Chapter Summaries

Ronglin attacked the Shihoin Family estate, using Kamui to destroy a group of Stealth Force assassins and unleash a devastating blast. Despite attempts by Tenjirō Kirinji and other Shinigami to stop him, Ronglin continued toward a place where he sensed concentrated Spiritual Pressure.

• More than a dozen Stealth Force assassins ambushed Ronglin, and he used Kamui to kill them with a beam of light.
• Tenjirō Kirinji and the captains contained Kamui's impact before Ronglin strode farther into the Shihoin estate.
• Ronglin sensed a concentration of Spiritual Pressure and used Flash Step to head toward it.
• The Ninth Division Vice-Captain and other Shinigami tried to block Ronglin and urged him to wait for the Captain-General.
• Ronglin slipped past them, but two Shinigami captains moved in from either side and called on him to calm down.

Ronglin fought his way toward the Shihoin Family’s central hall after the Captains tried to stop him. He demanded a face-to-face meeting with the family head and warned Tenjirō Kirinji not to interfere.

• Ronglin used an unfamiliar movement technique to evade the pursuing Captains and rush toward the central hall.
• Agitated Shinigami tried to defend Ronglin, but a Captain’s Spiritual Pressure subdued them.
• Stealth Force assassins ambushed Ronglin, and he killed more than a dozen with his Storm Leg: Soul Dance Steps.
• Tenjirō Kirinji blocked Ronglin and urged him to wait for the Captain-General, but Ronglin objected that people around him had been harmed.
• Ronglin used Shadow Clone Jutsu to surround Tenjirō Kirinji with over a hundred images and demanded to question the Shihoin Family head.

Ronglin tried to force his way past Tenjirō Kirinji and Unohana Yachiru, but four Shinigami captains sealed him in to prevent the dispute with the Shihoin Family from escalating. He rejected their request to wait for the Captain-General’s investigation and accused them of failing to protect his companions or hold the Shihoin Family accountable.

• Tenjirō Kirinji attacked Ronglin’s Shadow Clones with Kido, while Unohana Yachiru struck from behind and destroyed more than thirty clones.
• Tenjirō Kirinji used Kurohitsugi to trap over a dozen Shadow Clones, but the remaining Ronglins bypassed him and rushed toward the passage.
• Four Shinigami captains arrived and used the Four Beasts Gate Seal to block Ronglin and his clones.
• Ronglin dismissed his remaining Shadow Clones and laughed as three of the captains looked guilty.
• One captain asked Ronglin to wait for the Captain-General, who had gone to investigate with Captain Kyōraku and Captain Ukitake.
• Ronglin condemned the captains for doing nothing about the weapons’ circulation, the Shihoin Family’s responsibility, and the deaths of his companions.

Ronglin confronted Shihoin Shuren over the equipment whose seal had been lifted, but Kuchiki Haru and other captains restrained him to prevent a wider conflict. Shuren refused to reveal who received the equipment, and Ronglin began drawing his Zanpakuto despite the captains surrounding him.

• Shihoin Shuren arrived at the Shihoin Family estate and identified herself as its head, Captain of the Second Division, and Commander-in-Chief of the Stealth Force.
• Kuchiki Haru and Shiba Kaien arrived with the troublesome Shinigami subdued, and Haru urged Ronglin to wait for the Captain-General’s return.
• Shihoin Shuren ordered the ordinary Shinigami to leave and had Stealth Force assassins surround them.
• Ronglin asked Shuren who had received the equipment after its seal was lifted, but she refused to answer.
• Ronglin placed his hand on his Zanpakuto and drew it half an inch, alarming the captains around him.

Shihoin Shuren revealed that the Eternal Lock Domain had been lost after a disastrous Hueco Mundo expedition, where Captain Zhuo Yun died, Captain Kyoraku Shunsui was gravely wounded, and Captain Ukitake vanished. Ronglin learned that the Shihoin Family had activated the dangerous equipment before lending it out and confronted Shuren over losing it.

