Chapter Summaries

Xi Yan healed Whitebeard while his clone protected the Moby Dick with a Hollow Water Ball, frustrating Borsalino’s attempts to interfere. As the Marines and Whitebeard Pirates clashed around the barrier, Aokiji charged toward the ship, leaving Whitebeard’s treatment under threat.

• Xi Yan’s Medical Ninjutsu rapidly stopped Whitebeard’s bleeding, prompting Sengoku to order Borsalino to interrupt the treatment.
• Marco blocked Borsalino’s attacks and struck him into a warship, but Borsalino then tried to target Xi Yan directly.
• Xi Yan’s clone raised a Hollow Water Ball around the Moby Dick, and its rapidly healing barrier kept Borsalino from entering.
• Marco shielded Xi Yan and Whitebeard from Borsalino’s penetrating lasers, while Izo shot down the Marines’ cannonballs.
• Jinbe asked how long Whitebeard’s treatment would take, and Xi Yan said it depended on whether his internal organs were injured.
• Jinbe spotted Aokiji charging toward the Moby Dick.

Xi Yan and Jozu fought Aokiji as the admiral tried to reach the water sphere containing Whitebeard and Kizaru. Xi Yan escaped Aokiji’s ice and, with Jozu’s help, drove him back, while Sengoku ordered Navy Headquarters’ power diverted to raise the Encirclement Wall.

• Jozu struck Aokiji and sent him flying, but Aokiji used Geppo to head toward the Moby Dick.
• Xi Yan attacked Aokiji with Susanoo’s spear, and Aokiji froze Susanoo after their weapons clashed.
• Xi Yan escaped the ice, teamed up with Jozu to strike Aokiji, and caught Jozu before he fell into the sea.
• Aokiji rose and assessed how the Whitebeard Pirates and Xi Yan were preventing him from reaching the water sphere.
• Akainu questioned whether Aokiji and Borsalino were fighting seriously and wondered if Xi Yan’s strength had rapidly increased.
• Sengoku ordered all Navy Headquarters power diverted to raise the Encirclement Wall, then suspected the Blood-Eyed Ninja might prevent the Marines from containing the battlefield.

The Navy trapped the pirates inside the Encirclement Wall and attacked them with Akainu’s magma, artillery, and Kizaru’s lasers. Xi Yan’s Water Dragons drove Kizaru away from the pirates and reduced their casualties, while the protective water sphere around the Moby Dick began to disperse.

• The Encirclement Wall rose around the battlefield, and the pirates discovered they could not break through it.
• Akainu used Meteor Volcano to bombard the ice, while Jinbe and Ivankov realized the Navy intended to melt the pirates’ footing and trap them under fire.
• Sengoku ordered the Encirclement Wall’s cannons to open fire, then told Borsalino to attack the pirates with his lasers.
• Borsalino used Yasakani no Magatama against the pirates, but Xi Yan sent Water Dragons after him while Izo and other Haki-using pirates fired at him.
• Borsalino noticed that the water sphere protecting the Moby Dick had begun to disperse.

Xi Yan healed Whitebeard’s recent injuries, while the Navy’s Admirals blocked his attacks and Sengoku ordered the Marines to bombard the pirates behind the Encirclement Wall. As the ice melted and Jozu fell into the sea, Whitebeard asked Xi Yan whether Water Release could carry the pirate ship onto the plaza.

• Xi Yan used Water Release to turn the water sphere into Water Dragons, but Borsalino escaped with Yata no Kagami and clashed with Whitebeard after confirming he had recovered.
• Whitebeard thanked Xi Yan for healing his recent injuries, and Xi Yan explained that he could not restore the organs weakened by age.
• Whitebeard struck at the Execution platform, but the Three Admirals blocked his shockwave; he then hit the Encirclement Wall, injuring Marines without breaking it.
• Sengoku ordered the Marines to fire cannons while Akainu sent Magma Bullets crashing down, devastating the pirates and melting the ice beneath them.
• Jozu fell into the sea and was rescued by fellow pirates, while Whitebeard considered the fallen Oars and asked Xi Yan to use Water Release to get the pirate ship onto the plaza.

