Ch. 421Underworld Emperors

Huanglong arrived at Whole Cake Island and negotiated with Big Mom over Smoker, Seraphim, and the Giant Tribe. At the Super Tea Party, he met Stussy and Hancock as the Underworld Emperors gathered to welcome him.

  • Giberson, Morgans, Stussy, and Umit welcomed the Desolate Dragon Group, while Giberson ignored his captured cousin Kibokun to protect his ambitions for his family.
  • Morgans photographed Huanglong and Big Mom arriving together and anticipated reporting their alliance to the world.
  • Big Mom demanded a Mythical Zoan Fruit or Seraphim in exchange for Smoker, and Huanglong offered to commission a Seraphim with Lunarian and Buccaneer Tribe bloodlines.
  • Huanglong offered to clone Sanjuan Wolf for Big Mom, but she refused because she wanted the Giant Tribe's recognition and friendship rather than a specimen.
  • Huanglong and Big Mom entered the Super Tea Party, where Huanglong greeted Stussy and Stussy politely greeted Hancock while concealing her World Government mission.

Ch. 422Dragon God's Little Wife

At the Super Tea Party, Dongye Huanglong met the Underworld Emperors and New World dignitaries, who brought lavish gifts while seeking his favor. When Huanglong revealed Yamato’s immense strength, the gathering realized Kaido’s daughter was a formidable figure, and Morgans prepared to publicize her.

  • The World Government targeted Dufeld and the Dark Gold Family to recover money lost from declining Celestial Gold revenues.
  • The Underworld Emperors decided to yield most of their interests to Dongye Huanglong while preserving their families’ long-term power.
  • At the Super Tea Party, Bonney and Yamato climbed onto the table to eat, and Huanglong gently scolded them.
  • Big Mom recognized Yamato as Kaido’s daughter, and Morgans photographed her.
  • Huanglong revealed that Yamato had mastered Advanced Conqueror’s Haki and possessed a Mythical Zoan ability, stunning the guests and discouraging Smoker.
  • Morgans planned a zero-berry Bounty Poster for Yamato, naming her Dragon God's Little Wife.

Ch. 423Targeting the King of Loan Sharks

At Big Mom’s Super Tea Party, Huanglong used Yamato’s strength to gain leverage in the marriage alliance negotiations and met with leaders from various factions. Before negotiations began, Stussy asked him to help her assassinate Feld as part of the World Government’s plan to target the Dark Gold Family, and Huanglong decided to join the attack for a share of its business.

  • Big Mom tried to use Yamato’s shackles and defiant nature to argue that her own daughters were better marriage candidates, but Huanglong redirected the discussion and kept the advantage.
  • Huanglong met leaders from rare races and powerful nations at the tea party as Big Mom’s guests began trading and negotiating.
  • Nico Robin, Laffitte, and Capone Bege began separate negotiations with Big Mom Pirates representatives over Poneglyphs, cooperation, weapons, and food.
  • Stussy contacted Huanglong and asked him to cover for her while she assassinated Feld, so she could show results to the World Government and remain in CP0.
  • Huanglong agreed to help Stussy and decided to take advantage of the World Government’s move against the Dark Gold Family to claim part of its lucrative business.

Ch. 424Marriage Alliance Complete, Feld's Death

Huanglong negotiated a marriage alliance with Big Mom, trading weapons and Devil Fruits for four of her daughters. The celebration was interrupted when Feld was found murdered, and the Underworld Emperors suspected CP0.

  • Huanglong sent Law and Blueno to help Stussy assassinate Dufeld and frame CP0 for the killing.
  • Big Mom demanded Seraphim and Devil Fruits as the bride price, while Huanglong noticed her daughters’ reluctance to marry him.
  • Under pressure from Big Mom, Smoker, Custard, Galette, and Brûlée agreed to the marriage arrangement.
  • Huanglong offered Big Mom a Seraphim, a custom Seraphim, Pacifistas, and Devil Fruits in exchange for the four daughters, and Big Mom secured an additional Kuma-model Pacifista.
  • During the alliance celebration, Katakuri rushed outside after Feld was found dead with a hole in his forehead, and the Underworld Emperors suspected CP Agents had infiltrated Cake Castle.

