Recaps

Ares used his Mythical Zoan powers to move Angel Island and Upper Yard toward the Land of Wano, while Gan Fall and the guards kept everyone safe. The islands began their journey to the New World, leaving Olvia eager to see Wano.

• Olvia explained Mythical Zoans to Gan Fall as the people of Bika and Angel Island watched Ares transform into an azure dragon.
• Ares declared the people of the islands his own and ordered Laboon to pull Angel Island with Flame Clouds.
• Gan Fall and the guards prepared the residents for the journey while Ares wrapped Upper Yard in Flame Clouds.
• Ares made Upper Yard break free from the sea of clouds and float toward the Land of Wano.
• Dr. Kureha and Olvia marveled at Ares's power as the islands began traveling toward Wano.

Whitebeard decided to leave Wano and seek his own path, while Upper Yard and Angel Island arrived in the skies above the country. The chapter left Whitebeard preparing to depart and Brook celebrating the islands’ arrival.

• Abelru, Kuma, Jozu, Ivankov, and Ginny reflected on their training and their happier lives in Wano compared with their enslavement.
• Whitebeard told Kaido he planned to leave Wano, explaining that he wanted a peaceful life with his family rather than to follow Ares’s ambitions.
• Kaido accepted Whitebeard’s decision and offered to arrange a small boat for his departure.
• Whitebeard and Kaido drank together and promised they would meet again on the seas.
• Upper Yard, including Angel Island, arrived above Wano, and Brook played a cheerful song to celebrate.

After carrying Upper Yard to the Land of Wano, Ares prepared to bring Olvia and the others down to explore while leaving Gan Fall and the Shandia Chieftain in charge of the sky island. Whitebeard and Kaido welcomed Ares back, while Brook and the others met them for the first time.

• Brook joined Ares's group after reuniting with Laboon and broke down in tears.
• Ares brought Upper Yard above the Land of Wano after a nearly two-month journey and rested in Birka.
• Ares left Gan Fall and the Shandia Chieftain to manage the sky island and promised to establish passage between it and Wano.
• Ares set out for Wano with Olvia and the others, eager to see its people, culture, and Poneglyph.
• Whitebeard and Kaido recognized Ares as he descended in his dragon form and rushed out to greet him.
• Brook, Crocus, and Olvia saw Whitebeard and Kaido for the first time and remarked on their imposing appearances.

Ares returned to Wano with Whitebeard and Kaido, reunited with his allies, and encouraged Alber and Kozuki Oden to pursue their ambitions. He introduced Brook and Dr. Kureha as new companions, while planning to strengthen Wano and build forces to oppose the World Government.

• Ares arrived with Whitebeard and Kaido and called Slada and Chinjao to gather everyone for a banquet.
• Alber told Ares he had trained hard and wanted to restore the Lunarian Tribe's glory and help Ares become king of the world, and Ares encouraged him.
• Kozuki Oden said he wanted to become Wano's strongest swordsman and sail with Ares, who assigned him to form the Samurai Army and promised to take him out to sea.
• Slada, Chinjao, and Ashura Doji arrived, and Ares gathered everyone to introduce his new companions.
• Brook described his past with the Rumba Pirates, and Whitebeard recognized the crew as musicians.
• Dr. Kureha introduced herself and said she had come to Wano to help build a hospital and pass on her medical knowledge.

Ares asked his allies to find a way to connect Land of Wano with the sky island he had brought from the Grand Line. He planned to spend the next few years strengthening Land of Wano so it could eventually secure recognition from the World Government, and the gathering turned to planning the country’s development.

• Ares introduced Whitebeard, Kaido, Oden, and the others to Olvia and her companions, and Olvia recognized Oden as someone who could interpret Poneglyphs.
• Ares told the banquet that a sky island was now above Land of Wano and asked how its people could travel between the island and the country.
• Whitebeard warned Ares that the World Government might try to stop or destroy any connection, and Ares said he would build Land of Wano’s strength before seeking recognition.
• Marco, Ivankov, and Ginny expressed interest in visiting the sky island, while Kuma offered to use his power to send people there.
• Oden suggested domesticating giant birds for transport, Klein agreed the idea was feasible, and Ares proposed using it temporarily before turning to Land of Wano’s development strategy.

Ares outlined a plan to cultivate swordsmen in the Land of Wano through dojos and tournaments, aiming to produce the World's Strongest Swordsman. He then proposed sending Kaido and others out to sea to gain experience and recruit useful talent.

• Ares proposed state-funded swordsmanship training for children, officially recognized dojos, and national tournaments held every five years, with the eventual goal of crowning the World's Strongest Swordsman.
• Kozuki Oden eagerly vowed to claim the title, and Ares encouraged him while naming Roger, Rayleigh, Golden Lion, and Redfield as powerful rivals.
• Ashura Doji, Olvia, and Alber praised the plan, while Alber hoped to compete in a future tournament and Ares offered to guide his swordsmanship.
• Ares said he would continue seeking talented youths, including Douglas Bullet, and would try recruiting warriors from the Giant Tribe.
• Ares announced that some of his people could sail beyond the Land of Wano to adventure and grow stronger, and Kaido eagerly welcomed the idea.

Ares laid out plans for the God of War Pirates and the Land of Wano, while warning his followers not to bring disgrace on their cause. He left Fukurokuju in charge of building a powerful Ninja School and training a true ninja army.

• Kozuki Oden asked Ares to let him go to sea, and Ares agreed after assigning him to teach Olvia the writing on the Poneglyph.
• Ares warned the gathered followers against committing atrocities, declaring that he would kill anyone who ruined the God of War Pirates’ reputation and mission of liberation.
• Kuma believed Ares was Joy Boy, while Whitebeard praised his growing strength and said he would surpass Rocks; Marco and Kaido voiced their support for Ares’s vision.
• Ares urged his followers to recruit talented people during their sea voyages, and Whitebeard told him he planned to leave the Land of Wano.
• Ares called for the Land of Wano to expand its sword-forging industry and use its resources to create jobs and profits.
• Ares ordered Fukurokuju to establish a Ninja School focused on strong willpower and to create a formidable ninja army.