Chapter Summaries

After spending the night with Kalifa, Gigue joined the women for breakfast while Lily stayed in her room. Robin revealed that she had written a novel, making Gigue curious and Olvia suspicious.

• Lily watched Gigue take Kalifa into the bedroom and warned the women not to provoke her.
• Gigue and Kalifa spent the night together, while Lily listened from her room and reacted to Gigue's remark about her.
• The next morning, Sugar asked why Lily had not gotten up, and Gigue reassured her that he would protect her.
• Sugar and Robin argued at breakfast until Gigue told Sugar to get along with Robin.
• Robin said she had written a second book, and Olvia wondered why she had not heard about it.

Gigue visited Lily, whose jealousy turned their teasing into a private confrontation in her bedroom. Lily restrained him and expanded her Room to stop people eavesdropping, then prepared to take revenge on him for his recent teasing.

• Robin abruptly left when Gigue asked about her book, and Sugar refused to reveal its contents.
• Gigue went to check on Lily and found her awake in bed.
• Lily insisted she was not jealous and mocked Gigue about spending the night with Kalifa.
• Gigue teased Lily at close range, and she summoned a gown with her ability before he erased the vortex she formed.
• Lily lunged at Gigue, pinned him to the bed, and bound his limbs with black material.
• Lily expanded her Room to silence the people eavesdropping outside, then vowed to pay Gigue back for his recent frustration.

After Lily overheard Lucia speaking about Gigue conquering her, Gigue defended Lucia and made Lily jealous. Lily admitted she cared about her place in Gigue’s heart, and the chapter ended with her angrily confessing that she was jealous.

• Lucia told Sugar that Lily had likely used spatial transfer and warned her not to provoke the princess.
• Lily stopped and told Gigue she had overheard Lucia saying he would conquer her.
• Gigue warned Lily not to treat Lucia as merely a maid, and Lily wondered if Lucia was the most important person in his heart.
• Lily reflected that she had accepted her feelings for Gigue and wanted to be special to him, then accused him of valuing Lucia more.
• Gigue embraced Lily, and she pinched his waist while telling him he could ask Lucia to pinch him instead.
• Gigue teased Lily about being jealous, and Lily broke free and admitted that she was.

Gigue and Lily teased each other about his plans to make Lucia his principal wife and the purge of Mary Geoise’s Celestial Dragons. Their banter turned into a struggle when Lily challenged Gigue, and he restrained her again.

• Lily asked whether Gigue planned to make Lucia his principal wife, and he said she deserved the position.
• Gigue and Lily discussed his purge of Mary Geoise and joked about their shared ruthlessness.
• Lily asked whether Gigue had originally included her in his purge, and he said he changed his mind because she was a woman he found attractive.
• Gigue pinned Lily and kissed her, then denied using Observation Haki to avoid her bites.
• Lily taunted Gigue about his Armament Haki and tried to escape, but he caught her and restrained her again.

After spending the night together, Gigue and Lily joined the others for breakfast, where Gigue deliberately teased Lily by letting the women dote on him. Lily snapped her fork and left the table, while Gigue said he was trying to help her face her feelings.

• Lucia and the others returned to the Royal Chamber, found it quiet, and realized Lily had blocked the bedroom sounds with a barrier.
• Gigue and Lily remained in the bedroom until the next morning, when the women found Lily nestled against Gigue on the sofa.
• At breakfast, Gigue let Lucia and Ginny feed him, provoking Lily as she watched from across the table.
• Gigue fed Lucia and Ginny in turn, then gave Sugar grapes, and Sugar flirted with him.
• Lily snapped her fork, claimed it had slipped, and went to her bedroom.
• Ginny asked whether they had provoked Lily too much, and Gigue said he was helping her face her feelings and experience normal emotions.

Gigue discussed Shanks becoming King of the Pirates and the World Government’s takeover of the Yonko territories, then traveled to the Dessert Islands to visit Galette. Galette learned that the Red-Haired Pirates were going to disband and that Katakuri was preparing to bring Pudding back.

