Ch. 181The Explosive Power of Senjutsu!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin activates Sage Mode to confront Doflamingo, who has transformed into sixteen black Dragons.
  • Leiyin creates a massive Chakra ball and clashes with Doflamingo's "Sixteen Sacred Bullets - Divine Execution."
  • The collision of their powers destroys the island and kills Doflamingo.
  • Leiyin is rescued by Vice Admirals Garp and Mōzu, and Doflamingo's corpse is found later.
  • News of Doflamingo's death spreads worldwide, reaching Kaido and the Whitebeard Pirates.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin successfully activates Sage Mode, demonstrating its immense power.
  • Doflamingo's defeat shows that Leiyin has grown strong enough to take down a former Shichibukai.
  • Kaido expresses concern about the loss of Artificial Devil Fruits due to Doflamingo's death.
  • Marco reveals that he had a sparring match with Leiyin in the West Sea, hinting at Leiyin's growing reputation.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Growth: Leiyin's activation of Sage Mode showcases his immense growth and power.
  • Consequences of Actions: The destruction of the island illustrates the severe consequences of powerful battles.
  • Reputation and Legacy: Doflamingo's death impacts the world, affecting characters like Kaido and the Whitebeard Pirates.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Doflamingo's battle demonstrates their power and determination.
  • Garp and Mōzu's arrival saves Leiyin and witnesses the aftermath of the battle.
  • Kaido and Jack the Drought discuss Doflamingo's death and its implications.
  • Vista and Marco discuss Leiyin's strength and reputation within the Whitebeard Pirates.

Ch. 182Chapter 180

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Whitebeard, the World's Strongest Man, learns about Doflamingo's defeat by Navy Vice Admiral Leiyin without showing surprise.
  • In Totto Land, Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) learns about Doflamingo's defeat and expresses interest in meeting Leiyin.
  • In the East Blue, Shanks learns about Doflamingo's defeat and discusses it with his crew, including a young Luffy who reaffirms his dream of becoming the Pirate King.
  • In Amazon Lily, Empress Hancock learns about Doflamingo's defeat and discusses the power dynamics between the Navy and the Four Emperors with Grandma Zha.

Character Developments

  • Whitebeard maintains his composure upon hearing about Doflamingo's defeat, showing his experience and nonchalance towards such news.
  • Luffy reaffirms his dream of becoming the Pirate King, showing his determination and persistence.
  • Empress Hancock expresses her awareness of the power dynamics between the Navy and the Four Emperors, revealing her strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

  • The power struggle between the Navy and the Four Emperors, with the Navy's strength and stability being emphasized.
  • The dream of becoming a Pirate King and the challenges it entails, as seen through Luffy's determination.

Character Interactions

  • Whitebeard interacts with his crew, showing his leadership and experience.
  • Shanks interacts with his crew, including Luffy, showing his mentorship and understanding of Luffy's dream.
  • Empress Hancock interacts with Grandma Zha, showing their dynamic and the Empress's independence.

Ch. 183Kage Level!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Doflamingo's true identity as a Celestial Dragon is revealed after his death, causing Empress Hancock to feel justified in his demise due to her personal history with the Celestial Dragons.
  • Leiyin's defeat of Doflamingo elevates his status as a potential future Admiral candidate.
  • Leiyin learns Sage Mode, significantly boosting his strength and reaching "Kage-level" in the system's ranking.
  • Leiyin reflects on his journey from a bullied shipwright to a powerful Navy general, acknowledging the challenges ahead.

Character Developments

  • Empress Hancock: Her hatred for Celestial Dragons is reinforced, and she views Leiyin as an "arrogant brat" despite his victory over Doflamingo.
  • Leiyin: He becomes more powerful and gains recognition as a potential future Admiral, but remains humble and focused on personal growth.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Recognition: Leiyin's strength and achievements bring him fame and respect, but he remains grounded and driven by personal goals.
  • Personal History and Bias: Empress Hancock's past experiences influence her perception of Leiyin, despite his accomplishments.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Empress Hancock: Despite Leiyin's victory over Doflamingo, Hancock's personal feelings towards Celestial Dragons cloud her judgment of him.
  • Leiyin and himself: Leiyin reflects on his journey and acknowledges the challenges ahead, displaying self-awareness and determination.

