Ch. 221Ascension Ritual: Powerful and Reliable Allies
Kizaru and the other officers uncovered evidence that the Five Elders were connected to Void Energy and a secret Ascension Ritual, and agreed to organize covert resistance. Kizaru read Sengoku’s classified file about D, the Ancient Weapons, and Laugh Tale, while the Five Elders continued preparing the ritual and searching for keys.
- Kizaru showed Fujitora, Tsuru, and Ryokugyu evidence that the Five Elders had changed and that missing Navy personnel were likely taken to Mary Geoise for the Ascension Ritual.
- Kizaru, Fujitora, Tsuru, and Ryokugyu agreed to secretly contact potential allies and investigate Void Energy, the Five Elders, and the ritual.
- Kizaru asked Tsuru about Sengoku’s classified file on D, then retrieved it from the Fleet Admiral’s private archives.
- Kizaru read Sengoku’s notes saying D were original guardians and the Ancient Weapons were meant to defend against a greater threat.
- The Five Elders discussed finding the remaining keys, confirmed Rayleigh had been captured, and said preparations for the ritual were more than halfway complete.