Chapter Summaries

Buggy trapped Luffy on the execution platform and prepared to execute him, while Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji learned what was happening and rushed to help. The chapter ended with the group heading toward the platform as Luffy struggled against the shackle.

• Buggy revealed himself to Luffy and recalled his grudge, while Luffy struggled to remember Buggy's name.
• The crowd recognized Buggy and fled as he announced that he would show them his power.
• Cabaji dropped a shackle onto Luffy and sat on it, pinning Luffy to the execution platform.
• Buggy announced that Luffy would be executed where the Pirate King had died.
• Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji heard that Buggy was about to execute Luffy, and Zoro and Sanji ran toward the platform.

Nami and Usopp headed for the harbor to prepare the ship while Smoker’s Marines watched Buggy prepare to execute Luffy. Zoro and Sanji arrived just as Buggy raised his knife, leaving Luffy’s fate unresolved.

• Nami dragged Usopp toward the harbor to prepare the ship and deal with any Marines guarding it.
• Smoker and Tashigi spotted Luffy shackled to the execution platform beneath Buggy and watched in confusion.
• Smoker ordered the Marines to wait until Luffy was executed, then surround Buggy and his crew.
• Buggy announced Luffy’s execution, but Luffy declared that he would become the Pirate King.
• Buggy raised his knife, but Zoro and Sanji arrived and called for him to stop.

A mysterious sword aura shattered Buggy and the execution platform, saving Luffy and leaving Smoker and the Straw Hats wondering who had intervened. Zoro urged the crew to escape as Marines closed in, while Smoker turned his attention back to Luffy.

• A hidden sword aura cut Buggy and the execution platform into fragments while leaving Luffy unharmed.
• Smoker wondered whether Hawk-Eyes had struck, then questioned who else could wield such power.
• Buggy reassembled himself with his Split-Split Fruit and demanded that the attacker reveal themselves.
• Luffy put on his hat, laughed at his survival, and thanked his unseen rescuer.
• Zoro judged the sword aura frighteningly powerful, then told the crew to withdraw rather than rely on the stranger.
• Smoker shifted his attention back to Luffy.

Smoker reflected on Luffy’s smile and ordered the Marines to stop the Straw Hat Crew, but strange navigation problems and a favorable wind complicated the pursuit. As Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji ran toward their ship, they encountered Tashigi, who confronted Zoro about hiding his identity.

• Smoker recognized Luffy’s smile as resembling Gol D. Roger’s and wondered why Luffy had accepted death with a smile.
• Smoker learned that Marine units repeatedly got lost while trying to reach the pirates’ ships, and Tashigi warned that the crew might escape to the Grand Line.
• Smoker declared that the Marines could not let the Straw Hat Crew leave Loguetown.
• Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji ran toward the seaside, and Luffy admitted that he was lost.
• Sanji spotted Tashigi and reacted angrily when she accused Zoro of deceiving her.
• Zoro told Tashigi that she had never asked for his name.

Zoro defeated Tashigi but refused to give up Wado Ichimonji, while Kuina watched and reflected on her changed ambitions. At the alley exit, Smoker confronted Luffy and used his smoke powers to overpower him.

• Zoro disarmed Tashigi, refused to hand over Wado Ichimonji, and tried to leave.
• Tashigi challenged Zoro for holding back because she was a woman, and Zoro angrily said she resembled his deceased best friend, Kuina.
• Kuina watched Zoro and Tashigi argue, decided a woman could become the world’s strongest Great Swordsman, and hurried after Luffy.
• Luffy and Sanji encountered Smoker at the alley exit, and Sanji continued toward the seaside while Luffy stayed to fight.
• Smoker revealed that he had eaten the Smoke-Smoke Fruit, evaded Luffy’s attacks, and pinned him against a wall with White Blow.

Kuina defeated Smoker after he overwhelmed Luffy, then Bai Hao left the tavern to head for the Grand Line. The story left Bai Hao traveling onward while Luffy continued toward the seaside.

