Ch. 961Fists Are Hard Truth! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko arrived at Dressrosa’s harbor as the Celestial Dragons and the Pirates battled, and he stopped the cannon fire to confront Rob Lucci. He declared that his reasoning was backed by hard fists as Lucci charged him.

  • The Celestial Dragons fired on the crowded harbor, sinking ships and provoking the Pirates to retaliate.
  • Uchiha Hiko watched the battle with King Riku and decided to intervene because the fighting was driving away his guests.
  • A Celestial Dragon ordered Rob Lucci to destroy the Pirates, and Lucci launched himself toward their ships.
  • Hiko descended into the battle, stopped the incoming cannonballs in midair, and detonated them.
  • Lucci charged at Hiko, who raised a hand and declared that hard fists were the truth.

Ch. 962A Step Back Opens Vast Horizons! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko appeared over the sea and easily countered Rob Lucci’s attacks, defeating him with a single finger. As Lucci tried to recover and fight on, Hiko caught him by the throat and taunted him.

  • Uchiha Hiko arrived over the sea, shattered the incoming cannon fire, and blocked Rob Lucci’s Finger Guns with an invisible Energy Wall.
  • Lucci transformed and launched Storm Leg: Victory Bird Strike, but Hiko dodged it effortlessly.
  • Lucci attacked with Armament Haki and Six Kings Gun, but Hiko pierced through his attack and poked his forehead with one finger.
  • Lucci fell screaming, then regained consciousness and used Geppo to charge back toward Hiko despite his pain.
  • Uchiha Hiko grabbed Lucci by the throat and told him to take a step back instead of rushing to die.

Ch. 963Here, I Call the Shots!

Uchiha Hiko publicly defeated CP0 agent Lucci and confronted the Celestial Dragons aboard their warship. He refused to clear the harbor for them and declared that he controlled the rules in Dressrosa.

  • Uchiha Hiko captured Lucci in two moves, leaving the Celestial Dragons shocked and angry.
  • The Celestial Dragons considered sending all the CP0 agents against Hiko, but Kaku warned that they would suffer the same defeat as Lucci.
  • Hiko threw Lucci down and approached the Celestial Dragons, who demanded that Dressrosa clear the harbor for their ship.
  • Hiko told the Celestial Dragons that all guests had equal status and that he would protect the ships that had paid docking fees.
  • Hiko ordered the Celestial Dragons to leave if they would not respect his rules, then identified himself as Uchiha Hiko and said he could do as he pleased in Dressrosa.

Ch. 964Lowered Heads! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko confronted the Celestial Dragons visiting Dressrosa and challenged them to join his upcoming auction rather than rely on their status. When Doval refused to follow the harbor rules and threatened him, Hiko drove back the CP0 agents and forced Doval to lower his head.

  • A Celestial Dragon named Doval insulted Uchiha Hiko, while another Celestial Dragon rebuked Doval and flirted with Hiko.
  • Hiko told the Celestial Dragons to stop arguing and invited them to bid on the Devil Fruit at Dressrosa's upcoming auction.
  • Doval claimed the Devil Fruit would be his, and several Celestial Dragons announced they would compete against him at the auction.
  • Hiko welcomed the Celestial Dragons into Dressrosa but told them to pay the harbor fee and dock in their assigned spaces.
  • Doval threatened Hiko for making him share the harbor with commoners, so Hiko blasted away the nearby crowd and five CP0 agents before confronting Doval with his head lowered.

Ch. 965Imposing Might on All Sides!

Uchiha Hiko subdued Doval when the Celestial Dragons challenged Dressrosa’s rules, then let him go on the condition that the group paid the tax and followed the rules. Though humiliated, Doval chose to attend Dressrosa’s auction to obtain the Devil Fruit said to counter Kizaru’s Glint-Glint Fruit, and Hiko ordered the ship to set sail.

  • Uchiha Hiko seized Doval in front of the CP0 agents and dismissed his threats of a Buster Call and World Government retaliation.
  • Hiko released Doval and told the Celestial Dragons to pay the tax, line up, and obey Dressrosa’s rules or face his force again.
  • Hiko asked whether the Celestial Dragons still wanted to attend the auction, and the group fell silent after their humiliation.
  • Doval decided to attend the auction to acquire the Devil Fruit said to counter Kizaru’s Glint-Glint Fruit.
  • Hiko floated above the ship and ordered the Celestial Dragons to follow his instructions and set sail.