• Akainu reported that Shanks had reached Laugh Tale, and Gigue said they would reveal that Shanks was a Celestial Dragon from the Figarland Family when he returned.
• Akainu told Gigue that the Marines had taken over the Yonko territories, including the Dessert Islands, where Charlotte Galette ruled as the Butter Queen.
• Gigue praised Galette’s transformation of the Dessert Islands and teleported there after thinking about visiting her.
• Pauwel told Galette that Pudding had called and revealed that the Red-Haired Pirates were going to disband.
• Galette heard that Katakuri was preparing to bring Pudding back and wondered whether Gigue was behind the disbandment.

Gigue arrived at Cake Castle and discovered that the Void Mark on his throne gave him power over the Dessert Islands, forcing everyone there to kneel. He eased the pressure on Galette and Pauwel, but Galette then collapsed onto his thigh.

• Galette wondered whether she should return the title of Dessert King to Katakuri, but Pauwel insisted that Galette deserved to keep it.
• Gigue appeared from twisted space and took Galette's throne, which transformed into the Void Throne bearing the Void Mark.
• The Void Mark's golden radiance spread across the Dessert Islands, forcing Galette, Pauwel, and everyone else to their knees.
• Galette repeatedly bowed and struck her head against the floor until Gigue pulled her upright and told her she had done nothing wrong.
• Gigue ordered Galette and Pauwel to stand, and as the pressure receded, Galette staggered and fell onto his thigh.

Gigue confronted Galette over her plan to give the throne to Katakuri, praised her leadership of the Dessert Islands, and explained that he had spared the Charlotte Family because of her. He reaffirmed that Galette must remain in power, then turned his attention to her sister Pauwel.

• Galette and Pauwel recovered from the overwhelming pressure of Gigue's Void Mark as he dismissed Galette's apology.
• Gigue praised Galette for transforming the Dessert Islands and asked about the seven Charlotte siblings she had ordered executed, including Nozeru.
• Galette explained that she had acted to prevent her siblings from dragging the family into ruin, and Gigue approved while telling her to imprison troublemakers next time.
• Gigue asked why Galette thought he had spared the Charlotte Family, then revealed that he had done so because of her and Stussy's reception.
• Gigue told Galette to keep the throne and asked whether Pauwel was her only full-blooded sister.

Gigue confronted Pauwel about how much she hated her split mouth, then took her away from Galette and sealed her mouth shut. The chapter ended with Gigue pressing his hand against Pauwel’s mouth while Galette pleaded for her sister.

• Galette grew anxious when Gigue mentioned Pauwel, and Pauwel told him that she and Galette were the closest sisters.
• Gigue asked Pauwel whether she hated her split mouth, and she admitted that she did.
• Gigue bluntly agreed that Pauwel’s mouth was ugly, upsetting both Pauwel and Galette.
• Gigue took Pauwel from Galette, who was forced to her knees by his King's Demeanor.
• Gigue read Pauwel’s thoughts, sealed her mouth shut with a gesture, and pressed his hand against it.

Gigue used his power to heal Pauwel’s gash and transform her mouth, giving her a beautiful appearance that closely resembled Galette’s. The sisters celebrated the change, and Praline arrived with news of a terrifying aura before recognizing the transformed Pauwel.

• Gigue healed Pauwel’s gash and reshaped her mouth and teeth, changing her voice in the process.
• Gigue showed Pauwel her new face in a screen of light and a battle axe, and she wept with joy at looking like Galette.
• Praline rushed in to report that a terrifying aura had left many people unable to stand, and Galette explained that Gigue’s power had leaked out.
• Pauwel greeted Praline, who recognized her only after spotting her panda hood and was stunned by her new appearance.