• Smoker's attacks passed through Luffy, and he knocked Luffy down before preparing to finish him.
• Kuina appeared, struck Smoker with an Armament Haki-coated fist, and knocked him unconscious with the back of her sword.
• Luffy thanked Kuina, though she had already disappeared, and continued running toward the seaside.
• Bai Hao told the tavern owner he was leaving for the Grand Line and sank into the ground.
• The tavern owner watched in astonishment as Bai Hao vanished into the ground.

Bai Hao secretly freed Buggy’s group and sent Luffy’s crew toward the Grand Line before boarding a Marine warship with Kuina to travel unseen. Smoker recovered and prepared to pursue Luffy, while the chapter ended with him revealing that a female Great Swordsman had saved the crew.

• Bai Hao left the tavern and told Kuina to wait while he handled one more task.
• Bai Hao cut Buggy’s group free, used the Power of Earth to help them escape, and pushed Zoro and the Straw Hat Crew’s ship toward the Grand Line.
• Bai Hao secretly healed Smoker, then returned to Kuina and boarded a Marine warship with her while invisible.
• Luffy’s crew discussed the mysterious female swordsman, and Luffy urged them to continue toward the Grand Line.
• Smoker decided to pursue Luffy despite his Marines’ objections, and Tashigi insisted on capturing Zoro herself.
• Smoker told the Marines that a female Great Swordsman had saved Luffy.

After leaving Loguetown, Bai Hao planned to follow the Marines toward Alabasta, then seek another way to reach Fish-Man Island and give the Kyogre card to Shirahoshi. He spent his newly earned Plot Points drawing cards and began combining his accumulated cards.

• Smoker told Tashigi that the mysterious female swordswoman was far stronger than Momousagi and comparable to Hawk-Eyes.
• Bai Hao and Kuina secretly joined the Marines as they prepared to sail, and Bai Hao decided to head toward Alabasta before pursuing his plans for Shirahoshi.
• Bai Hao drew cards with his Plot Points, receiving many miscellaneous items but no Diamond Cards.
• Bai Hao began combining the cards he had accumulated.

Bai Hao synthesized a Lugia Diamond Card and traveled with Kuina into the Grand Line. After deciding to speak with Smoker, he and Kuina appeared in the Navy Colonel’s office as Smoker searched for the Straw Hat crew.

• Bai Hao synthesized a Lugia Diamond Card and learned it granted Lugia’s weather control, flight, and physical enhancements.
• Bai Hao and Kuina entered the Grand Line aboard a Navy ship but failed to catch up with Luffy.
• Bai Hao recalled the Straw Hat crew’s likely route and decided to visit Smoker.
• Smoker planned to search the seven starting islands and monitor communications for clues to Luffy’s route.
• Bai Hao and Kuina entered Smoker’s office, and Smoker recognized them as the youth from Gol D. Roger and the swordswoman who had saved Luffy.

Bai Hao told Smoker to look for Straw Hat at Whiskey Peak, then vanished with Kuina before Smoker could question them further. Smoker ordered his Marines to obtain an Eternal Pose to Alabasta, while Tashigi remained curious about the mysterious swordswoman.

• Smoker confronted Bai Hao and demanded to know how he and Kuina had boarded the warship and why they had helped Straw Hat.
• Bai Hao told Smoker to check Whiskey Peak if he wanted to pursue Straw Hat, but refused to explain his motives.
• Bai Hao and Kuina turned invisible and disappeared, leaving Smoker frustrated by their strength and his inability to stop them.
• Tashigi questioned Smoker about the female swordswoman, including her sword, appearance, name, and possible interest in joining the Marines.
• Smoker ordered Tashigi to contact headquarters and request an Eternal Pose pointing to Alabasta.

Bai Hao watched Smoker prepare to intercept the Straw Hat crew in Alabasta, then revealed himself aboard the Marine ship after taking its Eternal Pose. Smoker demanded to know Bai Hao’s motives, and Bai Hao began to explain that he had told Smoker about Straw Hat Luffy’s whereabouts.

