Munch-Munch Fruit ability to Tesoro, who recognized its potential for factory use.
• The Rear Admiral woke and searched the ship, then realized Wapol was missing and feared his career was over.

The Five Elders suspected Bright had abducted Wapol to use his Munch-Munch Fruit ability in building Pluto, while deciding to increase espionage on Fish-Man Island rather than risk war. Bright brought Wapol to Fish-Man Island and forced him to agree to use his ability for him.

• The Five Elders learned Wapol had vanished after an unidentified attacker knocked out his ship’s crew with Conqueror’s Haki, and they concluded Bright was responsible.
• The Five Elders suspected Bright wanted Wapol’s Devil Fruit ability to help build Pluto and ordered more spies sent to Fish-Man Island.
• Bright returned to Fish-Man Island with Tesoro and Wapol after a round trip of less than half a day.
• Wapol woke in a room on Fish-Man Island, recognized Bright and Tesoro, and panicked when he realized he could not rely on the World Government for protection.
• Bright told Wapol to work for him and use his ability, and Wapol cautiously accepted.

Bright brought Wapol to Tom’s arms factory, where Wapol demonstrated that his Devil Fruit could transform iron into steel. After explaining Fish-Man Island’s worsening conflict with the World Government, Bright persuaded Tom to revive Pluto for the revolution, and they began planning its construction.

• Bright took Wapol to the Sea Forest arms factory and introduced him to Tom, Franky, and Iceburg as a Munch-Munch Fruit user who could help build weapons.
• Wapol swallowed iron scraps and spat out a steel ingot, impressing Tom with the potential of his ability.
• Bright told Tom about the Reverie and the growing conflict between Fish-Man Island and the World Government.
• Bright asked Tom to build Pluto, and Tom agreed after considering what he had seen Bright accomplish on Fish-Man Island.
• Bright promised to gather the rare materials Pluto required, and Tom said Wapol’s help could shorten construction time.

Bright visited Tesoro’s newly built golden palace on Fish-Man Island and met Uta and the All Stars, who were rehearsing together. He watched Uta and Queen Otohime sing, then heard Uta question Tesoro’s claim that Bright was the strongest man in the world.

• Bright warned Master Tom to keep Wapol restrained and watched while he worked, then considered moving the armory somewhere safer than Fish-Man Island.
• Tesoro called Bright to visit his new base and meet Uta, and Bright found a golden palace built on the plot near Sea Forest.
• Tesoro led Bright inside and introduced him to the All Stars, who were rehearsing after their performance at the Reverie.
• Queen Otohime greeted Bright and said her singing had improved with Tesoro’s training.
• Tesoro called Bright the strongest man in the world, and Uta voiced displeasure at the claim.

Bright welcomed Tesoro, Uta, and the other relocated races to Fish-Man Island, while Queen Otohime warmly embraced Uta. The next morning, Arlong reported that fish-men had betrayed their people for money, leaving Bright to decide their punishment.

• Tesoro reassured everyone that Bright could protect them on Fish-Man Island, and Bright welcomed them to their new home.
• Queen Otohime hugged Uta and called her a second daughter, while Uta protested but secretly enjoyed the affection.
• Bright hosted the newcomers and left Uta in Queen Otohime’s care.
• Arlong told Bright that fish-men had helped abduct humans from the mines and weapons factory, then admitted they had done it for money.
• Arlong asked Bright how to punish the captured traitors.

After traitors on Fish-Man Island were discovered, Bright rejected Arlong’s call to execute them and instead sent them to work in the mines. Bright and Arlong established a counter-infiltration organization called Spider Web, and Neptune agreed to fund it.

• Bright ordered the traitors sent to the mines rather than publicly executing them, explaining that punishment alone would not stop infiltration.
• Bright told Arlong to form an organization to counter the World Government’s agents on Fish-Man Island.
• Bright tasked Arlong with recruiting capable Immigration Bureau staff and grassroots members to build the organization’s network.
• Bright named the organization Spider Web, and Arlong left to begin gathering its members.
• Bright presented the plan to Neptune, who approved it and promised funding from Ryugu Palace.

