Ch. 421Releasing the Tiger to the Mountain? No, Two Mushrooms
Key Plot Points and Events
- Three Five Elders (a sandworm, a spotted boar, and an Ox Demon Spider) attack Dunn's base, aiming to capture Crocodile and Reiju.
- Dunn easily defeats the sandworm and the tree giant Aramaki, who tries to intervene.
- The remaining two Five Elders escape using a magic circle, but Dunn marks them with seeds of flame.
- Back in Mary Geoise, the marked Five Elders explode, creating two mushroom clouds.
Character Developments
- Dunn demonstrates his immense power and calm demeanor, even when facing multiple powerful opponents.
- Crocodile and Reiju witness Dunn's strength and realize they need to improve their own power.
- The Five Elders show their desperation and fear, leading to poor decision-making and underestimating Dunn's power.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
- The theme of fire, representing both destruction and Dunn's power.
- The theme of transformation, both in the form of Mythical Zoans changing into their beast forms and Dunn's ability to transform into a tree giant.
Character Interactions
- Dunn and the Five Elders: Dunn demonstrates his overwhelming power and dominance, while the Five Elders show their desperation and fear.
- Dunn and Crocodile/Reiju: Dunn shows concern for their safety but also trusts in their abilities.
- The Five Elders: They work together to try and capture Crocodile and Reiju but ultimately fail due to their poor planning and underestimation of Dunn.