Chapter Summaries

Melard Oarburgh surrendered to the World Government at Star Gate Base, while Akame’s Haki prompted Gozuki to report to the Emperor. General Budo urged the Empire to study Haki and asked to fight Akame in hopes of mastering it, leaving the Emperor torn over the risk to the Empire’s three pillars.

• Melard Oarburgh approached Star Gate Base alone, declared that she wished to surrender, and allowed CIPHER POL agents to handcuff her and take her to the interrogation room.
• Akame and Mine escorted Captain Sabatini to Gozuki and reported Haki, after which Gozuki sparred with Akame and experienced Armament and Observation Haki firsthand.
• Gozuki took Akame to the Imperial Capital, where they reported Haki to the Emperor, Najenda, and General Budo.
• General Budo urged the Emperor to involve the Imperial Fist Temple in Haki research and asked to fight Akame using Murasame to try to awaken Haki.
• General Budo recommended that Esdeath return to the Imperial Capital, while the Emperor worried that he, Akame, and Esdeath were all pillars of the Empire.

Im reviewed reports on the World Government’s expanding public services, transport, and entertainment projects across Sea Star, then approved Doflamingo’s plan to tunnel through the Red Line and connect the Four Seas. He continued managing affairs across multiple worlds while balancing medical study and physical training.

• Im followed his daily routine on Paradis Island, then spent hours reviewing intelligence and World Government reports prepared by Stussy.
• The reports described Sea Star’s public welfare program, including housing, schools, hospitals, bathhouses, police stations, and jobs for local workers; Garp supported the expansion after witnessing its benefits.
• Doflamingo’s shipping company expanded its passenger routes with Warship escorts, while airship firms and Tesoro’s cinema and manga projects advanced across Sea Star.
• Im approved Doflamingo’s proposal to dig four tunnels through the Red Line, deciding that improved travel and closer integration between the worlds justified the costs.
• Im planned to summon Doflamingo to strengthen his Physical Arts and Haki, and noted that Enel was ready to report to Air Force Headquarters.
• Im continued reading reports on projects and wars across the worlds, studying medicine with Hippocrates, and researching Life Return and Haki while spending his limited leisure time with Historia.

Charlotte Oven began the World Government’s advance into Putola against the Alchemi Kingdom’s fortified army, with air support ready and the battle about to begin. As the two forces approached, Kingdom Alchemists Feng and Hugh watched from the city gate.

• The Alchemi Kingdom’s army guarded Putola while merchants fled the region ahead of the looming conflict.
• Bullet told Charlotte Oven that the Air Force was ready to support the battle and urged him to maintain Haki protection.
• Oven led more than thirty thousand World Government troops west toward Putola, with tanks and trucks advancing ahead of the main battle division.
• The Alchemi Kingdom prepared to meet them behind a fortified wall, with thirty thousand infantry and cannons positioned for battle.
• Feng and Hugh discussed the World Government’s power before Hugh spotted its army approaching across the plain.

The heavy tank group attacked Alchemi Kingdom, where novice alchemists used alchemy to raise steel defenses. Imu recognized the potential importance of Philosopher’s Stones and worried about provoking the Gate of Truth, while the battle continued as armored cavalry charged the tanks.

• The heavy tank group fired Heavenly Origin Shells at Alchemi Kingdom’s walls and infantry, and the white-robed alchemists raised steel roofs with alchemy circles.
• Charlotte Oven and the other officers watched the defenses form, while Imu recalled that Philosopher’s Stones were linked to Teigu and ordered that the Alchemi Kingdom’s importance be reassessed.
• Imu explained the principle of alchemy to Historia and the others, then worried that using alchemy might attract the attention of the Gate of Truth.
• The tanks switched to Jet Bullets, melting and piercing the steel defenses, so the alchemists reinforced and repaired them with more alchemy.
• Alchemi Kingdom’s city gate rose, and a force of heavily armored cavalry charged the tank group in a circular formation.

The Frenzied Fire Knights used a formation and alchemy to turn their charge into a wave of flames that devastated the World Government's tank line. As Alchemi infantry and auxiliary legion soldiers advanced into firing range, the chapter ended with both sides unleashing firearms, mortars, and metal arrows.

• The three-thousand-strong Frenzied Fire Knights formed a transmutation circle and became a surging wave of flames.
• The tanks fired a thousand cannons at the knights, but the fire wave turned and melted more than a hundred tanks while taking dozens of knight casualties.
• Three Alchemi infantry formations charged as Charlotte Oven's auxiliary legion prepared defensive lines from trucks and fuel tanks.
• Nearly thirty thousand Alchemi armored infantry advanced on the auxiliary legion's fifteen thousand soldiers.
• The auxiliary legion opened fire with rifles and mortars as Alchemi archers loosed metal arrows over their infantry.

