Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi returns to the North Blue after training with Karp.
• Karp gifts Long Yi a Marine officer uniform and wishes him success.
• Long Yi arrives in Crocker Town and works at a tavern to repay the owner's kindness.
• The Zeke Family, a local gang, attempts to extort money from the tavern owner.
• Long Yi intervenes and kicks the gang leader out of the tavern, demonstrating his power.

Character Developments

• Long Yi has improved his Soru speed and incorporated it into his swordsmanship.
• Long Yi shows concern and gratitude towards Karp, acknowledging their bond.
• Long Yi proves himself to be a hardworking and reliable employee at the tavern.
• Long Yi displays his cold and ruthless side when dealing with the Zeke Family, contrasting his usual cheerful demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and diligence.
• The duality of human nature, as seen in Long Yi's contrasting personalities.
• The struggle between honest, hardworking people and corrupt, extortionate groups like the Zeke Family.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Karp: Despite Karp's gruff exterior, he cares for Long Yi and supports his growth.
• Long Yi and the tavern owner: Long Yi shows gratitude and respect towards the owner, who has been kind to him.
• Long Yi and the Zeke Family: Long Yi stands up for the tavern owner and demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness against the gang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi witnesses the Zeke Family thugs bullying the bearded innkeeper, reminding him of Mosmar Village's tragedy.
• Long Yi's ghost god power awakens, and he nearly kills the thugs under its influence.
• Long Yi decides to leave Crocker Town the next day due to the fear he instilled in the townspeople.
• A fire breaks out in Crocker Town, triggering Long Yi's memories of Mosmar Village and reigniting his ghost god power.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: Struggles with the influence of his ghost god power, nearly succumbing to it before pulling back. Feels guilt and fear due to the townspeople's reaction to his power.
• Bearded Innkeeper: Stands up to the Zeke Family thugs, shows gratitude to Long Yi for his help, and offers understanding and support to Long Yi regarding the townspeople's fear of his power.

Significant Themes

• Power and its influence: The ghost god power's effect on Long Yi and the townspeople's fear of it highlight the impact of power dynamics.
• Good and evil, right and wrong: Long Yi grapples with these concepts when deciding whether to kill the thugs, ultimately choosing not to.
• Fear and its consequences: The townspeople's fear of Long Yi's power leads to them avoiding the tavern, affecting its business.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and the Bearded Innkeeper: They share a heart-to-heart conversation, with the innkeeper expressing gratitude and understanding toward Long Yi's situation.
• Long Yi and the Townspeople: The townspeople fear Long Yi's power, leading to a decrease in tavern business and Long Yi's decision to leave Crocker Town.
• Long Yi and the Zeke Family Thugs: Long Yi nearly kills the thugs under the influence of his ghost god power but ultimately spares them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bandits, led by Gubo, attack Crocker Town seeking plunder.
• Long Yi defends the town, killing several bandits.
• The townspeople, inspired by the bearded shopkeeper, stand up to protect their town.
• Long Yi, moved by their resolve, decides to protect them using his power.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: Struggles with his desire for slaughter but ultimately chooses to protect the townspeople.
• The Bearded Shopkeeper: Transforms from a timid man to a courageous leader, inspiring the townspeople.
• Gubo: Revealed to be a cunning and ruthless bandit leader.

Significant Themes

• Courage and cowardice: The townspeople initially cower in fear but eventually find the courage to stand up against the bandits.
• Protection and responsibility: The townspeople realize they must protect their town and each other, rather than relying on others or running away.
• Justice and duty: Long Yi feels the weight of his duty to protect the townspeople, even if it means facing great danger.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and the Bearded Shopkeeper: The shopkeeper's courage inspires Long Yi to protect the townspeople, while Long Yi's actions give the shopkeeper the confidence to stand up against the bandits.
• Long Yi and Gubo: Long Yi's actions draw Gubo's attention, leading to a confrontation between them.
• The Townspeople and Long Yi: The townspeople initially blame Long Yi for the bandits' arrival but later stand with him to protect their town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi decides to end the battle quickly, despite his waning stamina.
• He plans a single, decisive strike against Gubo, the bandit leader, using his remaining strength and the power of his ghostly form, Blade Soul Kazan.
• Long Yi charges through a hail of gunfire, using his Block skill to deflect bullets and taking gunshot wounds.
• He leaps and strikes down Gubo with the Silver Light Falling Blade skill, killing the bandit leader instantly.
• The remaining bandits flee in terror, and Long Yi faints from blood loss.

