Chapter Summaries

Kaido visited the Dragon Folk as their newly appointed Sacred Dragon Martial God and discussed their desire for a faith divine artifact. He agreed to ask Lord Imu about it, while warning the Dragon Folk not to threaten Fish-Man Island or Princess Shirahoshi.

• Kaido arrived at the Dragon Folk territory, where Divine Harmony and Albertrion welcomed him.
• Kaido asked Albertrion to spar, but Albertrion warned that attacking a Shichibukai could provoke Lord Imu, so Kaido dropped the idea.
• Divine Harmony explained that the Dragon Folk wanted a faith divine artifact like the one Lord Imu had given Neptune, and Kaido agreed to raise the request.
• Albertrion agreed to speak to Lord Imu about the artifact, while Kaido cautioned Divine Harmony against pressuring Fish-Man Island or harming Shirahoshi.
• Kaido dismissed the threat posed by the five Super Sea Kings and boasted that the Dragon Folk would ultimately stand above the Sea Folk.

Albertrion traveled to Reincarnation Paradise and witnessed a battle between Blood Demons and Vampires before seeking out Fatalis. In Impel Down, Boros completed his transformation to convert all his energy into Haki and prepared to contact Garp, while Masato sensed his happiness.

• Albertrion left the Dragon Folk homeland, crossed the Grand Line, and reached the Giant World through the Star Gate.
• Albertrion watched Solin Briz, Rip van Winkle, and their Vampires battle the Blood Demons near Torenz Freshwater Lake, then headed toward Fatalis's volcano.
• Fatalis awoke as Albertrion approached, sensing his powerful dragon-element energy.
• Masato chatted with the prisoners in Level 6 Infinite Hell, including White Scale, Fafhena, and Priscilla, while they offered to teach him their skills.
• Boros completed modifying the Meteor Bead, healing his injuries and making all his energy automatically transform into Haki.
• Boros decided to contact Garp about speaking with Imu, but Masato called out that he could feel Boros's happiness.

While Imu was away, Stussy handled a flood of requests from Garp, Brimir, Kuma, and Albertrion. Two weeks later, the Main God Space launched across four worlds, adding a dream realm to the World Government’s domains.

• Garp told Stussy that Boros wanted to join the World Government and meet Imu, then admitted to Masato Hiraga that he could not free the boy’s parents.
• Brimir asked to meet Imu, and Marcus Mars relayed Kuma’s request for permission to establish a religion worshipping Sun God Nika.
• Gawain reported Albertrion’s arrival, and Stussy confirmed his identity and welcomed him aboard the Ark, where he also asked to see Imu.
• Imu remained in the State Religion World, working with Gaia to gain control of Hell.
• On August 1, 1506, the Main God Space went online in Sea Star, Titans, Teigu, and the Shinobi World, drawing in adults and exceptionally talented children as its first reincarnators.
• The World Government gained the spiritual dream world as a third realm alongside the Human Realm and the Underworld.

After taking control of Hell, Imu returned to Sea Star and fused the Blood Sea with Devil Hell, creating a new world artifact called the River of Blood. The River of Blood became part of Sea Star’s realms and would serve as a destination for great sinners.

• Imu learned from Falcon Dragon that Stussy had been trying to reach him, then heard her report about Saint Nusjuro’s request for another Star Gate and Saint Marcus Mars’s proposal for a Religious Affairs Department.
• Imu returned to Sea Star with Falcon Dragon and Karna, met his avatar Dark Imu in the Underworld, and explained his plan.
• Imu brought the Blood Sea and Devil Hell together, causing their waters and flames to devastate Hell and kill most of its devils.
• Imu dropped his essence blood inside a Philosopher’s Stone into the merging worlds and completed their fusion.
• Imu reshaped the fused world into the River of Blood, a World Artifact containing the Rule of Blood, and assigned the Hell Path Office to send great sinners there.

Imu completed the River of Blood’s conversion system and merged the Shinobi World Pure Land into the Sea Star Underworld. Alucard underwent baptism, became a Count, and exchanged away all his abilities, including the Dead River, before continuing toward Cain.

• Imu established the River of Blood’s vampire baptism, noble ranks, blood magic exchanges, and consequences for failed converts.
• Imu placed the Shinobi World Pure Land beside the Teigu Underworld and returned to the Sea Star human realm.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki sensed the change and hurried back to the Shinobi World, leaving Hamura Otsutsuki surprised.
• Alucard traveled to Star Gate City, where the River of Blood summoned him and initiated his baptism.
• Alucard completed the baptism as a Count, exchanged all his abilities—including the Dead River—for Blood Coins, and saved the coins before setting out to meet Cain.

