Chapter Summaries

Hachi apologized to Nami for the Arlong Pirates’ past crimes and begged her not to punish Fish-Man Island. Nami spared him but demanded an apology at Bellemere’s grave, while Xia Che cut off two of Hachi’s arms before warmly welcoming the visiting Fish-Men to the East Blue.

• Hachi kowtowed to Nami and accepted any punishment, while Sharky ordered the Fish-Men to lower their weapons and not retaliate.
• Kuzan warned Sharky that Nami and the East Blue Navy’s leader would decide Hachi’s fate, and Xia Che joked that Hachi should be chopped up for takoyaki.
• Nojiko and Kensuke told Xia Che they respected Nami’s choice and hoped she could move on from the past.
• Nami told Hachi they would never forgive him and ordered him to apologize at Bellemere’s grave, then left without demanding his death.
• Xia Che declared the matter unfinished and cut off two of Hachi’s arms before greeting the startled Fish-Men enthusiastically.

Xia Che welcomed Sharky and Crown Star after sparing Hachi, while Kuzan stayed behind to restore order. Hachi visited the site of Arlong Park and learned it had become the Red Romance Private Club, where people got foot massages.

• Xia Che interrupted Sharky's apology and offer of gifts to insist that the Fish-Men eat first.
• Sharky and Crown Star went with Xia Che to eat, while Kuzan stayed behind with Hachi and the marines.
• Kuzan froze Hachi's severed arms and arranged for a marine to take him to Bellemere's grave.
• Hachi asked to visit the former Arlong Park, and a marine agreed to take him there.
• Hachi found a luxurious building called the Red Romance Private Club and learned that it was a place for foot massages.

Luffy and his companions prepared to set sail for Loguetown, while Sanji promised to introduce them to Kokoro near Water 7. Meanwhile, Xia Che discussed recruiting fish-men with Prince Sharky, who asked about Joy Boy, and Xia Che said Joy Boy should soon enter the Grand Line.

• Belmer told Luffy, Zoro, Usopp, and Sanji that merfolk had been spotted near the safe passage, and Sanji revealed he had been speaking with Kokoro through an Armored Den Den Mushi.
• Sanji promised to take his companions to meet Kokoro near Water 7, and Belmer agreed to set off for Loguetown aboard their well-equipped ship.
• Xia Che warmly hosted the Fish-Man Island delegation, and Prince Sharky asked whether the East Blue Navy intended to recruit fish-men.
• Xia Che named Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX as threats to Fish-Man Island, prompting Sharky to confirm their growing troubles and offer help with recruitment.
• Sharky asked Xia Che whether he knew Joy Boy, and Xia Che said Joy Boy should soon enter the Grand Line.

Sharky and Hachi discussed their negotiations with the East Blue Navy, including recruitment and trade agreements that could benefit Fish-Man Island. Sharky remained uncertain about how fish-men could overcome prejudice and build a future without relying on Joy Boy, then decided to explore the lively Conomi Islands.

• Hachi returned after Xia Che spared him, and he and Sharky discussed the East Blue Navy's strength and rumors that it possessed an Ancient Weapon.
• Sharky said he had agreed to recruit fish-men and mermaids for the East Blue Navy and arranged trade for its products, weapons, equipment, and food.
• Sharky asked Hachi to help explain the plan to the Fish-Man District and watch for Hody Jones, Vander Decken IX, and others who might provoke conflict with humans.
• Hachi asked about Joy Boy, and Sharky recounted Xia Che's suggestion that Fish-Man Island find another path instead of relying on someone who had failed eight hundred years earlier.
• After learning that the others had gone out with Colonel Kailin's protection, Sharky decided to explore the Conomi Islands too.

Nami remembered Bellemere and reaffirmed that she would live happily rather than stay consumed by hatred, while Xia Che teased her about the treasures he had returned. Three days later, Sharky and the Fish-Men departed the Conomi Islands, wondering whether Xia Che was Joy Boy and what the legendary figure might accomplish.

• Xia Che found Nami at Bellemere's grave, where she recalled Bellemere's sacrifices and promised to live happily with Nojiko.
• Nojiko listened nearby as Nami said Bellemere would be proud of Cocoyasi Village and the Fish-Men apologizing to her.
• Xia Che told Nami he had returned her share of the Fish-Men's treasure, then revealed the pearls had been enormous, prompting her to demand her share of his gifts.
• Nojiko watched from the orange grove and murmured that Bellemere no longer needed to worry.
• Three days later, Sharky and the Fish-Men left the Conomi Islands aboard their ship, following Colonel Kailin's ship.
• Crown Star warned Sharky to keep Xia Che away from Shirahoshi, and Sharky wondered whether Xia Che was Joy Boy.

