Chapter Summaries

Gintoki and the Yorozuya enjoyed breakfast in Yoshiwara after its liberation, but their meal was interrupted by news of a massive unknown fleet entering the Solar System. Gintoki and Shinpachi recognized the fleet’s emblems and realized they were connected to what had happened the day before.

• Sun Blade offered Gintoki and the Yorozuya free lodging and meals in Yoshiwara, but Gintoki said the Yorozuya belonged in Kabukicho.
• Gintoki teased Seita about looking after a shop, and Tsukuyo threatened him for making crude jokes.
• Ketsuno Ana interrupted the news broadcast to report that a fleet of 587 unknown ships was approaching Earth.
• The broadcast showed the fleet’s white seagull and Five-Circle Cross emblems, which Gintoki and Shinpachi recognized from the previous day.

Gintoki, Shinpachi, and the others watched a fleet claiming to belong to the World Government arrive in Earth's orbit and demand the Shogunate's surrender. Gintoki and his friends wondered whether the crossover was real and imagined meeting their favorite One Piece characters.

• Gintoki and Shinpachi were stunned when the broadcast showed a fleet of more than two hundred warships approaching Earth.
• The Earth Shogunate Self-Defense Force demanded the fleet identify itself, and the fleet declared that it was Marine Headquarters' First Space Fleet under Admiral Kizaru.
• People across Edo and the world erupted in disbelief after hearing the fleet invoke the World Government's authority.
• Gintoki and Shinpachi speculated that the event was a prank or a consequence of their parodies, while Kagura wished to taste Sanji's cooking.
• Gintoki decided the fleet's arrival could let them meet characters from manga, and Shinpachi admitted he wanted to meet Zoro.
• Kagura said she wanted to eat Sanji's cooking and become friends with Chopper.

While Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura discussed the arriving fleet, Seita urged them to take the invasion seriously. The Shogunate fleet was remotely seized by Fan Jie, who revealed that the World Government and Admiral Kizaru were real, and Kizaru praised Fan Jie for taking control of the ships.

• Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura joked about One Piece while Seita warned them that an alien fleet was invading Earth.
• Gintoki told Shinpachi that believing in miracles and absurd possibilities could be worthwhile, but Shinpachi dismissed him as spouting nonsense.
• The Shogunate Self-Defense Fleet moved aside as Fan Jie remotely took control of its ships and systems.
• Mido Hōsei confronted Fan Jie, who said he had left Harusame and insisted the World Government, Marine Headquarters, and Admiral Kizaru were real.
• Fan Jie reported to Admiral Kizaru that he had taken control of 217 Shogunate combat vessels and transferred them to Sylph, and Kizaru praised his work.

Kuro revealed that the World Government had taken control of the Shogunate fleet and purged Kyoto’s central government, leaving Shogun Shigeru as Earth’s only legally recognized leader. He urged Shigeru to join the World Government, while Matsudaira Katakuriko prepared to question Kuro about his identity.

• Shogun Shigeru watched the Shogunate Self-Defense Fleet clear a path for Admiral Kizaru’s approaching fleet, and his officers reported they could not contact Commander Mido.
• Kuro declared that Kizaru’s fleet meant no harm and that the World Government had purged Kyoto’s central government, leaving Shigeru as the planet’s sole legally recognized authority.
• Sarutobi Ayame attacked Kuro with a kunai, but he caught it and wounded her by throwing it back.
• Shigeru stopped Matsudaira and the Oniwabanshu from attacking Kuro, then asked what the World Government wanted.
• Kuro asked Shigeru to represent Earth in joining the World Government and argued that he had no real choice.
• Matsudaira hinted that he knew about Weekly Shonen Jump and began to ask Kuro who he really was.

Crocodile showed Shogun Shigeru Shigeru, Matsudaira Katakuriko, and the others a World Government presentation that revealed the existence of other worlds and its vast military. Meanwhile, Borsalino announced that the World Government had taken control of Earth and sealed it off from space.

• Crocodile used a Den Den Mushi to project a presentation about the World Government and its interdimensional territories.
• Shogun Shigeru Shigeru, Matsudaira Katakuriko, Rokuten Maizou, and Sarutobi Ayame watched footage of liberated worlds, diverse races, and the World Government's military.
• Matsudaira Katakuriko recognized characters from One Piece and struggled to understand why manga worlds were real.
• Nearly six hundred Marine warships and more than two hundred Shogunate Self-Defense Fleet vessels sealed Earth in orbit and destroyed ships attempting to leave.
• Borsalino took over broadcasts across the planet and announced that the World Government's Marine Headquarters had placed Earth under temporary control.