Character Developments

• Long Yi demonstrates exceptional courage, determination, and skill, proving himself a formidable opponent despite his youth.
• Gubo, the bandit leader, is revealed to be cowardly and helpless in the face of true danger, despite his cunning and ruthlessness.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will in the face of adversity.
• The contrast between courage and cowardice under pressure.
• The consequences of one's actions and the retribution that follows.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi's actions inspire awe and respect in the townspeople, who see him as a savior and a symbol of strength.
• Gubo's fear and cowardice contrast with Long Yi's bravery, highlighting the difference between their characters.
• The townspeople's concern for Long Yi's well-being is evident in their actions after he faints.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi wakes up in his room at the tavern after the bandit crisis.
• He checks his system stats and finds significant improvements.
• He attempts to draw items and weapons, receiving mixed results.

Character Developments

• Long Yi shows resilience and determination, accepting his draw results with a positive attitude.
• He demonstrates adaptability by finding a practical use for the infantry greatsword he drew.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fate: Long Yi's poor luck in draws contrasts with his good fortune in surviving the bandit attack.
• Growth and improvement: Long Yi's stats and skills have improved significantly, reflecting his progress in the world.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi interacts with the bearded innkeeper, showing a friendly and humorous demeanor despite his recent experiences.
• The bearded innkeeper shows concern for Long Yi's well-being, indicating a growing bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Crocker Town returns to peace after Long Yi leaves, becoming a holy land due to his legend.
• Long Yi arrives in Ulabia, a port city with a transient population and hidden dangers.
• Long Yi encounters Flame of the Burning Pirates and kills his lackeys, interrogating Flame about Gels' whereabouts.
• Long Yi infiltrates an underground casino in search of Gels and discovers Fujitora, Issho, gambling with Gels.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: He continues his journey as a bounty hunter, demonstrating his combat prowess and ruthlessness against pirates. He also shows restraint and discretion, choosing not to kill Flame and revealing his identity to Fujitora.
• Fujitora, Issho: He is introduced as a burly, blind middle-aged man with a wooden cane sword, gambling with Gels in an underground casino. His presence hints at his future role as a navy admiral.

Significant Themes

• The power of reputation and legend, as seen in Crocker Town's transformation after Long Yi's departure.
• The duality of port cities, showcasing both their prosperity and hidden dangers, as seen in Ulabia.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Flame: Long Yi demonstrates his superior combat skills and intimidates Flame into revealing Gels' location.
• Long Yi and Fujitora, Issho: Although they do not interact directly in this chapter, their encounter sets the stage for potential future interactions, given Fujitora's future role in the navy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi exposes Gels's cheating in a high-stakes card game, leading to a confrontation where Gels attacks Long Yi, but Long Yi kills Gels in self-defense.
• Long Yi collects Gels's bounty money from the Marines, but they shortchange him.
• Long Yi encounters Fujitora, who was observing the scene, and they engage in a wager. Long Yi bets that he can knock Fujitora down within three moves, with the stakes being Fujitora teaching him Observation Haki if Long Yi wins.

Character Developments

• Long Yi demonstrates his combat skills, cunning, and resourcefulness, using a Devil Fruit to win his bet against Fujitora.
• Fujitora shows his strength and skill, easily blocking Long Yi's first two attacks, but is ultimately defeated by Long Yi's use of the Hollow Tree Fruit.

