Ch. 81The Second One Prepares
Key Plot Points and Events
- Charlotte Lingling prepares to advance into a Demon King, drawing global attention.
- Many Countries expands its influence, absorbing the New World and welcoming fish-men from Fish-Man Island.
- The World Government and pirates remain inactive, while the Marines grow busier due to minor pirate disturbances.
- Kong attempts to become a Demon King using Impel Down prisoners' souls but fails.
- Charlotte Lingling endures a month-long starvation on a deserted island to trigger her Food Addiction Syndrome and advance into a Demon King.
Character Developments
- Charlotte Lingling demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination in her quest to become a Demon King.
- Rocks continues his pursuit of power, ordering the development of a drug to stimulate extreme emotions.
- Sengoku, Zephyr, and Garp discuss the possibility of Marine officers becoming Demon Kings.
- Borsalino, Kuzan, and Sakazuki, the new generation of Marine supernovas, are introduced.
Significant Themes
- The extreme emotions required to become a Demon King.
- The global impact and attention surrounding the Demon King transformation.
- The contrast between the rational thinking of Marines and the extreme emotions of pirates.
Character Interactions
- Milim watches over Charlotte Lingling's transformation with concern.
- Rocks interacts with his researchers, pushing for the development of a Demon King-stimulating drug.
- Sengoku, Zephyr, and Garp discuss the possibility of Marine Demon Kings.
- Borsalino, Kuzan, and Sakazuki showcase their distinct personalities and potential for extreme emotions.