Ch. 225The Fall of Marineford

Reiner recovered Whitebeard’s corpse and turned him into an undead, then used him to devastate Marineford and crush Teach’s crew. As the surviving pirates fled and the Marines contained the undead Whitebeard, Shanks arrived too late and chose to return to the New World.

  • Reiner caught Whitebeard’s corpse, absorbed its flame, and learned that Whitebeard could not fuse with Warrior Demon.
  • Luffy and the Whitebeard Pirates escaped Marineford while Reiner sent Sukuna and the other undead to hold off Akainu.
  • Teach unleashed the darkness of the Tremor-Tremor Ability, but Reiner summoned undead Whitebeard, who shattered the attack and rocked Marineford.
  • Undead Whitebeard attacked the Blackbeard Pirates, and Teach fled while Aokiji stopped Burgess and Whitebeard struck him down.
  • Sengoku ordered the Marines to deal with undead Whitebeard and leave Teach’s pursuit for later.
  • Shanks arrived after the battle, sensed that Whitebeard had died, and decided to return to the New World without meeting Luffy.

Ch. 226The News Spreads Across the World

Buggy gave a confused account of the Marineford War, then Sengoku declared that the Marines had won and Whitebeard had been killed. The news spread worldwide, prompting civilians to celebrate while pirates prepared to seize Whitebeard’s territories.

  • Buggy announced that Ace had been rescued, gave conflicting reports about the Straw Hat Crew and Blackbeard Pirates, and said Whitebeard was still fighting.
  • Shakky dismissed Buggy’s claim that Reiner had died, while Rayleigh mourned Whitebeard and invited Shakky to prepare for guests.
  • Sengoku announced that the Marines had killed Edward Newgate and defeated the Straw Hat Crew and Blackbeard Pirates, declaring the war over.
  • People across the world heard the news; civilians celebrated the Marines’ victory as pirates prepared to fight over Whitebeard’s territories.

Ch. 227The King's Right-Hand Man

After returning Whitebeard’s body, Reiner and Luffy landed on Sabaody, where Rayleigh explained why he had respected Ace’s wish to make his own name. The group discussed their plans, and Reiner left with Rayleigh to explore the nightlife.

  • Jozu carried Whitebeard’s body away, and Marco thanked Luffy and Reiner before the Whitebeard Pirates sailed for the New World.
  • Marco said Ace was unconscious but out of danger, and Luffy encouraged the commanders to help Ace overcome his grief.
  • Reiner and Luffy went ashore with Jinbe and Ivankov to visit Rayleigh and Shakky, where Reiner advised Luffy about training and Haki.
  • Rayleigh explained that he had met Ace three years earlier and had stayed out of the war to respect Ace’s determination to sail under his own name.
  • Jinbe said he would return to Fish-Man Island, and Ivankov planned to train Sanji.
  • Reiner invited Rayleigh to join him for a night out, and Rayleigh eagerly left the bar with him.

Ch. 228Reiner: It's Time for Me to Awaken Haki!

Reiner left Rayleigh and bought fruit from a Marine mother whose two sons had returned safely from the war. When the brothers recognized him and fired at him, their bullets missed, and Reiner realized that Observation Haki had awakened.

  • Reiner said goodbye to Rayleigh, who told him to keep practicing Conqueror's Coating while training Luffy.
  • Two Marine brothers returned to Sabaody and the older brother remembered how Reiner had saved him during the war by stopping Doflamingo's Birdcage.
  • Reiner bought fruit from the brothers' mother, and the younger brother surprised her with his return.
  • The older brother recognized Reiner and offered him his change, then both brothers raised their guns when they realized who he was.
  • The brothers fired at Reiner but their bullets missed, and Reiner heard their thoughts and concluded that his Observation Haki had awakened.

Ch. 229Long Time No See, Nami

A week after Marineford, Reiner visited Sanji on Momoiro Island and found Nami on Weatheria, where she had been studying meteorology while missing her friends. He reunited with Nami and promised to take her traveling around the world, leaving her holding him and asking him not to go.

  • Sanji raged at Reiner for sending him to Momoiro Island and fought off okama trying to dress him up.
  • Ivankov arrived and used Female Hormones on Sanji, transforming him into a woman and leaving him stunned.
  • Reiner reached Weatheria and heard the old men describe how Nami had taken over the island in just four days.
  • Nami sat alone, missed her companions, and encouraged herself to return to studying meteorology.
  • Reiner surprised Nami from behind, kissed her cheek, and promised to take her traveling around the world.
  • Nami embraced Reiner and asked him not to leave, and he promised he would stay.

