Chapter Summaries

Ye Mu met Kurozumi Orochi and Kaido to discuss building a Seastone factory in Wano Country, explaining that he wanted its Seastone and processing techniques rather than involvement in local politics. The chapter ended with Ye Mu suggesting that paying workers and feeding them would raise production, leaving Orochi and Kaido stunned.

• Ye Mu told Orochi and Kaido that he had met Inuarashi and Nekomamushi aboard Roger's ship and learned Haki from Rayleigh.
• Ye Mu assured Orochi that he would not interfere in Wano Country's affairs, but warned that people might resist if they lost all hope.
• Orochi hosted Ye Mu at the shogun's residence and offered him access to four regions for factories, but Ye Mu said he only wanted Udon's Seastone.
• Orochi asked how to increase Seastone production, and Ye Mu advised giving workers enough food and money, stunning Orochi and Kaido.

Ye Mu proposed an alliance with Kaido to help establish powerful New World emperors and protect the Rainbow Kingdom’s interests. He hinted that he could fund the cooperation through Shandora’s wealth, startling King with his claim that he and Enel came from the legendary ancient city.

• Ye Mu followed Kaido to Onigashima, where Kaido revealed that he wanted Orochi’s Clone-Clone Fruit power for a successor to rule Wano Country.
• Kaido explained that Yamato was his preferred successor, but her young age and growing defiance had delayed the plan.
• Ye Mu proposed supporting several emperors to resist the Navy and World Government, naming Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, Enel, and Kaido as candidates.
• Ye Mu offered financial support and technology in exchange for the Beasts Pirates protecting the Rainbow Kingdom and its New World industries.
• Ye Mu said he and Enel were born in Shandora, causing King to ask if he meant the legendary ancient city.

King recognized Ye Mu's claim of being born in Shandora and explained the Lunarians' connection to the lost city, while Ye Mu and Kaido agreed on a major trade partnership. As they headed to the banquet, Kaido's daughter appeared, and his mood darkened.

• King revealed that some Lunarians had been exiled from the Red Line and founded Shandora, a city built from gold, before it disappeared four hundred years ago.
• Ye Mu confirmed he knew of Shandora's Golden Bell and Poneglyph, convincing King that his story was true.
• King declined Ye Mu's offer to return to Shandora and said his dream was to help Kaido become the One Piece.
• Kaido agreed to cooperate with Ye Mu and offered to sell him Udon's Seastone quarries in exchange for a discounted supply for his weapons factories.
• As Ye Mu, Kaido, and King walked toward the banquet, Kaido's daughter appeared, and Kaido's expression darkened.

Ye Mu met the young Yamato and openly praised her as a cute daughter, easing Kaido’s anger and prompting him to invite her, Jack, and Maria to the banquet. Yamato became curious about Ye Mu and arrived at the banquet, where Jack recognized him from the newspaper.

• Kaido confronted Yamato for failing to finish her lessons while King and Tama watched nervously.
• Ye Mu praised Yamato as a cute daughter, and Kaido softened before inviting her, Jack, and Maria to the banquet.
• Yamato asked Tama who Ye Mu was, then learned from Jack that he was the guest Kaido had invited.
• Yamato, Jack, and Maria arrived at the banquet and sat at the back of the hall.
• Jack excitedly recognized Ye Mu beside Kaido, saying he looked just like he did in the newspaper.

Ye Mu and Kaido discussed cooperating to increase Seastone production, while Kaido considered his plans for Yamato’s future. After Ye Mu invited her to leave Wano Country and see the outside world, Yamato chose to go with him.

• Jack told Yamato and Maria about the Celestial Dragons’ cruelty to Fish-Men and praised Ye Mu for freeing slaves.
• Ye Mu argued that feeding and paying workers would increase Seastone production, and Kaido agreed to cooperate.
• Kaido said he had once planned for Yamato to become Wano Country’s shogun, then suggested marrying her to one of Ye Mu’s future sons.
• Ye Mu invited Yamato to go out to sea and meet his children, and Kaido told her to choose for herself.
• Yamato said she wanted to go out to sea and see the outside world.

Ye Mu brought Yamato from Onigashima to the Flower Capital and prepared to take her out to see the world. As Yamato eagerly awaited her journey, the Nine Red Scabbards arrived at night with Kozuki Toki, while Kozuki Oden was absent.