Ch. 966If You Don't Court Death, You Won't Die! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko brought the Celestial Dragons to Dressrosa’s harbor, where they followed ordinary docking procedures, then ordered preparations for the evening’s auction. When he sensed intruders approaching the Konoha Go, he flew there and found X Drake’s men attacking the ship.

  • Uchiha Hiko returned to the harbor aboard the Celestial Dragons’ ship, which paid taxes and docked in line with other vessels.
  • Uchiha Hiko told King Riku to prepare the evening’s auction and keep the proceedings orderly.
  • Uchiha Hiko sensed a group near the Konoha Go and flew to investigate.
  • X Drake’s men attacked the guards around the Konoha Go and fired at Baby5, who dodged and aimed her weapons at them.
  • X Drake demanded an explanation because Uchiha Hiko had captured his business partner, and someone inside the cabin warned the intruders not to court death.

Ch. 967Two Fists Can't Beat Four Hands!

Drake’s crew attacked the Konoha Go to steal the Devil Fruit while Uchiha Hiko was away, but Baby5 and Caesar fought back to keep them from boarding. The battle continued as the attackers pressed forward and the ship’s defenders worked together to repel them.

  • Drake recognized that Uchiha Hiko was absent and ordered his subordinates to attack the Konoha Go.
  • Baby5 warned Drake’s crew to leave, but Drake ordered his Zoan-using Pirates to charge.
  • Baby5 opened fire on the attackers, and Caesar joined the fight by blasting one Pirate with an explosive gas attack.
  • Baby5 transformed into a mobile turret and fired a barrage, but the Pirates dodged the shells.
  • Caesar struck from above as Baby5 drew a Pirate into the turret’s line of fire, and she blasted him away.

Ch. 968One Must Have Something to Stand By! [Request for Full Subscription]

Caesar and Baby5 fought off Drake’s Pirates aboard the Konoha Go, but a powerful attacker knocked them both down. As the attacker moved to seize Baby5, a man in white appeared, rescued her, and incapacitated every Pirate except Drake.

  • Caesar filled the deck with gas that deprived the Pirates of oxygen, while Baby5 struck down those caught in it.
  • A Pirate ambushed Caesar and knocked him unconscious, then used Armament Haki to defeat Baby5 and send her crashing into the railing.
  • Drake ordered his subordinates to get information and leave, but one Pirate ignored him and attacked Baby5.
  • Baby5 resolved to stand by her choice to remain aboard the ship, but the Pirate struck her into the air and reached for her.
  • A man in white froze the moment, caught Baby5, and unleashed a force that shattered every Pirate’s bones except Drake’s.

Ch. 969Be Gentle with People! [Request for Full Subscription]

Hiko rescued Baby5 from Pirates in Dressrosa and turned the attackers over to Caesar for experiments. He then spoke with Drake and tried to recruit him, leaving Drake to consider Hiko’s offer.

  • Hiko rescued Baby5, crushed the Pirates’ bones while keeping them alive, and told Caesar to take them for research without killing them.
  • Caesar carried the Pirates away and Hiko warned him to seek help if he encountered old enemies in Dressrosa.
  • Hiko set Baby5 down to recover and praised Drake for retaining some Marine integrity.
  • Drake asked why Hiko had not attacked him, and Hiko said he appreciated him and suspected he had an ulterior motive for joining Kaido.
  • Hiko invited Drake to join his team, saying he needed someone like him.

Ch. 970A Small Token! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko tried to recruit X Drake, who doubted Hiko’s strength and refused to submit. Hiko challenged Drake to a fight and effortlessly disarmed him, leaving him injured and at Hiko’s mercy.

  • Uchiha Hiko recalled how Caesar and Baby5 had stood by him during the danger at Dressrosa’s harbor.
  • Drake questioned Hiko’s strength and refused to join him, dismissing Dressrosa and Fishman Island as unworthy assets.
  • Hiko criticized Drake for misjudging him and invited him to fight.
  • Drake attacked with his sword and battle axe, but Hiko caught the sword between two fingers.
  • Hiko struck both of Drake’s wrists with beams of light, making him drop his weapons and stopping his attack.

Ch. 971You Never Know Until You Try!

