Chapter Summaries

Chen Fan fought Kizaru and Marimo, using his sword against Kizaru’s Logia powers and his ability against Marimo. The Marines’ attack escalated into a prolonged bombardment, and Chen Fan’s condition afterward remained unclear.

• Chen Fan cut Kizaru’s arm with his sword, and Kizaru became serious about the rookie’s strength.
• Chen Fan explained that he used his blade against Logia users, then Marimo blocked his attack with an axe.
• Kizaru fired Yasakani no Magatama at Chen Fan while Marimo defended him from Chen Fan’s twin swords.
• Chen Fan activated his ability with a kick that sent Marimo crashing through three mangrove trees, though Marimo stood back up.
• Five Pacifistas and Kizaru bombarded Chen Fan with lasers and arrows of light for five minutes as the Marines withdrew to the sea.

Chen Fan endured Kizaru’s attacks and fought on as his power’s side effects eroded his rationality. Trapped between Kizaru and Marimo, he unleashed a massive surge of seawater that forced Kizaru to retreat into the sky.

• Chen Fan emerged unharmed from the crater and charged at Kizaru, whose light swords clashed with Chen Fan’s blades.
• Marimo attacked Chen Fan from behind with an Armament Haki-coated axe while Kizaru prepared a powerful kick.
• Kizaru declared that Chen Fan’s voyage would end there, and Chen Fan insisted that he alone would decide where it ended.
• Chen Fan stomped, shaking the Sabaody Archipelago with an earthquake and sending a towering column of seawater after Kizaru.
• Kizaru escaped upward as the seawater failed to catch him.

Chen Fan fought Kizaru amid the flooding of Grove 50, while the Marines summoned Garp after Kizaru was badly injured. As Marimo and Kizaru trapped Chen Fan between an axe and a photon-charged kick, onlookers feared he was about to die.

• Kizaru's attacks and the falling seawater flooded Grove 50, scattering the Supernovas until Trafalgar Law's subordinates rescued them.
• Drake tried to flee, but Kizaru shot him in the thigh and stopped him.
• Chen Fan appeared behind Kizaru and kicked him into a crater, leaving the Admiral injured and weakened by the seawater.
• The Marines reported Kizaru's injury to Navy Headquarters, and Sengoku sent Garp to Sabaody.
• Marimo attacked Chen Fan from behind with an Armament Haki-coated axe as Kizaru prepared a photon-charged kick, trapping Chen Fan between them.

Chen Fan flooded Sabaody Archipelago and wounded Kizaru, forcing the Marines to report the crisis to Navy Headquarters. Sengoku learned that Kizaru was no match for Chen Fan and sent for Garp, who was already on his way.

• Chen Fan stomped the ground, triggering an earthquake and a towering surge of seawater that forced Kizaru into the air.
• Kizaru fired Yasakani no Magatama at Chen Fan, sinking Peninsula 50 and scattering the Supernovas.
• Trafalgar Law's subordinates rescued the Supernovas, but Kizaru shot Drake in the thigh as the group tried to flee.
• Chen Fan appeared behind Kizaru and kicked him into the ground, leaving him badly injured and weakened by the seawater.
• Sengoku received the Marines' report and learned that Garp had already set out for Sabaody Archipelago.

Chen Fan fought Kizaru while Marimo and five Pacifistas tried to protect the Admiral. After driving off the interference, Chen Fan wounded Kizaru and pursued him into the sky.

• Sengoku relaxed after learning Garp had set out and considered how Chen Fan's move into the New World could give the Marines an opening.
• Chen Fan confronted Kizaru, who had recovered from the effects of seawater, and asked for his Devil Fruit.
• Marimo ordered PX-1 through PX-5 to fire, but Chen Fan's slash cut through their Lasers and sent the Pacifistas flying.
• Marimo blocked Chen Fan's attack, but Chen Fan kicked him into the sea and turned back to Kizaru.
• Chen Fan broke Kizaru's Cloud-Gathering Swords twice and wounded his shoulders and abdomen.
• Kizaru launched himself into the sky, and Chen Fan sped past him and flew higher.

Chen Fan defeated Kizaru and demanded fifty Devil Fruits in exchange for sparing him, while Garp approached to negotiate. Kizaru recovered enough to fight again, and Chen Fan unleashed a slash toward him as Marimo tried to shield him.

