Chapter Summaries

The World Government prepared for Liberation Day by organizing a worldwide gala and planning to make Demon Slayer Breathing Techniques available to Sea Star people. Meanwhile, Sea Ninja Village prepared to adopt kunai, with Tengen Uzui and his three wives set to teach the former Oniwabanshu how to use them.

• Levi Ackerman criticized Liberation Day as hypocritical, while people from other worlds shared his view and Sea Star citizens celebrated the holiday sincerely.
• The Publicity Department expanded the Liberation Day gala lineup, inviting performers including Ayame Yomogawa and Kurusu, Shinobu Kocho, and Mitsuri Kanroji.
• The World Government decided to announce public access to most Breathing Techniques and regulate training for minors through public schools and licensed kendo schools.
• Sea Ninja Village commissioned Udon swordsmiths to forge kunai, and Tengen Uzui and his three wives became instructors for the former Oniwabanshu.

Kaido fought Aramaki in RL1111 Area, overpowering him until Aramaki trapped the Azure Dragon with enormous wooden hands and tried to drain his life force. Kaido erupted in superheated flames, burned free, and became a colossal fire dragon that melted the Red Line into lava.

• Kaido repeatedly battered Aramaki with lightning-coated attacks as the two fought above RL1111 Area.
• Enel asked Imu whether many people could use lightning, and Imu listed several sources of lightning powers.
• Aramaki summoned four enormous wooden arms and used them to seize Kaido after strengthening his Armament Haki.
• Aramaki restrained Kaido in Azure Dragon form, blocked his attacks, and stabbed him with a Haki-infused wooden spear to drain his life force.
• Kaido's body heated and glowed red before flames burned away the wooden hands and forced Aramaki to retreat.
• Kaido transformed into a nearly thousand-meter-long fire dragon whose heat set the trees alight and melted the Red Line into flowing lava.

Marshal Raymond and Sakazuki watched Kaido defeat Aramaki, while Bullet challenged Sakazuki over a promotion. After Fujitora was assigned to fight Borsalino, Sengoku warned him that Borsalino was a formidable swordsman who had once outclassed Sakazuki.

• Crocodile, Bullet, Sakazuki, and Marshal Raymond watched Kaido transform into a Flame Dragon and discussed Aramaki's chances and their own promotion prospects.
• Bullet asked to become an Army General by defeating Sakazuki, and Sakazuki accepted the challenge.
• Kaido defeated Aramaki two hours later, and the Army Headquarters sent him for medical treatment.
• The Army scheduled Fujitora's Paramount War for three days later, with Borsalino as his opponent.
• Issho asked Sengoku about Borsalino, and Sengoku revealed that Borsalino's Swordsmanship had once persuaded Sakazuki to abandon the path of a swordsman.

Three months after the previous events, the High Pontiff of the Path of Peace dreamed of an unknown force invading from the north and sent an urgent warning to the emperor. The emperor summoned key generals and ministers to Purple Dawn Hall, where they gathered with the High Pontiff to discuss the threat.

• The High Pontiff dreamed of a mysterious force arriving from the north and recognized that the Empire had few troops stationed there.
• The High Pontiff sent an urgent letter to the imperial capital by Mag Falcon.
• The emperor read the warning and ordered the Imperial Guard to bring the High Pontiff to the capital using the Dimensional Array.
• The emperor summoned General Budo, Deputy Commander Gozuki, Minister Najenda, Dr. Stylish, Interior Affairs Officer Shao'er, and Finance Officer Ezra to Purple Dawn Hall.
• The High Pontiff and the summoned officials gathered at Purple Dawn Hall.

Leader An Ning warned the Emperor and his officials that a mysterious force had appeared through a gateway in the northern snowy realm. The Empire dispatched intelligence agents and planned defenses, while Dr. Stylish’s clues led the officials to suspect the intruders came from Shenwa Island Country rather than the Alchemy Kingdom.

• Leader An Ning described his prophetic dream and showed the Emperor’s officials sketches of a strange gateway and its armed occupants.
• Shao'er urged an investigation in the north, while Najenda and Gozuki agreed to send secret intelligence teams and Gozuki suspected the Alchemy Kingdom was behind the incursion.
• The Emperor ordered Najenda and Gozuki to investigate and capture prisoners, while Budo proposed sending an Army unit to reinforce the northern frontier around Mount Famu.
• Budo warned that repeated conscription had weakened the loyalty of Prince Seiken and the northern foreign peoples, and the Emperor approved Budo’s defensive plan.
• Dr. Stylish noted the intruders’ eastern-style clothing, black daggers, and apparent technological vehicles, leading Budo to suspect they came from Shenwa Island Country.

