Arc 13The Fall of Big Mom

Reiner and the Straw Hats entered Whole Cake Island to help Sanji face the Vinsmoke Family, then fought Big Mom and defeated her. Sanji married Pudding, who joined the crew, while the Straw Hats gained allies and drew the attention of the Five Elders.

  • Ace reunited with Sabo, and Nami told the Straw Hats that Sanji was headed to Whole Cake Island for an arranged wedding before Reiner’s bounty rose to 3.1 billion Berries.
  • Reiner and the Straw Hats met Bege, who proposed attacking Big Mom during the Tea Party, but Luffy refused to decide Sanji’s fate for him.
  • Sanji and Pudding grew close while cooking and exploring Whole Cake Island, and Sanji reassured her about her third eye before they agreed to marry.
  • At the Tea Party, Big Mom turned against Reiner and Luffy, and the Straw Hats launched an assault that spread across Cake Island.
  • Nami defeated Smoothie, and Usopp and Franky defeated Cracker while Brook’s music weakened Big Mom’s Homies and Reiner and Luffy battled Big Mom.
  • Sanji defeated Judge and his brothers with the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, left the Vinsmoke Family, and declared Pudding his fiancée.
  • Reiner and Luffy defeated Big Mom, and Pudding agreed to sail with Sanji and join the Straw Hats after proposing to alter Big Mom’s memories.
  • Sanji and Pudding married, Big Mom announced the Straw Hats were her allies, and the crew received custom outfits and learned of their increased bounties as the Five Elders warned the Marines not to act rashly.
Chapters 313–338 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 313Black Snake Reiner: 3.1 Billion

After Reiner’s crew robbed the Moby Dick and left Sabo to reunite with Ace, the Straw Hat Crew sailed toward Whole Cake Island and Sanji told them about his past with the Vinsmoke Family. The crew agreed to help him, and the chapter ended with the Marines raising Reiner’s bounty to 3.1 billion Berries.

  • King Riku freed Violet after telling her the Donquixote Family had been defeated, while Leo returned to Green Bit with Princess Mansherry and rescued Tontatta workers.
  • Ace and the Whitebeard pirates found their treasure and supplies stolen from the Moby Dick, and Reiner appeared with the captured Miss Bakkin before Sabo arrived and reunited with Ace.
  • Nami confirmed the Going Merry was heading to Whole Cake Island, where Sanji would attend his arranged wedding with a member of the Big Mom Pirates.
  • Sanji told the Straw Hat Crew about his past as a rejected member of the Vinsmoke Family, then asked them to help him face his family, and they agreed.
  • After the Straw Hat Crew’s actions in Dressrosa drew widespread attention, Brannew announced that Reiner’s bounty had risen to 3.1 billion Berries.

Ch. 314New Powerhouse of the Seas, the Sixth Emperor!

The Straw Hat crew learned that their bounties had risen sharply after their recent battles, while a newspaper called Reiner a future Sixth Emperor of the Sea. Their names spread around the world, and a bandaged giant in Elbaf wept with joy over Robin’s wanted poster.

  • Chopper bought Nami the newspaper, which reported that the Reverie had begun and showed Cobra, Vivi, Dalton, and other rulers.
  • Reiner told Chopper that Doctorine was healthy and training young doctors on Drum Island, then Nami punched Reiner after his thoughts about their visit.
  • Nami found an article dubbing Reiner a future Sixth Emperor, and Reiner gathered the crew to reveal their updated bounty posters.
  • The crew reacted to their new bounties: Reiner had 3.1 billion Beli, Luffy had 2.25 billion, Zoro had 1.11 billion, and Nami had 630 million.
  • The newspaper spread news of the Straw Hat crew around the world, while a bandaged giant in a hidden Elbaf library wept over Robin’s wanted poster.

Ch. 315Whole Cake Island

Charlotte Linlin learned of Reiner’s growing reputation as the Straw Hat crew entered Whole Cake Island waters, while Reiner and his companions explored a dessert-themed island. The Going Merry approached shore, where Nami restrained Luffy before he could attack the cake houses.