• Ye Mu explained that his reputation as a liberator had earned him the standing to negotiate with Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido.
• Yamato thanked Ye Mu for taking her away from Onigashima and began writing a diary about her journey to sea.
• Ye Mu told Yamato to rest and warned her that guests would arrive that night, then waited for them beneath the lamplight.
• Inuarashi and Nekomamushi arrived and asked to see Ye Mu while Yamato lay awake imagining the outside world.
• Ye Mu saw the Nine Red Scabbards and Kozuki Toki among his visitors and noticed that Kozuki Oden was not with them.

Kozuki Toki and the Nine Red Scabbards visited Ye Mu to ask why he had come to Wano Country and was working with Orochi and Kaido. Ye Mu explained that he wanted Wano’s Seastone, promised fair treatment at his quarry, and revealed Orochi had invited him to help deal with Kaido.

• Kozuki Toki arrived with the Nine Red Scabbards and asked Ye Mu about his purpose in Wano Country.
• Kin'emon angrily challenged Ye Mu, but Inuarashi, Nekomamushi, and Kozuki Toki stopped him after Ye Mu’s aura frightened the retainers.
• Ye Mu said he had come to obtain Seastone and would pay workers at his quarry fairly, while making no guarantees about other factories.
• Ye Mu clarified that he was not Lord Oden’s friend and was meeting them because Enel had gotten along with Inuarashi and Nekomamushi.
• Denjiro asked what conditions Orochi had set for the factory, and Ye Mu said Orochi wanted his help dealing with Kaido.

Denjiro and the Nine Red Scabbards considered whether Ye Mu could help free Wano Country, but Ye Mu refused and challenged them to confront Oden’s role in the crisis. After asking Kozuki Toki about her future-traveling Devil Fruit and her prophecy, Ye Mu concluded that Pluton was likely in Wano Country.

• Denjiro explained that tensions between Orochi and Kaido might give Oden a chance to act, while Kanjuro suggested Ye Mu could save Wano Country with Toki and Momonosuke ruling instead.
• Ye Mu refused to intervene, saying he faced greater troubles and warning that his victory would make Oden look like a fool; he questioned why Oden had not acted against the unpopular Orochi himself.
• Kozuki Toki began to leave with the Nine Red Scabbards, but Ye Mu asked to speak with her alone, and she sent the others outside.
• Ye Mu asked whether Toki could see the future, and she clarified that her Devil Fruit let her travel forward in time but not know what awaited her.
• Toki said she had come to the future because of a prophecy but would not explain further; when Ye Mu mentioned Joy Boy and the Ancient Weapons, he guessed that Pluton was in Wano Country.

Ye Mu took Yamato from Wano Country aboard an Island Cloud as news of his attack on the Celestial Dragons spread across the sea. On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard and his crew awaited Ye Mu’s arrival and spotted his cloud approaching.

• Yamato packed her belongings, and Ye Mu gave her oden before preparing to leave Wano Country.
• Ye Mu summoned an Island Cloud, explained how it worked to Yamato, and flew with her away from Wano Country.
• News of Ye Mu’s declaration of war and rescue of slaves spread, earning him admiration from the Whitebeard Pirates.
• Whitebeard reflected on Ye Mu’s actions and asked Marco whether Ye Mu would arrive that day.
• Marco confirmed that Ye Mu had left Wano Country that morning, and Whitebeard spotted his approaching cloud.

Ye Mu arrived aboard the Moby Dick with Yamato to discuss a deal with Whitebeard, who suspected Ye Mu wanted help against the Marines and World Government. Ye Mu asked to eat before explaining his offer, leaving the negotiations still pending.

• Yamato traveled with Ye Mu over the sea and marveled at the world outside Wano Country.
• Whitebeard prepared to confront Ye Mu as he arrived, but Yamato’s appearance and admiration eased the tension.
• Ye Mu introduced Yamato to Whitebeard and explained that Kaido had sent her to learn, broaden her horizons, and make friends.
• Ye Mu revealed that Kaido and the Beasts Pirates had accepted his deal and that he wanted the Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Thunder God Pirates involved.
• Whitebeard guessed Ye Mu wanted their help against the Marines and World Government, but Ye Mu asked to eat before stating his bargaining chip.

Ye Mu used a banquet aboard the Moby Dick to earn the Whitebeard Pirates’ goodwill before proposing the Four Emperors Alliance. Whitebeard questioned why he should join, and Ye Mu began explaining the stakes.

• The Whitebeard Pirates’ guests thanked Ye Mu for helping people harmed by the Celestial Dragons and World Government, while Yamato admired him.
• Marco spoke with Yamato about Kaido and Kozuki Oden, and Izo reacted anxiously when Yamato repeated what she had heard about Oden.
• Ye Mu stepped in to protect Yamato, then shifted the gathering from the banquet to serious business.
• Ye Mu proposed uniting the Whitebeard, Big Mom, Beasts, and Thunder God Pirates to restrain the Marines and World Government in the New World.
• Ye Mu said he intended to occupy the North Blue as part of overthrowing the World Government, while Whitebeard questioned the risks of joining him.

