Chapter Summaries

Julian welcomed Herbert and his returning team, who brought Caesar Clown, Stussy, scientific technology, Devil Fruits, and fifty thousand Fish-Men seeking to join the Flame Dragon Kingdom. Herbert also recounted how he awakened Conqueror’s Haki while protecting his crew from a giant Sea King, and Julian reassured him that he was not to blame.

• Island Eleven residents gathered at Pier Eleven and asked George how they could join the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
• Julian told his crew that he had left no evidence tying him to the attack on a Celestial Dragon, while thinking about saving the pregnant women of Patrila Island.
• Herbert returned with Stussy, Caesar Clown, researchers, and spoils from the research center, including Artificial Devil Fruits, weapon technology, and a Mythical Zoan Dragon Fruit.
• Herbert reported that fifty thousand Fish-Men wanted to settle in the Flame Dragon Kingdom, and Julian sent George and Cleo to escort them to Jaya Island.
• Herbert explained that he had awakened Conqueror’s Haki after risking his life to protect his crew from a gigantic anglerfish Sea King.
• Julian praised Herbert’s resolve and told him the near-disaster was not his fault.

Julian sailed toward Sleepy Ancient Town while planning to strengthen his kingdom and support the Freedom Army against the Celestial Dragon Government. As he counted his Devil Fruits and plotted future power gains, Sengoku arrived at Sabaody and found Saint Jess mentally damaged and demanding executions.

• Julian told Herbert that they were heading for Sleepy Ancient Town to obtain the Vampire Fruit and the Mythical Zoan Tanuki Fruit, then explained his plan to support the Freedom Army.
• Julian discussed Conqueror's Haki training with Herbert and counted the Devil Fruits he had collected, storing them in his safe.
• Julian planned to help Herbert gain the power of the Azure Dragon Fruit and the Kirin Lion's Beast King's Horn, and considered future trades and attacks against the World Government.
• Sengoku arrived at Sabaody with Major General Kashiyama and headed to the government base to visit Saint Jess.
• Saint Jess clung to a CP0 captain in fear, showed signs of brain damage, and demanded that the Marines execute commoners while threatening Sengoku.

Roger met Rayleigh on Sabaody before turning himself in to the Navy, and the World Government decided to publicly execute him. Sengoku brought Roger to Marine Headquarters as the Marines prepared for his execution in Loguetown the following month.

• Sengoku escorted Saint Jess from the Celestial Dragon Government base while CP0 handled the search for his missing slave mount.
• Roger told Rayleigh he planned to surrender at Sabaody, and Rayleigh recalled their years together after Roger left for the Navy base.
• Roger surrendered to Sengoku, who had him handcuffed and taken aboard a warship after Roger acknowledged attacking Saint Jess.
• Steel Bone Kong informed the Gorosei, who ordered Roger locked up and publicly executed, and Sengoku transported him toward Marineford.
• At Marine Headquarters, Steel Bone Kong announced that Roger would be executed in Loguetown next month, assigned Garp to oversee it, and sent Kizaru to meet Sengoku.

After reaching Sleepy Ancient Island, Julian led his crew to search Sleepy Ancient Town for Devil Fruits and discovered the remains of a nation destroyed by the Celestial Dragons. The crew found a hidden treasure chamber and two Devil Fruits, then Julian planned to check on Herbert and the others in the forest.

• Julian and his crew reached Sleepy Ancient Island, and Julian sent the flying crew members ahead to search Sleepy Ancient Town while Herbert and the division captains went to the forest.
• Julian led the Ten Sky Generals to an abandoned church and identified its emblem as evidence of the ancient Giant Kingdom.
• Julian discovered a hidden chamber beneath the church containing a huge hoard of gold, silver, and jewels, along with a bright red Devil Fruit.
• Ilman found boxes of valuables and a second Devil Fruit in the church bell tower, which Julian identified as the Insect-Insect Fruit, Common Zoan, Ladybug Form.
• Julian packed away the valuables and prepared to join Herbert and the others after the crew finished searching the church.

Julian welcomed Pajon, paid his crew, and announced that he would seek the cursed Seven Star Sacred Sword on Asca Island. Meanwhile, George brought rescued Fish-Men, merfolk, Giants, Stussy, and Caesar Clown to Jaya Island, where the residents warmly welcomed them.

• Julian identified Herbert's Devil Fruit as the Mythical Zoan Dog-Dog Fruit, Raccoon Dog Form, welcomed Pajon aboard, and named him a Grand General of the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
• Julian told Pierre to pay the crew their back wages and announced that he planned to claim the Seven Star Sacred Sword on Asca Island.
• Julian celebrated with his officers and crew, while George's group arrived at Jaya Island with rescued newcomers.
• Stussy and Caesar Clown argued during the approach, and George explained that Pablo, Talilun, and Acrylic had prepared to receive them.
• The residents welcomed the Fish-Men and merfolk, and Pablo assured Brahms that their homes were ready and that the kingdom welcomed peaceful people of every race.