Significant Themes

• The corruption within the Marines is highlighted through the shortchanging of Long Yi's bounty money.
• The theme of gambling and wagering is present throughout the chapter, with both Long Yi and Fujitora being drawn to the thrill of risk-taking.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Fujitora's interaction is marked by a test of strength and skill, with Long Yi ultimately gaining the upper hand.
• Long Yi's encounter with the Marines shows their corruption and disrespect for the rules, leading to a tense standoff.
• The gamblers in the underground casino are portrayed as opportunistic and uncaring, only interested in their own gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fujitora, frustrated after losing to Long Yi, takes him to a restaurant.
• Long Yi reveals he's a Navy soldier with a special situation, and they discuss their views on pirates and justice.
• Fujitora agrees to teach Long Yi how to train Observation Haki.
• Long Yi undergoes intense training with Fujitora, learning to sense his surroundings without sight.

Character Developments

• Fujitora: Initially frustrated by his loss to Long Yi, he comes to respect the boy's views on justice and agrees to teach him Observation Haki.
• Long Yi: Shows maturity beyond his years, holding strong views on pirates and justice. He eagerly learns from Fujitora, demonstrating resilience and determination during training.

Significant Themes

• Justice and morality: Long Yi and Fujitora discuss their views on pirates and the Navy's role in justice.
• Determination and resilience: Long Yi's unwavering spirit and ability to endure Fujitora's intense training highlight his resolve.
• Mentorship: Fujitora takes Long Yi under his wing, teaching him a powerful skill and guiding him in his growth.

Character Interactions

• Fujitora and Long Yi: They engage in a philosophical discussion about justice and morality, leading to Fujitora agreeing to teach Long Yi Observation Haki. Their interactions show mutual respect and a growing bond.
• Long Yi and Fujitora's training: Long Yi undergoes intense physical training under Fujitora's guidance, learning to sense his surroundings without sight. Their interactions during training highlight Long Yi's determination and Fujitora's stern but caring approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi, now a Marine, trains tirelessly with Fujitora to master Observation Haki.
• He reflects on the Marines' state and their struggle against the growing pirate threat.
• Two years before Luffy sets sail, the Great Pirate Era reaches its peak, with the "Worst Generation" emerging and Blackbeard gaining prominence.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: He becomes more determined to grow stronger, driven by his desire for revenge and to uphold justice. He masters Soru and begins learning Observation Haki from Fujitora.
• Fujitora: He becomes more open to the idea of the Marines, inspired by Long Yi's dedication and understanding of justice.

Significant Themes

• Justice and the struggle to uphold it.
• The cost of power and the pursuit of strength.
• The passage of time and the changing of eras.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Fujitora: They train together, and Fujitora becomes a mentor figure to Long Yi, helping him understand Observation Haki and inspiring him to uphold justice.
• Long Yi's reflections on the Marines: He compares their state to the growing pirate threat and considers the future of the organization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi learns about Belik's recent activities, reigniting his desire for revenge.
• He decides to leave Fujitora and Ulabia City to pursue Belik.
• Fujitora offers help, but Long Yi declines, wanting to settle the matter himself.
• Long Yi encounters a drunk and beaten "Iron Hook" Bayas, a former pirate captain.
• Bayas reveals that he lost his ship, crew, and treasure map to Belik.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: His desire for revenge consumes him, leading him to act impulsively.
• Fujitora: He shows concern for Long Yi's well-being and offers help, demonstrating his growing affection for Long Yi.
• Bayas: Once a fierce pirate captain, he is now broken and defeated, having lost everything to Belik.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Long Yi's single-minded pursuit of revenge drives his actions.
• Loss and Defeat: Bayas's story illustrates the consequences of defeat and loss.
• Friendship: Fujitora's offer to help Long Yi shows the bond they've formed.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Fujitora: They part ways, with Fujitora showing concern and Long Yi declining help.
• Long Yi and Bayas: Long Yi interrogates Bayas, who reveals crucial information about Belik.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of pirates, led by Belik, arrive on an unnamed island in the North Blue, celebrating their recent plunder of Bayas's treasure.
• Belik reveals his ambition to challenge the Grand Line again, aiming to fight for the Pirate King's throne.
• Long Yi, now a Marine, sets sail from Ulabia to find Bayas's treasure and confront Belik, despite his lack of preparation and fear of the unknown.