Uchiha Hiko defeated Drake aboard the Konoha Go and tried to recruit him, but Drake rejected his independent opposition to the Four Emperors and the world. Hiko called Drake confused and lacking a true desire for freedom, leaving their dispute unresolved.

  • Uchiha Hiko disarmed Drake with a finger flick, and Drake transformed into his dinosaur beast form to attack.
  • Hiko dodged Drake's stomp, broke his leg with a punch, and stabilized the rocking Konoha Go.
  • Drake launched another attack, but Hiko pierced his body with Lightning Release: Chidori, leaving him wounded and paralyzed.
  • Drake admitted defeat but refused to join Hiko, arguing that Hiko's independent actions made him an enemy of the world.
  • Hiko told Drake that he lacked a heart seeking freedom and was concealing confusion beneath his ferocity.

Ch. 972There Is Still a Choice! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko challenged Drake to stop accepting a dark and unjust world and fight for freedom. He revealed that he intended to overthrow the existing order and establish a new one, then asked Drake to join him.

  • Drake questioned how Hiko could speak of freedom in a world ruled by injustice and bloodshed.
  • Hiko told Drake that those who recognized freedom but refused to fight for it were tragic, striking through Drake’s defenses.
  • Hiko pointed to Dressrosa’s unity, mutual aid, and trust as an early model of freedom despite the country’s poverty.
  • Drake asked whether Hiko’s enemies could overwhelm him, and Hiko said he would defeat them to give Dressrosa true freedom.
  • Hiko told Drake he would break the dark order and establish a new, free order, then asked whether Drake wanted freedom.

Ch. 973Drake's Submission!

Uchiha Hiko challenged Drake to pursue freedom with him and explained how popular support and manufactured Devil Fruits would help him oppose the World Government. Convinced by Hiko’s ambitions and strength, Drake knelt and joined his command.

  • Drake warned Hiko that his ideals would bring the World Government against him, while Baby5 declared she was willing to follow Hiko too.
  • Hiko challenged Drake to pursue freedom actively instead of waiting for others to grant it, and offered him the choice to leave Kaido and join him.
  • Hiko explained that the World Government had secretly coordinated the interception of aid shipments bound for Dressrosa.
  • Hiko told Drake that Fishman Island and Dressrosa had submitted to him, and that he planned to build an elite army using Caesar’s Devil Fruit manufacturing technology.
  • Drake questioned Hiko’s strength, then knelt and pledged himself to Hiko’s command.

Ch. 974Slow-Slow Fruit! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko revealed that the Slow-Slow Fruit was the auction’s finale after bargaining with Doval for the Marines to tolerate his recruitment of Pirates. The Celestial Dragons entered the auction, and Hiko left them eager for the Devil Fruit information.

  • News spread that Drake had defected from Kaido and joined Uchiha Hiko after Kaido’s infiltration team was wiped out.
  • Uchiha Hiko appeared at the auction with Drake and Baby5, drawing the Celestial Dragons’ displeasure.
  • Hiko waived the Celestial Dragons’ admission fees, but Doval refused the offer and ordered him out of the way.
  • Hiko offered Doval advance information about the auction’s finale in exchange for support from the Marines for recruiting Pirates.
  • Doval promised that the Marines would not act against Hiko’s recruits as long as they did not fly a skull flag, and Hiko revealed the Slow-Slow Fruit as the finale treasure.

Ch. 975Anticipating the Enemy!

Uchiha Hiko explained the Slow-Slow Fruit’s value to Doval and gained the Celestial Dragon’s reluctant goodwill. As the auction began, Hiko reflected on Dressrosa’s progress and suspected that higher powers in the World Government were obstructing the island’s supplies.

  • Hiko told Doval that the Slow-Slow Fruit could counter Kizaru and urged him to recognize its strategic value.
  • Hiko warned Doval that many rivals, including Celestial Dragons, might compete for the fruit, and Doval offered to speak to the Marines on Hiko’s behalf about Drake.
  • Baby5 resented Doval’s assumption that Hiko had gone out of his way to help him, while Drake accepted that he and Hiko would share the consequences of his defection from Kaido.
  • Hiko watched auction attendees enter peacefully and felt pleased that Dressrosa had stabilized under his management.
  • Hiko suspected that powerful figures above the ordinary Celestial Dragons were blocking supplies to Dressrosa and considered secretly investigating Mary Geoise.