Ch. 184Going to Fight Enel?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin, now 20, has been serving as Vice Admiral Base Commander for the Navy G-5 Branch for about a year.
  • Rocks suddenly fall from the sky, injuring six soldiers at the G-5 Branch.
  • Leiyin investigates the source of the falling rocks and encounters floating islands with a palace, not Sky Island.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin's martial arts, ninjutsu, and sage mode have improved significantly.
  • Leiyin's prestige among G-5 Branch personnel is unprecedentedly high.
  • Leiyin's subordinates, like Commodore Bolun-Ryuuma, Vice Captain Kraven, and Major Sweet, have become loyal and reliable.

Significant Themes

  • Leiyin's growth and development as a character, both in power and reputation.
  • The potential threat and excitement of facing Enel.
  • The mystery of the floating islands and their connection to the falling rocks.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin interacts with his subordinates, showing concern for their safety and taking immediate action to investigate the falling rocks.
  • Leiyin encounters a person resembling Indigo on one of the floating islands, but no direct interaction occurs.

Ch. 185Instant Kill

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin, a mysterious young man, arrives at Sky Island, territory of the Golden Lion Shiki's crew.
  • Indigo, the ship doctor and second-in-command, confronts Leiyin, leading to a battle.
  • Leiyin uses Conqueror's Haki, defeating Indigo and his soldiers.
  • Leiyin infiltrates the crew's main hall, interrupting Shiki's celebration.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin: Demonstrates powerful abilities, including Conqueror's Haki and Lightning Style - White Blade, indicating he's not an ordinary foe.
  • Indigo: Shows proficiency in Chemical Magic but is ultimately no match for Leiyin.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: Leiyin's arrival challenges the Golden Lion Shiki's crew's dominance.
  • Conqueror's Haki: Its appearance hints at Leiyin's exceptional strength.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin vs. Indigo: A one-sided battle, showcasing Leiyin's superior strength.
  • Leiyin vs. Golden Lion Shiki: Their confrontation sets the stage for future events.

Ch. 186Golden Lion Shiki

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Golden Lion Shiki, a powerful Paramecia Devil Fruit user, is introduced. He controls non-living things he's touched and can fly.
  • Shiki causes stones to fall on the G-5 branch base, livening up a drinking event.
  • Leiyin, a Navy, confronts Shiki, leading to a clash between them.
  • Shiki sends an iron Lion to attack Leiyin, causing destruction and casualties among his subordinates.
  • Leiyin defends against Shiki's attacks using his Lightsaber techniques.
  • Shiki reveals his true power, manipulating the earth to create giant Lion heads to attack Leiyin.

Character Developments

  • Shiki demonstrates his arrogance, disregard for his subordinates' lives, and immense power.
  • Leiyin shows calm composure under pressure, using his Lightsaber skills to defend against Shiki's attacks.

Significant Themes

  • Power and its consequences: Shiki's immense power leads to destruction and loss of life.
  • Arrogance vs. composure: Shiki's arrogance contrasts with Leiyin's calm demeanor.

Character Interactions

  • Shiki and Leiyin's interaction is hostile, with Shiki initially underestimating Leiyin and Leiyin remaining calm and collected despite the threat.
  • Shiki's subordinates are fearful of him, fleeing when he sends the iron Lion to attack Leiyin.

Ch. 187Above All?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin escapes from his prison using Chakra, surprising Golden Lion.
  • Leiyin and Golden Lion engage in a fierce battle, causing significant destruction to the palace and island.
  • Golden Lion offers Leiyin a position in his crew, promising him a high rank and a role in dominating the world.
  • Leiyin declines and instead proposes that Golden Lion become his subordinate, angering Golden Lion.
  • Golden Lion unleashes a powerful attack, Lion's Roar - Ground Bind, against Leiyin.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin demonstrates his strength and flying ability, impressing Golden Lion.
  • Leiyin reveals his ambition to dominate the world, but not as Golden Lion's subordinate.
  • Golden Lion shows his true strength and becomes more serious about Leiyin as a threat.

Significant Themes

  • Ambition and power dynamics: Both characters display immense ambition, but Leiyin refuses to be subordinate to anyone.
  • Strength and respect: Leiyin's strength earns him respect from Golden Lion, who initially underestimates him.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Golden Lion engage in a battle of words and power, with Leiyin provoking Golden Lion to anger.
  • Leiyin's refusal to submit to Golden Lion's authority leads to a more intense confrontation.