Ch. 230A Man's Ultimate Dream

Hawkeye arrived at Kuraigana Island and found signs that Roronoa might be there, while Franky became determined to build the Strike Freedom robot. On Weatheria, Reiner arranged to protect the scholars as they traveled to research unusual islands and planned to turn the sky island into a Small Undead Empire.

  • Hawkeye reached Kuraigana Island carrying Shusui, noticed sword wounds on the Armed Baboons, and suspected Roronoa was nearby.
  • Zoro wandered through the castle's maze and demanded to know how to get out as two figures entered behind him.
  • Franky studied the Strike Freedom design and vowed to build the robot as his ultimate dream.
  • Reiner served Haredas a meal cooked by Sanji's undead, and Nami tried to make Haredas give up his house before relenting.
  • Reiner offered to protect Weatheria's scholars on their research trips, and Haredas panicked when Nami revealed they were pirates.
  • Reiner decided to use Weatheria as an experiment and turn it into a Small Undead Empire.

Ch. 231Changes Over the Year

More than half a year after the Marineford War, Reiner and Nami read news about changes in the Marines and Brook’s fame while traveling with Weatheria. They planned to visit Alabasta, find Vivi, and explore the Sandora River.

  • Sengoku retired, Akainu defeated Aokiji in a ten-day battle and became Fleet Admiral, and Aokiji left the Marines.
  • Akainu’s World Military Draft brought Fujitora and Ryokugyu into the Marines as Admirals, while Marine Headquarters relocated to the New World.
  • Nami was surprised to read that Brook had become the famous Soul King, and she and Reiner wondered how their other crewmates were doing.
  • Reiner and Nami recalled their travels and training with Weatheria, including Reiner’s growing combat skills and Nami’s progress with Observation Haki and her Devil Fruit.
  • Reiner and Nami planned to find Vivi in Alabasta before Reiner explored the Sandora River.

Ch. 233Goddess

Reiner and Nami accompanied Haredas and the other scientists to Alabasta to study Rainbase and the effects of Dance Powder. After finding no scientific explanation for Rainbase’s unusual rainfall, Reiner proposed searching for the rumored Goddess of Life.

  • Reiner left a mahjong game and later woke Nami when Weatheria arrived above Alabasta.
  • Nami dressed in an orange-red gown, and Reiner escorted her and the old men to Rainbase.
  • The group bought desert supplies and traveled into the desert on a Fast Runner Duck undead, where Reiner cooked a Moving Crab they encountered.
  • Haredas and the other old men began investigating Rainbase’s rainfall and the effects of Dance Powder near Alubarna.
  • The scientists found Rainbase’s surroundings entirely ordinary and were baffled by the lack of an explanation for its rainfall.
  • Reiner suggested changing their research plans to find the Goddess of Life, and Nami teased him about his motives.

Ch. 234Reunion with Friend A

Reiner and Nami returned to Alubarna and reunited with Vivi at the royal palace. Vivi welcomed them tearfully, and the three prepared to reconnect over dinner.

  • Reiner used his Conqueror’s Haki to stop a Sandora Scorpion from attacking Haredas and the other researchers, but his uncontrolled Haki knocked them unconscious.
  • Reiner and Nami left Weatheria and traveled toward Alubarna in their hot-air balloon.
  • Vivi spoke with Pell about her memories of Luffy and the others before he left her on the palace balcony.
  • Reiner and Nami surprised Vivi at the palace, and she rushed to embrace Nami as they celebrated their reunion.
  • Vivi scolded Reiner for calling her a delinquent girl, then agreed to treat them to dinner.

Ch. 236Harmony and War

Nami and Reiner reunited with Vivi, Cobra, Pell, and Chaka in Alabasta and recounted their adventures since leaving the kingdom. After Nami asked about the Goddess Nephthys, Cobra revealed that the royal family held detailed records of the ancient legend, leaving them poised to investigate further.

  • Nami told Vivi that Robin had joined their crew after they left Alabasta, while Reiner teased Nami about how quickly she warmed to Robin.
  • Nami kicked out Reiner’s chair, and Pell awkwardly helped him up before Reiner urged Pell and Chaka to join the meal.
  • Cobra invited Pell and Chaka to sit with the guests, and Pell nervously took the seat beside Vivi.
  • Reiner and Nami described their travels, including Skypiea, Water 7, Impel Down, and the Marineford War, and Nami explained that she and Reiner were studying weather on Small Skypiea Weatheria.
  • Nami asked Vivi about the Goddess of Life legend, and Cobra said the royal family had detailed records about Goddess Nephthys, Set, and Alabasta’s ancient history.

Ch. 237Stop Acting Like Luffy

Vivi told the legend of the eastern desert tribes’ war against Giri and how Set ended it. Reiner realized the ancient great rift might now be the Sandora River between Rainbase and Alubarna, and the group prepared to investigate it that night.

