Ch. 263The End of a Legend

Wright defeated Golden Lion Shiki and discovered that the Holy Light Spirit Shrine had trapped Shiki’s Devil Fruit power, allowing him to recreate the Float-Float Fruit. He began considering it for Kuina and called Sengoku to arrange civilian transport and Shiki’s escort.

  • Wright dodged Shiki’s island debris and seawater attacks before striking him with Execution Declaration · Execution.
  • Shiki acknowledged Wright’s strength, called himself a legend, and died from his injuries.
  • Wright sealed Shiki’s body in the Holy Light Spirit Shrine and noticed an energy incompatible with Holy Light Power trapped inside it.
  • Wright tested the energy with an apple, which transformed into the Float-Float Fruit, then confirmed its identity with Judge.
  • Wright considered offering the Float-Float Fruit to Kuina and requested support from Sengoku, including a warship for the civilians and Garp to escort Shiki’s corpse.

Ch. 264God's Kingdom

Wright gave Kuina the Float-Float Fruit, recovered Golden Lion Shiki’s body for Garp to guard, and continued his journey to Sky Island. He located Enel at God’s Shrine and flew toward him.

  • Wright summoned Kuina and offered her the Float-Float Fruit, explaining its powers and showing her footage of Golden Lion Shiki fighting.
  • Kuina chose to eat the Float-Float Fruit, despite its awful taste, and Wright sent her back to Alabasta to test her abilities.
  • Garp teleported to the island, saw Shiki’s preserved corpse, and agreed to guard it until the warship arrived.
  • After returning to Marine Headquarters and retrieving the Lightforged Beacon, Wright flew to Sky Island and found Upper Yard and Shandora.
  • Wright sensed Enel at God’s Shrine and approached, while Enel detected Wright’s unfamiliar and powerful presence.

Ch. 265What Was That Omnipotent Thing Again?

Wright confronted Enel at God's Shrine and quickly proved that Enel's lightning and claims of godhood could not match him. After cutting Enel down with Holy Judgment, Wright left him defeated on the ground.

  • Enel met Wright at God's Shrine and demanded that Wright kneel before him.
  • Wright kicked Enel through a wall, explaining that Armament Haki let him strike Logia users.
  • Enel attacked Wright with lightning, but Wright dodged each attack and kicked Enel into the wall again.
  • Enel transformed into a Thunder God and threatened to strike Wright across God's Shrine.
  • Wright protected himself with Holy Light Wall and struck Enel with Holy Judgment, leaving him collapsed.

Ch. 266Birka's Secret

Wright questioned Enel about Birka, and Enel explained that he had destroyed his homeland to claim a flying warship and use it to reach the Skypieans’ legendary homeland. Enel planned to repair the ship, gather a force, and conquer the so-called God Realm.

  • Wright healed Enel after defeating him, then asked whether he had destroyed Birka.
  • Enel admitted he had destroyed Birka and said its people worshipped strength and guarded a forbidden ruin.
  • Enel recounted finding a giant ship in the ruin after eating the Goro Goro no Mi and learning that it could fly.
  • Enel discovered that his lightning could power the ship, whose broken propulsion system and weapons made it a powerful warship.
  • Enel declared that he would restore the ship, gather God's Guard, and rule the God Realm.

Ch. 267Pluto Information

Wright learned that Enel had accidentally destroyed Birka while trying to repair its giant warship, then recruited him with the promise of helping complete the ark Maxim. Enel agreed to leave the Sky Islands for the Blue Sea, provided Wright helped him reach Vearth and he could pursue a Shichibukai position.

  • Enel told Wright that activating Birka’s giant warship caused its main cannon to explode, destroying both the vessel and the Sky Island.
  • Enel explained that he gathered the survivors, claimed godhood, and planned to build the ark Maxim using gold and the warship’s power system.
  • Wright explained Haki and the Blue Sea’s powers to Enel, who became interested in the Shichibukai and condemned the Celestial Dragons as false gods.
  • Enel agreed to go to the Blue Sea and seek a Shichibukai position, while insisting that he still intended to reach Vearth.
  • Wright offered to help build Enel a vessel capable of flying to Vearth in exchange for Birka’s power-system blueprints, and Enel welcomed the offer.

Ch. 268Sky Island Development Plan

Wright forced Enel to end the war between Sky Island and the Shandia, then enlisted Germa to study the Maxim and Pluto propulsion blueprints. He also arranged for Kuina to help build a Sky Island resort, leaving the development plans underway.