Ch. 188The Fall

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin uses a powerful fire-based ability, "Fire Release - Head Engraving Suffering Technique," to defeat Golden Lion's snow lion heads.
  • Golden Lion retaliates with his "Lion - Thousand-Cut Valley" ability, which Leiyin counters with "Lightning Release - Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu."
  • Golden Lion unleashes his most powerful move, "Lion's Mane - Ten Wood Iai Slash," which Leiyin counters with "Sage Art - Super-Massive Rasengan Barrage."
  • Leiyin defeats Golden Lion and saves the falling island using "Wood Release - Wood Dragon Technique."

Character Developments

  • Leiyin demonstrates his mastery over various nature transformations (fire, lightning, wood) and his ability to create powerful clones.
  • Golden Lion showcases his strength and power, but ultimately falls to Leiyin's superior tactics and abilities.

Significant Themes

  • The power of nature transformations and their strategic use in battle.
  • The importance of adaptability and versatility in combat.
  • The impact of a single individual's strength on the outcome of a battle.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Golden Lion engage in a fierce and intense battle, showcasing their respective abilities and strategies.
  • The G-5 Branch members witness Leiyin's victory over Golden Lion, leading to shock and awe at Leiyin's capabilities.

Ch. 189Four Great Admirals?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Navy Headquarters discusses Leiyin's recent achievements and considers adding a fourth Admiral position for him.
  • Garp proposes Leiyin's appointment as an Admiral, sparking debate among the Admirals.
  • Sengoku decides to send a report to the Holy Land Mary Geoise for consideration.
  • Leiyin, at the G-5 Branch Base, senses a significant increase in strength after unlocking Sage Mode.
  • Leiyin's Vice Captain Kraven reports that Captain Thomson and 800 soldiers were killed by Big Mom's fleet.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin continues to grow stronger and is now comparable to a Navy Admiral.
  • Garp shows unwavering support for Leiyin's appointment as an Admiral.
  • Akainu remains prejudiced against Leiyin but is unable to sway the other Admirals' opinions.

Significant Themes

  • Strength and age are not necessarily correlated; Leiyin's youth is not a barrier to his appointment as an Admiral.
  • The Navy's recognition of Leiyin's achievements and his potential as a deterrent against the Four Emperors.

Character Interactions

  • Garp and Akainu argue over Leiyin's appointment, with Garp advocating for it and Akainu opposing it.
  • Sengoku acts as a mediator, ultimately deciding to send a report to the Holy Land for consideration.
  • Leiyin and Kraven discuss the attack by Big Mom's fleet, setting up a potential conflict.

Ch. 190Dragon Tiger Pirate Crew

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Kraven describes a fleet led by a tall, armored figure with the letters 'BIS' on the armor, which Leiyin suspects could be a known character.
  • A woman, presumed to be Boa Hancock, waits in a tavern on a North Blue island, holding a Vivre Card pointing to Whole Cake Island. She's been waiting for a man who rescued her and gave her a sword and a cat.
  • Hancock is harassed by Fat Tiger, a member of the Dragon Tiger Pirate Crew, in the tavern. She defends herself, severely injuring Fat Tiger, and the other pirates react aggressively.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin shows curiosity and recognition when hearing a description that might match a known figure.
  • Hancock is shown to be patiently waiting for a man (presumably Luffy), but also lonely and vulnerable, drinking to cope with her longing.
  • Hancock demonstrates her strength and ruthlessness when she severely injures Fat Tiger.

Significant Themes

  • Longing and Waiting: Hancock's longing for Luffy and her patient wait for him.
  • Strength and Vulnerability: Hancock's strength is contrasted with her emotional vulnerability.
  • Harassment and Retaliation: The scene in the tavern highlights the theme of harassment and the consequences of retaliation.

Character Interactions

  • Kraven provides information to Leiyin, sparking recognition in Leiyin.
  • Hancock interacts with Fat Tiger and the Dragon Tiger Pirate Crew, leading to a tense confrontation.
  • Hancock's cat is present but doesn't actively participate in the interactions.

Ch. 191A Battle Was Inevitable

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Baby-5, Leiyin's wife, is revealed to be a Devil Fruit user with a Summoning Beast, a Cat Tiger Beast. She defeats Captain Lean Dragon and his crew.
  • In Mary Geoise, the World Government discusses promoting Leiyin to Admiral, with Kong suggesting the code name "White Colt."
  • The Navy reports a significant increase in the annual "Heavenly Gold" treasure, with increased security measures planned.
  • In the New World, Kraven informs Leiyin about the destruction of Captain Thomson's warship by Big Mom's forces and the threat against Leiyin.