Najenda sent the Imperial Intelligence Corps and Oarburgh to search the northern territories for the mysterious light gate, while the Emperor ordered troops to guard the area near Mount Famu. The search teams began arriving in the north, and Konga spotted a white-haired, pink-eyed man arm-wrestling a woman in Barudas Town.

• Najenda returned to Imperial Intelligence Corps headquarters and ordered Green to summon Chelsea and Sabatini for a major mission.
• Najenda assigned Sabatini to lead the search for the light gate and identify its personnel, ideally capturing some with Oarburgh's help.
• Sabatini gathered his squad leaders and dispatched teams north, while Oarburgh sent six girls and the Emperor ordered troops toward Mount Famu.
• Sabatini reached White Horse Town after three days, and more than two hundred intelligence personnel arrived in northern border towns by the sixth day.
• On the seventh day, Konga spotted one of the targets in Barudas Town, where the white-haired, pink-eyed man was arm-wrestling a strong local woman.

Imu identified the fourth Otherworld as Teigu World and briefed the Five Elders, who planned to establish a foothold in the north. As the World Government learned its scouts were under attack, Littene and Paise were ambushed in a snowy town until a black-haired swordswoman arrived to save Paise.

• Imu recognized the fourth Otherworld as Akame's world, drew a map of the Empire, and recorded information about Teigu, Dangerous Beasts, and the Imperial Fist Temple.
• The Five Elders read Imu's report, concluded that the Empire might know of their arrival, and decided to take control of the north before testing the Empire's strength.
• The CIPHER POL director reported that the ninjas and former Demon Slayer Corps Hashira in Teigu World were under surveillance and attack, and Saint Shepherd Ju Peter ordered footage sent to the Five Elders.
• In a snowy town, Littene and Paise fought two attackers with kunai, and Littene was kicked from a rooftop while Paise was left exposed.
• A black-haired woman with crimson eyes killed Paise's attacker and said, "Sorry, I'm late."

Akame and Mine fought the Sea Ninja Village chunin Fukui after he and Kamehira attacked Paise and Liste. Akame killed Fukui with her sword, and the chapter ended with Paise mourning Liste while a Den Den Mushi watched the girls leave.

• Akame wounded Kamehira, but his bleeding would not stop, and he died as Fukui confronted her.
• Fukui used Water Breathing techniques and attacked Akame, who relied on her sense of smell to track him through his illusory water effects.
• Akame cut Fukui down, and he realized her sword prevented his wound from healing before he died.
• Mine joined Akame and speculated that Fukui's confidence came from his status or upbringing.
• Akame and Mine learned that Liste's ribs had pierced his lungs, while Paise wept over him in the snow.
• The Den Den Mushi silently watched Akame and Mine retreat.

Tengen Uzui confronted Modai and Chikushi outside Barutus Town after they tracked his unauthorized arrival through the Star Gate. He defeated Chikushi and fought Modai, whose hair transformed to block his kick.

• Tengen Uzui stopped in the snow and asked Modai and Chikushi why they wanted to capture him.
• Modai explained that they were taking him in because he had entered the Empire through a spatial light gate without authorization.
• Modai attacked Tengen Uzui with the power of her Ministerial Armament, Destroyer King, but he caught her punch with his blade.
• Chikushi fired bullets that changed direction, but Tengen Uzui used Soru to reach her and knock her unconscious.
• Tengen Uzui's explosive sword strike engulfed Modai, and she used her rapidly growing hair to block his follow-up kick.

Modai swallowed a pill and released her limiter, greatly increasing her speed and strength as she fought Tengen Uzui. Their battle continued across the frozen snowfield, with Modai pressing her attack but failing to land a substantial blow.

• Tengen Uzui questioned Modai about her hair-control technique, her weapons, and her identity, and Modai identified herself and Chikushi as Imperial Intelligence Agency members.
• Tengen Uzui returned Chikushi to Modai but kept Prometheus, then agreed to fight Modai one-on-one while Chikushi went to seek reinforcements.
• Modai swallowed a black pill and shouted, "Limiter Release!" before charging Tengen Uzui at tremendous speed.
• Tengen Uzui clashed with Modai, using Observation Haki and Soru to predict and evade her attacks as their blows sent shockwaves across the snowfield.
• Modai's hair formed four sharp blades and her attacks appeared to suppress Tengen Uzui, but she could not inflict substantial damage, and he wondered what had caused her sudden increase in strength.

Modai fought Tengen Uzui across the frozen snowfield while Chikushi sought reinforcements, but both fighters disappeared before she arrived. In the imperial capital, Natasha learned that Modai had been captured and planned to use her location to help find the enemy’s main base.

