Arc 17The Straw Hats Reach Sabaody

Across many worlds, armies clashed, schemes unfolded, and powerful figures faced new dangers. The Straw Hat Crew continued onward without a cook and missed Croccus and Vivi along the way.

  • The Drum Kingdom residents drove Wapol away and requested troops after his rule depleted the treasury.
  • Vegapunk dismantled PX3 to study the mass-produced Pacifista models, while the Marines began testing the units.
  • The Spade Pirates arrived at Sabaody aboard the Spadeil, and Origin Project Garp warned Ace about the New World's strength.
  • Vegapunk and Oran began operating on Vegapunk's brain using the Op-Op Fruit.
  • Kuina's replacement spine improved her condition, and she began winning after matching Zoro's swordsmanship.
  • The Straw Hat Crew continued relying on prepared meals while Nami stopped working as their part-time cook and they waited to find a real cook.
  • The Straw Hat Crew missed Croccus at Reverse Mountain because he had taken a post in Piltover, and they did not meet Vivi, who was undercover in Baroque Works.
Chapters 402–426 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 402Two Years Later, the Era of the Four Emperors, Pacifistas

The people of Drum Kingdom drove Wapol away and requested troops because his rule had left the kingdom unable to sustain itself. The account then shifted among unrelated incidents, ending with Ai Hu abandoning his lunch while preoccupied.

  • The people of Drum Kingdom drove Wapol away and requested troops after his corrupt rule depleted the treasury.
  • A Death Knight opened the border to the Dark Gold Cult's merchant caravan after the goblins' inspection found no issues.
  • Ruan Qing used his cloak to knock Zhu Qian's Gu creatures back at her.
  • Chen Jin snatched the envelope that Yue had handed to Tao Ruan.
  • Dozens of black spikes erupted from the ground after Tang San finished speaking and trapped everyone within.
  • Ai Hu ate only a few bites of lunch before putting down his chopsticks because something was on his mind.

Ch. 403The Era of the Red Nose, BIG's Dream of Marriage

Vegapunk dismantled PX3 and studied its mass-production blueprints, while several other figures prepared for breakthroughs or faced confrontations. Bai Ze revealed his true form amid an explosion and intense flames, and Zhou Qingyuan showed a hint of satisfaction after hearing a statement.

  • Vegapunk dismantled PX3 and compared its parts with the blueprints to understand the mass-produced models.
  • Chen Xing understood the difficulty of summoning a river on land after Poseidon explained the Life Force Field.
  • Tongtian stopped attacking and hovered in the void while gesturing with the Qingping Sword.
  • Shangguan Xiaoyao suppressed his aura and adjusted his condition before attempting to break through to the Emperor Realm.
  • Yiktanga decided to lead 4,000 troops to garrison Changdian and assigned Woheng'e to guard the river with 3,500 soldiers.
  • Bai Ze revealed his true form after a nearby explosion unleashed enormous flames.

Ch. 404Giant Prince, Runaway Bride, and Swindler

Charlotte Linlin's large family was described, while Diji and his companions traveled to the prisoner guard camp and other characters dealt with fear, secrets, and personal decisions. Tang Yanxue left the Tang family residence with Qin Yan without hearing his words.

  • Charlotte Linlin had eighty-five children and discarded their fathers after childbirth.
  • Diji and the celestial soldiers used the Cloud Riding Technique to reach the prisoner guard camp, while Huang Tu carried the Leopard Head Monster.
  • He Wu recalled the Soul Spirit, and Dong Yun screamed when the supervisor touched her shoulder.
  • Zhao Bohan raised concerns about protecting family secrets and preventing teleportation array technology from leaking.
  • Qiu'er lifted a wooden board and revealed a hidden passage.
  • Tang Yanxue left the Tang family residence with her mother, Qin Yan, without hearing his words.

Ch. 405Can You Kill Me? The Blind Bodyguard at the Casino

Qi Feng arrived in a pumpkin-shaped carriage with Charlotte Linlin, disappointing Loki, who asked where Laura was. A series of separate encounters followed, ending with someone wiping saliva from a man's shoes and polishing them.