Character Developments

  • Baby-5 has become more assertive and less naive since her separation from Leiyin.
  • Leiyin is considered for promotion to Admiral, reflecting his growing reputation and achievements.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and the threat of the Four Emperors.
  • The World Government's control over wealth and resources (Heavenly Gold).
  • The Navy's response to threats and their desire to maintain order.

Character Interactions

  • Baby-5 demonstrates her newfound strength and independence, defeating Lean Dragon and his crew.
  • Kong and the Five Elders discuss Leiyin's promotion and the Heavenly Gold treasure.
  • Kraven warns Leiyin about the threat from Big Mom's forces, setting up a potential conflict.

Ch. 192[Thousand Hands] Cracker!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin, leading the G-5 branch Navy, encounters Big Mom's fleet near Whole Cake Island.
  • Thousand Hands Cracker, one of Big Mom's Sweet Four Generals, confronts Leiyin with a Bounty of 860 million Belly.
  • Leiyin's subordinates, including Sautel and Bolen-Ryuuma, engage Cracker in battle.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin remains calm and composed even when facing a powerful enemy, showing confidence in his subordinates.
  • Sautel demonstrates his sniper skills and inventiveness, using special bullets to try and defeat Cracker.
  • Bolen-Ryuuma shows readiness to fight alongside Sautel against Cracker.

Significant Themes

  • The power dynamics between the Navy and the Four Emperors.
  • The courage and determination of Leiyin and his subordinates in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin subtly provokes Cracker, leading to a confrontation.
  • Sautel and Bolen-Ryuuma work together to engage Cracker, showing unity and camaraderie.
  • Leiyin allows his subordinates to handle the situation, showing trust in their abilities.

Ch. 193The Will of the Great Sword Master Riuma

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ryuuma, a Commodore of the G-5 Branch, engages in a duel with Cracker, a pirate with a 800 million Berry bounty.
  • Ryuuma uses his unique skill, "Asura - Sword of Judgment," which overdraws his strength, allowing him to defeat Cracker but leaving him severely injured.

Character Developments

  • Ryuuma: Demonstrates his resolve as a swordsman, choosing to fight to the end rather than retreat, and ultimately using a powerful, self-destructive technique to defeat Cracker.
  • Cracker: Shows arrogance and underestimates Ryuuma's capabilities, leading to his eventual defeat.

Significant Themes

  • Resilience and Determination: Ryuuma's refusal to give up despite the odds, embodying the spirit of a true swordsman.
  • The Cost of Power: Ryuuma's use of "Asura - Sword of Judgment" highlights the potential dangers and consequences of pushing one's limits.

Character Interactions

  • Ryuuma and Leiyin: Leiyin respects Ryuuma's decision to fight to the end, understanding the importance of dignity and resolve in a true duel.
  • Ryuuma and Cracker: Their duel showcases Ryuuma's skill and determination against Cracker's arrogance and underestimation of his opponent.

Ch. 194Accept the Baptism of This New World!

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Ryuuma (Boren-Ryuuma) uses his Asura - Sword of Judgment technique to defeat what he believes is Cracker, a pirate with a 860 million Berry bounty.
  • The real Cracker reveals himself, showing he can create countless identical clones, making his combat power seemingly endless.
  • Boren-Ryuuma faints from exhaustion and despair after learning the true extent of Cracker's power.
  • Leiyin (Vice Admiral) lures Cracker to an island to fight, away from the Navy warship.
  • Leiyin and Cracker engage in a battle, with Cracker showcasing his biscuit warrior's transformations and attacks.

Character Developments

  • Boren-Ryuuma: Displays immense strength but faints after learning the truth about Cracker's power, highlighting his vulnerability despite his power.
  • Cracker: Reveals his true form and power, demonstrating his overconfidence and smugness.
  • Leiyin: Shows strategic thinking by luring Cracker to the island to minimize collateral damage, and displays determination in facing Cracker's power.