Imu subjected CIPHER POL No. 9 commander Laskey to the River of Blood’s baptism, transforming him into a Vampire and elevating his Devil Fruit power through a second awakening. Laskey emerged as the Blood Clan’s Progenitor and renewed his pledge to Imu.

• Imu summoned Laskey and explained the River of Blood and the painful baptism he would undergo.
• Imu began the baptism, and Laskey endured intense pain as the River of Blood’s power increased his strength.
• Laskey’s Vampire Fruit reached its second awakening, transforming him into a Vampire and making him a Sea Star Vampire Clan member.
• The River of Blood’s source power merged with Laskey’s awakened authority, completing his transformation into a Blood Clan Progenitor.
• Laskey bowed to Imu and declared his new identity as the Blood Clan Progenitor.

After the Shinobi World Pure Land merged into the Sea Star Underworld, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki lost his old authority but accepted a subordinate god position under Dark Imu. He offered an Underworld Hound sent by Roger as a soul coordinate for a world to conquer, and Dark Imu had Mu inspect it.

• Dark Imu summoned Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki and explained that the Shinobi World Underworld had merged into the Sea Star Underworld, stripping Hagoromo of his former authority.
• Dark Imu offered Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki a subordinate god position or a lower-ranked external Lord of the Underworld position, and Hagoromo chose the subordinate god authority.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki received the Sea Star Underworld's authority and Divine Power, then resolved to help the World Government expand it by merging more Underworlds.
• Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki presented the Box of Bliss and explained that it contained an otherworldly Underworld creature sent by Gol D. Roger to serve as a soul coordinate.
• Dark Imu ordered Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki to release the Underworld Hound, then Hagoromo used the Golden Canopy Rope to subdue it.

Imu returned to Noah, reviewed the growth of Teresa’s Angels, and ordered a major World Government meeting. Brimir then asked permission for Louise and Saito Hiraga to leave Level 6 Infinite Hell and visit the Main God Space, leaving Imu to consider Louise’s familiar name.

• Imu returned to Noah and learned that Teresa had 214 new Angels while Tsuru had chosen 42 Justice Angels.
• Imu ordered Teresa to expand her Angels to at least 500 and accepted Tsuru’s careful approach to selecting Justice Angels.
• Imu told Stussy to summon the World Government’s leaders and other officials to the Empty Throne Hall on November 1st, and asked her to bring Mu as well.
• Imu met Brimir in the Empty Throne Hall, where Brimir requested permission for Louise and Saito Hiraga to enter the Main God Space from Level 6 Infinite Hell.
• Imu recognized Louise’s name but could not immediately recall the spoiled girl.

Brimir secured Imu’s approval to reduce Louise and Saito Hiraga’s sentences through their service, arrange care for their son Masato, and Albertrion obtained approval for a Dragon Folk Faith Artifact. Garp then arrived to speak with Imu on Boros’s behalf.

• Brimir asked Imu to use his merits to reduce Louise and Saito Hiraga’s sentences, and Imu agreed while allowing them to earn further reductions through work for the Academy of Sciences.
• Brimir told Imu that Louise and Saito Hiraga had a two-year-old son named Masato Hiraga, and Imu approved sending him to be raised by the Vallière or Hiraga family.
• Albertrion conveyed the Divine Harmony clan chief’s request for a Faith Artifact for the Dragon Folk, and Imu granted it after explaining how faith would be collected and distributed.
• Kashi and Oimo announced that Monkey D. Garp had requested an audience, and Imu ordered them to let him enter.
• Monkey D. Garp greeted Imu as the Four Seas Iron Fist Martial God, while Imu considered whether the title sounded imposing enough.

Imu appointed four Star Envoys, reviewed reports on the World Government’s expanding operations, and approved a proposal for a Sea Star Myriad Worlds Expo. He then learned that Roger had recruited Toga in Inuyasha World’s Underworld and authorized the Underworld Army to try conquering it.

• Imu used the Star Map to appoint Izambaron Haimo, Topman Parr, Charlmark Miles, and Carmel Tibor as Star Envoys, and planned to send failed Celestial Dragon Academy graduates out as Star Disciples.
• Imu reviewed reports on scientific research, space pirates, and military campaigns, noting that the Astral Legion had established a foothold on the Zerg Homeworld and that the Men in Black were combating Zerg in Nuclear World.
• Imu read Tesoro’s proposal for a Sea Star Myriad Worlds Expo and approved it.
• Dark Imu informed Imu that Roger had encountered Toga in Inuyasha World’s Underworld and invited him to join Roger’s crew.
• Imu authorized the Underworld Army to attempt conquering Inuyasha World’s Underworld.

The World Government’s upper echelon gathered at Mary Geoise for an assembly summoned by Imu, with Kuzan and Sakazuki seeking his guidance about their stalled growth in power. As the doors to the Empty Throne Hall opened, the Five Elders froze at the sight of a figure kneeling before the platform.