  • Katakuri told Charlotte Linlin that the Vinsmoke Family had entered Whole Cake Island waters and that Reiner’s bounty had risen to 3.1 billion Berries after he defeated Fujitora.
  • Charlotte Linlin welcomed the news of Reiner’s arrival with interest and warned Katakuri to prevent any disruption at her Tea Party.
  • Reiner explained that the cotton candy falling around the Going Merry came from a soul-given Homie and described Big Mom’s soul and lifespan powers to Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp.
  • Reiner steered the Going Merry toward a nearby dessert-themed island, where Sanji admired the pastry chefs and Luffy tried to leap onto a cake house.
  • Nami slammed Luffy onto the deck, tied him up, and ordered Reiner to stop the ship so they could dock safely.

Ch. 316Road Poneglyph

The Straw Hat Crew arrived at Whole Cake Island and met Bege, who proposed working together to bring down Big Mom at the Tea Party. Bege revealed that Whole Cake Island held a Road Poneglyph, while Reiner realized they might have missed Zou and wondered how to obtain its marker.

  • The Going Merry docked at Whole Cake Island, where the Straw Hat Crew encountered Vito, who said Bege had been waiting for them.
  • Vito led Reiner and the others to Bege's castle, where they met Bege, Charlotte Chiffon, and her baby.
  • Bege asked Luffy about his plans and proposed that they cooperate to rescue Sanji and defeat Big Mom at the Tea Party.
  • Bege said Big Mom had a fatal weakness and revealed that Whole Cake Island held a Road Poneglyph needed to reach the Final Island.
  • Reiner realized the crew might have missed Zou and considered how they could get its Road Poneglyph marker.

Ch. 317Law and Kid Alliance

Chiffon reunited with Nami through their shared connection to Lola, while Luffy refused Bege’s offer to join an alliance against Big Mom. Law and Kid revealed their own alliance and plans to target Big Mom, but the Straw Hats left after Cracker and Smoothie’s ship arrived.

  • Chiffon told Nami that Lola was her twin sister, and Nami explained how the Straw Hats had met Lola on Thriller Bark.
  • Luffy refused to join Bege’s plan, saying the crew would let Sanji decide what to do about his family and the wedding.
  • Law and Kid emerged from the corridor and revealed that they had allied with Bege to target Big Mom at the Tea Party.
  • Law revealed that he already had a Road Poneglyph, while Reiner pointed out that Law and Kid could not read the inscriptions; Robin offered to translate one for one hundred million Beli.
  • Vito reported that Cracker and Smoothie’s ship had arrived, and Reiner led Luffy and the others out.

Ch. 318Sanji and Pudding (5k)

Reiner and the Straw Hat Crew arrived on Cacao Island, where Sanji met his fiancée, Pudding. Their nervous introductions gave way to an easy conversation as they made hot cocoa and shared their love of cooking.

  • Smoothie and Cracker welcomed Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew, then led them toward Cacao Island ahead of the wedding in three days.
  • On Cacao Island, Luffy and Chopper eagerly ate from a chocolate fountain before Nami dragged them away.
  • Pudding arrived at her house and shyly introduced herself to the Straw Hat Crew, while Sanji struggled to greet her.
  • Smoothie and Cracker left Sanji and Pudding alone, and Nami took Luffy and Chopper with her.
  • Sanji offered to help Pudding make hot cocoa, and the two relaxed as they prepared it together and talked about desserts.

Ch. 319Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Pirate Love

Sanji and Pudding spent the day gathering ingredients and making dessert together, growing closer as they shared stories and enjoyed each other’s company. They parted at sunset after agreeing to meet again the next day, two days before their wedding.

  • Reiner teased Sanji about his date with Pudding and gave him advice on how to compliment her before Sanji left for Chocolate Town.
  • Sanji arrived at Pudding’s café with baking tools and ingredients, and Pudding closed the shop so they could cook together.
  • Sanji invited Pudding to gather ingredients across Whole Cake Island, and they visited several islands, shared food, and fled from Cracker after eating one of his biscuit soldiers.
  • Sanji and Pudding made an experimental tiramisu, then spent the day sharing stories about their lives while avoiding painful subjects.
  • Sanji and Pudding watched the sunset on Cacao Island, and Pudding eagerly agreed to meet him again the next day.