  • Qi Feng stepped out of the carriage with Charlotte Linlin supporting him, and Loki demanded to know where Laura was.
  • Hang Shao withdrew his arm from Shen Qiu's shoulders after she tensed and pulled it away.
  • Jingu described electrical appliances and drew diagrams, while Liguang corrected her confused explanations.
  • Luo Feng's consciousness became dazed, and he took a while to recover.
  • Jingshu detected the scent of blood, and Zhao Weiming extinguished the candle.
  • Someone crouched down to wipe saliva from a man's leather shoes and polished them until they gleamed.

Ch. 406Blind Swordsman's Smile

The nobles of Hanafuda Island wagered on ordinary gamblers' lives after the gamblers lost their wealth and freedom. Cheng Gong was detained after Lu Shuangshuang pressed charges, while Qin Fengyi grew reassured about the marquis's condition and asked about Zhou Yunxi's medicinal ingredients.

  • The nobles of Hanafuda Island enticed ruined gamblers to stake their lives on a final gamble.
  • Su Hewen followed Su Yichen to Su Bao's room.
  • Feng Chi emerged from the bamboo grove and attacked Bing Po with a long whip.
  • Lu Shuangshuang refused mediation and insisted on pressing charges against Cheng Gong, who was detained awaiting prosecution.
  • The group found the monster missing and continued descending toward the Inner Luo Abyss.
  • Qin Fengyi asked about the medicinal ingredients Zhou Yunxi had brought after feeling reassured about the marquis's condition.

Ch. 407What Is Justice? Questions and Counterquestions

An unseen force threw people off a ship near Huazha Island, while Han Xin frightened the Xiongnu army and Li Si worried about Great Qin's instability. Elsewhere, Yun Fan endured a thunderstorm, Mi Dou prepared to reveal some of his strength, and Old Liu spotted a Heavenly Dragon Sect vessel.

  • An unseen force released the people pinned to a ship's deck and hurled them into the sea near Huazha Island.
  • Han Xin's presence on horseback frightened the Xiongnu soldiers and threw their army into chaos.
  • Lu Zhao pulled his hand free and left after declaring that he and the woman were never the same kind of people.
  • Li Si privately recognized Great Qin's growing instability despite Hu Hai and Zhao Gao's ignorance.
  • Yun Fan spat blood under the intensified thunderstorm but dug his hands into the sand and held on.
  • Mi Dou decided to reveal some of his strength to persuade a Cangyuan-stage expert, and Old Liu later spotted a Heavenly Dragon Sect vessel in the sky.

Ch. 408Tony Tony Chopper, the Little Garden Promise

Oran argued that power, rather than self-sacrifice or self-imposed blindness, was necessary to resist invasion. Elsewhere, a black-robed man absorbed a black mirror, Meng Shenji scrutinized Xiao Wuxie without finding a clue, and an assassin was exposed when a searchlight disappeared.

  • Oran cited Li Qing's self-immolation and told Lord Issho that sealing his eyes could not change what was happening.
  • Jin Feng was shocked by a newcomer's quasi-cult leader strength.
  • A black-robed man used the Soul-Breaking Mace to absorb a black mirror after a rain of arrows vanished.
  • A long-haired man demanded that Senior Ouyang finally give him an answer.
  • Meng Shenji scrutinized Xiao Wuxie, who knew nothing about the matter and revealed no clue.
  • An assassin was exposed in daylight after the searchlight he could blend into disappeared.

Ch. 409Spade Pirates and Pacifistas

Lan Qingcheng offered to become a lover in exchange for securing Auntie's support, while other encounters involved a demanded fight, funeral preparations, and gunfire. The chapter ended with Yu Ruihan threatening to kill his opponents and the remaining soldiers turning toward Ning Guangqi in grief.