Bright strengthened Fish-Man Island’s defenses against the World Government by establishing Spider Web, a counterintelligence organization led by Arlong. After reviewing its first recruits and setting limits on its mission, Bright finished work and invited Shyarly to Tesoro’s performance.

• Bright considered expanding Fish-Man Island’s military to prepare for a possible conflict with the World Government.
• Arlong brought Bright Spider Web’s initial personnel list, selecting discreet former Fish-Man District thugs with strong anti-human views.
• Bright approved Arlong’s recruits and funding, but told him to target government spies rather than persecute humans living on Fish-Man Island.
• Bright visited Shyarly’s Mermaid Cafe, where he teased Nana during her attempted duel and greeted Shirahoshi.
• Bright invited Shyarly to watch Tesoro’s public performance on Fish-Man Island three days later, and she agreed.

Tesoro held a public performance on Fish-Man Island, where Bright and his companions watched Uta sing while the Five Elders discussed finding new Shichibukai to oppose Bright. Shyarly suggested Uta might someday influence the course of the world, and the chapter ended with Bright enjoying the performance beside her.

• Tesoro invited Bright to his celebration, and Shirahoshi revealed that Queen Otohime had brought Uta and All Stars to Ryugu Palace and called Uta her sister.
• The performance began at Gid Colon Plaza and was livestreamed around the world as a large audience gathered.
• The Five Elders watched the broadcast and discussed recruiting Ochoku or Edward Weevil as a Shichibukai to strengthen their position against Bright.
• Bright, Shyarly, Neptune, and Jinbe watched the idol group perform, and Shyarly praised Uta's singing and said she might greatly influence the world's future.
• Shyarly leaned against Bright as they watched the performance together.

Bright planned a spy-thriller movie to build Fish-Man Island residents’ resistance to government infiltration, while the World Government began recruiting powerful pirates as Shichibukai. Miss Bakkin laughed at the offer to make Edward Weevil a Shichibukai, leaving her answer unstated.

• Bright asked Tesoro to produce a movie that would raise counterintelligence awareness, and Tesoro agreed to begin preparations.
• The World Government’s envoy offered Ochoku the Shichibukai position, but Ochoku rejected the offer and had the agent thrown into the sea.
• The government agents decided to disrupt Ochoku’s peaceful life after failing to recruit him.
• CP0 offered Edward Weevil a Shichibukai position, and Miss Bakkin laughed as the agent asked for her answer.

Bright approved a propaganda film script about a Fish-Man Island resident thwarting spies, while Jinbe brought news that shocked Tesoro. At Marineford, Zephyr saw the same news and angrily set off with Ain to confront Sengoku.

• Bright praised the completed script and asked Tesoro when filming could begin, but Tesoro said they still needed to choose the cast.
• Jinbe brought Bright and Tesoro a newspaper announcing a new Shichibukai, and Tesoro reacted with disbelief at the appointment.
• Ain delivered the newspaper to Zephyr in the laboratory, and he crushed it in anger after seeing the news.
• Zephyr ordered Ain to accompany him to the Fleet Admiral's office and shouted at Sengoku as he headed there.

Zephyr confronted Sengoku after learning that Whitey Bay Jr., who had killed his disciples and severed his arm, had become a Shichibukai. He led his trainees to Mary Geoise to demand answers from the Five Elders, but CP0 blocked him and Garp persuaded him not to act rashly.

• Zephyr stormed into Sengoku's office and demanded to know why Whitey Bay Jr. had become a Shichibukai.
• Sengoku explained that the government had recruited Whitey Bay Jr. without the Navy's knowledge to help deal with Bright.
• Zephyr left for Mary Geoise with Ain and his former trainees, and Garp joined them along the way.
• CP0's Strongest Shield refused to let Zephyr meet the Five Elders and warned him not to cause trouble at Pangu City.
• Garp stopped Zephyr from acting rashly, and Zephyr laughed before turning away.

After the World Government approved Weevil’s appointment as a Shichibukai despite the deaths of Zephyr’s disciples, Zephyr rejected the Government and Navy as representatives of justice. Days later, news of his defection spread, prompting the Five Elders to order Zero to hunt him while Bright considered how to use the situation.

