Ch. 481's Bounty
Key Plot Points and Events
- Marine Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp and future Admiral Kuzan visit Admiral Sengoku.
- Sengoku receives news about Uchiha Ye Han and Nico Robin from the Intelligence Department.
- Ye Han has killed Sharo, the Crocodile Pirates' leader, and recruited the remaining pirates as his subordinates while returning the passengers' belongings.
Character Developments
- Garp remains boisterous and carefree, showing no interest in becoming an admiral.
- Sengoku is overwhelmed with work, particularly tracking down Roger's former crew and the increase in piracy.
- Kuzan feels conflicted about Robin and Ye Han's bounty, recalling their encounter and Saul's final wish.
- Ye Han demonstrates compassion and strategic thinking by returning the passengers' belongings and recruiting the Crocodile Pirates.
Significant Themes
- The impact of Gol D. Roger's execution and his final words on the increase in piracy.
- The moral complexity of the Marines' actions, as seen through Garp and Kuzan's perspectives.
- The harsh reality of the One Piece world, where children are targeted with high bounties.
Character Interactions
- Garp and Sengoku's friendly banter, with Garp disrupting Sengoku's work and Sengoku expressing his frustration.
- Kuzan's internal conflict regarding Robin and Ye Han's bounty, hinting at his moral compass.
- Ye Han's interaction with the Crocodile Pirates, showing his strategic thinking and compassion.