Recaps

In Loguetown, Julian forced the local gangsters to disband and treated Menas to a lavish meal and shopping trip. In the South Blue, Dragon faced Sakazuki’s Marines while the recovered Kuma agreed to marry Ginny, and Talilun offered to pay for their wedding.

• Julian used Conqueror's Haki to frighten the Loguetown gangsters into promising to reform and disband.
• Julian booked Loguetown's largest hotels, then took Menas to dinner and bought her clothes and a sapphire necklace.
• Dragon spotted Marine Vice Admiral Sakazuki's warships approaching his group in the South Blue.
• Kuma told Ginny about his fears, and Ginny reassured him before he agreed to marry her.
• Talilun offered Kuma and Ginny two hundred million Berries for their wedding, while Ivankov brought food and Talilun arranged a medical examination for Kuma.

Dragon and the Freedom Army fleet fought Akainu’s Marine forces as they protected civilians from his Meteor Volcano attack. Dragon destroyed the Marine warships, and Gatlin and Reg struck Akainu into the sea before returning to their fleet.

• Dragon ordered the fleet to defend the civilians, and Talilun, the Fish-Men, the Giant warriors, and the Dragon Guards took positions against the Marines.
• Akainu killed a Marine who objected to attacking civilians, then launched Meteor Volcano at the fleet.
• Talilun’s forces combined their attacks to repel most of the magma, but two civilian ships were destroyed, prompting Brahms to send Fish-Men to rescue survivors.
• Dragon unleashed Storm Arrow and smashed the Marine warships apart as Akainu tried to escape across the sea.
• Gatlin and Reg struck Akainu with Hakoku, sending him flying toward the water, then returned to their giant warship without attacking the surviving Marines.

Dragon and the Freedom Army led the survivors of Patrila Island toward the Calm Belt after Sakazuki’s attack, while more Marines from the island joined them. Meanwhile, Onigumo reported the failed mission to Sengoku, but Gilmi delayed sending help and continued drinking with his Marines.

• Brahms reported that Sakazuki’s attack had killed more than five hundred civilians and injured thousands, while Kuma and Enzuo Ou comforted the survivors and many pledged to join the Freedom Army.
• Dragon warned the civilians that revolution demanded sacrifices, then welcomed Lucas and the Marines from Patrila Island after they joined the fleet and found their families safe.
• Lucas reunited with his parents, wife, and son, and he and other Marines vowed to leave the Marines and join the Freedom Army to avenge their families.
• Onigumo reported to Sengoku that Sakazuki was gravely injured, the ships had been destroyed, and the CP0 agents were dead.
• Sengoku ordered Gilmi to rescue the stranded Marines, but Gilmi refused to leave his base until his ships were repaired and continued drinking with his officers.

Julian returned to the Grand Line aboard the Flame Dragon, gathered civilians hoping to immigrate to his kingdom, and reached the Kingdom of Morgan to buy Devil Fruits and establish trade. King Monka agreed to sell four fruits for five billion Berries and cooperate with Julian, while Julian also offered help against pirates.

• Herbert controlled the weather as the Flame Dragon sailed through Reverse Mountain, and Julian took aboard civilians heading for the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
• Julian collected more than two thousand prospective immigrants and decided to buy ships in the Kingdom of Morgan to carry them.
• King Monka complained about pirate attacks and the cowardly, greedy Marine Lieutenant Colonel Tiramia, who tried to flee when the Flame Dragon approached.
• After nine days at sea, Julian arrived in the Kingdom of Morgan, announced a one-billion-Berry offer for Devil Fruits, and planned to search for the Rubber-Rubber Fruit.
• Julian met King Monka, agreed to trade Jaya Island iron ore and weapons for Morgan wheat, and offered the kingdom help against pirates.
• King Monka presented four Devil Fruits, and Julian agreed to pay five billion Berries as Herbert summoned Pierre to deliver the money.

Julian obtained four Devil Fruits from King Monka, including the Woods-Woods Fruit, and arranged to seek out more in the Kingdom of Morgan. After leaving the palace, he planned to investigate local nobles for Devil Fruits and considered future plans involving the Rubber-Rubber Fruit, the Ope-Ope Fruit, and victims of Lead Poisoning.