• Modai tried to provoke Tengen Uzui into fighting at full strength, but he kept dodging her attacks as their battle shook the snowfield with explosions.
• Chikushi gathered four intelligence agents and borrowed a handgun to support Modai, but they found only craters and cracked ground when they reached the battlefield.
• Green delivered intelligence about the northern enemy to Najenda, and Natasha considered using the World Encyclopedia to learn more about the Sea Ninja Village.
• Natasha learned that Oarburgh’s assassin Modai had been captured and decided to use the Hexagram Tortoiseshell to locate her, hoping Sabatini’s Teigu could reveal the enemy’s main base.

Melard Oarburgh learned that Modai had been taken through a mysterious light gate and decided to lead a rescue mission. Meanwhile, Brand ordered Nahashu and Izo to march north with nearly fifty thousand soldiers to establish a defensive line at Mount Famu.

• Gozuki gave Melard a letter from the Intelligence Division containing maps and details about the light gate and the Sea Ninja Village.
• Melard decided to personally infiltrate the enemy camp and rescue Modai, taking the butler and two maids with her.
• Gozuki left to seek the Emperor’s approval for Oarburgh’s operation.
• Brand received the Emperor’s order to garrison Mount Famu and appointed Nahashu as commanding general with Izo as deputy.
• Nearly fifty thousand soldiers set out east in carriages pulled by Flame Rabbits.

Numa Seka learned that a small force of powerful black-clad soldiers was devastating the northern defenses, so he requested reinforcements from the Imperial Capital. As fighting and covert clashes spread across the snowfield, Melard Orberg arrived in White Horse Town and warned the unknown enemy not to harm Modai.

• A cavalryman reported to Numa Seka that the enemy had killed nearly ten thousand defenders in days and that his troops had slain only thirty-two attackers at great cost.
• Numa Seka wrote a request for aid to the Imperial Capital and sent it south by hunting hawk.
• Numa dispatched more troops to support General Baiya and ordered him to hold the enemy until reinforcements arrived.
• Troops, ninjas, intelligence agents, assassins, and CIPHER POL members fought across the northern region using traps, poison, bombs, and other tactics.
• Melard Orberg arrived in White Horse Town aboard an airship with Daniel, Gilbert, and Cassandra, then warned the unknown enemy not to hurt Modai.

Lord Numa was ambushed in his office by a gunman whose bullets passed through walls, then confronted by Biba Amatori, a CIPHER POL-9 assassin whose body and gas resisted Numa’s Teigu attacks. Biba revealed he was a Logia ability user and prepared to finish Numa off.

• Lord Numa read that the Empire was sending a Rakshasa, five hundred Imperial Fist Temple disciples, and an army of fifty thousand men to oppose the mysterious force.
• A hidden gunman shot Lord Numa through the shoulder and calf with bullets that passed through the castle wall.
• Lord Numa seized Dragon Gallant Silver and cut an incoming bullet in two, then realized his attacker could see him through the wall.
• Biba Amatori entered Numa’s office in purple-white gas, identified himself as a CIPHER POL-9 assassin, and let Numa’s spear thrust pass harmlessly through him.
• Lord Numa unleashed Dragon Gallant Silver’s Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix, but neither Biba nor the gas was harmed.
• Biba Amatori introduced himself as a Logia ability user and moved to kill Lord Numa.

Zhu Tian arrived at Seka Castle to investigate the governor’s death and ordered preparations and warnings, while General Baiya’s defenders fought a devastating battle at Volga City. The enemy withdrew only to be reinforced by nearly three thousand more fighters, leaving Baiya wondering when Imperial Capital reinforcements would arrive.

• Zhu Tian and five hundred Imperial Fist disciples arrived at Seka Castle, where Zhu Tian examined Numa Seke’s corpse and heard that poisonous purple-white gas had killed the governor and guards.
• Zhu Tian ordered officials to report the assassin’s suspected attack to the Imperial Capital, nearby cities, and military camps, then requisitioned food, winter clothes, horses, and maps.
• At Volga City, General Baiya’s soldiers endured a fierce battle as artillery, Shupringaya Dragons, and black-clad swordsmen inflicted heavy casualties on both sides.
• A black-coated fighter used Geppo and Rankyaku to cut down dozens of armored warriors as the battle continued for more than two hours.
• The black-clad swordsmen withdrew, but General Baiya spotted nearly three thousand more enemy fighters approaching on mechanical vehicles and feared the city would soon fall.