• Strongest Shield reported Zephyr’s return to the Five Elders, who ordered Sengoku to watch him.
• A disciple asked Zephyr whether they would accept Weevil’s appointment, and Zephyr declared that they would seek true justice instead.
• Sengoku and Tsuru realized Zephyr and his disciples had vanished at sea and feared he had chosen to defect.
• News broke that Black Arm Zephyr had betrayed the Marines, shocking people across the world.
• The Five Elders ordered Zero to find and eliminate Zephyr, while Bright read the news in Fish-Man Island and considered his next move.

Bright decided to seek Zephyr’s help against the World Government, while Zephyr and his followers formed the NEO Marines and prepared to sail toward Fish-Man Island. Zephyr was unknowingly heading straight to Bright, who had begun searching for him.

• Bright told Tesoro he wanted to work with Zephyr, and Tesoro warned that Zephyr’s ideals would make him difficult to recruit.
• Bright asked Tesoro to focus on making the movie and planned to have Morgans locate Zephyr.
• On a deserted island, Zephyr and his former Marine followers hid from the Marines and planned to reach the New World.
• Zephyr declared that they would form the NEO Marines and enforce justice themselves against pirates, bandits, and corrupt governments.
• Zephyr ordered his group to rest before setting sail for Fish-Man Island.

Bright watched Tesoro film while he waited for news of Zephyr, whose group was trying to evade the World Government’s search. Zephyr arrived at Sabaody and planned to steal a pirate ship already coated for the trip to Fish-Man Island.

• Bright told Tesoro that there was still no news of Zephyr and expected Zephyr’s group to head for the New World through Fish-Man Island.
• A masked agent told Mr. Strongest Shield that the government had stationed personnel along routes out of Paradise to intercept Zephyr.
• Zephyr and Ain surveyed Sabaody’s coating shops and learned that Marine patrols made coating their ship too risky.
• Zephyr suggested taking a pirate ship that was already coated, and Ain understood the plan.
• Johnny the Hyena prepared to sail for Fish-Man Island, but a stranger using Geppo landed on his deck and ordered him off.

Zephyr and his students tried to escape to the New World aboard a stolen, coated pirate ship, but Kizaru intercepted them and defeated Zephyr. Just as Kizaru prepared to attack the students, a fiery-red monster rose from the sea and offered to rescue Zephyr.

• Zephyr and his students boarded a pirate ship and prepared to sail for the New World.
• Kizaru ambushed them with Yasakani no Magatama, destroying the ship's coating and cutting off their escape.
• Zephyr fought Kizaru while ordering his students to retreat, but Kizaru destroyed his mechanical arm and sent him crashing onto shore.
• Zephyr's students stood with him, and he agreed to fight alongside them as Kizaru prepared to attack.
• A fiery-red monster emerged from the sea and told Zephyr that it had come to save him.

Bright arrived at Sabaody to save Zephyr and fought Admirals Kizaru and Aokiji, who attacked him together. Though Aokiji repeatedly froze Bright, Bright adapted to the cold and broke free, leaving the battle ongoing.

• Bright reached Sabaody after Fish-Man Island alerted him to the battle and offered Zephyr cooperation against the World Government.
• Kizaru rejected Bright’s demand to leave, and Aokiji arrived to join the fight.
• Kizaru and Aokiji attacked Bright with light and ice, but Bright broke free, burned away Aokiji’s ice bird, and knocked Kizaru into a mangrove tree.
• Aokiji froze Bright again, but Bright adapted to the cold, shattered the ice, and blasted Aokiji away with flames.

Bright overwhelmed Aokiji and Kizaru with his powers, then escaped with Zephyr and the others by carrying them through the deep sea toward Fish-Man Island. As the group traveled, Bright asked Zephyr to hear his story and discuss the world, beginning a verbal attempt to persuade him.

• Bright adapted to Aokiji’s freezing power, then unleashed storm clouds and lightning that held both Admirals back.
• Bright enclosed Zephyr and his companions in a bubble and carried them beneath the sea toward Fish-Man Island.
• Kizaru fired light bullets after them, but Bright destroyed the attack with an Air Cannon that formed a waterspout.
• Aokiji and Kizaru admitted that Zephyr had escaped and that Bright’s strength might surpass the world’s strongest man.
• Bright told Zephyr he had saved him again and asked him to listen to his story and talk about the world.

