Ch. 261Navy Landing

The Navy arrived in Dressrosa and learned that Rodney had brought the country under his control. Rodney asked Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Issho to remain there in case Jack attacked, leaving their response to the expected threat unresolved.

  • Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru arrived in Dressrosa and learned from Issho that it was under Rodney's control.
  • Rodney emerged from hiding and joked with Sengoku about joining his security team, while Vice Admiral Tsuru urged them to get to the point.
  • Rodney warned the three that Jack the Drought might come to Dressrosa to avenge Doflamingo and explained why he expected Kaido to send him.
  • Rodney asked Sengoku, Vice Admiral Tsuru, and Issho to stay in Dressrosa in case he was away when Jack arrived.
  • Vice Admiral Tsuru recognized that Rodney was using the danger to Dressrosa's people to persuade the Navy officers to protect the country.

Ch. 262Zou

Rodney and his companions reached Zou aboard the Black Pearl and Going Merry, then flew up to the devastated Mink homeland. They discovered poison lingering in the ruined town and began clearing it as they searched for survivors.

  • Rodney, Robin, Luo, and the Straw Hat Pirates followed Bepo's Vivre Card toward Zou, with Nami helping guide the ships through the New World's harsh weather.
  • The group read that Jack the Drought had been knocked into the deep sea by Sengoku and Fujitora, though Rodney doubted Jack would die easily.
  • Rodney spotted Zunesha through the mist, and the crews secured their ships to the elephant's legs before Rodney carried everyone up with Complete Susanoo.
  • Rodney led the group through Zou's damaged gate and ruined town, while Kin'emon feared for Inuarashi and Nekomamushi after Jack's invasion.
  • Reiju and Chopper detected poison in the air, so Rodney used the Hidden Mist Technique to dilute it as the group prepared to rescue the Minks.

Ch. 263Zou (II)

Rodney and his companions rescued the poisoned, gravely wounded Minks on Zou, including Inuarashi and Nekomamushi. After the leaders learned Kanjuro was the traitor, the group prepared to reunite with Bepo and attend a welcoming feast.

  • Rodney cleared the poisonous mist and rushed Chopper and Luo into town to treat the wounded Minks.
  • Rodney summoned Big Slug Sister to heal the Minks while Chopper, Luo, and Reiju prepared an antidote.
  • Zoro blocked a wounded female Mink's attack, and Rodney stopped her from detonating her lit dynamite.
  • Inuarashi and Nekomamushi recovered and learned from Kin'emon that Kanjuro had betrayed Kozuki Oden.
  • Nekomamushi told Luo that Bepo was in the shelter and invited the visitors to a welcoming feast.
  • Inuarashi led the group toward the forest while Luo went to find Bepo and Rodney left with Robin.

Ch. 264A Child's Play-Like Leg Reattachment

Rodney and his companions visited the injured Minks, where Luo reattached Inuarashi’s severed leg and Big Slug Sister began trying to restore it with Medical Ninjutsu. Inuarashi eventually felt the leg again, bringing the Minks to tears of joy.

  • Rodney boasted about his ninja skills while discussing Raizo, and Sanji and Zoro nearly fought before Nami stopped them.
  • The group reached the Minks’ shelter and received a warm welcome, then shared a meal prepared by Sanji.
  • Rodney and Luffy fought over the last piece of meat, and Rodney beat Luffy before Luffy managed to eat it.
  • Rodney offered Luo’s help with Inuarashi’s missing leg, and a Musketeer revealed that the severed leg had been kept.
  • Luo removed the rotten flesh and reattached the leg, then Rodney summoned Big Slug Sister to stimulate its surviving cells with Medical Ninjutsu.
  • Inuarashi said he could feel the reattached leg, and the Minks celebrated with tears of joy.

Ch. 265Quarrel

Rodney clashed with Kin'emon over Shusui and defended his right to keep the sword, while Inuarashi helped calm the dispute. After Inuarashi and Nekomamushi reconciled, they led the group into the Whale Forest to find Raizo.

  • Big Slug Sister told Inuarashi that his reattached leg needed time to heal, and Inuarashi thanked her.
  • Kin'emon drew his sword after Rodney insulted Momonosuke, but Rodney overpowered him and defended keeping Shusui, which Rayleigh had given him.
  • Momonosuke and Inuarashi asked Rodney to spare Kin'emon, and Rodney sheathed his sword after Luffy and Zoro backed his position.
  • Luo and Big Slug Sister reattached Nekomamushi's arm, and Inuarashi and Nekomamushi reconciled because of Momonosuke.
  • Inuarashi and Nekomamushi led the group into the Whale Forest and down a hidden passage to search for Raizo.