• Tengen Uzui met Redfield on the Stairway of the Gods, while Dragon watched Redfield from behind with Garp.
• Kuzan and Sakazuki joined the gathering despite not being summoned, hoping to ask Imu for guidance after reaching a ceiling in their power.
• The World Government’s leaders and powerful figures assembled before the Empty Throne Hall, where Igu rebuffed Aramaki’s attempts to talk to her.
• Oimo and Kashi opened the hall’s doors and announced that everyone could enter.
• The Five Elders stopped at the entrance when they saw a figure half-kneeling before the platform.

At the Void Assembly, Imu welcomed Boros as a Star God and revealed that Redfield had secretly become a Sword Saint. Imu then announced plans to merge the five planets around Sea Star with it, warning that the transformation would cause major tremors and ordering officials to prepare the population.

• Imu announced that Boros had joined the World Government as the Star God called God of Shattering Stars.
• Imu exposed Redfield’s Sword Saint breakthrough, bestowed the title Sword Saint of Fortune, and had him join the front row.
• Imu explained that the World Government had been developing the resources of the surrounding planets while the Galactic Empire’s troubles delayed its response.
• Imu declared that he would merge the five planets with Sea Star, increasing its mass, gravity, and surface area while protecting it from catastrophic change.
• Imu ordered the assembly to inform citizens and prepare for unavoidable tremors across the land, sky, and sea.

Imu set June 1 of the following year as the start of the Five-Star Sea Unification and ordered preparations for planetary fusion and space defenses. He then revealed that Devil Fruits had a second awakening, prompting Sakazuki and Kuzan to kneel and ask him to show them the way forward.

• Vegapunk asked about the risks of merging five planets with Sea Star, and Imu said he would control gravity as it gradually increased.
• Topman Warcury and Dean Clifford Clay said they needed more time to prepare, so Imu scheduled the Five-Star Sea Unification for June 1 next year.
• Imu ordered the Navy to build space bases and directed the Academy of Sciences to support their construction without slowing warship production.
• Vegapunk reported that shipyards were building five Warhammer-class Battleships and ten heavy battlecruisers, while another facility made spacecraft and repaired Boros's Dark Matter battleship.
• Imu praised the Academy of Sciences and announced that Devil Fruits could awaken a second time.
• Sakazuki and Kuzan half-kneeled before Imu and asked him to show them the path forward.

Imu explained how Devil Fruit awakenings transform users into Authority Holders and revealed that the world itself must be capable of supporting a second Authority Holder. He said this limitation was one reason for his plan to unify the seas, leaving Sakazuki, Kuzan, Sengoku, Newgate, Kaido, Aramaki, and the others wondering who the first Authority Holder had been.

• Imu defined the first awakening as a Concept becoming Authority and the second awakening as the mastery and ascension of Authority.
• Imu explained the two ways Zoan users could pass the Beast Soul Trial, while the Biochemical Research Institute's methods had restored Jailer Beasts whose consciousnesses had been overtaken.
• Imu said a second awakening would fully integrate a Devil Fruit ability into the user's soul and body, allowing them to swim, resist Seastone, and pass a Kekkei Genkai to descendants.
• Vegapunk compared Imu's explanation with his own scientific theory that Devil Fruits were rule-information weapons carried by wavelengths and Spiral Language.
• Imu declared that the world itself was the necessary condition for a second awakening and said Sea Star had once been unable to support another Authority Holder.
• Imu named that limitation as one reason for his plan to unify the seas, leaving the gathered leaders to speculate about the first Authority Holder.

Imu explained how Zoan, Paramecia, and Logia users could pursue a second awakening, then announced plans to destroy Hades and every highest-ranking demon after the Five-Star Sea Unification. He left his followers with their paths clarified and a brutal war ahead, driven partly by his desire for more demon hearts.

• Imu explained that Zoan users advanced through powerful creatures' bloodlines, Paramecia users through deeper knowledge, and Logia users through natural energy and understanding nature's laws.
• Sengoku realized Imu's description of special Zoans who became enlightened saviors might refer to his Daibutsu Fruit.
• Newgate understood that awakening his Tremor-Tremor Fruit further would require studying and comprehending the science of vibrations, while Redfield worried he lacked books on luck and fortune.
• Imu warned that Logia elements had different cosmic upper limits, advising Kuzan to focus on ice while Sakazuki and Aramaki prioritized magic power and Chakra.
• Sakazuki's loyalty to Imu rose to 100 percent, while Aramaki felt relieved to have escaped the danger of being left behind.
• Imu announced that after the Five-Star Sea Unification, Mu would launch the Hades Strategy to eliminate Hades and every highest-ranking demon, despite the expected casualties.