Ch. 320Have a Child

The Straw Hat Crew traveled to Cake Island for Sanji and Pudding’s wedding while the Vinsmoke Family arrived for the Tea Party. On the way, Sanji and Pudding confessed their love, accepted each other’s secrets, and discussed marriage and having a child.

  • Vinsmoke Judge and his children arrived at Whole Cake Island and mocked the Straw Hat Crew after spotting the Going Merry.
  • Nami approved black suits for the crew, and Katakuri brought them to Cake Island while asking Luffy about his lack of territory and allies.
  • Sanji and Pudding traveled to Cake Island together, and Pudding asked him about his family as he opened up about his painful childhood.
  • Sanji confessed his love for Pudding, and she returned his feelings before revealing her fear that he would reject her third eye.
  • Sanji reassured Pudding that he had known about her third eye from their first meeting and found it adorable, and they kissed and agreed to marry.
  • Pudding asked Sanji about having a child, and a figure who had been spying on them tumbled off the flying carpet after a nosebleed.

Ch. 321Big Mom's Show of Force

At the pre-wedding banquet on Whole Cake Island, Sanji confronted Judge and his brothers while Luffy and Reiner arrived to support him. Big Mom turned the feast into living Homies, then reacted furiously when Reiner insulted her.

  • Judge and the Vinsmoke Family met with the Charlotte Family, and Perospero said Sanji was spending time with Pudding before their wedding.
  • Sanji arrived with Pudding, rejected the Vinsmoke Family, and argued with Judge and Yonji.
  • Luffy and Reiner arrived with their crew to support Sanji, and Reiner's presence made Judge hold back.
  • Big Mom joined the banquet and used her power to turn the food on the table into Homies.
  • Big Mom questioned why the Vinsmoke Family and Reiner's group were not eating, and Reiner called her an old hag, provoking her anger.

Ch. 322Conflict and Betrayal

Reiner and Luffy resisted Big Mom’s soul power, provoking her into attacking the Straw Hat Crew and turning the wedding gathering into a standoff. Under Big Mom’s orders, Pudding aimed at Luffy and fired, while Katakuri tried to stop her.

  • Big Mom’s soul incantation failed to affect Reiner or Luffy because neither feared her.
  • Big Mom summoned Napoleon and slashed the stone table, forcing the Charlotte Family, Vinsmoke Family, and Straw Hat Crew into opposing sides.
  • Big Mom ordered Pudding to shoot Luffy, and Pudding hesitated before taking aim with her pistol.
  • Katakuri foresaw something alarming and shouted for Pudding to stop, but the gun fired and blood spurted as the bullet struck someone.

Ch. 323War Between Emperors Erupts!

Reiner and the Straw Hats launched an assault on Big Mom and the Charlotte Family across Cake Island. The battle spread throughout the garden as the two sides clashed, while Reiner prepared to conquer Whole Cake Island before the wedding.

  • Pudding turned against Big Mom, but Nitro restrained her until Sanji intervened and blocked Big Mom's sword strike.
  • Luffy and Reiner struck Big Mom together and sent her flying, prompting the Charlotte Family to attack.
  • Nami countered Perospero's candy arrows with lightning and fought Smoothie, while Zoro clashed with Katakuri.
  • Usopp and Franky confronted Cracker's biscuit soldiers, and the other Straw Hats fought Daifuku, Oven, and Perospero as Reiner summoned undead reinforcements.
  • Reiner revealed that he had planned the assault to seize the initiative before the wedding and decided to conquer Whole Cake Island that night.

Ch. 324Battle Against Big Mom

Reiner and Luffy fought Big Mom on Cake Island as her forces mobilized across Whole Cake Island. When news of the battle reached Bege, Law, and Kid on Soft Island, Kid realized their planned operation had been upstaged before it began.

  • Big Mom attacked Reiner with Prometheus, but he blocked the fire with the Ouroboros Ring as Luffy charged her.
  • Luffy endured Zeus's lightning and struck Big Mom with a flaming, Haki-coated fist, then explained that lightning could not hurt him because he was a Rubber Man.
  • Big Mom answered with Hakoku, which Reiner and Luffy barely defended against, then unleashed fire and lightning across the castle.
  • Both sides retreated from the castle as Big Mom's forces mobilized across Whole Cake Island, while Reiner split his undead forces between the battle and the army outside.
  • Vito told Bege, Law, and Kid that Luffy had started a war with Big Mom, and Kid angrily complained that the Straw Hats had ruined their planned operation.