• Ronglin prepared to draw his Zanpakuto, but Shihoin Shuren halted the confrontation by explaining that the Shihoin Family had lent out the Eternal Lock Domain before he returned.
• Shihoin Shuren said the expeditionary force to Hueco Mundo had been wiped out after encountering four Vasto Lordes, including two who appeared allied.
• Shihoin Shuren revealed that Captain Kyoraku Shunsui had returned severely wounded, Captain Ukitake had vanished, and the Captain-General had gone to investigate with Vice-Captain Sasakibe.
• Tenjirō Kirinji blamed Ronglin's earlier discovery for the expedition's losses, but Ronglin rejected the accusation and asked about the equipment and Ukitake's party.
• Shihoin Shuren said she had personally unsealed and activated the equipment before lending it to Ukitake, and Ronglin angrily struck the Four Beasts Gate Seal over its loss.

Ronglin confronted Shihoin Shuren over the blame placed on the Shihoin Family, then left to investigate Number Two’s death. Though he appeared to break the Four Beasts Gate Seal effortlessly, he had exhausted himself and worsened his injuries to create that illusion.

• Shihoin Shuren explained that the Captain-General had sealed the investigation’s details and that the Shihoin Family was bearing the blame until the truth emerged.
• Himuro Shi urged the captains to end their infighting and undo the Four Beasts Gate Seal, but Shuren demanded that Ronglin answer for the Stealth Force members he had killed and wounded.
• Ronglin said the Shihoin Family had paid for its responsibility and that he had accepted the deaths of dozens instead of seeking further retribution, then left through a hole in the seal.
• The captains were shocked by Ronglin’s apparent power, while Shuren watched him with fear.
• Ronglin concealed how badly he had strained himself and hurried through Seireitei toward the outskirts of Rukon District to investigate Number Two’s death.

Ronglin searched Rukon District for the body of a Shinigami while facing hostile thugs. Meanwhile, Jazz reached Crocodile and the Eight Treasures Navy as a massive tsunami approached, leaving them with support against the oncoming waves.

• Ronglin entered Rukon District and asked a thug where the returned Shinigami's body was.
• The thug attacked Ronglin with a stick while the other ruffians looked on.
• Crocodile ordered Chinjao to withdraw the Eight Treasures Navy and gather its ships after receiving Jazz's message.
• A towering tsunami caught up with the fleet, and Chinjao prepared the ships and crew to defend themselves.
• Jazz arrived aboard the North Sea Kraken, cheering the Eight Treasures Navy and joining Crocodile's flagship.
• Jazz watched the approaching tsunami and remarked that he regretted refusing the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

Blackbeard celebrated the Tremor-Tremor Fruit’s power and planned to make the Blackbeard Pirates dominate the New World, while Lafitte warned him against underestimating Ronglin. The chapter ended with a report that the Eight Treasures Navy had survived the tsunami and appeared ready to negotiate.

• Jazz ordered Kraken to secure the Eight Treasures Navy’s warships against the tsunami, and Chinjao told the nearby ships to gather around it.
• Blackbeard celebrated the tsunami’s apparent success, while Lafitte reflected on the Star Alliance’s influence and urged caution about Ronglin’s plans.
• Blackbeard dismissed Lafitte’s warning and declared that the Blackbeard Pirates would proclaim their power across the New World.
• Blackbeard considered unleashing another tsunami, but Lafitte warned that it could flood their own men, so Blackbeard calmed down.
• A Den Den Mushi report told Blackbeard that the Eight Treasures Navy had weathered the tsunami, remained in place, and seemed to want negotiations.

Blackbeard confronted Jazz after realizing the young man had taken command of the Eight Treasures Navy and was likely the Star Alliance’s future Alliance Leader. Jazz challenged Blackbeard to declare war, while Momousagi recognized that Jazz was baiting him to test her loyalty.