Imu explained the Hades invasion of the Black Clover World and laid out the World Government’s plan to intervene through a Star Gate. He assigned Brimir to hold off Lucius and approved Boros’s request to face Lucifero.

• Imu projected a map of the Toranpu Continent and briefed the World Government leaders on the Black Clover World’s kingdoms and magic system.
• Imu revealed that Hades demons had invaded the Black Clover World for five hundred years and that the Seventh Layer targeted it to destroy its inhabitants and create more Demon Gods.
• Imu announced that he would open a Star Gate at the end of the month so the World Government could take control of the kingdoms, suppress resistance, and fight the demons.
• Imu warned that the Clover Kingdom’s Wizard King, Julius Novachrono, hosted the supreme demon Lucius, then assigned Brimir to keep Lucius occupied.
• Boros asked to fight Lucifero, and Imu accepted after warning him that Lucifero’s Gravity Magic could distort space and time.

After the Empty Throne Hall conference, Imu gave Kaido a golden Dragon Ball for the Dragon Folk chieftain, while the Five Elders and government officials began planning for the Five-Star Sea Unification. The story left the government organizing emergency powers, public safety measures, and temporary mobilization across Sea Star for the coming upheaval.

• Imu kept Kaido behind after the conference and gave him a golden Dragon Ball to deliver to Divine Harmony, the Dragon Folk chieftain.
• Topman Warcury convened government officials, Vegapunk, and Dragon to coordinate preparations for the Five-Star Sea Unification.
• Tesoro proposed publicizing belief in the Creator, while Dragon reported that police were tracking the Satan Cult and would act on any discoveries.
• Dragon asked to enlist semi-official organizations and other races to help protect the public from Danger Beasts during the upheaval.
• Marcus Mars proposed creating an Emergency Disaster Relief Management Department to coordinate emergency response and temporary requisitions.
• Topman Warcury proposed temporarily mobilizing registered Devil Fruit Users, with compensation and awards for exceptional service.

The military leadership assessed the Black Clover World’s kingdoms, magic forces, and invading devils before discussing which legion should handle the conflict. Sakazuki declined to send his legion, and Zephyr proposed assigning the mission to the 5th Main Battle Legion.

• Warhammer displayed a detailed map and reported intelligence on the Spade, Heart, Diamond, and Clover Kingdoms.
• Tsuru warned that the kingdoms were advanced magical civilizations with trained combat mages, magic technology, and powerful fighters.
• Raymond suggested assigning the Black Clover World to Sakazuki’s 1st Main Battle Legion, but Sakazuki said Imu had ordered him to remain on Sea Star or be able to return there.
• Zephyr proposed that the 5th Main Battle Legion take the mission, and Raymond asked if he meant Whitebeard.
• Saint Nusjuro rebuked Raymond and told him to address Whitebeard as the White Whale Admiral or the Time-Space Shattering Martial God.

Imu reunited with Historia, Esdeath, and Teresa for dinner, where Historia described her dangerous Main God Space mission in Warcraft World. Star Map then warned Imu that Falmart World’s depleted planetary origin and damaged space-time required immediate investigation.

• Edward Newgate went to Academy City to ask Chairman Kongming for help studying vibrations and pursuing a second awakening of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
• Imu used Star Shift to bring Noah back to Mary Geoise, then asked Stussy to invite Esdeath, Teresa, and Historia to dinner.
• At the banquet, Historia told Esdeath and Teresa about surviving a difficult Main God Space mission in Warcraft World alongside Mikasa and Rico.
• Imu projected Historia’s battle records, showing her fighting a Dreadlord as an Ultimate Titan while Mikasa and Rico fought Doomguards and Hellfires.
• Esdeath and Teresa decided to try Main God Space, while Imu considered how it might affect Sea Star’s population growth.
• Star Map alerted Imu that Falmart World’s planetary origin was nearly depleted and its space-time had suffered extensive devouring.

Imu entered the collapsing Falmart World with Falcon Dragon, Karna, and Albertrion to confront the God of Void. After the God attacked with a massive pillar of Void magic that erased the three guards’ strongest attacks, Imu answered with a colossal Haki sword infused with spatial authority.

• Imu brought Falcon Dragon, Karna, and Albertrion through the Medium Star Gate into Falmart World, where spacetime was in chaos and only a small area remained unconsumed by the Black Mist.
• The God of Void appeared in the sky and accused Imu of finally showing himself.
• The God of Void unleashed a hundred-kilometer pillar of Void magic toward Imu and his guards.
• Falcon Dragon, Albertrion, and Karna each used their strongest attacks against the pillar, but the Void magic erased them on contact.
• Imu formed a thousand-meter golden Haki sword infused with spatial authority and struck the descending pillar head-on.