  • Wright threatened Enel and made him agree to negotiate an end to the war between Sky Island and the Shandia.
  • Enel showed Wright the Maxim framework, and Wright obtained its blueprints along with Pluto propulsion plans.
  • Wright contacted Judge and ordered Germa to send technical experts and establish a secret base on Sky Island.
  • Kuina demonstrated her Float-Float Fruit abilities to Hina and discussed the challenges of mastering Haki.
  • Wright told Kuina that King Cobra would prepare supplies for a Sky Island resort, and she agreed to transport them.

Ch. 269"Azure Sky Song"

Wright showed Kuina the ark Maxim and planned to develop Sky Island by giving the Sky Islanders and Shandia new land, then Kuina joined the Dawn Watch and was appointed commander of its planned aerial legion, Azure Sky Song. Enel brought Gan Fall and the Shandia leaders together to demand a ceasefire, and Wright arrived to address them.

  • Wright explained that Kuina could use her Float-Float Fruit to move uninhabited islands to Sky Island, resolving the land dispute while making room for a resort.
  • Judge and his researchers arrived, and Wright introduced Kuina to the Dawn Watch and explained that he was its founder and Highlord.
  • Kuina joined the Dawn Watch, and Wright named her commander of the future aerial legion Azure Sky Song.
  • Enel told Gan Fall, the Shandia Chief, and Webber that he was leaving Sky Island and ordered them to stop fighting, saying someone else had arranged it.
  • Wright arrived, and Enel directed Gan Fall, the Chief, and Webber to ask him their questions.

Ch. 270When Land Isn't Enough, Bring in Islands

Wright proposed ending the four-hundred-year war by returning Upper Yard to the Shandia and bringing new islands to the Sky Islanders. Kuina raised two islands from the Blue Sea into the White White Sea, and both sides accepted Wright’s arrangement.

  • Enel left after Wright told him he would handle negotiations with Gan Fall, the Chief, and Webber.
  • Wright offered to return Upper Yard to the Shandia and bring two islands from the Blue Sea for the Sky Islanders and his own territory.
  • Gan Fall and the Chief agreed to Wright’s plan, and Webber accepted after the Chief urged him to end the fighting.
  • Kuina arrived and placed two islands in the White White Sea, one for the Sky Islanders and one for Wright’s resort.
  • Enel heard the reactions from the shrine and wondered how Wright had brought islands up from the Blue Sea.

Ch. 271Sky Island Base

Wright arranged for Enel to become a Marine-aligned Shichibukai and brought Rosinante to Sky Island to help secure a secret shipyard. After discussing Kaido’s plans for Drake and the Revolutionary Army’s supply needs, Wright prepared to seek Vegapunk’s help.

  • Wright proposed Enel as a new Shichibukai, and Sengoku agreed to submit the proposal after Enel had made a name for himself.
  • Wright contacted Rosinante, who reported that Kaido had promoted Drake to Shinuchi and intended to train him as a weapon against Wright.
  • Wright brought Rosinante to Lookout Island, where Rosinante set up a Soundproof Barrier around the shipyard containing the ark Maxim.
  • Wright explained that Nico Robin was helping the Shandia search for the Poneglyph and Golden Bell beneath Shandora.
  • Rosinante reported that the Revolutionary Army’s network in Wano Country was nearly established but lacked supplies, and Wright planned to consult Vegapunk about transporting materials.

Ch. 272Radiance Alloy and Lightforged Runes

Wright learned that Germa had developed Lightforged Runes that could transmit Holy Light Power and created Radiance Alloy, opening the way to self-powered warships and a Holy Light main cannon. He headed to meet Vegapunk with a copy of Enel's lightning-energy blueprints, while Vegapunk looked forward to his visit.

  • Judge told Wright that Germa had developed Lightforged Runes capable of transmitting Holy Light Power to objects made from special materials.
  • Judge presented Radiance Alloy, which Wright found exceptionally compatible with Holy Light Power and capable of returning to its original shape after being flattened.
  • Judge explained that Law's new Radiance Gold Combat Suit restored his stamina and drew healing power from Reiju, so Wright ordered the rune changed to draw from him instead.
  • Wright ordered Judge to begin researching a Holy Light energy main cannon and arranged for materials to reach Sky Island through Alabasta and Kuina.
  • Wright took a copy of the lightning-energy blueprints and set out to visit Dr. Vegapunk, who welcomed the chance to hear his ideas.
  • Vegapunk continued to clash with Caesar over Caesar's cruel research methods and proposals to use children in gigantification experiments.

Ch. 273A Return Visit to Vegapunk

Wright visited Vegapunk at Punk Hazard and presented Radiance Alloy runes that could improve the Fifth-Generation Lightforged Beacon, while also asking him to design Enel’s lightning-powered airship. The chapter ended with Vegapunk beginning a beacon modification plan and revealing that the Artificial Devil Fruit research might succeed.