After Borsalino announced the World Government’s plan to take over the planet, Momonga sailed toward Edo to negotiate with its generals. As the people at Sun Blade struggled with the news, Katsura Kotaro and Elizabeth arrived, leaving Gintoki to greet them.

• Borsalino ended his broadcast, and Momonga transferred to a destroyer and headed for Edo under the banner of negotiation.
• Ketsuno Christel, Kagura, Shinpachi, Tsukuyo, Sun Blade, and Gintoki reacted to the broadcast while a destroyer descended toward Edo.
• Gintoki dismissed Shinpachi’s idea of a dimensional wall and joked about finding a Devil Fruit to pay the rent.
• Tsukuyo noticed Gintoki’s concern about the Celestial Dragons and his ability to protect his friends.
• Katsura Kotaro and Elizabeth leaped into the room, and Gintoki greeted Katsura as “Zura.”

Katsura warned Gintoki and the others that CP9 had eliminated Kyoto’s central government to clear the way for the World Government to negotiate with Shogun Shige Shige. He feared Takasugi would sabotage the talks and provoke a Buster Call, leaving the group alarmed by the possibility of the World Government destroying Edo.

• Katsura told Gintoki that the entire upper echelon of Kyoto’s central government had died mysteriously, reportedly after black-clad men fled across the rooftops.
• Gintoki described Rob Lucci and Bruno to Katsura, who identified them as CP9 agents working for the World Government.
• Kagura shared that Shige Shige wanted to leave the Shogun’s role and live as an ordinary big brother, leading Katsura to infer that the World Government intended to negotiate with him.
• Katsura warned that Takasugi would oppose the Shogunate’s peaceful cooperation with the World Government and might attack Admiral Momonga or Shige Shige to derail the negotiations.
• Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura feared that Takasugi’s actions could provoke a Buster Call against Edo, while Katsura blamed Takasugi for the crisis.

The Shinsengumi watched a broadcast in which Kizaru identified himself as a Navy Admiral, leaving Hijikata convinced that a One Piece character had appeared in their world. As Hijikata and Okita prepared to fight, Harada warned that Kizaru’s fleet was overhead, while Yamazaki ignored the crisis to practice badminton.

• The Shinsengumi gathered around a television and saw Kizaru introduce himself as a Navy Admiral before the broadcast cut back to a variety show.
• Hijikata recognized Kizaru and feared the Shinsengumi could not fight a Logia user who could turn into light.
• Okita dismissed Hijikata’s claim and argued that an invasion by the Frieza Force or Zeon Forces would make more sense.
• Hijikata and Okita drew close to a sword fight until Harada urged them to stop, warning that Kizaru’s fleet was overhead.
• Harada called for Yamazaki’s help, but Yamazaki kept practicing badminton and said he would rather play tennis with Ryoma Echizen.

Kondo Isao rallied the Shinsengumi after learning that Admiral Kizaru and the World Government fleet were real, then led his members to reinforce Shogun Castle. The Shogunate’s forces prepared a coordinated defense as Matsudaira Katakuriko watched the alien warship approach.

• Kondo Isao stopped Hijikata Toshiro and Okita Sougo from fighting and ordered the Shinsengumi to assemble for guard duty at Shogun Castle.
• Kondo Isao told Hijikata Toshiro, Okita Sougo, and the nearby captains that Matsudaira Katakuriko had confirmed Kizaru and the World Government fleet were real.
• Kondo Isao, Hijikata Toshiro, Okita Sougo, and about a hundred Shinsengumi members traveled to Otemon Gate and joined the castle’s defensive force.
• The Shinsengumi saw samurai, ninja, and onmyoji positioned around Shogun Castle as Matsudaira Katakuriko watched the approaching warship.

The Shinsengumi learned that the enemy had seized control of more than two hundred Shogunate warships, and Matsudaira Katakuriko ordered them to stall for the Galactic Empire's fleet. Shrine Maiden Okuni prophesied turmoil without harm to Shogun Shige Shige, who resolved to welcome Vice Admiral Momonga with Kuro promising to protect him.