• Smoker heard Marines speculate that he was under pressure, denied it, and continued studying his map.
• Bai Hao saw that Smoker had requested an Eternal Pose for Alabasta and decided he could travel independently once it arrived.
• Three days later, Smoker received the Eternal Pose from Navy Headquarters and ordered the Marines to set sail.
• The Eternal Pose flew out of the helmsman’s reach, alarming the Marines and prompting Smoker to suspect Bai Hao and Kuina.
• Bai Hao appeared in midair with the Eternal Pose, and Smoker demanded to know what he was trying to do.
• Bai Hao began replying that he had told Smoker about Straw Hat Luffy’s whereabouts.

Bai Hao lifted a Marine warship with his powers and flew Smoker and his crew to Alabasta in three hours. After arriving, he revealed Kuina to Tashigi, who eagerly asked her how a woman could become stronger than a man.

• Smoker struggled to understand Bai Hao’s intentions as Bai Hao lifted the Marine warship into the air.
• Bai Hao flew the warship toward Alabasta, avoiding bad weather and reaching the harbor in three hours.
• The Marines emerged from the cabin, shaken by the journey, while Tashigi asked Bai Hao to let her meet the female swordsman.
• Bai Hao checked with Kuina, then removed her invisibility when she agreed to meet Tashigi.
• Tashigi asked Kuina how a woman could become stronger than a man, and Kuina kept the Spirit Pavilion’s secrets to herself.

After parting from Smoker, Bai Hao searched Alabasta for an Eternal Pose to Drum Island and found none among the public. He brought Kuina to Crocodile’s secret base to ask for one, leaving Crocodile shocked by their presence.

• Kuina and Bai Hao left Smoker, and Tashigi realized she had forgotten to ask Kuina about her sword and why she had not joined the Marines.
• Smoker ordered his Marines to monitor Den Den Mushi signals, watch potential pirate docks, and secretly gather intelligence on the Straw Hat crew.
• Bai Hao turned invisible and searched Alabasta, locating Crocodile but first checking his Diamond Card for a matching character.
• After failing to find an Eternal Pose to Drum Island among the public, Bai Hao took Kuina to Crocodile’s secret base.
• Bai Hao asked Crocodile for an Eternal Pose to Drum Island, while Crocodile was shocked that he could not read either visitor.

Bai Hao and Kuina visited Crocodile to obtain an Eternal Pose, and Bai Hao described them as Witnesses of History while hinting at Crocodile’s future. After they left, Crocodile suspected Bai Hao possessed an awakened Devil Fruit and realized his poisoned test had been noticed; he then began to wonder whether something was wrong.

• Bai Hao told Crocodile he wanted the Eternal Pose to travel to Drum Island, while Crocodile agreed to hand it over.
• Crocodile asked who Bai Hao and Kuina were, and Bai Hao identified them as the Witnesses of History, who would not interfere much with history.
• Crocodile asked about his future, and Bai Hao predicted a brief dark period followed by a chance to rise again through his own efforts.
• Crocodile tossed Bai Hao the Eternal Pose, and Bai Hao used psychic powers to float it beside him before leaving with Kuina.
• Crocodile reflected on Bai Hao’s mysterious abilities and realized Bai Hao had seen through the poison on the Eternal Pose without confronting him.
• Crocodile suddenly furrowed his brows and began to suspect something was wrong.

Crocodile became convinced that Pluton had been stolen or that the mysterious visitors knew its location, so he set out for Drum Island to investigate. Robin followed him, curious about the two powerful strangers.

• Crocodile suspected that Bai Hao had secretly taken Pluton and lamented that his years of effort might have been wasted.
• Crocodile summoned Nico Robin and asked about her translation of the Poneglyph in the Royal Tomb.
• Crocodile told Robin about the two powerful visitors and speculated that they had learned Pluton was on Drum Island.
• Robin concealed what she knew and hesitantly agreed that Crocodile's theory might be right.
• Crocodile took an Eternal Pose for Drum Island and headed there, with Robin following and wondering who the visitors were.