Ch. 325Breaking the Deadlock

Brook, Chopper, and Robin defeated Daifuku, Perospero, and Oven, then headed into the castle to find broadcasting equipment for Brook’s plan to disrupt Big Mom’s soul-connected Homies. Elsewhere, Nami broke through Smoothie’s defenses with an electromagnetic cannon, leaving Smoothie badly injured and embedded in a tree.

  • Chopper defeated Daifuku with Sakura Engraving Hoof, then helped Robin overpower Perospero.
  • Chopper struck Oven aside, allowing Brook to cut him down with Blizzard Slash.
  • Brook, Chopper, and Robin entered the castle to find broadcasting equipment so Brook could use music to intimidate the Homies and free Reiner to focus on Big Mom.
  • Nami evaded Smoothie’s attacks with her lightning speed and fired an electromagnetic cannon that sent Smoothie crashing through trees.

Ch. 326Break the Sweet Commander!

Nami defeated Smoothie with a massive lightning spear, then collapsed from exhaustion. Franky and Usopp continued fighting Cracker’s Biscuit Soldiers and planned to pin Cracker down.

  • Smoothie used a surprise long-range sword attack and a barrage of juice darts, but Nami closed in and struck her with Thunder Heat Blade.
  • Nami and Smoothie traded devastating blows, leaving both badly injured, and Nami finished the fight with Indra’s Spear, knocking Smoothie unconscious.
  • Usopp sensed that Nami had won while he and Franky fought Cracker’s Biscuit Soldiers nearby.
  • Cracker replenished his soldiers and hid among them, while Franky and Usopp struggled against their numbers and durability.
  • Franky asked Usopp to help locate and restrain Cracker, and Usopp agreed to try while Franky prepared to smash him.

Ch. 327The Night of Battle!

Usopp and Franky defeated Cracker through a coordinated attack, though Usopp was badly wounded. Meanwhile, Luffy and Reiner faced Big Mom as Brook began broadcasting a battle-night song across Cake Island.

  • Usopp used Skull Explosion Grass and Franky's Radical Beam to clear a path through Cracker's Biscuit Soldiers, then trapped Cracker with custom glue bullets.
  • Cracker escaped his Biscuit armor and wounded Usopp, but Usopp's Burning Sword cut Cracker deeply, allowing Franky to finish him with a laser.
  • Franky carried the unconscious Usopp away after confirming Cracker had fallen.
  • At the ruined castle, Big Mom acknowledged Luffy and Reiner as serious opponents and mocked Luffy's ambition to become Pirate King.
  • Brook began Soul Radio from the wedding venue and launched into a song that echoed across Cake Island, interrupting the fighting around Sanji, Pudding, and the Vinsmoke Family.

Ch. 328Big Mom: Become My Son-in-Law, Reiner

Brook’s soul-powered music incapacitated most of Big Mom’s Homies while Franky and Usopp fought to defend the broadcast room. Reiner and Luffy joined forces against Big Mom, and Reiner’s Tremor-Tremor power and Luffy’s Snake-Man attacks drove her back, though the battle continued.

  • Brook’s music suppressed Big Mom’s Homies across Cake Island, leaving the chess soldiers in pain and unable to fight.
  • Robin, Brook, and Chopper prepared to defend the control room as enemy soldiers rushed toward them, while Franky and injured Usopp charged in to support them.
  • Reiner awakened his power and joined Luffy in confronting Big Mom, who rejected Reiner’s invitation to join her crew and attacked with her Homies.
  • Reiner’s Tremor-Tremor attack blasted Big Mom into a crater, and he later struck her face with an internal-destruction punch.
  • Luffy’s King Cobra struck Big Mom with Conqueror’s Haki and sent her flying, carving a long trench through the ground.

Ch. 330If You Let Me Down, I Won't Hold Back on Taking That Head

Reiner and Luffy fought Big Mom, inflicting severe injuries but leaving Luffy exhausted and needing time to recover. Elsewhere, Sanji rejected Judge’s offer to surrender and prepared to fight the Vinsmokes, determined to reunite with his companions.

