Chapter Summaries

Longinus stored a Devil Fruit and his Coat of Justice in a hidden underwater cavern, then traveled to the New World disguised as Apophis. At the Lightning-Cutting Dojo, his arrival terrified the disciples as he went to find Instructor Eric.

• Longinus collected a Devil Fruit, burned the site after checking for survivors, and stored the Fruit and his Coat of Justice in a cavern guarded by the Giant Centipede Sea King.
• Two months later, disciples at the Lightning-Cutting Dojo discussed rumors that Crimson Swordsman Apophis had entered the New World and might challenge Instructor Eric.
• Apophis, masked and wearing a dark trench coat, asked a disciple where the Thunderclap Swordsman was and learned he was in the reception hall.
• The disciples recognized Apophis by his crimson eyes, and the disciple who had dismissed the rumors panicked and stripped off his clothes, asking whether anyone wanted his supposed evil-warding virgin urine.

Apophis confronted Eric and the pirates Eric had gathered to ambush him, then fought through their attacks with his Sea of Blood. When Eric revealed his Sword Intent, Apophis held back his strength to test his swordsmanship against him.

• Eric waited in the dojo and challenged Apophis, who said he knew he was stronger than Eric.
• Eric called hundreds of pirates out from beneath the floor, revealing his alliance with slave owners and other criminals.
• The pirates fired on Apophis, but his Sea of Blood corroded their bullets before they could reach him.
• Several pirates charged through the mist with Armament Haki, but it failed to protect them from being reduced to bones.
• Eric attacked Apophis with Thunder-Slaying: Evilbreaker, using Sword Intent to split the mist, and Apophis restrained his power to fight him with swordsmanship alone.

Apophis fought Eric and the slave owners, suppressing his strength to test his swordsmanship against Eric before defeating him. He killed the remaining attackers and discovered Eric had been a refugee from Wano Country carrying Izuminokami Kanesada, one of the Twenty-One Great Swords.

• Apophis killed Fischerman with a sudden, powerful slash after Fischerman tried to attack him from behind.
• The pirates convinced Eric that his lightning power countered Apophis, and Eric challenged Apophis to a sword fight.
• Apophis fought Eric evenly using swordsmanship alone, then defeated him when Eric unleashed his strongest attack.
• The slave owners detonated explosives across the courtyard, but Apophis emerged unharmed while Eric remained on the ground.
• Apophis slaughtered the fleeing pirates, killed Eric despite having saved him from the blast, and recognized Izuminokami Kanesada as one of the Twenty-One Great Swords.

Apophis spread the story of Izuminokami Kanesada and the Kōzuki heir to lure powerful swordsmen and factions into hunting Momonosuke. As rumors drew pirates toward Wano’s fugitive heir, Apophis continued seeking worthy opponents, while Leader Chin ordered his fleet to pursue him.

• Apophis recalled Eric’s ties to the Kōzuki Clan and decided to publicize the sword and Momonosuke’s identity to draw hunters after the boy.
• Rumors spread across the seas that Apophis had killed Eric and the slave masters, and that Eric had revealed the Kōzuki heir was carrying Izuminokami Kanesada.
• Pirates discussed capturing seven-year-old Momonosuke to win favor with Kaido and the Beasts Pirates.
• Apophis split a pirate ship with one sword stroke and hoped the news of the Great Sword would attract worthy opponents.
• Leader Chin learned Apophis had fled to the New World and ordered his fleet to chase him.

Kin'emon and the others were attacked by pirates hunting for Momonosuke, whose whereabouts had been exposed. After learning the leak came from the Thunderclap Swordsman's disciples, Momonosuke chose to go to Zou for help.

• Pirates fired on the group's boat, and Kin'emon flew toward their ships on Kanjuro's unstable painted birds.
• Kin'emon boarded the pirate ship after Kanjuro threw him across, then defeated the pirates and questioned a survivor.
• The captive revealed that the Thunderclap Swordsman's disciples had spread Momonosuke's information to cause trouble for the Crimson Swordsman.
• Kin'emon said they could no longer travel to the Land of Lightning and offered returning to Wano Country or going to Zou as their options.
• Momonosuke chose to head to Zou and seek help from Inuarashi and Nekomamushi.