• Chen Fan knocked Kizaru into a crater, kicked the attacking Pacifistas into the sea, and prepared to take Kizaru's Devil Fruit.
• Garp, Bartholomew Kuma, and a young Marine arrived, and Garp asked Chen Fan to release Kizaru; Chen Fan demanded fifty Devil Fruits.
• Sengoku learned that Garp had gone to confront Chen Fan and considered how Chen Fan's actions might disrupt the New World.
• Chen Fan revealed that Kizaru was recovering, and Kizaru explained that seawater had temporarily stopped him from turning into light.
• Marimo ordered PX-1 through PX-5 to fire at Chen Fan, who launched a crescent-shaped shockwave toward Kizaru as Marimo raised his axe to protect him.

Chen Fan defeated Kizaru and prepared to extract his Devil Fruit, but Garp, Bartholomew Kuma, and a young Navy recruit arrived. Garp asked him to spare Kizaru, and Chen Fan demanded fifty Devil Fruits in exchange.

• Chen Fan sent the Pacifistas flying and kicked Marimo into the sea before facing Kizaru.
• Chen Fan wounded Kizaru in two exchanges, then knocked him into a crater with a powerful strike.
• Chen Fan kicked the remaining Pacifistas into the sea and prepared to extract Kizaru's Devil Fruit.
• Garp, Bartholomew Kuma, and a young recruit approached, and Garp asked Chen Fan to release Kizaru to preserve the world's balance.
• Chen Fan demanded fifty Devil Fruits for Kizaru, and Garp angrily refused, accusing him of making an outrageous demand.

Chen Fan held Kizaru hostage and demanded fifty Devil Fruit users in exchange for the admiral, while Garp and Sengoku accepted the ransom to prevent further turmoil. The chapter ended with Garp confronting Chen Fan over his impossible demand.

• Garp challenged Chen Fan to join the Marines, but Chen Fan refused and said he wanted to live freely.
• Chen Fan demanded fifty Devil Fruit users within three days for Kizaru’s release and dragged his hostage away.
• Garp told Bear that Chen Fan might be the only person capable of ending the chaotic era, then ordered Marimo to report the demand to Sengoku.
• Garp and Sengoku agreed to meet Chen Fan’s demands because Navy Headquarters could not afford to lose another admiral.
• Garp protested that fifty Devil Fruits were impossible to obtain, and Chen Fan accused the Marines of being stingy.

Chen Fan captured Kizaru and demanded fifty Devil Fruit Users in exchange for his safe return, while Garp and Sengoku agreed to the deal. News of Chen Fan’s victories spread, and rumors began naming him the Fifth Emperor as a mysterious fleet passed Fish-Man Island.

• Chen Fan rejected Garp’s offer to join the Navy and demanded fifty Devil Fruit Users for Kizaru’s release, giving the Navy three days.
• Garp ordered the human traffickers arrested and reported Chen Fan’s terms to Sengoku, who agreed because the Navy could not afford to lose another admiral.
• Rayleigh and the Supernovas learned of Chen Fan’s victory over Kizaru, and the Supernovas fled, vowing not to face him again until they were stronger.
• Reports of Chen Fan’s capture of Kizaru and earlier clash with Akainu spread, prompting rumors that he was the New World’s Fifth Emperor.
• A mysterious fleet passed Fish-Man Island, and a man aboard a massive pirate ship laughed at the news of the Fifth Emperor.

Kaido learned about Chen Fan’s rumored title as the Fifth Emperor and considered pursuing the power to steal and bestow Devil Fruit abilities. As Kaido’s fleet advanced, the other Emperors and the Navy mobilized, leaving the world on the brink of a major clash.

• Lafitte dismissed Chen Fan’s Fifth Emperor title while telling Kaido about Blackbeard’s Darkness Fruit and its power to steal and bestow Devil Fruit abilities.
• Whitebeard learned that Kaido’s fleet was heading toward the first half of the Grand Line and set sail with Marco and Ace to investigate.
• Shanks and Charlotte Linlin also sailed toward the World Government, prompting the Navy to gather forces and summon the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
• News spread that Kaido had captured Impel Down, while reports of Chen Fan capturing Kizaru alive and possibly injuring Akainu intensified rumors that Chen Fan might become the Fifth Emperor.
• Kaido’s fleet secretly passed Fish-Man Island, killing witnesses as Lafitte argued that Chen Fan had not earned the title of Emperor.