Melard infiltrated the heavily guarded mountain base to search for Mordai, whose location Najenda had confirmed, and became interested in a mysterious white building that might contain a spatial gate. Disguised as a tall officer, she passed through the base’s security gates and found a huge golden tunnel entrance.

• Melard sent Daniel, Gilbert, and Cassandra to wait at the landing site for three days while she went ahead alone.
• Melard slipped past the base’s patrols and sentries, then suspected Mordai was being held in an underground area or inside the white building.
• Melard watched the building and decided to disguise herself as one of the black-coated personnel who entered and left freely.
• Melard infiltrated an officers’ dormitory and used a sleeping spray on a sleeping occupant, then took on a tall physique and wore a black uniform and overcoat.
• Melard walked through the guarded gates, endured several rounds of disinfection smoke, and discovered a massive golden tunnel entrance.

Najenda briefed the Emperor and his officials on the World Government’s invasion, prompting debate over how to defend the Empire. Ezra proposed hiding the Imperial Capital in another dimension with the strategic Teigu Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn.

• Najenda reported the assassination of Numa’s governor, Volga City’s fall, and Melard Oarburgh’s disappearance.
• With the Emperor’s permission, Najenda revealed that the invading force was the World Government, which used the Star Gate to conquer other worlds.
• Shao'er noted that the Empire’s south remained secure, easing the officials’ fears and prompting General Budo to volunteer to lead the Air Force north.
• An official warned that sending Budo away would leave the Emperor vulnerable and suggested recalling Esdeath from the east.
• Najenda pointed out the danger posed by Logia Devil Fruit Users, and Ezra proposed using Eight Gates Golden Lock: Ghost Valley Spring and Autumn to move the Imperial Capital into another dimension.

After learning that Volga City had fallen, Zhu Tian gathered routed soldiers at Angulo City and prepared to face the approaching enemy. The battle began with unexpected mobile artillery devastating the defenders, leaving General Browning to order a cavalry attack while relying on Zhu Tian and the Imperial Fist Temple to hold the front.

• Zhu Tian brought routed soldiers to Angulo City after learning that Volga City had fallen and General Baiya had died.
• Governor Ramsen delivered an imperial letter about intruders from the Otherworld and Logia Devil Fruit Users.
• A scout reported that the enemy was approaching, and Zhu Tian handed command of the army to General Browning.
• Black-clad swordsmen on Heavy Motorcycles approached Angulo City as roughly two hundred mobile cannons halted behind them.
• The mobile cannons bombarded the defenders, killing many soldiers and blasting a breach in the city wall.
• General Browning ordered cavalry to encircle the cannons and left the frontal battle to Zhu Tian and the Imperial Fist Temple.

A black-clad force attacked Angulo City’s army, and its elemental fighters tore through the formation while a crimson giant’s flames melted incoming weapons and incinerated soldiers. Sanemi Shinazugawa survived a surprise attack by Imperial Fist Temple disciples and recognized their body-control techniques as Life Return.

• General Browning and Zhu Tian saw a crimson giant rise among the black-clad riders and melt incoming bullets and shells with a massive wave of fire.
• The giant charged into the formation and incinerated the soldiers in his path, leaving Zhu Tian stunned by the heat.
• Black-clad swordsmen abandoned their Heavy Motorcycles and attacked across the formation with elemental powers, while white wolves threatened them with frost-inflicting bites.
• Sanemi Shinazugawa cut down white-armored soldiers with his Wind Breathing techniques before an Imperial Fist Temple disciple attacked him with an extended fingernail.
• Sanemi blocked a second disciple’s fingernail strike with Tekkai, then counterattacked with a powerful Wind Blade that his attackers evaded.
• The two disciples attacked again using extended fingernails and weaponized hair, and Sanemi recognized their technique as Life Return.

The Imperial Fist Temple disciples ambushed the 1st Division’s soldiers, but Charlotte Oven turned the battle into a spreading sea of fire. Zhu Tian fled the battlefield, and by the next day the army outside Angulo City had been reduced to ashes.

• Zhu Tian’s five hundred Imperial Fist Temple disciples ambushed the 1st Division’s soldiers, killing more than sixty and injuring over a hundred in less than a minute.
• Major General Miles fought off an attacker while the disciples used ordinary soldiers as cover to escape and strike again.
• The Main Battle Tanks bombarded Angulo City with Heavenly Origin Shells, destroyed the walls, and cut down the charging cavalry with heavy machine guns.
• Charlotte Oven spread intense heat across the battlefield, setting soldiers and Imperial Fist Temple disciples ablaze and triggering a rout.
• Zhu Tian abandoned his disciples and fled to report the situation to the imperial capital.
• By the next day, Oven’s fire had reduced the army outside Angulo City to ashes.