Chapter Summaries

Kuina confronted the Straw Hat Crew before warning them about the New World and the rising Four Emperors. The chapter then revealed that Marco had rebuilt the Whitebeard Pirates and become an Emperor, while Marine Headquarters prepared to intensify its campaign in the New World.

• Kuina faced the Straw Hat Crew, then departed aboard the Flying Sky after warning them that the Four Emperors might soon disappear.
• The Straw Hat Crew recovered from Kuina's visit, and Luffy decided they needed to hurry into the New World.
• Marco restored order in Whitebeard's former territories, rebuilt the Whitebeard Pirates, and held his own against Big Mom after defeating King and the Three Commanders.
• Shanks returned territory to Marco, helping the New Whitebeard Pirates secure Marco's place among the Four Emperors.
• At Marine Headquarters, Brannew announced Marco's rise and declared that the Marines would begin suppressing the New World.

Wright addressed the Marines about the civilian toll of the Four Emperors’ wars and announced a mass-teleporting upgrade to the Lightforged Beacon. He said Marine forces would soon be linked across the Grand Line, enabling them to respond faster and prepare to suppress the New World.

• Brannew welcomed Fleet Admiral Wright, whose Conqueror’s Haki quieted the meeting hall.
• Wright explained that two years of conflict among the Four Emperors had caused civilian casualties to exceed the combined total of the previous five years.
• Wright declared that justice arriving late was the least deserving of being called justice and emphasized the need to save the weak and punish evil promptly.
• Wright announced that Dr. Vegapunk had upgraded the Lightforged Beacon to teleport a thousand people at once, with a three-minute interval between uses.
• Wright said Marine branch bases across the Grand Line would receive the beacons within half a month, linking them to Headquarters and preparing the Marines to confront the Four Emperors.

Wright discussed the Marines’ preparations and planned a major action before the World Meeting to turn the Four Emperors into Three and attract an important figure’s attention. Meanwhile, Shanks assessed Wright’s strategy, and Sabo and Koala decided to join the Straw Hat Pirates at Big Mom’s Tea Party.

• Wright told Sengoku and Tsuru that Lightforged Beacons could improve transport and help connect the world, and Tsuru confirmed that prewar mobilization was complete.
• Wright said he planned to turn the Four Emperors into Three before the World Meeting, using the Marines’ success to reassure and influence the kings while drawing an important figure’s attention.
• Shanks recognized that Marco’s position among the Four Emperors could distract the World Government from Wright’s next move.
• Koala told Sabo that Big Mom had sent Tea Party invitations to various forces, including the Straw Hat Pirates.
• Sabo said he expected Luffy to accept and decided that he and Koala would join the Tea Party.

The Straw Hat Pirates received an invitation to Big Mom’s Tea Party, where Luffy declared he would attend and send Big Mom flying. In Gran Tesoro, Morgans prepared to cover the Tea Party’s coming news while Gild Tesoro discussed targeting Big Mom’s foundations and Kaido next.

• Baron Tamago and Pekoms approached the Thousand Sunny aboard the Queen Mama Chanter and said they had come to deliver an invitation, not to fight.
• Robin explained that Big Mom’s Tea Party gathered underworld figures and that invitees were expected to attend, often never returning.
• Baron Tamago and Pekoms demanded that the Straw Hat Pirates join Big Mom’s ranks or face death, warning them they could not refuse or miss the Tea Party.
• Luffy accepted the invitation and said he would go to send Big Mom flying and become Pirate King.
• Morgans showed Gild Tesoro Big Mom’s invitation and predicted the Tea Party would bring news that shocked the world.
• Gild Tesoro said he never attended the Tea Party and planned to take over Big Mom’s foundations before targeting Kaido, while Morgans said he would attend to cover the Fleet Admiral’s coming move.

Kin'emon, Momonosuke, and Law reached Zou, where Momonosuke felt watched by an enormous creature. On Lookout Island, Judge summoned the Vinsmoke siblings and told them to meet Sanji before he reached Whole Cake Island, while Reiju agreed to deliver Judge's apology.

• Kin'emon and Momonosuke arrived at Zou with Law and marveled at the Elephant Lord and the Mokomo Dukedom on its back.
• Momonosuke felt an enormous creature watching him, and Law suggested they visit Inuarashi and Nekomamushi before asking the Fleet Admiral about it.
• Judge reunited with Reiju, Iji, Niji, and Yonji on Lookout Island, where the siblings teased him and asked why he had summoned them.
• Judge explained that Sanji might soon appear at Whole Cake Island and was hostile toward Big Mom, so he wanted the siblings to meet him beforehand.
• Reiju agreed to apologize to Sanji for Judge and wondered how her younger brother had fared after their long separation.