Ye Mu used Whitebeard’s secret support for Sphinx to argue that poverty and oppression fueled piracy, then proposed a trade tying the Whitebeard Pirates to the Four Emperors Alliance and the Rainbow Kingdom. Whitebeard questioned whether Ye Mu could truly protect and enrich vulnerable countries, leaving the deal undecided.

• Ye Mu told the Whitebeard Pirates about Sphinx’s anonymous benefactor, revealing that Whitebeard had secretly funded his homeland.
• Ye Mu argued that poverty and the World Government’s tribute system drove people toward piracy, and said strengthening countries could help break that cycle.
• Ye Mu proposed that the Whitebeard Pirates join the Four Emperors Alliance, protect Rainbow Kingdom businesses, and help develop countries through trade.
• Marco recognized the potential value of the deal, but Whitebeard asked how Ye Mu could guarantee protection and prosperity for non-member nations.

Ye Mu explained how flying ships, global transport, and control of valuable resources could build a vast commercial empire capable of challenging the World Government, persuading Whitebeard to consider a five-year alliance. Meanwhile, the Thunder God Pirates defeated the Silver Axe Pirates and became the new overlords of the Batorilaf Waters.

• Ye Mu estimated that selling flying ships to the World Government’s member nations could bring in tens of billions of berries, with transport routes and resource monopolies adding even greater profits.
• Ye Mu described the North Blue as a testing ground for his plans and offered Whitebeard a five-year alliance, prompting Whitebeard to make up his mind.
• The Thunder God Pirates used their flying ship to raid the Silver Axe Pirates’ main island in the Batorilaf Waters.
• Enel unleashed Mamaragan Domain and destroyed more than half of the Silver Axe Pirates’ effective fighting force.
• Enel defeated Silver Axe Morgan as the Great Priest and Eight Priests fought Ochoku and eleven commanders.
• The Thunder God Pirates overcame the Silver Axe Pirates and became the new overlords of the Batorilaf Waters.

The Navy prepared a secret campaign against the Sky Pirates and reviewed intelligence on their strongest fighters. Sengoku warned that Ye Mu’s abilities made him the crucial target, then began outlining the threat posed by Enel and the Thunder God Pirates.

• The Navy assembled 150,000 marines, intelligence personnel, warships, and elite fighters for an attack after learning that Enel had defeated Silver Axe Morgan.
• Sengoku opened a secret strategy meeting at Marineford and ordered commanders not to discuss battle plans with one another.
• Sengoku identified Ye Mu as the Sky Pirates’ key target and detailed his three Devil Fruits, awakened abilities, mastery of Haki, and swordsmanship.
• Sengoku said he and Garp would personally confront Ye Mu because the Float-Float Fruit made him difficult to fight.
• Sengoku introduced Enel and the Thunder God Pirates, noting Enel’s victory over Silver Axe Morgan and warning that the crew remained dangerous.

Sengoku briefed the Marines on the Thunder God Pirates’ formidable fighters and ordered a major deployment against them, then began assessing the Sun Pirates and Fisher Tiger. The chapter left the Marines facing the threat of Fisher Tiger’s More-More Fruit, with Zephyr identified as the only one among them able to counter it.

• Sengoku described Enel’s dual Logia abilities, overwhelming Haki, and devastating techniques, then assigned Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan to lead a force of eight ships against the Thunder God Pirates.
• Sengoku outlined the Thunder God Pirates’ Great Priest Stuart Wiggins and twelve priests, warning that their strength and recent Devil Fruit abilities could grow into a serious threat.
• Borsalino asked whether the other Sky Pirates fleets also had many Devil Fruit users, and Sengoku explained that Ye Mu had obtained at least fifteen fruits from Impel Down and had cooperated with the Beasts Pirates.
• Sengoku said the Marines should strike before the young Zoan users mastered their abilities, then introduced the Sun Pirates as the Sky Pirates’ second great fleet.
• Sengoku explained that Fisher Tiger had admiral candidate-level strength and had eaten Byrnndi World’s More-More Fruit, identifying Zephyr as the only Marine present able to handle its power.

Sengoku briefed the Navy and World Government on the Sky Pirates’ fleets, their dangerous Science Unit, and the suspected location of their territory, while insisting that their forces would win. Just as the assembled officers drew confidence from his speech, unexpected news disrupted their preparations.