Kaido’s advance toward the World Government and the escape of prisoners from Impel Down drew the other Emperors into the crisis. The Navy and World Government prepared for the approaching confrontation, while Tsuru concluded that they might only be able to watch the Emperors contend over Chen Fan.

• Kaido sailed toward the first half of the Grand Line, prompting Fish-Man Island to report disappearances to Whitebeard.
• Whitebeard decided to set sail with his crew to see Kaido’s move and visit Rayleigh at Sabaody Archipelago.
• Shanks and Charlotte Linlin also sailed toward the World Government, leading the Navy and World Government to mobilize.
• Kaido conquered Impel Down, and nearly half its prisoners escaped, including Level Six criminals and Devil Fruit Users.
• Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru discussed the crisis, and Tsuru explained that Kaido planned to capture Chen Fan while the other Emperors might restrain him.

The World Government and Navy prepared for a gathering of the world’s strongest forces after Kaido targeted Chen Fan and prisoners escaped from Impel Down. As the Seven Warlords received summons, Hancock and Gecko Moria prepared to join the coming conflict, while the Five Elders recognized that events were beyond their control.

• Sengoku ordered the Seven Warlords summoned and wished Chen Fan would disappear, while Garp and Tsuru anticipated a clash between Chen Fan and Kaido.
• Newspapers predicted a decisive battle between Chen Fan and Kaido, potentially drawing in the other Emperors, the Navy, and the Seven Warlords.
• Empress Hancock prepared to leave Amazon Lily so she could fight beside Chen Fan against Kaido.
• Perona delivered the news and summons to Gecko Moria, who vowed to use his Zombie Army to take revenge on Kaido for killing his crew.
• The Five Elders faced the approaching crisis in Mary Geoise as the world’s major powers moved toward the center of the world.

Gecko Moria and Doflamingo reacted to the approaching conflict between Kaido and Chen Fan, while Chen Fan stayed on Sabaody Archipelago and prepared to face Kaido. After Rayleigh finished coating the ship, Chen Fan had to decide whether to leave or stand his ground.

• Gecko Moria vowed to use his zombie army to take revenge on Kaido for killing his crew.
• Doflamingo realized the gathering powers and Kaido's move against Chen Fan could reshape the world, while Mihawk and Jinbe headed to Mary Geoise.
• Kaido captured Impel Down, freed powerful prisoners, and advanced toward Sabaody Archipelago to capture Chen Fan alive.
• Tina visited Chen Fan with Devil Fruit Users and urged him to flee, but Chen Fan refused and kissed her before she ran away.
• Rayleigh finished coating the ship three days later and asked Chen Fan whether they should leave first.

Chen Fan prepared to face Kaido after the Emperor seized Impel Down and gathered Devil Fruit users, but chose to take the fight to Mary Geoise. Before setting out, he met with Tina on Sabaody and kissed her.

• Chen Fan told Rayleigh he would leave Sabaody and fight Kaido at Mary Geoise, then flew there after telling the Marines to pass on his challenge.
• The narration explained that Kaido took advantage of the Navy's diverted attention to seize Impel Down, free powerful prisoners, and gather Devil Fruit users to capture Chen Fan.
• Tina met Chen Fan at a tavern on the largely evacuated Sabaody Archipelago and warned him that Kaido was too dangerous to fight.
• Chen Fan explained that he would not flee Kaido's challenge and told Tina he needed Devil Fruits for a purpose he did not disclose.
• Chen Fan put his arm around Tina and kissed her despite her attempt to push him away.

After Rayleigh finished coating Chen Fan’s ship, Chen Fan chose Mary Geoise as the battleground for his coming clash with Kaido. His challenge drew the world’s major powers to the Red Line, where the story left the Navy braced for a gathering of pirates and Warlords.

• Rayleigh finished coating Chen Fan’s ship, and Chen Fan said he would leave Sabaody rather than turn Rayleigh’s retirement home into a battlefield.
• Chen Fan announced that he would wait for Kaido at Mary Geoise, then flew toward the World Government’s headquarters with Nami, Vivi, and the others inside the seagull.
• The Marines spread Chen Fan’s challenge, prompting Navy Headquarters to send fleets to defend Mary Geoise and the Celestial Dragons.
• Kaido welcomed the choice of battleground and rallied his forces, while Whitebeard said Chen Fan should not be allowed to die.
• The Seven Warlords arrived at Mary Geoise, followed by the ships of Whitebeard, Red-Haired, and Charlotte Linlin, as the Navy held its defenses.