The Germa Kingdom sent an elite squad to aid the Marines, and the squad encountered the Straw Hat Pirates in the New World. Sanji reunited with his siblings and went into the cabin with Reiju to hear why they had come.

• Robin recognized the giant Den Den Mushi warship as Germa's mobile kingdom and explained Germa's ties to Fleet Admiral Wright.
• Chopper revealed that he had studied Germa medical techniques, prompting Sanji to realize his family was aboard the warship.
• Yonji, Iji, and Niji appeared and greeted Sanji, who rejected them and said Judge was not his father.
• Reiju boarded the Thousand Sunny, thanked the crew for looking after Sanji, and said Germa had come to help.
• Luffy allowed Reiju and Sanji to speak privately after warning her not to hurt his partner, and the crew realized Sanji was a prince.

Reiju told Sanji how the Fleet Admiral had changed the Vinsmoke family and explained why she was grateful he had spared Judge. Sanji accepted Reiju and let go of his hatred for the others, while she revealed Germa planned to use the Tea Party invitation to infiltrate Whole Cake Island and protect the Straw Hat Pirates.

• Reiju told Sanji that the Fleet Admiral had baptized the Vinsmoke family with the Holy Light, restoring Judge, Iji, and the others to humanity after their scientific modifications.
• Reiju explained that she accepted the Fleet Admiral's actions, was grateful that he had spared Judge, and believed Germa was better off than it would have been otherwise.
• Sanji called Reiju his sister and said he no longer hated Judge or his brothers, and the two shared a laugh over the moment.
• Reiju revealed that Germa had tracked the Straw Hat Pirates since Sabaody and had come specifically to see Sanji.
• Reiju warned that the Marines planned to attack Big Mom during the Tea Party and said Germa would use the invitation to infiltrate the venue and protect the Straw Hat Pirates.

At Zou, Momonosuke and his allies discussed the Road Poneglyph and planned how to prepare for war against Kaido. They decided to seek Marco’s support while keeping their alliance with Marine Headquarters secret from Kanjuro.

• Law examined Zou’s Road Poneglyph as Kin'emon explained how the four stones led to Laugh Tale, and Momonosuke vowed that the world’s truth would one day be revealed.
• The others praised Momonosuke’s resolve while secretly remaining wary of Kanjuro and maintaining their cover about the Marine alliance.
• Inuarashi announced that he would lead Mink Tribe warriors to Wano, while Nekomamushi planned to seek support from Marco and the New Whitebeard Pirates.
• Nekomamushi asked Kanjuro to accompany the Musketeer Squad so he could vouch for them to Marco and Izō, and Kanjuro agreed.
• Kin'emon told Raizo to return to Wano with the others while A Gou and Law remained on Zou in case Quinn returned.

The Vinsmoke brothers revealed their Holy Fire and transformed into their Germa Combat Suits, impressing the Straw Hat crew. As the Thousand Sunny sailed toward Totto Land, Sanji and his siblings settled into a friendly meal together.

• Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji explained Sanji’s family history to the Straw Hat crew, who accepted the brothers after Luffy said Sanji’s enemies were their enemies if Sanji could not forgive them.
• The Vinsmoke brothers showed their Holy Fire, and Chopper envied their power while Niji warned the crew to keep it secret.
• Brook asked about Germa’s Combat Suits, so Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji transformed into Sparking Red, Electric Blue, and Winch Green, exciting the crew.
• The Thousand Sunny followed an invitation toward Totto Land while Sanji prepared a feast after resolving his emotional baggage with Reiju.
• Ichiji, Niji, and Yonji flirted with Nami and offered her money, so Reiju kicked all four brothers beneath the table.

Sister Reiju explained Totto Land’s food-themed islands, its lifespan tax, and Big Mom’s soul-powered Homies. She warned the crew that Big Mom’s Tea Party could involve political marriage, leaving Luffy startled at the suggestion that he might be matched with one of Big Mom’s daughters.

• Sister Reiju described Totto Land’s dessert-themed islands and strange Dessert Weather as Nami recorded the information.
• Reiju explained that residents paid one month of their lifespan every six months in exchange for Big Mom’s protection.
• Reiju revealed that Big Mom used the Soul-Soul Fruit to create Homies throughout Totto Land, which served as spies and defenses.
• Reiju explained that Big Mom’s invitation would escort the crew safely to Whole Cake Island, while the Tea Party could include sacrifices as well as guests.
• Reiju said Big Mom recruited pirate crews through political marriages and suggested that one of her daughters might marry Luffy.