Bright explained his past to Zephyr and his disciples, arguing that his resistance to the World Government had been justified and that its injustice fueled the Great Pirate Era. He asked Zephyr to join the fight against the Government, and Zephyr said the offer was difficult to refuse.

• Bright told Zephyr that he had joined Fisher Tiger's Sun Pirates and described their efforts to liberate slaves without harming others.
• Bright recounted being captured for experiments, escaping, and fighting a Marine Rear Admiral, then asked Zephyr's disciples what he had done wrong.
• Bright argued that the World Government and Celestial Dragons had created widespread injustice and driven people to become pirates.
• Bright proposed ending the Great Pirate Era by finding the Great Treasure and overthrowing the World Government.
• Bright asked Zephyr to unite with him against the Government, and Zephyr said the offer was difficult to refuse.

Bright persuaded Zephyr to join forces against the World Government and brought him to Fish-Man Island to discuss cooperation. The World Government began mobilizing allies against Bright, while Zephyr agreed to build an army in the New World and fight alongside Bright until the Government fell.

• Bright persuaded Zephyr to return with him to Fish-Man Island for talks about cooperation.
• Kizaru reported Zephyr's defection to Sengoku, and Tsuru warned that Zephyr's knowledge of the Navy and Government made him a dangerous ally for Bright.
• The Five Elders ordered plans to target Bright, contacting Kaido and directing CP0 to approach Ochoku.
• Bright brought Zephyr and his disciples into Fish-Man Island, where Zephyr said he planned to organize an army in the New World.
• Bright offered Fish-Man Island's support for Zephyr's funds and weapons in return for his commitment to fight the World Government to the end.
• Bright asked Zephyr to meet another ally and suggested forming a three-way alliance.

Bright brought Zephyr to Fish-Man Island, where the country's prosperity renewed Zephyr's dream of becoming a hero who saved people. Dragon arrived to meet with Bright, Zephyr, and Tesoro, and Zephyr welcomed the chance to join them as comrades against the World Government.

• Bright sent Zephyr and his group to a hotel, then told Tesoro that Zephyr had agreed to work with them against the World Government.
• Bright showed Zephyr around Fish-Man Island, whose peace and prosperity deeply impressed him.
• Zephyr rediscovered his old dream of becoming a hero who saved people, and Ain noticed his renewed spirit.
• Dragon arrived at Fish-Man Island, and Bright invited him, Zephyr, and Tesoro to a meeting.
• Dragon welcomed Zephyr to their camp, and Zephyr agreed to join them as comrades.

Bright, Dragon, Zephyr, and Tesoro formed a three-way alliance to oppose the World Government and planned how their forces would develop. The alliance ended the meeting with clear roles and Fish-Man Island’s promise to provide Ancient Weapons.

• Dragon reflected on the Revolutionary Army’s unexpected strength and Bright said resistance to the World Government would continue as long as people sought freedom.
• Bright urged the group to respect the World Government’s power and gather their strength before any decisive war.
• Bright suggested Zephyr recruit Marine officers and offer the New World’s non-member nations protection, and Zephyr agreed to try.
• Bright advised Dragon to awaken people with ideas rather than rush to overthrow nations, and Dragon considered the approach.
• Bright assigned Tesoro to help on the public opinion front and promised that Fish-Man Island would provide Ancient Weapons.
• Zephyr and the NEO Marines joined the alliance between Fish-Man Island and the Revolutionary Army, solidifying their three-way opposition to the World Government.

Bright gave Zephyr Princess Mansherry’s healing tears to cure his asthma, then presented him with a Seastone mechanical arm to replace the one he had lost. Zephyr’s health improved, and he received a second gift to help him fight in the New World.

• Bright, Dragon, and Zephyr concluded their alliance talks and celebrated with Tesoro at a banquet.
• Bright told Zephyr he had a personal gift, and Tesoro brought Princess Mansherry to the banquet.
• Bright explained that Mansherry had the Heal-Heal Fruit, and her Healing Tears cured Zephyr’s asthma.
• Bright called in Franky, who presented Zephyr with a mechanical prosthetic arm made from Seastone.