Xia Che watched Luffy’s crew face Loguetown while joking with Teacher Zephyr about pirates, Navy plans, and Joy Boy. He revealed that Fish-Man Island had agreed to send Fish-Men and Mermaids to work with the East Blue Navy, then pointed to Luffy on the screen as the real Joy Boy.

• Xia Che watched a report on the Straw Hat Pirates and told Teacher Zephyr that he had placed bets on them.
• Xia Che described his idea of making pirate crews earn eight badges from powerful gym masters before entering the Grand Line.
• Zephyr learned that the Fish-Men had already returned to Fish-Man Island and explained that he had wanted to hire them to teach combat.
• Xia Che told Zephyr that Fish-Man Island had agreed to send Fish-Men and Mermaids to work with the East Blue Navy.
• Xia Che said Fish-Man Island’s people suspected he was Joy Boy, then pointed to Luffy on the screen and declared that Luffy was Joy Boy.

Xia Che learned that Hody Jones had attacked Ryugu Kingdom and decided to go there in person with the East Blue Navy. Neptune and Hachi suspected Hody Jones was working with the World Government.

• Xia Che and Zephyr discussed the Straw Hat Labor Group’s debt, Marine Headquarters, and the chance that Luffy’s crew might defeat Smoker.
• Zephyr asked Xia Che to approve funding for the third construction phase, then prepared to leave.
• Xia Che received a call from Sharky, learned of the crisis on Fish-Man Island, and decided to hold the recruitment event there in person.
• Neptune reassured the people of Ryugu Kingdom that Whitebeard could help, then privately asked Hachi whether the East Blue Navy had agreed to come.
• Hachi told Neptune that Hody Jones ambushed them after their return and questioned how he learned their route; Neptune revealed that Hody might be cooperating with the World Government.

Neptune warned Hachi that Hody Jones might be working with the World Government and asked him to take Shirahoshi to the East Blue if Ryugu Kingdom fell. Meanwhile, Hody Jones tortured the captured Sharky, who wondered whether Joy Boy would truly come to save Fish-Man Island.

• Neptune told Hachi that Fish-Men had seen humans entering the Fish-Man District and feared the World Government had joined Hody Jones.
• Neptune asked Hachi to take Shirahoshi to the East Blue if the Ryugu Kingdom was breached, and Hachi agreed to deliver her to Chief Xia Che.
• Hody Jones and his followers mocked Sharky for believing Joy Boy would come to save Fish-Man Island.
• Sharky accused Hody Jones of cooperating with humans out of fear of the East Blue Navy, but Hody insisted he was only using them and declared his intent to rule the island.
• Hody Jones beat Sharky and ordered his followers to keep him alive, while the injured prince wondered whether Joy Boy would come.

Hody Jones and Vander Decken IX discussed their alliance, their plans for Fish-Man Island, and their shared interest in Princess Shirahoshi. Meanwhile, Xia Che set out for Fish-Man Island with a large group from the East Blue Navy, hoping their arrival would not be mistaken for an attack.

• Hody Jones dismissed the Joy Boy legend while Vander Decken IX reminded him of their bargain for Princess Shirahoshi and his help bringing humans to the island.
• Hody Jones admitted he planned to use Vander Decken IX and spread a false accusation that the Ryugu Kingdom had colluded with humans to enslave Fish-Men.
• Xia Che and his group traveled toward Fish-Man Island as Nami and the others anticipated seeing its fabled beauty.
• Zephyr explained the island’s beauty and the dangers of mermaid slavery, while Xia Che reminded the group they were not traveling for vacation.
• Zephyr said he wanted the younger members to gain experience and hoped to learn news about Garp and Sengoku at Sabaody Archipelago, while Kuzan joined simply because he was bored.
• Xia Che accepted the large group’s presence and hoped the World Government would not mistake them for an attacking force.

The Gorosei let the East Blue Navy enter Fish-Man Island, while Saint Saturn prepared to destroy the island if necessary. Kaido blocked Whitebeard from reaching Fish-Man Island, and Jinbe set out with the Sun Pirates as the East Blue Navy's intentions remained uncertain.

