Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato and Enel visit Tesoro in the Golden City, but Tesoro suspects they've removed Golden Sparkle.
• Gato reveals he wants to break the rules of the Celestial Dragons and challenges Tesoro to cooperate against them.
• Gato proposes to prove his strength by challenging Kaido, aiming to unite all pirates.
• Tesoro agrees to watch Gato's performance and decide on cooperation later.

Character Developments

• Gato: Shows ambition to challenge the World Government and unite pirates, displaying his cunning and persuasive skills.
• Tesoro: Reveals his resentment towards the Celestial Dragons and considers cooperating with Gato, showing his strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power dynamics: Both Gato and Tesoro seek to challenge the status quo and gain more power.
• Cooperation and alliances: The chapter explores the potential for cooperation between Gato and Tesoro against the World Government.
• The struggle against the Celestial Dragons: The theme of rebellion against the oppressive World Government and Celestial Dragons is further emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Tesoro: Their interaction is marked by mutual suspicion and testing, with Gato trying to persuade Tesoro to join his cause, and Tesoro evaluating Gato's potential.
• Gato and Enel: They are shown to be working together, with Enel supporting Gato's plans, although Enel's thoughts are not explicitly explored in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato and Tesoro discuss cooperation and Gato requests to borrow Baccarat's Luck-Luck Fruit ability.
• Gato offers Tesoro the Giant Crocodile Fruit in exchange for using Baccarat's ability for 30 minutes.
• Enel delivers the Sea-Prism Stone display case containing five Devil Fruits, including the compensation for Tesoro.
• Baccarat absorbs the luck of 100 people to open the display case and then transfers the luck of 10 people to Gato.

Character Developments

• Gato: Shows strategic thinking by discussing cooperation before asking for Baccarat's ability, and demonstrates knowledge of Devil Fruits' value.
• Tesoro: Initially excited by Gato's madness, but becomes cautious and calculating, showing he's not easily swayed.
• Baccarat: Exhibits professionalism and dedication in her work, removing Gato's bad luck before transferring good luck.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Cooperation: Gato and Tesoro discuss an alliance, highlighting the importance of cooperation in the One Piece world.
• Power Dynamics: Gato's knowledge of Tesoro's abilities and weaknesses (Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit vs. Tesoro's Gold-Gold Fruit) showcases the power dynamics between characters.
• Luck and Fortune: The chapter explores the concept of luck and its manipulation, with Baccarat's ability to alter fortune being a central focus.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Tesoro: Their interaction is cordial yet cautious, with both parties trying to gain an advantage.
• Gato and Baccarat: Gato praises Baccarat's abilities and asks for her help, showing respect for her skills.
• Tesoro and Baccarat: Tesoro trusts Baccarat's judgment and allows her to assist Gato within the agreed time frame.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato exchanges the Giant Crocodile Fruit for a Devil Fruit from Lord Tesoro.
• Gato draws one of the two unidentified Devil Fruits and consumes it.
• He experiences a vision of the future and gains a new ability.

Character Developments

• Gato becomes more cautious and thoughtful about using Devil Fruits, showing growth from his initial desperation.
• Baccarat shows concern for Gato's well-being, hinting at a growing bond.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fate: Gato's luck plays a significant role in him drawing an unidentified fruit, and his future vision suggests fate's influence.
• Power and Responsibility: Gato's new ability comes with the responsibility of understanding and controlling it.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Baccarat have a brief, tense interaction, showing a shift in their dynamic.
• Gato's interaction with Tesoro is cordial yet guarded, reflecting his growing experience in dealing with powerful figures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato learns all his ninjutsu in two days, advancing to the jonin realm.
• He realizes that becoming a jonin opens up limitless possibilities, and the later Kage-level classifications are vague and based on combat strength.
• Gato decides to practice high-difficulty ninjutsu and seeks Vivi's help to enter the dream realm again.
• In the spiritual realm, Kaguya reveals she can sense the demon within Gato's Devil Fruit and wants to devour it to increase her power against the world.

Character Developments

• Gato: Advances to the jonin realm, gains confidence, and shows a desire to improve further.
• Vivi: Spends most of her time developing her Devil Fruit and learning acting from Eve's inner personality.
• Kaguya: Shows concern for Gato's growth and expresses a need for his help, revealing her desire to devour the demon within Gato's Devil Fruit.

