Ch. 681Miskina Ashiye
Key Plot Points and Events
- Olga and Miskina Ashiye reunite after 200 years, having survived inside a Pure Gold Lanternfish.
- Whitebeard appears, captures Ace and Sabo, and flings them towards Yaen.
- Yaen creates an ice staircase for everyone to escape the Pure Gold Lanternfish.
- Sabo secretly takes Ashiye, Olga, and the Pure Gold sample to meet Enel and return to Sky Island.
- Ace is taken by Whitebeard, who encourages him to surpass him.
Character Developments
- Miskina Ashiye: Revealed to be the scientist who recreated "Pure Gold" technology. He and Olga reunite after 200 years.
- Ace: Beaten by Whitebeard, he struggles to accept Whitebeard as his father but vows to defeat him someday.
- Sabo: Shows concern for Ace and Ashiye, following Yaen's orders to protect Ashiye and Olga.
Significant Themes
- Family and Identity: Ace struggles with his identity and Whitebeard's claim of paternity.
- Power and Ambition: Whitebeard encourages Ace to surpass him, highlighting the theme of power dynamics and ambition.
Character Interactions
- Yaen and Whitebeard: Yaen feigns ignorance about Ace's relationship with Whitebeard, while Whitebeard dismisses Ace's defiance.
- Ace and Sabo: Ace and Sabo share a moment of understanding before Sabo leaves to protect Ashiye and Olga.
- Sabo and Ashiye/Olga: Sabo takes it upon himself to protect Ashiye and Olga, showing his loyalty and concern for their well-being.