Recaps

Bright learned from Doflamingo that the World Government had powerful hidden forces and a national treasure feared even by Kaido and Charlotte Linlin. After declining their banquet, Bright left for Fish-Man Island, while news reached Onigashima that made Kaido furious.

• Doflamingo warned Bright, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido about the Knights of God, Celestial Dragon armies, and the Government's national treasure, and urged them to find the Op-Op Fruit.
• Charlotte Linlin claimed Doflamingo for herself and offered Bright a place in her plans to divide up the Celestial Dragons.
• Bright declined Charlotte Linlin's banquet and said he needed to return to Fish-Man Island before events in Wano were exposed.
• Bright transformed into his Dragon Human form and used Flame Clouds to race toward Fish-Man Island.
• News reached Onigashima after Bright departed, and Kaido shouted that he would kill him.

Bright read Morgans’s report about the events in Wano, which portrayed him as a new Emperor and claimed he had formed an alliance with Kaido and Charlotte Linlin. The Five Elders called to question him about the report, and Bright gave them a misleading account of Kaido’s arrangement with Charlotte Linlin.

• Bright traveled home from Wano, catching birds and resting on sea creatures to survive the journey.
• Bright bought a newspaper from a News Bird and saw a front-page photograph of himself with Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Doflamingo.
• Bright read Morgans’s report, which called him the Emperor of the Deep Sea and claimed the three Emperors had formed an alliance.
• Bright realized the report would make him famous and cause trouble with the World Government.
• The Five Elders called Bright to ask what had happened in Wano, and Bright told them Kaido had agreed to return Doflamingo to Charlotte Linlin until her child was born.

The Five Elders feared that Bright’s allies might expose the World Government’s secrets, while news of his Emperor of the Deep Sea title spread worldwide. As Bright neared Fish-Man Island, Tesoro told him the film was ready and planned to hold its premiere there.

• The Five Elders decided to investigate the ties between Bright, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido before taking action, fearing their combined strength and a possible leak of the Government’s secret.
• Whitebeard praised Bright’s rise, while Shanks, Hancock, Dragon, and others reacted to the news of his new title and possible alliance with Kaido.
• Bright continued flying home as newspapers spread the title Emperor of the Deep Sea around the world.
• Tesoro called Bright to announce that the film was finished and that he planned to hold its premiere on Fish-Man Island.
• Bright agreed to Tesoro’s plan and told him to meet him when he passed through Dressrosa.

Bright visited Tesoro in Dressrosa and met Leo, a Tontatta whom Tesoro wanted to feature in a movie. Bright warned Tesoro about exposing the Tontatta to danger, while Tesoro planned to recruit Princess Violet and use his entertainment company to change how the world viewed Fish-Man Island.

• Bright arrived in Dressrosa and found Tesoro in the Golden Tower speaking with Leo, a Tontatta.
• Tesoro introduced Leo to Bright, and Leo happily accepted Bright as a new friend.
• Tesoro said he planned to feature the Tontatta in a movie, but Bright warned that outsiders might exploit them.
• Tesoro told Bright that Leo had the Stitch-Stitch Fruit and Princess Mansherry had the Heal-Heal Fruit.
• Tesoro revealed his plan to establish an entertainment company and recruit Princess Violet, starting with a movie to change the world's view of Fish-Man Island.

Bright returned to Fish-Man Island with Tesoro, who planned to premiere his film there and use the World Economic Society and government channels to promote it. King Neptune approved the premiere, while Jinbe waited to discuss Bright’s recent travels.

• Tesoro told Bright he wanted to hold the film’s world premiere on Fish-Man Island and have Morgans promote it through the World Economic Society.
• Tesoro asked Bright to arrange for the government and its member nations to publicize the film, and Bright agreed.
• Bright and Tesoro sailed from Dressrosa toward Fish-Man Island with Baccarat and Tanaka aboard their coated ship.
• Fish-Man Island’s Immigration Bureau inspected the ship, and Bright and Tesoro then headed to Ryugu Palace, where they encountered Jinbe.
• King Neptune welcomed Bright and agreed to let Tesoro hold the film premiere on Fish-Man Island.