• Matsudaira Katakuriko told Kondo Isao, Hijikata Toshiro, and Okita Sougo that the enemy controlled over two hundred warships and ordered the Shinsengumi to guard the inner city while they stayed with the Shogun.
• Matsudaira Katakuriko explained that Shrine Maiden Okuni could use the Heavenly Eye and had been asked to foretell the outcome of Shige Shige personally receiving Vice Admiral Momonga.
• Shrine Maiden Okuni prophesied that turmoil would occur but Shige Shige would face alarm without harm.
• Rokuten Muzō urged Shige Shige to let him receive Momonga instead, but Shige Shige insisted on upholding the Shogunate's dignity and welcoming the guests himself.
• Kuro promised to protect Shige Shige from rebels, and Shige Shige entrusted the task to him before ordering Muzō to prepare the honor guard.

As Shige Shige’s group approached Sakura Gate, Kuro analyzed how the One Piece manga might depict the fate he would have followed if the Star Gate had never changed Sea Star’s history. The group reached the landing warship, where synchronized footsteps began approaching from within.

• Okita Sougo joked about Kuro’s resemblance to his manga counterpart, while Hijikata Toshiro and Kondo Isao told him to take the Shogun’s safety seriously.
• Kuro recalled Matsudaira Katakuriko’s account of the One Piece manga and reasoned that it might show his path on an original timeline without the Star Gate.
• Kuro decided to buy Weekly Shonen Jump and every released One Piece volume after the current task was over.
• Shige Shige’s group emerged from the Tenshu Pavilion and watched a five-hundred-meter warship descend before Sakura Gate.
• The warship extended a gangway to the ground, and heavy synchronized footsteps approached from inside.

Admiral Momonga arrived in Edo for a ceremonial meeting with Shogun Shige Shige, but a coordinated assault erupted during their talks. The chapter left the Shogunate and Marines facing a spreading riot as Momonga reacted with amusement.

• Momonga landed with Marine forces and formally greeted Shogun Shige Shige, explaining that he had come at Admiral Kizaru's orders ahead of later diplomatic negotiations.
• Shige Shige invited Momonga to a banquet at the Tenshu Pavilion, and both sides appeared ready to begin their meeting cordially.
• An explosion behind the Tenshu Pavilion interrupted them, and an Oniwabanshu ninja reported that white-clad ninjas and black-clad onmyoji had attacked Paradise Bridge.
• Samurai reported that airships were approaching Edo from three directions, including Harusame's 7th Division, made up of the Yato Clan.
• Matsudaira Katakuriko ordered the Shinsengumi to protect Shige Shige as the gathered forces prepared for battle.
• Momonga remarked that the attackers had come to welcome them and called the situation interesting and lively.

Ketsuno Seimei left Shogun Shigeru to protect Princess Soyo and Shrine Maiden Okuni while Momonga prepared for the enemy ships. At Shogun Castle, Shirino Dōman unleashed a devastating talisman attack that broke the defenders’ line.

• Momonga ordered Rear Admiral Darian to use Digital Race technology to disable the approaching ships before they landed.
• Ketsuno Seimei asked to join the battle, and Shogun Shigeru sent him to protect Princess Soyo and Shrine Maiden Okuni in the Tenshu Pavilion.
• Ketsuno Seimei used Token Transference to reach the Yamazato-Maru area and ordered Inaba to heal the wounded while rendering enemies unable to fight.
• Shirino Dōman attacked the Shogunate defenders with more than a hundred crimson talismans, blasting apart their defensive barrier and opening a gap in their line.

Shirino Doman’s forces drove Shogun Shigeru’s defenders back until Ketsuno Seimei arrived and halted the battlefield with his presence. Doman revealed that he wanted the Shirino Family to replace the Ketsuno Family as the Shogunate’s official onmyoji, then blamed Seimei as their spiritual powers began to rise.

• Fujibayashi Kaimon and a bandaged woman in a mechanized wheelchair helped Shirino Doman’s forces overwhelm the defenders at Paradise Bridge.
• Ketsuno Seimei appeared at a waterside pavilion, restoring hope among the defenders and drawing Kaimon’s wary attention.
• Doman erupted in anger when Kaimon called Seimei the strongest onmyoji and declared that only one of them could hold that title.
• Doman revealed that the Tendoshu had promised to help him install a new Shogun and make the Shirino Family the Shogunate’s official onmyoji.
• Doman blamed Seimei for his losses as Seimei’s blue spiritual power rose to meet Doman’s crimson aura.

Ketsuno Seimei faced Shirino Doman in battle and easily countered his powerful curse with Curse Rebound. After Doman’s next attack failed to match Seimei’s overwhelming array of talismans, Doman was left in despair while Seimei stood victorious above him.