• Julian recognized the Woods-Woods Fruit among King Monka’s four Devil Fruits, took them, and asked to purchase any others in the kingdom.
• King Monka said the royal family had already collected the island’s known Devil Fruits, then hosted Julian and Herbert at a banquet.
• Pierre delivered Julian’s gold payment to the palace, and Julian and his companions departed after King Monka accepted it.
• Julian asked Pierre whether he had contacted local nobles about selling Devil Fruits and said he would visit their homes if they refused to come forward.
• Julian considered pursuing the Rubber-Rubber Fruit, the Wall-Wall Fruit, and the Ope-Ope Fruit, and thought about helping people suffering from Lead Poisoning.

Julian returned to Jaya Island after buying Devil Fruits in the Kingdom of Morgan and meeting the young Aramaki. There, he met Issho and discussed how Heavenly Gold harmed ordinary people.

• Julian bought three Devil Fruits in the Kingdom of Morgan, then refused seventeen-year-old Aramaki’s challenge and left him determined to grow stronger.
• After twelve days at sea, Julian returned to Jaya Island and praised Beno for patrolling and helping refugees immigrate.
• Julian recognized Issho aboard Beno’s ship and invited him to discuss justice.
• Issho joined Julian on the Flame Dragon, explained that he had blinded himself after witnessing human tragedies, and described the Land of Flame Dragons’ prosperity and equality.
• Julian told Issho that the Land of Flame Dragons avoided Heavenly Gold and argued that its collection harmed commoners.

Julian told Fujitora Issho about the World Government’s atrocities at God Valley and the coming danger to civilians on Patrila Island, persuading Issho to join the Flame Dragon Kingdom. Issho pledged to help Julian pursue justice, then met the crew members whose histories Julian presented as examples of their commitment to protecting the oppressed.

• Julian told Issho that the Celestial Dragon Government held extermination games at God Valley and planned to target Patrila Island, where Julian had already begun evacuating civilians.
• Issho condemned the World Government’s cruelty and offered to join Julian, who accepted after his crew declared they would face the danger together.
• Julian and Issho agreed that the Flame Dragon Kingdom needed to grow stronger before confronting the World Government and changing the world.
• Julian introduced Herbert, George, Pekki, Pierre, Allison, Leo, Rekdon, Doronsa, Cleo, and the Ten Sky Generals, emphasizing their hardships and service to civilians.
• Issho admired the crew and their commitment to justice, becoming even more willing to join the Land of Flame Dragons.

Julian arranged a secret mission for Fujitora Issho to rescue orphans from CP9’s Initial Island without destroying the facility, while Herbert prepared to raid ships carrying Heavenly Gold. Julian returned home as Hancock, pregnant with his child, prepared to leave Amazon Lily with Rayleigh and Shakky.

• Julian told Fujitora Issho and the others about the World Government’s abuses and explained why they should rescue the orphans on Initial Island without destroying it.
• Julian assigned Fujitora Issho the Ten Great Sky Generals and seven hundred Elite Crew Members, and Issho set sail in disguise to carry out the rescue.
• Julian ordered Herbert to raid ships transporting Heavenly Gold under the Kozuki Pirates’ banner, while Mayor Pablo began arranging housing for the immigrants arriving at the docks.
• Julian went home with Menas and wondered about Noah and Hancock, while Hancock thought about her husband and their unborn child on Amazon Lily.
• Rayleigh and Shakky prepared to leave Amazon Lily and promised to ask Julian to come retrieve Hancock, who eagerly agreed to wait for him.

Julian returned to Flame Dragon Home with Menas and reunited with his consorts and children after a months-long journey to gather Devil Fruits. He showed off the fruits he had brought back and visited the sleeping children, leaving the family together in the nursery.