  • Lan Qingcheng offered to have Auntie support the person she addressed instead of Long Aotian and removed her trench coat.
  • The Demon King insisted on fighting because everyone had already been notified.
  • Old Man Yu explained that Du Gang had to dress Lamei in mourning clothes himself to fulfill her obsession.
  • He Jianguo ordered someone to come out as a gunshot struck the upper right.
  • Ji Wuqing opened her arms to Niannian, who climbed onto her lap.
  • Yu Ruihan threatened to kill his opponents, and the remaining soldiers turned toward Ning Guangqi with tears in their eyes.

Ch. 410The Shadow of Childhood: Grandpa Tie

The Spade Pirates arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, while Suyi punished the children who had beaten Weishang. In separate encounters, Mo Lan requested newly refined Profound Breaking Liquid, and Shuang Ranyi agreed to discuss unresolved matters with Kong Li.

  • The Spade Pirates arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago aboard the Spadeil.
  • Seven-year-old Suyi broke her seal and stripped the children who had beaten Weishang of their immortal roots and status.
  • Kong Yueyue told Kong Leyi to stay out of her affairs, then smiled at Su Wannian.
  • Mo Lan instructed He Feng to bring the newly refined Profound Breaking Liquid.
  • Li Meihua withdrew her hand from a money pouch after Qiao Haisheng coughed and reminded her of their earlier conversation.
  • Shuang Ranyi eagerly agreed to share and discuss their unresolved matters with Kong Li.

Ch. 411This Thing Was Far from a One-Off

Dolo ordered a stalled Pacifista to capture Fire Fist Ace and his subordinates, while the Vanguard Army launched an assault on Japanese Army defenses. Womeng saved a guard, and Weihu later apologized to a woman for mistaking her identity.

  • Dolo ordered PX1-β to resume attacking with ice spikes and capture Fire Fist Ace and his subordinates.
  • Chen Liangyu admired the powerful weapon and wanted one for himself.
  • The Vanguard Army's armored assault division split into groups and attacked the Japanese Army's defensive line in mountainous terrain.
  • Womeng blocked and repaired a breach, saving a guard despite being sent flying.
  • Guan Yunshan became angry after hearing Shi Jianguo's words.
  • Weihu apologized to a woman for mistaking her for someone else and gestured for her to proceed.

Ch. 412Origin Project's Heart, a Voyage Nearly Ended

The Marines deployed mass-produced Pacifista units for formal testing, including limited deployments in the Four Seas and one unit assigned to Dolo. Elsewhere, Murong Ze found Yu Ji unconscious, Huan Yan urged Xie Anlan to leave, and Dai Xiao felt out of place among people comparing their wealth.

  • The Marines deployed multiple Pacifista units for formal testing and assigned one to Dolo.
  • A figure appeared before a five-hundred-man Noxus legion advancing through a forest and addressed them.
  • Murong Ze found that Yu Ji had already fallen unconscious.
  • Huan Yan urged Xie Anlan to leave so the emperor would not have to keep waiting outside.
  • Li Tianfeng realized that Wen Tiange had sincerely taken his earlier words to heart.
  • Dai Xiao felt out of place as the people around him compared their possessions and wealth.

Ch. 413Caesar Driven Mad by Provocation

Origin Project Garp arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago to teach Ace about the strength of the New World and prevent him from throwing his life away. Elsewhere, Yinyang City rallied to provide liquids for its defense, while Old Man Ning spared Li Ning because he valued his Pure Yang Body.

  • Origin Project Garp arrived when Ace reached the Sabaody Archipelago to warn him about the New World's strength.
  • Mengxin urged everyone to abandon their grudges and stop Biyun's squabbling before they all died.
  • The City Lord questioned the large wound on Luoying's back and hoped she would eventually inherit his position.
  • Song Duanwu awaited a title that would make him Wang Jianhua's superior and let him formally take over Sophia.
  • The residents of Yinyang City eagerly donated water after learning that the City Lord needed four unusual liquids to defend the city.
  • Old Man Ning refrained from killing Li Ning because he treasured Li Ning's Pure Yang Body, bloodline, and flesh.