Xi Yan brought Luffy, Hancock, Jinbe, and the others into Navy Headquarters' plaza with Water Release, while Whitebeard's pirates used the still-living Oars as a bridge. After Sengoku ordered Ace's immediate execution, Xi Yan attacked the execution platform, but Aokiji blocked him, and Hancock engaged the Admiral to hold him back.

• Whitebeard ordered the pirates to board the Moby Dick, and Xi Yan used seawater to lift the surviving Oars over the Encirclement Wall as a bridge.
• Xi Yan carried Luffy, Hancock, Jinbe, and their allies over the wall on an ice platform, then sent two Water Dragons into the Navy soldiers in the plaza.
• Luffy and the others charged toward Ace, but Sengoku ordered the executioners to kill him immediately, prompting Marco and the group to rush forward.
• Xi Yan fired a Water Severing Wave at the execution platform, but Aokiji blocked it with an Ice Shield and froze the attack into a pillar.
• Xi Yan asked Hancock to hold Aokiji back, and her clash with the Admiral's Ice Block: Pheasant Beak sent a shockwave through the surrounding Marines.

Xi Yan and Borsalino clashed with ninjutsu and light clones while Luffy raced to save Ace. Crocodile killed the executioners before they could execute Ace, leaving Sengoku’s plan thwarted and the battle raging.

• Bartholomew Kuma blocked a Vice Admiral’s attack on Luffy and held him off with lasers, allowing Luffy to rush toward Ace.
• Xi Yan’s invisible Wind Release attack was intercepted by Borsalino, who created Light Clones to battle Xi Yan’s Shadow Clones.
• Sengoku ordered the executioners to kill Ace as the Moby Dick approached the plaza, but Luffy, Marco, and Whitebeard could not reach them in time.
• Crocodile sent sand blades through both executioners, killing them before they could stab Ace.
• Crocodile told the furious Marines that he would deal with Whitebeard later, but refused to let them enjoy their smug expressions.

Crocodile and Doflamingo clashed while Luffy fought his way toward the execution platform, drawing Akainu’s attention. As Marco intercepted Akainu, Mr. 3 found Bon Clay hiding near the execution platform and learned Xi Yan had sent him there to pose as an executioner and rescue Ace.

• Doflamingo attacked Crocodile, and the two clashed after Crocodile refused to cooperate with him.
• Luffy defeated a Marine Rear Admiral and pressed toward the execution platform with Ivankov and the okama holding Marines back.
• Akainu headed for Luffy, but Marco intercepted him and fought him with his blue flames.
• Mr. 3 fled into a nearby Great Gate and discovered Bon Clay hiding inside.
• Bon Clay told Mr. 3 that Xi Yan had sent him there to disguise himself as an executioner and help rescue Ace, while Mr. 3 decided to stay out of the plan.

Bon Clay persuaded Mr. 3 to help save Ace, while Xi Yan brought Whitebeard’s forces into the plaza aboard the Moby Dick. Whitebeard launched the battle against the Marines, but Aokiji froze Hancock and then trapped Whitebeard in a ball of ice.

• Bon Clay convinced Mr. 3 that hiding was futile, and Mr. 3 agreed to join his plan to free Ace using executioner disguises and a wax wall.
• Xi Yan used Water Release Technique to bring the Moby Dick over the Encirclement Wall and crash it into the Navy plaza.
• Whitebeard leaped into the plaza, blasted Marines away with a Tremor-Tremor Fruit shockwave, and ordered his pirates to fight their way toward Ace.
• Aokiji froze Hancock with Ice Age Capsule, then left as her ice sculpture began to crack.
• Aokiji rushed to stop Whitebeard’s next shockwave and froze him inside a massive ball of ice.