Character Developments

• Belik: Belik's ambition grows as he prepares to challenge the Grand Line again, aiming to fight for the Pirate King's throne. He plans to give a Devil Fruit to his first mate, Dorok, to strengthen his crew.
• Long Yi: Long Yi demonstrates his determination and stubbornness by setting sail to confront Belik, despite knowing the risks and his lack of preparation. He acknowledges his fear but remains resolute in his pursuit of revenge.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Reality: Belik's ambition to challenge the Grand Line again is juxtaposed with the reality of the dangers and challenges that await him.
• Determination and Stubbornness: Long Yi's determination to confront Belik, despite the risks and his fear, highlights his stubbornness and resolve in pursuing his goals.

Character Interactions

• Belik and Dorok: Belik shares his plans with Dorok, his first mate and childhood friend, strengthening their bond and trust.
• Long Yi and the Captain: Long Yi receives a blessing and well-wishes from the captain at Ulabia before setting sail, highlighting the kindness and concern of others for his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi arrives too late at the nameless island, missing the Belik Pirates.
• He finds a sea chart with a marked location, "Guya Village."
• Long Yi rushes to Guya Village to warn the villagers about the impending pirate attack.
• The villagers initially misunderstand Long Yi, thinking he's a Marine trying to trick them into leaving so they can steal their treasure (a Devil Fruit).
• The villagers attack Long Yi with stones, injuring him.
• The Belik Pirates' ship is spotted on the horizon.

Character Developments

• Long Yi shows unwavering determination to protect the villagers, even after they mistreat him.
• The villagers, especially the chief, initially misjudge Long Yi but later feel guilty and realize their mistake.

Significant Themes

• The importance of trust and communication.
• The consequences of misjudging others.
• The responsibility and burden of justice.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi's interactions with the villagers start hostile but end with mutual understanding and respect.
• Long Yi's determination to protect the villagers, despite their initial mistreatment, shows his commitment to justice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi stands against the Belik Pirates to protect Goa Village.
• He uses his remaining system draws to gain items that restore stamina and mental energy.
• The pirates, led by Doma, attack Long Yi, but he fights back fiercely.
• Doma leaves some pirates to hold off Long Yi while he and the others head for the village.
• Long Yi breaks free from the pirates' siege and uses Soru to catch Doma off guard, killing him.

Character Developments

• Long Yi demonstrates his combat prowess and determination to protect the villagers.
• Doma reveals his ruthlessness and disregard for life, prioritizing the Devil Fruit over the villagers' lives.

Significant Themes

• Protection of the weak: Long Yi stands against the pirates to defend the villagers, showcasing his heroic nature.
• Ruthlessness and disregard for life: The Belik Pirates, including Doma, display their brutal and callous nature.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi faces off against the Belik Pirates, showcasing his combat skills and determination.
• Doma and his pirates underestimate Long Yi, leading to their downfall.
• Long Yi's use of Soru allows him to catch Doma off guard, demonstrating his strategic thinking and quick reflexes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Belik's pirate ship arrives at Doma's shore, expecting to find the Devil Fruit.
• Long Yi, disguised as a Marine, defeats Doma's pirates single-handedly, causing the survivors to flee.
• Belik arrives with reinforcements, and the pirates return to attack Long Yi.
• Long Yi attempts a suicide attack on Belik but fails and is captured.

Character Developments

• Belik: Shows his ruthless and cunning nature, using spies among Doma's crew. He's confident in his strength and power.
• Long Yi: Proves his combat prowess and determination, but ultimately succumbs to Belik's reinforcements and is captured.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and hatred (Long Yi's desire to avenge his family and crew).
• Power dynamics and fear (Belik's dominance over his crew and the pirates' fear of him).
• The consequences of underestimating enemies (Belik's close call with Long Yi's assassination attempt).

