Chapter Summaries

Dr. Fritz and the Addison Senior Director tested the Kabane Virus on prisoners and a volunteer, learning that Mike Forsen’s Haki delayed but could not prevent his transformation. After Mike became a Kabane and was killed for examination, the researchers injected Hawthorne, leaving Steve Guts to be tested last.

• The Addison Senior Director introduced Mike Forsen, Hawthorne, and Steve Guts, explaining that Guts volunteered in hopes of freeing his imprisoned brother.
• Dr. Fritz arranged for Mike Forsen to receive the first injection of the Kabane Virus, and blue light spread through his body and brain.
• Mike Forsen resisted the virus for a little over five minutes before turning into a Kabane, and Dr. Fritz concluded that awakened Haki offered some resistance to the virus’s brain invasion.
• A Black-Clad Man struck Mike Forsen’s heart repeatedly with Armament Haki-enhanced Shigan before piercing it on the fifth strike, and a researcher recorded the result.
• The researcher injected Hawthorne with the Kabane Virus while Steve Guts waited to be tested last.

Dr. Fritz’s team tested the Kabane Virus on Hawthorne and Steve Guts, discovering that Zoan transformation could preserve the body but leave the subject’s consciousness replaced, while Guts survived by controlling the virus’s spread with Life Return. Guts left the test transformed into a Kabaneri warrior and revealed that the ordeal had awakened his Observation Haki.

• Hawthorne transformed into a Kangaroo-man after Dr. Fritz injected him with the Kabane Virus, and the virus’s spread slowed.
• Hawthorne lost his human consciousness and behaved like a kangaroo, so Dr. Fritz ordered him removed and returned to Impel Down after further checks.
• Team Leader Ron injected Guts with the virus, and Guts endured the burning pain as it changed his heart and strengthened his body.
• Guts used Life Return to stop the glowing blood in his left carotid artery from reaching his brain, while his body formed a metallic biological exoskeleton.
• Dr. Fritz celebrated Guts’s survival and concluded that strong Haki or physically blocking the artery could help control the virus; Guts warned about the pain and said he had awakened Observation Haki.

Imu reviewed reports on the World Government’s economic and construction projects and considered how to address their labor shortages while releasing the people imprisoned at Tequila Wolf. He settled on using Impel Down prisoners for labor and began thinking of someone Doflamingo could provide for the construction effort.

• Imu reviewed reports on economic reforms, construction projects, and a request to transfer workers from Tequila Wolf.
• Imu decided to release Tequila Wolf’s common people but keep the East Blue bridge project going because of the prophesied tsunami.
• Imu considered hiring Fish-Man and Merfolk workers to lay Water Seven’s sea rails and using mechanized animals for other construction work.
• Imu proposed putting lower-level Impel Down prisoners under Taklama’s control as a labor force.
• Imu reasoned that freeing Tequila Wolf’s people could win public support while bringing their new kingdom under World Government control.
• Imu recalled that Doflamingo might provide useful construction talent.

Mata and Laskey infiltrated the Iron Fortress and gathered information about its passengers and the Kabaneri. At Star Gate Base, Senior Director Addison received orders to stop Biba Amatori and prepare CP9 to attack the Hunters at Iwato Station.

• Mata and Laskey posed as refugees from Europa and blended in with the civilians aboard the Iron Fortress, which was being towed by the Kokujo.
• Mata learned about Ayame Yomogawa, her relatives, and the Kabaneri, while Laskey considered reporting the special blades that could pierce Kabane Heart Membranes.
• Mata and Laskey slept through the night and missed a conflict on the roof of the Kokujo's front carriage.
• Senior Director Addison read the World Government's directive that Biba Amatori planned to destroy Kongokaku and that he must be stopped.
• Addison confirmed that CP9 would rendezvous with Laskey's team at Iwato Station and attack the Hunters, while Steve Guts and other agents traveled there to study native Kabaneri.

Imu met with the Five Elders and issued orders on revealing the Star Gate to the military, supporting research in Kabane World No. 0001, and reorganizing labor for Tequila Wolf. He also pressed the Judiciary to establish its Ministry of Police, exposing conflicts over manpower and authority.