Whitebeard broke free of Aokiji’s ice trap, while Jozu held the Admiral back and Hancock fought her way toward Xi Yan. As Luffy pressed toward Ace, Vice Admiral Dalmesia nearly killed him, but Bartholomew Kuma intervened and sent Dalmesia crashing into the ruins.

• Whitebeard shattered Aokiji’s ice sphere and pierced him with Murakumogiri, but Aokiji evaded the Haki attack and froze the weapon.
• Jozu struck Aokiji and stayed to fight him, allowing Whitebeard to continue toward the execution platform.
• Hancock decided Jozu could hold Aokiji and fought Strawberry and another Vice Admiral as she tried to reach Xi Yan.
• Jinbe, Ivankov, Kuma, and their allies clashed with Momonga and the other Marines, while Kuma revealed he had already knocked out a Vice Admiral.
• Dalmesia pierced Luffy’s shoulder and then tried to kill him, but Kuma blocked the fatal blow and sent Dalmesia flying into the ruins.

Xi Yan rescued Luffy while Whitebeard and Akainu clashed, their attacks sending shockwaves across Marineford. As Marco and the others fought to protect their allies, Rakuyo confronted Borsalino.

• Borsalino's Light Clone attacked Xi Yan, who evaded it with Earth Release and later pulled Luffy underground to rescue him from Borsalino's attack.
• Whitebeard praised Luffy's resolve to save Ace, then stepped forward and challenged the Marines with Murakumogiri.
• Akainu intercepted Whitebeard's blow, and the two began a fierce battle that sent Marines and pirates fleeing from the shockwaves.
• Marco defeated Vice Admiral Bastille with a Haki-coated kick, then flew toward Ace while Crocodile and Doflamingo discussed Sengoku's strategy.
• Whitebeard and Akainu collided again with Haki-coated attacks, and Rakuyo charged at Borsalino to stop him from interfering with Whitebeard.

Xi Yan tried to reach Kuma so he could be launched toward the execution platform, while Marco attempted to save Ace, but Garp and Borsalino stopped them. As Whitebeard’s heart disease flared and Akainu wounded him, Aokiji froze Jozu and Onigumo captured Marco with Sea Stone cuffs, leaving the pirates scrambling to find a key.

• Marco flew toward the execution platform, but Garp struck him down and sent him crashing into a crater.
• Xi Yan rushed toward Kuma to launch himself toward the platform, but Borsalino blocked his way and fought him.
• Ivankov sent Luffy and the okama toward the execution platform while Xi Yan’s Shadow Clone stayed beside Luffy.
• Akainu attacked Whitebeard, who suffered a heart attack and then took a devastating magma blow to the chest.
• Aokiji froze Jozu after Jozu severed his own arm, and Onigumo restrained Marco with Sea Stone handcuffs and wounded him.
• Thunder Sword Homas stopped Onigumo from killing Marco, while pirates carried Marco away and searched for the handcuff key.

Xi Yan abandoned his plan to save Whitebeard after realizing Whitebeard had chosen to fight to the end, then engaged Borsalino to keep him occupied. At the execution platform, Bartholomew Kuma protected Luffy from Onigumo and pursued the Vice Admiral as he attacked.

• Borsalino interrupted Xi Yan’s attempt to use Earth Release to move Whitebeard, and Marines stabbed and shot Whitebeard before he drove them back with a Haki-coated strike.
• Whitebeard declared that his fatal wounds would not kill him and prepared to keep fighting so his crew could rescue Ace, while Sengoku summoned the executioners.
• Xi Yan recognized that Whitebeard had accepted his fate, gave up on saving him, and turned his attention toward the execution platform.
• Xi Yan summoned his Susanoo and fought Borsalino, while his clone and Luffy encountered the surviving Vice Admiral Onigumo near the execution platform.
• Onigumo attacked Luffy, but Bartholomew Kuma blocked his strike and pursued him with a Laser Ray and a follow-up attack.