On Mist Island, Apophis defeated the swordsman Kataz while Whitebeard Pirates captain Vista and masked Government agents searched for Kozuki Momonosuke. The Eight Treasures Navy arrived and challenged Apophis.

• Apophis defeated Kataz with little effort and spared him, saying he wanted to see whether Kataz could face him again.
• Vista watched Apophis fight and led his men to search for Kozuki Momonosuke, hoping to help Whitebeard's former son Kozuki Oden.
• Hornet and two other Masked Men searched for Momonosuke, intending to use his status as Kōzuki heir to open Wano Country's gates.
• The Eight Treasures Navy arrived on Mist Island, and its leader angrily challenged Apophis.

Chinjao confronted Apophis to avenge the Eight Treasures Navy, and the two began a fierce battle that revealed Apophis’s overwhelming strength. As the fight continued, Chinjao renewed his resolve and vowed to stake the Eight Treasures Navy’s name on defeating him.

• The crowd identified the bald challenger as Chinjao, a retired Great Pirate whose cone-shaped head had been flattened by Garp, and his Conqueror’s Haki knocked out weaker onlookers.
• Chinjao accused Apophis of killing thousands of Eight Treasures Navy men and demanded revenge, while Apophis dismissed him as a defeated man who had lost his convictions.
• Apophis interrupted Chinjao’s speech and attacked with a jumping slash, which Chinjao met with Hasshoken: Drill.
• Chinjao spun to deflect Apophis’s follow-up slash, but Apophis unleashed Crimson · Crescent, sending shockwaves across the island and leaving Chinjao bleeding.
• Vista realized Apophis had held back much of his strength against Kataz, while CP0 agents and a hawk-eyed swordsman watched the battle.
• Chinjao admitted that age had made him cautious, then vowed to defeat Apophis in the name of the Eight Treasures Navy, and Apophis rejected his declaration.

Apophis fought Chinjao and killed him with Crimson Full Moon after overcoming his defenses and wearing him down. He then walked toward the stunned Eight Treasures Navy with his bloodstained Seven Star Sword.

• Chinjao tried to seize Apophis's Seven Star Sword but released it when its heat caused him unbearable pain, and Apophis struck him across the ground.
• Chinjao charged Apophis again, but Apophis used his superior Observation Haki to conserve strength while their repeated clashes weakened Chinjao.
• Chinjao abandoned his defense and attacked from above with Hasshoken Secret Art, Drill Dragon: Drill Nail.
• Apophis met Chinjao's attack with Crimson Full Moon, cleaving through his head and body and killing him.
• The crowd and the Eight Treasures Navy reacted in disbelief as Apophis approached them with his bloodstained sword.

Apophis finished slaughtering the Eight Treasures Navy while pirates rushed toward the giant elephant carrying Momonosuke. After Mihawk postponed a duel with Apophis, Raizo stayed behind to delay the pursuers so the others could escape.

• Apophis killed the Eight Treasures Navy, and the onlookers chose not to intervene.
• A messenger revealed that Momonosuke was escaping atop a gigantic elephant, and Vista led his crew toward it.
• Apophis and Mihawk discussed fighting, but Mihawk postponed their duel because Apophis had already fought twice.
• Momonosuke, Kin'emon, Kanjuro, and Raizo fled on Kanjuro's slow-moving dragon as pirates pursued them.
• Raizo volunteered to stay behind and use his Clone Technique to delay the pursuers while Kin'emon protected Momonosuke and Kanjuro helped him escape.

Apophis reached Zunesha and climbed to its back by using other climbers as footholds, while his arrival triggered chaos among those scaling the elephant’s legs. He quickly overcame Raizo’s ninja tricks and headed into the forest, leaving Vista knocked off Zunesha’s back.

• Apophis reached the shore beneath Zunesha and climbed its right hind leg by stepping on other people, prompting climbers on the other legs to imitate him and descend into chaos.
• Apophis stepped on Vista’s head near the top and leaped onto Zunesha’s back, ignoring Vista’s furious challenge.
• Raizo tried to delay Apophis with smoke bombs and clones, but Apophis saw through his tricks with Observation Haki and kicked him aside before entering the forest.
• Raizo’s smoke attack caught Vista by surprise, and Vista’s strike sent Raizo rolling into him and knocked both men off Zunesha’s back.
• Apophis heard Vista’s roar, saw him fall from Zunesha, and continued deeper into the jungle.