Significant Themes

• Power and growth: Gato's advancement to the jonin realm, Kaguya's desire to increase her power, and Gato's determination to improve further.
• The nature of Devil Fruits: The demon within Devil Fruits, the sea's hatred, and the world's rejection of those who consume them.
• Cooperation: Kaguya's request for Gato's help, indicating a shift in their dynamic.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Vivi: Gato seeks Vivi's help to enter the dream realm, showing trust in her abilities.
• Gato and Kaguya: Kaguya reveals her plans to Gato, showing a level of trust and dependence on him. Gato, in turn, is open and honest with Kaguya, suppressing his troublemaker tendencies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato leaves the spiritual world after sharing his knowledge with Kaguya, who warns him to develop his powers further.
• Ten-Tails Gato's group is spotted in the Golden City of the New World, alerting Mary Geoise.
• The World United News Agency is formed to challenge Morgans' monopoly on information, with Pulitzer as its leader.
• The agency publishes a scandalous article about Tesoro, causing him to hire Morgans to clear his name and take down the agency.
• Gato arrives at Dressrosa, Doflamingo's base, planning to confront him despite the risk.

Character Developments

• Gato: Shows growth in his powers and confidence, deciding to face Doflamingo earlier than planned.
• Kaguya: Reveals she has been careful not to exert too much influence on Gato to avoid detection by the world's consciousness.
• Tesoro: Reacts strongly to the scandalous article, hiring Morgans to clear his name.
• Pulitzer: Proves himself a capable leader, uniting news agencies against Morgans and publishing a successful scoop.

Significant Themes

• Power and growth: Gato's development of his powers and Kaguya's warning to him emphasize the theme of growing stronger.
• Information control: The formation of the World United News Agency and their challenge to Morgans' monopoly highlight the power dynamics of information control.
• Confrontation and risk: Gato's decision to face Doflamingo earlier than planned explores the theme of taking risks to achieve goals.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Kaguya: Their interaction shows Kaguya's guidance and Gato's determination to improve.
• Tesoro and Pulitzer: Their indirect conflict, driven by the scandalous article, sets the stage for further tension between Morgans and the World United News Agency.
• Gato and Doflamingo: Gato's arrival at Dressrosa foreshadows a potential confrontation with Doflamingo, hinting at their complex relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Straw Hat Pirates arrive in Dressrosa, a tropical island with a dark underbelly, known for its humanoid toy people created by Devil Fruit abilities.
• Gato explains the danger of Sugar, a Donquixote Family member who can turn people into toys with her Hobby-Hobby Fruit ability.
• Gato plans to use Enel's Ark Maxim to evacuate civilians before unleashing its destructive power against Doflamingo's forces.
• Enel broadcasts a warning to Dressrosa's residents, threatening to destroy the island in ten minutes unless they flee to his location.

Character Developments

• Gato shows concern for Dressrosa's civilians, wanting to minimize casualties despite his hostile intentions towards Doflamingo.
• Enel embraces his role as a "god," enjoying the power he holds over Dressrosa's residents.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and manipulation, as seen in Doflamingo's control over Dressrosa's residents and Enel's threat to destroy the island.
• The desperation of people facing hopeless situations, as seen in the residents' willingness to grasp at even a slim chance of salvation.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Enel discuss their plan to evacuate civilians and use the Ark Maxim's power against Doflamingo's forces.
• Enel interacts with Dressrosa's residents through his broadcast, playing on their fears and desperation.
• A father and son duo represent the conflict between hope and fear among Dressrosa's residents, with the son urging his father to flee while the father remains skeptical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Donquixote Family prepares for war against Gato's group at King's Plateau.
• Doflamingo, enraged by Enel's provocation, decides to attack immediately.
• Gato's group, hearing Enel's warning, prepares to evacuate civilians and avoid Donquixote Family soldiers.
• Enel marks a safety line and prepares to unleash Raigo, a massive lightning attack from the Ark Maxim.

Character Developments

• Doflamingo: Shows his ruthlessness and desire for power, willing to cooperate with enemies if they have value, but cannot forgive Gato for taking Law's power.
• Enel: Confident in his god-like status, uses his powers to evacuate civilians and prepare Raigo.
• Gato: Strategic and decisive, prioritizes evacuating civilians and avoiding unnecessary fights with Donquixote Family soldiers.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and grudges between pirate crews.
• The consequences of provocation and reckless actions (Doflamingo's immediate decision to attack).
• The importance of guidance and order in evacuations (Gato's and Vivi's methods).