Bai Hao unknowingly changed the world’s plot and gained Plot Points, while the Straw Hat Crew reached Little Garden and prepared to explore despite Nami’s fears. The crew remained on the island’s shore as Luffy eagerly called for a bento and an adventure.

• Bai Hao saw a system notification granting him Plot Points after his visit to Crocodile changed the world’s plot.
• Mr. 3 failed to reach Mr. 0 by Den Den Mushi and decided to follow his orders to take out the Straw Hat Crew.
• Luffy and the crew arrived at Little Garden and were startled by its enormous rainforest, a strange giant bird, and eruption-like sounds.
• Nami spotted a dead giant tiger and decided the crew should stay aboard until the Log Pose finished recording.
• Luffy excitedly asked Sanji to make a pirate bento so he could go on an adventure, leaving Nami in tears.

Bai Hao and Kuina explored Drum Island while waiting for Luffy’s group, and Bai Hao used Mewtwo’s psychic powers to make the islanders welcome them. They stayed with Kingdom Guard Captain Dalton and told him they could fly and planned to borrow the castle.

• Bai Hao and Kuina arrived on Drum Island and admired its snowy landscape and strange sights.
• Kuina spotted Picnic Bear, and Bai Hao explained that the island also had a castle where a Witch lived.
• Bai Hao told Kuina they were waiting for Luffy’s group rather than visiting the Witch.
• Armed islanders surrounded Bai Hao and Kuina, but Bai Hao altered their thoughts with Mewtwo’s psychic powers, and they welcomed the pair.
• Bai Hao and Kuina followed Kingdom Guard Captain Dalton to his home, where Bai Hao said they would stay for a few days, needed no ship because they could fly, and planned to borrow the castle.

Bai Hao and Kuina headed for the castle on the mountain despite Dalton's warning about the Witch, while Crocodile and Robin arrived at Drum Island searching for them. Crocodile landed as the Kingdom Guard opened fire, but their bullets could not harm him.

• Dalton warned Bai Hao that a powerful, short-tempered Witch lived in the mountain castle, but Bai Hao and Kuina left for it anyway.
• Crocodile insisted he could catch up with Bai Hao and Kuina, though Robin questioned how he would find them once they reached Drum Island.
• Robin and Crocodile arrived at Drum Island and found the Kingdom Guard pointing guns at their ship and ordering them to leave.
• Robin urged Crocodile to avoid provoking the guards while the two mysterious people were still on the island, and Crocodile agreed to investigate first.
• Crocodile leaped ashore as the Kingdom Guard fired at him, but the bullets did not harm him.

Crocodile defeated the Guard Squad without killing them, and Dalton decided to seek help from the two adventurers already on the island. Crocodile slipped into town to investigate Drum Island discreetly, wary of Bai Hao as he searched for clues about Pluton.

• Crocodile let the Guard Squad's bullets pass through him, then knocked the attackers away with a giant sand hand and warned them to stop.
• Robin told the fallen guards that she and Crocodile had no interest in their country, then left them behind.
• Dalton and the Guard Squad decided to watch Crocodile and ask Bai Hao and the other adventurer for help.
• Crocodile entered the town quietly, hoping to investigate the island and locate Pluton without drawing Bai Hao's attention.

Crocodile searched the island for clues about the supposed theft of Pluton while Robin gathered local information and became curious about the castle on the mountain. She and Dalton headed toward it, each keeping their reasons to themselves.

• Crocodile told Robin to search the island separately and report any clues about the people planning to steal Pluton.
• Robin gathered rumors in town about a Witch who left the castle on full-moon nights to treat villagers.
• Robin went up the mountain, where a little Laboon attacked her until she gently petted him with her ability.
• Dalton saw Robin treating the Laboon and said her kindness suggested she posed no threat to the country.
• Robin and Dalton continued toward the castle, and Robin guessed that Dalton was hiding a secret.