• Blackbeard learned that the Eight Treasures Navy had weathered his tsunami and that a young man had replaced Crocodile as its leader.
• Blackbeard rushed to the fleet and saw Jazz standing with Chinjao, Old Cai, and the Eight Treasures Navy’s other leaders behind him.
• Jazz confronted Blackbeard over attacking the Star Alliance and challenged him to declare war.
• Blackbeard concealed his intentions by claiming he had only followed Crocodile to see him off, and Jazz pressed him to leave.
• Blackbeard’s men reached for their weapons, but Jazz dared them to attack while Momousagi watched from the cabin and understood he was testing her loyalty.

Jazz provoked Blackbeard until the Blackbeard Pirates and the Eight Treasures Navy began fighting, while the Phantom Group revealed its Zoan transformations. Blackbeard struck at Jazz, who stood still and forced Momousagi to decide whether to intervene.

• Blackbeard suspected Jazz was testing his intentions, then claimed he would teach the boy a lesson on behalf of the Star Alliance.
• Jazz's twenty Phantom Group fighters transformed into Zoan beasts, surprising Blackbeard and Momousagi.
• Blackbeard revealed his interest in taking the Phantom Group's Devil Fruits, but Jazz challenged him to attack while insisting that he would not move.
• Blackbeard's fleet opened fire on the Eight Treasures Navy, and Chinjao and Old Cai ordered their forces to return fire.
• Blackbeard punched toward Jazz with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, but Jazz and the Phantom Group stood motionless as Momousagi realized he was making her intervene.

Momousagi revealed herself as a former Marine Vice Admiral who had joined the Star Alliance, then fought Blackbeard after he attacked her. The chapter left Blackbeard wounded but launching a Tremor-Tremor Fruit attack at Momousagi's warship.

• Momousagi blocked Blackbeard's attack after Jazz baited her into intervening.
• Momousagi told Blackbeard she had left the Marines and joined the Star Alliance.
• Blackbeard grew furious and attacked Momousagi with both Devil Fruit abilities.
• Lafitte called for support while joining Blackbeard in the fight.
• Momousagi struck Blackbeard in the chest with Finger Pistol, and Lafitte pulled him back from falling into the water.
• Blackbeard declared he had been careless and smashed a Tremor-Tremor Fruit attack toward Momousagi's warship.

Momousagi and the Phantom Group repelled Blackbeard’s Tremor-Tremor Fruit attack, and the two sides clashed over the Poneglyph. Watching from afar, Kaido suspected that Ronglin had used Blackbeard to lure him away, but he remained stunned by Momousagi’s strength.

• Blackbeard unleashed a Tremor-Tremor Fruit attack that threatened both fleets, but Momousagi ordered the Phantom Group to counter it with Haki.
• Blackbeard ordered his men to attack the Eight Treasures Navy and seize their Devil Fruits.
• Kaido arrived and watched Blackbeard’s forces battle the Eight Treasures Navy, wondering whether their feud was genuine or a trap.
• Kaido connected Blackbeard’s attack on the Beasts Pirates, Crocodile’s theft of the Poneglyph, and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, suspecting Ronglin had arranged the conflict to draw him away.
• Kaido watched Momousagi trade blows with Blackbeard and marveled at her strength.

Jazz led the Eight Treasures Navy through a planned breakout while Blackbeard’s forces pressed their attack. He maneuvered the retreat toward Kaido’s fleet, leaving the Beasts Pirates poised to enter the conflict.

• Kaido chose to let the Eight Treasures Navy and Blackbeard’s Pirates weaken each other before making a move.
• Jazz learned that the Beasts Pirates were watching from distant waters and ordered his forces to break through.
• Thirty trained Devil Fruit users emerged from the warships and opened a gap in Blackbeard’s encirclement.
• Momousagi escaped Blackbeard and the escaped prisoners as the Eight Treasures Navy retreated.
• Jazz ordered Chinjao to have the navy shout that they would hand over the Poneglyph but reclaim it someday, then steered the retreat toward Kaido’s fleet.
• Kaido heard the navy’s shouted words as the two sides approached his position.

Kaido joined the battle between the Blackbeard Pirates and the Star Alliance, prompting Blackbeard to stop pursuing the Eight Treasures Navy and prepare to face the Beasts Pirates. Jazz ordered the Eight Treasures Navy to escape, leaving Kaido and Blackbeard to clash.

