Ch. 381Putting Pressure on the Celestial Dragons
Key Plot Points and Events
- Julian broadcasts live, displaying captured Celestial Dragons (Saint Roswald and Figarland Garling Saint) tied to poles.
- The broadcast garners widespread attention across the Sea, including Marine bases and the Revolutionary Army.
- Kings of affiliated nations consider joining the Flame Dragon Empire, seeing its potential rise.
- Whitebeard, Kaido, and other powerful figures watch the broadcast, reacting with surprise, anger, or amusement.
- Julian taunts the World Government's Three Armies, challenging Steel Bone Kong to fight.
Character Developments
- Julian demonstrates his power and defiance by capturing and humiliating Celestial Dragons.
- Whitebeard expresses anger towards Figarland Garling Saint, who once injured him.
- Kaido and Queen discuss abducting Celestial Dragons to gain attention for their Beasts Pirates.
- Steel Bone Kong loses composure under Julian's taunts, revealing his vulnerability.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics: Julian's actions challenge the World Government's authority, while other powers (like Kaido) seek to assert their influence.
- Defiance and rebellion: Julian's actions inspire admiration in some characters (like Wang Chao and Wang Yu Yan), while others (like Kaido) seek to emulate or rival him.
- Humiliation and revenge: Whitebeard's anger towards Figarland Garling Saint highlights the personal stakes involved in the conflict.
Character Interactions
- Julian and Steel Bone Kong engage in a verbal battle, with Julian taunting Steel Bone Kong to fight.
- Kaido, Queen, and King the Conflagration discuss abducting Celestial Dragons to gain attention for their Beasts Pirates.
- Wang Chao and Wang Yu Yan admire Julian's actions, with Wang Chao addressing him as "Brother Julian."