Ch. 425The Beginning of the Dark Gold Family's Internal Strife

Stussy killed Feld at the Super Tea Party, and the discovery that he had been assassinated with a CP technique plunged Whole Cake Island into panic. As Katakuri sealed off the island, the Dark Gold Family fell into internal strife while the World Government and Gild Tesoro moved to seize its businesses.

  • Morgans photographed Feld's corpse and grew suspicious of Stussy after she left the scene.
  • Katakuri examined Feld's wound and, after Morgans identified the Flying Finger Pistol, ordered the island sealed and searched.
  • Drago Pairo and other Underworld Emperors demanded that Katakuri ensure their safety and provide an explanation for Feld's death.
  • World Government agents backed rivals within the Dark Gold Family as its members began fighting over the position of Dark Gold King.
  • The World Government attacked the Dark Gold Family's banks and bounty hunter offices, while Gild Tesoro seized businesses to expand his own financial network.

Ch. 426CP0 on Dark Gold Island

Du Galt launched a bid to become the Dark Gold King after hearing that his uncle Feld had died, but his supposed allies were revealed as CP0 agents manipulating the family into civil war. As the agents massacred the family’s guards, Du Paul Gatti fled to preserve his claim to leadership.

  • Du Galt ordered his followers to kill his cousins and seize control of the Dark Gold Family after learning Feld had supposedly died on Whole Cake Island.
  • Du Paul Gatti received confirmation that Feld had fallen and accused Galt’s mysterious allies of being CP0 agents.
  • Gernika revealed his identity, and the CP0 agents used their Six Powers techniques to attack the Dark Gold Family’s guards.
  • Gernika’s group had recruited Galt to provoke a succession struggle and weaken the family for the World Government.
  • Du Paul Gatti stripped Galt of his surname and left with his forces to protect his own succession claim and the family’s remaining businesses.

Ch. 427The Frightened Underworld Emperors

After Dufeld was assassinated at Big Mom’s tea party, Huanglong urged the Underworld Emperors to help attack G1 Fortress, but they refused and rushed to protect their businesses. The Dark Gold Family’s crisis then pushed them toward the Desolate Dragon Group, while Huanglong added integrating the Underworld forces to his plans.

  • Huanglong suggested that Katakuri and the Underworld forces attack G1 Fortress to avenge Feld, but Drago Pairo, Peklo, Giberson, and Umit declined.
  • Huanglong asked Big Mom to lift the island-wide alert, and she ended the Super Tea Party while promising the guests an explanation.
  • After leaving Whole Cake Island, the Underworld leaders learned that the Dark Gold Family was beset by internal conflict and World Government attacks on its financial businesses.
  • Tesoro launched a rival black-gold bank and attracted the Dark Gold Family’s clients, worsening the turmoil in the Underground Bank industry.
  • Peklo, Giberson, and Umit concluded that they could no longer remain neutral and would have to move closer to Huanglong’s Desolate Dragon Group.
  • Huanglong decided to add integrating the Underworld forces to his plans, while prioritizing his wedding to the four Charlotte women and dealing with Yamato.

Ch. 428Would You Take My Surname?

Huanglong took Smoker, Custard, Galette, and Charlotte Pudding from Whole Cake Island to Gran Tesoro, where he explained his household rules and asked them to take his surname. They agreed, and Huanglong planned a wedding for them and Yamato after their return to Sky Island.

  • Big Mom examined Seraph Lucci and two Kuma-model Pacifistas, then chose to have a Katakuri-version Seraph customized and distributed the Kappa Fruit as a prize for her children.
  • Big Mom named Perospero a Sweet Commander and made Seraph Lucci a candidate Sweet Commander, while several children competed for the Kappa Fruit.
  • Huanglong took his four new wives to Gran Tesoro, where Bonney urged Yamato to broaden her ambitions beyond Wano Country.
  • Huanglong told the four Charlotte women to put his interests first and asked whether they would take his surname after marriage.
  • Smoker, Custard, Galette, and Charlotte Pudding agreed to take Huanglong's surname, and he announced that he would hold a wedding for them and Yamato on Sky Island.

Ch. 429Don't Compare Me to Oden

Huanglong brought Yamato and his other wives to Baron Island for a quiet wedding after returning the Golden Entertainment City to Hachinosu. He restored Yamato to her adult form and challenged her admiration for Kozuki Oden, leaving her uncertain about her idol.