Ch. 266Ninja

The Straw Hats and their allies found Raizo shackled beside Zou’s red Poneglyph, and Rodney challenged him to a fight that exposed the gap between their ninjutsu. Robin translated the Poneglyph, and Nami began calculating its coordinates as Rodney said two more Poneglyphs remained before they could find Laugh Tale.

  • The group found Raizo chained beneath the Kozuki Family crest, and Inuarashi and Nekomamushi explained they had imprisoned him to protect him and the Minks.
  • Luffy and the others compared Raizo unfavorably with Rodney, prompting Raizo to challenge Rodney to a one-on-one fight.
  • Rodney defeated Raizo’s techniques with physical shadow clones and demonstrated several elemental jutsu, leaving Raizo astonished.
  • Rodney and Raizo argued over whether ninjas should hide in the shadows or fight openly.
  • Robin translated Zou’s road Poneglyph, and Nami began calculating its coordinates using it and the Poneglyph Rodney had taken from BIG MOM.
  • Rodney said Kaido’s Poneglyph and one whose whereabouts were unknown were the two remaining road Poneglyphs needed to locate Laugh Tale.

Ch. 267Bege's Visit

Rodney learned that Sanji was expected to marry Charlotte Pudding and helped him decide to go to the wedding, while planning to confront the Vinsmoke Family. The chapter ended with Rodney speaking to BIG MOM through Bege’s Den Den Mushi.

  • Rodney and Robin left the Poneglyph after recording its contents, and they stayed on Zou to rest.
  • Bege and Momonosuke arrived on Zou, and Bege told Sanji that the Vinsmoke Family had arranged his marriage into the Charlotte Family.
  • Rodney showed Sanji the wedding invitation, which named Charlotte Pudding as the bride, and Sanji agreed to go after learning she might be married to someone else.
  • Rodney asked Bege to contact BIG MOM, and Bege handed Rodney the Den Den Mushi when BIG MOM asked to speak with him.

Ch. 268The Jack Who Came Attacking

Rodney arranged for Sanji to attend his wedding to Pudding with BIG MOM, then set off to confront Jack after Ace reported a fight at Zou. The Straw Hat Pirates headed for Aviledon while Kin'emon and the others returned to Wano.

  • Rodney and BIG MOM agreed that Sanji would appear as a Vinsmoke at the wedding, while Aviledon would supply weapons at cost.
  • Rodney sent Reiju and Sanji ahead to BIG MOM's territory and invited the Straw Hat Pirates to travel with him to Aviledon.
  • Luo was shocked to learn that Sanji and Reiju's mother had been named Sora, and Bege left after Momonosuke chose to remain in his homeland.
  • The Straw Hat Pirates headed to Aviledon, while Kin'emon and the others returned to Wano to gather forces against Kaido.
  • Ace told Rodney that he and his crew had encountered Jack at Zou, so Rodney rushed down to confront him.

Ch. 269Jack

Jack attacked the Whitebeard Pirates beneath Zunesha, but Rodney arrived and defeated him with a Rasenshuriken. Rodney then met Ace and the others and told them Luffy was above them, leaving the group to figure out how to reach him.

  • Jack ordered the Beasts Pirates to attack the Whitebeard Pirates, and Ace destroyed several of their ships with Fire Fist.
  • Rodney descended along Zunesha’s leg and blocked the Beasts Pirates’ cannon fire with a Water Formation Wall.
  • Rodney used Water Severing Wave to damage Jack’s ship, then fought him with Wood Release clones and struck him with a Rasenshuriken.
  • Rodney landed on the Whitebeard Pirates’ ship, told Ace that Luffy was above them, and invited everyone to go up.
  • Ace asked how the group could reach Luffy because he could not carry everyone into the air.

Ch. 270Plan

Rodney, Ace, and Izou reunited with the Kozuki retainers on Zou, where Izou learned of Oden’s fate and Marco discussed the Whitebeard Pirates’ troubles. After the groups made plans for Wano and their next destinations, Luffy sent the Straw Hats plunging off Zou as they prepared to leave for Aviledon and BIG MOM’s Tea Party.

  • Rodney carried Ace and Izou up to Zou, where Marco joined them and they met Kin'emon, Momonosuke, and the other retainers in the Whale Forest.
  • Izou wept as he greeted Momonosuke, and Rodney explained how Toki’s ability had sent him and Kin'emon’s group into the future.
  • Marco lamented that the Whitebeard Pirates had not known Oden was dead and described their struggles after Whitebeard’s death, including the threat of Whitebeard Jr.
  • Rodney and Marco agreed to trade weapons at cost, while Izou and Nekomamushi prepared to return to Wano with Inuarashi and the retainers.
  • Luo and his group stayed on Zou, while Rodney and the Straw Hats set off toward Aviledon and BIG MOM’s Tea Party.
  • Luffy wrapped the Straw Hats together and leaned backward, sending them falling from Zou as Inuarashi and Nekomamushi watched.