Character Interactions

• Belik and Dorok: Show camaraderie and trust, with Belik teasing Dorok about the captain's position.
• Belik and Long Yi: Their first encounter ends with Long Yi's capture, setting the stage for future conflict.
• Long Yi and the pirates: Long Yi's fearsome display of power instills fear and respect in the pirates, but they ultimately turn on him with Belik's arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi faces a crucial choice in his sea of consciousness, where the ghost god Kazan appears.
• Kazan offers Long Yi the chance to become a Berserker, a believer of the ghost god, gaining power but losing freedom.
• Long Yi refuses, choosing to rely on his own strength instead.
• Long Yi discovers he's reached level 15, qualifying for a class advancement, and draws a lottery item.
• In reality, Long Yi is severely beaten by pirates but stands up repeatedly, demonstrating unyielding resolve.

Character Developments

• Long Yi shows unwavering determination and resilience, choosing to rely on his own strength rather than accepting Kazan's offer.
• Long Yi's Asura Soul awakens, revealing his inner strength and resolve.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-reliance and independence.
• The consequences of relying on borrowed power.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Kazan: Long Yi refuses Kazan's offer, choosing to rely on his own strength instead.
• Long Yi and the pirates: Long Yi's unyielding resolve and eventual awakening of his Asura Soul intimidate the pirates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi awakens his Asura will, creating powerful sword slashes that massacre the pirates.
• Kazan, a demon god, appears and tries to make Long Yi his follower, but Long Yi rejects him.
• Long Yi sets out to confront Belik, the pirate captain, who has returned to Guya Village.
• Belik reveals his Zoan-type ability, transforming into an owl-like creature.
• Long Yi activates Wave Imprint, revealing the phantom of a blindfolded Asura behind him.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: Awakens his Asura will, gains newfound power and ruthlessness, and becomes determined to confront Belik.
• Belik: Shows remorse for his actions and becomes enraged when he learns of his crew's fate, revealing his hidden ability.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Long Yi's desire for vengeance against Belik and the pirates drives the plot.
• Power and Control: Characters seek power to control others and gain an advantage in battles.
• Transformation: Both Long Yi and Belik undergo transformations, revealing hidden aspects of themselves.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Kazan: Long Yi rejects Kazan's offer to become his follower, showing his determination to remain independent.
• Long Yi and Belik: Their confrontation is inevitable, with both determined to kill the other.
• Long Yi and the Pirates: Long Yi's massacre of the pirates shows his ruthlessness and newfound power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Belik transforms into a night owl using his Zoan Devil Fruit, gaining flight and agility advantages.
• Long Yi, despite being caught off guard, decides to fight to the death.
• Belik attacks first, injuring Long Yi, but Long Yi counterattacks with a surprise strike, injuring Belik.
• Belik flees, but Long Yi uses Soru to land a fatal blow. Belik escapes but vows revenge.
• Long Yi and Belik engage in a final, decisive battle. Both are severely injured, and the outcome is uncertain.

Character Developments

• Long Yi demonstrates his resilience and determination, pushing himself to his limits despite injuries.
• Belik, initially arrogant, becomes more cautious and enraged after Long Yi's repeated near-victories.
• Long Yi's Asura demon form is activated, enhancing his strength and endurance.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and Determination: Long Yi's obsession with defeating Belik drives him to push his limits.
• Adversity and Growth: Long Yi grows stronger as the battle progresses, reflecting the theme of overcoming adversity.
• Revenge and Consequences: Both characters are driven by revenge, leading to a brutal and decisive battle.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi vs. Belik: The chapter focuses on the intense, life-or-death battle between Long Yi and Belik, highlighting their skills, determination, and ruthlessness.
• Long Yi's Internal Struggle: Long Yi's internal monologues reveal his thoughts, fears, and motivations, providing insight into his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zovi, an unsuccessful newspaper reporter, is on the verge of losing his job due to lack of significant news stories.
• He learns about a pirate attack on Guya Village and joins a Marine patrol ship to cover the event, hoping for a major scoop.
• The patrol ship encounters the Belik Pirates, led by One-Eyed Belik, who have been wiped out by Long Yi.
• Belik, the sole survivor, captures Long Yi and plans to drop him to his death from a great height.

