Ch. 21Picking Up an SSR
Key Plot Points and Events
- Figo returns to Marine Headquarters after four days at sea.
- He witnesses the capture of Jellal, a Great Pirate with a bounty of 630 million Berry, by Rear Admiral Miya.
- Figo participates in preventing Jellal's suicide attempt and helps Miya avoid a ship collision.
- Figo discovers that Jellal is an SSR1 grade prisoner in the Prison Archives.
Character Developments
- Figo demonstrates his strength and quick thinking, saving Jellal and preventing a shipwreck.
- Miya shows her concern for Jellal's well-being and her responsibility as a Marine officer.
- Jellal exhibits his powerful Conqueror's Haki and attempts suicide rather than be captured.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics between Marines and Pirates.
- The consequences of one's actions and the importance of responsibility (shown through Miya's concern for Jellal and Figo's participation in his capture).
- The allure of beauty and its potential dangers (Miya's popularity and Jellal's attempt to exploit it).
Character Interactions
- Figo and Miya reunite after years, showing familiarity but not close friendship.
- Figo and Jellal have a brief, indirect interaction, with Figo saving Jellal's life.
- Miya and Jellal have a tense interaction, with Miya showing concern for Jellal's well-being despite his status as a captive.