The auxiliary legion and the Alchemi Kingdom’s forces fought across two battlefields as the Marines assessed the enemy’s abilities. Vice Admiral Enge and Vice Admiral Wiaem shattered the Frenzied Flame Alchemy Knights’ formation, leaving the surviving knights in disarray.

• Alchemi alchemists used armored infantry as shields while their spells and weapons inflicted heavy casualties on the auxiliary legion.
• Charlotte Oven judged the auxiliary legion’s losses acceptable and ordered the Marines to enter the battle, leaving the Frenzied Flame Knights to Enge and Wiaem.
• Enge’s blue blade cut through the Frenzied Flame Knights’ fire formation, and a second strike split the blazing wave and ended its alchemy.
• Enge and Wiaem charged the remaining knights and killed more than six hundred in a brief clash.
• Enge claimed he had killed 326 knights, while Wiaem urged him to finish the survivors so he could return to his daughter.

The Auxiliary Legion held off Alchemi Kingdom’s thirty thousand infantry with firearms and heavy weapons until alchemists built steel defenses and restored their forces’ morale. Then Charlotte Oven’s Main Battle Legion officers charged into the enemy formation, slaughtering infantry and alchemists with Breathing Techniques and martial arts, leaving the Alchemi forces facing a massacre.

• The Auxiliary Legion’s gunfire and artillery kept Alchemi Kingdom’s infantry at bay, while alchemists erected steel walls and made fresh supplies of arrows.
• An older white-robed alchemist rallied the infantry by arguing that the enemy would run out of ammunition before the alchemists ran out of materials and stamina.
• The Alchemi forces heard engines and saw black-clad soldiers on mechanical vehicles charging through gaps between the trucks as the green-uniformed soldiers increased their covering fire.
• The Alchemi infantry charged out to meet the attackers, but the black-clad soldiers leaped from their vehicles and used Breathing Techniques and martial arts to break through the formation.
• Charlotte Oven’s Main Battle Legion officers reached the alchemists and killed them at close range, while the Auxiliary Legion’s fire support covered their advance.
• Alchemi’s rear forces watched the black-clad warriors swell beyond five thousand and saw their front ranks suffer a bloody massacre.

Sea Star officials recognized alchemy’s military and construction potential while Imu studied Melard Oarburgh’s surrender and considered recruiting her. His interest shifted to Esdeath, whom he hoped would survive the coming war, and he worried that Garp might be sent to fight her.

• Director Lucien grew excited at the prospect of using alchemists to ease the Construction Division’s enormous workload.
• CIPHER POL’s interrogation gave Imu detailed information about Melard, who had surrendered and offered counterespionage advice.
• Imu judged Melard’s insect control and ability to conceal her aura especially valuable and considered whether she suited his harem.
• Imu recalled that Melard admired Esdeath and decided that his forces should capture Esdeath alive if possible.
• Imu wondered which admiral would command his side in the coming war and worried that Garp might kill Esdeath.

As the western battlefield remained deadlocked, Vice Admiral Enge recklessly charged at a tornado created by an enemy powerhouse. A sudden lightning-charged explosion engulfed him, and Vice Admiral Wiaem expected he would survive but be badly hurt.

• Imu considered his authority and responsibilities while taking an interest in Esdeath.
• The Frenzied Fire Knights avoided Vice Admiral Enge and Vice Admiral Wiaem, targeting the tanks instead.
• Vice Admiral Enge wanted to reach the Great Wall and defeat the enemy commander, but Vice Admiral Wiaem insisted on following Division Commander Oven’s orders.
• A large tornado approached, and Enge rushed ahead to attack its presumed creator.
• Enge cleaved the tornado with a Flying Slash, then was caught in a lightning-charged explosion from below.
• Wiaem watched the blast and concluded that it would hurt Enge but not kill him.

The World Government discussed how alchemists could support its forces while Vice Admiral Enge fought Feng, and Akame’s prolonged duel with Budo led him to awaken Haki. The chapter ended with Akame and Budo approaching the spectators as Esdeath anticipated her turn to fight.