• Saint Topman Warcury told Imu that Dr. Fritz wanted Tsuru's help using the Wash-Wash Fruit to remove the Kabane Virus's negative emotions, and Imu ordered the Star Gate disclosed to the Three Armies' upper echelons.
• The Five Elders discussed relocating the Land of Disobedience's citizens and replacing them with prisoners to build the bridge, and Imu ordered a basic shipyard established in Kabane World using local materials.
• Imu rejected bringing in shipwrights from Water Seven because he wanted to keep the Star Gate World secret.
• Imu ordered the Judiciary to accelerate its Ministry of Police and transfer the Navy's Bounty Research Bureau, and Saint Jaygarcia Saturn explained that construction delays and the Navy's refusal to provide troops were slowing the plan.
• Saint Shepherd Ju Peter and the military representatives objected to the Ministry of Police's growing authority over criminal cases and CIPHER POL operations.

Imu ordered the Ministry of Police to be established in affiliated nations, despite the resistance it would face. At a Supreme Command of the Armed Forces meeting, the leaders read a thick packet of documents, and Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro opened discussion on the Star Gate.

• Imu ordered a pilot police framework in affiliated nations of the Grand Line’s first half, police stations in every affiliated nation’s capital by December of next year, and at least ten thousand marines transferred to the force.
• Emori arrived first at the Supreme Command meeting, where Zambalong V. Nusjuro told him the subject concerned the Holy Land Garrison but was not essentially about him.
• Sengoku, Steel Bone Kong, Tsuru, and Sakazuki arrived together, while Kong explained that Kuzan was on a mission and Borsalino’s G-0 Branch had just started operating.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro, Raymond, and Emori joined the four marines as the officials distributed documents and served matcha.
• After the six attendees spent nearly an hour reading the documents, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro began the discussion with the Star Gate.

Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro briefed military leaders on the Star Gate worlds and ordered Tsuru to assist research on the Kabane Virus before announcing a restructuring of the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces. The plan abolished Raymond’s position and shifted the Holy Land Garrison out of military command, while Tsuru realized she was likely being promoted and reassigned.

• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro ordered Tsuru to travel to Ashika Base and help Dr. Fritz research the Kabane Virus, while Steel Bone Kong and Sengoku declined a visit and Raymond expressed interest in going.
• Emori said he could not leave the Holy Land, and Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro told the Navy to continue its duties because warships could not pass through the Star Gate.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro announced that the military would be reorganized into the High Command, General Staff, and Military Affairs Department, with each head holding the rank of General.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro abolished the Commander-in-Chief of the Three Armies position, established an Army Fleet Admiral and three Army Admirals, and transferred the Holy Land Garrison to the Grand Steward Office.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro assigned the General Staff responsibility for coordination, logistics, equipment, and military spending, and Tsuru realized her promotion would likely take her away from Marine Headquarters.

Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro announced major Three Armies appointments and tried to persuade Sakazuki to join the Army, arguing that conquering other worlds could address the causes of piracy. The chapter ended with Sakazuki reacting in shock when Nusjuro asked whether the Army should be entrusted to former pirates like Douglas Bullet or Crocodile.

• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro appointed Steel Bone Kong Minister of the High Command, Raymond Army Fleet Admiral, Sengoku Navy Fleet Admiral, and Monkey D. Garp Navy Admiral.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro transferred Sakazuki to the Army as its general, but Sakazuki refused and criticized the Army.
• After the others left, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro explained to Sakazuki that pirates persisted because of social and economic conditions, and that access to resources from other worlds could help eliminate those causes.
• Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro argued that the Army would lead the conquest of other worlds and asked whether Sakazuki would entrust its command to people with pirate backgrounds such as Douglas Bullet or Crocodile.

Laskey and Mata waited for the World Government’s other teams to arrive while the Hunters faced a blockade at Iwato Station. When Biba Amatori entered the city for talks, Laskey sent Mata after him to keep him alive and under surveillance.

• Laskey told Mata that their mission was to stop Biba Amatori from destroying Kongokaku, and they planned to meet the other teams at Iwato Station.
• Ayame Yomogawa announced that the Hunters’ Kokujo could not enter Iwato Station, so its passengers disembarked outside the city.
• Laskey and Mata shed their disguises and hid nearby, while Biba Amatori discussed the blockade with Mumei and the Hunters’ officers.
• Biba Amatori rode into Iwato Station with Mumei and two others, leaving the rest of the Hunters near Kokujo.
• Laskey ordered Mata to follow Biba Amatori into the city and make sure he did not die.

Biba Amatori’s negotiations at Iwato Station erupted into violence as the Hunters opened the gates and unleashed Kabane on the city. Laskey boarded Kokujo and reached Dr. Souei, asking whether he was researching the Kabane Virus.