Character Interactions

• Doflamingo and Trebol: Doflamingo trusts Trebol with strategic decisions, while Trebol shows efficiency and loyalty.
• Gato and Enel: Gato uses Enel's powers for evacuation and Raigo, while Enel enjoys his role as a 'god.'
• Gato and Crocodile: Crocodile questions Enel's provocation, but Gato prioritizes their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enel unleashes Raigo, a destructive sphere of lightning, towards Dressrosa.
• The people of Dressrosa finally acknowledge the existence of gods and panic, hoping Doflamingo can stop Enel.
• Gato's group encounters Donquixote Family officers, leading to a battle that results in the officers' defeat.
• Doflamingo decides to abandon his less powerful subordinates to save the higher-ranking members.
• Raigo descends on Dressrosa, annihilating everything in its path, including buildings and people.

Character Developments

• Enel: Shows his god-like power and intoxication with destruction.
• Doflamingo: Demonstrates his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in abandoning his subordinates.
• Gato: Proves his strength and cunning by opening with a powerful move against Doflamingo.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Enel's power brings destruction, while Doflamingo's power forces him to make tough decisions.
• Human nature: People's reactions range from disbelief to panic and hope for salvation.
• Sacrifice: Doflamingo is willing to sacrifice his subordinates for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Enel vs. Dressrosa: Enel's power terrifies the people of Dressrosa.
• Gato vs. Donquixote Family officers: Gato's group defeats the officers, leading to Doflamingo's decision to abandon his subordinates.
• Doflamingo vs. his subordinates: Doflamingo chooses to save the higher-ranking members, leaving the lesser ones to their fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dressrosa, the Land of Love and Passion, is erased by Raigo, leaving behind an enormous crater.
• Doflamingo's fortress, now a grayish-white Shield White Threads, stands within the crater.
• Doflamingo uses his ability, Wild Wave White Threads, to attack Gato's group.
• Gato and Doflamingo engage in a fierce battle, with Gato using his new ability, Future State, to cast advanced ninjutsu like Lava Prison and Chaotic Void Slash Wave.

Character Developments

• Gato activates Future State, allowing him to use advanced ninjutsu more effectively.
• Doflamingo's fury and desperation are evident as he seeks revenge for the destruction of his empire.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fury: Both Gato and Doflamingo display immense power, fueled by their determination and anger.
• Adaptation and Preparation: Gato's use of Future State shows his strategic planning and adaptability in the face of a powerful enemy.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Doflamingo's intense battle showcases their skills and determination, with each trying to outdo the other.
• The Donquixote officers join the fight, using Doflamingo's Wild Wave White Threads as bridges to reach Gato's group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Doflamingo and Gato's battle reaches a climax with both their powerful techniques (Star Ring Sword Aura and Black Needle Feather Strike) cancelling each other out.
• Doflamingo gains the upper hand as more than half of Gato's attack was already weakened by Doflamingo's Lava Prison.
• Gato uses his Sage Body and Roaring Thunder Armor to match Doflamingo's strength, but struggles against Doflamingo's enhanced physical prowess.
• Both fighters use powerful techniques (Five-Color Strings and GIA) that result in a stalemate.
• Gato uses his Sharingan to cast a powerful genjutsu, False Tsukuyomi, trapping Doflamingo in an illusionary space.
• Gato briefly enters the illusionary space, but quickly dispels the genjutsu, leaving Doflamingo confused.

Character Developments

• Gato discovers Doflamingo's immense physical strength, realizing that his fame isn't just due to his Devil Fruit ability.
• Doflamingo is surprised by Gato's physical prowess and realizes that the Four Emperors are even stronger.
• Gato decides to use his ninja skills and genjutsu to gain an advantage, acknowledging the limits of his physical strength and future state.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and genjutsu versus physical strength.
• The limits of one's abilities and the need to adapt and change strategies in battle.
• The danger of underestimating opponents and the importance of understanding their true strength.

Character Interactions

• Doflamingo and Gato's battle showcases their evenly matched strength and power, pushing each other to their limits.
• Gato's use of genjutsu against Doflamingo highlights their different fighting styles and strategies.
• Gato's brief interaction with Doflamingo in the illusionary space showcases his decisiveness and understanding of the danger of soul battles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato's Divine Void Strike severely injures Doflamingo, who counters with a powerful 'Sixteen Holy Bullets—God Thread' attack.
• Gato uses Storm Release: Light Fang to destroy some of the Holy Bullets, then employs Chaotic Void Slash Wave to delay the rest.
• Gato uses False Tsukuyomi to blind Doflamingo, then disperses the remaining Holy Bullets with Divine Void Strikes.
• The battle shifts to close-quarters as the remaining land of Dressrosa disappears.