• The Gorosei dismissed the claim that the East Blue Navy's leader was Joy Boy, and Saint Saturn revealed that Caesar had prepared a plan to destroy Fish-Man Island if needed.
• Kaido confronted Whitebeard at sea, explaining that the World Government had paid him to stop the Whitebeard Pirates.
• Jinbe learned from Marco that Kaido would not back down, so the Whitebeard Pirates urged Jinbe and the Sun Pirates to continue to Fish-Man Island without them.
• Jinbe agreed to leave and wondered whether Joy Boy would come to help Fish-Man Island.
• Rayleigh encountered a group of dangerous newcomers near Mary Geoise and asked whether they intended to help Fish-Man Island or attack the World Government.

Xia Che gathered the East Blue Navy fleet and hired Rayleigh to coat its ships so they could reach Fish-Man Island quickly. After Rayleigh questioned his connection to Moke and warned of the risks, Xia Che received a message from Kuma and a call from Sabo, chief of staff of the Revolutionary Army.

• Rayleigh met Xia Che's fleet and realized it was heading to Fish-Man Island, where the World Government had intervened in a crisis.
• Rayleigh warned that coating six ships would take time and that the World Government might learn of the operation, while Xia Che insisted the East Blue Navy would defeat it again if necessary.
• Rayleigh organized ten coating craftsmen to begin work on one ship, aiming to finish it within five hours.
• Rayleigh asked Xia Che about his relationship with Moke, but Xia Che denied knowing him and left the craftsmen to work.
• Xia Che received a message from Kuma and replied, then answered a call from Sabo, who introduced himself as the Revolutionary Army's chief of staff.

Sabo informed the East Blue Navy about the World Government’s interference in Fish-Man Island, while Xia Che decided to head there without waiting for the Revolutionary Army. After the ships were coated, Shirahoshi arrived in East Blue and found Xia Che.

• Sabo told Koala and Haku that the World Government had intervened in Fish-Man Island’s internal conflict and said he had notified the East Blue Navy.
• Sabo and Koala escorted the rescued children home and resolved to investigate Caesar Clown and Marine Headquarters.
• Xia Che rejected the idea of waiting for the Revolutionary Army and ordered preparations to depart for Fish-Man Island as soon as the ships were ready.
• The coating craftsmen finished two ships while Xia Che kept them working with Small Blue Pills and encouragement.
• An alarm sounded when a large lifeform entered East Blue, and Shirahoshi surfaced before Xia Che and said she had finally found him.

Xia Che learned that Hody Jones had launched an attack on the Ryugu Kingdom and agreed to help Fish-Man Island after Hachi pleaded with him. Meanwhile, Sharky accepted Hody’s demand to cooperate in hopes of sparing his family, leaving Fish-Man Island’s crisis unresolved.

• Shirahoshi told Xia Che that Neptune had sent her to him for protection, and Xia Che learned Hachi had brought her to the East Blue.
• Xia Che ordered Kuzan and Enel to capture the Fish-Men who demanded Shirahoshi, and their interrogation revealed Hody Jones had started an internal conflict on Fish-Man Island.
• Shirahoshi wanted to return to help her family, but Xia Che told her to obey Neptune’s instruction to listen to him.
• Rayleigh returned with the battered Hachi, who knelt before Xia Che and begged him to save Fish-Man Island.
• Hody beat Sharky and threatened his family, and Sharky agreed to cooperate in exchange for their safety.

Hody Jones planned to kill the humans and capture Princess Shirahoshi, while Xia Che prepared to travel to Fish-Man Island with her and Enel. At Girod's Square, Sharky faced an angry crowd and revealed that he had found Joy Boy.

• Hody Jones told his lackey to demand weapons and food from the humans, keep watch on them, and report that Hachi had escaped with Shirahoshi.
• Shirahoshi asked Xia Che to save Fish-Man Island, and Xia Che arranged for Teacher Zephyr and Kuzan to leave the next day while he, Enel, and Shirahoshi went ahead.
• Rayleigh decided to visit Loguetown to see the person Shanks had taken an interest in.
• Hody Jones brought Sharky before the crowd at Girod's Square and pressured him to explain the Ryugu Kingdom's actions.
• Sharky faced the crowd's accusations and declared that he had found Joy Boy.

Neptune and his sons listened as Hody Jones forced Sharky to address Fish-Man Island, expecting him to be humiliated for cooperating with humans. Sharky admitted to the cooperation, then stunned everyone by announcing that he had found Joy Boy.

• Neptune learned that Hachi had escaped with Shirahoshi and hoped she would reach safety in the East Blue.
• Neptune lamented that Hody Jones had turned Fish-Man Island against the royal family and that Sharky's fate was unknown.
• Hody Jones broadcast Sharky's voice across Fish-Man Island, prompting Neptune, Crown Star, and Fukaboshi to fear he would be humiliated.
• Sharky admitted that he had gone to the East Blue to cooperate with humans and arrange work for fish-men and mermaids there.
• Sharky declared that he had already found Joy Boy, leaving the island stunned.