Ch. 414Vegapunk Takes Action Against a Scammed Middle-Aged Woman

Caesar began life on the run with a bounty of 300 million Berries, attracting people who wanted either his bounty or his scientific knowledge. The account then shifted through unrelated encounters and ended with Du Qin agreeing to accompany Meng Tianchu and his companions.

  • Caesar went on the run and attracted pursuers seeking his bounty or scientific knowledge.
  • Li Qingzhao announced Qingyao as the champion of the qin arts competition after Her Highness made her decision.
  • Su Chenyang reached Qingcheng Agency, dismounted, and handed the reins to Ying.
  • Tianxu Ruonan threw knives according to Tianxu Jin's instructions during a life-or-death confrontation.
  • Madam Zhou agreed to prepare once Sister-in-law decided whether to hold a banquet.
  • Du Qin agreed to accompany Meng Tianchu, Zuo Jiayin, Chai Meng, and Dragon Slayer as they were about to leave.

Ch. 415Blank History, the Sea's Dignity

Vegapunk enlisted Oran to operate on his brain, and the Op-Op Fruit reduced the procedure from several days to minutes. Elsewhere, several confrontations unfolded before Chen Xian prepared to play and Ze Jin reached out to embrace Nannan.

  • Vegapunk and Oran discussed his plan and began operating on his brain using the Op-Op Fruit.
  • Han Tao confirmed the old stationmaster's promise before leaving with the cart owner and Luo Wei.
  • Dou Huang was kicked to the ground and realized that Ming Qing had no pity for her.
  • Vegeta felt publicly humiliated when his son Trunks was attacked without reason.
  • Chen Xian calmed himself with his breathing technique and placed his hands on the strings to begin playing.
  • Ze Jin opened his arms to hold Nannan tightly and keep her from running away again.

Ch. 416So Many Curly Eyebrows—Are They Your Relatives?

Kuina's growth-type Prosthetic Body improved her physical condition and helped her begin a streak of swordsmanship victories. Elsewhere, Professor Zhong planned a desert expedition, Ling Bai fought a rock beast, and suspicions linked Wan Qisheng's death to a woman.

  • Kuina's replacement spine improved her physical condition, and she began winning after her swordsmanship matched Zoro's.
  • Professor Zhong planned to lead a livestreamed expedition into the desert to search for the real Ancient City of Jingjue.
  • Ling Qing and Ming Yun arrived carrying incense, candles, joss paper, white flowers, and wine.
  • Bihan and An Yan stared wide-eyed at each other as visitors entered the inner room.
  • A bandit leader kicked Chu Xiao off his feet and sent him crashing to the ground.
  • Ling Bai scattered soul beast dung powder when another rock beast attacked him.

Ch. 417The Times Have Changed: The Ill-Fated Bond Between Mosshead and the Perverted Cook

Zhong Xingyue escaped under cover of a poison gas explosion, while separate encounters involved Su Mohan evading an ambush, Cang Hai entering a research institute, and Chi Hua being driven underwater. Later, Ming Lan transformed, Lu Chan's soul vanished into a spacetime passage, and those present acknowledged the power of a fourth-tier Spirit Array.

  • Zhong Xingyue vanished at full speed under cover of the smoke from a poison gas bomb.
  • Su Mohan dodged large nets and moved toward the city gate while blocking arrows with his sword.
  • Cang Hai ordered the entire army to stay alert and charged into Hui Tailang's technology research institute.
  • Chi Hua was smashed into the depths of the sea by enormous waves from four directions.
  • Ming Lan's hair changed into a topknot and her hemp clothing became a Daoist robe after a scarlet flash.
  • Lu Chan's soul vanished under a powerful suction force after his last trace of life was severed and a spacetime passage opened.

Ch. 418Leave Note

Daili questioned Kiluas's silence, while Belle waited in vain for the cloaked man to return. Tao Zhuhu exposed his killing intent, Chu Ling faced threats from experts, and Lin Hao unleashed poisonous smoke; later, Chu Yao stopped resisting and walked beside Gu Renfeng.