Tesoro planned a grand premiere of his film at Gid Colon Plaza to promote Fish-Man Island, while Bright agreed to help coordinate security. Bright also revealed to Neptune and Jinbe that he had found Pluto in Wano Country, but said they would have to wait before attempting to claim it.

• Tesoro asked Bright to arrange security for a premiere at Gid Colon Plaza and asked Neptune to help distribute free tickets across Fish-Man Island.
• Queen Otohime arrived, embraced Tesoro's plan to improve humans' understanding of Fish-Man Island, and agreed to coordinate the premiere with him.
• Bright told Neptune and Jinbe he had obtained Wano Country's Seastone processing method and revealed that he had found Pluto there.
• Bright, Jinbe, and Neptune agreed to keep Pluto's discovery secret until conditions were right to take it from Kaido's territory.
• After Tesoro finished discussing the premiere with Otohime, he gave Bright tickets, including two VIP tickets for the best seats.

Bright returned to Fish-Man Island, visited Shyarly at Mermaid Cafe, and gave her and the staff tickets to Tesoro’s upcoming movie premiere. After sharing a dinner invitation with Shyarly, Bright went home, where Arlong eagerly asked whether Bright’s new title meant it was time to build a Fishman Empire.

• Bright visited Mermaid Cafe and heard Fish-Man Island residents celebrate his title as Emperor of the Deep Sea.
• Bright gave Shyarly a stack of tickets to distribute as employee benefits and saved a special ticket for her.
• Bright invited Shyarly to dinner before the movie premiere, and she accepted.
• Bright told the cafe guests about the planned premiere promotion and the half-price movie release on Fish-Man Island.
• Bright returned to Fish-Man District, where Arlong asked if the opportunity to establish a Fishman Empire had finally arrived.

Bright told Arlong to delay expanding onto the surface until Bright grew strong enough to protect Fish-Man Island’s people from the World Government. Meanwhile, Tesoro’s film promotion drew excitement across Fish-Man Island, and Bright arrived late for his date with Shyarly.

• Arlong urged Bright to bring their people to the surface, but Bright insisted they wait until he was stronger and could protect them from the World Government.
• Bright gave Arlong movie tickets to distribute among their old friends in the Fish-Man District.
• Tesoro’s film Ten Thousand Meters Deep Love was promoted across Fish-Man Island, and Otohime encouraged residents to attend its premiere.
• Tesoro celebrated the film’s growing popularity with Baccarat and Tanaka.
• Bright dressed for his date with Shyarly, arrived late at Mermaid Cafe, and saw her waiting for him.

Bright and Shyarly went on a date before attending Tesoro’s premiere ceremony at Gid Colon Plaza. They arrived late and joined Tesoro and Morgans as the ceremony was about to begin.

• Bright changed out of his formal suit after Shyarly told him to act naturally, and Shyarly admitted she thought he looked handsome.
• Bright took Shyarly to a candlelit dinner, where she confessed she had made a prophecy because she worried she would disappoint him.
• Bright and Shyarly rode a sea beast to Gid Colon Plaza, where a crowd had gathered for the premiere.
• Tesoro greeted Bright and Shyarly, and Morgans offered to publicize their love story before the group entered the venue.

Bright, Shyarly, and Morgans attended Tesoro’s film premiere, where Tesoro introduced his movie, Ten Thousand Meters Deep Love. The film began with a musical number that Bright found strange, though King Neptune and Queen Otohime enjoyed it.

• Tesoro led Bright, Shyarly, and Morgans to the VIP platform, where they greeted King Neptune, Queen Otohime, their children, and Jinbe.
• Morgans praised Tesoro’s ambition and asked Bright to alert him to important operations in exchange for intelligence.
• Tesoro welcomed the crowd and announced the start of Ten Thousand Meters Deep Love.
• The film opened with green-haired Tesoro singing and dancing aboard a ship, while Bright questioned the performance and Neptune and Otohime praised it.
• Shyarly teased Bright for judging the film by his own preferences, and Bright settled in to watch.