• Julian arrived at Flame Dragon Home with Menas, and Alice, Beatrice, Marlena, Laki, and Danylis welcomed them.
• Alice and Beatrice asked Julian about the large operation, and he reassured them before arranging care for pregnant Menas.
• Julian visited Noland and Norton, kissed both twins, and told the women that he had brought back dozens of Devil Fruits, including Mythical Zoans.
• Julian revealed that he had chosen the Kirin Fruit for Noah and admired Noah, Numin, Nock, and Nolene as they slept.
• Alice and Beatrice teased Julian when he claimed the children might already be able to walk, and Beatrice urged him to stop joking so he would not wake them.

Julian prepared Jaya Island to receive the Freedom Army’s civilians by building hundreds of homes, while deciding that Ace and Ai Mazi should grow up with Dragon’s forces instead of in Flame Dragon City. Dragon and Talilun began moving the civilians from Baludigo in secret, prioritizing pregnant women and planning for Lu Jiu to give birth on Jaya Island.

• Dragon’s fleet approached Jaya Island, and Julian ordered the ships to unload civilians at Baludigo before bringing them over in smaller groups to avoid notice.
• Julian used his Earth-Earth Fruit to build more than five hundred large residential buildings on Jaya Island’s northern outskirts.
• After learning Ace and Ai Mazi were among the arrivals, Julian decided they should remain with the Freedom Army, and he urged Dragon to move Ginny to headquarters to protect her.
• At Baludigo, Dragon, Talilun, Kuma, and Ivan arranged to transport civilians ten ships at a time, prioritizing pregnant women.
• Dragon and Talilun agreed that Lu Jiu should stay at Baludigo but be brought to Jaya Island when she went into labor, then returned after giving birth.

Julian met with Dragon and the Freedom Army after their successful relocation of Patrila Island, then agreed to lead them in their struggle against the Celestial Dragons. He renamed their organization the People's Revolutionary Army and set its first goal as eliminating slave traders across the Sea.

• After building over fifty thousand houses, Julian learned that Dragon and the Freedom Army had arrived at Flame Dragon Castle and went to meet them.
• Julian welcomed Dragon, Kuma, Ginny, Karas, and the others, offered them food and supplies, and advised Dragon to strengthen his forces and keep a low profile.
• Dragon invited Julian to join the Freedom Army, and Julian agreed to lead them after praising their shared purpose and calling on them to risk their lives for the revolution.
• Dragon, Kuma, Ginny, Karas, and the other members pledged themselves to the revolutionary cause.
• Julian proposed renaming the Freedom Army the People's Revolutionary Army and declared that they would begin by wiping out slave traders and saving slaves.

Julian arranged aid and compensation for the civilians resettled from Patrila Island, then planned to strengthen and expand the Revolutionary Army with revolutionary teachings, training, and Devil Fruits. He left the chapter preparing to build a powerful force under Dragon and Kuma to oppose the Celestial Dragon Government.

• Julian told Mayor Pablo to settle the civilians from Patrila Island, preserve Enzuo Ou as mayor, and rename the town Pat Town.
• Julian promised supplies and financial support to the families of Revolutionary Army recruits, including compensation if recruits died.
• Julian retrieved his revolutionary theory book and martial arts manuals, then planned to train the Revolutionary Army's future commanders before sending them to establish branches across the Four Seas.
• Julian selected Devil Fruits for Revolutionary Army members, including a Long-tailed Gull Fruit for Ginny, and planned command assignments that would keep her safe in the South Blue.
• Julian resolved to build an air force and arm the People's Revolutionary Army to fight the Celestial Dragon Government, with Kuma positioned to succeed Dragon if necessary.

Julian gave Tesoro the Gold-Gold Fruit and organized the Revolutionary Army, assigning commanders, distributing Devil Fruits, and making plans to expand its influence. He arranged treatment and training for Kuma, then left the army with new responsibilities and told them he would not let them down.