  • Wright met Vegapunk and received the Fifth-Generation Lightforged Beacon, which could transport up to one hundred cubic meters of supplies.
  • Wright showed Vegapunk Germa’s Radiance Alloy runes and proposed using standard Lightforged Crystals as reusable transport keys.
  • After securing their conversation, Wright told Vegapunk about Enel, the ark Maxim, and Vearth.
  • Vegapunk agreed to refine the airship design, asked Wright to share any discoveries about Vearth, and said he wanted to visit it himself.
  • Vegapunk thanked Wright for sending a dragon horn and said the Artificial Devil Fruit might succeed as he began drafting beacon modifications.

Ch. 274Dual-Track Hype (500 Monthly Tickets Bonus Chapter)

Wright returned to G-5 after Dr. Vegapunk devised a modification that would let the Lightforged Beacon teleport using its own power. Marine Headquarters and Morgans then launched a major campaign to promote Wright as a fourth Admiral after his victory over Golden Lion Shiki, leaving the World Government facing growing public pressure.

  • Wright sent Judge the blueprints for upgrading the Lightforged Rune, and Sengoku ordered upgrades to existing Lightforged Beacons while he worked to win over Dr. Vegapunk.
  • Marine Headquarters decided to push the World Government to create a fourth Admiral seat and promote Wright, whose achievements had strengthened Marine recruitment and reduced casualties.
  • Wright passed Marine Headquarters' intentions to Morgans, who publicized Golden Lion Shiki's history, crimes, and defeat by Wright in an extensive series of reports.
  • Morgans used witness accounts and other evidence to reconstruct Wright's battle with Shiki and portray Wright as a world-class hero who had stopped Shiki's revenge plan.
  • Sengoku and Tsuru publicly commended Wright, and the World Economic News published his contributions to build momentum for his promotion.

Ch. 275The Five Elders' Decision (Bonus Chapter for Azure Lotus Dao Song's Generous Reward)

After Wright's achievements and a public survey fueled demands to promote him to a fourth Admiral, the Five Elders debated the risks and benefits of expanding the Marines. They approved the additional Admiral seat and decided to leak the location of Morgans's newspaper office as a warning.

  • Morgans published Wright's record and launched a survey asking whether he should become Marine Headquarters' fourth Admiral.
  • The survey results showed overwhelming support for Wright's promotion across the world and unanimous support among Marines.
  • The Five Elders debated the public pressure, Marine strength, and Wright's value to the World Government.
  • The Five Elders agreed to leak the location of Morgans's newspaper office and approved one additional Admiral seat.

Ch. 276New Arrangements

Wright helped Morgans turn the World Government’s failed pressure into a chance to relocate and deepen his partnership with Tesoro, then arranged for Señor to become a Marine intelligence officer. Sengoku told Wright that the World Government had approved a fourth admiral seat, with Wright’s promotion ceremony set for one month later.

  • Morgans told Wright that he had caught a World Government spy and asked Wright to discuss expanding his partnership with Tesoro; Wright agreed.
  • Wright informed Tesoro about Morgans’s proposed cooperation, then returned to Marine Headquarters after Sengoku summoned him.
  • Señor told Wright and Sengoku that Lucian supported his decision to become an official Marine, and Sengoku appointed him a major for intelligence work.
  • Wright assigned Señor a mission suited to his Swim-Swim Fruit and arranged for him to report to the G-5 Branch.
  • Sengoku told Wright that the World Government had approved a fourth admiral seat and that Wright’s promotion ceremony would be broadcast from Sabaody Archipelago in one month.

Ch. 277News and Capital

Wright prepared Senor to take over Rosinante’s covert mission in Wano Country and brought Kuina along, while Marine Headquarters announced Wright’s promotion to the new fourth admiral seat. Meanwhile, Morgans and Tesoro agreed to cooperate against the World Government, leaving their alliance with Wright in place.

  • Wright briefed Senor on replacing Rosinante in Wano Country and instructed him to stay quiet and avoid revealing information about the closed-off nation.
  • Kuina arrived at Wright’s office, where Senor praised her training, and Wright led the pair toward Wano Country.
  • Marine Headquarters announced the creation of a fourth admiral seat and Wright’s promotion, which the public celebrated as a victory over the World Government.
  • Morgans told Tesoro that the World Government had exposed his newspaper office and drawn pirates into an attack, making their feud irreversible.
  • Tesoro welcomed Morgans into their cooperation as allies of Wright.

Ch. 278The World's Reaction

Smoker handled congratulations for Wright’s upcoming promotion to admiral while reactions to the news spread among the New World’s powerful factions. Wright continued strengthening the Revolutionary Army’s operations in Wano, and Rosinante returned to the G-5 Branch.