The Thousand Sunny entered Totto Land under an invitation and waited for an escort, while Sanji's siblings urged him to accept Germa technology. After Sanji agreed to upgrade his lighter into a combat tool, Capone Bege arrived to escort the group to Whole Cake Island.

• Nami asked Reiju about the Chess Piece Soldiers, and Reiju explained Totto Land's defenses and pointed out Cocoa Island.
• Usopp spotted an approaching ship, and Robin identified it as Capone Bege's Fire Tank Pirate Crew.
• Sanji's brothers urged him to accept Germa modifications, and Sanji decided the lighter was only a tool and let Iji upgrade it into the 'Invisible Black' suit.
• Bege arrived with Vito and questioned why the Thousand Sunny carried so many guests, and Reiju explained that the Vinsmoke siblings had come to visit Sanji.
• Bege agreed to lead the group to Whole Cake Island, and Luffy and Chopper eagerly looked forward to its food.

The Straw Hat Pirates met with Capone Bege and his family, and the connection between Nami and Chiffon’s twin sister Lola led Bege to agree to cooperate with them. Robin kept their search for Big Mom’s Road Poneglyph rubbing private as Bege revealed his plan to assassinate Big Mom and asked them to join him.

• Luffy and Chopper ate their fill at Bege’s stronghold while Vito questioned Reiju about Sanji and his sisters.
• Nami recognized Chiffon as Lola’s twin, and Chiffon’s gratitude toward Lola’s rescuers persuaded Bege not to harm the Straw Hat Pirates.
• Bege questioned Luffy about challenging Big Mom, and Luffy said the crew would fight the Emperors one by one and needed something Big Mom possessed.
• Robin stopped Luffy from revealing their goal of obtaining a Road Poneglyph rubbing, which the crew hoped to secure by using the Tea Party invitation to enter Whole Cake Island.
• Bege explained his Big Mom assassination plan and asked the Straw Hat Pirates to join forces with him.

Wright discussed the planned operations against Big Mom and Kaido, then asked Sengoku about erased history concerning Rocks D. Xebec. The chapter ended as Sengoku reacted to Wright’s question about the legendary pirate.

• Wright read intelligence confirming that Capone Bege had reached Whole Cake Island and learned about Carmel Nun.
• Wright called Shanks, who reported that Marco was willing to help the Kozuki Family against Kaido but remained uncertain about cooperating with the Marines.
• Wright said he hoped Marco would decide before the Marines moved against Kaido and planned to visit Elbaf after the operation against Big Mom.
• Wright visited Sengoku, then asked him about Rocks D. Xebec, whose history may have been deliberately erased.

Wright questioned Sengoku about God Valley and the erased history of the Rocks Pirates. Sengoku revealed the island’s location, the Celestial Dragons’ presence, and how Garp and Roger defeated Rocks, leaving Wright to prepare carefully for his plans against Kaido and Big Mom.

• Wright told Sengoku he had traced Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido, and Shiki back to the Rocks Pirates and asked what history had been erased.
• Sengoku explained that Celestial Dragons had brought slaves to God Valley to meet its Master, and that the World Government destroyed the island after the incident thirty-eight years earlier.
• Sengoku revealed that God Valley was in the West Blue and that Rocks believed capturing it would let him become the World King.
• Sengoku said Garp had joined forces with Roger to defeat Rocks while Whitebeard, Shiki, Big Mom, and Kaido watched from the rear and escaped unharmed.
• Sengoku explained that Garp disliked protecting the Celestial Dragons and had refused promotion to admiral to avoid becoming their direct subordinate.
• Sengoku cautioned Wright to act carefully against Kaido and Big Mom, and Wright promised to bring back good news.

Wright pieced together theories about God Valley’s hidden power and its connection to the World Government, then linked the mystery to West Blue and Shanks. He concluded that Shanks might have been the baby aboard Roger’s ship during the God Valley Incident and a descendant of God Valley’s Master.

• Wright considered Sengoku’s revelations and theorized that God Valley’s Master controlled the power that could make someone the “World King.”
• Wright reasoned that the Master had likely died during the God Valley Incident, leaving God Valley without its inheritance and prompting the World Government to destroy it.
• Wright connected God Valley to West Blue’s other mysteries, including Ohara, the Flower Country, Thriller Bark, and Shanks.
• Wright inferred that Shanks may have been the one-year-old baby who appeared on Roger’s ship after the God Valley Incident.
• Wright concluded that Shanks might be a descendant of God Valley’s Master.

Brook searched Whole Cake Castle for the Road Poneglyph and found it in Big Mom's treasure vault, where an unexpected person was already inside. Meanwhile, Pedro and Nekomamushi discussed the coming dawn as their ship headed toward Marco.