Pablo welcomed Brahms and the arriving Fish-Men to Flame Dragon City, where they settled near the sea and learned about the kingdom’s support for them. George returned home and reassured Alice that Julian had not found another lover, then met Julian’s newborn son and left as the other pregnant women gathered.

• Pablo showed Brahms, Doki, and the Fish-Men their coastal homes and explained the city’s jobs, services, and support for their unit.
• Brahms and the Fish-Men admired the protective wall and learned they could live and work in Flame Dragon City without taxes.
• Pablo and George discussed Julian’s newborn son and Alice’s anger that Julian had missed the birth.
• George visited Alice and told her Julian was training while the First Mate dealt with the World Government’s research center and Marines.
• Alice let George hold Julian’s red-haired newborn son, and George recounted the hardship he and his brother Pekki had endured as orphans.
• George left after greeting Beatrice, Danylis, Marlena, and Laki, who were also expecting children.

Julian arrived at Asca Island to investigate the sealed Seven Star Sword and found its location with help from local children. After dispersing the cave’s baleful aura and taking the three Life Orbs, he pulled the sword from its seal, but its powerful evil soul began resisting his Conqueror’s Haki.

• Julian landed on Asca Island with his crew and flew toward the island’s center to investigate the sealed demonic sword.
• Julian knocked out a giant water snake threatening children, then learned from them that a sealed place lay in the back mountain.
• After the villagers told witch Mayana about Julian, she sent her daughter Iya and the villagers to stop him from freeing the sword.
• Julian gathered his high-ranking officers at the cave, dispersed its baleful aura with Conqueror’s Haki, and found the Seven Star Sword beneath an altar holding three Life Orbs.
• Julian stored the three Life Orbs and pulled out the Seven Star Sword, whose evil soul resisted his Conqueror’s Haki.

Julian resisted the Seven Star Sword’s attempt to enslave him and subdued it with Conqueror’s Haki and his flame forms. After Iya joined his crew, a pirate ship approached Asca Island, and Julian flew to confront it.

• Julian used Conqueror’s Haki Entanglement and his Flame Giant Dragon and Flame Emperor God of War forms to overpower the Seven Star Sword until it surrendered.
• Julian explained that the Seven Star Sword’s power replenished every hundred years and that its seal had been maintained with the witches’ lives.
• Iya thanked Julian for subduing the sword and asked to join his ship, and he accepted her after the villagers agreed she was free to leave.
• A crew member warned Julian that a pirate ship was approaching Asca Island, so Julian transformed into a Flame Dragon and flew toward Asca Village with his crew.
• The Flame Dragon crew prepared to protect the villagers as Julian arrived, while Rekdon and Allison stayed behind to guard them.

Julian defeated the Flame Pirates after they attacked Asca Island, then agreed to take Iya and interested villagers to Jaya Island under his protection. As the group prepared to sail aboard the Flame Dragon, Julian planned to give Iya his Life Pearls.

• Flame Man Scar Tellig led more than five hundred pirates in an attack on Julian, but Julian killed him and destroyed the Flame Pirates with Super Flame Jet.
• Julian buried the pirates’ remains, then returned to the village with Herbert and asked Mayana about the location of Jaya Island.
• Mayana agreed to send Iya with Julian, and Julian promised to welcome peaceful people from Asca Island to Flame Dragon City.
• Leo reported the Flame Pirates’ spoils, and Julian ordered his crew to take their ship and cargo back as well.
• Julian and his crew boarded the Flame Dragon with Iya and the villagers who wanted to leave, and Julian planned to give Iya three Life Pearls.

Julian returned to Jaya Island after learning that Alice had given birth to his son, arriving ahead of the fleet to greet the island’s people. He left the crowd and hurried home, ending the chapter at his door.

• Iya massaged Julian aboard the Flame Dragon, then stopped and left after he commented on her appearance.
• Dragon Three welcomed Julian at Bana Island and reported that Alice had given birth to a son; Julian praised the guards and flew ahead toward Jaya Island.
• Allison exaggerated his role in the Sabaody battle while Tesoro and the Dark Dragon Guards disputed his account and discussed their Devil Fruits.
• Julian arrived over Jaya Island, where the citizens crowded the central square to welcome him and many asked to join the fleet or City Defense Army.
• Pablo and Acrylic directed the crowd to return home or register for recruitment next month, while Julian hurried home and knocked on the door.

