Ch. 161Become the Sun, Use a CD-ROM to Dispel Despair
Key Plot Points and Events
- Whitebeard arrives at Marineford, revealing he let Luffy go to pursue Blackbeard.
- Otsutsuki Toneri, using a CD-ROM, unleashes a powerful attack that defeats Kaido and Charlotte Linlin.
- Whitebeard and Otsutsuki Toneri engage in a fierce battle, with Whitebeard displaying enhanced strength due to Devil Fruit awakening.
Character Developments
- Whitebeard: Shows deep affection for his crew, becomes enraged and powerful after his sons' deaths.
- Otsutsuki Toneri: Proves himself as a formidable opponent, facing Whitebeard without fear.
- Kaido and Charlotte Linlin: Both are defeated and killed by Otsutsuki Toneri.
- Katakuri: Struggles emotionally with Charlotte Linlin's death.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among pirates and the World Government.
- The consequences of despair and the need for hope, as represented by Otsutsuki Toneri's actions.
- The impact of loss and grief on characters, as seen in Whitebeard and Katakuri.
Character Interactions
- Whitebeard and Otsutsuki Toneri: Engage in a brutal, evenly matched battle.
- Kaido and Charlotte Linlin: Both are defeated by Otsutsuki Toneri, highlighting their vulnerability despite their power.
- Katakuri and Charlotte Linlin: Katakuri's reaction to his mother's death reveals his complex feelings toward her.
- Garp, Akainu, and Kuzan: Discuss the ongoing battle between Whitebeard and Otsutsuki Toneri, unaware of the true identity of Otsutsuki Toneri's opponent.