  • Reiner bound Big Mom with flaming vines and struck her with his vibration-powered axe, sending her crashing through the city wall and leaving her badly injured.
  • Big Mom unleashed Elbaf Spear: Hakoku at Luffy, who was blasted into the castle ruins before Reiner confronted her and resumed the fight.
  • Reiner and Big Mom exchanged weapon clashes and heavy blows until Luffy struck her abdomen with Gomu Gomu: Conqueror's Cobra, forcing her to one knee.
  • Exhausted after the attack, Luffy asked Reiner to hold Big Mom off while he recovered, and Reiner charged at her again.
  • Judge urged Sanji to surrender and preserve the marriage alliance, but Sanji accused him of treating him as a disposable pawn and said he would escape with his companions.
  • Sanji declared that he would defeat Judge and the Vinsmokes, while a large force gathered near the wedding venue.

Ch. 331Chapter 321

Sanji and Pudding faced Judge and his sons, and Sanji was overwhelmed despite fighting back. Refusing to retreat, Sanji ate the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, leaving his next move uncertain.

  • Sanji fought Yonji, knocking him back, but Niji shocked him and Ichiji struck him with an explosive punch.
  • Pudding shot Niji with her special pistol, while Nitero cushioned her from the blast that sent her and Sanji flying.
  • Judge questioned Reiju's refusal to join the fight, and she praised Sanji's courage and gentleness.
  • Sanji rose to protect Pudding as Judge, his brothers, and more enemies closed in around them.
  • Sanji rejected Judge's taunt that he would run away and swallowed the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, immediately gagging at its taste.

Ch. 332The Kid-Law Alliance Could Only Watch

Sanji used the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to defeat Judge and his brothers, then left the Vinsmoke Family while reconnecting with Reiju. Reiner and Luffy continued battling Big Mom as Kid and Law arrived too late to join in and waited to see who would win.

  • Sanji used the Tremor-Tremor Fruit's power to defeat Judge, Ichiji, Yonji, and their brother, leaving them trapped beneath the rubble.
  • Sanji told Judge he would not kill them, formally left the Vinsmoke Family, and introduced Pudding to Reiju as his fiancée.
  • Reiner struck Big Mom with vibration-powered attacks, but she endured his blows and knocked him into a crater before he charged back at her.
  • Luffy recovered, activated Gear Fourth, and returned to fight Big Mom alongside Reiner.
  • Kid and Law arrived aboard Bege's tank-shaped ship, decided the battle was too far along for them to join, and waited while Kid threatened to claim the Road Poneglyph if Reiner and Luffy failed.

Ch. 333Shatter Your Spine!

Kid, Law, and Bege discussed how to obtain translations of the Road Poneglyph rubbings after the battle. Reiner and Luffy overwhelmed Big Mom, leaving her unable to move as Luffy's barrage buried her in the rubble.

  • Kid questioned whether they should let the Straw Hat crew benefit from translating the Road Poneglyph rubbings, and Law proposed trading the rubbings for the translated contents if Big Mom was defeated.
  • Law explained that the Straw Hats could not easily reach Zou without a Vivre Card, giving them a reason to trade rather than seek out the Poneglyph themselves.
  • Reiner and Luffy combined their attacks against Big Mom, with Reiner pinning her sword and blocking her attacks while Luffy struck her with powerful punches.
  • Big Mom counterattacked with Elbaf Spear: Hakoku and a thunder-and-flame beam, but Reiner and Luffy kept pressing her.
  • Reiner struck Big Mom in the back with Great Annihilation Realm, breaking her bones and sending her crashing into the castle.
  • Big Mom found herself unable to move as Luffy launched King Kong Gun Barrage and buried her beneath a storm of punches.

Ch. 334The Fall of an Old Emperor

Luffy defeated Big Mom, and Reiner collected her soul from the ruins. Pudding accepted Sanji’s invitation to join the Straw Hat crew, and the group celebrated her decision.