  • Reiner recognized parts of Vivi’s story, and Vivi recounted how drought united the eastern tribes to cross the desert and wage war on Giri.
  • Vivi explained that Set, the God of War and Desert, ended the conflict, though not by conquering Giri as Reiner and Nami had assumed.
  • Reiner studied a map and proposed that the ancient great rift was now the Sandora River, with Rainbase and Alubarna on opposite sides.
  • Nami and the others considered Reiner’s theory, and Nami noticed how the legend connected to the Sandora River and Rainbase’s name.
  • Reiner suggested exploring the river, Vivi asked to join, and Nami agreed to prepare for an adventure that night.

Ch. 238Shattering Kill Punch (5k)

Reiner, Nami, Vivi, Pell, and Chaka explored the bottom of the Sandora River in search of the tomb of Set and Nefertari. After Reiner killed a giant catfish and Nami led the group through the depths, they found a stone avenue bearing carvings from the Burial Temple, and Nami agreed to investigate the tomb when Reiner suggested it might contain treasure.

  • Vivi told Reiner and Nami the legend of Set, a misfortune-marked child who became a powerful ruler and married Nefertari, whose tomb was built in the central rift.
  • Reiner, Nami, Vivi, Pell, and Chaka used Single-Person Film Bubbles to descend into the Sandora River, where Reiner killed a Sandora Catfish with his Shattering Strike Punch: Pierce.
  • Nami guided the group through the dark river and used lightning to defeat dangerous fish as they descended several thousand meters.
  • At the riverbed, Nami sensed a large obstruction and led the group to rows of ancient stone pillars covered in carvings like those in the Burial Temple.
  • Nami tried to leave when the group realized the pillars might lead to a tomb, but Reiner persuaded her to continue by suggesting it could hold gold and jewels.

Ch. 239Reiner's New Pet

Reiner and his companions explored a sealed underground palace, survived its traps and beetles, and encountered a powerful cobra chained by a barbed collar. After the cobra fled from Reiner, he chased it, intent on making it his pet and training partner.

  • Reiner found a sluice-gate passage into the palace and led Nami, Vivi, Pell, and Chaka through it.
  • The group found skeletons and triggered a spiked boulder trap, which Reiner shattered with a punch.
  • Pointed-Foot Sacred Scarabs swarmed the passage, and the group fled before Reiner collapsed the route behind them.
  • The group entered a chamber covered in connected murals and spotted a large black-and-gold cobra.
  • The cobra struck Pell with its tail, and Vivi identified it as a legendary Desert Lord Apis; Reiner noticed a barbed collar embedded in its flesh.
  • Reiner fought off the cobra and challenged it to withstand a hundred punches, but it fled, so Reiner chased after it to make it his pet.

Ch. 240Divvying Up the Spoils (Part 2)

Reiner captured and tamed the chained cobra, which Nami named Piss, then led the group to the royal mausoleum’s burial chamber. After discovering tens of thousands of buried workers and an enormous treasure hoard, Reiner copied the stele’s inscription and negotiated a share of the treasure, leaving the coffins unopened.

  • Reiner beat the cobra into submission, offered it food and lodging, and tested its tricks before Nami named it Piss.
  • Piss swallowed the food Vivi offered, then carried Nami and Vivi deeper into the underground palace toward the burial chamber.
  • Reiner, Pell, and Chaka flew to the altar and found three coffins beside a stele covered in writing none of them could read.
  • Pell and Chaka stopped Reiner from opening the coffins, and Reiner proposed that Nico Robin translate a copy of the stele.
  • Reiner agreed to take thirty percent of the gold and jewels, leaving the rest for Alabasta.

Ch. 241Setting Sail Again

Reiner recovered treasure and copied ancient writing from an underwater palace, then returned to Alabasta with Nami and Vivi. After Weatheria helped bring rain to the drought-stricken kingdom, Reiner and Nami said goodbye to Vivi and continued their journey.

  • Reiner had his undead gather the treasure, copied the ancient text, and left the underwater palace with Nami and Vivi.
  • Nami revealed her relationship with Reiner to Vivi, who was happy for them and invited Nami to stay with her.
  • Reiner brought the treasure to Cobra, and Weatheria's elders later used stored rain clouds to bring rainfall to several Alabasta cities.
  • Reiner and Nami saw Vivi off from Weatheria after exchanging gifts and promising to visit each other again.
  • After Vivi left with Pell, Reiner took Nami's hand and offered to buy her ice cream.