• Biba Amatori entered the General Manager’s Office with Horobi and Mumei, where a Samurai aimed a steam gun at him despite General Manager Maeda’s welcome.
• Biba Amatori killed the Samurai who threatened him, while Horobi took down another; Mata sensed the violence from the roof.
• Hunters soldiers lured Kabane through Iwato Station’s lowered gate, and Uryu’s squad cut the drawbridge ropes and charged into the city.
• Laskey climbed aboard the moving Kokujo and forced his way into a carriage holding Dr. Souei and three researchers.
• Laskey killed the Hunters guards with Flying Shigan and asked Dr. Souei if he was researching the Kabane Virus.

Laskey revealed his strength while protecting Souei and then Ayame Yomogawa and Yukina from the soldiers aboard the Kokujo. As he confronted the threat near the city gate, a gigantic black monster appeared, which he suspected was the Black Mist Dr. Fritz had mentioned.

• Laskey introduced himself to Souei as a World Government investigator and killed the charging soldiers with a wind blade from his kick.
• Laskey ordered Mata to guard Souei and the researchers, then left to capture Biba Amatori, but found him missing at the front of the train.
• Laskey appeared before Ayame Yomogawa and Yukina, killed the soldiers attacking them, and directed them to the fourth carriage.
• Kurusu arrived to protect Ayame, and Laskey praised his sword and told him to become stronger to protect the woman he loved.
• A gigantic pitch-black monster roared near the city gate, and Laskey recognized it as a possible Black Mist.

Souei revealed that the Black Mist was an artificial Nue created around Horobi, while Biba Amatori’s attack devastated Iwato Station and exposed his cruelty to Mumei. As the Nue collapsed, Laskey noticed a fast-moving figure approaching Biba Amatori and rushed to intervene.

• Iwato Station’s soldiers fired cannons at the Black Mist, but it replenished itself with Kabane and smashed through part of the wall.
• Souei explained that he had used Black Blood Plasma to transform Horobi into an artificial Nue, and Ayame Yomogawa, Yukina, Kurusu, and Mata reacted with shock.
• Biba Amatori told Mumei that the slaughter at Iwato Station created the world he wanted, and Mumei realized he had deceived her.
• The Nue began to collapse as the virus overwhelmed Horobi’s mind, and Souei admitted that his Shackle could not stop the infection.
• Ayame Yomogawa asked Mata about the World Government, while Laskey spotted a swift figure attacking Hunters’ soldiers near Biba Amatori and used Soru to rush toward it.

Laskey fought Horobi after she transformed into Nue, while Biba Amatori tried to escape the battle. Nue unleashed a devastating energy attack, and as Biba turned to leave, someone tapped him on the shoulder and stopped him.

• Laskey identified himself to Biba Amatori as a World Government investigator assigned to watch him.
• Horobi rose from the rubble transformed into Nue and attacked Laskey with Black Blades.
• Laskey dodged Nue’s attacks and struck her, but her armor withstood his Armament Haki.
• Biba Amatori tried to flee while Laskey and Nue fought.
• Nue fired a bluish-purple energy beam that blasted a trench through Iwato Station, shocking Biba Amatori.
• Someone tapped Biba Amatori on the shoulder and asked where he thought he was going.

Cipher Pol agents arrived at the battlefield, subdued Mumei, and introduced Biba Amatori to the World Government. Steve Guts fought the Nue-transformed Horobi while more CP9 agents gathered, and Laskey demanded to know where the remaining teams were.

• Ron introduced himself as a senior researcher and identified the black-clad men as World Government Cipher Pol agents, while Biba Amatori stayed still rather than risk resisting.
• Mumei attacked Ron to take him hostage, but a CP8 agent knocked her unconscious and caught her.
• Steve Guts revealed that he was a former CP8 agent and the first Kabaneri Warrior, then asked Laskey to let him fight Horobi.
• Steve Guts intercepted Horobi as she pursued Laskey, and the two Kabaneri Warriors began a fierce battle.
• More CP9 agents arrived, and Laskey asked where the other two teams were.

Team Leader Ron learned that Dr. Souei and a blood-fed blue heart had been found aboard Kokujo, while Steve Guts fought Horobi. After Ikoma surrendered to stay near Mumei, a second black train arrived at Iwato Station, carrying the Army.