  • Daili asked Kiluas whether he was dissatisfied with her after he failed to react.
  • Belle waited three days without any sign of the cloaked man.
  • Tao Zhuhu revealed his killing intent, prompting camp soldiers to take up weapons and the opera troupe members to prepare to act.
  • Chu Ling realized that true experts intended to target him after his attack on the Lu Kun brothers.
  • Lin Hao activated the Poison Smoke Great Array and enveloped the area in poisonous smoke.
  • Chu Yao gave up her struggle and walked beside Gu Renfeng.

Ch. 419The Shame of a Swordsman Is a Wound on His Back, but I'm a Cook

Sanji grew impatient when Zoro failed to appear at the appointed time, while Qin Feng and Zhao Liang prepared to end their intimidating display. After the apartment-block incident, everyone was exhausted, but the following week passed without further trouble.

  • Sanji waited on the deck with Kuina and Bepo, sparred with Kuina, and grew impatient over Zoro's absence.
  • Qin Feng and Zhao Liang decided their intimidating display had lasted long enough and prepared to give the others a way out.
  • Qin Feng left with Lin Xiaorou and later pursued fleeing people in his sedan.
  • Tushan Lang agreed to Lu Lin's request to travel without guards after witnessing his strength.
  • Intense gunfire erupted in the distance after Qin Feng finished speaking and startled everyone.
  • Everyone recovered from the apartment-block incident during a week without further trouble.

Ch. 420Virtual Singer Activated, the N'd Supernova

Several unrelated encounters unfolded, including Jiang Zaiqian's attempt to treat Ruan Mengying, Xu Chen's clash with Yang Zitao, and Ling Yun's attacks against separate opponents. The passage ended with Magpie moving in with Peony and allocating rooms to Pu Cao and the others.

  • Qing He summoned several King Tier alchemists to discuss how to wake an unconscious patient.
  • Jiang Zaiqian pulled a dagger from Ruan Mengying and tried to stop her bleeding after claiming his hand had acted against his will.
  • Xu Chen punched Yang Zitao head-on, while Ling Yun sheathed the Greedy Wolf Sword and detonated the Life-Taking Sword Qi within Jue Wushen.
  • Xu Chen abandoned his attempt to reach the Late Divine General stage because he sensed that his remaining power was insufficient.
  • Guo Qin pierced the Mud Giant's body after springing from the ground.
  • Magpie moved in with Peony and her servants and gave the best three side rooms to Pu Cao and the others.

Ch. 421Does Anyone Want to Quit Now?

Cavendish discovered that his subordinates had secretly prepared to attend a concert, while Mo Ke helped Hao Tian refine a pill and faced Wu Shan's resentment. Ape Spirit attacked Zi Ling, and experts from the Qin Bei Families searched for Tang Yi and tracked five masked people.

  • Cavendish discovered concert supplies and tickets that his subordinates had prepared behind his back.
  • Huang Wu Ye was freed from the troublesome divine flames after they were absorbed into the Heaven-Defying Yin-Yang Cauldron.
  • Hao Tian swallowed a pill in a villa room, and Mo Ke helped him refine its medicinal power.
  • Ape Spirit rushed at Zi Ling and attacked with his staff.
  • Wu Shan went to the Zi Family's rough stone shop after Mo Ke had humiliated him that morning.
  • Qin He, Bei Jueming, and other experts of the Qin Bei Families moved to search for Tang Yi, while some tracked the five masked people.

Ch. 422High-Stakes Gamble, All In

Lin Ye fled despite his injuries, Ye Tianhao exchanged powerful attacks, and a force from Macheng raided the Han army's camp. Zhou Dao later sent his companions ahead and said he would catch up shortly.