Ch. 242Two Years Later, the Fifth Emperor of the Sea

Two years after the Marineford War, Usopp trained on the Boin Archipelago while preparing to leave for Sabaody, and Nami and Reiner read news of the Whitebeard Pirates’ rise. The chapter ended as Reiner noticed that the Pirates’ new Second Division captain had helped Ace reclaim the title of Emperor of the Sea.

  • Usopp used Haki and a POP GREEN seed to bring down a Sea Beast, then discussed his progress and departure plans with Hercules.
  • Usopp marked another day on a tree and wondered whether the Straw Hat Crew had already set out.
  • Nami read that Portgas D. Ace had become the new leader of the Whitebeard Pirates and a Fifth Emperor of the Sea.
  • Reiner recognized Jinbe among the Whitebeard Pirates’ allies and lamented that he had joined them.
  • Reiner noticed another surprising new member in the newspaper and focused on the identity of the new Second Division captain.

Ch. 243Go Wild, Sabaody!

Reiner read about the Whitebeard Pirates becoming the Fifth Emperor and discussed the crew’s training and upcoming reunion with Nami. As the Straw Hat Crew’s return stirred chaos on Sabaody Archipelago, Brook waited to reunite with them, while Fujitora arrived looking for a casino.

  • Reiner reacted to news that Yamato, Jinbe, and Ace had joined the Whitebeard Pirates, who had become the Fifth Emperor after fighting the Beast Pirates in Wano Country.
  • Reiner and Nami discussed the crew’s training, their fighters’ goals, and the possibility that Nami had become one of the crew’s main fighters.
  • Reiner noted that Aokiji had joined the Blackbeard Pirates, then told Nami they would prepare to leave for Sabaody Archipelago.
  • Brook arrived on Sabaody Archipelago and returned to hiding after Longarm Tribe members told him it was not time to show himself.
  • Rumors that the Straw Hat Crew had returned from the dead drew pirates and Bounty Hunters to Sabaody, while a Pacifista unit led by Sentomaru headed there.
  • Fujitora asked a passerby for directions to a nearby casino and walked toward it with his blind cane.

Ch. 244Successive Landings

After leaving Weatheria, Reiner and Nami arrived at Sabaody Archipelago as the Straw Hat crew began reuniting after two years apart. Zoro, Chopper, Usopp, Franky, Robin, and Sanji returned to the island, while Luffy prepared to leave with Rayleigh to meet his friends.

  • Reiner and Nami said goodbye to Haredas and the elders before flying from Weatheria, and Haredas found Reiner's note asking him to leave the house to him in his will.
  • A cloaked Zoro defended Roronoa's potential to become the World's Greatest Swordsman, then knocked down the tavern patrons who mocked him.
  • Chopper recognized Zoro and Sanji on Sabaody, but they mistook him for a talking tanuki.
  • A shop owner spotted Marines and Pacifistas, then Usopp ran into her while spying on them; Franky and Robin soon reunited with Usopp.
  • Sanji left the okama ship in tears and rushed onto the island, while Luffy thanked Rayleigh and said he missed everyone.

Ch. 245Fujitora vs. the Straw Hat Crew

Reiner and Nami gambled alongside the blind Marine Admiral Fujitora, who defeated a fake Straw Hat Crew after they threatened him. The chapter leaves Fujitora recognizing Reiner when Chopper arrives and reveals the real crew has gathered.

  • Nami celebrated another roulette win with Fujitora while Reiner watched, and a fake Straw Hat Crew tried to recruit the admiral.
  • Nami defended Fujitora, and the fake crew's blond man falsely claimed to be Black Snake Reiner before their captain claimed to be Luffy.
  • Fujitora drew his blade and blasted the fake crew into a crater, then put on his Justice coat and asked Reiner and Nami about their purpose.
  • Fujitora started to leave, but Chopper arrived and called out to Reiner and Nami, mentioning Zoro and Sanji and asking where Luffy and Usopp were.
  • Fujitora turned back after hearing Chopper and addressed Reiner by name, while Reiner and Nami joked about making him into soup and Chopper stopped in confusion.

Ch. 246The Young Are Formidable

Reiner fought Admiral Fujitora while Nami and Chopper escaped the collapsing casino. After Fujitora learned that Luffy had been spotted, he requested reinforcements, leaving Reiner to face the prospect of two admirals.

  • Fujitora attacked Reiner after Chopper exposed the group, and Nami and Chopper fled when Reiner broke his gravity suppression.
  • Fujitora struck Reiner with Gravity Blade: Fierce Tiger, but Reiner emerged from the rubble and continued fighting.
  • Fujitora countered Reiner’s Shadow Coffin, but Reiner’s Shattering Kill Punch wounded him and forced him back.
  • Sentomaru called Fujitora to report that Straw Hat Boy had been spotted on Island Forty-Six, and Fujitora requested reinforcements from headquarters.
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