• Julian congratulated Tesoro on marrying Stella and gave him the Gold-Gold Fruit, which Tesoro vowed to use to grow strong and protect his home.
• Julian made Dragon Commander-in-Chief, assigned Kuma, Karas, Lucas, Yaz, Lag, and Gilde to leadership roles, and appointed Ginny head of intelligence while distributing Devil Fruits and revolutionary ideals.
• Julian gave Kuma potions to heal his hidden injuries and awaken his Batania bloodline, and urged him to focus on becoming strong enough to help many people.
• Julian told the Revolutionary Army to acquire Devil Fruits and seize pirate spoils without robbing civilians, and gave Ginny an anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi for secure communications.
• Julian learned Ginny and Kuma were married and expecting a child, then gave them seven days on Sky Island for a honeymoon and Kuma's recovery.
• Julian declared that he would not let his followers down, strengthened his Conqueror's Haki, and decided Ivan would lead the Revolutionary Army's logistics department.

Julian strengthened the Revolutionary Army and trained the Giant warriors while Herbert and his crew robbed a Marine convoy carrying the Celestial Dragons’ Heavenly Gold. After the Marines reported the theft, Sengoku sent Borsalino to support Stroberry and recover the gold.

• Julian gave the Revolutionary Army five billion and Martial Arts Manuals, and Dragon and his allies prepared to return to Baludigo for intensive training.
• Julian sent Kuma and Ginny to Sky Island with Beno, rewarded the South Blue mission crew, and sparred with Reg and Gatlin until their Observation Haki improved.
• Herbert attacked five Marine warships escorting the Heavenly Gold, destroyed four, and seized the gold and eight Devil Fruits from the remaining ship.
• Herbert identified himself as Kozuki Bull-Horse of the Kozuki Pirates as his crew escaped, while Stroberry and the surviving Marines reported the robbery.
• Sengoku questioned Akainu about Dragon, then ordered Borsalino to support Stroberry and recover the Heavenly Gold; Borsalino flew toward the Grand Line.

Fujitora Issho and the Ten Great Sky Generals attacked CP9's initial island to rescue the children being trained there. After freeing hundreds of orphans, Issho spared the defeated CP9 members and promised Akra he would help her reunite with her mother.

• Fujitora used his Gravity Domain to fly with Ilman and more than seven hundred Elite Crew Members to the island, where he found thousands of people, including over three thousand orphans.
• When Spandine prepared to shoot a little girl, Fujitora arrived, knocked him down with gravity, and joined Ilman in defeating the CP9 members on the training ground.
• Fujitora ordered Ilman and Yeluf to rescue the children, including newborn babies and toddlers held in the base, then spared the injured CP9 members after remembering Julian's warning.
• Fujitora redirected a meteor into the sea instead of destroying the island and told the rescued orphans they were living people, not tools of the Celestial Dragons.
• After Akra told Fujitora she came from Barax Island in the North Blue, he promised to help her find her mother.

Kuma returned from Sky Island and broke down over painful memories of his parents, but Julian and Tesoro helped him focus on the life and future he still had. Kuma and Tesoro bonded over their shared hardships, and Julian proposed they celebrate with tea.

• Kuma and Ginny returned from Sky Island, where Kuma had danced with the Shandia and both enjoyed the clouds.
• Julian asked whether Kuma had taken his medicine, and Kuma said he felt healthier, though memories of his parents' deaths brought him to tears.
• Julian comforted Kuma and told him a tragic story about a man whose beloved slave Princess had been killed by Celestial Dragons.
• Tesoro joined them, and Kuma repeated the story; Tesoro revealed that its early events resembled his own life, though Julian had helped him save Stella and build a family.
• Kuma and Tesoro agreed to protect the present and future, and Julian suggested they celebrate together with tea instead of alcohol.

Julian celebrated Kuma and Ginny’s marriage, gave them a villa, and urged them to return for medical care when Ginny neared childbirth. Meanwhile, Gan Fall continued developing Sky Island, where Julian planned a vast air force base and military training center.

• Julian held a banquet for Kuma and Ginny, introduced them to his companions, and suggested Bonney as a name for their future daughter.
• Julian gave Kuma and Ginny a villa, offered Alice’s medical care, and advised them to return to Sky Island when Ginny was close to giving birth.
• Kuma and Ginny decided to return to Baludigo Headquarters, and Julian promised to see them off the next day.
• Gan Fall oversaw daily movie screenings, construction of the Flame Dragon Ark, and Sky Island’s growing economy and cloud-mining operations.
• Gan Fall began preparations for Julian’s enormous Air Force Headquarters Base on Upper Yard, while Julian planned to bring residents from Jaya Island and start large-scale military training.