Two masked World Government agents prepared to attack the East Blue Navy and abandoned their search for Poseidon as the Navy arrived. At Girod's Square, Hody Jones tried to kill Sharky, but Xia Che intervened, prompting Sharky to mistake him for Joy Boy.

• Two white-suited agents discussed waiting for the East Blue Navy, gave up searching for Poseidon, and planned to release what was inside a box when the Navy arrived.
• After receiving word that the East Blue Navy had arrived, the agents prepared to act.
• Hody Jones struck Sharky during his broadcast and accused him of deceiving the crowd about Joy Boy.
• Hody Jones threatened to kill Sharky's family and use his sister, whom he identified as Poseidon, as Fish-Man Island's weapon.
• As Hody Jones raised his trident to kill Sharky, Xia Che blocked it with a black blade, and Sharky called him Joy Boy.

Xia Che arrived at Girod's Square, where Prince Sharky declared him Joy Boy, while Shirahoshi returned safely to Neptune and confirmed Xia Che had protected her. Hody Jones attacked Xia Che and was badly wounded by a single strike, then took his prepared medicine and vowed to kill him.

• Neptune and the ministers heard that Joy Boy had arrived and realized he was the East Blue Navy leader.
• Shirahoshi returned with Xia Che, confronted Neptune and her brothers for hiding Sharky's capture, and said Xia Che had protected her.
• Neptune learned Xia Che had brought Shirahoshi back and prepared to welcome Joy Boy.
• Prince Sharky's declaration caused a commotion among the crowd and the New Fish-Man Pirates, whose officers called for an attack.
• Hody Jones dismissed the Joy Boy legend and challenged Xia Che, but Xia Che struck him so hard that he sprayed blood.
• Hody Jones swallowed his prepared medicine and threatened to kill Xia Che.

Enel confronted two CP0 agents who revealed they had a delayed detonation device, while Xia Che fought Hody Jones after he took a bottle of Energy Steroid. Neptune arrived just after Xia Che severed Hody Jones's limbs, and Enel realized the bomb threatened him and the East Blue Navy leader.

• Enel found two CP0 agents and took the remote-like secret weapon from them, but they revealed they had a delayed detonation device.
• Xia Che recalled the effects and side effects of Energy Steroid as Hody Jones took a full bottle and transformed.
• Hody Jones charged Xia Che with enhanced strength and speed, but Xia Che decided to end the fight.
• Neptune arrived and pleaded with Xia Che to show mercy, but Xia Che severed Hody Jones's limbs before he could intervene.

Xia Che killed Hody Jones and the New Fish-Man Pirates officers, then declared that he had come to rule Fish-Man Island rather than save it. Just as he gave the island’s residents a chance to leave, a huge cloud of purple gas erupted from the Fish-Man District, leaving Xia Che facing their terrified assumptions.

• Neptune regretted letting Xia Che act, and Xia Che suggested that Neptune claim responsibility for Hody Jones’s death.
• The New Fish-Man Pirates officers took drugs and charged Xia Che, while Hody Jones urged them to kill him and provoke conflict.
• Xia Che slit Hody Jones’s throat and used Twisting Flower to cut the charging officers in half.
• Xia Che told the crowd he was not Joy Boy and had come to rule Fish-Man Island, offering those who refused to submit one chance to leave.
• Explosions sent purple gas spreading from the Fish-Man District, and Xia Che wondered whether anyone would believe he had not caused it.

Xia Che confronted Neptune after poison gas began spreading across Fish-Man Island, then learned Enel had recovered the weapon’s controller but could not prevent its delayed detonation. Xia Che asserted control of the island while allowing those who refused to submit one week to leave, and the chapter ended with Neptune organizing an evacuation as Xia Che ordered the East Blue Navy to help.

• Neptune asked Xia Che to stop the poison gas, but Xia Che denied releasing it and called Enel to explain what had happened.
• Enel reported that he had found the enemy and taken the controller, but a hidden delayed detonation device had already triggered the explosion.
• Sharky confirmed that Hody Jones had colluded with the World Government, though Hody had believed he could use them.
• Xia Che declared that he would rule Fish-Man Island and gave Fish-Men and Mermaids who refused to submit one week to leave, while promising paid work and protection for those who stayed.
• Neptune agreed to the arrangement, and Xia Che ordered him to evacuate the island’s residents and told Enel to have the East Blue Navy assist.