Ch. 271Homecoming

Rodney brought the Straw Hat Pirates back to Aviledon, where they encountered Jiraiya being chased for peeping and learned that Kuzan had joined Rodney’s organization. The chapter ended with Nami surprised that Rodney had hired a former Marine admiral.

  • Rodney sailed the Straw Hat Pirates back to Aviledon, using his chains to pull the ships clear of a whirlpool along the way.
  • Robin warned Nami to keep Luffy from breaking Aviledon’s laws, and she threatened to withhold Sanji’s cooking if they were fined.
  • Aviledon’s security team chased Jiraiya, who had used Sanji’s appearance to peep at the hot springs, and Sanji confronted him.
  • Jiraiya introduced himself as the Toad Sage to Luffy and the others while Sanji and Jiraiya argued and fought.
  • Kuzan returned to Rodney and explained that Jiraiya’s peeping complaints regularly reached him as commander.
  • Robin told Nami that Rodney had hired Kuzan, leaving her surprised that a former Marine admiral worked for him.

Ch. 272Wrong Persona

Rodney planned to confront BIG MOM at her Tea Party before she could seize Aviledon’s weapons and military power. He called Brook back and arranged to borrow Fish-Man Island’s bomb-filled Tamatebako, while leaving Isabella behind to protect Aviledon.

  • Rodney asked Isabella about Lester, Perona, and Brook, then called Brook and learned he was heading to Kamabakka Kingdom.
  • Rodney warned Brook that Kamabakka Kingdom was ruled by Ivankov, and Brook agreed to return with a secret friend.
  • Rodney told Brook to have his clone ask King Neptune to lend him the Tamatebako when passing through Fish-Man Island.
  • Rodney explained to Isabella that BIG MOM might target Aviledon and that he planned to bring combat forces to the Tea Party.
  • Isabella asked to join the battle as the ship’s doctor, but Rodney refused because she could not protect herself.

Ch. 273The Arrival of Count Red

Rodney prepared for a coming fight while Aviledon prospered and the Straw Hat Pirates toured the island. Brook returned with Patrick Redfield, whose arrival prompted a tense exchange with Kuzan.

  • Rodney examined the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path but admitted he could not control it without the Rinnegan, then decided to prepare a trap for the coming conflict.
  • Rodney's policies helped Aviledon develop its agriculture, industry, and service sector, earning it a reputation as the Island of Abundance.
  • The Straw Hat Pirates toured Aviledon with Sanji as their guide, while Reiju and Sanji left ahead for the Torrant Kingdom.
  • Brook returned with Patrick Redfield, who had found him after attending his concert and become his number-one fan.
  • Kuzan confronted Patrick over his dangerous presence, but Rodney assured him Patrick was a guest and said he trusted Brook's influence.

Ch. 274Your Nightmare Has Returned

Rodney prepared to confront BIG MOM, assigning his allies roles and arranging for the Straw Hat Pirates to enter the Torrant Kingdom. He intended to seize Germa’s power from Judge, who was trying to use BIG MOM to restore his family’s influence.

  • Balorick arrived at Rodney’s headquarters with the group and remained aloof while Kuzan stayed wary of him.
  • Rodney said he planned to challenge BIG MOM and asked Balorick to hold off the Sweet Commanders and Charlotte Family officers, while Brook would counter her Homie soldiers.
  • Rodney assigned Jiraiya, Conner, and Brook to his combat crew and ordered Isabella, Kuzan, and Robin to guard the home base.
  • Luffy refused to join Rodney’s crew even temporarily, so Rodney offered to take the Straw Hat Pirates to the Torrant Kingdom aboard his ship instead.
  • Rodney said Reiju would protect Sanji and explained that Judge planned to use Sanji’s marriage to gain BIG MOM’s support and rule the North Blue.
  • Rodney declared that he intended to take Germa’s power for himself.

Ch. 275Chapter 275

Rodney and the Straw Hat Pirates arrived on Cake Island ahead of Sanji and Pudding’s wedding, where BIG MOM’s plan to kill the Vinsmokes still threatened to turn the celebration into a trap. They reached Pudding’s café and reunited with Sanji, who was enjoying his time with Pudding.

  • Rodney and his group landed on Cake Island, restrained Luffy with Seastone, and disguised the Straw Hat Pirates.
  • Rodney stored the Black Pearl in a Space Scroll and gave it to Jiraiya in case they needed to retreat.
  • Perospero welcomed Rodney, who revealed he had taught Sanji the Six Powers and Haki and asked to stay near Sanji and Pudding.
  • Rodney learned Sanji and Reiju had fought their brothers and said he would visit Germa, while Perospero urged him not to cause trouble.
  • Perospero led the group to Pudding’s café, where they found Sanji and Pudding close together and greeted Sanji.