Pauwel showed Praline her new appearance after Gigue transformed her, and Gigue revealed that Katakuri and Brulee had returned home. As Katakuri reunited with his siblings, Gigue began using his ability on Katakuri’s scarred lips.

• Pauwel showed Praline her new face and credited Gigue’s ability for the transformation.
• Gigue told Galette to continue serving as Butter Queen and supplying desserts to Mary Geoise, then sensed Katakuri and Brulee returning.
• Katakuri and Brulee arrived through Brulee’s mirror ability and greeted Gigue and the Charlotte siblings.
• Katakuri reunited warmly with his younger siblings and recognized Pauwel only after she introduced herself.
• Gigue noticed Katakuri touching the scar beneath his scarf, appeared before him, and touched his lips as golden light burst forth.

Gigue performed cosmetic surgery on Katakuri, and Katakuri reunited with his siblings for dinner on the Dessert Islands. The family celebrated his new appearance before worrying about Chiffon, who was still alive after Teach’s actions.

• Gigue reshaped Katakuri’s mouth and learned from Brulee that Shanks was heading to Mary Geoise by ship with Rockstar.
• Gigue left Katakuri and Brulee to reunite with their family, and Pauwel regretted that she had not properly thanked him.
• Galette hosted dinner for Katakuri, Brulee, and Pauwel, where Katakuri eagerly ate doughnuts and Pauwel praised her new mouth as Gigue’s blessing.
• Brulee and Galette teased Katakuri about finding a wife, but he denied needing one.
• Pauwel asked about Chiffon, and Katakuri said she was still alive thanks to Gigue.

Katakuri and his sisters discussed Chiffon’s feelings for Teach and Gigue’s view of what made a true pirate. Gigue joined them for dessert, and Galette invited him to spend the night in her room, leaving with him after Katakuri took the others away.

• Pauwel asked whether Red-Haired Shanks was playing house too, and Katakuri rebuked her for speaking about Saint Gigue’s family.
• Gigue appeared and said Pauwel’s question was nothing to worry about, then sat with the family and ate one of Katakuri’s very sweet donuts.
• Galette brought Gigue ice water and offered him her room for the night, explaining that it was the highest standard of the Dessert Islands.
• Katakuri led Brulee and Pauwel away, leaving Galette alone with Gigue.
• Gigue took Galette by the wrist and agreed to let her receive him again, and Galette called it an honor.

Shanks returned to Mary Geoise with Rockstar, arriving in dragon form and surprising the Celestial Dragons and guards. Gigue greeted him and sent him to the family estate, where Garling, Makino, and Sossia were waiting.

• About a week after Gigue returned to Mary Geoise, Shanks and Rockstar arrived beneath the Red Line, and the Marines and defenders let their ship dock.
• Shanks transformed into a giant dragon and flew Rockstar up to Mary Geoise instead of using the elevator.
• The Celestial Dragons and guards were shocked by Shanks's arrival, while the new Five Elders compared his dragon form to Kaido's.
• Gigue revealed that he had been sitting on Shanks's forehead and scolded him for showing off instead of taking the elevator.
• Gigue told Shanks that Garling was waiting at the family estate with Makino and Sossia, then brought Rockstar down with them.
• The Celestial Dragons and guards greeted Gigue and Shanks as saints, and Akainu, Aokiji, and the other Elders welcomed Shanks back.

Shanks returned to the Figarland Clan Land and awkwardly reunited with his father, Garling, while Gigue and Makino watched. After Shanks gave Garling the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and spoke about Gigue’s care for him, Sossia reached toward Shanks and mumbled, “Ma... ma...”

• Gigue brought Shanks back to the Figarland Clan Land, where Garling was waiting with Sossia and Makino.
• Garling and Shanks met in silence until Shanks awkwardly greeted him, and Garling replied with an equally awkward greeting.
• Gigue prompted Shanks to give Garling the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, which Shanks had carried back from his travels.
• Garling accepted the fruit and asked whether Shanks had become an Ability User; Shanks credited Gigue and thanked him for protecting him.
• As Garling and Shanks were about to fall silent again, Sossia reached toward Shanks and mumbled, “Ma... ma...”

