Ch. 481Leaving Ohara! The Auction
Key Plot Points and Events
- Shin, Hancock, Olivia, and Robin leave Ohara using Yomotsu Hirasaka, bypassing the Sabaody Archipelago.
- Shin learns that Olivia suspects he has eaten a spatial Devil Fruit.
- Shin and his group attend an auction in Area 1, dedicated to human trafficking and auctions.
Character Developments
- Shin: Shows no interest in confronting Sakazuki and the others, uses Yomotsu Hirasaka to travel vast distances, and expresses his dislike for Devil Fruits due to their drawbacks.
- Olivia: Struggles with her guilt for bringing trouble to Shin, acknowledges her irresponsible motherhood, and agrees to help Shin identify Devil Fruits at the auction.
Significant Themes
- The power and danger of Devil Fruits: Shin's disinterest in Devil Fruits due to their drawbacks contrasts with Olivia's expertise and the auction's focus on them.
- Responsibility and parenthood: Olivia grapples with her feelings of guilt and inadequacy as a mother.
Character Interactions
- Shin and Olivia: Shin expresses his dislike for Olivia's parenting, while Olivia feels guilty for putting Shin in danger. Despite this, they maintain a civil relationship.
- Olivia and Robin: Robin shows concern for her mother's well-being, and Olivia is reluctant to leave Robin with Shin.
- Shin and the Celestial Dragons: Shin expresses disdain for the Celestial Dragons, questioning their control over the world and their true power.