Character Developments

• Gato demonstrates his prowess in taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu, as well as his resilience and strategic thinking.
• Doflamingo showcases his formidable Haki and determination, launching a powerful counterattack despite severe injuries.
• Both characters exhibit their ability to adapt and strategize in the heat of battle.

Significant Themes

• Power and Resilience: Both characters display incredible power and endurance, highlighting their status as formidable opponents.
• Adaptability: Each character adapts their strategies to counter the other's attacks, showcasing their intelligence and resourcefulness.
• Determination: Both characters exhibit unwavering determination to defeat their opponent, even in the face of severe injuries.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses on the intense, back-and-forth battle between Gato and Doflamingo, with each character trying to gain the upper hand.
• Their interactions are primarily combat-based, with each attack and counterattack revealing more about their abilities and strategies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato and Doflamingo's battle continues, with both using their abilities more conservatively due to fatigue.
• Gato's Muramasa blade grows sharper after drinking Doflamingo's blood, weakening him further.
• Gato defeats Doflamingo by stabbing him through the heart with Muramasa and using the last of his chakra to refine and pour wind-nature chakra into Doflamingo's heart.
• On the ground, Crocodile and Enel defeat Pica and Trebol respectively, leading their team to victory.
• Gato falls unconscious after the battle, while Doflamingo falls to the ground, mortally wounded but not yet dead.

Character Developments

• Gato demonstrates his strength and skill, pushing Doflamingo to his limits and ultimately defeating him.
• Doflamingo's arrogance and overconfidence are humbled as he faces defeat at Gato's hands.
• Enel's mastery over his Devil Fruit ability has caught up to and surpassed his original development level.
• Crocodile remains calm and collected, assessing Gato's condition and deciding to check on Doflamingo.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity, as seen in Gato's refusal to give up despite his injuries and fatigue.
• The dangers of overconfidence and underestimating one's opponents, as demonstrated by Doflamingo's downfall.
• The resilience of the strong, as shown by Doflamingo's continued survival despite his mortal wounds.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Doflamingo's intense, prolonged battle highlights their skill and determination.
• Crocodile and Enel's teamwork on the ground battlefield showcases their complementary abilities and understanding of each other's strengths.
• Crocodile and Enel's concern for Gato's well-being demonstrates their loyalty and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Doflamingo is killed by Trafalgar Law, ending the war in Dressrosa.
• Dressrosa residents return to the island, awaiting rescue.
• Enel gains followers and founds the Enel Church.
• Gato wakes up after two days and decides to lie low, ignoring Enel's eagerness to target Kaido.
• The World Government decides to strip Gato of his Shichibukai title.
• Gato's group's exploits spread, causing sensation and increasing their bounties.
• Jack the Drought of the Beast Pirates learns about Joker's death and plans to investigate.
• Ethan and government officials appear on Dressrosa, pursuing Gato.
• Gato's group's bounties increase significantly, with Enel's and Vivi's bounties being reinstated.

Character Developments

• Law fulfills his promise to Luffy and kills Doflamingo.
• Gato becomes more cautious after defeating Doflamingo, refusing to target Kaido immediately.
• Enel gains followers and founds the Enel Church, increasing his influence and power.
• Vivi, Law, Drake, and Eve receive their first bounties, reflecting their newfound status and abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of actions (Gato's increased power and bounties after defeating Doflamingo).
• The influence of beliefs and ideologies (Enel's Enel Church and its impact on his bounty).
• The World Government's response to threats (stripping Gato of his Shichibukai title and increasing bounties).

Character Interactions

• Law and Doflamingo (Law kills Doflamingo, fulfilling his promise to Luffy).
• Gato and Enel (Gato ignores Enel's eagerness to target Kaido, prioritizing caution).
• Sengoku and the masked man (Sengoku pressures the government to strip Gato of his Shichibukai title).
• Jack the Drought and his subordinate (Jack learns about Joker's death and plans to investigate).
• Ethan and the government officials (they appear on Dressrosa, pursuing Gato).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato's crew earns massive bounties, with Enel receiving 150 million and Daz Bones 100 million.
• Enel provokes Crocodile, leading to tension between them.
• Gato successfully creates a conscious clone, which can exist for about ten days without fighting.
• The World Government places a 5 billion Beli bounty on Monkey D. Dragon, sparking unrest on the seas.
• Gato decides to investigate the Falo Kingdom, where Dragon's revolution took place.
• CP9 members, led by Ethan (disguised as a man), ambush Gato on the Ark Maxim.