• Kaido learned that Momousagi and a new Star Alliance leader were with the Eight Treasures Navy, then ordered his pirates to charge into the battle.
• Blackbeard considered continuing his attack on the Eight Treasures Navy, but Raphael and Lafitte persuaded him to regroup against Kaido instead.
• Jazz recognized that Kaido was approaching the whole battlefield and ordered the Eight Treasures Navy to stop pretending and sail away.
• Kaido saw the Star Alliance retreating and Blackbeard's forces forming up, then directed the Beasts Pirates to attack Blackbeard.

Ronglin reviewed intelligence from the New World and reminded his intimidating bodyguards that the Star Alliance sought willing loyalty rather than submission through fear. A report from Jazz arrived, leaving Ronglin poised to hear news of the battle.

• The Eight Treasures Navy left ten fish-men to monitor the battle and hurried back toward the Star Alliance.
• Ronglin reviewed New World intelligence while Shiryu and Smoky stood guard despite their injuries.
• Ronglin blocked Shiryu and Smoky's intimidating behavior and explained that the Star Alliance aimed to win nations over through virtue.
• Smoky said Caesar had taught her to question and mock others, and Ronglin warned her not to beat him to death.
• The Intelligence Department officer returned and announced new information from Jazz.

Ronglin managed the Third Division’s neglected affairs and gradually won over its on-duty members, then confronted Shihoin Shuren, who asked whether he had a plan to deal with the Wandenreich. He admitted he had ideas but said Captain Ukitake would not cooperate.

• Ronglin told Shiryu that Kaido had redirected the Eight Treasures Navy’s hatred toward Blackbeard and that they needed to withdraw and handle other matters.
• Ronglin asked an intelligence officer to find Jinbe, who was preparing for the Fish-Man race to move from the undersea world to the surface.
• Ronglin handled the Third Division’s overdue duties and deployments, earning the respect of its on-duty members with his diligence and friendly manner.
• Ronglin sensed Shihoin Shuren watching him and called her out of hiding.
• Shihoin Shuren asked whether Ronglin had ways to deal with the Wandenreich, and Ronglin said Captain Ukitake’s refusal to cooperate left him unable to act.

Ronglin recruited Shihoin Shuren to help him fight the Wandenreich, then discussed the Star Alliance’s reforms and growing hostility from New World powers with Jinbe. He concluded that the alliance’s expanding military strength had made it a target.

• Shihoin Shuren offered the Shihoin Family’s help against the Wandenreich, and Ronglin accepted while warning her not to hinder his revenge.
• Ronglin asked Shihoin Shuren about her younger sister’s feelings for Kuchiki Byakuya, then dismissed her questions as confidential mission matters.
• Jinbe reported that the Star Alliance’s new tax system was progressing smoothly, and Ronglin left its administration and education to others.
• Ronglin told Jinbe that Wano Country, Elbaf, and other major forces had made suspicious moves against the Star Alliance.
• Ronglin explained that the surrender of Fujitora, Momousagi, and three Sweet Commanders had helped make the Star Alliance the world’s most provoking force.

Ronglin proposed making Fish-Man Island the Star Alliance's headquarters and turning the undersea world into an impregnable fortress. Jinbe was intrigued by the plan, which would unite the Fish-Man race and the Star Alliance in defending their main base.

• Ronglin said the Star Alliance should strengthen its defenses and reform its territories before making major moves.
• Ronglin told Jinbe he wanted to make the Ashil Kingdom the Star Alliance's foremost fortress and rebuild Fish-Man Island in the undersea world.
• Jinbe questioned whether the Fish-Man race would give up Fish-Man Island, and Ronglin said those who stayed could help guard the base.
• Jinbe grew excited at the prospect of defending the Star Alliance headquarters underwater.
• Ronglin explained that the Fish-Man race needed the Star Alliance's support and the Alliance needed a fortress, making Fish-Man Island suitable as its headquarters.