Bright watched Tesoro’s film win over the audience at its Fish-Man Island premiere and recognized its potential to promote the island and become a worldwide hit. After the film opened to packed screenings on Fish-Man Island and Morgans publicized it in newspapers, its simultaneous worldwide premiere approached.

• Bright watched the audience cheer for Tesoro’s film and came to appreciate its romance, action, and portrayal of Fish-Man Island.
• Queen Otohime hoped the film would help humans understand Fish-Man Island, while Shyarly called it an important step toward change.
• Bright asked Morgans to increase promotion, and Tesoro urged the audience to keep supporting the film.
• The film opened on Fish-Man Island the next evening, where packed screenings prompted organizers to add more venues.
• Morgans’s newspapers promoted the film for several days before its worldwide premiere was due to begin.

The World Economic News Agency promoted Tesoro’s film about Fish-Man Island across the seas, introducing audiences worldwide to the island’s beauty, prosperity, and strength. The film became a hit, Tesoro rose to stardom, and Fish-Man Island’s image reached the world.

• The World Economic News Agency’s branches advertised the film and arranged screenings across the world.
• Luffy and Ace tried to sneak into the first screening in Goa Kingdom but were caught and missed it.
• Audiences including Linlin, Nami, Sanji, Zoro, Bepo, and Kid watched the film and reacted to Fish-Man Island and its people.
• Tesoro’s film became an international smash hit, making him a beloved superstar and bringing Fish-Man Island to the world’s attention.

The film about Fish-Man Island became a worldwide hit, prompting the Five Elders to worry that Bright’s growing influence would make the island harder for the World Government to control. In Bright’s office, Tesoro and Morgans founded an entertainment company called Dream Factory, while Bright turned his attention to training his Conqueror’s Haki.

• The Five Elders discussed the film’s success and concluded that Bright’s growing power had made Fish-Man Island increasingly independent.
• Morgans reported that the film had earned over five billion beli in three days, and Tesoro proposed they work together on future productions.
• Tesoro and Morgans agreed to form an entertainment company, with Tesoro producing content and Morgans handling promotion and sales.
• Tesoro invited Bright and Fish-Man Island to take a share in the company, and Bright accepted without much interest.
• Bright named the company Dream Factory, and Tesoro and Morgans celebrated its founding and planned to recruit aspiring stars.

Bright watched his Fish-Man Island film with Rayleigh, then asked him to train him in Conqueror’s Haki Infusion. Their fierce sparring continued for more than half a year, leaving Bright closer to mastering the power.

• Donald watched the Fish-Man Island movie again and celebrated his contribution to its success as a merchant.
• Bright and Rayleigh observed the audience’s admiration for Fish-Man Island, while Bright hoped the film would change people’s attitudes.
• Bright asked Rayleigh to help him train in Conqueror’s Haki Infusion, and Rayleigh proposed fighting him directly.
• Bright transformed into a red Dragon Human and used Current Drive at full power as he clashed with Rayleigh.
• Bright and Rayleigh continued sparring for more than half a year, bringing the story to Marineford Era 1514.

Bright watched Hyouzou defeat Shark Star in the Immigration Bureau tournament, then went to the hidden Seastone processing plant to commission special swords for Hyouzou. He received news about a place he had been searching for.

• Hyouzou defeated Shark Star in the tournament final, despite Shark Star's stronger Haki, because Shark Star was restricted by fighting on land.
• Bright praised the fifty Immigration Bureau captains for mastering Armament Haki and awarded Hyouzou custom-made weapons as the champion.
• Bright visited the secret arsenal and Seastone processing plant, where Kati-Fram showed him a new weapon.
• Bright asked the craftsmen to make Hyouzou swords reinforced with Seastone and planned to equip his officers with Seastone gear.
• Bright received a call reporting news about the place he had been looking for.