Pirates invaded Zou, intending to capture the Mink Race and sell its members, while Duke Inuarashi learned that the pursuit of Momonosuke had led them there. Inuarashi ordered Sicilian to escort Momonosuke and the Wano samurai to safety, then prepared to defend the Minks himself.

• Pirates landed on Zou, marveled at the Mink civilization, and planned to conquer the island and enslave its inhabitants.
• Momonosuke reunited with Duke Inuarashi, who was moved to hear about Oden and his concern for the retainers.
• The Enemy Attack Bell rang, and Momonosuke panicked as Kin'emon revealed that pirates had been searching for him.
• Inuarashi called Sicilian to escort Momonosuke, Kin'emon, and the others toward Nekomamushi while he led the Minks against the pirates.
• Inuarashi rejected Kin'emon's plan to lure the enemy away, explaining that the pirates now threatened the entire Mink Race and that they had to witness its strength.

Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Momonosuke, and Sicilian reached Whale Forest and found Apophis overwhelming Nekomamushi and the Mink defenders. The chapter ended with Nekomamushi and the others barely checking Apophis's attack, as the Minks realized how powerful he was.

• Sicilian led Kin'emon, Kanjuro, and Momonosuke to Whale Forest, where they discovered the Mink Commando was missing and the guards were down.
• Rody told Sicilian that Apophis had invaded the Holy Land and was fighting Nekomamushi, while Inuarashi was occupied defending the citizens from pirates.
• Apophis sent Nekomamushi crashing to the ground and nearly impaled him, but Nekomamushi dodged at the last moment.
• Sicilian, Kin'emon, Kanjuro, Pedro, and the Mink fighters attacked Apophis together, but he sent all six flying with a single counterattack.
• Nekomamushi seized the opening and barely stopped Apophis's weakened slash, leaving the Minks shocked by the swordsman's strength.

Apophis fought Nekomamushi and the others after copying the Road Poneglyph, then repeatedly targeted Momonosuke, terrifying him and provoking his protectors. As the battle continued, three white figures seized Momonosuke and fled with him.

• Apophis and Nekomamushi exchanged blows, and Nekomamushi recognized Kin'emon and Momonosuke as Oden's retainers and heir.
• Apophis's gaze frightened Momonosuke so badly that he lost control of his body and wet himself.
• Nekomamushi revealed that Apophis had copied the Road Poneglyph, and Kin'emon suspected Apophis wanted to become Pirate King.
• Apophis attacked Momonosuke, but Nekomamushi, Kin'emon, and Kanjuro intervened while Pedro and the others joined the fight.
• Apophis kicked away Pedro and the others, shrugged off Nekomamushi's electric attack, and sent Kin'emon flying after his disguise trick failed.
• Three white figures knocked Kanjuro aside, grabbed Momonosuke, and prepared to flee.

CP0 seized Momonosuke, but Apophis attacked despite their hostage threat and Raizo rescued the child. Momonosuke ended the battle sobbing in Raizo’s arms.

• Vista and the Whitebeard Pirates arrived to help Raizo, and Kin'emon learned they were allies.
• The CP0 commander threatened to strangle Momonosuke unless the others backed away.
• Apophis charged the CP0, and the tallest masked man died when he tried to block Apophis’s slash with Iron Body: Steel.
• Apophis fought the commander and cut off his hand after Momonosuke’s fear caused him to soil himself.
• Raizo used the Body Flicker Technique to catch the severed hand and rescue Momonosuke, who burst into tears.

Vista and the Mink allies let Apophis leave so they could continue searching for Momonosuke, while Apophis tracked down and killed the CP0 agent who had kidnapped him. Apophis then killed Momonosuke, ending the Kōzuki heir’s life.

• Kin'emon challenged Apophis, who wounded him with a crimson sword beam before Vista stopped the others from fighting.
• Vista and Nekomamushi decided to race Apophis to Momonosuke, relying on the Mink trackers while avoiding a battle they could not win.
• The CP0 officer hid Momonosuke in a secluded place, threatened him into cooperating, and gagged him with his underwear.
• Apophis found the CP0 officer, struck him with a sword beam, then pierced him with the Seven Star Sword and cut his throat.
• Apophis approached the terrified Momonosuke and killed him with his blade.