• Vice Admiral Enge survived Feng’s explosion and fought him by dodging and countering his alchemical attacks.
• Saints Warcury, Mars, Nusjuro, Ju Peter, and Saturn discussed alchemy’s battlefield uses and the dangers of conquering Teigu World.
• In the Empire’s secret realm, Akame and Budo continued their day-long duel amid Raiu and lightning.
• Gozuki noticed the aura of Haki around Budo, while Kurome insisted Akame needed to rest and Esdeath looked forward to fighting her.
• Akame and Budo ended their exchange and walked toward the Emperor and the assembled generals.

Onigumo’s forces captured Imperial Vice Admiral Nahashu and tried to force him to reveal information about Teigu, Ministerial Arms, and the Imperial military. Nahashu refused, and Onigumo decided the loyal young officer would be worth recruiting.

• Leone and Bonney organized 400,000 troops and built defensive lines near Mount Famu while Leone grew restless and searched for someone to fight.
• Onigumo waited at Muer Fortress for Vice Admiral Bullet, recognizing that his 20,000 troops could not face the huge enemy army alone.
• Onigumo questioned Nahashu about the items seized from him and threatened to use mind-reading and memory-reading methods.
• Nahashu condemned the invaders and refused to disclose Imperial secrets, despite the colonel’s questions and threats.
• Nahashu recalled how the Empire had raised him from an orphan into a Vice Admiral, and Onigumo received word of his refusal and praised his loyalty as a reason to recruit him.

After learning that Aokiji had frozen the Imperial Navy Headquarters, Esdeath rushed there to confront him while the Empire’s leaders prepared to spread Haki among their forces. The chapter left Aokiji approaching two surviving presences at the frozen harbor, hoping one was Esdeath.

• Esdeath left the Imperial Palace on her Vyburn Wyvern after the Emperor received news that Marine Headquarters had been conquered overnight.
• Najenda identified Aokiji as the likely attacker, and Gozuki, Budo, and the Emperor expressed confidence that Esdeath could defeat him with Haki.
• Budo agreed to train Gozuki and Kurome in Haki and supported spreading it to the Empire’s experts.
• Fifty hours earlier, Aokiji froze four Imperial patrol cruisers as he cycled across the sea toward the Imperial Navy Headquarters.
• Aokiji unleashed Ice Age, freezing the harbor, its Warships, and hundreds of thousands of personnel, then sensed two intact presences and moved to meet them.

Rear Admiral Mormont and cruiser 256 encountered Kuzan cycling across the sea, but he froze the ship before they could react. Cruiser 257 attacked in response and was frozen as well, while Kuzan continued on his way.

• Rear Admiral Mormont ordered cruiser 256 to investigate a human signal five nautical miles ahead.
• Mormont and Colonel Nadin saw a tall, curly-haired man riding a bicycle across the ocean.
• Kuzan froze cruiser 256 and everyone aboard before the crew could respond.
• Cruiser 257 fired a missile and autocannons at Kuzan, but he froze the weapons in midair.
• Kuzan launched an ice spear that froze cruiser 257 and the surrounding sea, then cycled away.

Kuzan froze the Empire's Marine Headquarters while searching for Esdeath, killing Enshin and knocking out Liva. Less than two days later, Esdeath arrived on a Vyburn Wyvern, eager to face the World Government's Navy Admiral.

• Kuzan's ice attack froze Marine Headquarters, but Liva protected himself with his Teigu and Enshin escaped the officers' quarters.
• Liva and Enshin suspected Esdeath had defected until Kuzan appeared and asked where she was.
• Enshin attacked Kuzan with his Wind Blade Sword, but Kuzan froze him to death; Kuzan then struck Liva unconscious and decided to keep him alive.
• Kuzan realized Esdeath was likely on the mainland and regretted freezing the headquarters before confirming her location.
• Less than two days later, Esdeath flew toward the frozen harbor on a Vyburn Wyvern, excited to challenge Kuzan, who watched her approach from an island cliff.

Esdeath attacked Kuzan to avenge her defeated subordinates, but he effortlessly split her giant ice sphere and countered her Flying Slash. The chapter left Esdeath avoiding Kuzan’s blade by instinct as Vyburn Wyvern fell, pierced through the chest.

• Esdeath sized up Kuzan and, despite sensing his overwhelming strength, drew her sword and declared that she would avenge her subordinates.
• Esdeath formed a massive ice sphere and sent it crashing toward Kuzan, who split it with a single sword slash made from ice.
• Esdeath recognized Kuzan’s advanced Swordsmanship and decided to avoid competing with him on those terms.
• Esdeath launched a snow-white Flying Slash at Kuzan, but it exploded against an invisible barrier before reaching him.
• Kuzan hurled his ice blade through Vyburn Wyvern’s chest, and Esdeath dodged its path as the wounded wyvern fell.