  • Luffy overwhelmed Big Mom with a barrage of King Kong Gun punches, and she lost consciousness beneath the falling castle ruins.
  • Pudding pleaded with Reiner to spare Big Mom, then explained she planned to alter her memories so Big Mom would not retaliate.
  • Reiner invited Pudding to join the Straw Hat crew, while Sanji discussed whether she wanted to leave Whole Cake Island.
  • Pudding agreed to sail with Sanji, and they planned to hold their wedding on Cacao Island instead.
  • Reiner covered Big Mom with Azure Flame and collected a small flame representing her soul.
  • Luffy excitedly celebrated Pudding’s decision to join the crew.

Ch. 335When We're Married, I'll Let You Try It

Zoro fought Katakuri until Katakuri called off the battle after Big Mom’s defeat. On Cacao Island, the crew rested and learned Sanji and Pudding’s wedding would take place the next afternoon, while Reiner and Nami ended the night together.

  • Zoro traded powerful attacks with Katakuri, but Katakuri stopped fighting and left after saying Big Mom had lost and their battle no longer mattered.
  • Katakuri took control of the chaos after Big Mom’s defeat, while Reiner and the others gathered on Cacao Island to eat and rest.
  • Pudding returned and announced that her wedding to Sanji would be held on the East Coast the next afternoon.
  • Usopp and Franky teased Reiner and Nami about getting married, prompting Nami to hit them and leave with Reiner.
  • Nami lamented that her torn dress could not be worn tomorrow, and Reiner teased her before they kissed and went off together.

Ch. 336The True Mother-in-Law Pirate Crew!

The Straw Hat Crew arrived at Big Mom’s Tea Party after their battle on Whole Cake Island, leaving the Underworld Emperors stunned by Reiner’s intimidating presence. Big Mom revealed that she had lost to the crew and declared them her allies.

  • Guests at the Tea Party whispered about the battle on Whole Cake Island as Big Mom happily welcomed Stussy and the other Underworld Emperors.
  • Morgans hinted that the truth about the battle would soon cause a massive wave across the seas.
  • Reiner, Luffy, and the rest of the Straw Hat Crew entered the venue, and Reiner’s gaze left Morgans and the other Underworld Emperors shaken.
  • Luffy cheerfully joined Big Mom at her table, and Stussy asked Big Mom about their fight.
  • Big Mom admitted she could not beat the Straw Hat Crew and announced that they were her allies, shocking everyone at the Tea Party.

Ch. 337A Perfect Ending to the Whole Cake Island Journey

Sanji and Pudding married in a peaceful ceremony at the Tea Party, while Reiner and Nami shared a brief exchange about their own future wedding. Afterward, Umit delivered custom clothes and a congratulatory letter from Camie and Pappag for the Straw Hat crew.

  • Sanji and Pudding exchanged vows and kissed as Katakuri, the guests, and the officiant witnessed their marriage.
  • Luffy, Chopper, and Big Mom cheered for the Wedding Cake, while Reiner noticed Stussy slip away from the gathering.
  • Umit introduced himself to Nami and delivered a wooden box of clothes from Pappami Clothing.
  • Nami and the crew found custom-made outfits for everyone, including wedding clothes for Sanji and themed pajamas for Luffy and Chopper.
  • Nami read Camie and Pappag's letter congratulating Sanji and sharing their excitement about Reiner and Luffy's bounties.

Ch. 338Each Had Their Own Death Wish

The Five Elders worried over the Straw Hat Crew’s defeat of Big Mom and the growing threat posed by Reiner, but delayed action until after the Reverie. Aboard Reiner’s ship, the crew read their new bounties, while Chopper learned his had risen to only 1,000 Berries.

  • The Five Elders discussed the Straw Hat Crew’s recent victories, Whole Cake Island’s alliance with them, and the danger posed by Black Snake Reiner, then ordered the Marines not to act rashly before the Reverie.
  • Reiner recalled trading Road Poneglyph information with Law, the other alliance members’ plans to target different Emperors, and Reiju giving Sanji the Stealth Black battle suit.
  • Reiner accidentally put his cigarette butt in a News Coo’s money pouch and got beaten by the angry bird before Nami called him in for breakfast.
  • Nami found the crew’s new wanted posters and lamented their bounty increases, while Reiner’s bounty rose from 3.12 billion to 3.6 billion Berries.
  • Reiner told Chopper his new bounty was 1,000 Berries, prompting Chopper to bite his head in anger.
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