Character Developments

• Zovi: Initially desperate for a story to save his job, he becomes determined to cover the aftermath of the pirate attack, even if it means facing danger.
• Will (Marine Lieutenant): Initially reluctant to engage with the pirates, he becomes more concerned with his own survival than military discipline when faced with the Belik Pirates.
• One-Eyed Belik: Despite his fearsome reputation, he is ultimately defeated and becomes the last survivor, seeking revenge on Long Yi.
• Long Yi: Despite his injuries and the expiration of his powerful item, he remains defiant and prepares a final trump card to turn the tables on Belik.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and success in the face of adversity (Zovi, Long Yi)
• The importance of news and information in society (Zovi's job, the significance of the pirate attack story)
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (Belik's defeat)

Character Interactions

• Zovi and Will: They form an uneasy alliance, with Zovi bribing Will to take him along on the mission.
• Belik and Long Yi: They engage in a fierce battle, with Belik ultimately capturing Long Yi, believing him to be defeated.
• Long Yi's internal struggle: He reflects on his defeat and prepares his final trump card to defeat Belik.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi faces Belik, the pirate captain, and draws a Blast Bomb from his system space.
• Long Yi uses the Blast Bomb to defeat Belik, but both fall from the sky.
• Long Yi survives the fall and crawls through the mud to confirm Belik's death, stabbing him with a broken blade.
• A group of Marines, led by Lieutenant Will, arrives at Guya Village and witnesses Long Yi's state.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: Shows unyielding determination and obsession in seeking revenge against Belik. His will to survive and complete his mission is strengthened.
• Belik: His ambition and power are ultimately his downfall, as he underestimates Long Yi and fails to anticipate the Blast Bomb's effect.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Long Yi's single-minded pursuit of vengeance against Belik drives the entire chapter.
• Resilience: Long Yi's ability to endure and overcome adversity is highlighted, both physically (surviving the fall) and mentally (completing his mission despite his injuries).
• Obsession: Long Yi's fixation on revenge blurs the line between humanity and inhumanity, raising questions about the consequences of unchecked obsession.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Belik: Their final confrontation is a culmination of their long-standing enmity, with Long Yi's victory marking the end of their feud.
• Long Yi and the Marines: The Marines, led by Lieutenant Will, witness Long Yi's state and the extent of his obsession, leaving them awestruck and fearful.
• Long Yi and the Rain: The rain serves as a symbol of fate and missed opportunities, with Long Yi wishing it had rained on the day Belik burned down Mosmar Village.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yi kills Belik, the leader of the Belik Pirates, avenging his village and achieving his revenge.
• Long Yi is promoted to Ensign of Marine Headquarters for his outstanding merits.
• News of Long Yi's feat spreads across the North Blue, causing shock and awe among pirates and civilians alike.

Character Developments

• Long Yi: After killing Belik, Long Yi feels an inexplicable emptiness, realizing that killing is not salvation. He grows from a ruthless, mad boy to a more mature and introspective young man.
• Fujitora: Upon hearing about Long Yi's accomplishments, Fujitora is deeply impressed and shows interest in the young Marine's whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: Long Yi's quest for revenge consumes him, and after achieving it, he feels empty and unsatisfied.
• Power and responsibility: Long Yi's newfound power and recognition as a Marine Ensign come with the responsibility of maintaining justice and protecting the innocent.

Character Interactions

• Long Yi and Belik: Their final confrontation ends with Belik's death, and Long Yi feels no relief or satisfaction.
• Fujitora and Wes: Fujitora learns about Long Yi's achievements from Wes, the innkeeper's son, who reads the newspaper to him. Fujitora shows interest in Long Yi's current whereabouts.
• Pirates and civilians: News of Long Yi's feat spreads, causing shock and fear among pirates, who now see him as a formidable enemy, and admiration among civilians, who view him as a hero.