Ch. 276Bullying Germa

Rodney and Conner set out to retaliate against Germa, and Rodney used his disguise as Judge to punish the obedient Vinsmoke brothers. The real Judge returned and confronted Rodney as Ichiji joined the fight.

  • Pudding welcomed Sanji’s friends, removed Luffy’s Seastone Handcuffs, and told them Reiju was upstairs.
  • Rodney decided to attack Germa’s science unit and left Jiraiya and the others with Reiju and Pudding.
  • Rodney and Conner reached Germa’s base, where Rodney disguised himself as Judge and ordered Ichiji, Niji, and Yuji to kneel.
  • Rodney mocked and attacked the three brothers, driving Yuji and Niji into the ground and kicking Ichiji through a wall.
  • Judge returned, recognized Rodney, and charged him in his battle suit as Ichiji attacked Rodney in his own suit.

Ch. 277The Hell With Anyone Who'd Believe That

Rodney attacked Judge and his sons, then escaped while Conner slaughtered Germa clone soldiers. Judge failed to convince BIG MOM that Rodney had been at the scene, and the chapter ended with Rodney safely at Pudding’s café with Sanji and the others.

  • Rodney fought Ichiji, froze Niji, struck Yuji, and unleashed a giant One Horned White Whale at the Germa Kingdom before fleeing.
  • Conner killed Germa clone soldiers using the Blocker Fruit’s ability to conceal his presence, then slipped away.
  • Judge learned that Rodney had attacked his family and ordered his sons to report the incident to BIG MOM rather than retaliate without permission.
  • Judge explained that he planned to swallow Rodney’s territory after completing the marriage alliance with BIG MOM, and admitted Rodney’s status made him difficult to challenge.
  • Judge went to see BIG MOM, but Perospero told him Rodney had remained at Pudding’s café with Sanji and the others, leaving Judge unable to prove Rodney had attacked them.

Ch. 278Plan

Rodney urged Pudding to defy BIG MOM and offered to protect her and Sanji if they fled together. After Pudding accepted his help, Rodney planned for the crew to disrupt the wedding and confront BIG MOM and her forces.

  • Germa’s escorts took Sanji and Reiju away, and Rodney reassured Reiju that she remained his crewmate.
  • Rodney asked Pudding whether BIG MOM expected her to kill Sanji, and Pudding said she would not kill the man she loved.
  • Rodney challenged Pudding’s fear of BIG MOM and offered to help her and Sanji escape on their wedding day.
  • Pudding asked Rodney to protect them, and he agreed before returning to the café with her.
  • Rodney assigned the crew roles for the wedding-day confrontation and asked Pudding who would officiate the ceremony.

Ch. 279Wedding

Rodney and his companions attended Pudding and Sanji’s wedding in Cake Island’s main city, where BIG MOM’s alliance with Germa drew underworld guests. The ceremony began with tension as Rodney freed Reiju from an explosive collar, and BIG MOM warned him and Judge not to cause a scene.

  • Rodney and his companions entered the wedding venue while Katakuri and Capone Bege kept order.
  • Rodney’s group received a prominent table, and underworld figures gathered for the ceremony.
  • BIG MOM appeared and welcomed the Vinsmoke family as the wedding began.
  • Nami pointed out Reiju’s pale complexion and collar, prompting Rodney to confront Judge.
  • Rodney broke Reiju’s collar and threw it into the air, where it exploded.
  • BIG MOM told Rodney and Judge not to make a fuss on Pudding’s wedding day.

Ch. 280Wedding

Rodney disrupted Sanji and Pudding’s wedding after Sanji accepted Pudding’s third eye, then led his allies in a battle against the BIG MOM Pirates. As the Straw Hat Pirates and Pudding prepared to escape, BIG MOM called down Zeus, and Rodney moved to seize the thundercloud.

  • Rodney insulted Judge, then BIG MOM welcomed the wedding guests while planning to destroy Germa and target Rodney.
  • Sanji and Pudding exchanged vows and kissed, and Sanji praised Pudding’s third eye instead of reacting with shock.
  • Katakuri attacked Sanji, but Sanji dodged the candy pellet and it struck the priest; Katakuri saw the coming battle and charged at Rodney.
  • Rodney ordered his allies to attack, and the Straw Hat Pirates and his crew fought Katakuri and the BIG MOM Pirates.
  • Rodney used lightning against Perospero, countered BIG MOM’s punch with the Water Mirror Technique, and told Sanji and Pudding and the Straw Hat Pirates to escape.
  • BIG MOM summoned Zeus, and Rodney reached out to take the thundercloud for himself.
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