After killing Momonosuke, Apophis joined the battle between the pirates and the Mink Race to recover his strength. Nekomamushi and the others rushed to help the wounded Inuarashi and learned Apophis was fighting another powerful swordsman nearby.

• Nekomamushi, Raizo, and Vista found CP0's severed head and Momonosuke's broken body, and Raizo vowed to avenge him.
• Apophis stayed on Zou and fought in the war to restore his stamina and heal his wounds with energy from blood.
• Wanda told Nekomamushi and the others that Apophis had joined the battle and overwhelmed Inuarashi.
• Nekomamushi and the wounded retainers arrived in the kingdom and found Inuarashi unconscious with one leg severed.
• A mink told Nekomamushi that Apophis was ahead, fighting another swordsman of immense power.

Apophis and Mihawk fought an intense sword duel that left both badly wounded, while Kin'emon and his allies waited for a chance to kill Apophis. When they launched an ambush, Mihawk and Apophis struck them down together, and Mihawk left after declaring that they would settle their duel another time.

• Apophis and Mihawk clashed across the ruined royal city as onlookers and the Mink Race watched from a distance.
• Kin'emon decided to attack Apophis once the duel had exhausted him, accepting that he might die in the attempt.
• Mihawk and Apophis exchanged powerful attacks, each using Armament Haki to strengthen his blade.
• Kin'emon and the other two charged Apophis, but Apophis and Mihawk slashed them down together.
• Mihawk said that anyone interfering in his fight with Apophis was an enemy, then left and postponed their duel.
• Apophis turned toward Nekomamushi and walked toward him with his sword in hand.

After the Zou Island battle made Apophis infamous, Longinus and Gion discussed their upcoming Marine internships, and Longinus chose North Blue. Two years later, Zephyr sent the surviving trainees to their branch assignments with a warning that command meant responsibility.

• News of the battle on Zou Island spread worldwide, and Apophis gained a five-hundred-million bounty as a Great Pirate.
• Gion lamented missing the swordsmen’s feast, while Longinus explained why Marines could not safely enter the New World and recalled that he had already matched those swordmasters a year earlier.
• Longinus chose North Blue for his third-year internship, partly to investigate Vinsmoke Judge’s scientific research, while Gion hinted that she might choose a Four Blues branch too.
• In Sea Garden Era 1502, Rice, Doberman, and Herbert discussed their training as the trainees gathered to leave for their branch assignments.
• Zephyr told the trainees that officers’ decisions would affect many lives and urged them to treat their authority as a responsibility before sending them on their new journeys.

Longinus arrived at Marine Branch 666 in the Ivante Kingdom, where Colonel Kadi arranged an extravagant welcome and tried to win him over. Longinus accepted an invitation to a palace banquet, leaving the branch for the royal reception.

• Colonel Kadi ordered Branch 666 to prepare an elaborate welcome for Marine Headquarters envoy Longinus and planned to call himself Commander.
• Longinus arrived by warship and saw the port decorated with banners, firecrackers, and a large crowd.
• Kadi greeted Longinus warmly, mistook him for an ambitious young officer, and praised the Ivante royal family’s welcome.
• Longinus asked to set aside the ceremony and discuss matters at the branch, but Kadi invited him to the King’s palace banquet.
• Longinus accepted Kadi’s invitation to the banquet.

Longinus met with Marine Branch 666’s officers and asked about pirate crews around the Ivante Kingdom. Captain Kadi revealed that the Crocodile Pirates were protected by the Donquixote Family, leaving Longinus aware of why the branch had avoided confronting them.

• Captain Kadi introduced Longinus to the branch’s senior officers and invited him to explain his directives from Marine Headquarters.
• Longinus admitted that he would serve in the North Blue for only one year and asked the officers to support his efforts.
• Captain Kadi described the Blaze Pirates, Magic Pirates, and Barrels Pirates, then tried to omit the more powerful Crocodile Pirates.
• Longinus confronted Kadi about the missing crew, and Kadi explained that Crocodile Gustav was backed by the Donquixote Family.
• Longinus acknowledged the threat posed by Donquixote Doflamingo, while Kadi warned that the family could retaliate against the branch.