Xi Yan and Luffy reached the execution platform as the Marines prepared to execute Ace, and Luffy unleashed Conqueror's Haki to stop the executioners. Whitebeard and his allies held off the Marines while Marco was freed from his Sea Stone handcuffs and returned to the fight.

• Xi Yan and Luffy escaped Onigumo with Bartholomew Kuma's help, and Luffy knocked Koby into a pit when Koby tried to stop him.
• Xi Yan spotted Mr. 3 and Bon Clay on the execution platform as the executioners, and they raised their Great Sabers over Ace.
• Luffy released Conqueror's Haki across the plaza, knocking out the executioners and many others before they could strike Ace.
• Doflamingo tried to attack Luffy, but Crocodile stopped him, while Xi Yan kept Borsalino from reaching Luffy.
• Whitebeard attacked the Marines charging at Luffy, and the Whitebeard Pirates' Squad Captains joined him to protect him.
• Inazuma removed Marco's Sea Stone handcuffs at Xi Yan's suggestion, and Marco recovered before flying to Whitebeard.

Whitebeard’s forces cleared a path for Luffy to reach Ace, and Garp failed to stop his grandson. Luffy reached the execution platform with a key, but Kizaru’s Light Clone nearly knocked him off before Sengoku transformed to intervene.

• Whitebeard ordered his pirates to protect Luffy, while Marco fought Aokiji and sent Jozu’s rescuers away.
• Xi Yan raised a massive staircase with Earth Release, but Garp shattered it and charged at Luffy.
• Luffy used Second Gear to strike Garp, whose hesitation left him unable to defend himself.
• Luffy reached the Execution platform with the Sea Stone handcuffs key, but Kizaru’s Light Clone attacked him and nearly sent him falling.
• A Xi Yan Clone drove off the Light Clone with High-pressure Water Lines, and Sengoku transformed into a gigantic golden form.

Luffy, Ace, Mr. 3, and Bon Clay escaped the execution platform while Xi Yan held Sengoku and Borsalino back. As Squard charged in to sacrifice himself, Whitebeard stopped his ship and rejected his attempt to atone by dying.

• Mr. 3 and Bon Clay awakened on the execution platform, and Mr. 3 used a candle barrier to protect Ace while unlocking his Sea Stone handcuffs.
• Luffy blocked Sengoku's attack with his inflated body, and Ace destroyed a barrage of cannonballs with Fire Fist as they escaped the platform.
• Marco stopped Aokiji from attacking Ace, and Luffy, Ace, Mr. 3, and Bon Clay fled together as Sengoku ordered the Marines to pursue them.
• Xi Yan trapped Sengoku with Earth Flow Spears, but Sengoku destroyed them and struck Xi Yan's clone; Xi Yan then stopped Borsalino from pursuing Luffy.
• Squard charged toward the battlefield aboard a land-riding pirate ship and declared he intended to die in battle to atone for stabbing Whitebeard.
• Whitebeard halted Squard's ship with one hand and told him his wound was not fatal and that he had no reason to sacrifice himself.

Whitebeard ordered his crew to retreat and stayed behind at Marineford to hold off the Marines, then asked Ace whether he had been a good father before sending him away with Luffy. Xi Yan tested Kyojitsu Kuu Kyuu against Borsalino and revealed that its arrows could track targets and explode for real damage, leaving Borsalino wounded.

• Whitebeard ordered the Whitebeard Pirates to return to the New World while he remained behind to fight the Marines.
• Ace tearfully told Whitebeard he had been a qualified father, then left with Luffy at Whitebeard's command.
• Xi Yan ignored Borsalino's questions and used Kyojitsu Kuu Kyuu to shoot an illusory arrow that attached itself to Borsalino.
• Borsalino's Haki deflected Xi Yan's next arrow into a Marine Rear Admiral, who discovered that the arrow could not be touched or removed.
• Xi Yan activated Utsushiyo Kuuya, exploding the arrows and killing the Marine Rear Admiral while badly injuring Borsalino.