Character Developments

• Gato: Successfully creates a conscious clone, showing his intellectual prowess. He remains calm and collected in the face of CP9's ambush.
• Enel: Shows off his newfound strength and bounty, provoking Crocodile.
• Crocodile: Struggles with his pride and Enel's provocation, but maintains composure.
• Ethan: Reveals herself to be a woman, demonstrating her cunning and deception. She leads CP9 in an ambush on Gato.

Significant Themes

• Power and Bounty: The massive bounties earned by Gato's crew highlight the importance of power and recognition in the One Piece world.
• Revolution and Change: Dragon's revolution in the Falo Kingdom brings change and unrest to the seas, reflecting the theme of revolution and its consequences.
• Deception and Identity: Ethan's disguise as a man and her true identity as a woman raise questions about deception, identity, and the fluidity of appearances.

Character Interactions

• Enel and Crocodile: Their ongoing rivalry and provocation highlight their competitive nature and desire for dominance.
• Gato and Ethan: Their reunion is tense and hostile, with Ethan seeking revenge for the Enies Lobby incident and Gato expressing shock at Ethan's true identity.
• Gato and Drake: They briefly discuss the Falo Kingdom before being interrupted by CP9's ambush.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ethan and her group attack the Ark Maxim, with Ethan using her holy sword to easily pierce Crocodile's Sand Wall.
• Gato and Enel plan to lure Ethan's group into the air and kill Bruno to prevent Ethan from using his Door-Door Fruit ability.
• A chaotic melee ensues in the sky, with Ethan fighting Gato, and Crocodile and Enel facing a powerful opponent.
• Crocodile uses his Sand Sand abilities to attack Bruno, but Bruno's protector deflects the attack.
• Enel uses his A-rank Kamui Electromagnetic Cannon, with Crocodile serving as bait, targeting the white-suited powerhouse.

Character Developments

• Ethan's strength and proficiency in Geppo have improved significantly.
• Crocodile's Sand Sand abilities are showcased, but he struggles in the aerial battle.
• Enel demonstrates his powerful Kamui Electromagnetic Cannon, revealing its strengths and weaknesses.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability in battle, as seen in Gato's learning of Geppo and the Ark Maxim's escape from danger.
• The strategic use of abilities and tactics, as shown in Enel's tactic to use Crocodile as bait for his powerful attack.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Enel work together to draw the battlefield into the air and eliminate Bruno.
• Ethan pursues Gato into the sky, showcasing her improved strength and Geppo skills.
• Crocodile and Enel face a powerful opponent together, with Crocodile serving as bait for Enel's Kamui Electromagnetic Cannon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sea-Prism Stone's warhead, fired by an unknown powerhouse, incapacitates one of Gato's subordinates.
• Crocodile and Enel, despite their strength, are incapacitated by an unknown ability that reflects their injuries onto them.
• Crocodile traps the unknown assailant in his Sand Burst Star technique.
• A sudden, violent storm blows everyone away, ending the battle.

Character Developments

• Ethan demonstrates rapid growth and improvement in her combat skills, surprising Gato.
• Gato realizes the depth of the World Government's power and the unpredictability of Devil Fruits.
• Crocodile and Enel, despite their strength, are vulnerable to the unknown ability and the storm.
• Gato feels guilt for failing to protect his crew.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictable nature of Devil Fruits and their abilities.
• The power of the New World's weather and its indifference to even strong characters.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the importance of adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Ethan and Gato's battle continues, with Ethan preventing Crocodile and Enel from interfering.
• Crocodile and Enel are incapacitated by the unknown ability, unable to support Gato.
• Gato, despite his strength, is unable to protect his crew from the storm.
• The crew members (Vivi, Law, Drake, and Eve) support each other against the storm but are ultimately blown away together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato is blown away by a storm and lands on an uninhabited island with no magnetic properties.
• He decides to use this island as a base due to its fresh water source and lack of human activity.
• Gato creates a clone to stay on the island and sets off to find his companions, starting with Enel.
• Enel finds Gato and reports that the Ark Maxim is safe and now houses his followers.
• Gato instructs Enel to find the others and bring them to the Ark Maxim.