  • Pirates on Hachinosu celebrated Huanglong's marriage alliances and his growing power as the Golden Entertainment City fleet arrived.
  • The Desolate Dragon Group left officers with Tesoro to help with his plans while Ark Maxim carried Huanglong and his women to Baron Island.
  • Huanglong held a low-key wedding there and promised his wives a grand celebration after the World Government threat was resolved.
  • Huanglong unlocked Yamato's Seastone ankle shackles and had Bonney restore her adult body with the Age-Age Fruit.
  • Yamato thanked Huanglong for avenging Ace and praised him above Oden, but Huanglong dismissed Oden and told her about his failures.
  • Yamato questioned whether Kozuki Oden had really been as bad as Huanglong said.

Ch. 430The Resurgent Former Shichibukai, Hanafusa

Huanglong married Yamato, Smoothie, Custard, Galette, and Pudding, then spent his days with his wives while the Underworld powers fought over the Dark Gold Family’s business. Later, he reviewed the World Government’s new Shichibukai roster and discovered that Hanafusa had returned to the list.

  • Huanglong held a group wedding on Baron Island and married Yamato, Smoothie, Custard, Galette, and Pudding.
  • Huanglong fought Yamato through the night, then spent the next nights with Smoothie, Custard, and Galette while deciding that Pudding was too young.
  • Drago Pairo and other Underworld Emperors joined forces with Tesoro to oppose the World Government’s backing of Du Galt in the struggle over the underground black-gold industry.
  • Vegapunk visited Baron Island, took Brûlée’s blood to study her Memory-Memory Fruit, and planned to improve his memory-modification machine.
  • Huanglong read the World Government’s new Shichibukai list and learned that Hanafusa and Jinbe had retained their positions.

Ch. 431New Shichibukai and Issho's Supreme Grade Sword

Huanglong discussed the new Shichibukai with Nico Robin, dismissing most of them as weak and speculating that Edward Weevil was a clone. Robin then reported that Blind Swordsman Issho had appeared in Dressrosa, and Huanglong concluded Issho was pursuing a new path to change the world.

  • Huanglong reviewed the new Shichibukai, including Caribou, Cavendish, Great Eagle Igo, and Edward Weevil, and judged them unworthy of concern.
  • Huanglong told Nico Robin that Weevil was likely a clone made using Whitebeard's lineage factor and Miss Bakkin's scientific knowledge.
  • Robin asked when Huanglong would hunt the Shichibukai again, and Huanglong said they posed little threat once more Seraphim were completed.
  • Robin reported that Issho had appeared in Dressrosa and revealed that his sword cane was the Supreme Grade Sword Extreme Path Fireline, which he called Gambler's Fireline.
  • Huanglong said Im's revelation and the World Government's restoration of the Shichibukai had made Issho abandon reform from above and seek another path to change the world.

Ch. 432Gathering of the New Shichibukai

At the G1 Branch, the newly appointed Shichibukai gathered under Marine Admiral Kuromaruten Sei, and tensions flared between Cavendish and Great Eagle Igo. Kuromaruten Sei announced a pursuit mission that was not aimed at the Desolate Dragon Group or the Three Emperors, leaving its target undisclosed.

  • Hawk Eyes Mihawk, Jinbe, Cavendish, Caribou, Great Eagle Igo, Hanafuza, and Edward Weevil attended the Shichibukai gathering at the G1 Branch.
  • Great Eagle Igo insulted Cavendish, who drew Durandal and challenged him to a fight.
  • Feral Boar Spadam and Green Bull Aramaki entered, and their presence stopped the confrontation.
  • Kuromaruten Sei arrived with six Marine Vice Admirals, and the Shichibukai returned to their seats.
  • Jinbe asked why the Marines had summoned them, and Kuromaruten Sei announced a pursuit mission unrelated to the Desolate Dragon Group or the Three Emperors.

Ch. 433Hunting Down Issho

The World Government assigned the newly appointed Shichibukai to capture Blind Swordsman Issho, claiming he was unaffiliated with the Desolate Dragon Group. The Shichibukai sailed for Dressrosa while Issho gambled unaware, and Huanglong set out to recruit him.