Significant Themes

  • The New World's Baptism: The theme of facing and accepting the harsh realities and immense power gaps in the New World.
  • Overconfidence and Hubris: Cracker's overconfidence in his power leads him to underestimate his opponents.
  • Strategic Thinking: Leiyin's strategic move to lure Cracker to the island shows the importance of tactics and planning.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Cracker: Their interaction highlights the power gap between them, with Cracker's smugness contrasting with Leiyin's determination.
  • Boren-Ryuuma and Leiyin: Boren-Ryuuma's fainting shows the impact of Cracker's revelation on the Navy's morale, with Leiyin taking charge in the face of this new threat.

Ch. 195Eternal Eye

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin and Cracker engage in a fierce battle.
  • Leiyin uses Earth Style jutsus and Sage Mode to counter Cracker's biscuit soldiers.
  • Cracker creates countless biscuit soldiers, overwhelming Leiyin.
  • Leiyin activates his Mangekyo Sharingan's second form, Susanoo, to fight back.
  • Cracker defeats Susanoo, and Leiyin is injured.
  • Leiyin prepares to use his ultimate power, the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin demonstrates his versatility in jutsus and powers, using Earth Style, Sage Mode, and Mangekyo Sharingan.
  • Cracker reveals his true power, creating an infinite number of biscuit soldiers and showing his Armament Haki prowess.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of power and its limits is explored as Leiyin struggles against Cracker's seemingly infinite biscuit soldiers.
  • The idea of perseverance is shown as Leiyin continues to fight despite his injuries and the overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Cracker engage in a intense, back-and-forth battle, showcasing their unique abilities and strategies.
  • The Navy and Pirate ships watch the duel, understanding that the outcome will decide their victory or defeat.

Ch. 196Unavoidable

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin awakens the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, a powerful form of the Sharingan.
  • He demonstrates his new power by summoning a third form Susanoo, a more advanced and imposing version of his previous Susanoo.
  • Cracker, overwhelmed by Leiyin's new power, summons a massive army of Biscuit Soldiers to attack the Susanoo but fails to damage it.
  • Leiyin prepares to unleash another attack, leaving Cracker feeling helpless and at his mercy.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin: Shows significant growth in power, awakening a new form of the Sharingan and demonstrating increased control over his Susanoo.
  • Cracker: Experiences a loss of confidence and feels helpless against Leiyin's growing power, marking a shift in his character from overconfident to vulnerable.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the shift in power between Leiyin and Cracker, with Leiyin's new abilities outmatching Cracker's previous strengths.
  • Helplessness: The theme of feeling helpless is explored through Cracker's inability to counter Leiyin's attacks, leading to a sense of despair and resignation.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin vs. Cracker: The main interaction in this chapter is the intense battle between Leiyin and Cracker. Leiyin's growing power and confidence contrast with Cracker's waning strength and increasing helplessness.
  • Leiyin's Susanoo vs. Cracker's Biscuit Soldiers: The battle between Leiyin's Susanoo and Cracker's Biscuit Soldiers highlights the disparity in their powers, with Leiyin's Susanoo easily withstanding the soldiers' attacks.

Ch. 197Unexpected

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Leiyin uses his own warship as a shield to protect Cracker's ships from Susanoo's powerful attack, destroying the island and Cracker's ships.
  • Cracker survives using a biscuit shield but is severely injured.
  • Leiyin captures Cracker and brings him to Navy Headquarters.
  • Sengoku and Garp are astonished by Leiyin's capture of Cracker.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin demonstrates strategic thinking and selflessness by sacrificing his own warship to save Cracker's ships and crew.
  • Cracker's survival instincts are shown as he quickly creates a shield to protect himself from Susanoo's attack.
  • Sengoku and Garp show surprise and disbelief at Leiyin's accomplishment, indicating their respect for his abilities.

Significant Themes

  • Selflessness and sacrifice for the greater good (Leiyin's actions).
  • Survival and adaptability (Cracker's quick thinking).
  • Respect and recognition for exceptional achievements (Sengoku and Garp's reaction).

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Cracker: Leiyin captures Cracker, showing no mercy despite Cracker's threats.
  • Leiyin and Sengoku/Garp: Sengoku and Garp express their astonishment and gratitude for Leiyin's capture of Cracker, showing respect for his abilities.
  • Sengoku and Garp: They display their friendly rivalry, with Garp snatching the Den Den Mushi from Sengoku, showing their comfortable dynamic.