• Shirino Doman attacked Ketsuno Seimei with the Military Victory Curse, but Seimei answered with Curse Rebound.
• Their spiritual powers collided and sent fighters and shikigami flying across the battlefield.
• Seimei’s blue barrier overwhelmed Doman’s curse and struck him backward, leaving him injured.
• Doman summoned 103 crimson talismans with the Fudō Myōō Fire Realm Curse, while Seimei produced 1,562 blue talismans.
• Seimei told Doman that his strength came from his name, and Doman stared at the talismans in terror.

Borsalino watched manga depicting his future actions in One Piece and questioned how its author knew so much. Fan Jie identified the publisher and credited author, whose bizarre appearance left Borsalino stunned.

• Borsalino watched manga excerpts showing Kizaru fighting Supernovas and taking part in the Marineford War.
• Borsalino considered how accurately One Piece portrayed the world and his own personality, though its Revolutionary Army details troubled him.
• Borsalino asked Fan Jie who had written the manga and how the author knew about those events.
• Fan Jie reported that Shueisha published One Piece under the name Wei Yu Ronglang and showed Borsalino the author's photograph.
• Borsalino stared at the photograph and asked whether the sea fish growing from the man's neck made him a person.

Fan Jie proposed that Shueisha's manga artists unconsciously received and reshaped information from other worlds, and Borsalino ordered Shueisha and its artists placed under protection and control. After seeing manga that matched worlds the World Government had already conquered, Borsalino recognized the planet as a possible information-convergence node and decided to report the discovery.

• Fan Jie explained that manga artists might receive information from distant worlds and distort it through their own understanding before turning it into stories.
• Borsalino ordered a Storm-class escort ship to enter the atmosphere, place Shueisha under comprehensive protection, and restrict outside contact with its bestselling artists.
• Borsalino asked Fan Jie to display Shueisha's twenty top-selling manga titles.
• Borsalino noticed that Naruto, Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan closely matched worlds the World Government had conquered.
• Borsalino concluded that the planet might be a natural convergence point for information from other worlds and decided to report it to the World Government.

Takasugi Shinsuke prepared the Kiheitai to join the coming conflict and seize the Shogun's head, despite the World Government's unexpected arrival. As the officers discussed their enemies, Takechi Henpeita asked Takasugi to spare Princess Soyo so she could grow into her future beauty.

• Takasugi Shinsuke declared that the Kiheitai would use the grand occasion to take the Shogun's head and destroy the fallen Shogunate.
• Kawakami Bansai noted that the World Government, Admiral Kizaru, and Vice Admiral Momonga had introduced an alien rhythm into Edo's conflict.
• Kijima Matako objected when Bansai called the Kiheitai lunatics and insisted that Takasugi was a great reformer.
• Takechi Henpeita asked Takasugi to spare Princess Soyo, arguing that she was a future flower who deserved time to bloom.
• Takechi showed Matako a photograph of Princess Soyo and praised her beauty, while Matako accused him of being a lolicon.

The Kiheitai's airships were remotely seized by Fan Jie, forcing Takasugi Shinsuke's forces to land and face the waiting Marines. Takasugi ordered his comrades to prepare for battle and bring out the ten Red Tassels as he renewed his vow to avenge Yoshida Shoyo.

• Kijima Matako argued with Takechi Henpeita over his defense of liking little girls.
• Kawakami Bansai sensed the airships losing altitude, and a crewman reported that Fan Jie had taken over their controls.
• The crewman said the Kiheitai would continue on foot to a battlefield where Vice Admiral Momonga's Marines were waiting.
• Takasugi Shinsuke ordered Kawakami Bansai and Kijima Matako to prepare to fight the Marines and told them to bring the ten Red Tassels and their chosen wielders.
• Takasugi Shinsuke vowed to avenge Yoshida Shoyo and make the Shogunate and the fallen world suffer, even if the World Government tried to stop him.

Kamui brought Harusame’s 4th Division to Edo, where the Yato prepared to fight the Navy and search for the missing Abuto. The ships landed, and the warriors rushed toward the battlefield.

• Kamui watched Harusame’s ships descend over Edo and looked forward to fighting Admiral Momonga and Admiral Kizaru.
• Kamui suspected that the World Government had taken Abuto along with Hosen and planned to interrogate them.
• The assembled Yato warriors prepared to attack the Navy, despite the discomfort of the sunlight.
• Kamui ordered his clansmen to send the Navy flying, and the Yato leaped from their ships and raced toward the battlefield.