Julian inspected his Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits and continued training his warriors before Herbert and Fujitora Issho returned with rescued orphans, Devil Fruits, and more than twenty billion Berries. He welcomed the children into Flame Dragon Kingdom’s care and examined the eight new Devil Fruits, planning to strengthen the Giant Brigade.

• Julian reviewed the Holy Kirin, Qiongqi, Bai Ze, and Suanni Mythical Zoan fruits while planning to equip his Giant warriors with powerful Devil Fruits.
• Julian trained the Giant warriors and Fish-Men, teaching them to awaken Observation Haki and practicing Haki and combat techniques himself.
• Herbert and Fujitora Issho returned with rescued orphans, and Julian arranged for Stussy’s Orphanage to care for them while sending Igaokala to the Giant warriors.
• Julian recognized Lucci, Bruno, Kalifa, and Kaku among the children and decided they could grow up outside the World Government’s influence.
• Herbert gave Julian eight Devil Fruits and more than twenty billion Berries, and Julian identified useful fruits including the Gate-Gate Fruit and Backpack Fruit.

Julian appointed Fujitora Issho as the Sky Island air force’s chief instructor and prepared to leave for the island. Meanwhile, Dragon’s Revolutionary Army trained its forces, taught the Song of Liberation, and developed eavesdropping technology as Ginny told Ham that Julian was their secret leader.

• At a banquet, Julian appointed Fujitora Issho as Air Force Chief Instructor and tasked him with training students on the Sky Island.
• Julian told Alice and the others they would depart for the Sky Island the next morning, while Dragon and the Revolutionary Army continued strengthening their forces at Baludigo Headquarters.
• Dragon praised Kuma’s growing strength, and he, Karas, and Kuma vowed to keep fighting for justice and made the Song of Liberation a song for every Revolutionary Army member to learn.
• Betty, Lindbergh, Marieg, and other young orphans learned the Song of Liberation, while Dragon led thousands of Revolutionary Army members in Marine Rokushiki and Dragon Claw Fist training.
• Ginny and Ham studied a Den Den Mushi’s eavesdropping technology, and Ginny revealed that Flame Emperor Julian was the Revolutionary Army’s secret leader.

The World Government raised the Kozuki Pirates’ bounties and mobilized CP0 and the Marines to hunt them after another attack on a government facility. Julian then led his forces, family, and thousands of immigrants to Sky Island to begin training, arriving to find it prepared for them.

• Kizaru explained the Kozuki Pirates’ strength to the Gorosei, while the Gorosei tested Akainu’s loyalty and promised him a chance at becoming Marine Headquarters Admiral.
• The Gorosei ordered CP0 and the Marines to find and destroy the Kozuki Pirates, raised their bounty to 1.5 billion Berries, and offered 500,000 Berries for information.
• Sengoku mobilized Marine Headquarters, while Whitebeard celebrated the Kozuki Pirates’ success with a banquet aboard the Moby Dick.
• Julian assembled the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s forces, his family, and more than ten thousand immigrants, then flew the Flame Dragon toward Sky Island with Herbert.
• At the Gate of Heaven, Granny Amazon welcomed Julian, and Sea Beasts pulled the Flame Dragon up to Sky Island, where Julian’s group prepared to train.

Julian brought his forces and family to Sky Island, where he arranged accommodations and prepared the warriors to begin training. The chapter ended with a huge bonfire banquet that brought Sky Island’s residents and Flame Dragon City’s newcomers together.

• Julian arrived at the City of God aboard the Flame Dragon and told Gan Fall to settle the newcomers while Herbert led the troops to Cloud Hidden Village.
• Julian assigned Fujitora Issho to train the warriors, arranged supplies and accommodations, and told everyone that training would begin the next day.
• Julian reunited with Alice and the others at the temple, where they chose rooms and arranged care for the children.
• Julian joined Sky Island’s residents and his people at a bonfire banquet, where more than a hundred thousand people celebrated together.