Bright hurried to Dressrosa after Tesoro found a likely location for the Marine base storing Dyna Stone. Tesoro first discussed a worldwide talent show, then showed Bright a marked island that might contain the secret base.

• Bright flew to Dressrosa after Tesoro reported progress in locating the Marine base tied to Dyna Stone.
• Bright found Tesoro in bed with documents, and Tesoro revealed that he and Morgans planned a worldwide talent show featuring performers from different races.
• Tesoro asked Bright to help recruit members of minority races, and Bright agreed to lend his name to the effort.
• Tesoro explained how he narrowed down possible End Point islands and compared them with Marine base locations.
• Tesoro showed Bright a map marked with the island he believed was the most likely location of the secret Marine base.

Bright searched the sea around a Marine island for Dyna Stone, using his Sea King connections to find an old excavation site. When the mine proved abandoned, he decided to seize the Dyna Stone from the island instead.

• Bright flew to the island Tesoro had identified and searched the surrounding sea for Dyna Stone.
• Bright avoided underwater Den Den Mushi and asked a Sea King whether people had mined nearby.
• Bright asked the Sea King to lead him to the excavation site and to help destroy the surveillance network.
• Bright found a silt-filled pit that had been abandoned for decades or longer and suspected no Dyna Stone remained there.
• Bright headed for the island to seize the Dyna Stone from the Marines.

Bright attacked a Marine base to seize its Dyna Stone, knocking out nearly everyone with Conqueror's Haki. He reached the vault, stopped the Base Commander from detonating the weapons, and secured the Dyna Stone.

• Bright unleashed Conqueror's Haki across the island, leaving nearly all the Marines unconscious.
• Bright broke into the base and searched for the Dyna Stone while the Base Commander tried to contact others with a Den Den Mushi.
• The Base Commander ran to the vault intending to detonate the Dyna Stone rather than let Bright take it.
• Bright followed the Base Commander into the vault and blocked his attempt to reach the Dyna Stone.
• The Base Commander attacked Bright, but his sword could not harm him, and Bright punched him into the metal floor.
• Bright looked over the Dyna Stone in the vault and claimed it as his first trump card.

Bright stole the Dyna Stone from a Navy base and escaped after knocking out its Marines and killing the Base Commander. At Pangu City, the Five Elders debated which powerful figure could be responsible, with Bright among their suspects.

• Bright removed nearly a hundred Dyna Stone containers from the vault and carried them out of the Navy base with Flame Clouds.
• Bright knocked out approaching Navy officers with Conqueror's Haki, escaped into the sky, and left the base devastated.
• After a Marine alerted Headquarters, Kizaru arrived and learned that the Navy had no useful description or clues about the intruder.
• The Five Elders discussed whether Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, Whitebeard, Shanks, Dragon, or Bright had stolen the Dyna Stone.
• The sword-wielding Five Elder suggested that a force might have controlled Sea Kings to destroy the base's Den Den Mushi and conceal its identity.

Bright discussed the stolen Dyna Stone with Neptune and Jinbe, then hid the stones in Alexander’s deep-sea nest. He also confirmed Fish-Man Island would host Tesoro’s talent competition and heard that the Revolutionary Army had begun taking action.

• Bright showed Neptune and Jinbe a Dyna Stone and said its power meant they no longer had to fear the World Government.
• Neptune agreed to Tesoro’s plan for a talent competition on Fish-Man Island and worried that Otohime would insist on joining.
• Bright hid the Dyna Stones in Alexander’s nest near Fish-Man Island, then fought Alexander to strengthen his Haki.
• Bright told Tesoro the competition had been approved, and Tesoro suggested contacting the Revolutionary Army, which had begun taking action.

Bright learned that the Revolutionary Army had overthrown a World Government member state and openly declared its intent to replace the World Government. The Five Elders redirected their forces against Dragon’s group, while Bright and Dragon agreed to stay in contact and support each other.