  • Kuromaruten Sei reassured Jinbe that Issho was not a member of the Desolate Dragon Group and ordered the Shichibukai to capture him.
  • Caribou, Miss Bakkin, Igo, Hanafusa, Mihawk, and Jinbe agreed to the mission after Kuromaruten Sei warned them of the consequences of refusal.
  • The Shichibukai and the Marine supervision squad departed for Dressrosa, with Aramaki and Spadam following behind.
  • Aladdin warned Jinbe that pursuing Issho in Desolate Dragon Group territory could bring trouble, but Jinbe said he had to carry out the mission.
  • Issho gambled at a casino in Dressrosa while Huanglong set out from Baron Island to attempt to recruit him.

Ch. 434Flame-Flame Fruit and the Crisis in Foosha Village

After the World Government learned that Sabo, Ace, and Luffy were sworn brothers and that Garp was sheltering the Flame-Flame Fruit, Im ordered an attack on Foosha Village to draw out Luffy. Meanwhile, Sabo stayed with Garp, who began recovering from his grief over Ace.

  • Stelly reported Garp and Sabo to the World Government after Garp punched him and drove away his royal escort.
  • The Five Elders told Im about the Monkey family, the Flame-Flame Fruit, and Luffy's connection to Sabo and Ace, then proposed targeting Garp and Foosha Village.
  • Im demanded Luffy's location and approved a plan to capture Garp and Sabo to lure Luffy out.
  • The Five Elders sent Saint Mars, the Order of the Gods, and CP0 to Foosha Village without informing Marine Headquarters.
  • Sabo comforted Garp with the Flame-Flame Fruit, and Garp told him to find it a new master while Dragon arranged for it to remain with Garp until the Revolutionary Army needed it.

Ch. 435Stussy's Intelligence as a Spy Within a Spy

Stussy secretly informed Huanglong that the World Government was targeting Garp and Sabo in Foosha Village while the Shichibukai were occupied in the New World. Huanglong warned Dragon and chose to continue to Dressrosa, where Cavendish challenged Issho.

  • After killing Du Feld, Stussy returned to Mary Geoise and learned of the World Government's mission to seize the Flame-Flame Fruit in Foosha Village.
  • Stussy told Huanglong that Saint Mars, the Order of the Gods, and CP0 were heading for Foosha Village, while the Shichibukai had been summoned for a mission in the New World.
  • Huanglong warned Stussy to protect herself, then decided to pursue Issho and the Shichibukai before warning Dragon about the threat to Garp and Sabo.
  • After receiving Huanglong's intelligence, Dragon told Sabo to take Garp away and rushed toward the East Blue with trusted subordinates.
  • The Goa Kingdom's Royal Army surrounded Foosha Village, while the World Government fleet entered the East Blue and Huanglong's Flying Fleet sailed toward Dressrosa.
  • Cavendish arrived at a casino on Dressrosa and challenged Issho to a fight as other powerful figures landed on the island.

Ch. 436Cavendish Was Instantly Defeated, the Shichibukai Land

Cavendish attacked Blind Swordsman Issho inside Tesoro’s casino but was crushed by Issho’s gravity. Great Eagle Igo, Hanafusa, Caribou, Miss Bakkin, Weevil, Mihawk, and Jinbe then arrived, leaving Issho facing a growing group of Shichibukai.

  • Casino guards confronted Cavendish for riding into Tesoro’s territory, and Cavendish cut them down without killing them.
  • Cavendish attacked Issho with sword techniques, but Issho blocked his strike and crushed Cavendish and Falulu with gravity.
  • Great Eagle Igo arrived and mocked Cavendish, while Hanafusa approached Issho and said the Shichibukai had come together.
  • Caribou arrived but resolved to avoid fighting Issho directly.
  • Miss Bakkin led Weevil into the casino to rob it, while Weevil struck down people trying to steal during the chaos.
  • Mihawk and Jinbe strolled toward the scene without showing concern for the mission.

Ch. 437Issho Battles the Shichibukai

Issho fought off the Shichibukai attackers with overwhelming gravity and swordsmanship, leaving Cavendish and his allies incapacitated or injured. Hawk Eyes Mihawk entered the battlefield and confronted Issho, setting up a clash between the two swordsmen.