Julian returned home, met his newborn son, and named him Kate Noah while reflecting on fatherhood and his hopes for the Kate Family. After discussing how the children should be raised and planning a family genealogy, he considered Devil Fruits for Noah and decided to pursue powerful fruits through trades and a visit to the Flower Country.

• Julian returned home and reunited with Alice, Beatrice, Danylis, Laki, and the others, then went upstairs to see his sleeping newborn son.
• Julian held his son, reflected on his own father, and named him Kate Noah, declaring him the eldest son of the Kate Family and destined to become a king.
• Alice fed Noah while Julian joked about training his children and giving his sons Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits; the women told him not to force the children into his plans.
• Julian proposed a family genealogy with Noah as the sons’ generation name and Lai for his grandsons’ generation, and the women agreed.
• Julian considered which Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit might suit Noah, then remembered he could trade Pluto’s replica blueprints with the Gorosei and seek powerful fruits and treasure in the Flower Country.

Julian returned to Flame Dragon Castle, learned that the kingdom’s population had grown and that a rescued girl remained unconscious, then negotiated with the Gorosei over the Pluto blueprints. He secured two Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, the Boa Sisters, and special affiliate status for his kingdom, while the Gorosei planned to execute Roger publicly in Loguetown.

• Julian told Alice he had to leave, then flew to Flame Dragon Castle and asked Pablo for updates on the kingdom.
• Pablo reported that the population had reached 370,000 and that a rescued experimental subject’s injuries had healed, but she remained unconscious; Julian ordered officials to treat refugees as first-tier residents and continue caring for the girl.
• Julian called the Gorosei and offered the Pluto warship blueprints, flattering Saint Venus Nasjuro as he requested two Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, the Boa Sisters, and special affiliate status for the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
• Venus agreed to Julian’s requests and ordered a CP0 agent to retrieve the blueprints, fruits, and Boa Sisters from the Roswald Family.
• Julian warned the Gorosei that Roger’s surrender might be part of a scheme, but Venus decided to publicly execute Roger in Loguetown the following month.
• After the call, Julian looked forward to receiving the Boa Sisters and thought about saving Hancock and making her his wife.

Julian visited the Fish-Man and Giant communities on Jaya Island, bringing them supplies and checking that they were settling in well. After giving Menas the Snow-Snow Fruit and teaching her to control its powers, he left with her in her shrunken form.

• Julian sent Morgans a letter offering one hundred million Berries to support his news agency and strengthen its branch in the Flame Dragon Kingdom.
• Julian gave the newly arrived Fish-Men supplies and reassured Brahms and the other leaders that Mayor Pablo would help them with any difficulties.
• Julian visited the Giant community, checked on their living conditions, and distributed giant-sized household goods and snacks.
• Julian gave Menas a large doll and the Snow-Snow Fruit, then taught her to control its power and change her size.
• Menas learned to control her Devil Fruit ability, and Julian took her with him as they flew away from the Giant settlement.

Julian welcomed Menas into his household and planned the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s next moves as Herbert and the crew returned from Bana Island. The kingdom celebrated their homecoming, while Tesoro and Stella began a new life together.

• Julian brought Menas home, introduced her to the women, and moved with her into the neighboring villa.
• Julian learned Herbert and the others had returned from Bana Island, ordered seven days of leave, and the kingdom celebrated.
• Pablo assigned houses to Stella, Tesoro, and Iya, and Tesoro proposed to Stella; she agreed to marry him.
• Herbert and the Division Captains visited Julian’s home but left after learning he was next door.
• Julian outlined plans involving Artificial Devil Fruits, Loguetown, Doflamingo, and several other targets before attending the crew’s banquet with Alice and Menas.

Julian’s Song of Liberation spread through the Flame Dragon Kingdom after his banquet, and seven days later he waited at the hospital while Alice delivered Beatrice’s baby. Alice emerged with a healthy daughter, whom Julian named Kate Numin.

• Julian sang the Song of Liberation at the banquet, inspiring his companions and guests to praise him and vow to learn it.
• The song spread throughout Flame Dragon City and became a standard piece for the Flame Dragon Kingdom Orchestra.
• Seven days after the banquet, Julian went to the hospital as Beatrice prepared to give birth, while Rose described her potions and Air Grass research.
• Herbert, Division Captains, and Sky Generals arrived to support Julian as he waited outside the delivery room.
• Alice emerged carrying Beatrice’s newborn daughter, and Julian named her Kate Numin.

Julian traded the Pluto blueprint for two Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits and rescued Hancock, Sondasonia, and Marigold from CP0. He welcomed the sisters to Flame Dragon City, arranged for Hancock to grow twelve years older, and settled them in a villa with money and training materials.