Julian launched the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s intensive training, joining the senior officers in a ninefold-gravity training space while Fujitora trained the larger army. As the officers practiced, Julian assessed the Giant warriors’ strength and resolved to find Devil Fruits for Reikama and Imakar.

• Julian addressed the assembled forces, and Fujitora and Herbert pledged to train alongside them before Julian officially began the program.
• Fujitora doubled the gravity across the training grounds and took charge of training the lower-ranking soldiers.
• Julian created a vast ninefold-gravity space for senior officers and urged them to adapt and use its spinning mud walls for training.
• Gatlin, Reg, and the other Giant warriors trained and demonstrated their developing abilities under the harsh conditions.
• Julian reflected on the Giants’ strength, solidarity, and vulnerability to enslavement, then decided to find powerful Devil Fruits for Reikama and Imakar.

After half a year of training on Sky Island, Julian and the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s forces had grown much stronger, with several Giant warriors developing formidable Devil Fruit abilities and fighting skills. The chapter ended with Julian’s Conqueror’s Haki knocking out tens of thousands of trainees, prompting George to warn him not to use it so casually.

• Julian trained on Sky Island for half a year, advancing both his Armament Haki and Observation Haki to the Third Level while strengthening the Giant warriors.
• George and Gatlin clashed with their Flame Giant Bear and Gas Fire Dragon forms, while Reg overwhelmed Allison and Pierre with his Steel Giant abilities.
• Rikiji repeatedly defeated Pekki in their sparring match, using his speed, Observation Haki, and powerful dragon claws.
• Reyimaka used his Glint-Glint Fruit powers to drive Leo and Doronsa into retreat, while Imakar dominated Cleo and Rekdon with his Rainbow Fruit abilities.
• Yali developed powerful Hollow-Hollow Fruit techniques, but Julian demonstrated that his Haki resisted her Negi-Negi Ghost.
• Julian shouted about Momonosuke and released his Conqueror’s Haki, knocking tens of thousands of people unconscious as George urged him to stop using it so casually.

Julian oversaw the growth of his young Giant warriors and the construction of the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s Air Force Headquarters while keeping the kingdom’s activities low-profile. Menas gave birth to Nore, and Julian spent time with his growing children Noah and Numin.

• Julian encouraged Thompson and trained him to develop Gate of Heaven, while Logi Gills and Carcabela advanced their Devil Fruit techniques under Julian’s guidance.
• Julian reflected on Ace Ai Mazi’s upbringing and criticized Garp for burdening him with guilt about his parents and bloodline.
• Julian kept the Flame Dragon Kingdom cautious, sending the Dark Dragon Guards after pirates, rescuing civilians, and maintaining its trade while the Air Force Headquarters was completed on Sky Island.
• Menas went into labor, and Alice helped deliver her son Nore, a large human-Giant hybrid with a strong Batania bloodline.
• Julian held newborn Nore and joked about his future size, then watched Noah walk to him and Alice while Numin was also nearing one year old.

Julian celebrated Nore’s birth with Menas and his family, then reflected on the Devil Fruits he had gathered and argued with the women about his ambitions. He said the Flame Dragon Kingdom would avoid confronting the World Government for now, but might fight it if the right opportunity came.

• Julian held newborn Nore, and Menas nursed him while Alice, Beatrice, Laki, Danylis, and Marlena congratulated her and reacted to the baby’s giant size.
• Julian held Noah, Numin, Norton, and Nolene, praised his children, and privately worried about how powerful or rebellious they might become.
• Julian thought about the four divine-beast-level Devil Fruits he had and complained that he wanted more Mythical Zoans.
• Alice teased Julian about his ambitions, and he denied wanting to conquer the world while defending his efforts to change it.
• Julian said the Flame Dragon Kingdom would not provoke the World Government now, but would oppose it if it committed unforgivable acts and the time became right.