  • Cavendish charged Issho after blasting through the casino, while Hanafusa, Great Eagle Igo, and Wet-Hair Caribou joined the attack.
  • Issho unleashed Heavy Pressure · Hell Journey, crushing Wet-Hair Caribou and pinning Cavendish and Faruru beneath the gravity.
  • Issho struck Hanafusa with Gravity Blade · Fierce Tiger, sending him crashing through buildings, while Great Eagle Igo continued fighting.
  • Cavendish's second personality, the Rommel Sickle Weasel, attacked Issho and wounded Igo before Issho suppressed it with gravity.
  • Hawk Eyes Mihawk arrived and clashed sword intents with Issho as Sea Knight Jinbe watched.

Ch. 438Blind Swordsman Issho and Mihawk

Issho and Hawk Eyes Mihawk prepared to duel on Dressrosa, while the Straw Hat Pirates trained under Rayleigh, Shakky, Gaban, and Crocus on Rusukaina. As Mihawk and Issho headed for the shore, Hanafusa, Igo, Miss Bakkin, Weevil, and Caribou regrouped to pursue Issho and complete their mission.

  • Issho knocked Cavendish unconscious and revealed that his sword, Extreme Path Fireline, was one of the twelve Supreme Grade Swords; Mihawk drew Black Blade Night and accepted the duel.
  • Rayleigh and Shakky trained the Straw Hat Pirates on Rusukaina, bringing in Crocus to teach Chopper and Gaban to teach combat, sailing, and shipwright skills.
  • Issho used the Press-Press Fruit to carry himself toward Dressrosa's shore, and Mihawk followed to avoid damaging the city during their fight.
  • Jinbe put Cavendish on Falulu's back and chased after Issho and Mihawk, while Igo complained that their group had not attacked Issho together.
  • Hanafusa returned injured and ordered Igo to call Miss Bakkin so they could finish their mission; Caribou rejoined them, and Miss Bakkin arrived with Weevil from Tesoro's casino.
  • Miss Bakkin, Weevil, Hanafusa, Igo, and Caribou headed for the shore, hoping Mihawk and Issho would weaken each other enough for them to capture Issho.

Ch. 439The Siege of Issho—Has the Desolate Dragon Group Arrived?

Issho fought Hawk Eyes Mihawk on the coast of Dressrosa while the Shichibukai and Marines watched and debated joining the battle. As the Shichibukai attacked Issho together, Jinbe spotted the Desolate Dragon Group’s Flying Fleet approaching.

  • Issho and Hawk Eyes Mihawk clashed with their swords as meteors fell over Dressrosa and were cut apart by Mihawk’s sword energy.
  • The watching Shichibukai feared the fighters’ strength, while Green Bull Aramaki urged them from a Marine surveillance ship to attack Issho together.
  • Great Eagle Igo rallied the Shichibukai to attack Issho before the Desolate Dragon Group arrived, and Mihawk withdrew rather than fight alongside them.
  • Weevil rushed at Issho while Igo and Hanafusa attacked from the sides, and Hanafusa ordered Jinbe to join the fight.
  • Jinbe prepared to attack Issho but spotted the Desolate Dragon Group’s Flying Fleet approaching Dressrosa.

Ch. 440Frightening Off the Shichibukai

Dongye Huanglong’s Flying Fleet arrived near Dressrosa and sent the Shichibukai who had been attacking Issho into a panicked retreat. Huanglong ordered his forces to pursue the fleeing fighters, while Jinbe and Hawk Eyes Mihawk remained at the battlefield.

  • Great Eagle Igo fled by air, Miss Bakkin and Whitebeard Jr. ran toward their ship, Hanafusa retreated, and Wet-Hair Caribou hid in Dressrosa.
  • Issho sheathed Extreme Path Fireline as Jinbe and Hawk Eyes Mihawk stayed near the shore and watched the Flying Fleet approach.
  • Tyrant Kuma and the Huanglong Six Paths pursued Great Eagle Igo, while Aramaki took the Marines and Feral Boar Spadam away from Dressrosa.
  • Violet reported the Shichibukai’s movements to Huanglong aboard Ark Maxim and said Cavendish might already have been defeated.
  • Yamato eagerly asked about the Shichibukai’s strength and resolved to earn a bounty higher than Kaido’s.
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