Ch. 221Benevolence and Righteousness
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chaos ensues on Fish-Man Island as various factions clash.
- Crocodile arrives, wearing a protective suit, and begins to investigate the situation.
- The Beasts Pirates deploy a poison gas weapon, "KARW," developed by Queen and Caesar Clown, to incapacitate opponents.
- Jack captures Vander Decken IX and learns about his Devil Fruit ability, Target-Target Fruit.
- Jack orders an attack on Fish-Man Island using the poison gas, intending to clear the way for Kaido's takeover.
- Katakuri arrives and kicks Jack, stopping the attack on the Fish-Man grandmother's shop.
Character Developments
- Crocodile demonstrates his cunning and adaptability by quickly understanding the situation and obtaining protective suits.
- Jack shows his ruthlessness and impulsiveness, willing to use powerful weapons like "KARW" to achieve victory.
- Katakuri displays his sense of righteousness and concern for the Fish-Man grandmother, intervening to stop Jack's attack.
Significant Themes
- The theme of benevolence is explored through Katakuri's intervention to protect the Fish-Man grandmother.
- The theme of righteousness is highlighted as Katakuri stands against Jack's reckless actions.
Character Interactions
- Crocodile interacts with a Beasts Pirate member, obtaining information and a protective suit.
- Jack interacts with Vander Decken IX, learning about his Devil Fruit ability.
- Jack and Katakuri have a tense interaction, with Katakuri ultimately attacking Jack to stop the poison gas attack.