  • Smoker received letters from Member States congratulating Wright on his coming promotion and decided to save them for Wright; he also ordered T-Bone to train his Armament Haki.
  • Whitebeard and Marco discussed Wright defeating Shiki and becoming the Marines’ fourth admiral, while Whitebeard declared that the era still belonged to him.
  • Big Mom ordered Perospero to find Chiffon and send her to Prince Loki in Lola’s place so she could preserve her alliance with Elbaf.
  • Shanks and Beckman discussed Wright’s strength and the meaning of his promotion, and Shanks said the Red Hair Pirates needed to become more active.
  • Kaido and King discussed Shiki’s defeat and Drake’s progress toward becoming an All-Star.
  • Wright brought Señor to take over Rosinante’s mission in Wano, established a Revolutionary Army supply base at Komuso Village, and Rosinante returned to the G-5 Branch.

Ch. 279The First Sparks of Flame

Rosinante returned from Wano Country with enough merit to earn a promotion to vice admiral, while Ace prepared to enter the Grand Line with Deuce. In Alabasta, Cobra enjoyed the country’s growing prosperity but worried about Vivi’s travels and a newcomer from Sky Island.

  • Rosinante returned and burned two Justice Coats, so Wright sent him to Marine Headquarters to learn about his upcoming promotion to vice admiral.
  • Ace and Deuce prepared their flame-powered boat for the Grand Line, with Ace reflecting on Wright’s teachings and his own Flame-Flame Fruit training.
  • Ace and Deuce set sail toward Reverse Mountain, and Ace declared that the Grand Line would receive a baptism of flames.
  • Cobra welcomed Wright’s coming promotion, new investments, and Lightforged Beacons that were helping protect Alabasta’s drought-stricken cities.
  • Cobra worried that Vivi had been spending her days studying and traveling around Alabasta with Nico Robin and Bell, as well as about someone who had come down from Sky Island.

Ch. 280Thunder and Fire

Enel and his crew reached Whiskey Peak, where he encountered Ace after the fire-user had defeated the town’s pirates and set buildings ablaze. Their Logia powers left them unable to harm each other, and Ace departed with wounds on his hand, hinting that the clash had affected him after all.

  • After exploring Alabasta, Enel learned about Wright’s strength and led his crew to Whiskey Peak to begin making a name for themselves.
  • Enel discovered that someone had already defeated the pirates at Whiskey Peak and noticed two unusual presences in the burning town.
  • Ace admitted that he had started the fires while fighting the pirates, then met Enel and introduced himself as a Pirate Hunter.
  • Enel and Ace clashed with lightning and fire attacks, but their Logia abilities prevented either from landing an effective blow.
  • Ace gave the pirates to Enel and left with Deuce, whose eyes widened when he saw wounds on Ace’s right hand.

Ch. 281Eve of Promotion

Ace and Deuce left Whiskey Peak after Ace’s fight with Enel, and Ace used what he learned about lightning to develop a hotter flame. At Marine Headquarters, Wright discussed his coming promotion to Admiral and the responsibilities awaiting Rosinante and Smoker at G-5 Branch.

  • Ace and Deuce left town after Ace fought Enel, and Ace explained that Enel’s lightning could hurt him despite their Logia powers.
  • Ace said the fight taught him how lightning could intensify flames, then practiced until the fire on his fingertip turned yellow.
  • Wright, Rosinante, and Smoker reunited at Marine Headquarters before Wright’s promotion ceremony.
  • Wright explained that Rosinante and Smoker would need to stabilize G-5 Branch so the Marines could later expand into the New World.

Ch. 282"Orange Valiant" Admiral!

Wright was promoted to Admiral in a ceremony broadcast around the world, where he took his place alongside the other three Admirals. The event left Rayleigh reflecting on how the Marines’ strength would put greater pressure on pirates, including Shanks.

  • Morgans watched the broadcast setup in Sabaody and spotted Silvers Rayleigh, who called Wright an interesting new Admiral and considered the pressure the Marines would bring to pirates.
  • Rayleigh reflected that Shanks would face greater pressure because Wright was an old acquaintance of his and the Marines had changed under Wright’s influence.
  • Marine officers and guests gathered at Marineford, where Zephyr sat ahead of Garp and Gion and Tokikake discussed Wright’s promotion.
  • Wright finished his lengthy speech and was promoted as “Orange Valiant” Wright, with the ceremony’s Holy Light displaying his power.
  • Wright took his Admiral’s seat beside Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan, and the four Admirals declared, “In the name of justice!” as the world cheered.
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