Ch. 181Ulti and Yelena
Key Plot Points and Events
- Garp and Goldberg transform into giant Smilodon and Kuma using Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits, demonstrating enhanced power.
- Yelena, with Run and Page One, observes the transformations and asks about Kaido's beast forms, hinting at her knowledge of their secret.
- Garp, Goldberg, and Hajrudin invite Yelena and the children to join them in testing their new powers in the wilderness.
- Yelena reveals that Run and Page One are Hanafuda's children, entrusted to Kaido, and plans to return them to their father.
- Yelena transforms into her beastman form, scaring Run and Page One.
Character Developments
- Garp and Goldberg: Showcased their newfound strength and excitement from eating Ancient Zoan Devil Fruits.
- Yelena: Displayed her calm and collected demeanor, revealing her knowledge of Kaido's secrets and her plans for Run and Page One.
- Run and Page One: Initially scared and suspicious, they become more at ease with Yelena but remain wary of her intentions.
Significant Themes
- Power and Strength: The characters' focus on growing stronger, both physically and in terms of knowledge and influence.
- Trust and Betrayal: The dynamics between Yelena, Kaido, Hanafuda, and the children highlight themes of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of actions.
- Identity and Belonging: The children's struggle to find their place and identity, both within their family and in the world at large.
Character Interactions
- Yelena and the Children: Yelena's gentle and patient demeanor with Run and Page One contrasts with their initial fear and suspicion, leading to a tentative trust.
- Garp, Goldberg, and Hajrudin: The Giant Tribe members' camaraderie and eagerness to test their new powers together.
- Yelena and the Giants: The Giants' wariness of Yelena, stemming from their previous defeat, and their hope to turn the tables on her.