Ch. 198The Fake Wanted Poster

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Leiyin captures a man who claims not to be Cracker, despite the bounty poster.
  • Cracker is revealed to be a clone, and Leiyin exposes the truth by threatening him with pain.
  • Cracker is arrested, and Leiyin learns that he's no longer a Vice Admiral.
  • Leiyin is summoned to the Fleet Admiral's office.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin demonstrates his cunning and ruthlessness in handling Cracker.
  • Garp shows his protective and teasing nature towards Leiyin.
  • Akainu is surprised and speechless after Leiyin's actions.

Significant Themes

  • The power of fear and threats in controlling enemies.
  • The truth behind the fake bounty poster and Cracker's identity.
  • The revelation of Leiyin's new status in the Navy.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Garp's banter and mutual respect.
  • Leiyin's disregard for Akainu's authority.
  • Leiyin's past relationships with Hina (G) and Verdan (G) are mentioned.
  • Leiyin's anticipation of the Fleet Admiral's summoning.

Ch. 199A Major Upheaval?

1. Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Navy Headquarters convenes a meeting with high-ranking officers.
  • Fleet Admiral Sengoku announces two major orders:
    • Public execution of Pirate Charlotte Cracker in 15 days, with 50,000 elite Navy soldiers and the Shichibukai summoned for the operation.
    • Leiyin's promotion to Navy Headquarters Acting Admiral, codenamed White Colt.
  • The Navy plans to set up a naval blockade at the G-5 Branch, expecting Big Mom to retaliate for Cracker's execution.

2. Character Developments

  • Leiyin is surprised and somewhat overwhelmed by his promotion to Acting Admiral at the age of 20.
  • Vice Admiral Momousagi expresses pride in Leiyin's achievements as her former student.
  • Other Vice Admirals are astonished by Leiyin's rapid rise through the ranks.

3. Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics and political intrigue within the Navy and the World Government.
  • The consequences of executing a high-ranking Pirate and the potential retaliation from their allies.
  • The rapid rise of a young prodigy (Leiyin) and its impact on the established order.

4. Character Interactions

  • Leiyin interacts with the high-ranking Navy officers, including the Three Admirals and Vice Admiral Garp.
  • Vice Admiral Momousagi expresses pride in Leiyin's accomplishments, causing discomfort for Vice Captain Chaton, who has feelings for her.
  • The Vice Admirals discuss the strategic implications of the announced orders and the upcoming operation.

Ch. 200"Empress" Contract Holder

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Navy prepares for an impending battle with Big Mom, dispatching Aokiji and Vice Admirals to the G-5 Branch for defense.
  • Leiyin is tasked by Sengoku to summon Boa Hancock, the Empress of Amazon Lily, to assist in the battle.
  • Leiyin reluctantly agrees, recalling his previous encounters with Hancock and her aloof, violent, and self-righteous demeanor.
  • Leiyin sets off for Amazon Lily, with the Navy's high-ranking officers believing he's the only one who can successfully invite Hancock due to his past success in recruiting her.

Character Developments

  • Leiyin: Shows reluctance and apprehension about facing Hancock again but accepts the mission due to his loyalty and sense of duty.
  • Sengoku: Demonstrates strategic thinking, understanding that Leiyin is the only one who can invite Hancock, and manipulates Leiyin into accepting the mission.
  • Garp: Supports Sengoku's decision, believing in Leiyin's ability to complete the task and acknowledging his unique connection with Hancock.

Significant Themes

  • Power Dynamics: The Navy's need for Hancock's power to face Big Mom highlights the importance of alliances and the balance of power in the One Piece world.
  • Responsibility and Duty: Leiyin's acceptance of the mission, despite his personal feelings, showcases his sense of duty and responsibility towards the Navy and the upcoming battle.
  • Manipulation and Trust: Sengoku's manipulation of Leiyin raises questions about trust and honesty within the Navy's hierarchy.

Character Interactions

  • Leiyin and Sengoku: Their interaction reveals Sengoku's manipulative side and Leiyin's loyalty and honesty, as he accepts the mission despite his reservations.
  • Leiyin and Garp: Garp's support for Leiyin's mission shows his faith in Leiyin's abilities and his understanding of the unique bond between Leiyin and Hancock.
  • Leiyin and Hancock (implied): Leiyin's memories of their past encounters hint at the complex dynamic between them, with Hancock's aloof and proud demeanor contrasting with Leiyin's straightforward and honest nature.
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