• Brook used Soul Projection to search Whole Cake Castle's fourth floor while the Straw Hat Crew prepared for the next day's Tea Party plan with Bege.
• Pedro told Nekomamushi that he still felt haunted by Zepo's death, and Nekomamushi said he trusted Lord Yasuie and Kin'emon's judgment about Fleet Admiral Wright.
• Pedro sensed a glimmer of hope and realized he was looking toward Totto Land.
• Brook entered Big Mom's treasure vault, found the Road Poneglyph and an Information Poneglyph, and decided to wait for the Tea Party to get past the guards.
• Brook floated into the room holding the Road Poneglyph and discovered someone was already there.

Brook encountered Koala while she secretly made a rubbing of the Road Poneglyph on Whole Cake Island, then brought the rubbing to Robin and the Straw Hat Pirates. Brook realized Koala knew about a major event planned for the next day, and Robin concluded that the Revolutionary Army knew about the Marines’ surprise attack.

• Brook recognized Koala as she made a rubbing of the Road Poneglyph, and Koala escaped with him after warning that the real show would begin tomorrow.
• Brook gave Robin the rubbing and told the Straw Hat Pirates that Sabo and Koala had come to Whole Cake Island.
• The Straw Hat Pirates celebrated having the Road Poneglyph rubbing and prepared to take part in Bege’s plan to assassinate Big Mom.
• Brook realized Koala had not been told about the Straw Hat Pirates’ alliance with Bege, so her warning referred to something else.
• Robin inferred that Koala knew about the Marines’ surprise attack, and the crew recognized that Luffy’s father and second brother were involved.

As Big Mom’s Tea Party began on Whole Cake Island, Wright prepared a Marine decapitation operation against the assembled pirates and underworld figures. Bege’s plot moved into action as the giant cake distracted the guests, but Katakuri foresaw danger and rushed to protect Big Mom.

• Morgans met Stussy at Whole Cake Island, and they rode Perospero’s Candy Elevator to the Tea Party venue.
• At Marineford, Wright assembled twenty thousand Marines and ordered a Lightforged Beacon-supported ambush against Big Mom’s gathering.
• Big Mom welcomed her guests while Bege watched the Straw Hat Crew and prepared to carry out his plan during the cake presentation.
• Long Bread presented the enormous Tea Party Cake, while Reiju and the Vinsmoke brothers moved into position and dropped their rings.
• Katakuri sensed danger, widened his eyes, and sent a wall of mochi toward Big Mom as he warned her.

The Straw Hat Pirates and Sabo ambushed Big Mom’s Tea Party, destroying Carmel Nun’s photograph before Wright arrived with Marines and trapped the venue behind a Holy Light Wall. As Big Mom’s strange sound weakened the guests and pirates, Wright and two Admirals launched their attack, while Bege helped the Straw Hats and Revolutionary Army escape.

• Usopp and Zoro destroyed Carmel Nun’s photograph, while Luffy and Sabo blocked Big Mom’s children from stopping the ambush.
• Morgans filmed the chaos as the Vinsmoke siblings activated four Lightforged Beacons and Wright appeared at the venue.
• Wright enclosed the Tea Party with a Holy Light Wall as Big Mom’s strange sound and Conqueror’s Haki incapacitated many attendees.
• Sakazuki, Issho, and Wright attacked Big Mom while Marines assembled outside the barrier.
• Bege took the Straw Hat Crew into his castle, and Sabo and Koala joined him as the group prepared to escape.

The Revolutionary Army helped the Straw Hat Pirates escape Whole Cake Island while seizing Big Mom’s intelligence, as the Marines expanded their assault across Totto Land. At Whole Cake Castle, Wright tried to strike Big Mom before she recovered, but Katakuri intercepted him and the Big Mom Pirates scrambled to defend their territory.

• Sabo, Koala, and Crow flew away from Whole Cake Castle with Bege after helping the Straw Hat Pirates retreat, while other Revolutionary Army commanders moved to collect Big Mom’s intelligence.
• Sabo warned Bege that Big Mom Pirates forces still threatened the islands ahead and that it was not yet safe to escape Totto Land.
• Iji, Niji, and Yonji carried Lightforged Beacons to other parts of Whole Cake Island to bring in Marine reinforcements, while Kuzan led the Azure Sky Fortress and fifty thousand Marines inward across Totto Land.
• Wright advanced on the sobbing Big Mom, but Katakuri blocked his attack and held him off with hardened mochi.
• Smoothie, Oven, and Daifuku fought to divert meteors, Cracker tried to stop Issho, and Perospero distributed candy earplugs while the Big Mom Pirates waited for Big Mom to recover.