  • Lin Ye pushed his speed to the limit despite his injuries as Lei Ao snorted behind him.
  • Ye Tianhao followed the Heaven and Earth Seal's collision with the Yin Yang Destruction Divine Light by unleashing the Limitless Seal.
  • Feng Hao used gentle Spiritual Power to dispel the Yin Fiend Qi from the people before him.
  • A force from Macheng shot down the sentries and charged into the Han army's camp shortly after midnight.
  • Li Shishi directed massive streams of sword qi at the boss while Wu Jie watched anxiously.
  • Zhou Dao told his companions to proceed carefully and promised to catch up shortly.

Ch. 423Crisis Drill, Captain Kid

Piltover's citizens followed evacuation signals as air-raid sirens sounded across the island. Gu Sheng exceeded his financial goal through a wager, prepared to face Sato Miya, and later decided to consult his ancestor about his ability to sense danger.

  • Piltover's citizens followed illuminated arrows in an orderly evacuation, while residents of large buildings headed into basements.
  • Zhang Yuanhao sensed the three-eyed silver wolf phantom inside the Silver Wolf Fruit brighten after liquid vanished from its surface.
  • Gu Sheng exceeded ten million after a wager and planned to buy raw stones with Elder Xiang the following day.
  • Gu Sheng assumed a fighting stance to receive Sato Miya's final strike.
  • Gu Sheng left the hospital after the police arrived and decided to enter the space at home to ask his ancestor about his newly experienced danger sense.

Ch. 424Why Are You Bosses Hanging Around the Entrance to the Newbie Village Every Day?

Kid sensed danger from a staff-wielding opponent, while Luo Yi and the others attended the Dark Ceremony and Immortal Huang Zhen took Di Hao's Exquisite Pagoda. Zhang Xiang guided a devastating attack by sixty thousand Demon Emperors, and cultivators later reported robbery and slaughter by teams from the Ten Great Sects.

  • Kid sensed an unprecedented danger from a staff-wielding opponent but continued to taunt him.
  • Yiluli and Lingyin left the Cute God Cult for their Second Awakening quests while Luo Yi and the others attended the Dark Ceremony.
  • Immortal Huang Zhen took the Exquisite Pagoda that Di Hao had possessed for more than ten thousand years.
  • Wu Fan traveled ten thousand li and encountered Zuo Yongsu's mountain-searching party.
  • Zhang Xiang guided the combined power of sixty thousand Demon Emperors to destroy planets and a star.
  • Cultivators reported that teams led by cultivators from the Ten Great Sects had robbed them and destroyed their companions' bodies and souls.

Ch. 425Straw Hat Crew

Engineering troops examined an overloaded boat engine while several confrontations and preparations for attacks unfolded. Zhou You noticed that the Heaven and Earth Furnace remained unaffected within the Four Symbols Array and had become extremely active.

  • Engineering troops found that the small boat's portable engine was overloaded.
  • Shangguan Lei told Jing Moxuan about the situation and stayed with Han Shuier until Jing Moxuan arrived.
  • Hundred Ghosts ordered that the fleeing opponents not be allowed to escape.
  • The White Tiger received a message from the man in the black mask that Qin Tianci would soon arrive at Huashan.
  • Ming Yue faced Lin Jinfeng and Lu Ya as sharp winds shattered objects in the burial chamber.
  • Zhou You noticed that the Heaven and Earth Furnace's power within the Four Symbols Array had become extremely active.

Ch. 426A "Strong" Man Without Any Dignity

Nami's brief stint as the Straw Hat Crew's cook ended, leaving them reliant on prepared meals until they found a real cook. Their voyage reached Reverse Mountain without encounters with Croccus or Vivi.

  • Nami stopped working as the Straw Hat Crew's part-time cook after stocking their refrigerator with pre-made dishes.
  • The Straw Hat Crew continued relying on prepared meals while waiting to find a real cook.
  • The Straw Hat Crew did not encounter Croccus at Reverse Mountain because he had taken a post in Piltover.
  • The Straw Hat Crew did not meet Vivi, who was undercover in Baroque Works.
Arc 17 of 19