Esdeath unleashed a catastrophic blizzard against Kuzan, but he endured her attacks and captured her despite her Mahapadma time stop. Kuzan then left the frozen island carrying Esdeath, Liva, and Vice Admiral Enshin’s Wind Blade Sword.

• Esdeath created an enormous ice tower and attacked Kuzan with a barrage of ice spears, but he shattered her defenses with his own ice techniques.
• Esdeath released a blizzard she had stored for three days, freezing the island and devastating the Empire’s southeastern region and Imperial Capital.
• Esdeath found Kuzan beneath the snow and struck at him with an Armament Haki-coated Ice Greatsword, but he stopped and crushed it before destroying her Ice Exoskeleton Armor.
• Esdeath activated Mahapadma to freeze time and tried to pierce Kuzan with her Flower Sword, but his superior Armament Haki let him move and freeze her when time resumed.
• Kuzan left the snow-covered island carrying Esdeath, Liva, and Vice Admiral Enshin’s Wind Blade Sword.

The Empire blamed Aokiji for the catastrophic blizzard and arranged relief for the southern region while reconsidering its alliance plans. Meanwhile, Imu learned that Aokiji had captured Esdeath and ordered her brought to him.

• The emperor and his officials discussed the blizzard, and Budo argued that Aokiji—not Esdeath—had caused it.
• The emperor approved the Path of Peace's offer to handle disaster relief, while Budo reported that Bols had taken Rengoku Dragon Knights to Marine Headquarters.
• Najenda advised telling Shenwa Island Country to proceed independently with the seaborne attack, and the emperor agreed.
• The Empire publicized Aokiji's alleged actions, increasing citizens' fear and hatred of the World Government.
• Stussy told Imu that Aokiji had captured Esdeath and Liva alive and seized two equipment-type Teigu.
• Imu ordered Stussy to bring Esdeath to him, leaving Stussy disappointed that she seemed fit only to be a secretary.

Admiral Brand arrived at the Mount Famu defense line with Air Force reinforcements and learned that the World Government’s forces were massing at Muer Fortress. He ordered a wave-based offensive while forbidding the Empire’s Teigu users from entering the fight without permission.

• Brand arrived with more than a hundred Fire Dragons and introduced Vice Admiral Lan to Leone, Bonney, and Seryu.
• Leone reported that the enemy was gathering troops outside Muer Fortress and included giants and other unusual races.
• Brand confirmed that Seryu had authorization to use the Five-Path Rotary Furnace when ordered.
• Leone asked to attack Muer Fortress, and Brand agreed that the army should exploit its numerical advantage.
• Brand forbade the Teigu users from fighting without his orders and planned to help them master Haki.

Kuzan brought the captured Esdeath and Liva to Star Gate Base, where Esdeath learned more about the World Government and saw how far its strongest fighters surpassed her. After Sakazuki inspected her, Kuzan continued escorting her toward her next destination.

• Esdeath arrived at Star Gate Base in Seastone Handcuffs alongside the unconscious Liva, whom Aokiji had captured during the battle.
• Aokiji showed Esdeath videos about the World Government, Sea Star, Celestial Dragons, and the Government’s wars in other worlds, leaving her eager to grow stronger and fight again.
• Sakazuki inspected Esdeath and dismissed her as too weak, while Kuzan asked him to send Liva to the base hospital for study of his Teigu ability.
• Shiryu’s killing intent alarmed Esdeath, and Kuzan explained that Shiryu was Sakazuki’s adjutant and that Esdeath might be weaker than a Vice Admiral.
• Kuzan told Esdeath her Haki was too weak and that her time-and-space freezing technique would be tested after she joined, then continued escorting her.

Kuzan brought Esdeath through the Star Gate to the Giant World, where its vast military forces thrilled her and erased her resentment toward the World Government. After Kuzan released her Seastone Handcuffs, he prepared to take her to Paradis Island, while Melard revealed she had joined CIPHER POL.

• Kuzan guided Esdeath through the Biochemical Safety Station and the Star Gate into the Giant World.
• Esdeath saw the immense military encampment and roared that she wanted to fight wars and conquer worlds for the World Government.
• Esdeath asked Kuzan to remove her restraints and take her to the World Government's highest-ranking leader, but Kuzan explained that the Five Elders led it and that his orders were to take her to Paradis Island.
• Kuzan unlocked Esdeath's Seastone Handcuffs and said they would travel by Air Force Flying Warship.
• Melard reunited with Esdeath and said she had joined CIPHER POL, but Kuzan refused to tell her where he was taking Esdeath and led Esdeath away.