• A CP9 member told Laskey and Team Leader Ron that more than a hundred Kabane and a blue-glowing heart were aboard Kokujo, and that Dr. Souei was with Mata.
• Team Leader Ron ordered Steve Guts to capture Horobi alive and went to meet Dr. Souei.
• Ikoma demanded Mumei back, but agreed to go with the group after they threatened to knock him out and carry him away.
• Mata and the CP9 members guarded the heart with Dr. Souei, Ayame Yomogawa, Yukina, and Kurusu, while Dr. Souei denied that a conscious Nue could exist.
• A second black Armored Train arrived at Iwato Station, and Yukina identified it as a Hayajiro as the group realized the Army had arrived.

Mata’s Army arrived at Iwato Station, where Crocodile ordered the station secured and the Kabane cleared. As Biba Amatori and the others were escorted to the base, Crocodile appeared amid the slaughter and protected the survivors with a wall of sand.

• Yatsushiro arrived with disciplined Army soldiers, shocking Dr. Souei, Ayame Yomogawa, Yukina, and Kurusu.
• Crocodile appeared in a swirl of sand, ordered Mata to hurry the remaining targets aboard, and said the Army would take control of Kokujo.
• Team Leader Ron’s group escorted Biba Amatori, Ikoma, and Mumei toward the station while Biba learned the Army planned to prevent him from destroying Kongokaku.
• Automatic Rifle fire erupted as the Army attacked the Kabane in Iwato Station, where a mother tried to protect her young son.
• Crocodile surrounded the survivors with a spinning wall of sand that hurled the attacking Kabane away.

Crocodile used a sandstorm to protect Iwato Station’s civilians and direct them toward the eastern station, where Army troops waited. He sent soldiers into the city to fight the Kabane, and their heavy assault rifles began pushing back the horde.

• Crocodile formed a sand barrier around Iwato Station that flung away attacking Kabane and ordered the civilians to run east.
• Crocodile kept the survivors moving toward the station and stopped them behind the sand barrier near the Army’s defensive line.
• Crocodile ordered the Army’s first line to enter the city in squads and fire freely to disable the Kabane.
• The Army soldiers advanced in three lines, using heavy assault rifles to mow down the Kabane and gradually push forward.

Laskey and CP9 gathered the survivors and prepared to return to base, while Ayame asked to remain in the city with the civilians. Senior Director Addison approved her request but ordered Dr. Souei, Biba Amatori, and the Kabaneri brought back immediately.

• Ayame and the others reunited with Ikoma, Mumei, Biba, and the rest of their group inside the station.
• Team Leader Ron met Dr. Souei, who eagerly questioned Steve Guts about retaining his consciousness as a Nue.
• Laskey arrived with Steve Guts carrying the unconscious Horobi and ordered the group to return to base.
• Ayame asked Laskey to let her and the Iron Fortress group help manage the surviving civilians, and Laskey contacted Addison.
• Addison approved Ayame and the ordinary civilians staying to assist the Army, but insisted that Dr. Souei, Biba, and the Kabaneri return to base immediately.

While Crocodile’s Army soldiers fought Kabane in the streets, Ayame Yomogawa’s group organized survivor inspections and distributed unfamiliar food. The chapter left the survivors marveling at bread, milk, and canned meat as fighting continued in the city.

• Crocodile watched Army soldiers conduct dangerous street fighting against Kabane without intervening, following Bullet’s order to train them.
• Takumi helped organize survivor lines outside the station while Yukina and Kajika inspected people for Kabane wounds under Ayame Yomogawa’s supervision.
• After passing inspection, a young woman discovered the food supplies and read instructions allowing each person one serving of bread, milk, and luncheon meat.
• The young woman tasted the sweet bread and exclaimed that it was delicious.
• Survivors in the men’s section opened cans and excitedly discovered the meat inside.

Garp and Dragon learned that the Star Gates connected Sea Star to other worlds and understood why the World Government was restructuring to prepare for them. Steel Bone Kong offered Garp an Admiral appointment, but Garp objected to being made responsible for cleaning up after others.

• Garp, Dragon, and Bogard arrived at Marineford, where Garp and Dragon noticed Fish-Men serving freely in the Marines.
• Steel Bone Kong gave Garp and Dragon documents about the Star Gates and the other worlds, and they read them before discussing the danger of powerful enemies beyond Sea Star.
• Dragon realized the World Government was reforming Sea Star to make it a stable base for exploring and conquering other worlds.
• Steel Bone Kong presented Garp with his appointment as an Admiral, and Garp protested that he would not clean up after the other Admirals.