• Julian exchanged the Pluto warship blueprint for two Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits and received the Hancock Sisters from CP0.
• Julian removed the sisters' slave collars and took them to eat, buy clothes, and bathe in Flame Dragon City.
• Julian had Gagon use Fast Forward Wave on Hancock, aging her from eleven to twenty-three, and Hancock agreed to marry him when she grew up.
• Hancock, Sondasonia, and Marigold told Julian they had eaten Devil Fruits, and he advised them to train their Body Techniques.
• Julian brought the sisters to a villa, gave them five million Berries, and provided a Marine Rokushiki manual for their training.

Julian inspected two new Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, distributed flying-type Artificial Devil Fruits to strengthen his forces, and planned his next moves. He revealed plans to visit Loguetown and Flower Country, while Rayleigh and Shakky headed for Jaya Island to collect the Empress and her sisters.

• Julian identified the new fruits as the Fire Bird Form and Stone Armor Monkey Form, bringing his collection to eleven Mythical Zoan forms, and considered which fruit Noah might choose.
• Julian gave each of his eight Division Captains eight flying-type Artificial Devil Fruits and told Allison he would seek a teacher to help him awaken his Zoan ability.
• Julian told Herbert that he planned to visit Loguetown next month to watch Roger's execution, search for Devil Fruits, and then go to Flower Country for the treasure of Ice Island.
• Julian lent Herbert the Seven Star Sword to train his Conqueror's Haki and willpower, and said Herbert could eventually have a chance to eat two Devil Fruits.
• Talilun reported that Rayleigh and Shakky were traveling to Jaya Island, and Julian assigned twenty-four flying-type Artificial Devil Fruits to the Dragon Guard squads.

Julian’s Flame Dragon Kingdom became a Special World Government Affiliate Nation, prompting him to plan the expansion of its influence around Jaya Island. He named Gion’s newborn son Tenoch and welcomed Marlena’s son Nock, while the kingdom’s family and political plans continued to grow.

• Julian spent his days training and his nights with Alice, Beatrice, Menas, Hancock, and Iya, while Alice practiced developing her Rumble-Rumble Fruit abilities.
• The World Government announced the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s new status, and Marine officers discussed the decision as Steel Bone Kong named Sengoku his successor as Fleet Admiral.
• Julian ordered his officers to bring the islands around Jaya Island into the kingdom’s sphere of influence, beginning with Hot Spring Island.
• Kizaru told Julian that Gion had given birth to a boy, and Julian chose the name Tenoch; Kizaru then delivered the name to Gion at the Marine women’s base.
• Marlena gave birth to a boy, and Julian named him Kate Nock before carrying the sleeping Marlena home.

Julian welcomed Marlena’s newborn son and Denise’s newborn twins while his household celebrated the growing family. Elsewhere, Roger faced his coming execution, the World Government prepared a new purge, and Julian planned to exploit the coming shortage of Heavenly Gold.

• Julian brought Marlena home with her newborn son, Nock, and celebrated with his family as Alice and Beatrice cared for the babies.
• In Impel Down, Roger asked Garp to raise his son on Patrila Island, but Garp refused and left; the World Government announced Roger’s execution in Loguetown the next day.
• Julian anticipated the Great Age of Pirates and planned for the Kozuki Pirates to place orders with member nations struggling to pay Heavenly Gold.
• CP0 delivered blueprints for Pluto to the Gorosei, who believed they were genuine and discussed expelling nations unable to pay Heavenly Gold and launching another Indigenous Cleansing Competition.
• Denise gave birth to boy-girl twins, whom Julian named Noland and Nolene, and the household welcomed the mother and children home.
• Julian and Alice hosted well-wishers, while Alice teased Hancock about Julian’s wandering eye and Julian swore he would not bring home any more women.

Julian staged a publicity campaign to advertise the Flame Dragon Kingdom’s generous Devil Fruit purchases, then negotiated with Rayleigh and Shakky over Hancock’s return to Amazon Lily. After Hancock left with her sisters, Julian planned the kingdom’s expansion to Sky Island and began considering Devil Fruits for his crew and Giant warriors.

• Julian arranged a staged Devil Fruit purchase with actors amid piles of money and instructed Pablo to send edited photos and videos to Morgans.
• Rayleigh and Shakky arrived on Jaya Island, praised its prosperity, and sought to take Hancock and her sisters back to Amazon Lily.
• Rayleigh tested Hancock with Conqueror’s Haki and confirmed that she had awakened it; Hancock refused to leave until Julian persuaded her to go train and inherit Amazon Lily’s throne.
• Rayleigh agreed to become principal of a school on Jaya Island for five hundred million Berries a year, and he and Shakky departed with the Hancock Sisters.
• Julian reviewed plans to expand to Sky Island, station troops there, and distribute Devil Fruits among his Giant warriors and crew.
• Julian watched Herbert train with the Seven Star Sword and resolved to give him the Beast King’s Horn alongside the Dragon Fruit.