• Tesoro told Bright that the Revolutionary Army had overthrown a country in the East Blue and praised their declaration against the World Government.
• Bright revealed that Fish-Man Island had already been in contact with the Revolutionary Army, and he and Tesoro agreed the government would focus on Dragon rather than the stolen Dyna Stone.
• The Five Elders ordered CP0 to locate the Revolutionary Army and the Marines to prepare a forceful attack, leaving the Dyna Stone investigation to lower Cipher Pol divisions.
• Bright called Dragon, who explained that the Revolutionary Army would leave the country and continue spreading revolutionary ideas by overthrowing corrupt nobles.
• Bright and Dragon promised to contact each other for help as the Revolutionary Army prepared to continue its campaign.

Bright and Tesoro planned to use talent shows to build ties with minority races and gather forces against the World Government. After Queen Otohime volunteered to participate, they chose the Longarm Tribe's Kingdom of Tana-Kena as their first destination.

• Tesoro told Bright that the Revolutionary Army's declaration of war would distract the World Government and give them room to act.
• Bright agreed to join Tesoro in approaching other races and building cooperation against the World Government.
• Tesoro learned that Queen Otohime wanted to enter Fish-Man Island's talent show, and Bright approved her participation without special treatment.
• Tesoro listed the races and nations they hoped to involve, including the Tontatta, Giant Tribe, Mink Tribe, and others.
• Tesoro chose the Longarm Tribe's Kingdom of Tana-Kena as their first destination.

Bright and Tesoro arrived in Tana-Kena to seek the Longarm Tribe’s cooperation. Tesoro secured permission to hold auditions there, then revealed that Bright also wanted to discuss something with King Rody.

• King Rody and his minister worried about why Bright and Tesoro wanted to visit their isolated country.
• Bright and Tesoro sailed to Tana-Kena, where Tesoro’s fans warmly welcomed them at the harbor.
• Tesoro explained that his company wanted to hold auditions in Tana-Kena for an idol group representing every race.
• King Rody welcomed the auditions after learning that Tana-Kena’s people were Tesoro fans.
• Tesoro told King Rody that Bright also had something to discuss with him, making the king anxious again.

Bright proposed an alliance between Fish-Man Island and the Longarm Tribe, with the wider goal of uniting marginalized peoples. King Rody showed interest in the proposal, while Apu arrived at the harbor too late to meet Bright and decided to wait for another chance.

• Apu reached the harbor after Bright and Tesoro had left for the royal palace, then decided to wait for them.
• King Rody welcomed Bright and Tesoro to a banquet at the palace, where Tesoro suggested discussing business over the meal.
• Bright told King Rody about Fish-Man Island’s history of discrimination and connected it to the Longarm Tribe’s isolation.
• Bright proposed uniting the Fish-Man and Mermaid Tribes, the Longarm, Longleg, and Snakeneck Tribes, the Mink Tribe, and the Giant Tribe.
• Tesoro praised Bright’s strength and argued that even an alliance between Fish-Man Island and the Longarm Tribe would be valuable.
• King Rody expressed interest in Bright’s proposal and asked him to explain it further.

Bright and Tesoro secured an alliance between Fish-Man Island and the Longarm Tribe's Kingdom of Tana-Kena, then joined King Rody on a tour of the country. Their outing stopped when Apu challenged Bright, who agreed to fight him.

• Bright and King Rody agreed that Fish-Man Island and Tana-Kena would become allies and support each other in international affairs.
• Tesoro persuaded King Rody to help with his talent show, and the king invited Bright and Tesoro to tour the island.
• A crowd cheered for Tesoro as the carriage left the palace, and Tesoro proposed holding a fan meeting.
• Apu blocked the carriage and called Bright a fraud, prompting King Rody to warn Bright that Apu was a notorious troublemaker.
• Bright stepped down from the carriage and accepted Apu's challenge.