• Zephyr agreed to lead the operation against Fisher Tiger, and Sengoku reviewed the Sun Pirates’ strength and warned about Jinbe, Devil Fruit users, and attacks from underwater.
• Sengoku described Kermango Eric’s Third Fleet and warned that the Sky Pirates’ mysterious Science Unit might possess technology from 800 years in the future.
• Four CP0 members volunteered to deal with the Science Unit, while Sengoku warned everyone to watch for Kuromu and Kurota and their Devil Fruit abilities.
• Sengoku said CP had located the Sky Pirates’ territory near the North Blue Calm Belt, on Wenmi Gudan Island, and urged the assembled forces to prepare for a war he believed they would win.
• Unexpected news caught the Navy and World Government officers off guard just as Sengoku’s speech seemed to secure their confidence.

Doflamingo watched the upheaval caused by Fire Dragon Ye Mu and learned that the Four Emperors and the Rainbow Business Alliance had emerged. He ordered the Donquixote Family to pursue a deal with the alliance rather than miss the opportunities created by the coming chaos.

• Doflamingo asked Trebol for news, and Trebol reported that the Navy was mobilizing 150,000 elites while the Sky Pirates remained out of reach.
• Doflamingo said he doubted the Sky Pirates could defeat the World Government, but believed the upheaval would create an opportunity for his family.
• Seka and Rosinante brought Doflamingo a newspaper announcing the Four Emperors: Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, Kaido of the Beasts, and Thunder God Enel.
• Doflamingo read that the Rainbow Business Alliance had been established and ordered Diamante to contact it on behalf of the Donquixote Family.

The Marines and World Government reconsider their war plans after learning that the Four Emperors Alliance will protect Ye Mu’s Rainbow Business Alliance. Tsuru warned that the alliance could sustain the Sky Pirates through a prolonged conflict, and Sengoku asked where their next battlefield would be.

• Sengoku erupted in anger after a newspaper revealed that Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Kaido had formed an alliance with the Sky Pirates.
• Garp wondered whether the Rocks Pirates had been revived, but Tsuru argued that Ye Mu’s strategy and the Sky Pirates’ strength made them more dangerous than Rocks.
• Tsuru explained that the Rainbow Business Alliance could create a lasting economic and political foundation for the Sky Pirates, making them impossible to defeat with a single war.
• Hammond vowed that CP0 would sabotage the business alliance, while Tsuru warned that Ye Mu had likely prepared for that response.
• Tsuru reasoned that the Four Emperors Alliance would protect the business network and deter the Marines from attacking in the New World, allowing the Sky Pirates to sustain a long war.
• Sengoku asked where the Sky Pirates had chosen their next battlefield, and Tsuru pointed to the contact address printed in the newspaper.

Ye Mu secured Charlotte Linlin’s place in the Four Emperors Alliance and explained that his coming war against the Marines and World Government was about exposing their vulnerability, not winning outright. As he flew away with Yamato, he said they were going to welcome back a crew member and told her she would become their future hope.

• At Whole Cake Chateau, Ye Mu said goodbye to Charlotte Linlin and her newborn daughters after reaching an alliance deal with the Big Mom Pirates.
• Ye Mu told Charlotte Linlin that the Marines and World Government had assembled overwhelming forces and were moving out for war.
• Charlotte Linlin asked whether Ye Mu could win, and he said that avoiding defeat would count as victory.
• Flying away from Whole Cake Island with Yamato, Ye Mu explained that the war would inspire people opposing the World Government to rise up.
• Ye Mu told Yamato that the decisive battle had not yet come and that they were going to welcome back a crew member.

Vinsmoke Judge pursued his plan to restore the Vinsmoke Family’s power by creating emotionless, powerful children, while Reiju struggled with her fear of defying him. When Ye Mu arrived at the Vinsmoke Kingdom, Judge summoned Reiju, whose hope of being rescued was about to face its test.

• Vinsmoke Judge reflected on the Vinsmoke Family’s history and his ambition to rule the North Blue, relying on his research into the Lineage Factor to create powerful descendants.
• Judge’s newborn sons displayed exceptional intelligence and strength, though Sanji was the exception, while Reiju remained troubled by her mother Sora’s declining health and her own inability to oppose her father.
• Reiju recalled that Ye Mu had contacted her four days earlier to say he would soon visit, and she wrestled with whether to ask him for help.
• Sora woke and comforted Reiju, noting that Ye Mu was coming to take her away.
• A maid arrived to tell Reiju that Judge had summoned her because Ye Mu was there.