Ch. 976Grand Finale! [Request for Full Subscription]

Hiko oversaw Dressrosa’s successful auction, which drew wealthy attendees and raised substantial funds for the country. He presented the Slow-Slow Fruit as the grand finale, and the crowd grew interested after he explained that its power could slow even Admiral Kizaru.

  • Hiko watched the well-guarded auction proceed smoothly as King Riku negotiated cooperation with visiting nations.
  • Bidders paid billions of berries for items including an Enhancement Potion and a Pirate’s Treasure Map, earning Dressrosa substantial commission revenue.
  • Hiko remarked to Baby5 and Drake that robbing a few rich people could save Dressrosa, then went onstage to present the auction’s grand finale.
  • Baby5 brought out a box, and Hiko revealed the Slow-Slow Fruit to the assembled crowd.
  • Hiko explained that the fruit could slow anyone it struck, even Kizaru, renewing the bidders’ interest.

Ch. 977Everyone Here Is Trash!

Uchiha Hiko defended the one-billion-berry starting price for the Slow-Slow Fruit by insulting the auction guests and arguing that its power could turn desperate situations around. As he closed the box, someone finally bid one billion and ten million berries.

  • Hiko opened the Slow-Slow Fruit auction with a starting price of one billion berries, but no one bid.
  • Hiko called everyone at the auction trash, provoking outrage among the guests and Celestial Dragons.
  • Hiko argued that the fruit's ability to change the outcome of desperate situations made its price fair, prompting some guests to reconsider its value.
  • Hiko closed the box as if he planned to take the fruit back, and someone bid one billion and ten million berries.

Ch. 978Guests Are Guests! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko kept the auction for the Slow-Slow Fruit moving despite attempts by the Blackbeard and BIGMOM Pirates to intimidate bidders. The price climbed sharply after several factions joined in, and the chapter ended with a man outbidding the Celestial Dragons by one Berry.

  • Burgess and Shiryu tried to secure the fruit cheaply, but Charlotte Perospero raised the bid and challenged Uchiha Hiko to sell it at a friendly price.
  • Burgess threatened Perospero, and Hiko suppressed him with his killing intent before warning the guests not to invoke the Four Emperors to disrupt the auction.
  • A samurai-dressed man bid 1.3 billion Berries, prompting other guests to compete and drive up the price.
  • The Celestial Dragons entered the bidding at two billion Berries.
  • A man rose and bid two billion and one Berries.

Ch. 979This Is Strength! [Request for Full Subscription]

Uchiha Hiko stopped the auction venue from erupting into a riot by displaying his Susanoo and intimidating the gathered powers. The Celestial Dragons won the Slow-Slow Fruit after the Revolutionary Army withdrew and the other bidders backed down.

  • Hiko recognized Sabo at the auction and stopped CP0 from attacking him, warning everyone not to disrupt the event.
  • Burgess, Perospero, and other troublemakers rose as the crowd grew disorderly, but Hiko summoned his Susanoo and suppressed the venue.
  • Hiko warned Sabo and the bidders that trouble or deliberately tiny bid increases would count as provocation, then resumed the auction at two billion berries.
  • Burgess and Perospero stayed silent, while Sabo and the Revolutionary Army withdrew after investigating Dressrosa.
  • The bidding reached two billion five hundred million berries, and the Celestial Dragons won the Slow-Slow Fruit.

Ch. 980Refusing a Toast Only to Drink a Forfeit?

After the auction, Uchiha Hiko met representatives of several Pirate forces who wanted to negotiate with him on Dressrosa. He stopped Burgess and Perospero from fighting, warning them against causing trouble on his territory.

  • The Celestial Dragons won the Slow-Slow Fruit for 3.5 billion Beli, while Uchiha Hiko left the auction with substantial profits.
  • Hiko had King Riku handle negotiations with representatives of other nations as Dressrosa’s income continued to grow.
  • Kyros told Hiko that powerful visitors wanted to see him, and Hiko brought Drake to meet the gathered Pirate groups.
  • Burgess proposed an alliance between the Blackbeard Pirates and Hiko, while Perospero objected and the two began to threaten each other.
  • Hiko blasted Burgess and Perospero apart with his aura and warned the gathered Pirates not to fight on his territory.
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