Chen Fan headed for Mary Geoise, prompting the World Government to mobilize as the world’s major powers converged there. The Seven Warlords of the Sea arrived, and the coming clash threatened to decide who would rule the sea.

• Shanks revealed that Chen Fan had once fought Hawk Eyes and wounded him, leaving Whitebeard and the others stunned by Chen Fan’s swordsmanship.
• Kaido arrived at Mary Geoise with a vast fleet of escaped Impel Down prisoners and claimed he had come to recapture them.
• Chen Fan appeared in the sky and announced his approach to Mary Geoise, causing Navy Headquarters to send its fleet to protect the World Government’s seat.
• Kaido welcomed the prospect of a major battle and declared that the gathered powers could decide who was the true King of the Sea.
• Whitebeard said Chen Fan should not be allowed to die, while the Seven Warlords of the Sea gathered at Mary Geoise, with Crocodile absent because he was dead.

As the Four Emperors gathered at Mary Geoise, Shanks revealed that Chen Fan had wounded Hawk Eyes in a past sword fight, making the coming battle seem even more uncertain. Chen Fan arrived as Kaido challenged his claim to the Emperor title, and Chen Fan used a card to count 352 Devil Fruit Users nearby.

• Whitebeard, Red-Haired, and Charlotte Linlin's pirate ships reached the Red Line as the Navy held its positions.
• Shanks told Whitebeard and Charlotte Linlin that Chen Fan had once defeated Hawk Eyes in a sword fight and left a wound across his chest.
• Kaido arrived with a vast fleet of prisoners, claiming he had come to retrieve an escaped subordinate while mocking the Navy.
• Kaido asked where Chen Fan was, and Chen Fan descended from the sky as the worldwide broadcast followed his arrival.
• Kaido challenged Chen Fan's claim to the Emperor title, while Chen Fan opened a card and counted 352 Devil Fruit Users.

Chen Fan demanded the Devil Fruits of the gathered powers, then killed a giant prisoner who attacked him. As Kaido sent his other prisoners against Chen Fan, he activated Sword Domain.

• Chen Fan asked the 352 Devil Fruit Users to hand over their fruits, provoking reactions from Whitebeard, Shanks, Charlotte Linlin, and others.
• A giant prisoner charged Chen Fan with an axe, but Chen Fan stopped the weapon with one finger and destroyed it.
• Chen Fan declared the giant deserved death and killed him with a single sword stroke.
• Kaido sent nearly all the prisoners to attack Chen Fan, while Chen Fan noticed none of them had Devil Fruits.
• Surrounded by prisoners swinging their weapons, Chen Fan calmly used Sword Domain.

Chen Fan arrived at Mary Geoise and demanded the Devil Fruits of all 352 users gathered there, provoking the world’s strongest figures. After a giant prisoner attacked him, Chen Fan killed him with one sword strike, leaving the crowd stunned.

• Kaido accused Chen Fan of being unworthy of claiming a ruler’s title as the world watched the gathering at Mary Geoise.
• Chen Fan used a device to count 352 Devil Fruit Users and asked them to hand over their fruits.
• Whitebeard, Shanks, Charlotte Linlin, and other prominent figures reacted to Chen Fan’s demand, while Empress Hancock admired him.
• A giant prisoner charged Chen Fan with an axe, hoping to earn a Devil Fruit from Kaido.
• Chen Fan stopped the axe with one finger, broke it, and killed the giant with a sword strike.

Chen Fan slaughtered the prisoners sent against him, displaying a sword technique that both attacked and defended. As the Four Emperors and other powerful figures watched, Hawk Eyes revealed that Chen Fan had once wounded him, and the battle continued with another prisoner’s failed attack.

• Kaido released nearly all the prisoners, who charged at Chen Fan after he decided to kill them.
• Chen Fan used Sword Domain to repel and wound the attackers, drawing admiration from Whitebeard and Red-Haired.
• Gecko Moria celebrated the growing pile of corpses, while Doflamingo praised the bloodshed as entertainment.
• Tsuru struck Doflamingo with a slash, and Hawk Eyes warned him to take the gathering seriously.
• Hawk Eyes revealed that Chen Fan had wounded him with two sharpened bone blades, leaving Doflamingo stunned.
• A prisoner attacked Chen Fan from behind, but Chen Fan dodged the sword and the attacker died.