Character Developments

• Gato demonstrates his resilience and strategic thinking, choosing the island as a base and prioritizing the search for his companions.
• Enel shows off his speed and connection with the Ark Maxim, but Gato quickly redirects him to the task at hand.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and adaptability in the face of harsh environments.
• Strategic planning and prioritization of tasks.
• The importance of a secure base in the New World.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Enel reunite, with Gato taking charge and Enel eager to show off his recent experiences.
• Ethan contacts Charles about Bruno's condition, showing concern for her subordinate's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato's Vivre Card malfunctions, making it difficult for Ethan to track him.
• Gato and Crocodile reunite and decide to rest and resupply on the Ark Maxim.
• They find Enel and the others, and Gato theorizes that clones can affect Vivre Cards.
• Gato's group arrives at the Falo Kingdom, where they are stopped by revolutionaries.
• Gato meets the new Falo King and asks for a way to contact Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army.

Character Developments

• Gato: Shows strategic thinking by using clones to evade Ethan and demonstrates respectful diplomacy when dealing with the Falo King.
• Enel: Shows concern for Gato's safety and provides useful information about the Falo Kingdom.
• Falo King: Initially cautious and wary of Gato, he later cooperates when Gato shows goodwill and respect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Gato's power and reputation command respect from the Falo King, highlighting the influence of pirates in the New World.
• Diplomacy vs. force: Gato chooses diplomacy over force when dealing with the Falo King, showing the value of respect and cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Enel: Their reunion is cordial, and they work together to find a solution to Ethan's pursuit.
• Gato and the Falo King: Gato's respectful demeanor puts the Falo King at ease, leading to cooperation between them.
• Gato and Dragon: Gato successfully contacts Dragon, securing a lead on the five billion Beli.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato contacts Dragon, offering a deal worth several billion Beli.
• Dragon agrees to meet Gato, who reveals a clone of Dragon.
• Gato's clone studies Dragon's habits and behavior for ten days.
• Gato and Dragon plan to convince the Marines of the clone's authenticity.
• Gato meets Pulitzer, seeking the World United News Agency's cooperation.
• A news report is published, claiming a battle between Dragon and Gato's group in the Falo Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Gato: Shows cunning and resourcefulness, seeking to exploit Dragon's bounty for his own gain.
• Dragon: Demonstrates confidence in his strength and the loyalty of his Revolutionary Army, agreeing to Gato's deal.
• Pulitzer: Ascends to become the second News Emperor, maintaining his ambition and eagerness to challenge the World Government.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles among pirates and the World Government.
• The importance of financial support and propaganda in maintaining ideals and influence.
• The blurred line between truth and deception in the pursuit of goals.

Character Interactions

• Gato and Dragon: Initially cautious, they form an uneasy alliance to exploit each other's resources.
• Gato and Pulitzer: Old acquaintances, they join forces to scheme against the World Government.
• Dragon and his Revolutionary Army officers: Dragon's confidence in his officers' loyalty is reinforced.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dragon is reported to be severely injured and missing after a battle with the Gato group.
• Gato stages a performance using a clone to mislead the Marines about Dragon's condition.
• Gato's clone registers as a bounty hunter with the Hunter Association, claiming to have captured Dragon.
• The clone, now named Evan, sets sail to hand over Dragon to the Marines, attracting bounty hunters seeking the reward.

Character Developments

• Dragon's status is uncertain, but he's likely not captured or dead, as Gato's clone is posing as his captor.
• Gato's clone, Evan, demonstrates cunning and strategic thinking in his dealings with the Hunter Association and the bounty hunters.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Manipulation: Gato uses his clone to deceive the Marines and bounty hunters, highlighting the theme of manipulation and the power of misinformation.
• Greed and Ambition: The bounty hunters' eagerness to claim the reward for capturing Dragon showcases their greed and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Gato (Clone) and Amundsen: They negotiate a deal where Gato's clone receives a hunter's identity and the Hunter Association vouches for his capture of Dragon in exchange for a fee.
• Gato (Clone) and Bounty Hunters: The clone encounters bounty hunters who try to kill him to claim the reward for Dragon's capture. He uses his Water Release ability to eliminate them.