Xi Yan injured Borsalino and then pushed his Susanoo to a new stage, enduring intense pain as it grew. Borsalino attacked while Xi Yan struggled to stabilize it, but the Susanoo emerged larger and solidified, leaving the battle unresolved.

• Xi Yan's Kyojitsu Kuu Kyuu arrows wounded Borsalino, who resolved to use Haki against him.
• Crocodile refused Doflamingo's offer to cooperate and left with Mr. 1.
• Luffy and Ace continued toward escape while Marco urged the Whitebeard Pirates to retreat and leave Xi Yan to fight.
• Xi Yan restored his strength and began expanding his Susanoo, suffering severe pain as he tried to manifest its lower body.
• Akainu provoked Ace by insulting Whitebeard, and Ace stopped to confront him despite his companions' warnings.
• Borsalino attacked Xi Yan's unstable Susanoo with Yasakani no Magatama, but it survived and became larger and more solid.

Xi Yan used Susanoo’s immense strength to devastate Navy Headquarters and overpower Borsalino, then fought two Giant Clan Vice Admirals. The chapter left Lonzi skewered on Xi Yan’s spear as Marines watched in horror.

• Xi Yan stabilized Susanoo and smashed the ground and buildings at Navy Headquarters with its enlarged spear, frightening the Marines and onlookers.
• Buggy ordered his men to repair the Den Den Mushi so he could make a move against the wounded Whitebeard, while Mr. 3 left Bon Clay and Ivankov to join Buggy.
• Xi Yan struck Borsalino with Susanoo’s spear and sent him crashing into a building; Borsalino emerged but chose not to attack again.
• Xi Yan turned toward Hancock, but Giant Vice Admirals Lonzi and John Jaindo charged him; Susanoo blocked their attacks and Xi Yan hurled John Jaindo through buildings.
• Xi Yan threw Lonzi into the air and pierced him with the Kido Time Piercing Spear, leaving the Marines grieving over their vice admiral.

Xi Yan fought Aokiji at Marineford, breaking free after Aokiji froze Susanoo and revealing its enormous pale gold form. As observers recognized his strength, the battle continued with Whitebeard still holding on for his crew to escape.

• After defeating Lonzi, Xi Yan drove back the Marines with Susanoo, and Sengoku ordered Aokiji to attack him.
• Aokiji clashed with Xi Yan’s Susanoo, then froze the giant with Ice Age Capsule.
• Bon Clay, Ivankov, Buggy, and others watched anxiously as the Marines and reporters celebrated Xi Yan’s apparent defeat.
• Xi Yan broke out of the ice in his enormous pale gold Susanoo, shocking observers who recognized his true power.
• Hawkins calculated that he would die if he became enemies with the Straw Hat Pirates, while Rayleigh reassured Shakky that Xi Yan was strong enough to face the World Government.

Hancock broke free of Xi Yan’s hypnosis and attacked him, but his Susanoo overwhelmed her and sent her crashing into ruins. As the live broadcast continued, the Beasts Pirates and Big Mom Pirates discussed Whitebeard’s likely death and the coming struggle over his territory.

• Hancock escaped Xi Yan’s control and charged at him, while Aokiji and Garp considered how the hypnosis could be broken.
• Xi Yan met Hancock’s Haki-coated kick with his spear and blasted her into the ruins, leaving the Marines and Sengoku to assess what had happened.
• Jack, Queen, and King watched the broadcast and concluded that Whitebeard intended to die at Navy Headquarters, though King warned that Garp and Sengoku could prevent the island from sinking.
• The Big Mom Pirates discussed Xi Yan’s enlarged Susanoo and the chance to seize Whitebeard’s territory, while noting that the Beast Pirates could contest it.
• Katakuri told the Big Mom Pirates that Big Mom’s tantrum over the interrupted broadcast had passed, and they resumed watching the battle.