Sossia called Makino “Mama,” bringing Shanks and Garling closer together as they bonded with her. Garling ate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and tested its power in his chamber, where Gigue stopped him before more damage could be done.

• Sossia called Makino “Mama,” and Makino, Shanks, and Garling gathered around her excitedly.
• Shanks held Sossia and played with her, while Garling joined them and the family headed to his Royal Chamber.
• Shanks urged Garling to eat the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and Garling decided not to delay.
• Garling ate the fruit and awakened its power, shaking the space around his hand and shattering the teacups.
• Shards flew toward Makino and Sossia, but Gigue erased them before they could hit, then warned Garling not to test the fruit inside.

Gigue tried to help Garling and Shanks overcome their strained relationship by encouraging them to fight. The chapter ended with the father and son locked in a fierce sword duel inside Gigue’s reinforced training room.

• Garling anxiously checked Sossia after deactivating his ability, and Shanks began to see that his father was not entirely cold-hearted.
• Gigue read Shanks’s thoughts and decided that a fight could help him and Garling reconcile.
• Garling initially refused Gigue’s invitation to test his new ability, but Shanks challenged him to cross blades, and Garling accepted.
• Gigue transported everyone to a spacious training room, protected Makino and Sossia inside a golden cube, and reinforced the room.
• Garling and Shanks clashed with powerful Haki before launching into a fast-paced swordsmanship duel, while Makino watched anxiously.

Shanks and Garling tested their swordsmanship and Devil Fruit abilities in the arena, with their spar escalating into a fierce clash. Garling struck Shanks with the power of his ability and sent him flying.

• Shanks and Garling exchanged sword strikes, impressed by each other's swordsmanship.
• Shanks transformed into his dragon-human form, but Garling kicked him after he lost focus while posing for Makino and Sossia.
• Shanks attacked Garling with wind blades and a Haki-coated dragon claw, but Garling countered with swordsmanship and nearly struck him between the legs.
• Shanks unleashed Dragon Breath and summoned black flame clouds that fired lightning at Garling.
• Garling survived the lightning, revealed his ability, and punched Shanks with a shockwave that sent him flying.

Shanks and Garling fought with their growing mastery of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and Haki, but Shanks’s accidental cry of “Pops” briefly stunned them both. As the duel escalated, Gigue moved to reinforce the golden cube protecting Makino and her daughter.

• Shanks recovered from Garling’s air tremor and charged him with Haki, while Garling answered with a space-splitting strike.
• Garling caught Shanks in a shattered space attack, but Shanks endured it and praised the move’s speed.
• Gigue praised Garling’s new technique, then Shanks struck Garling while he was distracted and called him “Pops,” leaving everyone stunned.
• Shanks transformed into a flaming crimson state and prepared to fight with his sword as Garling coated his blade in tremor power and Haki.
• Gigue reinforced the golden cube around Makino and her daughter with black mist as Shanks and Garling prepared their next attacks.

Shanks fought Garling after demanding to know why Garling had never tried to take him back from Roger's ship. Garling let Shanks wound him, and Gigue saved his life while the two confronted the guilt and anger behind their clash.

• Makino called out to Shanks, but Gigue's soundproof cube blocked her voice while protecting her and Sossia from the battle's shockwaves.
• Shanks asked Garling why he had never tried to take him back, then unleashed a fiercer attack as his Zoan instincts intensified his anger.
• Garling signaled Gigue not to intervene, lowered his resistance, and let Shanks slash his chest after admitting that Shanks's father had been wronged and that he had been stubborn and foolish.
• Shanks caught the gravely injured Garling and called for Gigue, who used the First Embrace mark and his blood to help restore Garling's condition.
• Gigue scolded Shanks for striking so hard and told Garling that guilt did not justify risking his life.