Ch. 601The Cunning Kizaru
Key Plot Points
- Donquixote Doflamingo, the former captain of the Heart Pirates and a notorious underworld broker, is defeated and killed by Hyuga Shin.
- Shin uses his Devil Fruit, the Glint-Glint Fruit, and his Ryujin Jakka to overpower Doflamingo, who awakens his String-String Fruit powers in a desperate attempt to survive.
- After Doflamingo's death, Shin and his companions discover his treasure vault, filled with immense wealth, Devil Fruits, and famous swords.
Character Developments
- Donquixote Doflamingo accepts his impending death but struggles against it, revealing his desire to become the Pirate King and avenge himself upon the Celestial Dragons.
- Hyuga Shin demonstrates his immense strength and power, using his Devil Fruit and Ryujin Jakka to defeat Doflamingo easily.
- Nami, Ain, Bell-mère, Hancock, Sugar, and Chen show excitement and greed over Doflamingo's treasure, with Nami and Bell-mère rushing to claim it.
Significant Themes
- Greed and wealth, as shown by the characters' reactions to Doflamingo's treasure and Nami's suggestion to rob other powerful pirates.
- Power dynamics and the struggle for survival in the One Piece world, as seen in Doflamingo's final battle against Shin.
Character Interactions
- Shin and Doflamingo engage in a tense and powerful battle, with Doflamingo trying to negotiate for his life and Shin showing no mercy.
- Nami and her companions interact playfully over Doflamingo's treasure, with Nami suggesting they rob other powerful pirates to increase their wealth.
- Chen shows little interest in the treasure, instead focusing on collecting Devil Fruits and famous swords to sell to the system.